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Kearny’s Bravest & Finest

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

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merican Legion Post 99 was the setting Friday night, April 21, for its awards ceremony honoring Kearny’s Firefighter of the Year and Police Officer of the Year for 2016, each of whom is chosen by committees of their peers, which makes the selection all the more meaningful.

This year’s program was especially notable for two reasons: The honorees were a rookie cop (who has been a fireman) and a fireman who has just retired after 26-plus years on the job. And both come from families with long histories in their respective departments.

We’ll start with the “newbie,” who obviously has already more than proven himself in his chosen career.

Police Officer Richard Poplaski Jr., who grew up in New Milford, decided upon that career in public safety right after his high school graduation in 2009. He earned his EMT and Firefighter 1 certifi-

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At American Legion awards ceremony (l.-r.): KFD Chief Steve Dyl, Firefighter of the Year Andrew Taylor, Police Officer of the Year Richard Poplaski Jr., KPD Chief John Dowie.

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Time to kick back & relish beginnings

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After a lot of talk and planning, it’s finally happening: Kearny is set to kick off its Sesquicentennial Anniversary this week.

The opening event be-

gins Thursday, April 27, at 6 p.m. on the steps of Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave., with an historical re-enactment of the signing of the first township charter in 1867, complete with a traditional Town Crier.

Festivities continue in the adjacent Town Hall

Park with a concert by the 20-piece Starlight Orchestra, joined by Robert Strauch of the West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. narrating an historical context of Kearny’s past.

Spectators are advised to bring blankets and/or folding chairs to enjoy the

concert in the park.

The theme of the anniversary is “150 Years of Community.”

Mayor Alberto Santos, anniversary committee chairman, elaborated: “A strong sense of community has thrived in Kearny since our humble beginnings in 1867.

It defines who we are – an inclusive community composed of people of diverse cultural traditions and faiths, of young and old, of immigrants, first-generation Americans, and those whose families have lived in Kearny see ANNIVERSARY page

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lifelong Belleville resident and WWII veteran achieved a big milestone Monday, April 24.

Joseph Celfo celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends at the Brookdale Tavern in Bloomfield on Sunday.

Although he never sought public office, Celfo – a selfemployed contractor – was politically active after military service and was a big supporter of the Concerned Citizens of Belleville in its early years.

Celfo – the youngest of seven children in the family – grew up on Belmont Ave. in the township’s Silver Lake section, on the Newark border, attended the Abington Ave. Grammar School in Newark.

Then, he went to Bloomfield Tech where he learned carpentry, a skill that was to serve him well later as his vocation.

During his teens, Celfo got to know Celia Rega of Belleville. “Just to say ‘hello’ and goodbye,’ ’’ he said. Until one day when a friend was supposed to have a blind date but the girl didn’t show.

So his friend asked another girl if she’d be interested.

“She saw me as the driver in the car and she said, ‘yes,’ ’’ Celfo said. “She liked my curly hair.”

That girl was Celia. The couple married in 1940 – a union that was to last six decades, until her death.

Celfo got a job with General Motors, stripping cars near the site now occupied by the Light Rail station in Silver Lake, but in 1942, Uncle Sam came calling with a draft

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And, even though he was the sole breadwinner for his wife and a then-2-month-old baby, Celfo had to go.

He was assigned to the 6th Battalion Seek/Strike/Destroy Tank Destroyer Unit in Europe.

With the artillery apparatus provided by the Army, “we couldn’t knock out the German tanks,” Celfo recalled, so “they were replaced by four guns on wheels towed by half-tracks.”

After hurting his back in a combat action, Celfo was sent to an Army hospital to recover, but was returned to active duty at the Battle of Bulge in the winter of ’44-’45.

Celfo had a close call when “a sniper shot at us but the

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bullet missed me and hit a shield on my half-track. I jumped into a foxhole. My captain yelled at me to move the half-track out of the way, so, just like you see in the movies, I stuck my helmet up out of the foxhole [as a decoy]” before scrambling out to obey the order.

Was he scared during his wartime service? “I wasn’t concerned so much about me getting killed,” Celfo said, “as much as I was about my wife and son being left alone.”

During his three and a half years in the military, “I lost a lot of my friends,” he said.

After an honorable discharge at the rank of corporal, Celfo returned stateside and was fortunate to get his old job back.

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But just three days later, he said, “the union went on strike,” and the job action lasted six months.

“So I got a pick and shovel and went to work for a buck an hour down Neck [in Newark],” Celfo said.

Then, after a buddy loaned him a “broken-down Chevy truck,” he “went on the road selling bananas at 10¢ a pound,” he said. He’d drive to Miller St. in the Ironbound to get the bananas and then start his peddler’s route through Belleville.

Bananas were a good choice at the time, especially among moms, he said, because “it was good for babies.”

That lasted “a couple of years,” until Celia suggested that Joe look to apply the tradesman’s skills he learned at Bloomfield Tech. That’s when Celfo became an early entrepreneur, advertising his services as a one-man home repairman.

“I did small jobs, like replacing washers in faucets, fixing windows,” he said. It caught on and he developed quite a reputation in the community as a handyman.

Even into his 80s, Celfo was climbing ladders to fix roofs.

“I survived,” Celfo said.

“And I got three kids through college.”

Two daughters, Linda, now of Toms River, and Ann, a New Yorker, are retired educators and are both into volunteer work; a son, Joseph Jr., who lives in Pennsylvania, worked for March of Dimes and then went into business selling party goods.

“I’ve also got six grandkids and good in-laws,” Celfo said.

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Voters hear from office-seekers at forum

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

LYNDHURST – resumably they came to fight but, by and large, there was more unity than division among the candidates for the Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners.

So it appeared after last Wednesday night’s (April 19) 2017 election forum sponsored by The Bergen Record and hosted by Lyndhurst High School in advance of the May 9 balloting.

All of the office-seekers agreed that further residential development in the Lyndhurst meadows needed to be stopped to suppress increasing demands on municipal and school services.

And they were as one in affirming that the town needed to find new ratable-producing businesses to fill the commercial gaps on Ridge Road, Valley Brook Ave. and elsewhere.

Nonetheless, there is a split on the current municipal governing body, as reflected in two commissioners – Mayor Robert Giangeruso and Tom DiMaggio – teamed on the “Lyndhurst Community Pride” ticket opposing fellow Commissioners John Montillo, Theodore Dudek and Matthew Ruzzo on the “Lyndhurst’s New View: Making It Happen” slate.

Newcomers Karen Haggerty, Laura Jean Checki and Richard Jarvis Sr. are with Giangeruso and DiMaggio while Christopher Musto and John Scardino Jr. (neph-

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approvals, the developer successfully pitched amendments to the original plans allowing him to expand its size, she added.

This and additional residential developments in the meadows are going to “destroy this town,” Stella said.

Giangeruso vigorously denied his non-involvement, insisting that he could document his attendance at meetings where he registered his protests against such proPhoto by Ron Leir jects.

Candidates await the start of an election forum at Lyndhurst High School last week.

At 120 Chubb Ave., the mayor said, a developer put While acknowledging that municipal meetings at the ew of former Mayor Anthony up a 218-unit building; at 240 state land-use laws deprived Meadowlands … Never once Scardino) are partnering Chubb, there’s one with 190 have we been protected,” the township of exercising with the Montillo-Dudekunits; and another nearby Montillo said, because opjurisdictional control over Ruzzo team. with 358 apartments. portunities to negotiate more its meadows property, they There are also two non“They want to build, griped that the mayor should favorable results were never aligned candidates – Elaine build, build,” the mayor said. attempted. have pressed for more Stella and Joseph Sarnoski – “We’ve got to stop it.” As concessions from the N.J. Stella said: “Not once did in the mix. it is, he added, “we’ve got the mayor bring up the numMeadowlands Commission Under the format set by no room for children in our ber of housing units to be and its successor agency, The Record, each candidate schools.” the N.J. Sports & Exposition built – he did nothing to inwas afforded a one-minute Montillo said that “over form the people ….” After the introduction, followed by six Authority.

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Montillo and Stella took potshots at Giangeruso, faulting the mayor for allegedly not doing enough to prevent the spread of multifamily residential developments in the meadows.

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Guilty plea in bank robbery spree

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he man who was responsible for four area bank robberies within a month last year, who reportedly jeopardized the life of a Kearny police officer while fleeing one of the crimes, and who was finally nabbed after

a high-speed chase up Rt. 21, pleaded guilty last week to all of the heists, federal authorities announced. Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick said James Lockwood, 39, entered the pleas April 18 before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark Federal Court. Lockwood faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the

four counts.

When he was arrested Sept.

23, 2016, he was identified as being from Laureldale, Pa., but Fitzpatrick’s press release gave the robber’s residence as Newark.

Authorities said Lockwood’s spree started Aug. 16, 2016, when he held up the M&T Bank in Lyndhurst and ended with the Sept. 16 robbery of a

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23, 2016, when he crashed his car at the Rt. 3/Rt. 21 intersection after police chase from Newark.

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In the interim, he held up the Schuyler Savings Bank on Davis Ave. in Kearny twice — on Aug. 25 and Sept. 8.

After the second Kearny robbery, one of the responding KPD officers, Steven Hroncich, stopped a suspicious vehicle on Schuyler Ave. near Bergen Ave. and reportedly saw the driver push what looked like a bag under the front seat.

At that point, police said, Hroncich leaned into the car and tried to take the keys, but the motorist put it in drive, and Hroncich was dragged about 100 feet before managing to free himself without suffering serious injury. He also managed to get a good description of the driver and the vehicle.

Kearny detectives — working with other law enforcement agencies, crime-pattern analysis and surveillance tapes — gathered further information, and on Sept.

23, KPD Det. Ray Lopez and Officer Daniel Esteves set up a stake-out in an unmarked car on Rt. 21 in Newark.

When they observed a 2000 Nissan Maxima with Pennsylvania registration enter the highway and head north toward Kearny, they followed.

As the Nissan approached the Belleville Pike bridge, police said, the driver — Lockwood — apparently realized he was being tailed and began to speed up. Near the Lyndhurst Bridge, they said, he drove onto the shoulder of the highway and increased his speed even more.

The pursuit continued onto the Rt. 21 ramp to Rt. 3, where the Nissan hit the median, overturned and skidded several hundred feet before coming to rest on its roof.

Police said Lockwood tried to crawl out the passenger-side window, but was immediately taken into custody by the KPD. He has remained in custody since then.

Fitzpatrick said Lockwood admitted that, during each of the robberies, he threatened to use force while demanding money from the bank employees.

Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 2.

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KPD: Baby formula & pepper spray A

t 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 17, Officer David Bush was in the BJ’s lot conferring with Det. Michael Andrews when they observed a man leave the store carrying a backpack. When the man likewise observed them, police said, he started to run and tried (unsuccessfully) to hide behind an airconditioner.

As the officers approached, he reportedly said, “Here, take it,” and handed over the pack -- and then again tried to run. Police said Bush forced him to the ground, but he refused to put his hands behind his back. A further struggle ensued, with Bush, Andrews, Det. Neil Nelson and Officer Jordenson Jean attempting to subdue the combatant, which did not happen until Bush deployed OC spray, police said.

When the dust (or spray) settled, Reginald Harris, 23, of Newark, was cuffed, and the pack reportedly was found to contain $99.98 worth of baby formula stolen from the BJ’s.

Harris was charged with shoplifting and resisting arrest.

[Editor’s note: While it is conceivable that people might steal baby formula to feed starving infants, the usual scenario is that they hope to sell it to some small store for cold cash. Apparently, this has become a popular profitmaker, which is why -- as you may have noticed -- baby formula is now kept under lock and key in most supermarkets and drugstores.]

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: April 13 Officer Malinda Esposito, on patrol at 10:30 a.m., came upon a 2002 Mercedes sitting in the roadway at Johnston Ave. and Devon St. She hit her siren, but there was no response, so she approached on foot and found Luis Chimbovalladolid, 62, of Kearny, trying to put the car in gear, police said.

He reportedly ignored her knocks on the window and headed north on Devon, swerving merrily along and likewise ignoring the trailing police car with lights flashing and siren wailing.

At Wilson Ave., where Devon becomes one-way, Mr. C reportedly proceeded against the flow of traffic, mounted the curb and nearly hit a retaining wall.

Esposito parked her car behind his and then saw the reverse lights come on and the Mercedes begin rolling backwards. Rather than allow Mr. C to get back into traffic, she left her patrol car where it was, and the Mercedes came to rest against it, police said.

Damage to the KPD vehicle was described as “very, very minor.”

Mr. C, described as incoherent, allegedly refused to exit his car and had to be removed

by Esposito and Officer Jonathan Dowie. At headquarters, he was examined by Officer Chris Medina, a certified Drug Recognition Expert, and was charged with DUI, reckless driving, driving the wrong way on a one-way street, failure to heed a stop sign and operating an uninsured vehicle.

April 14 At 12:30 a.m., a resident of the 100 block of Washington Ave. reported seeing a man enter her father’s parked 2014 Mercedes and then exit and walk toward Hillcrest Road.

Units checked the area, and Sgt. Glenn Reed and Officers Esteban Gonzalez and Darwin Paulino spotted a man fitting the suspect’s description walking with a female on Passaic Ave. near Washington.

They detained the couple, and the original caller was brought to the scene and ID’d the suspect, police said.

Jose Sanchez, 28, of Kearny, was allegedly found to have a flat-head screwdriver and a pocket knife and was booked for burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of burglar tools. His 17-year-old companion, also from Kearny, faces the same three charges and was turned over to her father.

April 15 At 10 a.m., Officer Daniel Esteves stopped a 2013 Ford at Kearny and Oakwood Aves. for a seat-belt violation, detected the odor of marijuana and recovered from the car a plastic bag of suspected pot, police said. Driver Mar-

cello Matta, 20, of Kearny, was the door handles on a parked charged with possession of the car. drug and drug paraphernalia.

Units converged on the area and, on Windsor St., Officer April 18 Jose Resua encountered and A resident of the 100 block detained Pedro Rodrigues, 19, of Maple St. called HQ at of Kearny, who was then ID’d 9:30 a.m. to report that she by the caller, police said. was in her living room when A search incident to arrest she heard her mailbox being reportedly found him to be in opened and saw a man – not a possession of an Exxon Momailman – on the front steps. bile credit card (determined, She said she watched him police said, to have been taken during an earlier car burglary), walk south on Maple and try

a Wells Fargo ATM card not in his name, and a folding knife.

He was charged with two counts of criminal attempted theft, and one count each of credit card theft and theft of property lost or mislaid.

••• Relative to an ongoing heroin-distribution investigation, Vice detectives were in the ShopRite lot at 5:20 p.m. see KPD page

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Our ‘experiment’ is still going strong

By Ron Leir ave you heard/read about the surprising discovery of the only other 18th century handwritten parchment of our Declaration of Independence in an obscure British archive?

If, indeed, the document is authentic, this could be the find of the century, especially if it leads to new scholarship on how the Declaration of the then-new Republic’s principles led to the next logical step … creation of the U.S. Constitution.

Wherever the academic research leads – the current theory is that Pennsylvania’s James Wilson, who signed both the Declaration and Constitution, commissioned the printing – it offers another reminder that the social compact devised by the Founders is still intact after more than 240 years.

Yes, the basic framework of government that holds together our ever-growing nation, with all its tricky twists and turns, remains in place while the debate over “states’ rights” and “nationalism” – as variously interpreted – con-

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tinues.

Even through a Civil War that literally tore the country apart, even through periodic waves of bitter racial and cultural intolerance, through tensions of every kind that we would expect to rend the national fabric that holds us together, we manage to survive.

Yes, The Sussex De claration when compared to other civilizations with far longer pedigrees, we are a relatively young enterprise – with, admittedly, much still to learn – but hey, we’re still here.

And we are still the premiere country around the globe that – with all our faults – other countries look to for leadership, for new ideas,

for the freedoms we take for granted – the freedoms for which our military person-

We can, generally speaking, speak out in the public press without fear of government stormtroopers coming in and shutting down operations.

We have the right to worship – or not – as we choose.

No question that there may be questionable laws that, from time to time, from place to place, tend to interfere with those collective rights, but we can still go to the West Sussex Re cord Office Ad courts to chald Mss 8981 lenge those laws – although you nel offered the ultimate may need to have sacrifice to defend. a bankroll to pay your legal If we don’t like what’s going fees. on here, we can take to the Yes, we have many imstreets (OK, first get a perperfections in our society: mit) and gripe about it, with- poverty and economic disparout fear of getting whisked ity is perhaps the chief and away to an island prison or cruelest villain. And we must gulag of some kind and being credit media commentators tortured. like Tavis Smiley for their

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constant reminders that attention must be paid.

While we have not yet devolved to the horrors of the poor and hungry in Venezuela, those facing famine in places like Sudan, those Syrian families displaced by war who’ve lost everything and those world-wide victims of religious intolerance, we have an obligation to be a beacon of hope for a better life, at least on our shores.

To that end, we must never cease to tinker with our nation’s grand experiment in living, to be open to new designs that will facilitate people living together in peace and prosperity and to be willing to share those discoveries with our global partners.

We must do this because our natural resources are becoming even more precious and time is growing short for finding strategies to extend the life of the planet and the lives of those children to come.

We owe this to guarantee their “… certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

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‘Routine’ traffic stop was anything but

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

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n Saturday, April 15, KPD Officers Michael Gontarczuk and Sean Podolski were on patrol in South Kearny at 1:15 a.m. when they observed a 1999 Acura speeding north at Rts. 1/9 and Central Ave. The officers followed and pulled the car over on the Jersey City side of the Hackensack River Bridge.

There were three occupants

back-up units from Kearny and Jersey City responded to the scene and the trio were taken into custody.

Gontarczuk took possession of the weapon, which police said turned out to be a loaded, five-shot, 32-caliber Smith & Wesson silver revolver. A search of the car reportedly produced 10 plastic bags of marijuana, two containers of mixed alcoholic beverages, an open bottle of brandy -- and a box of ammo containing 21 additional bullets for the gun.

Webb, driver Charles

consider our minds boggled.”

[Editor’s note: As reported in prior stories, a recent directive by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has made the publication of mugshots problemat-

ic. Additionally, the HCPO now outright prohibits providing the media with photographs of any evidence seized. Therefore, the photo accompanying this story depicts not the actual gun re-

covered by the police but rather an example -- as best we can determine from the description -- of what it might look like.

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A 32-caliber Smith & Wesson silver revolver similar to the one found by police.

-- two in the front and one in the rear, seated behind the driver.

As Podolski was calling in the stop on the patrol car radio, Gontarczuk approached the Acura -- not from the driver’s side, as might be expected, but from the passenger side.

And quietly. As noted on the KPD’s Facebook page, “Choosing this quiet, passenger-side approach may be the luckiest decision the young patrolman has made in his short career.”

The occupants obviously assumed that any cop would appear on the driver’s side, since all three reportedly were looking over their left shoulders.

Before they realized where the officer actually was, Gontarczuk was illuminating the car’s interior with his flashlight, and what he saw, police said, was the back-seat passenger with his hand on a gun.

Gontarczuk drew his own weapon and told the man -later identified as David Webb, 27, of Jersey City -- to put his hands on his head. All three occupants were then removed from the car, ordered to the ground and held at gunpoint by both officers. Headquarters was advised of the situation,

Cuthbert-Johnson, 34, and front-seat passenger Deshawn George, 27 – all of Jersey City – were each charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm during a drug crime, unlawful possession of handgun ammunition, conspiracy, possession of pot and drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute and having an open container of alcohol in a MV. Cuthbert-Johnson was also charged with careless driving, a taillight violation and possession of a CDS in a MV. All three were remanded to the Hudson County Jail. But …

Thanks to bail reform, Cuthbert-Johnson was released the same day. Webb (the one allegedly with the gun) and George were less fortunate; they had to wait all the way to Monday to get sprung.

To again quote the KPD Facebook post: “Is speeding through Kearny with broken taillights, an open bottle of booze, drugs packaged for sale, and one’s hand on a loaded revolver during a traffic stop proof that men are a danger to the community?

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Municipal taxes figure to rise in ‘17

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – f no further changes are made to the 2017 Kearny municipal budget introduced April 11, local property owners can expect a nominal uptick in local real estate taxes.

A public hearing for any amendments to the document and final adoption is tentatively slated for May 9 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

Town CFO Shuaib Firozvi said that a 1.25% increase in the amount of the local tax levy, from 2016 to 2017, will be partly offset by a 0.65% rise in the town’s ratable base (from $1,054,971,113 to $1,061,256,685).

Bottom line for the owner of a house assessed at $100,000 is that the new tax bill will reflect a hike of $26.50 for the municipal portion of 2017 taxes, Firozvi said.

For 2016, that same homeowner paid an additional $66 in municipal taxes, he said.

How much, if any, additional taxes for 2017 may result from local school costs – and the local share of Hudson County government expenditures is still uncertain at this point, but, assuming the county and Kearny Board of Education each hike spending by the state-mandated 2% cap, that homeowner could be paying an overall tax increase of nearly $117, according to Firozvi.

The KBOE was to convene a public hearing on its 2017-2018 budget on Monday, April 24.

Dealing with known quantities, Firozvi said that, excluding outside grants, the municipal spending blueprint is slated to go from last year’s total of $74,384,701 to $74,993,989 – a jump of $549,288.

Among the factors driving up spending, he said, were:

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• An extra $300,000 to underwrite contractual increases for police department salaries.

• An additional $670,000 for emergency appropriations carried over from 2016.

• An additional $293,000 in other expenses for all departments, across the board.

• An additional $57,000 in billings by the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.

However, Firozvi said those extra costs were partly offset by a reduction of $737,000 in local KPD and KFD pension contributions, a decrease of $300,000 in fire department salaries due to retirements and a drop of $681,000 in salaries for CS11 employees and department heads, also attributable to retirements of several longtime employees, including Town Administrator Michael Martello and Personnel Director Kim Bennett.

Town officials have reportedly agreed on the choice of a replacement for Martello but were delaying an appointment pending completion of the applicant’s background checks.

On the revenue side of the budget, meanwhile, the town – for the second year in a row – is doing without about $1 million in state transitional aid, having acted to shed itself of that crutch – along with the constraints of a fiscal monitor with veto power over hirings and spending.

Regular state aid has remained flat, according to Firozvi.

The town is reducing the amount of its annual debt service payment by about $1.7 million, he said.

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Because it has canceled its lease with the N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority for the Keegan landfill, the town has forfeited its right to collect nearly $1 million in host fees for the site. Both sides are in court over the issue.

Kearny is also battling the State Treasurer’s Office over efforts to collect its fair share of Meadowlands Tax Sharing

fees. The town says it’s owed nearly $800,000 from 2016.

The town has allocated $1.4 million in surplus but that’s down by $400,000 from last year.

Also down is anticipated revenue from construction fees for building permits and the like, by $264,000.

And the town is projecting an additional $200,000 in

receipts for delinquent taxes, based on last year’s tax collection rate of 97.8%.

Revenue from fines imposed by municipal court are anticipated up by $128,000.

Labor contracts with the municipal union groups will not be a factor in this year’s budget but agreements with exempt employees have yet to be settled.

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By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY – t’s almost hard to believe that it’s that time of year already.

Time for the annual volleyball tournament at Kearny High School to benefit the 2017 Project Graduation.

The 20th annual tournament takes place Friday, April 28, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games starting at 7 p.m.

For Melanie Ryan, a member of the Project Graduation volleyball committee for the last five years, it’s one of the most important nights of the entire year.

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“Project Graduation has seven meetings a year and four events per year,” Ryan said. “This allows me to be involved without a large time commitment which fits my schedule better than other organizations. Volleyball is like a huge homecoming of sorts in that people from every school and many of the municipal organizations are in attendance.

You get a chance to see people in a relaxed atmosphere – and people you may not see during the year otherwise.”

Beyond that, it helps fund the actual Project Graduation, which costs around $30,000 each graduation night. And it brings out the best in a lot people.

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This year’s teams consist of the graduating seniors, Kearny teachers (two teams), the Kearny PBA, the Kearny FMBA and town employees.

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Belleville

AARP Chapter 2051 sponsors a trip to Newport, R.I., Monday, May 22, to Thursday, May 25. The trip includes three nights’ accommodations, three breakfasts, three dinners, a tour of two Newport mansions, a tour of the Mystic, Conn., area, a visit to Brick Market Place, a visit to the Newport Grand Casino and more. Pick-up is in Belleville.

For information, contact Marie Kim at 973-759-3912.

Harrison

Holy Cross Church sponsors a trip to Caesar’s, Atlantic City, on Sunday, April 30. A bus leaves at 10 a.m. from in front of Holy Cross School.

The cost is $30. Coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Joan at 973481-2434 (English) or Maria at 973-481-1799 (Spanish). Proper ID is required.

••• The Town of Harrison and Health Officer Vincent Rivelli will conduct a free rabies clinic Wednesday, April 26, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Cleveland Ave. firehouse.

This will be the only rabies clinic that the town will be offering this year.

Anyone whose dog is due for a vaccine in 2017 is advised to attend.

Call the Town Clerk’s Office at 973-268-2434 to register.

Kearny

Kearny UNICO sponsors a bus trip to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City Sunday, May 21. Coffee is served at 7:30 a.m. and a bus departs the parking lot of Kearny Bank on Kearny Avenue at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $30 with $25 in slot credit back from the casino. To reserve a seat, contact Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409 or lpandolfi@ verizon.net.

••• Residents are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off Lupus Awareness Month at Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave., on May 6 at 9 a.m. For additional information, see twitter.com/caringforlupus.

••• The next Open Mic/Writing Workshop at the Kearny Pub-

lic Library, 318 Kearny Ave., is Friday, April 28, at 6 p.m.

Local author Barbara Krasner leads the workshop at 6 p.m., followed by the open mic at 7 p.m.

Krasner’s newest publication, “Legendary Locals,” a compilation of more than 100 mini-biographies of the people who helped shape the town of Kearny, was published in 2015. Her poetry has been published in several wellknown literary magazines, including Nimrod, Paterson Literary Review, Lips and the Copperfield Review.

For more information, call the library at 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org.

••• Calvary United Methodist Church, 342 Elm St., hosts a rummage and bake sale Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Miscellaneous items, brownies and cookies will be available. Call Frieda Ianneillo at 201-997-2827 for more details.

••• The Salvation Army Kearny Corps hosts its 13th annual fundraising dinner Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at Michael’s Riverside, 528 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst. This year’s honorees include Civic Award recipient Cynthia (Cindy) Schirm and Community Service Award recipient Applebee’s of Kearny. For additional information, call 201-991-1115.

••• St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 Kearny Ave., meet at 1 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month in Hedges Hall. Refreshments are served at noon. Attendees are invited to participate in a 50/50 drawing and bingo. New members are always welcome. For more information, call club president Allan Henderson at 201-991-4771.

The Kearny Community Garden hosts its fifth annual Meet and Greet in the lower level of the Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., April 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and learn how and what to grow in the garden. Meet fellow gardeners while enjoying complimentary refreshments.

Get information about rain barrels and water conserva-

tion. Register at the event or sign up in advance at Kearnycommunitygarden@gmail. com.

the classes, just arrive 15 minutes before the first session on Monday, May 8. For more information, call 201-522-8023.

••• Lyndhurst The Lyndhurst Health Camp Invention, a naDepartment hosts a lunchtional, non-profit organization and-learn seminar, “Forget inspired by the inductees of Me Not – An Alzheimer’s the National Inventors Hall of Discussion,” on Friday, May 5, Fame, hosts a one-week camp at noon at the Carucci Senfor children entering grades ior Building, 281 Stuyvesant 1 to 6 at Jefferson School, Ave. Join experts from Clara Lyndhurst, from July 10 to Maass Medical Center and 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey to celCampers are presented with ebrate National Mental Health fun, hands-on challenges that Month. encourage creative problem This program provides a solving, teamwork, entreprecomprehensive overview neurship and innovation. For about memory loss, Alzheimore information, visit www. mer’s and other forms of campinvention.org. dementia. Information about ••• risk factors and warning signs, American Legion Post 139 steps to obtaining a diagnosis, participates in a Veteran’s treatment options, along with Ward Party on Tuesday April coping with behavioral chang25, at 2:30 p.m., at Chestes and accessing community nut Hill Convalescent Home, resources will be reviewed. A Passaic. Games of chance will hot lunch will be served. Call be conducted by Lyndhurst the Health Department at members of the post’s rehabil- 201-804-2500 to register. This itation committee to allow vet- program is free and open to eran residents a chance to win the public. cash to buy treats. Bed-ridden ••• veterans will be visited and Knights of Columbus Coungiven treats and gifts as well. cil 2396 sponsors a fundraiser The party is sponsored by the featuring “A Night with the First Presbyterian Church of Cameos,” a New Jersey oldies Rutherford. For more informa- group, to benefit its scholartion – or to sponsor a ward ship fund on Friday, April 28, party – call John Deveney, reat Sacred Heart School, 620 hab chairman, at 201-438-2255.

Valley Brook Ave. Tickets ••• are $40 and include dinner, The Humane Society of coffee/tea and soda and desBergen County, 221-223 Stuyve- sert (BYOB/no one younger sant Ave., hosts its annual than 21 admitted) and music. general meeting and election Doors open at 6 p.m., with of officers April 26. The meet- dinner served at 7 p.m. For ing is open to the public. Retickets, call Tim Suter at freshments will be served. For 201-280-1819 or email him at more information and the timothysuter@hotmail.com or meeting time, call 201-896contact Nick Garafola at 2019300.

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••• ••• Certified Zumba instructors Lyndhurst Parks & RecNatalia and Mercedes Novoa reation sponsors a trip to the offer hour-long Zumba Gold Stony Hill Inn for a “Carnival classes for senior citizens at in Venice” on Thursday, May the Community Center, 255 11. A bus will leave from the Riverside Ave., beginning at 1 NJ Transit lot by ShopRite at p.m., every Monday for seven 10:30 a.m. and return by 3:30 weeks, from May 8 to the end p.m. of June. (No class on MemoThe $45 ticket includes a rial Day, May 29). The cost luncheon of focaccia bread, for the program is $35. Zumba salad, pasta, chicken parmeGold is a stress-free form of san, sausage and peppers, exercise that not only keeps mixed vegetables, potatoes, the body fit, but the mind and two complimentary drinks, spirit as well. To sign up for dessert, coffee, tea and soda,

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Tickets are limited. Call the Parks Department ASAP at 201-804-2482 to reserve a seat.

North Arlington

The North Arlington Health Department, in conjunction with Clara Maass Medical Center, provides the “WAVE” (Wellness Assessment Van for Elders) program to those interested in obtaining a nocost Medicare wellness visit brought directly to the North Arlington Senior Center, rear of the Health Department building at 10 Beaver Ave., on Tuesday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Experienced Clara Maass physicians and nurse practitioners will explain to participants 65 and older how to stay healthy with Medicare-funded preventive health services – and participants will be given a personalized health plan to discuss with a doctor. For those eligible, screening tests will be available for bone density, heart health and lung and nerve function.

The service is free for Medicare-eligible seniors. Applicants are asked to bring their Medicare cards, the names of doctors they see and a list of current medications (or bring them along). Ladies should avoid wearing stockings.

The program is open to surrounding communities.

Registration is required; call the Health Department at 201955-5695 to do so.

••• The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a trip to Doolan’s in Spring Lake on Wednesday, May 17. Music of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Neil Diamond and John Denver will play during drinks and lunch. The cost is $72. Call Libby at 973-481-2118 for more information or to reserve a spot.

Nutley

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The North Arlington Woman’s Club sponsored its annual Art Contest for the third-, fourth- and fifth-grades in Queen of Peace Grammar School, North Arlington.

This year’s theme was “When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a …” where students drew pictures of their dream careers.

The first-, second- and thirdplace winners in each grade won a ribbon, certificate and a gift card to Barnes & Noble.

Third-grade winners were: Robb Garcia, first place; Veronica Lopes, second place; and David Delgado, third place.

Fourth-grade winners were Ava Guerreiro, first place: Gabrielly Silverio, second place: and Amber Vizuete, third place.

Fifth-grade winners were Emma McSorley, first place; Sophia Caldwell, second place; and Jaylene Espinosa, third place.

Winning entries and all submitted entries are now on display at the North Arlington Public Library until the end of the month.

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for many generations. We all share a commitment to our town, a sense of caring for our community and a willingness to work together to make our community a better place.”

The Kearny Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee, headed by the mayor, has planned a series of commemorative events for the coming months to mark the town’s milestone. Here’s what to expect: • A bus tour of Kearny’s notable historic architecture, including the First Lutheran Church and Exempt Fire House, led by architectural historian John Gomez, is slated for Saturday, May 6. A bus will leave from Town Hall at 10 a.m. The tour ends at 1 p.m. Advance registration is required.

• Gomez will present a lecture on the role played

by Kearny as a shipbuilding center in World Wars I and II and lead a tour of South Kearny sites that supported that industry on Saturday, May 13. A bus departs at 10 a.m. from Town Hall. Sign up in advance.

• Military historian William Styple will talk about Kearny’s namesake, Maj. Gen. Philip Kearny, on June 1, as a celebration of his birthday, June 1, 1815. The two-hour lecture starts at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Middle School, 121 Beech St. • Author/poet Barbara Krasner and Kearny Library Director/poet Josh Humphrey will celebrate the poetic legacy of New Jersey-bred poets Walt Whitman, William Carlos Williams and Walt Whitman with readings on Saturday, June 3. The event, which runs from 9 to 10:15 a.m., is being hosted by the Passaic County Community College’s Poetry Center in the Prudent Building, 44 Church St. (at Ellison St.), Paterson. Free parking is available at Lot 3 on College Blvd., between Church and Memorial Drive.

• As a way of recalling the old Kearny-based Civil War Soldiers & Sailors Home, the town will host a Civil War Encampment on Belgrove Drive, near Bergen Ave., now home to the American Legion and VFW posts on Saturday

and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. Time parameters will be announced. Light food and refreshments will be served.

• N.J. Hall of Fame Mobile Museum, which now includes a tribute to Gen. Kearny, visits Kearny on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The traveling museum will be stationed at Garfield Ave., between Kearny Ave. and Chestnut St. • An expansive, familyfriendly Sesquicentennial “block party,” featuring food and presentations by the town’s civic and cultural organizations, is planned for Sunday, Oct. 1. A parade will march from Town Hall to Veteran’s Field. Time to be announced.

• The final chapter in the commemorative series will be “Kearny: A True American,” a new musical based on the life of Gen. Philip Kearny, presented

by West Hudson Arts & Theater, and written by former Kearny resident Joe Ferriero, in the style of the Broadway play “Hamilton,” Thursday, Oct. 19, Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m., at a venue to be announced.

Last year, the anniversary committee sponsored two fundraising events – a golf outing and a luncheon – to collect cash to help underwrite the cost of producing the events associated with the celebration. It has also sold commemorative anniversary banners.

To date, according to Santos, the committee has collected more than $70,000 and spent about half of that amount for expenses associated with the kick-off event.

“Most of the expenses of subsequent events have not been incurred yet,” he said.

“However, we are working to keep all costs within the amounts raised.

“As of now, I think the raised amount of $72,000 will cover all expenses of all the planned celebration events except for any fireworks for the closing block party event on Oct. 1.

We may have to forego the fireworks.”

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Nabbed in Bx. murder A

Kearny man was arrested April 12 by the New York City Police Department in the slaying of a 70-year-old Bronx woman, according to published reports.

Nakia Bent, 35, of Kearny, was charged with killing Lilawatee Ramsaran, 70, in her basement apartment, at 886 Cranford Ave., in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, on Oct. 9, the NYPD said.

Reports said Ramsaran was stabbed several times. The NYPD said Bent reportedly rigged her stove so the apartment would fill with cooking gas. When the New York

The Wakefield, Bronx, home where Lilawatee Ramsaran was found dead in October.

City Fire Department found Ramsaran, she was in a pool of blood, gas was leaking and candles were lit.

The FDNY found Ramsaran after responding to a report of a gas leak, reports said.

Reports said it was DNA evidence that led them to Bent. A motive has not yet been established, the NYPD said.

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Nutley lacrosse team keeps on fighting despite the losses The Nutley High School boys’ lacrosse team’s record dropped to 0-9 Saturday in the rain at the Nutley Oval with an 8-1 loss to Westwood.

But the Maroon Raiders’ record is no indication of how hard the team is working.

Nor is it a barometer of the Maroon Raiders’ roster, which is packed with inexperience and youth.

“I knew it was going to be a total rebuild when I was asked to come back,” said veteran Nutley head coach Rich Noonan. “It was a no-brainer for me.

But I didn’t know that there were only seven kids in the program.”

Noonan was the father of the Nutley lacrosse program back in 1999.

He remained in place until 2012, when illness (a battle with Lyme disease) forced him to step aside.

“I was out of coaching for about three years, then I was an assistant coach at a couple of different schools,” Noonan said. “Joe Piro (the Nutley athletic director) asked me to come back, so I did.”

Piro knew that Noonan was his man.

“Rich started the program, then retired, and now has come back,” Piro said. “I saw the program

was dwindling and saw that there were seven freshmen coming in. I think lacrosse is a growing sport in New Jersey.

It’s growing, because it’s not like baseball.

You have to do so many things when you play lacrosse. And you need to have a certain skill level.”

Added Piro, “If you’re an athlete, it’s a sport you can pick up. Everyone is going to get playing time. It’s a fast game, an aggressive game. It’s good for your foot speed.

It’s not a bad sport. So that’s when kids migrate toward lacrosse. It’s unfortunate this year for Rich because his team is so young.”

Noonan didn’t realize how tough it would be.

“It has been very challenging,” Noonan said.

“We have seven freshmen who are starting. Do you know the difference between a 14-year-old and an 18-year-old in terms of size and strength? It’s a tremendous difference.”

But Noonan can see a change in his young team.

“From where we started to where we are now is like night and day,” Noonan said. “We’ve imsee VIEW page

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Photo by Jim Hague

Lyndhurst senior pitcher Olivia McMullin gets serious while delivering a pitch in the Autism Awareness Challenge at the Weehawken Recreation complex Saturday.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

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he Lyndhurst High School softball team has a 7-3 record in the early stages of the 2017 season and a 6-1 mark inside the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference-Liberty Division.

The Golden Bears stand just a game behind Ridgefield in the league standings.

“I’m impressed,” said Lyndhurst head coach Emily Ringen, after her team participated in the Autism Awareness Challenge in Weehawken Saturday and as a team, raised more than $600 for the cause.

“We have a strong infield. I’m pumped about the infield.”

The Golden Bears also have a solid pitcher in senior Olivia McMullin, who is having a brilliant senior year. McMullin has been absolutely on fire at the plate, batting .633 with five doubles, five triples, one homer and 16 RBI. McMullin drove in an astounding six runs in a win over Harrison last week.

“She gets stronger every inning,” Ringen said. “She’s improved since last year. She’s hitting her spots and her confidence has increased.”

Junior Genna Ricciardi is the Bears’ catcher. Ricciardi is hitting .586 with four doubles, two triples, one homer and 13 RBI. McMullin and Ricciardi give the Bears a dangerous 1-2 punch at the plate and on the

field.

“She played a lot of club softball over the summer to get ready for this year,” Ringen said. “She worked hard to adapt her feet and her throws have become more powerful.”

Ricciardi had three RBI in consecutive wins over Harrison and Secaucus.

Makenzie McMillan (.435 batting average) and Angela Downey (.522 batting average with 14 RBI) have provided strength in the middle of the infield, with McMillan at second base and Downey at shortstop after having the played the outfield last year.

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of the Golden Bears’ lineup.

“I tell them that I don’t want heroes,” Ringen said.

“I want hits. I don’t want to depend on the home run. We have to put things together each inning.”

Ringen said the Golden Bears’ victories over New Milford and Secaucus were huge confidence builders, but they have to step up their play now because most of the league games in the second half of the season are

on the road.

“Those were big wins, but we have to prove ourselves now,” Ringen said.

The Golden Bears have games against Leonia and Bergen Charter this week.

“It brings our girls back to reality,” Ringen said. “We have to reset the goals and get ready for the second half.

We’d like to repeat those results.”

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proved so much. Considering these kids had to learn a whole new offensive system and a whole new defensive system. There’s a lot of learning going on. For me, I don’t look at the record. I look at how we’re improving. That’s how I will gauge the success of the season.”

Freshman Johnny Matrona is the team’s goalkeeper.

It has to be the toughest position in all of sports. A lacrosse goalie stands there with very little protection and has to stop that rock hard rubber ball coming at them after it is launched by a long stick with a pouch. That’s asking a lot.

“He is fearless,” Noonan said. “From where he started to where he is now has been fantastic. He’s a great kid who works his tail off.”

Matrona made 20 saves Saturday against Westwood.

Senior Max Malnati leads the defense.

“He really has been fantastic,” Noonan said. “He’s provided great leadership and goes all out all the time.”

Freshman Dante Contella is another defenseman.

“I think all of our freshmen came in nervous as to whether they could compete,” Noonan said. “Dante is quietly becoming a leader for us.”

Sophomore Anthony Ferrara is “a very quick defender who is great on ground balls,” according to Noonan. “He’s great on clearing the ball.”

Senior middie Sean Bartely never played lacrosse before this year, but he’s one of several first-year seniors on the squad. So Noonan is dealing with first-year freshmen and first-year seniors? Talk about a hand you can’t win.

Freshman Robert Harbison

Photos courtesy Rich Noonan

LEFT: The Nutley High School lacrosse team warms up recently before a match against Morris Hills. RIGHT: The Nutley High School lacrosse team battles Morris Hills in a recent match at the Nutley Oval.

is another middie. His name may sound very familiar, because his father, Bob, is the Nutley varsity basketball and baseball coach. Imagine that.

The father coaches baseball, but the son and namesake chooses lacrosse.

Sophomore Christopher Pesci is a midfielder.

“He’s our face-off guy and is a goal scorer,” Noonan said.

Freshman Domenic Contella (the cousin of Dante) is another midfielder.

“He’s like the quarterback of the midfielders,” Noonan said.

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Noonan said. “The hardest thing for the kids to learn to be patient. They want to go out every single game and win. We never have to question how hard they’re playing.”

So it’s hard for the Maroon Raiders to sit and take their lumps.

“We know that they want success in the W and L column,” Noonan said. “To think of where we were and to where we are now it’s amazing. They’ve learned so much more lacrosse. Now it’s about how much lacrosse they understand.”

It’s not easy when the Maroon Raiders are expected to battle with some of the state’s elite teams like Fair Lawn, Oratory Prep, Newark Academy, Livingston and Verona.

“Our schedule is pretty tough,” Noonan said. “We are facing great programs that are very well coached.”

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to catch. He then ran it down, then turned and fired a bullet back into the infield. I said to Mr. (Doug) Gogal (one of efore the current high the Kearny High assistant school baseball season coaches), ‘That kid’s going to began, David Duran be with us next year.’ I knew was just a bit skeptical. After he was something special.” all, Duran is a freshman at Smart never told Duran that Kearny High School and freshhe would be a varsity player as men very rarely play varsity a freshman. baseball. They usually have “I never gave him any inkto fine- tune their talents for ling,” Smart said. “But I just at least a year with the subknew it. He brought that old varsity, namely the freshman school mentality.” and junior varsity teams.

When the first day of try“I was willing to do whatevouts began, Duran did someer was best for the team,” said thing that caught the coaches’ the 14-year-old Duran. eyes.

But first-year Kearny head “He sprinted out to his posicoach Dave Smart had another tion,” Smart said. “Other kids thing in mind, even going back just run.

David sprinted hard.” to last year, when Duran was “I just came out and did still in elementary school. what I usually do,” Duran said.

“He had the mental tough“I figured I might be able to ness that you just don’t see make the varsity if I play like every day,” Smart said. “I was I always do.

I didn’t know if at one of the middle school I would play or not.

It would team’s practices and I saw have been fine with me if I him go back on a fly ball that sat the bench.

I just like being I didn’t think he had a chance

years to come.

“Wrestling keeps me in shape for baseball,” Duran said. “It gets me stronger and quicker for the baseball season. Wrestling kept me competitive and in shape and everything.”

And while Duran enjoys being on the mat, baseball is his love.

“I love playing baseball,” Duran said. “Right now, I’d have to say I love baseball more. It’s my best game.”

Duran said that his natural position was always the middle infield, either second base or shortstop. But if you’re trying to make an impression on the coach to try to earn a position on the field, you’ll play anywhere. Duran quickly became an outfielder.

“I like playing infield better than the outfield, but I’m a quick learner,” Duran said. “I always played shortstop, but

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Photo by Jim Hague

Kearny freshman outfielder David Duran.

around baseball.”

Duran already had proof that he could withstand the pressures of being a freshman playing varsity. After all, Duran was a member of the

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it’s not that important. Whatever’s best for the team.”

For the time being, Smart had Duran in centerfield.

“The kid has a lot of talent,” Smart said. “He’s one of the hardest workers on the team.

Others have picked up from him.”

For example, the Kardinals now sprint on and off the field.

“The other kids are actually following that now,” Smart said. “David just works hard because he wants to get better. He’s hungry and wants to improve.”

Smart was a tad skeptical about one facet of Duran’s

game.

“I was a little bit concerned about whether he could handle hitting varsity pitching,” Smart said. “I wondered if he could hit the pitching, the big time breaking pitches, whether he could handle the change in velocity.”

Apparently, there was no worry at all.

“The next thing you know, he’s in our leadoff spot and doing very well,” Smart said.

How well?

Well, over the last week, Duran has collected 13 hits in 22 at-bats, a .591 clip. He had three hits each in games against Hoboken, University

Charter and Lincoln, all three “He just keeps rising to the occasion. I haven’t regretted of which were Kearny victories. Duran had eight RBI and it one bit. He can move. He’s probably the quickest guy on eight runs scored. He added the team. He also extremely five stolen bases and two coachable. I show him somedoubles. thing once and there’s no And for his efforts, the need to show him again.” freshman sensation has been Added Smart, “He’s only selected as The Observer 5-foot-7, but he’s a physically Athlete of the Week for the strong kid. Because he’s such past week. a young freshman, I’d say he’s Smart said that he hasn’t going to grow some more.” second guessed the move of Duran is just having the putting Duran at the top of his time of his young life. batting order.

“I love playing baseball,” “He started off the season said Duran, who has a .415 batat second base, but then we moved him to the outfield ting average with 10 RBI and 10 runs scored for the season. and moved him up and down the batting order,” Smart said. “It’s great to know I have

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township must “try for warehousing as a safe ratable.”

DiMaggio agreed that legislative action was key “to stop the insanity. Our schools are overcrowded. And [the high residential density] puts a burden on our volunteer fire department.”

Dudek labeled the situation “a major crisis” for the township, “but we’re being dictated as to what can be built there.”

Checki urged that, “Our wetlands need to be protected as an educational resource for this town.”

Existing commercial structures in the meadows have also contributed to the township’s economic malaise, DiMaggio said. “The biggest drain,” he said, “is the tax appeals. We’ve lost $3.2 million, including one

alone for over $800,000.”

And the uplands commercial district is suffering, too, Giangeruso said.

“Stuyvesant [Ave.] is a dead street. We need developers to come in and revitalize that area. Also for Ridge and Valley Brook, to put this town back together again.”

Musto said the township needs to reach out to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to invite Latino merchants’ participation.

Montillo said that, “once Lincoln School [property] is sold, that’s going to be the cornerstone of our future redevelopment.” Plus, he said, the new junior high “will pay dividends in years to come.”

And, he said, the township needs to push NJ Transit to

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been built in the township’s meadows but now that they’re here, he added, “It’s important not to forget them,” so township officials need to continue fighting to get things like “sidewalks, lights, recreational amenities” for those residential complexes.

Musto, a former president of the Lyndhurst Board of Education and a current member, said the meadows area was “never meant for residential” use but, with “100 students” coming from that area, in 2015, “we got a bus” to transport those youngsters to schools.

Sarnoski said: “We’ve got to get our legislators to stop the building in the meadows.”

Scardino added: “No more housing.” Instead, he said, the

upgrade its train stations and ensure that the platforms are “handicapped-accessible.”

Montillo and Giangeruso, who switched departments in October 2014 (Montillo became public safety director and Giangeruso, public affairs), went head-to-head over Montillo getting the commission majority to go along with changing the LPD’s hiring policy in raising qualifying

three more years to play.”

“I’d take nine more like him,” Smart said. “He’s a great kid. He’s always happy, always smiling. He wants the ball hit to him and I always hope that it is hit to him.”

More importantly, Duran is a good student with his eye on the prize.

“I’d say he has a good chance to get a college education,” Smart said.

“It’s down the road a little, but I do think about that,” Duran said of college. “It’s never too early to think about it.”

Duran is taking after his coach literally – as a Smart man. standards for applicants.

“I stand by that,” Montillo asserted. “I will not change.”

Giangeruso said he would prefer to be guided by the thinking of a “team of experienced officers” on departmental hiring procedures. But, in the end, he said, “It’s up to the public safety commissioner to do hiring and firing. It’s been that way in this town since 1907.”

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tion was moved from its space in a local supermarket to a fullservice, stand-alone branch. In her new position, she will continue to work closely with Investors Bank Senior Vice President and Regional Manager Robert Zajac.

In announcing the appointment, Zajac said: “Betty has the frontline experience and banking knowledge to help business customers more effectively manage their financial resources.

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She also developed a firsthand understanding of Investors Bank’s internal operations while assigned to corporate headquarters. She later returned to frontline sales and management in the branch network.

Spiropoulos continues to make contributions to local nonprofits in the communities the bank serves. She volunteers time to serve as a board member with nonprofit organizations such as Greater Newark Holiday Fund, Sports Club Portuguese, Ironbound Business Improvement District and the Newark Museum.

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The new branch, at 301 Harrison Ave., opened earlier this month.

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The Jitterbug and rumba were his favorites, He’s also got one livCelfo noted. ing sibling, a brother, But Celfo was also in Anthony, who is 102. the background working As a civilian, Celfo diligently to get out the became actively involved vote for candidates the in his native community, civic organization backed as a driving force behind or – if the group felt it the Concerned Citizens was needed – helping of Belleville, working organize demonstrations with folks like Chris Alor protests at township banese, Sal Calabro and meetings.

Vinnie Frantantoni.

Like the time the group “We incorporated as repelled efforts by a Concerned Citizens 1986, former township adminand within two weeks, istration to have the exwe had 550 members isting Municipal Building signed up,” Frantantoni torn down and replaced recalled. by a “Taj Mahal.”

“We’d have two socials He was also an acevery year and Joe was tive member and a past a prolific fundraiser for president of the Senior those events. He was Citizen Club of Belleville responsible for selling and of the local Disabled 40 to 50% of the tickets.

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In his early days, he used to caddy at Hendricks Golf Course in Belleville; later, he said, “I loved to play the course.”

Because of physical problems, Celfo has been pretty much confined to his Tappan St. residence but he has proud memories of the days when he could sound off in front of elected officials.

“I miss the satisfaction when we had the right to tell the commissioners not to do things,” he said. “[Our critics] said we were rabble-rousers,” Celfo said. “But no, it was constructive criticism.”

“What’s the secret to living so long? God’s will, that’s all,” he said.

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In 2011, he moved Described by the KFD to Kearny, joined this as one of the departtown’s EMS and within ment’s “great senior two years rose to the firefighters,” Taylor was rank of lieutenant. In known for taking proJuly 2015, he was hired bationary firefighters by the Kearny Pounder his wing. lice Department and “His way of teaching,” attended the Bergen a department stateCounty Police Acadment noted, “wasn’t emy. At the graduation just through words. He ceremony in December led by example.” of that year, he was preTaylor was a memsented with his diploma ber of the Hudson by his grandfather, reCounty Task Force that tired KPD Detective Ed responded to Ground Poplaski, and his father, Zero after the 9/11 Lt. Richard Poplaski Sr., terror attack. And a current member of the during his career, he force. earned numerous citaThis third generation tions from the KFD. He KPD “Blue Blood” com- serves as secretary to pleted his training and the Kearny Firemen Rebegan work with the lief Association, vice patrol division in April president of the Kearny Exempt Firemen’s As2016. And by the end of the year, he had garsociation and is actively nered four commendainvolved in community tions for his EMT skills, service. including saving the The honoree’s late lives of three people. father, Danny, had been The PBA Valor Coma Kearny firefighter for mittee honored him 30 years, and Taylor’s own sons are now on with three Life Saving Citations, a Certhe job: Andrew Jr. has tificate of Merit -- and served with the Englewood FD since 2014 and voted him 2016 Policeman of the Year.

Stephen was appointed The 2016 Kearny to the KFD in 2015.

Firefighter of the Year Taylor was chosen 2016 Firefighter of is Andrew Taylor (who also won the award in the Year by the KFD 2009).

Meritorious Action and Born and raised in Review Board due to Kearny, he was aphis “actions through his career and the example pointed to the KFD in AWARDS from

he set for our new firefighters to follow.”

At the VFW program this year, four additional awards were presented, to Post members for their commitment and service to the organization. Honored were Anthony Capitti, former Post 99 commander; Korean War veteran George Dittman, steward of the flags; Len Twist, captain of the Color Guard; and Jim Pecora, Post and County Adjutant.

One other, especially moving, thing about Friday’s event: It offered evidence yet again of the sense of “family” and the mutual appreciation and respect that exist among the uniformed services – wherever they serve.

Both Kearny Police Chief John Dowie and Fire Chief Steve Dyl made it a point to note the tragic on-duty death of N.Y.C. Firefighter William Tolley the previous day.

“Keep him in your hearts,” Dyl asked the audience, “for his death is a reminder that you just never know, because there is no ‘routine’ call.”

Said Dowie, “Firefighter Tolley’s death is a reminder of the dangers faced by all public safety services. Routine is never ‘routine.’”

Hopefully, the civilian population will remember that.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Sophie Maguire Sophie Maguire (nee Miasek), 86, died Sunday, April 16, at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville.

The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Thursday, April 20.

A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny.

Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com.

Mrs. Maguire was born and raised in Harrison and had lived in Kearny since 1956.

She is survived by her children, James Maguire and his wife Maria; Patricia Sudol and her husband John; Carol Martin and her husband Robert; and Robert Maguire and his wife Carolyn. She was the beloved grandmother of Kelly Gilson, Patrick Maguire, Shannon and Matthew Logan and Robert and Amanda Maguire.

Sophie was predeceased by her husband, James J. Maguire, and three siblings, Frank Miasek, Peter Miasek and Stephanie Zatorski.

Amelia ‘Marie’ Callaghan Amelia “Marie” Callaghan (nee Nigro), 90, died Monday, April 17, at home in Kearny, surrounded by her loving family.

The Rev. John Serra officiated at the funeral at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny, on Friday, April 21. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

Mrs. Callaghan was born in Kearny and was a lifelong resident.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Nisbet; her son, Patrick Callaghan and his wife Sharon; a sister, Elizabeth Knight; eight grandchildren, Melissa, Daniel, Nancy and Christa Nisbet and Thomas, Meghan and Brian Callaghan and Kelly Maielano; and nine great-grandchildren.

Marie was predeceased by her husband, Richard Callaghan.

John F. Poulos John F. Poulos, 86, died Tuesday, April 11, at St. Michael’s University Medical Center, Newark.

The funeral was from the

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Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny, on Tuesday, April 18. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Roseland.

Interment was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com.

Mr. Poulos was born in Newark and was a lifelong resident of Kearny.

He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, serving in Pusan, Korea.

John earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from New York University.

He taught business education in the West Orange school district for 23 years from 1966 to 1984. John was chairman of the department at Mountain High School during that time for 18 years.

(Mountain High School later became West Orange High School.)

Prior to that, he taught business subjects at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale for 10 years from 1956 to 1966.

Son of the late Frank and Molly (nee Economou) Poulos, John is survived by his cousins, George and Helen Zicopoulos; a godson, Dino Zicopoulos and his wife Kimberly; a niece, Vasiliki Zicopoulos, and many cousins.

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Kathleen Zujkowski and Frank Palamara (Karen); brothers John and Robert Grega; grandchildren Joseph W. Palamara, Carrie Palamara and Dana Johnson (Paul); and great-grandchildren Samuel and Nina.

Anna Callaghan Anna Callaghan (nee Harvie), 80, died Tuesday, April 18, in Gates Manor, Montclair.

Helen M. Palamara The funeral was from the Helen M. Palamara (nee Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Grega) died April 16.

Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass She was 87. was celebrated at St. Cecilia Born in Jersey City, she lived Church, Kearny. Interment in Frenchtown and Kearny was in Holy Cross Cemetery, before moving to Florida four North Arlington. years ago.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny.

Burial and a service will take place on Tuesday, April 25, at 11:30 a.m. in Brigadier General Doyle V.A. cemetery in Wrightstown.

Helen was the wife of the late Joseph Palamara. She is survived by her children

Anna was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and immigrated to Canada in 1956. In 1963, she came to the United States. She lived in Kearny for 30 years before moving to Nutley in 2001.

Mrs. Callaghan was a devout Catholic. She was a member of the Xavarian Guild and the St. Cecilia’s seniors, both of Kearny.

She was employed by Bell Telephone, later Verizon, for 25+ years and was a proud member of IBEW Local 827, East Windsor. During her time at Verizon, Anna was one of see OBITS page

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Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

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onoring the memory of Martha Condon Murray and her almost 65 years of funeral service to the Harrison and Kearny communities. Jack and Martha Condon Murray will be missed by the people of Harrison. The tradition continues at the Condon Funeral Home in Kearny.

And we will assist in a smooth transition of arrangements and pre-arrangements to the Condon Funeral Home, Kearny, continuing five generations of funeral service.

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HARRISON 721 Harrison Ave 3 BR, LR, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Laundry.

BELLEVILE Lovely 6 $2,000/month Available large rooms, 2 1/2 BR’s, 5.3.17 (862)588-4864 LR & DR. Very large EIK w/refrigerator, All H/W floors Throughout KEARNY house. 2nd fl. close to schools, park, shopping and NYC Commute. KEARNY 4 room apt. 2nd $1,600/month + utilities. fl. $950/month + utilities.

(973) 759-5929.

No pets. 1 1/2 months security. (201) 428 1299

BELLEVILLE

BELLEVILLE Rent now a 1 BR, 1 Bath, Garden apt. Call (201)450-1370 $1500/mo. $1,000/month. HT/HW KEARNY LG. 2Bedroom, on park included. no pets. near tennis courts. EIK, L/R,D/R. renovated, HW floors, freshly painted, HARRISON super clean/sunny. HW included. Nr PATH, shopping, restaurants. No HARRISON 3 BR’s, smoking. No pets. 1.5 2 baths, Renovated. month security (973) $1,650/month. 1 1/2 650-8148 months security. Closse to PATH & NJIT, Rutgers.

Spacious. Avl. Immediately. (551) 229-6989.

KEARNY 132 Midland Ave. 1 BR, LR, KitchHARRISON New, 3 BR en. HT/HW included. + 1 small room. New $1000/month.

1 Bath. New Kitchen. (973) 465-0166 . $1,650/month. 1 1/2 months security. 10 mins to PATH. No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 454-6855 or KEARNY 1 BR apt.

HT/HW included. New (973) 393-8998.

Kitchen & Bath. Elevated building. Laundry facilHARRISON 3 BR’s, ity on premises. $1,150/ 2 baths, Renovated. month,. Call Sofia after $1,650/month. 1 1/2 3pm (201) 998-3516 or months security. Close see super after 3pm 654 to PATH & NJIT, Rutgers. Elm St. Apt Basement 1.

Spacious. Avl. Immediately. (551) 229-6989 (201) 234-1933.

KEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW HARRISON spacious 7 room apt. Includes 3 BR, 2 Baths, $1900 + 1 month security & realtors fee, utilities not included, available now call 201-889-2652 HARRISON 3 BR, 2 Bath, LR, Kitchen. C/A. plus utilities. no pets. 1 month security. $1,900/ month Avl. now, . (646) 301-2016.

HARRISON Railroad style 2 BR, New kitchen and bath. 3rd floor. 6 family building. No Pets.

Separate Utilities. 10 min walk to PATH. 1 1/2 mth security. $1350/month.

(201)491-4174 HARRISON 2nd Fl. 2 family house. 1 BR, Large LR, Kitchen, Bathroom. $1,000/month + utilities. 1 month security. no pets. no smoking. Avl. May 1st. (917) 848-7296.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

LYNDHURST 3 Modern rooms, 1 BR, 2nd floor Hardwood floors, tiled Kitchen, Fridge, stove, HT/HW supplies. Close to NY Transportation. Laundry facilities. No dogs. No smoking. $1,150/month.

Avl. May 1st. Call (908) KEARNY 3 BR, EIK, LR, 240-9302. patio. 1 month rent and 1 month security.

N. ARLINGTON $1500/month. Close to schools and NYC trans- N.ARLINGTON Stuportation.

Available dio apt with separate 05/01 (201)428-1667 or kitchen in Garden apart(201)496-4049 ment complex. 2nd floor KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s Best Kept Secret. 732 Elm St. 1 BR from $895. NYC commuter bldg. Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext 1.

Affiliated Management.

KEARNY 2 Br 2nd fl. 2 family house. No pets.

1 1/2 months security. $1450/month HT/HW included. Avl. Now. (201) 994-5056.

KEARNY Arlington Area, 1 BR Recently renovated apts. in classic apt. building in residential area.

Wood kitchen cabinets, granite counters, microwave, Ceramic tile floors.

H/W floors throughout rest of apt. Ample closets. Laundry in building.

2 blocks to NYC Bus & Easy access to trains and majoy roadways. 4 closets. No pets. No smoking. $1,025/month + utilities. 1 1/2 month security. Credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. Call or text (551) 226-0566.

KEARNY Kearny - Studio, $680/month. No Kitchen. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. Now. (551) included. From $1,000/ 580-6450. month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm (917) 858- KEARNY 2nd fl. C/A, 8246 for appointment.

W/D, wood floors, Dishwasher. $1,400/month + Security. No pets. No KEARNY Arlington Sec- smoking. (201) 997tion, Attractive 4 room 4493 btw. 4-6pm. apt. in 4 family home. 1 BR 1st fl. $1,275/month KEARNY 6 rooms 2nd HT included. no pets. fl. laundry facility. sep(201) 998-7268. erate utilities. 1 month security. Parking space. no pets. Avl. now. (201) KEARNY Newly reno998-8655 vated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at KEARNY basement Stu$1,200. 1 BR start at dio Private entrance, $975. Jr. 1 BR start at Bathroom, fully fur$925. (201) 289-7096 nished. HT/Light included. $725/month.

1 month security. (201) KEARNY 3 room apart- 889-6879. ment. 1 bedroom. 1st floor in garden apartLYNDHURST ment complex. $1000/ mth. Utilities seperate. 1 LYNDHURST 1BR, LR DR month security. 1 park- kitchen. H/HW included. ing space. No Pets. credit 2 family house. No smokcheck required. Couple ing No Pets. Close to evepreferred. Call btw. 10am rything. $1300/mth. 1 -7 pm only. (201)997- month security. Available May 1st. (201)438-9488 2341

HOUSE FOR SALE

CRYPT FOR SALE

KEARNY Family Home for Sale Lot 64x100 with two driveways. 671 Forest St.,Kearny. Call (973)5084884 for details.

Hollywood Memorial Park, Union, NJ., Mausoleum of The Good Shepherd, for two, section B Alcove, Unit D, Row 8. True Companion. (201) 998-4239.

ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY room for rent. $450/month. 1 month security. no smoking.

Male preferred. Avl. Now. (201) 600-1863

$925/mth with H/HW included 1 month security.

No pets. parking space.

Laundry Facility. Credit check. Avl. 5/1 Call btw. KEARNY room for rent.

10am-7pm only. (201) Everything included.

997-2341.

Available now. (201) 2799251.

N.ARLINGTON newly renovated 1 bedroom apt. $1,000/month + utilities. 1 month security. 201-772-7609 or 917-721-3381.

N.ARLINGTON 3 rm apt.

1 BR in garden apartment complex, 2nd floor $1,200/month. H/HW included 1 month security.

No pets. 1 Parking space.

Credit check. Couple Preferred. Laundry Facility. Avl. May 1st, Call btw.

10am-7pm only. (201) 997-2341.

NEWARK NEWARK 19 Kearny St., Newark. 1 furnished room with bathroom.

Everything included, AC, Cablevision. $550/1 person. $600/2 people.

Available Now (973)4770925

N.NEWARK

CAR FOR SALE 2012 Black Nissan Sentra SL, w/sunroof, GPS, Rear Camera, Dealer maintained. 73,000 miles. Remote starter. New tires. $8,500 or B.O. (201) 2326361

STORE FOR RENT KEARNY 866 Kearny Ave. 1300 sq.ft. + full basement 1300 sq.ft. Avl. May 1st. (201) 674-3995

GARAGE FOR RENT

N.NEWARK 1 bedroom 1-2 car garages for rent in 3rd floor, LR,DR, kitchen Kearny. $330.00. Call 9731 bath. 1 month secu- 519-0311. rity. $1100. H/HW/gas included. Available Now (973)482-5468

HOUSE FOR SALE BELLEVILLE /Nutley Border, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. $219,900. Must sell. No realtors. Karen (973) 747-7654.

N.ARLINGTON For sale by owner, well maintained 2 family w/ full finished basement. 2 car detached garage. (973) 420-4633. call for more info.

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COMMERCIAL PARKING FOR RENT NUTLEY Commercial parking space available in Nutley up to 24 ft.

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Reg/Cert. Med. Asst.

20yrs. Exp. to care for your mom/dad. Disp Meds, light cooking, cleaning, shopping, walks, reading.

Call 973-902-1688.

FT Dishwasher.

Call Robert (201) 246-0100 for more information.

Senior Citizens that need home care service during the day; such as doctor apt., food shopping & home care. Please call Rose (973) 932-9916

PERSONALS ITEMS FOR SALE FOR SALE D.J. EQUIPMENT. 2 LARGE SPEAKERS, 5 DISC PLAYER. 1-10 STRING STEEL GUITAR. 1-ROY CLARK GUITAR (NEW). 2 WICKER END TABLES. 3 HIGH BACK ANTIQUE CHAIRS. 1 BLUE SWAGWAY ELECTRIC SCOOTER (HOOVERBOARD) $350 FIRM (201) 954-4287 (201)997-3262

GARAGE/YARD SALE Nutley 65 Carrie Court, Nutley 4/29-4/30 10am-5pm. Huge Sale, Designer clothes, baby items, household goods.

No early Birds

70 Noel Drive North Arlington Saturday 4/29 9AM-4PM Household items and much more!

HALL FOR RENT Hall Available Mid week special.

Price Break-Call Parties, Business Meeting, & Functions (201) 991-9865 (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people.

Spring fever, White Male, 49 Years of age, Great shape/energetic/looks/ personality and more!

Won’t disappoint. Desires to meet White Female, 37-50 years of age. Full figured/brunette/smokers a+/personality a must!

(201) 377-8118.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Full time Landscaper w/experience.

Call 201-998-1262 Instructor & Driver wanted. Will train right candidate.

Must be reliable.

(201) 246-8000 Security Guards Part time positions in Municipal library and Recreation Depts.

Under direction, patrols municipal library and/or recreation parks, playgrounds and fields, enforces policies, deters vandalism, controls users of facilities, closes buildings and other related duties.

Possession of a valid NJ driver’s license required. Experience a plus. 24.5 hours per week, $12 hour Application Deadline 5/5/17 application available online only with the link http://www.kearnynj. org/JobOpportunities

Find our how by calling The Observer’s Classified Department at (201) 991-1600 TODAY!

Short order cook/ Kitchen help & waitress/ cashier. FT/PT wanted must have experience for small Fast food restaurant in N.Arlington.

(917) 816-2419 FOR MORE INFO.

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Reliable, responsible person needed for dynamically growing manufacturing company. Duties include deliveries involving the tri-state area, receiving, shipping and stock room. CDL Class B preferred. Excellent benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K with company match.

Qualified individuals should apply at 147 N. Michigan Ave., Kenilworth, NJ. Must have copy of driving abstract to be considered.

SHIPPING/RECEIVING:

Reliable, responsible person needed for dynamically growing manufacturer in busy shipping and receiving area. Experience and able to operate a forklift a must. Excellent benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K with company match.

Qualified individuals should apply at 147 N. Michigan Ave., Kenilworth, NJ

Driver CDL-A: Family Owned, Family Oriented, Family Friendly Carlisle Carrier! Top Pay & Benefits! Consistent Work 23 yoa, Exp. Preferred.

855-980-1338

RECREATION PLAYLEADERS

Playground Play leaders needed for summer recreation program. 6/26-8/25 Play leaders will supervise playground activities during our summer recreation program. 25-30 per week. $10.00 p/h. Application deadline 4/27/2017.

Positions open to residents of Hudson and Essex Counties. Applications are available on line at http://www.kearnynj.org/

LIFEGUARD

Lifeguards/Lifeguard supervisor needed for summer open swim program.

Valid lifeguard training & CPR cert req. 33 hours per week. $10/12 per hour. Application deadline 04/27/17 EOE/ADA. Positions open to residents of Hudson and Essex Counties Applications are available on line at http://www.kearnynj.org/

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

STUDENT ASSISTANT—INTERN Summer positions in Administration and the Urban Enterprise Office. Duties include administrative assignments and interaction with the Farmer’s Market assisting the public and farmer businesses during the operation of the market. College or college bound students pursuing a career in government or business administration preferred. Salary $10-$13 per hr., 24.5 hours per week. The following residency preference will apply: - Kearny and Newark residents - Hudson and Essex County residents - State of New Jersey Application available on line at www.kearnynj.org Application deadline 4/28/17 Roofers & Carpenters needed. Must have experience installing shingles & Flat roof.

Must not be afraid of heights.

Call 973-481-9319

Driver (CDL) Moving Company in Newark NJ seeks Experienced truck driver; Must drive a 26’ truck, stick shift; Call 973-622-6408 or Apply 194 Frelinghuysen Ave. Newark, NJ

Hairdresser for unisex salon. Must be NJ licensed. Speak English. with some following preferred. Cathy Hair Fashion Center ( 201) 991-6260 or after 8pm (201) 998-7910.

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

PAINTING & DECORATING

Pathways to Independence in Kearny, NJ is looking for a qualified candidate to manage Medicaid claim form submissions and billing for the agency. Candidate must possess a high school diploma and have at least 2 years of previous medical insurance, billing or claims related experience.

This is a full-time (40 hour) position with medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403(b) benefits.

The salary is $27k. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume to pathwaystoindependencenj@gmail.com or stop by 60 Kingsland Avenue, Kearny, NJ and complete a job application (M-F, 9AM – 3PM).

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartments, offices.

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Affordable & Simple Landscaping Spring clean-ups, mowing, Hedge Trim, Mulch, Flower planting & more. Reasonable Rates.

Sr. discounts available Dave 201-286-7224.

work • steps • Stone Walls • Drywall • Tiles, • Painting • Sheetrock • Drywall • Plastering ALL types of Masonry Free Estimates (973) 943-2254 Kevin’s special low prices.

Professional painting Interior/Exterior.

• Sheetrock, • plastering, • wallpaper • ceramic tiles, floors, doors and more.

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Interior Painting.

Decks Refinished.

Power Washing (No high work) Also do Cleanouts.

Senior Discounts William J. McGuire (201) 955-2520 Painting & Decorating Andreas Painting

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MOVING

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PEST CONTROL

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Licensed & Insured The Handy Van Guys Moving & General Contracting Free Estimate Ask for Raul (862) 368-8847

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PLUMBING & HEATING JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodelling. Carpentry.

Hot Water Heaters.

Fully Ins. Lic# 165

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ROOFING & SIDING

New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing Window installation • Siding • Gutters Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 (201) 528-8350 Lic#13VH04302300

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We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers.

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Spring Removal, Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal, Demolition Lic.13VH04443200 (201) 726-0287

MASONRY SERVICES Giuliano Turano Retaining Walls, Blacktop driveway, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding. Handyman & All type of Masonry Work.

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Plus FREE Internet Exposure. Call us for more information.

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WANTED TO BUY

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Danny the Screen man Replaces wood and aluminum windows and doors with new screen.

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Estates Bought & Sold Fine Furniture Antiques, Accessories, Gold & Silver.

Cash Paid (201) 920-8875

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search incident to arrest found him to have and observed Marc 10 wax folds of susZarnowski, 26, and An- pected heroin, stamped thony Lewis, 29 -- both “100%.” Lewis, who of Kearny -- enter the did not resist, was said store, where the officers to be in possession of believed a drug transac- $858 in currency. tion then took place.

Zarnowski was When they apcharged with possesproached Zarnowski as sion of heroin and drug he was exiting, he alparaphernalia, resistlegedly tried to flee and ing arrest and on two had to be tackled to the Newark warrants: ground. Police said a $250, motor vehiKPD from

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cle; $5,000, drug-related. Lewis was charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute, intent to distribute in a school zone and near a public park, and on a $2,500 drug-related Jersey City warrant.

Both were remanded to the Hudson County Jail.

– Karen Zautyk

City. Folks can ask an organization they belong to to sponsor a particular activity on graduation night. For example, the Kearny Education Association (teachers’ union) sponsors a pizza party and breakfast food.

“The Board of Education sponsors the ice

cream sundae activity.

AAA sponsors keychains. Mid Realty sponsors the pens we put in the goody bags the kids receive the night of graduation. So we are always looking for additional items, but don’t forget, we need 400 of whatever it is – one for every graduate.”

Ashlee, Jennifer, Faith, Edward, Maggie and the first women to enter Patrick. the world of working Anna was the greatin a man’s field – she grandmother of Monreferred to it as a “traica. ditional” job.

She is also survived She traveled the by her sister Cathy Lyworld with her beloved ons (Robin) and a niece sister Cathy (Robin) and two nephews. and her grandson PatShe was predeceased rick Eamon. by her husband Edward Anna loved bus trips Callaghan; one sister, to Atlantic City and va- May Smith; and one cationing with her fam- brother, Edward Harvie. ily in the Wildwoods.

She is survived by five Margaret ‘Sis’ Roarty children, Patrick (RoseMargaret “Sis” Roarty mary), Mark, Edward died April 20.

(Julie), Sean (Tina) and She was 82.

Anne Marie Frame; and A funeral Mass was a sister, Cathy Lyons celebrated at St. Ste(Robin) She was the phen’s Church, Kearny. grandmother of PatInterment was in Holy rick Eamon, whom she Cross Cemetery, North raised; Patrick Stephen, Arlington. Visiting

was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.

Born in Jersey City, Sis lived in North Arlington and Hasbrouck Heights before moving to Montville in 2016.

Sis was the beloved wife of the late Robert Roarty and loving sister of the late Mary Arrigo, John McDonnell and Robert McDonnell. She was also predeceased by her dear niece Mimi Arrigo.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Pathways to Independence, 60 Kingsland Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032.

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other ways to do so – not just now, but every year throughout the course of each year.

“Raffle tickets will be available soon,” Ryan said. “We have two bus trips a year – one to Sands in Pennsylvania and one to Atlantic OBITS from

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