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Kearny unveils new monument By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – On May 27, 1922, an estimated 25,000 people gathered in the streets around the small park where Kearny Ave. and Beech St. meet, to witness Gen. John J. Pershing personally dedicate the towering granite monument honoring the Kearny men who died in the Great War. Pershing had been commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during the “War to End All Wars.” We all know how that turned out. Ensuing years saw Monument Park add memorials to those who died in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. And last week, it became home to yet another, dedicated to the military victims in the War on Terrorism. Carved from Vermont gray granite, like the original, it bears only one date: 2001. Which marks the beginning of the battle whose end no one dare predict. Thus far, it carries only one name, that of Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz, a Kearny soldier killed in Iraq nine years ago this week. He was just 25. Its official dedication took place Nov. 11 during the annual Veterans Day ceremony sponsored by American Legion Post 99, with support see MONUMENT page

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Kearny BOE President Bernadette McDonald (l.) congratulates Superintendent of Schools Patricia Blood following the board’s action last week.

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Leadbeater, John Plaugic and Dan Esteves. Since January 2014, Blood served as acting superintendent while her predecessor Frank Ferraro was placed on an involuntary leave by the board major-

Blood as its official superintendent of schools. The board took the action KEARNY – at a special meeting held ake away the “actlast Thursday night at the ing” title: the Kearny Lincoln School. Board of Education has The vote was 6-0, with formally installed Patricia three members absent: John

ity which brought tenure charges against him but then dropped the matter after both sides agreed to a settlement deal with Ferraro resigning this month. see BLOOD page

Nutley cops hunt driver in fatal hit-run NUTLEY – Nutley police are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the motor vehicle that struck and killed a 77-year-old woman on Centre St. on Saturday morning and fled the scene. Chief Thomas Strumolo said the victim, Ernesta Fer-

nandez of Nutley, had been crossing Centre near Ravine Ave. at 11:40 a.m. when she was hit. One witness described the vehicle as an older model, dark-colored Econoline van, possibly blue or black. The driver reportedly headed west on Centre St. and made a

right turn onto Franklin Ave. Fernandez was found in the street and subsequently pronounced dead at University Hospital in Newark. Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the accident to call the NPD at 973-284-4940 or the Essex

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – earny Police Chief John Dowie, who has repeatedly warned that his ranks are being stretched thin with a recent spate of retirements, will be getting some relief. Dowie came away from last Wednesday night’s Town Council caucus with a tentative sign-off on his proposal for five promotions: one lieutenant and four sergeants, Mayor Alberto Santos said. Based on the current promotional lists certified by the state, the lieutenant rank would go to current Sgt. Peter Caltabellotta, while the four new sergeants look to be current Officers Joseph Vulcano, Scott Traynor, John Corbett and Len Reed. Before the chief’s recommendation can be implemented, however, the state monitor assigned to Kearny must sanction it, Santos said. If he got the requested promotions, Dowie told the mayor and council members, he would then have enough personnel to staff the South Kearny Police Precinct on a 24-hour-a-day basis. And, Dowie advised, filling in those ranks – while, at the same time, preparing to hire more rank-and-file cops – should help trim the massive overtime in the Police Department, which has topped $1 million for the year to date, according to town CFO Shuaib Firozvi. Another sales point the

chief served up was that additional four sergeants would bring that rank up to one below the optimum number of 19 called for in the Police Department’s Table of Organization while increasing the number of captains to the T.O. standard of nine. Sergeants currently earn about $124,000 a year, plus health benefits, while lieutenants collect about $140,000, plus benefits. Santos and Dowie said the town should see some savings in the long run, however, because under the current PBA contract, it will take two years for superiors named after Jan. 1, 2013, to reach their maximum pay level. The mayor and council have agreed in principle to hire up to 10 more rank-and-file cops, according to Dowie, who said the town should also see some savings down the road because it now takes 12 years for officers to reach their maximum pay grade. A newly issued appointment list, as certified by the state Civil Service Commission, for police officer in Kearny triggered frustration voiced by a member of the Kearny PD during the public portion of Wednesday’s council meeting. Det. Steven Podolski, a veteran member of the police force, spoke on behalf of 10 Kearny residents who applied to take the state Civil Service test for police officer and were upset about the process which involves a procedure mandated by U.S. District Court, dating from 1991, which stems from an NAACP lawsuit

alleging that Kearny’s municipal hiring practices were discriminatory. The court stipulated initially that, to achieve “racial diversity” in its employee mix, Kearny was compelled to establish an applicant pool drawn from residents of Kearny and Essex County. Kearny challenged that pool as too broad and unfair to its residents and in 2002 the court modified the territorial pool to Kearny and Newark residents. Earlier this year, Santos said, things became muddled when in anticipating of hiring more cops, Kearny asked Civil Service to certify an updated appointment list and, in response, the mayor said, the agency inadvertently issued a Kearny resident-only list, reportedly containing the names of 75 Kearny residents as potential hirees. Then, the mayor said, the agency ended up retracting that list and issued a new list with the names of only 16 Kearny residents and the balance from Newark. Some of the contingent that showed up Wednesday at Town Hall are no longer on the list while a few now find themselves farther down on the list, Podolski told the governing body. Podolski reasoned that it makes more sense for the town to appoint Kearny residents, since cops who live in town will have more of a stake in keeping the town safer and will be more likely to spend their money in town. “We agree that it’s important to hire local residents for

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security and economy reasons,” said Santos, “but unless there are changes in federal law that would allow us to challenge the consent decree that obligates us, we can’t ignore it.” Meanwhile, the town is responding to other public safety needs. On Wednesday, the council voted to introduce a $2 million bond ordinance that would earmark $600,000 for the “acquisition of patrol sport utility vehicles with equipment” and $300,000 for “computer infrastructure and equipment” for the Police Department, along with $350,000 for “equipment and turnout gear” for the Fire Department. Other projects to be funded from the bond – which must be approved by the state Local Finance Board – include “acquisition/installation of fiber optic and computer infrastructure town-wide” for $400,000 and acquisition of a “dump truck, a pickup truck and a utility van” for the Public Works Department. The council also authorized the Fire Department to apply to the federal Assistance to Firefighters grant program for $950,000 toward the cost of a new aerial ladder truck and for $600,000 to subsidize acquisition of more than 40 self-contained oxygen packs. Each would require a 25% local match. Fire Chief Steve Dyl said the new rig would replace a 1990 truck which has required more maintenance each year. He said the department’s current oxygen packs are “over 20 years old” and need to be replaced.

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School is more than books for these kids By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON –

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to a better performance in the classroom,” he said. Mixing with other kids can also be instrumental in changing a painfully shy or introverted youngster’s personality, Landy said. If they’re interacting consistently with a smaller group of peers all sharing a common interest, “their whole outlook is different,” the principal said. “They walk down a [school] hallway and they realize, ‘Hey, there’s my friends.’ ’’ Landy provided a list of the

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...Or by crook An Essex County corrections officer from Belleville was arrested last week by special agents of the FBI for allegedly taking bribes to smuggle contraband, including cell phones and cigarettes, into the county jail in Newark, authorities reported. John Grosso, 41, was taken into custody Thursday morning at the jail, a federal pretrial detention facility. He was arraigned that afternoon in Newark federal court on one count of conspiring to commit extortion and was released on $100,000 bail. According to the complaint filed by U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman, on multiple occasions between November and December 2013, Grosso

accepted cash bribes of approximately $1,000 in return for smuggling phones and cigarettes to an inmate. The officer reportedly met with the inmate’s associate in the parking lot of the Best Buy store in Secaucus to accept the contraband and bribes, before delivering the packages to the prisoner. If convicted, Grosso faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Fishman credited the FBI and the Internal Affairs Division of the Essex County Correctional Facility, under the leadership of Warden Roy Hendricks, with the investigation leading to the arrest. – Karen Zautyk

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Now he can tell it to the judge: KPD blotter ing in public, had an outstanding warrant from East Newark charging him with the same offense, police said. Nov. 5 At 7:45 p.m., Officers Chris Levchak and Phil Finch responded to 125 Passaic Ave. on a report that someone using an ATM appeared to be drunk. In the parking lot at the site, police said the officers found a vehicle occupied by Edison Vera, 32, of Belleville, who, they said, smelled of alcohol. Asked to step out of the car, police said Vera’s eyes were bloodshot and he was unsteady on his feet. Enroute to HQ , Vera fell asleep in the back of the police cruiser. After being charged with DWI and refusal to take an Alcotest, Vera was placed in a cell where, police said, he began doing headstands.

Nov. 6 Sgt. John Taylor, while patrolling the parking lot of the Walmart store on Harrison Ave., at 10 a.m., came across a 2004 Hyundai with its engine running and driver slumped over the steering wheel, police said. After being roused, the driver, Edlaus New, 44, of Wheeling, W. Va., was charged with driving while suspended and operating an uninsured vehicle. Nov. 2 ••• Officers Ben Wuelfing and At 3:45 p.m., Officer Tom Floyd responded to Jordensen Jean responded to the 90 block of Hoyt St., at 3 a S. Hackensack Ave. locaa.m., on a report of an action on a report of an assault. cident. There, they found a There, police said, he found 2012 Toyota embedded in the a 33-year-old Jersey City man passenger side of a parked bleeding from a head wound Nissan. Police said the officers and Junell Santanapujols, 33, detected an odor of alcohol of Jersey City. The victim from the Toyota’s driver, Clau- was taken to UMDNJ, Newdia Barrow, 45, of Kearny, who, ark, where he was quespolice said, may have passed tioned by Det. Ray Lopez. out when the crash occurred. Police subsequently arrested Barrow was charged with Santanapujols on charges DWI, careless driving and of unlawful possession of a refusal to take an Alcotest. weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purNov. 3 pose. The suspect is alleged While on patrol in the 200 to have struck the victim block of Kearny Ave., at 3:45 several times with a vehicup.m., Officer John Travelino lar anti-theft device which spotted a man, later identipolice recovered. He was fied as Sidnei Antunes, 28, taken to Hudson County Jail of Kearny, drinking from a on $30,000 bail with a 10% 16-ounce can of Budweiser on cash option. the street. Antunes, who was ••• issued a summons for drinkOfficers Tom Sumowski

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hat’s in a name? Plenty if it happens to be Avery Fisher, for example. That’s the name that – for now at least – is seen by visitors to the Lincoln Center hall where the New York Philharmonic plays its home games, in the world of musical spheres. The music philanthropist gifted Lincoln Center $10 million more than four decades ago to keep the venue going and now, as The New York Times recently reported, the home team is reportedly proposing a $15 million buyout in hopes of snagging a bonus baby that’ll give the hometown crowd something to really roar about. Maybe they’ll use the extra dough to put in reclining seats, more concession stands, bigger bathrooms, a special booth for the organist. And maybe they’ll sew numbers on the back of the musicians’ tuxes – with a roster listing in the programs – so the patrons can either cheer or razz ‘em, depending on how they play on any given night.

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baseball field – went bust and the team’s owners, thirsting for a new benefactor, came up with Minute Maid Park. Looking for University of Louisville’s basketball arena? Just watch for the sign reading: “KFC Yum! Center.” In keeping with the culinary theme, the Corpus Christie Hooks minor league baseball team in Texas welcomes fans to home games at

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the Whataburger Field. And the owners of the minor league team in Manchester, N.H., offer their fans a name they can really sink their teeth into: Northwest Delta Dental Field. Here at The Observer’s home base in Kearny, where the mayor often laments that there aren’t enough tax dollars to go around, it’s a wonder that the town hasn’t tried

to market its Municipal Building, the South Kearny Fire Station/Police Precinct or the Kardinals gridiron stadium to someone with a fat wallet looking for a tax write-off. How about building a new Town Hall in the redevelopment area on the west side and naming it … you guessed it … Trump on the Passaic. Add on a floating casino and just like that, you’re all set. Harrison, which – like Kearny – has a state monitor checking its finances, already has the Red Bulls but it should take advantage of its school nickname, the Blue Tide, and explore the possibility of a naming merger with the detergent. No one has approached me, as of yet, but I’m open to all comers. For a long-term deal, at say, five bucks a week, maybe some town would be willing to put my name above a basement closet door? You could use it as a repository for all present, past and future columns and keep them under lock and key. For my own protection. Thanks for listening. – Ron Leir

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Choosing a meal?: Make it turkey Does turkey show up regularly on your table? Americans are gobbling more and more of this lean bird. U.S. turkey consumption has more than doubled since 1970, the National Turkey Federation reports. What’s more, we’re not just flocking to turkey around Thanksgiving. Year-round, we’re buying a variety of sizes, shapes, and textures of turkey. In your grocer’s case, you’ll find whole turkeys and parts -- fresh, frozen, and smoked. You’ll also see ground turkey, turkey cutlets, turkey hot dogs, turkey sausage, and turkey burgers. A well-stocked deli offers sliced turkey a half-dozen ways, from roasted to barbecued. And how about turkey pastrami? Ground turkey can be a great, lower-fat alternative to ground beef in spaghetti sauce, chili and stews. Just be sure to choose lean ground turkey. On the lean side With the current health concerns about saturated fat, people are searching for the leanest cuts of meat and/or poultry, and turkey can be lean.

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Phone scam nets 2G: NPD blotter A costly phone scam was perpetrated on an unknowing caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient, Nutley PD reported. Police said the victim received a call from someone claiming that the patient’s grandson was in jail and needed to be bailed out. The caller suggested that the victim buy pay pack cards at the local CVS and that they’d call back in an hour to process the payment. Police said the victim bought the cards and returned to the home where they were again contacted by the scammer who told the victim to scratch off the activation numbers from the cards and to read them over the phone. In this way, police said, a total of $2,020 was processed. Later, the caregiver told the patient’s daughter that they had paid for their son’s bail. Police said the daughter then called her son, only to learn he was fine and that the alleged incident had never happened. When police tried to reach the scammer, they said they got an answering machine with a recorded message in French. ••• Two out-of-towners were charged Monday in connection with a burglary to a local business owner’s vehicle parked on Centre St. on Oct. 15. Eric Kristofferson, 26, of Oakridge, was charged with obstruction and Joseph Legra, 42, of Blairstown, who remains at large, is charged with the burglary, police said. Nutley PD also logged these recent reports: Nov. 8 Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on River Road after spotting a vehicle traveling 52 mph in a 25 mph zone. After learning that the registered owner and driver was on the suspended list and had two outstanding warrants from Belleville, police arrested the driver, Jessica Ortiz, 27, of Belleville. She was released, pending a court date, after being issued a summons for driving while suspended.

Nov. 9 While monitoring traffic on Rt. 21, police said they observed a vehicle traveling at about 80 mph – in excess of the 55 mph allowed on the highway. After the driver failed to heed an order to stop, police pursued the vehicle as it merged north onto Rt. 20 into Paterson where two Clifton PD units and two State Police units converted on the vehicle, bringing it to a stop. The driver, Avelino Taveras, 47, of Newark, was charged with eluding police and was issued several motor vehicle summonses. He was released pending court dates. Nov. 10 A motor vehicle stop on Franklin Ave. resulted in the arrest of Douglas Smith, 26, of Newark, for three outstanding warrants from Newark. Police said Smith was also issued summonses charging him with driving while suspended and maintenance of lamps. He was released to the custody of Newark PD on the warrants. A Franklin Ave. business owner reported an attempted utility fraud. The owner told police they got a call from someone claiming to be a customer service representative for PSE&G saying that the owner had to pay $2,060.36 in full or his electrical service would be turned off. Police advised the owner that the call was fraudulent and contacted PSE&G about the incident. Nov. 11 While on surveillance on a burglary detail, police said they observed a young man waiting in a vehicle as another man emerged from a backyard on Prospect St. After conducting a field interview, police arrested Rizwan Chaudhry, 22, of Nutley, for an outstanding warrant from Clifton. After posting bail, Chaudhry was released pending a court date.

cut the chain to the kiosk and removed about 100 packs of cigarettes valued at $800. ••• A River Road resident reported that someone had stolen his vehicle. Nov. 13 Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked on Centre St. and took a Garmin

Nov. 14 Police responded to the train tracks between Nutley and Grant Aves. after getting a report about a suspicious party jumping fences and running down the tracks. At the site, police said officers

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she is thrilled to have been able to hire Dr. Espaillat, especially since the practice LYNDHURST – continues to grow and since When Dr. Maria Domingues she comes on board with such founded Pink Vision Associhigh praise from her sister. ates in 2010, among many “She and my sister have things that were clear was been friends for a while, and that the business would she’s a great fit for our pracbe family oriented. Three tice,” Maria said. “And we’re years later, that was even so delighted that in addition more evident when Dr. Carla to her university training, she Domingues, Carla’s sister, also comes to us with one full joined the practice. And now, year of training in a residency the family atmosphere has — in an ophthalmology setgrown even more with the ad- ting. She is very qualified and dition of Dr. Diana Espaillat, a is excellent with patients. graduate of the Pennsylvania “We know she’s going to College of Optometry and a continue to be a great asset dear friend and classmate of here.” Carla’s. Espaillat, who speaks EngDr. Maria Domingues says lish, Spanish and Portuguese,

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A window on walls of art The Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Dr., announces the opening of “Great Murals and Muralists of Nutley,” an exhibition of photographs created in partnership with the Nutley Historical Society. The exhibit, on view through Dec. 31, features photos of murals that can be seen in Nutley today and of others, created by prominent Nutley artists, that can be viewed in New York, Newark and elsewhere. Visitors will be treated to beautiful art and, at the same time, gain a new appreciation

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dential development under construction at Bergen and Schuyler Aves. The tools were valued at about $10,000, police said. Nov. 12 A taxi driver called for help, at 9 p.m., after his fare reportedly refused to exit the cab, police said. Officer Jay Ward responded to Beech

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that the Nissan was allegedly missing certain body parts that Jahera had recovered from the hit-and-run site, Pein confronted the Nissan owner, Jayme Diaz-Cobo, 23, at his residence about the prior incident, and police said Diaz-Cobo admitted having fled from the scene because his license had been suspended. When asked to accompany the officer, however, police said Diaz-Cobo replied that

he couldn’t leave because he was the “sole custodian” of a 2-year-old girl, slammed the door in the officer’s face and ran out the back door. Police said Pein remained with the child and notified the state Division of Child Protection & Permanency Involved Families who arranged to turn over the child to the custody of a relative. Meanwhile, police issued warrants for Diaz-Cobo’s ar-

rest on charges of driving with a suspended license, resisting arrest, hindering prosecution and endangering the welfare of a child. Police said DiazCobo was also wanted on a Clifton warrant for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident. On Nov. 7, police said DiazCobo surrendered peacefully to Kearny PD pending a court appearance on the charges. – Ron Leir

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BLOOD from The board approved a new five-year contract for Blood that provides an annual salary of $167,500 – the same as her predecessor – and that runs from Nov. 15, 2014 to June 30, 2019, subject to its approval by the Hudson County Executive Superintendent of Schools. Afterwards, The Observer asked board president Bernadette McDonald why the board opted to do the appointment at a sparsely attended special meeting. Said McDonald: “It’s the first meeting that we had a chance to deal with it after the Ferraro business.” Blood holds an educational administrator’s certificate and is due to complete a staterequired one-year mentorship program by year’s end to meet all her requirements for a permanent appointment as superintendent. Asked whether the board had considered hiring an outside firm to undertake a search for a new chief school administrator, McDonald said: “We wanted to keep the continuity” with Blood at the helm. “Everything went smoothly with the Lincoln School transition [from an elementary to middle school for grades 7 and 8] and Patti has proved she’s dedicated to Kearny and the children,” McDonald added. Asked if the board had considered restoring the assistant superintendent of schools post, which was eliminated from the budget in the wake of the departure of its former occupant Debra Sheard, McDonald said that was unlikely, given that, “things seem to be working so well now [under an administrative reorganization orchestrated by Blood]

but maybe in the future, unless we think of another position to put in there.” Blood started as a teacher in the Kearny public schools in 1977 and continued in that role until 1986 when she relocated to Monmouth County to raise her children but then resumed her educational career with the Freehold Regional High School district as a teacher and then assistant principal. After 13 years there, she returned to Kearny as director of curriculum for grades 6 to 12 in December 2010. “I’m very excited to continue the work we’ve begun [in Kearny] and move forward to provide Kearny student with the best possible education and I appreciate the confidence the Board of Education has placed in me as well as the support I have received from administrators, teachers and staff members,” Blood told The Observer. Blood said that this school year, she’ll be monitoring the implementation of a new reading program in the elementary schools. And, on other fronts, she said: “We’ve been getting great feedback on our new writing program, we’re on a very busy path for the administration of the [new state-mandated] PARCC [Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College & Careers] test in March and I hope to be moving forward soon on our long-delayed [high school] construction project.” On that last topic, the board heard a presentation from the Wayne architectural firm DiCara Rubino, hired earlier this year to scale down design specifications on the com-

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pletion of the north building of the high school after the only bid received for the job came in well over the board’s estimate. DiCara Rubino’s proposal called for a reduction of the planned atrium, from five to two stories, and a relocation of a new faculty lounge; however, none of the educational

space – including the 20-plus classrooms and culinary classroom/cafeteria – would be reduced. The architects were slated to repeat their power-point presentation at the board’s regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, at Lincoln School, beginning at 6 p.m. with an executive session, and re-con-

vening at 7 p.m. for the public portion. Michael DeVita, the board’s business administrator/secretary, told The Observer that it would likely take “several months” before the revised specifications would be ready for the board to advertise for a new round of bids.

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News from the Harrison police blotter Nov. 12 At 12:16 a.m., officers were sent to the 200 block of Manor Ave. on a report of three suspicious males sitting on the

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lice said he detected a strong odor of suspected marijuana. Another officer recovered the discarded butt containing green vegetation from under

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of North Carolina, was issued summonses charging him with DWI, DWI through a school zone and reckless driving. He was released to a family member, pending a court date.

Nov. 15 At 3:54 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a 1997 ChevNov. 13 rolet Astrovan traveling at a At 4:29 a.m., an officer on patrol at Cleveland Ave. and high rate of speed through Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. spotted the intersection of Third and a white Mitsubishi Galant with Hamilton Sts. Police said the a North Carolina registration officer activated lights and sihaving trouble staying in his ren and stopped the vehicle at travel lane northbound on Second and Hamilton Sts. The Rodgers Blvd. After following driver, Christian Piedrarojas, the vehicle for two blocks and 25, of Harrison, was ticketed on charges of DWI, reckless observing the continuation driving and several other moof the driver’s erratic driving, tor vehicle violations. He was police said the officer actireleased to a family member vated emergency lights and pending a court appearance. siren and stopped the vehicle at the Cross St. intersection. – Ron Leir The driver, Abel Gonzalez, 23,

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It’s a Blue Tide ‘Three-Peat’ Harrison wins third straight state sectional soccer title

Nutley girls’ soccer season ends in sectional title game When the high school girls’ soccer season began in earnest last August, Nutley High School head coach Mike DiPiano didn’t know what the future held. After all, the Maroon Raiders graduated nine seniors from last year’s team that won 18 games and advanced to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III semifinals. “I couldn’t let the kids know that I had doubts,” said DiPiano, who began his third season at Nutley. “I did have concerns. We graduated four defensive starters and a goaltender. I knew that we had goal scorers in (Victoria) Kealy and (Zoe) Steck, but I wondered could they score enough for us to win.” No one could have ever imagined what would transpire in a span of just two months. The uncertainty of August became a championship run in November. Although the season ended Friday with a tough loss to Roxbury in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III championship game, the Maroon Raiders can walk away with their collective heads held high.

“We went further than any other team in school history,” said DiPiano, noting that the Maroon Raiders had never participated in a state sectional title game before Friday. “They all bought in and came together. They had sleepovers and movie nights. They had cookiebaking sessions, went pumpkin picking, apple picking and go-cart racing. They really made this team into a family. It was great to see.” The Maroon Raiders finished the season 16-6, but three of those wins came in the state tournament, including a clutch win over West Morris in the sectional semifinals. West Morris was the team that eliminated the Maroon Raiders from the state tournament a year ago. The team featured standout returnees in forwards Kealy (24 goals and 16 assists) and Steck (17 goals, 13 assists). Everything the Maroon Raiders did offensively was centered around the play of the two standouts. Kealy, headed for Rider University on a scholarship, was once a defender at Nutley, but see VIEW next page

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The Harrison boys’ soccer team celebrates after defeating Secaucus, 2-0, to capture the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I championship last week, the Blue Tide’s third straight state sectional title.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer HARRISON – t was the final time that Jorge Castro was getting a chance to play soccer on his home turf at Harrison High School, so the Blue Tide senior midfielder wanted to make sure it was a memorable day. “I’ve been here for four years and this was my last time here,” said Castro, who led the Blue Tide into action in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I championship game last Thursday afternoon against Secaucus. “This game really meant a lot to us.” Castro made the most of his last home game, scoring a brilliant goal in the second half, leading the Blue Tide to a 2-0 victory, giving Harrison its third straight state sectional championship. “Winning three in a row really means a lot,” said Castro,

who unleashed a rocket blast from about 35 yards out that eluded stubborn Secaucus goalkeeper Eric Quitiquit for the final score of the game. “I think they kind of figured out who we were, so they were going to be tough to beat this time.” Harrison (22-3) had defeated Secaucus twice previously in the regular season, winning by 5-0 and 3-0 margins. But the Patriots were a more stubborn opponent this time, not allowing a goal until Ali Lakhrif’s header off a Leandro Gonzales cross went past Quitiquit with 32 minutes remaining in the game. It was the 35th goal of the season for Lakhrif, who broke the all-time single season school record for goal scoring earlier last week. Lakhrif was wearing two different colored shoes, one a fluorescent orange and the other a luscious lime green.

“I wanted to do something a little different for good luck,” said Lakhrif, who has now scored 10 goals in the five games that he’s donned two different colored cleats. “I was glad to be able to get the first goal, because after that, the game opened up for us.” Harrison head coach Mike Rusek realized that Secaucus was a tougher opponent than the first two games this season. “It was very tough to beat this team three times,” Rusek said. “The coach (Christopher Garcia) knows us well and they played us hard. They had a lot of good, tough kids. You fear that you’re playing against a team like this and you dominate action, but you make one mistake, have one breakdown and the result could be different. We said to them at halftime that they just had to keep coming, that the goal would see BLUE TIDE page

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VIEW from was moved up front and her entire life changed. “She led by example,” DiPiano said of Kealy. “She played out of position as a freshman defender on a team that won three games. She did whatever we asked of her and did a great job as a leader.” More importantly, Kealy leaves Nutley girls’ soccer with a legacy as the school’s all-time leading goal scorer, tallying an astounding 79 goals during her brilliant career. “There were a lot of tears Friday and that’s understandable,” DiPiano said. “It was a tough day. But I let her know that she was one of the reasons why we were able to turn this thing around. She really had a great career.” Kealy became the program’s second NCAA Division I player over the last three years, joining Natalie Melillo, who is at Troy University in Alabama and scored four goals there as a freshman this season. “We feel we have players coming out of this program who can play at the next

level,” DiPiano said. When the time comes, Steck will become a major college player as well. Only a sophomore, Steck is already getting attention from Division I schools. “We’re proud of that,” DiPiano said. However, DiPiano should be most proud of the way his players developed this season. When the season began, he had a goalkeeper who hadn’t played competitively in almost four years and had a host of underclassmen playing major roles in the defensive back line. But junior Sarah Roselli emerged as the team’s goalkeeper, replacing last year’s Observer Co-Female Athlete of the Year Grace Montgomery. Roselli, who played tennis her first two years of high school, didn’t receive medical clearance to play soccer after suffering concussions as a middle school player, but DiPiano knew that Roselli could handle the responsibilities if healthy. “I saw her play when she was younger and I knew if she could play, she would do fine,”

and evolved into the team’s strength. Sophomore Jennifer Callaghan became a good ball distributor in the midfield. Senior Kaitlyn Salisbury and junior Sam Chimento were also major contributors in the midfield, along with Sarah Grueter and Maise Jelley. They all molded well with the immense talents of Kealy and Steck up front, as potent a 1-2 scoring attack that could be found in northern New Photo courtesy Mike DiPiano Jersey. While the Maroon Raiders The Nutley girls’ soccer team enjoyed 16 wins and a trip to the NJSIAA North graduate a host of seniors, Jersey Section 2, Group III state championship game this season. From l. are especially All-State candidate the team’s seniors Keira Byrnes, Kaitlyn Salisbury, Julie Fredericks, Rachel NichKealy, the prospects look very ols, Sarah Grueter, Victoria Kealy, Brianna Connor and Samantha Moynihan. good for the years to come, esmore who became the team’s DiPiano said. pecially with Steck returning stopper. Lauren Holden is a freshfor two more soccer seasons. “She was very tough,” DiPiman who was given the “This team was a huge sucano said. “Darby and Lauren responsibilities of being the cess story for the program, Holden kept us together.” team’s sweeper. for the school and for the Freshman Jela Small played community,” DiPiano said. “I also saw her play when both at defender and in the she was younger,” DiPiano “I’m very proud of them. We midfield. said. “She comes from an won one state game two years “She’s a dynamic player,” athletic family (sister Emily ago, two last year and three is Nutley’s ace pitcher during DiPiano said. “She has a bright this year. We’re moving in the softball season). Lauren is just future.” right direction.” Senior Julie Fredericks, a good soccer player. I knew If the progression remains she wouldn’t play like a fresh- a first-year varsity starter, the way it has been over the junior Melissa Alvarez and man.” first three years of DiPiano’s sophomore Angeli Bossibaly Darby Fischer is a sophoregime, then a fourth win all did great jobs assisting in the state playoffs should the defensive backline that finally mean a state sectional was once a question mark title in 2015.

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didn’t have to work too hard to collect his 17th shutout of come.” the season. He was credited Gonzales made a perfect with making one save, but it cross and the guy with the certainly wasn’t a memorable two different colored shoes one. That’s how dominant the used his head to add to his Blue Tide’s play was in the scoring record. midfield and their back line. “We knew that our best It marked the 10th time in 15 opportunity to score was years that the Blue Tide capfrom our midfield,” Rusek tured a state sectional title said. “Leandro made a perfect under the tutelage of Rusek pass and Ali made a perfect and his brother and assisheader.” tant coach John Rusek. The The score remained that Blue Tide were slated to face way until there was 13 minSection 1, Group I champion utes left, when Castro made Waldwick in the overall state his sensational shot. semifinals Wednesday at “He’s always been capable Indian Hills High School. of doing that,” Rusek said. “It A win there would put was a great shot. It was perthe Blue Tide in place to fect timing, because it made capture the 27th overall state us very tough to beat with a championship in the school’s two-goal lead.” rich and storied history. The As it turned out, the two Group I state title game is teams could have played until scheduled for Sunday afternext August and Secaucus noon at Kean University, with would still be searching for a the scheduled starting time way to get a goal. The Patrito be approximately 3 p.m. ots actually played the ball First things first. The Blue past midfield only a handful Tide needs to beat Waldwick of times and never got off a to move on. legitimate scoring opportuThe Blue Tide has fallen nity. Goalkeeper Nick Araujo short of that overall state title

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lost on this field since their freshman year in 2011 against Glen Ridge (in the state sectional title game). They enjoyed a lot of success on this field. They’ve been with us a long time. They deserve this.” At the end of the game, Rusek managed to get his seniors on the field so they

could be playing when the final few seconds ticked off. “Every year, it’s a different feeling, but these kids have worked so hard,” Rusek said. “Things have seemed to fall into place for this team. We’re the last team in Hudson County to still be playing, so we’re very proud of that.”

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1 Family – Beautiful Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, Updated Eat in Kitchen w/Granite Countertops, Living Rm w/Fireplace & Skylights, Dining Rm & Family Rm. Sliding Doors To New Deck Overlooking the Large Backyard. Master Bedroom Suite w/ Full Bath, Walk in Closet, Cathedral Ceilings w/Skylights & Balcony Overlooking Backyard. Finished Basement. 1 Car Garage. Asking $424,000

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KEARNY

Condo – Heather Glen Condo w/1 Bedroom, Kitchen & Updated Bath. 1 Car Garage & Parking For Additional Car. Super Low Taxes & Affordable Maintenance Fees. Asking $122,900 20.

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The Bixler Group

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 758 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201.991.0032 BixlerEST1891.com

Rosa Agency Realtors 551-553 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201-997-7860 www.RosaAgency.com

Keypoint Mortgage

North Arlington, NJ 201-998-9050 Rob@keypointmortgage.com

Owned & Operated by the Capobianco family since 1924

201.991.0905

412 Kearny Ave. • Kearny, NJ

201-991-3330

Manny’s Convenience store&deli

American & Hispanic Food

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Restaurant & Bar

201-246-0110

Specializing in Seafood & BBQ Catering for All Occasions & Takeout

695 Elm St. Kearny, NJ

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515 Kearny Ave. • Kearny, NJ 07032

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Catherine Bradley Catherine Bradley, 85, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 11. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, to Joseph and Rose McSherry, she was raised in Scotland and lived in Ireland during World War II. She emigrated to the U.S. and lived in North Arlington before moving to Manalapan in 2011. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, www.armitagewiggins. com. A funeral Mass was held at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Catherine worked for the Bergen County Senior Citizens program at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and was a member of The Seniors, both in North Arlington. She loved to bowl and play bingo. Wife of Bertie Bradley, she is also survived by her children Colleen Courter, Bart Bradley, Catherine Trillo (Louis) and Tina Bradley, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dennis W. Carbone Sr. Dennis W. Carbone Sr., formerly of Kearny, died Nov. 12 at his home in Stillwater Township. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Dennis was a machinist/ inspector at Reagan Precision Industries in North Arling-

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ton. Prior to that, he worked for August Spinler. During his 27 years at Reagan, he had become a manager of a Reagan Nuclear Division and had government clearance. He was also a quality control inspector on the Sea Hawk submarine and oversaw its launch. He traveled to inspect major parts of submarines and aircraft carriers. Dennis loved to do endless projects in his home and yard. He was happiest fixing whatever needed to be fixed. Dennis is survived by his wife Alana (nee Guertine), formerly Calderone. He was the father of Dennis W. Carbone Jr. (Sherre), Michelle M. Carbone, Joseph D. Calderone (Dawn), Dennis F. Calderone (Stephanie). He is also survived by his twin brother Edward (Betty), 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Crawford; and his adored grandchildren Maeve and Katherine Kenny, Colin and Nicholas Cassels and Peyton and Avery Crawford. He was the loving brother of Edward and Peter Cassels, Maryanne Costigan and the late Donald and John Cassels. Arrangements were by the Fred H. McGrath and Son Funeral Home, Bronxville, N.Y. The Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville. Memorial contributions are welcome and should be sent to the Friends of the Bronxville Public Library , 201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, N.Y.

Claudette Cataldo Claudette Cataldo, 57, died suddenly on Nov. 15. Arrangements are by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. The funeral service Thomas P. Cassels will be held at the funeral Thomas P. Cassels, of home on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Bronxville, N.Y., passed away 10 a.m. Interment will folunexpectedly on Nov. 7. low in Arlington Cemetery, He was the son of the late Kearny. Condolences and Edward and Margaret Casmemories may be shared at sels. He is survived by his wife www.thiele-reid.com of 43 years Charlotte (née Miss Cataldo was born in Finnegan); his children and Newark and lived in Kearny their spouses Ellen and Martin her entire life. Kenny, Thomas M. and Alison She was a counter clerk at Cassels and Colleen and T.J. Sunset Deli in Kearny for over

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30 years, retiring 5 years ago. Previously, she was a beautician at Teddy’s Bullpen Salon and Carmella’s Salon, both in Kearny. Claudette is survived by her sister Constance Paglio and her husband Victor and her brother Joseph Cataldo and his wife Marie. She was the aunt of Dena-Marie, Toniann and Victor Paglio III and Ginamarie and Nicole Cataldo as well as the great-aunt of Nicholas Paglio and Hera Haffner. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Carmella “Millie” (nee Nigro) Cataldo and her nephew Nicholas Paglio.

Diane Lynn Kenyon (nee Kolakowski), 60, of 23 Groton Drive, Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., 11776, and formerly of Kearny, died on Nov. 5. Diane was a librarian’s assistant for Norwood Elementary School, Comsewogue School District. She was the beloved wife of John, loving mother of Jason, Mathew and Ashley; cherished grandmother of Aubrey Rose; dear sister of Henry, John and Stephen. Cremation services were held at Washington Memorial Park Chapel. Donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. 38101-9908.

Diane Lynn Kenyon John C. McCarthy John C. McCarthy entered into eternal rest on Nov. 10, surrounded by his loving family at St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark. He was 62. Funeral services were under see OBITS page

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Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible.

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Remembering

Sarah Osterkorn...

September 11, 1990 - November 17, 2010 It’s hard to believe that you have been gone from us for four years. The more people remember you the harder it is to believe how much you put into such a short life. Whoever said “time heals everything”, never met Sarah O. We still suffer losing you but are comforted in the fact that we knew you and the memories live on. Keep us in your prayers while you’re scurrying about in Heaven.

Love, Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Pop Pop, and your loving family and friends.

WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916 John W. Armitage, Director N.J. Lic#2642

You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 75 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

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ApArtments for rent Belleville BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, Belleville Nutley border. W/D Hook up. HT/HW included $1300/month. Avl. Jan. 1st. 862-201-6166. BELLEVILLE 1 BR $915/month including HT/HW, 50 Watchung Ave. located behind Clara mass hospital, no pets. Contact Marcelo (201)622-3118 or Patrician Associates 973-284-0648. BELLEVILLE 1 bdrm in apt building. $850 includes HT/HW. No pets. (201) 998-9465 BELLEVILLE 1 bedroom, $900/month. HT/HW included. Laundry facilities on site, 1 car parking, nice location. No pets. 1-1/2 months security. If interested, please call Joanne (973) 699-3146

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ApArtments for rent BELLEVILLE 3 cozy room apt. 1 BR, LR, kitchen w/refrigerator, Bathroom. All new, excellent location. $925/month. All utilities included. Verizon Fios with HBO, Showtime etc. included. No pets. Call (908) 204-1348 Also, Bloomfield 5 room apt. Available

BELLEVILLE 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. Available now. 1-1/2 months security. HT/HW included. No pets. Call Mike (201) 994-5056 BELLEVILLE 1st fl. 3 BR, HT/HW included. $1,350/month. No section 8. Avl. Dec. 1st (201) 306-0054

BELLEVILLE Newly Renovated, 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bath. Off street parking. Close to Penn Station Train. $950/month. Utilities included. 1 month security. Private yard. (973) 332-8532.

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POLICY There are NO REFUNDS or CHANGES with CLASSIFIED ADS Please note there will be a $10.00 PROCESSING FEE if changes need to be made for running specials

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HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974.

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $985. 1 BR start at $825. Jr.1 BR start at $750. (201)289-7096

HARRISON 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1st floor. New construction. $1800/month, 1-1/2 months security. Available January 1st. (386) 237-7680

HARRISON 1 bedroom condo, LR/DR, kitchen, laundry room, 1 parking spot. No pets. $1300/month, 1-1/2 months security, heat included. Available now. (201) 991-3793

HARRISON 2 Br, 8 blocks from train station, LR, EIK 2nd fl. No Washer or dryer. $1,200/month. Utilities separate. 1 ½ month security. Call 201-618-3988 from 6pm-9pm.

HARRISON 4 BR’S, Nice Kitchen & Bathroom. All ceramic floors. Dinning area. Living Room, Totally remodeled. 3rd fl. Waking distance to path. $2400 + utilities. 1-½ mos security. (973)769-4897.

HARRISON 5 room apt. 3 BR’s. 1st floor. 6 family home. $1,100 + utilities. Walking Distance to PATH. 973-953-5031.

HARRISON Modern 3 bdrms, walk to path. $1400.00/month. Pay your own utilities, except for water. 111 Cross St, 2nd floor, between North 4th and 3rd. Call 973-615-3765 Susy or David.

KEARNY 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen, 1st floor. Separate utilities. $950/month, 1 month security. Available December 1st. (201) 997-3402

KEARNY Large 2 BR Apt. 1st floor. W/D Hook up $1300/month + utilities. 1 1/2 month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl Dec 1st or 15th. (551) 580-6306 (201) 997-3086

KEARNY Arlington Area. 5 rooms, 1 bath. 1-1/2 months security. $1300 + utilities. No pets. (201) 213-1871 KEARNY 1 BR. Apt. Bldg. Arlington Sect. Newly Renovated. Laundry on Premises. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. No pets. $825/mo + sec. (201) 998-4972

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 Br’s, LR, DR, Utilities separate. 1 month security. No pets. Avl Now. (201) 820-8215 or (201) 719-6798.

KEARNY 3rd fl. Near Garfield School. $875/month. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Now. Laundry on premises. No pets. (201) 681-8356.

KEARNY 2 BR’s LR, DR, Kitchen & bath. $1,100/month. 1 ½ months security. Close to transportation & High School. Avl. Now. (201) 566-1357 (201) 932-4164

KEARNY 3rd fl. 1 bedroom $950. 1 ½ months security. HT/HW included. Call super between 11am8pm. (201) 998-9006

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KEARNY Arlington Section, 4 rooms, 1st floor, central air, offstreet parking. No pets. $1100/month + 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available December (201) 486-5602

KEARNY Modern 2 BR, 2nd fl. Across from Library, new clean rooms, newly renovated. Washer & Dryer. Dishwasher, $1,200/month + electricity. 1 ½ months security (973) 769-4897.

KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave. 1 BR, LR & Kitchen. $850/month. HT/HW Inc. 201-283-4440 or 973-465-0166.

KEARNY 2nd. Fl. 3 BR, $1,200/month. 1 month security. Avl. Dec. 1st. (201) 889-4498.

KEARNY 2 BR, LR, Kitchen & Bath. Close to park & schools. No pets. $1,100/month + Security. Avl. Now. (201) 600-1211.

KEARNY 2 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bath. Access to yard. Schuyler school district. $1,150/month, 1 ½ month security. 201-637-2734 201-724-0385.

KEARNY Modern 6 rooms, supply own utilities. No pets. Security & references. Call weekend 201-997-0676. KEARNY 1st Floor Apt. (1R) of a 4 family home. Totally newly renovated. All new Kitchen, Bath, LR, 2 BR, hardwood floor. Very safe, central & convenient location. 1 block from transportation. No pets. No smoking. $1,250/month. Heat included. Call (973) 419-0808 or (848) 228-1855 KEARNY Large Studio for rent, 1 large BR, small BR. LV, large bathroom. C/A. $800/month. utilities included. No smoking. No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 820-3452. Se habla espanol.

Kearny

KEARNY Large 1 BR Loft style. apt. Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic tile in bath. New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1200/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942. KEARNY Modern 3 room furnished apt, 1 BR. HT/HW included. Refrigerator included. Smoke-Free & quiet residence. $1,150/mo. Please call (201) 600-0233 to schedule an apt. KEARNY 4 beautiful rooms apt. Avail Dec. 1st or 15th. Sep. utilities. $1200/month. 1 mo. sec. No pets. References required. 6-month to 1-yr lease. (908) 803-7696 (201) 998-3284

Kearny

Barbara Gerbasio Real Estate and Management P.O. Box 17 688B Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 KEARNY 726 Elm St. Large 1 bed, h/w floors, laundry on premises H/HW supplied. $1005. Call (201) 998-8415 or (973)634-8355

Kearny

KEARNY • 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, WITH MODERN KITCHEN SELF-CLEANING OVEN & DISHWASHER, VANITY BATH, LARGE CLOSETS, FREE PARKING, AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1ST, RENT $1005 PLUS UTILTIES • STUDIO APARTMENT, IN MODERN GARDEN APARTMENT BLDG., DRESSING ALCOVE, BUILT IN VANITY DRESSER, WALK IN CLOSET, VANITY BATH, FREE PARKING, AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1ST, RENT $735 PLUS UTILITIES. CALL (201) 991-6261

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KEARNY Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. Separate utilities. $1200/month, 1-1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. Available December 1st. (973)440-7272

LYNDHURST Renovated 1 BR apt. in Classic building. Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. Ceramic tile floors. H/W floors throughout rest of apt. laundry in building. 1 Block to NYC train & bus. & mins. To highway. No pets. No smoking. $910/month + Utilities. Security $1,365. Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (551) 226-0566

KEARNY 2 & 3 bedroom apt. Completely renovated. Central air/heat. Close to school & transportation. Hardwood floors. Laundry hook-up in basement. Parking available. (973) 634-5485 KEARNY Ivy St. 2 bedroom apt. Beautiful outdoor deck, 2 family home, 2nd floor. $1200/month. 1 month security. No pets. Available Dec. 1st. (201) 954-9873 KEARNY Newly renovated furnished 1 bedroom apt. Arlington Section. 1 month Security. No pets. $825/month + utilities. Available now. (201) 955-0996 (201) 889-8536 KEARNY 2 bed room, 2nd floor. plus $1100/month utilities. No pets. (201) 650-4975.

lyndhurst LYNDHURST 2nd Fl. 2 BR, Close to Trans, Rt. 3 & 21. W/D Hookup. Sep. Entrance. 1 Car Parking. 1.5 Deposit. $15 Application Fee. No smoking. No pets. $1,350 + utilities. (201) 428-7037.

LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. Private House. H/W floors, $1000/mo + 1 month security. HT/HW included. Small pet ok. 201-575-5270. LYNDHURST 2nd floor, 4 rooms, carpets, ceramic tile in kitchen. $1,100/month + utitities. 1 parking space. No pets. No smoking. Close to transportation. 1-1/2 months security. Available Now. (201) 218-9019.

neWarK NEWARK 1 BR apt. $675/month 1 month security. Utilities included. Belleville/Bloomfield border. Quiet neighborhood. Close to transportation. (973) 202-6092.

n. arlington N.ARLINGTON 1 BR apt. No pets. No smoking. Close to NY transportation. $900/m 201-577-4301.

N.ARLINGTON 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor, near NY transportation, parking, no pets, smoke-free. $1225/month + utilities, 1-1/2 months security. Available December 1st. (201) 246-9226

N.ARLINGTON 4 rooms, Good condition. H/W Floors. C/A, W/D hook-up in basement. Near Schools & Transportation. $1,250/month + Utilities. Avl Dec. 15th. (201) 991-5602.

N.ARLINGTON 3 rooms. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. Available now. (732) 648-1171.

N.ARLINGTON $850/month, 2 family 2nd fl. 3 rooms & bath. HT/HW included. 1 ½ months security. (973) 294-5098. Call after 5pm.

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ApArtments for rent N.ARLINGTON $1,400 = utilities, rent, 3 BR in a 2 family. No pets. 201-450-1370

n. neWarK N.NEWARK Section 8 Welcomed. 3 Bedroom Apt. Newly Renovated. New Bath, New Kitchen, 1st fl. 412 Woodside Ave. Call (973)202-8580 (973)925-3812 N.NEWARK Forest Hill Area, 5 room apt. & 3 room apt. Avl. close to transportation. Avl. Now. (862) 763-0797. N.NEWARK 1 bedroom. $800/month + utilities. Available now. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. (973)440-7272

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ApArtment WAnteD Apartment wanted Lyndhurst, N.Arlington. Adult woman looking for 1 or 2 bedroom apt. 1st floor, clean, quiet, responsible. Nonsmoking only. Have mature pet, declawed. Reasonable rent for January, February 2015 (201) 998-1030

BUsIness for sALe Day care for sale, large open space. Capacity of 45-53 kids. located in Lyndhurst, NJ serious inquiries only. Price listed $400,000. Email at daycareforsale2005@ gmail.com

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ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE We have an opening for an aggressive energetic self-starter to sell newspaper advertising. Duties include servicing existing account, calling inactive accounts, and generating new business while making friends.

Family owned and operated 126 years. Team oriented environment. You have the ambition and we will train. High Commission Must have transportation. Fax resume to: 201-991-8941 or E-mail: jobs@theobserver.com

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CLASSIFIEDS for sALe 2 Graves plaques & Full headstone in Arlington Cemetery. $2,500 Call John (201) 921-4727.

fUrnIsHeD room for rent BELLEVILLE Furnished room for rent. One month security. Call (973) 450-9457 after 5:00pm. Se Habla Español/Ingles.

HALL for rent Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 HoUse for sALe N.ARLINGTON Two 4 family house, 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, 1st floor apartment has basement. 30 min. from Manhattan. $950,000. Call (201)998-8429 or (201)283-4051

N.ARLINGTON $255,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location. Close to NYC transportation. Call owner (973) 284-1056

offIce spAce for rent Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton. 1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483 Commercial Units. Kearny Ave in Kearny (Manor Section). Great Visibility. 7002,300 SF. Subdivision Available Ideal for Office, Professional, Medical. 908-432-9246.

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HARRISON Beautiful Office suites avl. From 1,000-1,400 SQ.Ft. of space. Fully furnished – near public transportation. (973) 223-5501 Maria McCormick.

pArkInG for rent NUTLEY Rear Yard Parking spaces for rent. Small Commercial vehicles ok. (201) 390-1729.

personALs LIstInGs Nice looking man, looking for nice woman. Must be over 60 w/no children. (973) 715-9586

room for rent BELLEVILLE 3rd fl. Util. incl. Require 1 Mo Sec. No Smoking. Avl. Now. Call Maria (973) 759-7077.

E.NEWARK Room for rent. No Smoking. No pets. Call 973-477-4797.

BELLEVILLE Roommate wanted. Female preferred. Big Room. $600/month + security. References required. Call Lucy 973-855-6136 LYNDHURST Huge room for rent. $600/month. All utilities, cable & internet included. 1 month security. Available 11/1 (973) 592-2678

KEARNY Room for rent 1 BR, all utilities included. Nice & quiet area. $500/month. 1 month security. Mixdalia (201) 878-0634.

KEARNY 23 Dukes St. Kearny, room for rent $550/month. everything included. Available December 1st. 973-699-4960 Maura.

KEARNY Room for rent. Male preferred. $350/month + utilities included. Available December 1st. 201-955-7908 Hablamos Espanol.

KEARNY Room for rent. Single clean & responsible person. Cable & Internet included. No smoking. Available now. (732) 859-1678 (732) 859-1968.

furnished KEARNY room, w/mini refrigerator, microwave. All utilities included. Great Location. $500/month. 201-697-0541

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Kearny – 21 Kearny Ave. storefront for rent. Basement storage & bathroom. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. 201-306-4051

BLOOMFIELD Retail store for lease. Corner store avl. No food Please. Avl. June 1st. 800sq ft. private parking lot available. Call 973-566-0333.

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Lunch truck with All Equipment for sale or rent. Good Condition. Best Offer. Please call (908) 499-4233.

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Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow, Great Pay & Benefits. 201-991-1586.

Fleet Parts Truck body & trailer parts person neede. Experience a must. Benefits, Medical & Pension. (201) 997-1441.

Now Hiring! Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262 Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License. 1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287 Light Assembly & Order Picking in Warehouse. Company near Mill St., Belleville. $9.00/hr. to start. Call (973) 482-8603

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Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceutical Sales Experience with a Network of doctors. Highly competitive commission. Please email your resume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

Drivers: CDL-A. Do you want more than $1,000 a Week? Excellent Monthly Bonus Program/Benefits. Weekend Hometime you Deserve! Electronic Logs/Rider Program. 877-704-3773

FT Driving Instructor. Must have clean driving record, no points or accidents. NJ Drivers License for more than 4 years A MUST. (201) 246-8000

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Rego Consulting Corporation seeks Sr. Technical Consultant in Harrison, NJ. May work remotely from anywhere in US. Bachelor in Comp Eng (or for equiv). 5 yrs exp as Sr. Sys Analyst, Sr. Svcs Consultant, Tech Mgr, or Sr Software Eng. 5 yrs (may be gained concurrently w/exp above) working w/Clarity PPM on implementation projects, Clarity PPM v12.0 and v13.0 Certified Business Analyst and Certified Professional. Send cover letter, references and resume to careers@regoconsulting.com

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The Borough of East Newark is now accepting applications and resumes for Police Officer(s). Candidate(s) must be 18 or older, a citizen of the U.S. and resident of the State of N.J. Candidate(s) must undergo psychological and physical evaluations, as well as attend and become NJPTC certified. Applications and resumes must be submitted in person along with a $35.00 processing fee. Applications submitted will be maintained in active review status for a 1/yr. period. Applications can be obtained at the East Newark Borough Hall, 34 Sherman Avenue, E.Newark, NJ between 9AM-11:30A.M. No Calls please. Deadline submission: December 31, 2014.

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Tractor Tank Trailer Driver Liquid Bulk Trucking Company Needs Drivers. Must be 23 yrs old With 2 years driving Tractor Trailer Experience, CDL with Hazmat on License and Twic Card Call 973-4910122 Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m

Campbell Foundry is looking for a motivated sales clerk for our Campbell Materials Division. Competitive salary and benefits. Work hours are 7:A to 3:P. Bilingual a plus. Please forward resume to Beth Ann Skrenta at beth@ campbellfoundry.com, or by mail to Campbell Foundry, 800 Bergen St. Harrison, NJ 07029

Water Repairer NJ Civil Service exam. FT position 40 hrs wk.$34,485 yr. For details, req and exam applic, go to http://info.csc.state. nj.us/Vats or www.kearnynj.org. Symbol # M0896S. Exam closing date: 12/10/14 Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ EOE/ADA

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$300-$500 PAID FOR ANY JUNK, VAN OR TRUCK. PAID CASH! 888-869-5865.

J & F TOWING CA$H 4 JUNK

CAR$ $200-$500 PAID ON THE SPOT. FREE TOWING 201-428-0441 ANY CAR, VAN OR TRUCK. NO TITLE, NO KEYS, NO PROBLEM.

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cLeAnInG servIces Annie’s Cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message POLISH COUPLE We Clean houses, apartments & Offices. 15 years experience. References (201) 563-6561.

constrUctIon servIces Martinez Chimney Specializing • Roofing • Siding • Chimneys Fully Ins. And License martinezchimney.com Lic. 13VH06939900 (201) 952-0076

eLectrIcAL servIces 25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured. Bonded. Lic. 16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

HAnDYmAn servIces “Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor Power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258 DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223

Reasonable Rates, Same Day Service, No Job Too Small. All handyman work done. Call David (845) 709-7898

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OBITS from the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral service was held at the funeral home. His interment was in Hollywood Memorial Park,

LYNDHURST from “I’m very proud of these guys,” Hooper said. “Four years of hard work definitely paid off. It’s not the way we wanted it to end, but we worked so hard to get to this point.” Covello, the heart and soul of the team, agreed. “This is heartbreaking,” Covello said. “It hurts. We

Union. For information or to send online condolences to the family go to: www.mulliganfh.com. Born in Newark, John lived most of his life in Kearny. He worked as a bridge operator for Hudson County for the last 24

years. He was a member of the Harrison/East Newark Elks. He also was a member of Local 1199J, Newark. John was the beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Vaber) for 27 years. He is survived by his loving children Heather

McCarthy and fiancé Lupe Santiago, Lance Cpl. Thomas John McCarthy and his fiancé Ashley Dunwoodie and Steven Jackson; his cherished granddaughter Savannah, the love of his life; his dear siblings Michael, Dorothy, Linda,

David, Barbara and Debbie, his brother-in-law Ricky Vaber and his wife Caryn and his best friend Eddie Raimo. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas McCarthy.

wanted to go out and win this. But this one race doesn’t dictate what we did all year. I’m unbelievably proud of these guys. It’s been my honor to have run with them. I wouldn’t have changed things for the world. We won back-to-back state sectionals, the first time in the school’s history. I wouldn’t trade any one of these guys for anyone.”

Covello said that there will come a time when the pain of Saturday’s disappointment will fade away. “I wanted to get one more chance to run with these guys,” Covello said. “It’s really heartbreaking. But we accomplished a lot and I know the guys next year are in good shape to do well again.” There’s a program at Lynd-

hurst now. In years past, there were teams led by Patrick Rono, who was a physical presence, a sure-fire stud. This year’s team wasn’t blessed with a ton of natural athleticism. There were no physical specimens, no physiques that would incite fear in opponents. But the Golden Bears had a lot of heart and desire. More

importantly, they were a team. “That sums it all up,” Picardo said. “They were a team in the truest sense. I’ll remember this team forever.” The Golden Bears will be immortalized for helping put the Lyndhurst cross country program on the map, thanks to the diligence of the senior leaders.

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Pictured at event formally establishing a permanent home at Bergen Community College for Historical Society Library are (seated from l.): Dr. William Mullaney, vice president of academic affairs; Dr. Kaye Walter, BCC president; Society President James Smith and Past President Kevin Wright; (standing from l.) Ciarco Learning Center Dean Sandra Sroka and BCC Library Services Dean Amy Beth.

Bringing with it more than 300 years of documents, publications and artifacts, the Bergen County Historical Society Library and Archives opened at its new home, the Bergen Community College Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, 355 Main St., Hackensack, on Nov. 6. The library, a learning re-

source for BCC students, faculty, staff and the community, maintains a collection of more than 4,000 items. Historical Society volunteers will staff the library Wednesdays, from noon to 5 p.m., and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enabling free public entry. For more information, visit bergencountyhistory.org.

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There was optimism then, but as Santos noted, “That optimism, that hope for peace, from the VFW and Marine was shattered just a generation Corps League. Among those later.” attending were the soldier’s What followed was a century mother, Krystyna Karolasz, and his sisters Kristine Lancha and of conflicts, including the overarching Cold War. Then Donna Kornas. on Nov. 9, 1989, the world Mayor Alberto Santos, witnessed the fall of the Berlin standing before the WWI Wall -- prime symbol of the pillar, noted, “Our community Cold War. “And like before,” has assembled at this monument for the last 92 years Santos said, “we spoke of peace, a lasting peace. But that -- at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” -- which was not to be.” After America was attacked was when the guns finally fell on Sept. 11, 2001, we took up silent on the Western Front.

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At new memorial honoring Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz are (c.) his mother, Krystyna Karolasz, and his sisters Kristine Lancha (l.) and Donna Kornas.

freedom. The Nov. 11 ceremony was about them, too. The living and the dead. To each of whom we owe an eternal debt of gratitude. How many of us pass Kearny’s Monument Park on a daily basis, and never give it a thought? Next time you drive by, you might offer a prayer, or

AFTER SCHOOL from day of crew/public relations and one day of set design.” Chorus, with some 30 youngsters involved, meets Wednesdays and performs holiday shows and at special events like the Winter and Spring Concerts. Step dancing “is our version of hip hop and this year, it’s really taken off,” Landy said. The group, led by physical education/health teacher Uril Parrish, rehearses on Mondays and Thursdays and struts its stuff at different events during the school year. This Halloween eve, its members offered a special dance tribute to Michael Jackson. Parrish also assists the regular dance team which practices their routines on Tuesdays and Fridays. “Between the two dance groups, we have to close to 30 participating,” said Landy. Kids in the various per-

just a simple “Thank you.” You might even stop to take a close-up look at all the monuments. Including the one unveiled just last week. You will note that it bears only one name. But it has room for more. God willing, that space will remain blank.

formance-related groups, with some overlapping, work together as a part of a drama production team, starting in the winter session, to prepare for the annual Spring Musical. They get help from music teacher Steven Fink and technology instructor Eileen Winkleblech. There are also clubs focused on Art, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Environmental, Explorers (with fields trips to big metropolitan cities to learn more about history), Student Council, Fitness, Canstruction, Gifted & Talented and Chess, which has grown to 20 members who meet a couple of times a month to play each other. The school’s sports program has also expanded. In the fall, it offers girls’ volleyball and soccer and boys’ soccer; in the winter, there is boys’ and girls’ basketball and swimming; and in the spring, boys’ volleyball, baseball and softball.

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Silver Ice Metallic, Stk#13903, VIN#91164824, 3.5L V6, Auto, CD/Satellite, Cruise, Tilt, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 65,272mi

2007 SATURN

AURA XR SEDAN $ ,

9 995

Black Onyx, Stk#13878, VIN# 7F170545, 3.6L V6, Auto, AM/FM/ Satellite, Cruise, Tilt, Telescopic, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 56,022mi

2011 HONDA

2010 HONDA

CIVIC EX COUPE $ ,

10 995

Atomic Blue Metallic, Stk#13872, VIN# AH532563, 1.8L 4 Cyl, Auto, AM/FM, Cruise, Tilt, Telescopic, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 56,195mi

CR-V LX

16,995

Royal Blue Pearl, Stk#13887, VIN# BL118472, 4WD, 1.8L 4 Cyl, Automatic, AM/FM Stereo, Cruise, Tilt, Telescopic, A/C, P/Winds/Locks/Mirrors, 35,802mi

199 Rt.17 South, E.Rutherford, NJ 201.939.6800

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Kearny

$400,000

Arlington Section,large colonial w/4 bedrms, 3 1/2 baths. Spacious rooms with wood floors. open liv. rm , formal dining rm & sunken family rm . Kitchen w/sliders to patio, rear yard & In Ground pool! Fin basement, garage & driveway parking. Nice home, lovely area.

Kearny

1 fam home near Harrison border, 3 bdrm, 2 fbths. Tiled first flr, open layout, EIK, main bdrm on 1st flr. Gas hot water baseboard heat. Full bsmnt, above ground pool in rear

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Rutherford

$549,000

Harrison

$299,999

Lyndhurst

$318,900

Kearny

$519,000

Beautifully updated traditional colonial offers LR, formal DR w/alcove, updated EIK (granite countertops), new cabinets, SS appliances, porcelain tile floor, great lighting), 3 bdrms & fbth. hrdwd frs & woodwork throughout large deck off kitchen. Newly updated electric, furnace, water heater & central AC. Lovely property w/lawn sprinkler system. Walk to parks & Public trans.

Very nicely maintained two family. Many updates. 4 bedrooms 2 baths, Newer gas furnace. Beautiful bow window looking out at private, fenced, rear yard. Hardwood floors on second floor. Laminate flooring on first. First floor kitchen has newer appliances. Good sized recreation room in basement.

Fully renovated Dutch col. carriage house on 75' x 90' lot. Main house consists of LR w/goregous stone fireplace,Formal DR, 3 bdrms, 2 fbths, new tiled kit. w/ exotic granite top & breakfast nook,fin. bsmt w/walk out to paver patio. Lovely oak flrs.Carriage house has new roof,5 car gar, LR w/fireplace,kit.,bdrm & bth, & has own gas heat.& util. Bus to PATH Train at corner.Near Schools & Shopping.

Kearny

Rutherford

$409,000

Converted 1 fam into office located on a terrific location on Kearny Ave! Ent foyer, 4 rms (reception area/conference rm, kitch & office) and lavatory on main level, 2nd flr has 3 rms and fbth, full fin attic w/ 2 additional rms. Full open bsmnt Lrge rear yrd with paved rear parking area.

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Kearny

$342,000

Kearny

$299,000

Lyndhurst

$384,900

Harrison

$239,000

1 fam colonial located in the “Manor” of Kearnyʼs Arlington Section. 3 bdrm 2 bath home is well kept. Liv rm w/ gas fireplace, formal dining rm, office-den, enclosed porch. Wood floors, heated porch. Full basement Gas heat, 2 zone central air. Steps to Manor park and 1 block to NYC bus!

1 fam coll situated on a residential street on a 47.5 x 150 lot. 3 bdrms, 2.5 bths, open LR w/fireplace, formal DR, wood laminate floor on 1st flr, wall to wall carpet on 2nd flr. Mod kitch w/ breakfast bar & slider to deck overlooking a wonderful yard! Fin bsmnt w/rec rm & fbth.

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Wonderful, traditional English Col. Vestibule entry w/bench seat, Lrg LR w/ wood burning Firepl, Formal DR, updated EIK (2007) with 4 person peninsula & skylights – French drs to rear Deck, Sun Porch/Den and 1/2Bth on first flr plus 3 generous Bdrms, 2 FBTHs, stairs to 3rd floor, full Bsmnt with Fam. Rm, and Util Room. Terrific home with lovely woodwork, crown moldings, 9ʼ ceilings and wood flrs.

$225,000

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$539,900

Immaculate, traditional Dutch Col ren and updated from top to bottom. Beautiful wdwrk throughout. Lrg front to back LR with Firepl, informal DR, Ultra modern EIK Granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances and tile flr, Sun Parlor and Powder Room on the 1st floor. 3+ Bdrms, 2 Full and 2 half bths, full fin bsmnt. Terrific outdoor ent area with inground pool, patios and grilling facility. 2 car gar. Near NYC train and bus service

Colonial w/3 bedrm 2 ½ bath home with oversized 2 car garage. Hardwood floors, crown moldings & beamed ceilingon 1st fl. Custom kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Finished basement with rec room, laundry, walk-in closet and full bath. Walk-up floored attic for added storage.

North Arlington

$359,000

3 bdrm, 2 fbth Brick cape on 50 x 143 lot. 1 car garage, drwy. New kitch installed about 1 yr ago, formal DR, fin bsmnt, hrdwd flrs, gas heat, ductless A/C system. Lrg deck off rear.

No. Arlington

$460,000

2 fam home w/2 car det garage. Each unit consist of LR, DR, EIK, 2 bdrms & bthrm (2nd flr has additional 3rd bdrm. Living areas have gleaming hrdwd flrs, bdrms are carpeted (with wood flr underneath). Fully fin bsmnt w/rec rm, fbthrm, sauna and kitchenette. Full walk up attic . Short walk to NYC bus!

1 fam with drwy parking. 3 bdrm col style home Open Flr plan, large rms. EIK tiled bth. Wood flrs under carpet. Partially fin bsmnt. Roof approx 9 yrs old, oil heat, vinyl sided. Walk or take bus #40 on corner to PATH.

North Arlington

$340,000

Two Family home that features Living Room, Eat-in Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Bath on each floor. second floor apartment has stairs to a spare room and the first floor apartment has a very large Dining Room and access to a full finished basement with half bath. utilities for each apartment are separate. NYC transportation and shopping is close by.

Harrison

$203,000

2 fam home on 25x97.5 lot. the 1st flr has 1 bdrm; 2nd flr has 1 bdrm and each rented. Sep heat, electric baseboard, sep gas hot water heater and electric meters.