PUBLIC NOTICE
UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD
Date Adopted: October 8, 1998 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO.: 1197-98 AWARDED TO: Joseph Jingoli and Sons, Inc., 3131 Ponceton Pike, Building No. 4, Suite 214, Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
SERVICES: For the performance of construction manager and related services for Phase I of the proposed renovation of the new Union County Police Headquarters and Forensic Crime Laboratory.
AMOUNT: In the amount of $210,000. Elizabeth Genievich
Clerk of the Board 1 T – 10/15/98, The Leader Fee: $22.95
PUBLIC NOTICE
UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD
Date Adopted: October 8, 1998 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO.: 1188-98 AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants, Inc., 320 North Avenue, East, Cranford, New Jersey.
SERVICES: To provide engineering and architectural services at the Rahway River Park Running Track, Warinanco Park Running Track, and Warinanco Park Walking Path.
AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed $37,540.
Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 10/15/98, The Leader Fee: $23.46
PUBLIC NOTICE
UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD
Date Adopted: October 8, 1998 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO.: 1186-98 AWARDED TO: Coregis Insurance Comopany.
SERVICES: Insurance Proposal for Public Official Liability and Excess Umbrella Liability Renewal Policies.
AMOUNT: $46,541; $258,086; and $52,125 respectively.
PERIOD: Effective as of September 29, 1998.
Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 10/15/98, The Leader Fee: $22.95
PUBLIC NOTICE
UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD
Date Adopted: October 8, 1998 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO.: 1181-98 Amending Resolution 26-98 AWARDED TO: Associate attending psychiatrists: Marie Rabanal, M.D., 1 Carolina Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey; Patrick Oruwari, M.D., 320 South Harrison Street, Apt. 4J, East Orange, New Jersey; Nirmal Sathaye, M.D., 31 Fairfax Drive, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
SERVICES: For the performance of additional services.
Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 10/15/98, The Leader Fee: $23.97
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-4332-98.
BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MANUEL PIMENTEL AND MRS. MANUEL PIMENTEL, HIS WIFE; ET ALS, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 26, 1998 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated 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 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER A.D., 1998 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 $119,639.88. The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07201, County of UNION and State of New Jersey.
Commonly known as: 136 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201.
Tax Lot No. 329 a/k/a 329.W01 in Block No. 1.
Dimension of Lot: Approximately 25.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long.
Nearest Cross Street: Second Street. Situate at a point on the southwesterly sideline of Magnolia Avenue distance approximately 325.00 feet southeasterly from its intersection with the southeasterly sideline of Second Street.
There is due approximately the sum of $122,827.35 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 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, Attorney Suite 201 7 Century Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-754062 (WL) 4 T 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 & 10/29/98 Fee: $187.68
PUBLIC NOTICE
UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD
Date Adopted: October 8, 1998 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO.: 1189-98 AWARDED TO: PMK Group, 629 Springfield Road, Kenilworth, New Jersey.
SERVICES: To provide engineering services for the evaluation and recommendation for ventilation systems in Public Work Garages and shops.
AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed $2,500.
Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 10/15/98, The Leader Fee: $21.93
PUBLIC NOTICE
UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD
Date Adopted: October 8, 1998 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO.: 1182-98 AWARDED TO: Elaine Jugon, OTR, 59 Carlton Street, Edison, New Jersey.
SERVICES: To provide OTR services for patients/residents of Runnells Specialized Hospital.
AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed $32,640.
PERIOD: For the period October 12, 1998 through September 30, 1999.
Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 10/15/98, The Leader Fee: $22.95
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD
Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 98-14-R
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 93, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RELATING TO RESTORING OR REPAIRING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
was passed and adopted on the second and final reading at the Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on October 7, 1998.
Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T – 10/15/98, The Times Fee: $14.79
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
At a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains held on October 13, 1998 the following decision was rendered:
Granted permission to the application for renewal of a Special Use Permit for Barbara J. Timko, for the seasonal sale of Christmas Trees/Wreaths/Grave Blankets, at 2567 Route 22 West, a/k/a Bowcraft (parking lot), Block No. 4802, Lot No. 12 as noted on her application.
Barbara Riepe Township Clerk 1 T – 10/15/98, The Times Fee: $14.28
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building of said Township on Tuesday, October 13, 1998 there was introduced, read for the first time, and passed on such first reading, an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING GAMES OF CHANGE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1998 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
The purpose of the ordinance: To permit any charitable organization to conduct games of chance (raffles) on Sunday, November 22, 1998 provided that such charitable organization takes the appropriate steps to secure a license for same.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any time and place to which a meeting for the further consideration of such ordinance shall from time to time be adjourned, and all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance.
A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of same without cost.
BARBARA RIEPE Township Clerk 1 T – 10/15/98, The Times Fee: $32.64
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PLANNING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the Planning Board Meeting of the Township of Scotch Plains held on September 14, 1998, the application for Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club, 1607 Shackamaxon Drive, Block No. 11301, Lot No. 1, received site plan approval to increase the size of the existing clubhouse, add a deck to the rear of the clubhouse, demolish the existing cart storage garage and two small one-story buildings, construct a new cart storage/pro shop and the addition of 16 parking spaces. This action was memorialized by the Board at the Planning Board meeting of October 5, 1998.
The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Planning Board and is available for public inspection during regular office hours.
Barbara Horev Secretary to the Planning Board 1 T – 10/15/98, The Times Fee: $21.42
PUBLIC NOTICE
WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Planning Board at its meeting on September 14, 1998 memorialized the following Board action of August 10, 1998 re:
98-17(V) STELLA LEKAS, 222 NORTH AVENUE, BLOCK NO. 3116, LOT NO. 12, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL WITH VARIANCES. APPLICANT SEEKS TO REMOVE AN EXISTING BUILDING, CONSTRUCT A THREE STORY PLUS BASEMENT BUILDING FOR RETAIL AND OFFICE USE – approved.
and memorialization of Board action of September 14, 1998 re:
98-16(V) CONJOE REALTY CO., INC., 530 SOUTH AVENUE, BLOCK NO. 2510, LOT NO. 19, FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL WITH VARIANCES. APPLICANT SEEKS TO REMOVE ONE EXISTING BUILDING AND ARRANGE PARKING AND SITE FOR REMAINING BUILDING TO BE 1st AND 2nd STORY RETAIL; 3rd STORY STORAGE; (NO BASEMENT) – approved.
and
98-1 D. VILLANE CONSTRUCTION (APPLICANT), CARL, WILLIAM AND RITA VILLANE (OWNERS), SEEKING FINAL APPROVAL OF A MAJOR SUBDIVISION OF CLARENCE STREET PROPERTY, BLOCK NO. 2815, LOT NOS. 5, 8, 9 AND 10; AND BLOCK NO. 2814, LOT NOS. 22, 24 AND 26 – approved.
Kenneth B. Marsh Secretary 1 T – 10/15/98, The Leader Fee: $37.23
PUBLIC NOTICE
WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Planning Board at its meeting on October 5, 1998 memorialized the following Board action of September 14, 1998 re:
98-19(V) ROBERTO OLIVARIES AND DENISE DiBLASI OLIVARES (APPLICANT/OWNERS) 407 WEST GROVE STREET AND MR. AND MRS. STANLEY JONES (OWNERS) 409 WEST GROVE STREET, BLOCK NO. 4704, LOT NOS. 3 AND 2, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES – approved.
98-18(v) ETTNOR PARTNERS, LLC (APPLICANT), ETTNOR REALTY CO., INC. (OWNER), 574 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, BLOCK NO. 1701, LOT NO. 8, PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN AND APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A TWO STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY OFFICE BUILDING AND TO MODIFY THE EXISTING PARKING LOT AND ENTRANCE – approved.
and memorialization of Board action of October 5, 1998 re:
98-17(V) STELLA LEKAS, 222 NORTH AVENUE, BLOCK NO. 3116, LOT NO. 12, FINAL APPROVAL WITH VARIANCES. APPLICANT SEEKS TO REMOVE AN EXISTING BUILDING, CONSTRUCT A THREE STORY PLUS BASEMENT BUILDING FOR RETAIL AND OFFICE USE – approved.
Kenneth B. Marsh Secretary 1 T – 10/15/98, The Leader Fee: $35.70
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION
STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION OF THE WESTFIELD LEADER AS OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1998.
Frequency of issues: Weekly. Location of office of publication: 50 Elm Street, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey. The name and address of the publishers and editor are: Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 500 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. Paul J. Peyton, Managing Editor, 188 Village Road, South Orange, New Jersey. The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are:
Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey.
Horace R. Corbin, 500 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. Gail S. Corbin, 500 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey.
Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies each issue of single issue during preceding published nearest
12 months to filing date A. Total No. of Copies printed 5,743 5,300
(Net press run) B. Paid Circulation
1. Sales through dealers, and carriers, street vendors and counter sales. 612 600 2. Mail Subscriptions 4,355 4,360 C. Total paid circulation 4,967 4,960 D. Free distribution by mail,
carrier or other means, samples, complimentary and other free copies 525 108 E. Total Distribution 5,492 5,068 F. Copies not distributed
1. Office use, leftover, unaccounted, spoiled after printing 167 138 2. Return from news agents 84 94 G. TOTAL 5,743 5,300
I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. HORACE R. CORBIN 1 T – 10/1/98, The Leader Publisher
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1998
7:00 P.M. 75 MARTINE AVENUE NORTH MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS
All interested citizens will be given an opportunity to present their opinion regarding which projects the Mayor and Council should submit to the Union County Community Development Revenue Sharing Committee for Year XXV funding at the above time and place.
For further information contact the Borough Clerk at 908-322-8236.
Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T – 10/15/98, The Times Fee: $16.83
Word of Thanks To Candidates
On Saturday, August 29, we held our first unity game block party on Windsor Avenue. We would like to thank Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and First Ward Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick (two of three candidates for Mayor of Westfield) for taking time out of their busy schedule and stopping by.
Also, thank you to all of the businesses in our area for their donations. An most of all a very special thanks to the neighbors of Windsor Avenue and the surrounding streets. For without your donations, time and support this block party wouldn’t been successful.
Once again a thank you goes out to everyone.
Block Party Community Windsor Avenue
Westfield
Letters to the Editor
Former Mayor Disputes Information In Mayor Thomas Jardim’s Brochure
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Scotch Plains held on October 8, 1998, the following decisions of the Board were memorialized.
Granted variances to Ted Kaczmarek
and Bogdan Czapek to allow the proposed construction of a single-family home at the property located at 2402 Hamlette Place (Block No. 7201, Lot No. 24), Scotch Plains.
Granted variances to Ted Kaczmarek
and Bogdan Czapek to allow the proposed construction of a single-family home at the property located at 2406 Hamlette Place (Block No. 7201, Lot No. 25), Scotch Plains.
Granted permission with conditions to the
Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey to make certain amendments to its previously-approved Site Plan in accordance with plans submitted pertaining to lighting and directional signage for the properties located at 1361 and 1391 Martine Avenue (Block No. 10301, Lot No. 16 and Block No. 10401, Lot No. 1.01), Scotch Plains.
Linda M. Lies Secretary to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Township of Scotch Plains 1 T – 10/15/98, The Times Fee: $27.54
Union County Raises $54,000 To Fund Cure for Diabetes
Calling diabetes a terrible threat to the health of 15.7 million Americans, Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan and Freeholders Mary Ruotolo and Lewis Mingo, Jr. took part in the American Diabetes Association annual walka-thon held recently in Cranford.
Freeholder Sullivan said, “We all share a commitment to find a cure for diabetes. We must all work to spread awareness that this disease afflicts and kills more Americans than any other ‘high profile’ disease. In Union County alone, 30,000 people have diabetes.”
Freeholder Ruotolo said, “We unanimously approved a resolution urging congress to place more of an emphasis and more funding, on finding a cure.”
Freeholder Mingo said the goal of the local walk-a-thon volunteers, to raise awareness of this silent killer, is a first step to helping save lives.
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is actually a group of diseases identified by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to produce or utilize this year’s walk-a-thon organizer, Stephen Caruso, Chief of Security for the county, was asked by the Association to join Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999, in speaking to the New Jersey State legislature on October 22, about their common enemy.
“The real story of diabetes is not told in numbers but in the lives of people who live with the disease,” Mr. Caruso said.
He and wife, Joanne, know firsthand how diabetes affects lives.
“It is the country’s sixth leading cause of death by disease. Most important, it has no cure and can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure,
blindness and amputations,” Mr. Caruso said, adding that even those who do not live with diabetes have close family, friends, neighbors or associates with the disease.
Mr. Caruso said over 400 volunteers participated in this year’s walk, raising $53,923 that will fund research grants for a cure.
“We wanted to use the event as an opportunity to bring attention to the symptoms because it is a silent killer that claims over 180,000 lives each year.
“There are two forms of diabetes. Type one strikes during puberty, while type two afflicts 90 to 95 percent of sufferers after age 45. The six warning signs for type one diabetes are; frequent urination, unusual thirst, extreme hunger, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue and irritability.
“In addition to those symptoms, type two diabetics suffer with frequent infections, blurred vision, cuts and bruises that are slow to heal, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet and recurring skin, gum or bladder infections.
“Let me stress that often people with type two diabetes have no symptoms,” Mr. Caruso said, adding of the 15.7 million Americans with the disease, 5.4 million don’t know they have it.
Another surprising number is the total economic cost of diabetes.
“Last year $98 billion, of which more than half, goes to indirect costs attributed to disability and mortality,” Mr. Caruso said.
With a cost so high in dollars and lives lost, he is losing no time and is already working on next year’s walka-thon.
“We invite all Union County residents to join us on September 26, 1999, at Nomahegan Park in Cranford,” Mr. Caruso said.
‘Run for Children’ to Benefit County Child Advocacy Ctr.
Hardly a day goes by without another report of a young child being physically assaulted or sexually abused. Its difficult to believe — but its true.
Society as a whole has come to realize that more needs to be done to protect innocent children. This concern has been manifested in new laws, tougher prosecution, improved reporting procedures, increased public awareness and a growing number of treatment programs for both victims and defendants.
In 1995, the County of Union and the late Prosecutor Andrew K. Ruotolo transformed an old office building in Elizabeth into the Child Advocacy Center to allow for the protection of young victims and their families and for the investigation and prosecution of abusers.
To benefit the Advocacy Center and provide needed supplies and equipment, the City of Elizabeth and the County of Union are teaming up this Sunday, October 18, with the Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey Nets/GMC Hoops Zone and Union County College to present a five-mile race and a three-mile fun walk.
“This is a great opportunity to support the center’s services to victims and their families,” said Daniel P. Sullivan, Chairman of the Union County Board of Freeholders. “I urge everyone who likes to run or walk to support this worthwhile event.”
The race will begin at 9 a.m., rain or shine, at the college center, 12 West Jersey Street in Elizabeth. The fun walk will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the same location. Both events will wind up at the finish line at Elizabeth’s City Hall.
Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female race winners. Medals will be presented to the first, second and third place male and female race winners in each of seven age categories. Custom designed T-shirts will be presented to each registered participant.
For information about registration and entry fees for the race and the fun walk, please call the Union County College Provost Office at (908) 965-6090, or the City of Elizabeth Department of Health and Human Services at (908) 820-4055. Entry forms are available at the County Administration Building in Elizabeth.
“The Run for the Children has become a wonderful fun event that raises money for a phenomenal cause and all the proceeds are donated in the memory of Drew Ruotolo in honor of his dream to make the center a reality,” said County Manager Michael J. Lapolla.
UCC Foundation Seeks Sponsorships for Gala
The Union County College (UCC) Foundation’s Sixth Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, October 24, in The Commons of UCC’s Cranford campus.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Gala will include a cocktail hour and a full-course gourmet dinner, capped off by a Viennese table. Entertainment and music for dancing will be provided throughout the evening. A raffle for 24 valuable prizes will also be conducted at the event.
Businesses interested in participating as sponsors or underwriters, as well as individuals interested in attending the Gala or purchasing raffle tickets, may call the Union County College Foundation at (908) 709-7505.
Fall Workshops Slated By County NCADD
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Union County (NCADD) will open its fall series of workshops with “Addiction Recovery – Nicotine” on Friday, October 23.
This course provides credit to re-certification and degreed students only. The course will be presented by Diane Lindberg and Bernice Order-Conners. The public health model of tobacco will be covered, and a systems approach will be used to address nicotine dependence.
This course includes an audio visual presentation and group exercises to explore assessment and treatment modalities.
The other courses for the fall series are as follows: Fridays, October 30, “Family Counseling;” November 6, “HIV Positive Resources;” November 13, “Ethical Standards,” and December 4 and 11, “Introduction to Counseling.”
The workshops will be offered at the NCADD offices, 300 North Avenue East, in Westfield. The cost of the one-day, six-hour courses are $50 while the twoday, 12-hour course cost $95. All classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is required to avoid cancellation.
For further information and registration, please call Heidi Peck at (908) 2338810.
Task Force to Offer Special Drug Seminar
The Union County Coalition’s Business Task Force will offer two seminars to help people address drugs in the workplace. The first seminar, “Avoiding Legal Liability in Drug Free Workplace Programs,” will be held on Thursday, October 22.
This seminar will be conducted by David Evans, Executive Director of the National On-Site Testing Association and legal advisor to the National Drugs Don’t Work Partnership.
The second seminar, “Reasonable Suspicion Training,” will be held on Saturday, December 19. This seminar will be conducted by Alan Martin, Provider Relations Coordinator at Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Network.
Both seminars will be offered at the Union Hospital Community Services Center, 2343 Morris Avenue in Union, and will run from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The registration fee for each seminar is $10.
For registration and further information, please call (908) 233-8810.
Westfield ‘Y’ Preparing For ‘Taste of Westfield’
WESTFIELD The Westfield YMCA will sponsor “A Taste of Westfield,” which will offer a variety of ethnic and regional American cuisine on Saturday, October 24, will take place at Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street in Westfield, between 6 and 9 p.m.
The culinary gala is the primary fundraiser for the First Night Westfield which is also sponsored by the YMCA.
Appetizers, entrees and desserts donated by local restaurateurs, grocers, caterers and delicatessens will be available.
Solicitations for the event have been done by a six-person volunteer committee co-chaired by Lynne Applebaum and Lillian Louie.
“First Night is a wonderful family event held right here in town and I am happy to be a part of it,” stated Ms. Applebaum.
Ms. Louie stated, “It is a great alternative to the traditional New Year’s Eve where parents go out and kids stay at home with a sitter.”
First Night, to be this year held on Thursday, December 31, is a non-alcoholic celebration of the arts with live performances featuring everything from classical music to hands-on activities for children. Last year approximately 2,000 participants rang in the New Year at First Night.
“We’d like to keep the quality of the performances high and to do that we
need to pay these artists,” said Ms. Applebaum. “Asking performers to take New Year’s Eve out of their regular venue and devote it to First Night is a financial consideration.”
Tickets are on sale now at the Westfield “Y” and cost $35 per person or $50 per person at the door.
A Kids Nite Out will be available for babysitting during the event at the “Y.” For $12 children aged 1 through 12 can come to the “Y” for age appropriate activities such as movies, arts, crafts, games and sports.
Imaginarium Toy Store Holds Grand Opening
WESTFIELD Imaginarium recently held its grand opening at 132-142 Central Avenue in Westfield. The new my store will be the company’s sixth location in New Jersey.
Based in Saddle Brook, Imaginarium has 47 stores nationwide. The company had its start on the West Coast almost 15 years ago. Several years ago, it expanded into the Midwest and then the Northeast, including New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.
The introduction of the Westfield Imaginarium is part of the company’s expansion on the East Coast. Keri Humphreys will be the store manager of the 2,500-square-foot Westfield location, overseeing up to 25 seasonal employees.
listed the support of several Westfield groups and many individuals in the Westfield Historical Society, the Architectural Review Board, the Historic Preservation Commission and Westfield MainStreet, all of whom worked with me in reviewing NJ Transit’s proposals and persuading NJ Transit that Westfield had to have a station that was aesthetically and historically acceptable, as well as efficient for railroad operations and in accordance with Americans With Disabilities Act compliance.
Commuters owe their thanks for the station improvements to this group, not Mr. Jardim.
Incidentally, I appear in the picture, which was printed without my permission, and I am certainly not endorsing his candidacy.
The second picture caption deals with revitalizing our business district. The effort to revitalize the downtown started in 1991 under my predecessor, Mayor Richard H. Bagger, who recruited many residents to work on a downtown study commission. Many of the same, and many other Westfielders, then worked with me to secure MainStreet New Jersey status for the town, and to do in-depth studies towards creating a special improvement district (SID) and parking.
Neither Mr. Jardim nor any of his running-mates participated in any of this. Their “contribution” was carping during the 1996 campaign that the SID should not cost taxpayers anything, a policy decision previously decided and clearly articulated — by all of us who did work on revitalizing the downtown and creating the SID.
Finally, Mr. Jardim appears in front of the writing for the Excellent Diner, saying “Turning an eyesore into an improved tax ratable.” This is the same property which he urged in his 1996 campaign, and again this year, should become a pocket park, maybe even a
miniature golf course, which would totally remove the property from the tax rolls, as well as cost hundreds of thousands of Westfield tax dollars in addition to the freeholder grant!
That idea faded when the owners said they planned to build an office building. I hope they do, but it hasn’t happened yet, and this site will not turn into an improved ratable until the building is up.
Political leaders are entitled to claim credit for what they do themselves, and what others do under their leadership.
Westfielders are entitled to accurate, not misleading, information when campaign literature is prepared. This piece fails dismally.
Bud Boothe Former Mayor
Westfield
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