e-Edition -- Oct. 10, 2018 edition of The Observer

October 10, 2018 • www.theobserver.com • Vol. CXXXI, No. 22

HIGHLIGHTS Will Nutley residents approve a school referendum that could cost them $65M+?

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COVERING: BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD • EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

PASSAIC AVE. PAIN

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EST HUDSON OFFICIALS ARE PARTNERING with the county to find remedies for a persistent Passaic Avenue traffic headache.

The primary issue is the bottleneck that periodically impacts drivers traveling southbound on Passaic approaching the Central Avenue intersection in East Newark. Northbound backups into Harrison can also happen.

Concerns about congestion along the Passaic Avenue corridor have heightened recently as Carlstadt developer Ed Russo continues construction of hundreds of new apartments on the avenue in Kearny and is looking for a tax abatement to build more units on the site of the old bat factory at 60 Passaic Ave. Some long-established Kearny residents – and some elected officials – have griped that the new shopping mall anchored

by BJ’s on the east side of Passaic Avenue is already generating traffic headaches for shoppers on Saturdays in particular and fear that the increased density from Russo’s projects will only make things worse.

Russo and his traffic experts, however, have minimized the impact on local traffic patterns projected from his motorized tenants, citing expert studies that point to heavier traffic Observer file photo/Illustration by Kevin Canessa flows in and out of big retail centers.

County and local officials are looking to ease Passaic Avenue traffic. The plan is to put a In any case, Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos said in an Oct.

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turning lane, southbound on Passaic, where the arrow is pointing, so traffic can ease across the Clay Street Bridge into Newark. But will this be enough to solve the bottlenecking issues on the county road?

Police search for next of kin of man pulled from river Saturday, Oct. 6, North Arlington Police Chief Scott Hedenberg told The Observer Monday morning.

In an email, Hedenberg offered the following account of what took place over the weekend.

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com Police are looking to find the next of kin of a man whose body was pulled from the Passaic River on

On Saturday, Oct. 6, at approximately 10 a.m., two females kayaking on the Passaic River reported seeing what they believed to be a body floating in the river. NA police units, and the NA Fire Department’s

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VERY YEAR SINCE 1982, the English Department at California’s San Jose State University has invited those with a creative bent to compete in the Bulwer-Lytton writing contest — submitting an opening sentence “to the worst of all possible novels.”

The competition “honors” British author Edward George BulwerLytton, infamous for “It was a dark and stormy night,” oft plagiarized by Snoopy.

The Victorian novelist, however, likely got a bad rap, since he also coined “phrases that have become common parlance in our language: ‘the pen is mightier than the sword,’ ‘the great unwashed,’ and ‘the almighty dollar.’”

Nevertheless, the “wretched writing” Olympics will likely ever bear his name.

The 2018 winners were recently announced and, as always, we take great joy in listing our favorites — though, as always, we disagree with most of the

top winners (including the Grand Prize champ) — usually preferring the “dishonorable mentions.”

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WRITING KNOWN IN 2018 Continued from previous page was no doubt that in solving the mysterious homicide at the zoo the great weight of evidence pointed to the elephant in the room.” — Jay Dardenne, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Will Nutley voters splurge for $65M+ referendum?

By Ron Leir Special to The Observer Faced with a prospective surge in enrollment – particularly in grades K to 6 – in a few years, the Nutley Board of Education is once

again asking residents to open their wallets to make room for those youngsters.

On Nov. 6, the board will submit two bond proposals to the voters: the first, for $56,825,000 for improvements at John H. Walker Middle

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related renovations at Yanticaw, Washington and Nutley High.

A BOE posting further explains: “Those who vote ‘yes’ to question No. 1 have the ability to vote on question No. 2.”

Tax impact on an average home assessed at $318,300 is $331 for question No. 1 and $63 for question No. 2, according to the BOE, which anticipates splitting the overall cost of the two projects into separate bond sales.

In December 2017, Nutley voters defeated a proposed $70 million school referendum by a vote of 2,380 to 1,879.

BOE President Daniel Carnicella said Question No. 1 is designed “to provide only instructional space … at both Washington and Yanticaw” – which, he noted, “will eliminate trailers and bring students back into the main buildings …”

Question No. 1 will also permit expansion of the middle school to accommodate sixth-graders and to “provide a physical education space which cannot be supported in the current facility once the sixth-grade matriculates to the middle school.”

Additionally, Carnicella said, Question No. 1 will allow creation of more STEAM classes at the high school along with small group instruction space.

Question No. 2, he said, will allow for completion of multipurpose rooms at Washington and Yanticaw and a new media center at the high school.

A more detailed explanation of what the referendum will provide follows for each public question: Question No. 1 – • Washington Elementary School: six classrooms with bathrooms.

• Yanticaw Elementary School: seven classrooms with bathrooms, administrative offices, security entrance, elevator, small group instruction space.

• John Walker Middle School: 20 classrooms, multipurpose space, security entrance, elevator, bathrooms, cafeteria.

• Nutley High School: classroom and media center renovations.

Question No. 2 – • Washington School: multipurpose space.

• Yanticaw School: multipurpose space, bathrooms, a renovated classroom, storage/ custodial space, wheelchair lift.

• Nutley High: new media center, additional classrooms, four small group instructional spaces, maker space.

While the plans drawn for the 2017 referendum and this year’s proposal are very similar, there were some minor changes made, the BOE said. The multi-purpose room proposed for the middle school was reduced in size by 1,200 square feet and the high school multi-purpose space was eliminated, thereby saving an estimated $3.5 million. And a $2.275 million savings was realized “by flipping the classroom additions/entrance with the multi-purpose space” at Yanticaw.

Of the total $66,975,000 in bonds the BOE proposes to issue for both questions, the state Commissioner of Education has designated a total of $22,516,875 as construction costs eligible for state support, consisting of 40% of the annual debt service on the total eligible costs.

If voters defeat the November referendum, the BOE predicts further overcrowding “throughout the district.” Currently, according to the BOE, “In grades K to 2, classes are at 21 and 22 students; grades 3 and 4 are at 24 or 25; and grades 5 and 6 are at 30.”

Further, the BOE says, “The trailers at Yanticaw and Washington will remain, with a second story [scheduled to be] added to one Washington trailer by September 2019.

Spring Garden [Elementary School] will receive a doubledecker trailer … beginning in September 2019.”

Plus, “New school registrants may need to attend a school other than their home/neighborhood school.

This would continue, even with increased class size.”

Finally, “Redistricting at the elementary schools will be needed and our academics will suffer at all levels.”

See enrollment graphic at www.theobserver.com.

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Parking Center now in town’s hands date, she said.

Simoes Dos Santos said the town “will still be anticipating approximately $700,000 [in fees] from the garage on an annual basis, which is what we anticipated in the 2018 budget.”

“Additionally, the town will be transitioning parking revenues and expenses from the operating budget (parking meters, parking enforcement, etc.) to the [Harrison] Parking Utility. Together, we anticipate a favorable net position which can then be analyzed and utilized in potential future town operating budgets,” she said.

To that end, Mayor James Fife said the utility – which will be an arm of the municipality and not an independent authority – figures to be hiring three additional parkingenforcement officers in connection with a plan to extend parking meter hours.

LAZ Parking, headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, will continue to manage the garage through the balance of this year and 2019, “at which time the town will re-evaluate for prospective years,” said Simoes

By Ron Leir Special to The Observer It’s now official: the Town of Harrison – through its newly-created Harrison Parking Utility – is the new owner of the Harrison Parking Center.

The HPU has taken over the 1,400-space parking deck from its former owner, the Hudson County Utilities Authority – together with the responsibility for paying off the bonding indebtedness on the property.

When the 4-story garage at 890 S. Third St. opened in 2010, the HCIA floated bonds to cover the financing needed for its construction.

As part of the takeover deal, Harrison has pledged to pay off $46,525,000 in bonds which includes the purchase price of the garage and $500,000 for any additional future capital improvements needed, according to town CFO Gabriela Simoes Dos Santos.

Annually, beginning in 2019, the town’s debt payment will be about $2.68 million and will continue through the 2046 bond maturation

HAPPENING IN HARRISON Dos Santos and town attorney Paul Zarbetski.

The garage has primarily accommodated the parking needs of tenants from the nearby Harrison Station mixed-use development, people who drive to the Red Bull Arena for soccer games and commuters using the Harrison PATH. “They are packed every day,” the mayor noted. “The garage is filled by 7:30 a.m.”

Still, with residential and retail redevelopment continuing in the waterfront zone off Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, the need for offstreet parking continues unabated and there are plans for at least one other parking deck as part of one of the new development projects.

Among the more recently initiated redevelopment projects is a residential complex now under construction at 700 Frank E. Rodgers

Boulevard South, just across the street from the Harrison PATH station.

“The Hub at Harrison Station” calls for five buildings designed to hold nearly 550 apartments and more than 15,000 square feet of retail space. Of those five, two are currently under construction. Four buildings will be five stories; the other, 11 floors.

According to Simoes Dos Santos, all five structures would generate a gross PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) of about $2.3 million in the first year of a multi-year PILOT agreement. The two buildings now going up should yield about $800,000 of the $2.3 million in a full year, based on 2019 annual service charge rates, she said.

Initially, the project was under the control of Heller Urban Renewal LLC but Heller has sold the property and has transferred all rights and responsibilities to Accordia Harrison Urban Renewal LLC. On June 18, the Harrison governing body voted to reassign the project’s redevelopment

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ELCOME TO FIRE Prevention Week.

This is a 7-day period marked in the United States during the week on which Oct. 9 falls. It was first recognized in the United States in 1925 under a proclamation by President Calvin Coolidge, according to Wikipedia. Five years earlier, President Woodrow Wilson was the first to recognize a Fire Prevention Day — but it was decided that one day of promoting fire safety wasn’t enough.

With this in mind, this is a good time for all of us to step back for a few moments to consider what we would do if a fire ever, God forbid, broke out in our home — or, for that matter, any building in which we might be.

Would you know what to do? Would you know the best escape route from your home?

Could you get out of your office safely? Would you know how to get out in minimal light conditions?

While these are just a few questions fire officials ask,

we gratefully take this time to share tips offered by the Nutley Fire Department via the Look, Listen and Learn campaign on what to do to ensure the ultimate in fire safety.

Please take a few minutes to read them.

They may just be the difference between life or death.

• Look for places a fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential fire hazards and take care of them.

• Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could have only minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds.

Go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe distance from the home and where everyone should know to meet.

• Learn two ways out of every room and make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter. In 2015, U.S. fire departments responded to 365,500 home structure fires, which led to 11,075 civilian injuries, 2,650 civilian deaths

and $7 billion in direct damage.

In addition to these recommendations, the NFD recommends the following tips for establishing an escape plan in your home if you haven’t already done so: • Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.

• Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out.

• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.

• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.

• Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire.

• Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

Congrats on your book, Alyssa & Giuliana, from the United States House of Representatives To the Editor: I would like to acknowledge Alyssa Lopez and Giuliana Evangelista of Kearny on the publication of their book, “Hidden DimensionsWhat Will Be the Cost of Survival?”

At just 16 years old, these two students have exemplified remarkable skill and craftsmanship in

what they’ve achieved. Most people never write a book in their lives, but Alyssa and Giuliana have done it while still in high school. They have made their town and community proud. Their futures are very bright.

What is equally impressive is that they are both now writers

of the Observer’s newly restored “Bridging the Gap”; a section designated for writers of a young age.

I wish both Alyssa and Giuliana the absolute best in their future endeavors, and I look forward to reading their work in the Observer!

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KPD: Temper tantrum at the temple

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Minutes later, though, Officers Girdwood, Chris Montes and Sergio Nobre were sent to the Copestone Temple on Kearny Avenue, where, police said, the

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Naseem was charged with shoplifting and using a juvenile in the commission of a crime and was released on a summons.

same man had entered the premises during a church band practice, became aggressive when asked to leave and smashed a cell phone belonging to a band member.

Again, upon the officers’ arrival, the man had already fled.

However, while taking the report, police said, the officers saw the suspect — identified as Thiago Silveira, 32, of Kearny — stroll by holding a lawn chair and an open “tall boy” of Bud Ice. Nobre took the can from him and went to pour it out in an alley, but Silveira allegedly followed, closed the gate behind them and struck Nobre.

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Sept. 29 At 10:37 p.m., Officers Harold Azurdia and Matt Lopez pulled over a white Mini Cooper with a burned-out headlight on Halstead Street and also found that the vehicle’s registration was expired.

According to police, the driver initially provided a false name and date of birth — however, the officers learned from a friend who arrived on scene that the driver was actually Nicholas Cordero, 24, of Kearny. Cordero was charged with hindering apprehension, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without a license, maintenance of lamps, obstruction of windshield, failure to have inspection and failure to possess a driver’s license. He was released from KPD HQ with summonses.

The owner of the car — identified as Rogerio Oliveira, 52, of Kearny — was issued a summons for allowing an unlicensed person to drive.

Oct. 1 At 12:44 a.m., Officers Girdwood and Christian Medina responded to Walmart, where security reported that two females brought a shopping cart full of clothing to the self-checkout and that one woman scanned only some of the items while the other put all of them in shopping bags. Security said they then left without paying the $302.57 bill.

Officers arrested Cinthia Hidalgo, 19, of East Orange, and a 17-year-old, also of East Orange. Both were charged with shoplifting and conspiracy. Hidalgo, also charged with using a juvenile in a crime, was released on summonses.

The juvenile was released

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East Newark

Low-cost, free mammograms available for East Newark women Mayor Joseph R. Smith and the Borough Council approved a resolution at the regular meeting in September recognizing the month of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Smith says every year, the borough promotes awareness of the disease as well as a remembrance for those who are and have been affected by the disease. Smith encourages all eligible women to take advantage of the program offered by the Metropolitan Health Center for free or low cost mammograms to those women who are either uninsured or underinsured.

On Friday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be an informational table in front of Borough Hall, 34 Sherman Ave., where women can submit their names and information for evaluation for a free or low-cost mammogram. This event is directed by the Brave Women — or, Mujeres Valientes — support group.

Harrison Seeking information on WWI vets who served on HFD The Harrison Veterans Association and the Harrison FMBA seek descendants or relatives of and information on the following World War I veterans: William Morrissey, Daniel Lynch, Edward McGilly, Peter Higgins, William Treanor, William Donnelly and Hugh Cromie.

These men served on the Harrison Fire Department prior to the war and will be honored with a special plaque on Veterans Day. Anyone with information on these is asked to contact the Harrison American Legion Post at 973-483-4190 or 973943-7305.

Holy Cross heading to Caesar’s Holy Cross Church’s heads to Caesar’s Atlantic City Sunday, Oct. 14. A bus leaves Holy Cross School at 10 a.m.

Coffee is served in the school basement at 9:15 a.m. For reservations, call Joan at 973-481-2434 (English) or Ma-

ria at 973-481-1799 (Spanish.)

Be sure to bring photo ID.

have such donations may bring them to the meeting.

As a service project, the club continues to provide American Legion meets Oct. 10 hand-written notes/letters The next meeting of the for Girls Love Mail, an orAmerican Legion Harrison Post 282 takes place Wednes- ganization that sends these onto women recently diagday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., in the Harrison/East Newark Elks, nosed with cancer. In addition, participants are asked 406 Harrison Ave. All local to bring candy for the Scouts members are encouraged to of Unit 305’s Trunk or Treat attend. later this month.

Kearny High School Kearny seniors Patrycja Parafinska and Rebekah Paszkiewicz PBGC has lots going in this fall were chosen by the club to be The PBGC, 663 Kearny delegates at Girls’ Career InAve., is now open weekdays except Wednesday, from 7 to stitute at Rutgers last spring.

They have been invited to 9 p.m. The club has a gym, share some of their expericlub room with ping pong, pool, foosball, air hockey and ences with the members.

Linda Blumetti will serve video games. Computers are as greeter. Hostesses for the available — as is homework help. Fall programs for those meeting are Linda Kenyon, 7 to 17 include a cheerleading Karen Bell and Barbara Staknis-Kubowicz. clinic, a basketball clinic, a cooking class, the Elks hoopOLS Italian Night is Nov. 9 shoot and a professional Pillars of the Parish of Our wrestling night.

Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., host an Italian East Coast Wrestling Night Friday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 returns to PBGC Oct. 19 p.m. in the Church hall.

East Coast Professional Tickets will not be sold at the Wrestling returns to the door — so please call 201-998PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., 4616 for costs and to make Friday night, Oct. 19, at reservations. The event is 7:30. The show will feature BYOB. Kearny native Colossus, and other wrestlers such Elks’ hoop-shoot is Oct. 25 as Tony Vega, Sonny Kiss, The Kearny Elks host the Meadowlands Monster, a Hoop Shoot free-throw Corey Dillinger and others. contest Oct. 25 at 6 p.m., at For tickets, call Tom Fraser the PBCG gym, 663 Kearny at 201-991-6734.

Ave. Boys and girls ages 8 to 13 are eligible. Winners will WCA meets Oct. 9 move up to a district contest.

The Woman’s Club of A copy of child’s birth certifArlington (WCA) meets icate is a requirement and it Tuesday, Oct. 9, , at 1 p.m. must accompany the permisat the Girl Scout House, at sion slip for all children.

635 Kearny Ave. This is the club’s annual New Member WCA EMD meets Oct. 10 Rally. The WCA welcomes The Woman’s Club of Arany interested individuals lington Evening Membership who want to know more Department meets Wednesabout this active commuday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., at the nity service organization.

Henrietta Benstead Center, Members are asked to offer 60 Columbia Ave. A reprethis opportunity to relasentative from the Kip Centtives, friends and neighbors er in Rutherford will speak who might want to spend a about the programs available few hours socializing with at the center. Tickets will a friendly group and join us be available for the BUNCO for snacks, coffee and tea. fundraiser which is Friday, The program includes Nov. 16, at the Rutherford decorating bibs for resiWoman’s Club. The hostessdents of Alaris on Belgrove es for the evening are Elena Drive. The members agreed Nakrosis, chairwoman, with to provide donations for a Lillian Russell and Maureen “Birthday Basket” for these residents. Any members who Mack assisting. The ushers

are Cyndie Schirm and Maureen Mack.

At the Kearny Library Reading garden concert series Thursday, Oct. 18, at 4:30 p.m. — Oktoberfest Polka program with the Florian Schantz Combo.

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purchase. For more information, call the recreation department at 973-284-4966, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Catch ‘The Spanish Tragedy’ at NPL on Oct. 18 Enjoy a live production of Thomas Kyd’s “The Spanish Tragedy,” performed at the Nutley Public Library ThursPreschool story time day, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. This dark with parent participation tale of murder, love, madness Children up to 5 and their and revenge was completed parents are invited to one of

by Kyd in 1592 and had later our weekly sessions: additions written by William Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at the Shakespeare. The Hudson Main Library; Wednesdays Shakespeare Company, is a at 10:15 a.m. at the Branch professional theatrical group Library; Thursdays at 11:30 that has produced and pera.m. at the Main Library. formed more than 100 plays written by Shakespeare and Calvary United hosting others since 1992. Their anpotluck dinner nual Shakespeare Festival Calvary United Methodist presents outdoor productions Church, 342 Elm St., hosts every summer. a potluck dinner Saturday, They also perform indoor Oct. 13, at 5 p.m. For more tours of works by classic information, including costs, and modern playwrights at call Dana Lugo 201-736-2014. museums, civic centers and libraries, as well as offer priLyndhurst vate instruction, workshops and showcases for students Volunteers needed for of all ages. This special event Parks & Rec clean-up day is sponsored by the Friends Lyndhurst Parks & Recof the Nutley Public Library. reation, hosts a Community There is an admission charge Clean-Up Day on Saturday, of $10 per person — payable Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the door — that supports Volunteers are needed and the work of The Friends of the should meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 250 Cleveland Library. There is no reserved seating or tickets required.

Ave., by 9 a.m. A T-shirt The Friends Boutique featurwill be given to all voluning pens, tote bags, T-shirts teers before cleaning kicks and other gift items will open off. Afterward, as an appreat 6 p.m. ciation, a gift bag and free Call the library at 973-667lunch will be served at the 0405 for more information on Senior Center. Equipment this and other programs. will be supplied as well as bus transportation to and Rec wrestling signups upcoming from each location. For adThe Nutley Department of ditional information or to Parks & Recreation is acsign up early, call the Parks cepting applications for its Department at 201-804-2482.

If you don’t have a chance to wrestling program, open to call, don’t hesitate to join the Nutley youngsters in grades 2 to 8. The deadline for registraclean-up that day. tions is Oct. 31. Wrestlers will compete with children from Nutley surrounding communities.

The program teaches children ‘Movie Under the Stars’ the basic fundamentals of the rescheduled for Oct. 12 sport, proper techniques and “Movie Under the Stars,” good sportsmanship. postponed earlier this Online registration is month, been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 12, at the Nutley available at register.communitypass.net/nutley or Oval. The movie — “Coco,” applications may be turned in will begin at dusk. A rain to the Recreation Department, date is set for Oct. 19. Food Monday through Friday, beItems will be available for tween 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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No writ from SCOTUS for Kearny

By Ron Leir Special to The Observer

KEARNY – The town of Kearny’s bid to take back a meadows dump the N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority seized last year has failed.

In an Oct. 3 email, Mayor Alberto Santos disclosed that the town received official notice that the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear its appeal of the NJSEA action. As is customary in such matters, the court gave no reason for refusing to take the case.

“That leaves the ongoing litigation regarding valuation of the landfill that the town would be paid in the taking,” Santos said.

Kearny wanted to hold onto the 110-acre landfill at Bergen Avenue and the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike, intending to convert the property for pas-

sive recreation and/or a solar facility but the NJSEA – which was leasing the land – filed a condemnation action in July 2016, asserting it planned to extend the life of the landfill through 2020.

The town appealed, first in Hudson County Superior Court in 2016, then in the N.J. Appellate Court in 2017, arguing that the NJSEA (through its predecessor agency, the N.J. Meadowlands Commission) broke an agreement to close the dump and pay Kearny $3 million to help with the property’s redevelopment but failed to sway either court. And in March 2018, the N.J. Supreme Court refused to consider the case, prompting the town to petition the federal justices for a hearing.

Now the town will try to salvage something from the situation by getting the best

neer and principal of Lifrieri Consulting & Forensics.

Manzione will focus on land values for the Keegan property; Shah and Millspaugh will testify about land operations at the site and the ability of the site to support additional capacity; and Lifrieri will evaluate the cost of running a landfill and the ability of a private third party to get permits to run the operation. price it can for the land.

Bruno, a member of the The NJSEA has lined up as Town Attorney James P. Castano Quigley law firm in its witnesses Mark Sussman, Bruno, who filed the town’s Fairfield, said he expects a trial an appraiser with Lasser SussSupreme Court brief, said the of the valuation litigation the man; Jeffrey Kendall, a waste NJSEA has secured temporary week of Oct. 22, “depending on logistics expert who will talk permits from N.J. Department the availability of a judge” in about landfill operations; and of Environmental Protection Hudson County Superior Court John Castner, an engineer allowing it to extend the elevafor that time period. and former N.J. Department tion of the mounds at Keegan, Gregory Castano Jr., a of Environmental Protection Michelle advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 from the current average partner with Castano Quigley, director of solid and hazardous height of 60 feet toNewspaper: a maximum will be handling the non-jury Client: waste who will discuss landfill height of 100 feet — but he was case for the town. Depositions permitting. unable to say whether those of prospective witnesses have During out-of-court nemounds have grown to any already taken place. gotiations, NJSEA had ofextent.

Professionals expected to fered Kearny $1.8 million for testify on the town’s behalf the Keegan property while include Gregg Manzione, an Kearny’s appraiser put the appraiser with Nationwide value of the land at between $18 Consulting; Vatsal Shah, antemplate with a new photo of Jarlynn Hyde Advertising: Here is the updated million and $23 million, accordengineer with MottMacDonald; ing to Bruno.

Mark Millspaugh, an engineer The trial is expected to take and principal with Sterling “three to four days” to comEnvironmental Engineering; plete, Bruno said. and Joseph Lifrieri, an engi-

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Remembering Stephanie

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Kearny High girls’ soccer team remembers standout player who tragically ended her life

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Belleville wrestling legend Nisivoccia earns National Wrestling Hall of Fame Through all the years, all the coaching victories on the mats as the highly respected wrestling coach at Belleville High School, all the accolades and awards achieved, Dr. Joseph Nisivoccia never realized that there was one honor left to bestow upon him.

That award being a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Nisivoccia earned that honor last month at the Westin Hotel in Princeton, honoring the legendary coach for his 36 years on the mat at Belleville, as well as his achievements as a high school and collegiate wrestler at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison and later Rutgers University.

Nisivoccia received his award before 50 or so of his former athletes and coaches and was among seven New Jersey recipients to receive induction. Nisivoccia

was honored for his lifetime service to the sport of wrestling.

Nisivoccia’s name will now permanently be placed in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

“I’m excited about that,” Nisivoccia said.

“To have my name alongside my idol Dan Gable means so much to me. I greatly appreciate it.”

Nisivoccia had no idea he was under consideration for such an honor.

“I was contacted about a year ago from people at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, requiring references,” Nisivoccia said. “So for the last year, I was compiling all the information I could get. I gave them a lot of names and addresses. It was a two-month ordeal not

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Photo courtesy of Denise O’Neill

A group of people got together wearing their tie-dye Kearny Soccer T-shirts in remembering the late Stephanie Miller, who tragically died last June.

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and laughter – Kivlehan said that every funny memory and story she During her playing days had of high school soccer at Kearny High School, involved Miller – Stephanie Stephanie Miller was a Rae Miller took her own life rough-and-tumble girls’ last June. She was 29. soccer player, a standout Soon after the tragedy of stopper who never backed Miller’s passing, Kivlehan down to a challenge or an and former teammate and opponent. current assistant coach “She was a big force on Margaret O’Malley, along our team,” said current with fellow teammates Kearny High head coach Alison Doffont and CaitStefanee Pace Kivlehan, lin Lowry, decided to do who was a former teammate something to honor Miller’s of Miller’s. “She was just memory. so tough. That was her. She “We wanted to do someplayed with toughness. She thing, sort of an alumni won every 50/50 ball and day,” Kivlehan said. “But she had such a strong leg.” then we decided to turn “She was a great player it into a Mental Health to watch,” said Miller’s Awareness Day. “We talked mother Denise O’Neill. “She about who Stephanie was was very strong and fearas a player and as a person less. She enjoyed the sport and we wanted to do someand was dedicated to the thing to remember her.” sport.”

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ranked Union, a group of 200 or so family and friends of Miller and Kearny soccer got together to honor Miller and to cause reminder that mental health issues are real and prevalent.

“We wanted to try to start a scholarship in Stephanie’s memory,” Kivlehan said.

Organizers designed red and white tie-dye T-Shirts with Kearny Soccer on the front and Miller’s uniform No. 7 on the back and sold them out. More than 150 t-shirts were sold and more are being ordered for sale in the future.

“We knew that Steph loved tie-dye and thought that would be perfect,” Kivlehan said.

The cause hit home with the current members of the Kearny High squad.

“I think it was very im-

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Stef Pace told us how great of a teammate Steph Miller was and I felt a lot of myself in her.

I hope what we did helps. I think it was a great day.”

O’Neill, whose brother Hugh is a Kearny soccer legend and a member of the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame, obviously had mixed emotions about the day.

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“It was really bittersweet,” O’Neill said. “But the turnout was magnificent. I was overwhelmed when I walked in (to the Kearny High School stadium) and saw all the people.

I didn’t realize how big it was going to be. It was very emotional. I could picture her being on the field and I wasn’t thinking about that

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O’Neill appreciated the turnout from the hundreds in attendance.

“It was unbelievable the amount of support the community gave,” O’Neill said.

“Friends, family, former teammates, it was really overwhelming to me. I was in awe of what they were able to do. It was a beautiful tribute to Stephanie.”

O’Neill said that there was one message that needed to come through the pain.

“You never know what others are going through,” O’Neill said. “Even if it’s just a ‘hello’ or a phone call.

It might make the difference.”

But O’Neill couldn’t thank the people who showed up enough.

“It really shows you the kind of people we have in Kearny,” O’Neill said. “People came back from all over the country, New Hampshire, Delaware, Florida, all came back for this event.

I’m in awe of what happened.”

A scholarship in Miller’s name will be presented to either a soccer player or an artist (Miller was an aspiring artist as well) in the near future.

After the game, a group convened at the Kearny Scots-American Club for a barbecue.

There was only one downside to the day. The Kardi-

nals lost the game against Union, 3-2, in overtime.

But the Kardinals can take solace in the fact that they played well against one of the top teams in the state.

They will begin pursuit of their 10th consecutive Hudson County Tournament championship Saturday against either Hudson Catholic or Memorial.

“The season hasn’t been going the way we wanted it to go,” Canaley said. “But we’re hopeful to make it 10.

We really have to take it up a notch.”

“I think we had a great week of practice,” said Pace Kivlehan, who gave birth to her first child, a daughter Kylee, just a few weeks ago.

“I think that translated into a great game. I think the crowd helped, all the people that came out, the alumni and friends, was really nice to see.”

And it was all to remember a great young lady who played her heart out for Kearny High.

“I told them all how awesome of a friend and teammate Steph was,” Kivlehan said. “Whenever I got into trouble, she always covered for me. “ And if there’s a message to be said about those battling with mental health issues?

“Pick up the phone and make the call,” O’Neill said.

“You just never know. You could make the difference.

That’s the message.”

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times by various national, state and county organizations. In addition to coaching, Nisivoccia also served as a wrestling official, making him one of the only men in New Jersey to handle both jobs simultaneously.

His teams won four Essex County championships, nine district team titles, five region team crowns, five league championships, 15 invitational tournament trophies and eight appearances in the NJSIAA team sectional championships. Eight times, the Buccaneers were ranked among the Top 20 in the state and remarkably, for 11 straight years, the Bucs had at least one wrestler advance to the championship round of the state tournament.

Eleven of Nisivoccia’s former wrestlers collected 100 or more wins, including Justin Colon, who with 164 wins is the third highest winning wrestler in state history, and brother Filiberto, who had 156 wins and is ranked among the top 10. Justin graduated Belleville in 2012, Filiberto in 2008. Both of whom are former Observer Athletes of the Week.

A lot of Nisivoccia’s former wrestlers were on hand for

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Continued from Page 11 knowing.”

But then Nisivoccia received word that his resume was indeed worthy of Hall of Fame induction – and deservingly so.

First, as a wrestler himself, following the lead of his older brother, Gerry, a Hall of Fame member as well, Joe was a standout at 115 pounds for J.P. Stevens, winning the state title in 1972. He first wrestled at Middlesex County College under the legendary coach John Sacchi and qualified twice for the National JUCO championships.

At Rutgers, where Nisivoccia was the team captain, he led the Scarlet Knights to an Eastern Collegiate Wrestling Tournament title.

Nisivoccia moved into the coaching ranks and became an assistant coach to Hall of Fame coach Gene D’Allessandro, eventually replacing D’Allesandro in 1985 as head coach.

He remained in the position until 2013.

Over his coaching career, Nisivoccia collected 407 career wins and was selected as the Coach of the Year 20

It’s only human nature to think back to all the people, all the kids. It makes you relive your past a little. I had some really good times in Belleville.”

After the ceremony, there was a little private party, thrown by Nisivoccia’s brothers, where some of his former athletes got to say a few words.

“They were asked if they had anything to say and a lot of them said that wrestling got them through the tough times and made them face their lives,” Nisivoccia said.

“You really don’t realize the impact you have on people’s lives until something like this and they get a chance to express their feelings. I was in awe of all of it. It made me feel really good. When you look at all the kids I coached who went on to serve in the Photo courtesy of Joe Nisivoccia military, become firefightLong-time Belleville wrestling ers, police officers, doctors, coach Dr. Joseph Nisivoccia lawyers and to say that they was inducted into the National developed a professional caWrestling Hall of Fame for his reer and I influenced them? lifetime of service.

Wow! That says a lot. I spent almost 40 years doing somethe presentation. thing and never realized the “I made a lot of friends in #16568 JHH-AssistedLvg Ad_5.7x8 11/5/14 3:03 PM Page 1 impact I had.” the coaching world,” NiNisivoccia said that the sivoccia said. “It was unbelievable to see all the people. praise has continued to pour

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in long after the ceremony was over.

“I’ve been receiving emails and text messages from so many people,” Nisivoccia said. “Some are from kids who I taught as students and were not athletes. It’s really nice, considering I’m no longer involved in it. It was a great honor.”

Nisivoccia now spends his time as a part-time thoroughbred owner with a conglomerate called Final Turn Stables. He also spends time with his vintage car collection which includes three Corvettes and a Jaguar.

But the Hall of Fame honor will be one that lasts a lifetime.

“I’m just glad to be honored while I’m still alive to enjoy it,” Nisivoccia said.

“One of the things I’ve learned in life is that the only undefeated opponent we have is time. I’m getting old now. I don’t have much time left. It eventually takes us all out.”

However, there was nothing like receiving the honor.

“To have an affair like this with everyone here, I was very happy,” Nisivoccia said.

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Eric Rivera was simply destined for football greatness.

Three years ago, the Belleville High School senior was all set to make a major impact on the football program when his first obstacle took place.

In preseason practice as a freshman, before he ever got a chance to get in an organized game, Rivera suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, requiring major reconstructive surgery for a growing teenager.

“It was rough,” Rivera said.

“I never experienced anything like that before. It hurt not being on the field, but I did whatever I had to do to get back on the field. The first time I went to the doctor, he said that I was going to be out eight-to-12 months, but I was back doing workouts a month after my surgery. It was hard just to pick up my leg. But I was doing different things, except for resting and doing the physical therapy.”

After six months, almost mi-

raculously, Rivera was cleared to resume football activities to get ready for his sophomore year, where he played wide receiver and defensive back.

On the road to stardom, Rivera had to overcome yet another roadblock. He was ruled ineligible to play because of academic difficulties and had to sit out the entire season.

“I thought that my junior year, things were going to come together,” Rivera said.

“It was way harder to deal with than the knee. But it was nobody’s fault but mine.

Of course, it was hard to deal with. Football is my way out.

It’s my safe and happy place.”

Enter Jermain Johnson, who was hired to become the new head coach of the Buccaneers.

Johnson knew that if Rivera took extra classes and hit the books harder than he hit opposing running backs, Rivera could make it back to the gridiron.

“I talked to him and told him that he had to get his head on straight,” Johnson said. “But I told him that he had a chance

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“If I took extra classes and did my work, I would be able to play again,” Rivera said.

“It all happens for a reason. I knew I had athletic ability and could play. I just had to work harder. The work in the classroom translated to football.”

Once again, Rivera did as he was told – and became eligible to play football under the guidance of new coach Johnson.

It didn’t matter that the Buccaneers were coming off a dismal 1-9 campaign.

“I think not having success just fueled my fire,” Rivera said. “All of us felt that way.

We wanted to put all the negativity behind us and it fueled all of us. It motivated me a lot. I came into this year with a drive. I want to go to the (NJSIAA) playoffs. I wanted to change the way people looked at Belleville football. I wanted people to see what we had.”

Before the season started, Johnson didn’t know what kind of a player Rivera was.

But Johnson sure knows now.

“I just thought he was going to be a receiver and a defensive back for us,” Johnson said. “But he’s more than that now. I knew he had some skill to him, but I didn’t know how much. He’s doing everything for us. I’d be the worst coach in the world if I didn’t get him the ball. If we get the chance to get Eric in open space, there are not many people who can catch him.”

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Rivera has certainly proven that through five games. He has scored an astounding 13 touchdowns in the Buccaneers’ first five games of the season in every way imaginable, running with the ball, catching passes, two via punt returns and one via an interception.

In the Bucs’ first game of the season against Dickinson, Rivera rushed for 161 yards on seven carries and scored two touchdowns and caught two passes for 62 yards. A week later, Rivera had two touchdowns rushing, had an 89-yard kickoff return and a 50-yard punt return for scores against Newark East Side.

In a game against Ferris, Rivera had one rushing touchdown and two via passes from quarterback Matt LaTorre.

And in a win over Kearny, Rivera had a 56-yard run and a 60-yard punt return for scores.

More importantly, the Buccaneers won their first four games of the season, going 4-0 for the first time in 34 years.

Rivera then added two touchdowns in a loss to Newark West Side last weekend.

For his efforts, Rivera has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. He’s the first Belleville football player to receive the

honor since 2007.

Johnson is shocked with the explosion of his now-star player.

“I’m very surprised,” Johnson said. “I didn’t know what kind of talent he had. But when we started practice, I saw that he could become a special player, just not like this.”

Johnson is well aware of the kind of player Rivera is.

“He’s a major athlete,” Johnson said. “We’ve moved him all over the place both offensively and defensively. He’s a very good receiver and a big-time catch maker. I think that’s his position, but we’ve used him all over the place. When I knew he was serious, I talked to him and I saw he was making the commitment, both on the field and in the classroom. It was on him to do the extra work.”

Because Rivera lost so much time in the classroom, he will have to take the junior college route in order to eventually get to a four-year school.

“Some school will like him and take him,” Johnson said.

“We have him, but we also have more to come. We’re going to open some eyes. It’s a blessing to see it all come together. The kids’ eyes are lighting up with every game. They never won anything before.

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The community is all coming together as well.”

With as many wins as the Bucs have had over the last two years, the Belleville football program has already caught the attention of the entire state.

“I think he’s going to be start of the type of talent we’re going to have here in Belleville,” Johnson said. “He could legitimately start for any other

school in the state. He’s that good.”

Rivera likes the attention he has been getting.

“Anywhere I go, people are asking me about Belleville football,” Rivera said. “People are coming up to me and congratulating me. It’s a great feeling.

Of course, we have pride. Other teams are starting to respect us. Of course, it’s real.”

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“That’s my goal,” Rivera said. “I knew what I had to do.

I knew no one was going to work hard for me. I had to do it.”

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“Since becoming president, I have spoken with hundreds of our students and I am inspired by their persistence and dedication to attaining a college education,” Reber said. “Thousands of HCCC students struggle every day with balancing fulltime employment, full-time studies and caring for their families. This program will go a long way in easing their burdens and providing a free and accessible education to thousands of continuing and new students next spring.”

The NJ Secretary of Higher Education and the NJ Higher

Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) evaluated applications from colleges before selecting pilot institutions.

The application criteria included the colleges’ plans for outreach and support for students, how cost projections fit within statewide funding constraints and geographic diversity.

Information about the CCOG program will be available by contacting admissions@hccc. edu or by calling (201) 714 – 7200.

The college’s multilingual financial aid staff will assist prospective students in applying for CCOG grants.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Kenneth D. Snuffer

Kenneth D. Snuffer died at home on Oct. 1, 2018.

He was 65.

Born in West Virginia, he lived in Little Ferry before moving to Kearny 35 years ago.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A service took place at the funeral home. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

Ken was a mechanic for NJ Transit.

He was married to Pat (nee sawyer, formerly Galka).

He is survived by his stepchildren Bill Galka (Patricia), Christine D’Alessandro (Vito) and Steve Galka. Also surviving are his grandchildren Raul and Stephen.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Samuel Corkin

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past 42 years.

He was the Director of Advance Technology for American Express, Paine Weber and MetLife for many years, retiring in 2004.

Samuel is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years come this Oct. 29, Patricia M. (nee Clarke); by his loving children, Mark S. Corkin & his wife, Carla, Donna M. McKeon & her husband, Michael and Kristen D. Pressey; by his dear eight grandchildren, Anya and Tiernan Corkin, Caitlin, Conor and Alexis McKeon, Jenna, Alex and Jake Pressey; by his brothersand sisters-in-law, Donna and Joe Whittles and Dorothy and Tom DeLoriea; by his niece, Jennifer Spzila and nephew, Danny Whittles.

Visitation and a service took place at the Nazare Memorial Home, Inc. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Please visit nazarememorialhome.com.

Vincent J. Gelcius

Vincent J. Gelcius, 94, of

Brick, formerly of Kearny, died Oct. 5, 2018.

Visitation takes place at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 4-8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Kearny on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.

Born in Kearny, Vincent was a longtime resident before moving to Brick 15 years ago. A proud veteran of the Army/Air Force during World War II, he later owned and operated Vinnie’s Sunoco in Kearny for many years.

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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.

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Minnie Heffern, 94, of Lyndhurst, died Oct. 6, 2018.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home,

See OBITS, Page 22 Thanksgiving Novena St. Jude O Holy St. Jude Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.

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In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid.

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ther of Abigail Hart. He was predeceased by his six brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the VFW Post No. 1302, 300 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, N.J. 07032.

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Mulligan Funeral Home Samuel Corkin, 78, of Lyndhurst, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

Mr. Corkin was born in Lisburn, County Antrim, Ireland, moved to the United States at age 7 and settled in Kearny, where he was raised. He was a resident of Lyndhurst for the

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Vincent was also a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny, serving as president of the parish council and as a member of the Holy Name Society.

Vincent was the beloved husband of Stephanie (nee Kacaper); loving father of Karen Grifo and her husband Brian, David Gelcius, Paul Gelcius and his wife Margaret, and the-late Donna Martone; dear grandfather of Stephanie Hart, Jason and Lisa Grifo, Kathryn and Harry Martone, Johnathan, Robert, Grace and Meghan Gelcius; and great-grandfa-

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Frieda Frerichs

It’s been 5 years since you left us, but in our hearts you remain.

Your loving husband, Eddie

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BELLEVILLE

KEARNY

KEARNY

N.ARLINGTON

LYNDHURST

KEARNY 3rd Floor, 2 Br Apt, LRD, DR, KITCHEN. ,close to transp, 1 1/2 month secutiry, No pets, No smoking, Avail Now 201-889-3118 21W03

N. ARLINGTON Newly remodeled, 2nd FL. 2 BR, EIK and Bathroom.

HT/HW included. 1 1/2 months security. No pets, No smoking; Avail. 201279-9733 or 201-9972073 20W03

LYNDHURST 2nd floor 2 family. 2 bedroom 1 bath, Kitchen, LR, DR. $1500/ mth plus utilities. Available Now. (201) 370-8730.

NORTH ARLINGTON 4 1/2 rooms. 2 Bedrooms, LR, EIK 1nd floor. Hardwood Floors, Garage. No Pets. $1,400 plus Utilities (201) 693-6542 or (201) 889-0105. 22W03

WEST ORANGE

KEARNY 2 Room Studio apt. And 1 BR , HT/ HW included. Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises from $995 month to $1,200/month.

Call Sofia after 3pm 201BELLEVILLE 2 family 998-3516 or see Super Home, 2nd FL, 2 BR’s , after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Kitchen, DR, Wood Floors. Basement 1. 20W03 $1,300/month. 1-month security. Heat not includKEARNY Ground level, 1 ed. Close to NY transp. bedroom, kitchen, eveAvailable Now 973-666rything included. 1/2 0797. 21w03 mth security. No pets. No smoking. Available Now NUTLEY 201-246-0383. 22W01 BELLEVILLE 5 rooms, $1325/month. 1 1/2 months security. HT water included. No pets.

732-572-6885 or 732789-5154 21W03

NUTLEY 2nd FL, 3 rooms $1,150 freshly painted. 1 ½ month security, Move in condition. Close to NY transportation. No pets.

No smoking. 973-5177517 22W03

NUTLEY 1 Br, H/HW included, 2 pools, gym, club house, 2 years tax returns and credit check $ 1,250 plus 1 ½ month security Avail Now Call 570-2696116 22w03 NUTLEY Furnished studio apartment, Large EIK, $175 p/week + 1 month security. Male preferred, Avail Now 973-661-0482 Call after 12PM 21W03

HARRISON HARRISON 1 Bedroom, 12 mins walk to PATH, Utilities Separate. $1,000/mth plus 1 mth security. No Pets. No smoking. Available Nov 1st. (973) 483-2976 or (973) 868-2078. 22W03 HARRISON 1 FL, 2 Br’s, LR, kitchen totally renovated, Avail Nov 1st $ 1,400, 1 month security 201-988-7536 22W03 HARRISON Sussex St. 1st FL, 2 BR, 10 minutes to PATH & NJIT $1,550/ month + utilities, Parking $50, No pets , 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Nov 1st. or early moving possible 973-687-7500.

KEARNY NYC style top quality apt. 2 BR’s, granite countertops and Hardwood floors. everything top quality. Laundry on premises and onsite parking available. Close to Path train. Call for appt 862-259-0286 22W03

KEARNY 545 Chestnut St. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, HT/ HW included. $1,100/ Avail Oct 15 Info: 718598-5298 or 973-4650166 21W03

KEARNY 2nd FL, 3 BR’S including 1 Large master BR, 2 full bathrooms, Large EIK w/ granite FL, dishwasher, DR, Large LR, Attic, Laundry room, Central H/AC, Private parking, Very close to park, transp and path. $ 2,200 plus utilities, 1 month security Avail. Now 201-452-1796 or 201-955-1093 call after 5 pm 22W03

KEARNY First floor, 2 BR, LR,Formal DR, Ultra Modern EIK, Modern Ceramic Tile Bath, Parking Available Not included. CLOSE TO NYC Trans. $1,600 20W03 month. Avail NovemHARRISON 2nd fl. com- ber 1st. (201) 906-5153 pletely renovated. 1 BR, 20W03 w/appliances, $1,300/ month + 1 1/2 month security. No Pets. Close KEARNY Arlington secto Public Transportation. tion, 2nd FL - Large 3 Avl. Now. (973) 992-3580 BR apt. $1,550/month. after 12 noon-8pm. 21W03 Completely renovated.

1 1/2 months security.

HARRISON 2 BR’s. LR, Separate utilities. Central eik, Recently renovated, AC/HT. Close to transSeparate utilities, 1 1/2 portation. Credit check month security, $ 1,550 required. No pets. No , No pets Call 973-380- smoking. Avail Nov 1st 201-997-0981 21W03 9007. 21W03

KEARNY 4 BR’S, LR, DR, E. NEWARK EIK, $1,800 + utilities, 1 1/2 month security No E. NEWARK Studio Cousmoking, No pets Avail ple preferred $ 1,000 H/ Now Call 201-899-9864 HW included, 1month Se habla espanol 22W03 security, No smoking, No pets Avail. Nov 1st 862371-3582 22W03 KEARNY Totally Renovated 3rd FL apt. 3 BR’s, $1,400/month. 1 month E.NEWARK 3 Br’s tosecurity. Utilities Sepa- tally renovated $ 1,500 1 rate. No pets. Avail Now month security Avail. Nov 1st Call Carlos 201-988(973) 979-1383. 22W03 7536 22W03

N.ARLINGTON N. ARLINGTON Studio apt with separate kitchen in Garden apartment complex, $1,000/month H/HW included, 1 month security. No pets. Parking space Avail. Laundry Facility. Credit check, Single or Couple preferred, Avail.

Nov 1 call btw. 10am-7pm only. (201) 997-2341.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

KEARNY 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on 2nd fl. & 1 full bath in basement, 2 LR, 2 DR, Kitchen, $3,300/month + utilities.

1-month security. Close to transportation & Highways. Close to Franklin school. Avl. Oct. 1st. (201) 467-1551. 21W03

Kearny office space on Kearny Ave. 1 1/2 months security. 900 sq.ft.

Proximity to PATH call 201-889-3118.

KEARNY house or building up lot for sale near WEST ORANGE 1st FL, Franklin School, $375K, 2 BR’S, LR, DR, EIK BATH, Serious Inquiries only.

Included H/HW $1,450/ Contact 201-704-7316. month + 1 month secu- 21W03 rity. Avail Dec 1st. No SEEKING AN smoking. No pets (973) 994-0439. 22W03 APARTMENT TO

N.ARLINGTON Nice area, 2nd FL. 2 BR’s, LR, Kitchen, Bath. $1,400/month BAYONNE + utilities. 1-month security. Couple preferred.

Avl. Nov 1st 201-820BAYONNE Newly Ren8551. 21W03

N. ARLINGTON 2nd FL. Newly renovated, 4 rooms 1 BR, quiet building, priKEARNY vate backyard $1,200/ Newly renovated, month+utilities. 1 1/2 HW floors. Laundry months security +credit onsite. HT/HW included. KEARNY 2 family house, check.

(973)838-1662 2 BR start at $1,375.

2nd FL 2 BR’S, Heat in- 22W03 1 BR start at $1,200 cluded $ 1,600 plus 1 ½ Jr. BR start at $1,150. month security, 2 years N. ARLINGTON 5 room (201) 289-7096 22W08 Tax returns and Credit apt w/ parking $1,500/ Check Avail Now call 570- month + utilities. No pets 269-6116. 22w03 Avail Now Call (201) 450KEARNY 1 BR APT. 1370. 22W01 HT/HW included from $1,150/month. See Super 6 Woodland Ave. Apt. KEARNY 337 Kearny Ave. BLOOMFIELD 1, or call after 5pm 917- 2nd FL Newly Renovated, 858- 8246 for appoint- 3 BR’S, Large storage BLOOMFIELD 2 FL, 3 room, Close to schools, BR’s, LR, DR, EIK, BATH, ment. 20W03 stores and Laundro- Dishwasher, W/D on the KEARNY Roosevelt sec- mats, Utilities separate premises $ 2,200 p/ tion. 2 BR apt , HT/HW $1,750/month 1 1/2 month, Utilities sepasupplied. $1,600/month. month security (201) rate, Parking on the St, 1 1/2 months security. 299-6790. 22W01 Avail Now 862-452-9416 Avail. Oct 1st 201-99821W03 8138. 20W03 KEARNY 2 BR apt , 5 rooms in apartment building, steps to Bus stop, No Pets, $1,550 + utilities, Leave a message (973) 951-7385 20W03

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ovated 1 BR, HT/HW, microwave, A/C, Refrigerator, ceiling fans included, Hardwood FL, Section 8 ok, no pets. Call Denise (201) 737-9951 or (201) 437-4648. 22w03

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RENT Single non-smoking woman seeking studio to rent. Responsible. Call: 973-589-6087 20W03 Mature couple seeking contemporary 2 bedroom or 1 large bedroom apartment. We are responsible, clean and a non-smoking couple. We have references. Call Joy 201-5726923 21W03

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N. Arlington Office 2 rooms suite, nice Building with parking $ 725/month plus utilities,

117 Prospect Ave. No. Arlington Sat.-Sun. UNION CITY 10/13-14 9AM-4PM Lots of $1 items, clothes, UNION CITY Modern stu- jewelry & accessories, dio 1 room, small DR, LR, furniture, tools, knickEIK , bath, 1 month secu- knacks, lots of kitchen E.NEWARK 2nd floor, rity 973-536-6559 22w01 stuff, bargains galore! No 2 BR, LR, EIK, Close to early birds please 22W01 TRANS, $1,400 + 1 month security, H/HW included, WEST NEW YORK Smoke free environment, No Pets. Available Nov 1st WEST NEW YORK Mod- Saturday, 10/13/18, 9 ern Newly renovated - 5, 205 Sussex St., Har973-803-1685 22W03 apart, Top quality, view rison. All Furniture in and NYC style, 2 BR’s, DR, house, household items, E. NEWARK first floor 2 LR, EIK, all granite coun- comforters, sheets, jewlarge BR. EIK, LR $1,300/ tertops and Hardwood elry, Precious Moments, month. 1 1/2 months floors, 1 month security, and much more. everysecurity. Avail Now. (201) Utilities separated 973- thing must go, moving 772-9965. 22W02 536-6569 22w01 out 22w01

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N. NEWARK

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ORANGE Newly Renovated 2 FL, 3 BR’S, HT/ HW included, HW floors, Refrigerator, microwave, ceiling fans, parking available $ 1,850 + 1 month security. No pets, 394 White St. Call Super 973280-9294 22w03

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ORANGE

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Call Mary Ann

201-805-9023 20W06

ROOM FOR RENT BELLEVILLE Clean nicely furnished for 1 person in my home. No smoking.

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1-month security. Nice Neighborhood. 201-6870580 Leave message.

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CAR FOR SALE TOYOTA TERCEL ‘95 119.000 miles $ 1,750, Ice-cold air, Excellent condition, 4 doors, Great car 862-944-6141. 21W03

2007 Ford Fusion, One Owner, Clean, Highway Miles 150.000 miles Asking $ 4,500.

HARRISON 1 room with walk-in closet for rent 201-463-6999 22W01 21W03

$600 + one month security deposit. Only for a woman. All Utilities included (Kitchen shared) 973-474-7396 22w03

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Manufacturing firm in Harrison, NJ hiring for full time machine operators, shipping, and assembly work.

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Belleville PD cracking down on speeders

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ith summer over and school back in session, township residents began calling police about certain streets being used as speedways by drivers.

The Observer checked with the Belleville Police Department to learn the results of a driverawareness initiative conducted via township website postings and social media – combined with radar enforcement.

Police Chief Mark Minichini said last week that since Aug. 21, police had issued 44 warnings and 21 summonses for speeding violations and related issues.

While residents may have the perception, the chief said, that the problem of impatient, fast-paced driving may be evocative of a race-

course, the reality is “it wasn’t as drastic as everyone thinks.”

Of those vehicles clocked and caught by the BPD, “the highest average speeds ranged from 32 to 41 in a 25mph zone,” Minichini said.

Asked which blocks accounted for the most speeders, the chief pointed to Graylock Parkway, Union Avenue and Fairway Avenue as the favored routes for local speeders.

Aside from stopping drivers for using a heavy foot on the accelerator, Minichini said officers also came across “underlying issues like loud muffler and seat belt violations.”

The BPD’s concentrated enforcement campaign seems to have got-

ten the desired results, Minichini said, because “we’ve gotten no complaints since then so I think we’ve gotten the message across. We’ve tried to educate the public about the dangers of speeding and we’ll continue to maintain our vigilance to stop those who do speed in the township,” the chief said.

Meanwhile, Minichini said he’d be exploring with township officials the possibility of filling a number of vacancies in the department’s “supervisory positions.”

There are active appointment lists for sergeant, lieutenant and captain and the chief is hoping that at some point, the township governing body can see their way clear to fill some of those slots.

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Continued from Page 19 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at noon. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation is on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.

Born in Harrison, Minnie was a longtime Kearny resident before moving to Lyndhurst.

She worked as a secretary for CongoleumNairn in Kearny for many years before retiring. An avid walker, Minnie could always be seen walking to or from Shop-Rite, work or anyplace she needed to be.

Minnie was the loving mother of Barbara Moraski and her husband Frank, Lois Fikslin and her husband Gary and Robert Heffern and his wife Eileen; dear grandmother of William Engels and his wife Heather, Timothy

Engels and his wife Brenda, Stephanie Garcia and her husband Royd, Melanie Palen and her husband Randy and Kaitlyn Heffern.

She was also the proud great-grandmother of nine.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Father Hudson House, 111 Dehart Place, Elizabeth, N.J. 07202.

Elizabeth Agnes Henry

Elizabeth Agnes Henry of Harrison died at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

She was 55.

Her funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison.

If you would like to send a condolence message to her family, visit www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in West Hudson Hospital, Kearny, Elizabeth was raised and lived most of her life in Harrison. She was

a cafeteria worker at Lincoln School in Harrison for many years.

She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church, Harrison, and a member and volunteer at the church’s weekly bingo.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving sisters, Debbie Confessore (Robert) and Donna Docherty (Robert); sisterin-law Donna Viscuso Henry; and her step-siblings, Susan and Patrick Hughes (Virginia). She was predeceased by her parents, Richard Henry and Valentine Hughes; her step-father Richard Hughes; and her brother Rick Henry.

She was loved by all her uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces, and by all her stuffed animals.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016, or www. kidney.org in loving memory of Elizabeth Henry.

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PASSAIC

Continued from Page 1 3 email, “We’re assessing redesign and expansion of Passaic Avenue to accommodate two lanes southbound from Belgrove Drive to Clay Street as well as a third separate lane to turn right from southbound Passaic Avenue to the Clay Street bridge [linking East Newark and Newark].”

And, the mayor added, “with respect to the right turning lane, the county has been in touch with the property owner, BASF Corp., about acquiring [part of] the property.”

BASF is across the street from the Tops Diner which also generates a lot of in-and-

BODY

Continued from Page 1 Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Medical Examiner’s Office for further investigation.

During the subsequent investigation, the man was identified; however, his identity is not being released at this time, pending notification to the next of kin and further

out traffic – particularly on weekends.

Elaborating on the potential for improved traffic flow, Hudson County Freeholder Al Cifelli, who represents the West Hudson area, said that a “Phase 1” proposal being actively explored by the county engineer, in consultation with municipal officials, is to widen Passaic Avenue by taking six feet of sidewalk on the west side of the avenue for a stretch of about 300 feet in order to accommodate an extra lane of traffic.

The thinking is, Cifelli said, that “there should be enough room along the BASF property line” to facilitate the proposed widening of the avenue.

Under current conditions,

investigation of the incident.

Though the body was found in North Arlington, the investigation was moved to Kearny side of the river for logistical reasons.

Traffic moved normally on Passaic and the Pike.

Be sure to check back at www.theobserver.com and at www.theobserver.com/ facebook for updates to this developing story.

We’ll share information with you as as soon as it becomes available.

Cifelli said, some impatient southbound drivers “sneak over” from the right lane into the left lane – which is reserved for making left turns onto Central – to continue south through the intersection into Harrison.

If the BASF property can be acquired – either through negotiations with the owner or by the county exercising eminent domain – and if a timed traffic signal can be installed, “you should be able to queue up 12 to 19 vehicles in that dedicated right-turn lane to make the turn onto the bridge before the signal changes,” Cifelli said.

As part of the project, a bus stop would have to be moved, along with six utility poles and a traffic signal box,

the freeholder said.

A preliminary estimate for the cost of the job has been pegged at $750,000, Cifelli said. The county is exploring what funding sources it can tap to carry out the work, he added.

Cifelli said the county is also looking at the possibility of widening a section of Passaic Avenue on the east side, also by taking part of the sidewalk area fronting the former Clark Thread factory building.

Meanwhile, Kearny is exploring an additional step it says could lead to calmer traffic flow on the corridor.

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the town’s governing body authorized starting an “eminent domain proceeding to acquire [Norfolk-

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Southern] railroad property at Passaic Avenue.”

In his email, Santos said the town is looking to condemn the former railroad trestle embankment on the west side of Passaic Avenue as part of the plan to widen the avenue to two southbound lanes. He said the town would seek to acquire the land “based on an appraisal of the fair market value of the parcel.”

Santos said the town is hoping that Russo – who has already pledged to pay for the installation of a new traffic light at Marshall Street and Passaic Avenue in support of his prospective project at the bat factory site – would share in the cost of improvements to the roadway.

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