Freeholder Hopefuls Believe Anger Over Taxes Could End Dem. Rule Mountainside BOE ...

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OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 42-2015 Periodical – PoUsStaPgSe 6P8a0id0 2a0t Rahway, N.J. Thursday, October 15, 2015 Published Ewvewry wTh.ugrosdlaeya Sdinecre .Sceoptmember 3, 1890 pre (s9s@08g) o2l3ea2d-4e4r0.c7om SEVENTY FIVE CENTS
Freeholder Hopefuls Believe Anger
Over Taxes Could End Dem. Rule
By MEGAN K. SCOTT is Tuesday, November 3. Mr. Bonilla have been campaigning
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “We have been going door-to-door against excessive spending, which
WESTFIELD — Facing a current in various towns, whether it has been they say is fueling the higher taxes.
of complete Democratic domination Elizabeth, Union, Westfield, Sum- Mr. Fortunato told the Leader at
for more than 15 years, GOP free- mit, Rahway, it doesn’t matter,” said its Westfield offices that many resi-
holder hopefuls Rene Dierkes and Mr. Dierkes in an interview last Fri- dents are unaware that, according to
Rich Fortunato are hoping residents day with The Westfield Leader. “We nj.com, Union County is the seventh
frustrated with escalating property have been hearing over and over most highly taxed county in the coun-
taxes will vote against the status again a very central theme … the try. He said that taxes in the county
quo. number-one concern people express have gone up 120 percent since 2000.
Mr. Dierkes and Mr. Fortunato, is, ‘Yes, I am very concerned about “We have run into a number of
along with Joseph Bonilla, are chal- taxes.’ people where it’s really hurting their
lenging Democratic incumbents “They’ll say...their taxes are too pocketbooks, and they’re leaving the
Mohamed Jalloh, Bruce Bergen and high and then what concerns them county because they can’t afford it,”
Alexander Mirabella for seats on the even more so is the rate of climb Mr. Fortunato said.
nine-member Union County Board they have been seeing in their taxes.” Mr. Dierkes chimed in with a story
of Chosen Freeholders. The election Mr. Dierkes, Mr. Fortunato and about a Rahway resident who was
primarily concerned with being able
to make the mortgage payment when
she purchased her modest home 20
years ago — not unlike most first-
time homebuyers. She said in the
past 20 years, her income has gone
up 10 percent while her taxes have
more than tripled.
“She said, ‘Now I realize that the
biggest thing I had to worry about Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader
was not the mortgage, but how high HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS…Candidates for the Mountainside board of education take part in a forum at Beechwood
School on Tuesday night. The school district is exploring new high-school options. Pictured, from left to right, are: Jordan
taxes were going to go.’”
Hyman, Kate Motz, moderator Michelle Bobtow, Jeane Parker and Mauro Wolfe.
Mr. Dierkes, who was born in
Naples, Italy, is a member of the
Mountainside Borough Council. He Mountainside BOE Candidates
is a financial advisor for Morgan
Stanley in Westfield. Mr. Fortunato
is an attorney in Scotch Plains and
Discuss Governor Livingston
serves on the township’s zoning
board. Mr. Bonilla was not available
to join his running mates. The Leader
has reached out to Mr. Jalloh, chair- By FRED T. ROSSI Incumbents Jeane Parker and Kate “we should examine it.”
POLITICAL SITDOWN….Republican candiBdeantjaems info Br. Ctohreb inU fnori oThne CWeosutfnietldy Lferaedee-r man of the freeholder board; Mr. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Motz, along with challengers Jordan Ms. Parker, noting that she has
holder seats Rene Dierkes, right, and Richard Fortunato, center, chat with editor Bergen and Mr. Mirabella. MOUNTAINSIDE — The four Hyman and Mauro Wolfe, introduced been “outspoken” about issues with
Brian Trusdell at the offices of The Westfield Leader last Friday. See video at At the September 30 freeholder candidates for the Mountainside themselves to the more-than 50 resi- Governor Livingston High School,
goleader.com. candidates’ debate, the Republican Board of Education answered ques- dents who crowded into the library at said that if a new contract “won’t
challengers voiced their opposition tions from residents on Monday night, Beechwood School by describing financially bankrupt” Mountainside,
PSE&G Cranford Substation
to the construction of a high-school with most of the focus being on the their private-sector experience and, she favored remaining in Berkeley
football field in Rahway River Park, borough’s arrangement that sends in the case of Ms. Parker and Ms. Heights, a position endorsed by Ms.
saying the $3-million to $4-million Mountainside high school students Motz, their time on the board of edu- Motz.
Belongs In ‘Industrial Section’
project will increase taxes and have to Governor Livingston High School cation. The two challengers also expressed
in Berkeley Heights. Mountainside and Berkeley some caution about the new contract
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Heights have had a sending-receiv- being negotiated between the two
By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Wednesday, October 21, Mr. GW Council Tells Plan Bd. ing relationship since 1987 and the boards, with Mr. Hyman saying it
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader DiGiovanni said. current 10-year contract will expire was “not sustainable” and that Moun-
CRANFORD —Riverfront Devel- “It is a crucial day for Cranford,” in 2017. The two boards are in the tainside needed to “make our money
opers principal Tony DiGiovanni he said. He called for the Union To Craft Redevelop. Plans midst of negotiating a new deal, but work harder.”
pleaded for help from the township County freeholders, local assembly- Mountainside has balked at Berkeley Mr. Wolfe said he also saw “some
committee on Tuesday to halt the man and congressional representa- Height’s proposed hike in student room for changes” in the contract.
planning board’s decision last month tives to be present at the meeting. By BRIAN TRUSDELL The vote and Mr. Mathieu’s com- tuition fees. The four candidates were asked
to approve a new PSE&G substation He told The Westfield Leader that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ments followed a statement by plan- Mr. Hyman and Mr. Wolfe both how Mountainside schools could
on South Avenue in the downtown the new businesses and residents of GARWOOD – The borough ning board member and frequent left open the possibility of sending better prepare students to enter Gov-
area, saying it belonged in an indus- Riverfront “are extremely disap- council voted Tuesday to instruct speaker at council meetings Bruce high school students to another school ernor Livingston High School.
trial section. pointed” with plans set forth by the planning board to devise rede- Paterson, who cast the planning district. Mr. Wolfe said he would work with
“Are you going to let PSE&G roll PSE&G. velopment plans for the Garwood board’s only no vote against ac- “I don’t want to continue a non- Mountainside chief school adminis-
over us?” he asked, adding why didn’t “There is a 3,000-square-foot ban- Paperboard plant and Casale/Petro cepting the study by H2M Associ- sustainable relationship,” Mr. Hyman trator Nancy Lubarsky to see if the
township engineer appear at the ap- quet facility that is going to have manufacturing sites, measures that ates of Parsippany that declared the said, adding that he favored “what- curriculums in the lower grades of
plication hearing. overlooking windows to a transfer passed 4-to-1 over the no vote of Casale/Petro sites “in need of rede- ever is best for our kids.” each town match one another.
The planning board unanimously station that belongs…in an industrial Councilman Jim Mathieu, who ob- velopment.” Mr. Wolfe described himself as He also favored conducting assess-
approved the power company’s site section of our town,” Mr. DiGiovanni jected due to eminent domain pro- Mr. Paterson voted no in May “agnostic’ on continuing the arrange- ments of Mountainside students at-
plan application 8-0 with conditions, told the committee. visions. because the study designated tracts ment with Berkeley Heights, but said tending Governor Livingston in an
placing it directly across from the He showed a picture of the design The largely idle paperboard site of land on both sides of South Av- that if another school district that effort to measure how well they were
new Riverfront development. schematic which shows a metal build- on North Avenue on the east end of enue including a private home. Mr. wasn’t too far away could be found, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
The planning board is to see the ing with fencing and tall beams that town and the overwhelmingly aban- Paterson unsuccessfully argued to
revised design that was discussed as sits close to the sidewalk. The build- doned Casale/Petro properties on exclude the private home.
part of its conditional approval on South Avenue on the west end of No other member of council nor
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the municipality have been de- Mayor Charles Lombardo offered
scribed in studies as “blighted” and any comment on the resolutions.
referred to as “eyesores.” In other matters, the council voted
Both were declared earlier this to terminate Department of Public
year as “in need of redevelopment” Works employee Timothy Delgado
by both the board and council. But following an approximately 30-
the resolutions that authorized the minute executive session.
board to go forward with its inves- There was no public discussion
tigation of the obsolete industrial and the resolution of dismissal was
properties included the jurisdiction added verbally as the last item.
to consider condemning all or parts “Nobody is going to say any-
of the properties and taking it for thing,” Borough Attorney Bob
public use. Renaud said after the meeting. “It’s
Mr. Mathieu objected to the emi- a personnel matter.”
nent domain provision when the Mr. Delgado’s dismissal reduces
studies were authorized in June the department to six, but Streets
2014, and he repeated his opposi- and Roads Committee Chairwoman
tion in separate votes on both prop- Sara Todisco said that it was the
erties on Tuesday. panel’s intent to “keep the depart- Photo courtesy of the Westfield Historical Society
MARKING HISTORY…Department of Public Works crewmen install a historic
“My discomfort is with this whole ment at seven as it has been for the
marker commemorating the founding of Westfield in 1720 at PNC Plaza at the
study, especially the pronounce- past 12 years.” intersection of East Broad Street and North Avenue. Pictured, from left to right,
ments made on private property,” At the start of the meeting, Mayor are: town mechanic Brian Cioffi, Bob Vastano, Downtown Business District
said Mr. Mathieu, who called the Lombardo announced committee Supervisor Craig Gibson, Vincent Brodo and Rock Steward. See story on page 19.
Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader idea that private property could be changes to reflect the addition of
SPARKS FLY…Tony DiGiovanni of Riverfront Developers LLC shows a picture taken and provided to a developer Carol Kearney to the council. Ms. PPPPPAAAAAGGGGGEEEEE IIIIINNNNNDDDDDEEEEEXXXXX
of the design for the new PSE&G substation that it presented to the planning “repugnant.” Kearney was selected at the previ- Regional........ 2-3 Education...... 9, 20
board in September. He is asking how the planning board could approve this in
one hearing and why the township engineer was not present at the hearing. It is Council President Bill Nierstedt, ous meeting on September 22 to Editorial........ 4-5, 20 Sports............ 11-18
to be situated directly across the street from the new Riverfront development, who last year said the “public” pur- replace Ann Tarantino, who re- Police............ 20 Real Estate.... 11-22
which has luxury apartments, restaurants with outdoor seating, and a banquet pose he envisioned for the eminent signed two weeks earlier. Community ... 6-8, 19 Classifieds..... 19
facility. The substation provides power to much of the region including Westfield domain provision was parking, was Ms. Kearney was made chair- Obituary........ 8 A&E.............. 21-22
and Fanwood. absent Tuesday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Freeholders Okay $360,000
Spending on Equip., Services
By BRIAN TRUSDELL Fitness, The Max of Springfield/
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Union for the sheriff’s office and
ELIZABETH – The Union County county employees through the end
Board of Chosen Freeholders voted of the year.
unanimously last week to authorize All three resolutions were among
$360,000 in phone and paratransit those that had been discussed a week
services and fitness training for earlier in the agenda session.
sheriff’s deputies. Administrative Services depart-
The biggest portion, $200,000, is ment director Norman Albert has
Photo courtesy of Dan Ortolani to complete the transition from said that the transition to the new
THE ISSUE AT HAND…Westfield’s First Ward Town Council candidate Dan Verizon to Broadview Networks of phone system has been ongoing for
Ortolani, pictured with his wife, Reyna, standing fourth and fifth from right, New York City for a phone commu- several years and that when com-
holds a meeting with First Ward voters at the Westfield home of Sharon and
nications system throughout county pleted the move would save the
David Stockwell to discuss the voters’ issues of concern and to take their concerns
facilities. The additional $200,000 county approximately $50,000 per
into consideration for his town council candidacy. Issues discussed were traffic
increases to $700,000 the contract month over the existing contract.
safety, the need to modernize transit, and the desire for First Ward Town Council Photo courtesy of Mark LoGrippo
representatives to be more responsive to these issues. awarded earlier this year. In all, 33 resolutions were adopted HERE’S TO YOU…Approximately 160 Westfield residents attend Councilman
One hundred forty thousand dol- simultaneously 7-to-0 at the October Mark LoGrippo’s recent Oktoberfest Re-election Fundraiser at the James Ward
Westfield Candidates Forum lars was added to the contract with 8 meeting, with freeholders Linda Mansion in Westfield. Mr. LoGrippo said it was truly a humbling experience to
Transdev North America of Carter and Angel Estrada absent. have so many friends and neighbors come out to support him for re-election to
Town Council in Westfield’s Third Ward.
Lombard, Ill., for paratransit, which Among the others passed included
Set for Friday Evening was described as primarily for the awarding Atlantic Salt Company of
U.S. Route 22 shuttle. Staten Island, N.Y., the contract for Cranford Council
And $20,000 was authorized for providing road salt to the county for
WESTFIELD — The public is in- Mouded (D), Douglas Stokes (R). “physical and nutritional adminis- next winter.
vited to the 2015 Westfield Town Candidates will be given alternat- tration services” to be paid to A & A A week earlier during the agenda CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Council Candidates Forum sponsored ing questions, an opportunity to re- meeting, Joseph Graziano, director ing is situated there due to a park- exceed $75,000
by The Westfield Leader with Lauren spond, and time for closing statements. of the county’s Department of Engi- ing lot that would remain on the A resolution for a transfer of a
Barr, Moderator, being held on Fri- The topics from which questions MS BOE neering, Public Works and Facilities property but moved to the back to liquor license from The Office of
day, October 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the will be drawn for the Westfield Fo- Management, explained that the provide public parking, which the Cranford was removed from the
Westfield Municipal Building, Coun- rum, submitted by both parties, the $699,000 contract for 10,000 tons township had asked to preserve for agenda.
cil Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, public and the newspaper, are: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was $120,000 higher than the previ- commuters. A “best practices” worksheet for
Westfield. One seat ride prepared in the kindergarten through ous contract. Also, PSE&G has said in order to fiscal year 2016 provided by the
The Westfield Council Candidates Tree preservation eighth–grade years in Mountainside. He did not offer a reason for the 20 provide power to the area, the cur- chief financial officer shows the
(Four Wards, each four-year terms) Property tax collection/Town fi- Mr. Hyman called for “better map- percent hike except to say that At- rent station has to remain running township receiving a score of 90
are: nances ping” of pre-high school students in lantic Salt was the only bidder. He until the new one can be installed percent, which was presented dur-
First Ward; Daniel Ortolani (D), School Taxes Mountainside and added that he had also informed the board that he had and brought online. ing the workshop session held prior
Frank Arena (R), incumbent. State Taxes versus low State Aid heard that “they can tell the differ- filled the county’s domes for this “I’m really shocked it is this far to the official meeting. The state of
Second Ward; JoAnn Neylan (R), County Taxes versus no represen- ence in Mountainside and Berkeley coming winter under the lower along and got site-plan approval in New Jersey requires municipalities
incumbent, No Dem candidate. tation Heights kids coming out of middle $57.89 per ton contract that expiries one night,” he said. to determine whether some portion
Third Ward; Martin Rothfelder (D), Unfunded liabilities (pensions) school.” October 31. “My company is going to be re- of a municipality’s final 5 percent
Mark LoGrippo (R), incumbent. Pedestrian safety Ms. Motz said Mountainside edu- The freeholders again heard from sponsible to attack PSE&G,” he allocation of CMPTRA and ETR
Fourth Ward; Kimberly Palmieri- Parks and recreation cators should be looking into “what another half dozen residents, largely said. aid will be withheld based on the
Environmental/DPW [Berkeley Heights] is doing that we’re from Clark and Rahway, complain- During workshop, Township At- results of a “best practices inven-
Freeholder GOP Open committee meetings not doing” as far as preparing stu- ing about the board’s decision to torney Diane Dabulas said the com- tory”.
Kehler Lights dents for high school. join with the city and school board mittee cannot influence the plan- During the public comments, Re-
Knockdowns, COAH But Ms. Parker offered a defense of Rahway to build a 1,200-seat foot- ning board on any application. publican candidate for township
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Housing diversity of Mountainside’s efforts, pointing ball facility in Rahway River Park In other matters, the committee committee Michael Petrucci began
an adverse effect on the environ- Overdevelopment out that both towns’ middle schools for the high school football team. introduced a resolution that would a political battle with his opponent
ment. Infrastructure use the same curriculum, but that The $3 million to $4 million mandate direct deposit for munici- incumbent Democrat Tom Hannen,
While 6,000 residents have signed Electrical Outages/Storms Berkeley Heights implemented much project includes flood lights, an arti- pal employees. The 4-0 vote, with asking for Mr. Kalnins to confirm
a petition against the project, the Responsiveness/partisanship of theirs a few years earlier than ficial turf field, restroom and con- Commissioner Mary O’Connor ab- when particular capital items were
freeholders approved the “upgrade,” Gun Control Mountainside, which explains, she cession structures. sent, would amend Chapter 15 of adopted by the committee because
which includes an artificial turf field, Term Limits said, any differences in achievement Those who spoke out repeated the township code. It does not ap- he said he disagreed with statement
new restrooms and lights and 1,200 Pensions levels. complaints of noise, traffic, light- ply to seasonal or part-time em- on Mr. Hannen’s campaign collat-
seats of aluminum bleachers. Earlier in the forum, the candi- ing, pollution and opposition by the ployees. Employees can request an eral.
Mr. Fortunato and Mr. Dierkes ac- GW Council dates — asked their opinion of the local residents. One called it an exemption that would be presented Mr. Petrucci claimed that the road
knowledged that Plainfield and Eliza- use of assessments in the learning “abomination to the Lord” and an- to the committee for review. resurfacing program was recom-
beth make up 40 percent of Union process — offered varying degrees other took issue with comments in Six resolutions were passed mended by former Deputy Mayor
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County residents, and both munici- of enthusiasm about the concept. an earlier meeting by Freeholder unanimously. Lisa Adubato and that the school
palities are heavily Democratic. With- woman of the police committee and Mr. Hyman called some aspects “a Christopher Hudak, who said oppo- Robert Podvey was awarded a resource officer was brought into
out district voting, Union County is added to the committees on laws bit rigid” while Ms. Motz said assess- nents were intentionally contract to provide environmental the schools under the leadership of
essentially a one-party system, they and licenses, and aging. ments were important. “mischaracterizing” the project as a legal services in connection Cran- Mr. Kalnins.
said. Mr. Dierkes drew sharp criti- Councilman Lou Petruzzelli was Mr. Wolfe favored a “focus on the “stadium.” ford Development Associates’ law- Mr. Hannen rebutted by saying
cism at the debate when he compared added to the administrative review fundamentals of education” while Ms. The resident rattled off several suit against the township. The issue that the road resurfacing program
the county’s one-party rule to Beijing, committee and Ms. Todisco was Parker said the school district had high school and municipal facilities is a “builder’s remedy” court fight was anticipated in the capital funds
China, where his wife was born. made chairwoman. “very little wiggle room” when it with bleacher seating that were titled over the proposed development on a year before the bond was approved
He said he did meet a 78-year-old Mike Martin was added to build- came to conducting formal assess- “stadium”, including Westfield High Birchwood Avenue. by committee and that he, as a com-
Cuban immigrant in Elizabeth who ings and grounds, and the parking ments since the state and federal gov- School’s Kehler Stadium. The township is currently appeal- mittee liaison to the board of edu-
said he was happy to help people who committee was abolished after its ernment mandate them as a condition The freeholders dismissed the ing the decision to approve the ap- cation, had had discussions with
were not doing as well as him but that long-discussed expansion of pre- of funding. complaints, with Bruce Bergen call- plication. He has served as the en- schools Superintendent Gayle
he was being taxed out of his home. ferred residential permit parking All four brushed aside concerns ing the “stadium” issue merely “se- vironmental attorney since 2013. Carrick about implementing a
“So I think that message is going to was enacted into law on September about the school district’s decline in mantics”. The upgrades to Centennial Av- school resource officer in Cranford
come across even to people who live 22. various rankings of effective school Mr. Hudak did not address the enue Pool will begin with the ap- schools, especially after the shoot-
in Elizabeth and Plainfield, that taxes Further parking matters will be systems, although Mr. Wolfe called football field issue, but instead took proval of Phase II architectural and ing at Sandy Hook Elementary
do hurt them,” Mr. Dierkes said. handled by the laws and licenses for an effort to understand the “root his time to criticize Horizon Blue construction management services School in Connecticut in 2012.
Even if all three of them win, they committee, Mr. Lombardo said. cause” of the district’s decline in Cross Blue Shield for its announced for Terjesen Associates. The archi- During commissioner comments,
will still be on the losing end of a 6- Just before that, Mr. Renaud gave rankings. changes to its Omnia health insur- tectural service is to cost $70,000. Bob D’Ambola gave a rundown on
to-3 vote. But it would send a strong the council an update on the Given the board’s present financial ance plan, which will offer lower The proposal is for the Centennial issues in Cranford, which he said
message to the Freeholder board that borough’s court proceedings re- straits, all four favored seeking alter- premiums to patients who use desig- Avenue Pool & Fitness Center to are taxes, flood control, public
people are upset about taxes, Mr. garding affordable housing. native ways to raise money for school- nated “Tier 1” hospitals. get a new roof throughout, new safety and development/infrastruc-
Fortunato said, adding that they would He described it as being “in the related activities, with the borough Mr. Hudak decried the plan say- HVAC units, new showers and ture.
be able to question spending. middle of the process” and a “mov- library, corporate entities and other ing that it excluded many urban hos- changing stalls in the men’s locker While saying that taxes will
Mr. Dierkes and Mr. Fortunato said ing target.” organizations being potential sources pitals in Union County and that he rooms, ADA compliant toilet stalls “probably always go up,” he noted
they were not sure where they would Just about every town in New of both financial assistance and out- hoped that the county and state could and two family changing rooms. Cranford’s tax increase is “one of
cut in the budget in terms of services Jersey has been thrown into the right manpower support for various pressure Horizon to abandon the The Orange Avenue Pool also may the lowest in Union County” and in
but agreed that a freeze in property same situation with the New Jersey activities. plan. see two new family changing rooms, 2014 were .56 percent and 2015,
taxes would satisfy residents. The Supreme Court ruling in March that new flooring, painting and lighting 1.4 percent.
issue of taxes is highlighted, they it would decide appropriate “af- in the locker rooms and new filters, Mr. Kalnins also sought the time
said, by the case of Aniello Palmieri, fordable housing” levels for the according to the proposal. to parlay the work of the committee
the former Union County director of towns. The township accepted a $66,220 this year, noting it has staffed po-
facilities and maintenance, who last Mandatory affordable housing bid by TC Landscape Construction lice and fire departments, spent
week was sentenced to 70 months for was a concept created by the New Group to reset existing paver side- capital dollars on road resurfacing,
bilking the county out of at least Jersey Supreme Court in two rul- walks that have settled or heaved in while “keeping the tax rate low.”
$120,000. ings in the 1970s and 1980s collec- the downtown. During the last year, The Cranford Street Fair is Satur-
Mr. Fortunato stopped short of say- tively known as the Mount Laurel the Township Committee has dis- day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Com-
ing the case was indicative of what decisions, named after the cussed removing the pavers in fa- missioner Barbara Bilger an-
was happening in the county but said Burlington County township. The vor of stamped concrete and is a nounced.
auditing procedures need to be re- rulings led to the creation of the decision that is to be discussed with The committee offered its condo-
viewed. More importantly, the Re- Council on Affordable Housing the planning board and the down- lences to Township Administrator
publicans will approach the budget (COAH) by the state legislature, town management corporation, Terence Wall and his family for the
like a household – prioritizing where which the Supreme Court bypassed Mayor Andis Kalnins told The loss of his father, Edmund Wall of
to spend money, Mr. Dierkes said. with its March ruling. Leader. He said, in the meantime, Holmdel, who passed away October
“We’re not going to assume that Mr. Renaud said Garwood had there are pavers that are not in good 8. Township Administrator Wall
we have a credit card where we can asked for a “declaratory judgment” order and need to be reset. The passed on written comments to the
just say, ‘Okay, we want this, and in which the court would declare project is to be complete by end of committee, and said, “he feels he is
we’ll just charge it to somebody else.’ the borough’s plan satisfactory. November. part of the Cranford family” and
I think that’s what the Democratic “That’s why you have a COAH A resolution was passed to au- having so many from the commu-
freeholder board has been doing,” planner retained, who is fine-tun- thorize the awarding of contracts nity come to the services had “made
he said. ing the plan that meets our obliga- for data processing services for a great deal to me and my family.”
Editor’s note: To watch the whole tions,” Mr. Renaud said. “We think payroll, time and attendance and
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Freeholder Hopefuls Believe Anger
Over Taxes Could End Dem. Rule
By MEGAN K. SCOTT “We have been going door-to-door against excessive spending, which
Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in various towns, whether it has been they say is fueling the higher taxes.
WESTFIELD — Facing a current Elizabeth, Union, Westfield, Sum- Mr. Fortunato told The Times at its
of complete Democratic domination mit, Rahway, it doesn’t matter,” said Westfield offices that many residents
for more than 15 years, GOP free- Mr. Dierkes in an interview last Fri- are unaware that, according to nj.com,
holder hopefuls Rene Dierkes and day with The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Union County is the seventh most
Rich Fortunato are hoping residents Times. “We have been hearing over highly taxed county in the country.
frustrated with escalating property and over again a very central theme He said that taxes in the county have
taxes will vote against the status quo. … the No. 1 concern people express gone up 120 percent since 2000.
Mr. Dierkes and Mr. Fortunato, is, ‘Yes, I am very concerned about “We have run into a number of
along with Joseph Bonilla, are chal- taxes.’ people where it’s really hurting their
lenging Democratic incumbents “They’ll say...their taxes are too pocketbooks, and they’re leaving the
Mohamed Jalloh, Bruce Bergen and high and then what concerns them county because they can’t afford it,”
Alexander Mirabella for seats on the even more so is the rate of climb they Mr. Fortunato said.
nine-member Union County Board have been seeing in their taxes.” Mr. Dierkes chimed in with a story
of Chosen Freeholders. The election Mr. Dierkes, Mr. Fortunato and Mr. about a Rahway resident who was
is Tuesday, November 3. Bonilla have been campaigning primarily concerned with being able
to make the mortgage payment when
she purchased her modest home 20
years ago — not unlike most first-
time homebuyers. She said in the past
20 years, her income has gone up 10
percent while her taxes have more
Courtesy of the Scotch Plains Fanwood Rotary Club
than tripled. ROTARIAN CELEBRATION…..The Scotch Plains Fanwood Rotary Club President celebrated its 77th anniversary
“She said, ‘Now I realize that the October 7 with a dinner at Snuffy's Pantagis Renaissance restaurant.
biggest thing I had to worry about
was not the mortgage, but how high
GOP Assembly Hopeful Sees N.J.
taxes were going to go.’”
Mr. Dierkes, who was born in
Naples, Italy, is a member of the
Mountainside Borough Council. He Headed Way of Detroit, Greece
is a financial advisor for Morgan
Stanley in Westfield. Mr. Fortunato is
an attorney in Scotch Plains and serves
on the township’s zoning board. Mr. By MEGAN K. SCOTT Times in an interview at its Westfield Mr. Vastine, a finance manager with
Bonilla was not available to join his Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times office on October 9. “A lot of times I the Plainfield Area YMCA, served on
running mates. The Times has reached WESTFIELD — Republican As- think pension giveaways were used the Scotch Plains Township Council
out to Mr. Jalloh, chairman of the sembly hopeful William “Bo” Vastine to enhance voter participation. We from 2011 to 2014. He previously ran
Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times freeholder board; Mr. Bergen and sees New Jersey headed in the same don’t live in those times anymore. for the state Assembly in 2009; he
POLITICAL SITDOWN….Republican candidates for the Union County free- Mr. Mirabella. direction as Detroit and Greece, on a “If your leadership is consistently and his running mate, Martin Marks,
holder seats Rene Dierkes, right, and Richard Fortunato, center, chat with editor At the September 30 freeholder path to financial crisis with regards to rubber-stamping the same thing over came within 4 percent of defeating
Brian Trusdell last Friday at the offices of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. See candidates’ debate, the Republican the pension system and accumulated and over and over again without any longtime incumbents. With Mrs.
video at goleader.com. challengers voiced their opposition government debt. balance, without any checks, without Stender out of the race, he is compet-
PSE&G Cranford Substation to the construction of a high-school “Over the years when everybody any brakes on the system, I just don’t ing against only one incumbent. Her
football field in Rahway River Park, was [doing well] — good times, prop- see it going well in the end.” term expires Tuesday, January 12.
saying the $3-million to $4-million erty values were high, salaries were Mr. Vastine, of Scotch Plains, and “Honestly, I think Linda Stender
Belongs In ‘Industrial Section’ project will increase taxes and have high and there were plenty of jobs, his running mate, William Michelson, still being in office helps,” said Mr.
an adverse effect on the environment. people weren’t paying attention,” he are seeking the two seats in the Gen- Vastine, who is originally from Texas.
told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood eral Assembly for the 22nd Legisla- “Why I think it is a significant issue is
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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Wednesday, October 21, Mr. tive District, which includes Scotch that there was a significant breach of
Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times DiGiovanni said. Freeholders Okay $360,000 Plains and Fanwood. The district’s public trust, and yet despite that, the
CRANFORD —Riverfront Devel- “It is a crucial day for Cranford,” two seats have been held by Jerry only liability they saw was in terms of
opers principal Tony DiGiovanni he said. He called for the Union Green and Linda Stender since 2002 re-election. The leadership didn’t say
Spending on Equip., Training
pleaded for help from the township County freeholders, local assembly- when the lines were redrawn chang- she should resign.
committee on Tuesday to halt the man and congressional representa- ing the party in power from Republi- “Quite frankly, I think it is emblem-
planning board’s decision last month tives to be present at the meeting. can to Democrat. atic of the problem we have in New
to approve a new PSE&G substation He told The Scotch Plains-Fan- By BRIAN TRUSDELL providing road salt to the county for Mrs. Stender chose not to run again Jersey that elected officials seem to
on South Avenue in the downtown wood Times that the new businesses Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times next winter. amid controversy over her husband’s be somewhat entitled or have the feel-
area, saying it belonged in an indus- and residents of Riverfront “are ex- ELIZABETH – The Union County A week earlier during the agenda use of the nonprofit group Habitat for ing of entitlement.”
trial section. tremely disappointed” with plans set Board of Chosen Freeholders voted meeting, Joseph Graziano, director Humanity to rebuild his $465,000 While the 22nd district is domi-
“Are you going to let PSE&G roll forth by PSE&G. unanimously last week to authorize of the county’s Department of Engi- beach house in Manasquan after it nated by the overwhelmingly Demo-
over us?” he asked, adding why didn’t “There is a 3,000-square-foot ban- $360,000 in phone and paratransit neering, Public Works and Facilities was damaged by Superstorm Sandy. cratic Plainfield, Mr. Vastine feels the
township engineer appear at the ap- quet facility that is going to have services and fitness training for Management, explained that the Jim Kennedy, a lobbyist who was Republicans can win because of the
plication hearing. overlooking windows to a transfer sheriff’s deputies. $699,000 contract for 10,000 tons Rahway’s mayor from 1991 to 2011, issues the district faces.
The planning board unanimously station that belongs…in an industrial The biggest portion, $200,000, is was $120,000 higher than the previ- was chosen to replace Mrs. Stender He cites a proposed $50-million
approved the power company’s site section of our town,” Mr. DiGiovanni to complete the transition from ous contract. on the line. investment in a luxury apartment com-
plan application 8-0 with conditions, told the committee. Verizon to Broadview Networks of He did not offer a reason for the 20 The Times has reached out to Mr. plex on South Avenue in Plainfield as
placing it directly across from the He displayed a picture of the de- New York City for a phone communi- percent hike except to say that Atlan- Kennedy and Mr. Green to set up an example. The project would have
new Riverfront development. sign schematic which shows a metal cations system throughout county fa- tic Salt was the only bidder. He also interviews.
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The planning board is to see the building with fencing and tall beams cilities. The additional $200,000 in- informed the board that he had filled
revised design that was discussed as that sits close to the sidewalk. The creases to $700,000 the contract the county’s domes for this coming
part of its conditional approval on awarded earlier this year. winter under the lower $57.89 per ton
CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
One hundred forty thousand dol- contract that expiries October 31.
lars was added to the contract with The freeholders again heard from
Transdev North America of Lombard, another half dozen residents, largely
Ill., for paratransit, which was de- from Clark and Rahway, complain-
scribed as primarily for the U.S. Route ing about the board’s decision to join
22 shuttle. with the city and school board of
And $20,000 was authorized for Rahway to build a 1,200-seat football
“physical and nutritional administra- facility in Rahway River Park for the
tion services” to be paid to A & A high school football team.
Fitness, The Max of Springfield/ The $3 million to $4 million project
Union for the sheriff’s office and includes flood lights, an artificial turf
county employees through the end of field, restroom and concession struc-
the year. tures.
All three resolutions were among Those who spoke out repeated com-
those that had been discussed a week plaints of noise, traffic, lighting, pol-
earlier in the agenda session. lution and opposition by the local
Administrative Services depart- residents. One called it an “abomina-
ment director Norman Albert has said tion to the Lord” and another took
that the transition to the new phone issue with comments in an earlier
system has been ongoing for several meeting by Freeholder Christopher
Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times
years and that when completed the Hudak, who said opponents were in- POLITICAL PITCH….Republican candidate for the New Jersey General
move would save the county approxi- tentionally “mischaracterizing” the Assembly’s 22nd district William “Bo” Vastine, left, chats with editor Brian
mately $50,000 per month over the project as a “stadium.” Trusdell at the offices of The Westfield Leader and The Times. See video at
existing contract. The resident rattled off several high www.goleader.com.
SPARKS FLY…Tony DiGiovanni of CRhirvisetirnfar Mo.n Hti nDkee vfoerl Tohpee Srcso LtcLh PCla sinhso-Fwansw ao podic Ttiumrees In all, 33 resolutions were adopted school and municipal facilities with PPPPPAAAAAGGGGGEEEEE IIIIINNNNNDDDDDEEEEEXXXXX
of the design for the new PSE&G substation that it presented to the planning simultaneously 7-to-0 at the October bleacher seating that were titled “sta-
board in September. He is asking how the planning board could approve this in 8 meeting, with freeholders Linda dium”, including Westfield High Regional........ 2-3 Education...... 9, 20
one hearing and why the township engineer was not present at the hearing. It is Carter and Angel Estrada absent. School’s Kehler Stadium. Editorial........ 4-5, 20 Sports............ 11-18
to be situated directly across the street from the new Riverfront development, Among the others passed included The freeholders dismissed the com- Police............ 20 Real Estate.... 11-22
which has luxury apartments, restaurants with outdoor seating and a banquet awarding Atlantic Salt Company of plaints, with Bruce Bergen calling Community ... 6-8, 19 Classifieds..... 19
facility. The substation provides power to much of the region including Westfield Staten Island, N.Y., the contract for Obituary........ 8 A&E.............. 21-22
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MS BOE Candidates Discuss
Governor Livingston
By FRED T. ROSSI but said that if another school dis-
Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times trict that wasn’t too far away could
MOUNTAINSIDE — The four be found, “we should examine it.”
candidates for the Mountainside Ms. Parker, noting that she has
Board of Education answered ques- been “outspoken” about issues with
tions from residents on Monday Governor Livingston High School,
night, with most of the focus being said that if a new contract “won’t
on the borough’s arrangement that financially bankrupt” Mountain-
sends Mountainside high school stu- side, she favored remaining in Ber-
dents to Governor Livingston High keley Heights, a position endorsed
School in Berkeley Heights. by Ms. Motz.
Incumbents Jeane Parker and The two challengers also ex-
Kate Motz, along with challengers pressed some caution about the new
Jordan Hyman and Mauro Wolfe, contract being negotiated between
introduced themselves to the more- the two boards, with Mr. Hyman
than 50 residents who crowded into saying it was “not sustainable” and
SHOVEL READY PROJECT...The groundbreaking for the new skateboard the library at Beechwood School that Mountainside needed to “make
park in Forest Road Park in Fanwood gets underway. Pictured, left to right, are:
by describing their private-sector our money work harder.”
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilman Tom Kranz with freeholder WELCOME HOME...Community Access Unlimited (CAU) opens a mixed-use
candidates (D) for re-election Bruce Bergen and Alexander Mirabella . experience and, in the case of Ms. Mr. Wolfe said he also saw “some property on Terrill Road in Fanwood that will become home to both people with
Parker and Ms. Motz, their time on room for changes” in the contract. developmental disabilities and others without, as well as two commercial busi-
the board of education. The four candidates were asked nesses. The property extends CAU’s mission of enabling people with developmen-
SP-F PTA Candidates Night
Mountainside and Berkeley how Mountainside schools could tal disabilities to fully integrate into the community. Pictured, from left to right,
Heights have had a sending-receiv- better prepare students to enter Gov- are: Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, Vernell Wright and
ing relationship since 1987 and the ernor Livingston High School. Alexander Mirabella, CAU Executive Director Sid Blanchard, Fanwood Mayor
Is October 21 at 7:30 Colleen Mahr, and Fanwood Council President Katherine Mitchell.
current 10-year contract will expire Mr. Wolfe said he would work
in 2017. The two boards are in the with Mountainside chief school ad-
midst of negotiating a new deal, but ministrator Nancy Lubarsky to see Cranford Council
SCOTCH PLAINS – The Board of lic to meet the candidates and hear Mountainside has balked at Berke- if the curriculums in the lower grades
Education Candidates’ Night is their views. ley Height’s proposed hike in stu- of each town match one another.
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. There are three candidates for three dent tuition fees. He also favored conducting as- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board seats. Each seat is for three years. The Mr. Hyman and Mr. Wolfe both sessments of Mountainside students building is situated there due to a quor license from The Office of Cran-
of Education Office located on Ever- candidates are: Karen Kulikowski, left open the possibility of sending attending Governor Livingston in parking lot that would remain on the ford was removed from the agenda.
green Avenue and Cedar Street (be- Betty Anne Woerner and Tonya Wil- high school students to another an effort to measure how well they property but moved to the back to A “best practices” worksheet for
hind Evergreen Elementary School). liams. Election Day is November 3. school district. were prepared in the kindergarten provide public parking, which the fiscal year 2016 provided by the chief
The program is being hosted by Questions? Email SPF PTA Coun- “I don’t want to continue a non- through eighth-grade years in township had asked to preserve for financial officer shows the township
Scotch Plains Fanwood Parent-Teach- cil President Kathleen Gumpel sustainable relationship,” Mr. Mountainside. commuters. receiving a score of 90 percent, which
ers Association Council for the pub- [email protected]. Hyman said, adding that he favored Mr. Hyman called for “better Also, PSE&G has said in order to was presented during the workshop
“whatever is best for our kids.” mapping” of pre-high school stu- provide power to the area, the current session held prior to the official meet-
Parking Permits Available in Mr. Wolfe described himself as dents in Mountainside and added station has to remain running until the ing. The state of New Jersey requires
“agnostic” on continuing the ar- that he had heard that “they can tell new one can be installed and brought municipalities to determine whether
rangement with Berkeley Heights, the difference in Mountainside and online. some portion of a municipality’s final
Fanwood Beginning Sat. Berkeley Heights kids coming out “I’m really shocked it is this far 5 percent allocation of CMPTRA and
of middle school.” along and got site-plan approval in ETR aid will be withheld based on the
Freeholder GOP
Ms. Motz said Mountainside edu- one night,” he said. results of a “best practices inventory”.
FANWOOD – Annual parking per- Permits will be made available to cators should be looking into “what “My company is going to be re- During the public comments, Re-
mits will be available beginning on all other towns on Monday, Novem- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 [Berkeley Heights] is doing that sponsible to attack PSE&G,” he said. publican candidate for township com-
Saturday, October 17. ber from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost While 6,000 residents have signed we’re not doing” as far as preparing During workshop, Township Attor- mittee Michael Petrucci began a po-
Fanwood residents may purchase of a yearly permit will be $665. a petition against the project, the students for high school. ney Diane Dabulas said the commit- litical battle with his opponent, in-
permits beginning on Saturday, Oc- Permits can be purchased at the freeholders approved the “upgrade,” But Ms. Parker offered a defense tee cannot influence the planning board cumbent Democrat Tom Hannen, ask-
tober 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Fanwood Police Department, 75 which includes an artificial turf field, of Mountainside’s efforts, pointing on any application. ing Mr. Kalnins to confirm when
on weekdays starting Monday, Octo- North Martine Avenue, Fanwood. A new restrooms and lights and 1,200 out that both towns’ middle schools In other matters, the committee in- particular capital items were adopted
ber 19 through Friday, November 6 completed application, NJ driver’s seats of aluminum bleachers. use the same curriculum, but that troduced a resolution that would man- by the committee because he said he
from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. license and NJ vehicle registration Mr. Fortunato and Mr. Dierkes Berkeley Heights implemented date direct deposit for municipal em- disagreed with statement on Mr.
Evening hours will be held on Oc- are required. The Fanwood Police acknowledged that Plainfield and much of theirs a few years earlier ployees. The 4-0 vote, with Commis- Hannen’s campaign collateral.
tober 20, 22, 27 and 29 from 5 p.m .to will accept checks, Visa and Elizabeth make up 40 percent of than Mountainside, which explains, sioner Mary O’Connor absent, would Mr. Petrucci claimed that the road
8 p.m. The cost of a yearly permit will Mastercard. Cash and American Ex- Union County residents, and both she said, any differences in achieve- amend Chapter 15 of the township resurfacing program was recom-
be $370. press cards will not be accepted. municipalities are heavily Demo- ment levels. code. It does not apply to seasonal or mended by former Deputy Mayor Lisa
Permits will be available to Scotch cratic. Without district voting, Union Earlier in the forum, the candi- part-time employees. Employees can Adubato and that the school resource
Plains residents beginning on Satur- See it all on the Web! County is essentially a one-party dates — asked their opinion of the request an exemption that would be officer was brought into the schools
day, October 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 system, they said. Mr. Dierkes drew use of assessments in the learning presented to the committee for review. under the leadership of Mr. Kalnins.
p.m. The cost of a yearly permit will www.goleader.com sharp criticism at the debate when process — offered varying degrees Six resolutions were passed unani- Mr. Hannen rebutted by saying that
be $665. he compared the county’s one-party of enthusiasm about the concept. mously. the road resurfacing program was an-
rule to Beijing, China, where his Mr. Hyman called some aspects Robert Podvey was awarded a con- ticipated in the capital funds a year
wife was born. “a bit rigid” while Ms. Motz said tract to provide environmental legal before the bond was approved by com-
He said he did meet a 78-year-old assessments were important. services for Cranford Development mittee and that he, as a committee
Cuban immigrant in Elizabeth who Mr. Wolfe favored a “focus on Associates’ lawsuit against the town- liaison to the board of education, had
Protect your world
said he was happy to help people the fundamentals of education” ship. The issue is a “builder’s remedy” had discussions with schools Superin-
who were not doing as well as him while Ms. Parker said the school court fight over the proposed develop- tendent Gayle Carrick about imple-
but that he was being taxed out of his district had “very little wiggle ment on Birchwood Avenue. menting a school resource officer in
home. room” when it came to conducting The township is currently appeal- Cranford schools, especially after the
Auto • Home • Life • Retirement “So I think that message is going formal assessments since the state ing the decision to approve the appli- shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary
to come across even to people who and federal government mandate cation. He has served as the environ- School in Connecticut in 2012.
live in Elizabeth and Plainfield, that them as a condition of funding. mental attorney since 2013. During commissioner comments,
taxes do hurt them,” Mr. Dierkes All four brushed aside concerns The upgrades to Centennial Avenue Bob D’Ambola gave a rundown on
said. about the school district’s decline Pool will begin with the approval of issues in Cranford, which he said are
Even if all three of them win, they in various rankings of effective Phase II architectural and construc- taxes, flood control, public safety and
will still be on the losing end of a 6- school systems, although Mr. Wolfe tion management services for Terjesen development/infrastructure.
to-3 vote. But it would send a strong called for an effort to understand Associates. The architectural service While saying that taxes will “prob-
message to the freeholder board that the “root cause” of the district’s is to cost $70,000. The proposal is for ably always go up,” he noted
people are upset about taxes, Mr. decline in rankings. the Centennial Avenue Pool & Fitness Cranford’s tax increase is “one of the
Fortunato said, adding that they Given the board’s present finan- Center to get a new roof throughout, lowest in Union County” and in 2014
would be able to question spending. cial straits, all four favored seeking new HVAC units, new showers and were .56 percent and 2015, 1.4 per-
Mr. Dierkes and Mr. Fortunato alternative ways to raise money for changing stalls in the men’s locker cent.
said they were not sure where they school-related activities, with the rooms, ADA compliant toilet stalls Mr. Kalnins also sought the time to
would cut in the budget in terms of borough library, corporate entities and two family changing rooms. The parlay the work of the committee this
services but agreed that a freeze in and other organizations being po- Orange Avenue Pool also may see two year, noting it has staffed police and
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dents. The issue of taxes is high- sistance and outright manpower flooring, painting and lighting in the on road resurfacing, while “keeping
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maintenance, who last week was Assembly bid by TC Landscape Construction sioner Barbara Bilger announced.
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sentenced to 70 months for bilking Group to reset existing paver side-
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the county out of at least $120,000. walks that have settled or heaved in
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Mr. Fortunato stopped short of say- the downtown. During the past year, Freeholders
ing the case was indicative of what brought in 300 new residents, 300 the Township Committee has dis-
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auditing procedures need to be re- permanent positions, he said. Some stamped concrete and is a matter that
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viewed. More importantly, the Re- council members — backed by Mr. is to be discussed with the planning the “stadium” issue merely “seman-
publicans will approach the budget Green — voted against the payment board and the downtown management tics”.
2284 South Avenue like a household – prioritizing where in lieu of taxes, which would have corporation, Mayor Andis Kalnins told Mr. Hudak did not address the foot-
Scotch Plains to spend money, Mr. Dierkes said. made the project economically fea- The Times. He said, in the meantime, ball field issue, but instead took his
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Campaign - Mark LoGrippo Gives
Firm Hand on Westfield Issues
Councilman Mark LoGrippo will get Committee. Westfield has the top rating
my vote on Election Day. Reelecting of its bonds – Triple A. This reflects the
Mark will give Westfield a firm hand on careful management of revenues and ex-
the issues that make our town a great penses, while providing town services.
place to live. The Triple A rating lowers Westfield’s
He is always available to get the right cost of bonds.
town department working to resolve prob- Mark LoGrippo supports the Mayor’s
lems. I had minor things, like a missing initiatives on pedestrian safety. You can
street sign, and more major things, like a read the Mayor’s program in the 2015
bank neglecting maintenance on a fore- issue of the Leader’s This is Westfield.
closed home. These were quickly re- Mark is a member of the Raritan Val-
solved. ley Rail Coalition. He has worked to
Councilman LoGrippo keeps abreast achieve Direct NJ Transit service (no
of new business openings in town and changing at Newark). Presently, we have
most often, he is in the photo of the off-peak weekday Direct; that’s 18 trains
ribbon cutting ceremony. He follows up in and out of NYC. He is now working for
with direct contact to smooth the new weekend service, and ultimately a.m. and
merchants’ undertaking. p.m. rush hour Direct.
He supported the purchase of hot as- These are solid achievements that ben-
SERVICE...Westfield Council Candidate and Library Board of Trustees Presi-
phalt equipment to repave town streets efit the people of Westfield. That is why
dent, Doug Stokes, takes pride in the library's role in the community.
WF DEM COFFEE...This past Saturday First Ward Council Candidate Dan more efficiently. I support Mark LoGrippo.
Ortolani and Fourth Ward Candidate Kim Palmieri-Mouded provided the coffee He serves as Vice-Chairman of the Westfield Ward 4 Council Candidate
Neal Snitow
and donuts for the Westfield PAL Flag Football League held at Tamaques Park. town’s Finance Policy Committee as well
Westfield
It was special because it was also the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation as the Code Review and Town Property Doug Stokes Cites His Leadership
day which included the annual woman’s flag football games. Pictured, left to
right, are: Mouded, Ortolani and Westfield Democratic Chair Janice Siegel .
I have been a member of the Westfield veloped a comprehensive, resource ready
Westfield Candidate Ortolani Calls For Memorial Library Board of Trustees website that is easily navigated and re-
since 2006. I have served on every com- cently secured a $4800 grant to improve
mittee including; Finance, Buildings and children’s literacy through technology.
Action on First Ward Safety
Grounds, Personnel, Public Relations, The library staff has been tremendous in
Safety and Long Range Planning. More- educating and supporting the commu-
At his recent fundraiser, sitting forcement of speed limits and, at a mini- over, I held numerous leadership posi- nity with the numerous resources we
Westfield Town Councilman Frank mum, installation of a 4-way stop sign for tions as the Mayor’s Alternate, Commit- offer and represent our vision well.
Arena, was quoted in the local press as this intersection. tee Chair, Vice-President and President, Green Energy programs to reduce en-
celebrating our status quo: “… we have it First Ward resident Kathleen Fetissoff, which I have held for several years now. ergy costs and emissions were initiated
here, we have it now, and that’s why I whose home sits at the corner, knows what These experiences have exposed me to and acted upon during my leadership on
want to continue down the path that we’re it’s like to fight uphill for change in her many situations, some mundane, others the Board. The Library took the lead in
on.” Unfortunately, his statement fails to neighborhood. She has asked Town Coun- unique, but synergistically, all have promoting alternative energy by capi-
acknowledge that there is important work cil and the Mayor for support in her efforts honed my leadership qualities and skills talizing on a solar program that signifi-
to be done. That work is in the First Ward, to make this intersection safe. Her requests that are prerequisite of a Town Council cantly reduced our electrical commit-
where residents are trying to get Town were met with a small parking adjustment candidate. ment. The solar panels were strategi-
Council to listen and take action on the on her street, which has resulted in no Open Communication has been para- cally and aesthetically installed to maxi-
local neighborhood issues that are most material improvement. Ms. Fetissoff com- mount to the success of the Westfield mize usage and maintain neighborhood
important to them. As I walk the streets of mented, “The Town said they were going to Memorial Library -Union County’s busi- integrity. The Library is currently in the
this ward as the candidate challenging the install a radar sign as a speeding deterrent. est library. I serve with other dedicated process of converting to 100 percent
status quo of single-party rule and its They put the meter up in front of my home volunteers and we pride ourselves in LED lighting. The savings from this
insular effects on governing our town, for several days but I never witnessed it working closely and openly with the program, along with the solar program,
I’m finding that residents’ key priority actually being operational.” Director, personnel and other Town De- continue to be socially conscious deci-
issues can only be learned by meeting Appeals for Town Council’s support partments to ensure the Library meets sions that the Board and I are proud of.
with them at street level. Door-to-door. also came from concerned parents, like the needs of the community and its citi- Partnerships continue to be cultivated
And in a large section of the ward I Colby Sheppard, whose children pass CAMPAIGNING...Brendan Galligan and Mark Logrippo team up to walk the zens. In my nine years on the Board, we through community groups. The Friends
canvassed recently, the swath that through this intersection on their way to 3rd Ward for votes. Pictured is the McGovern family who live on Washington have renovated the exterior and interior of the Westfield Memorial Library sup-
stretches from Roosevelt to Town, pe- and from Roosevelt. A year ago, she sent Street in Westfield. of the Library, made capital improve- ports the Library through their Museum
destrian safety and enforcement of traffic emails to First Ward Councilmen citing Old Electronic Equipment ments to promote “Green Energy” ini- Pass Program, their annual book sales
speeding laws are the top family issues. the fatal accident and imploring them to tiatives, balanced budgets, built up emer- and by providing numerous programs
Neighbors who live in this area are act with urgency. While her pleas were gency reserves, successfully negotiated for children and adults, including the
very concerned that the speed limit on met with respect and empathy, she was Recycling Set for October 24 contracts, hired top-notch personnel and Anne and Lee Hale Speaker Series. The
Elm St., Prospect St. and Clark St. is duly informed that “…speed, distracted met with library constituents (in several Westfield Memorial Library Founda-
never enforced, allowing vehicles to pass driving, the Cowperthwaite Place stop NEW PROVIDENCE – Old, ob- boards, CPU’s, mice, printers, scan- different focus groups) to formulate a tion provides the Library with resources
pedestrians in a blur, mocking the 25 signs, and the configuration of the inter- solete or unused electronic equip- ners, speakers, televisions, tablets long range plan for the library to fiscally for long range planning projects, capital
MPH at double that pace. Additionally, section were not contributing factors.” ment can be disposed of at a Union and e-readers, VCR’s, fax machines, meet the needs and technological de- improvements and staff development
side streets like Nelson St., And that “… the Town relies on its in- County recycling event on Satur- telephones, circuit boards, CD’s, mands of the community in a welcom- programs that benefit the future of our
Cowperthwaite Place and Ludlow St. have house experts and also contracts with an day, October 24 at the Alcatel-Lu- DVD’s and video cassettes. ing and safe environment. library. The Library continues to work
evolved into high-speed, cut-through ar- outside certified traffic engineer to re- cent facility in New Providence. Residents need only to arrive at Fiscal responsibility was (and still is) closely with the Westfield Leader to
teries for commuters starting early in the view relevant data, study the intersection Unwanted items can be dropped the site with their unwanted equip- at the forefront of all decisions. During digitize and expand the local history
morning, spiking again in mid-afternoon and offer findings based on the pertinent my tenure on the Board, actions backed collection. This time consuming pro-
as kids leave school, and again with the facts, on-site observations, and accepted off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 600 ment. Workers at the site will un- our words by consistently balancing bud- cess makes Westfield’s history easily
evening rush. Even on a Sunday after- and/or mandated engineering standards.” Mountain Avenue. load the vehicles. gets, negotiating fair contracts and reno- accessible and readily available for all to
noon, this area is a hotbed of speeding Result: no enhanced, sustained speed All residents of Union County Pre-registration is not required vating the interior and exterior of the enjoy and learn. These symbiotic rela-
and screeching vehicles. limit enforcement and no 4-way stop sign. are eligible to participate at no cost. for this special Saturday collection. library. Moreover, as state contributions tionships benefit the entire community
The intersections all along Prospect I believe strongly that First Ward resi- There is a limit of six electronic Refrigerators, washers and dry- and town appropriations were reduced, and many local volunteers “take pride”
St. from East Broad St. up to Dudley Ave. dents should be able to count on their items per car. ers, microwaves, and air condition- we were able to still fund our programs, by serving on them. I value these part-
are known to be dangerous. The Town’s Town Council representatives to advo- “Old televisions, computer moni- ers will not be accepted, but they keep Sunday hours and fund the techno- nerships, as do my fellow Trustees, and
own traffic study back in 2004 tagged cate for them and to escalate contacts tors, and other electronic devices are accepted at Union County’s logical upgrades to keep our library cur- thank all involved for their volunteer
four of these intersections with E, F, or D with responsible authorities for resolu- are the source of a considerable Scrap Metal Recycling Program. rent with 21st century technologies. Ad- efforts.
ratings, indicating sub-par conditions. The tion of their local issues. As a Town ditionally, we have accrued a healthy My experiences on the Board of Trust-
most notorious of these was Council member, I will be committed to amount of dangerous material, in- A complete list of the materials reserve fund to afford us the autonomy ees directly built upon my leadership
Cowperthwaite Place and Prospect Street, pursue the critical issue of traffic and cluding lead, mercury, cadmium and that will be accepted is available at to repair or replace our boiler and/or skills. Through open communication,
which was cited as having nine accidents pedestrian safety in this neighborhood PCBs – and it is unlawful to dispose the Union County Bureau of Recy- HVAC system in case an emergency improving technology and green energy
during the 23-month period referenced in until it is resolved to the satisfaction of of them with the regular garbage,” cling and Planning website: warrants such. The highlight of our fis- programs, fiscal responsibility and valu-
the study. This intersection became even the people who are most directly im- Union County Freeholder www.ucnj.org/recycle. cal approach was several years ago dur- ing partnerships/services I have worked
more infamous in February of 2014 when pacted by this long-standing issue. Mohamed S. Jalloh said in a re- The collection will be held rain ing the financial crisis, when we “gave with constituents to make our library a
a pedestrian couple, Donna and Bruce The price of inaction and continued lease. or shine, for Union County resi- back” approximately $30,000 to the welcoming environment to meet the
Rothstein, was struck. Donna Rothstein delay is too high for First Ward families “Up to 95 percent of most elec- dents only and not for businesses. Town of Westfield to help offset Town needs of the community it serves now
died from injuries within days of being to accept. tronic appliances can be recycled. Proof of Union County residency is budgetary needs by helping to reduce and in the future. Please visit the
strSucinkc.e this fatality, residents have DaWn aOrrdt o1l aWnei s(tDfi)e Clda Cndouidnactiel This is a responsible way to keep required. tbhieli ttya xf rboumrd leena.d Ie resx apnedct wfiislcl aclo rnetsipnoune stio- Wleaersnt fmieoldre M aebmouotr itahle l irbersaoruyr’cse ws ewbesi pter oto-
stepped up the fight for increased en- hazardous heavy metals out of our An alternative drop-off pro- be prudent to ensure Westfield remains vide, the community partnerships we
environment.” gram for recycling electronics
Home Financing By a financially secure town, as proven by value and the programs we offer. The
Electronic equipment that will be equipment is available Monday its triple A rating. leadership qualities I have demonstrated
accepted includes computer moni- through Friday between 9 a.m. Technology improvements have been are necessary of a Town Council repre-
tors, hard drives, modems, key- and 3 p.m. at Newtech Recycling the backbone of the Library’s success. sentative. Taking Pride in Westfield,
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Why 20 Years Of Tax Increases Have Eliminate Pension Padding and Job
Hurt The Middle Class Wheeling Among Elected Officials
As a candidate for Union County that ‘needs’ to be built and results in By: William “Bo” Vastine Require the passage of a public
Freeholder I recently walked door to higher and higher taxes. Over the last Candidate for NJ Assembly LD22 referendum before local government
door in Hillside, where I met a young 20 years incomes in Union County SCOTCH PLAINS — Democrats entities can borrow money above cer-
women and heard her story about the are up about 10 percent. Over that Linda Stender and Jerry Green need tain thresholds.
purchase of her home. She and her same period of time, county property to answer to the taxpayers about why Transfer responsibility for estab-
husband acquired the home in that taxes are up 120 percent. Under the it’s OK for them and other elected lishment and enforcement of ethical
neighborhood so they would be within Democrat Freeholders, people have Democrats in Union County to ma- standards for local officials and school
walking distance of their Temple. She less money to spend on their nipulate their elected office to secure officials to the State Ethics Commis-
told me that all three of her children children’s education, less money high paying public jobs and con- sion.
were in private school and that her saved for retirement, and less money tracts to pad their pensions. Taxpay- Prohibit candidates and elected
real estate taxes were about $10,500 to enjoy their golden years. ers should not have to fund pensions public officials charged with crimes
which is about AVERAGE for Union How does this help the middle class for politicians who leverage their from using campaign contributions
County residents! in Union County? elected office to get higher paying for their legal defense.
“Every month” she said “we Cost go up every year, but when government jobs. Everyone who Mandate forfeiture of the public
struggle to pay our bills. I am happy taxes are rising faster than incomes, spends a lifetime in public service, retirement benefits of elected offi-
to pay my real estate taxes because I the Democrat Freeholders prove and the taxpayers, pay the price for cials convicted of a crime involving
believe that I am helping others in the themselves out of touch by failing to their greed. office held.
county who are less fortunate than have respect for our earnings and In addition, far too many of the Unless we fix the current system
me.” At this point her voice dropped continue to use our credit cards on thousands of public entities across which obfuscates oversight and ac-
and what she said next demonstrated new projects. Just recently they de- New Jersey have lacked accountabil- countability, we will continue to spend
what is wrong with the current Free- cided to build a new stadium in IT HOURS...Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, candidate for reelection, ity and transparency to the people needlessly in the fight against the
holder Board. “But when I read, that Rahway despite the fact that thou- congratulate Dean Burrell, a sophomore at the Union County Academy for who pay a big price for their services. culture of corruption. We will also
the county spent millions and mil- sands of residents in the area urged Information Technology, for earning 250 hours of credit toward a Future They have been allowed to act in their continue to struggle in vain in the
lions of dollars to build a clubhouse: them not to. Next year this will result Business Leaders of America Community Service Achievement Award as an own interests for far too long and we effort to attract new business and
I say exactly who are the Freeholders in higher taxes yet again, another intern in her office. cannot afford to continue drowning economic development to the state.
helping?” middle class family will have to fig- Menendez, Pallone Ask FTC taxpayers in their waste and abuse. I am asking for your vote On No-
Last Saturday I went door to door ure out how to tighten their belt once I will support strong ethics and vember 3rd so that together…we can
in a neighborhood where I used to again and who exactly are we helping To Probe Fantasy Sports Sites transparency reforms to make gov- put an end to the culture of corrup-
live, Elizabeth. Knocked on a door of with this stadium? ernment beholden only to the resi- tion.
a senior citizen. He said: “Last 20 Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, WASHINGTON - New Jersey tests in a fair, transparent manner.” dents and not the politicians. I will
years, Real Estate Taxes have been 2015. You can learn more about Rene Senator Bob Menendez (D) and Rep. The letter inquired whether the FTC support legislative efforts to end pub- SCOTCH PLAINS – The
increasing faster than the return on Dierkes (Mountainside) and his two Frank Palone (D-6th) have asked has authority to regulate online fan- lic pension abuse, as well as work to Board of Education Candidates’
my savings. My fear is that I will run running mates, Rich Fortunato Federal Trade Commissioner Chair- tasy sports gaming and what legisla- tighten campaign finance laws that Night is Wednesday, October
out of money, because of property (Scotch Plains) and Joe Bonilla woman Edith Ramirez to probe pos- tive remedies it would recommend. currently allow a select few (special 21st, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the
taxes. I am too old to move, I hope I (Union) by visiting sible regulation that would govern “These reports raise serious ques- interests) to make unlimited dona- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of
die before I run out of money!” www.dierkesfortunatobonilla2015.com fantasy sports websites. tions about the integrity of these tions in order to influence govern- Education Office located on Ev-
The Democrat Freeholder Board, For more information, contact John The two congressmen sent a letter online fantasy sports websites, and it ment. This coercive influence at all ergreen Avenue and Cedar Street
claims that they are there to protect Malone at [phone]. to Ms. Ramirez on October 6 urging raises the question of whether there levels cause overly expensive goods (behind Evergreen Elementary
Working People and the Middle Class. Rene Dierkes (R) Candidate, the review following reports that an are sufficient consumer and competi- and services at the taxpayers’ ex- School). The program is Hosted
Yet every year they find a new project for Union County Freeholder employee of one of the websites, tion safeguards to protect the integ- pense. by SP-F PTA Council for the
DraftKings, reportedly won $350,000 rity of these online games,” the letter Specific legislation that I would public to meet the candidates and
Cranford BOE, Police Cite while playing on a rival website, continued. support: hear their views.
FanDuel, suggesting possible use of “Allowing employees of fantasy Prohibit simultaneous holding of
insider information. sports websites with access to certain state, county and municipal
Success of Resource Officer Fantasy sports sites are expected to nonpublic information to participate elective and appointive positions; Put REPORTERS NEEDED
earn $2 billion in revenue this year in online fantasy games, even if the an end double- or triple-dipping. Current openings for reporters
By DELL SIMEONE wall. There are 3,500 kids in our with that figure anticipated to climb games are operated by other fantasy Suspend pension of any retired to cover town council, BOE,
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader community. That’s two officers for to $14.4 billion by 2020. sports companies, could give those public employee who resumes pub- and recreation commission
CRANFORD – The board of edu- 4,000 kids. We’ve cross-trained of- “We believe that fantasy sports employees an advantage akin to in- lic employment with compensation meetings. We seek community-
cation met on Monday evening and ficers in the juvenal bureau.” should be legal and subject to appro- sider trading,” they wrote. “There- more than $15,000. minded, detail-oriented writers
heard a presentation by Detective Ms. Boyle said, “I think it’s great priate consumer and competitive pro- fore, we also ask the FTC to investi- Require forfeiture of public office, with professional demeanor
Sergeant Matthew Nazzaro and Chief that kids feel comfortable to come to tections,” Messrs. Pallone and gate whether this constitutes an ‘un- position or employment upon con- needed. Must be able to meet
of Police James Wozniak on the role you.” Menendez wrote. “Consumers also fair or deceptive practice’ as defined viction of certain offenses. deadlines, know how to write a
of the resource officer in the Cranford Officer Nazzaro said, “This is a expect companies to hold online con- in Section 5 of the FTC Act.” Subject public employees con- lead, and take an active interest
victed of crimes or found at fault in
school district. proactive approach.” When Does Sports Become in a regular beat in order to
civil actions to pension garnishment
Board member JoAnn Boyle said, Chief Wozniak said, “We’re out develop news stories. Great for
for public legal expenses and ille-
“I have a very comfortable feeling there in the community. We have a ‘Obsessive Public Policy?’ stay-at-home moms, a second
gally obtained funds.
after the hurdle we had with the ap- relationship with the community.” income or just for those who
“Transparency in Government Act”
pearance of a police officer at school.” “It’s just gotten better and better. love to write. E-mail resume
Chief Wozniak said, “In 2014, when We’ve taught safety and security to The Westfield Recreation Commis- policy? to allow taxpayers to police their gov- and clips to:
sion proposes installing a lighted artifi- A little less ball and a lot more study ernment in real-time by providing for
I took over, the relationship between new employees, conducted station [email protected]
cial turf field at the southern end of would do the student and the country the establishment of state public fi-
the school and police was non-exis- house adjustment diversity programs. Tamaques Park! well! nance website to showcase records The Westfield Leader &
tent. The program has become so big This is to keep kids out of the judicial How nice if instead the Recreation The Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Stephen Schoeman detailing how every state tax dollar is
that, now, I get stopped by people process,” said Det. Sgt. Nazzaro. Commission proposed purchasing the TIMES
Westfield spent.
telling me about what a great job “We’ve addressed assault, marijuana, works of Shakespeare, the compositions
we’re doing.” SWAT, bomb threats, follow-up of Mozart, the films of Fred Astaire and
Det. Sgt. Nazzaro said, “Thank you DYFS investigations, instructed stu- Ginger Rogers, tickets for classical mu-
sic concerts, opera, and ballet!
for allowing the partnership to exist. dents and parents in social media,
The Recreation Commission argues
The partnership has lasted one year cyber-bullying, community wellness,
that during the spring and fall, daylight
and three months. It’s a holistic ap- addressed emerging trends challeng-
limits the hours when the park can be
proach to learning, community out- ing schools.” used. Precisely the time for reading some
reach, police and community, shared Det. Kelly Reader also is a re- Charles Dickens, learning about NASA’s
services.” source officer. The present agreement space exploration program, practicing a
He said he is called the Khaki Cop, between the township and the board musical instrument!
because of not wearing a police uni- is a three-year agreement. At what point do sports — and we need
form but a pair of khakis and a sport them too — become obsessive public
shirt at school. He also said that the
outfit makes him more approachable
to the students. He called it a quasi
Discounts as
uniform. However, he is armed.
Officer Nazzaro said he is certified
as a resource officer and has received big as a house.
170 hours of ALERT instruction. He
said that the department has stopped Or condo.
the DARE program, which was basi-
cally a “just say no” program, in
Or apartment.
favor of ALERT, which is more pro-
active. It deals with bomb scares,
lockdowns, occupation drills and in-
struction for new employees on drill
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given. Safety and security meetings
are held.
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Members of: Below are four arcane words, each
New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association (cid:127)Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce The headline in the October 8 edi- Names like Johnny Oates, Tug with four definitions – only one is cor-
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South End of Tamaques Park” imme- cer, and on and on. All of them played sharp enough to discern this deception of
Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey diately caught my eye. If it comes to on artificial turf fields that used granu- diction?
P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 pass, I implore the Recreation Com- lated rubber tires. And baseball is not If you can guess one correctly – good
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News with Lester Holt reported on disproportionately affected? What Deception.
Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman research by Amy Griffin, a soccer about football players? These are all Answers to last week’s arcane words.
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER coach from Washington. The data questions yet to be answered. In the 1. Rhexis – In medicine, the rupture of
Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo she collected is as follows: The num- meantime, existing evidence is over- an organ or vessel
COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION ber of brain cancer cases she uncov- whelmingly against using artificial 2. Lampadedromy – A torch in honor
Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly ered went from 34 to 63 in one year. turf made with granulated rubber tires. of Prometheus
EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Fifteen of these young women have Other materials are available. The 3. Spoor – The tracks of a wild animal
4. Matanza – A slaughterhouse
died. And here’s the kicker (no pun use of artificial turf made with granu-
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One-year – $33 (cid:127) Two-year – $62 (cid:127) Three-year – $90 were goalies on soccer teams that treme disservice to our youth. If I had 1. Shameful; corrupt
played on artificial turf fields. Add to children active in sports, I would for- 2. Tired, mean, or worn out
Homelessness: Not Just In Cities, this the fact that at least nine former bid them from playing on these fields. 3. Dark; gloomy
4. Tenative; timid
major league baseball players have
Bruce Long TEFF
been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Westfield 1. To make or look smart; to dress up
But Close to Home As Well I Like Solar Panels 2. A mild, friendly slap on the back or
shoulder
3. A grain plant of Abyssinia from
Capturing the Sun in Westfield
which flour is made
Homelessness made front-page headlines in major address the needs of the homeless or at-risk people close 4. Excessive grief; very sad
I am writing to praise and applaud In the early days of electricity,
newspapers this past summer as New York City’s elected to home. Among them is Homefirst (homefirstinc.org), a MAMMONISM
officials, police and ordinary citizens dealt with homeless now nearly 30-year-old organization that provides transi- the town of Westfield for placing people may not have been happy 1. Acting indiscreetly; carelessly
solar panels on electrical poles. The about the transformers mounted on 2. The act of defiling; corruption
persons congregating in parks, along sidewalks and other tional, supportive and permanent housing, family support
panels are in no way offensive, but of poles. Now, they are no longer re- 3. Devotion to the greedy pursuit of
public venues, sometimes behaving in a disorderly or services and other assistance in collaboration with a course, aesthetics is really subjec- marked upon. The solar panels repre- riches
intimidating manner. Politicians debated how effectively variety of community partners, among them houses of tive. There is no doubt that we need to sent a way to capture energy and 4. Passing on unfavorable genetic traits
current office holders were responding to the situation, worship, organizations and businesses. On October 29, rely more on renewable energy and when I see them, I see that effort. It is SPRAINTS
1. The waste or dung of an otter
while some members of the homeless community la- Homefirst will honor The Presbyterian Church in Westfield the solar energy provided at the earth’s quite pleasing to the eye.
2. Splints used for broken bones
mented what they maintained were a lack of assistive and Amy Yin Interiors of Short Hills for their support in surface is approximately 1000 watts
Lisa Karter 3. Spittle
services. fighting homelessness. per square meter. Westfield 4. Small number; insufficiency
Media coverage of the situation cast a spotlight on a Two other such organizations are the Elizabeth Coali-
portion of America’s homeless population — vagrants, tion to House the Homeless (theelizabethcoalition.org), Parking Meters For Scotch Plains Is See more letters on
those struggling with addiction, and the mentally ill. which works in conjunction with St. Joseph Social Ser- Pages 2, 3, 5 and 20
Questions were raised of how government can best ad- vice Center in Elizabeth to provide people with resources Not a Good Idea, Nor Dispatch Change
dress the needs of vulnerable individuals such as these and support services necessary to transition to permanent
Scotch Plains is not a commuter hesitation to act instantly on this
while also preserving the health, safety and quality of life and stable housing, and Bridges (bridgesoutreach.org),
town that you drive to but from. So matter.
for other residents and visitors. which serves the homeless and others in need with “runs”
where are all these commuters com- On another matter: As more and
However, homelessness cuts a much wider swath than to New York City, Newark and Irvington to provide
ing from. I don’t see a line of buses more towns line up to join a central-
across the thoroughfares of inner cities. While urban bagged meals and soup, clothing, toiletries and school
picking up commuters in town, there ized dispatch system, what are those
homelessness took center stage in recent months, the supplies, as well as assisting disadvantaged persons in its is no train station in town for com- towns really losing. Autonomy comes
issue is not exclusive to large cities; suburban communi- home community of Summit. muters (who aren’t going to walk that to mind. Yes, at the front end it looks Letters to
ties are impacted as well. Nor is homelessness always Of course, these organizations and their counterparts many blocks to Fanwood) and I don’t like the towns will be saving money the Editor
caused by addiction or mental-health issues. An eco- throughout the area, along with their civic and religious believe the municipal building has a but don' t you think that the out of
nomic downturn, loss of a job, serious illness or unfore- community partners, can only continue their mission with helicopter pad on its roof either. spending control freeholders (one
seen circumstance are all variables that can cause indi- the support of volunteers and donations from the public. Could this be about employees and Party Rulers) will raise county taxes Drivers Need to Be
shoppers having to pay up which will and what's next, will your public
viduals or entire families, particularly those already in With winter just a couple of months away, the homeless Careful at Crosswalks
be at the expense of lost revenue to works employees be working for the
precarious financial straits, to go from having a roof over and those at risk for homelessness once again are espe-
store owners? Free parking is an at- county or will all tax collections and I’m writing to you to express my
their heads to not having one. It is a reality that can be hard cially at risk. We encourage our area residents to check
traction for people coming to our administrative services be county concern regarding drivers who don’t
to accept, especially when considering the plight of out these worthy organizations and, if possible, to lend a community. Traffic parking enforce- controlled. Why have a town council stop for children at crosswalks. Since
homeless young families with children. helping hand to those who need it most — they are our ment as a means of generating town ... instead get a freeholder/town ad- every crosswalk doesn’t have a cross-
Several organizations strive on a year-round basis to neighbors, too. revenue is not the answer when busi- ministrator drawing two pensions and ing guard, the drivers of Westfield
Leadership Becomes Stale, Corrupt nesses are struggling. cost tax payers thousands if not mil- need to be more considerate of the
If you pass this (proposed parking lions to run everything. Of course children.
meters) without any real input from economy of scale can save money Aside from it being rude, it is also
your own economic development but in the long run like a monopoly a bit hazardous and they are breaking
When Unchallenged for Too Long committee or professional planners they will also dictate rates (taxes) in the law. Right from the State of New
then you are nothing but hypocrites Jersey Department of Law and Pub-
the end.
again “listening but not hearing” pub- lic Safety, the law states “Motorists
“I was basically told this was the way things are. These permissible and what isn’t would be a little different. lic outcry and dismay. I respect Bob Fox who see pedestrian(s) in a marked
Councilpersons Gialanella and Jones’ Scotch Plains crosswalk MUST stop and stay
are the things you have to do.” Common sense and decency should have told him that,
stopped.” Some of the consequences
Aniello Palmieri appealed to federal district judge but apparently not. Garwood DEMs Accuse GOP
include the following: two points,
William Walls with those words when he was sentenced Mr. Palmieri is not alone. Last year, Union County
$200 fine, 15 days of community
last week for using his position as a Union County Building Services Supervisor Raymond Rapuano pleaded Of Outright Lies service, and insurance surcharges.
department head to gain at minimum $120,000 in kick- guilty to bribing a NJ Transit agent in his capacity as an I feel that this is a very important
To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, ough substantially less than it did
backs and bribes. employee for a landscaping business. topic and I want to remind Westfield
there they go again. before the shared-services agreement
It speaks volumes about the culture that apparently His conviction had nothing to do with his $85,000-a- drivers to be careful at crosswalks.
The Jim Mathieu led Garwood became effective. Soon they will be
exists in the county government, or at least in the Division year county job at Runnells Hospital, but what does it say Republicans persist in spreading mis- picking up leaves and (unfortunately) Richie Panikiewsky,
of Facilities Management, of which Palmieri was director about who qualifies for relatively senior positions in the information and outright lies. Their plowing the snow with Garwood’s Westfield
for 23 years. county? latest attempt suggested a link be- equipment as they always have. The
Smoking in Downtown
The leadership, which has been headed by only Demo- The issue also calls into question the role of govern- tween a short-term problem with shared services agreement has no
crats on the nine-member Board of Chosen Freeholders ment, and what it should do. At last week’s meeting of the Garwood’s recycling program and impact on the daily DPW work be- Westfield
for more than 15 years, either hasn’t been leading or has freeholders, one resident laid out a short list of responsi- the shared-services agreement with cause by union contract a superinten-
Why are we running around trying
been leading in an unscrupulous and contemptible way. bilities: public health, roads, etc. that the county govern- Fanwood. dent cannot undertake a worker’s
to curb other people’s rights and ban
It is not uncommon when one group or another is not ment should be responsible for. The issue came up as, In fact, there is no link. The shared- duties.
smoking downtown. This is a free
services agreement makes no men- Garwood’s curbside recycling ser-
challenged for any length of time. They become compla- once more, several residents complained about a $3- country and you should be tolerant of
tion of recycling because Fanwood vice has also continued as usual. A
cent, nonchalant, lazy and even corrupt. million to $4-million football “stadium” — according to other people’s rights.
doesn’t have a recycling pickup pro- cost problem resulting from a
Last week, we called for proportional district represen- the objectors, “field” according to the freeholders — in I don’t smoke and neither does my
gram; its residents must deliver their vendor’s last-minute failure to per-
tation in not only Union County but throughout the 18 of Rahway River Park. recyclables to a processing center. form will be solved by the end of wife, but if someone wants to smoke
21 counties in New Jersey who don’t have it and elect all Freeholder Bruce Bergen disagreed with the limited This isn’t the Republicans’ first November. downtown far be it from me to chas-
their county-wide representatives at large. list, saying there were many more things government, in attempt to distort the facts. They stated In the meantime, Garwood’s citi- tise him.
Mr. Palmieri’s stark admission is a prime example of particular county government, should do. With a half- that the shared services agreement zens should believe what they see, There was a guy that said “take the
log out of your own eye, before you
why we believe this. billion-dollar budget, the county government is extend- would mean the end of Garwood’s not what they’re told in the Republi-
take the spec out of your brother’s
The mere fact that Mr. Palmieri believed he could not ing an invitation to rob from the system. Department of Public Works. Not cans’ misleading and inaccurate
eye.” Maybe you should listen to
only get away with it, but that this was common and Mr. Palmieri is just one example. There are likely true. Garwood’s DPW continues to charges.
him.
report to the Garwood DPW yard
expected, smacks of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) and others. If there is going to be this wide-ranging idea of Garwood Democratic Chairman
his notorious line from The Godfather: “This is strictly government, those at the top must set the tone. Again, at every day. They argued that the agree- Hugh Sinclair Carl Swenson
ment “put Garwood’s DPW service Westfield
business.” last week’s freeholders’ meeting, Mr. Palmieri’s name
under the control of Fanwood Bor-
With someone other than a Democrat watching over the never was mentioned. ough,” – not true! Garwood’s DPW
Union County roost, maybe his notion of what was Silence sometimes says more than a long soliloquy. staff continues to report to Garwood’s
working foreman as they always have.
They report to Garwood’s superin-
tendent, who reports to the Garwood
administrator and the Garwood mayor
and council. The long-time DPW staff
continues to make Garwood’s DPW
the force of which all Garwoodians
have always been proud.
Garwood’s DPW is functioning as
it always has – collecting the trash
twice a week and performing the rest
of its duties – and costing the bor-
Union County Freeholders
Elizabeth, New Jersey
[phone]
Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected]
Mohamed Jalloh, chair
[email protected]
Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info.
[phone]
[email protected]
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Garwood Council Candidates (D) Health Department Update;
Letters to the Editor
Summarize Door-to Door Issues Get Your Flu Vaccine Now
Speaking with our neighbors as we borough. A significant number of resi- A Towering Figure Of Intellectual The Westfield Board of Health met on censed dogs, and dog and bird droppings.
walk door to door is the best part about dents have waited for up to four years to October 5. The seasonal influenza vacci- In each instance, the department investi-
running for office in Garwood. We ap- have their sidewalks replaced or trees nation program is on-going. Already, 64 gated and addressed the problem.
Authority To WHS Students
preciate all those who took the time to ask removed. That project is now underway, Westfield residents were vaccinated at You can help, too. Please keep all
us questions and share their thoughts which includes removal of dead/un- the town’s first flu immunization ses- garbage and other solid waste in tightly-
with us. healthy trees, new sidewalks, and The Leader’s obituary for James O. tinuing his full time role at Westfield sion. Join us and get vaccinated now, sealed covered containers to prevent ac-
Many residents ask about the decrepit, plantings of new shade trees to ensure Drummond, Ph.D., in your October 8 High School. since it is best to develop immunity and cess by rats and other animals. License
underutilized industrial property of Garwood remains an attractive town with edition sadly omitted mention of his 35- Dr. Drummond was a tireless advocate be protected before the flu starts spread- your pet cats and dogs through the Town
Casale/Petro and we are happy to share tree-lined streets. The cost of this project plus years of service as a social studies for both his students and for his fellow ing. The Westfield Regional Health De- Clerk and get them vaccinated against
our vision for SMART mixed-use devel- was offset by $30,000 in a county grant teacher at Westfield High School. He faculty members. He served for many partment offers many types of flu vac- rabies. And please do not feed wild ani-
opment to advance a true Garwood down- obtained by the council. retired from the Westfield public school years as an officer of the Westfield Edu- cine, with special vaccines for children, mals.
town and become a transit village. Resi- We appreciate that our neighbors often system in June 2000 after teaching thou- cation Association and negotiator on be- those over 65 years old and everyone in- If you have an environmental health
dents understand that when properly re- know who we are as we walk door to door sands of WHS students a range of courses half of the WEA with the Board of Edu- between. For all types, there is a $20 cash problem, including insufficient heat this
developed, that property will bring in and that our actions speak for themselves, in American history, social studies, and cation. fee for each person who does not have winter, please contact Helen Mendez, the
more tax revenue and public parking, whether it’s carrying out the now annual related topics. Among those to honor Dr. Medicare B or one of the following insur- principal registered environmental health
thus softening the tax burden on Garwood Rocks street fair as Carol has He was an innovative and enthusiastic Drummond’s accomplishments as a pub- ances: Aetna, CIGNA, Humana, Medic- specialist, at [phone], ext. 4072,
homeowners. accomplished or arranging the recent teacher who encouraged — some would lic school educator was then-President aid and United Healthcare. or [email protected].
On the Garwood Sports and Recre- meeting with a FEMA representative to say demanded — individual inquiry and Bill Clinton, who sent a letter to Dr. The remaining community vaccina- The Tobacco Age of Sale Enforce-
ation Complex, we hear many residents discuss flood insurance as Bill has done. who instilled important research skills in Drummond at his retirement in 2000 com- tion sessions in October will be held in ment Program helps to protect children
are enjoying the new facility and appreci- If so honored to be elected, we will con- his students. Many of his students — mending him for his tireless service and many of our neighboring towns and are from tobacco products. In the past two
ate its positive impact on their future tinue to work hard to move Garwood including me — continued to use the recognizing the important role he played open to Westfield residents. For more months, two businesses in town were
home values. Through rentals, the bor- forward as a transit village, ensure the “notecard system” he taught for collect- in educating America’s young people. details on all flu vaccination sites, please found guilty of selling tobacco products
ough has brought in close to $15,000 recreation complex is well managed, and ing data from source materials through- He was proud to display his letter from see the department’s website to minors and were fined and subject to
after being open just 10 months. Resi- continue annual infrastructure projects. out the rest of our academic studies. Many President Clinton in his office at Phila- westfieldnj.gov/health or contact Laura court costs.
dents appreciate the council’s efforts to of his former students would routinely delphia Biblical University, whose full- Scanlon, the public health nursing super- The Health Department is sponsoring
use field rentals to offset operating costs. Bill Nierstedt (D) return to the high school to visit him, time faculty he joined after retiring from visor, at [phone] ext. 4074 or free, stroke risk assessment screenings
Residents have noticed all the public Carol Kearney (D) which he enjoyed greatly. the Westfield school system, and later in [email protected]. with Overlook Hospital in the Municipal
right-of-way work being done around the Candidates for Garwood Council In 1979 he earned his doctoral degree his home after he retired from his second In addition, the Board recommends Building on Tuesday, October 27, from
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Shaping of the Physical Environment in more information about James O. advice on how to prepare is also available sugar, risk assessment and lifestyle coun-
Fails to Make His Case an Urban Place: Newark 1820-1900,” Drummond with The Leader’s reader- on the department’s website. seling. Other screening programs are also
which is still cited by other scholars for ship. He was a towering figure of intel- Of the 154 retail food establishments scheduled concerning cholesterol on
Dan Ortolani is running for Westfield Nor does he suggest he can do a its subject-matter authority. His WHS lectual authority to his students, many of in town, 16 were inspected and 28 addi- October 19 and bone density on October
Town Council to represent the First better job finding creative ways to im- students were therefore very fortunate to whom, including me, recognize the piv- tional food vendor stands were inspected 26 for a $10 fee each. For more informa-
Ward. He wants to oust our current prove the town without spending have as their teacher a scholar who earned otal role he played in our intellectual as part of Festifall. All but two were tion and to register, please call the Over-
councilman, Frank Arena. He doesn’t Westfield tax dollars. Just one example the terminal academic degree in the disci- development. We are saddened by his satisfactory and one of these was satis- look Medical Center Community Health
come close to making the case for doing of the types of things Councilman Arena pline in which he taught. passing. factory on re-inspection. None were un- Department at [phone].
so. does behind the scenes is the successful After completing his Ph.D. Dr. Andrew Karp WHS ‘75 satisfactory. Information about all of the
Mr. Ortolani offers nothing to sug- effort he led to upgrade the Westfield Drummond was an adjunct faculty mem- Sonoma, CA This past month, residents complained department’s activities is available on its
gest that he can do a better job putting, Conservation Center to increase recy- ber at Seton Hall University while con- to the health department about garbage, website westfieldnj.gov/health. The com-
and keeping, our town on a firm finan- cling operations. And, by tapping into On November 3, Garwood Will Vote rats, raccoons, hornets, mosquitoes, unli- plete minutes of the October 5 meeting
cial footing. Councilman Arena, the county and state grants, he did so with- SP Power Grab of will be posted after review and approval
at our November 2 meeting, which starts
Mayor, and their council colleagues out spending a dime of Westfield tax For 2 Council Members
Police Dispatch at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
have done an outstanding job managing dollars.
The public is invited to attend.
the town’s finances through the most So exactly what is it that Dan Ortolani Several years ago when my wife and I Mr. Sarno is to listen to all of the voices Last week's coverage of the Township
difficult of times, including, among promises to bring to Westfield and the were looking for a home, more impor- and feedback they receive during their Council meeting rightfully gave the head- Lawrence Budnick, MD, President,
many other things, earning the town a First Ward? Apparently nothing but tantly a community where we can start a campaign. It is certainly easier said than line to Mayor Glover and Manager/Free- Westfield Board of Health
AAA credit rating from Standard & highly divisive national issues that our family, it was Ileen Cuccaro’s passion done. Master this challenge, and you will holder Mirabella's money grab in the Garwood Forum
Poor’s and keeping Westfield’s prop- town government is virtually powerless and dedication to the town of Garwood earn the respect and votes that you have form of paid parking. But of bigger con-
erty tax increase below the state-im- to remedy. (See First Ward Candidate that weighed heavily in our decision. It requested from the citizens of Garwood. cern to many SP residents was the second Candidates for Garwood Council will
posed two percent cap. Calls For Leadership Against Illegal seemed that everyone knew Ileen and Like many municipalities across New topic, Manager/Freeholder Mirabella's debate on Thursday, October 22 on 7:30
He offers nothing to suggest he can Guns, Westfield Leader, October 8, went out of their way to say hello. There Jersey, Garwood faces many fiscal power grab, moving police dispatch to at The Pointe condominium complex on
be more effective on the one-seat ride 2015). Unable to offer any relevant was no doubt. Ileen loves and cares for choices that will have a profound effect Union County. Thursday, October 22, the housing
issue. Councilman Arena and his col- reason to oust our dedicated and effec- this town. Her drive for public service on working families. Integrity, dedica- Manager/Freeholder Mirabella has a association’s board has announced. Re-
leagues have worked tirelessly with NJ tive First Ward councilman, Dan comes from a desire to see Garwood put tion and a passion to do what is right for very clear conflict of interest in moving publicans Ileen Bocchino Cuccaro and
Transit, the Raritan Valley Rail Com- Ortolani seeks to inject venom into the its best foot forward for the citizens of all Garwood residents is what we need Scotch Plains to county dispatch. The Joseph R. Sarno III will face off against
mission and state legislators to begin First Ward race, exploiting the trag- this great town. most right now. Both nationally and lo- Union County Freeholders spent extrava- Democrats Carol Kearney and Bill
Recently, Joseph Sarno and I ran in the cally, we ask of our politicians to honor gantly to build their huge dispatch center, Nierstedt.
introducing one-seat rides from edies of Columbine, Newtown and
Greta’s Run 5K race to benefit The Drag- the office to which they were elected, not and now he is leveraging his manage- Questions for the candidates can be
Westfield to New York City. No one Roseberg for political gain. This just
onfly Program for young adults with waiver in your conviction or political ment position to sell his own product. asked during the session or submitted
could have worked harder and more emphasizes how wrong he is for the job.
Special needs at the Westfield YMCA.. party solely for the purpose to be more Mayor Glover, who when in the mi- prior via email to
productively to advance the ball on this In the end, Dan Ortolani offers no
You can read more about this very wor- electable. nority was always calling for indepen- [email protected]. Taxes, rede-
important initiative. Some service has argument for his candidacy other than
thy cause by visiting https:// My work with Veterans has reinforced dent audits, in this case ought to follow velopment of North and South Avenues,
already begun and they continue to his promise to urge the mayor and coun-
www.westfieldynj.org/community/ a desire to treat every vote as a privilege his own advice. Put in some conflict free shared services and the borough’s policy
push hard to build on this success and cil to sign symbolic anti-gun petitions
gretasrun. Before the race, and pretty begotten from great sacrifices. On No- leadership to lead this process. But per- on social media are expected to be dis-
further expand the Westfield-direct and resolutions, a topic municipal gov- much every time I have run into Mr. vember 3, 2015 I will be supporting Ms. haps he knows he wouldn't get the politi- cussed.
schedule. ernments are unequipped to resolve Sarno, it is evident he has no shortage of Cuccaro and Mr. Sarno because I believe cally expedient answer that he wants to Light refreshments will be served after
Mr. Ortolani offers nothing mean- (and, in any event, he conveniently omits passion and ideas on how to improve our it is best for Garwood’s future. sell. the discussion. For more information,
ingful to suggest he can do a better job the fact that a few years ago the mayor already great town. call Bill Connolly at [phone] or
Dominick Zurzolo Al Smith, Chairman
making Westfield a safer, more won- and council already issued a resolution My challenge to both Ms. Cuccaro and email [email protected].
Garwood Scotch Plains Republican Committee
derful place to live, raise a family or just strongly condemning gun violence).
visit. Thanks in large part to the efforts Dan Ortolani fails to make any case
of the mayor, council and town boards, whatsoever why First Ward voters PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI
Westfield frequently wins well-deserved should reject Councilman Arena’s can- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
recognition from state and national pub- didacy. At the same time, he offers DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Criminal Defense Matters
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and the country’s safest and greatest TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625
places to live and raise a family. Andrew Wasserman Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59
Westfield A.M. on 11/5/15, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified State and Municipal Criminal Court
under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A
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New Jersey 08625; for:
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Treasury, Division of Property Manage- Maintenance Roadway Repair Contract North, Sub-Region N-3,
BOARD OF EDUCATION ment and Construction, for bids $20,000 Contract No. N312, U.S. 22 & I-78 Local, Mountainside Borough & Scotch Plains,
COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY and over, for prime Bidders and all sub- Westfield, Springfield, Union, & Millburn Townships, Essex & Union Counties;
contractors, prior to the date that Bids are 100% State; DP No: 15421
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
received. Notices of Classification must Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that include the following: 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27.
sealed bids will be received by the Scotch Prime Bidder: C008 General Construc- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and
Plains-Fanwood Board of Education (the tion or C009 General Construction/Alter- Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award.
District), in the County of Union, for the ations and Additions. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury,
furnishing of the hereinafter described la- A General Contractor with a DPMC Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac-
bor, material and equipment for Proposed Classification of C008 or C009 will be tors prior to contract award or authorization.
Kindergarten Classroom Additions, required to possess the following Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey
Evergreen Elementary School, 2280 DPMC Specialty Trade Classifications, Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid.
Evergreen Avenue, and McGinn El- or is required to engage a subcontrac- Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid
ementary School, 1100 Roosevelt Av- tor classified in the following DPMC Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor
enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey (here- Specialty Trade Classifications: follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans
inafter, the “Project”) and opened and read Structural Steel and Ornamental Iron: and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly
Mention this ad for a complimentary conference
in public at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood C029 Plumbing: C030 payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected
Board of Education Offices, Evergreen HVACR: C032 (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the
Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Electrical: C047 following locations:
340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ
Plains, New Jersey, on November 10, Roofing - Membrane Modified Bitumen: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West
2015, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. Bids C068 Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
[phone] • www.dughihewit.com
to be received for this work shall be Com- 4. A statement setting forth the names 973-601-6690 856-486-6623
bined/Lump Sum Bids for all the work and addresses of all stockholders owning 3 T - 10/15/15, 10/22/15 and 10/29/15, The Leader Fee: $168.30
required. 10% or more of the stock in the case of a
Goods & Services You Need
Bidding Documents may be examined corporation, or 10% or greater interest in
at the office of Potter Architects, L.L.C., the case of a partnership, or acknowledg-
410 Colonial Avenue, Union, New Jersey ment that no person or entity has 10% or
07083, during business hours. A copy greater proprietary interest in the Bidder.
thereof may be procured in person only on 5. Other documentation as outlined in
or after October 16, 2015, at the Architect’s the bid documents.
office for the purpose of bidding. Bidders Bidders are notified as follows:
shall notify the Architect in advance prior to Addendum may be issued by the Owner OLIVER A
obtaining bidding documents (Plans and in accordance with the Project Manual up
Project Manual) by calling Potter Archi- to seven (7) business days prior to receipt
tects (908-686-2547). Documents will not of Bids. PAVING
be mailed. Cash or check to the order of Bidders are notified that they must com-
Driveways • Parking Lots
said Architect in the sum of $85 (CD) or ply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 34:11-
$200 (hard copy) is required, which is non- 56.37 and 34:11-56.38 et seq. (Wages on Seal Coating • Railroad Ties
refundable. Neither Owner nor Architect Public Works) and that the contract to be Belgian Block Curbing
assumes any responsibility for errors, awarded in the case shall contain a stipu- Drainage Problems
omissions, or misinterpretations resulting lation that the wage rate must be paid to Cement Sidewalks Lawn Sprinklers
from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding workmen employed in the performance of “Serving the area for over 60 years”
Documents, or copies of Bidding Docu- the contracts shall not be less than the Family Owned & Operated [phone]
ments obtained in electronic media form, prevailing wage rate as determined by the
Fully Insured • FREE Estimates
internet plan rooms or other internet plan Commissioner of the Department of Labor www.Hydro-TekLtd.com
908-753-7281
sites, or copies of Bidding Documents ob- and Industry of the State of New Jersey.
tained from any source other than the Bidders are notified that they must com-
Architect’s Office. ply with the provisions of P.L. 1999, c.238
All bids must conform to the Project (The Public Works Contractor Registra-
Manual. Bids must be made on standard tion Act), which became effective on April 30 Years
bid forms in the manner designated by the 11, 2000, and P.L. 2004, c.57 (Business
Project Manual, must be enclosed in sealed Registration of Public Contractors) which Experience
envelopes bearing the name and address became effective on September 1, 2004.
of the bidder, the contract being bid on the Bidders are notified that they must com-
outside thereof, addressed to Owner and ply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:31-1
Handyman
should be delivered in person to the Owner. to 52:33-4, the statutes on the use of
Owner will not be responsible for bids sent domestic materials on public work.
by mail or delivery service. Bidders are put on notice that the Owner
There will be a Pre-Bid Meeting at is an exempt organization under the provi-
Evergreen Elementary School, 2280 sions of the New Jersey State Sales and Mr. Reliable
Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Use Tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32B-1 et. seq.) and is
Jersey on October 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., not required to pay sales tax.
prevailing time, for the purpose of observ- Bidders are put on notice that they are [phone]
ing the work sites, discussing the bid docu- required to comply with all rules and regu-
ments and expected procedures, and to lations and orders promulgated by the
review questions posed by Bidders. Atten- State Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-
dance at the Pre-Bid Meeting is strongly 31 et. seq. and with all provisions of N.J.S.A.
encouraged, but not mandatory. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4 (Affirmative Action), PAINTING
Each bid shall be accompanied by the and N.J.A.C. 17:27.
following: No Bidder may withdraw his Bid for a MARINO’S PAINTING
1. Guarantee payable to the Scotch period of sixty (60) days after the date set
Plains-Fanwood Board of Education that for the opening thereof. The Owner re- “The Neatest Painter Around” BLACK TOP
bidder, if the Contract is awarded to him, serves the right to consider the Bids for
will enter into a contract therefore. Guar- sixty (60) days after receipt thereof, and • Interior & Exterior Painting PAVING
antee shall be in the amount of 10% of the further reserves the right to reject any and • Expert preparation & clean-up
bid, but not in excess of $20,000.00 and all Bids and to waive any informalities in • Paper Hanging & Wall Paper Removal
may be in the form of certified check, any Bid or Bids, and to make such awards • Sheetrock & Trimwork - Powerwashing
c1a8sAh:1ie8rA’s- 2ch4e.ck or Bid Bond, as per NJSA asB mya oyr dbeer i no tfh thee b eSscto intctehr Peslat ionfs t-hFea Onwwnoeord. • Deck Repairs & Staining - Driveway Seal Coating DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE
2. Certificate from a surety company Board of Education, in the County of Union, • We Clean Windows & Gutters • Hepa Vacuum Sanding PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS
stating that it will provide the Bidder with a New Jersey. Lic. # 13VH01137900
Performance, Payment Bond and Mainte- Ms. Deborah Saridaki, 908-688-0481 908-889-4422
nance Bond in such sum and form as is Business Administrator FREE ESTIMATES
required in the Specifications. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education
3. Affidavit showing Notice of Classifica- Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street
tion in accordance with the standards of Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call 908-232-4407 • email PDF Ad to [email protected]
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Page 6 Thursday, October 15, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION
Optimist Club to Present Westfield Rotary to Collect
Halloween Parade Oct. 25 Used Bicycles For Needy
WESTFIELD — The Optimist The parade, which begins at 2:15 WESTFIELD — The Rotary Club accepted. “Bikes for parts” or disas-
Club of Westfield will present a Hal- p.m., will start at Quimby Street, of Westfield will conduct its annual sembled bicycles will not be accepted.
loween Parade on Sunday, October proceed along North Avenue, Pros- used bicycle collection on behalf of It costs Pedals for Progress an
25, starting at 2 p.m., on Quimby pect Street, East Broad Street and Pedals for Progress, an organization average of $35 to collect, process,
Street in Westfield. The event will be Elm Street, and return to Quimby that ships to developing nations ship and distribute each bicycle. A
part of the annual Halloween cel- Street. The costume contest is for worldwide castoff bicycles that might cash donation to fund these costs is
ebration in downtown Westfield fea- children from pre-school through otherwise be relegated to landfills. essential. The suggested minimum
turing a children’s costume contest, elementary-school ages. An adult The collection will be held rain or is $10 per bicycle. Cash and mate-
roaming costumed characters and en- should accompany young children. shine on Saturday, October 24, from rial donations are fully deductible
tertainment provided by the Westfield Those participating in the cos- 9 a.m. to noon, at the Westfield Board and a receipt will issued at the col-
High School Marching Band. tume contest should plan on march- of Education Building, located at 302 lection site.
Children participating in the pa- ing in the parade since judging will Elm Street. Rotary’s response to this need for
rade and costume contest should begin during the parade. All prizes Rotarians will accept adult or bicycles since 1996, in conjunction
arrive at Quimby Street by 2 p.m. will be awarded by 3 p.m. The cos- children’s bicycles in useable or re- with the non-profit, 501(c)(3) orga-
tume contest will occur rain or shine. pairable condition. They will be re- nization Pedals for Progress, and the
Scotch Plains Lions The annual Westfield Halloween conditioned as necessary and generosity of the community in the
Parade will enhance downtown shipped to poor working adults and Westfield area, has led to the collec-
Announce Breakfast
Westfield’s trick-or-treat event that school children. tion of more than 2,150 bicycles.
SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch starts at noon and ends when the fes- “For individuals in the developing Pedals for Progress is a registered
Plains Lions Club will once again tivities on Quimby Street begin. The countries of Latin America, Africa charity in New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
hold a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, costume contest and trick-or-treating and the Pacific Islands a recondi- Kansas, Connecticut, Massachusetts
October 25. This event will take place is organized and sponsored by the tioned castoff bicycle can provide and Vermont. It ships the bicycles to
from 8 a.m. to noon at the Scotch Downtown Westfield Corporation and reliable transportation to work, trans- 20 countries where they are recondi-
Hills Country Club, located at Jerusa- Westfield downtown businesses. port of produce, travel to markets, tioned by partner agencies and dis-
lem Road and Plainfield Avenue in Organized and sponsored by the and access to schools, health care and tributed to the needy.
Scotch Plains. Optimist Club of Westfield, the an- other services,” said Rotarian Warren Detailed information about Pedals
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS...The Westfield Service League has announced
This “all-you-can-eat” breakfast nual parade and related activities that the Halloween Costume Sale is underway at its thrift shop, located at 114 Elmer Rorden, who chairs the special com- for Progress’ overseas projects and
will feature pancakes, eggs, ham and continue a long-standing Optimist Street, Westfield, featuring a variety of costumes and accessories. Shop hours are mittee for this event. current schedule of bicycle collec-
sausage. Beverages will include juice, Club tradition of providing fun, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictured, Donations of operable portable tions may be found at p4p.org. For
coffee, tea and milk. The cost for the entertaining and safe Halloween Owen, 12, and Eamon, 9, model a few of the many costumes available. sewing machines and wrenches for further information, call Mr. Rorden
breakfast is $7; children under age 6 family fesitivities for the commu- Regional Health Department use in overseas shops also will be at [phone] or [phone].
may attend for free. Tickets can be nity. For information about the
purchased at the door or in advance Optimist Club Halloween Parade,
from a Lions Club member. contact Jeffrey Feldman at Posts Flu Inoculation Clinics
This is one of many fundraisers for [email protected].
this Lions Club, proceeds of which are The Optimist Club of Westfield
distributed to local charities and com- is a not-for-profit service club com- REGION — The Westfield Re- 65 years and older, with and without
munity activities, with a particular em- posed of men and women who live gional Health Department has chronic health conditions; residents
phasis on the many organizations and/or work in the Westfield area. scheduled the following dates for of long-term care facilities; persons
throughout the area that serve the blind Club members participate in seasonal Flu Inoculation Programs: age 2 to 64 years with chronic health
and visually-impaired. For more infor- projects and activities dedicated to Thursday, October 15, 10 a.m. conditions; children age 6 months or
mation on the Scotch Plains Lions Pan- benefiting youth and the commu- to noon, New Providence — older who attend any licensed child
cake Breakfast or to reserve a place, nity. For information about the DeCorso Community Center, 15 care center or pre-school activity;
call Pancake Breakfast Chairman Ron Optimist Club of Westfield, go to E. 4th Street, New Providence. pregnant women; health-care person-
Kelly at [phone]. [email protected]. Tuesday, October 20, 3:30 to 6 nel who provide direct patient care;
p.m., Cranford Community Cen- household contacts and out-of-home
Trinity Church to Sponsor
ter, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. caregivers of children age 6 months
Wednesday, October 21, 3:30 to and younger.
5 p.m., Roselle Park High School, For additional information, call
CROP Walkers Sunday
185 W. Webster Avenue, Roselle the Westfield Regional Health De-
Park (cafeteria). partment at [phone].
CRANFORD — The Trinity Walks has grown into fighting hun- Friday, October 23, 10 to 11:30
Episcopal Church, located at 119 ger and malnutrition worldwide. a.m., Summit – Senior Housing Cen- Seminar to Be Held ROTARY EVENT…The Rotary Club of Westfield is gearing up for its used
bicycle collection on behalf of Pedals for Progress that will take place on
Forest Avenue, Cranford, will CWS was formed in 1946 by 17 ter, 12 Chestnut Avenue, Summit.
For Job Seekers Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Westfield Board of Education
sponsor walkers for the CROP denominations. Its mission is to feed These programs are open exclu-
Building on Elm Street. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rotarians Byron Miller
Hunger Walk this Sunday, October the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sively to residents of Cranford, Fan- SCOTCH PLAINS — Jewish Fam- and Bill Henderson; an unidentified volunteer; a Pedals for Progress represen-
18. The walk will start at 1:45 p.m. sick, comfort the aged and shelter the wood, Garwood, Mountainside, New ily Service (JFS) of Central New Jer- tative; and Rotarians Jason Astel, Phil Richardson, Joe Hickman, Mark Swingle
at the United Methodist Church, homeless. CWS also provides safe Providence, Roselle Park, Summit sey, a non-sectarian health and social and Warren Rorden.
located at 201 Lincoln Avenue, drinking water to the more than one and Westfield. Proof of residency may service agency, will host a free semi-
Halloween Hocus Pocus Due
Cranford, at the corner of Lincoln billion who do not have access to it be required. There is a $20 cash-only nar for job seekers entitled “7 Essen-
and Walnut Avenues. and giving emergency relief. For more fee for every participant who does tial Steps to Finding a Job” on Tues-
“Hunger is the greatest health risk information about CROP Hunger not have Medicare Part B or the fol- day, October 20. It will take place
At Miller-Cory Museum
in the world, killing more than Walks or Church World Services, visit lowing forms of insurance: Aetna, from 10 a.m. to noon at Congregation
AIDS, malaria and TB combined,” cwsglobal.org. CIGNA, Coventry, Multiplan, Beth Israel, located at 18 Shalom Way/
said Marion Nechuta, Trinity Epis- UMWA, Humana, Medicare Rail- 1920 Cliffwood Street, at the corner of WESTFIELD — Families are in- encouraged to wear their Hallow-
copal Church Outreach chairper- Artists to Discuss Work road, Three Rivers and United Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. vited on Sunday, October 25, to the een costume.
son. “Over 925 million people, in- This Sunday at VACNJ Healthcare. Participants are asked to Sheri Brown, JFS career specialist Miller-Cory House Museum for The fee for Halloween Hocus
cluding 40 million Americans, don’t bring their health insurance card. In- and career coach, will be the pre- Halloween Hocus Pocus, taking Pocus is $5 for children; accompa-
have enough to eat,” she continued. SUMMIT — Exhibiting artists dividuals will be taken on a first- senter. She will focus on job-search place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This pro- nying adults may attend for free.
Donations to the Cranford CROP Casey Ruble and Don Porcaro will come/first-served basis. skills and strategies. Ms. Brown, who gram is appropriate for young chil- Reservations are required and are
Hunger Walk will benefit the glo- discuss the meaning and process be- Anyone who is Medicare Part B initiated the Job Seeker Program at dren, ages 3 through elementary being accepted by phone or e-mail
bal hunger ministry of Church hind their art this Sunday, October eligible must bring his or her card JFS in 2009, has worked with more school. The museum is located at through Monday, October 19, and
World Services and Cranford Fam- 18, at 2 p.m., at the Visual Arts Center to the program. than 600 clients in both individual 614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. by phone only through noon on
ily Cares. Everyone is encouraged of New Jersey (VACNJ). The public The Centers for Disease Control and group settings. She utilizes her The museum’s costumed docents Saturday, October 24.
to support this cause. To support is welcome. (CDC) now recommends all indi- knowledge of recruitment and hu- will greet visitors at the door of the Other events at the museum in-
the Cranford CROP Hunger Walk, Their talk is being held in conjunc- viduals age 6 months and older re- man resources combined with her colonial farmhouse. Multiple ac- clude Union County’s Four Centu-
e-mail [email protected]. tion with their exhibitions, “Casey ceive seasonal influenza vaccine (i.e., training skills to help job seekers tivities are planned for the after- ries in a Weekend 2015, being held
CROP Hunger Walks were Ruble: Everything That Rises” and the flu shot), especially: persons age navigate the current job market. noon. Visitors will be able to deco- Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m.
started in 1947 by Church World “Shape of Play: Sculptures by Don This event is open to the commu- rate their own Halloween cupcake, to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 18,
Services (CWS) to help Midwest Porcaro.” Admission is $5 and free See it all on the Web! nity at no charge. Interested persons participate in a scavenger hunt, and from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to
farm families share their grain with for members. The VACNJ is located are asked to respond to enjoy crafts, storytelling, face paint- this event is free.
hungry families in post-World War at 68 Elm Street, Summit. For more www.goleader.com [email protected] or to call ing and tattoos. Festive refresh- A special story time and book sign-
II Europe and Asia. Through the information, call [phone] or [phone]. ments will be served. Attendees are ing will take place on October 17,
years the focus of CROP Hunger visit artcenternj.org. from 2 to 4 p.m., with picture book
author Laura Sassi. Ms. Sassi will
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
share her debut picture book,
BOROUGH OF GARWOOD of the roadway will not allow for the safe the placement of said dumpster has caused BOROUGH OF FANWOOD standing sign area of 26.9 square feet is “Goodnight, Ark,” published by
ORDINANCE NO. 15-19 pbea sisssaugeed o.f motor vehicles, no permit shall ahnoyld edra smhaagll ere tiom tbhuer sreo athdew Baoyr. oTuhgeh pfoerr tmheit PLANNING BOARD pro6p. oOserddi.nance Section 184-157(C)(1) Zonderkidz, a HarperCollins Com-
AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT §77-4. Markers and Warning Devices. cost of repair within 15 days of receipt of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING permits a freestanding sign if the height is pany, and illustrated by New York Times
CHAPTER 77 (DUMPSTERS To warn the operators of vehicles of the notice of same. Failure to reimburse the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Octo- a maximum of eight (8) feet where a free- bestselling illustrator Jane Chapman.
AND CONTAINERS) OF THE presence of any dumpsters parked on or Borough shall be deemed a violation of ber 28, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., First Hartford standing sign height of ten (10) feet is Books will be available for purchase
CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF along any street, dumpsters shall be this ordinance. The Borough Engineer shall Realty Corporation (the “Applicant”) will proposed. in the museum’s gift shop.
GARWOOD TO REGULATE equipped with and display markers con- certify the costs thereof to the governing appear before the Borough of Fanwood 7. Ordinance Section 184-157(C)(1)
PLACEMENT AND MAINTE- sisting of all red or all yellow reflective body. Upon receipt of the certificate, the Planning Board (the “Board”) in the lower permits a freestanding sign if the letters For more information, call (908)
NANCE OF DUMPSTERS AND diamond-shaped panels having a mini- governing body shall examine same, and level meeting room of Borough Hall, 75 N. are less than ten (10) inches, where a 232-1776 or e-mail
CONTAINERS, AND TO RE- mum size of 16 inches by 19 inches. These if found correct, shall cause such cost to be Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, freestanding sign with letters of twenty [email protected].
PEAL ARTICLE IX panels shall be mounted at the edge of the charged against the lands of the permit for a public hearing concerning its applica- (20) inches is proposed.
(DUMPSTERS AND CON- dumpster or container at both ends near- holder. The amount charged shall there- tion for preliminary and final site plan ap- 8. Ordinance Section 184-161(B)(3) pro- PUBLIC NOTICE
TAINERS) IN CHAPTER 146 est the path of passing vehicles and facing upon become a lien upon such lands and proval together with use and bulk vari- hibits off-street parking areas in the front
(STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) the direction of oncoming traffic. These shall be added to and become part of the ances to construct a CVS Pharmacy/retail yard setback where parking spaces within TOWN OF WESTFIELD
OF SAID CODE. markers shall have a minimum mounting taxes next to be levied and assessed upon store on property located at 2 South Av- the front yard setback are proposed. PLANNING BOARD
height of three feet and a maximum mount- such lands. Said amount to bear interest at enue, Fanwood, New Jersey, identified as 9. Ordinance Section 184-160(E)(3) re-
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and ing height of five feet from the bottom of the the same rate and shall be collected and Block 56, Lot 1 on the municipal tax map quires three (3) loading spaces for build- NOTICE OF DECISION
Council of the Borough of Garwood: panels to the surface of the street. In addi- enforced by the same officers and in the (collectively, the “Property”). The proposed ings of 10,000 square feet gross floor area On October 5, 2015, the Planning Board
SECTION 1. Chapter 77 (Dumpsters tion, traffic cones will be placed around the same manner as taxes. CVS Pharmacy/retail store will replace an but less than 30,000 square feet of gross of the Town of Westfield adopted a Reso-
and Containers) of the Code of the Bor- container. §77-11. Violations and Penalties. Exxon gas station and a service station, floor area where one (1) loading space is lution granting Minor Subdivision approval
ough of Garwood is hereby enacted to §77-5. Container Identification. Owners and occupants of property and which currently occupy the Property. proposed. to the Applicant, Pupa Homes, LLC, for the
read as follows: Containers must be properly labeled with owners of dumpsters shall be liable for any Applicant is also proposing a subdivi- 10. Ordinance Section 184-163(E) re- properties located at 116 & 120 Harrow
CHAPTER 77 the name, address and phone number of violation. A person who is convicted of a sion of the Property to create two lots – quires a driveway side yard setback to be Road, Block 4911, Lots 24 & 25 on the Tax
DUMPSTERS AND CONTAINERS the company supplying the container. violation of this article shall pay a fine of not Proposed Lot A and Proposed Lot B. The at least three (3) feet from an adjacent Map of the Town of Westfield. The ap-
§77-6. Sanitation. less than $200 and no more than $1,000 CVS Pharmacy/retail store will be located property line where a driveway side yard proval will permit the Applicant to subdi-
§77-1. Dumpsters and Containers The following requirements shall be for each violation. Repeat offenders shall on Proposed Lot A, which will consist of setback of zero (0) feet is proposed from vide the properties into three lots and con-
Regulated. maintained while the dumpster is on the pay a fine of not less than $500 and no 1.28 acres. Proposed Lot B will remain the Proposed Lot B side lot line. struct a new single-family home on each
No person shall place any receptacle subject property or on the street: more than $2,000 or be subject to impris- vacant at this time and will consist of 0.487 11. Ordinance Section 184-123E(5) re- lot. A copy of the Resolution is on file and
commonly known as a dumpster or roll-off (a) The area around the dumpster shall onment in the county jail for a period of 90 acres. Proposed Lot A will be located en- quires a ten (10) foot rear yard buffer with available for public inspection in the office
dumpster or roll-off container (herein after be kept free of debris and litter; days or community service may be im- tirely in the LI – Light Industrial zoning landscaping and/or a fence where no such of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue
called “dumpster”) on or along any bor- (b) Any dumpster into which animal or posed for a period not to exceed 90 days. district. Proposed Lot B will be located buffer is proposed. West, Westfield, New Jersey, during that
ough street or borough property unless vegetable waste or material has been SECTION 2. Article IX (Dumpsters and mainly in the R-75 Residential zoning dis- 12. Ordinance Section 184-123E(8) pro- Office’s normal business hours.
permitted under this section and in accor- dumped or deposited shall be removed or Containers) in Chapter 146 (Streets and trict, with a small portion in the LI zoning hibits buildings or paving in the front yard HEHL & HEHL, P.C,
dance with this Chapter. Unless deemed emptied within twenty-four (24) hours; Sidewalks) of the Code of the Borough of district. area where parking is proposed in the front Attorneys for the Applicant
infeasible by the Chief of Police or his (c) Any dumpster producing or causing Garwood is hereby repealed. The proposed CVS Pharmacy improve- yard area. 1 T - 10/15/15, The Leader Fee: $19.38
designee, dumpsters shall be placed on noxious, foul or offensive odors shall be SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ments consist of approximately 12,998 13. Ordinance Section 184-170 requires
the property to be serviced by same, and immediately removed or cleaned to elimi- ordinances inconsistent herewith are square feet of retail space and 1,661 square screening by fence and/or landscape PUBLIC NOTICE
not on the street. Where location on the nate the odor; hereby repealed to the extent of such feet of mezzanine space, together with the plantings to preclude the transmission of
property being serviced is deemed infea- (d) A full dumpster shall be removed inconsistency. necessary parking, lighting, signage and headlight glare or other lighting and view TOWN OF WESFIELD
sible by the Chief of Police or his designee, from the property or the street within two SECTION 4. If any portion of this ordi- landscaping to service the development. when a parking or loading area or drive- HISTORIC PRESERVATION
placement of a dumpster on the street may (2) business days. nance shall be determined to be invalid, Two distinct points of ingress and egress way for nonresidential uses abuts an exist- COMMISSION
be permitted. Upon approval, a permit §77-7. Permit; Required Fees. such determination shall not affect the are proposed on South Avenue and on ing single or two-family residential use on The Westfield Historic Preservation Com-
issued shall be valid for a period of four- Any permission for dumpsters as de- validity of the remaining portions of said Terrill Road. A pharmacy drive-thru is also an adjacent property where no such screen- mission, Westfield New Jersey will meet
teen (14) days, subject to extension as set fined herein must be applied for by way of ordinance. proposed to be located in the rear corner of ing is proposed. on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 7:30pm
forth in § 77-8 an application for a permit through the SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take the building, accessible from either en- If required, the Applicant will seek a use in Council Chambers in the Municipal Build-
§77-2. Permit required. Police Department, on such form as the effect upon final passage and publication trance point via a circular driveway. variance from Ordinance Section 184- ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New
No person shall cause any dumpster to Police Department shall devise. A fee for a in accordance with law. The following variances from the Bor- 123D prohibits any use or structures other Jersey to hear and decide upon the follow-
be placed anywhere in the Borough unless permit shall be: ough of Fanwood Land Use Ordinance than those uses or structures permitted in ing application for a Certificate of Appropri-
a permit for same shall have been applied (a) Dumpster located on property: No NOTICE (“Ordinance”) are requested in connection the Light Industrial Zone, which does not ateness. Formal action may be taken.
for and obtained from the Chief of Police or fee Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. with the proposed development: include a drive thru, where a drive thru is
his designee in accordance with this Chap- (b) Dumpster located on street: $25.00 15-19, was introduced and passed on first 1. Ordinance Section 184-156(C) per- proposed. If necessary, the Applicant will Steven & Elizabeth Miller, 222 Kimball
ter. Upon approval, a permit issued shall initial fee and each renewal reading at a meeting of the Borough Council mits exterior illumination only for signs, also seek a conditional use variance from Avenue, Block 2401, Lot 3. Applicant is
be valid for a period of fourteen (14) days, §77-8. Extension. of the Borough of Garwood, in the County of where a freestanding sign with interior Ordinance Section 184-123C for the pro- seeking to build a 2 story addition to an
subject to extension as set forth in § 77-8 The Chief of Police or his designee may Union, State of New Jersey, held on the illumination is proposed. posed retail use of the Property in the Light existing residence within the designated
§77-3. On-Street Dumpsters. renew the permit for the dumpster to re- 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2015, and that 2. Ordinance Section 184-157(B)(1) Industrial zone. Kimball Avenue Historic District. A portion
If permitted to be located on-street, the main on the subject premises for addi- Ordinance No. 15-19, will be taken up for permits a façade sign above the front en- The Applicant will seek such other vari- of an existing sunporch at the rear of the
dumpsters shall be located directly in front tional fourteen (14) day periods. Dumpsters further consideration for final passage at the trance with a maximum area of 50 square ances, waivers, exceptions and/or relief building is to be removed.
of or on the side of (if a corner lot) the located on public streets may not remain meeting of said Borough Council to be held feet where each of two façade signs have from the Board as the Board may deem The addition is to be located entirely to
property utilizing the dumpster. Addition- for longer than 3 fourteen day renewal at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, a proposed area of 75.25 square feet. necessary without further notice. the rear of the existing building and is not
ally, a dumpster placed on-street shall: periods, a total of fifty six (56) days. 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, 3. Ordinance Section 184-157(C)(1) The application and plans for which ap- visible from Kimball Avenue. Further, the
(a) Be located not more than twelve §77-9. Time Frame for Application; on the 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2015, at permits one (1) freestanding sign as an proval is being sought are available for proposed addition conforms to the existing
inches from the curb or curb line; and Inspection. 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said alternative to a façade sign in the LI Zone, public inspection at the Planning Board zoning ordinance for the Town of Westfield.
(b) Not obstruct driveways of abutting Persons requiring permits must apply at matter can be heard, at which time and place where a freestanding sign is proposed in office located in Borough Hall at 75 North The plans and application are on file with
properties; and least five (5) working days before place- all persons who may be interested therein addition to façade signs. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Town Clerk, 425 East Broad Street,
(c) Be removed immediately in the event ment of container, to allow inspection of will be given an opportunity to be heard 4. Ordinance Section 184-157(C)(1) during regular business days and hours. Westfield, New Jersey and may be viewed
of a snow emergency. The period of time site on the roadway by the Public Works concerning the same. permits a freestanding sign if the front yard All interested persons may attend and be by the public Monday through Friday from
that a dumpster has been removed due to Department and Police Department. ATTEST: setback is at least 30 feet where a 15 foot heard at the aforesaid hearing. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
a snow emergency shall be added to the §77-10. Repair. Christina Ariemma setback is proposed. DAY PITNEY LLP Vincentsen (cid:127)Blasi Architecture
period for which a permit has been issued. The Borough Engineer, after consulta- Municipal Clerk 5. Ordinance Section 184-157(C)(1) Attorneys for 822 South Avenue West
If in the discretion of the Chief of Police tion with the Police Department and the Borough of Garwood permits a freestanding sign if its area is First Hartford Realty Corporation Westfield, New Jersey 07090
or his designee, the remaining usable width Public Works Department, will determine if 1 T - 10/15/15, The LeaderFee: $174.42 less than 16 square feet where a free- 1 T - 10/15/15, The Times Fee: $116.79 1 T - 10/15/15, The Leader Fee: $28.56