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Hundreds rally at Keegan with unified message to Murphy

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

IT ALL HAPPENED ON A SATURDAY morning, when most are usually either relaxing or spending time with family.

Hundreds of citizens and elected officials — from Kearny, Harrison, East Newark, North Arlington and beyond — marched and protested from the Kearny DPW yard on the Bergen Avenue extension to the Keegan Landfill half a mile away. And the message was clear, unified as one and couldn’t have been much louder: The Keegan Landfill must close, it must be closed forthwith and Gov. Phil Murphy had better do so or face the consequences of a very determined and angry electorate that helped put him in office in the first place in 2017.

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Main: Mayor Alberto G. Santos at the mic, leading the protest.

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“I guess it was in my blood,” he says. “I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps.”

And that’s exactly what he did.

And for all his efforts this past year, Fabula was chosen, from among his peers, as the KPD’s Police Officer of the Year for the second time in seven years.

Here’s a little about how Fabula came to be a cop.

While a student at Kean, the detective studied finance. But at the time, the financial market wasn’t so strong (remember the Great Recession?) — and working in that field seemed a bit daunting. So Fabula took the Civil Service police exam — he did extremely well — and placed in the top 5 on Bayonne’s list.

It would have been a natural fit for the Bayonne native to join that department.

But for whatever the reason, they were in a holding pattern for hiring new cops.

But he was also on Kearny’s list — very high on that one, too — and as he waited for Bayonne to call, Kearny called first.

“But I knew I wanted to finish my degree,” he says.

So while in the police academy, he continued to take his undergrad course work.

He’d wind up graduating the academy in December 2007 — and around the same time, he got that bachelor’s degree in finance.

But it was on to the Kearny PD. When he first got hired, Officer Fabula worked the 2 to 10 p.m. shift mostly, and in the first couple of years, he was on a Kearny Avenue foot patrol (something that no longer exists … or at least for now.)

Occasionally, when there were directed patrols, he’d hop in a radio car. The final years of his patrol work, before becoming a detective, were also in a car.

“My dad would say when you’re a cop, you have ‘a frontrow seat to the best show on Earth,’” Fabula says.

And that’s exactly what he got in Kearny.

But then a few years ago, things changed.

Deputy Chief Scott Macfie, who continues to lead the KPD’s Detective Bureau to this day, asked Fabula if he wanted to be a detective. Fabula jumped at the chance — and he’s been there ever since.

Macfie says it’s an honor to work with Fabula — and not just because of his police work.

“Any praise that John receives is all well-earned,” Macfie says. “In a relatively short career, he has managed to be named the Policeman of the Year twice (the last

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FABULA IS KPD COP OF YEAR ago when Fabula led a team who wound up arresting several criminals involved in a multi-million dollar cargo-theft ring in South Kearny.

That one took nearly two years of patience and innovative police work, but

it paid off when numerous criminals were taken off the streets having stolen millions in high-end merchandise and the like.

“It’s different when organized crime is involved,” Fabula says.

“There were a lot of big-

ticket items. We had to be really creative and ultimately it was cell-phone towers that led us to the arrests. We could have kicked this up to the FBI or the NJSP, but we stuck

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Fabula, center, receiving his Policeman of the Year Award at the American Legion. With him are Kearny PD Chief George King, left, and Len Twist, of the American Legion.

Continued from previous page time was in 2012.) He pays such attention to detail.

I think that’s part of what makes him such an accomplished detective.

“The biggest compliment we get regarding John is the number of other agencies that request that we place him on loan with them …

Homeland Security, the New Jersey State Police and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office to name a few.

“In addition to John being such a fine police officer and detective, his commitment to the Town of Kearny is shown through his civic activities. He organizes the food truck festival, he organized the Tour de Force bike team, he serves donuts and hot chocolate at the Christmas Tree Lighting and reintroduced the Coffee With a Cop program.

“I am proud to say that I serve with him.”

In his role as a detective, Fabula says he’s seen a gamut of crimes.

One of the more recent cases was when he and the DB solved a carjacking in a matter of hours.

In that case, a man’s car was taken from him near the intersection of Bergen and Kearny avenues while the victim exited a local bakery.

The victim was injured and the two dopes took off with the car.

“We started that case at 6:40 a.m., and by lunchtime, we had answers,” Fabula says. “It’s important for victims to get answers. In this guy’s case, it could have been one of the worst days in his life, so it was good to solve the crime quickly.

It was very rewarding to be able to let him know we got them and we got them quickly.”

Another recent case happened at Hickory and Pine streets.

In this one, shots were fired. Within 48 hours, Fabula and his colleagues were able to ID a suspect, recover a firearm and make arrests.

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6 new cops added to Harrison Police Department

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— so we will need to patrol more.”

Fife says in 2020, it’s his and the council’s hope to hire another “five or six” police officers. It will be at that point, Fife says, that he’ll be satisfied with the total number of cops in town.

At that time, there will be close to a total of 50 — from rank-and-file officers up to and including the chief.

“It will provide more safety on the streets — and more visibility, then,” Fife said.

Fife also noted he’s very happy with the relationships Chief David Strumolo Photo by Kevin Canessa has developed with his force. It’s led to The new officers with members of the Harrison PD who were present at their greater morale, he says. swearing-in ceremony “The chief has developed a great rapport with the guys,” Fife said. “He’s previously noted. well-prepared to hit the streets on their got them working hard and they all He also noted an improvement to the own.” seem to be happy. He’s no nonsense, department’s in-house training and When the officers switch their fieldthe chief. He will tell them where it is mentoring of new officers. training officers, they’ll usually also — when he has to.”

“They will spend four weeks with work different shifts, Strumolo says, Strumolo, meanwhile, says when one training officer, then spend two so they’ll gain insights into where and he first took over as chief a little more when crime increases and decreases. than a year ago, he put together a three- weeks with another training officer to gain different insights into policing,” The chief also says the department is year plan. That plan has already been Strumolo said. “Then, they’ll return ready for expected retirements. put into action this year with these new B:10” to their original training officers. hires — and over the next two years, there will be more hires, as the mayor T:10” Generally by then, we think they’ll be See HPD,

THE STREETS OF HARRISON WILL SOON BE even safer than they are now, thanks to the hiring of six new police officers.

Mayor James A. Fife, along with police committee chair Councilman James P. Doran, recently swore in new officers Javier Sojos, Jennifer Morales, Robert Archibald, David Burke, Freddy Lecca and Joseph McChesney.

At the start of this school year, retired Police Officer James Dobak was also hired to be a second SLEO III (Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III) — or, an armed school-resource officer.

The mayor and Doran pledged, during the 2018 campaign, to expand the reach of the HPD, and with the new hires, they’ve quickly lived up to the promise.

“We have some retirements coming up, too, but we will still have more cops now even with the retirements. This will allow some of the lower-ranked guys a chance to move up,” Fife said.

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Promotions lead to restructuring of Lyndhurst PD

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THE LYNDHURST POLICE

Department has a new chief in Richard L. Jarvis Jr. — and now the chief has a lot of new superior officers at his disposal to take the LPD to a new direction. That’s because Mayor and Police Commissioner Robert Giangeruso promoted 12 officers to higher ranks in what he called a necessary restructuring of the LPD to help the new chief move forward.

Additionally, many of the promotions were necessitated by a slew of retirements of veteran cops, according to the mayor.

The promotions also saw the return of the rank of Deputy Chief.

The April 22 ceremony came six weeks after a series of other promotions took place.

All of the promotions were made by Giangeruso.

In Lyndhurst, a non-Civil Service town, it’s the PC who makes the promotions, not the chief.

“As Public Safety Commissioner, it is my great honor to be able to appoint the officers who I believe can best lead our police department and build moral,” Giangeruso said at the noontime ceremony April 22 at Town Hall Park.

“Our township has grown immensely over the years and our police department needs to make changes to keep up with its growing needs. These changes include a new middle school,

new train station and future redevelopments.”

The mayor pointed to unprecedented redevelopment — in the Meadowlands, in Lyndhurst and in nearby towns — as a major reason why having a stronger police force is necessary.

“Being located in close proximity to New York City and surrounding areas, we have seen developments in our Meadowlands, increased traffic, an increase in call volume and a higher frequency of commuter population,” Giangeruso said. “Over the past five years, our officers have been faced with some unfortunate high-risk incidents, which we had never imagined occurring in the past.

With this leadership, I am proud and honored to be working with Chief (Richard L.) Jarvis as we plan and prepare to move this department in the right direction.

“With the new American Dream opening soon in our backyard, anticipated commercial development in our Meadowlands and growing population statewide, it is imperative that we have qualified leaders in place to bring our police department forward.”

With all of this happening, Giangeruso and the Board of Commissioners recently changed the township’s table of organization to recreate the rank of deputy chief.

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An open letter to Gov. Phil Murphy on the Keegan Dear Gov. Murphy:

Hi, I’m Kevin, a journalist at The Observer newspaper in Kearny, you know, that little town of about 9.33-square miles and about 41,000 residents in West Hudson County, where you won pretty big in the last election and “visit often?”

I am writing to tell you that you aren’t going to win Kearny in 2021 if this keeps up. In fact, many in Kearny will do all they can to ensure anyone who runs against you gets more votes than you do this go round. Here’s why.

Governor, you’ve deserted us, ignored us.

When you wanted to be the one to replace Gov. Chris Christie, our town went out in droves to make sure we’d never have another experience like that again. You won Kearny with 18,851 votes. The other major candidate?

She got 5,240. That’s close to a 4 to 1 margin.

Kearny residents got it done for ya, governor. Most believed in you. And there you were, landing just a year ago in Trenton, “leading” our wonderful state.

You sure have spent a lot of time debating

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You sure have spent a lot of time talking about the environment (shockingly.)

But you haven’t said a stinking word about what my neighbors, friends and colleagues and I are experiencing these days with the Keegan Landfill — hydrogen sulfide and all.

And, you had the audacity to run an Earth Day 5K the same day we were protesting at the landfill? Is our plight not environmental enough for you, Gov? Unreal.

You see, my friends are suffering. One’s breathing is so labored, her cough so deep, that it scares me to hear her painfully deep affliction.

You see, one man, who lives on the same street as I do, may have to move because his newborn son can’t live where the air quality is poor (he had lung surgery at age 2 days.)

You see, one of my dear friends has had two

heart attacks and major breathing issues the last year — and her doctors have no idea why any or all of it is happening in the first place.

And you know what, Mr. Murphy? When my friends and neighbors suffer, I suffer. When they weep, I weep. When they experience joy, I do, too. But right now, they’re mostly all experiencing hell. And it’s because your NJSEA won’t help. You won’t help, either. And combined, you’ve all done absolutely nothing but show us you couldn’t care less about our town.

So here’s the deal. If you don’t shut down the landfill, here’s what will happen. The 18,851 votes you got last go-round are going to someone else in 2021. I doubt you want that. You kinda need Kearny to win re-election. So do what’s right — close the landfill, and maybe then we can talk about 2021 again. How does that sound?

We’re not holding our breath.

Very Truly Yours, Kevin Canessa Kearny resident since 1985

Montague: What Murphy’s doing is an injustice to Kearny’s residents To the Editor: Over the past year, residents of Kearny have been suffering as a result of noxious hydrogen sulfide gas emanating from the Keegan Landfill, which is owned and operated by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA). The rottenegg odor has become a regular occurrence, permeating through town on a daily basis and it’s having a detrimental impact on the health and quality of life of our residents.

Many are complaining of headaches, nausea and there are raised worries about difficulty breathing due to the odors. Residents

are unable to open their windows and are unable to enjoy their properties — children cannot play in their own backyards. It has become an unbearable situation. The landfill poses a serious health concern as it is in very close proximity to residences, an elementary school and one of the most active recreational fields in town.

The NJSEA has been issued multiple violations by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and have openly admitted to being less than vigilant in what is being dumped at the landfill.

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Iron found in cemetery may have been Heaven-sent

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BELLEVILLE — Call it a message from the grave (literally).

Call just a strange coincidence.

But whatever the explanation — if there is any — it makes for a very eerie event.

First the back story.

On May 13, we covered the annual Chinese Memorial Day Ceremony in the small cemetery of the historic former Dutch Reformed Church at Rutgers and Main streets.

The program, organized by the United Chinese American Association of New Jersey and the Belleville Historical Society, honors an all-butforgotten — but significant — part of Belleville’s past: the first Chinese immigrant community to be established on the East Coast of the United States.

As we noted in our account, Chinese laborers, brought to the West Coast to work on America’s first Transcontinental Railroad, found themselves unemployed — and the victims of discrimination — when the grand project was completed in 1869.

But the following year, 68 of these men and boys were brought to Belleville, with the promise of work at two large commercial laundries that were flourishing here.

The Chinese took up residence, established families and, for nearly two decades, were an integral part of the Belleville community.

Eventually, as Newark’s Chinatown was born and flourished, they moved there or to New York City’s.

Now, for the strangeness:

A few weeks ago, in another publication, we saw a picture of the Belleville monument.

But there was something different about it: Resting on its stone base was an object we had never noticed before, so we called Mike Perrone, Historical Society president, who explained that, although the item was a genuine antique, it just a temporary prop for that photo.

But where and when did it he get it?

Back in 2016, the morning after the monument’s original dedication, Perrone returned to the cemetery to check the condition of the grounds, as he and other society members do regularly. He was walking at the far western end of the property. “We know that area very well,” Perrone said. “We always set up the cannon there for the July 4th ceremony.” (It’s near the grave of Capt. Henry Benson of Belleville, who died in the Civil War.) But during that particular 2016 visit, Perrone said, “I noticed a little point sticking out of the ground. It was a really strange surprise.

We’d never found anything at all in all the 14 years we’d been working there — and we’re constantly scrubbing the area.”

Perrone knelt down and dug up the mystery item.

It was a 19th-century iron. The kind those Chinese laundry workers — memorialized just the day before — used in their daily labors.

“You could have knocked me over with a feather,” Perrone said. “I was awestruck. Stunned. In total disbelief.”

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In those days, everyone used that type of iron.

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There were 11 contestants from Lincoln Middle School, and the contest coordinator Dr. John Branwell (left) says this may very well have been the best ever. Jablonski and DaSilva competed at the district level in Reading, Pennsylvania, on April 27 and DaSilva finished in second-place and won a $1,500 scholarship. Also in the photo is Larry Santos, president of the Optimist Club of Kearny.

LPD from 05 The following promotions took place April 22: • Patrick Devlin to the rank of Deputy Chief.

• John Mazure, John Fata and Michael Carrino to the rank of Captain.

• James Goral and Ronald Guirland to the rank of Lieutenant.

• Michael Lemanowicz, Steven Passamano, Rich Holicki and Eric Cerrito to the rank of Sergeant.

• Anthony Alexander to the

HPD from 04 “We’re ready to restructure,” he said. “There will be a few retirements and when that happens, we will lose some senior officers.

We’re well prepared for it all — and the transition will be smooth.”

In all, the chief, like the mayor, is very pleased with the direction the Harrison

rank of Detective.

On March 12, the following promotions were made at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners: • Robert Wartel, John Castiglia and Kevin Breslin were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

• Vincent Auteri was promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant.

• Paul Haggerty and Nicholas Coviello were promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

PD is heading.

“Everyone is doing a great job,” Strumolo said.

••• Also in the realm of public safety, Fife says it’s possible up to 10 firefighters could retire by year’s end.

The town hired eight new firefighters in 2018, but there’s a big possibility there will be a need for quite a few more by 2020.

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N Lyndhurst’s softball team SPORTS VIEW energized by freshman Nutley’s softball team moves on phenom sensation after loss of

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BEFORE THE 2019 HIGH SCHOOL

softball season began, Lyndhurst High School head coach Emily Ringen was concerned about losing four-year starting catcher Jenna Ricciardi.

“When you have a catcher for four years, you tend to take a few things for granted,” Ringen said of the All-NJIC Liberty Division backstop.

But the Golden Bears did have a lot of talent return from last year’s team.

“We have a lot of depth,” Ringen said. “We have a lot of options. We can put people all over the place. We can change things every game. Whoever has the hottest bat will play.

We have some high expectations, especially with our freshman class.”

But no one could have ever imagined what Ringen’s top freshman pitcher would evolve into.

Her name is Ella Tozduman and she is taking the world by storm. Tozduman has been nothing short of brilliant so far. She has pitched three no-hitters this season, including two in the last week. The flame-throwing left-hander fired a no-hitter against Palisades Park, striking out 12 and threw a no-hitter against Bergen Charter, also fanning 12 in that game. Tozduman also fired a one-hitter against Leonia, fanning nine.

For good measure, Tozduman has done well at the plate. She had three hits and three RBI in the win over Bergen Charter. Tozduman has helped the Golden Bears jump out to a 10-3 record thus far and a one-game lead in the NJIC Liberty Division standings.

“She’s insanely disciplined for a freshman,” Ringen said of Tozduman. “Her knowledge of the game is incredible.

She’s a 12-month-a-year pitcher. She’s playing softball all the time. She’s also a brilliant

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The Lyndhurst softball team will continue to be as solid as their senior leaders carry them. From left are Gabriela Schnur, head coach Emily Ringen and Angela Downey.

student. She’s the top student in her class. She’s definitely going to have quite the career with us. She’s a power pitcher with a ton of power. She’s very impressive.”

Senior Gabriela Schnur, who was the Golden Bears’ pitcher last season, gives the Golden Bears some pitching depth this season.

“She’s there if we need her,” Ringen said. “She’s there to give Ella a break.”

The starting catcher is also a freshman in Meghan Docherty, who is also an accomplished softball player.

“Ella and Meghan have been throwing together since middle school,” Ringen said.

“She’s very coachable. She has a very good arm. I like what’s happening here between them.”

The first base duties are being shared by junior Alyssa Musto and another freshman Stephanie Mizeski.

Sophomore Gianna Alberti is the team’s second baseman and cleanup hitter.

“She’s a good power hitter,” Ringen said of Alberti.

Angela Downey is the team’s shortstop. She is also a great hitter, batting .521 with five home runs and 19 RBI.

Downey recently recorded the 100th hit of her high school softball career. Downey is also a “She’s our veteran there,” Ringen said. “She has just smooth, natural poise. She’s so consistent and confident.”

Third base responsibilities are being shared by junior Mackenzie Kelly and freshman Jaylene Rivera, who got the start as the designated player against Holy Angels and came through with three hits.

“She’s a strong softball player,” Ringen said of Rivera. “She’s going to have a good career here.”

In the outfield, Ringen likes to move her players around, so senior Morgan Laverty and junior Elaina Henning are moving back and forth between left field and right field.

“Elaina has good speed, so we use her there,” Ringen said. “Morgan knows the game and we rely on her knowledge. We’ve always had a Laverty on the team.”

Senior Emily Rogan is another player in the outfield mix. It’s Rogan’s first year of playing varsity softball.

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softball team was enduring an uncharacteristic 6-7 season when further disaster struck over the weekend.

While facing Columbia in the first game of a regularly scheduled doubleheader, the Maroon Raiders lost senior standout Courtney Wilde to a broken ankle, more than likely ending the future Rutgers University outfielder’s high school career a little early.

“She was just starting to come around,” Nutley head coach Luann Zullo said of Wilde. “She had the game-winning hit against MKA (Montclair Kimberley Academy) and was looking like herself again.”

Wilde walked in her first at-bat against Columbia and was running from first to third when she turned on her ankle, snapping the fibula.

“She’s such a hard worker,” Zullo said. “It’s a shame. But she’s still going to be a leader with us. You just hate to see this happen during her senior year.”

Wilde scored the 1,000th point of her brilliant basketball career during the winter months, but was really ready to send herself off to Rutgers with a great softball season.

“We have to figure out a way to go on without her,” Zullo said. “We have to figure out our next move. She has a great arm and covers a lot of ground out there. So she’s not going to be easy to replace. She’s still going to be a great leader for us.

She’s just now going to be in a different role. It’s just not a role any of us planned for.”

The Maroon Raiders currently own a 6-7 record, but received the No. 3 seed in the Essex County Tourna-

ment behind top-seeded Cedar Grove and No. 2 Mount St. Dominic.

Part of the reason for the Maroon Raiders’ success thus far is the development of freshman pitcher Fallyn Stoeckel.

“She pretty much leads us in every category,” Zullo said of the left-handed Stoeckel, who is batting .548 thus far with eight doubles.

“She’s such a tough competitor. She understands the game and she does whatever she has to do to help us win.

She’s done a nice job so far.”

The catching duties are being shared by junior Alexa Hergenhan and freshman Sydney Hess.

Junior Jamell Quiles handles a variety of responsibilities, playing first base, third base and shortstop, depending upon the lineup. Quiles is a transfer from Bloomfield High School.

“She’s also another competitor,” Zullo said of Quilles. “She loves to play the game. She’s very versatile and understands the game.”

Senior Melanie Conca is another key contributor.

Conca, one of the team’s leading hitters, was the starting shortstop in each of the last two seasons. She has seen time at first base this season.

“She said, ‘Wherever you need me, Coach, I’ll play,’” Zullo said of Conca.

Senior Rebecca Granata is another who has seen time at first base. Granata is hitting .444 in the early going.

“I’ve been using people at different positions,” Zullo said. “It’s a team sport and everyone is a part of this.”

Sophomore Lorianne O’Connor is the team’s

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N LYNDHURST from 11 Junior Amber Fasig missed all of last season due to injury, but she’s back this season. Junior Madison Schaefer is a pleasant surprise in the Golden Bear outfield. Schaefer is batting a robust .444 with 16 RBI. Alexa Borrino is a sophomore and a transfer from DePaul Catholic. Senior

Gabriella Swope is a transfer from St. Dominic Academy in Jersey City who has good speed and good experience.

Sophomore Sofia Crespo is another outfielder who has caught the eye of Ringen.

“She’s an amazing kid,” Ringen said of Crespo.

“She’s a positive force on the team.”

Schnur is another key outfielder. She’s batting .450

with 11 RBI. “I’m honored to have coached her for four years,” Ringen said of Schnur.

“She’s a positive influence on everyone out there. She’s one of our captains.”

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And as a team, things couldn’t be better for the Golden Bears.

“We’re in a good spot right now,” Ringen said. “Our schedule has been demanding, but we’re holding our own. We should know where we stand in a couple of weeks.”

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“She’s our leadoff hitter,” Zullo said of O’Connor. “She comes to us with a lot of experience.”

For most of the time, Conca is the Maroon Raiders’ shortstop. Conca, who was also a key component in the Nutley ice hockey team’s league championship in the winter months, playing with and against the boys, is hitting .357 in the early going with a homer and six RBI. Junior Brianna Cruz is the starter at third base.

Zullo has been rotating players throughout the outfield positions and will have to do more of the shuffling now that Wilde is out indefinitely.

Junior Cecelia Mielnicki has been receiving a lot of the playing time in the outfield.

“She has been solid for us,” Zullo said.

Junior Jackie Caruso, sophomore Julia Ciccone and freshman Lia DeMaio have also seen time in the outfield.

“We’ve done different things in different games,” Zullo said.

“We have a nice rotation out there.”

Granata has seen time as the designated player, along with Hergenhan and Ciccone.

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The Nutley softball team will have to count on senior leaders Melanie Conca (left) and Rebecca Granata (right).

Jillian Garner is a senior outfielder who is the team’s resident pinch-runner. Junior Isabella Fogle and sophomore Samantha Daly are reserve pitchers.

So the Maroon Raiders will look to move on after the loss of Wilde.

“I’m hoping that our flashes of brilliance will carry us,” Zullo said. “If we can get all of our bats going all at once, we could be okay. Can we put it all together? Are we going to step up? We play teams like Mount St. Dominic tough, then have a rough inning. We hang in there against a state-ranked team like Morris Knolls, then lose it. This team is by far the most talented team we’ve had in a while. We just have to put it all together.”

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Harrison’s Fiori enjoys power explosion

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in one game against Bergen Charter. He delivered eight hits, scored eight runs and had THE HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL five RBI. He pitched two inbaseball team was struggling nings in an extra-inning 5-4 win in a big way. The Blue Tide had over Dickinson and hurled one dropped their first nine games scoreless inning in a 7-5 win of the 2019 season. over Ridgefield.

“I knew we were way better More importantly, the Blue than the way we were playing,” Tide won all three games. After junior third baseman/pitcher losing their first nine games Jaydon Fiori said. “We made a of the season, Harrison reeled lot of errors. We weren’t hitting off three straight wins, thanks the ball at all. We were just not in part to their slugging third playing up to par.” baseman/pitcher, who is now So Fiori took it upon himself batting a sizzling .571 on the to try to fire up his team. season.

“I told the whole team that And for his efforts, Fiori has we were better than that,” Fiori been selected as The Observer said. “I said my speech and we Athlete of the Week for the past started winning. We started week. hitting the ball and catching Fiori said that he had a good the ball and doing everything conversation with his father, right.”

Junior, before the season And the key person to that began. turn around? Well, that would “My father preached to me be Fiori -- and in a gigantic that this was a very imporway, almost historic fashion. tant year for me,” Fiori said.

For the last week, Fiori be“He told me that this was my came a one-man wrecking crew biggest year, my main year. I for the True Blue. He belted think that I’m seeing the ball four home runs, including two

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Mendez said that he has been able to use Fiori as a pitcher.

“He’s been doing the job,” Mendez said. “He’s been giving us a chance to win. He’s able to throw strikes. He’s really become a nice little pitcher.”

Mendez likes Fiori’s personality.

“He’s an outgoing kid,” Mendez said. “The kids feed off him. He needs to continue to bring the positive energy to the table. He needs to continue to listen to his coaches and teammates. But it’s a great accomplishment for him. I’m really proud of him. I just hope

he continues and motivates his teammates.”

Fiori is also an accomplished football player. As a receiver for standout quarterback Mateo DeSosa last fall, Fiori caught 39 passes for 565 yards and five touchdowns.

“I did a lot of things last season,” Fiori said about football.

He played football at DePaul first, then transferred to Queen of Peace and ended up at Harrison when QP closed.

“But I’ve always been a baseball player first,” Fiori said. “I fell in love with football, but I say I’m a baseball player.”

Fiori has received some interest from colleges for football, but has yet to receive feelers for baseball.

“I’ve met with a few football coaches,” Fiori said. “Fordham sent me something. Others have been interested. We

will see what happens.”

In any case, the Blue Tide is enjoying wins again in the spring.

“That’s all I care about,” Fiori said. “As long as we’re winning. Even if I didn’t hit four homers, we’re having a lot of fun. If I struck out four times and we won, that’s all I’d care about. We got it rolling now. It was frustrating when we were losing. It was terrible.

But now, we’re all talking about baseball again.”

Mendez believes that Fiori can be a top-flight baseball player.

“Without a doubt, he can play at the next level,” Mendez said. “As long as he maintains his focus and displays self discipline, he can play at the next level.”

But he will never hit four homers in a week ever again.

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KUEZ Sidewalk Sale is this weekend throughout Kearny The KUEZ Kearny Townwide Yard and Sidewalk Sale returns Saturday and Sunday, May 4 & 5, from 9 to 5 p.m. The annual event transforms the West Hudson community into a borderto-border bargain hunter’s paradise as hundreds of residential, business and other sellers host sales throughout the weekend!

There is no rain date.

Provident Bank and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coccia Realty cosponsor the event with the UEZ. KUEZ Coordinator John Peneda says the event, which has been sponsored by the KUEZ for the last

nine years, helps energize the town and bring new visitors and shoppers to Kearny — helping benefit KUEZ member businesses.

Items for sale range from furniture and antiques, electronics and housewares, children and adult clothing, home decor, tools, sports equipment, bikes, toys, jewelry, artwork, photography, vintage items, CDs, DVDs, books and more.

Maps of most sale locations will be available May 2.

For updates and more information, call 201-9557981 or send an email to kearnyyardsale@kearnynj. org.

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The ability to see at night decreases as we reach age 60.

The first step in addressing this problem may simply involve updating one’s eyeglass prescription. It may also help to have corrective lenses treated with an anti-reflective coating that cuts down on glare (caused by street lights and oncoming headlights). Otherwise, a comprehensive eye exam may reveal that poor night vision is related to a specific eye problem, such as “dry eye.” If sufficient amounts of tears are not produced, the cornea (the clear surface at the front of the eye) becomes dry and irritated.

Another potential cause of diminished night vision is a cataract, when the lens of the

eye becomes so cloudy that incoming light is substantially reduced.

If you notice that your night vision is getting worse, see an ophthalmologist for a full exam. Decreasing night vision can be a sign of serious eye conditions, a temporary sideeffect of other conditions, or a natural part of aging. When you need the best eye care in the area, look to us. To schedule an appointment, please call 201-896-0096. We are located at 20 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst.

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A FREE SERVICE FOR ALL HUDSON COUNTY RESIDENTS AT ALL FOUR LOCATIONS! “Removing dangerous materials from our homes by participating in Hudson County‘s Household Hazardous Waste program is a smart way to protect our families and the environment.”

– Tom DeGise, County Executive

SPRING 2019 SUNDAY MAY 5 9am –1pm Bayonne:

Gorman Field Parking Lot West 1st Street Near Humphrey Avenue

North Bergen:

North Bergen MUA 6200 Tonnelle Avenue

SATURDAY MAY 18 9am –1pm Jersey City:

JC Municipal Complex 13-15 Linden Avenue East

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYS

WHAT TO BRING:

• Thermostats NOW ACCEPTED! • Tires • Cleaners & Corrosives • Pool & Photographic Chemicals • Oil Based Paints • Oil Based Varnishes • Rechargeable & Car Batteries • Propane Tanks (from barbeque grills only) • Solvents & Thinners • Pesticides & Herbicides • Formaldehyde • Compact Fluorescent Bulbs • Used Motor Oil • Old Gasoline • Fire Extinguishers • Antifreeze • Smoke Detectors NOW ACCEPTED

DO NOT BRING:

• Consumer Electronics (except computers) • Alkaline batteries • Latex paint • Explosives • Compressed gas cylinders/tanks • TCBs, TCCD (such as freon and helium) • Woodlife • Asbestos • Kepone • Infectious waste • Silvex 2,4,5-t • Radioactive material • Unknown/unidentified material • Ballasts • Washers/dryers/refrigerators/ air conditioners • Any OTC or prescription drugs

Kearny:

Kearny DPW 357 Bergen Avenue

FREE TIRE AMNESTY EVENT AT HHW DAYS! Hudson County residents are asked to bring no more than 4 tires for proper disposal. If you cannot participate in this year’s Tire Amnesty Event, either store tires indoors (in a garage or shed) or cover them until they can be disposed of properly.* *Contact your municipal DPW for disposal locations and cost.

This program is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the NJDEP-Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste. Residents can drop off materials at any site. Proof of residency may be required.

SPECIAL COMPUTER ONLY RECYCLING COLLECTION County Executive • Thomas A. DeGise

Chief Executive Officer • Norman M. Guerra

Do you have an old computer, monitor, mouse or keyboard you’d like to get rid of? Bring it to our HHW Days to safely dispose of it! Tablets and cellphones will also be accepted, but please

NO PRINTERS OR TVS. Chairman • Frank Pestana

Follow us on Twitter @HCIAonline or visit our Facebook Page HCIAonline!

For more information, please call the HCIA Environmental Hotline 201-324-6222 x3257 or visit www.hcia.org.

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OBITUARIES EDWARD FRANCIS FARRELL

Mr. Edward Francis Farrell (Ned), 88, of Madrid, Spain, died on Aug. 2, 2018 in Holland, Netherlands.

A memorial visitation will take place Tuesday, May 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Condon Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny. (condonfuneralhome. com). A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Mr. Farrell is survived by his two children, daughter Ilona Farrell and son Edward Farrell, as well as his sister Ann Farrell of Kearny and his God-daughter Karen Farrell of Manhasett, New York. He is also survived by his grandchildren Noa, Neave, Nikki and Bodhi Ho, Sarah and Joseph Farrell and by many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John J. Farrell and Gertrude C. Farrell (nee Ryan) of Kearny, brothers John J. Farrell of Munich, Germany, and Thomas C. Farrell of Spokane, Washington; and sister Joan C. Farrell of Kearny.

Ned, as he was known to his

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family, was born in Kearny, graduated from St. Stephen’s Grammar School, Queen of Peace High School and Georgetown University Law School.

After passing the bar in Washington, D.C., New York and New Jersey, he then took courses at the Hague, Holland, where he specialized in international law.

He worked throughout Europe, and then settled and opened his own law firm in Madrid, Spain, where he lived and worked for many years.

Ned served in the U.S. Army during peacetime, and greatly enjoyed his family and friends, traveling, skiing, hunting, the opera and golf. Mr. Farrell was also an author of several books and poetry.

ANN E. MCLAUGHLIN Ann E. McLaughlin, (nee Scott), died Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Alaris at Kearny.

She was 82.

Relatives and friends were invited call at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny.

The funeral service took place at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, Kearny. Cremation was private.

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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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Ann was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to this country in 1960. She had lived in Kearny for the last 45 years.

She worked in the Senior Center in the Town of Harrison for 13 years before her retirement in 2010. Prior, she was a waitress at Carbone’s Restaurant (later named Nicole’s) in Harrison for 30 years.

Mrs. McLaughlin was a member of the Harrison Cancer League.

She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Rosamilia and her husband, Frank; one grandchild, Frank McLaughlin and his wife Kelly; two great-grandchildren, David and Ryan McLaughlin; nieces and nephews, Debra Barnes, Linda Zuest, Ronald Barnes, Robert Barnes and his wife, Ela and Joanne Rollins and her husband, Tim. She also leaves behind two great-nephews, Aiden Barnes and Nicholas Van Ausdall and her longtime friend, Catherine McGrath.

Ann was predeceased by her husband, Robert McLaughlin; her son, Frank McLaughlin and two nieces, Diane and Janice Barnes.

Kearny. A service took place at the funeral home. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Bill was retired from Otis Elevator and was a Korean War Army veteran.

Husband of the late Mary (nee Manley), he is survived by his children Dan Davitt (Robin), Christina Davitt and William Davitt. Also surviving are his grandchildren Bill, Katelyn, Samantha, Rachel, Dana and Daniel.

PAUL A. PROCACCI

WILLIAM J. DAVITT JR.

Mr. Paul A. Procacci of Kearny died on April 19, 2019.

He was 91.

Relatives and friends were received in the Condon Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Burial with full Military Honors took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Paul is survived by his wife of 69 years, Kathleen (nee Desmond) and his children Paul (Miriam) Procacci, Kathleen (Gabe) Fiore and Allison Procacci. Also surviving are his sisters, Marie (Leonard) Scarnato and Florence Avolio. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Paul (Ashley) Procacci, Kristin (John) Marx, Justin (Erika) Procacci, Lisa Procacci (Ross Wood) and Grabriel Fiore; as well as his great-grandchildren, Brianne, Payton, Colin, Kylie, J.J., Bryson, Noah, Cameron, Desmond, Liam, Ashton and Tristan.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Theresa Procacci and his grandson, Stephen Procacci.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. 38101-9908 or stjude. org/tribute.

William J. Davitt Jr. died at home on April 20, 2019.

He was 85.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home,

Stella A. McKee, (nee Walkiewicz), 100, died Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Allendale Nursing Home,

PATRICIA G. MULLER Patricia G. Muller (nee Thuring) of Kearny died April 22, 2019.

She was 83.

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

Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Pat was the loving wife of Robert A. Muller and devoted mother of James Muller (his wife Roberta) and loving grandmother of Thomas, Jonathon and Matthew.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Kidney Foundation.

STELLA A. MCKEE

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The funeral will be from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ on Wednesday, May 1, at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 30, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Mrs. McKee was born in Newark, and lived in Harrison before moving to Kearny in 1939.

She was an assembler for the Hyatt Roller Bearing Division of General Motors Corporation in Harrison for 18 years until her retirement in 1980.

Stella was a member and past president of the Rosary Altar Society of St. Cecilia Church, the Cecilian Seniors and the Kearny Senior Citizens Club.

She is survived by four grandsons, Michael, Mark, Matthew and Kyle McKee; one greatgrandson, Cody McKee; and one niece, Arlene Chrobak.

She was predeceased by her husband, John T. McKee Sr.; two sons, Milton J. McKee and John T. McKee and one sister, Helen Braun.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Cecilia Church, 120 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032.

JOHN A. STEFANKO John A. Stefanko died Monday, April 22, 2019, in St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston.

He was 89.

The funeral was private.

John was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and had lived in Kearny since 1942.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 until 1953.

Mr. Stefanko was a salesman for Bakery Delivery Local 194 for 25 years.

John volunteered for the Kearny Pony League for 26 years.

He is survived by his children, John E. Stefanko and Patricia F. Stefanko; four grandchildren, Meghan Rafferty and James, John and Michael Stefanko and one great-grandchild, Harper Stefanko.

John was predeceased by his wife, Patricia F. (nee Coogan) Stefanko; one daughter, Maureen Stefanko and one son, Thomas Stefanko.

The Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge.

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N. Arlington- $538,900 1 Fam. - Large Colonial-Foyer-LrFormal Dr-Modern EIK-Family RmFireplace-HVAC-Hrdwd Fls-Master Bdrm with master suite-walk in closet3 additional Bdrms- Full fin bsmentdriveway parking-fenced in yard and so much more!

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with it. We got a lot of support from Chief (George) King and Deputy Chief Macfie, which made it a lot easier to do what we needed. It was satisfying to be able to follow through from the beginning to the end.”

In all, Fabula continues do the same stellar work now that he did when he was a rookie on foot patrol. He also spent time as the President of the KPD PBA Local 21, where he accomplished a great deal, including what Macfie mentioned earlier.

“I am very proud of my work here,” Fabula says. “For 11 years, I have had great bosses and many colleagues who inspire me. I thank my wife especially because the work requires a lot of man-hours and she has been patient, great, through it all.”

And for Chief King, pride in Fabula’s work is at the forefront, too.

“He has been an outstanding officer since day one. He is one of the officers that I have always been confident could be assigned anywhere in the department and would not only get the job done but represent the department to the highest standards,” King said.

“He always presents himself in a professional manner and always

@ THE KEARNY PD acts as a true gentleman.

“That truly is a reflection on his upbringing and his parents should be complimented and proud of the fine job they did.

“His award as Policeman of the year is well deserved, and the fact that this is the second time he is being awarded this honor in short time speaks for itself. The investigation he led has received compliments from county, state and federal agencies who were impressed with his work and attention to detail.

“John is a well-rounded person who also takes the opportunity to support the Kearny community any chance he gets. He has organized the annual Food Truck Festival that has become a town favorite, works on the annual Tour de Force bike ride, collects school supplies, organized free donuts and hot chocolate at the annual Christmas Tree lighting and so much more.

“I am very proud of the work he has done, and am always proud and impressed by the way the Police Department as a whole conducts itself on a daily basis.”

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The Public Meeting public meeting will be held on: DATE:

May 15, 2019

TIME:

6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Hudson County Bergen Square Center Division of Housing and Community Development 830 Bergen Avenue Suite 5B Jersey City, NJ 07306 The purpose of this public meeting is to furnish citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties with information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities and the range of eligible activities that will be undertaken under the PY 2019 Action Plan. This will include a presentation to the public, a draft of the County of Hudson’s PY 2019 Action Plan, including activities and projects that will be recommended by the County for funding in the PY 2019 Action Plan to HUD.

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All interested persons are encouraged to attend and make valued comments regarding projects and programs for consideration of funding. Additionally, all interested persons are encouraged to review the County’s proposed Draft PY 2019 Action Plan available in hard copy form at the above address or by contacting Heather Hanks, CDBG Program Manager at hhanks@hcnj.us or call 201-369-4520.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Pursuant to Federal regulations, the County of Hudson will hold a 30 day public comment period open to all residents, especially low-and moderate-income residents on the PY 2019 Draft Action Plan.

The purpose of the 30 day comment period will be to obtain from the public their views and comments on the proposed project activities by the County of Hudson to Hudson County’s Action Plans for PY 2019. Federal regulations require that Hudson County provide a 30 day public comment period for the Amendments for the Draft PY 2019 Action Plan. Citizens have 30 days from the date of this public notice to review the document and submit comments.

It is anticipated that on or about June 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm, that the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders at its regular scheduled meeting will adopt a resolution authorizing the County Executive to submit the PY 2019 Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders Thomas A. DeGise County Executive Abraham Antun County Administrator Thomas A. DeLeo Director, Department of Parks and Community Services Randi A. Moore Division Chief, Division of Housing and Community Development

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BELLEVILLE Available Now 1 bedroom garden apartment. $1,200/mth.

H/HW included. No Pets.

Call 201-450-1370. 49W03

KEARNY Very clean apt w/ 2 bedrms, living & dining rm, Storage area.

No pets. $1,550 Text/Call 201.218.0841

KEARNY 2 BR, $1,050/ month. 1 1/2 months security. Utilities separate.

No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 986- 6456 51W03

LYNDHURST 2 Bedrooms, 2nd Floor, 5 modern rooms. Close to NYC transportation and Shopping. CLEAN AND QUIET. Available May 1st. (201) 600-5180 49W03

BELLEVILLE Modern 3 bedroom apartment. No Smoking. No Pets. Street Parking. Tenant pays the agency rate. (201)6362280 ext. 133 Background & credit check 51W02

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May 1st. (973)204-8022 No Pets. (973)661-0610 50W03

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3 BR. LR. EIK. 1 Bath. Off street Parking. $1995/ month. HT/HW included. Available June 1st.

(973)760-4877 51W03

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HARRISON 2 BR’s, Bath, Kitchen, LR. Close to PATH and Major highways.

Avl. July 1st. (973) 4824324. 51W03 HARRISON Renovated, 5 rm, 2 bedrms w/heat. New kitchen w/refridgerator, microwave, dishwasher.

New bath, carpet, new tile, windows Storage area. No pets. No laundry 1.5 mo security. $1,300.

Call George 201-218-0841 for showings.

KEARNY Newly renovated. 4 room apartment.

2 BR, LR, EIK. $1200 + 1 1/2 months security.

50W03 No pets. Available 5/1 HARRISON 3rd Floor. 2 (908)240-9302 50W03 BR, 1 BATH, EIK. LR. $1350 + 1 1/2 months securty.

No Pets. Close to PATH. Available Now. (973)772- KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 BR’s, DR, 3883 or (973)772-2882 EIK, Bathroom. $1,600/ 51W03 month. 2 months security. no pets. no smoking.

Avl. April 26th. (551) 2169750. 50W03 KEARNY KEARNY 2 Bedrooms, 2nd Floor, EIK, LR/DR, 1 Bathroom. $1,800/mth Utilities Seperate. 1 1/2 mth security. No Smoking. No Pets. Available May 1st. (201)889-7644 49W03

KEARNY 2 Family House. Bright & spacious 2 bedrm & Garage, porch, LR, large kitchen, 1 bathroom, No pets, 1 mth security. $1650+util. Avail 6/1. Call 201-772-4896

N.ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON 1st FL, 1 BR, quiet neighborhood, near transportation. $1200/mth plus utilities.

One year lease. 1 & 1/2 month security (973) 838-1662. 51W03

N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated basement apt.

1 BR, LR, EIK, W/D hookup, $1400/mth, utilities included + 1 month security. Avl Now (732) 5014649. 50W03

N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl.

3 BR, 1 Bathroom. Hardwood floors. Laundry.

Close to schools & Transportation. $2,100/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. NO Smoking. Available June 1st. Call or text (973) 4543281 or email sammy.bella66@gmail.com 51w03

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KEARNY 2 Bedroom (4 rooms), railroad style, 3rd floor. $1150/mth plus utilities. 1 1/2 mth security and lease. No Pets. Available Now. Text (973)493-7868. 49W03 KEARNY , 1 BR apart, 3 rooms, Garden apartment complex, 1st FL, Parking available $ 1,150 p/ month , supply own utilities. 1 months security. No Pets. I parking space available. Single or couple preferred, Credit check Aval May 15th.

Call beteween 10 and 7 pm only 201-997-2341.

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N.ARLINGTON 2 BR’s, LR, Kitchen. 2nd fl. No pets/Smoking. $910/ month + 1 1/2 months KEARNY 2 bedroom, security. H/HW supplied.

2nd floor, DR, LR, Kitch- Available June 1st (201) en. $1,450/mth. Close 401-0488 51W03 to schools. No Pets. No smoking. Available Now. (201)376-1134 Call after 3:30. 51W03

Place your KEARNY 2 bedrooms, A/C central, laundry availalble. $1,300/ mth. 1 1/2 month security. Lease Required.

No Pets. Available Now. (201)993-4665. 51W03

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LYNDHURST 2 BR Apt. Fully renovated, HW Floors, Kitchen, EIK, LR, Bath & Laundry in Unit. All Appliances are included.

BELLEVILLE Heat/Hot water included. $1900 + 1 month security. Available May 15th.

Call or Text 201-954- BELLEVILLE Clean nice1304 51W03 ly furnished for 1 person in my home. No smoking.

Shared kitchen & Bath.

Laundry. Light cooking.

Utilities supplied. Parking.

NEWARK $850/month. 1 months security. Nice Neighborhood. (201) 687-0580 Leave message 49W03 NEWARK Ironbound section, Private home. single or couple preferred 1 BR SERVICES modern kitchen & bath.

OFFERED walking distance to Laundry & public transportation. Utilities seperate. Home Health Aide Background and Credit available to Care for check a must. No pets. No you or your loved Smoking Serious inquiries ones. Very caring, only. Contact Joe (973) lots of experience 943-9348 51W03

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N. NEWARK N. NEWARK Studio apartment, small kitchen with stove and fridge.

Everything included. No Pets. No smoking. Available Now. (973)202-5103 or (973)477-0925. 51W03

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407 Maple St Kearny.

May 4th and May 5th.

Electronics, Power tools, misc.garage tools, new kitchen items, woman and childrens clothing, new handbags and hairdryers, records, books, jewelry and lots of goodies. 51W01

2 Residential KEARNY Modern garages for rent. townhouse for rent.

Lg EIK, self-cleaning 528 Davis Ave. Kearny.

Month to month. oven, dishwasher, $200/mth each. refridgerator, central No utilities.

A/C, 3 bedrooms, 1 (862)849-7240 1/2 baths, full dining 49W03 room, recreation rm, hardwood floors, attached garage, W/D hookups, yard & snow GARAGE 1 Commercial maintenance mainSALE parking space tained by landlord.

Rent $2,300.00 plus available in utilities, 1 1/2 mth Nutley up to 24 ft. security. Credit Check.

(201) 390-1729 Furniture, Clothing, Toys, Available May 15th.

Household items, and 51W03 Call (201)991-6261 51W03

KEARNY 1 BR with den, 1 Bath. EIK. DR, LR, Sun Room, Laundry facility on site. Walking distance to bus stop. No off street parking. No Smoking/ Pets. $1600 + 1 month security with references.

H/HW included. Available April 20th. Call Ron (609)955-6692 50W03

HALL FOR

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PETS FOR ADOPTION 1 1/2 year old brother and sister cats, Milo and Bella, must be adopted or fostered TOGETHER to a good and loving home.

Perfect health. Both are fixed Must be adopted together before May 31st.

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LIQUOR LICENSE For use in bar or restaurant in Kearny.

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GARAGE FOR RENT

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KEARNY ARLINGTON SECTION 2 garages. $165.00 each Available 5/1/19 Storage only (201)998-7268 50W03

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TESTIMONIAL Our law office has placed numerous ads in The Observer over the years, and I have personally placed several ads for apartment rentals, help wanted, etc.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Borough of North Arlington Zoning Board of Adjustment TAKE NOTICE that on the 8th day of May, 2019, at 7:00pm a hearing will be held before the Borough of North Arlington, Zoning Board of Adjustment on the appeal or application of the undersigned for a variance or other relief so as to permit an addition of a 2 family home that resides in a 1 family zone on premises located at 120 Sunset Avenue and designated as block 26 lot 48 on the Borough of North Arlington Tax Map. MAPS AND DOCUMENTS FOR WHICH APPROVAL IS SOUGHT IN THIS APPLICATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL, MUNICIPAL BUILDING BUILDING, WEEKDAYS BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM. Any interested party may appear at said hearing and participate therein accordance with the rules of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Jacquelina Alcantara 51W01

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Nutley PD: Someone stopped victim’s mail delivery, opened CC in name

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

POLICE BEAT

IDENTITY THEFT FRAUDSTERS ARE GETTING more and more creative by the day — and a recent incident in Nutley proves it.

On April 19, the Nutley Police Department says a victim got concerned after not receiving mail for about a week. So he went to a local Post Office to see what was happening — and he was advised that someone used the Post Office’s website to have his mail held for a week.

Only thing was, the victim didn’t ask for, nor did he need his mail to be held, for any reason.

When he finally got the mail that had been held in the post office, the victim found a shiny new Discover Card that he never applied for.

Fortunately for the victim, the card wasn’t activated, so the account he never asked for was canceled.

The victim, meanwhile, asked to be entered into the FBI’s identity theft fraud database.

Meanwhile, Det. Lt. Anthony Montanari, the Nutley PD’s publicinformation officer, also reported the following incidents:

April 25 A woman told police there were three or four unknown people sitting in her vehicle. When police arrived, they say the suspects were gone and the car reeked of marijuana and cigarettes. The suspects have not yet been identified.

April 24 • Headquarters received a walk-in fraud report. The victim told police he had two fraudulent charges on his debit card to an online gambling website, estimated at close to $2,000.

The card was never lost and is still in the possession of the victim. Police say they advised the victim to cancel the card forthwith and to contact the credit-reporting agency to see if any accounts were opened in his name.

The victim declined entry into the identity theft victims database.

• A Bloomfield Avenue resident told police his blue mountain bike was stolen from his garage. It had

had a black lock around the middle bar. Police say they had detained three juveniles who were wanted by the Clifton Police Department for questioning in an unrelated matter. The victim was permitted to look at several impounded bikes — and as luck would have it, one was identified as the stolen bike. The boys who were had been in possession of the bike were charged with theft, police said.

April 23 Patrol units say they conducted a field interview with a group of individuals which resulted in the arrest of Felix Peralta, 22, of Newark, who was charged on a summons with possession of marijuana. After processing, Peralta was advised of his court date and released on his own recognizance.

April 21 Dispatch directed officers to a Harrison Street church on a missing candle box. The container is described as a medium sized, chrome lock-box. The Nutley PD’s Detective Bureau was advised of the incident.

April 20 • Officers initiated a motor-vehicle stop on Franklin Avenue that resulted in the driver, Margaret Makofka, 43, of Nutley, being taken into custody. She received summonses charging her with drunken driving, possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana and prescription drugs.

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• Police responded to Franklin Avenue on a report of a man reportedly exposing himself to passers-by and urinating in public. Police say Stacey Hillard, 56, of Newark, was taken into custody, processed, charged with lewdness, a disorderly-conduct offense and later released own recognizance.

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PROTEST from 01 Here’s how it all went down on April 27.

The march left the DPW yard at about 11:30 a.m., led

by Mayor Alberto G. Santos and his civilian co-protestorin-chief Cristina Montague.

Both had bullhorns and led the crowd in chants, most notably “Shut it down!”

Marchers walked on the south side of Bergen Avenue, on the sidewalk, and had an escort from the Kearny Police Department. Police, meanwhile, did an excellent job of keeping everyone out of the streets, on the sidewalk and away from vehicular traffic, which built up along the entire length of the Bergen extension.

Passers-by — and those who were caught in traffic for a while — remained calm for the most part and many beeped their horns in solidarity with the marchers.

At the entrance to the landfill, those protesting gathered around Santos, Montague and company — and the mayor took to the bullhorn after first leading a threeminute, loud chant of “Shut it down!”

Then, Santos took off and ripped into the NJSEA and state representation in general forthwith.

“We’re here to shut this down and we’re yelling because we want our state leaders to hear us — this has to shut down!” he said to roaring applause. “And we’re here to point out the lies of our state leaders — lies. Nine years ago, they said this would be opened and there would be a golf course, there would be baseball fields, football fields. They said that was going to happen. Lies!

“Last year, the state told us no sewage sludge was going here. And we caught them on video with sewage sludge.

Lies! Then they said the rotten-egg hydrogen sulfide odor was not from the landfill.

That’s what the state said. So we got our own monitoring stations and proved it was theirs — and they continued to (tell) lies, lies, lies.

“Then the state said we can fix it. Well, we got one of the highest reads of hydrogen sulfide last week. They continue to lie … we are here because this is about our health. This is not because of what something looks like. This goes to our health.

Hydrogen sulfide is poison … they have to shut this down.”

Santos then noted the state said it didn’t have the cash to close the landfill. Yet each

year, the NJSEA collects at least $25 million to keep it open.

“Where has that money gone?” Santos shouted. “Why are they still lying?”

To see Santos’s entire rally speech, visit www.theobserver.com.

Interestingly enough, Tom Marturano, the NJSEA’s director of solid waste and natural resources, apparently drew the shortest straw as the only representative of the NJSEA to be on-site for the protest. For most of the protest, he hid away from the crowd, sitting in a stateowned, gigantic gas-guzzling SUV just beyond the front gate to the landfill.

He was only seen out of his vehicle toward the end of the protest after a few children innocently built a “rock wall” that couldn’t have been any more than an inch off the ground. Though Marturano’s NJSEA have sworn to the contrary, when one truck hit the “rock wall” — which Marturano futilely complained about to the KPD — a large chunk of sheet rock, which leads to the creation of hydrogen sulfide, fell off the truck, practically into Santos’s lap.

“This sheet rock is going to form into a leachate that’s going to turn into hydrogen sulfide — so shut this down,” Santos said as he held a piece of the sheet rock in his bare hands.

Meanwhile, among the protestors was Kearny’s own Ruth Ann Hatfield.

She recently moved to Quincy Avenue, a very short distance away from the land-

fill. In the last year alone, in addition to suffering respiratory issues, she has suffered two heart attacks. Doctors say they have no clue why she’s had the attacks.

“It’s not right — something is wrong here,” Hatfield said.

“How does a human being have two heart attacks where the doctors can’t figure out why they’ve happened? It just makes no sense at all.”

Noticeably absent were every single one of Kearny’s state and federal representatives (unless they were incognito and/or in sunglasses) — including state Sen. Nicholas Sacco, Assemblymembers Angelica M. Jimenez and Pedro Mejia, U.S. Reps. Albio Sires and Bill Pascrell and Sens. Cory Booker and Robert Menendez (who, by the way, lives in Harrison.)

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