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REMAKING MEADOWLANDS Prieto set to take over NJSEA Story by Kevin Canessa

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he man who has represented parts of West Hudson in the State Assembly for the last 14 years has been tapped to lead the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority.

The NJSEA’s Board of Commissioners last week appointed Assemblyman Vincent Prieto as the agency’s new President and CEO. Prieto will assume his new role Feb. 26.

He will resign his seat in the Assembly and his position as Secaucus ConstrucSee PRIETO, Page 25

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Nutley schools closed after Instagram ‘threat’

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com NUTLEY — Students in Nutley Public Schools got an extra day tacked onto their winter break (scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 19) on Friday, Feb. 16 — but for all the

wrong reasons.

The district closed all schools after it says it received word that a “threatening video” had been posted to Instagram. However, despite coming to the conclusion that the video was not serious and would not lead to any violence in any Nutley schools, the

district decided to close the schools, nonetheless, in light of what had happened just two days earlier at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., where 17 students were murdered by a deranged former student.

Superintendent of Schools Julie

Glazer issued a statement Friday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m., explaining the district’s rationale for the closure.

“At approximately 8:30 p.m., on Thursday evening (Feb. 15), the district administration became aware of See SCHOOLS, Page 26

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Changes to Nutley’s recycling system

By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com NUTLEY — Residents’ recyclables are still getting picked up in Nutley this year but part of how that’s being done has changed and a township budget crunch is the reason.

The change occurred the week beginning Jan. 29 when the township’s trash contractor, F. Basso Jr. Rubbish Removal of Irvington, hauled away co-mingled recycling materials – cans, plastic and glass – from residential curbsides.

No longer is the township Department of Public Works handling that chore, although DPW is continuing to collect and dispose of paper and cardboard products.

On Jan. 16, the township Board of Commissioners awarded the Basso firm a 1-year $169,450 contract for the collection of commingled recyclable materials. The BOC also authorized a one-

year extension of its contract with S. Rotondi & Sons Inc. of Summit to accept recycling vegetative waste — clean wood/brush, leaves and grass clippings — for an amount not to exceed $71,000.

Mayor Joseph Scarpelli, who is in charge of the DPW, explained: “In an effort to become more cost efficient and reduce manpower, we are outsourcing one-half of our recycling pickup. This change should be seamless to our residents, except I am asking everyone to have their recycling curbside before 6 a.m. on the collection day.”

Scarpelli said privatizing a portion of the recycling will result in a decrease in the 2018 DPW budget without affecting services.

Asked last week how much of a savings would be generated, the mayor said he was awaiting those numbers in preparation for a draft of the 2018 municipal budget which he said he expected to be

introduced in March.

“The savings should be substantial,” he added, apparently even with the contracting out of the collection of commingled recyclables.

Scarpelli said township personnel will be reduced by “a combination of retirements, a transfer, people who have separated from employment and layoffs.”

Asked for specifics, the mayor said the DPW would be losing three full-time employees and four part-time workers. Additionally, he said, “seasonal help will no longer be needed.”

Scarpelli said these steps are being taken to help offset the township’s loss of $1.8 million in special transitional aid that it receives from the state to help compensate for the loss of substantial tax revenues from the former Hoffman LaRoche pharma operation.

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Problem is, the mayor noted, that automatically cuts into revenue for the next year because “you can only anticipate 75% of what you got the year before.”

Meanwhile, the township eagerly anticipates an ambitious “recycling” of sorts of the 116-acre property, straddling part of neighboring Clifton, by its new owners, Prism Capital Partners of Bloomfield, into on “ON3 Science Center” anchored by a new private medical school campus and bio-tech enterprises, as a groundwater cleanup program continues.

Back on the recycling home front, township residents are reminded that all bulk and white goods items must be placed at the curb Tuesday

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Waiting for new bond rating, school renovations delayed State monitor says he wants to get the ‘best possible deal for the taxpayer’

By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com BELLEVILLE — Nearly four months has passed since Belleville voters green-lighted the Board of Education’s spending nearly $50 million to upgrade all public schools with no signs of hammering, plastering or pointing.

But there’s no need to panic.

The school board is actually doing what it’s supposed to be doing to get to the point where it can start the work, according to Tom Egan, the state monitor assigned to the Belleville school district.

Last Thursday, Feb. 15, Egan said he and district professionals participated in a conference call with the Standard & Poor’s rating agency to give them a sense of the district’s financial wherewithal in preparation for the agency’s rating of the bonds to be sold in support of the massive capital project.

“We should find out what our rating is by Feb. 27,” Egan said.

That rating, he said, will likely dictate the amount of interest the district will have to pay on the bonds for the 20- to 25-year repayment period.

With that expectation, he said, “we expect the bonds to be put up for sale by the first week of March.”

And, with the district’s consulting engineers and architects having drafted work specifications for the project, “we should be ready to go out to bid by July 1. We can’t award the job until we have the cash to pay for it,” Egan said.

Asked whether the district’s intent is to sell bonds for the full amount authorized by the November referendum — $48.5 million — or to do it in phases, Egan said it would likely sell all or half, depending on how the rating impacts the market.

“The goal is to get the possible deal for the taxpayer,” he said.

Preliminary projections by the board’s professionals were that the owner of an “average” home assessed at $238,100 could expect to pay

‘We should be ready to go out to bid by July 1. We can’t award the job until we have the cash to pay for it.’

— Tom Egan, state monitor an additional $156 a year for a 20-year bond or $139 more for a 25-year bond.

Asked how he and staffers presented the district’s fiscal picture to S&P, Egan said it’s gone from having a $4 million deficit for the 2013-2014 school year to the current school year “having new board members who’ve been insisting on getting accountability with monthly capital maintenance and capital reserve reports – a stable district – demonstrated by running a tight ship and generating mostly detailed spending reports.

“Whether or not we were convincing enough for Standard & Poor’s, we’ll have to wait and see,” Egan said.

As outlined by the district, the project calls for spending $9.9 million on improvements to Belleville High, $4.4 million for the middle school, $3 million for School 3, $5.1 million for School 4, $3.2 million for School 5, $3.8 million for School 7, $3.5 million for School 8, $2.3 million for School 9 and $2.2 million for School 10, for a total of $37.8 million.

Schools 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 will be getting elevators and restroom renovations to comply with the federal ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act); all schools will get masonry wall repairs, heating and ventilation and electrical upgrades, new lighting, clocks and intercoms and site work; the high school; Schools 3, 7, 9 and 10 will get new windows; the high school, middle schools and Schools 4, 9 and 10 will get roof work.

An additional $10.7 million is earmarked for professional and contingency fees, for a

grand total of $48.5 million.

In other Belleville school news, the Board of Education voted at its meeting last Monday, Feb. 12, to replace

its former general counsel, Schwartz Edelstein Law Group of Mt. Laurel, with Busch Law Group of Metuchen at an hourly rate of

$150 with no overall cap.

The board gave no reason for the change but there had been issues raised by members of the public about the amount of money being charged the district for legal expenses.

Asked how much Schwartz Edelstein had pocketed for the past school year, Egan said he couldn’t provide a figure but he said he anticipated getting an answer when the board’s auditor comes into the district March 1 to project how much money the district will need for the coming school year, based partly on how much it spent the prior year.

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THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Belleville’s mayor/council race taking shape

By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com BELLEVILLE — The municipal election in Belleville isn’t until May 8 but hold onto your hats, political fans, this year’s event could be shaping up into quite a race.

To date, according to Township Clerk Kelly Cavanaugh, only four candidates have filed nominating petitions to run for three offices: Mayor Raymond Kimble, a former police chief and township manager, will be seeking re-election to a fourth term as will Councilman Kevin Kennedy, who has served since 1998.

Additionally, township director of technology Charles Hood — a retired deputy police chief — has filed to run for former Councilman Joseph Longo’s vacant seat while retired police Capt. Victor Mesce submitted his petition as a council aspirant.

Kennedy and Hood are running on Kimble’s ticket while Mesce is on his own.

And, so far, those are the horses in the field.

But with the filing deadline March 5, seasoned political observers expect a lot more action before the dust settles.

One other prospective candidate is former Town Councilman Michael Melham, who declared this past October that he would be seeking the mayoralty in 2018. As of last week, however, he had yet to file his petitions.

And, according to his melhamforbelleville.com website, he’s picked two council running mates: Thomas Graziano, who was elected in November to a 3-year term as a school board trustee; and Naomy De Pena, a local educator.

They have not yet filed petitions.

Another potential mayoral challenger on

ELECTION 2018 the horizon is Liza Lopez — also just elected to the Belleville Board of Education in November.

Lopez, an attorney and a past president of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, has picked up petitions to run — which she hasn’t yet filed — but she has created a campaign vehicle, “Friends of Lopez for Belleville Mayor” advertising her candidacy and soliciting donations.

“Say No to the Status Quo, Say Yes to CHANGE,” her website proclaims.

Whether Lopez has planned to run alone or with council candidates isn’t yet clear.

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Mesce’s decision to throw his hat in the ring came as a surprise to many, since he has never previously demonstrated any inclination to enter the political arena, having spent some 36 years in public service in uniform, retiring this past September.

“I was offered Longo’s spot,” Mesce told The Observer, after the council voted last year to remove Longo from office after he had been calling into meetings from Florida where he had relocated for work purposes. For a short time, the council had considered appointing a temporary replacement and “several” council members had reached out to him about filling in, he said.

But Mesce said he couldn’t accept a council appointment because state law requires a six-month waiting period from the

time he’d retired from the police department and that hadn’t yet occurred when the offer came so he had to decline.

Now, however, Mesce is ready to roll.

“Now that I’m retired, I figured I got time to do [work on the council]. I know the town pretty well — I’ve lived here since 1978 — and I could be an asset to see what direction the town goes.”

His four-point platform calls for maintaining sufficient police personnel to ensure public safety, working with the Board of Education to improve schools and “keep property values up,” provide enough “resources and manpower” for the fire department, emergency services, DPW and municipal workers to stay effective and bringing in new business and ratables.

Ron Leir may be reached by email at rleir@ theobserver.com.

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By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com KEARNY — At 4:35 p.m. on Feb. 12, KPD Officers Harold Azurdia and Jordenson Jean were called to BJs to take custody of a shoplifting suspect who had been detained by security. The accused — Enrique Alequin, 38, of Newark — had allegedly concealed $137.92 worth of stolen items in a backpack, said items reportedly being: a four-pack of socks; Mach3 disposable razors; Dove men’s bodywash and a laminator.

Alequin, who police said was already wanted on a $1,000 (full) shoplifting warrant out of Belleville, was charged again with shoplifting and illegal possession of a prescription drug (a strip of suspected Suboxone).

He was booked at headquarters and held for transfer to the Hudson County Jail.

(Editor’s note: We chose this as the blotter lead because, being stuck in the 19th century, we had no idea that one can now actually buy a laminator for do-it-yourself laminating at home. And they don’t cost much either! Prices start at $12.99.

We intend to get one ASAP, though we have no idea what we will laminate. Perhaps the cats.)

(Copy editor’s note: While purchasing that laminator, please get a new laptop, too.

We hear Staples has both items available — both at very reasonable rates.)

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter

included the following: Feb. 12 Officer Victor Girdwood, on patrol on Maple Street at 3:08 a.m., was alerted to a report of a suspicious male having entered a 2017 black BMW. Police said Girdwood located the car and, in its driver’s seat, found an individual he recognized as Danny Morales, 39, and homeless.

When contacted, the auto’s owner reportedly confirmed that Morales did not have permission to be in it.

Morales was arrested on a charge of burglary, an Essex County NCIC warrant and a Kearny trespassing warrant and was held for transfer to the county jail.

••• Officers David Bush and Kevin Carvalho, on patrol at 7:32 p.m., observed a 2006 Infiniti with three occupants, double-parked on Lincoln Avenue. Police said that, as the officers approached, they saw one individual apparently trying to hide something behind the seat and detected the odor of marijuana wafting from the car.

The trio complied with requests to exit the auto, and driver Aidan Bank, 21, of Fort Lee, was allegedly found to have in his jacket pocket a bag of pot and $508 in cash.

Police said passengers Jose Lopez, 21, and Denise Mejia, 35 — both of New York City — were also in possession of the drug and that Mejia had a grinder in her purse.

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Lopez and Mejia were each charged with possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia and were released on summonses.

Bank ended up in the county jail on charges of: possession of CDS and paraphernalia; distribution of CDS; distribution on park property and in a school zone and possession of CDS in a MV. He also got a summons for double-parking.

Feb. 13 At 8:12 p.m., Officers Anthony Oliveira and Chris

Manolis responded to a report of a Kmart shoplifter fleeing south on Passaic Avenue in a tan 2000 Honda.

Spotting the car as it drove past them, they made a U-turn, pulled it over and found it occupied by driver John Tajnski, 34, of Kearny, and a 16-year-old male, police said.

Although both denied having taken anything from the store, Kmart security reportedly ID’d them and noted that the juvenile was wearing a stolen watch.

Recovered from the car, police said, were two power bank chargers worth a total of $73.31; two more watches, and a Bluetooth cassette adaptor.

Police said the chargers were from Kearny Kmart, but the other items were unaccounted for.

Tajnski was booked on

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Feb. 15 At 1:23 p.m., Officers Christopher Montes and Richard Poplaski Jr. were called to Seabra’s, where the manager reported that, after the store closed, the night-shift manager had been stealing grocery items, police said. Allegedly, this had been “an ongoing issue,” and it was now being reported because, on Feb. 14, the accused was again seen stealing, this time an alcoholic beverage, police said.

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Park Avenue robbery suspect sought: NPD NUTLEY — Police are looking for an individual who reportedly robbed a Park Avenue business Feb. 12.

According to the Nutley Police Department, headquarters received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a convenience store had just been robbed.

Responding officers were told by the owner that a person he described as a large black man, wearing dark pants and a gray sweatshirt threatened employees “with possible possession of a weapon.”

After taking an undisclosed amount of cash, the holdup man ordered employees to get down on the floor and then left the store, heading east on foot, the owner told police.

Police broadcast a description of the suspect to surrounding communities.

Police said the man may have been driving a Nissan with New York license plates.

An investigation by NPD detectives is ongoing.

Other incidents logged from Feb. 10 to 16 by the NPD included the following: Feb. 11 While on patrol, officers responded to a Washington Avenue business where an employee told them that a male, described as white, about 6-feet-one, wearing a blue bandana around the lower half of his face, demanded money from the counter person.

When the two employees retreated into the kitchen to inform the manager, the intruder reportedly removed money from a tip jar on the counter and then ran away, the employees told police.

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Feb. 12 Nutley resident Alfred Ziegler, 55, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after officers responded to a report about an “unwanted party” at a Centre Street location. Ziegler was released after being issued summonses for those charges.

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After impounding his vehicle, police ticketed Rivera for suspended registration, maintenance of lamps and uninsured vehicle.

After contacting Newark PD, police released Rivera pending a new court date on the warrant.

••• After conducting a field interview on Hancox Avenue, police arrested 21-year-old Nutley resident Antonio Caraballo on the charge of possession of CDS and was issued a township ordinance violation for consumption of an alcoholic beverage in public. He was freed pending a court hearing.

••• Officers responded to a report of property damage along River Road where they observed that some type of vehicle had driven up on the lawn at an East Centre Street residence, ripping up the landscaping.

The property owner told police it may have resulted from tractor trailers using their driveway to make a U-turn, misjudging the turn and driving up onto the lawn.

Feb. 14 Belleville resident Darin

Taylor, 33, was stopped while driving on River Road for an outstanding warrant from Lodi. After advising officers he could not meet bail, police contacted Lodi PD and released Taylor pending a new court date. Meanwhile, he was also issued summonses for unregistered vehicle and driving while suspended.

Feb. 16 Officers responded to a report of a burglary at a Washington Avenue business where an employee told them that upon opening the shop that morning, found the office door open and some cash believed to be missing.

Detectives are investigating.

••• A resident reported that someone had made two fraudulent transactions in their bank account for $83.99 and $123.99 via an ATM in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Police said the victim notified their bank and closed the account.

••• An apparent case of identity theft was related to police by a resident who, they said, was alerted

by Bank of America that someone had tried to open a credit card account in their daughter’s name. The intended victim’s bank was alerted and her name was entered in the I.D. Theft Victim data base, police said.

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Mattia Committee to fete volunteers NUTLEY — The Dr. Virginius D. Mattia Memorial Committee is soliciting nominations of outstanding people and organizations for its 46th annual Community Service Awards.

Candidates must be submitted no later than Friday, March 9.

In making its awards, the

committee considers these factors: • A candidate has devoted many years of volunteer service to Nutley as an individual and/or through association with one or more organizations.

• Candidates may include those receiving “nominal payment” for their work on government boards

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Jaycees seek serviceaward nominations NUTLEY – The Nutley Jaycees invite nominations for their 47th annual Distinguished Service Awards.

Deadline for submissions is March 3.

Each year, the Nutley Jaycees recognize Nutley citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of education, business, civic affairs or public health and safety.

In addition, an individual between ages 21 and 40 is honored as an outstanding young adult.

To secure a nomination form, write to Nutley Jaycees,

D.S.A. Awards, c/o Garruto & Calabria, 609 Franklin Ave., Nutley, N.J. 07110 and send completed forms to that address, fax them to 973661-9270 or email them to waltbeau@aol.com.

Nominees must work or live in Nutley and be willing to attend the awards dinner April 12, barring extreme circumstances.

Aside from providing the name, address, phone and occupation of the nominee, the person making the recommendation is asked to explain why the nominee is deserving of recognition.

Cardinal to address Benedictines Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., the archbishop of Newark, will deliver a special Lenten reflection at the St. Walburga Monastery of the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth on Sunday, Feb. 25, as part of the celebration of the community’s 150 years of service to and among the people of Elizabeth.

The cardinal’s reflection on the meaning of Lent will begin at 2 p.m. at the St. Walburga Monastery, 851 N. Broad St., Elizabeth.

The Benedictine Sisters are encouraging the public to attend this special moment in their history.

The year-long celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary, which began in November, is centered on the theme of “Reverencing the Sacredness of the Past, Recognizing the Grace of the Present and Respond-

ing to God’s Call into the Future.”

The first Benedictine Sisters in America arrived in the United States in 1852 from St. Walburg’s Convent in Eichstatt, Bavaria, and settled in St. Mary’s, Pa. In 1857, a group of sisters moved to a house in Newark and began ministering within the recently established Diocese of Newark.

Their first ministry was that of educating the children of German-speaking Catholics in Newark and eventually, Elizabeth.

In 1868, the sisters in Elizabeth became an independent community with Sister Walburga Hock as their first prioress, and in 1869, moved to a convent on Magnolia Avenue.

In 1923, the growing community moved to its present site on North Broad Street, the St. Walburga Monastery.

be waived only under exceptional circumstances.

• Organizations reflecting the charitable and volunteer spirit may be selected when they have many members who contribute to the community.

• Individuals or organizations nominated in prior years remain

eligible even if no renewal nomination is received.

For copies of the nomination form, write to Sam Carelli, Virginius D. Mattia Memorial Committee, 19 Dogwood Lane, Nutley, N.J. 07110.

All nominations should be mailed to that address or emailed to frenutley@ optimum.net.

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By Karen Zautyk I had an unexpected house guest this weekend — my good friend the Jersey Devil, who came up from the Pine Barrens to do a little Winter Olympics binge-watching. His own TV was on the fritz, plus he knew I would welcome his company. Also, he was feeling a bit depressed.

This time, he had not driven up in his Lamborghini. Instead he had flown north, and he called me from Teterboro Airport to announce his arrival. Although he is equipped with very large wings, in the frosts of winter he prefers to use his private Learjet. (He also uses it for international travel because getting through security can be extremely problematic for him. Since he has a head like a goat, a face like a horse, wings like a bat, body like a kangaroo, legs like a crane, front legs with paws and back legs with hooves, he usually attracts undue attention.)

The Devil, in case you didn’t know, is a huge fan of winter sports (though not of a certain hockey team). Winter is his favorite season, since few humans frequent the Barrens then. In the warm months, there are all sorts of hikers and campers and Jersey Devil “hunts,” which he finds particularly annoying.

In the depths of the pines, the Devil has constructed his own snowboarding course, ski jump and ice rink.

“I have been practicing so hard,” he said. “I have perfected my own frontside, backside, switch frontside, switch backside super-quintuple snowboard spin. And on the ski jump, I have bested the world’s record by 50 metres.”

So why are you unhappy? I asked.

“Because the Olympic Committee refused to allow me to compete!

They insist that my wings give me an unfair advantage.”

Well, they might have a point, I said.

“But what about my ice skating?” he said, getting angrier by the minute. “Do you know how hard it is just to find figure skates that fit hooves?”

Coincidentally, at that point, the Winter Games coverage switched to men’s figure skating highlights, and the Devil began to growl as we watched American Nathan Chen’s unprecedented six quad jumps.

“Six!” said the Devil, taking a swig of the 12-year-old, single-malt Glenfiddich scotch he enjoys. (It costs $64 a bottle, but I always make sure I have some on hand for my special guest. At his own home, he drinks the 50-year-old variety. Go to Google

and see what THAT costs.)

“Six!” he repeated. “I can do eight!

And I look better in sequins.”

As we continued watching the various events, we discussed which ones he could set his horse-face eyes on that might meet with Olympic Committee approval for his participation in the 2022 Winter Games.

Downhill skiing? Again, a wings problem.

Speed skating? Likewise.

Cross-country? Too strenuous for a 283-year-old.

Bobsled? He wouldn’t fit in one.

Ice dancing? Finding a partner would be a problem.

Then we saw it! Curling! Neither of us had any idea what these people were doing (or why) but the wings would not interfere and his front paws could hold a sponge mop or whatever that sweeping thing is.

(Didn’t curlers used to use brooms?)

The Devil and I toasted what would be his new athletic specialty.

And we happily finished off the Glenfiddich, which, just like curling, comes from Scotland.

(Meanwhile, readers, watch the skies. The Devil may be back in these parts next week to visit Johnny Weir upon that Olympian’s return from Pyeongchang. Does he still live in Lyndhurst?)

Remembering Jim Docherty To the Editor: My brother, Jim Docherty, died Jan 22. I would like to make you aware of a sports soccer story that the good people of West Hudson should appreciate. In 1962, one of the great junior soccer teams won the New Jersey Championship and proceeded to Maryland to play the Good Counsel Soccer Club of Baltimore.

The Harrison Soccer club team consisted of Tom Mara, John Briscoe, Jack Gray, Jack Gordon, Eddie Doyle and Patty Brannigan from St. Cecelia’s. Other players from Harrison and Kearny were Mike Holmes, Richie Holschuh, John Walsh, Ted Docherty, John Lupkovich and Jim Docherty.

Many of these players were the cream of West Hudson soccer with no less than eight who were AllState. One player who never made

LETTER TO THE EDITOR All-State was Jim Docherty.

As a Scottish immigrant, Jim had to drop out of school to help with family needs, but all will agree that he was one of the best to come out of Kearny, playing professionally as he got older. But to all of the people mentioned above, his fame is cemented in a game that ended on the most bizarre ruling in soccer.

With the score tied at 2 and seconds remaining in the game, Jim came down the right wing and blasted a ball that dove into the top of the net off the goalie’s fingertips for a 3-2 win. However, the referee said that he blew his whistle while

the ball was in the air and when tipped by the goalkeeper, the game was over.

We lost in overtime.

Good Counsel Soccer Club was a powerhouse. In the 15 games they played, they scored 40 goals and allowed only 10 against. They went on to play in the finals for the Eastern Cup. Who knows how far Harrison/ Kearny would have gone … but we were robbed.

Edward Kennedy eulogized his brother, Bobby, saying: “My brother need not be idolized in death beyond what he was in life.” My brother Jim’s obituary does not give sufficient credit to the man. I appreciate The Observer printing this memory for all the lads of that great team.

Ted Docherty Jacksonville, Fla. formerly of Kearny

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Locals earn honors at the Prep James C. DeAngelo, principal of St. Peter’s Prep, Jersey City, announces the following local residents who earned honor roll status for the second marking period of the 2017-2018 school year:

John Millar, ‘19, Thomas Muller, ‘19, Roberto Rodas-Herndon, ‘19 and Iker Taboas, ‘21 earned Second Honors. Honorable Mention was attained by Christopher Florim, ‘18, David Reverendo, ‘18, Brendan Thiele, ‘19, Zachary Uhler, ‘18 and Michael Uhler, ‘20.

Marc Cozzarelli, ‘18, Matthew Cugliari, ‘20, Thomas Da Costa Lobo, ‘21, Timothy Georgetti, ‘19, Joseph Mastandrea, ‘20, Joseph Romano, ‘19, Brian Savage, ‘18, Evan Scribner, ‘21, Peter Vazquez, ‘20, and Ryan Wallace, ‘21 earned First Belleville: Michael Honors. Joseph Canosa, Mangual, ‘18 earned ‘20, Andrew Chaparro, First Honors and James ‘19, Dante Dias, ‘19, Ethan Cruz, ‘19 earned Second Lyndhurst: David Gaynor, ‘19, John HalliHonors.

Mezzina, ‘20, Zachary gan, ‘18, and Jin Leem, ‘19 Moeller, ‘19, and Nichoearned Second Honors.

Bloomfield: Jeremy las West, ‘20 earned First Honorable Mention Resurreccion, ‘19 earned Honors. Vincent Chirwas attained by Andrew First Honors. Jude ichella, ‘21, Tyler Hansen, Bowling, ‘21, Marco Demo, ‘20 and Paolo ‘18 and Colin Lemke, ‘20 Califano, ‘18, Michael Samin, ‘18 earned Second earned Second Honors.

Canosa, ‘20, Justin ChapHonors. Honorable Honorable Mention was arro, ‘19, Cade Harkins, Mention was attained by attained by Mason Hol‘20, Dennis Kirby, Jr., ‘19, Sean Demo, ‘19. land, ‘19.

Jake Lacy, ‘20 and Robert McCafferty, 21.

East Newark: ChristoNorth Arlington: MatFirst Honors is awardpher Amaral, ‘19 earned thew Goodman, ‘19, Jack ed to students with an Second Honors.

Meyer, ‘19, and Maximil- average of A or higher lian Rueda, ‘21 earned (4.0) and no grade Harrison: Gabriel Tro- First Honors. Chrislower than a C. Second janowski, ‘19 earned an topher Anderson, ‘20 Honors is awarded to Honorable Mention. earned Second Honors. students with an average Honorable Mention at or above the midpoint Kearny: Garrett Gualwas earned by Matthew between A and B+ (3.7) tieri, ‘19 and Michael Duane, ‘19, Robert Dunand no grade lower than Ribeiro, ‘19 earned First gan, ‘18 and Christopher a C. Honorable Mention Honors. Andrew BanGreen, ‘21. is awarded to students non, ‘20, Harold Carter, with an average of B+ or ‘19, Tyler Fearon, ‘20, Nutley: Pax Ardanz, higher (3.5) and no grade Nathaniel Jablonski, ‘21, ‘20, Suvan Bhat, ‘20, lower than a C.

Black history at BPL

After more than 50 years it is time to say thank you and goodbye to my loving fur babies who have welcomed me into their families for generations.

My last grooming day will be Feb 26th.

I will forever treasure all the memorable years we have shared.

I wish all of you the best of health and happiness as I continue my journey.

You will always be in my thoughts and prayers St. Francis continues to watch over all of us.

My Heart felt thanks, Penny

Photo courtesy of Michael Perrone Belleville Historical Society members Georgeanne Polite, left, and Roger Barnes work on the Black History Month display at the Belleville Public Library, on display through Feb. 28.

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Reminder of Chinese presence in Belleville Town of Harrison

CITIZENSHIP DRIVE

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Hosted by Mayor James A. Fife Councilman Jesus Huaranga Councilman Laurence Bennett Councilman Francisco Nascimento In collaboration with Peruanos Unidos en Harrison, Harrison Islamic Center, Perusa/Harrison Road Runners, Peruvians for Progress of Elizabeth, OMEU Macarenos en USA) and Peruvian Parade Organization of Paterson.

Documents to Bring to Citizenship Drive: • Permanent Resident Card (copy front and back) • Driver’s License or state issued identification • Social Security Card • Two color Passport Photos • Most Recent Tax Return • List of home addresses and employer addresses of the past five years • Travel dates outside the U.S. in the last five years and names of countries • If married to a US citizen or resident, bring spouse’s Green Card/U.S. passport, Certificate of Citizenship, marriage certificate or divorce decrees • For your children: bring permanent resident cards, complete name(s) of birth, social security numbers For more information, please contact

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Belleville High School students Danny Jiang (left) and Codey Jiang raised the Qing Dynasty flag at Belleville Town Hall last week for Chinese New Year, which runs from Feb. 16 to March 2. The Qing Dynasty flag flew in Belleville in the 1870s and 1880s when Belleville was home to the first Chinatown on the east coast of the United States. An exhibit of Belleville’s Chinese-American History is on display at the Belleville Library.

www.theobserver.com Archdiocese hosting special anniversary Masses The Archdiocese of Newark has a long tradition of honoring with a special liturgy those couples in the Archdiocese celebrating 5, 25 or 50 years or more of marriage. These annual liturgies take place in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark.

On Sunday, April 29, beginning at 3 p.m., Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, archbishop of Newark, will offer a special liturgy for couples celebrating 5 or 25 years or more of marriage.

On Sunday, May 6, beginning at 3 p.m., the cardinal will be the celebrant of Mass for couples marking 50 or

more years of marriage.

“Every couple in the Archdiocese deserving of such recognition, along with their family and friends, is invited to be present at the appropriate liturgy,” Cardinal Tobin said. “The presence of a large number of couples will give favorable witness to the

strength and stability of Christian marriage in today’s society.”

Registration to attend these Masses is required.

All interested couples are encouraged to contact their local parish or the Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark by Wednesday, April 18, to be part of this special day in the life of the local Church of Newark. The contact number for the Family Life Ministries Office is 973-497-4323.

The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is located at the corners of Clifton and Victoria avenues, Newark.

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brary & Information Center also sponsors these activities for the upcoming week: Have coffee, meet cops (the Adult Classes & Events: chief, actually) AARP Tax Preparation Help, The Belleville PD hosts CofThursday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.fee with a Cop, with Chief 2 p.m., AARP Foundation Mark Minichini, Wednesday, Tax-Aide offers free help to Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Senior anyone who can’t afford a Citizens Building, 125 Franklin tax prep service for no fee Ave. Ask questions, tell the and no AARP membership police about your neighboris required. For an appointhood, share your concerns ment, call 973-450-3434; Movie and more. The coffee is free Mondays, Feb. 26, noon-2 p.m., and the conversation should Olympics-themed film “The be informal. The BPD will also offer a brief presentation Free Man”; Resume Assistance, Saturday, Feb. 24, 10-11 on burglary prevention. a.m., get one-on-one help with your resume.

At the library Children’s Room Classes & Events: Kids Coloring Club, Black, Chinese-American HisFriday, Feb. 23, 3-4 p.m., for tory displays ages 4-11; Bookworm Bingo, Belleville Black History Monday, Feb. 26, 5-6 p.m., Month and Belleville Chinesefor ages 5-11 to play bingo for American History exhibits are on display at the Belleville prizes; Wii Free Play, Tuesday, Public Library, 221 Washington Feb. 27, 3-6 p.m., for ages 5-11 to play on the Nintendo Wii Ave., this month. The Black gaming system; Storybook History display includes Joseph Wells, one of the found- Friends, Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m., for ages 2-6 to share ers of Belleville’s Little Zion stories, songs & theme-related AME Church. Wells joined the Union Army in 1861 when crafts; Children’s Reading Club, Thursday, Feb. 22, 5-6 he was only 14. The Chinese p.m., pick out a new book History exhibit displays Belor bring your own; Saturday leville, not New York City, as being home to the first China- Movie, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m., town on the eastern seaboard presents “My Little Pony: The of the United States. The first Movie” – When a dark force threatens Ponyville and the Chinese New Year celebraMane 6, they go on a journey tion, first school for Chinese to save their home and meet immigrants and first Chinese new friends and dangerous place of worship were all challenges along the way. established in Belleville long before there was a Chinatown To protect your pets in New York.

A free rabies clinic, sponsored The Belleville Public Li-

Belleville

by Mayor Raymond Kimble and the Township Council, is slated for Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.-noon, at Fire Headquarters, 275 Franklin Ave. License renewal drop-off will be available. Bring a check or money order and renewal notice — cash will not be accepted. The Health Department will be collecting nonperishable foods on this date for a local food pantry.

Kearny Eagles’ fish fry March 3 The Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts its annual fish fry Saturday, March 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at 164 Midland Ave. For more information, including pricing, call 201-991-9865.

At the library Adult coloring class on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Join us for this relaxing trend that is sweeping the nation. The KPL will provide all materials, along with coffee and light refreshments.

Art with Mrs. Mills on Wednesday, Feb. 21 Join us at 4:45 p.m. for an adult & child class for children ages 3 – first-grade.

Join us at 5:45 p.m. for children grades 2-4.

Join us at 6:50 p.m. for children in grades 5 and up.

Adult book discussion group Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m.

This month’s book is “The Chaperone,” by Laura Mori-

arty.

Yoboo children’s exercise class Thursday, Feb. 22, at 11:30 a.m.

Yoboo is a fun movement class combining yoga and boot camp for children ages 2 - 6.

Portuguese Story Time Thursday, Feb. 22, at 4:45 p.m.

Join Mrs. Iveta for an afternoon of Portuguese stories and songs for children at the Main library.

See the Nominees Film Festival The KPL will screen Academy Award-nominated “Loving Vincent” (PG-13 /94 min.) on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m.; “The Florida Project” (R /112 min.) Monday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m.; “The Darkest Hour” (PG-13/125 min.) Thursday, March 1 at 1 p.m.; and “Coco” (PG / 105 min.) Friday, March 2 at 4 p.m.

Suncatcher Workshop on Friday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m.

Children grades 2 and up are invited to paint a snowflake suncatcher.

Lego Robotics on Mondays at 4 p.m., starting Feb. 26 The return of our popular Lego Robotics Workshops, hosted by local BlocksCOOL, for children in grades 2 and up with a $10 co-pay. Registration for 24 kids begins on Feb. 17 through the BlocksCOOL website -- www.blockscool. com.

Mobile Planetarium on Tuesday, Feb. 27, with shows at 6 and 6:45 p.m.

All children grades 2 and up are invited to come in

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to our special mobile planetarium with instructors from What’s Out There. There will be two shows in the evening for a maximum of 30 kids on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday Brunch Matinee on Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m.

Join us for a light brunch and screening of “The Ghost Army” (PBS documentary/70 min.) hosted by the Woman’s Club of Arlington.

Lyndhurst Pancakes at American Legion American Legion Post 139 sponsors a pancake breakfast Sunday, Feb. 25, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the facility at 217 Webster Ave. at Park Avenue in Lyndhurst. The breakfast features pancakes (regular or blueberry), eggs to order, sausages, potatoes, toast, coffee, tea and juice. Proceeds benefit the Taras Family Scholarship for high school seniors. For more information — and pricing —call Tom Witt at 201-933-4120.

Nutley Fish & Chips at Grace Church The community is invited to the annual Argyle Fish & Chips Dinner Friday, March 9, at Grace Episcopal Church, 200 Highfield Lane, with continuous seating 5-8 p.m.

Dine in or carry out. B.Y.O.B. Chicken is available upon request. For more information, including pricing, call 973-235-1177.

Academic stars shine at Roosevelt School Steven G. Way, principal of Roosevelt School, Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s honors and honors for the second marking period of the 2017-2018 school year: Principal’s Honors – Grade 6: Amna Abdou, Adrian Albuja Garcia, Gabriel Castillo, Adrian DaSilva, Sofia Disbrow, Francesca GomezMontejano, Ashley Guevara

Jurado, Charlotte Leadbeater, David Lopes, Miya Menscher, Eleni Nunez, LeAnn Pinto, Gianluca Porto, Sara Rego, Neyshla Rivera Torres, Samantha Santos, Sara Santos, Cailey Torres, Shayla Torres, Leonel Velazquez Conchu and Maeve Weber.

Grade 5: Colin Capobianco, Isabella FernandesSantinho, Eugene Lim, Sofia Matos, Kevin McKenna, Eva Ruan, Emma Smits and Lana

Vasquez.

Grade 4: Nour Abedullah, Naiara Carrero, Keala Cicchino, Braidan Logue, Ethan Matos, Giancarlo Merizalde and Dylan Ribeiro.

Derek Velez, Kyle Watson and Daniel Whitehead.

Grade 5: Almi Basma, Sebastian Andalez, Jordan Baily, Christopher Brooks, Olivia Covello, Ryan Eakins, Kacper Glazewski, Raymond Lin, Honors – Debbie Liviapoma, Kendra Grade 6: Matthew Branco, Lopes, Ava Naseit, Michael Benjamin Cepin, Catherine Orrico, Gabriel Perez, LandDiMase, Jalexis Fragoso, Joon Pinho, Sanii Price, Adam seph Hurtado, Mateo Lucas, Ramadan, Nadia Ramon, Mathieu Malary, Alexandria Peyton Reilly, Kaya Roberts, Olechowski, Alexis Sadowski, Jonathon Solinski, Dylan Sul-

livan, Evan Torres and Emillie Vasile-Ortiz.

Grade 4: Leticia Araujo, Matthew Azanza, Cristian Cruz, Christian Duarte, Gracie Faria, Giana Flynn, Gia Jigashi, , Emma Macedo, Aiden Mc Hugh, Jazmin Ochoa Gramajo, Diego Ochoa, Emily Porter, Cecelia Rodriguez, Tomas Romano, Kathryn Schwerzler, Izabella Szymanski, Noah Valentin and Michael Zuza.

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Food and wine pairing ideas for memorable meals

(StatePoint) To create a delicious and memorable dining experience at your next dinner party, seek some inspiration from the vintners and chefs of one of the most impressive wine and food destinations worldwide, Napa Valley.

One of the iconic winemaking families from the Valley, the Cakebreads share their recommendations.

When it comes to red wine,

the fresh, fragrant aromas of red and black cherry, raspberry and tea-leaf spice found in the 2015 “Two Creeks” Pinot Noir (SRP $44) can provide an elegant accompaniment to your meal. This cool-climate Pinot Noir complements seared tuna, roast turkey, pork tenderloin and hearty root vegetables.

For your white wine, consider the vivid creamy aromas of

green and golden apple, pear and citrus with supporting scents of oak spice found in the Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015 (SRP $40), which pairs nicely with chicken, shellfish, seafood and grilled salads.

Both wines are produced at Cakebread Cellars, a familyowned winery since 1973, committed to craftsmanship. Their premier culinary program makes cooking and

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pairing wines easy. Take a cue from their playbook by enjoying the Chardonnay selection with their recipe for Harissa Spiked Roast Crab with Spicy Red Pepper Sauce.

even layer.

• Crack all leg shells. The body should be broken up into about six smaller pieces, so that the marinade can seep into the meat.

• To create the marinade, Ingredients: in a small bowl, combine the • 3 large Dungeness crabs, olive oil, harissa spice mix, cooked, cleaned and cracked mashed garlic cloves, 1 table• 3 tablespoons olive oil spoon of orange juice and 1 • 1 1/2 tablespoons Whole teaspoon of lime juice and stir.

Spice harissa spice blend (a • Pour marinade over the mix of ground dried chilies, crabs and toss with your cumin, coriander and garlic) hands to evenly coat. Be sure • 3-4 cloves garlic, mashed they are well coated.

• 2 tablespoons orange juice • Place in the middle of the • 1 tablespoon lime juice preheated oven. Roast for 10-12 • 2 tablespoons cilantro, minutes. Flip once or twice, so chopped that the crab cooks evenly.

• 1 cup mayonnaise • While the crabs are • 1/3 cup roasted red peproasting, place the mayonpers naise, red peppers, hot sauce, • 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot 1 tablespoon of orange juice sauce and 1 teaspoon of lime juice in a blender jar. Puree until Directions: smooth.

• Preheat oven to 450 deTo serve, place casserole in grees F. the center of table for guests • Place crab in the bottom to help themselves, and pass of a large casserole dish, large bowls of the red pepper sauce. enough for all crabs to fit in an Serve with lots of napkins.

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Outstanding day for Nutley athletics

SPORTS VIEW

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Eight students sign letters to head to college sports

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Proud day at Harrison as Huseinovic, Chamba sign letters Deydiry Chamba had his mind set on attending a major college to play soccer, like St. John’s University or even locally at Felician University.

But then the Harrison High School soccer superstar attended a clinic last month at Manhattan College.

“A bunch of coaches started to talk about me,” said Chamba, who ended his career with 76 goals, 25 of which came last fall in his senior season with the Blue Tide.

One of those coaches was the head coach at Swarthmore College, the prestigious private institution just outside Philadelphia. Chamba decided to go for a visit.

“The campus is beautiful,” Chamba said. “The people were great. I met the soccer team and they were amazing. The attention I received was not like anything I’d seen from any other institution. I was still debating other schools, but once I went on the visit, I knew I was going to choose Swarthmore.”

At the same time, Chamba’s classmate at Harrison High, football and baseball standout Dustin Huseinovic, was contemplating where he was going to go to college.

Places like Central Con-

necticut State, Stonehill University and Kean University wanted Huseinovic to play football, but Huseinovic’s life changed when he took a visit to Pace University in Pleasantville, N.Y. “Once I went on the visit and met with the coaches and the players, it just felt right,” Huseinovic said. “I felt more at home at Pace.”

Last week, the two classmates sat down and signed National Letters of Intent to attend their respective schools on scholarship.

“For me, it wasn’t that difficult of a decision,” said Huseinovic, who will play strong safety/ rover back at Pace. “I felt at home. It was the right place to be. I felt very comfortable there. I felt like I was familiar with them.”

Huseinovic also felt at home with some of the Pace players, like Harrison Fernandez, Eleyzer Oliviery and Fernando Breton of Union City and Jorge Geronimo of Bloomfield.

“They all have the same background as me in local football,” Huseinovic said.

“I felt like I belonged.”

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NUTLEY – Before he competed in the NJSIAA District 10 wrestling tournament Saturday — a tournament that had to be moved to Belleville High School at the last minute due to a threat at his school on Friday — Nutley High School senior Frank DiMaio was able to put his name on a scholarship letter to attend Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

DeMaio would eventually finish third in the District 10 tourney at 160 pounds, moving on to this weekend’s Region 3 tourney at West Orange.

But DeMaio wasn’t alone in his moment of glory recently.

“I like sharing the moment with my classmates,” DeMaio said. “We’re moving on together. It’s nice to share it with everyone. It shows the athletic ability that comes out of this school.”

Eight Nutley seniors got together to put their respective names on dotted lines, signing National Letters of Intent to head to their respective schools to participate in their respective sports. It was easily the biggest contingency of Maroon Raiders to ever go on to college sports from the same senior class.

DeMaio plans on majoring in physical therapy at Delaware Valley.

“All that stress about college is now off my shoulders,” DeMaio said. “It’s really a great day.”

Four products of the highly successful girls’ soccer program are moving on to college, namely Isabella Gonsiewski and Jillian DeSantis (LaSalle University), Lauren Holden (University of Scranton) and Maisie Jelley

Photo by Jim Hague It was a great day for Nutley High School athletics, as eight seniors signed on to their respective schools, the largest group in school history. Seated from left are Jillian DeSantis (LaSalle University), Maisie Jelley (Ramapo), Isabella Gonsiewski (LaSalle University), Ellie McCreesh (The College of New Jersey) and Lauren Holden (University of Scranton). Standing from left are Frank DeMaio (Delaware Valley University), Jimmy Quinn (University of Richmond) and Dan Caraballo (Nichols College).

(Ramapo).

DeSantis didn’t know she was going to head to a Division I soccer program until two days prior to signing day.

“They actually reached out to me and asked me if I wanted to visit,” DeSantis said. “I went there and fell in love with it. I think this shocked a lot of people. But everyone is happy for me. It’s a really big day and I’m really excited.”

DeSantis was all set to head to Ramapo with teammate Jelley, but then the scholarship offer came along to join former teammate Gonsiewski.

“It’s a day that I will remember for the rest of my life,” said DeSantis, who will major in psychology at LaSalle with the hope of becoming a psychologist.

Holden will head to Scranton to major in business.

“It was a good fit for me,”

Holden said. “It’s a smaller school and that’s what I wanted. I also wanted to go someplace where I could play soccer. I’m really excited.”

Jelley is headed to Ramapo to major in education with the hope of becoming a physical education teacher and possibly a coach.

“Maybe I can come back here and help out one day,” Jelley said. “I really liked the school when I went for a visit and I enjoyed being with the team. It’s so exciting to share this day with everyone and I wish everyone the best.”

Jimmy Quinn, the standout cross country and track performer, signed on to the University of Richmond.

Quinn is undecided about his field of study.

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“They just started a cross country program there and they’re trying to bring track Continued from Page 13 back,” Quinn said. “I think the recruiting class is all predomipart of the biggest group nately track guys.” we’ve ever had,” Quinn said.

Quinn said that he was re“It’s pretty cool.” ally improving indoors when Quinn said he chose Richhe developed tendinitis in his mond after taking a visit to the ankle that forced him to the school. sidelines. He hopes to be able “I really liked the team to compete when the outdoor when I met them,” Quinn said. track team begins practices “It’s a great academic opportunext month. nity for me. I made some good “I’m really excited to post connections when I was there. some fast times,” Quinn said.

It’s a pretty proud day for all Another Nutley runner, Ellie of us.”

McCreesh, made her intenQuinn will join a fledgling tions official to attend The cross country program at College of New Jersey in the Richmond.

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fall.

A few days later, McCreesh became a record holder, when she broke the school record for the 3,200-meter run in the NJSIAA Group III championships at the Bennett Center in Toms River. McCreesh was clocked at 11:51.04, the fastest time ever recorded either indoor or outdoor. It is quite a feat indeed.

Both Quinn and McCreesh should be standouts for the Maroon Raiders come spring.

Dan Caraballo, a pitcher and outfielder for the Nutley baseball team, will head to Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts. He will major in sports

administration and business at Nichols.

“I was looking for a school that was a little secluded and nice,” Caraballo said. “I think the environment is what sold me. This day is just another chapter in my life reaching for my dream.”

Caraballo was asked how wild it was that he was signing on to a college, when it just seemed like it was yesterday that he was entering Nutley High.

“It’s really crazy how much I’ve grown,” Caraballo said.

“And now I’m signing with a college. And I’m doing it with guys that I all grew up with.

I think it’s really neat that we’re all going on to college together.”

Nutley athletic director Joe Piro expressed his sentiments about the proud day.

“I’m very proud of all the kids,” Piro said. “It shows their commitment to both athletics and academics. They’re all doing the right things. I think this day speaks volumes for our athletic program, for our coaches and for the Nutley community. It’s a great day.”

The pride was certainly evident in the faces of the young student/athletes. It was definitely a day to remember for Nutley athletics.

Lyndhurst’s Rodriguez breaks school scoring record with 51 McClelland returns for Kearny; wrestlers advance It was one of the wildest scenes in local high school basketball history.

Lyndhurst sophomore John Rodriguez scored 51 points in a 71-50 win over Harrison last Thursday night, breaking the long-standing single game scoring record of 42, set by George Barutis in 1982.

“If there is such a thing as

a quiet 51, this was it,” said Lyndhurst head boys’ basketball coach Tom McGuire. “I think we were just around the half and I asked how many points had he scored. When I heard he had 34, I knew the record was 40-something.

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he said that it was Barutis’ 42.”

Rodriguez connected on 16 field goals and five 3-pointers en route to the record-breaking performance.

“A few things kind of helped,” McGuire said. “(Adryan) Lopez was in foul trouble and played maybe 10 minutes. Sid Das had a shoulder injury and didn’t play.

Brian Podolski sprained his knee. So it was one of those things where John got off well and just kept going. He was in the right place at the right time. When you hear someone scoring 51 points, you think that person is chucking it up every time, but that wasn’t the case.”

McGuire said that Rodri-

guez had a good game earlier in the week against DwightEnglewood, scoring 16 points.

His seasonal high was 20, which happened twice. To think Rodriguez went 31 above his previous high is unthinkable.

“He forced some turnovers out of our press and got some quick scores,” McGuire said.

“He was making good drives to the basket.”

Rodriguez was unavailable for comment at press time.

McGuire said that his phone rang all night long Thursday after it was learned that Rodriguez scored 51 points.

“It’s amazing,” McGuire said.

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On Friday against New Milford, Rodriguez scored the first two points of the game — and then never tallied another point.

“Anytime anyone scores 51, there’s always this wave of attention,” McGuire said. “I think it was a shock to him that he scored 51. It had to be exhausting for him, answering all the phone calls. He said it was just another day.”

McGuire said that Rodriguez is “just a quiet, humble kid.”

“He’s a good kid who doesn’t say much,” McGuire said. “I don’t think it’s hit him yet.

People around school like him.

They want to share in his moment.”

McGuire believes that the sky’s the limit for the 6-foot-2 sophomore.

“I think there’s a ton of potential there,” McGuire said.

“He’s a good shooter and a tremendous defender. His release on his shot has to get quicker. I think people are going to look at him differently and defend him closer.”

Another local basketball standout, Kearny senior Meagan McClelland, returned from her stint with the United States 19-and-under national soccer team to play for the Kearny basketball team in time for the Hudson County Tournament game against defending county champion Secaucus Saturday morning.

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Continued from Page 13 he carries a 4.1 grade point average and scored a 1,280 on his Scholastic Aptitude Tests. He plans to major in economics and will be fortunate enough to take some classes at the University of Pennsylvania as part of Swarthmore’s economics program.

“I’ve already been asked to take a finance class at UPenn,” Chamba said.

Putting his name to the dotted line made the long journey toward college seem all the more special.

“It’s an unbelievable moment,” Chamba said. “I worked hard for it. I have to thank all the people, the coaches and the teammates, who pushed me. I was able to get my grades up. It felt good to be recognized for my hard work in the classroom as well.”

Although Swarthmore is an NCAA Division III school and

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Still it was a fine effort by the Kards and a team effort

by McClelland to return to her teammates in time…

Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s wrestling team sent three wrestlers on to the Region tournament. Victor Jorge was the hard-luck loser at 160 pounds, falling

Photos courtesy of Harrison High School athletics

LEFT: Harrison senior Dustin Huseinovic (seated center) puts his signature to a National Letter of Intent with Pace University. Pictured with Huseinovic and his family are new Harrison head coach Danny Hicks (second row, far right) and Harrison High School athletic legend Ray Lucas (standing far left), already donning a Pace University shirt. RIGHT: Harrison senior Deydiry Chamba (seated second right) signed his letter with Swarthmore College. With Chamba from left are Harrison Recreation Director Mike Dolaghan, assistant coach John Rusek, Chamba and head coach Mike Rusek.

cannot offer athletic scholarships, Chamba is receiving a financial aid package that is basically allowing him to attend the prestigious school for no charge.

“It means a lot to me,” Chamba said of the financial aid package. “It means a lot to the school and the program. Not many times can a kid from Harrison go to Swarthmore. At the end of the day, I’m going to get a better

education at Swarthmore.”

Huseinovic doesn’t know what he will major at Pace University. He’s just overjoyed that he has signed a letter and will receive an athletic scholarship to college.

“It’s a big relief,” Huseinovic said. “It was a really long process. All the hard work I put in has come to fruition.”

Huseinovic was joined on signing day by Harrison athletic legend Ray Lucas, the

current SNY television analyst who was recently inducted into the Rutgers University Athletic Hall of Fame for his prowess as a quarterback.

Lucas, a close family friend of the Husenovic family, played in the National Football League with the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.

“It was my plan all along to play college football,” Huseinovic said. “Now I end up going to college on a scholar-

ship. It’s really a dream come true.”

Huseinovic will now play baseball this spring for the Blue Tide.

“I think this is going to make me enjoy playing baseball much more,” Huseinovic said.

And people in Harrison are going to enjoy the exploits of their two native sons as they embark on their collegiate careers.

by a final score of 2-1 in the championship round. Elias Sanchez (106 pounds) and Jarrett Weber (126 pounds) finished third at District 9 at Barringer in Newark, so all three Lyndhurst-NA wrestlers move on.

Brandon Vitacco (132), Derin Stitzer (145), Ethan Hughes (152) Nick Fernandez (182) and Tyler Partyka (heavyweight) all finished fourth, just missing on advancing to the Region 3 tourney in West Orange.

Belleville will send two wrestlers on to the Region tourney in 138-pounder Daniel Guerra and 195-pounder Michael Mejia. Both Buccaneer wrestlers finished second at District 11.

Nutley finished third as a team in District 10, thanks to the efforts of Frank Gabriele (170) and Joseph D’Alessio (220), who both finished second.

Third place finishers include 126-pounder Jacob Gonzalez, 138-pounder Sal

Mainiero and 160-pounder Frank DeMaio.

Daniel Jennings (fourth at 182), Justin Luna (fourth at

195) and Luis Abreu (fourth at heavyweight) failed to advance out of District 10.

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Kearny’s Fadeski becomes school’s first District wrestling champ since 2012 You see, Fadeski owned a non-descript record of 9-22 going into the District 11 tourney.

As his team was preparing He was 6-14 last year. It meant to participate in the NJSIAA that Fadeski had a career mark District 11 wrestling chamof 15 wins and 36 losses before pionships last week, Kearny heading to Morristown High head wrestling coach Tony School over the weekend and Carratura Jr. was enjoying the facing off against 10 top-flight practice time with his team, wrestling programs. trying his best to motivate But Carratura was doing his the Kardinals before the big best to motivate his wrestler. tourney.

“I was telling him that he “It’s funny, but all week long, wrestled some really tough I was having a good time with kids this year,” Carratura said.

Paul Fadeski, saying to him, “His record didn’t show how ‘Paul Fadeski is going to shock good of a wrestler he could the world and be a District be.” champ.’ I kept saying it to him Fadeski was a late bloomer over and over.” to the sport.

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to me, ‘You gotta wrestle, you gotta wrestle’ over and over,” Fadeski said. “I did it for two weeks. Then I quit because I thought it was too hard for me.

I ended up saying to the older Carratura that I just couldn’t do it.”

Fadeski was always a member of the Kearny football program since grammar school and continued playing football through his high school days.

He only returned to the mat last year as a junior, but was lacking the experience needed to be a top-flight heavyweight, thus the lopsided loss record.

But to his credit, Fadeski remained true to the sport and competed on the mat for the Kardinals last year and then again this season.

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“He has been saying to me all year that my record doesn’t matter,” Fadeski said. “Coach Tony’s been saying that at the end of the day, it’s all about who wants it more.”

So the message of being a District champ played in Fadeski’s brain as he took the mat in Morristown.

“He kept saying it to me over and over and I believed it,” Fadeski said. “I said, ‘Why not?’ I just had to go for it.”

Carratura always has one quick message before Fadeski wrestles.

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on the mat, he says ‘Let’s go.’

I had a good hard week of practice to get ready, so I just had to push as hard as I could.

Let’s go.”

Fadeski said that he has a stringent workout routine after the regular practices.

“I like to run on Schuyler Avenue,” Fadeski said. “I go up and down Schuyler for about two miles. I then stop along the way and do push-ups and sit-ups.”

Imagine that. Here’s a kid running on the sidewalk on one of the busiest thoroughfares in Kearny and he just randomly stops on the street to do calisthenics mid-stride.

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Continued from previous page it’s part of my routine.”

And that regimen carried Fadeski into the District 10 tourney.

“I think it was more of a ‘Why not?’ mindset,” Fadeski said. “That was my whole motto. I didn’t have a successful football season, so here’s my senior year and my last chance to leave my mark in high school. Why can’t I be a District champ?”

Fadeski won his first two matches via pins, the first one in the second period and the second one, in the semifinals, against second seed Domenick Castellano of Morris Catholic, pinning Castellano in 2:55.

It put Fadeski in the finals against Kevin Ramos of West Morris, a wrestler who had about a 30-pound weight advantage over the 235-pound Fadeski.

District champion,” Carratura said. “It was nice to see.”

And with the win, Fadeski, the unlikeliest of all, became Kearny’s first District wrestling champion since Dave Bush captured the 160-pound District 16 gold medal in 2012.

For his efforts, Fadeski has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week.

By virtue of winning the district championship, Fadeski moves on to the Region 3 tourney this week in West Orange, but he earns a bye to the quarterfinal round Friday night. Others that are not champions have to compete in the preliminary rounds on Wednesday night.

After Fadeski won and received his gold medal, he somehow misplaced it.

“He didn’t know where his medal was,” Carratura said. “I don’t think he understood how

‘Coach Tony’s been saying that at the end of the day, it’s all about who wants it more.’

— Paul Fadeski, KHS wrestler “He stormed the mat after winning the first two matches,” Carratura said. “It opened the door for him to go to the finals.”

Fadeski was the No. 3 seed entering the tournament, despite his 9-22 record. But facing all the tougher competition all season helped Fadeski in his moment of glory.

Trailing 3-2, Fadeski shot a double-leg takedown against his opponent to get the two points necessary to secure a 4-3 victory.

“I popped his arms and got the two points,” Fadeski said, nailing a move that is so totally uncharacteristic for heavyweights to achieve. “Everyone was jumping up and down. It felt so good to be a District champ.”

“He was shooting and attacking,” Carratura said. “He was being aggressive. Going in, we didn’t know what to expect, because he was wrestling against kids he never wrestled before. But he was going for it.”

You know, let’s go — all the way to a District title.

“He’ll always be my first

big this really was.”

Fadeski found his medal and he knows know how huge of a story this has become, a kid with a losing mark somehow wins a District title.

“Now, he’s just coasting,” Carratura said. “I hope he has a little more confidence now.”

Fadeski plans on enlisting in the United States Navy upon graduation from Kearny High School this June. He wants to become a communications specialist in the Navy.

One thing is for sure: Fadeski has definitely left his mark. Win or lose this week at Region 3, everyone will remember his achievements at District 11.

“Coach Tony was right,” Fadeski said. “I shocked the world. I have to give props to my coaches, who helped me and my teammates who supported me. They all believed in me.”

“He’s such a good kid,” Carratura said. “Everyone loves him. I’m so happy for him.”

Fadeski is the lone champion from Kearny, but the Kardinals, who finished fifth as a team,

will send seven wrestlers to Region 3.

Jacob Baeza (third at 113 pounds), Arthur Smith (third at 145 pounds), Sebastian Rey (third at 152 pounds), Travis Witt (third at 160 pounds) and Andrew Mauricio (third at 220 pounds) all won their con-

solation bouts to advance to Wednesday’s Region 3 prelims.

Steven Silva (120 pounds) finished fourth, but could get a chance to advance if a wrestler who had to forfeit due to injury default cannot compete.

Vin Ruccatano (126 pounds), Christian Lopez (170) and

Noah Ramadan (182) just missed advancing after falling in the consolation round.

All in all, it was a great tourney for the Kardinals in Carratura Jr.’s first-ever District tourney as head coach, capped

by Fadeski’s gold medal. Let’s go.

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Butler - $369,000 2 Fam. - Renovated 3 Bdrms - Lr - Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Granite & 2.5 Baths – Central air - Family Rm Yard & Parking.

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N. Arlington - $345,000

Kearny - $469,000 2 Fam. - 5 Bdrms 3 .5 Baths - Lr’s - Dr’s EIK’s large Lot - Garage & Driveway parking.

1 Fam. - 4 Bdrms-EIK-Lr-Dr-Full Basement-2 Full Baths-Yard-Det 1 Car Garage.

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Kearny - $448,800 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms - Lr’s Dr’s - Kitchen’s - Full Fin Basement - 4 Total baths Large lot - Yard – Driveway Parking.

Kearny - $479,900 2 Fam. - Renovated 4 Bdrms - Lr’s - Dr’s Modern EIK’s - 3 Bathrooms Driveway parking -Yard.

MUST SEE – Stately Colonial on a 50 x 100 lot in the Roosevelt School district. Lovely wood trim, 3 bedrooms, fireplace and a newer multizone gas heating system.

Asking $389,000.

East Newark - $260,000

East Newark - $240,000

NOW OR NEVER – This fantastic 3 bedroom Kearny Manor home. Spacious living room and dining room, fireplace, gas heat and much more. Once Spring has sprung, it may be gone. At only $339,000, better see it today.

1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms - Lr -

1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms - Lr -

Dr - EIK - & Full bath.

Dr - EIK - & Full bath.

LYNDHURST – One family Cape Cod on an extra deep lot with off street parking. 3 bedrooms with room for one more. Taxes under $7,800. per year. Estate says SELL!!!

Great value at $349,000. Exclusive with Arlington.

Vacant (We have the key)

SOLD!

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Bergenfield - $455,000 1 Fam. - Completely Renovated - 3 Bdrms -1.5 Baths - Modern EIK w/ SSA - Large Lr - Dr Den - Yard - 2 Car Det Garage parking - New Roof - Central Air.

Jersey City - $439,000 Mixed Use - Location Location - Location! Store front - large open space. 2nd & 3rd Fl - Two - 3 bdrm - Lr Kitchen & Full baths.

Kearny -$320,000 1 Fam. - Renovated 3 Bdrm 1.5 Baths - Modern Kitchen LR - DR- Hardwood Floors Finished Basement - 1 Car Garage with Driveway parking.

Belleville - $589,000 2 Fam. & LOT - 6 Bdrms 2 Full baths - EIK’s - Lr’s - Dr’s Att.Garage - Yard. This includes adjacent lot many possibilities.

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Kearny - $458,000 1 Fam. - Large Home - Lr - DrEIK - 3 Bdrms-2 Full baths and 2 half baths-Attic with rms-Full Fin basement-2 car garage -Yard.

Kearny - $499,000 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms - 3 Full Baths - Lr’s – Dr’s – Large Modern EIK’s - Full Finished Basement - Parking for 4+ cars.

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N. Arlington - $329,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms - 1 Bath Kitchen - Carpet/Hardwood Floors under - Full Finished bsmnt w/ dry bar - Large YardCentral Air - 1 car attached garage.

Kearny - $239,000 1 Fam. - 2 Bdrms Lr - EIK - Dr - Nursery Rm 2 Full Baths - Nice Yard.

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Harrison - $1,500 Location - Location Location - Approx 1,000 Sq Ft - Separate Utilities - Central Air/Hot air Street Parking.

Kearny - $4,000 4,000 Sq ft store front w/ large glass windows. Including Large office space and Full bath.

Additional 4,000 Sq ft of storge in basement.

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Kearny - $1,200 1100 Sq Ft .- Location on Kearny Ave., Space offers many possibilities for several types of businesses. Parking not included.

Kearny - $4,000 Location - Location - Location Aprox - 2600 Sq. Ft Build to Suit for many possibilities - Sep Utilities.

Kearny - $5,000 2500 SqFt. location on Kearny Ave. Space offers many possibilities for several types of businesses. Call office for more details.

Kearny - $1,700 1000 Sq ft - Great location Tons of foot traffic - Includes private bsmnt storage.

Kearny - $1,100 2nd Fl. - 1 Bdrm Living room Eat in Kitchen - Full Bath.

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Kearny - $1,300 2nd Fl. - 2 Bdrms-Lr-DrKitchen & Full bath.

Harrison - $1,600 2nd Fl. - 2 bdrms Lr - Eat in Kitchen Full bath - Close to path.

Kearny - $1,300 2nd Fl. - 2 Bdrms Lr - Dr - EIK & Full Bath.

Call (201) 991-5719 APARTMENT RENTALS AVAILABLE - 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm UNITS Call and Ask About our Reduced Rental Fee!

No. Arlington - $1,600 2nd Fl. - 3 Bdrms Lr - Kitchen - Full Bat.

Jersey City - $2,000 2nd Fl. - 2 Bdrms 1.5 Baths - Historical section of JC - Location - Location!

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KEARNY NEW LISTING!

KEARNY NEW LISTING!

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 KEARNY NEW LISTING!

Newly renovated 4 BR and half bath on 1st FL. 2nd FL offers 2 LG BR, huge master suite w private bath.

Finished basement with FB and 2 finished rms.

Newly renovated single family new kitchen w granite counter tops. 1st FL LR, DR, 1/2 bath, EIK, laundry. 2nd FL: Master Suite w FB, 2 BR, 1 FB. 3rd FL: LG BR

3 car garage plus 2 apartments. One is a 3 BR apartment, 1 single BR apartment. Have this investment pay for itself, or open up a business of your own!

Asking $325,000

Asking $499,000

KEARNY

KEARNY

HARRISON BUSINESS & BUILDING

Fully renovated single family. 4BR, 2FB, DR, EIK, LR, huge great room with fireplace, family room Asking price $399,000

Classic one of a kind Tudor. European tile, working fireplace, 1 car garage, in-law suite w private entrace. 4 BR, 2.5 Bath, modern EIK, LR, DR, TV RM, Office, FR, Sum Kit + more.

Asking $412,000

Established Bar, Liquor Lic & Two 2 Br Apartments Asking $725,000

RENTALS

RENTALS

Asking price $439,000

KEARNY MANOR UNDER T C CONTRA

3 BR Colonial 1 FB Central Air 2 units Liv w fp, Update kitchen w/ granite, driveway 1 car gar Asking $369,900

1 BEDROOM KEARNY $1,050 3 BEDROOM HARRISON $3,000 3 BEDROOM KEARNY $2,000 2 BEDROOM KEARNY $1,800

3 BEDROOM HARRISON $2,300 3 BEDROOM HARRISON $3,250 3 BEDROOM HARRISON $3,000 2 BEDROOM HARRISON $2,500

758 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 • 201-991-0032

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551-553 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ 07032 201-997-7860

Fernando G. Semiao BROKER/OWNER

Augusto Neno

Neno-Rosa Agency

Semiao & Associates

Broker/Owner

To see all of our listings, visit us at www.century21semiao.com

Congratulations to our 2017 NJAR Circle of Excellence Award Winners

Silver Level Aina Lin Hsieh Broker/Salesperson 201-889-2085

Gold Level Manuel Couto Broker/Salesperson 973-417-8060

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#1 LISTING AND SELLING OFFICE IN 2016!

BASED ON NJMLS, KEARNY, NORTH ARLINGTON, LYNDHURST, HARRISON, EAST NEWARK

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KEARNY

Kearny - 2 Family - Spacious 2 family with 6+6 rooms (3+3 bedrooms). Each unit has a private front entrance. Thermal windows.

2 new gas baseboard furnaces. Hardwood floors throughout. laminated floor on 2nd floor kitchen. Vinyl floor on 1st floor kitchen.

Patio in backyard. Washer & Dryer will stay in AS IS condition.

Asking $429,000

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NORTH ARLINGTON: WELL MAINTAINED 2 FAM, 4 BR, 3 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH LARGE DRIVEWAY, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 2 FAM IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD, 5 BR, 3 FULL BATH, FULL BASEMENT, DECK OFF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ACCESS TO BACKYARD WITH ABOVE GROUND POOL, DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

KEARNY: 1 FAM, RANCH, BRICK EXTERIOR, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, FINISHED BASEMENT, ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE WITH DRIVEWAY, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 1 FAM, CAPE COD, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, UPDATED KITCHEN, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH ACCESS TO ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE, ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED

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Kearny - 1 Family - Brick Ranch with 3 bedroom, 1 Full Bath, modern eat-in-kitchen, CTB, hardwood floors and semi finished basement with 1/2 bath and laundry. Located to shopping, schools, and transportation. Asking $254,800

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KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 3 BR, 1 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN HALLWAYS AND BRS, FULL BASEMENT, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

BELLEVILLE: NICE 2 FAM, 5 BR, 3 FULL BATH, FINISHED BASEMENT, CENTRAL AIR, ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

LYNDHURST: IMMACULATE 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, DETACHED 1 CAR GARAGE WITH DRIVEWAY, NICE BACKYARD, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

BLOOMFIELD: 1 FAM, COLONIAL,

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PARAMUS: CUSTOM BUILT CENTER HALL COLONIAL, 5 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETRY AND GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, FULL BASEMENT WITH HIGH CEILING, ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE

KEARNY: 1 FAM, CAPE COD, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 5 BR, 3 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, CENTRAL A/C, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, ABOVE GROUND POOL, ONE CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 1 FAM, CAPE COD, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, CENTRAL AIR, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, GREAT BACKYARD, ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

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UNDER CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS! North Arlington - 1 Family Split level home built in 1960.

Totally remodeled with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Full finished basement with family room and recreational room. Built in 1 car garage, Central air and forced hot air. Large backyard with paver patio and shed.

Asking $415,000

KEARNY OFFICE 531 Kearny Ave, Kearny, New Jersey

LYNDHURST OFFICE 761 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Bronze Level Nedia De Brito Broker/Salesperson 908-963-8247

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201-991-1300

201-460-8000

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Bronze Level Steven Lartiga Broker/Salesperson 201-463-9758

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4 BR, 3 FULL BATH, NEW TILES AND CHERRY WOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT, FULL BASEMENT, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - Land - Beautiful 50x105 Lot in the Arlington Section of Kearny. Zone C3 Ready to be Build. Asking $365,000

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Kearny - 1 Family - This colonial house has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, dining room, living room with hardwood floors. Features fireplace, 1 car garage and driveway for 4+ cars. The roof is 4 years old, new sidings and front stucco. Finished basement with family room and full bath. Asking $365,500

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Kearny - 2 Family - Spacious first floor apartment renovated 4 years ago with 7 large rooms. Marble & wood floors. Both kitchens on 1st floor have granite countertop and wood cabinets.

2nd floor has a 3-room apartment. 3 newer gas baseboard boilers. 1 water heater. Concrete backyard. Thermal windows throughout. Asking $389,000

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REDUCED! Kearny - 1 Family - Arlington Section - Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms & 1 Full Bath. Driveway & 2 Car Garage. Asking $350,000

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Kearny - 1 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen w/ Sliding Doors to Yard. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms & Bath. Nice Entrance Foyer & Plenty of Closet Space. Very Close to Transportation, Schools, Shopping & Parks. Asking $219,900

Kearny - 1 Family - Large colonial in Manor section driveway with two car detached garage and one garage built-in deck, modern kitchen, ceramic tiled baths, big rooms, and large basement. Tax records indicate 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor, and 2 1/2 bathrooms - SOLD AS IS Asking $486,500

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Harrison - Townhouse - 9-year young Amherst Model. 1310 SF. Renovated 5 years ago. Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, 2 ceiling fans & Microwave included. Recessed lighting on both levels.

Hardwood fls on 1st level. Central Air. 1 covered parking space. Gym, Clubhouse & swimming pool onsite. Free shuttle buses to and from Harrison Path Station. Asking $409,000

Kearny - 2 Family - New construction, 2 Family, Arlington section of Town, near public transportation and schools. Approximately 1600 sq ft of living space per floor. Ground level has family room, full bath, laundry and summer kitchen. Two car attached garage. Construction will begin soon. Asking $800,000

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KEARNY: CENTRALLY LOCATED OFFICE, INCLUDES RECEPTION AREA, 8 OFFICES, 2 HALF BATH, TENANT RESPONSIBLE FOR UTILITIES

NTAL NEW RE KEARNY: SPACIOUS 1ST FLOOR APARTMENT, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, WALK-IN CLOSETS, CENTRAL AIR, W/D HOOK UP, 1 PARKING SPACE, SMALL PETS OK, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

NTAL NEW RE HARRISON: BEAUTIFUL 1ST FLOOR APARTMENT, 2 BR, 2 FULL BATH, KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, MASTER SUITE WITH WALK-IN CLOSET, HARWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

NTAL NEW RE KEARNY: SPACIOUS 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT, 1 BR, 1 FULL BATH, WASHER/DRYER IN UNIT, PET FRIENDLY, SEPARATE UTILITIES, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Kearny - 1 Family - Well kept Home w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 1 Bedroom, Bath & Modern Kitchen on 1st Floor and 2 Bedrooms on 2nd Floor. Full Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Parking for 1 Car in Front of the House. Great Size Backyard. Newer Roof & Windows. Asking $255,000

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Tel: (201) 997-7860

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

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Think you can’t refinance because values are down?

NORTH ARLINGTON • NJ 07031

RATES AT HISTORIC LOWS!

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BHGRE Coccia Realty has 17 agents in 2017 Circle of Excellence

Analysis for Purchase & Refinance!

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TEL: 201.998.9050 • FAX: 201.820.0505

Real Estate

DIRECTORY

Coccia’s NJR award recipients are, standing, from left, Daniela Cifelli, Carol Marra, Tracey Waters, Marianne Von Cappeln, Katrina Iwinski, Dorota Chojnacki, Marianne Bonsignore DiMaulo and Zoraida Alonso. Sitting, from left, are Bobby Ristovski, Raymond Ciampaglia and George Rosko. Not pictured: Silvana Abrantes, Florence Ferrandino, Doreen Marten, Erin Quinones, Luis Rodriguez and Helen Rzegocki.

761 Ridge Rd. Lyndhurst, NJ 201-460-8000

Semiao & Associates

213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 201-991-1300 572 Kearny Avenue Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Ph: (201)991-5719 F: (201)991-8860 www.midrealty.com

MID-REALTY, INC. Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner

“OUR SUCCESS HAS BEEN BUILT ONE SATISFIED CUSTOMER AT A TIME...”

The Bixler Group

The Bixler Group

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

LLC

Keypoint Mortgage

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

Arlington Real Estate Owned & Operated by the Capobianco family since 1924

201.991.0905

SCHUYLER SAVINGS BANK

Schuyler Savings Bank Mortgage Loan Dept.

20 Davis Ave. Kearny • 201-991-6078

Marlen DaSilva Office: 201-460-8000 ext. 102 Cell: 201-376-7200 dasilvamarlen@aol.com www.century21semiao.com

Semiao & Associates 761 Ridge Rd. • Lyndhurst Each office independently owned & operated.

To advertise, call 201-991-1600

The New Jersey Realtors Association (NJR) has recognized 17 Better Homes and Gardens Coccia Realty agents as inductees into its Circle of Excellence for the year 2017. The agents operate at Coccia Realty’s offices in Kearny, Lyndhurst, Rutherford and Secaucus.

The BHGRE Coccia recipients for the Silver Level Award include Silvana Abrantes, Maria Bonsignore-DiMaulo, Dorota Chojnacki, Bobby Ristovski, Luis Rodriguez, George Rosko, Helen Rzegocki and Marianne Von Cappeln.

Bronze Level recipients are Zoraida Alonso, Raymond Ciampaglia, Daniela Cifelli, Florence Ferrandino, Katarzyna Iwinski, Carol Marra, Doreen Martens, Erin Quinones and Tracey Waters.

The award is given to agents who have made a substantial amount of sales; each level represents a different tier of

closed transactions.

Bronze Level: a minimum of $3,000,000 in sales volume and 15 units closed. Silver Level: a minimum of $7,500,000 in sales volume and 20 units closed.

All recipients have made significant contributions to the real estate industry and all are consistent “Top Producers” at BHGRE Coccia Realty and are highly skilled negotiators and experts in their field with many years of sales experience.

“I am very proud of our agents’ achievements,” said Jan R. Kwapniewski, BHGRE Coccia Realty’s president. “Coccia Realty had more Circle of Excellence winners than any other local agency. These agents worked very hard to achieve client and customer satisfaction, they do an exemplary job in listing and selling homes and represent our company in the best possible light.

“Coccia Realty’s

systems and marketing have outperformed the competition time after time. It is a winning combination for sellers and buyers when utilizing the services of our agents and our brokerage systems and tools to exceed our clients’ expectations.”

All award winners are full-time Realtors at BHGRE Coccia Realty.

They are members in good standing with the Eastern Board of Realtors the New Jersey Realtors and the National Association of Realtors as well as active members of the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service.

Some are members of the Garden State & Hudson MLS system.

BHGRE Coccia Realty was established in 1961 with four local offices in Bergen and Hudson counties and over 100 associates and staff. For more information or a career with BHGRE Coccia Realty, call 201-9977000.

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To submit an obituary: fax: 201-991-8941

obituaries@theobserver.com Clara Rio Clara Rio passed away on Feb. 13, 2018.

She was 86.

Born in Newark, she lived in Nutley since 1975.

Private arrangements are by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Clara was a public school teacher for over 30 years working for the Newark Board of Education.

She was the sister of Carmen D. Rio and Raymond Rio (the late Barbara). She is also survived by her nieces along with their families.

She was predeceased by her niece Julie. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Bank Street College of Education, 610 W. 112th St., New York City, N.Y. 10025.

Loraine Turner Loraine Turner passed away on Feb. 10, 2018. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Complete obituary details can be read at armitagewiggins.com.

Stephen Eltringham Stephen Eltringham, 62, of Kearny, died Feb. 15, 2018.

Visiting was Monday, Feb. 19, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.

Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Cremation will be private.

Stephen was a respiratory therapist. He was a Boy Scout Troop 305 leader. He loved playing the bagpipes and coached AAU swimming.

The husband of Cynthia (nee Patton), he was the father of Daniel and Patricia and brother of David and the late Paul.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Boy Scout Troop 305.

Helen Miterko Helen Miterko passed away Feb. 13, 2018.

She was 92.

Born in Jersey City, she lived in Kearny before moving to Little Egg Harbor 15 years ago.

Visiting was at the Armit-

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age & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Helen was a member of the Little Egg Harbor Seniors and had volunteered at the former West Hudson Hospital and Southern Ocean County Hospital. She was a retired sales clerk from Two Guys in Kearny.

She was the wife of Peter Miterko and mother of Elaine H. Galway (Bill) and Peter A. Miterko (Karen Sullivan). Also surviving are her grandchildren, Will (Alycia) and Erik (Christina), along with her great-grandchildren Braedan, Addison, Anastasia and Alex.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Irene Roseluke Irene Roseluke (nee Lekawa), of Harrison, passed away on Feb. 13, 2018.

She was 91.

Private arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.

Born in Windber, Pa., she lived in East Newark for 12 years before moving to Harrison in 1940.

She worked for RCA as a tube maker before becoming a homemaker in 1945.

Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (Cyganik) Lekawa, she was

the wife of (the late) Anthony “Zeke”; dear sister of the late Jennie Swientnicki; devoted mother of Robert and Barbara (Charles) Pannullo; cherished grandmother of Dawn (George) Brea, Dale and (Shiela) Pannullo and Renee Pannullo; great-grandmother of Courtney and Shantay Brea, Dale Jr. and Alexis Sophie Pannullo, John Bianchi and Justin Pannullo; dear aunt of Carol and Michael Swientnicki; great-aunt of Jonathan, Jessie and Sarah Swientnicki and great-greataunt of Jayden Pannullo.

Carol Ann Rodriguez On Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2018, the day after she celebrated her 56th birthday and her 33rd wedding anniversary, Carol Ann Rodriguez joined the angels she admired so much. Carol was a loving, caring person who would do things for people without hesitation.

Carol worked at the Kearny ShopRite for 26 years. She loved to cook and would give her neighbors, family and friends restaurantquality meals. She also was a top-notch baker — she was always making cakes and her famous peanut butter and candy-kiss cookies.

Every Christmas, she would bake hundreds and hundreds of cookies for her family and friends.

Carol leaves her loving husband, Frank; her daugh-

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ter, Amanda; her son, Frank; and her Chihuahua Pomeranian Trixie Joan. She is also survived by her sisters, Donna and Theresa, and many nieces nephews and friends.

Carol will be missed by all.

Natalie W. Nicol Natalie W. Nicol (nee Waterbury) passed away Feb. 4, 2018.

She was 91.

Born in Newark, she lived many years in Kearny before moving to Stillwater Township.

Arrangements are by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A memorial service will take place on June 16, 2018, at 11 a.m., in Christ Church in Newton and her ashes will be en-

tombed in their columbarium following the service.

Natalie was active with the PTA and was a choir member in Trinity Church, both in Kearny. She also was a choir member and Woman’s Club member of Christ Church in Newton. She volunteered for the Sussex County Children’s Choir.

Her late husband, Walter J. Nicol, was instrumental in developing Kearny’s Health Department.

She was the mother of Thomas J., Peter, Natalie Jean and the late Jeffrey. Also surviving are her grandchildren Sean, Brianna, Michelle, Jeffrey and Steven — along with seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Christ Church, Newton.

On the passing of my beloved wife, Renee Worsnop, I would like to thank the following people...

FATHER JASON from St. Stevens Church for his beautiful and comforting words about my wife Renee during their mass.

UNDERSHERIFF ANDREW CONTI and the Hudson County Sheriff’s office for their escort during the procession.

ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME and MARK WIGGINS who helped me during this difficult time.

RENEE’S COWORKERS AT SHOP-RITE and a special thank you to KATHIE RAWDING, her best and dearest friend ever for being there always for Renee.

WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME

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Mario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757

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.

138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032

(201) 991-2265 www.buyusfuneralhome.com

Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916

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 100 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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KEARNY Newly renovated 3rd floor, 1 BR, LR, EIK, W/D, Refrigerator, Close to TRANS. $1100 + 1 1/5 months security. No Pets.

Call (732)574-3312 41W3

KEARNY 2fl. 2 BR, EIK, DR/LR, 1 bath. NO pets, NO laundry, NO smoking $1300/month + 1 1/2 months security. Utilities separate. Avl Mar 1st.

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KEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW included. From $1,100/ month. See super 6 Woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-8588246 for appointment.

LYNDHURST Large 1 BR, Convenient Location. 1 1/2 months security. Semi-Furnished. No Smoking. No pets. Call evenings until 9pm. (201) 933-1970. 40W1

NEWARK N2nd Floor, Newly renovated, 1 BR $950/mo. Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall. HT/ HW included. Safe/ Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. H/W Floors. Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans.

1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. 973-216-9470.

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KEARNY 2nd floor 2 BD, kitchen, LR. Near W.Hudson Park. $1250/ month. Utilities not included. 1 1/2 month security. No Pets. Smoke Free Enviornment. Please Call 973-634-3927. Leave a message after 5:30 pm.

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1 car. $1300/mth. Avl. spacious apt. 2nd fl. 3 BR, March 1st. (862)279-4814 LR, DR, Kitchen, Close to or (973)465-0166 40W3 school & transportation. $1,400 1 month security. small computer room No pets. No smoking. Avl. HARRISON March 1st (201) 9978049 41w3 HARRISON 721 Harrison Ave 3 BR, LR, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Laundry. $2,000/month Available Now. (862) 588-4864 40W3

HARRISON Beautiful spacious 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitch, Full bath. 1st Floor.

10 min Walk to PATH, Major highways & Stores. No Pets, 1 month Security deposit. Call (917)9922293 40W3

HARRISON 2nd floor, 3/4 BR’s, LR, DR, EIK, Close to TRANS & PATH, $1800 + 1 1/2 month security. No Pets Avl. Now (973)517-6544 or (973)207-7796 39W3

HARRISON 1st Floor, 3 BR, Newly renovated Kitch. HW floors, H/HW included, indoor garage & driveway, backyard, Small Pets, $2200 + 1 1/2 month security, Avail.

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KEARNY 1 BR, LR, EIK, Bath. No Pets, No Smoking. $900 includes all utilities. 1 month security.

Avail. April 1st call 201988-1671 40W3

KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ HW included.New Kitchen & Bath Elevated building.

Laundry facility on premises. from $1,150/month,.

Call Sofia after 3pm 201998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Basement 1. 40W3

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Single person. Female preferred. $500/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. N.ARLINGTON 1st fl.2 (862) 368- 7760 or (201) BR, LR, DR, EIK. Computer 772-7928 41W1 room. $1,300/month + Utilitites. 1.5 month security. No pets. No Smoking HALL near public TRANS Avl. FOR RENT March 1st. (973) 895-9552.

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BELLEVILLE KEARNY completely renovated apt. in quiet and peaceful area, 4 BR, 1 bath on 2nd fl. Close to school and bus station.

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1st.(201) 283-2729 or (973)465-0166. 40W3

N.ARLINGTON Studio apt with seperate kitchen in Garden apartment complex. 2nd floor $975/mth with H/HW included 1 month security. No pets. parking space Avail. Laundry Facility. Credit check.

Avl. Now. Call btw. 10amBELLEVILLE Nice Area, 7pm only. (201) 997-2341.

3 BR, $1,450/month. 1 40W3 month security. No pets.

Backyard and parking space Avl. Available Feb- N.ARLINGTON Apt. for ruary 1. (201) 889-8112. rent No pets. No smok39W3 ing. (201) 997-6666. 39W3 BELLEVILLE 2ND FL, 2 BR APT. HT/HW INCLUDED. 1 MONTH SECURITY. NO PETS. NO SMOKING. AVL.February 15. Call Maria (973) 759-7077 39W3

KEARNY 3rd fl. 2 BR, 1 bath. $1,300/month. 1 month security. Avl. ImKEARNY 2nd Fl., 2 family mediately. Call Carmen house, 4 BR, 2 Bath, Kitch- 201-622-8315 40W3 en, Family room. No pets. $1,800/month + utilities.

BELLEVILLE 6 large 1 1/2 months security. rooms, 2nd fl. 3 BR’s, LR, Avail. March 1st(201) 310- KEARNY Remodeled DR Lovely Brand new EIK 5757. 39W3 2 BR, EIK, LR, HW Floors w/ cherry wood cabinets, throughout. $1400/ granite countertops and month security & utilities. island table with granite.

No Pets. (201) 991-6942 All New stainless steel 40W1 stove, refridgerator and KEARNY 2nd floor 2 BR, microwave All New imin apartment building on ported European floors kearny Ave, steps to Bus throughout the house. stop, No Pets, $1490 + KEARNY – Large 1 BR Beautiful Bay windows. utilitities, available March apt. Loft style. Featur- Crystal chandeliers 1st, Leave detailed mes- ing open floor plan, high in dining room. Close sage (973) 951-7385 39W3 ceiling, large windows, to transportation, all H/W floors throughout, schools, Major highways, New ceramic tile in bath. shopping, food stores.

New kitchen, Ceiling fans $1,800/month includes in each room. $1200/ H/HW. On street Parking.

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood month + security & utili- 1 month security (973) floors. Laundry onsite. ties. No pets. (201) 991- 759-5929. 41w1 HT/HW included. 2 6942. 40W1 BR start at $1250. 1 BLOOMFIELD BR start at $1050. Jr. 1 BR start at $975. (201) 289-7096 41W12 LYNDHURST BLOOMFIELD 3rd floor.

1 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Hardwood Floors, C/A, Close KEARNY Arlington Sec- LYNDHURST 1 BR, Large to TRANS. No Pets, No tion. 2 bedrooms, H/W LR, EIK, H/W Floors, Close Smoking. $1100 + 1 1/2 Walking distance to to TRANS, Schools, Res- months security, Availschools & Supermarket, turants. $1200 + 1 month able March 1st (862)218all public transportation security. Avail. March 1st 5151 39W3 and NY bus. Avl. March call (201)460-0119 40W3 1ST. (201) 657-2119.

BLOOMFIELD 2 BR, LR, 41W3 Kitchen. 1 1/2 month security. No pets. Avl. Now. LYNDHURST 1 BR (201)240-3841 39W3 $1,295/month & 2 BR $1,495/month &, HT/HW KEARNY Remodeled 4 included. Section 8 ok.

BR, 2 Bath, W/D hook-up, (973) 760-4877 39W3 Garage/Driveway. $2250.

No Smoking. Avail.March 1st call (201)968-6344 39W3

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KEARNY 5 Modern rooms, brand new floors. w/refridgerator. Close to transportation. Pets considered. Avl. now. 201600-5180. 41W3

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N.ARLINGTON 2 BR Basement, Bathroom, no kitchen. $800 + 1 month security. Avl. Now. (201) LYNDHURST 1st Floor, 2 889-4564. 41W3 BR, 2 Baths,LR, DR, Modern EIK, W/W carpeting, 9ft NORTH ARLINGTON two ceilings, C/A, Washer/Dry- floors. 2nd Floor & 3rd floor er, 1 block from NY Trans/ with 3 bedrooms & 2 full shopping, No Pets, Off bathrooms in sought after street Parking $1650+util- North Arlington. $2050 + ities,1 1/2 security Avail. 1 month security. No Pets , Now (973)715-4220 or No Smoking Avail. Now For (732)793-6540 39W3 more information call 347601-9418 39W3

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Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special. Call for info (201) 991-9865 or (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people. 34W9

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR garden apt. $1,100/month.

OFFICE SPACE 2 BR garden Apt. $1400.

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KEARNY Professional of(201) 342- 2206. 39W3 fice space on Kearny Ave. $1500 + 1 1/2 months seN.ARLINGTON 5 room curity. 900 sq.ft. Proximity apt. $1,500/month + to PATH & Bus lines. call utilities. no pets. Call (201) (201) 889-3118. 39W3 628-4071. 41W1 COMMERCIAL N. ARLINGTON Newly PROPERTY FOR LEASE renovated 2nd Floor ,2 BR, Heat included. washer/dryer,. No pets. No KEARNY - Commercial smoking $1,700/month. space for lease - 2,000 Avl. Now Call After 5pm. sq. ft. refrigerator 973-420-4633. 41W3 cooler with 1,000 sq. ft. dry and office with NUTLEY 3 loading docks. Call 201-997-1500 39W4 NUTLEY 3 Large rooms.

1 bedroom, LR, EIK, access to the yard ; $1200 ITEMS FOR SALE + 1 month security.

Separate utilities, $50 background and credit Apartment sale, used application fee. Contact Clothes, shoes, Kitchen Sam (201) 341-2620 . Ap- Stuff. Some Furniture, pointments only. 40w3 Toys, and Bedding. By Appointment only (201)355HOUSE FOR RENT 7296 39W3 KEARNY 2 apartments , 2 Bedroom,1 bath each floor, small backyard, no parking. $2500 + 1 month security. contact Jonathan 908-448-1204

Parking for 25ft. trucks, SUVs or Small vans, Offices Avail.call (201) 997-1500. 40W4

Office Assistant- F/T Position available.

Must be fluent in English & Portuguese.

Have experience in Quick Books and MS Excel. Must have excellent organizational skills & be motivated.

Lusamer Auto Body 27 Austin Street, Newark NJ 07114 (973)824-0113 40W3

Looking for FT Experienced Plumber to start working for an established business.

Must speak Spanish. call 201-470-9139 41W3

RECREATION PLAYLEADERS Playground Play leaders needed for summer recreation program. 6/25-8/24 Play leaders will supervise playground activities during our summer recreation program. 25-30 per week. $10.00 per hour. Application deadline 3/16/2018 Applications are available on line at http://www.kearnynj. org/ 41w3

LIFEGUARD Lifeguards/Lifeguard supervisor needed for summer open swim program. Valid lifeguard training & CPR cert req.

33 hours per week. $15 per hour. Application deadline 03/16/18 EOE/ADA Applications are available on line at http://www.kearnynj. org/ 41w3

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Accurate shooter The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 recently honored the winners of its 2018 Basketball Free Throw Challenge. Pictured is Sean Manzo, the 12-year-old boys’ champion. Manzo will next compete in the Knights’ District 10 Finals against the K of C Council winners from Lyndhurst and Wood-Ridge.

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PRIETO

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“The board’s action taken today continues the smooth transition that began when the NJSEA merged with the former New Jersey Meadowlands Commission in 2015,” NJSEA Board Chairman Mike Ferguson said. “This move is especially appropriate as Prieto crafted the legislation that successfully combined the two agencies, in keeping with his commitment to streamlined and efficient government.”

“I’m very proud to accept this position and undertake the great responsibility of becoming the next President and CEO of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority,” said Prieto, a Secaucus resident and public servant for the past 25 years. “As a Meadowlands resident for over 30 years, I’m intimately familiar with and passionate about the vital importance of this region as both an economic engine and environmental jewel.

“The Meadowlands is a hub of economic growth and development, a world-class entertainment destination

that has hosted the pinnacle of sporting events such as the Super Bowl, and the site of a remarkable environmental turnaround. The potential for the Meadowlands District to continue to thrive is unlimited and I’m excited to play an active role in the process.”

Among the many challenges Prieto will face is the American Dream project — once known as Meadowlands Xanadu — which kicked off 15 years ago. The original company building the project went bankrupt in 2007 and two years later, when the economic crisis that brought down Lehman Brothers hit, construction halted again.

The Triple Five Group, a conglomerate that builds and runs shopping malls across North America, took over in 2013. Construction again stopped in late 2016, but resumed last summer.

Triple Five says American Dream is now slated to open in March 2019.

As an Assemblyman for the past 14 years, including four years as speaker, Prieto has sponsored dozens of bills.

He served as speaker of the Assembly from 2014-2017; budget chairman from 20122013; and deputy majority whip from 2006-2011.

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Among the many duties new NJSEA President and CEO Vincent Prieto will face is overseeing the ‘American Dream’ project, a concept that began in 2003 and that’s expected to be completed next year.

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Belleville Historical Society member Roger Barnes holds portraits of 19th century Belleville residents Theodore Weld, right, and Joseph Wells. Belleville was an anti-slavery stronghold.

Weld was one of America’s leading abolitionist, He had a great influence on Harriet Beecher Stowe. Wells was a founder of Little Zion A.M.E. Church.

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New York media came to Nutley Friday, Feb. 16, following word schools were closed.

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Continued from Page 1 a video circulating on social media,” Glazer said. “The video and its surrounding commentary were viewed to present a possible security risk to our students and staff. The Nutley police immediately began their investigation and the individuals involved were identified. They have been cooperating with law enforcement.”

Glazer said the Nutley Police Department conducted a security sweep of both Nutley High School and John Walker Middle School, in conjunction with the Essex County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit.

“The Nutley Police Department also conducted security checks of all our public elementary schools in town.

These checks were conducted as a precaution to ensure the safety of the schools,” Glazer said.

A state wrestling tournament match, originally slated for NHS, was moved to Belleville High School, according to Glazer.

The superintendent defended the decision to close all schools.

“As a district, we have a security plan in place,” she said. “We hold regular drills, in each building for various types of emergency situations, in conjunction with the Nutley police and fire personnel. In addition, our comprehensive staff training, including training of all substitute teachers, provides a strong level of preparedness.

“Although we cannot share details of these procedures without compromising safety, you can be confident that the security of our students and staff is our top priority. The board and administration continue to look at ways to enhance the district’s safety and security.”

Despite word that in Florida, a friend of the accused killer contacted the FBI after seeing something he thought was off, and the FBI not responding to the information it was provided, Glazer encouraged all Nutley residents to speak up if they detect something afoul.

“Please remember to be a mindful citizen and if you see something, say something,” Glazer said. “We appreciate all those who did just that during these last 24 hours. We also ask that each of

you be cautious and responsible with the information you share on social media, and the discussion you have on public sites.

“Our children and their safety are paramount. The release of information on a public forum, whether facts or hearsay, can compromise the safety of our students, staff and the overall community.”

Police Chief Thomas Strumolo updated the public with a series of email alerts throughout the day of the schools closing. The most recent came Friday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m.

“While the investigation into the Instagram post is continuing, at this time it appears that the individuals involved in that posting have been identified and are cooperating with law enforcement,” Strumolo wrote. “We are still in the process of reviewing all digital media devices and content related to social media. Once again, the facts uncovered in the investigation up to this point indicate that there does not appear to be an imminent threat to any of the schools or the public at this time.

“This continues to be an ongoing investigation by the Nutley Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and updated information will be released as it becomes available. The Instagram video post in question did not appear to contain any direct threats to Nutley schools. However, the content of the video was sufficiently alarming to warrant law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation.”

Meanwhile, The Observer spoke with several residents of Nutley about the incident.

“It was the right thing to do,” said James Francis Neubig, a Nutley resident.

“I just hope three, six months or a year from now something like this won’t be overlooked. Every threat must be taken seriously and the people involved should be held accountable. No more ‘Oh it was a joke, it was a game — we were playing.’

That’s over with.”

“We all saw what happened in Broward County (Fla.) just a couple of days earlier,” Nutley resident Anthony DePinto, 56, said. “If there was a chance of anything happening in Nutley, I’d want to see the kids protected by closing the schools. They did the right thing here. You can never be too cautious.”

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