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OCTOBER 9, 2019 • WWW.THEOBSERVER.COM • VOL. CXXXII, NO. 22

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

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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t’s been a little over a week since Judge Jeff Jablonski issued his order to keep the Keegan Landfill closed forever, having made his temporary injunction permanent.

Now, the time has arrived for the state of New Jersey — Gov. Phil Murphy, the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority and/or the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection — to pay for and place an impermeable cap on the landfill and thus, in theory, end this environmental nightmare once and for all.

It’s the only step left — and it’s not a difficult task, despite the governor saying it will be a challenge to cap it on his most recent appearance on News 12 New Jersey last week, just a day after the landfill was closed forever.

“Apparently, it’s not just as easy as putting a cap on this thing,” Murphy said on News 12 NJ. “This is complicated.”

He went on to say he was committed to getting a “solution that works for everybody.”

In making these statements, Murphy is once again misleading the public.

It is just as easy as putting “a cap on this thing” as he says. And Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos wasn’t mincing his own words having heard the governor’s comments. In fact, he used some of Murphy’s own words to slam him.

“Keegan Landfill is a state-owned garbage mountain.

No it’s not “complicated,” Mr. Governor, Santos said on Facebook. “Cap it with an impermeable liner. Period.

Full stop.”

Loads of residents replied to Santos — each and every single one of which was in complete concurrence with the mayor’s statement.

“Wow. It’s time, Gov. Murphy, to end the same old

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Measles case confirmed in one Nutley school

A student at Nutley’s Wash- a virus. Symptoms include: ington School is reported rash, high fever, cough, to have Measles, and out of runny nose, and red, watery an abundance of caution, eyes. recreational activities were Parks and Rec Commiscanceled part of last week, sioner Mauro Tucci said he officials in Nutley said. canceled rec activities this Nutley health officials, in past weekend — only out of partnership with the New an abundance of caution.

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Jury convicts Jersey City man in 2018 Harrison carjacking

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Jersey City man has been convicted by a jury of his peers in relation to a 2018 carjacking in Harrison, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced last week through Spokesman Raymond Worrall.

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, William Hill, 49, was found guilty by of one count of first-degree carjacking and one count of third-degree witness tampering, Worrall said.

At sentencing, Hill faces 10 to 30 years in state prison on the carjacking conviction.

The state will seek an extended-term sentence and if granted, Hill will face 20 years to life in state prison. At sentencing, the defendant also faces 3 to 5 years in state prison on the witness-tampering conviction.

The state will seek consecutive sentences (one after the other) for the convictions, rather than concurrent sentences.

According to the HCPO, on Oct. 31, 2018, Harrison police officers responded to 318

Harrison Ave. on a report of a carjacking.

The responding officers found the owner of the vehicle there and discovered that a suspect, a man, had attempted to carjack her vehicle but was ultimately unsuccessful following a struggle that lasted multiple city blocks.

After the victim was able to shift her vehicle into neutral, the suspect jumped out of it and fled southward down Church Square.

During the course of the trial, the state presented the testimony of the victim as well as video surveillance from the surrounding area depicting the carjacking. The state also presented a letter that Hill sent the victim several months after the incident.

The state was represented by Assistant Prosecutor David Feldman from the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor.

The Harrison Police Department investigated the case.

Judge Mark Nelson, who presided over the matter, is scheduled to sentence Hill on Nov. 11.

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Governor: Cap Keegan now!

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ast week, Gov. Phil Murphy joined News 12 New Jersey for his regular spot on “Ask the Governor.” John Pinho, a Harrison attorney and a most essential voice in the fight to get the Keegan Landfill closed, Tweeted a question that got on the air. In sum, Pinho wanted to know when Murphy would finally issue a statement since he had, to that point, refused to do so — and especially in light of Judge Jeff Jablonski order to permanently close the landfill last week.

Murphy’s response was beyond maddening and frustrating — and yet again, it was a complete and utter lie.

At first, he said he couldn’t respond because the matter was under litigation.

Technically, he was right, even though the litigation was over. Then, in typical form, he went on to respond anyway, even though he prefaced his answer by saying he … well, couldn’t.

Politely, and ever so politically, the governor said: “Are we committed, full-throttle, wholeheartedly, whether it’s through the (New Jersey) Sports and Exposition Authority or Environmental Protection to getting a good resolution worked through with the community in Kearny on this landfill? Absolutely. Period. Full stop.

“Apparently, it is not just as easy as putting a cap on this thing. This is complicated.”

Murphy then went on to pat the NJSEA on the back for putting a gas-collection system in at the landfill and yada yada yada after that.

EDITORIAL The rest of what he said was inconsequential.

Gov. Murphy — again — your advisers are steering you in the wrong direction, because as every single person who lives in Kearny (and West Hudson) already knows, it IS just that simple.

It IS all that needs to be done. Nothing else is needed BUT a synthetic, impermeable cap, to ensure the deadly gas called hydrogen sulfide never again hurts another human being in West Hudson and its environs and never again releases that horrendously bad odor.

You see, you’re trying to make this much more complicated than it is because you know very well that on account of horrendous planning, you’ll have to (or the NJSEA or the NJDEP) come up with the extensive cash required to install the cap.

You’ve known for a long time that this day could come. But frankly, we don’t care anymore what struggle there is for you or the NJSEA or NJDEP to come up with the funding.

So just find the damn money and do it now.

You are also trying to make this more complex because you’re worried now about the jobs that will be eliminated now that the landfill is closed. While we absolutely empathize with anyone who loses a job — frankly, in this case, we couldn’t care less.

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You are making this more complex because without the Keegan Landfill, the NJSEA, which assumed the former NJ Meadowlands Commission, will have to find a lot more cash elsewhere — good luck with that — to pay the exorbitant salaries of a political hack like NJSEA CEO Vincent Prieto (remember how West Hudson used to vote for you all the time, Vin?) and the liar of a generation in Director of Solid Waste Tom Marturano.

You make this more complex because time and time again you’ve put finances over human life and the health and well-being of our friends and neighbors.

Gov. Murphy, read Judge Jablonski’s decision to make the injunction to close the landfill permanent. He got it right in every single aspect. Perhaps then you’ll realize this is a health crisis of epic proportions — and that the reality is capping the Keegan Landfill is no more complex than putting a quarter in a parking meter.

For once, show us you have an ounce of understanding, an iota of empathy — do the right thing now — pay for the cap and let this nightmare of an ordeal be over once and for all. Nothing else — at all — will suffice. And maybe, just maybe, by the time your re-election rolls around, the people of West Hudson will be more forgiving than they rightfully should be.

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Nutley PD: Trio charged with stealing packages

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man and two boys have been arrested by the Nutley Police Department in connection to alleged package thefts, Det. Lt. Anthony Montanari, the department’s public-information officer said.

According to Montanari: Last month, the Nutley PD in cooperation with the Belleville PD arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing packages from residential porches.

Detectives were able to identify a black Acura with the help of New Jersey State Police Real Time Crime Center. The suspects, Luis Colon, 26, and two juveniles, all from Newark, were charged with multiple counts of theft. Police were able to recover some of the stolen proceeds, including a kitchen sink.

Chief Thomas Strumolo said stealing boxes from porches has become popular among thieves. Nutley along with surrounding agencies were targeted throughout the summer. Police finally apprehended these three

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POLICE BEAT individuals who they believe were responsible for close to a dozen thefts. Strumolo said although many of the packages contained relatively inexpensive items, the investigative work that consumed detectives was the same as if the items were of high value.

He reminds residents that when having packages delivered, residents should always request a signature for delivery and have deliveries made at a time or location when hat someone will be home to receive packages.

“The detectives as well as the many residents who helped bring this investigation to an end are to be commended,” Police Commissioner Al Petracco said. “The cooperation we received between the residents, Belleville police and the New Jersey State Police was exactly the way it should work. A community that works with the police will always bring actors to justice.”

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n Sept. 28 at 7:04 p.m., Sgt. Chris Levchak and Officer Derek Hemphill were inside the Wawa store on Harrison Avenue on an unrelated service call when a customer approached, pointed out a silver Chevy near the gas pumps and said

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could smell alcohol on his breath and he had trouble standing. Cook claimed his friend, Diana Mayer, 43, of Brooklyn, had been driving the urine-washed Chevy. The officers found Mayer who, along with a gas attendant, confirmed that Cook had driven.

Said police: “Mayer went to retrieve ID from her purse, but a small glass item fell out, which she promptly threw in a garbage can. Hearing the clinking sound as the glass hit the can, an officer asked what it was, and Mayer claimed it was ‘a tissue.’”

Hemphill checked the can and reportedly found a glass crack pipe.

Officer Nicole Williams placed Mayer under arrest while the other officers confiscated an open 750 ml. bottle of Chardonnay and eight spent airplane bottles of Fireball Whiskey, Sambuca and Jameson from the passenger compartment.

Hemphill attempted to run Cook through field-sobriety tests but he reportedly refused to participate, “even going to far as to close his eyes so the officer couldn’t look for nystagmus.” [Look it up.

We had to. You will also learn why cops wag that finger in front of your face.]

Police said Cook later refused an Alcotest, raised a fist near Officer Mat Lopez’ face, menacing him during booking and threatened to “F--- (him) up,” and had to be carried to a jail cell when he refused to go willingly.

Since his identity could not be verified, Cook was lodged in the Hudson County Jail on a warrant charging DWI, aggravated assault on police, obstructing the administration of law, harassment, refusal to submit to fingerprinting and breath testing, open containers of alcohol in an MV and urinating in public.

Mayer was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and was later released with her summons. *** Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

Sept. 26 At 11:59 p.m., Officers Josh Lopez and Jose Perez-Fonseca and Sgt. Jay Ward responded to a business parking lot on Harrison Avenue on a report of an unconscious man inside a white vehicle. According to the KPD: “The officers found an idling white Chrysler with a man in the driver’s seat, unconscious and slumped toward the passenger seat.

The man’s eyes were partially open. Vomit had pooled on the blacktop outside the driver’s door.”

When knocking elicited no response, Ward the opened the door and shook the sleeper, later identified as Juan Morocho-Alvarez, 40, of West Orange, until he awoke.

Police noted the smell the odor of alcoholic and signs of inebriation. “Due to his condition,” they said, he “could not safely be asked to attempt field sobriety tests. He was arrested and later refused a chemical-breath test.”

Moroch-Alvarez was cited for DWI, reckless driving, refusal to submit to breath testing and failure to exhibit registration and insurance.

He was later released to a responsible adult.

Sept. 29 At 8:12 p.m., a 21-year-old Bergenfield man walked into police headquarters to report an assault earlier that night at the Hickory Street Playground basketball court.

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The victim asked Esperance to calm down and play fairly, which allegedly made him more aggressive and led to Esperance calling his friends to the court “as if combat was about to ensue.” According to witnesses, the victim turned around to walk away and Esperance suckerpunched him from behind, knocking him unconscious. The witnesses said Esperance then ran away with his cohorts and the victim came to after about 30 seconds.

At HQ, the victim was treated

by EMS for soft-tissue injuries to his head, left knee and left hand.

He signed an aggravated-assault complaint against Esperance and was later transported by private auto to a hospital for further treatment.

Shortly thereafter, Officer Hemphill located the alleged assailant behind the Provident Bank off Maple Street.

Esperance was charged on an assault warrant and was sent to the county jail.

Sept. 30 At 6:43 p.m., HQ received notice from a concerned citizen who described a male selling drugs near Maple Street and Archibald Terrace.

Dets. Dave Bush, Mike Andrews and Tim Castle responded to the area and found the described male, a 14-yearold Kearny boy, in the driveway of a private residence — not his own.

Asked about the allegations, the boy denied them and quickly opened his fanny pack as if to show it was empty, but the detectives reportedly saw nine wax folds of heroin inside. Police said the boy “told detectives that he doesn’t use heroin but was looking to

the alleged thief near Rose Street and Alexander Avenue.

Police said Tsepiso MpelaThompson, 19, of Newark, initially resisted handcuffing but was eventually arrested and the phone was recovered. He was charged with theft and resisting arrest and sent to the county jail.

sell it for money.”

He was taken into custody and charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute and intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school/500 feet of a park. He was released to a parent.

Oct. 3 At 1:19 p.m., Officers Ryan Brady, Alan Stickno and Janitza Aquino and Det. Andrews responded to Kearny Avenue and Hoyt Street, where a 60-year-old Kearny woman had lost her cellphone — to a thief.

The victim said a man asked to use her iPhone 8 to call his grandmother, but once it was handed to him, he took off running. The victim began yelling for help, which caught the attention of East Newark Police Chief Anthony Monteiro, who happened to be nearby and who caught up to

*** At 2:08 p.m., Officer Angelo Palagano responded to Walmart where security had detained a 44-year-old homeless man, Jessie Soto, for allegedly concealing several beef tongues and steaks in his backpack and trying to leave the store without paying the $186.13 value.

Police said Soto was also found to be wanted by Essex County.

He was charged here with shoplifting and transferred to the Hudson County Jail.

Kitchen fire causes serious burns, victim airlifted to St. Barnabas in Livingston A kitchen fire led to a woman being airlifted to the burn unit at St. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston, after an apparent flashover caused her to receive serious burns, Capt. Robert Reilly, the North Arlington Police Department’s publicinformation officer said over the week end.

On Saturday, Oct. 5, at 12:48 p.m., the NA Police Department, Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians responded to a reported kitchen fire on Madison Street.

According to Reilly, upon arrival by police, the fire had

already been knocked down, but a 45-year-old woman had suffered serious burns to her body from the cooking fire.

The victim was airlifted

by Hackensack Air 1 from Bergen County Park to St. Barnabas Hospital, Reilly said.

No further information is available.

“The North Arlington Police Department would like to thank all responding units for their assistance including Hackensack Air 1, Lyndhurst police, Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire and Lyndhurst Volunteer EMS,” Reilly said.

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woman employed by the Hudson County Office of Aging admitted accepting bribes for referring patients in need of home health care aides, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced last week.

Myrtha Nicolas, 61, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge

Katherine Hayden in Newark federal court to one count of extortion under color of official right.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: The Hudson County Office on Aging is an agency of the N.J. Division of Disability Services (DDS) in the Department of Human Services. The DDS works to streamline access to services

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Nicolas was employed as a referral coordinator at the Hudson County Office on Aging. She exercised control over the coordination and assignment of patients with disabilities in need of home health care services to home health care companies which provide these services through home health care aides.

In June 2016, Nicolas was approached by a confidential witness (CW), who was a self-employed executive of a home health care company that provided various services, including the training, hiring and assignment of home health care aides to patients with disabilities.

Nicolas agreed to help refer patients to the CW and agreed to accept $500 per patient she referred to the CW’s company.

On Aug. 4, 2016, Nicolas accepted a payment of $600 for the referral of a patient.

The CW complained that the CW was forced to redirect the patient to another health care company because the patient proved difficult, prompting Nicolas to assure

the CW that the CW “will get the easy ones,” in the future.

On Jan. 23, 2017, Nicolas accepted another $600 cash payment for a patient referral. Nicolas confirmed that she had previously received gift cards from the CW, but expressed no preference whether future payments from the CW in exchange for patient referrals would be in cash or gift cards. On Oct. 17, 2017, Nicolas accepted a final corrupt payment of $1,000 from the CW for patient referrals, promising the CW that in terms of future patients, “whatever I have, you’ll have.”

The extortion under color of official right charge carries a maximum potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 or twice the gross pecuniary gain or loss.

Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2020.

U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie, with the investigation leading to today’s guilty plea.

The government was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark J. McCarren, of the Special Prosecutions Division in Newark.

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Several women from the North Arlington Woman’s Club recently participated in the town-wide celebration behind Borough Hall.

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Harrison’s Desosa has SPORTS VIEW incredible game for the ages Nutley boys’ soccer

by Jim Hague

Totals 621 yards, 7 TDs in huge win over Secaucus

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

MAYBE MATEO DESOSA WAS

named Observer Athlete of the Week one week too soon.

That’s because the Harrison High School senior quarterback absolutely lit up the scoreboard Friday night in the Blue Tide’s 46-35 victory over Secaucus, the first win the Blue Tide has enjoyed over the Patriots in more than 30 years.

Desosa (that’s the correct spelling, unlike the way it has been spelled here for the last three-plus years) merely put together the best statistical line perhaps ever recorded in northern New Jersey in six decades, going back to the days of Netcong running back John Giannantonio in 1950.

Desosa completed 18-of-32 passes for 447 yards and four touchdowns. He also carried the ball 11 times for 174 yards and three more scores.

Put them together and the senior signal caller provided 621 yards and seven TDs. It’s the single best game any player has enjoyed in this reporter’s nearly four decades of covering high school football.

Giannantonio had an incredible year for the nowdefunct Netcong High School in his junior year of 1950. He rushed for 4.756 yards and 41 touchdowns that year. In one 61-0 win over Mountain Lakes, Giannantonio had 754 yards rushing and nine TDs. Desosa’s performance Friday comes close to Giannantonio’s record-breaking outing.

“I don’t know how to try to explain this,” Harrison rookie head coach Brian Capriola said. “He threw one pass for 15 yards and just flicked his wrist. It looks like something (Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick) Mahomes would do. He’s making those throws all over the field.”

Desosa had no idea that he

squad enjoying winning season WHEN YOU LOSE A HOST OF

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Harrison senior quarterback Mateo Desosa had the game for the ages last week against Secaucus, compiling 621 yards and seven touchdowns combined rushing and passing, one week after earning Observer Athlete of the Week honors.

was compiling such a recordbreaking performance.

“I had no idea it was anything like that,” Desosa said. “I had no idea I came close. Honestly, that’s just shocking. I know that there have been a lot of great players over the years. I’m just speechless,” Secaucus head coach Charlie Voorhees, who is the second longest head coach in terms of tenure in Hudson County, trailing only Rich Hansen of St. Peter’s Prep, has been involved with high school football for over 30 years and has been the head

coach of the Patriots for the last 21 seasons. Voorhees also praised Desosa’s performance.

“It’s the single best performance we ever had against us,” Voorhees said. “It’s the first time they beat us in my 21 years and even before that. But what a game this kid had. He put the ball wherever he wanted to. He’s also real good at running with the ball, too.”

Desosa was flattered to hear Voorhees’ praise.

“I never heard that before

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players to graduation, the next season is believed to be somewhat of a rebuilding campaign.

But that’s not the case with the Nutley High School boys’ soccer team.

The Maroon Raiders posted a 12-4-1 record last season, but after some solid recent victories, including a big 3-0 win last week over Newark Academy, the Maroon Raiders are 7-4 this season and right in the middle of the Super Essex Conference-Liberty Division race.

“I am very happy with the way we’re playing,” said third-year head coach Tom Tolve, a former Nutley High standout performer who went on to have a fine career at Drew University. “We’re playing good soccer and getting good results.”

The Maroon Raiders lost 12 seniors to graduation last June, including a host of starting players.

“But the guys who were juniors have now stepped up into key roles and done a fine job,” Tolve said. “We have only three starters back from last year.”

The Maroon Raiders have been utilizing two players as goalkeepers in senior Cameron Schilp and junior Sebastian Lembo.

“It’s hard having two good keepers, but we seem to be making it work,” Tolve said.

The sweeper is someone who is known to Nutley soccer fans. Senior J.P. Maruri has been the starter on the backline for the last four years, the final three at sweeper.

“He’s a great player,” Tolve said of Maruri, who has narrowed down his col-

legiate choices to Johnson and Wales and Ramapo.

“He really has great vision.

He’s a great leader. We’re more organized because of him. He has been navigating things. The other kids take to him. The others respect him and listen to him.”

The stopper is junior Joe Cook, who is a two-year starter on the backline.

“He’s a big kid with a strong leg,” Tolve said.

“He’s been kicking the ball well. He’s also good in the air and good with his feet.”

The other defenders include junior Tommy McIntyre and sophomores Dominic Cerreto and Austin Hammer.

The Maroon Raiders’ midfield is deep and talented.

Senior Dean Polewka is a two-year varsity player and a mainstay in the midfield.

Junior Stalin Rivera is another key midfielder.

Junior Nick Kirby is the team’s center midfielder and main ball distributor.

“He’s a natural leader and our best athlete,” Tolve said of Kirby. “He spreads the ball well. He has such a great touch and sees the field so well. He’s a well rounded center midfielder. He’s our rock in the middle and plays great defense as well.”

Senior Antonio Lampon is another talented midfielder. He’s a transfer from St. Benedict’s Prep, so it’s always a get when one of the local public schools can secure someone from the famed Benedict’s soccer program.

“He’s a special player,” Tolve said. “He’s a work-

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from another coach,” Desosa said. “But everyone had an amazing game. I thanked my teammates for playing so well, because it was so much fun. I thought the game was personal. I think everyone was looking for revenge because they beat us last year.

I’m very excited we were able to win.”

And the quarterback was able to have the game of a lifetime, just one week after he was selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week like he was last week.

Come to think of it, the Observer Athletes of the Week of 2019-2020 did pretty well for themselves Friday night.

Belleville’s Derek Leigh, who was the Observer Athlete of the Week two weeks ago, duplicated his heroics Friday in a 38-15 win over Kearny. Leigh carried the ball 21 times for 210 yards and scored three touchdowns, helping the Buccaneers improve to 5-0 this season, the first time a Belleville football team had been 5-0 in more than 40 years.

With the win, Belleville has already clinched a winning season and moved one more step closer to qualifying for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV state playoffs.

So if there was such a thing as the Observer Ath-

lete of the Week jinx, it has been debunked this year.

And frankly, perhaps we jumped the gun a little bit by naming Desosa a week too soon.

“I was absolutely shocked when I read his numbers,” Capriola said. “He’s a bonafide high level college quarterback. We had no idea he had seven touchdowns. It was one of those ‘holy crap’ moments.”

Desosa is more than ready for his next challenge.

“I can’t wait to see what we got going on against Lyndhurst this weekend,” Desosa said.

Frankly, nor can anyone who follows high school football in the area.

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Rotarian Billy Pena (left) delivered bags full of clothing, accessories and more with several boxes of new toys and other items. The passionate Rotarian texted current President Anthony DeLuca about the supplies.

They were to be distributed to the various projects and organizations the Kearny Rotary supports.

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The Maroon Raiders’ forward line features junior Charlie Contini, another holdover from last year.

“He’s been scoring a good amount of goals,” Tolve said.

“He’s a talented striker.”

Junior Jake Sanchez is another talented forward.

“He’s a really good player,”

Tolve said.

Junior Ricky Flores is a midfielder/forward who gets his share of playing time.

The Maroon Raiders are in the hunt for a home game in the upcoming Essex County Tournament.

In any case, it has been a fine year for the Maroon Raiders.

“It really has been a great season,” Tolve said. “I’m really looking forward to contending for the conference, the county and the states. If we execute, we have a shot.”

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Kearny backfield of Ostanski, Vanzini ‘dynamic duo’

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WHEN THE HIGH SCHOOL football season began in early September, Kearny head coach Stephen Andrews had some concerns about his starting backfield.

Andrews knew that senior Kyle Ostanski could handle the load as the Kardinals’ main rushing threat.

“Kyle had a fantastic year last year,” Andrews said. “We were just hoping for the same or better. We had high expectations for him.”

However, Andrews worried whether the other member of the backfield, fellow senior Brandon Vanzini, could step up and be a considerable threat.

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Ostanski, a key member of the wrestling team who won the District 11 championship last February, actually played a part in getting Vanzini to join the football team. The two are close friends who are weight room partners and teammates on the Kearny wrestling team in the winter.

“It just came about because I was a senior,” Vanzini said about playing football again.

“I loved going to the weight room every day and everyone in there said that I should join the team, that I could help the team a lot. In the beginning, I didn’t know, because I didn’t want to be a running back. I never played running back before. I used to be a lineman.

I didn’t want to mess up. I thought I could be more of a wide receiver.”

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OBITUARIES MARJORIE BALLANTYNE

Marjorie Ballantyne (nee Williams) died Oct. 1, 2019.

She was 81.

Born in Newark, she lived in Kearny before moving to North Arlington 37 years ago.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

Wife of the late Arthur Ballantyne, she is survived by her daughters Laurie Carlen (Ross), Christine Pekerosky (late David) and Leslie Baloga (Daniel). Sister of Kenneth Williams and the late Douglas Williams, she is also survived by her grandchildren Danielle and Michael.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to The MS Society or a charity of your own choice.

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Winchester) died at home on Sept. 30, 2019.

She was 53.

Born in Bangor, Maine, she lived in Bloomfield and Kearny for the past 15 years.

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

Tracy is survived by her husband Tom Cuba, her mother Ruth Ann Winchester, and her step-children Tarra Possoa and Tommy Cuba. Sister of Leslie Winchester-Mabee (her husband James) and Todd Winchester, she is also survived by her grandchildren Evan and Kaylee, her beloved nephews Nolan and Ashton and beloved nieces Adella and Rheannon.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to marysplacebythesea.org.

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DINELLA LUZARDO

Dinella Luzardo of Newark died Oct. 1, 2019.

She was 89.

Arrangements were by Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home. Mass was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Newark. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Wife of the late Juan, she is survived by her daughters Daisy Guerreros and Dinorah Luzardo and her son Juan Jose Luzardo. Also surviving are her grandchildren Michelle Velez and Alexis Guerreros and her great-grandson Gabriel.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

JOHN ‘JOCK’ NISBET

John “Jock” Nisbet died at home Oct. 4, 2019.

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The signature feature of the new website is that it enables Kearny Bank clients to open — for the very first time — a variety of checking and savings accounts online. Users simply visit the homepage, select the “Open an account” tab toward the bottom of their screen, then follow the prompts.

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“From the ability to open new accounts remotely to multiple other enhancements, the new website is the tool Kearny Bank clients need to streamline their entire banking experience.”

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He was 82.

Born in Musselburgh, Scotland, he lived in Kearny before moving to Roseland in 1976.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A service will take place Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the funeral home at 11 a.m.

Jock co owned the Argyle Fish and Chip Shop in Kearny. He was very well known for his amazing bag piping talent. He was pipe major and co/founder of the Kearny Caledonian Pipe Band. A member of the Scots-American Club and Copestone-Ophir F. and A.M. Lodge 108, he also owned the Pipers Cove, all in Kearny.

Beloved husband of Joan (nee Keys), he was the loving father of John Jr., James, Deirdre and Colin Nisbet

and the late Donna Dunning.

Brother of James D. Nisbet and Lilias Rae, he is also survived by his grandchildren Piper, Edward, Andrew and Tammy.

He was predeceased by his grandson John.

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MARIA STIBLI

Maria Stibli, born in Romania, died Sept. 29, 2019.

She was 86.

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Vanzini was equally as brilliant, carrying the ball 16 tanski said. “I told him he times for 208 yards. had to give it a try.”

For their efforts, OstanSo there they were, the ski and Vanzini have been experienced and proven selected as The Observer’s veteran paired off with the Co-Athletes of the Week for unproven commodity. the past week.

“I already knew what Andrews knew how imporKyle could do,” Andrews tant his backfield’s perforsaid. “But you could see that mance was.

Brandon is quick and fast.

“It’s probably the first time Pound for pound, he’s our ever that Kearny had two strongest kid. I thought he kids both go over 200 yards could be an asset.” in the same game,” Andrews As it turned out, the said. friends have become more A brief check into the than just assets for the Karhistory books over the last dinals. They have evolved 40 years – long before the into stars. coach was even born – and It was never more evident he’s right. Never before had than last week, when the Kardinals faced Memorial of Kearny have two running West New York and won 42-6. backs go over the 200-yard mark in the same game.

In the game, the backfield “I knew that they were of Ostanski and Vanzini capable,” Andrews said. made history.

“Never in my wildest dreams Ostanski carried the ball did I think that they would 17 times for an astounding both get 200 yards.”

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“They’re the dynamic duo,” Andrews said. “They were awesome. Kyle handles our Jet sweeps and plays to the outside. He has the ability to break the big play.

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The success began in the Kardinal weight room, where Ostanski and Vanzini practically reside.

“I’m there all the time,” Ostanski said. “Every day I make sure I get my work in.

I knew that this was an important year for me and my team. I had a certain standard that I had to live up to.”

Ostanski thanked Andrews, who is also a weight room junkie.

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“They’re two totally different personalities,” Andrews said. “Kyle is the team captain who speaks a lot and is very confident. Brandon is very quiet and introspective.

But in order for Kyle to do well, he needs Brandon. And the same goes for Brandon.

He needs Kyle. They support each other so much.”

One thing’s for sure: The dynamic duo will have to be watched for the rest of the football season and into the wrestling season.

“I’m pretty happy with it,” Vanzini said. “I regret that I didn’t play as a sophomore and junior. I would have been even better.”

“It’s really great to have him with me back there,” Ostanski said. “We really push each other on the field and in the weight room. I help him out as a running back. He pushes me as a running back because you see how good he is. I think it makes us both better.”

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“I trusted Kyle,” Vanzini said. “I also trusted the offensive line. I just had to run through the holes they created for me. After a while, I got more comfortable running with the ball. I had a lot of positive energy from Kyle and the rest of the team. I think that helped the team’s chemistry.”

Although the Kardinals suffered a tough 38-15 loss to undefeated Belleville on Friday night, the Kardinals remain upbeat for the remainder of the season.

“The most important thing is that their hard work is paying off,” Andrews said.

“They were hitting the holes and were impossible to tackle. I believe that this game will be a turning point for the whole program. They all got the chance to see what they can do. I think they needed that confidence going into a tough game.”

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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.

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The Knights of Columbus hosts a benefit spaghetti dinner for Mercy House, a home of support and healing for families, at 6 p.m. at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road.

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The Harrison Cancer League sponsors “Dining for the Cure Fundraiser” at Nino’s Restaurant, 422 Bergen St. ( Bergen Street Mall), Harrison from 11 a.m. through 10 p.m.

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The Harrison Cancer League hosts a “Brunch With Spirit,” with medium Patricia Farrell, of Mystical World Lyndhurst, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Portuguese American Club, 14 Frank E. Rogers Boulevard. The event includes bagels, fruit, desserts, coffee, tea & soda.

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The Woman’s Club of Arlington (WCA) meets Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Girl Scout House, 635 Kearny Ave., in Kearny.

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CAP from 1 song and dance and listen to our community — do the right thing once and for all — cap this landfill,” Cristina Montague, who has been at the forefront of this batter alongside the mayor, said.

Said Alannah McDonald, of Kearny: “Why, why won’t someone from his office censor him,” McDonald said.

“Anytime he opens his mouth, he sounds stupid and ignorant.

I hope Kearny and all the surrounding towns that had to deal with this mess remember when it’s time to vote — to vote him out. He obviously does not care about the health and wellbeing of the people that suffer with this smell.”

And William Pettigrew Sr., a former Kearny Health Department Official, says he called the governor’s office having heard his News 12 comments.

“Called the governor’s office ... spoke to Lauren ... told her I was appalled by Gov. Murphy’s statement of the landfill being ‘complicated’ to being capped,” Pettigrew said. “If this landfill was in his hometown Red Bank/ Middletown, it wouldn’t be ‘complicated.’ The rotten egg smell from high levels of hydrogen sulfide will continue along (without a cap) with the health effects of this poison. He needs to cap this landfill now!”

For the governor, the problem is he has no idea how he will pay for the cap — and he’s worried the NJSEA will become somewhat insolvent once the cap is paid for. And he’s afraid all of the political patronage jobs at the landfill that will either need to be eliminated or reassigned.

Consider the NJSEA’s CEO — former Hudson County Assemblyman and Speaker Vincent Prieto — whose salary to run the agency pushes

$300,000 annually. Where will he go if there’s no money to pay him? How will the state fund the sports authority that somehow makes it money — anywhere between $17 and $25 million a year — by operating a landfill?

Estimates on the cost of the synthetic, impermeable cap are somewhere around $4 million, but that’s based on what the cost was to cap the Fenimore Landfill. The total cost will ultimately be determined by overall market conditions and the size of the Keegan.

A decade ago, the former NJ Meadowlands Commission — since absorbed by the NJSEA — had planned to pay for a cap when it was going to restore the property into an environmental and recreational center under the leadership of Susan Bass Levin.

Of course, we know that never happened.

Yet, since the NJSEA in effect took the landfill back from the Town of Kearny several years ago by using eminent domain, the responsibility for capping it still remains the NJSEA’s, or the NJDEP’s.

Will the state appeal?

Despite widespread optimism that the landfill is truly closed forever, there still remains the possibility the NJSEA or NJDEP could appeal the judge’s decision from last week. As of Monday, Oct. 7, there has been no indication there will be one.

However, Catherine McCabe, commissioner of the DEP, has apparently dropped hints that might not happen.

On Murphy’s show last week, News 12 posed a question to him that was Tweeted in by Harrison attorney John Pinho.

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As part of Murphy’s reply — he first said he wouldn’t comment on the matter and then went on to immediately do just that — he noted h would have McCabe give Pinho “a shoutout.” Shortly after, McCabe was on the phone with Pinho.

The Observer asked Pinho how the call went and whether he was optimistic with McCabe’s response. He says regardless of McCabe’s reply, it’s critical the public continue to put pressure on the NJSEA to get the cap ordered, paid for and installed — now.

“I am elated that News 12 selected my question to ask Gov. Murphy,” Pinho, who has had a law office on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard for decades, said. “Commissioner McCabe called me back two days later. I answered her questions. I invited her to

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‘Apparently, it’s not just as easy as putting a cap on this thing. This is complicated.’

— Gov. Phil Murphy on News 12 N.J. last week come to Harrison and Kearny and (told her) that I would give her a tour of a great community and hoped against my better health judgment that we had a bad, toxic hydrogen sulfide day so she could experience firsthand what residents are dealing with.

“The capping of the sister Fenimore Landfill was

discussed and parallels to Keegan. I came away with the impression that Commissioner McCabe realized that capping, closing and filtering the air is the only and best solution. We need, however, to continue to push to ensure that complete capping occurs for the health of the community.”

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KEARNY No smoking/pets. $2000 No Pets. $1900/month + 1 month security plus + 1 month security utilities. Backyard not in- KEARNY 2 Bedrooms with references. Availcluded. (201)401-4759 $1650/month Separate able Oct 1st. Please 21W03 kearnynjapartUtilities 1 1/2 month se- email curity No Pets No Smok- ment@gmail.com or call ing Available Now 201- (201)702-1711 21W03 955-0510 21W03 HARRISON 97-99 Hamilton St. 3rd fl. 3 BR, H/W KEARNY floors, $1,450/month + KEARNY Stewart Ave, utilitties. 1.5 months se- Newly renovated, hard- 1st Floor, 3 bedrooms, wood fl oors.

Laundry curity. No pets. Avl OctoNewly Painted, Offstreet ber 1st. (201) 921-3954 onsite. HT/HW included. Parking, Storage, Back2 BR start at $1,375 1 BR 20W03 yard, No Pets, $1,500+ start at $1,200 Utilities, Security Deposit.

Jr. BR start at $ 1,150 (908)-771-0762 20W03 (201) 289-7096 16W12 HARRRISON 2nd fl. 2 BR. $1500 + 1 Month security. H/HW included. No smoking/Pets. Available KEARNY Studio, $800/ November 1st (TEXT month. No Kitchen. 1 1/2 ONLY) (201)628-5136 month security. Avl. Now. (551)580-6450 20W03 21W03

KEARNY

1 BR. Apt. Bldg. Arlington Sect. Newly Renovated.

Laundry on Premises. HT/ HW included. Near Transportation. No pets. $995/ mo.+ security.

(201) 998-4972 20W03

HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation.

Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now.

Utilities included. Se habla español. (973) 4859464 22W03

KEARNY 1st Floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. $1700 + 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 21W03

KEARNY 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor, a block from Kearny Avenue, $1425/ Month + Utilities. 1 1/2 Month Security Deposit.

Must have excellent credit. No Smoking. No Pets.

Available October 14th.

(201) 637-3544 20W03

N.ARLINGTON

N.ARLINGTON Second floor. 1 BR. $1175 + 1 month security. H/ HW included. call Carlos KEARNY 1st Floor. 2 (201)988-7536 21W03 BR. LR. EIK. $1300 + 1 1/2 months security. No Pets/Smoking. Coin laun- N.ARLINGTON Newly dry on premise. Avail Now. renovated. 1st Floor. 2 BR. (201)650-4975 22W01 LR. EIK. $1500 + 1 1/2 months security. Parking 2 cars. No Pets/Smoking.

Available Now. (201)725KEARNY 2 Bedrooms, LR, 8447 22W03 Bathroom, Big kitchen, Storage. $1,400/mth 1 mth security. Good condtion. Available Now N.ARLINGTON 2nd Call (201)898-3044 or Floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. (973)745-3763 22W01 $1400 + 1 Months security. Utilities separate.

No Pets/Smoking. Close to Transportation. Call KEARNY 1 BR, with modern kitch- between 4PM - 6PM en, self cleaning oven & (201)955-1322 22W01 dishwasher, vanity bath, large closets, free parking.

Available November 1st, Rent $1,113 + plus utiliNEWARK ties Call (201)991-6261 22W03

NEWARK Ironbound section, New renovated Private home, 1 BR modKEARNY 1 Bedroom 3 room apart- ern kitchen, bath, walk in ment in garden apartment closet, Hardwood floors. complex. 1st floor. $1200/ walking distance to Launmth plus 1 month security. dry & public transportaSupply own utilities. No tion. credit check a must.

Pets. (201)997-2341 No pets.Smoke Free envibetween 10am-7pm only. ronment, $900 + utilities, 22W03 1 month security. Available November 1st, credit & background check, SeKEARNY 2nd Floor. 2 BR, rios inquires only , Single LR, DR & Kitchen. $1,350 or couple only Contact month + 1 month secuJoe (973) 943-9348 22W03 rity. Utilities separate. No pets/smoking Avl. November 1st. (201) 2468784 22W03 RUTHERFORD RUTHERFORD 1 BR, Garden apts. Includes Heat/ KEARNY 1 BR, LR, EIK, Hot water $1200/month. $1200/month + utilities. No pets. Call (201)6281 month security + $300 4071 22W03 deposit. Avl. November 1st call between 9am - 1pm. (201) 463-9269 leave text if we don’t anE. NEWARK swer 22W03

KEARNY 5 rooms. 2nd floor. 2 BR. $1400 + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Available November 1st. No Pets/Smoking.

Call (973)842-8054 After 5PM 22W03

E.NEWARK Fully renovated 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath.

EIK, Large LR, balcony, Friendly neighboorhood. $1650 + 1.5 months security. Walking distance to shopping center and NYC transportation. Available ASAP. Call or text (973)980-6335. 22W03

NUTLEY 2nd FL 2 BRS, 4 KEARNY ROOMS, LR, EIK, $ 1,600 Modern Townhouse, plus utili. All remodeled. large eat-in kitchen, Near local transportation self-cleaning oven, and NYC, 1 month secu- dishwasher, refrigerator, rity. Available now Parking central A/C, space available . 973-9513 bedrooms, 1 1/2 6315. 21W03 baths, full dining room, NUTLEY 1 BR, LARGE LR & EIK. All remodeled. Close to all TRANS. $1200 + utilities. 1 months security. Parking space available. Available Nov 1st. (973)951-6315.

22W03

NUTLEY 4 rooms, 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, $1,350/month. Freshly painted. Newer carpets and flooring. Close to NY transportation. Move in condition. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Nov. 1st.

(973)517-7517 22W03

recreation room, hardwood floors, attached garage, W/D hookups, yard & snow maintenance maintained by landlord.

Rent $2,300.00 plus utilities, 1 1/2 mth security. Credit Check.

Available October 15th.

Call (201)991-6261

Call Mary Ann 201-805-9023 22W06

LOCAL CHURCH HALL

in Kearny (732)925-4303

21W03

HOUSE FOR SALE

Se renta local para Iglesia en Kearny (551)580-0096

NEWARK

21W03

ROOM FOR RENT

NEWARK

OFFICE SPACE

transportation. We Speak English, Spanish & Portuguese. Available Oct 1st (862)223-1506 20W03

N.ARLINGTON

Beautiful colonial in the FOR RENT desirable Weequahic section , 4 BR, 2 1/2 N. Arlington Ridge R.d. bathrooms, LR, fireplace, KEARNY 3 room Suite $800. finished basement, + utilities, 2 rooms one car garage, $700+Utilities KEARNY 2 Rooms for Nice Building w/ Fenced in backyard rent. Private Entrance. parking, Call 201-725-2949 No Kitchen. Close to BelAVAILABLE NOW !

22W03 grove Drive and Close to 201-509-6965 21W03

NORTH ARLINGTON RIDGE ROAD.

825 sqft. up & 875 sqft. down. Parking in rear.

Great visability. $1600 + utilities (201)509-6965 Owner

KEARNY Nice and Clean $500/monthly. 1 month security. Utilities included, Cable & internet included.

Avl. Now. (201) 279-9966

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HARRISON HARRISON Room for rent for single person. $500/mth (570)6565850 Jay 22w01

GARAGE FOR RENT

KEARNY

9.5 x 20.5 available for storage 201-284-0898 or 201-280-1868 21W03

ITEMS FOR SALE Bisselle CrossWave vacum cleaner asking $175.00 like brand new. Single size Day Bed $100.00 w/ bedding (201)997-3102 20W03

N.ARLINGTON Just listed lovely one family home three bedrooms, eat in kitchen. Dining room all hardwood floors. one car garage plus parking for three more Call (201)420-8400 22W01

HALL FOR RENT Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special.

Call for info

(732)882-4257 Max 80 people 19W09

BUSY DISTRICT Location, Location, Location! Perfect place to start or grow your business.

400 sq ft private office space in busy area of Belleville with private bathroom. Additional storage space available for additional rent. $1000 Call 201-889-2743 22W03

OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT KEARNY OFFICE SPACE

Kearny Ave, 6,000 Sqft with 1 BR apartment.

Parking for 18 cars. $7500 + 1 month security. Utilities not included. Responsible for Taxes. Background check required (201)306-2994 22W03

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HEATING & COOLING Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC .#11103 • Air Conditioning • Hot Air Furnaces • Central Air, Humidifier, UV Light, Duct Cleaning,Visa & Master Card, Finances offer with up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845

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Seeking for construction workers,Work all year with some knowledge With license and without. for more information call: (973)842-5544

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Workers Ages 18 + $10 per hour. 11am - 5pm & 4:30pm - 10:30pm call 201-889-0291 21W03

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Looking for an experianced Dental Assistant/ Receptionist for our Harrison Location. beautiful modern office right on Frank E Rodgers Blvd.

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Workers Ages 18 + $10 per hour. Must have computer knowledge.

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P/T Medical assistant needed for busy internal medical office. Email resume to:

21W03

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ADS ARE

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Banquet Servers & dishwashers needed.

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CDL Driver Wanted 22W03 - Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time F/T Driver for adult PART TIME Preschool Teacher: CDA, medical daycare in Dishwasher needed Early Childhood Degree Essex county in busy restaurant in Please call 973needed. A CDL with Lyndhusrt. Light Cleaning Clifton,NJ 478-4866 Send resume (973) 460-1327 Class B and to 4joelgarcia@gmail.com 21W03 Endorsement P 22W03 a MUST!!!

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Experienced & certified man seeks live-in/out.

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Call Rosemarie (973) 932-9916. 21W03

SERVICES NEEDED LOOKING FOR A SALES EXECUTIVE TO JOIN OUR TEAM Responsibilities include servicing existing accounts, calling inactive accounts, generating new business and growing territories & building new leads.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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199 Rt.17 South, E.Rutherford, NJ

Stk#16817, VIN#FF210445, V6, FWD, Auto, Htd Sts, Lthr, Satellite Radio, Backup Cam, 35,904mi.

Stk#17112, VIN#H9117297, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, Sunroof, Lthr, Htd Sts. Alloy Whls, Backup Cam, Satellite Radio, 30,999mi.

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