THE TIMES
— Serving Scotch Plains and Fanwood Since 1959 —
of
Scotch Plains Fanwood USPS 485200 Published
OUR 40th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 51-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J.
Thursday, December 23, 1999 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS
FEMA Stops Stirling Co. to Stay
Taking Bids
For Assistance For Animal Control
By KIM KINTER
Specially Written for The Times
The Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency (FEMA), which set up
Through January
shop in field offices to handle re- By FRED ROSSI Some animal rights groups have
Specially Written for The Times
quests for aid from Hurricane Floyd, expressed their uneasiness with the
has stopped accepting applications Despite continued concerns about kennel’s supposed short waiting pe-
for disaster assistance. the operations of Garden State Ken- riod before stray animals in their
December 17 was the final day for nels, it looks as though Scotch Plains care are euthanized.
New Jersey residents and business will continue to use the Stirling- Given the difficulty in locating an
owners to register for federal disaster based firm for its animal control ef- alternative, Mr. Atkins has asked for
assistance. forts at least through the end of Janu- the council’s approval of a one-month
People who have already regis- ary. extension of the township’s contract
tered for the assistance, however, Township Manager Thomas E. with Garden State Kennels, through
may call the disaster help line at Atkins told the Township Council on the end of January, which, he said,
(800) 525-0321 to check the status of Tuesday night that finding alterna- would allow township officials “to
their filed applications or to get more tive animal control services has, so look further” for other organizations
information. far, not been fruitful. He said the to possibly handle this function.
FEMA has also scaled back the township government is still looking Also at its agenda meeting, its
number of personnel available to David B. Corbin for The Times
into the allegations made against and final meeting of the year before the
handle pending applications. SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE…Santa and his reindeer prepare to take flight on the lawn of this home that sits on the border concerns raised about Garden State Republicans formally take control of
Tony D’Elia, Public Information of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Complete with icicle lights, wreaths and bright red bows, this home is decked for the season. Kennels, specifically its animal eu- the government on Sunday, January
Officer with FEMA who has spent thanasia practices. 2, the council agreed to consider at
the last three months away from his its Tuesday, January 11 meeting the
Ocean County home in the
Piscataway office, said that Presi-
dent Bill Clinton originally had given
Schedule of Meetings on Budget, Overcrowding renewal of the senior citizens trans-
portation agreement with Fanwood.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
New Jersey residents living in the
nine counties declared disasters 60
days to file for assistance.
About the 45th day, however, New
Set for Public by SP-F Board of Education Times Announces
Jersey Governor Christine Todd By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN
Specially Written for The Times
meetings for January and February. •Tuesday, January 18, Coles El- tation. Early Deadline
Whitman asked for an extension, Some will be dedicated to discus- ementary. Despite urging from board mem-
resulting in a 90-day period in which
On Tuesday, a sweet chorus of sions regarding the proposed 2000- •Wednesday, January 19, Brunner ber August Ruggiero, the Superin- The deadline for submitting re-
children’s voices heralded the start 2001 school budget. Others will fo- Elementary. tendent would not specify which of leases for consideration for the
affected residents could apply for the
assistance, he said.
of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board cus on the options being considered •Monday, January 24, Terrill and the options presented in a building Thursday, December 30, issue of
of Education’s final meeting for 1999. as solutions to overcrowding in dis- Park Middle Schools. option study by The Thomas Group, The Times of Scotch Plains-
Up until Friday, 922 cases totaling
$1,603,897 in Union County had
Fifth-grade students from Coles trict schools. •Tuesday, January 25, School One a consultant hired to assess the Fanwood is Thursday, December
Elementary School, accompanied by With respect to the facilities op- Elementary. district’s facilities and building ca- 23, at 5 p.m. The newspaper of-
been approved to receive disaster fices will be closed on Fridays,
housing aid, Mr. D’Elia said. A total
Vocal Music teacher Suzanne tions, administrators will speak di- •Tuesday, February 1, McGinn pacities, were likely to make the final
Barclay, treated administrators, board rectly to staff members and parents at cut. December 24 and 31.
of 151 cases totaling $232,191 in Elementary. Readers are invited to submit
Union County had been approved to
members and proud parents to a 10- separate meetings at each of the el- •Wednesday, February 2, Ever- Resident Liz Murad asked how suggestions and ideas in the form
minute concert that celebrated the ementary schools and at both middle green Elementary. much weight the results of a commu-
receive individual and family grants, music of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and of one to three sentences regard-
he added. schools. The parent and staff presentations nity survey conducted during late ing the December 30 issue. This
Christmas. Presentations will focus on how will follow Dr. Choye’s Thursday, October and early November to gauge
This compares to neighboring “It seemed a fitting way to end the edition will be a collector’s issue
Somerset County, where hard-hit the various options under consider- January 13, program on the “top residents’ awareness of issues in- blending old and new articles and
year and welcome in the new year,” ation would impact that particular three” options being considered, dur- volving the school district’s facilities advertisements, while ushering in
Bound Brook and Manville are lo- said Superintendent of Schools Dr.
cated, where 2,810 disaster housing school. Attendees may ask questions ing which she will identify the pros — and other criteria — would carry the new century.
Carol B. Choye. at the conclusion of the presentation. and cons of each alternative. in the administration’s recommen- All comments and suggestions
assistance grants totaling $6,998,492 In her facilities update, the Super- Parent meetings are scheduled as Dr. Choye will address factors such dations and ultimate board decisions may be submitted to
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 intendent laid out a tight schedule of follow. All will begin at 7:30 p.m. as costs, transportation, special edu- regarding facilities usage and expan- press@goleader.com.
cation and compliance in her presen- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
Fanwood Children Greet Santa
During 25th Annual Toy Drop
By SONIA V. OWCHARIW in traditional green and red colored ents for Santa Claus on their front
Specially Written for The Times
paper were loaded onto the trucks by lawn except for one Hunter Avenue
‘Twas the week before Christmas, Santa’s helpers, Santa checked over little girl who was still sleeping and
and the weather still showed no signs the route list to see where he should probably dreaming of Santa’s ar-
of snow. Dreaming of a Bing Crosby’s start first. What child is this? Which rival.
“White Christmas,” Santa arrived child should Santa start with first? “I remembered Santa Claus arriv-
cheerfully in Fanwood on a warm Should it be Hunter, Sarah, Zachary ing at my home for my kids. It was a
sunny Saturday afternoon to eagerly or Lauren? great experience watching them ac-
deliver presents to excited borough Reading his notes, which Mrs. cept presents from Santa. Now, they
children for the 25th Annual Santa’s Claus e-mailed via the North Pole, he help Santa out,” Fanwood Police
Special Toy Drop Off. knew that all the children had been Sergeant Howard Drew said.
Santa Claus arrived earlier than good during the previous year so it The two fire engines completed
the anticipated December 24th date was difficult for Santa to choose. their journey by the end of the day. At
and was ready for the task at hand. However, Santa delivered all 739 this point, Santa was relieved that all
With no reindeers in sight or even festive gifts to the children before it children had received their Christ-
Rudolph for that matter, Santa re- became Silent Night with the assis- mas presents. As Santa checked his
plied, “This is going to be a great tance from the Fanwood Police Be- pager, he was commissioned to leave
Sonia V. Owchariw for The Times
time passing gifts out to these kids. nevolent Association, the Fanwood Fanwood and bid farewell to his
ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT…Santa Claus made the holiday special by working with some unique volunteers When I see their smiles, it just warms Fire Department and the Fanwood friends in Fanwood. Mrs. Claus had
– The Fanwood Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Fanwood Fire Department and Fanwood Rescue Squad – during the my heart!” Rescue Squad. booked Santa to deliver toys to chil-
annual Santa’s Special Toy Drop Off. While bright colored gifts wrapped The volunteers made 305 holly dren in another country.
jolly delivery stops covering both the So, with a glee in his eye, and a tug
Department of Consumer Affairs Warns Residents north and the south side of Fanwood
with Fire Engine No. 6 and Engine
No. 7 leading the way with their
at his hat’s jingle-ball bell, Santa
disappeared. But, before he vanished,
he wished everyone a Merry Christ-
bright red whistling sirens. The chil- mas and peace on earth and to all a
Of Y2K Scam Artists Trying to Get Bank Numbers dren happily waited with their par- good night!
By DEBORAH MADISON Many government reports indicate vices or guaranteed access to fuel or In another variation of this scam,
Specially Written for The Times
that a plethora of Y2K scam artists Y2K compliant shelters. the con artist tells you that the bank
Editor’s Note: This is the final are taking full advantage of the un- A popular Y2K scam that has come is advising all of their customers to
installment in a series on Y2K pre- certainties surrounding the change- to the attention of authorities goes withdraw all of their cash before
paredness. This week’s article fo- over from ‘99 to the troublesome ‘00 like this: December 31st.
cuses on scams being undertaken on event. A scam artist posing as a represen- The phony bank representative then
unsuspecting consumers. According to the Y2K Advice pub- tative from your bank calls to say that tells you that he is going to mail you
* * * * * lication, the best protection against your bank is not Y2K compliant. He a special hollowed-out book to hide
New Jersey’s Department of Com- Y2K schemes is knowledge and vigi- asks you to verify your personal ac- your cash and valuables in until after
munity Affairs, in their Y2K Advice lance. The following scams are the count information before being able the Y2K problems are resolved. Af-
publication, advises consumers to be most common and easy to recognize to continue the call. ter he verifies your mailing address,
aware of Y2K scams and tells how once you have been alerted. These He then informs you that in order which he looked up in the phone
consumers can protect themselves scams are just as likely to crop up to forestall any potential Y2K com- book, he sends you the hollow book.
from becoming victims of these new before, during or after the New Year. puter problems, such as having your When he robs your house, he knows
millennium rip-offs. 1. Opportunists looking for inves- account balance wiped out, the bank exactly where the valuables are hid-
tors to finance phony Y2K solutions. is transferring all customer accounts den.
2. Consultants or businesses sell- to a safe investment company ac- Another scam goes like this. Tar-
ing services or software that promise count. The con artist can then use geting mainly senior citizens, a scam
to fix Y2K problems, but don’t. your personal bank information, artist calls and claims to be a federal
3. Exorbitant prices for common government employee. The caller tells Sonia V. Owchariw for The Times
which you gave him, to withdraw PRESENTS FOR ALL LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS…Santa Claus greeted
or unusual “survival supplies” such money from your account or make the senior citizen that they will not children in Fanwood and gave them special gifts during the 25th Annual Santa’s
as bottled water, communication de- charges to your account. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Special Toy Drop Off on Saturday.
Merry Christmas from Our Family To Yours
CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK
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FEMA Will No Longer Take Stirling Animal Control Co. Westfield Police Earn
Applications for Assistance To Remain Until January Promotions; Awards
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were awarded. In Somerset County, age: Westfield, $30,000; Scotch Under the agreement, which runs for the phone system was installed last week, In a break with tradition Tuesday the department in October of 1980
915 individual and family grants to- Plains, $540,000; Fanwood, $50,000, duration of the calendar year, Fanwood and Mr. Atkins said that, besides a few night, members of the Westfield Po- and promoted to Sergeant in July of
taling $2,860,953 were awarded. and Mountainside, $240,000. will contract with Scotch Plains to pro- minor problems, it was “working as well lice Department were honored before 1986, he has been assigned to the
vide certain bus services for senior citi- as it could be working, given that it’s only the Town Council and the community Detective Bureau since June of last
Mr. D’Elia said that he could not In Scotch Plains, Director of Emer- on having received promotions and
break down how many cases were zens and pay Scotch Plains $6,733 over been in place a week.” year.
gency Management David Wormley departmental awards reflecting dis- • Detective Sergeant John M.
granted in individual municipalities, said that he had worked with several the course of next year. The mayor and members of the council
Members of the council are also being will now have voice mail message capa- tinguished service. Parizeau has been promoted to Lieu-
such as Scotch Plains, Fanwood, families who were planning to seek urged by the New Jersey State League of bility, which will allow residents to leave In the past, local officers have been tenant of Police and will continue in
Westfield and Mountainside. aid from FEMA, but had not heard Municipalities to voice their opposition messages about issues of concern in a recognized for such achievements at the Records Bureau. The Lieutenant,
He added that at a later date those whether or not they had actually ap- to a bill working its way through the State more direct manner. the annual Patrolmen’s Benevolent who has been with the department
statistics would be available, but that plied or received any money. Legislature that would allow members of The council will hold its reorganiza- Association (P.B.A.) dinner. since March of 1981, has been as-
computers and employees now were In Fanwood, Emergency Manage- the Police and Firemen’s Retirement Sys- tion meeting on Sunday, January 2. Re- Westfield Police Chief Anthony J. signed to the Records Bureau since
overloaded trying to process infor- ment official Robert Carboy, said that tem to retire after 20 years of service and publican Councilman Martin L. Marks, Scutti remarked, however, that incor- 1985. He is responsible for all com-
mation about various disasters in 19 he had made FEMA forms available receive a pension equal to 50 percent of who will be selected mayor at that time, porating the ceremony into the Town puter operations and equipment main-
states from the Virgin Islands into to those individuals who were par- their final salary. said on Tuesday night that he will wait Council meeting would give mem- tenance, along with all departmental
the New England states. ticularly hard hit by the storm in Mr. Atkins, noting there was “a lot of until the council’s first regular meeting bers of the governing body and the statistics and reports.
“If we were to take employees off either their homes or businesses. lobby pressure in Trenton to approve this on Tuesday, January 11, to announce a public a closer opportunity to see the • Detective First Grade Nicholas
their jobs to figure out individual Mr. D’Elia said that as soon as an bill,” said the legislation, if enacted, would good deal of mayoral appointments to kind of officers who serve the com- Norton has been promoted to Ser-
town totals then that would be less application is approved, checks are raise a “personnel concern that the best the various township committees and munity. The ceremony drew a packed geant of Police and will be assigned
time that they could spend process- processed and forwarded to an indi- and the brightest will be able to retire” boards. Town Council Chambers of friends to the Patrol Division. Sergeant
ing checks and applications,” Mr. vidual. before they’re 40 years old, collect a healthy Republican Councilman William F. and family members of the officers. Norton, who began his career with
D’Elia said. In addition to the disaster housing pension and start a new career. McClintock is going to be selected to “I think they deserve that kind of the department as a dispatcher, was
When Hurricane Floyd passed grants and individual and family Currently, these police and firemen can serve as Deputy Mayor on January 2, and recognition,” Chief Scutti told The appointed as a patrolman in August
retire after 25 years and receive pensions current Township Attorney Andrew M. Westfield Leader on Tuesday. of 1987. He has been assigned to the
through New Jersey it pummeled grants awarded throughout the state, • Captain Clifford Auchter, ap-
nine counties throughout the state, equal to 65 percent of their final compen- Baron, who was appointed at the start of Detective Bureau since 1997.
more than $78.7 million statewide pointed to the department in February • Patrolman Edward Maguire has
including Union County, where a has been approved in U.S. Small sation. Mr. Atkins called the proposal this year by the then-Democratic Council,
“bad legislation,” adding that it was “not will be named Assistant Township Attor- of 1976, was promoted to his current been promoted to Sergeant of Police
total of about $10 million in damage Business Administration (SBA) low- good for the taxpayers.” ney under incoming Township Attorney rank in October and has assumed the and will be assigned to the Patrol
to single-family homes and busi- interest disaster loans to individuals Separately, the township’s new tele- Douglas Hansen. administrative captain’s duties for the Division effective Tuesday, February
nesses occurred, according to Ben and businesses. department. 1. Sergeant Mcguire was appointed
Laganga, Director of the Union Disaster housing assistance grants Captain Bernard Tracy, who previ- to the department in August of 1992.
County Division of Environmental awarded statewide from FEMA was ously served in that capacity, is now He will replace Sergeant Carl Geis
Health and Emergency Manage- 12,681, totaling $26,075,545, while Patrol Division Commander. In this who will retiring as of February 1.
ment. individual and family grants awarded assignment, he has taken over the • Officer William Moffitt, ap-
Local municipalities, according to were 3,173, totaling $9,032,639, Mr. duties of Deputy Chief John P. pointed to the department in August
Union County’s preliminary esti- D’Elia pointed out. Wheatley, who will retire from the of 1990, has been assigned to the
mates, suffered the following dam- department on Saturday, April 1, Detective Bureau as a plainclothes
2000. officer.
Captain Auchter served in the Pa- • Officer Matthew Cassidy, ap-
trol Division for six years before be- pointed to the department in January
ing placed in command of the Juve- of 1990, has been assigned to the
nile Bureau in 1985. Promoted to Lieu- Detective Bureau as a plainclothes
tenant of Patrol in 1993, he became officer.
Detective Bureau Commander in Several reassignments were also
August of last year. announced.
• Detective Sergeant Robert • Lieutenant Frank Brunelle, who
Compton has been promoted to Lieu- joined the department in February of
tenant of Police and will be assigned 1972, will be assigned to the Detec-
to the Patrol Division. Appointed to tive Bureau as a Detective Lieuten-
ant. Part of the Detective Bureau from
HOLIDAY SPIRIT…The Parent Teacher Association at McGinn Elementary
School in Scotch Plains recently held its annual Craft Fair. During the event,
Appeal Filed 1981 to 1983, he was promoted to
Lieutenant in the Patrol Division in
October of 1989. Lieutenant Brunelle
children had an opportunity to make a variety of holiday gifts for their family and
friends. The fair also included a bake sale and a raffle of products and services
donated by local merchants. Displaying their creations, pictured left to right,
To Decision has been the department’s firearms
instructor for many years. He replaces
are: Kate Johnson, Annie Smith and Alyssa Straniero. Lieutenant Compton in that role.
• Sergeant Andrew Gallagher will
On ShopRite be assigned to the Juvenile Bureau as
a Detective Sergeant. Appointed to
School Bd. Slates Meetings By KIM KINTER
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader
the department in February of 1985,
he attained the rank of Sergeant in
One of the attorneys representing a 1992.
On Budget, Overcrowding local couple opposed to the construc-
tion of a large ShopRite supermarket
• Detective Second Grade David
Wayman was assigned to the Detec-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on North Avenue in Garwood has filed tive Bureau in June of 1998 and will
sion. According to Mr. DelSordi, state rep- an appeal to a recent Superior Court be assigned to the Juvenile Bureau.
Board President Theresa Larkin di- decision allowing the building of the Recipients of departmental awards
resentatives will look at the way Scotch grocery store, The Westfield Leader
rected Ms. Murad to the nine Guidelines Plains-Fanwood schools do business for the period from September 1, 1998
for Decision Making approved by the has learned. through August 31, 1999 were se-
by reviewing such information as audit The New Jersey Superior Court-Ap-
board in October. reports, state reports, purchasing ac- lected by the joint departmental and
These standards call for: long-term pellate Division confirmed that an ap- P.B.A. Local No. 90 Awards Com-
tivities, transportation programs and peal was received by December 15 from
solutions to enrollment growth; equity of budgeting. mittee.
program delivery; maintaining racial bal- Brian Fahey, a Westfield attorney who Medal of Merit awards were pre-
They will also personally interview represents Dr. and Mrs. Ulf Dolling of
ance; maintaining current class sizes; board members, administrators, mem- sented to Detectives Ronald Allen
Westfield. and James McCullough, Lieutenant
focusing on instructional over non-in- bers of the community and elected mu- The case was assigned to a team in
DECK THE TREE…The 1999 Senior Class Tree-Trimming Party was recently structional expenditures; allowing space Compton and Officer Robert Bartkus.
nicipal officials for information. the Appellate Division, but no court Detective Allen was honored for
held at Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains. The annual event has for potential program improvements; ac- It will take nearly a year for the state dates had been set at press time.
members of the class trim a tree in the cafeteria with ornaments they have made commodating special needs students and having rescued two children from a
findings to be formally reported to the Mr. Fahey did not return telephone house fire last February. Lieutenant
or decorated. This year, the students put their names on blue or silver glass balls. providing the flexibility to meet unfore- board. The report will provide recom-
Pictured, left to right, are: Bianca Body, Tia Gee, Astrid Brown, Natasha calls to The Leader. Compton and Detective McCullough
seen needs. The board must also con- mendations as to where operating effi- But sources told The Leader that the
Gregory and Leslie Sanchez, who also acted as the Mistress of Ceremonies. The sider the tax impact of any decisions. were cited for their investigation of a
students also played games, sang songs, received door prizes and enjoyed a ciency might be enhanced. appeal basically centered on three is- robbery last year which culminated
dinner of baked ziti with meatballs, salad and homemade ice cream sundaes.
In other business, Dr. Choye reported “It will provide good insights into the sues. These include a Garwood ordi- with the arrest of a suspect and the
on recent “heated discussions” between way we’re doing business and how busi- nance dealing with the development of recovery of more than $50,000 in sto-
members of the Garden State Coalition ness is being conducted around the state,” the property, proceedings before the len jewelry.
of Schools and Education Commissioner said Mr. DelSordi. Garwood Planning Board during the Officer Bartkus, assigned to the
David Hespe regarding the state’s stan- “The only cost to us,” said board mem- time the board heard Village Super- Essex/Union County Auto Task Force
Help for Domestic Violence Victims dardized tests. ber Edward J. Saridaki, Jr., “is the time markets’ appeal to open the store, and in 1998, was recognized for his role in
Parents and administrators have ex- taken away from individuals being inter- record-keeping which took place dur- the apprehension of two suspects in
Doesn’t Take Time Off for Holidays pressed particular concern about local
students’ lackluster performance in lan-
viewed and a little bit of space...it be- ing the hearing before that board, the
sources said.
an Irvington shooting incident.
hooves us to cooperate. This can be a Life Saving Award recipients in-
guage arts on the fourth-grade Elemen- very valuable experience.” Mr. Fahey is appealing a decision by cluded Officers Vincent Costanzo,
By JANE M. KENNY ter, please contact the county domes- Superior Court Judge Edward W. Beglin,
tic violence program in your area. tary Student Proficiency Assessment Christopher Wolfson, Robert Bartkus,
Domestic violence doesn’t take a (ESPA) test administered last spring. Jr. Judge Beglin ruled on October 14 Jr., Kevin O’Keefe and Christopher
holiday. That’s why people are stand- Women who are not in need of a that the Garwood Planning Board had
shelter’s services can receive coun- “Administrators were very upset about Battiloro.
ing by 24 hours a day, seven days a the test,” confirmed Dr. Choye, “what it been right in granting approval in 1995 Officer Costanzo was recognized
week during the holiday season to
help women in need.
seling in private or group sessions.
They can also find advice on legal
issues. Most of the county programs
means, what it doesn’t mean, how it’s
validated.”
Y2K Scams to Village Supermarkets of Springfield
to construct a grocery store on North
for having performed cardiopulmo-
nary resuscitation in March on an
Every county in New Jersey oper- Overall, Dr. Choye stated, “Scores Avenue. individual who had stopped breath-
ates a 24-hour, domestic violence offer free, legal counseling to help CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Both Mr. Fahey and William Butler,
women understand their options and aren’t where we want them to be. If the ing until medics arrived. The victim
hotline and shelters where women get their Social Security check on time a fellow Westfield attorney represent- ultimately made a full recovery.
can find a safe haven for themselves the justice system. tests measure what they’re learning, then
we want them to do better.” and that paper money will be no good ing Garwood resident John Weidel, had Officers Wolfson, Bartkus and
and their children, as well as coun- For victims of domestic violence filed lawsuits objecting to the plan for
whose legal status may be complicated She indicated that, in the future, the after January 1. He tells the senior citizen O’Keefe were lauded for having
seling and support, all at no cost. to mail their paper money to his office so various reasons, ranging from potential helped save the life of an off-duty
The phone numbers are usually found by immigration issues, there is a pro- state will provide more “diagnostic in-
formation” that will enable districts to he can turn it into vouchers or gold and traffic problems to what they argued fellow officer following a motor ve-
in the first pages of the local phone book. gram called Manavi, which is run by was improper action by the Garwood
Union County, but open to anyone from use test results to enhance their curricula will mail it back to them. hicle accident last June. Officer
There is also a statewide, toll-free In yet another scam, a phony credit Planning Board. Battiloro was honored for the life-
domestic violence hotline: 1-(800)- New Jersey. The Manavi program may where necessary. An October trial on their lawsuits
be reached at (908) 687-2662. During the meeting, Director of Infor- card representative claims that your credit saving techniques he administered in
572-SAFE (7233). Women who call card will not work unless you put a resulted in Judge Beglin’s decision that June to a choking victim, who fully
this number will receive information Last year, there were more than mation Services Donald Williams re- the ShopRite project could continue.
81,000 incidents of domestic violence ported that Y2K preparations in the dis- special replacement strip on the back. In recovered.
about programs in their area, as well order to get the strip, you have to verify With Mr. Fahey’s appeal, however, Command citations were received
as immediate counseling. reported in New Jersey, including 62 trict have focused on the areas of “build- the construction likely will be further
murders. Furthermore, children were ing, security and safety.” your credit card number and personal by Officers John Cuzzo, Steven Elvin,
Because women fleeing from vio- information. With just your name, credit delayed. Gregory Hobson, John Karpovich and
lence sometimes leave with little more involved or present during 36 percent Procedures are in place to facilitate a Village Supermarkets, meanwhile,
of all domestic violence offenses oc- card number and address, the con artist Lisa Perrotta and by Sergeant Norton
than the clothes on their backs, the smooth transition to the year 2000. Dur- can make unauthorized charges to your has not purchased the property pres- and Detective Donald Fuentes.
shelters are equipped with essentials, curring last year. ing the early morning hours of Saturday, ently occupied by Westfield Lumber
The victims of domestic violence card. Officers Cuzzo and Elvin were cited
such as diapers, toiletries, towels, January 1, custodians will utilize a check- To protect yourself, the Federal Trade and Home Center. for having apprehended a motor ve-
clothing, lunch boxes for children, often feel they are completely alone. list created by ServiceMaster Manage- Norman Sevell, the owner of Sevell
It is important they realize that this Commission and the Better Business hicle theft suspect in September of
baby bottles and more. ment Services Company to thoroughly Bureau advise consumers to be very wary Towing of Westfield, as well as the 1998 after both were injured when the
The shelters are also happy to ac- is not the case. inspect individual buildings. Westfield Lumber and Home Center
* * * * * of any unsolicited phone calls where the suspect crashed his vehicle into their
cept donations to keep items like In another matter, Business Adminis- caller will not immediately identify the property, received a judgment in his police cars.
these in stock. Several years ago, Editor’s Note: Jane M. Kenny is trator and Board Secretary Anthony favor in September after filing a lawsuit
Commissioner of the New Jersey bank or institution they are calling from, Officer Karpovich was honored for
Governor Whitman started an an- DelSordi reported that, at the district’s especially if they ask you to identify the in July claiming Village Supermarkets his role in the arrest of two burglary
nual donation drive in which New Department of Community Affairs. had stopped making monthly “good-
The Department of Community Af- request, a team from the state Depart- bank or institution’s name. suspects in April, while Sergeant
Jersey state employees are asked to ment of the Treasury will be conducting They also advise to never provide per- will” payments to him as compensation Norton and Detective Fuentes were
bring in an item for a women’s shel- fairs Division on Women provides for the delay in purchasing the property.
funding that supports women’s shel- a four- to six-week, no-cost review of the sonal information over the phone or online recognized for their handling of an
ter. Last year, state employees do- district’s operations. unless you are familiar with the business Village Supermarkets is appealing investigation in September of last year
nated more than 8,000 such items. To ters and domestic violence programs that decision but briefs are not expected
in New Jersey. It has taken several years for the dis- and you initiated the contact. Your bank which led to the arrest of a suspect in
donate supplies to a women’s shel- trict to move its way to the top of the would never call and ask you for your to be filed in that case until February. a series of home and automobile bur-
waiting list of participants in the state’s account number over the telephone be- Robert Renaud, Garwood Borough glaries.
Attorney, said Mr. Fahey’s appeal does
Erratum Local Government Budget Review Pro-
gram.
cause if someone actually represents your
bank, they should already have this infor- not bring an automatic stay to the de-
Officer Hobson was honored for his
involvement in the December 1998
Page 8 of the December 9 issue contained an error in a press release from mation. velopment of the property by Village apprehension of a suspect on 29
the Enrichment Center. The release stated that the 17-week classes were If you suspect someone is engaging in Supermarkets, but acknowledged that charges of aggravated assault on a
only available on Saturdays. The release should have stated that the classes Fanwood fraudulent activities, please call the New he has not heard from the company
about its plans.
police officer and possession of a sto-
are available Saturdays through Thursdays. Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at len car. Officer Perrotta was recog-
We apologize for any inconvenience. TV-35 Schedule (973) 504-6200 or your local police de-
partment.
Village Supermarkets did not return
telephone calls.
nized for her pursuit in April of an
assault suspect, who was ultimately
Thursday, Dec. 23, 8:00 P.M. arrested.
Holiday Show with Santa Certificates of Merit were awarded
to Officers Jason Rodger, Todd Earl,
Thursday, Dec. 23, 9:30 P.M. Gregory Kasko, John Ricerca and
Fallen Flags Vol. II Vincent Hatala for their apprehension
Saturday, Dec. 25, 8:00 P.M. in May of four suspects charged with
Holiday Show with Santa possession of a stolen motor vehicle,
Jim Hely criminal attempt and possession of
Monday, Dec. 27, 8:00 P.M. burglary tools.
Holiday Show with Santa Officers Kasko and Ricerca were
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 8:00 P.M. also honored for their arrest of a sus-
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Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a additionally received a Certificate of
Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 10:00 P.M. Merit for his handling of a call con-
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