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Resolutions from Sacco, Hudson Freeholders call for capping & shutting down Keegan forever

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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tate Sen. Nicholas Sacco (D-North Bergen), along with Sens. Brian Stack (D-Union City) and Sandra Cunningham (D-Jersey City) have introduced a resolution to the Environment & Energy Committee of the State Senate urging the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection to immediately close and cap the Keegan Landfill in Kearny.

The non-binding document, State Concurrent Resolution (SCR) No. 180 (of 2019) is

co-sponsored by Sacco and Stack with the support of Cunningham. And here’s how it works.

According to Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos, the resolution will first be discussed and voted upon by members of the Senate’s Environment and Energy Committee. That committee does not have a meeting scheduled anytime in the foreseeable future, according to Santos, but the mayor says he hopes its chairman, Sen. Bob Smith (D-Piscataway) will call for a meeting sometime soon.

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Sights like this one have been all too common in Kearny for, well, what seems like an eternity.

And for months, the Town of Kearny, its leaders and residents, with help from Harrison and East Newark, have fought to get the Keegan Landfill capped and closed forever. Now, because of two resolutions, one in Trenton (thanks to Sen. Nick Sacco, inset) and one in Hudson County (thanks to Freeholder Albert J. Cifelli), we’re likely closer to full cap & closure than at any point before now.

Lyndhurst OEM ‘ready’ for any disaster that could hit

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

Police Sgt. Paul Haggerty is the deputy coordinator of the Lyndhurst OEM. He says Mayor Robert Giangeruso, the Public Safety commissioner, has worked with the police, fire and EMS agencies within the township to create the “ReadyLyndhurst” campaign as part of a nation-

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eptember marks National Preparedness Month and the Township of Lyndhurst and its Office of Emergency Management wants residents to know it’s taking its role to participate very seriously.

wide theme this year, the “Prepared Not Scared” program.

“Our hope is to build a resilient community within the township through preparedness and education initiatives,” Haggerty said. “Our township has come a long way, and we strive to always remain proac-

tive.”

Some of the most current accomplishments, Haggerty says, over the last year, include the following: • Lyndhurst’s OEM executed a $68,470 Hurricane Sandy Hazard

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Grant will allow Lyndhurst Fire Department to recruit and train new firefighters

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-9), co-chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) on Sept. 11, 2019, announced the awarding of a $67,400 grant for the Lyndhurst Fire Department to recruit and retain firefighters for years to come.

Through letters and support, Pascrell helped secure the grant through the Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program.

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The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (WHAT) kicks off its 2019-2020 season with Neil Simon’s “Rumors” for three performances opening Sept. 26 at W.H.A.T.’s new location, Grace United Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny.

In the madcap, slamming-door farce, several affluent couples gather in a posh suburban residence to celebrate their hosts’ 10th anniversary. The first guests discover the hostess missing and the host upstairs with a superficial gunshot wound. To prevent a scandal, the first couple hides this situation from the second, and they hide it from the third, all the way down the line.

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Directed by Matthew Masiello, the cast includes some new faces as well as W.H.A.T. veterans, including Allyssa Hynes (Chris Gorman), Nick Maes (Ken Gorman), Jessica Jones (Claire Ganz), Elwin Cuevas (Lenny Ganz), Mary Lopez (Ernie Cusack), Maria Diaz (Cookie Cusack), Dan Bulich (Glenn Cooper), Jessa Blackthorne (Cassie Cooper), Stephen Gilman (Officer Welch) and Chloe Kiefer (Officer Pudney).

Performances will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26, 27 and 28, all at 7:30 p.m.

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Mitigation generator grant project where a permanent generator was installed at the township’s senior center.

This location also serves as a warming and cooling center in times of power loss as well as a shelter during disasters. Prior to this, a loss of power in the vicinity of this location would render it useless. Parks & Public Property Commissioner Thomas DiMaggio was instrumental in assisting with the project, Haggerty says.

• OEM launched its free mobile app (it was featured in The Observer immediately following its launch) for smartphone users. The app has the ability to simulcast notifications over the various township emergency services’ Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Further, the app contains a preparedness and planning element.

• OEM offered free bleeding-control classes to the community as well as instructing school district staff and the student body about stopping the bleed with tourniquets and woundpacking.

“Unfortunately, in the climate of mass killing incidents in America, we want to arm our community with the knowledge of these life saving techniques in case they are faced with a scenario. The training could even be applied during an industrial or severe vehicle crash,” Haggerty, a former fire chief and Deputy Fire Commissioner with the township’s all volunteer fire department and who has had several first-hand experiences with tourniquets saving lives, said. “Most recently, just over a week ago on Sept. 7, the LFD responded to assist the New

Jersey State Police on the New Jersey Turnpike near Exit 16W.” Haggerty said that the state troopers’ quick application of tourniquets on an individual involved in a motorcycle crash saved his life.

• OEM digitally produced an updated Preparedness Guidebook.

• OEM maintains a C.E.R.T. Team and plans to host a training class in late fall to early winter as well as launching a Teen C.E.R.T. program at Lyndhurst High School.

• It’s currently working on a complete communications project within the township which will include an alert system within schools to notify them immediately of a threat or severe weather information.

With all of this, Haggerty says nothing is more important than being prepared for a potential disaster — and having the township’s OEM app downloaded on your iPhone, Android phone or tablet.

“A key component of emergency preparedness is to stay informed and be aware of what is going on around you,” he said.

“That includes monitoring weather conditions, staying current on local news, having situational awareness, and making sure you receive timely information from local government officials.

“We encourage you to download our mobile app free of charge, register your information with the county’s reverse 9-1-1 telephone alerting system, Swift 911, by visiting the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management website, www.bcoem.org.

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Additionally, you can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @Lyndhurst NJOEM. “It is also strongly suggested that you obtain a batterypowered or crank radio from a local retail store to stay informed on the township’s emergency advisory radio station, 1700 AM. As we learned most recently during Superstorm Sandy, all of the above are excellent sources of receiving information until cellular and Internet service becomes unavailable.”

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A senator and an entire community get it. It’s time the NJSEA does, too. Close & cap now!

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e haven’t been this close to cap-andclosure of the Keegan Landfill in a long time.

Thanks to a resolution proffered by Sen. Nicholas Sacco in the state Senate and thanks to one similar — already approved by the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders thanks to Freeholder Albert J. Cifelli — we can breathe a sigh of relief that officials outside West Hudson get it and they’re speaking loud and clear at the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority and the NJDEP. The message is one we’ve heard, ad nauseam, for months.

But there’s still work to be done — and it may be some time before the Senate resolution gets up for a vote.

Yet again, however, we’re at a point where we shouldn’t have to wait. Because now it is clear to just about everyone but the NJSEA and Gov. Phil Murphy that this landfill has caused a health crisis and is so much more than an odor nuisance as the NJSEA called

EDITORIAL it last week in a press release.

The NJSEA — including Chairman John Ballantyne and CEO Vincent Prieto — now has an opportunity (again) to do the right thing. Hear the message we’ve been shouting. Hear the message behind the Senate and freeholders’ resolutions. Do the right thing, once and for all.

Shut the Keegan Landfill down for good.

Today. And start the process of placing on it an impermeable cap. The next day. It can be done legally. It must be done logically. And all these months of bad juju might just go away.

Are you listening, now, governor? Are you listening now, Mr. Ballantyne? Are you listening now, Mr. Prieto? It simply cannot be that you’re among the dozen or so people in this world who don’t get what is happening.

It just can’t.

Enough is enough, already. Close and cap now. You know we’re not going to stop until it’s closed.

So don’t wait to hear what Judge Jeff Jablonski decides.

Don’t wait for the Sacco resolution to pass the Senate and Assembly (and make no mistake about it — it will pass.)

Close it now. Give the people of West Hudson their health back. And we can all go on living happily ever after.

So will you, NJSEA? Will you, Gov. Murphy? Or will you continue to demonstrate absolute and abhorrent tone-deafness to the reality that this is so much more than just a bad smell?

Please — show us you get it — finally.

Or you’ll continue to hear from us as we do everything within our means to be sure someone shuts it down, with a cap, forever, for you. Think about it. What kind of legacy will that leave you all with?

Act. Now. Cap and close the Keegan Landfill forever.

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Back-up Officers Sean Podolski and Darwin Paulino and Sgt. Christopher Levchak arrived, field sobriety tests were conducted, and FloresHerrera was placed under arrest for DWI. He was also charged and later released on motor vehicle summonses for DWI, having an open container of alcohol in a MV, reckless driving, littering and failure to exhibit an insurance card.

Sept. 6 Officer Nick Funk and Sgt. Philip Finch responded to Woodland Avenue and Maple Street on a 4:06 p.m. report of an accident involving a Toyota Rav 4 and a Kia Forte.

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that a male passenger had exited the Rav 4 and hidden a backpack in an alleyway.

After checking all involved occupants for injuries, Funk found the backpack discarded in the alley. Before checking its contents, he asked if the bag belonged to anyone on scene and was told it did not. Inside it, police said, he found a plastic container of suspected marijuana and a marijuana cigar. Funk again asked if the bag belonged to anyone and was told it did not.

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Lunch & learn on cholesterol is Sept. 23 The North Arlington Health Department, in conjunction with Clara Maass Medical Center, hosts a free lunch & learn program Monday, Sept.

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The Knights ask those attending to donate a non-expired, non-perishable can good for their

Helping Exceptional People’s Elvis dinner slated for Oct. 11 Helping Exceptional People hosts a dinner featuring the singing talents of Anthony Ligouri performing as Elvis on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road.

Along with his band, Blue Smoke, he will entertain with the immortal tunes of the King. Dinner, desserts, beer, wine and soda are all included.

All proceeds will benefit groups in the area that provide programs for special needs citizens.

Unit 305 already planning for August 2020 historical journey Join Kearny Scouts of Unit 305 for a High Adventure trip on the historic Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has improved its standing among U.S. universities and colleges by 83 spots, according to The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (THE) College Rankings for 2020.

NJIT nearly doubled its improvement compared to last year, which saw a 43spot gain for 2019.

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Engagement accounts for student engagement, student recommendation, student/ teacher interaction and the number of accredited programs. NJIT jumped

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The Lyndhurst boys’ soccer team is off to a flying 4-0 start, including a clutch win over rival Harrison, the first win over Harrison since 1999. Front row, from left, are R.J. Alvarez, Thomas Zurkowski and Steven Cano. Back row, from left, are head coach Denis Jelcic, Shawn Santi, Jake McCann, Tyler Liuzzi, Andrew Fernandez and Luis Yolianes.

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still in somewhat of a state of shock that his Lyndhurst High School boys’ soccer team is still undefeated at 4-0 and earned a victory over neighboring rival and perennial state power Harrison, the first time the Golden Bears knocked off the powerful Blue Tide since 1979, a streak that stretched an amazing 41 games over that span.

“I knew we would be solid,” Jelcic said. “But I didn’t think we’d be where we are. I expected us to be competitive, so this has been a pleasant surprise. The kids love playing and love being together.

It’s just fun to watch.”

The Golden Bears have defeated Butler by a 5-2 margin, perennial foe New Milford by a 2-0 score, knocked off rival Secaucus, 5-3 and the big 2-0 win over Harrison last week.

For a team that won 12 games a year ago, the Golden Bears are off to a flying start.

“This is the most skilled

team, position by position, that I’ve had since I’ve been the head coach,” Jelcic said.

“I would also say that this is the deepest team as well. I really had good vibes about this team in the preseason. It’s a close-knit team. It’s the closest team I’ve had as well. We have seniors who didn’t play last year fighting for playing time this year. That says a lot. We never had subs who came off the bench and contributed.

But this year, I legitimately have subs for everyone in every position.”

Jelcic said that he’s kept 22 kids on the varsity roster.

“And they’re all going to play,” Jelcic said. “I kept three goalkeepers and they’re going to play as well. The biggest thing is the way they communicate off the field. It’s constant soccer. They talk about soccer. I’m almost sick of them talking about soccer. But I think that’s going to translate into victories down the road. In October and maybe November, that will be huge. I hope I’m still coaching soccer when hockey season

starts.”

Jelcic is also the head coach of the Lyndhurst/Paramus/ Hackensack ice hockey cooperative squad.

“I think this team is going to be around for a while,” Jelcic said.

Sure looks that way.

Leading the goalkeepers is senior Tyler Liuzzi, who spent a lot of time in the Golden Bears’ net the last two seasons.

“He’s big and strong and moves pretty well,” Jelcic said of Liuzzi. “He used to be a little timid in goal, but not anymore. He’s confident in there and knows how to be involved with his teammates.

He’s a totally different goalie than what he was. He’s just more active now. He’s on top of the ball. The backs can play the ball back to him with ease and he can handle it.”

Liuzzi was outstanding in securing the clean sheet against Harrison, registering 11 saves. He also made five

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couldn’t ask for a better start to the 2019 high school football season for his Buccaneers of Belleville High School.

As he began his second season as the head man with the Bucs, Johnson guided his team to wins against Tenafly and Dickinson of Jersey City, the latter being an impressive 45-6 trouncing of the Rams last Saturday.

But Johnson has to be wary of the strong start.

A year ago, in his rookie campaign at Belleville, Johnson led the Bucs to four straight wins, their best start in 20 years.

But that was it. The Buccaneers lost their last five games, including a tough, but hard played 20-13 loss to Nutley in the NJSIAA regional crossover game – a game that was once called a consolation contest for teams that didn’t qualify for the NJSIAA state playoffs.

So that had to have been a concern for Johnson, wondering whether there would be a negative carryover for a team that lost their final five in a row.

Now, those worries have been alleviated with the two positive victories.

Johnson knows that this year is a totally different year.

“When I got hired in March, I knew nobody,” said Johnson, who was once a head coach at Paterson Eastside and was a highly respected assistant coach at the Wayne Hills football factory. “But I slowly saw the attitude change. Now, you can feel the energy in the weight room. It’s like night and day. I think we all know

now what’s at stake this year. We’ve set goals for ourselves.”

Johnson said his team didn’t know how to handle the success last season.

“We started out 4-0, but we didn’t know how to finish,” Johnson said. “We didn’t know how to pull out the close games.”

But Johnson saw a change in the season opening win.

“Against Tenafly, we put them away,” Johnson said. “It’s like night and day. I told them, ‘See, you can do it the right way.’

We’re focused. We have a lot of kids back and in high school sports, that’s important.”

The Buccaneers are utilizing two young men at quarterback, namely senior Arturo Berly (5-9, 165) and junior Anthony Cecere (5-8, 160).

“Both of them played JV (junior varsity) last year,” Johnson said. “They’re both learning.”

The main running back is junior Derrick Leigh (6-0, 205), who has the size and the strength to be an every-down back.

Senior Ben Polk (5-10, 195) and mighty mite senior Jeremy Robinson (5-6, 150) comprise the rest of the backfield. Leigh and Polk both played varsity last fall.

The receiving corps features senior Giustino Cecere (5-6, 160), who started at wide receiver last year, and senior Ray Leak (5-10, 180). Senior Zier Stevens (6-3, 160), a newcomer to football, is another receiver.

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saves in the shutout win over New Milford.

The other two netminders are juniors Jake McCann and Andrew Fernandez.

“Jake is smaller and more athletic,” Jelcic said.

“Andrew is bigger and more physical. But we’re really deep at goalkeeper.”

The Golden Bears’ defensive alignment, going “4-across,” has been downright stellar over the first four games.

“They all play so well together,” Jelcic said. “It makes my job so much easier. They’ve been all over the place. It’s really been impressive.”

The two center backs are junior Tom Zurkowski and sophomore Luis Yolianes.

“We moved Tommy back from center midfield and he’s been outstanding,” Jelcic said. “He’s the smartest defender in the NJIC (the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference). He’s been

playing lights out.”

Zurkowski had a goal and an assists in the win over Secaucus.

The other defenders are senior Shawn Santi, a fouryear varsity contributor, and two players who were midfielders to start the year, but have been moved back to secure the back line.

Senior Steven Cano, who has had two assists thus far, and sophomore Enrique Mutsoli have played splendidly in their new positions.

The midfield features junior Eustace Mutsoli, Enrique’s older brother, as well as sophomore Matthew Martin and freshmen Tommy Rogan and Ali Celik.

The Mutsoli brothers are skilled ball handlers who can do their share of damage.

“Eustace makes plays,” Jelcic said. “Enrique can become a scorer. He’s tall and lanky.”

The team’s striker is R.J. Alvarez, a senior, who was the team’s leading goal

scorer last year.

“I expect him to score a bunch this year,” Jelcic said.

Senior Dylan Sousa has been injured, but he’s working his way into game shape and should return to action soon at either defender or in the midfield.

Needless to say, it appears as if Jelcic’s sixth season as head coach could very well be his best.

“I’m a little guarded now,” Jelcic said. “Beating Harrison was big, but now we’re the hunted. Teams will be coming after us. NJIC rival Dwight-Englewood will be a major test this week.

Bergen Charter (Tuesday) and Leonia (Thursday, both at the Lyndhurst Recreation Facility) should be solid competitors.

“I think we’re developing a different culture here,” Jelcic said. “We needed to have some fun.”

Defeating a team for the first time in 20 years tends to be fun.

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The offensive line features four players who started varsity last season.

Seniors Jimmy Rodriguez (6-1, 260) and David Peterkin (6-2, 260) are three-year starters at tackle. The same can be said for senior guards Adam Ruales (5-10, 220) and Christopher Freid (6-1, 230). The only newcomer is junior center James Garnett (5-10, 270).

Defensively, the Bucs have a multi-dimensional formation, with moving parts in and out.

Ruales is one defensive end, along with senior Enrique Martinez (5-10, 205).

The defensive tackles are Freid and Rodriguez. Freid had an All-SEC Freedom Division season a year ago.

The outside linebackers are Cook and junior Tobias Lopez (5-5, 140). Don’t let Lopez’s size – or lack thereof – fool you.

“He has the biggest heart of anyone on the team,” Johnson said. “He’s definitely our best linebacker.”

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400 wins under the Ruseks’ watchful eyes.

And though all that time, MIKE RUSEK IS NOW CONSID- the Blue Tide never had to ered one of the premier high experience a rebuilding camschool soccer coaches in New paign like the one that they Jersey. With brother John will endure this season. and father Mickey by his “Maybe in 2015, we had side, the Ruseks have been in something similar,” Mike charge of the Harrison High Rusek said. “It’s the only School program for 20 seaother year that I can think of sons now – does it really seem that would be like this one. like that long? – and the Blue We had only two returning Tide are rapidly approaching starters in 2015 and this year

is very close to that. We still have to find out who will work where. I don’t know if this team will come together until October. It should be fun getting to that point.”

But it wasn’t fun last Thursday, when the Blue Tide traveled to Lyndhurst to face the NJIC rival Golden Bears, a team that Harrison had defeated 41 straight times going back to 1999, and suffered a heartbreaking 2-0

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Before the season started, Rusek really liked the makeup of his team, despite losing All-State striker Omar Sowe to graduation and a subsequent contract with the New York Red Bulls II team that plays in the American Soccer League.

“I think at the end of last year, we were going through the motions,” Rusek said of the 19-3 team that lost to eventual champion Union City in the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament and fell in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II final round to Hackettstown, 1-0.

“This team this year was excited to get things going,” Rusek said. “I hadn’t seen a team this excited to play.

It was fun to watch them get ready. I think they even played better than what I expected.”

The Blue Tide (3-1) has dismantled teams in their three victories, defeating Secaucus, 10-0, defeating New Milford, 6-0, and knocking off Leonia, 8-2. All three teams in the past proved to be worthy opponents to the Blue Tide, but not this time.

The Blue Tide has four goalkeepers to call upon in juniors Jeffrey Hernandez, Chris Alvarado, Bryan Yllescas and sophomore Emiliano Torres. Rusek does not know who the main goalie will be, but he plans to have a prima-

ry netminder in the coming weeks.

“Jeffrey is a good leader,” Rusek said. “He’s very quick.

Chris has very little experience, but he’s a strong kid who is good in the air. Bryan always seems to be always into the game. He’s the most experienced one we have.

He’s played a lot of club soccer. Emiliano just needs some work with us. I would like to settle on one goalie before the end of the regular season.”

Junior Ronald Carillo is the team’s sweeper back. Carillo started there as a sophomore last season.

Senior Ederson LaTorre is the Blue Tide’s stopper. LaTorre was injured, but came back strong, scoring two goals in the win over Leonia.

Senior Dylan Leon and sophomore Enzo Diaz are the team’s other two defenders.

“We really haven’t been tested there yet,” Rusek said.

The center midfielder is senior Jairo Araujo, who had 15 goals and 15 assists last season and has two goals and two assists in the early going this season.

“Jairo is our offensive center midfielder,” Rusek said. “We hope to get multiple goal scorers this season. We hope to have about five guys with 10-to-15 goals.”

Araujo has one goal and one assist in the win over

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OBITUARIES FRANCIS P. RAFTERY

Francis P. Raftery of Kearny died Sept. 10, 2019.

He was 80.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, Kearny. Cremation was private.

Fran was a school teacher, principal and retired superintendent of the Moonachie Board of Education. Fran was an elected member of the Kearny Board of Education. He was a well-known bagpiper and was a founding member The St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band. He was a Gold Card member of the Scots American Club and was involved with many Irish clubs and functions as well. He was a proud member of the Giblin Association and after his retirement, he enjoyed his part time work at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home.

He was a state champion soccer coach at St. Cecilia High School. His strong faith and undying love for his family defined who Franny was.

Loving husband of Bridget A. (nee Durkin) and devoted father of Brian (his wife Jean)

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and Kevin (his wife Wendy) he was the proud brother of Rita “Sister Francis” Raftery and Bill Raftery. Also surviving are his cherished grandchildren Kelly Bridget, Kathryn Margaret, Liam Patrick, Sean Edward and Aidan John.

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

ENID ZAFRA

Enid Zafra, 57, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville.

The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Cremation was private.

Miss Zafra was born and raised in Newark. She moved to Kearny in 1991.

She earned a master’s degree in marketing from Kean University in Union in 1989.

The daughter of Luis Zafra (deceased), she is survived by her mother, Francisca (nee Vega) Zafra; two sisters, Maria Cortes and Ibis Zafra, brothers-in-law, Anibal Cortes and Manny Sepulveda. Enid was the aunt of Desiree Cortes, Christopher Jorge, Eric Valdez

and the great-aunt of Savanna Stanziale.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the J.D.R.F at jdrf.org or to the ASPCA at aspca.org would be greatly appreciated.

DYLAN THOMAS BYRNE

Dylan Thomas Byrne, 28, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Kearny.

The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Cremation was private.

Dylan was born in Newark, and lived in Kearny for many years before moving to East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, five years ago.

He is survived by his mother, Kathleen (nee Quinn) Byrne; his fiancé Jessica Lassiter, two daughters, Madelyn Lassiter and Layla Byrne; two brothers, Barry Byrne and Christopher Byrne. Dylan was the nephew of Colleen Quinn Gaynor, Helen Quinn Pastrof, Greg Byrne, Deborah Byrne Torina and Maureen Byrne Brunner.

He was the grandson of Margaret Byrne.

He was predeceased by his father, Barry Byrne and grand-

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MARCIA DAIGLE

Marcia Daigle of Kearny died Sept. 7, 2019.

She was 72.

Private arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home.

The wife of Frederick Daigle and mother of Clark Sawler and Bonnie Raefski, she was also sister of Chipper Wilson and is also survived by her grandchildren Loriann, Austin and Aubrey and her greatgrandchildren Axel, Maison and “one on the way.”

MARY A. DONOROVICH

Mary A. Donorovich (nee Manik), 98, of North Arlington, died Sept. 12, 2019.

Visitation was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Cremation was private.

Born in Larksville, Pennsylvania, Mary had lived in Kearny for over 50 years before moving to North Arlington.

She worked at RCA in Harrison for 35 years before retiring as a supervisor. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary Society and a was a member of the Henrietta Benstead Monday and Thursday groups.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Donorovich.

She was the loving mother of Alice Keogh and her husband John, and Joan Lapp and her husband Raymond; dear grandmother of Danny Keogh and his wife Lauren, Sean Keogh and his wife Lynn, Kimberly Lapp and Mary Lapp; and cherished great-grandmother of Johnny, Kelly, Dylan, Ryan and Colin Keogh. She is also survived by her brother George Manik and his wife Barbara.

The family would like to thank the staff of Alaris at Belgrove, Kearny, and Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, for the wonderful care she received in both facilities.

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Sept. 8 At 2:11 p.m., Officers Funk and Jean-Paul Duran responded to Walmart, where Jennifer Camila De Olivera, 28, of Newark, had allegedly altered the barcodes on merchandise (switched with lower-price items) and under-scanned a total of $382.60 worth of ointments, cleaning products and baby products at the self-checkout register.

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become more of a scorer.”

He looks like he’s doing just that.

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Senior Allan Melo also Another center midfielder returns and he’s had a great is junior Steven Espinoza, start, scoring a team-high six who is off to a solid start. Esgoals and adding two assists. pinoza has two goals and two Gabriel Barreto has also assists thus far. contributed early, scoring Other midfielders including two goals and adding one seniors Shane Abraham and assist.

Kyle Ferreira and freshman The Blue Tide has games Brando Moreno. Moreno also this week against Butler and has two goals and two assists Dwight-Englewood and at Sethus far. caucus on Saturday at 4 p.m.

The forward line features “We’re hoping that the a familiar name. Mustapha enthusiasm we had in the Sowe, the younger brother preseason carries over into of former All-State players the regular season,” Rusek Modou and Omar, is a junior said. “I think the competition forward. Mustapha scored we had for spots was good for eight goals last season, but this team. They’re making he’s well on his way this year, it fun and that’s good. The having scored five goals and enthusiasm is a key.” dished off for five assists in The Blue Tide will also play the first four games.

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1 Family - Nice 1 family on a corner lot with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, and entrance foyer. Has an attached 1 car garage and driveway! Move in condition! Central air and forced hot air. This home also features solar panels which will save you hundreds on electricity bill. Asking $339,000

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HARRISON

1 Family - Step out of the heat into this back hall Colonial Property. Upon entering you cannot help but notice the spacious Living room with a wood burning Fireplace and heated Sunroom. Open concept Dining/Kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

Three bedrooms on the second floor with a full spacious bath. The walk -up attic is finished currently being used as a 4 bedroom. The basement is immaculate with a half bath/ laundry. Workshop and lots of storage. One car garage/ driveway. New roof, new boiler and windows. Good size backyard w/firepit. Asking $429,000

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Condo - Great location, Big Bedrooms, Modern kitchen, Laundry, GARAGE, and parking! Open floor plan on second floor, bedrooms on third (and master suite). Easy walk to transportation, local shopping, parks, schools and houses of worship.

Asking $219,900

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KEARNY

2 Family - 2 Family-Arlington Section-Home in good condition. With separate utilities, conveniently located near schools and public transportation plus Finished Basement. Asking $389,000

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HARRISON

UNDER CONTRACT Condo - 12-year old largest Heritage Model at River Park. 1840 sf.

Brand new kitchen with white Shaker cabinets, Quartz countertop and SS appliances. New vanities in all bathrooms. New sound-proof hardwood floors throughout. Central Air and heat, one for each level. 2 Story high Ceiling in Dining Rm. 2 covered parking spaces. 12-minute walk to Harrison PATH Station. Asking $499,000

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REDUCED! Condo- 12 year young townhouse 1225 SF with silver package upgrade ($8,000 value). Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave and wireless security system included. Gettysburg model.

1 car garage + 1 covered parking. Gym, Clubhouse & swimming pool on site. Free shuttle bus to and from Harrison Path Station. Offers need to be pre-approved by a Portfolio lender. Unit has partial river view.

Asking $429,000

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KEARNY Recently renovated 2 family house.

Mod Kit, LIV, 4 BR, 2 FB, Driveway

UNDER CONTRACT 2 Family - Beautiful 2 Family Home with 5 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths, 1st Fl with 3 Bedrooms and Full Bath, 2nd Fl with 2 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Featuring Central Air, 1 Car Garage plus 2 Car Parking Spaces.

Roof is only 4 years old. Close to Transportation. Asking $639,000

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NEWARK

Condo- 12 year old spacious townhouse. Hamilton model. 1580 SF. Refrigerator, Gas range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer & Microwave included. Central Air. 2-Story high ceiling in Dining Rm. W/W carpeting throughout. Above-range microwave & tankless water heater one-year old. 1-car garage plus 1 additional covered parking. Gym, Clubhouse & swimming pool onsite. Free shuttle buses to and from Harrison Path Station. Asking $449,000

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2 Family - Low taxes 2 family house with separate utilities regular lot size with 27 x 100. Lots of potentials bring your best offer priced for fast sale. Featuring 3 bedrooms on each floor and 2 bathrooms on the first floor. Good for rental income for first home buyers. This property speaks for itself. Come and make an offer today! Excellent location and close to all major highways and 7 minutes from Newark airport.

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2 Family - 2 Family home in need of total rehab. Rebuild property to how you see fit. Property being sold strictly as-is.

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2 Family - Beautifully renovated 2 family home in a desirable part of Newark! Brand new floors, kitchen, electric, utilities! Great natural lighting throughout the house! Each unit has a large open layout. Both units feature 3 bedrooms with a Master Bedroom that has its own private bathroom. Large yard with plenty of potential to make it how you like it! Property is close to transportation, shopping and house of worship.

Schedule your appointment today! LOW TAXES! Asking $345,000

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MONTVILLE

1 Family - Great curb appeal! Private front porch, updated kitchen (2012) SS appliances, granite counters, recessed lighting.2BR’s on 2nd fl., w renovated BA. Beautifully landscaped private fenced backyard w/ patio. Located in desirable Tuxedo Park, residents enjoy a vibrant neighborhood home association that has many parties throughout the year including a Block party, Spring fling and Holiday party. Interior painted (1st fl. 2017, 2nd fl. 2016), hot water heater 2015, wood floor, omega cabinets. With lots of updates. Asking $369,000

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transportation and shopping.

Asking $390,000

UNDER CT CONTRA Condo - Fairview Heights! Modern Condo with 1 Bedroom, Den, Large Living Rm, Modern Kitchen and Modern Bath. Large Master Bedroom with Upgraded Recessed Lighting and Double Closet. Large Balcony Off Living Rm. Condo with Almost 1000 Sq Feet. Low Maintenance Fee of $279/Month. Garage Parking w/ Parking Space #7 for 1 Car. Elevator in the Building. Laundry Available. Public Transportation to NYC at the Front Lobby Door. Asking $289,900

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Houses in the same lot, 2 Family House- LR, KIT, 6BR, 2FB, 2nd Unit has fin attic. ONE FAMILY LR, KIT, 2BRMS, FB. Asking $729,000

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Townhouse - 4 year old Davenport Model located at a newly developed Signature Place At Garfield with a clubhouse, gym and outdoor pool. Near Elmwood Park border. 1 car garage plus an additional parking space with keyless entry. Maple cabinets and granite countertops in kitchen & baths. Recessed lighting in kitchen, loft and master bedroom. Hardwood floors on 1st level. W/W carpeting on 2nd level. Asking $375,000

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SACCO from 1 The Senate is in session until early November when it will break for the 2019 election. It then comes back for a lame-duck session following the election, but before January 2020.

Should Environment and Energy discuss and vote the resolution out of committee, it would then be offered to the entire State Senate and it is only Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney (D-West Deptford), the senate president, who could schedule the resolution for a full vote.

If and when that occurs, and presuming it passes the entire senate, it would then head to the State Assembly, where the exact same process would be undertaken.

It wouldn’t go to a full Assembly vote until it gets out of committee. The Speaker of the Assembly, Craig J. Coughlin (D-Woodbridge), would then be required to put the resolution on the Assembly’s voting agenda.

“This landfill must be closed. Kids enjoying recess or playing soccer should not be overwhelmed by the smell of rotten eggs,” Sacco said. “It has become a serious public nuisance in the area and it must be addressed. That is why I am working with the Hudson County executive and my counterparts in the Assembly to pass similar resolutions pressuring NJSEA and DEP to close and cap the landfill.”

So, while the news is great that Kearny’s representative in the State Senate has put this forth in a resolution, it could be some time before it gets final approval. And, since it’s non-binding, the NJSEA and/or the NJDEP could, in essence, simply ignore it. That, of course, would be foolish, especially based on the optics, says Santos, who worked along with Sacco and members of his Senate staff to carefully craft the resolution before it was proffered.

Concurrently, the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders last week unanimously voted to approve a similar resolution calling for the cap-and-closure of the Keegan. That resolution was put forth by Freeholder Albert J. Cifelli, of Kearny, and it was seconded by all of the remaining freeholders, according to Santos, who dubs as the freeholders’ clerk.

Cifelli has stood steadfastly with West Hudson in its quest to close the Keegan and marched with residents in April.

Meanwhile, the NJSEA, last week, sent out a press release to the media to note that the gas-collection system it’s been installing since July is now operational and ahead of schedule.

But that’s not sitting well with Santos since the NJSEA still hasn’t referred to the situation as anything but an odor nuisance. But before we get to Santos’s remarks, here’s what the NJSEA said first.

“The system was designed for the purpose of collecting, containing and destroying landfill gas, particularly hydrogen sulfide, which can migrate

off-site and cause an unpleasant rotten-egg or sulfur-like odor in the surrounding community,” the authority said in its release. “The NJSEA has been working expeditiously to combat this odor problem in order to provide relief and a solution for affected area residents.

“The data collected by the perimeter monitoring stations located on the landfill have already shown significantly reduced hydrogen sulfide emissions emanating from the landfill. These lowered emissions have reduced the incidences of exceedances registered and reported to the NJDEP. The gas collection system must be adjusted carefully to ensure efficient collection of landfill gas, taking up to a few weeks to be fully balanced.

Although the operations are at an early stage, the system is working as anticipated. Additionally, the NJSEA has been taking other measures to maintain compliance with NJDEP’s regulations, including placement of additional cover material on the landfill surface.

Notice the NJSEA referred to this as “an odor problem,” and not the health crisis that it continues to be, despite the landfill being temporarily closed.

“Why, just this past Tuesday, (did) they (go) over 30 ppb?” Santos said.

“As temperature cools and major rain events are less frequent in autumn, then H2S emissions will be less irrespective of the gas collection system. So how much is gas collection system and how much is weather? “… No authority or basis is provided for the NJSEA’s statement that a gas-collection system also is the ‘the best engineering practice to address the situation,’” Santos said. “That’s because there is none. Poisonous gasses will continue to emit from the landfill as the NJSEA plays ‘catch a mole’ with their gas-collection system. As is being done at the 1D Landfill, and as was done at the Fenimore Landfill, the engineering solution for the elimination of hydrogen sulfide requires an impermeable cap over the landfill surface so that gasses don’t escape and moisture doesn’t enter the landfill … The NJSEA must be held accountable for what they’re doing to our community.”

That same NJSEA meets a day earlier than originally scheduled this month, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Environment Center at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza in Lyndhurst. Santos urges anyone who can attend the meeting to do just that since it is now, more than ever, that the NJSEA needs to be fully aware that locals have not given up the fight to cap and close the landfill because of the resolution — or because the case to close it is still in litigation in Hudson County court.

“Yes, we need folks to come Wednesday,” the mayor said. “NJSEA’s spin and distortions are frustrating.

But they will continue to hear from us.

If you can, join us at the next NJSEA meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m.”

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BELLEVILLE 1 bedroom garden apartment. $1,100/mth.

H/HW included. No Pets Call 201-450-1370. 19W03

KEARNY 1st Floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. $1750 + 1 1/2 months security. Utilities not included. Off street Parking. No Pets/Smoking. Avail Now. Se Habla Espanol Call between 4:30PM - 8:30PM (201) 424-5067 18W03

KEARNY 3BR, 2 BATHS, LR, DR, Sunroom in a bright and spacious 2nd and 3rd floor unit. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to bus stop. Separate utilities. No smoking.

No Pets. $1900/month + 1 month security with references. Available Oct 1st.

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KEARNY 6 rooms, 3 BR. 1 1/2 Baths. No Pets/ Smoking. $1600 + 1 Month securtiy. Utilities not included. Available October 1st (201)9989882 19W03

N. ARLINGTON Spacious 2 BR. LR, DR, Basement and Yard.

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1 BR. $1200 + 1 month security. H/HW included. call Carlos (201)988-7536

KEARNY Men preferred.

No kitchen. We speak Spanish. Available Now (201)388-2156 18W03

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HARRISON 2-3 BR’s, LV, DR, EIK. Parking. Walk to Path train $1700/m plus security. No Smoking/ KEARNY 1 private room, Pets Please text (862) A, LR and bath. 1 month security plus 1 months 273-2060 18W03 rent. No Pets. No Smoking. Available October 1st. Call before 12 pm HARRISON 2nd floor, (201)719-6061 18W03 3/4 BR’s, LR, DR, EIK, Close to TRANS & PATH, KEARNY $1,700 + 1 1/2 months Newly renovated, hardsecurity. No Pets Avl. wood floors. Laundry Now (973)517-6544 or onsite. HT/HW included.

(973)207-7796 19W03 2 BR start at $1,375 1 BR start at $1,200 Jr. BR start at $ 1,150 (201) 289-7096 HARRISON 2 BR 1 Bath, 16W12 & 3BR 2 Bath, Near PATH. No Pets/Smoking. Avl. Now (646) 675-5113 KEARNY 1 BR. Apt. Bldg. Arlington 19W03 Sect. Newly Renovated.

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HT/HW included. Near HARRISON 2nd floor. Transportation. No pets. $995/mo.+ security.

2 BR.EIK. LR. $1200 + 1 (201) 998-4972 month security + utilities.

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Now. (973)583-7670 KEARNY 3rd fl. 1 BR apt.

19W03 $1,050/month. 1 month’s security. Utilities separate.

Close to NYC transportaHARRISON spacious 1 tion and parks. No realBR apt. HT/HW included. tor fees (201) 741-2857 Electric seperate. $1,100/ 17W03 month. 1 month security.

(973)951-3517 19W03 KEARNY 1 BR apt.

Roosevelt school district, HARRISON Warren St, laundry facilities in basesecond fl, 2 BR’S Lg Liv- ment. HT/HW included. ing Room, EIK, No Pets. H/W floors. $1,400 + 1 $1,650/mth plus utilities. 1/2 months security. Avl. 1 and 1/2 mth security. Now. No Pets/Smoking.

Available Now. Call or text Call 732-735-9055 19W03 (973)932-5592. 19W01

HARRISON/E.NEWARK Brand new 3 bedroom apartment. 2 Baths, 2nd Floor in 2 family house.

No smoking No pets.

Close to PATH and transportation. Available Now. 1 1/2 mth security. Call or Text (973)454-3281 19W03

KEARNY 2nd Floor. 3 BR, LR, EIK. Storage room.

Laundry/Dryer Hook-up. $1850 + 1 1/2 months security. Utilities not included. No Pets/Smoking. Avail Now. Se Habla Espanol Call between 4:30PM - 8:30PM (201) 424-5067 18W03

HARRISON/E.NEWARK 1st floor with ground floor. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths No smoking No pets.

Close to PATH and transportation. Available Now. 1 1/2 mth security. Call or Text (973)454-3281

KEARNY 2nd Floor of a 3 family house, 145 Maple St – LR, DR,2BR, 1 Bath, $ 1,650 per month & $2,500 deposit. Hot and heat included Laundry and storage in Basement Must have excellent credit No Smoking & No pets. Call (973)419-0808 between 10 AM to 8 PM.

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KEARNY 2nd FL - 2 BR’S DR, LR, EIK and 1 bath, utilities separate $ 1,600 + 1 1/2 month security Utilities included. Available Nov. 1st Please Call KEARNY 2nd.fl. on a (201) 991-4165 or (201) three fam. house. Ar- 401-4525 19W01 lington Section, satisfactory street parking, two blocks to Schuyler KEARNY 3rd Floor, 2 Br School. Sunny, very com- Apt, LR, KITCHEN. ,close fortable distribution, am- to transp, $950/mth ple closets. 3 Br’s, LR, DR, Utilities seperate 1 1/2 Big EIK.Separate utilities. month secutiry, No pets, Available Oct.1st. $1,700 No smoking, Avail Now Nonsmokers, no pets, Ap- 201-889-3118 or 201plication. Text only 201 889-3115 19W03 988-0267 18W03

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KEARNY 1 ROOMS for rent, Private Entrance, Wifi included. Female preffered. Avl. Now. Call or Text. (201) 208-1580.

KEARNY Newly Renovated. 2 BR, LR, Kitchen & Bath. H/W floors. Close to schools & NYC Transp. No pets/smoking. $1,300/ month + Security. Avl. October 1st. (201)600-1211.

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KEARNY 3rd Floor. 3 rooms. EIK. LR. BR. with N. NEWARK Refrigerator. $875 + 1 months security. Hot water included. No Smoking/Pets.

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Oct N. NEWARK 3 bedrooms 1st(201)998-4239 19W03 on Bloomfield border line. seperate utilities. No Pets. Walking distance to N.ARLINGTON all transportation, Bloomfield Ave and New First Avenue School. Easy access to NYC commute.

N.ARLINGTON Available October 7th 1 BR $1300 (973)262-2417 18W03 HT/HW included.

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KEARNY 2nd Floor. 2 BR, LR, DR & Kitchen. $1,350 month + 1 month security. Utilities separate. No pets/smoking Avl. October 1st. (201) 246-8784 19W03

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KEARNY Arlington Section 2nd floor. 3 BR, 1 Bath.LR. EIK. 1 car garage. Washer/Dryer hook up. $1800 + 1 1/2 months security. No pets/smoking. Available October 1st. (908)2278747 19W03

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YARD SALE PERSONALS KEARNY Kearny Giant Yard Sale New items Used items Infant and toddler socks, holiday paper products.

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P/T Lunchroom Aide positions available Kearny Elementary Schools

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Driver/cleaning person needed. part time Monday-Friday various hours. Interviews Call for interview (201)997-1605

Good Morning Lisa, Just wanted to let you know that since I’ve moved out of NYC to NJ, every apartment I’ve rented was through your Classified Section of The Observer.

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