The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Paul’s Giant Book Sale To Commence This Sunday WESTFIELD — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is gearing up for its 27th Annual Giant Book Sale in the church’s newly renovated Parish Hall. Sponsored by the Friends of Music at St. Paul’s, the sale will run this Sunday, November 2, noon to 5 p.m.; Monday, November 3, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, November 4, 9 a.m. to noon. Tuesday will be Bag Day, when customers can purchase all they can put into one grocery bag for $4. The sale will feature thousands of donated books in categories including hardback and paperback fiction, history, biography, science and medicine, political science, psychology, gardening, the arts, sports, pets, crafts, how-to, self improvement, languages, books for teens and a large selection of children’s books, puzzles and games. Also for sale will be low-cost videos, software, CDs, records, DVDs, oversized books and sheet music. All sale proceeds are used to fund the various musical programs at St. Paul’s, to which the general public is always invited. “The Friends of Music at St. Paul’s wish to thank all book donors and buyers who have made this annual Giant Book Sale a success for the past 26 years,” said Charles Banks, director of music at St. Paul’s. “This year, as always, our dedicated volunteers are looking forward to meeting and greeting returning customers, and all new customers will be welcomed as well.” Donations for the sale currently are being accepted and may be dropped off daily through Saturday, November 1. An outdoor pod unit is available for book drop-offs in the church parking lot; visitors should use the Euclid Avenue driveway entrance. Weekday donations will be accepted from 3 to 9 p.m. and all day on Saturday. Donors are asked to bag donations by category, if possible. St. Paul’s is unable to accept donated textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, or Reader’s Digest condensed books. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 414 East Broad Street, Westfield, near Euclid Avenue and across from the municipal building. To access the Parish Hall, use the Euclid Avenue driveway entrance. For more information, call (908) 4515082 or e-mail Mr. Banks at [email protected]. THEIR SMILES SPEAK VOLUMES...Friends and book lovers Barbara Chupko of Scotch Plains, left, and Ginny Takonis of Westfield explore the wide range of books at the 25th Annual Giant Book Sale in 2012 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. This year’s sale will start on Sunday, November 2, noon to 5 p.m.; continue on Monday, November 3, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and close on Tuesday, November 4, 9 a.m. to noon, which is Bag Day. Donations are being accepted for the sale through Saturday, November 1. Nominations Are Sought For Women of Excellence AREA — Nominations for the 23rd Annual Women of Excellence Awards are now being accepted. The award, sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Commission on the Status of Women, celebrates the diverse achievements of women who have distinguished themselves in professional or volunteer fields in Union County. “The Women of Excellence Awards honor the many ways in which women strengthen the Union County community, by sharing the inspiring stories of awardees from many different backgrounds,” said Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak. “Nominate an extraordinary woman in your life, and help contribute to this effort.” Women can be nominated for their contributions in the categories of Arts and Humanities, Business and Entrepreneurial, Community Service, Education, Government, Law, Law En- Caregivers Meeting Set Monday Night WESTFIELD —A support group for those caring for elderly or chronically ill loved ones meets on the first non-holiday Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the parish center of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. The next meeting will take place on November 3. These are information and sharing sessions. For more information, call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1214. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special meeting on November 18, 2014 at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey to hear and decide upon the following application for site plan approval with c and d variance relief. Formal action may be taken. Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, 748 East Broad Street. Applicant is seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with c and d variances to use the existing house as a small-scale meeting place for approximately two to thirty people; to modify the interior of the existing house; to install exit signs, emergency lights and other code required items; to construct a new grade entry porch at the rear of the house and to add a pathway from the existing Temple parking lot to the back of the house. Applicant is seeking variance relief for: coverage by all improvement, front yard setback, side yard setback, building mass at a zoning side yard, parking spaces, parking lot striping, driveway setback, driveway width, driveway thickness, granite block curb, location of accessory structure, height of accessory structure and total sign area. Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from requirements may be sought as appropriate. Plans and application are on file in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kathleen A. Nemeth Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 10/30/14, The Leader Fee: $38.25 forcement, Medicine and Health Care, or Women’s Advocacy. The Women of Excellence Award is open to all women, age 21 or older, who live, work or volunteer in Union County. Awardees will receive a certificate and will be celebrated at the annual Women of Excellence gala awards dinner, to be held on Friday, March 20, 2015, at Galloping Hill Caterers in Union Township. For more information about submitting a Women of Excellence nomination, or to download a nomination form, visit ucnj.org/womenof-excellence. Questions about the nomination process can be e-mailed to [email protected]. All nominations should be mailed to Jane O’Hara at 708 Newark Avenue, Westfield, N.J. 07090 and postmarked no later than Monday, December 1, 2014. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Public Notice is hereby given that the ordinance as follows was passed and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on October 21, 2014. Claire J. Gray Town Clerk GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2029 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16-16A OF THE WESTFIELD TOWN CODE TO REGULATE SMOKING IN ALL MUNICIPAL PARK GROUNDS 1 T - 10/30/14, The Leader Fee: $15.30 PUBLIC NOTICE Thursday, October 30, 2014 Page 23 Jazz Performer to Appear At Willow Grove Church Miss Morgan B. Lang and Lt. Ian P. Hutter Miss Morgan B. Lang To Wed Lt. Ian P. Hutter Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Lang, Jr. of Scotch Plains, formerly of Westfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Morgan Betner Lang, to Lieutenant Ian Patrick Hutter, U.S. Navy. Lt. Hutter is the son of Mary and Colonel Paul Hutter, U.S. Army (Ret.), of Manassas, Va. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Westfield High School, where she was a dual-sport athlete and captained the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams her senior year. She graduated from The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. While at William & Mary, Miss Lang was a member of Phi Beta Phi Sorority and the varsity lacrosse team, where she served as a tri-captain her senior year. She received her Master of Science degree in Sports Management from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. Lt. Hutter is a 2001 graduate of Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, Va., where he was a member of the wrestling and lacrosse teams. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. While attending UVA, he was a part of the NROTC program and an active member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, the Madison House charity organization, and the University Judiciary Committee. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy. The pair met in Virginia Beach, Va. while the future groom was stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana as an F/A-18 Weapons System Officer at Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic, and the future bride was the Executive Director of the local sports commission. A graduate of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School, “TOPGUN,” Lt. Hutter currently is the Training Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Japan. Miss Lang currently is the Event and Development Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association in San Diego. A January 2015 wedding is planned in Williamsburg, Va. Presbyterian Church to Hold Theology Book Discussion WESTFIELD — The Presbyterian Church in Westfield has announced its upcoming theology book discussion sessions. Alan Smith, facilitator of the Monday evening small group discussions, will continue to lead the group in responding to published works of regarded theologians. This year’s series will meet on the first and third Mondays of the month, beginning November 3, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., in the church’s Parish House Library at 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. “We typically read one chapter for a session, and delve into the meaning and implications for us as Christians in the modern world,” Mr. Smith explained. This year’s book will be Eberhard Self-Help Book Group To Begin on Monday FANWOOD — A new self-help book group discussion on personal growth will begin at the Fanwood Memorial Library on Monday, November 3, at 6 p.m., with “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brene Brown. The library is located at 5 Forest Road. Facilitated by Nathalie Concepcion, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified executive coach, this book group will delve into the idea of growth and living a more meaningful life. Later books will be “Daring Greatly” on January 12; “The 360 Degree Leader” on March 9 and “Living Like You Mean It” on May 4. These programs will be free and open to the community. For more information, call the library at (908) 322-6400 or visit fanwoodlibrary.org. PUBLIC NOTICE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 11/13/14, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: Maintenance Bridge Painting Contract 2014-1, Twenty Two (22) Bridges, Routes I-78 and NJ 173; Bethlehem, Clinton, Greenwich, Hillside, Pohatcong, Readington and Union Townships and Alpha, Bloomsbury and Lebanon Boroughs, Hunterdon, Union and Warren Counties Federal Project No: NHP-C00S(621), DP No: 14404 *NOTE: All Contractors interested in this project must have valid SSPC-QP1 and SSPC-QP2 certifications issued by The Society for Protective Coatings (http:// www.sspc.org/) within 30 State Business Days after the bids are received and for the duration of the contract. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, “the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 3 T - 10/23/14, 10/30/14 and 11/6/14, The Leader Fee: $229.50 Busch’s “Drawn to Freedom – Christian Faith Today in Conversation with the Heidelberg Catechism,” which may be purchased on Amazon.com or in a Kindle version. “This particular book helps to clarify the purpose of the defining Protestant catechism from 1563 and helps us orient our thinking and actions in response to circumstances today,” Mr. Smith noted. This will be the start of the eighth theology discussion session at the church. In the past, the group, which ranges from 15 to 30 participants who attend sessions when they are available, has read and discussed Calvin’s “4th Institute, Confession of St. Augustan,” Barth’s “Word of God and Word of Man,” Diogenes Allen’s “Theology for a Troubled Believer,” Bonhoeffer’s “Life Together,” N.T. Write’s “Surprised by Hope” and McClaren’s Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?” These sessions will be free and open to all. The introduction and chapter 2.1 – “God’s Word of Assurance” will be discussed at the first session on November 3. For additional information, call Mike Samson, associate pastor, at (908) 233- 0301. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD WESTFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TAKE NOTICE that on the 24th day of November, 2014, at 7:30 o’clock p.m., a hearing will be held before the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield New Jersey on the designation of the portion of Walnut Street between Mountain Avenue and Elm Street as a historic district pursuant to Section 5 of the Historic Designation and Preservation Ordinance. The proposed properties that may be included in the historic district are as follows: 263 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 9 259 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 10 255 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 11 257 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 11 251 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 12 249 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 13 245 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 14 239 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 15 231 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 16 227 Walnut Street Block 2401 Lot 17 302 Elm Street Block 2401 Lot 18 309 Walnut Street Block 2402 Lot 6 303 Walnut Street Block 2402 Lot 7 204 Elm Street Block 2406 Lot 1 232 Walnut Street Block 2406 Lot 2 234 Walnut Street Block 2406 Lot 3 238 Walnut Street Block 2406 Lot 4 244 Walnut Street Block 2406 Lot 5 250 Walnut Street Block 2406 Lot 6 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0001 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0002 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0003 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0004 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0005 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0006 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0007 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0008 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0009 260 Walnut St Block 2406 Lot 7 C0010 Copies of the Commission’s Report, maps, photographs, and all other information gathered during the course of the Commission’s research can be obtained without cost in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Westfield Town Hall, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey during normal business hours. Kelly Kessler, Chairman Westfield Historic Preservation Committee 1 T - 10/30/14, The Leader Fee: $48.45 SCOTCH PLAINS — New Yorkbased jazz pianist, composer and vocalist Deanna Witkowski will perform a solo concert on Sunday, November 9, at 4 p.m., as part of the “Music for the Soul” series at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church. The concert will be free and open to the public. Ms. Witkowski is well known both for her work as an instrumental composer and as an innovator in bringing together jazz and liturgy. She is a frequent presenter on jazz and spirituality and currently serves as the interim minister of music at the Park Avenue Christian Church in Manhattan. She was the winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition in 2002 and has appeared on Marian McPartland’s radio show “Piano Jazz.” Her brand-new solo piano recording, “Raindrop: Improvisations with Chopin,” will be released on Saturday, November 15, and will be available at the Willow Grove performance. On her newest recording Ms. Witkowski marries Chopin works as a solo pianist with Brazilian, jazz and free improvisation. Her earlier recordings also illustrate her huge musical range. “From This Place” (2009: Tilapia Records) features her liturgical jazz material in formats ranging from three-voice a cappella to an instrumental quartet. “Length of Days” (2005), “Wide Open Window” (2003) and “Having to Ask” (2000) showcase her fusions of jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music. Immediately following the concert, there will be a reception with light refreshments and an opportunity to talk with Ms. Witkowski. To find out more about her music, visit deannajazz.com. The Willow Grove Presbyterian Church is located at 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, across the street from the south-side firehouse and south-side soccer park, near the corner of South Martine Avenue. The facilities are handicap-accessible. For information about Willow Grove events, visit willowgrovechurch.org or call (908) 232-5678. The Music for the Soul concert series is funded by a grant from the Presbytery of Elizabeth. Deanna Witkowski Community Event to Address Being Jewish in 21st Century SCOTCH PLAINS – Area synagogues and Jewish organizations will collaborate to sponsor a oneday program, “Why Be Jewish in the 21st Century? Beginning the Conversation,” on Sunday, November 16. It will take place at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey. The day will be divided into two sessions: a session from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for parents and grandparents of children from infants through age 15, and the other from 1 to 4 p.m. for parents and grandparents of older children, age 16 through adulthood. This participatory event is free and open to the community. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. The program will feature remarks from best-selling author Doron Kornbluth, whose books include “Why Be Jewish?” and “Raising Kids to LOVE Being Jewish.” An internationally renowned speaker, Mr. Kornbluth makes presentations in more than 50 cities annually to a wide range of audiences. The morning session, entitled “Everything You Need to Empower Your Children to Lead an Inspired Jewish Life,” will focus on raising children from infancy through middle school. Free babysitting and a children’s program will be available during the morning session. The afternoon session will address “Beyond ‘JDate’… Talking to Your Adult Children About Making Jewish Life Choices.” This session will explore the ways in which young adults can connect to and PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the ordinances of the Borough of Garwood, and the statutes of the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby served upon you that an application for development NO. PB 14-02 to be located in a Central Business District (B-2 and R3) zone on the premises known as BLOCK NO. 111; LOT NO. 21, with an address of 336 North Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey has been submitted by 336 North Avenue, LLC, Applicant, 336 North Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07207. The development is located within 200 feet of property owned by you and involves in a Central Business District (B-2 and R3) existing two-story mixed use building, first floor is currently being used as a restaurant and the second floor is being used as a dwelling unit. A change of use is proposed from restaurant and one apartment into restaurant and two apartments. The existing deck on the second floor will be removed. A new first floor rear addition to be used as walk-in cooler is proposed. The existing front facade will be renewed. New folding doors (Na-Na Door) will be installed at the front seating Area. A new canopy with Spanish tiles, new light fixtures and new signs (one blade sign and one mounted along canopy) are proposed, and requires the granting of relief from zone requirements that require site plan approval and variance approval for building coverage and parking. ANY SUCH OTHER VARIANCES AS MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ALLOW, PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND FINAL SITE PLAN. The Garwood Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on this matter on November 12, 2014 at, 7:30 P.M., in Council Chambers 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. Any person or persons affected by this application will have an opportunity to present any objections you may have to the proposed development. The Board, does, however, have the right to exclude repetitious testimony. All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. in the Planning/Zoning Office, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. Flor Mendonza, Managing Member 336 North Avenue LLC 1 T - 10/30/14, The Leader Fee: $52.02 experience Judaism throughout high school, college and in their 20s and 30s. During both the morning and afternoon sessions, participants will break into small discussion groups facilitated by educators in the community. Refreshments will be served at the end of each session, allowing participants further opportunities to connect with one another. This program was developed through a partnership of Congregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains; Congregation Anshe Chesed, Linden; Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, Clark; Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, Cranford; The Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning; the JCC of Central New Jersey and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest. This partnership, along with many private donors from the community, provided support for this program. The JCC of Central New Jersey is located at 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. To register for the program, visit cbinj.org. For more information, call Davida Berkowitz at (908) 889-1830. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10-16*, application has been made to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing and issue New Jersey certification of ownership for, Make: Lincoln Continental, Year: 1964 VIN/Hull Identification Number: 4Y86N409796. Objections, if any, should be made in writing, immediately in writing to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey, 086660017. 2 T - 10/23/14 & 10/30/14, The Leader Fee: $33.66 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Town of Westfield Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield for preliminary and final site plan, use variance and bulk variance approvals (Section 11.25A3: first floor medical use not permitted in CBD Zone; Section 17.02C5: off-street parking – 37 spaces required, 0 spaces provided; Section 16.04E1: wall signs – 1 permitted, 3 proposed; Section 16.04E1b: height of wall sign – 12 feet maximum, 16 feet 4 inches & 20 feet proposed; Section 16.04E1d: vertical dimension of wall sign – 1.5 feet maximum, 3 feet proposed; Section 11.25E2: side yard setback – 10 feet required, 5.58 feet & 0.5 feet existing nonconforming condition) and such other variances, relief and/or waivers that may be required upon an analysis of the plans and testimony at the Public Hearing on the Application submitted by the Applicant, Westfield Health & Rehabilitation, for property located at 222 North Avenue West, Block 3116, Lot 12 on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield. The property is located in the CBD Zone District and is owned by 222 North Avenue Realty, LLC. The Applicant is proposing interior renovations to the existing building for use of the first floor as a medical office with ancillary retail, use of the second floor for physical therapy and maintain the existing office tenant on the third floor. New wall signs are proposed for the building. When the case is called you may appear either in person or by agent or attorney and present any objections which you may have to the granting of this Application. A copy of the Application and plans are on file and available for PUBLIC INSPECTION in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey, during that office’s normal business hours. HEHL & HEHL, P.C. Attorneys for the Applicant 1 T - 10/30/14, The Leader Fee: $46.41
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