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Robert North Saturday, June 13th 2009 - 11:33:32 AM scooter9@ptd.net I grew up in Garwood from 1948-1960. Garwood was a great small town to grew up in. It holds alot of memories for me.I live at 254 Willow Ave. I remember the woods, climbed just about every tree there was, now all houses. I remember Thatchers, where the shopping center is now. Remember the steam locomotives and the tressel that went over the railroad tracks? We would go up on that tressel when a train was coming. The tressel would rock back and forth. It was great and scary at the same time.We were kids, we didn`t care. It was fun.I live in Pa. now, but still make trips to Garwood when I can. Garwood is a town you can never forget. Thanks Garwood.

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Robert North Saturday, June 13th 2009 - 11:28:07 AM scooter9@ptd.net I grew up in Garwood from 1948-1960. Garwood was a great small town to grew up in. It holds alot of memories for me.I live at 254 Willow Ave. I remember the woods, climbed just about every tree there was, now all houses. I remember Thatchers, where the shopping center is now. Remember the steam locomotives and the tressel that went over the railroad tracks? We would go up on that tressel when a train was coming. The tressel would rock back and forth. It was great and scary at the same time.We were kids, we didn`t care. It was fun.I live in Pa. now, but still make trips to Garwood when I can. Garwood is a town you can never forget. Thanks Garwood.

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Gerry Bradley Tuesday, May 12th 2009 - 12:59:47 PM gpb422@gmail.com http://firestormministries.com Grew up in G-wood from the mid 50's until going in the Navy in 1971...Tons of memories...remember "Brownie"? How about Hewey Dribble (Little League Field) Unami Park, all the parades and the Mummers...SAS and all the nuns...altar boy and the wine, Patty G - my first girlfriend, Ken Reed, Jim Perry, Billy Schnitzer...what a crew we all were.

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Tom Pilitowski Thursday, November 6th 2008 - 02:08:52 AM tpilitowski@yahoo.com http://www.usrarecoininvestments.com I grew up in Garwood and think about that great little town from time to time which led me to doing a search on yahoo and finding this dreambook. Thank you very much for putting it together ! I'm trying to find copies of Garwood Little League pictures. I played on the VFW team, I'm guessing around 1964/65.( ? ) If anyone can help in this regard would you please contact me? There was one year that my Dad, Bill Pilitowski was a coach and was in the teams picture. I think I was one of the kids holding the baseball. Not positive but I think so. One of these days my Wife and I are planning on traveling to NJ and seeing Garwood. It would be a hoot to see some of you all. God bless Tom

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Garwood resident Saturday, October 4th 2008 - 04:54:49 PM joe@ramshackle.com Lewis Franklin Laird Lewis Franklin Laird died September 6, 2008, of natural causes in Largo, Fla. Born on July 28, 1905, in Downingtown, PA, child of Maurice Franklin Laird and Mary Elisabeth Burnett, he had celebrated his 103rd birthday in late July. Lewis spent his life as an educator working as a high school teacher in Bordentown, Moorestown and Downingtown, Pa.; was a principal in Medford for 10 years and was superintendent of the Garwood schools for 17 years. He served in official capacity for several professional educational organizations in the state. Lewis graduated from Gettysburg College in 1929 where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and played football. He received a master's degree in education from the University of Pa. Throughout his life Mr. Laird worked with children in the summer at camps in Pennsylvania and upper New York State. He served as superintendent of education in Methodist churches in Medford and Cranford. He has been a member of Rotary and the Masons. Upon his retirement he moved from Cranford to Largo Fla. He enjoyed traveling, photography, gardening, and sports. He found joy in helping at Anona Methodist Church and singing in the choir. His last 20 years have been blessed with the companionship of his second wife, Ruby. He was welcomed into her large, extended family and they have enjoyed church activities and their travel together. He outlived his sisters, Edith Laird Berstler and Elsie Laird Deputy and his wife Edna Schuman Hartzel whom he married in 1935. He leaves his wife, Ruby Ingram Laird and his daughter, Susan Laird Robinson and son-in-law, Malcolm Robinson, MD. Interment was held at Northwood Cemetery, Downingtown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Anona United Methodist Church, Largo, Fla.; Camp Bogey Creek (www.BoggyCreek.org); or to the charity of your choice.

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Lee Kaplan Monday, September 8th 2008 - 11:28:13 PM joleekap@hotmail.com I owned a business in Garwood from 1986 until 1995, when I moved to oklahoma. Looking at your web page brought back some memories. It was great seeing some of the policemen are still on the force and have become officers.

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Richard Vandemark Sunday, June 15th 2008 - 12:50:47 PM lostcorner@aol.com Hello I grew up at 415 Myrtle ave. St Anne's school. Garwood was a great place to grow up. Thanks

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Kim Hunter Monday, May 26th 2008 - 10:37:23 PM mrsh1097@comcast.net Hi My maiden name is Garwood I live in Pa and find great that there are so many people named Garwood. My father was raised in Delanco N.J. A few years back in our local hospital (where my step mother & half sister work)a man who looked identical to my father was wheeled past my sister to xray and she looked at him and said daddy what are you doing here? He looked so much like my dad he went to meet this guy. They are distant cousins!!!!

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Ex-Garwoodian resident Thursday, March 6th 2008 - 01:36:55 AM mysteryman@yahoo.com Ahhhh, the memories of Lincoln and Franklin school. I fondly remember Glenn Crawford aka the Joker with all her make up. Who can forget Industrial Arts teacher Frog White, upstairs in his 3rd floor woodshop. Many good memories standing on the tables in the back room watching the World Trade Center buildings being built. Also remember dropping stuff out the window in the paint room. The stuff went right by the principals office! One of the BEST teachers at Lincoln school had to be Dorothy Tearse. Everything she taught in American history she knew because she lived through those times. I dont think todays kids could survive Mrs Tearses class when she made you memorize the Preamble, Gettysburg address and Shakespeare soliloquy and then have to recite it in front of the class! Who can forget the hell that would be raised if you made the mistake of wearing shoes on Joe Troianos gym floor?

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david eardley Friday, May 25th 2007 - 09:35:41 PM deardle1@midsouth.rr.com Hello , I found this site searching for Troiano Garwood . Found Penny T's fairly recent message ( SHE WAS HOT IN MY MEMORIES )just truthful . Joe T. was my gym teacher and Mrs. T taught me algebra ( She was hot too ) but I learned . The Troiano's were great educators . Mrs T. taught female gym also . I think Mr T. became principal , but well after my attendance . Garwood is my TOWN , my hometown . I lived in Garwood from 1959 till 1981 . Run some names , Mrs Crawford , Ms. tearse , Mr. Buckley , Mr. Ed White , Reverend Zabo , Stoeffers Deli , what did we call the candy store on Willow and Center , GREASERS LOL , My life in Garwood was very special , it was a special place then , I pray children now know , and learn as I did , respect and more importantly , HUMILITY , WE ARE ALL EQUAL , BUT GOD IS GREAT .

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Mary Lou Lesak (Lettiere) Friday, May 18th 2007 - 10:17:33 AM bear1bubba@yahoo.com Just wanted to say it was nice going back in time. Garwood change so much since growing up in the 60's and 70's. I know live in union Beach NJ. Married to Jame Lesak.

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Marie Cunningham Friday, April 20th 2007 - 04:35:55 PM single4me2@yahoo.com Garwood oh yes, what a wonderful place it was then...Mr. & Mrs. Troiano wonderful teachers, Mrs. Crawford the hat lady what great memories.

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Marge Mason (Kaiser) Wednesday, April 4th 2007 - 01:56:58 PM egram@farmerstel.com Just reading an article sent to me and homes going up for $500,000. That is amazing. I was born and raised in Garwood nearly 70 years ago. Why do I still feel like 40?? ha ha Some people I went to school with must still live there, at the time we had to ride the bus all the way to Regional High (Springfield) Just wanted to say it was great reading on this web site.

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darlene garwood Friday, March 16th 2007 - 02:54:00 PM dgditto@aol.com My family , named Garwood, came from England back before the 1800's and my grandfather came over to Canada in 1907 on a cattle boat. His father owned an import business in an area of England from where he could see Big Ben. Does anyone know where the founder of Garwood, your town, came from? Thank you

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Penny Troiano Friday, February 16th 2007 - 09:53:42 PM patroiano@hotmail.com http://garwood.org I was watching Wheel of Fortune tonight and there was a contestant from Garwood, NJ, my home town. I got nostalgic and located Garwood's website. What a wonderful walk down memory lane. I often tell my children, now grown, about growing up in such a great small town such as Garwood. Thanks for the great site.

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Penny Troiano Friday, February 16th 2007 - 09:17:21 PM patroiano@hotmail.com Tonight I was watching Wheel of Fortune and there was a contestant from Garwood, NJ, my home town. I got nostalgic and found Garwood's website. My parents are retired educators from the Garwood Public School system. I wonder if you still have the PTA fairs that used to be held on the Washington School grounds? My children are grown now, and I often tell them stories of what it was like to grow up in a small town. Growing up in Garwood was the best with lots of fond memories. Thank you for this wonderful site.

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Christina Ariemma Tuesday, February 6th 2007 - 09:07:21 AM garwood@garwood.org It is so nice to hear from all you folks with the same name as our beloved little borough. Check out the expanded history section and the new events calendar. If you would like to add an event, just email us at garwood@garwood.org. Hope you enjoy our website.

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Gary Garwood Thursday, January 18th 2007 - 10:29:42 PM garwood.g@comcast.net Hello to all the Garwood's... If someone knows the whereabouts of my sister Lucinda Garwood, please let me know, or advise Lucinda of my email addy. Last time I communicated with her, she was living in Virginia. Our father, Roy J. Garwood, was born in Hillsboro, Ohio. in 1917. If bored, you can google myself, and view my 15 minutes of fame. Thanks for reading, Gary L. Garwood

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Barbette Garwood-Dotson Wednesday, October 18th 2006 - 12:52:28 AM b777garwood@yahoo.com http://www.myspace.com/nuimoana I just typed in my maiden name just to see what would come up and this site was on the list. I didn't realize the name was even on the map!! There is a Garwood Texas too...What fun!! Barbette Dotson

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Bob Bradley Wednesday, October 4th 2006 - 03:06:59 PM rbrad55@hotmail.com Everyone should have grown up in Garwood in the 60's and 70's. It was a great town to live in. If anyone knows where I can buy a 100th anniversary ceramic mug, let me know.It was a great event. So was the 75th. Any St. Anne's or Brearley alumni out there? Regards to the G.P.D., F.A.S.and F.D.

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Marlon Sunday, October 1st 2006 - 09:37:45 AM tor@mail.it http://freewebs.com/baby-blanket/ You have really good site. Thanks. baby-blanket for sale

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Matt Garwood Friday, September 29th 2006 - 01:05:34 PM matt8428@msn.com Hi, my name is Matt Garwood and currently living in Birmingham,UK. I was browsing and decided to look up my surname and, your website came up! Its amazing to know that my surname is that of a borough in the US of A!! I have passed this onto my family and, will also let my young nephew, Samuel Garwood, know of the importance of his name and how it is that of a founder of the Borough of Garwood!May you and your community have the best of health and peace. I am currently a serving soldier in the British Army but, on my return from Iraq, i might just come and visit! Take care and best wishes to you all. Matt Garwood

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Borough Administrator Wednesday, September 20th 2006 - 04:22:04 PM christina@garwood.org The website is growing. We now have recreation information and registration forms. Starting in January 2007 we will have a community event calendar. Please email us your comments and suggestions. Thank you.

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Leslie Wednesday, June 28th 2006 - 10:44:06 AM lsteeg@comcast.net I just heard that Walt Stewart passed away and I'm very sorry to hear that. Walt was my neighbor on Willow Avenue from 1975 to 1998 and he was a very nice guy, always helpful and always friendly. I've since moved to South Plainfield but missed the old neighborhood. My condolences to Walt's family.

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Richard Mitterando Saturday, February 11th 2006 - 11:30:45 PM chino56@ptd.net I would just like to say hello to a good many friends that I had in Garwood back in the fiftys. I had many good times and memories there. I was from Westfield, but hung around Garwood quite a bit. Back in those days most knew me as Chino. Sure would be great to bring those days back now.

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Stephanie Labbate Wednesday, December 28th 2005 - 09:50:40 PM labbatesms@comcast.net http://piggies3.blinkz.com Enjoyed reading the history of Garwood -- very interesting!

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John J. Mozart Jr Saturday, November 26th 2005 - 04:23:50 PM jmozartjr@peoplepc.com Grandfather, John Mozart, drove the first fire truck owned by Garwood FD. This was because he was the only one at the time who knew how to drive a truck. I was told he drove it from Newark to Garwood. He actually started with the Garwood FD in the 1920's. He was an active member of the Garwood FD for over 50 years. Great guy! We surely miss him.

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WALLACE MOZART Tuesday, November 8th 2005 - 07:58:06 PM WALZART@AOL.COM MY GRANDFATHER JOHN MOZART SR WAS ON THE GARWOOD FIRE DEPT.1930'S OR SO

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Debbi Greene Wednesday, November 2nd 2005 - 12:41:30 PM deborak_13@yahoo.com Love the website, brings back lots of memories! Hey Dennis, congrats on being Cheif!! Wow!! I sure do miss Jersey, all my Garwood friends, going down the shore, and the best pizza! I live in Colorado, and they don't know what "good" pizza is!! Hello to all of my old and dear friends, maybe I'll get back for a visit someday! Debbi Greene

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Megan Garwood Wednesday, October 12th 2005 - 11:49:57 AM mgarwood@servicesupply.biz Hi from a south Georgian who's last name is Garwood. Just happened to stumble on to this page and found it to be quit interesting. This is a great site you have here, and I really enjoyed looking it over!

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JOHN Sunday, September 18th 2005 - 11:15:52 AM JOHNMCCABE6297@MSN.COM http://WWW.ERMAFIRE.COM GREAT WEBSITE YOU HAVE HERE. I LIVE IN CAPE MAY COUNTY, I WAS ATTENDING THE STATE FIREMANS CONVENTION IN WILDWOOD. I RAN INTO A COUPLE OF FIREFIGHTERS FROM THE GARWOOD F.D. AND INQUIRED ABOUT GARWOOD FIRE DEPT. T-SHIRTS. I HAVE REALATIVES WITH THE LAST NAME GARWOOD AND THINK THAT WOULD BE A GREAT GIFT. SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANK YOU!

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Jo Galauski Wednesday, September 14th 2005 - 12:48:25 AM jgalauski@mlode.com Greetings from the other end of the country, in Sonora, California! My husband Frank and I happened upon this site and it brought back lots of memories for him. He says hi to Adam Powell, Jason Trembley, Bobby Sorenson, and Mark Dubronski. He left when he was 11 (about 19 years ago) so he doesn't remember all the names, but we would love to hear from any old friends or family. Great site! Does anyone know where we can get newpaper archives? We were looking for Kenilworth Jets pics and articles from the eighties. -Jo Leeann and Frank Karl Galauski

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scott Sunday, July 31st 2005 - 10:27:37 PM channelmansk@aol.com I can remember many things in the early 70's around town including the sound of the big fans outside Beckley Nick's Pizza, Cousin Brucie signing autographs at Stereo phonics in May 1973 The Water tower on North aveune being lit at night I can remember Memorial day Parades too bad the last one was in 75 going to wet downs at the Little League field I think the first wet down I remember going to was in 1971 when Garwood recived it's first modular ambulance. I can remember all the dudes had real cool cars back then Benny Di Fabio had a 65 Malibu ss, Mike Curtin had his 68 GTX just to name a few

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Bob Gallison Saturday, July 30th 2005 - 07:09:34 PM gallison@localnet.com Garwood is still a nice town even though it has change alot since I left. Guess that is what you call progress. Hey Carol!

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Carol Perperas Thursday, July 28th 2005 - 07:55:26 PM brneydgrl312@aol.com I love my Garwood website. The picture is beautiful! Garwood - the best town to live in!!!

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Daniel Flynn Wednesday, July 27th 2005 - 03:22:29 PM dflynn@ejmjets.com Nice!! I saw the announcement on the town board. Congrats Garwood!!

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scott Tuesday, July 26th 2005 - 09:27:46 PM channelmansk@aol.com I have lived on the 200 block of Fourth aveune all my life I have seen many changes on my block since I can remember In the early to mid 70's I remember kids playing kick the can hide and seek Haze Rocking the neighborhood anyone wants to e mail me they are more than welcome to channelmansk@aol.com one my earliest memories was going into Quick Chek and seeing Dave Bermingham in his police uniform and I ran like a bat out of hell when I saw him ha ha my dad Martin "Mert" Koenig sr has been on the 200 block of 4 th aveune for 61 of his 75 years he remembers when there was all woods on the even side of the street. Garwood has had it's share of Charecters thru the years some were more weirder then others I know of one guy who used to direct traffic for the fire engines when they went out my father recalls Johnny Mozart sr used to fall off fire truck because he was very old at the time and the guys always picked him up. I still have a good amount of friends who still live here since we were kids 2 of my best friends dont live here any more Nicky Parente who lives in Cranford and his folks are still on Center street Brian Venezia aka snail lives in Oxford but his Uncle and Grandmother still live In town I have many Garwood memories since 1971 that I can share but too many to list

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Christina Monday, July 18th 2005 - 02:42:40 PM garwood@garwood.org Hello and thank you for stopping by the Borough of Garwood's Official Website. The site was recently updated, however we still have some kinks to work out. Please let us know what you think. Enjoy surfing and thanks for visiting.

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Martin Buckley Monday, July 18th 2005 - 12:42:03 AM buckley21@hotmail.com I lived in Garwood for the first 13 years of my life... What a great town what fond memories I can't wait to visit one day and walk down memories lane... I've lived in Florida since then but Garwood will always my childhood home... Would love to hear from any long lost neighbors or friends... Martin Buckley

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pat o Sunday, June 12th 2005 - 02:04:03 PM nealfoote@yahoo.com sweet animation. and you guys have grill.so its like a bonus.

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tony Sunday, March 13th 2005 - 09:09:53 AM tonyg499@hotmail.com My name is Tony Garwood I live in the UK and it is good to see a town named after me :-) I think my bloodline is from Canada not a 100% sure my great grandfather was Thomas Garwood anyway

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Laura Friday, February 25th 2005 - 07:00:41 PM lmy1086@yahoo.com This website is awesome! I wish Westfield had a website as cool as this. I love the introduction.

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Shawna Monday, January 17th 2005 - 03:44:35 PM unicornhelper@yahoo.com wow cool website!I love it and it's so helpful!Thanks everyone who made this site!

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Christina Wednesday, September 22nd 2004 - 11:10:25 AM christina@garwood.org Hello Garwood.... Wishing everyone a Happy Fall.. Greetings from your Borough Clerk

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Rosemarie Williams Friday, September 10th 2004 - 01:28:49 PM rosemariewilliams1@hotmail.com my maiden name was Garwood and lived in the UK until 3 years ago when I moved to The Canary Islands

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A.C. Tuesday, September 7th 2004 - 07:00:40 PM machop3@hotmail.net cograds garwood........keep it up.....i miss ya.....great memories in this town.....if any one interested in giving info. on a family member im looking for from 1940s up please contact me.......trying to put a piece of my life back together......

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Bill Hoover Tuesday, August 31st 2004 - 07:10:50 PM WFHBear@aol.com http://www.bear-enterprises.com/ I grew up in Garwood on Beech Avenue from 1950 to 1970. My Mom and Dad lived there from 1950 to 2000. What a great place. I still enjoy my memories of "Town".

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