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COURIER NEWS B-2 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004 OBITUARIES MORE OBITUARIES, PAGE B-3 Thomas A. Scarpone, World War II veteran Donald Estey, 87, chemical engineer FLEMINGTON Donald Estey, 87, died on Monday (March 1, 2004) at Hunterdon Care Center inFlemington. Born in Canada, he lived in the Madison, Convent Station area for many years. He was a 1940 graduate of Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, with a chemical engineering degree. He worked as a chemical engineer at American Cyanamid for 30 years.

Mr. Estey was a deacon at Madison Presbyterian Church, a past president of the former Old Guard of Madison, was active at Madison Golf Club and loved to play bridge. He was the loving husband of Caroline (nee Williams) Estey. Donald is also survived by his daughters, Barbara Jean Stewart of Branchburg and Suzanne Estey Gitomer and her husband, Drew, of Flemington; his brothers, Henry Estey and Robert Estey, and his sisters, Marion Burnham, all of Canada; and his grandchildren, Andrew Stewart of Clifton, and Madeline and Ross Gitomer of Flemington. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at Madison Presbyterian Church, Green Avenue, Madison, followed by interment at Hanover Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Burroughs, Kohr Dangler Funeral Home, 106 Main Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Mt.

Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. Ronald A. Gordon, retired bus driver PLAINFIELD Ronald A. Gordon, 61, died Saturday (Feb. 28, 2004) at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield.

Born in Plainfield, he was a lifelong city resident. Mr. Gordon was a bus driver for 35 years for NJ Transit in Maplewood. He was retired. He previously was employed by the Plainfield Board of Education and the Ford Motor Co.

in Edison. He was a member of the NJ Transit Softball team, and was an artist, loving to draw. Surviving are three sons, Gregory Gordon of Clearwater, and Jeffrey and Mark Gordon, both of Plainfield; three daughters, Sharel Gordon-Love of Bridgeport, and Rhonda Gordon and Danielle Farmer-Gordon, both of Plainfield; a sister, Patricia Gordon-Walls of Plainfield; two brothers, Bruce Gordon of Plainfield and Alfred Gordon of North Plainfield; two stepdaughters, Tracey Farmer-Boston and Cassandra Ger-maine, both of Plainfield; a stepson, James Farmer of Tracy, a devoted friend, Patricia Long of Plainfield; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the House of Prayer, 641 S.

Second Plainfield. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Judkins Colonial Home, Plainfield. SOMERVILLE Thomas A. Scarpone, 81, died Monday (March 1, 2004) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville.

Born in Trenton on May 16, 1922, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mildred Scarpone. He was a lifelong resident of Raritan. Thomas worked most of his life as a machinist, working for various companies and retiring in 1995. He most recently was employed (since 1997) at Kings Supermarket in Whitehouse as head of the demonstration department. He was a veteran of the United States Army Medical Corps during World War II, stationed in the Pacific.

He served as past commander of the VFW Post 1748 and the American Legion Post 280 and was a member of the Somerville Knights of Columbus (fourth degree) and Ann's Roman Catholic Church, where he was past president of the church's Holy Name Society. Thomas enjoyed working in the community, landscaping his yard with flowers, and he also loved animals, especially his two cats, Cleo and Sam. It was his vision to have the Veteran Memorial in front of the Raritan Bor- ough Hall. He originated the idea, proposed it to the town council and raised the funds from contributions from the people of Raritan, VFW Post 1748 and American Legion 280. His dedication and input to the project was ongoing until its completion.

Thomas was a loving and devoted man who will be missed by all. He is predeceased by his wife, Malinda, who died in 1990; three brothers, Connie, Rocco (who was killed in World War II) and Daniel; and a sister, Catherine Niles. Surviving are his loving daughter, Deborah M. Scarpone of Raritan; two devoted sisters, Phyllis Scarpone of Raritan and Violet Nikas of Arizona; a nephew, Nikolas Nikas; many great nieces and nephews; a godson; and many kind friends. Visitation with prayers will begin at 8 a.m.

Thursday at the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 101 N. Gaston Ave. in Somerville. Visitation will be followed by a 9 a.m.

funeral Mass at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Raritan. Interment will be in Fern Knoll Cemetery in Dallas, Pa. Marion Rabinowitz, social worker NEWTON, Mass. Marion Rabinowitz, 93, died on Monday (March 1, 2004) at the Chetwyn-de Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newton, Mass.

She was born in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., grew up in West Orange and lived in North Plainfield before moving to Newton, 15 years ago. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Rabinowitz worked as a social worker at a settlement house in the Hells Kitchen area of New York City. She was a founding member and past president of the League of Women Voters in North Plainfield, and also was a member of Temple Sholom in Plainfield.

She was predeceased by her husband, Nathan Rabinowitz, in 1975. She is survived by two sons, William Lewis Robbins and his wife, Diane of Newton, and Alan Rudolph Robbins and his wife, Melna of Winchester, and three grandchildren, Katherine, Sarah and Nathan Robbins. A graveside service will be conducted at noon Thursday at Hebrew Cemetery in South Plainfield with Rabbi Joel Abra-ham officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 W. 8th Plainfield.

Mildred Dowdell, 48, devoted mother PLAINFIELD Mildred "Diane" Dowdell, 48, of Plainfield (formerly of Osage, W. Va.) passed away on Sunday (Feb. 29, 2004). She was the beloved daughter of the late Ollice and Minerva Dowdell of Osage, W. mother of Stephanie Dowdell and grandmother of Teekah Dowdell of Muncie, sister of her most faithful caregiver Wanda Younger of Plainfield, Patricia Dowdell of Newark; M.

Ann Dowdell of Irvington, Elizabeth McBride (deceased), and Calvin Dowdell (deceased); sister-in-law of Wilford Younger of Plain-field and James McBride of Newark; a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. Private graveside services will be conducted on Thursday at the Forest Green Park Cemetery, Morganville, under the direction of Brown's Funeral Home. Plainfield. George E. Banghart, trucker, farmer Peter E.

Paterek, 85, World SOMERVILLE Peter E. Paterek, 85, died on Tuesday (March 2, 2004) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. Born in Elizabeth, he lived in Somerville most of his life. Mr. Paterek owned and operated P.E.

Paterek Electrical Contractor in Somerville for more than 60 years. A World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville. He was predeceased by his wife, Tina. Surviving are his niece and PRINCETON -George E. Banghart, 76, died Monday (March 1, 2004) at home.

He was born on Dec. 9, 1927, in Washington, N.J., to the late George Banghart and Marie Buffy Banghart. He lived in Port Murray and High Bridge before moving to Princeton a short time ago. Mr. Banghart was a self-employed independent truck driver, and also was involved in farming operations in Warren and Hunterdon counties.

He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Sherrie Banghart, in 1979. He is survived by two daughters, Terry Hulcher of High LEGAL NOTICES War II veteran grand niece, Rosanne and Dar-lene Claes; his sister, Florence McGuffin; and four other nieces and nephews, Elaine Keohane, Janice Chmile, Karen Woods and Christopher Paterek. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, 35 Mountain Ave. Somerville.

Entombment will follow at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens, Woodbridge. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Somerville. LEGAL NOTICES Ready for a shopping adventure? Check out our shopping feature detailing great places to go to buy things. You'll find it in YourLife every Friday in the Courier News RosarioP.Rina.76, funeral at St. Ann's RARITAN Rosario P.

Rina, 76, died Sunday (Feb. 29, 2004) at his residence. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided there before moving to Raritan 39 years ago. Mr. Rina served an enlistment with the U.S.

Navy. Rosario was a foreman with Johns-Manville Research Corp. for 32 years until retiring in 1996 and then was employed with the Bridgewater Board of Education as a maintenance supervisor for six years. Mr. Rina was a communicant of St.

Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Raritan. He was also a member of the VFW Sante Moretti Post No. 1748, American Legion of Somerville Post No. 12, and the Johns-Manville Quarter Century Club. Sal enjoyed reading, playing cards, scratch-offs and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years, Mary (Magnotta) Rina; his dear daughters, Margie Rina of Branchburg and Susan Keenan and son-in-law, John, of Annandale; grandchildren, Christopher Michael Hayes and Caitlyn, Alyssa and John Keenan; brother, Gasper Rina and sister-in-law, Rose, of Mass-apequa, Long Island; sisters, Ann Lombardo of Bath, Mary DeGhetto and brother-in-law, Mario, of Bound Brook and Rose Waterman of Bath, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will begin at 8:15 a.m. today from the Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 U.S. Highway 202 South, Branchburg, followed by a 9 a.m.

funeral liturgy at Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Raritan. Entombment will be at St. Bernard Mausoleum, Bridgewater. Memorial contributions may be made in Rosario's name to the American Heart Association, 2550 U.S. Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902.

Do you love animals? Get your weekly dose of Critters every Saturday in the Courier News LEGAL NOTICES BASKING RIDGE The undersigned will sell at public auction on March 5th, 2004 at a 1999 Honda Accord. Serial 1HGCG2251XA026917at Affinity Federal Credit Union, 73 Mountain View Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. The undersigned reserves the right to bid. AFFINITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (FORMERLY EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION), BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY-. 3304, 37404.2X Fee: $40.00 BRANCHBURG LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Steven Lang (the has made application to the Planning Board of the Township of Branchburg for Preliminary and Final Maor Subdivision Approval to subdivide existing Lot 7.07 in Block 76 into six (6) single-family residential building lots on property currently known and designated as Lot 7.07 in Block 76, on the official tax map of the Township of Branchburg, Somerset County, New Jersey.

The Applicant also proposes stormwater detention on a portion of adjacent Lot 6 In Block 76. The property Is located In the LD-Low DensityOne Acre Residential Zoning District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that approval is also sought for the following variances from the re- Suirements of the Branchburg Land levelopment Ordinance in connection with the application: 1. Subsection 3-5. 3H requires for each new residential lot a 90' diameter circle to be inscribed within the building setback lines, tangent to the front setback line.

Proposed Lots 7.08, 7.09 and 7.11 will not have a 90' diameter circle inscribed within the building setbacks. 2. Subsection 3-5 3C requires a minimum front yard setback of 75'. The existing frame shed on lot 7 Is or 72.97' from the proposed roadway. The principal dwelling on existing lot 7.04 is or 55' trom the proposed roadway.

The existing sheds on Lot 7.04 are or 23' and or 70' from the proposed roadway. 3. Subsection prohibits accessory buildings in any front yard. The existing accessory buildings on Lot 7 will be in the front yard. The existing accessory buildings on Lot 7.04 will be in the front yard.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that approval is also sought tor such design waivers and additional variances from the requirements of the Township of Branchburg Land Development Ordinance as may be necessary or required at the time of the hearing In this matter. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public hearing on this matter shall be held on March 23, 2004, at 7:30 p.m., and will be held at the Municipal Building located at 1077 Highway 202, Branchburg, New Jersey, at which time you may appear in person or by attorney to present any objections or comments you may have regarding this application. A copy of our plans and other application materials Is on file with the Office of the Planning Board, 1077 Highway 202, Branchburg, New Jersey, for public inspection during normal business hours. JEFFREY B. LEHRER, Esq.

DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yos-pin, Kunzman, Davis Lehrer, P.C. 15 Mountain Boulevard Warren, NJ 07059 (908) 757-7800; Fax (908) 757-8039 Attorney for the Applicant, Steven Lang 3304, 1x Fee: $67.50 February 27, 2004 TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEEING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004 AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL Bridge and Randie Rudy of Hillsborough; his brother, Kenneth Banghart of Port Murray; two sisters, Joan Hornberger of South Carolina and Grace Mims of North Carolina; and two grandchildren, Fallon Hulcher and Kyle Hulcher of High Bridge. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Martin Funeral Home, 1761 Route 31, Clinton.

Interment will follow at the Port Murray Cemetery in Port Murray. Visiting hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Diabetes Association, 19 School House Road, Somerset, NJ 08873. LEGAL NOTICES The applicant believes that no other variances andor waivers andor other relief are required in order to grant the requested approval.

However, If the Watchung Borough Planning Board directs that any variances andor waivers andor other relief are required, the applicant may seek the same In accordance with such direction. A copy of the proposed plans, application and other documentation are on file with the SecretaryClerk to the Watchung Borough Planning Board and are open for Inspection at the office of the said SecretaryClerk at Municipal Building, 15 1 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, New Jersey 07069, during regular business hours. The application will be considered by the Watchung Borough Planning Board on March 16, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the Municipal Building, 15 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, New Jersey, and a hearing will be held by the said Watchung Borough Planning Board at that time during which members of the public will be heard on the matter. JOSEPH E.

MURRAY ASSOCIATES, P.A. Dated: February 25, 2004 BY: Joseph E. Murray, Attorneys for applicant, Philip Whining 3304,1 Fee: $67.50 PLAINFIELD NOTICE TO BIDDERS ATTACHMENT I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be received on Friday, March 19, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., at the offices of the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority, located at 127 Roosevelt Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 for Solid Waste Container Maintenance and Repair Services for the Plainfield Municioal Utilities Authority (the Proposals and specifications may be obtained by mall or In person at the offices of the Authority, 127 Roosevelt Avenue, New Jersey, (908) 226-1686 during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bids must be submitted on the forms supplied, In a sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the bidder and the title of the bid proposal addressed to the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority, 127 Roosevelt Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060, ATTN: Louis E.

Jones, Director of Central Services. Bids must be received either In person at the hour designated In this advertisement, or previous thereto by certified mall or overnight delivery to the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority, 127 Roosevelt Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey ATTN: Louis E. Jones, Director of Central Services. The Authority Is not responsible for any bid that Is either mailed or sent overnight delivery that does not arrive at the prevailing bid time. The bid must be accompanied by all documents required In the Bid -Instructions and Information for submitting a bid.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. 3.2) and all other applicable federal, i state and local laws. Bidder agrees to hold the Bid Price i firm for at least ninety (60) days fol- lowing the bid opening date.

The Authority further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and make such awards or take action In accordance with the law. ERIC C. WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3304,1 Fee: $54.00 PLANNING BOARD CITY OF PLAINFIELD, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY Date: February 27, 2004 ADDRESS: 842-844 East Front Street BLK 328, Lot 41 YOU are hereby notified that on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 8:00 M. in the LIBRARY OF CITY HALL, 515 Watchung Avenue, LEGAL NOTICES BUILDING, 455 HOES LANE, PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY. THE PURPOSE Or THIS MEETING IS TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

REGARDING THE 2004 BUDGET FOR FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 WHICH WAS DEFEATED BY THE VOTERS AT THE ELECTION HELD FEBRUARY 21, 2004. AT SAID TIME, SUBJECT TO ADJOURNMENT, THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL SHALL FIX AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR SAID FIRE DISTRICT. COPIES OF THE DEFEATED BUDGET ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AT THE PISCATAWAY MUNICIPAL BUILDING. THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED AGENDA MEETING OF MARCH 9, 2004 WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS SPECIAL MEETING.

ANN NOLAN TOWNSHIP CLERK 3304, 1x Fee: $42.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975 c.231, this Is to advise that the Hunterdon County Board of School Estimate will hold a Special Meeting in the, Freeholders meeting room, County Complex, 71 Main Street, Fleming-ton, New Jersey 08822. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. The matter to be considered is the vocational school district budget. Action will not be taken.

It Is County policy to provide reasonable accommodations for Individuals with disabilities with advance notice of need. If an accommodation Is needed, please contact Gudrun Szierer at (908)788-1119. March 1, 2004 3304,1 Fee: $34.50 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS TO SUBMIT A LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Legals may be submitted Email: or brought in on disk. You must include all of the billing information: Account Name, Address and Telephone number. DEADLINE: submitted 3 business days prior to date of publication.

Budgets and Larger Legals require 10 business days prior to publication. Contact Legal Representative at (908) 707-3047 Monday Friday LEGAL NOTICES Plainfield, NJ Public Hearing will be held to consider the application of Rose of Sharon Church; I Frank J. Cozzarelli. will present an application for Site Plan Approval be fore the Plainfield Planning Board their regular scheduled public hearing for the development of a Two Family Home on a vacant lot. The subject property Is located In the R-7 Zoning District.

In this District the minimum lot width and lot frontage is seventy-five feet. The width of the master lot varies but is approximately fifty-two feet on average. Therefore a variance is required from the ordinance lot width and frontage requirements. The area In question is fully developed and there in no land available to be acquired from surrounding property owners that can be annexed to the subject property to render It conforming as to a lot width. The Board should note that both of the proposed lots exceed the minimum lot area requirements of the ordinance.

According to law all plans and an plications have been filed ten (10, days prior to the public hearing arid are available for Inspection during regular working hours at the City of Plainfield, Division of Planning Community Development, 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07061. The applicant will also seek any other variances, waivers or other approvals that may be required In the judgment of the Planning. Board to approve the application. Cozzarelli Law Firm, P.A. 727 Joralemon Street Belleville, NJ 07109 (973) 751-7000 Attorneys for Rose of Shnron church 3304, 1x Fee: $51.50 TOWNSHIP OF READINGTON PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TAKE NOTICE that on the 18th day of March, 2004, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.' a hearing will be held before the Readington Township Planning BoardZoning Board of Adjustment at the Municipal Building, 509 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey on the appeal or application of the undersigned for a use variance or other relief so as to permit the applicant to exceed the floor area ratio pursuant to 148-15 of the; Readington Township Land Development and any other variance or waiver relief required on the premises located at 17 Caspar Berger Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey and designated as Block 55, Lot 13-37on the Readington Township Tax Map.

The following described maps and papers are on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk and are available for inspection during the Clerk's normal business hours. Any Interested ptirty. may appear at said hearing and participate therein in accordance with the rules of the Planning BoardZoning Board of Adjustment. Michael Ellen Denning Applicants 3304, 1x Fee: $41.00 TRENTON Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. application has been made to the Director of Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers and issue New Jersey certificate of ownership for.

MIT. Year 1996, VehicleHull Identification Number JA3AA11A3TU023184. Objections, if any should be made Immediately In writing, to the Director of Motor Vehicles, Special Title Section, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0017. 225,26, 3304.3X Fee: $47.00 TRENTON Take notice that In accordance withi N.J.S.A.

3910A-8 et application has been made to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title1' papers authorizing the sale for Chevy Monte Carlo, 1984, VIN 1G1 AZ37G2ER161475. Objections, if any, should be made Immediately in writing to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey 08666-001 7. Fee: $44.00 thorlzed to do business in the State of New Jersey. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and are required to comply with the requirements of Public Law 1999, c.238, "The Public Works Contractor Registration which became effective on April 1 1 2000.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Public Law 1975, c. 127 which pertains to "Non-Discrimination" and "Affirmative and Public Law 1977, c. 33, which requires a Statement of Corporate Ownership: Mark Krane, Township Administrator Patricia DiRocco, Township Clerk Township of Warren 46 Mountain Boulevard Warren, NJ 07059 3304. 1x Faa- m4 00 Legal Notice County of Somerset Notice of Establishment Of A Branch Office This is to inform the public that under section 303.40 to 303.46 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation rules and regulations, Milllngton Savings Bank, 1902 Long Hill Road, Milllngton, NJ 07946, has filed notice with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for permission to establish a branch office to be located at 1924 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ 08836. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at Its regional office, 20 Exchange Place, New York, New York 10005-3201 before processing of the application has been completed.

The FDIC will complete processing no earlier than the 15th day following the date of publication of this notice and the receipt of the application. The regional director for good cause may extend the period. The non-confidential portion of the application file Is available for inspection within one day following the request for such file. It may be Inspected in the Corporation's regional office during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portions of the application file will be made available upon request.

A schedule of charges for such copies can be obtained from the regional office. Milllngton Savings Bank 1 902 Long Hill Road Millington, NJ 07946 3304,1 Fee: $44.00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Watchung Borough Planning Board Meeting Date: March 16, 2004 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Philip Whlttlng and Dorothy Whlttlng have filed an application with the Watchung Borough Planning Board for major subdivision approval with respect to lands owned by them designated as Block 40.01, Lots 6.01 and 6.02 on the Watchung Borough Tax Map. The applicants are seeking preliminary and final major subdivision of the property to create four new single family residential lots within the R-A residential district. One of the proposed new lots contains the existing single family residence of the applicants which is proposed to be demolished and replaced with a new residence. In addition to the subdivision approvals sought by the applicants, they will be seeking certain variance approvals as follows: 1 Each of the proposed lots will have frontage upon a private roadway.

As such, the applicants are seeking relief in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 35 and N.J.S.A. to permit the creation of the lots abutting the private roadway. 2. Lot frontage variance relief is being requested as to each of the new lots.

3. Minimum front yard set back variance relief Is being sought to the extent that such relief is required if the set back distance Is measured from the private roadway right of way line (50 feet In width) and not the private roadway cartway width (20 feet In width). i vard, Warren, In the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on Monday, March 22, 2004 at 11:00 AM prevailing time. All Bids shall be delivered by hand. All Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at that time.

The Township reserves the right to waive any Informalities in bids and to reject any and all bids if it Is in the best Interest of the Township to do so. No bid will be received after the time and date specified. After receipt of bids, no bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening except if provided for herein. The bid of any Bidder who consents to an extension may be held for consideration for a longer period of time as may be agreed upon between Bidder and the Township. BID: LIBRARY SHELVING AND RELATED WORK All work Incidental thereto, including but not limited to the library shelving and as required in accordance with the Project Manual.

All bids must be on the bid forms provided by the Township of Warren In the Bid Package. Bid proposals and all required documents must be completed and submitted by the date as set forth above. All documents in the enclosed Bid Package must accompany the bid proposal. All Bid Security, except the Bid Security of the three (3) apparent lowest responsible bidders shall be returned, unless otherwise requested by Bidder, within ten (10) days after the opening of the bids (Sundays and holidays excepted) and the bids of such Bidders shall be considered withdrawn within three (3) days (Sundays and holidays excepted) after awarding and signing of the contract and the approval of the contractor's performance bond, the bid security of the remaining unsuccessful Bidders shall be returned to them. Any prospective bidder that wishes to challenge a bid specification shall file such challenge, in writing, with the contracting agent no less than three business days prior to the opening of the bids.

Challenges filed after that time shall be considered void and having no impact on the contracting unit or the award of a contract. The selected Bidder, will, within ten (10) days of award of the bid, enter into the contract attached to the bid packet with the Township and supply all required bonds to the Township. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate shall be paid to all workers on the Job as per N.J.A.C. 25 et. seq.

Bids must be accompanied by a guarantee In the amount of 10 of the bid, but not in excess of $20,000.00, In the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond. Bids must be accompanied by consent of surety regardless of whether a check or Bid Bond Is submitted. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond. All Bonds and consents of Surety must be written by Surety Companies listed in the most recent Circular No. 570., United States Department of the Treasury.

The Contract Documents may be obtained and examined at the Township of Warren, Purchasing Office, located at 46 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ between the hours of 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Payment for Contract Documents shall be made by check or bank draft In the amount of $40.00 payable to Township of Warren for each set. Payment for Documents is non-refundable. Bidders are encouraged to visit the Library prior to submitting their bids. The Library is located at 42 Mountain Boulevard.

Bidders shall have a minimum of 3 years experience of successful completion of similar work as this project requires. Bidders must be authorized to do business in New Jersey. Any Bidder which is a corporation not chartered under the laws of the State of New Jersey, must submit an affidavit certifying that said corporation is au- 1 Invitation For Bids TOWNSHIP OF WARREN LEGAL NOTICE WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY -SHELVING PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the Township of Warren (hereinafter called the Owner), at (he office of the Township Clerk, Patricia DiRoc-co, located at 46 Mountain Boule-.