The Westfield Leader Newspaper
The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Judy Bell, Jerry Bonnetti, Fran Comstock, Janet DeFiore, Jennifer Daniels, Barbara Doherty,

Tammie Hamill, Carmen Imgrund, William Jordan, Brian Kastner, Roger Love, Kelly Micklo, Karen Roman, Genoveva Smith, Janet Sonntag, Lauren Stravach,

Miriam Tedesco, Cheryl Wilkinson, Carol Wood

Each Office Independently Owned And Operated.

Taylor & Love, Inc. Realtors

436 South Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 6546666 • (800) 2220507

http:// arsdata. com/ c21tl

“Four Generations in Westfield...

Westfield Roger Love, Broker/ Owner of Century 21 Taylor & Love, Inc., has announced that Miriam Tedesco and Kelly Micklo have recently joined the fulltime sales staff at 436 South Avenue, Westfield. Taylor & Love is proud of their association with the No. 1 home selling system with over 6,000 offices in 9 countries and welcomes

Miriam and Kelly to the Westfield office.

Miriam will specialize in residential real estates for the Union County area. She is also very familiar with the West Essex Area in Northern Essex County as well. She is a lifelong resident of New Jersey, currently residing in Mountainside. Mrs. Tedesco also lived in Westfield for several years. She was employed by Reuters America in New York City for 8 years in a Sales/ Training capacity. She is a member of the Westfield YMCA, the Mountainside Newcomers Club and a Religious Education teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Mountainside. She resides with her husband, Kevin, and her two children, Colleen and Patrick.

Kelly will also be specializing in residential real estate for the Union County area and has already been working in the Middlesex County area. She is a lifelong resident of New Jersey, currently residing in Cranford. She was recently employed by the Marriott Corporation in reservations for the tristate area. Kelly will be attending extensive training courses through the Century 21 System which will give her vast knowledge of the real estate industry.

SALES ASSOCIATES JOIN STAFF AT CENTURY 21 TAYLOR & LOVE, INC. Miriam Tedesco Kelly Micklo

Westfield Office 209 Central Ave.

(908) 2335555

©1997 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

KIMBERLEY A. HALEY MAKING REAL ESTATE REAL EASY Member NJAR Million Dollar Club Gold Level 1998 Sales Associate

Email: kimhaley@ home. com CHARMING COLONIAL

Scotch Plains – Charming Colonial on culdesac with 3 large Bedrooms, Master Bath, Living Room with fireplace and bay window. It also offers a formal Dining Room with hardwood floors, a new Kitchen and Family Room addition. First floor laundry and finished basement with Office complete this charming home. $309,900 WSF8853

SALE PENDING

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, July 10, 2000 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7: 30 p. m. to hear and consider the following appeals for variance from the requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance:

1. Raymond Gee, 721 North Avenue seeking permission to erect a deck and second story building addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.12 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum interior side yards proposed 9.83 feet for deck and 5.17 feet for 2nd story addition. Ordinance requires 10 feet. 2. Nancy K. Mc Cool, 760 Fairacres Avenue seeking permission to erect an

addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E10 of the Land Use Ordinance. Maximum building coverage, without deck proposed 24.3%. Ordinance allows 20%. 3. Robert Brown, 708 Tamaques Way,

seeking permission to locate shed in side yard contrary to the requirements of Section 13.02 B1 and 13.01 G1b of the Land Use Ordinance. Shed location proposed in side yard. Ordinance allows only in rear yard. Minimum shed side yard (when in house side yard) proposed of ±7.5 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. 4. John and Connie Frontero, 132 Lincoln

Road seeking permission to erect an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.07 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum side yard proposed of 7.0 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. 5. Richard and Deborah Dreher, 635

Fairfield Circle seeking permission to erect a second story addition over an existing first story contrary to the requirements of Section 11.08 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum interior side yard proposed of ±6.75 feet (2nd floor). Ordinance requires 10 feet. 6. Victor and Linda Carducci, 1705

Grandview Avenue seeking permission to erect a deck in side yard contrary to the requirements of Section 13.02 C1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Deck location proposed in side yard ( This is a corner lot. The “zoning code” side yard is the functional rear yard). Ordinance allows decks only in rear yard. 7. Alan and Jenny Shineman, 709 Forest

Avenue seeking permission to erect a onestory addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E10 and 12.04 F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Maximum lot coverage proposed of 21%. Ordinance allows 20%. 8. Gwen and Kenneth Kacani, 413 Berson

Place seeking permission to convert an enclosed side porch into a family room contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E6 and 11.09 E7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum interior side yard proposed of ±8 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet Minimum rear yard proposed of ±34 feet. Ordinance requires 35 feet. 9. Sharon Lisman, 225 Golf Edge seeking

permission to erect a one story addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.06 E7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum rear yard proposed of 23 feet. Ordinance requires 35 feet. 10. Miriam Silver and Joseph Verga, 860

Kimball Avenue seeking permission to extend porch contrary to the requirements of Section 11.06 E7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum rear yard setback proposed of 28 feet. Ordinance requires 35 feet. 11. Elaine Mertz, 114 Gallows Hill Road

seeking permission to erect a deck contrary to the requirements of Section 13.02 C3 and 12.04 F & G of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum building coverage including deck of 22%. Applicant proposes 22.8%. 12. Ton and Anna Kowalski, 1 Hampton

Court seeking permission to erect a sixfoot high fence contrary to the requirements of Section 12.07 C and 12.08 C of the Land Use Ordinance. Fence location for 6 feet high fence proposed in side yard. Ordinance allows a maximum 4 feet in height in side rear yard offsetting street of corner lot. Height of retaining wall/ fence proposed: fence atop wall total 10' on “low” side. Ordinance allows wall alone to be a maximum of 4 feet and fence alone to be a maximum of 6 feet. Documentation of the above is on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West. Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m.

Colleen Mayer, Secretary Board of Adjustment 1 T – 6/ 29/ 00, The Leader Fee: $94.86

–CLASSIFIEDS– HELP WANTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Easier Than You Might Think

Westfield Rescue Squad seeks persons willing to train as Emergency Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./ wk. We offer 24 hr. coverage. Select a duty period that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am 1 pm or 15 pm slots are perfect for parents of school children.

Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. 2 hrs./ wk. All training provided.

Call the Recruiting Team at (908) 2332500 for details

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

Westfield, Prime location, center of town, in modern elevator building. Adjacent parking.

Please Call (908) 5613583 SITUATION WANTED

Experienced licensed teacher available for tutoring. English, all levels, all other subjects K8.

Call Kim (908) 8892286

HELP WANTED

Clerical

Accounts Receivable Clerk

The United States Golf Association is seeking an organized and analytical individual to process cash receipts, prepare journal entries and perform various types of analysis. There is also heavy phone contact with regional staff members to resolve discrepancies.

Candidates must have basic accounting knowledge, previous clerical experience, and strong Excel skills. The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks is necessary. Some overtime may be required.

We offer a competitive salary, generous companypaid benefits and a pleasant work environment. Please send resume which MUST include salary history or requirements to:

UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION Personnel Dept. ARCSP

PO Box 708 Far Hills, NJ 079310708

FAX: 9087811735 Equal Opportunity Employer GARAGE SALE

FRIDAY-June-30th-9 to 2 SATURDAY-July 1st-9 to 12

1734 KING ST., FANWOOD

Complete Contemporary living set w/ glass tables, great condition. Clothes, books and lots more.

HELP WANTED

Kaplus Electric (Lic. & Bus. Permit #9314), in business since 1988, is seeking an Assistant Electrician. Person must show good mechanical aptitude; must have own car; and must have (or purchase) basic tools. Pay is $9/ hr. w/ o exp. and $10-$ 15 per hour with experience. EOE

Call (908) 2321110. AVAILABLE FOR CHILD CARE

Loving mother will care for your child in her Scotch Plains home. Full or part time. Excellent references available.

Please Call (908) 6689083 HELP WANTED Newspaper Advertising Sales

Base salary, benefits, vacation, paid holidays and a 10% commission. Work for one of the largest weekly newspapers in the state. Newark location serves four northeastern counties. Secure parking and onsite cafeteria. This is an opportunity for a smart, aggressive salesperson to earn a salary in the mid30s to 40s, in a pleasant nonsmoking and business environment. This could be your chance to move up! Send resume and at least two references to: Publisher/ Advocate Advertising, PO Box 9500, Newark, NJ 071049500, or email to advoads@ rcan. org

HELP WANTED

National brokerage firm in downtown Westfield location is looking for P/ T Service Assistant.

Please fax your resume to Dawn at (908) 7897830. HOUSE FOR SALE

Open House -July 1st and 2nd, from 1 to 5 pm. 22 Stoneleigh Park, Westfield, $750,000.

RENTING?

Are you still renting? Own a 1, 2 or 3 family home for little or no money down. Call (973) 4861834

Liberty Funding Inc. WANTED APARTMENT TO RENT

Professional couple looking to rent 12 BR apt. in downtown Westfield in walking distance to the train to NYC. Excellent references.

Please Call (609) 4943642 FOR SALE

DESK

Brand new Bombay Co. glass top desk w/ iron legs & 2 armchairs to match. Call (908) 5180755

MOTHER’S HELPER

Helper for 17 month and 2 month old in Westfield. Energetic, nonsmoker, early teens, to assist mother at the park & pool. Approx. 10 hrs/ wk. Flexible hours.

Please Call (908) 2335415 Daily 9 am to 9 pm

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1171999.

CHAMPION MORTGAGE CO, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN J. O’NEILL AND LINDA S. O’NEILL, HIS WIFE, ETALS, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 23, 2000 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 5TH DAY OF JULY 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 TWOHUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINETEEN & 77/ 100 ($ 212,019.77).

MUNICIPALITY: Town of Westfield. STREET ADDRESS: 2 North Wickhom Drive, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey.

TAX LOT AND BLOCK: Lot No. 8, Block No. 5203 on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey.

NEAREST CROSS STREET: Green Briar Court.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS OF PROPERTY: 55 feet x 120 feet x 75 feet x 100 feet x 31.42 feet.

There is due approximately the sum of TWOHUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHTHUNDRED TWENTY & 86/ 100 ($ 222,820.86) 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 NORRIS, MCLAUGHLIN & MARCUS, Attorneys 721 Route 202206 P. O. Box 1018 Somerville, New Jersey 088761018 CH755262 (WL) 4 T 6/ 8, 6/ 15, 6/ 22 & 6/ 29/ 00 Fee: $183.60

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD

I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT A MEETING HELD JUNE 20, 2000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD THIS 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2000.

BERNARD A. HEENEY TOWN CLERK

RESOLUTION PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

JUNE 20, 2000 WHEREAS, the Westfield Planning Board has a need for a Planning Board Consultant to assist in matters related to the business before the Board, and

WHEREAS, a Contract for Planning Board Consultant services was awarded to Robert Catlin Associates, 2 Valley Road, Denville, New Jersey in the amount of $2,000.00 for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2000, and

WHEREAS, Section 2 of the aforesaid contract provides that the contract may be extended if mutually agreed upon by the Board and the Consultant; and

WHEREAS, Certificate of the Town Treasurer, certifying to the availability of adequate funds for extension of this Contract, prepared in accordance with N. J. A. C. 5: 30 1.10 has been furnished to the Town Clerk, expenditure to be charged to Planning Board account 190205.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

that the current contract with Robert Catlin Associates be extended to December 31, 2000 for an additional fee in the amount of $2,000.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper Town Officials be authorized to take whatever action is appropriate in the administration and discharge of this Contract. 1 T – 6/ 29/ 00, The Leader Fee: $42.84

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD

PLANNING BOARD

The Planning Board of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, July 10, 2000 in the Recreation Community Room of the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 8: 00 p. m. to hear and consider the following application.

0001( v) DOMINICK PARDO/ WESTFIELD COLLISION (applicant) ANNA B. YELLEN (owner), 317 WINDSOR AVENUE, BLOCK NO. 4004, LOT NO. 15, SEEKING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL WITH VARIANCES. APPLICANT SEEKS TO UPDATE THE SITE PLAN APPROVAL BECAUSE CHANGES IN ONSITE PARKING, DRIVEWAY ACCESS, LANDSCAPING, SIGNAGE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, AND SCREENING FROM ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL USE HAVE CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THOSE THAT WERE APPROVED IN THE LAST (APRIL 19, 1962) SITE PLAN REVIEW. APPLICANT SEEKS TO SCREEN THE ONE ABUTTING RESIDENCE AND IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SITE. Applicant seeks variance from the following:

List of Existing Nonconforming Zoning Conditions:

Section 11.27 E. 7. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance prohibits parking in the front yard 9 cars are parked in front yard.

List of New C. 40: 55D70 c. and d. Variances Requested:

Section 11.27 E. 7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Landscaping is required per the zoning board approval.

Section 11.27 E. 4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum area of 16 square feet and a maximum height of 8 feet for a free standing sign.

Section 16.04 E. 1. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum height of 30 inches and a maximum length of 20 feet for a sign on the front building wall.

Section 12.07 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum height of 4 feet for a fence in a front yard applicant proposes 6 feet. Plans and application are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday 8: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m.

Kenneth B. Marsh Secretary 1 T – 6/ 29/ 00, The Leader Fee: $61.71

Dr. Philip R. Geron, of Westfield Oral Surgery Associates, has been awarded board certification by the American Board of Orofacial Pain, an international organization dedicated to excellence in diagnosis and treatment of patients who suffer with facial and headache pain conditions.

Dr. Geron’s expertise also addresses sleep disturbances which, he said, frequently contribute to head and face pain syndromes. His certification includes knowledge of pain complaints in the area of the face, head and neck including sinuses, migraines, muscle tension headaches, tingling of the face or burning mouth syndrome.

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Gerard Abbattista

of Westfield has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public A c c o u n t a n t s (NJSCPA) for a twoyear term. Mr. Abbattista, officerincharge at Amper, Politziner & Mattia Public Accountants in Princeton, joined the NJSCPA in 1985.

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Governor Christine Todd Whitman has reappointed Daniel Sullivan to the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Council and Jane S. Lorber to the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission. Both reside in Scotch Plains.

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The Scotch Plains branch of Valley National Bank celebrated its oneyear anniversary on June 13 by donating $5,000 worth of books to the

Talking Business

G. Abbattista

children’s section of the Scotch Plains Public Library.

Throughout the month of July, Valley National will also donate a children’s book in the name of any customer who opens a new savings or checking account with $500 or more.

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Westfield resident Christine D. Petruzzell has been elected Vice President of Monarch Housing Associates, a nonprofit housing consultant that assists in establishing residential housing for individuals with mental illnesses.

Ms. Petruzzell, a shareholder with the Woodbridgebased law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, concentrates her practice in complex corporate and commercial litigation in state and federal courts.

The law firm announced that Scotch Plains resident Barbara Faccone is serving as a summer intern. She is a student at the Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark.

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Jodi Nicole Wood, formerly of Scotch Plains, has joined the Heath

Village staff as Director of Activities. Heath Village is a nonprofit retirement community located off Route 24 in Washington Township.

Ms. Wood previously was Therapeautic Recreation Director at Brighton Gardens by Marriott in Mountainside.

As Heath Village Activities Director, Ms. Wood is responsible for developing and maintaining a diversified schedule of social, educational and spiritual activities for the Village’s 385plus senior population.

Ms. Wood relocated from Scotch Plains to Hackettstown to accept the new position.

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