Union County Localsource 2/9/23

Service Fair seeks to help the destitute

By Javon Ross Staff Writer

ELIZABETH — The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless hosted its 10th annual Service Fair on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Mickey Walker Center in Elizabeth. More than 200 people showed up to inquire about and enlist the help of various non-profit government organizations, from banks to the local YMCA. With the primary focus of this fair being to help those who are low income and housing insecure, Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage was in attendance to support his constituents.

Local non-profit organizations, such as the NJ Reentry Corporation, which helps people returning from prison or probation to reintegrate into society, were in attendance at the event. Every person applying for services spoke to at least one representative from each organization in attendance, emphasizing the need for government aid for those who are poor or unhoused.

Bollwage spoke about the great work the Elizabeth Coalition does to help those who are homeless and have lower incomes.

“The people here have a great need for not only references and recommendations, but everyday supplies, in order to survive,” Bollwage told the Union County LocalSource. “If it were not for these organizations and the Elizabeth Coalition, many people would struggle on a daily basis.”

Bollwage also discussed the need for

local and national governments to help people who are low income and vulnerable.

“Everyone here will get some kind of service or help,” Bollwage said, “whether it is advice or a housing reference or an employment opportunity. It is encouraging to know that many people in the government are assisting the people.”

Organizations such as the Elizabeth Public Library were also advertising events to help those who are housing inse-

cure, speaking about a focus group that they would be hosting to hear from people in Elizabeth, in order to better serve the community. Religious services such as the Jewish Family Service of Central NJ were also in attendance to help members of the Jewish community in Elizabeth gain access to food and various medical services. Representatives from Valley Bank were available to help people at the event

Free 2023 election calendar highlights Union County inventors who have changed the world

UNION COUNTY — Union County clerk Joanne Rajoppi has announced that the 2023 Union County election-date calendar is now available to New Jersey residents free of charge. The calendar provides all the important dates for the 2023 election year, along with full-page illustrations for each month that highlight the history-making innovators who made Union County a springboard into the future.

“As we start 2023 with hope and promise, it is inspiring to see the many Union County inventors who have shaped the modern world with their contributions to technology, science, medicine, computers and other fields,” said Rajoppi.

To request a copy of the calendar, fill out the online form at ucnj.org/county-clerk.

The calendar includes familiar names such as Thomas Edison and Westfield resident Virginia Apgar, who developed the widely used Apgar test for assessing newborn health.

It also draws attention to the Tesla Electric Light and Manufacturing Co., in operation from 1884 to 1886 in Rahway; the work of James Edward Maceo West at Bell Laboratories in Berkeley Heights; and the building of the U.S. Navy’s first commissioned submarine at the Crescent Shipyard in Elizabeth, among other milestones in Union County history.

As a convenience to Union County residents who are planning to vote by mail in 2023, each calendar also includes two pull-out vote-by-mail application forms.

Voters can also stay up to date on elections information by downloading the free Union County Votes app for all mobile devices. To view information in a desktop format, visit unioncountyvotes.com. In 2023, Union County voters will decide on candidates for the New Jersey Senate and Assembly as well as the sheriff, Board of County Commissioners, and candidates for local offices and school boards.

Photo by Javon Ross

Mayor J. Christian Bollwage takes photographs with representatives at the 10th annual Service Fair on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Mickey Walker Center in Elizabeth. See

David Brearley HS offers expanded electives in tech, arts and more

KENILWORTH — Classes in graphic design, ceramics and Esports might sound like niche activities that students participate in after school.

But David Brearley High School offers these courses as part of a varied mix of electives.

Esports was introduced at the start of the school year, as were digital sound engineering, dance, sports and entertainment marketing, and exploring college and career opportunities.

Another new entry, young adult literature, begins in the second semester.

David Brearley develops electives that encourage innovation and exploration, according to principal Jeremy Davies.

“We want students to have the opportunity to take classes in their interests – classes that emphasize technology are right in line with our district’s goal of preparing future-ready students,” he said.

A successful October bond referendum permits the district to make building additions and renovations that expand science and technology instruction.

David Brearley’s current electives in tech-centered subjects also include:

• video game design;

• advanced placement computer science principles;

• introduction to computer programming; and

• web design I and II.

Students in the new digital sound engineering class have quickly embraced the opportunities to create music, Davies said.

“I heard from a student who recorded her voice, laid her voice over tracks and she’s just come alive with that and is really proud of it,” he said.

Students will meet with their counselors before selecting their courses for the 2022-23 school year in February.

David Brearley High School offers a rich variety of classes for every interest, including art, writing and business.

Students who might have difficulty focusing in a typical classroom setting have thrived in hands-on classes such as ceramics, Davies noted. Course selections also include more traditional electives such as journalism, public speaking and graphic design, all of which help

students develop important career skills.

“When students are selecting their classes, they should consider where they see themselves after high school,” Davies said, noting that electives could even rule out some potential career paths.

“A student could think, ‘I might want to go into business, so it might be good for me to try out accounting. If I hate accounting, I won’t want to go into business.’”

Photo Courtesy of Candy Szymczak

Earth science graduate takes meteorology world by storm

UNION — After seeing lightning strike when he was 4 years old, Steve Sosna spent his childhood mesmerized by storms, even turning down the volume on the TV and delivering the weather forecast himself.

His passion for the weather led him into meteorology and, in 2017, to his home state of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia studios of WCAU-TV, NBC10.

“I enjoy sharing my knowledge,” said Sosna, a Lansdale native who earned a bachelor’s degree in earth sciences from Kean University in 2008 with a concentration in meteorology. “It’s a way of creating connections about something we all share.”

Like the weather, Sosna’s job can be mercurial. He may be sent to the Poconos to report on the opening of ski season, to North Carolina to cover a major storm, or into the local community to participate in roundtable discussions about how to better prepare residents for the impacts of climate change on their families and the infrastructure around them.

His focus is giving locally tailored forecasts on NBC10, KYW Newsradio and social media, providing more consistency than weather apps and fuller explanations of the “why” behind atmospheric events.

He’s aided by technology he developed for NBC10: augmented reality that conjures 3D graphics, and StormRanger, a mobile dual polarization X-band Doppler radar system that enables precise, potentially life-saving storm information for specific neighborhoods in danger.

Along with colleagues, Sosna won a national Emmy for StormRanger and a regional Emmy for lifesaving warnings and safety tips as tornadoes struck during the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

“Steve Sosna is one of the most dedicated and enthusiastic meteorologists I've worked with in my 50 years as a meteorologist,” said Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz, retired from NBC10. “He continues to search for ways to improve

both as a forecaster and with weather graphics. He has become the go-to person on severe weather, performing his best when the weather is the worst.”

As a sophomore at Kean, Sosna was hired as a parttime weather producer at New York City’s WNBC-TV. Later, he freelanced at News 12 in Connecticut and Long Island before going on air at a small station in Austin, Minnesota, and then at its Minneapolis sister station.

In 2011, he returned to WNBC-TV as a senior weather producer, covering events such as Superstorm Sandy behind the scenes, but also appearing on shows, including “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” “The Last Word with

Lawrence O’Donnell,” “Meet the Press Daily” and MSNBC Live.

His move to Philadelphia landed him on the air full time and brought him closer to his family, but uprooted his New Yorker husband, Jonathan Lovitz, a senior vice president with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and a consultant on advocacy to businesses and organizations. “He not only handled it well,” Sosna said, “but has helped me navigate the highs and lows of television by teaching me to self-advocate.”

When not working, Sosna — who said his fascination with weather helped him endure bullying and financial struggles as a teenager — acquaints underserved and LGBTQ students with meteorology.

“I promised myself that, if I made it to my dream, I would be open with kids so they would know they can do this,” he said.

Sosna credited Kean’s “little program that could” with setting his path to success. At Kean, seasoned professors provided rigorous scientific coursework while teaching him to incorporate humanity into meteorology, from being honest with audiences about uncertainties to responding to angry emails, he said.

Retired Kean Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul J. Croft said he remembers Sosna as a career “Top-10” student who was inquisitive and passionate. “It’s a joy to see him in action as a professional providing critical information to others,” Croft said.

Because meteorology is quickly evolving, Sosna suggested that today’s students cultivate curiosity and flexibility.

“Push past your comfort zone, be vulnerable, ask for help and never give up on your dream,” he said. “You can always figure out a way to make it happen, but you’ve got to find the right people along the way and keep them close to you.”

Photo Courtesy of Kean University Steve Sosna earned a bachelor’s degree in earth sciences from Kean University in 2008 with a concentration in meteorology.

Photos Courtesy of Linda Lospiniso Lampert

HONORING KING’S LEGACY — On Monday, Jan. 16, more than 1,200 volunteers across the state came together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through a variety of projects. Approximately 150 of these volunteers came out to Franklin Elementary School in Rahway. The volunteers helped to assemble various kits. They had the option to create First Responder, Garden or First Night Kits donated to nonprofits and schools throughout the state to support their community members. Some of the kits will be donated to Franklin Elementary School, as well as other schools throughout the state. This event was made possible through an ongoing partnership with Jersey Cares.

Photo Courtesy of Michelle H. Daino

THE VERDICT IS IN — Mount St. Mary Academy Mock Trial Team won against Somerville on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Somerset County Courthouse, with Sarah Mooney of Berkeley Heights being named best attorney. The plaintiff side, led by June Gill of Rahway and Anne Tighe of Berkeley Heights, competed against Pingry on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Pictured from left are Emma Szabo of Fanwood, Gill, Tighe, Zoe Hunter of West Caldwell, Mooney, Jessica Curran of Cranford, Grace Puglisi of Madison, Mary Catherine King of Basking Ridge and Taryn Murphy of Westfield.

Saturday was all about ‘Wednesday’ at Cranford event

Photos Courtesy of Farah/Maktoob By Lola

IT’S A ‘THING’ NOW — Chilly weekend weather could not keep the mysterious and spooky from happening in downtown Cranford on Saturday, Feb. 4. Design service and eco-friendly, promotional products shop Maktoob By Lola hosted their inaugural Wednesday Addamsthemed Rave-N-Dance party, with attendees arriving dressed as their favorite characters from the popular Netflix series based on ‘Addams Family’ lore. Maktoob’s energetic owner Farah, dressed in black, below right, as the titular TV show teenager, filled the afternoon with a photo booth, prizes, raffles, songs, pizza and refreshments, and promises of even more family-friendly downtown Cranford events in the months to come.

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Union County police departments have released the following reports of incidents to which officers responded during the previous weeks.

Summit

• Sunday, Jan. 29: At 6:08 a.m., the Summit Police Department took a report from a resident at a Springfield Avenue apartment complex. The resident reported a review of security camera footage showing that, two hours earlier, a suspicious male had been pulling on multiple vehicle door handles at the complex. The vehicles in question were locked, preventing entry.

• Sunday, Jan. 29: At 4:29 a.m., the Summit Police Department received a report regarding a suspicious male pulling on multiple vehicle door handles in a Locust Drive apartment complex parking lot. After a complex resident yelled out,

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the suspect entered a waiting, dark-colored sedan and fled the area. Responding police units searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect.

• Saturday, Jan. 28: At 9 p.m., the Summit Police Department received a report regarding a suspicious male pulling on a vehicle door handle in the driveway of a Lenox Road residence. The vehicle was apparently locked, preventing entry. The suspect fled the scene in a waiting, dark-colored sedan. Responding police units searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect.

• Friday, Jan. 27: At 6:27 p.m., a report was taken for a theft that occurred at a Hobart Avenue residence. The victim said they received a notification that a package was delivered at 6:11 p.m. At 6:22 p.m.,

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the package was gone when the victim went to retrieve it. Taken was a pair of sandals valued at $137.

• Friday, Jan. 27: At 1:08 a.m., the Summit Police Department received a report regarding a suspicious male pulling on vehicle door handles in the driveway of a Hawthorne Place residence. Police units searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Police determined that the suspect had pulled on door handles of vehicles in driveways at four separate residences. All vehicles were determined to be locked, preventing entry by the suspect.

• Tuesday, Jan. 24: At 9:07 a.m., the Summit Police Department received a report regarding a suspicious male pulling on vehicle door handles in the driveway of a Colony Drive residence. The vehicle was apparently locked, preventing entry. The suspect then entered a

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waiting white BMW that fled the scene. Responding police units intercepted and pursued the suspect vehicle, which had been reported stolen in Linden the previous day. Police units terminated the pursuit because of public safety concerns. The suspect vehicle was last seen traveling east on Route 24.

Clark

• Sunday, Jan. 29: At 7 p.m., at the New Jersey State Police station in Bordentown, police arrested Samirah Ali, 39, of Pemberton, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $483.36 from the ShopRite on Central Avenue. Ali was subsequently transported to the Union County Jail.

• Saturday, Jan. 28: At 4:01 p.m., in the vicinity of Ross Street, police arrested Justin Duffy, 22, of Clark, for stalking and harassment. Duffy was subsequently released pending a court date.

• Wednesday, Jan. 25: At 12:57 p.m., police took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle parked in the vicinity of Central Avenue. The incident is being investigated.

• Wednesday, Jan. 25: At 11 a.m., police took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle that in the vicinity of Raritan Road. The incident is being investigated.

• Wednesday, Jan. 25: At 10:36 a.m., in the vicinity of Raritan Road, police arrested Matthew Simas, 21, of Clark, for driving under the influence and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. Simas was subsequently released pending a court date.

This information is provided by the police departments in accordance with the Open Public Records Act. All persons charged are presumed innocent unless and until proved guilty in a court of law.

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Hometown Heroes program now accepting applications

SUMMIT — Enrollment is now open for the city of Summit’s 2023 Hometown Heroes program. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 31.

This will be the sixth year for the program, which displays banners with the names, images, and dates of service of active military members and veterans on city streets from mid-May through midAugust.

An individual qualifies to take part in the Hometown Heroes program if they are serving or have served in any one of the following branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy. Members of the U.S.

Merchant Marine and Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II are also invited to apply.

Applicants must have lived in Summit at any time in the past or present; be current or past employees of the city of Summit or the Summit Board of Education; or be current or former members of the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad, the Summit Auxiliary Police or the Summit Fire Department volunteer division.

The program is funded through private donations; there is no fee to participate. Information on application requirements and how to apply is available at cityofsummit.org/hometownheroes.

Donations by check made payable to the Summit Foundation can be mailed to Summit Hometown Heroes, P.O. Box

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

GIBSON, ALTHEA

1927-2003

Birthplace - Clarendon County, SC

“Tennis Player”

American professional tennis player and golfer, who was named woman athlete of the year for 1957. She was born near Sumter, South Carolina and educated at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. At the age of 15, she was New York State black girls’ singles tennis champion; this was the first of many titles she would hold during the next 15 years. In 1957 she won the All-England women’s singles championship at Wimbeldon, the United States women’s clay court singles championship at River Forest, Illinois, and the U.S. Open at Forest Hills in New York City. For these achievements, the Associated Press named her woman athlete of the year for 1957. After repeating as Wimbledon and U.S. National champion in 1958, she played professional exhibition tennis in 1959-60 and joined the Ladies Professional Golf Association in 1963. She was named in 1971 to the National Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame.

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Police are investigating fatal car accident

MOUNTAINSIDE — On Friday, Jan. 20, at approximately 6:45 a.m., Mountainside police were dispatched to a single-car motor vehicle accident on U.S. Route 22 West just past the Springfield border and across from the AMC Theater. On arrival, officers found the sole occupant, a 61-year-old Plainfield man, unresponsive.

The victim’s vehicle, a 1996 Mercedes-Benz, left the roadway at a curve and struck a large-diameter utility pole. Responding officers attempted lifesaving measures but were unsuccessful. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Mountainside police are asking any witnesses to contact Detective Ryan Carr at 908-232-8100.

HUGHES, LANGSTON

1902-1967

Birthplace - Joplin, MO

“A Pen for a Sword”

No one enjoyed writing more than Langston Hughes. He was a poet, but he also wrote plays, songs, and books. Langston wrote about the lives and conditions of black Americans. People enjoyed his warm and humorous style. He had a gift for making others understand how black people lived, worked, talked, and played. Langston’s first poem was published when he was 19. “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” is still one of his most popular poems. The Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s was an important era for black writers and artists. Langston was one of the most important writers of that period. He continued to write and travel unit his death in 1967. Langston published ten volumes of poetry and numerous short stories and anthologies. He also produced plays and operas. He was recognized throughout the world as one of American’s finest writers. In 1960, the NAACP presented Langston with the Spingarn Medal, declaring him “Poet Laureate of the Negro Race.”

Artist, poet & self published author Albert E. Cook Jr. www.amazon.com/author/Mr.Kreative Email: mrkreative@me.com

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

KEN NORTON

1943 – 2013

Birthplace – Jacksonville, IL

“Boxer”

Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. enlisted into the United States Marines Corps after leaving school, serving from 1963 to 1967. Norton was a manual morse intercept (MOS 2621), graduating from NCTC Corry Station, Pensacola, Florida. During his time with the Corps, he took up boxing, compiling a 24–2 record en route to three all-Marine heavyweight titles. In time, he became the best boxer to ever fight for the Corps and was awarded the North Carolina AAU Golden Gloves, International AAU, and Pan American titles.

Following the National AAU finals in 1967, he turned professional who competed from 1967 to 1981, and held the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978. He is best known for his fights with Muhammad Ali, in which Norton won the first by split decision, lost the second by split decision, and lost the final by a controversial unanimous decision. Norton also fought a slugfest with Larry Holmes in 1978, narrowly losing a split decision. Norton retired from boxing in 1981, and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.

GEORGE POASE

1880 – 1962

Birthplace – Hannibal, MO

“Olympic athlete”

George Coleman Poage was an American track and field athlete. He was the first African-American athlete to win a medal in the Olympic Games, winning two bronze medals at the 1904 games in St. Louis. At La Crosse High School, Poage excelled as both a student and an athlete; he was considered the top athlete at the school and, in 1899, was the class salutatorian, becoming the school’s first African-American graduate. The Milwaukee Athletic Club sponsored Poage to compete in the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri. Many prominent African-American leaders had called for a boycott of the games to protest racial segregation of the events in St. Louis. An integrated audience was not allowed at either the Olympics or the World’s Fair as the organizers had built segregated facilities for the spectators. Poage chose to compete in four events and became the first AfricanAmerican to medal in the Games by winning the bronze in both the 200-yard and 400-yard hurdles.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

DuBOIS, WILLIAM E. B. 1868-1963

birthplace - Great Barrington, MA

“A Gift for Words”

On Tuesday, August 27, 1963, as thousands of people were planning to march on Washington, DC, W.E.B. DuBois died. Some people cried when they heard the news. The great black leader, who had been living in Ghana, West Africa, would be missed.

William was a talented man who was respected throughout the world. He was a scholar, writer, sociologist, philosopher, and leader.

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HNSON, JAMES WELDON 1871-1938

birthplace - Jacksonville, FL

“A

Way with Words”

James was an educator, poet, novelist, diplomat, and civil rights leader. He cared deeply about his people and worked to improve their lives. In 1920, he became the executive secretary of the NAACP. Black culture was important to James. He wrote many important books about black people’s contributions to music, religion, and theater. He also wrote a novel called The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. James also served as a diplomat and consul for the United States in Venezuela and Nicaragua.

The death of Tyre Nichols has led to calls for police reform throughout the nation. Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, was stopped for an alleged traffic violation on suspicion of reckless driving on Jan. 7.

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Police body camera and surveillance footage showed the five black officers who stopped him beat Nichols for three minutes. Three days later, Nichols died. The Memphis Police Department fired the officers involved in the incident on Jan. 20 and they were charged with second-degree murder on Jan. 24, after preliminary findings from an autopsy commissioned by Nichols’ family found that he died from suffering “extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating.”

Don’t be too quick to point the finger at police officers as a whole, most of whom perform a vital service to the community. Yes, these officers who have been charged deserve to be investigated and, if found guilty, sentenced according to the law, but don’t blame the entire law enforcement community for a few bad apples. While these incidents do seem to be happening with greater frequency, that might be more due to the increased use of police body cameras and other forms of surveillance. These might be incidents that have been occurring for a long time and are only

Being a police officer is one of the most demanding jobs. You put your life on the line every day, working long, thankless hours while receiving constant criticism and pay far less than you could earn working security in the private sector. But these public servants are often the only protection we have against the criminal element waiting to rob us or worse. Is it any surprise that so many police officers throughout the nation are leaving their jobs and that so many police departments are struggling to replace them?

The same is true in New Jersey, where Pat Colligan, the president of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, reported in November that there was a recruiting crisis in police work right now. Incidents such as this one will not make recruiting any easier.

Increased training and supervision will help root out any problematic officers that still remain and help ensure such incidents occur with less frequency, but until every man and woman is perfect, there are no guarantees.

We must work together and not ostracize our police officers. We still need them, more than ever. Only by working together can we try to make it that what happened to Nichols never happens again.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A national holiday to vote is needed

To the Editor:

With all the things the GOP is doing state by state, trying to discourage black and brown people from voting, it is now time to demand that we have a national holiday declared for Election Day. This will give people time to get to the polls and vote, since Republicans are changing things by gerrymandering.

The GOP can’t win a fair election anymore, so I am sure Republicans

will do everything to block making Election Day a holiday in our country, even if it hurts their own voters.

Bill Caruso Clark

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LEFT OUT

BY FRANK CAPECE

Travelers commuting in traffic on McLester Street in Elizabeth, on their way to and from jobs at the port in Elizabeth, they would readily concur with the upbeat report of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in the Star-Ledger’s Jan. 27 aticle. This is the result of the highest activity in its history, in terms of cargo.

The Hudson River rail project to benefit passengers with expanded service is also moving ahead.

Port activity by the end of last year has been determined to be 27 percent more than during the pre-pandemic year totals. Rick Cotton, Port Authority executive director, in a report on his bistate agency to business groups, also proclaimed that the volume received is the highest in the nation.

The report may be a critical issue in the upcoming border war between New York and New Jersey. At the end of February, the Supreme Court of the United States will listen to arguments about whether our state could unilaterally leave the controversial bistate Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor without fellow member New York’s approval. New Jersey argues that the commission is an antiquated bottleneck delaying the hiring of needed workers to many high-paying jobs. New York counters that the extensive review of employees is needed to keep organized crime out of the ports. We are reminded of the 1954 movie “On the Waterfront,” which portrayed this corruption.

The good times may not last for the port. The trade publication American Journal of Transportation interviewed John McCown, a leading expert on national port issues, who predicted that upcoming labor agreements will result in a return of more business to competing West Coast ports. He noted that the widening of the Panama Canal provided local port access for bigger ships. He also said, “More U.S. trade is centered on Southeast Asia and countries like India, which are closer to the Atlantic coast via the Suez Canal.”

One longtime port worker said, “People forget, the raising of the Bayonne Bridge opened the port to huge ships. Those cargo ships unload, and then trucks and trains transport the goods to a growing market. It’s a win-win situation.”

Beyond the movement of cargo, there is the movement of people. When President Joe Biden visited the region last week, he provided $292 million in funding for the long-delayed Hudson River tunnels. It’s the equivalent of a down payment.

An eye-opening statistic revealed that there is the daily movement of more than 200,000 passengers on more than 450 trains in the region.

Of course, older folks no longer part of the expanding job market might not find this as appealing. The personal finance website WalletHub released statistics saying that the Garden State is the second worst state in which to retire. The report ranked New Jersey 49th in affordability.

It may be that, after the growing benefits received from employment, more and more people are having retirement checks sent to their homes down south, where they’ve relocated. Call it the final movement activity.

Install CO detectors and prevent the silent killer

Although many of the predicting groundhogs, including Punxsutawney Phil and New Jersey’s own Lady Edwina, saw their shadows on Feb. 2 and called for six more weeks of winter, this season has been mild throughout the Garden State, with little more than a dusting of snow thus far. It has gotten quite cold however, as it did last weekend, and even though the roads have been relatively safe from winter encumbrances, cold temperatures alone could bring about a silent threat: carbon monoxide poisoning.

When the weather gets especially cold, this can often lead to power lines snapping and, until they’re fixed, homeowners often resort to space heaters or portable generators to keep warm. The danger is that these devices produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas that can cause illness and death. The Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention reports that more than 420 people die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States every year, with more than 100,00 people visiting the emergency room due to this accidental poisoning.

The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. The CDC recommends getting your heating system cleaned by a qualified technician every year, as well as keeping vents and flues free of debris. Never leave the motor of a vehicle running in an enclosed area.

The same is true about a generator, pressure washer or any gasoline-powered engine less

than 20 feet from an open window, door or vent where exhaust can escape. If you suspect CO poisoning, call 9-1-1 immediately.

The best way to protect yourself and your family from carbon monoxide poisoning is to install a carbon monoxide detector. New Jersey requires that CO detectors be placed in the immediate vicinity within 10 feet of sleeping areas in every dwelling unit or guest room in a building that contains a fuel-burning appliance or has an attached garage. CO alarms may be battery-operated, plug-in or hardwired. The International Association of Fire Chiefs recommends a CO detector on every level of your home, including the basement. Don’t become another statistic. Make sure you have CO detectors and that they’re in working order today to prevent the silent killer.

Winter buttercups that come with an ‘Orange Glow’

Sometimes people see things in my garden that they don’t expect, such as neatness, an absence of weeds and crisply clipped hedges. In the fall, I often notice looks of astonishment on the faces of the local dog walkers — who keep close tabs on the front garden — when they notice fall-blooming crocuses springing up just as the asters are dying down. Those dog walkers can’t see the back garden, but if they did, they would be amazed by the golden-orange buttercups now on display under one of the hydrangea bushes.

My “buttercup” is in fact a winter aconite or Eranthis cilicica. The resemblance is not coincidental, as winter aconite is a member of the large ranunculaceae or buttercup family. Its buttercup relatives, the hellebores, are in various stages of awakening across the garden, but the delicate-looking little flowers have them beaten by a mile. My aconite goes by the varietal name “Orange Glow.” The “glow” is real, though the orange is more a suggestion than a dominant color.

Eranthis cilicica and its more common relative, Eranthis hyemalis, are low growers, reaching no more than 6 inches in height, with an equal spread. The little buttercups, which are yellow in the hyemalis species and may be yellow or golden-orange in the cilicica types, appear at the tops of the short stalks, surrounded by

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a ruff of green bracts. The true leaves, which sprout at the plants’ bases, come after the flowers are gone and the entire plant disappears as early spring advances to mid-spring.

Eranthis have flowered for centuries in their native areas — Western Europe, from southern France to Bulgaria, for hyemalis, and Turkey, Kurdistan, Iran and Afghanistan for the cilicica species. It is unclear when cilicica aconites arrived in England, but the more common eranthis hyemalis were first mentioned by the celebrated English herbalist John Gerard in his “Catalogue,” published in 1596, during the reign of the first Queen Elizabeth.

At least one eranthis plant list mentions that Orange Glow was first discovered in a Copenhagen, Denmark, botanical garden. It was probably a random seedling of another cilicica plant. American listings for Orange Glow are not plentiful. As with many other plants — especially specimens that I develop crushes on — Orange Glow seems to be much more popular and available in Great Britain and Europe than it is here.

Fortunately, I did not have to cross the pond to get one. I received mine from

snowdrop guru Hitch Lyman about nine years ago. I don’t believe he has had sufficient stocks to sell it since. European catalog vendors sometimes carry this and other cilicica varieties, such as “Guinea Gold,” which has yellow-gold flowers and bronze-tinted foliage, and “Flore Pleno,” which boasts double yellow buttercups.

We Americans do not have to suffer, however, since the appealing hyemalis species and the more common yellow cilicica type are readily available from bulb specialists. All you have to do is plant the bulbs 2 to 3 inches under the soil in the fall, in expectation of spring bloom.

Your gardening friends and neighbors may not be privy to the beautiful secret that is winter aconite. But if they are, and you are on good terms, offer to trade a favor or two for a small clump lifted “in the green,” right after bloom time is over. Many experts think that this method is ideal for both winter aconite and snowdrops.

Some references say the plants do best in slightly alkaline soil, but mine have been fruitful and multiplied in the same acid soil that happily supports rhododendrons and azaleas. The original plant from nine years ago has now grown to about 10 flowering specimens, which pleases me greatly.

If you start with live plants, give them a

bit of water to help them get established. The bulbs, once installed in fall, pretty much take care of themselves. I think the more common types increase even faster than my Orange Glow because they set seed very efficiently.

No matter whether you start with bulbs or plants, it’s wise to mark where you installed your winter aconites, so you don’t inadvertently dig them up.

You don’t see winter aconite in every garden, but when you do, you are bound to feel better about everything, even if the day is as gray as mole’s fur. As the daylight returns to the landscape, the little golden flowers add just a bit more brightness.

To keep things moist and well insulated, mulch your eranthis, preferably with shredded leaves or other organic material.

Barring donations from generous neighbors, a good source for winter aconite bulbs is Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, 7900 Daffodil Lane Gloucester, VA 23061; 877-661-2852; brentandbeckysbulbs.com. A print catalog is available.

Elisabeth Ginsburg, a resident of Glen Ridge, is a frequent contributor to Worrall Community Newspapers. The writer archives past columns at gardenersapprentice.com.

Ten-year-old student struck by motor vehicle in Deforest Avenue crosswalk

SUMMIT — Summit Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash with a pedestrian at the intersection of Deforest Avenue and Woodland Avenue on Friday, Feb. 3, at approximately 8:15 a.m.

Officers were called to the scene at Lincoln-Hubbard School on Woodland Avenue, where they found a 10year-old Summit boy with a leg injury. The victim reported that he was in a crosswalk at the intersection

of Deforest Avenue and Woodland Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle; he walked to the school for assistance. The student was transported to Overlook Medical Center by the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad for treatment. The driver, an 89-year-old Summit woman, was proceeding south at a low rate of speed on Woodland Avenue when she attempted to make a left turn onto Deforest Avenue and struck the victim, who was

crossing the street. The driver said sun glare was a contributing factor to the accident. The driver did not immediately pull over at the scene. When she returned and was unable to locate the victim, she responded to Summit Police Department on Springfield Avenue and reported the accident. She was issued a summons.

The incident is being investigated by the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau.

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Union boys basketball bests West Caldwell Tech 71-68

By JR Parachini Sports Editor

UNION — Union High School boys basketball head coach Kevin Feeley made it very clear on Saturday, Feb. 5.

“We must play better defense,” the man in charge of the Farmers proclaimed.

Union’s boys basketball team concluded its regular season schedule on Saturday, Feb. 5, at home with a come-frombehind 71-68 overtime triumph against West Caldwell Tech.

It was an intense battle that saw Union up by only one at the end of the first quarter — Union began the game with a 10-0 lead — and then WCT had one-point leads at the end of the second and third quarter. Trailing by eight, 59-51, with 4:15 remaining, Union went on an 8-0 run to tie the game and eventually forced overtime by outscoring the Essex County school by one point in the fourth quarter.

Union scored first and never trailed in overtime, winning the extra session 10-7.

Union, the sixth seed, has been preparing all week long for its Union County Tournament first-round contest on Thursday, Feb. 9, at home against 11thseeded Abraham Clark High School or 14th-seeded Cranford High School. Abraham Clark was scheduled to host Cranford on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in one of six preliminary round games that kicked off the 86th annual UCT, which is the oldest county tournament in the state.

Union is 11-9 and the winner of five of its last seven games, including a 61-53 triumph at home against Cranford in the UCC-crossover clash on Friday, Feb. 3. The Farmers finished fifth out of the six teams in the final UCC-Watchung Division standings, with a 3-7 record. Union swept last-place Plainfield High School and split with fourth-place Westfield High School for its three division victories.

Cranford, which began the week with an overall record of 5-17, finished tied for fourth in the UCC’s Mountain Division standings at 3-7, along with Hillside High School.

Abraham Clark, 18-3 overall as of Monday, Feb. 6, had a one-game lead over New Providence High School for the UCC’s Valley Division crown. Abraham Clark and New Providence, which split against each other, still have one more division game to play. New Providence also split with Summit High School in the division.

Elizabeth High School won the Watchung Division at 9-1, splitting only with Union Catholic High School. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School won the Mountain Division with a perfect 10-0.

“It’s been a fun conference this year,” Feeley said. “There have been a lot of close, really competitive games from a lot of teams in all the divisions.”

The four winners on Thursday, Feb. 9, advance to the UCT quarterfinals on Sat-

urday, Feb. 11. The semifinals are Tuesday, Feb. 14, and the final may be moved to Sunday, Feb. 19, at Kean University, due to the Kean men’s basketball team possibly playing a tournament game at home on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Back-and-forth affair vs. West Caldwell Tech

Down eight with a little more than four minutes to go, host Union saw a backand-forth affair go the way of visiting West Caldwell Tech as the Essex County school went on an 8-0 run to take control with the game’s biggest second-half advantage.

In order to prevent a third loss in four games, the Farmers needed to step up and in a hurry.

“One of the hardest things in coaching is to eliminate your frustration,” Feeley said.

All Union could do at that point was to play better defensively and try to chip away. The Farmers did not get off to a good start, after missing their first two field goal attempts.

“We had to increase our pressure and trap and the kids had to make plays,” Feeley said.

That began with two free throws by Bradley Emilzo, a reverse layup by Elijah Blackwell, two more free throws by Ralph Brucal and then a basket underneath, off a pass by Michael Roseberry, to Riley Flood.

Union tied the game with a minute to go.

Then WCT came right back when Jesus Koudou scored inside with 43 seconds left.

A layup by Flood, after Union missed its share in regulation time, tied the game again with 27 seconds left.

Blackwell then came up with a big steal and was able to drive to the hoop and rush a shot that almost went in before the buzzer.

Blackwell began the overtime scoring with a big three-point basket from the left side that rattled off the rim and fell through. That field goal proved to be the game-winning shot, giving Union the lead for good as the Farmers outlasted WCT in a hard-fought 71-68 decision at Louis J. Rettino Gymnasium.

Union’s remaining schedule now consists of only Union County Tournament and North 2, Group 4 state playoff games ahead.

WCT came in with a record of 14-7 and left the gym after Aziz Sutton-Shorter produced an impressive, game-high 28-point performance. The junior guard made numerous big shots that put his team ahead throughout.

Union made it look easy with a 10-0 start that included connecting on four layups. However, WCT gave the Farmers their money’s worth as the game went along, taking one-point leads at the half and at the end of three quarters, after Union led by one following the game’s first eight minutes of play.

“They came to play,” Feeley said. “You can see how they won 14 games.”

Blackwell’s steal at the end of the fourth quarter ensured that the Farmers would not have their hearts broken again by a shot at the buzzer, which was the case at Union Catholic on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Blackwell scored seven of Union’s 10 points in overtime, including a perfect four-for-four from the free throw line. Flood made two free throws and Roseberry one for Union’s other OT scoring.

“First, Elijah’s steal of the ball to send the game to overtime was big,” Feeley said. “He’s who we want at the line as well. He’s been big for us there all year long.”

Blackwell paced Union with 20 points, while Flood was next with 19.

Also scoring in double-digits for WCT were Koudou with 13 and Zayd Isa with 10.

Union improved to 11-9 with its second straight win and fifth in its last seven games. The Farmers began last week with a 46-40 loss at home to Colonia High School on Tuesday, Jan. 31, followed by the 58-57 setback at Union Catholic on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Union rebounded to hold off Cranford 61-53 at home on Friday, Feb. 3.

“We gave up 58 to UC, 53 to Cranford and now 68 here, so we have to get back to the basics, defensively,” Feeley said. “We were holding teams down in the 40s before that.

“We pride ourselves on defense. We need to get better now.”

2023 Boys Basketball Union County Tournament Seeds

1-Roselle Catholic. 2-Elizabeth. 3-Linden. 4-Union Catholic. 5-Westfield. 6Union. 7-Scotch Plains-Fanwood. 8Plainfield. 9-Oratory Preparatory. 10Summit. 11-Abraham Clark. 12-New Providence. 13-Hillside. 14-Cranford. 15-Rahway. 16-Governor Livingston. 17Jonathan Dayton. 18-Arthur L. Johnson. Preliminary round

Tuesday, Feb. 7

17-Jonathan Dayton at 8-Plainfield

16-Governor Livingston at 9-Summit

13-Hillside at 12-New Providence

14-Cranford at 11-Abraham Clark

18-Arthur L. Johnson at 7-Scotch Plains-Fanwood

15-Rahway at 10-Oratory Preparatory

First round

Thursday, Feb. 9

17-Jonathan Dayton/8-Plainfield vs. 16-Governor Livingston/9-Summit

13-Hillside/12-New Providence at 5Westfield

14-Cranford/11-Abraham Clark at 6Union

15-Rahway/10-Oratory Preparatory vs. 18-Arthur L. Johnson/7-Scotch PlainsFanwood

Quarterfinals

Saturday, Feb. 11

1-Roselle Catholic vs. 8-Plainfield or lower

4-Union Catholic vs. 5-Westfield or lower

2-Elizabeth vs. 7-Scotch Plains-Fanwood or lower

3-Linden vs. 6-Union or lower

Semifinals

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Quarterfinal

winners Finals

Saturday, Feb. 18 or

Sunday, Feb. 19 at Kean University Semifinal winners

Photo by JR Parachini

Union’s boys basketball team concluded its regular season schedule on Saturday, Feb. 5, at home with a come-from-behind 71-68 overtime triumph against West Caldwell Tech.

Wrestling teams battle in section state championships

By JR Parachini Sports Editor

UNION COUNTY — Union County’s top three wrestling teams won two matches on Monday, Feb. 6, to reach sectional state championship matches on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Union County Tournament champion Cranford High School and runner-up Governor Livingston High School won both of their matches at home, while Westfield High School, third in the UCT, won its two at BridgewaterRaritan High School.

In North 2, Group 5, third-seeded Westfield was at top-seeded and defending champion Phillipsburg High School.

In North 2, Group 3, second-seeded Cranford was at top-seeded and defending champion Warren Hills Regional High School.

In North 2, Group 2, second-seeded Governor Livingston was at top-seeded James Caldwell High School. Hanover Park High School won the section last year and this year moved down to North 2, Group 1.

The sectional final winners moved on to the group semifinals, which are scheduled for this Friday, Feb. 10, at the higher seed.

The overall group state championship matches are scheduled to be contested at Rutgers University on Sunday, Feb. 12.

The next three weekends after that will be the districts, the regions and then the season-ending NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City the first weekend in March.

Cranford, which won the UCT for a record eighth consecutive year, improved to 21-2 overall with its two wins. The Cougars also repeated as the Watchung Division champion in the Union County Conference with a perfect 6-0 division mark.

Cranford’s only losses prior to facing Warren Hills were to Phillipsburg 32-30 and to Old Bridge High School 37-30.

Governor Livingston improved to 15-3 with its two

victories. The Highlanders finished second in the Watchung Division at 5-1. Cranford beat Governor Livingston 46-18 at home on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and then downed Westfield 37-24 at Westfield on Friday, Feb. 3.

Arthur L. Johnson High School, which reached the North 2, Group 2 semifinals, falling at Governor Livingston 43-28 after beating Voorhees High School 54-18 on Monday, Feb. 6, captured the UCC’s Mountain Division crown with a perfect 6-0 league mark. After winning one match and then losing one on Monday, Feb. 6, the Crusaders saw their overall record move to 13-9.

North 2, Group 5 Seeds

1-Phillipsburg. 2-Bridgewater-Raritan. 3-Westfield. 4-Bayonne. 5-Newark East Side. 6-Columbia. 7-Piscataway. 8-Elizabeth.

Defending champion: Phillipsburg

Monday, Feb. 6

At Phillipsburg

Phillipsburg 74, Elizabeth 3

Bayonne 39, Newark East Side 37 Phillipsburg 72, Bayonne 6

At Bridgewater-Raritan

Bridgewater-Raritan 57, Piscataway 18 Westfield 64, Columbia 18

Westfield 43, Bridgewater-Raritan 22

Wednesday, Feb. 8

3-Westfield at 1-Phillipsburg

Friday, Feb. 10 Group semifinals at higher seeds.

Sunday, Feb. 12 Group finals at Rutgers.

North 2, Group 3 Seeds

1-Warren Hills. 2-Cranford. 3-West Morris. 4-West Essex. 5-Morris Hills. 6-Roxbury. 7-Passaic Valley. 8Becton.

Defending champion: Warren Hills

Monday, Feb. 6

At 1-Warren Hills

Warren Hills 79, Becton 0

West Essex 1, Morris Hills 0

Warren Hills 41, West Essex 21

At 2-Cranford

Cranford 57, Passaic Valley 12

West Morris 39, Roxbury 37

Cranford 43, West Morris 26

Wednesday, Feb. 8

2-Cranford at 1-Warren Hills

Friday, Feb. 10

Group semifinals at higher seeds.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Group finals at Rutgers.

North 2, Group 2 Seeds

1-Caldwell. 2-Governor Livingston. 3-Voorhees. 4Rutherford. 5-Hackettstown. 6-Arthur L. Johnson. 7Bernards. 8-Carteret.

Last year’s champion: Hanover Park, now in North 2, Group 1

Monday, Feb. 6 At Caldwell

Caldwell 63, Carteret 15

Rutherford 38, Hackettstown 31

Caldwell 40, Rutherford 23

At Governor Livingston

Governor Livingston 51, Bernards 22

Arthur L. Johnson 54, Voorhees 18

Governor Livingston 43, Arthur L. Johnson 28

Wednesday, Feb. 8

2-Governor Livingston at 1-Caldwell

Friday, Feb. 10

Group semifinals at higher seeds.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Group finals at Rutgers.

Teams are seeded as girls basketball begins UCT

By JR Parachini Sports Editor

UNION COUNTY — While it’s easy to handicap the top two seeds making it to the championship game, there is usually an upset or two when it comes to the history of the girls basketball Union County Tournament.

It’s time to see if there will be any upsets in the present and near future.

The 47th annual girls basketball UCT was put together last week, with defending champion New Providence High School earning the top seed. Westfield High School, the 2020 champion, is the second seed.

They were also the top two seeds last year, with top-seeded New Providence defeating second-seeded and defending champion Westfield 56-46 in the championship game, played at Kean University’s Harwood Arena in Union.

There was no tournament in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Providence won the crown last year for only the second time and the first

time since 1990. Westfield’s UCT championships were won in 2008 and 2020.

It’s no surprise that New Providence, the defending champion for the first time since 1991, is the top seed for the second straight season.

New Providence, 15-3, coming off a 20point win at home on Monday, Jan. 30 against a 17-2 squad from Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta, has just one loss in-county — splitting Union County Conference-Watchung Division games with Westfield.

New Providence won at Westfield 4844 on Saturday, Dec. 17, and then Westfield won at New Providence 61-48 on Thursday, Jan. 12. New Providence has won seven straight since. The only other Pioneer losses came to St. John Vianney High School and Red Bank Catholic High School away from home.

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, at home, New Providence defeated Roselle Catholic High School 64-37. The Pioneers previously defeated the Lions by 29 points in Roselle on Saturday, Jan. 28, which

enabled the Pioneers to repeat as Watchung Division champions.

Westfield, the 2020 UCT champ, earned the second seed for the second straight season, based on having just two in-county setbacks — splitting with Watchung Division foes New Providence and Roselle Catholic. The Blue Devils were 12-5 after falling at 14-1 Randolph High School 40-38 on Saturday, Jan. 28. Westfield finished second in the Watchung Division for the second consecutive year.

The committee decided to seed Cranford High School third, Scotch PlainsFanwood High School fourth and Roselle Catholic fifth — three more Watchung Division schools — ahead of 20-0 Elizabeth High School, which captured the Mountain Division championship.

Elizabeth lost its first game at Jonathan Dayton High School 63-58 in overtime on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Minutemen, which began the week 20-1, won the Mountain Division championship at 11-1, splitting only with Jonathan Dayton.

Governor Livingston High School is the seventh seed and Cranford the eighth.

Before last year, New Providence had captured the UCT just once, in 1990, when present head coach Cap Pazdera was a high school junior at New Providence.

Last year was the first year, with Pazdera’s guidance, that the Pioneers earned the top seed, advanced to the championship game and then won the title contest.

This year, New Providence is the defending champion for the first time with Pazdera calling the shots.

“I think you have to give the nod to the teams in the upper (Watchung) division, records aside,” Pazdera said, when asked about how the UCT would be seeded.

Cranford began 1-7, but has won nine of its last 12 to get to .500 at 10-10. The Cougars swept Scotch Plains-Fanwood in Watchung Division play. Roselle Catholic had a 10-point win against Westfield.

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ing Summit High School, which is near the bottom of the standings this season.

Elizabeth will now get its opportunity on the court to show how good it can be against Watchung Division competition, should the Minutemen get past fellow Mountain Division squad Plainfield High School in a first-round contest. Elizabeth’s next UCT game would then be, barring an upset, against third-seeded Watchung Division opponent Cranford in a quarterfinal on Saturday, Feb. 10.

“We look at the tournament this way –everyone’s a threat,” Pazdera said.

Last year, New Providence ousted 16th-seeded Union High School 65-25 at home in the first round and then knocked off ninth-seeded Elizabeth 70-26 in a quarterfinal played at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark.

The Pioneers then won in the semifinals through Pazdera’s leadership, defeating fourth-seeded Summit 66-26 at Rahway High School.

Then, New Providence downed second-seeded and defending champion

Westfield 56-46 at Harwood Arena in the championship game.

“To win, it took a total team effort, and that meant that our other players had to step up,” Pazdera said.

New Providence leading scorers Meghan Lamanna, a senior guard, and Grace Kinum, a junior guard, expect the Pioneers to be fully prepared for whichever team they go up against.

“It doesn’t matter who we play, we just want to win,” Lamanna said. “We just want to continue to play the best we can.”

“We have to continue to play our game,” Kinum said. “That's [to] play as a team, which means contributions from everyone. Run and play fast.”

Junior forward Jasmine Miller excelled against Pope John XXIII, leading all scorers with a season-high and careerhigh 18 points. Miller also contributed eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals.

Although Cranford is the three seed, the Cougars have lost to New Providence and Westfield twice by double-digits. Still, Cranford did not give up when it was 1-7

and found a way to make this season a successful one.

“We’ve overcome some adversity and have gained some confidence,” third-year head coach Allison Skrec said.

As a player, Skrec was a big part of two Roselle Catholic teams that won county championships in 2009 and 2010.

“There’s always so much on the line in these games,” Skrec said. “The teams are really competitive and there are always a lot of talented players and coaches.”

Elizabeth is guided by first-year head coach Chrystal Rinehold, a 2006 Bound Brook graduate and longtime AAU coach.

All but two of the Minutemen’s wins have come by double-digits. The two that didn’t saw Elizabeth defeat Hanover Park High School 43-36 on Wednesday, Dec. 28, in the Pete Tierney Memorial Tournament at Summit and then, after blitzing Plainfield 80-30 at home on Thursday, Dec. 22, the Minutemen won at Plainfield 63-54 on Thursday, Jan 19.

Elizabeth was to face Plainfield on Wednesday, Feb. 8, for a third time when the Minutemen hosted the 11th-seeded

Cardinals in a UCT first-round encounter.

“Getting the sixth seed raised some eyebrows, but we’ve been used to adversity and having to prove ourselves,” said Rinehold, who was previously an assistant coach at Elizabeth, in addition to teaching physical education at the Group 4 school the past 11 years. “Our girls are ready. We plan to keep on fighting and proving.”

If Elizabeth does get past Plainfield, then it’s all set up for the Minutemen, if they have designs to go all the way — they would then have to beat, barring upsets, three straight Watchung Division schools in third-seeded Cranford in the quarterfinals, second-seeded Westfield in the semifinals and then top-seeded and defending champion New Providence in the finals.

Elizabeth last reached the championship game in 2008, with Karen Pierre as head coach and senior center Quiana Porter leading the way. Westfield, guided by senior Erin Miller and head coach Joe Marino, who is now the head coach at Arthur L. Johnson, led the Blue Devils

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that year to the first of their two UCT titles. Present Westfield head coach Liz McKeon guided the Blue Devils to their second title in 2020.

“The girls have seen the [UCT] breakdown and they get fueled by stuff like that,” Rinehold said.

Elizabeth’s three UCT championships came back-to-back-to-back in 1995, 1996 and 1997 with head coach Bob Firestone, when they were contested at the Elizabeth Dunn Center. One of his top players was allstate guard Naimah Smith, who went on to play collegiately at Seton Hall University.

After falling in the semifinals in 1998 –Union Catholic defeated Oak Knoll in that season’s final – Elizabeth then lost the UCT final three years in a row, downed by first-time winner Summit in 1999, firsttime champ Union in overtime in 2000 and then by Union Catholic in 2001, which is the last year Union Catholic won the crown.

“Our girls are all about making history,” Rinehold said. “We have a fan base that goes back to those days.”

As of last week, Elizabeth had seven players that have scored more than 100 points, including sophomore guard Alani Gordon with 199, freshman guard Jah’nae Lembrick with 196, sophomore guard Ashanti DeWalt with 165, junior forward Alexandra Koon with 156, senior guard Kezia Feaster with 149, junior guard-forward Dynasty Chandler with 141 and senior forward Damani Anderson with 127.

With five of those players eligible to return, Elizabeth’s future — most likely moving up in the Watchung Division next year — also looks bright.

“We’ve said all year long that we have more than five starters,” Rinehold said. “We start seven girls and never start the same group.

“Our point guards are big, strong and athletic and can play other positions. Defensively, we’re able to switch everything when we go man to man.

“We feel that we’re a hard team to scout. We break a lot of film down. It’s a chess game. We try to determine how teams would approach us.”

As of Monday, Feb. 6, much-improved

Linden High School, at 9-3 and done with its division games, had a half game lead against Hillside, 8-3, for the Valley Division championship.

Abraham Clark, coached by Roselle Catholic graduate Billy Houck, was 12-5 overall and tied with Union at 8-4 for third place in the Valley Division.

Locations and times of the quarterfinals, semifinals and final are still to be determined.

The UCT final went from being played at the Dunn Center to being contested at Roselle Catholic from 2006 to 2010. It has been at Kean University since 2011.

2023 Girls Basketball Union County Tournament Seeds

1-New Providence. 2-Westfield. 3Cranford. 4-Scotch Plains-Fanwood. 5Roselle Catholic. 6-Elizabeth. 7-Governor Livingston. 8-Jonathan Dayton. 9-Union Catholic. 10-Oak Knoll. 11-Plainfield. 12Summit. 13-Arthur L. Johnson. 14-Abraham Clark. 15-Hillside. 16-Linden. 17Union. 18-Rahway. 19-Kent Place.

Preliminary round

Monday, Feb. 6

17-Linden at 16-Union

18-Rahway at 15-Hillside

19-Kent Place at 14-Abraham Clark

First round

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Top side of the bracket

17-Linden/16-Union at 1-New Providence

9-Union Catholic at 8-Jonathan Dayton

13-Arthur L. Johnson at 4-Scotch Plains-Fanwood

12-Summit at 5-Roselle Catholic

Bottom side of the bracket

18-Rahway/15-Hillside at 2-Westfield

10-Oak Knoll at 7-Governor Livingston

19-Kent Place/14-Abraham Clark at 3Cranford

11-Plainfield at 6-Elizabeth

Quarterfinals

Friday, Feb. 10 Semifinals

Wednesday, Feb. 15 Finals

Saturday, Feb. 18

BIRTHDAY BOY — On Jan. 17, Franklin Elementary School in Rahway celebrated the birthday of the school’s namesake, Benjamin Franklin. Students learned all about a founding father of the United States through various activities in their classroom. Pictured are examples of some of the learning that took place in Alicia Scipioni's second-grade class. At the end of the day, students were surprised to get a visit from Benjamin Franklin himself.

Photo Courtesy of Linda Lospinoso Lampert

Bayway Complex Community Advisory Panel offers scholarships

UNION COUNTY — For the year 2023, the Bayway Complex Community Advisory Panel has elected to offer High School Seniors who are residents of Linden, Rahway, Elizabeth and Staten Island the opportunity to be awarded a CAP scholarship. Several one-year scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each to students in these four municipalities represented by the CAP. The winners will be selected by the CAP

Scholarship Committee, who will be taking the following areas into consideration when reviewing the applications: The applications must be computer-generated and all sections completed, including academics — transcript/SAT/ACT scores; financial need; essay; and a science/math teacher recommendation letter or letters. This scholarship is open to candidates who will be pursuing a college, university, career or vocational

school education in the industrial, process technology, or engineering — chemical, civil, mechanical, environmental or computer — fields. Contact your high school guidance counselor for more information and the application forms. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, March 28.

The Bayway CAP is a committee of community representatives from Linden, Rahway, Elizabeth, and Staten Island, including

neighbors, educators, retirees, public officials, emergency responders and environmental organization representatives who attend quarterly meetings that serve as a forum for dialogue between the community and company representatives from Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery, Infineum USA L.P., Linden Cogeneration Plant, Veolia North America, Solutia, Linden VFT LLC and Parkway Generation.

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set up a checking and savings account for job and housing assistance.

Linda Flores-Tober, the executive director of The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, spoke about the point-in-time count that the Department of Housing and Urban Development did to figure out how many people needed service this year.

“Ever since HUD started holding a national point-in-time count to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in January, we have been doing this service fair,” Tober told LocalSource. “The higher number of homeless people counted determines the amount of funds that organizations get to help address homelessness.”

While the increase in government funding helps these organizations to address the problem of homelessness, Tober said the funds are not enough to adequately solve this problem.

“We don’t get enough money to actually solve this problem, but we get enough money to throw a Band-Aid over it,” Tober said. “We gave out about 500 coats today. We didn’t ration it because, if people are poor, why should they have less?”

Tober said non-profit organizations are helping people to adapt to modern situations.

“The reason that Valley National Bank is here is because they have special programs for people who are low-income, so that people can keep their money and avoid fees,” Tober said. “People have to learn how to use banks and debit cards because now, some jobs pay you on a debit card.”

As for those who are housing insecure or houseless, Tober said they will be provided with shelter and will receive additional counseling and services afterward.

“For those who came in and were houseless, we directed them toward shelters for tonight,” Tober said. “It is the least that we could do for surveying them and asking pretty intrusive questions. The hope is that social services will screen them for further services and help them as best as they can.”

According to Tober, those additional services include help with utility payments through PSE&G for those who are housing insecure, as well as SNAP benefits to help with food and groceries and affordable healthcare through NJ Family Care, in addition to legal options for domestic abuse victims through the Young Women’s Christian Association.

Photos by Javon Ross Representatives help attendees at the 10th annual Service Fair on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Mickey Walker Center in Elizabeth.

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Suspect admits to shoplifting from store

The Clark Police Department recently investigated two shoplifting events at the Ulta Beauty store at the Clark Commons. The first was on Saturday, Dec. 24, when a store manager observed a woman placing 16 bottles of perfume into a bag and exiting the store without paying for the items, which had a value of $1,643. The same female came back on Thursday, Jan. 19, and again filled a bag with merchandise totaling $1,600 before leaving without payment.

An investigation into both incidents led to the arrest of Alliyah Hines after admitting to police that she shoplifted the merchandise from Ulta Beauty on both days, in addition to two others, totaling $4,000 in merchandise.

The ongoing investigation revealed there have been a total of 10 shoplifting incidents in the Clark Ulta Beauty store

since November, adding up to $20,000 in stolen merchandise.

Summit Police Department receives report of burglaries

The Summit Police Department received a report of burglaries at Friar Tuck Circle residences on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Residents stated that the break-ins occurred between 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Two homes were broken into on Friar Tuck Circle. The suspects entered the first home by smashing a rear dining room window. The suspects entered the second home by smashing a rear window on the second floor. Rooms in both homes were ransacked. At the time of the report, an undetermined amount of jewelry had been stolen.

The Summit Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating the incidents with assistance from the

Union County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit. Anyone with information pertinent to the investigation, including surveillance footage of possible suspects or of an unknown vehicle in the area, should contact the Detective Bureau at 908-273-0051.

Driver arrested after his vehicle strikes police car, injuring officer

On Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2:36 a.m., Roselle Park Police Officer Emmanuel Castillo was on patrol on the 300 block of East Westfield Avenue. While Castillo was seated in the vehicle, the marked patrol unit was struck from behind by a 2018 Audi Q7. Castillo sustained injuries and was transported to Trinitas Hospital.

The driver, identified as Willie Hicks, 47, of Linden, was arrested for

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New police officer sworn in at Summit City Hall

SUMMIT — On Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Council Chamber at Summit City Hall, Mayor Nora Radest swore in Officer Ian Rivera to the Summit Police Department.

After graduating from Rumson Fair Haven High School, Rivera enlisted in the U.S. Marines, where he served five years of active duty. He served as an infantry squad leader during the course of three deployments to Afghanistan and received the meritorious promotion to the NCO rank of sergeant prior to his honorable discharge.

Rivera studied computer science at Brookdale Community College and graduated from the Camden County College Police Academy in 2019 as the staff-elected squad leader. Prior to transferring to the Summit Police Department, Rivera served with the Garwood Police Department and was assigned to the patrol division for the previous three years.

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Board member announces retirement after almost half century of service

ROSELLE — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, recently announced the retirement of John “Jack” Kovacik. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Kovacik concluded his 44 years as a member of the board of directors with Inroads to Opportunities, formerly known as the Occupational Center of Union County.

The longtime resident of Scotch Plains and King’s College graduate began his journey with the organization in 1979. His interest was piqued by his wife’s sister, who was a participant at Inroads for many years.

Kovacik has had leadership roles such as board treasurer, board secretary and chairperson of the board. In addition, Kovacik became a member of various board committees, including the Finance

Committee and the Executive Committee. In these positions, he became an invaluable counselor to the board of directors and management of the Occupational Center of Union County. Outside of Inroads, Kovacik worked for many years at General Motors in Linden.

Kovacik’s dedication and devotion to service has not gone unnoticed. He has distinguished himself with his extensive knowledge of matters relating to the specific needs of people with disabilities, as well as with the financial business of the agency. The board of directors expressed its profound gratitude to Kovacik for his sound business advice and valued counsel, which have contributed to the flourishing of the organization.

Additionally, the board announced Kovacik will be named director emeritus, so his expertise and leadership will be carried forward.

Board member John ‘Jack’ Kovacik stands beside board member Jill G. Schafhauser at a recent Inroads to Opportunities event.

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suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

Hicks was charged with assault by automobile, a fourth-degree crime. He was also charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving and several additional motor vehicle violations.

Hicks was released pending a future Union County Superior Court date.

Summit police receive report of burglary at dealership

The Summit Police Department

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received a report of a burglary at Aston Martin Summit on Saturday, Jan. 21. The dealership is located on Morris Avenue.

At approximately 6:48 a.m., three male suspects forcibly entered the dealership through a service bay door on the north side of the building. The suspects located and removed several key fobs from the building and used them to steal a 2021 Aston Martin DBX and a 2022 BMW 8 series from the parking lot. The suspects were seen operating a two-door matte black BMW X8 with dark tinted windows and a temporary license plate.

The Summit Police Department Detec-

tive Bureau is investigating the incident. Anyone with information pertinent to the investigation, including surveillance footage of possible suspects or vehicles in the area, should contact the Detective Bureau at 908-273-0051.

Arrest of teenager made in connection with shooting

A 15-year-old Linden boy has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, at approximately 3:35 p.m., officers responded to

the 900 block of Seymour Avenue on reports of a shooting. According to reports, the suspect was involved in an on-going dispute with another teenager. The two boys allegedly agreed to meet after school, at which time the suspect produced a handgun and fired several rounds toward the other boy. Two of the rounds struck the boy’s father, a 36-year old Linden man. The man was transported to Newark University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

The suspect was located at a Linden home and later taken into custody.

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math competition adds up to success for local participants

WATCHUNG — Approximately 70 seventh- and eighth-grade girls spent the morning of Saturday, Jan. 21, at Mount Saint Mary Academy, competing in the 16th annual Math Competition. Meanwhile, at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, seventh- and eighth-grade boys were testing their math skills as well. After a welcome and introduction from Jacqueline Muratore, assistant directress for Faculty, Curriculum and Planning, the girls were escorted to the classrooms by Mount student volunteers. Campus tours were also held for parents while their daughters were competing.

The following awards were presented at the conclusion of the morning:

Individual Student Awards: Smrithi Sudharsun of Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Suvarnitha Gajarao of Woodrow Wilson Middle School and, tied for third place, Adalyn Shen of Warren Middle

School and Aahana Shah of Woodrow Wilson Middle School.

Student Achievement Awards — top scoring after 1-3 place: Mishika Malhotra of Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Riya Ramani of Warren Middle School, Kate Zarkewicz of Holy Trinity School, Ashita Mall of Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Claire Wu of Warren Middle School, Avika Sharma of Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Fiona Catherine Antony Sudharsan of Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Juliana DeNault of St. John Vianney School and Aiden Steinwald of Holy Trinity School.

School Team Awards: Woodrow Wilson, first place; Warren Middle School, second place; and Holy Trinity School, third place. Achievement Awards were presented to St. John Vianney School, St. Matthias Catholic Academy and St. Helena School.

Hillside man killed by truck in his town

HILLSIDE — On Tuesday, Jan. 10, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Derek J. Scott, 23, of Hillside, was killed on Vine St. in Hillside. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was hit by a truck. It is unknown at this time why the victim was in the street at the moment of the incident.

A full investigation by the Hillside Police Traffic Division is ongoing.

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Pictured from left in the front row are student volunteers Madeline Ahlbeck of Plainfield, Renee Vozza of Westfield, Madelyn Samson of Holmdel and Isabelle Fretz of Chatham; and in the back row are Charlotte Gray of Plainfield, Shelby Carmant of Scotch Plains, Madeline Carnesi-Silberstein of Clark, Giuliana Pelcher of Berkeley Heights and Meghan Herrighty of Mountainside.

Cranford library has much to offer

The Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Ave., Cranford, is hosting a variety of programs for children and families.

• “Paws” for Reading: Dogs are a perfect, nonjudgmental audience for children learning to read independently. Young readers are invited to hone their skills by reading to certified therapy dogs; each child gets a 10-minute spot with a pup. Monday, Feb. 13, and Tuesday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required, though space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Winter Reading Challenge: Celebrate reading and earn free books in the library’s winter reading challenge. Enroll online to get started: https://cranfordlibrary.beanstack.org/. Everyone who registers will receive a free book — donated by the Friends of the Library — and can pick up a new book or small incentive each week. This program runs from Wednesday, Feb. 15, to Friday, March 31, and is open to all children with a valid Cranford library card.

• Alma Thomas Storytime: Learn about artist Alma Thomas and create art on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1:30 p.m. This program is best suited to children ages 4 and older. No registration is required.

• Around Again: This group is about taking a look at trends that were popular, faded from obscurity, and then came back

into style. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, take another look at “The Baby-Sitters Club” and make friendship bracelets; on Wednesday, March 22, it’s a groovy, ’70s party. This program meets at 7 p.m. and is intended for children ages 8 and older with an adult caregiver.

• School-Age Storytime: Children in kindergarten to grade five are invited for an afternoon storytime, where they’ll share some exceptional books and create art, on Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28, and March 8 and 15, at 4:30 p.m. No registration is required.

• Turtle Dance Music: Join the Cranford Public Library for a high-energy, inclusive-for-all music and comedy show on Friday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. Attend virtually from home or watch a stream in the Cranford Community Center. There will be songs, comedy, bubbles and music technology. Registration is required and can be done online: eventbrite.com/e/turtle-dance-ages-2-tickets-510980525507.

• Pajama Storytime: Relax, listen to a story, and make some crafts on Thursday, March 2, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Registration is required and can be done online at cranfordlibrary.org/calendar.

• Who Was/Is … Club: Read about favorite African American icons, such as the Obamas, Coretta Scott King and Michael Jordan. Children in grades two to five should stop by the Children’s Desk to select their book pick. Reserve a spot online: eventbrite.com/e/who-wasis-

book-club-tickets-433579496947.

• Graphic Novel Book Club: Fans of graphic novels and comics in grades three to five are invited to a new book club at the library on Monday, March 13, at 6 p.m. The first book is “Max Meow: Cat Crusader,” by John Gallagher. Registration is required: eventbrite.com/e/graphic-novel-book-club-tickets511006693777.

• Open Play: Drop in for free play. This program is for babies and toddlers with a caregiver, no registration is required. Tuesdays in March at 10:15 a.m.

• Family Art/Craft: Families with children of all ages are invited to create spring art on Tuesday, March 21, at 4:30 p.m. No registration is required.

• New Jersey Makers Day: New Jersey Maker’s Day is a statewide celebration of creativity. Children in grades two and three can sign up for a Dot and Dash Robot Workshop at 11 a.m.: eventbrite.com/e/dot-and-dash-workshop-new-jersey-makers-day-tickets508034323337. Children ages 6 and older are invited to drop in for Lego Hour at noon, and toddlers can dive into making at Tinker Tots from 2 to 3 p.m.

• Storytime Yoga: Children ages 2 to 5 will use props — such as balls, scarves, pinwheels and pompoms — to build strength, flexibility and self-confidence through play. The program mixes poses, games, storytelling, art and music to teach children to release the sillies and find the

calm. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m., from March 2 to April 20. Registration is required: eventbrite.com/e/storytimeyoga-tickets-508030913137. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

• Breadcrumbs Book Club: Friends in grades three to five are invited to a discussion of the book Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu on Thursday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. This is an in-person program with a maximum of 10 participants. The first seven readers to enroll will receive a free copy of the book; reserve a spot online at eventbrite.com/e/breadcrumbs-bookclub-tickets-399609281117.

The Cranford Public Library can be reached at 908-709-7272, library@cranfordnj.org or cranfordlibrary.org.

Kenilworth library has much to offer

The normal hours of the Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Boulevard, Kenilworth, are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library can be reached at 908-276-2451.

Adult programs

• “Paper Pals” card-making group, on the first and third Tuesday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. No paper-crafting experience is required to join the fun. This is

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Vivid Dreamers to host Summer Theatre Camp at Vivid Stage

SUMMIT — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Ave., Summit, will host its Vivid Dreamers summer theater program for students entering grades five through 12 from Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 28. Early Bird enrollment, which saves families $50, ends on Saturday, April 15.

Vivid’s program is a three-week theater experience which combines training, in which students build skills and study with theater professionals in a variety of subjects, with the opportunity for students to create and perform their own play. The program will be Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a special afternoon performance Friday, July 28, at Vivid’s home at the Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave., Summit.

At Vivid Dreamers, we believe in having fun while developing real skills under the guidance of profession-

als. Vivid Dreamers is an enjoyable way for students in grades five through 12 to explore their interest in the performing arts during their summer vacation. Students receive individual attention, constructive feedback and the support needed to achieve their personal goals.

In the first week, the ensemble begins to come together through classes and workshops in acting, improv, playwriting, singing and movement. These and other skills will be explored as the group builds the foundation for their creative process.

The second week focuses on the development and writing of an original play, which will also include music and movement. Students have the opportunity to shape their own characters and performances, which might include new subjects explored in the first week such as stage combat and physical comedy.

In the third week, the cast and their director, musical director and choreographer hone and refine their original work in preparation for its presentation on the final evening of the program.

The cost of the Summer Theatre Program: Vivid Dreamers is $900 for all three weeks, with limited needbased scholarships available. Discounts are provided for those who register before Saturday, April 15. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is filled or until the deadline of Thursday, June 1. Registration and more information for Vivid Dreamers can be found at vividstage.org/vividdreamers. The theater at Oakes Center is wheelchair accessible. Classes will be at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave., Summit 07901. For more information for any of Vivid Stage’s programs, visit vividstage.org or call 908-514-9654.

Photos Courtesy of Linda Lospinoso Lampert SLIME TIME — On Jan. 13, the Parent-Teacher Association at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway hosted a ‘Family Paint and Slime Night’ fundraiser. The event was a huge success with an amazing turnout. About 120 families came out to support this fundraiser. Families gathered in the school’s cafeteria and participants had a choice to paint or create slime. The proceeds from this event will go directly back to the students for their Fun Day, which takes place at the end of the year.

Tips for better health offered for American Heart Month

UNION COUNTY — February is American Heart Month and The Gateway Family YMCA urges local community members to get a blood pressure screening. Revised blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association mean that nearly half of all Americans — 46 percent — have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is often referred to as “The Silent Killer” because there are typically no warning signs or symptoms. While high blood pressure and heart disease are serious conditions, the good news is a healthy heart is an achievable goal through lifestyle changes, such as lowering sodium intake, eating healthier and getting more physical activity.

Throughout February, The Gateway Family YMCA is offering a series called Heart Health Happy Hour on Zoom each Tuesday at 5 p.m. Topics include: The Basics!, Stress Less!, Sleep More! and Living the Lifestyle! Facilitated by Susan Butler, director of WISE Community Services, this series is free and open to the community, with registration available at tgfymca.org/events.

Following are tips for the entire family to become heart healthy this February:

• Get physical: Being physically active every day is fun and can improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active play. For example, include a brisk, 10-minute trip around

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the block after meals or a 10-minute walking break during the day. If your family enjoys active video games, select versions that require moving the body’s large muscle groups while playing.

• Take a snooze: Lack of sleep can be associated with elevated cholesterol and blood pressure. Adults need at least seven, but no more than nine hours of sleep at night to aid with the prevention of heart disease. Children need 10-12 hours of sleep per night. Develop bedtime routines for the entire family to assist with falling asleep faster and staying asleep.

• Shape up those recipes: Make over your family’s favorite recipes by reducing the amount of salt and saturated fat and

substituting a lower fat food without sacrificing tastes. For example, use low-fat yogurt instead of sour cream and skip the seasoning packet and use pepper and olive oil instead. Read food labels to learn more about what is in the package and select foods that have less than 1,000 mg of sodium per serving.

• Feeling the pressure: Revised blood pressure guidelines from American Heart Association mean that nearly half of all Americans — 46 percent — have high blood pressure. Lowering or maintaining normal blood pressure can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Start self-monitoring your blood pressure and know the numbers.

‘Camp Premiere 2023: A Summer of Theatrical Adventures’ announced

UNION — Premiere Stages, the professional theater company at Kean University, has announced that Camp Premiere, the annual summer theater program for middle school and high school students, will be held on Kean University’s East Campus.

Premiere Stages will offer two, two-week sessions this summer.

• Theatremakers, July 10 to 21, for students entering grades six through eight. Students translate their creative ideas into brand new, original material for the stage. Through structured improvisation, storytelling exercises and acting games, campers craft and star in their own,

original theatrical presentation for friends and family.

• Actors Studio, July 24 to Aug. 4, for students entering grades nine through 12. Students focus on the craft of acting through physical and vocal warm-ups, improvisation, acting technique and scene study. Working closely with industry professionals, campers perform scenes from contemporary plays, selected specifically for unique talents and areas for growth. This camp culminates in a performance of the campers’ work for friends and family.

Registration is now open. Premiere Stages is committed to ensuring that all students who are interested in

Camp Premiere are afforded the opportunity to participate. An Early Bird discount, a savings of $50, is currently available through Wednesday, March 15. A limited amount of scholarships will be available for families in need of financial support.

Camper Registration and Tuition Payment Portal and Scholarship Applications can be found on Premiere Stages’ website premierestagesatkean.com/camp-premiere/.

Any Camp Premiere inquiries can be emailed to Nick Gandiello, Education and Play Festival manager, at ngandiel@kean.edu.

County provides bilingual assistance for seniors seeking services

UNION COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to come to Union County’s ASK (Aging Services Kiosk) community events in February and meet in person with professional staff for expert guidance on senior programs and resources. Help with filling out forms is also provided. Bilingual staff will be present at all of these events to offer assistance in Spanish.

“Making sure our seniors and their caregivers have access to the right information about what the Union County has to offer is important to us,” said Commissioner Chairperson Sergio Granados. “I

encourage all of those who can benefit from the ASK Program to attend these sessions and learn about all of the programs and resources available. In addition, there will be bilingual staff on board to ensure that our residents who communicate primarily in Spanish are included.”

Any Union County senior or caregiver can visit an ASK event, regardless of their hometown. No appointment or pre-registration is needed. The upcoming ASK events in February all include bilingual assistance in Spanish:

• Wednesday, Feb. 15, from noon to 2 p.m., Elizabeth Public Library, 11 S. Broad St., Elizabeth; and

IN MEMORIAM

• D’AGOSTINI – Patricia M., formerly of Union; Jan. 29. Wife, grandmother, 65.

• MCBURNEY – William Gene, formerly of Hillside; Jan. 26. Grandfather, 61.

• MEGA – Michael R., formerly of Linden; Jan. 21. Was 90.

• SIESSEL – Lois Jane, of Clark; Feb. 3. Was 89.

• THACKSTON – Thomas, formerly of Springfield; Jan. 28. Grandfather, 85.

In Memoriam is a weekly feature compiled by the news staff from various sources. We also provide the opportunity for families and funeral directors to publish a more extensive, special notice about their loved one called an obituary. These notices are published on our website immediately and then in the next edition of this newspaper. To place a paid obituary send an email to obits@thelocalsource.com or fax to 908-688-0401. Family and friends’ submissions must include sender ’s name, address, phone and the name of the funeral home. Call 908-686-7850 for assistance.

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TEMPLE BETH AHM YISRAEL, Springfield NJ (973) 376-0539, visit www.tbaynj.org Rabbi: Adrienne Rubin. We offer many exciting events throughout the year, Women’s League, Men’s Club, a nurturing Early Childhood Program, a warm Religious school, Adult education and so much more!

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TEMPLE SHA’AREY SHALOM Springfield, NJ (973) 379-5387 visit www.shaarey.org Rabbi: Renee

Edelman Cantor: Jason Rosenman Inspiring services and creative programs and events. Religious School, PreSchool, active Sisterhood and Brotherhood, Renaissance (Seniors), classes, trips, speakers and much more

METHODIST

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

241 Hilton Ave., Vauxhall NJ 07088

Phone: 908-964-1282

Pastor: Rev. Dennis E. Hughes

Sunday - Church School 9:AM

Worship Service 10:AM

Wednesday - Bible Class 6:30 to 7:30 ALL ARE WELCOME

www.bethelvauxhall.com

• Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon, Roselle Public Library, 129 Chestnut St., Roselle.

Contact the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection for information on upcoming ASK events and any other services for seniors in Union County. Call 888-280-8226 toll-free or visit online at ucnj.org/dhs/aging.

The goal of the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is to promote wellness, independence, dignity and choice for seniors and their families, in accordance with a statewide initiative adopted by Union County in 2012. The Division is one of 622 Area Agencies on Aging nationwide established under the federal Older Americans Act.

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COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

301 Chestnut St., Roselle Park NJ 07204

Phone: 908-245-2237

www.roselleparkumc.org

Pastor: Rev. Manuel P. Cruz, Jr.

11:00 AM Worship Service

11:00 AM Sunday School

Childcare Available

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF UNION. 2095 Berwyn Street, Union, NJ 07083. Rev. James G. Ryoo, Pastor. Church telephone 908687-8077. Office hours by appointment. Sunday service at 11:00 AM includes a children’s sermon. Sunday School at 10:00. Youth Sunday School during the main service. Communion the first Sunday of the month. Choir and Praise Team. UMW group meets 2nd Saturday each month. Friday evening bible study with the pastor at 7:30 PM. We are a friendly, multi ethnic/cultural church and we welcome all!

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KENILWORTH GOSPEL CHAPEL 557 Newark Ave., Newark and 23rd Street, Kenilworth, 908-272-6131,

Pastor Stephen Swaim. Sunday 9:30 am Breaking of Bread, 11:00 am

Family Bible Hour and Sunday School for all ages, Tuesday Women’s Bible study at Chapel 7:00 pm, Wednesday 7:00 pm Prayer and Bible Study, (childcare provided), Friday 7:00 pm Youth Activities for Grade School age, Jr. High and Sr. High. kenilworthgospel.org

PRESBYTERIAN

THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION OF CONNECTICUT FARMS, 888 Stuyvesant Ave., Union Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am with nursery care, Holy Communion first Sunday monthly. Church office 908-688-3164; office hours are M-T 9am - 5pm. www.ctfarms.org

TOWNLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 829 Salem Road, Union NJ 07083. 908-686-1028 - Rev. Ron Thompson, Pastor. Sunday Worship Service 10:00am followed by Fellowship Hour. A Time for Prayer: Mondays at 4:00pm - Bible Study: Wednesdays at 6:30pm. All are welcome - www.townleychurch.org

PROTESTANT REFORMED

REFORMED CHURCH OF LINDEN, 600 N. Wood Ave. (corner of Wood & Henry), Linden. 908-4863714. Serving Christ and the community since 1871. Sunday worship 10:30 am, Sunday School 9:30am. Rev. Wilfredo Rodriguez, Pastor. All are welcome, please join us, www.rclinden.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

NOTE: All copy changes must be made in writing and received by Worrall Community Newspapers No later than 12:00 Noon, Fridays prior to the following week’s publication. Please address changes to: Connie Sloan 1291 Stuyvesant Ave. P.O. Box 3639 Union, N.J. 07083

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SPRINGFIELD - 210 Morris Ave. at Church Mall, Springfield, NJ 07081, 973-379-4320. Office/Parish House: 37 Church Mall. Madelynne Lindsey, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship at 10:15am. In-person and livestreamed on YouTube. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website: SpringfieldPresbyterian.org for all information and links.

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE PARISH COMMUNITY, 45 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081.973-376-3044.

www.saintjamesparish.org. SUNDAY

MASS: Saturday 5:00pm (anticipated), Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00 noon. WEEKDAY MASS: MondayFriday 7:30am, Saturday 8:30am.

RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:00pm (any time by appointment)

908-686-7700

ACROSS

1. "Without further ____," pl.

5. Sweet 16 gift

8. Steps to the river, in India

12. *Michael Bublé's "____ the Last Dance for Me"

13. Bigger than big

14. Nonkosher

15. Big-ticket one

16. October birthstone

17. *#5 Down's target

18. *Reason to celebrate Lupercalia, Valentine's Day predecessor

20. Make over

21. Omit

22. Hexagonal fastener

23. December birthstone, pl.

26. Most gemütlich

30. Ed.'s request

31. Two dots above a letter

34. Brussels org.

35. Church recesses

37. ____ or chicken?

38. Encourage (2 words)

39. What hoarders do

40. He crossed the Rubicon

42. Jet follower

43. English county courts, in the olden days

45. Gentlemen's gentlemen

47. Chop off

48. Paparazzo's quest

50. Port in Yemen

52. *Heart-shaped box content 56. Range

57. Top notch

58. Baron Munchhausen, e.g.

59. Journalists and reporters

60. Speed unit

61. All is well that does this well 62. Bald eagle's nest 63. Ever, to a poet 64. Tinkerbell's powder

DOWN

1. "Clueless" catch phrase

2. *Get-together

3. End of a break-up phrase

4. Explosive of Czechoslovakian origin

5. *Winged one

6. September stone

7. Bank on

8. *____ card

9. Not tails

10. '70s hairdo

11. Sylvester, to Tweety

13. Wholism, alt. sp.

14. Monotonous hum

19. Intestinal obstruction

22. "Wayne's World" catchphrase

23. Japanese port

24. Necklace clasp location, pl.

25. Affirmatives

26. *Kisses' partners

27. National emblem

28. Type of weasel

29. BBQ tool

32. Pasturelands

33. Accompanies wisdom?

36. *a.k.a. St. Valentine's Malady

38. *Muse of love poetry

40. Large edible mushroom

41. Long-legged shore bird 44. Regions 46. Bummed about

Bell's invention

Laurels 50. Homesteader's measure

Active one

HOROSCOPES

AQUARIUS, Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Most of the things you have been worrying about are the things that are least likely to hurt you, and if you keep that fact in mind everything will be fine. What happened in the past was a learning experience. It’s what you do next that matters the most.

PISCES, Feb. 19 to March 20

Your trust in certain people may have hit an all time low in recent weeks but you cannot allow that to hold you back. Keep channels of communication open and try to understand why they acted the way they did. There is always an explanation.

ARIES March 21 - April 19

You will be intensely ambitious over the next few days but don’t just throw yourself at the first opportunity that comes along. Identify your priorities, then start doing the little, everyday things that will take you closer to your long-term goals.

TAURUS, April 20 to May 20

You have been too tunnel-visioned of late and need to expand your horizons beyond your family and your career. Look at the world around you: How can you make it a better place?

GEMINI, May 21 to June 20

Come to grips with a financial or business matter that has been bugging you for the last few months. Once you are clear in your mind what the problem is the solution won’t be hard to find.

CANCER, June 21 to July 22

Life is not a zero sum game – others don’t have to lose so you can win – and if you take that fact on board over the next few days not only will you be a winner but the people you work and do business with can win as well. Think big and go for it!

LEO, July 23 to Aug. 22

Choose an approach to life and stick with it. It’s not like you to change but you’ve done so quite a bit in recent weeks, so get your act back on track and show the world what you can do.

VIRGO, Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

There has been a certain amount of turmoil in your life of late but how much of it was real and how much of it was in your mind? The planets warn you need to get your head together quickly and stop worrying about things that will never happen.

LIBRA, Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

If friends and loved ones urge you to give up something you have grown used to of late it’s unlikely you will be happy about it, but the more you think about it the more you will come to see they are right: It really does need to go and it needs to go now.

SCORPIO, Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Keep your eyes and ears open this week, because if you lose concentration for even a moment you could miss out on an opportunity to turn a profit. Stay sharp and make sure if there is money to be made you’ll be the one who is making it.

SAGITTARIUS, Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

You will be asked some searching questions over the next few days and perhaps the most important is: do you have the courage and the confidence to reach out and take what the world is offering? It’s not like you to be timid, so act decisively.

CAPRICORN, Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Start believing that you have both the skill and the ambition to reach the top. An opportunity to move up in the world is about to present itself so be ready and willing to grasp it!

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a free program for adults.

• “Yarnies” meet each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. except for the last Thursday of the month. “Yarnies” meet the last Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Yarnies will not meet on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Children’s programs

• Lap Sit: interactive stories and songs for newborns to 2-year-olds, on Tuesdays, Feb. 21 and 28, from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.

• Toddler Time: interactive stories, songs and activities for 2- to 3-year-olds, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.

• Lego at the Library: explore and build with the library’s collection of Legos, on Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

Special events

Registration is required for all special events. Kenilworth residents may register starting one week prior to each special event. All others may register starting two days prior to each event, space permitting. To register, call the library at 908-2762451 or visit the library at 548 Boulevard.

• Boogie Woogie Babies: an interactive musical program presented by Tiffany

UN-WCN-LEGALS

GARWOOD SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000098

Docket Number: F01207818

Division: CHANCERY County: Union

Plaintiff: REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.

VS

Defendant: KENNETH HIGNEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sale Date: 02/15/2023

Writ of Execution: 10/13/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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 property to be sold is located in the municipality of GARWOOD BORO in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as 167 MYRTLE AVENUE, GARWOOD, NJ 07027

Tax LOT 1 BLOCK 509

Dimensions of Lot: 60X100

Nearest Cross Street: Oak St

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

*SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. ·

OPEN · Sewer: Included with Taxes

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or

AT THE LIBRARY

Taylor for newborns to 4-year-olds, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

• President’s Day Craft: for ages 4 – 9, on Friday, Feb. 17, from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

• Good Tymes String Band, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy foot-tapping, knee-slapping music.

Kenilworth library’s board of trustees sets meeting dates

The board of trustees of the Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Boulevard, Kenilworth, will meet on Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14. The library can be reached at 908-276-2451.

Kenilworth library closed

The Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Boulevard, Kenilworth, will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m.

Cranford library board meets

The 2023 monthly meetings of the Cranford Public Library board of trustees

other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $184,288.94 One

Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Eight and 94/100

Attorney:

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 202 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004

973-575-0707

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $211,377.34 Two Hundred Eleven Thousand Three Hundred SeventySeven and 34/100

January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2023

U117444 WCN ($158.40)

UNION COUNTY

PUBLIC AUCTION - Note, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:10A-1 et seq., Sisbarro Towing 1970 Route 22 East, Union NJ 07083 shall expose for sale by SEAL BID in AS IS condition no warrantee offered or implied NO keys, running & mileage unknown, on behalf of the Springfield Police Depts. through their assigned Auctioneer, on February 17, 2023 at 10:AM a 2007 VW JET vin#

3VWWJ71K67M172876. This vehicle came into possession of Public Agency through Impoundment and failure of the owners to claim same. You must view the vehicle on February 13th, 2023 between the Hrs. of 11:am and 2:pm by texting 732-232-1419 for an appointment and Bid Form. Failure to view vehicle eliminates your bid on sale day. All bids will start at market value of vehicle

U117959 WCN February 9, 2023 ($9.45)

UNL-LEGALS

HILLSIDE

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000105

Docket Number: F01359519

Division: CHANCERY County: Union Plaintiff: MEB Loan Trust

VS Defendant: EMANUEL N. HENDERSON

Sale Date: 02/15/2023

Writ of Execution: 09/15/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

MUNICIPALITY: Township of Hillside COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State of

will be at the Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Ave., Cranford, at 7 p.m. on the following dates. Thursday, Feb. 23; Thursday, March 23; Thursday, April 27; Thursday, May 25; Thursday, June 22; Thursday, July 27; Thursday, Aug. 24; Thursday, Sept. 28; Thursday, Oct. 26; Wednesday, Nov. 15; and Thursday, Dec. 28. All are welcome to attend.

Events at Union library

The Union Public Library (UPL) is hosting several events throughout the year. To stay fully informed of library activities, sign up for the UPL newsletter at uplnj.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/.

The UPL main library is at 1060 Stuyvesant Ave., 908-851-5450, and the Vauxhall branch is at 123 Hilton Ave., 908-851-5451. For more information about the following programs, call the library or visit the website at uplnj.org.

• Beginners flow yoga, Thursdays, Feb. 9, 16 and 23, at 6 p.m. This class will lead participants through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind, and a connection with the breath. They will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibili-

New Jersey STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1550 Wyndmoor Ave

TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 23; Block: 310 DIMENSIONS: Approximately: 100X70 COR NEAREST CROSS STREET: Winans Avenue BEGINNING AT THE CORNER FORMED BY THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF WINANS AVENUE WITH THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF WYNDMOOR AVENUE; THENCE

Pursuant to a tax search of 1/4/23; 2023 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2023 $2,900.00 OPEN, 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 $2,900.00 OPEN. Water: PRIVATE. Sewer: Acct: 00041800 01/01/2022-12/31/2022 $180.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY, Liens: Year: 2021 Type: 3RD PARTY SEWER Amount: $258.95 Cert No.: N/A Sold: 12/09/2022 To: FIG 20 LLC / FIG 20 LLC FBO SEC PTY Lien amount is subject to subsequent taxes + interest. Must call prior to settlement for redemption figures. THE REDEMPTION OF LIENS IS OUTLINED IN N.J.S.A 54:5-54. Senior mortgage from Nationstar Mortgage LLC dated 07/17/2013 and recorded 11/18/2013, Instrument # 154400, in the amount of $161,980.00. After a diligent inquiry in which the Plaintiff was unable to obtain an exact amount due and owing on the senior lien, the approximate amount owing on that senior lien, based on the amount of the original loan listed above. The senior mortgage has an active foreclosure pending under docket F-001105-22. (This concise description does not constitute a legal description. A copy of the full legal description can be found at the Office of the Sheriff.)

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff of other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

THE SHERIFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $88,285.36 EightyEight Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five and 36/100

Attorney: FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP

53 GIBSON STREET BAY SHORE NY 11706

(973)325-8800

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office Total Upset: $94,839.09 Ninety-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 09/100

January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2023

U117493 ($178.20)

ty and build their own yoga program.

• Off the Shelf book club on Zoom, Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. This month's title is “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,” by Bryan Stevenson.

• Hilton Readers book discussion group, in person at the Vauxhall Branch, Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome. February’s title is “The Talented Ribkins,” by Ladee Hubbard.

• “Google Mail: Learn To Be Efficient and Productive” on Zoom, Thursday, Feb. 23, at noon. Did you know that Gmail has functions to organize; create events, folders and tasks; and label and prioritize emails to maximize efficiency and find information quickly? Learn to manage and streamline email. Presented by Susan Justiniano, library tech support and education specialist.

• Adult brush-lettering workshop, in person at the main library, Saturday, Feb. 25, at 10:30 a.m. Learn the modern art of brush lettering from Swetha Shenoy, hand lettering and watercolor artist whose business is called the Paisley Corner. No experience necessary.

HILLSIDE

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000244

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union Docket Number: F00187922

Plaintiff: CHRISTIANA TRUST A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I VS

Defendant: CLIFFORD MICHEL; EDLANDE

MICHEL Sale Date: 03/08/2023

Writ of Execution: 11/29/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

All that certain land and premises situated in the Township of Hillside, County of Union, State of New Jersey, being more particularly described as follows:

Lot: 17; Block: 412 on the Tax Map of the Township of Hillside Nearest Cross Street: Belleview Terrace

Approximate Dimensions: 100.00ft x 40.00ft x 100.00ft x 40.00ft

Being more commonly known as: 1474 Compton Terrace Hillside, New Jersey 07205

Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated December 29, 2022. Subject to: 2023 1” quarter taxes due 2/1/2023, $1,915.00 OPEN 2023 2nd quarter taxes due 5/1/2023, $1,915.00 OPEN

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding surplus, if any .

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $184,263.02

One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Three and 02/100

Attorney: HILL WALLACK LLP

21 ROSZEL ROAD

P.O. BOX 5226 PRINCETON NJ 08543-5226 (609)924-0808

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the

Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $189,719,19 One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 19/100

February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2023

U118123 UNL ($144.00)

KENILWORTH

BOROUGH OF KENILWORTH

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE 2023-2

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Ordinance entitled ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 91, “FEES AND LICENSES” ARTICLE 1, “FEES GENERALLY” SECTION 1, “SCHEDULE OF FEES AND LICENSES,” SUBSECTION 3 “UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE FEES” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF KENILWORTH.

was introduced and passed on First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council of the Borough of Kenilworth, New Jersey, held on February 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The within ordinance will be further considered for Final Passage, after public hearing thereon, at the Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council to be held in the Conference Room, Second Floor, Borough Hall, 567 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, on March 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached. At which time and place, all persons who are interested therein, will be given an opportunity to be heard and ask questions concerning the same. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance or summary and notice will be posted on the public bulletin board in Borough Hall and available at no cost for the members of the general public in the Clerk’s Office at 567 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033 or by calling the Borough Clerk’s Office at 908-276-9090.

U118051 UNL February 9, 2023 ($20.25)

ROSELLE PARK

BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK

UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Roselle Park, in the County of Union, New Jersey, at a Regular Meeting held on February 2, 2023 and that said Ordinance will be taken up for final adoption, and public hearing on February 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at the Regular Meeting of said Mayor and Council to be held at the Borough Hall located at 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204, and that all persons interested

therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same.

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2713

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, SECTION 13 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK, ENTITLED “PARKING PROHIBITED FOR STREET CLEANING”

Andrew J. Casais, RMC Borough Clerk U117975 UNL February 9, 2023 ($15.75)

ROSELLE PARK

BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK

UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Roselle Park, in the County of Union, New Jersey, at a Regular Meeting held on February 2, 2023 and that said Ordinance will be taken up for final adoption, and public hearing on February 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at the Regular Meeting of said Mayor and Council to be held at the Borough Hall located at 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204, and that all persons interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same.

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2714

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 41, SUBSECTION 1 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK, ENTITLED “ROSELLE PARK DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

CREATED”

Andrew J. Casais, RMC Borough Clerk U117976 UNL February 9, 2023 ($16.20) ROSELLE PARK

BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK

UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION OF BOND ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Bond Ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was finally adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Roselle Park, in the County of Union, New Jersey, at an open public meeting held on February 2, 2023 held at the Borough Hall located at 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204. The 20-day period of limitation within which suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this notice. The summary of the terms of such Bond Ordinance is as follows:

ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2712

Title: A BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PHASES II(B), III(B), IV, V AND VI OF THE LOCAL UNIT’S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION FACILITIES PROJECT OF THE JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES, BY AND IN THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “LOCAL UNIT”); APPROPRIATING $1,925,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,925,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF

Purpose(s): FUNDING THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK’S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION FACILITIES PROJECT OF THE JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES; SPECIFICALLY FUNDING PHASES II(B), III(B), IV, V AND VI OF SAID PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $1,925,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,925,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF

Appropriation: $1,925,000.00

Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,925,000.00

Down Payment:$0.00

Grants Appropriated: $0.00

Section 20 Costs: $621,622.00

Useful Life: 30.0 years

Andrew J. Casais, RMC Borough Clerk U117974 UNL February 9, 2023 ($31.95)

ROSELLE PARK CONTRACT AWARDS

January 30, 2023

The Roselle Park Board of Education awarded the following service contract(s) at its meeting held on January 17, 2023. The resolution and contract are on file at the in the Board Secretary’s Office located at, 510 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park, NJ, for inspection by the public. Contract(s):

Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services (EUS) contract for Health Insurance Services to Centric Benefits and Consulting Services in the amount of $74,410 for the purpose of being the health insurance broker of the record for the district. This contract shall be in effect immediately.

Professional services contract for BCBA Services to the First Children Services at an hourly rate of $117.50, Positive Pathways at an hourly rate of $125.00 and New Age Behavioral Consultants at an hourly rate of $150, beginning January 18, 2023 and concluding June 30, 2023.

U117956 UNL February 9, 2023 ($13.05)

ROSELLE PARK

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000240

Division: CHANCERY.

County: Union

Docket Number: F00416321

Plaintiff: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST

VS

Defendant: DONNA GALLO AND ROBERTA

GALLO

Sale Date: 03/08/2023

Writ of Execution: 11/30/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

CONCISE DESCRIPTION

Street: 338 SHERIDAN AVENUE, ROSELLE PARK, NJ 07204

Number of Feet to Nearest Cross Street:

Beginning at a point in the westerly line of Sheridan Avenue distant southerly 35 feet from the intersection of the southerly line of Clay A venue East Tax Lot and Block No.: Block 1013, Lot 8 Roselle Park Borough; Union County Dimensions (approx.): 35 feet by 100 feet

Amount Due for Taxes: Taxes paid and current as of 12/30/22

Sale may be subject to additional taxes, liens, utilities and interest from 12/30/22

Water/Sewer charges in the approximate amount of $204.00 as of 12/30122

Subject to: All unpaid municipal taxes, assessments, liens and other charges; Any set of facts which an accurate survey would disclose; Any restrictions or covenants on record which run with the land; Rights of the United States of America, if any; Any Condominium lien priority pursuant to NJSA 46:8821, if any; Any outstanding PUD or Homeowner’s Associations dues or fees, if any; Any occupants or persons in possession of the property, if any; Additional municipal charges, liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insurance, if any; and any such taxes, municipal liens or other charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. The amount of unpaid taxes municipal liens and other charges can be obtained from the local taxing authority. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon.

** If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. As the above description does not constitute a full legal description, said full legal description is annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Union County Clerk’s Office in Book Ml2034 at Page 0956, et seq., New Jersey, and the Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Union County.

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment ofthe surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. For interested parties regarding Sheriff’s Sale, please contact Auction.com at (800) 793-6107 or at www.auction.com.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $472,993.97

Four Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Three and 97/100

Attorney: GROSS POLOWY, LLC

2500 PLAZA 5, SUITE 2548

JERSEY CITY NJ 07311

(716) 204-1700 XTN 17

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the

Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $486,760,70 Four Hundred

Eighty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty and 70/100

February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2023

U118121 UNL ($201.60)

UNION

NOTICE OF HEARING

Please take notice that an application has been made by Jorge & Olga Diaz for a variance from the requirements of the Township of Union Land Development Ordinance (and for subdivision/site plan approval) as to permit construction of garage with insufficient side and rear yard setbacks, and 10 ft from dwelling located at 1047 Warren Avenue, Union New Jersey 07083 which is a violation of section 170- Attachment 3 of the Land Development Ordinance.

Any person or persons affected by this application may have the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing to be held by the Board of Adjustment on February 22, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey.

All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public between the hours of 9:00 am- 4:00 pm in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Adjustment in the Municipal Building, Building Department, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey.

Jorge Diaz Applicant

U118012 UNL February 9, 2023 ($14.40)

UNION

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000099

Docket Number: F00749222

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Plaintiff: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

VS

Defendant: DANIEL COLLIER AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sale Date: 02/15/2023

Writ of Execution: 12/29/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF UNION, County of UNION, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 2393 STEUBEN STREET, UNION, NJ 07083

Being Known as: Lot 21, Block 3913 on the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP OF UNION.

Dimensions:

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice by publication.

*Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by Plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interests remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount due thereon.

**If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

***If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Pursuant to 28 USC 2410(c) this sale is subject to a 1 year right of redemption held by the United States of America by virtue of its lien:” and delete the Internal Revenue Service Lien passage.

MORTGAGE: DANIEL COLLIER to SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, dated 07/10/2020, and recorded 08/28/2020, in Book 14755, Page 2594, to secure $74,617.81.

and 05/100

January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2023

U117464 UNL ($169.20)

UNION

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000247

Division: CHANCERY County: Union

Docket Number: FQ0106522

Plaintiff: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

VS

Defendant: JACQUELINE M. BONAPARTE; JULIAN BONAPARTE, JR

Sale Date: 03/08/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/09/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

CONCISE DESCRIPTION

MUNICIPALITY: Township of Union COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State of New Jersey

STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1616

Edmund Terrace, TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 18; Block: 5512

DIMENSIONS: Approximately: 35XIOO

NEAREST CROSS STREET: Pleasant Parkway Begilnning at a point in the Westerly line of Edmund Terrace at a point therein distant 345 feet Southerly from the Southerly line of Pleasant Parkway; thence Pursuant to a tax search of 01/25/2023; 2023

Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2023 $1,903.36 OPEN, 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 $1,903.35

OPEN. Sewer: Acct: 15853 0 01/01/202212/31/2022 $1,772.55 INCLUDED IN BELOW

LIEN. Sewer charges are based on prior Water consumption; Water: PRIVATE. Liens:

Year: 2021 Type: 3RD PARTY SEWER

Amount: $3,595.58 Cert No.: 2200064 Sold:

10/20/2022 To: FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY

Lien amount is subject to subsequent taxes + interest. Must call prior to settlement for redemption figures. THE REDEMPTION OF LIENS IS OUTLINED IN NJ.S.A 54:5-54.

(This concise description does not constitute a legal description. A copy of the full legal description can be found at the Office of the Sheriff.)

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280.2832.

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff of other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. THE SHERIFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $345,670.50 Three Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy and 50/100

Attorney: FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP 53 GIBSON STREET BAY SHORE NY 11706 (973)325-8800

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office Total Upset: $359,570.79 Three Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Seventy and 79/100 February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2023 U118127 UNL ($171.00)

UNION

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000127

Docket Number: F00637421

Division: CHANCERY County: Union Plaintiff: REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC VS

Defendant: ROSEL A. POLLAK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sale Date: 02/22/2023

Writ of Execution: 11/22/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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. SHORT FORM DESCRIPTION

The property to be sold is located in the Township of Union, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 1097 Cranbrook Road, Union, NJ 07083

Tax Lot No. 42, in Block No. 1704

Nearest Cross Street: FIELD ROAD. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

Please include the following exceptions in the sale notice:

A. 1ST QTR TAXES OPEN $2,306.24 (OPEN PLUS INTEREST AND PENALTY AFTER 2/1/2023)

B. VACANT LOT FEE EXISTS. PLEASE CONTACT BUILDING DEPT.

C. SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF, SO, THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON.

D. SUBJECT TO PRIOR MORTGAGES AND JUDGMENTS (IF ANY).

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $416,175.45

Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five and 45/100

Attorney: LAW OFFICE OF MARTONE & UHLMANN

777 PASSAIC AVENUE

SUITE 535

CLIFTON NJ 07012

973-473-3000

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $427,327.12 Four Hundred

Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred

Twenty-Seven and 12/100

January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2023

U117741 UNL ($140.40)

UNION

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000246

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Docket Number: F00826222

Plaintiff: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS

Defendant: MANDY-LYNN D’HAIll; MR. D’HAIll, HUSBAND OF MANDY-LYNN

D’HAIll; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sale Date: 03/08/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/24/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

CONCISE DESCRIPTION

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN:

Township of Union, County of Union, in the State of New Jersey PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2245 Stecher Avenue Union, NJ 07083

TAX LOT # 11 BLOCK # 5110

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 51.40 X 114.05

NEAREST CROSS STREET: Webster Terrace

*Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sewer plus interest through date of payoff.

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND TN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF UNION COUNTY

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 2802832

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $253,884.96

Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four and 96/100

Attorney: PARKER McCAY P.A.

9000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE

SUITE 300 P.O. BOX 5054

MOUNT LAUREL NJ 08054

(856) 810-5815

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $261,133.84 Two Hundred SixtyOne Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Three and 84/100

February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2023 U118126 UNL ($147.60)

UNION TOWNSHIP OF UNION COUNTY OF UNION NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

The Township Committee of the Township of Union has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk

BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

Eileen Birch, Township Clerk

Dated: January 10, 2023

Awarded to: BSafe Security 10 Progress St. Union, NJ 07083

Services: Police and fire alarm monitoring for various township buildings

Costs: not to exceed $8,400.00

Approved as to form by:

Daniel Antonelli, Township Attorney U117957 UNL February 9, 2023 ($13.95)

PRO-LEGALS

ELIZABETH SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000121

Docket Number: f00453421

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Plaintiff: FIDELITY BANK, N.A.

VS Defendant: ROBERT J BOROWSKI JR., ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE AND KNOWN HEIR OF ROBERT J. BOROWSKI, SR., AMPERE SOLAR OWNER IV, LLC, THERESA BOROWSKI, KNOWN HEIR OF ROBERT J. BOROWSKI, SR., MR. OR MRS. BOROWSKI, THE SPOUSE, DOMESTIC PARTNER, CIVIL UNION PARTNER OF THERESABOROWSKI, CRAIG MILES, MAUREEN MILES, KNOWN HEIR OF ROBERT J. BOROWSKI, SR. ANGELA SALDANA, STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Sale Date: 02/22/2023

Writ of Execution: 11/30/2022

2/22/2023 11/30/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

CONCISE DESCRIPTION

Municipality: Borough of Roselle Street Address: 1027 Drake Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203

Tax Lot: 12 FKA 67

Block: 1206 FKA

Approximate Dimensions: 100 X 40 X 100 X

40

Nearest Cross Street: Newman Place

Surplus Monies: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any persons claiming surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-1 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of the person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

“THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION”

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $313,047.39

Three Hundred Thirteen Thousand FortySeven and 39/100

Attorney: HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP

1451 CHEWS LANDING ROAD LAUREL SPRINGS NJ 08021

(215)-855-9521

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $322,078.19 Three Hundred

Twenty-Two Thousand Seventy-Eight and 19/100

January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2023

U117742 PRO ($138.60)

ELIZABETH SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000181

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Docket Number: F00050221

Plaintiff: BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS TRUSTEE FOR CWABS, INC. ASSETBACKED CERTIACATES, SERIES 2005-4 VS

Defendant: RALPH A. LANTIGUA; FRANCES CINTRON; NEW CENTURY ANANCAL SERVICES, INC

Sale Date: 03/01/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/10/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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 property to be sold is located in the municipality of ELIZABETH CITY in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as 17 MELROSE TERRACE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07208

Tax LOT 856 NKA 30 BLOCK 13 NKA 93

Dimensions of Lot: 37XI95

Nearest Cross Street: Lincoln Avenue

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

*SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEM OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON.

• 2023 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2023 $3,011.01

OPEN

• 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 $3,011.01

OPEN

• Water: Liberty Water PO BOX 371852 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7852 855-722-7066 Accl:

5502953895 To: 12/1212022 $46.82 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $358.21 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. For sale information, please visit Auction. at www.Auction.comorcall (800) 280-2832.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $464,646.33

Four Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six

Hundred Forty-Six and 33/100

Attorney: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC. 130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 202

FAIRFIELD NJ 07004

(973)-575-0707

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $473,125.58 Four Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand One Hundred TwentyFive and 58/100

February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

U117910 PRO ($171.00)

ELIZABETH

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000085

Docket Number: F00625522

Division: CHANCERY County: Union

Plaintiff: LYNX ASSET SERVICES LLC

VS

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $280,923.56 Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 56/100

January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2023

U117443 PRO ($108.00)

ELIZABETH

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000103

Docket Number: F01111417

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Plaintiff: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES WMALT SERIES 2006-5 VS

Defendant: AMI M. SHAH-TALATI; DISCOVER BANK

Sale Date: 02/15/2023

Writ of Execution: 11/29/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth

COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State of New Jersey STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 122-124

Livingston Street

TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 665; Block: 2

DIMENSIONS: Approximately: 50X100 NEAREST CROSS STREET: First Street BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDELINE OF LIVINGSTON STREET AT A POINT THEREIN DISTANT 275.00 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAME WITH THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDELINE OF FIRST STREET; THENCE RUNNING

Pursuant to a tax search of 01/09/2023; 2023

Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2023 TO BE DETERMINED, 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 TO BE DETERMINED. Vacant lot charge may exist. Contact PROCHAMPS @ 321-421-6639 or www.prochamps.com for additional Billing, Payment and Renewal Details (if applicable). Water: Acct: 5503108604 To: 11/10/2022 $3,538.32 OPEN PLUS PENALTY, $19,549.54 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS, Subject to final reading. Additional accounts may exist; Please have seller provide evidence of all service at closing. Sewer: Included in Water Account(s). General Remarks: FORMERLY KNOWN AS BLOCK: 2 LOT: 665: SUBJECT TO ADD’L 6% PENALTY FOR BALANCES OVER $10,000.00. SUBJECT TO TAX SALE. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL FEES. (This concise description does not constitute a legal description. A copy of the full legal description can be found at the Office of the Sheriff.) For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280.2832.

LINDEN

NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION

Union COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-006402-22

(L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Jenny Principato, his/her heirs, devisees, and personal representatives, and his, her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest, Mr. or Mrs. Principato, husband or wife of Jenny Principato, the spouse, domestic partner or civil union partner of Jenny Principato and Shirley D. Messina, his/her heirs, devisees, and personal representatives, and his, her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon KML Law Group, PC, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN PENNSYLVANIA, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 701 Market Street, Suite 5000; Philadelphia, PA 19106, phone # (609) 250-0700, an answer to the Complaint, filed in a civil action, in which US Bank NA, as Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 is plaintiff, and John O. Principato a/k/a John Principato, et al are the defendant(s), pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union County, and bearing Docket No. F006402-22 within thirty-five (35) days after February 9, 2023 exclusive of such date or if published after February 9, 2023 (35) days after the actual dated of such publication, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 97l, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the rules of governing the courts.

This action has been instituted for the purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated February 24, 2005, made by Jenny Principato and John O. Principato as mortgagor(s), to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N. A recorded on March 01, 2005, for Union County in BOOK:

11060 PAGE: 503 INSTRUMENT NO.: 347702 of Mortgages for said County, which mortgage was assigned to the plaintiff, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED TRUST SERIES 2005-5, by Assignment dated June 01, 2016; and (2) to recover possession of, and concerns premises commonly known as 557 Ziegler Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Lot: 7 Block: 174.

If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association by calling 1l-732-249-5000. You may also contact the Lawyer Referral Service of the County of venue by calling 1(908) 353-4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services offices of the County of venue by calling 1-(908) 354-4340.

LINDEN NOTICE CITY OF LINDEN PLANNING BOARD

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 14, 2023 in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 the Planning Board of the City of Linden will conduct its regular meeting at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held in person. Registration is not required for this meeting. At this meeting the Board will vote on two Resolutions, namely: SP 1164-22 - 4400 Tremley Point Rd. - Bird Construction; and SD 775-22 - 1105 W. Curtis Street – Woodlawn Partners, LLC.; and hear four Applications, namely: SP 1159-22 – 1400 W. Elizabeth Avenue – Lindel Corporation; SP 116222 – 801 E. Linden Avenue – 801 E. Linden Ave, LLC; SP 1166-22 – 925 E. Linden Avenue – 925 East Linden Avenue LLC; and SD 776-23 – 351 DeWitt Street – Angela Principato. Copies of the filed Plans submitted by the Applicants can be reviewed on the City website or https://linden-nj.gov/events/planning-board/. Copies of any exhibits that will be utilized by the Applicants at the hearing will also be made available at the aforementioned link at least two (2) days prior to the hearing.

Dorothy Kotowski City of Linden Planning Board Secretary U118011 PRO February 9, 2023 ($15.75)

LINDEN

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000122

Docket Number: F00862510

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK VS

Defendant: ODELL A. HILL AND CAMELLIA L. HILL; STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sale Date: 02/22/2023

Writ of Execution: 08/31/2021

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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 property to be sold is located in City of Linden in the County of Union, and State of New Jersey Commonly known as 1219 Roselle Street, Linden, NJ 07036; Tax Lot No. 1, Block 164.

Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 feet By 100 feet

Nearest Cross Street: Jackson Avenue

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION

Defendant: FERNANDO AZEVEDO; MARIA CRISTINA SILVA; STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Sale Date: 02/15/2023

Writ of Execution: 12/12/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY.

PREMISES ARE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 237-239 INSLEE PLACE, ELIZABETH, 07206.

LOT NO.: 226

BLOCK NO.: 1

DIMENSIONS OF LOT: APPROXIMATELY 47

X 100

NEAREST CROSS STREET: THIRD STREET THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.

TAX INFORMATION: CURRENT JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $274,864.52 Two Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four and 52/100

Attorney:

LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL A. ALFIERI 30 FRENEAU AVENUE MATAWAN NJ 07747

(732)360-9266

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff of other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. THE SHERIFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $877,062.75 Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand SixtyTwo and 75/100

Attorney: FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP

53 GIBSON STREET BAY SHORE NY 11706

(973)325-8800

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office Total Upset: $894,957.45 Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Nine Hundred FiftySeven and 45/100 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2023

U117475 PRO ($192.60)

LINDEN

LEGAL NOTICE

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 the issuance of a New Jersey certification of ownership for, Make Jeep, Year 2013, VIN/ Hull identification Number 1C4RJFAG0DC561256. 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 U117756 PRO February 2, 9, 2023 ($17.10)

YOU, Jenny Principato, his/her heirs, devisees, and personal representatives, and his, her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest, are hereby made a party defendant to this foreclosure action because you are the record owners of the mortgaged premises and because you executed the bond or note OR you are the unknown heirs of the record owner of the mortgaged premises who executed the bond or note and mortgage being foreclosed herein and may be liable for any deficiency thereon, and for any lien, claim or interest you may have in, to or against the mortgaged premises.

YOU, Mr. or Mrs. Principato, husband or wife of Jenny Principato, the spouse, domestic partner or civil union partner of Jenny Principato, are hereby made a party defendant to this foreclosure action because you are the spouse or civil partner of the record owners of the mortgaged premises who executed the bond or note and mortgage being foreclosed herein and may be liable for any deficiency thereon, and for any lien, claim or interest you may have in, to or against the mortgaged premises.

YOU, Shirley D. Messina, his/her heirs, devisees, and personal representatives, and his, her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest, are hereby made a party defendant to this foreclosure action because of a judgment entered by you against are hereby made a party defendant to this foreclosure action because of a judgment entered by you against John O. Principato in the Superior Court of New Jersey on February 3, 2015 known as Judgment No. J-0180602015 and Case No. CS 809250 20B to secure a debt in an amount that varies from date to date, and for any lien, claim or interest you may have in, to or against the mortgaged premises. File NJ73430FC

Michelle M. Smith

Michelle M. Smith, Clerk

Superior Court of New Jersey U118037 PRO February 9, 2023 ($55.80)

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $320,173.95

Three Hundred Twenty Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Three and 95/100

Attorney: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. THE LITS BUILDING 701 MARKET STREET, SUITE 5000 PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 (215)627-1322

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $428,712.08 Four Hundred

Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve and 08/100

January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2023 U117737 PRO ($117.00)

LINDEN

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000238

Division: CHANCERY County: Union Docket Number: F00289522

Plaintiff: SANTANDER BANK, N.A. VS Defendant: . LOIS B. LANNACONE, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES 1-5 AND HIS, HERS, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Sale Date: . 03/08/2023

Writ of Execution: 11/29/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

SHORT FORM DESCRIPTION

The propeliy to be sold is located in the CITY OF LINDEN, County of Union and State of NJ. It is commonly known as 1150 WEST SAINT GEORGE AVENUE (UNIT/APT. B-13), LINDEN, NJ 07036. It is known and designated as Block 419, Lot 25 CBO13. The dimensions are approximately -N/A -Condominium.

Nearest cross street: Stuart Place

Prior lien(s): None

*Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, , insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon.

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses. there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $141,005.73

One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Five and 73/100

Attorney: STERN LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC

105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY -SUITE 302 ROSELAND NJ 07068

973-797-1100

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $145,632.37 One Hundred Forty-

Five Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Two and 37/100

February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2023

U118119 PRO ($147.60)

ROSELLE SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000180

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Docket Number: F01975918

Plaintiff: BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST VS

Defendant: MAE MCINTYRE AKA MAE F. MCINTYRE AKA MAE FRANCES MCINTYRE AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL M. MCINTYRE A/K/ A SAMUEL MCINTYRE; MELVIN MCINTYRE; MRS. MCINTYRE, SPOUSE OF MELVIN MCINTYRE; DONALD MCINTYRE; MRS. MCINTYRE, SPOUSE OF DONALD MCINTYRE; DEBORAH MCINTYRE; ELIZABETH MEDICAL IMAGING ASSOCIATION; CORNELL HALL CARE & REHAB CENTER LLC; PALISADES COLLECTION ASSIGNEE OF UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS; RONALDO TEJADA; TERESA MCINTYRE; EDWARD WALLUCE; MRS. WALLUCE, SPOUSE OF EDWARD WALLUCE; MARCUS WALLUCE; HARLEY DAVIDSON FINANCIAL SERVICES

D/B/A HARLEY DAVIDSON CREDIT; NANNIE WATSON, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HERS, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SAMUEL M MCINTYRE JR., HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST

Sale Date: 03/01/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/05/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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 property to be sold is located in the municipality of ROSELLE in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as 212 W 3RD AVENUE, ROSELLE, NJ 07203

Tax LOT 16 fka Lots 19A & 20A BLOCK 4804

fka Block 10

Dimensions of Lot: 35X125

Nearest Cross Street: Locust Street

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST

REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON.

• 2023 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2023 $1,964.80

OPEN

• 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 $1,964.80

OPEN

• Vacant lot charge: MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RENEWAL FEES.

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $324,386.52

Three Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand

Three Hundred Eighty-Six and 52/100

Attorney: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC.

130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 202 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004

(973)-575-0707

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $332,727.47 Three Hundred Thirty-TWO Thousand Seven Hundred TwentySeven and 47/100

February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

U117909 PRO ($212.40) ROSELLE

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000182

Division: CHANCERY·

Docket Number: F00353417

County: Union

Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

VS Defendant: ELLEN P SHEPHARD; HFTA

SEVENTH CORPORATION F/KiA

TRANAMERICA FINANGAL SERVICES, INC.

Sale Date: 03/01/2023

Writ of Execution: 04/12/2019

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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 property to be sold is located in the municipality of ROSELLE BORO in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as 485 WEST 3RD A VENUE, ROSELLE, NJ 07203

Tax LOT 3 BLOCK 6204

Dimensions of Lot:

40XIOO

Nearest Cross Street: John Street

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

*SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON.

• 2023 Qtr 1 Due: 02101/2023 $2,109.92

OPEN

• 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 $2,109.91

OPEN

• Sewer: Included with Taxes

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction ofthe mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent ofthat person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment ofthe surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

For sale information, please visit Auction. at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $235,315.85

Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen and 85/100

Attorney: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC.

130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 202 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004

(973)-575-0707

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office Total Upset: $271,231.24 Two Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 24/100

February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

U117908 PRO ($160.20)

ROSELLE SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000129

Docket Number: F00879722

Division: CHANCERY County: Union Plaintiff: NORTHPOINTE BANK VS

Defendant: MALIK REED, HIS/HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS/HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST

Sale Date: 02/22/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/06/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD

MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth City

STREET & STREET NO: 131 South Park Street

ZIP: 07206 STATE OF N. J.

COUNTY: UNION

TAX BLOCK AND LOT:

BLOCK: 2 LOT: 886

DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25’ x 100’

NEAREST CROSS STREET: First Street

SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): Any and all easements, covenants, restrictions and reservations of record; Any set of facts which an accurate survey and inspection would disclose; All unpaid municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any unpaid assessment and any outstanding tax sale certificate; Rights of any party in possession /rights protected by the NJ Anti-Eviction Act; All Local, County, State and Federal ordinances and regulations; Any condominium association lien granted priority by N.J.S.A 46:8B-21b; Any outstanding Condominium, PUD or Homeowner Association dues or fees; Rights of the United States of America, if any;The property is sold in its “AS IS” condition; Purchaser shall be responsible for Sheriff’s costs, commission, deed recording fees and realty transfer fees; Any solar panels affixed to the property will not be conveyed by this sale.

Liberty Water holds a claim for taxes due and/or other municipal utilities such as water and/or sewer in the amount of $660.44 plus penalty; $3,113.69 plus peanlty in arrears as of 12/22/2022.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication.

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to the Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:572 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $400,229.83

Four Hundred Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Nine and 83/100

Attorney: POWERS KIRN LLC

308 HARPER DRIVE SUITE 210

Moorestown NJ 08057

856-802-1000

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office Total Upset: $408,926.67 Four Hundred Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Six and 67/100 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2023 U117736 PRO ($174.60)

ROSELLE

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000239

Division: CHANCERY·

County: Union

Docket Number: F00837418

Plaintiff: REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING

LLC VS

Defendant: JAMES B, WALKER A/K/A JAMES WALKER A/K/A JAMES WALKER JR

A/KIA JAMES M, WALKER; CHERRY PARKE CONDOMINIUM ASSOC; ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER; HABER SILVER & SIMPSON ESGS; GMAC INSURANCE SUBROGATIONS; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sale Date: 03/08/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/03/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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 property to be sold is located in the municipality of ROSELLE BORO in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as 403 LOCUST STREET, ROSELLE, NJ 07203

Tax LOT 24 fka I.A BLOCK 400 I fka 21

Dimensions of Lot: 110 X 50

Nearest Cross Street: W 4th Avenue

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

*SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONTO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON.

• 2023 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2023 $2,641 .90

OPEN • 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 $2,641 .89

OPEN Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 slating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $306,084.24

Three Hundred Six Thousand Eighty-Four and 24/100

Attorneys: ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 202 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004

973-575-0707

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $323,228.49 Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight and 49/100

February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2023

U118120 PRO ($165.60)

ROSELLE

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000241

Division: CHANCERY

Docket Number: F00060022

County: Union

Plaintiff: REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.

VS Defendant: LUCIOUS CARTER; ELLA MAE CARTER, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; REGINALD CARTER; ANTHONY CARTER; CAROL BARNES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; ALETHIA A. ATKINSIN CARTER

Sale Date: 03/08/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/18/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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 property to be sold is located in the municipality of ROSELLE BORO in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey. Commonly known as 204 STERLING PLACE, ROSELLE, NJ 07203 Tax LOT 13 BLOCK 5405

Also: Addl: DEED 269212.

Dimensions of Lot: 40.95X I22.40

Nearest Cross Street: 2nd Avenue

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.

*SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON.

• 2023 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2023 $2,328.20

OPEN

• 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 $2,328.19

OPEN Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money. the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or

other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $185,064.00

One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand SixtyFour Attorney: ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 202 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004

973-575-0707

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $189,867.49 One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred SixtySeven and 49/100

February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2023

U118122 PRO ($169.20)

ROSELLE

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000245

Division: CHANCERY County: Union

Docket Number: F01059222

Plaintiff: NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT

MORTGAGE SERVICING

VS Defendant: EDRIS SYKES; MR/MRS. ADRIS SYKES, SPOUSE OF EDRIS SYKES; HOP ENERGY, LLC D/B/A SUPREME ENERGY

Sale Date: 03/08/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/18/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

CONCISE DESCRIPTION

All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Roselle, County of Union and State of New Jersey:

STREET ADDRESS: 546 E 3rd Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203

TAX LOT #: Lot 4, Block 509

DIMENSIONS (APPROX.): 50’ x 100’

NEAREST CROSS STREET: Thompson Av (approx. 110 ft/33 m)

As the above description does not constitute a full legal description, said full legal description is annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Office of the Register/Clerk of Union County in Book 14679, Page 2393, and the Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Union County.

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

***THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION***

DATE: January 19, 2023

BY: MICHEL LEE, ESQ.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $79,780.20 Seventy-

Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty and 20/100

Attorney: KNUCKLES KOMOSINSKI & MANFRO LLP

600 EAST CRESCENT AVENUE SUITE 201 UPPER SADDLE RIVER NJ 07458 201-391-0370

Sheriff: Peter Corvelll

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s· Office

Total Upset: $83,012.13 Eighty-Three Thousand Twelve and 13/100

February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2023

U118124 PRO ($144.00)

OBS-LEGALS

SPRINGFIELD

NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS

Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division Union County

Docket No.F 000316 23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO:

Kayhan B. Silahtaroglu, his/ her heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and his/her, their, or any of their successors in right, title and interest

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon the Attorneys for Plaintiff, Powers Kirn, LLC, 308 Harper Drive, Suite 210, Moorestown, NJ 08057, an Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Action in which Bank of America, N.A. is Plaintiff and Kayhan B. Silahtaroglu , et al., are Defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, with-

in thirty-five (35) days after February 9, 2023, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, CN 971, 6th Floor, North Wing, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in accordance with the rules governing the courts. A $175.00 filing fee payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court and a completed Case Information Statement must accompany your answer or motion.

The action has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated December 18, 2003, recorded on March 9, 2004, in Book 10574 at Page 7 made by Kayhan B. Silahtaroglu and Dong Mei Liu to Fleet National Bank, and concerns real estate located at 26 Warner Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081, Block 404 Lot 8. YOU, Kayhan B. Silahtaroglu, his/ her heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and his/her, their, or any of their successors in right, title and interest are made a defendant because you are the maker of the bond/note and mortgage and/or an owner thereof and Plaintiff is unable to determine the whereabouts of the defendant, and therefore, does not know whether he/she is living or dead, and therefore, names as defendants Kayhan B. Silahtaroglu , his/her heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and his/her, their, or any of their successors in right, title and interest .

You are further advised that an individual who is unable to obtain an attorney may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association by calling toll free 800-792-8315 (within New Jersey) or 609-394-1101 (from out of state). You may also communicate with a Lawyer Referral Service, or if you cannot afford to pay an attorney you may call the Legal Services Office. The phone numbers for the county in which this action is pending are: Legal Services (908) 354-4340, Lawyer Referral (908) 353-4715.

File 2022-0926

Michelle M. Smith Clerk of the Superior Court U117980 OBS February 9, 2023 ($35.10)

SPRINGFIELD

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD PLANNING BOARD

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the MARCH 13th regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board has been changed to MONDAY MARCH 6th 2023. All matters previously scheduled for the MARCH 13th 2023 meeting will be heard on MARCH 6th 2023. The time will be 6:30 PM, at Springfield Town Hall, 100 Mountain Avenue Springfield NJ in the Kenneth Fagembaum Court Room. If you should have any questions please contact Jennifer Law973.912.2221

Jennifer Amend Law

Board Administrator

U117978 OBS February 9, 2023 ($9.90)

SPRINGFIELD

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000177

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Docket Number: F00838922

Plaintiff: NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT

MORTGAGE SERVICING

VS Defendant: SADIE A. CAMPBELL A/K/A

SADIE CAMPBELL; BANK OF AMERICA; HABIB AMERICAN BANK; STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Sale Date: 03/01/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/11/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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 property to be sold is located in the municipality of SPRINGFIELD TWP in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as 955 S SPRINGFIELD AVE, UNIT 2406, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081

Tax LOT 2.190 BLOCK 4001 C2046

Dimensions of Lot:

Together with an undivided 0.201% interest in the common elements of the Springfield Park Place Condominium.

Nearest Cross Street: Lawrence Road

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION

*SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORE-

CLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON.

• 2023 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2023 $2,319.75

OPEN

• 2023 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2023 $2,319.74

OPEN Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64·3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. For sale information, please visit Auction. at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $192,329.95

One Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine and 95/100

Attorney: ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 202 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004 973-575-0707

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s’ Office

Total Upset: $196,968.31 One Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight and 31/100

February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

U117911 OBS ($163.80)

SPRINGFIELD SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000126

Docket Number: F590722

Division: CHANCERY

County: Union

Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

VS

Defendant: PAUL P. GAFFREY; DEBORAH GAFFREY; JAMES P. GAFFREY

Sale Date: 02/22/2023

Writ of Execution: 09/20/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

All that certain land and premises situated in the Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey, being more particularly described as follows:

Lot: 24; Block: 905 on the Tax Map of the Township of Springfield Nearest Cross Street: Cain Street

Approximate Dimensions: 50.00ft x 120.00ft x 50.00ft x 120.00ft

Being more commonly known as:

112 South Maple Avenue Springfield, New Jersey 07081 a/k/a

112 S. Maple Avenue Springfield, New Jersey 07081

Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated November 4, 2022.

Subject to: 2023 1st quarter taxes due 2/1/2023, $2,863.63 OPEN 2023 2nd quarter taxes due 5/1/2023, $2,863.62 OPEN

Sewer Included in Taxes

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding surplus, if any.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $405,594.68

Four Hundred Five Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Four and 68/100

Attorney: HILL WALLACK LLP

21 ROSZEL ROAD P.O. BOX 5226

PRINCETON NJ 08543-5226

(609)924-0808

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $416,082.27 Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand Eighty-Two and 27/100

January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2023

U117740 OBS ($145.80)

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD

UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

REPAVING AND RESURFACING OF TEN-

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids for “Repaving and Resurfacing of Tennis Courts at Various Locations” in the TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY will be received at the TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, Municipal Clerk’s Office, 100 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey on Thursday February 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time.

The work generally consists of tennis court repaving and resurfacing at various locations within the Township of Springfield. All work to be in accordance with the form of proposal, contract and specifications prepared by the Engineering Department of the Township of Springfield, 100 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081.

Plans and Specifications have been filed in the office of the Clerk of the TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD and may be inspected by prospective bidders at the office of the Engineering Department of the Township of Springfield, 100 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081. A non-refundable payment of fifty ($50) dollars per printed set is required.

Bidders are notified that they must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (Chapter 150 of the Laws of 1963, as amended) and that award will not be made to any bidder whom the Commissioner of Labor and Industry does not certify.

Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided, in the manner designated therein and required by the Specifications. They must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project on the outside, addressed to the Municipal Clerk, TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, and must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the form provided of not less than 10% of the amount of bid. Said check or bid bond may not be less than $500 nor shall it be more than $20,000 and must be accompanied by a Consent of Surety statement in the form provided from a Surety Company stating that the Surety Company will provide the bidder with a bond for 100% of the Contract amount in the event that the Contract is awarded to the bidder. A NonCollusion Affidavit and a Record of Recent Contract Awards must also accompany the proposal on the forms provided.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27

If awarded a contract, your company/firm will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Bidders must also comply with the requirements of P.L. 1977, Chapter 33 amending the Local Public Contracts Law. Bidders must submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all the stockholders in the corporation or members of the partnership who own ten percent (10%) or more of its stock, or have a ten percent (10%) or greater interest in the case of partnership. No bid may be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the opening of bids. A Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or all proposals will be rejected within sixty (60) days after the opening of bids.

The Mayor and Township Committee of the TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD reserves the right to reject all bids, to reject unbalanced bids, and to waive any informality in any bid.

John Bussiculo Township Administrator U118060 OBS February 9, 2023 ($45.90) SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

TAKE NOTICE THAT ON THE 21st DAY OF FEBRUARY AT 6:00 PM, A HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 100 MOUNTAIN AVE, SPRINGFIELD NJ ON APPLICATION # 20233 FOR A VARIANCE OR VARIANCES FOR: REAR YARD VARIANCE AND ANY OTHER VARIANCES THAT MAY BE NECESSARY AS EVIDENCED BY THE PLANS NOW ON FILE OR AS MAY BE MODIFIED AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SO AS TO PERMIT KITCHEN EXPAN-

SION APPLICANT’S NAME: JOSEPH FIOR-

ILLI THIS APPLICATION IS MADE FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT: 27 WOODCREST CIRCLE SPRINGFIELD NJ KNOWN AS BLOCK: 601 AND LOT(S): 6 ON THE TOWNSHIP SPRINGFIELD TAX MAP. YOU MAY APPEAR WHETHER IN PERSON OR BY AGENT OR ATTORNEY, AND PRESENT ANY OBJECTION WHICH YOU MAY HAVE TO THE GRANTING OF THIS APPLICATION. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION MAY BE SEEN IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD LOCATED IN THE ANNEX BUILDING, 20 NORTH TRIVETT AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ.

JOSEPH FIORILLI APPLICANT

U118033 OBS February 9, 2023 ($19.35)

SUMMIT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY

NOTICE IS GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in the Summit High School Library/Media Center beginning at 6:00 PM, at which time the Board will open the public portion of the meeting and then go into executive session. The public session will resume at 7:00 PM.

The agenda of the aforesaid meeting to the extent presently known is as follows:

1. to review agenda items and take action;

2. to review any other matters that may come before the Board;

3. to declare a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

It is expected that formal action will be taken at the aforesaid meeting.

Derek J. Jess School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary

U118013 OBS February 9, 2023 ($13.50)

SUMMIT

NOTICE OF DECISION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF SUMMIT, N.J.

Take notice that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Summit approved the application for development of STMB Properties, LLC, for the consolidation of the lots and the improvement of its properties located at 557-565 Morris Avenue, Lots 5-9, Block 404, on the Tax Map of the City of Summit in the NB Zone District with the construction of a new 46-unit residential building.

The application for major site plan approval and variance relief from the ordinances regulating floor area ratio, building height, gross floor area, roof pitch, building coverage, rooftop appurtenance height, landscape buffer area requirements, the height of fences in the front yard, and the height of lighting fixtures was approved by the Board on December 22, 2022, which approval was memorialized in a resolution adopted by the Board on January 18, 2023 (#ZB-21-2090). A copy of the resolution was filed and is available for inspection in the office of the Board with the Board Secretary.

Dated: January 31, 2023

ALFONSO & WEBBER, LLC

Attorneys for Applicant

By:______________________

Samantha T. Alfonso, Esq. U118014 OBS February 9, 2023 ($17.10)

SUMMIT

NOTICE OF HEARING

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF SUMMIT UNION COUNTY, N.J.

Take notice that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Summit will conduct a public hearing at the City of Summit City Hall, located at 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, N.J. 07901 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be called on February 22, 2023 which may be continued on such dates thereafter as may be necessary in the judgment of the Board of Adjustment to complete the hearings and deliberations on an application for development by Splendida Homes, LLC, regarding permission to improve its property known as 14 Franklin Place, Block 3401 Lot 19 on the Tax Maps of the City of Summit in the R10 Zone District. The applicant seeks approval to improve the property by constructing two, two-family townhome style residences.

The applicant requests preliminary and final site plan approval, variance relief from the strict application of the Development Regulations Ordinance standards regulating use where detached single family residences are permitted and the proposed 2, two family townhouse style homes are prohibited, building coverage, lot coverage, and disturbance of steep slopes, together with all other relief in the form of variances, waivers, interpretations, appeals, or exceptions in the strict application of the provisions of the Development Regulations Ordinance, and other relief, which may arise during the course of the hearings in this application, necessary to realize the development as set forth more specifically in the application for development on file. The application may be amended from time to time including during the course of the hearings.

All maps and documents for which approval is sought are available for public inspection at the Department of Community Services at City Hall, 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ during the business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12 and Article 35-5.3 of the Development Regulations Ordinance of the City of Summit.

ALFONSO & WEBBER, LLC

Attorneys for Applicants

By: Samantha T. Alfonso, Esq.

Dated: February 3, 2023

U118118 OBS February 9, 2023 ($28.35)

SUMMIT

SUMMIT HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AUDITING SERVICES

The Housing Authority of the City of Summit is seeking proposals from Accountants/firms to provide auditing services to the Authority for the FYE 12/31/2022. Proposals must be submitted by 11:00 AM (prevailing time) on Thursday, March 2, 2023. The proposal shall be submitted to procurement@summitnjha.org and clearly titled “FYE 12/31/2022 Auditing Services”. No late proposals will be accepted. Interested firms should contact procurement@summitnjha.org to request the RFP package for this contract or download the solicitation at www.summitnjha.org. No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days without the written consent of the Authority. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the selection process.

By: Keith Kinard

Executive Director 1/30/2023

U117977 OBS February 9, 2023 ($14.40)

EAG-LEGALS

CLARK

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000124

Docket Number: F00892822

Division: County:

CHANCERY Union

Plaintiff: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

VS

Defendant: NANCY B. CABALLERO; MR. CABALLERO, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NANCY B. CABALLERO; AND MIDLAND FUNDING LLC

Sale Date: 02/22/2023

Writ of Execution: 12/28/2022

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

CONCISE DESCRIPTION

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN:

Township of Clark, County of Union, in the State of New Jersey

PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 89 Union County Parkway, Clark, NJ 07066

TAX LOT # 41 Block # 192

NEAREST CROSS STREET: Crescent Parkway APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 59 x 125

A full legal description can be found at the Office of the Register Taxes and Other Encumbrances:

1st Quarter of 2023 open balance in the amount of $2,166.19*

Sewer open balance in the amount of $286.29, good through December 30, 2022* *Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts.

SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE AS SET FORTH BY THE SHERIFF WHO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THE SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION

SURPLUS MONEY: IF AFTER THE SALE AND SATISFACTION OF THE MORTGAGE DEBT, INCLUDING COSTS AND EXPENSES, THERE REMAINS ANY SURPLUS MONEY, THE MONEY WILL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE SUPERIOR COURT TRUST FUND AND ANY PERSON CLAIMING THE SURPLUS, OR ANY PART THEREOF, MAY FILE A MOTION PURSUANT TO COURT RULES 4:64-3 AND 4:57-2 STATING THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THAT PERSON’S CLAIM AND ASKING FOR AN ORDER DIRECTING PAYMENT OF THE SURPLUS MONEY. THE SHERIFF OR OTHER PERSON CONDUCTING THE SALE WILL HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SURPLUS, IF ANY.

SUBJECT TO: SUCH FACTS AS AN ACCURATE SURVEY AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES MAY REVEAL, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, IF ANY; UNPAID TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, WATER AND SEWER LIENS, IF ANY; RIGHTS OF TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS, IF ANY; STATE AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES, STATUTES AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING ZONING ORDINANCES; ANY OUTSTANDING TAXES, WATER AND SEWER WITH INTEREST THROUGH THE DATE OF PAYOFF; IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL

HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE, INCLUDING ANY COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES, FOR BIDDING UPON THE PROPERTY, AGAINST THE MORTGAGEE, OR THE MORTGAGEE’S ATTORNEY; THE OUTSTANDING TAXES, LIENS AND/ OR ENCUMBRANCES DISCLOSED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE ACCURATE AS OF THE DATE OF SUBMISSION TO THE SHERIFF ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY POTENTIAL BIDDER AT SALE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT DUE, WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY. PLAINTIFF HAS NO OBLIGATION TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE, PUBLISH OR ANNOUNCE ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS AND/OR ENCUMBRANCES. THIRD PARTY BIDDERS EXPRESSLY AGREE AND RECOGNIZE THAT THEY WILL TAKE TITLE SUBJECT TO THE EXISTENCE OF ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS AND / OR ENCUMBRANCES AND ABSOLUTELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY RELEASE ANY RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OF THE SALE BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OF SAME,

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $251,512.88

Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Five Hundred Twelve and 88/100

Attorney: STERN & EISENBERG, PC

1120 ROUTE 73

SUITE 400

MOUNT LAUREL NJ 08054

(609)397-9200

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $259,049.87 Two Hundred FiftyNine Thousand Forty-Nine and 87/100

January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2023

U117739 EAG ($237.60)

CRANFORD

SHERIFF SALE

Sheriff File Number: CH-23000123

Docket Number: F00874322

Division: CHANCERY County: Union

Plaintiff: SANTANDER BANK, N.A. VS

Defendant: JACQUELINE MEIER AND WILLIAM E. MEIER

Sale Date: 02/22/2023

Writ of Execution: 01/13/2023

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 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.

SHORT FORM

Property to be sold is located in the TOWN-

SHIP OF CRANFORD, County of UNION, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 157 NORTH LEHIGH AVENUE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016

Being Known as: Lot 10, Block 526 on the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD,

Dimensions: 0.6887 ACREAGE

Nearest Cross Street: STRATFORD TERRACE

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice by publication.

*Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by Plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interests remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount due thereon.

**If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

PUBLIC NOTICE

***If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

JUDGMENT AMOUNT: $434,701.76

Four Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred One and 76/100 Attorney: BROCK & SCOTT PLLC 302 FELLOWSHIP ROAD

SUITE 130 MOUNT LAUREL NJ 08054

(401) 217-8701

Sheriff: Peter Corvelli

A full legal description can be found at the Union County Sheriff’s Office

Total Upset: $448,196.94 Four Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred NinetySix and 94/100 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2023

U117738 EAG ($149.40)

PUBLIC NOTICE

LINDEN LINDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

AUCTION NOTICE

The undersigned shall expose for sale in accordance with RS 39:10A-1 el. Seq. at public auction on February 16 2023 at 10:00 am at Gabe's Towing Co. 228 S Stiles St Linden NJ the following motor vehicles which came into possession of the Linden Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. These motor vehicles may be examined at the aforementioned location 9:00 am on February 15 2023. All sales are "as is". Vehicles must be removed by wrecker within 2 working days.

Linden Police Department

Dave Hart; Chief of Police

The following vehicles will be sold with an application for title from the N.J. Division of Motor Vehicles. The Linden Police Department does not guarantee title only the application. It is in the responsibility of the public to inspect vehicles before sale.

MAKEYEARVIN #MIN BID

HONDA20092HGFG12679H512488$2500.00

NISSAN20093N1AB61E59L681772$2500.00

HYUNDAI2003KMHDN45D43U613429$1500.00

HYUNDAI2004KM8SC73D74U669044$1500.00

SUZUKI1993JS1GR7BA3P2100153$1000.00

CADILLAC20051G6DP567950151332$1500.00 U117958 PRO February 9, 2023 ($27.00)

UNION

TOWNSHIP OF UNION COUNTY OF UNION N O T I C E

The Township Committee of the Township of Union has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a).

This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk

BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

Eileen Birch, Township Clerk

SUMMIT CITY OF SUMMIT PENDING ORDINANCE #23-3274

NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

Dated:January 1, 2023

Awarded to:

1.Colliers Engineering & Design, 331 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank, NJ 07701

2.Harbor Consultants, Inc., 320 North Ave. East, Cranford, NJ 07016

3.T&M Associates, 1455 Broad St., Suite 250, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

4.Ricci Planning, 177 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716

5.CME Associates, 3141 Bordentown Avenue, Parlin, NJ 08859

6.Neglia Group, 34 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

7.Kyle McManus, 2 East Broad St., Hopewell, NJ 08525

Services: To represent the Township in Redevelopment matters.

Duration:January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Approved as to form by: Daniel Antonelli, Township Attorney U118009 UNL February 9, 2023 ($30.60)

Real Estate

The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the City of Summit, in the County of Union, New Jersey, on February 7, 2023. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Municipal Building in said City on February 21, 2023 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk's office in said Municipal Building for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

Title:

Bond ordinance providing for Phases II(b), III(b), IV, V and VI of the Local Units allocable share of the flood mitigation facilities project of the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, by and in the City of Summit, in the County of Union, State Of New Jersey (the "Local Unit"); appropriating $4,920,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $4,920,000 bonds or notes to finance the cost thereof

Purpose (s):

The improvements hereby authorized and purposes for the financing of which said debt obligations are to be issued are for the Local Unit's allocable share of capital improvement projects being undertaken by the Joint Meeting for (a) the unfunded portion of Phase II of the Flood Mitigation Facilities Project (CoGeneration Upgrade) consisting of (i) upgrades to the existing Co-Generation Facility to power an Effluent Pumping Station, two stormwater pumping stations, and the Sludge Dewatering Facility, (ii) the acquisition and installation of two engine generator sets and associated equipment including all required electrical and instrumentational connections to integrate the new engines into the existing systems, (iii) the acquisition and installation of digester gas and natural gas piping to the new engines, (iv) construction of a new substation at the Sludge Dewatering Facility, and (v) the installation of medium voltage connections to the Co-Generation grid ("Phase II(b)"); (b) the unfunded portion of Phase III of the Flood Mitigation Facilities Project (Main Treatment Plant Walls) consisting of, but not limited to, the construction of reinforced concrete flood protection walls around the Main Treatment Plant site including, but not limited to, the installation of four (4) flood protection swing gates, the demolition of the existing guard house and the construction of a new guard house, the construction of five (5) storm sewer isolation chambers with sluice gates and electric actuators, the realignment and repaving of various treatment plant roadways, the construction of a new emergency access roadway, the relocation and protection of existing utilities, and associated grading and site restoration ("Phase III(b)"); (c) Phase IV of the Flood Mitigation Facilities Project (Stormwater Pumping Station) consisting of the rehabilitation of the existing Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Stormwater Pumping Station including the removal of existing equipment, modifications to the existing pumping station structure, installation of three (3) new storm water pumps and discharge piping, replacement of two (2) existing sluice gates, installation of two (2) new sluice gates, modifications to the existing storm water piping influent to the pumping station, replacement of storm water inlet gratings, installation of a new seal water service to the pumping station, installation of new electrical power to the pumping station, and site restoration ("Phase IV"); (d) Phase V of the Flood Mitigation Facilities Project (Biosolids Site Wall) consisting of the construction of reinforced concrete flood walls on piles with steel sheeting subsurface cut-off walls around the four (4) sides of the Biosolids Facilities Site including installation of flood gates for vehicular access, modifications to the existing entrance roadways, construction of stormwater facilities to redirect on-site stormwater to the proposed Biosolids Stormwater Pumping Station, and coordination with and/or relocation of various utilities within the project area ("Phase V"); and (e) Phase VI of the Flood Mitigation Facilities Project (Biosolids Stormwater Pumping Station) consisting of a below ground reinforced concrete stormwater pumping station for the Biosolids Facilities Site including modifications to the site stormwater collection system to redirect the flow of on-site stormwater into the pumping station, installation of submersible stormwater pumps and associated piping, valves, electrical and instrumentation equipment, and site restoration.

Appropriation: $4,920,000

Bonds/Notes Authorized: $4,920,000

Grants (if any) Appropriated: $0

Section 20 Costs: $946,489

Useful Life: 30 years

/s/ Rosalia M. Licatese, City Clerk

This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.

Dated: 2/7/23

U117979 OBS February 9, 2023 ($81.00)

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