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Weichert Realtors Announces Awards and Top Honors

WESTFIELD — Louis Faruolo of Fanwood, a Sales Associate with Weichert, Realtors’ Westfield Office, has won an office top listing award for the month of December.

Mr. Faruolo, who has qualified for state honors every year since 1986, is a member of the New Jersey Association of Realtors Distinguished Sales Club, created in 1994 to honor those who have earned membership to the State Million Dollar Club at least 10 times.

Mr. Faruolo, a repeat member of the company’s 1998 Ambassador’s Club, has consistently qualified for membership to Weichert’s Million Dollar Sales and Marketed Clubs. His career achievements earned him a place in the company’s 100 Sales Club and 100 Marketed Club.

An experienced real estate professional and licensed broker, he is a member of the Garden State and Middlesex Multiple Listing Services. He is also a member of the Professional Standards Committee of the Westfield Board of Realtors.

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Brenda Putzer, a Sales Associate with Weichert, Realtors’ Westfield Office, has won an office top market ing award for the month of December.

Ms. Putzer, a licensed real estate professional since 1986, is a member of the Greater Union County Association of Realtors. She is a company Buyer Specialist, qualified to act as the, single point of contact throughout the home buying process for buyers who wish to use the services of Weichert’s affiliated mortgage, insurance and title companies.

She is a representative for Weichert’s Historic Homes Division, specializing in vintage homes and properties of historical significance.

Among her many accomplishments are membership in Weichert’s Million Dollar Sales and Marketed Clubs and the 1998 New Jersey State Million Dollar Club.

Ms. Putzer recently moved to Plainfield from Westfield. A former resident of Fanwood, she serves home buyers and sellers in Union, Somerset and Middlesex Counties.

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Holly Cohen of Westfield, a Sales Associate at Weichert, Realtors’ Westfield Office, has won an office top listing award for the month of December.

A consistent top producer, Ms. Cohen repeatedly has been honored as a member of Weichert’s Million Dollar Sales and Marketed Clubs and the New Jersey State Million Dollar Club. She is a member of Weichert’s 100 Marketed Club, a career achievement award, and the President’s Club.

Ms. Cohen, who is licensedin New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, also holds a New Jersey broker’s license. She is a member of the Westfield, Greater Eastern Union County, Middlesex, Somerset and North Central Jersey Associations of Realtors.

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1392598.

EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. HOMES REALTY, INC., ET AL., DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the abovestated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY A. D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount is $129,850.05. The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 416 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07204. Tax Lot No. 353 in Block No. 12. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 feet wide by 140 feet long.

Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the northwesterly side of Jefferson Avenue 180 feet from the northeasterly side of Magnolia Avenue.

There is due approximately the sum of $140,453.07 together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, Attorneys 1139 Spruce Drive P. O. Box 1024 Mountainside, New Jersey 070920024 Telephone: 19082338500 File: XFZ39136 CH754839 (WL) 4 T 1/ 27, 2/ 3, 2/ 10 & 2/ 17/ 00 Fee: $175.44

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F999699.

AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAINTIFF vs. YAHYA BASHIR, ET ALS, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED DECEMBER 16, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the abovestated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY A. D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount is $110,101.86. Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY.

Premises commonly known as: 710 SOUTH PARK STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208.

BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 1249, Block No. 7 on the official Tax Map of the CITY OF ELIZABETH.

Dimensions: (approximately) 100 FEET x 25 FEET x 100 FEET x 25 FEET.

Nearest Cross Street: TRUMBLE ROAD. There is due approximately the sum of $117,011.83 together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH754983 (WL) 4 T 1/ 27, 2/ 3, 2/ 10 & 2/ 17/ 00 Fee: $169.32

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

WESTFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Please take notice that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 28, 2000, the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public meeting to consider the application of Mr. and Mrs. Marc Hollander for the removal of an existing garage, the construction of an addition to the main house and construction of an unattached twocar garage at 322 Lawrence Avenue, Block No. 2402, Lot No. 1. The particulars of the hearing are as follows:

Date: February 28, 2000 Time: 8: 00 p. m. Place: Mayor’s Conference Room

Westfield Town Hall 425 East Broad Street Westfield, New Jersey The public is invited to attend and make comment concerning the proposal at that time.

Plans and specifications are available for review in the office of the Preservation Secretary, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey during normal business hours. 1 T – 2/ 17/ 00, The Leader Fee: $ 24.48

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

At a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains held on February 8, 2000 the following decisions were rendered:

Granted permission to the application for a Special Use Permit for Joan Marie’s Consignment Shop (Joan Marie and Rosanne Cirioli) for permission to place Decorative Items/ Carousel Horses, Rugs & small furniture outside in front of the building at 1636 East Second Street, Block No. 403, Lot No. 04, B2 zone, as noted on their application for the year 2000.

Granted permission to the application for a Special Use Permit for Seymour’s Antiques and Collectibles (A Division of Design Center of New Jersey, Inc.) for permission to place an outdoor display of antiques and collectibles in front and rear of building, at 1732 East Second Street, Block No. 1201, Lot No. 13, B2 Zone, as noted on their application for the year 2000.

Granted permission to the application for a Special Use Permit for the Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association to have live musical performers between the hours of 11: 00 a. m. to 7: 00 p. m. on various days throughout the year in front of Scotch Plains Music, also known as 403 409 Park Ave., Block No. 1501, Lot No. 8, B2 zone, as noted on their application, subject to the condition that Pedestrian access be available.

Granted permission to the application for a Special Use Permit for the Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association for the weekly farmer’s produce market, on Saturdays between 8: 00 a. m. and 3: 00 p. m., from June 10 through November 25th (depending upon crop availability) at 430 Park Ave., Block No. 1105, Lot No. 1, “P” Zone, as noted on their application.

Barbara Riepe Township Clerk 1 T – 2/ 17/ 00, The Times Fee: $38.76

Town Bank Assets Nearly Tripled Over Past Year

WESTFIELD — Completing its second year in operation, the Town Bank of Westfield has announced that its total assets nearly tripled over the past year.

Total assets were $36,392,000 as of December 31 compared with $13,936,000 at the conclusion of 1998 for an increase of $22,456,000. The financial institution opened its doors in the fall of 1997 in the former Plaster Palace building on South Avenue at the Westfield traffic circle.

Total deposits rose by $23,577,000 from $7,822,000 a year ago to $31,399,000 as of the end of 1999.

Outstanding loans were up by $10,608,000 to $11,785,000.

“We are very pleased with the performance of the bank to date,” Nick Frungillo, Town Bank Vice President, told The Westfield Leader

and The Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

The Town Bank is currently await ing regulatory approval from the

state’s Department of Banking to open its first branch office at 44 Elm Street, the former home of the now defunct Rorden Realty. The bank gained Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) approval last month.

Mr. Frungillo told The Leader and

The Times that bank officials are anticipating a much better performance next year when the bank gains additional deposit and loan business through its new downtown branch.

“We are excited about our anticipated expansion, which will continue to augment the growth of the bank and provide additional deposit and lending opportunities,” said Ronald J. Frigerio, Chairman of Board of Directors of the Town Bank, in a statement released by bank officials.

The Town Bank is the first independent bank in Westfield in over 70 years.

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SONGS FOR OUR VETS… The Washington Rock Girl Scout Council Chorus recently performed a combination patriotic and holiday program for veterans at the Lyons Veterans Hospital. Pictured, left to right, are: Heather Schwendeman, Rebecca Mason, Mariel Rosen, Navy veteran Marshall Biddle, Army veteran Robert Barat and Deena Heller. Anyone interested in joining the multigenerational chorus may call (908) 2333716 for more information.

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