99aug19 Issue of The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newspapers

Master Gardeners, Farmer Share Advice
On Plant Survival During Summer Drought

A RELAXING MOMENT...Town Administrator Edward A. Gottko had a chance to get away from job-related stress when he attended last year’s UNICO-sponsored Italian Festival at St. Bartholomew’s in Scotch Plains.
Mountainside/Berkeley Heights:
Council Unveils Amended Cable TV Pact; Tax Collector and Assessor Positions Merged

Westfield:
Council Hires Consultant to Prepare Report On Proposed Parking Deck for Downtown
Edward Gottko Retiring as Town Administrator; Mayor Eyes Selection Committee For Replacement
HS Cross-Trainer Heather Dennis Pushes the Limits During Summer Cycling Tour
Scotch Plains/Fanwood:
SP Council OK's Elected Mayor Ballot Question
County Taxes are 18 Percent of Average $5,600 Property Tax Bill in Scotch Plains
Fanwood Council OK's LOSAP Ordinance
Work Is Underway at Fanwood Pocket Park Site
County and State:
County Arrest of Alleged Cop Killer May Close 40-Year-Old Case
Assemblyman Bagger Honored For Advocacy on Literacy
Congressman Bob Franks Vows to Continue Fight to Stop Automatic Congressional Pay Hikes
FTC Announces Toll-Free Line To Report Fraud

WATCHING THE POP-UP… left to right, are: Steve Mihansky, Carlo Melia, Jim Airey, Dom Deo and Jim Malfetti of Comcast Cablevision as they observe a pop-up by teammate in semifinal game against Antone’s Pub and Grill.
The Week In Sports
Quick, Marauders Battle, Finish in a 17-17 Deadlock; Antone’s Pub & Grillers Burn Comcast, 7-6, in 50+ Semis; Russell Road Downs Hunter; Leaps to Fanwood Men’s Softball Finals; WPLJ/WABC Flattens ARC in Charity Game

ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Vincent Van Gogh
(1853-1890)
THE MAIN INGREDIENT
Blue Cheese Quiche
THE DINING TABLE
Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty
POPCORN
The Thomas Crown Affair:
No Royal Reception for the Remake

Echo Lake Park Concert To Feature Blues Tunes
Scotch Plains’ Italian Festival; Labor Day Weekend
New Power Soul to Conclude Village Green Concert Series

DANCING TO THE BEAT...Jaime Gallagher of Syracuse, N.Y., and Ted Haleh of Edison dance to the music of the Crescent City Maulers during last Thursday’s concert on the Village Green in Scotch Plains.