CREW NJ Hold 35th Anniversary Gala

The Commercial Real Estate Women of New Jersey held its 35th anniversary gala on Nov. 29, 2018, at The Palace at Somerset Park. Meryl Gonchar of Sills Cummis & Gross, past president of the organization, presented the Caren Franzini Award to Carol Ann Short, CEO of the New Jersey Builders Association. Fellow Sills attorney Susan Karp presented the Hall of Fame Award to Ann Waeger of Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, also a past president. Current CREW NJ President Jennifer Mazawey of Genova Burns presented the Shining Star Award to Krista Korinis, president of Global Installation Resources. Sill Cummis has long supported the organization, the firm said in a release, noting that Karp serves as advisor past president and firm attorney Cecilia Lassiter serves as director of sponsorship.

Saiber Donates to Jersey Cares Coat Drive

SAIBER COAT DRIVE: Some of the over 80 winter coats collected by Saiber attorneys and staff for the 23rd annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive, bracketed by Timothy Lough (on left), Saiber's Director of Business Development and Marketing, and Saiber associate Michael Shortt (on right), at Saiber's offices in Florham Park on December 3, 2018.

During the month of November, Saiber in Florham Park partnered with Jersey Cares to help support its 23rd annual “Jersey Cares Coat Drive.” Saiber collected and donated more than 80 winter coats, the firm said. Jersey Cares' goal is to distribute more than 40,000 “gently-used” winter coats to men, women and children in need throughout New Jersey, the firm said.

Bolcato Presents to Tax Collectors & Treasurers

TAX TIME: Angelo J. Bolcato (standing, at left) gives report to tax Collectors and Treasurers Association of Sussex and Warren Counties on In Rem Taxation on Oct. 26, 2018, at the Buck Hill Brewery in Blairstown.

Angelo J. Bolcato, a partner in the government services practice group and leader of the business law practice group at Laddey Clark & Ryan in Sparta, presented to the Tax Collectors and Treasurers Association of Sussex & Warren Counties on the New Jersey In Rem Tax Foreclosure process. Bolcato's presentation on Oct. 26, 2018, at Buck Hill Brewery in Blairstown, included a discussion of recent cases affecting municipal tax lien sales and the foreclosure of tax liens, according to an announcement. Bolcato is the township attorney for Stillwater Township and represents Laddey Clark municipal clients with tax lien foreclosure, real property and public contract matters. He also represents for-profit and nonprofit businesses in business startups, succession planning, commercial real estate, entity governance, and transactions. Bolcato is a trustee and past chair of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, and currently serves as the chair of the SCARC Foundation.