PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on
OCTOBER 8, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider the following appeal:
RONALD and OSCAR CHACON and KIM RUESTA for a Temporary Operating Permit to allow the sale of used cars at the property located at
201 UNION AVENUE (BLOCK NO. 1902, LOT NO. 1), Scotch Plains. Permission, if granted, is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing for temporary permission for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
JAMES and JANET WALSH for a Temporary Operating Permit to allow the temporary placement of a mobile home at the property located at 2030 WINDING BROOK WAY (BLOCK NO. 13301, LOT NO. 40),
Scotch Plains. Permission, if granted, is pursuant to Section 234.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing for temporary permission for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for the following variances in order to allow the installation of five (5) wireless telecommunications antennas onto an existing PSE&G powerline tower and the installation of an equipment cabinet at the property located at 1600 RARITAN ROAD (AT TERRILL ROAD) (BLOCK NO. 14201, LOT NO. 2),
Scotch Plains. Use Variance pursuant to Section 23-3.5c of the Zoning Ordinance whereby telecommunications antennas do not fall under permitted public utility uses;
Use Variance pursuant to Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 13 of the Zoning Ordinance whereby the maximum height allowed is thirty-five (35) feet; existing and proposed height: 141 feet; and
A bulk variance pursuant to Section 23-2.3o of the Zoning Ordinance whereby maximum fence height allowed is six (6) feet; proposed: eight (8) feet.
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for the following variances in order to allow the installation of PCS telecommunications antennas onto an existing PSE&G powerline tower and the installation of an equipment cabinet at the property located at
1515 FRONT STREET (AT TERRILL ROAD) (BLOCK NO. 101, LOT NO. 7), Scotch Plains:
Use Variance pursuant to Section 23-3.5c of the Zoning Ordinance whereby telecommunications antennas do not fall under permitted public utility uses;
Use Variance pursuant to Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 13 of the Zoning Ordinance whereby the maximum height allowed is thirty-five (35) feet; existing and proposed height: 141 feet; and
A bulk variance pursuant to Section 23-2.3o of the Zoning Ordinance whereby maximum fence height allowed is six (6) feet; proposed: eight (8) feet.
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for the following variances in order to allow the installation of three (3) dual-poled telecommunications antennas onto an existing Elizabethtown Water tank and the installation of an equipment cabinet at the property located at
585 JERUSALEM ROAD (BLOCK NO. 4401, LOT NO. 13), Scotch Plains:
Use Variance pursuant to Section 23-3.5c of the Zoning Ordinance whereby telecommunications antennas do not fall under permitted public utility uses; and
Use Variance pursuant to Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 13 of the Zoning Ordinance whereby the maximum height allowed is thirty-five (35) feet; existing and proposed height: 100 feet.
EKA ASSOCIATES for a Use Variance in order to allow the installation of an additional free-standing sign at the property located at 2050-2056 ROUTE 22 EAST (BLOCK NO. 2801, LOT NO. 3), Scotch Plains pursuant to Section 23-3.12 of the Zoning Ordinance whereby freestanding signs are prohibited in the B-3 Highway Business Zone.
All interested persons may be present and be heard.
The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Plains, and is available for public inspection during regular office hours.
Linda M. Lies Secretary to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Township of Scotch Plains 1 T – 9/24/98, The Times Fee: $108.12
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, October 5, 1998 in the 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:
98-20(V) MICHAEL MAHONEY (APPLICANT) /ROBERT L. ALPERN (OWNER), 780 CLARENCE STREET (aka 241 LAMBERTS MILL ROAD), BLOCK NO. 2815, LOT NO. 11.01, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL. Applicant seeks to create two lots from an existing single lot. Applicant seeks variance from the following:
Pre-existing, non-confroming zoning conditions:
Section 1302 B.2. of the Land Use Ordinance allows a maximum shed floor area of 150 square feet – 165 square feet is existing.
Section 1302 B.2. of the Land Use Ordinance allows a maximum shed height of 10 feet 12 feet is existing.
Section 1302 B.2. of the Land Use Ordinance permits only one shed per lot – proposal is to retain two existing sheds.
New variances requested (for Lot No. 11.02):
Section 11.08 E.5. of the Land Use Ordinance requires that the front yard setback be ±2 feet of the established front yard depth of 46 feet – 42 feet is proposed.
New variances requested (for Lot No. 11.03):
Section 1301 G.1.b. of the Land Use Ordinance requires a shed sideyard to be setback 10 feet – 5.4 feet is proposed.
Section 1302 B.1. of the Land Use Ordinance requires a shed be located in the rear yard – sheds are located in side yard.
Section 1108 E.7. of the Land Use Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard of 35 feet – 6.7 feet is proposed.
Section 1302 C.1. of the Land Use Ordinance allows decks to be located in the rear yard only – deck is located in side yard.
Section 1302 H.1. of the Land Use Ordinance allows woodpiles to be located in the rear yard only – woodpile to be located in side yard.
Section 1302 H. 1. of the Land Use Ordinance requires a setback of 5 feet for a woodpile – proposed setback is ±1 foot.
Section 1705 A of the Land Use Ordinance does not permit a circular driveway on a corner lot – circular driveway is located in side and front yard.
Plans and applications are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kenneth B. Marsh, Secretary Westfield Planning Board 1 T – 9/24/98, The Leader Fee: $69.87
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, October 5, 1998 in the 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:
98-21(V) Mayfair Supermarkets, Inc. t/ a Edwards Super Food Stores (Applicant)/Brunswick Hot Mix Corporation (Owner), 219 Elm Street, Block No. 2505, Lot No. 5. Plans entitled “Lighting Plan of No. 207 Elm Street...” drawn by Sailer & Sailer Associates, Inc. and dated March 11, 1998. (One sheet). Applicant is seeking a revision to an existing approved site plan to remove 3 existing lights located on the building and replace existing mercury vapor luminaries with High Pressure Sodium luminaries on 5 existing 25 foot poles. Consideration will be given to the height of poles, the hours of operation of the light and the levels of illumination at grade. Applicant seeks variances or waivers from the following:
Pre-existing, non-conforming conditions:
Section 17.10(E) and 10.11(D) of the Land Use Ordinance limits pole height to 15 feet – poles are 25 feet high.
Section 17.04(A) of the Land Use Ordinance requires the dimensions of a typical parking stall to be 9 feet x 20 feet (100 spaces required by Ordinance – parking stalls are 8-1/2 feet and 8 feet by 18 feet (±117 spaces are on site)).
Section 17.02(D) of the Land Use Ordinance requires 4 barrier-free parking spaces on site – 2 are existing.
Section 17.10 (F) of the Land Use Ordinance requires the hours of operation of lighting to be as per the Planning Board’s determination.
Ordinance requires the level of illumination at grade at property line to be 0.5 FC (side) and 0.3 FC (rear).
Applicant also applies for other variances, waivers and relief, if any, which the Planning Board determines are necessary.
Plans and applications are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
William B. Butler, Esq. Attorney for Applicant Mayfair Supermarkets, Inc. t/a
Edwards Super Food Stores 1 T – 9/24/98, The Leader Fee: $57.12
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF EDUCATION WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey, in the Board of Education Office, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, at 10:00 AM (Prevailing Time) on October 9, 1998 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in the presence of the parties bidding, or their agents, if such parties choose to be present, for:
BID NO. B9-116 FIRM TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS DELIVERIES
Specifications are available in the Office of the Board Secretary/Business Administrator.
All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified or cashier’s check for $5,000.00, drawn to the order of the Westfield Board of Education as evidence of good faith and to guarantee the proper execution of the contracts if such contracts are awarded to the bidder.
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 (NJAC 17:27) and P.L. 1977, C.33.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, plus waive immaterial informalities if in its judgment the public interest will be served by so doing.
By order of the Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey.
Robert Berman Board Secretary 1 T – 9/24/98, The Leader Fee: $32.64
Mayor Connelly Applauds End of FAA Jet Noise Test ON THE CAMPAIGN STUMP...Fanwood Borough Councilwoman Karen
Schurtz, left, and Kathy Mitchell, Democratic candidates for the Fanwood Borough Council in the November general election, took time from their doorto-door campaigning to be on hand for the recent re-dedication ceremony at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Fanwood. Councilwoman Schurtz is the senior citizen liaison to the borough council and she chairs the borough’s Land Use and Historic Preservation Committee. Ms. Mitchell is a registered nurse, Treasurer of the Fanwood Public Library and chairs the borough’s Environmental Commission.
Downtown Westfield Vitality Among Mr. Stoner’s Priorities
Democratic Seventh Congressional District candidate Maryanne S. Connelly recently pointed out in a press release that she supported routing local aircraft over the ocean in an effort to lessen jet engine noise in the region.
“I was the first congressional challenger to support ocean routing. My
involvement as Mayor with the jet noise activists led me to take a firm stand early,” the candidate stated.
“I am pleased that the 260-degree test ends today (September 15), but what the FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) and elected officials do next will have the real impact on this issue,” she said.
The test involved aircraft making a 260-degree turn after takeoff from Newark International Airport, thus placing them over industrial areas such as Carteret. Jet noise activists contend the test has created an increase in noise for residents.
“For four months the Federal Aviation Administration tested their ‘260degree turn,’ and for four months the residents affected by the test have protested the increase in noise over their communities.
“Even FAA officials have admitted the failures,” stated Mrs. Connelly.
“As a Mayor and Councilwoman, I have been involved with jet noise activists for 12 years. Our communities have waited long enough. It’s time to test ocean routing now,” Mrs. Connelly added.
The candidate said she is against moving the noise from one community to another and thus supports ocean routing as a “viable solution.”
Mrs. Connelly is opposing threeterm, incumbent Republican Congressman Bob Franks of Berkeley Heights. The district includes Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside.
Currently Mayor of Fanwood, she is retired after 28 years with AT&T. Mrs. Connelly also served as Police Commissioner of Fanwood for nine years and said she helped lower the crime rate in Fanwood.
Mayor Connelly is the immediate Past President of New Jersey Elected Women Officials. WESTFIELD The vitality of
downtown commerce is one of four top priority concerns identified by Westfield Town Council Democratic candidate Joe Stoner as he campaigns for a seat from the Second Ward in the Tuesday, November 3 election.
Mr. Stoner reported that his conversations with ward residents indicate that despite recent substantial improvements to the downtown area, residents remain concerned about maintaining the health of the district.
“The downtown is in particularly good condition right now,” said Mr. Stoner. “But it’s important that we keep occupancy high with good quality stores. To do that, we have to provide better parking in the area, improve the flow of traffic through the downtown area by improving problem intersections, such as those at Mountain Avenue and East Broad Street and the traffic circle, and continue to improve approach avenues to the business district, such as North and Central Avenues,” he said.
“The Town Council,” Mr. Stoner went on to say, “can and must play a vital role in maintaining the viability of the central business district. It need not simply react to crises or
respond solely to short-term concerns. Rather, it can and should take a proactive role in creating the conditions that will provide for the long-term health of the business district. With the input of the citizens they represent, Council members can create the policies and plans that will shape the long-term vision Westfield citizens have for their downtown.”
“Look how downtown Westfield has changed in recent years. At one time, the area was busy only during the day, and for awhile, we had an alarming number of vacancies.
“Now, with an influx of new shops, restaurants and coffee shops and with a restored movie theater, downtown Westfield is a lively, vibrant place at night. Parking is at a premium not just during the daylight hours, but after dark as well. So what we have to deal with is the problem of success. We have to improve and maintain good conditions for the continued prosperity of the downtown area,” said Mr. Stoner.
Mr. Stoner is a 20-year Westfield resident challenging incumbent Republican Councilman James J. Gruba. He invites ward residents to contact him with their concerns at (908) 2328334.
Campaign Forum ’98
Resident Desires to Unite Separate School and Town Maintenance Crews
Citizens of Westfield who have witnessed the terrible damage to trees in our neighborhoods must compliment the Westfield crews who have been courteously and efficiently removing the huge volume of tree limbs from our streets. The skill and competence with which the town is being brought back to order can only be applauded.
Perhaps this is a good time to analyze the advisability of maintaining two different crews and two sets of equipment, one for the town and one for the schools. If the two teams are working together now, what is to prevent them from continuing to function as one more economi
cal and efficient unit? If the school equipment is not being utilized, we must consider the wasteful practice of having equipment earmarked only for schools. There is no time like the present for unifying the two systems which have been duplicated for too long. The fact that the two teams are members of two different unions should not ignore the basic needs and sensible expenditures of our town.
At any rate, the job that is being done now should be applauded by our residents.
Barbara Zietchick Westfield
Frustrated Resident Expresses Dislike For Police Officer’s ‘Tough’ Stance
On September 9, two days after the debilitating storm in Westfield, I drove down Rahway Avenue toward the intersection of First Street. There were no trees down in that immediate area.
As I approached First Street, I saw a police officer standing in the street with his back to me. I stopped, then attempted to go around him and was halted with a bellow which, of course, caused me to slam on my brakes. He wanted to know why I had tried to pass him, so I told him that he had given no indication that I should not and he said that he did not have to. He said, “When I stand in the street, you cannot go around me.” I was
never taught that. He threatened to give me a summons, for what, I do not know. Perhaps he wanted to scare me, but I am 76 years old and do not scare easily.
I was born and raised in Westfield when it was a more refined and gentler town. I am not impressed with young men who act like they are in a soap opera instead of maintaining the decorum of the town. I guess some policemen like to act tough, and some situations certainly call for it. This was not one of them.
Eileen Donahue O’Mara Westfield
Letters to the Editor
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 the following ordinances entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER VII OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAFFIC”
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT YEAR XXIV FUNDS TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO GREEN FOREST PARK
were duly passed on second and final reading.
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Barbara Riepe Township Clerk 1 T – 9/24/98, The Times Fee: $22.44
Registration Underway For Tutoring at WNC
WESTFIELD Registration for the After School Tutoring Program offered by the Westfield Neighborhood Council (WNC) is taking place now until the end of this month.
The Student Tutorial Enrichment Program (S.T.E.P.) is held daily after school from 3 to 6 p.m. It is open to all children ages 6 to 12. There is a registration fee of $5 per week.
Children enrolled in the program receive help with their homework and educational enrichment activities. An afternoon meal is also served. Special Friday enrichment activities are scheduled throughout the school year.
Neil Hoffman of Clark is the head teacher.
Located at 127 Cacciola Place, the WNC is a non-profit, communitybased social service organization that has served the community since 1969.
For further information, please call (908) 233-2772.
American Girls Fashion Show Set for November at L’Affaire
The Junior League of ElizabethPlainfield will join together with the Pleasant Company to host the third annual American Girls Collection Fashion Show, benefiting the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless and other local charities.
The show will be held at L’Affaire on Route No. 22 in Mountainside on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 21, at 10 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m., and on Sunday, November 22, at 1 p.m.
Local models will present fashions based on outfits worn by the popular American Girls doll and book characters, spanning the Colonial era through World War II.
A HISTORY OF FASHION…These young models are wearing fashions inspired by the American Girls Collection of books, dolls and accessories, which were introduced in 1986 by the Pleasant Company. The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield, together with the Pleasant Company, will hold its third annual fashion show the weekend of November 20-22 at L’Affaire in Mountainside to benefit the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless and other charitable organizations.
In addition to historical fashions, contemporary casual wear will be shown. The event includes refreshments, party favors, door prizes, a Tricky-Tray auction, and more. There will also be books and souvenirs available for sale at the shows.
Tickets, at $24 each, may be obtained by calling (908) 709-1177, or sending a check with first, second and third show choices, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, to JLEP, 110 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, 07016.
The JLEP, founded in 1923, is an organization of women committed to community service through action and the leadership of trained volunteers.
Local Residents are Invited To Access Internet at WHS
WESTFIELD — Beginning on Monday, September 28, the Westfield High School (WHS) Library will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to give town residents an opportunity to use the Internet for research.
Adults and high school students are invited to take advantage of this service. Students below ninth grade are also encouraged to make use of the facilities, but must be accompanied by an adult. There are currently 10 computers with Internet access available.
WHS librarians Katharine McDuffie, Emily Snitow and Julie
Walsh will assist the public during these sessions on a rotating basis.
Their services are funded through a state grant from the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund, which was applied for by Darlene Nowak, Westfield’s Director of’ Technology.
Other projects promoting schoolcommunity partnerships in Westfield are also being funded by the grant, according to school district spokeswoman Lorre Korecky.
Thrift Shop Seeks Additional Donations
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League has announced that opening week sales at its Thrift Shop, which began on September 9, exceeded the group’s expectations.
Halloween costumes donated throughout the year, as well as costume-making materials, will be sold at the shop beginning Tuesday, October 6.
Children’s costumes, fun things for teenagers, and costume materials such as military, hospital, cowboy and Indian items will be available, as well as men’s clothes, dresses from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and hats for all.
The shop offers designer, classic and sport clothes for women, and a separate men’s shop features dress, sport and work clothes. There is also ready-to-wear infant, toddler, girls’ and boys’ clothing, as well as jeans, sweaters and shoes for the entire family. In addition, ladies’ fall raincoats are on hand. A separate ladies’ queen-size clothing rack is also available.
This year’s first extended-hours Saturday will be October 3. The shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to accommodate all working customers.
At this time, the Thrift Shop will accept donations of winter clothes, table and bed linens, kitchen and bric-a-brac items, costume jewelry, and merchandise for the shop’s antique and collector cabinet.
The Thrift Shop is located at 1733 East Second Street, at the corner of Willow Avenue, in Scotch Plains. It is maintained by 58 Service League volunteers.
Donations are accepted during shop hours. The shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Normal Friday and Saturday hours are 10 to 1 p.m. Anyone requiring a donation pickup service may call (908) 889-6755 or (908) 232-9138.
For information on becoming a member of the league, please call (908) 322-5420.
Enrichment Center Reveals Expansion
Of Kindergarten
WESTFIELD — The Enrichment Center, located at 424 Central Avenue in Westfield, has announced the expansion of its half-day kindergarten programs.
Classes are offered on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, mornings or afternoons, and run for 10 or 12 weeks.
Students may take phonics/reading, mathematics, science, Spanish and French, according to Elaine Sigal, one of The Enrichment Center’s two owners.
Gifted and Talented classes are also available, and include creative writing, Junior Great Books, mathematics, reading, and “K+,” which is a potpourri of academic subjects, Ms. Sigal said.
All classes last for one hour and students may attend for one or two consecutive hours. Private tutoring and private enrichment are also available, she added.
Classes offered by the center are taught by certified and experienced teachers, and programming is tailored to the needs of the students, revealed Rhoda Asch, also an owner of the center.
Classes at The Enrichment Center are limited to eight students in order to provide individualized attention, according to Mrs. Sigal and Mrs. Asch.
The kindergarten program aims to reinforce the basics and expand youngsters’ horizons through fun activities for these young children, the two owners maintained.
The center offers classes and private tutoring for children from kindergarten through high school. For a free copy of the center’s complete brochure, please call The Enrichment Center at (908) 654-0110.
Area Students Earn Honors at Delbarton
Several area students have been named to the Headmaster’s List for the 1998 spring term
Albert Thrower, Grade 10, of Westfield earned Highest Honors, which are awarded to those with scores between 90 and 100.
High Honors, which recognize scores between 87 and 89, were achieved by John Murphy, Grade 12, and Michael Krivak, Grade 10, both of Westfield, and by Mahmood Watts, Grade 12, of Scotch Plains.
Honors, awarded for scores between 83 and 86, were earned by Campbell Anthony and Thomas Wade, both ninth graders from Westfield.
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