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Vol. CXXXIII, No. 17

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LONG OVERDUE

Months after season, pandemic, Mullen honored for outstanding wrestling prowess

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t was May of 2019 when the council chambers in Kearny’s Town Hall featured a standing-room only throng.

Among those in the audience was Kearny resident Jimmy Mullen, in attendance to witness his good friend, teammate and wrestling partner Jacob Cardenas receive his second straight proclamation from the Town of Kearny for winning the NJSIAA state wrestling championship two months prior.

At that point, Mullen’s mind started to wander.

“I didn’t realize how big of a deal it was,” Mullen said. “It was pretty cool, seeing the town all coming out to honor Jacob. I actually thought about it, what it would be like to get one of my own.”

Well, Mullen doesn’t have to just dream about it anymore.

Because he had his moment in the sun, just like his buddy – only a little later, due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, Mullen was honored by Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos with an official proclamation, given to the soon-to-be sophomore at St. Joseph’s Regional High School in Montvale for winning the NJSIAA state wrestling championship at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City last March.

Kearny resident Jimmy Mullen (right), the NJSIAA state wrestling champion at the 285-pound It was a historic season for Mullen, who became the first heavyweight division, receives a special proclamation from Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos at a See MULLEN, Page 7 special ceremony last Wednesday in front of Town Hall. Jim Hague photo.

High-speed chase from NA to Lyndhurst ends in crash: LPD

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high-speed chase that began with the North Arlington Police Department following a vehicle at nearly 100 MPH on River

Road ended with a crash that could have been a lot worse than it was, Lyndhurst Police Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, the department’s public-information officer said.

According to Auteri: At approximately 8:30 a.m., Sunday,

Aug. 30, Officer Brian Kapp had been monitoring a radio transmission from neighboring NAPD when he learned

one of their officers was in pursuit of a grey Honda Civic northbound on River Road to Riverside Avenue.

The suspect vehicle was reportedly traveling at a speed approaching 100 See CRASH, Page 15

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LPD: Driver arrested after nearly striking off-duty Lt.’s car Police say Wood-Ridge man also refused to submit to breath test on scene

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n alleged drunken driver wound up behind bars after he led police on a chase around Lyndhurst last week, the Lyndhurst Police Department said early this week.

According to the LPD: At approximately 11:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28, an off-duty police lieutenant was traveling in the area of Stuyvesant and Post avenues when he reportedly observed a late-model BMW driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed on Post Avenue, nearly striking the lieutenant’s vehicle in

Marotta then suddenly retreated back to the vehicle to avoid being arrested, but was subdued by the officers before he could get back inside the car.

the process as it turned onto Stuyvesant down Forest Avenue to Riverside Avenue and ultimately back to Post Avenue.

The lieutenant contacted police headquarters to report the his observations as he proceeded to follow the vehicle, which suddenly came to rest curbside in the area of Post and Willow avenues, at which time the driver, Joseph Marotta, 37, of Wood-Ridge, proceeded to exit the vehicle.

By that time, several onduty officers and a sergeant all approached the vehicle.

The driver was found sitting in the driver’s seat.

The officers immediately detected an odor of alcohol

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A struggle ensued and Marotta tried to resist his arrest by kicking the offduty lieutenant in the leg and spitting at the other officers.

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Nutley PD (again) warns of phone scams

If you ever get a call and are told to go out to purchase a pre-paid credit card, it is a scam!

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verseas scammers apparently don’t like the Lyndhurst Police Department. And they’re using Nutley residents to let the world know about it.

Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Police Chief Thomas Strumolo are advising that another Nutley resident has been phone scammed after believing a fraudulent caller was actually from the Internal Revenue Service and the Lyndhurst Police Department.

Police in Nutley say on Aug. 24, 2020, a resident received a phone call from a person claiming to be from the IRS who the caller told the Nutley resident her social security number was involved with fraudulent activity.

The resident, suspicious, hung up the phone and a few minutes later received a call from what she believed was a Lyndhurst Police Department detective.

She said the “detective” then transferred back to the original caller who told her to buy gift cards to settle the action.

She immediately went to Target, purchased three, $500 gift cards and provided the codes to the caller.

After her account was debited, she called Lyndhurst Police Department who advised her they had not called. Nutley police later confirmed she’d been scammed.

Strumolo says what makes these scams work is that they use phone applications (Spoofing) that make the incoming number appear to be legitimate. So when the resident actually viewed the Lyndhurst Police Department’s phone number on her Caller ID, she believed the call was legitimate.

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“Our only defense is public awareness and letting our family and friends know that these crimes are occurring, and to not send money,” Strumolo said. “No police department would ever ask a resident or put someone on the phone to send money. The IRS does

not take gift card payment and certainly not by phone.”

Petracco said there are hundreds of scams, each with different story; however, all generally have the same objective — a wire transfer, send, provide, money or some other personal information.

“Most people are aware of these scam artists; however, once they add a sense of urgency, a little validation such as providing victims their name or

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By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department If you’re going to go out and flatten people’s tires, it’s probably best not to do so on a parked, unmarked police car with a detective sitting right inside it. Yet for one Kearny man, that’s exactly what he did last week.

On Aug. 23 at 12:30 p.m., Det. Jordenson Jean was parked on Lindsay Lane in an unmarked police car because of reports of an unknown person repeatedly flattening tires of parked vehicles. While staked out, Det. Jean saw a red pickup truck approach and park illegally in the roadway.

The driver, later identified as Messias M. Furtado, 65, of Kearny, left the truck and briefly entered his residential garage near where Jean was parked.

Jean watched as Furtado reportedly returned with a large pair of pliers and a nail.

Furtado then reportedly

walked to Jean’s unmarked car while affixing the nail into the pincers of the pliers.

When Furtado crouched down and struck the front driver’s side tire of the police car with his contraption, Jean sprung from his hide and announced Furtado was under arrest.

Furtado then reportedly resisted arrest by pulling away from and pushing the detective, but he was taken into custody over his objections, nonetheless.

Furtado was charged on a summons with criminal mischief, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was also issued a parking ticket for abandoning his vehicle in the roadway.

Despite his misdeeds on the unmarked cruiser, Furtado was later released own his own recognizance, pending court..

On Aug. 21 at 2:34 a.m., a 25-year-old Kearny resident reported to patrol officers that she was the victim of a bias incident in the area of Kearny

and Wilson avenues. She told police that while walking with a relative, she was approached by a man who made harassing comments to her regarding her gender expression and perceived sexual orientation.

Then man then allegedly poked her in the face repeatedly before slapping her in the face.

After a brief struggle, the suspect then reportedly fled on foot.

Dets. Jordenson Jean and Neil Nelson collaborated on the follow-up investigation and on Aug. 25, they arrested

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Matthew L. Kochell, 30, of Kearny and charged him with one count of bias intimidation (simple assault) and one count of bias intimidation (harassment), both fourthdegree crimes.

Kochell was later remanded to the Hudson County Jail, South Kearny.

On Aug. 22 at 4:47 p.m., Officer Sean Kelly was dispatched to a report of a car crash on the 400 block of Forest Street, where a caller reported that a driver was allegedly intoxicated. Officer Kelly interviewed driver Luis M. Maia, 62, of Kearny, who had reportedly struck a parked car, but was unhurt.

After failing to satisfactorily complete a battery of standardized field-sobriety tests, Maia was arrested, charged with drunken driving in a school zone and careless driving.

Maia was later released to a relative.

On Aug. 27 at 3:03 a.m.,

Officer Anthony Oliveira reportedly pulled over a Honda Accord at the Belleville Turnpike and Grand Place since it was dark out and he was driving around without lights on. Upon speaking with the driver, Officer Oliveira smelled raw marijuana inside the car.

A search revealed a small Ziploc bag of marijuana near the steering column and a grinder and rolling papers in the driver’s side door. Officer Oliveira also found a small Ziploc bag of marijuana on the front passenger-side floor.

Oliveira arrested driver Ruben D. Cerva, 19, of Kearny, and passenger Matthew A. Latorre, 19, of Belleville, both of whom were charged via summonses with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Cerva was also ticketed for the traffic infraction of failure to use lighted lamps when required.

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entered the store, loss prevention determined she was their suspect and immediately contacted the LPD. Officers Mark Rivera (no relation) and Nicolette Villani responded and assisted a member of ShopRite loss prevention in monitoring Rivera’s movement around the store, filling her shopping cart in the process.

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North Arlington woman who loss-prevention officials at the Lyndhurst ShopRite had suspected was shoplifting from the store for several Saturdays, was finally nabbed after she allegedly tried to shoplift again this past Saturday, Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, the Lyndhurst Police Department’s public-information officer said.

According to Auteri: At approximately 8:22 am, Saturday, Aug. 28, ShopRite loss prevention contacted the LPD to report they had determined a woman, described only as a slim, older female, with a brown and a dark colored backpack, later iden-

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items. As she attempted to leave the store, Rivera was stopped by the loss-prevention officer and placed under arrest without incident by Officers Rivera and Villani.

Rivera was charged with shoplifting and released on a complaint summons.

Charges for the previous shopliftings are pending while they are investigated.

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Concerned the woman could return, ShopRite loss prevention focused their attention on any patron who matched the description of Rivera.

Sure enough, when Rivera

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

Gov. Murphy reopens restaurants with little notice — why?

While we are certainly grateful that Gov. Philip D. Murphy has finally allowed inside dining to resume in New Jersey at 25% capacity, we cannot help but wonder how he comes to these decisions in what appears to be such a random manner.

And it’s really problematic.

Here’s why we feel this way.

First, the time frame. On Monday morning, he said restaurants may reopen for inside starting Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.

In essence, making the announcement gives restaurateurs four days to get ready.

Think about that for a moment. To get up to speed, owners basically have 96 hours to order food, prepare the interior of the establishment, decide on what kind of staff is needed — and then hope the staff would even be available.

On the surface, it seems like he makes these decisions on a whim. Wake up Monday — reopen on Friday.

These kinds of decisions require planning, discussions with medical experts, discussions with those in the restaurant industry and the bar industry.

He had to have been considering the reopening for a while — so why wait until Monday, Aug. 31, to finally decide?

We’ll say it again, we’re glad Murphy finally did make the decision to reopen restaurants and bars.

We just believe that after all they’ve gone through, a little bit more advance notice would have been better for all the aforementioned reasons.

Restaurant and bar owners have been through enough and deserved better than this.

John D: I’m generally happy with USPS To the Editor: I agree with The Observer’s editorial on the work done by our postman and women daily.

Despite some late deliveries, I’m generally satisfied with the service. I’m writing because I am totally against mailing ballots to the public. I always hear from Democrats like U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell and others who accuse the president of trying to sabotage the election.

That is something I do not believe.

I never hear from Democrats as to how this enormous mailing will be good of all hanky panky. For example, on the back of the envelope is the letter R or the letter D. Some people in the Post Office who hate Republicans can discard some ballots, and vice-versa.

It can happen either way.

Also, no Democrat has ever answered the question of we could know if undocumented people are sent the ballots. There are too many ifs in this proposal to go ahead with a situation like this.

Incidentally, the Democrats also refuse to answer another question. Why can’t we all go to the voting booth with a mask and all safety precautions in place?

We all go to the store weekly for food and spend an hour or more near hundreds of people. Let’s study this mail thing and wait until the next election cycle. Also I’m all for funding the Post Office as needed.

God bless all and stay well!

John Drzymkowski North Arlington

Calautti: Use FedEx — they get it done To the Editor: As I read The Observer’s recent front-page story, “You’ve Got Mail?” I found Rep. Bill Pascrell’s use of the word “sabotage” extremely accurate. President Trump has effectively sabotaged the United States Postal Service.

I often order parts for my vintage motorcycle via the Internet. In the past, when suppliers shipped packages through the Post Office, I found they were extremely efficient. The US Mail was on par with UPS and FedEx. Today, it is a different story. I ordered parts from Cleveland in May and it took more than six weeks to arrive.

Last month, I ordered a part from a supplier in Connecticut. It was shipped via the US Post

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And this was standard shipping, not priority shipping. So mission accomplished, Mr. President. There is no way I would trust the USPS with my ballot. I will don my mask and gloves and cast my vote in person, regardless of any risks from COVID-19. What a sad state of affairs.

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Jackson named new Harrison football coach Brian Capriola was brought in last year to become the new head football coach at Harrison High School and Jonathan Jackson was excited for his friend and colleague.

Capriola and Jackson played and coached together at William Paterson University. Capriola gave Jackson the chance to be the defensive coordinator with the Blue Tide, despite the fact that he was only 25 years old and almost brand new to the coaching ranks.

“When Cap called me and told me he was coming to Harrison, I was all in,” Jackson said. “Cap brings energy every day. He’s a fun dude to be around. He’s a good guy.

I think we complimented each other well. He has a great offensive mind and I took the defense. He would come up with a scheme and he would run it by me to see what I thought.”

So last December, when Capriola informed Jackson that he was resigning his position as head coach after just one season, Jackson was at a loss.

“It wasn’t so much that I was disappointed,” Jackson said. “I understand it’s all part of the game. I thought he would be the coach for another year or so.”

So when Capriola handed in his resignation letter, Jackson didn’t know what would happen next. After all, Jackson already signed on to become the freshman boys’

basketball at Harrison, so he wasn’t leaving right away.

“When Cap left, I was in the middle of basketball mode,” Jackson said. “It wasn’t so much that I didn’t think I was ready. I had to talk myself into it.”

Jackson didn’t know if he should be considered as a candidate to be the new head coach to replace Capriola.

“I wanted to give the school an opportunity to find a head coach,” Jackson said.

“I wanted the school to run the search (for a new coach) the way they would have.

I wanted to stay on as the DC (defensive coordinator) under the new coach.”

The school’s athletic administration, headed by vice-principal and athletic director Kim McDonough Huaranga, did their due diligence in the search for a new coach. A few candidates were interviewed.

Then, the world as we knew it all changed. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic struck in March, bringing the search for a new coach to a screeching halt.

But March turned into April and then April to May and so on. Jackson was keeping tabs of the returning players via social media meetings and saw to it that they were doing their offseason strength and conditionSee VIEW, Page 14

freshman ever to win the heavyweight (285 pounds and higher) state championship.

Mullen became only the third Kearny resident to ever capture a state championship, joining two-time state champ Cardenas, who won the 195-pound state crown in 2018 and 2019 for Bergen Catholic High School and David Cordoba, who won the 130-pound state title in 1999 while wrestling for Kearny High.

Cardenas now wrestles for Cornell University and was away at school for Mullen’s proclamation ceremony. Cardenas, who begins his sophomore year at the Ivy League school, did join the festivities via a FaceTime call. Cordoba was there for the presentation.

Mullen became only the 33rd freshman overall to stand atop the podium at Boardwalk Hall, but the first-ever heavyweight.

Usually, freshmen compete at the lower weights.

Mullen was joined by many members of his family, including his mother, Cynthia Sanchez, and father, Jim Mullen, Sr. Mullen’s coaches with Kearny Recreation, namely Joe Chew and Brian McDonnell, were also in attendance.

Santos represented the town for the presentation. The town is still not conducting live council meetings inside the council chambers, so the presentation was held outside Town Hall on the front steps.

“It gives us great pride to see our youth excel,” Santos said. “This is an incredible achievement that Jimmy has attained, especially as a freshman. It had never been done before. This shows how our community comes together, with our recreation program, with youngsters performing at the highest level. We have a lot of talent in the town.

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Kearny resident Jimmy Mullen (first right) is joined by his youth wrestling coaches with Kearny Recreation, namely Brian McDonnell (left) and Joe Chew (right). Mayor Alberto Santos is also pictured left.

MIDDLE: Kearny resident Jimmy Mullen (first right) is the newest member of the NJSIAA state champions from Kearny, joining David Cordoba (far right), who won the 130-pound state title for Kearny High School in 1999. Jacob Cardenas is the third, but he’s attending school at Cornell University. Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos is pictured left. BOTTOM: Kearny resident Jimmy Mullen is joined by his family who were in attendance. From left are grandfather Mauricio Rivadereira, mother Cynthia Sanchez, Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos, Mullen, brother John Mancilla, father Jim Mullen, Sr.. aunt Kelly Ferreira and uncle Joe Ferreira.

This shows the importance of our recreation programs.

Added Santos, “We’re very proud of you to be able to achieve this at a very young age. You’ve made the community very proud and hope that this is an annual tradition, honoring Kearny residents.”

Mullen won the 285-pound heavyweight

division, even though he could have wrestled at the lower weight of 220 pounds.

But Mullen didn’t want compete for the spot with friend and teammate Michael Toranzo, so he elected to bump up to the heavier division, despite having to surrender as much as a See MULLEN, Page 8

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Cordoba, who now has his own wrestling/training Continued from Page 7 facility in Fairfield called Cordoba Trained, was glad to 65-pound disadvantage to his be there to honor Mullen. competition.

“I’ve watched these kids Mullen also won the state perform for a long time,” championship despite being Cordoba said. “They put in the No. 13 seed, which gave the extra work, go to clubs to him a much tougher path to get better, doing all the right get to the state title. In order things. I always thought to claim the gold medal, that Jimmy had the chance Mullen had to defeat the to be a state champ one day.

No. 5 seed, the No. 4 seed, I couldn’t be happier to the No. 2 seed and finally, share this with these guys knocked off the top seed (Cardenas and Mullen). It’s a J.T. Cornelius of Southern great group to be associated Regional by a final score of with. Look at Jimmy. He 9-4 in the championship has a chance to be the best match on March 6. heavyweight in New Jersey Mullen posted a 41-3 history. I couldn’t be happier record, but lost no matches for the kid. I’m super proud.” whatsoever in the state of It says a lot, considering New Jersey all season. that New Jersey has Incredibly, when the produced Olympic NJSIAA state championships heavyweight heroes like began March 4, it marked the Bruce Baumgartner and first time ever that Mullen Steve Mocco. attended an event inside His local wrestling coaches

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“For me personally, it’s a great feeling,” said Chew, who has been involved with the Kearny Recreation Wrestling Program for more than 20 years. “For our program, it’s a sense of pride. Jimmy always comes back to our program and works out with our kids. He’s a program changer. Other kids will want to be like him.

There’s no other way to put it.”

Chew said that he coached Mullen since “he was about four or five,” in baseball and football, as well as wrestling.

“I think Jimmy will help bring attention to the program and have more little kids come out,” Chew said.

“Others will want to follow in Jacob and Jimmy’s path and we’ll get more kids. It’s a proud day.”

McDonnell agreed.

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Jimmy was something special,” McDonnell said.

“He always had remarkable talent. He was also one of the most coachable kids.”

McDonnell also believes Mullen’s success will bring more local kids into their practice room inside Lincoln School.

“It’s definitely going to help,” said McDonnell, who works with the youngsters along with Kearny High head coach Tony Carratura, Jr. “We’ve been doing a great job for a long time, but other kids see what Jimmy has done and they’ll see a system that works well top to bottom.”

Mullen wrestled at his New Jersey Scholastic State Championship tournament when he was just six years old and finished sixth in his weight class. A year later, Mullen won his first state championship.

Mullen then proceeded to win an astounding five state championships while wrestling for Kearny Recreation and coaches Carratura, Jr., Chew and McDonnell.

Mullen is also a standout

football player at St. Joseph and started right away last fall at defensive end for the Green Knights, one of the best teams in the state.

The seeds have been placed for Mullen to become only the second Kearny wrestler to repeat as champion ( joining Cardenas) and possibly a four-time state champ. But he’s not looking that far ahead.

“My goal is to win the second,” Mullen said.

“Everyone is talking about four times, but I have to win as a sophomore first. I’ll go out there and do my best. I still have a lot of time to do more things.”

“I hope I can be here again next year and give Jimmy another one,” Santos said.

“He’s set the bar high.”

Mullen will be ready, knowing that his hometown will be ready.

“I have to keep working hard to honor and represent the town,” Mullen said. “It’s pretty cool to realize that the town cares about me. It’s an amazing feeling to have everyone supporting me.

Wherever I go to school, I’m still a Kearny kid first.”

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hen our lives suddenly changed in March 2020, a large majority of us lost jobs, businesses, homes, time, special events and for some sadly, life itself.

Life as we knew it would not be the same again — and when it will return to normal still remains to be seen — all thanks to this hideous virus.

While our government and medical professionals seek a vaccine, we still have the best medicine in the world: laughter and music/entertainment, albeit in a different format. But it is still out there. We may not be able to physically enjoy the things that we hold near and dear to our hearts, but thankfully we have this newfangled thing called technology.

Today’s technology has brought us a new way to communicate and enjoy live entertainment. Yes, we have television, telephones and Facetime, but ZOOM and the Internet play a new role and a new means to create an outlet to experience entertainment that may have saved our sanity, specifically for our talented artists.

Bands like Chicago performed “25 or 6 to 4” live on Facebook via Zoom with the entire band playing from the comfort of their homes — and it sounded fantastic. And this is no small feat, either — Chicago has a large ensemble.

Technology is amazing.

Other acts have also come to the forefront on Facebook Live.

There has been a resurgence of our favorite acts from the ‘60s and ‘70s singing their greatest hits — and maybe that is exactly what we need during this time — escapism. These songs take us back to a simpler time when we had no worries and not a care in the world. It takes us back to better times and it definitely puts a smile on your face to hear them again.

Along with us regular folks, an estimated 10 to 12 million people in the entertainment industry are out of work as well.

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They are hurting badly. The only good thing coming out of this pandemic is that creative people/artists/musicians have been honing and working on their craft and I cannot wait to see what they produce when this is all over.

It’s not just famous musicians using the Internet to entertain us.

I have seen some phenomenal unknown talent out there Facebook image as well. People who would COVID-19 has certainly changed our world immensely. One way it has done so is in the manner we get our probably never get a second entertainment. JoAnn Barton suggests there’s a huge world of celebs and not-so-famous people offering glance from the entertainment tons to enjoy online. Here, members of the legendary band Chicago perform their all-time great song ‘25 or industry are gaining huge 6 to 4’ on Facebook Live. fanbases and creating their own celebrity.

These acts really are extremely good. I have also enjoyed watching local talent on FB Live.

Kearny’s own Mushmouth has done a few appearances on FB Live. If you have not seen them, they are great. Best cover band since The Nerds. FB Live does not give the full effect of their performance, but musically and vocally, they still kill it.

This surge of talent can be found on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Quarantine Karaoke (try this one specifically for yourself if you love to sing) and more. And if you should see one of these bands/ acts on live and they have a tip jar, please help them out.

This is all they have right now, and they appreciate it more than you know. As the weather and some establishments are missing live talent, go and check it out. You are not only helping the venue and the talent, but also, you’ll have some fun. And don’t we all all need that right now?

Also, if you are having a small gathering at home that allows safe social distancing, reach out to your favorite local act.

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fter months of only being able to serve takeaway orders, Centanni Ristorante, 11-35 River Road, North Arlington, is back, open for outdoor dining — and true to form, the eatery, under the leadership of its longtime owner, Robert DaSilva, hasn’t missed a beat.

And of course, this comes on word that beginning Friday of this week, restaurants may now open at 25% indoor capacity.

Now it hasn’t been easy to get here.

Several months ago, DaSilva prepared his restaurant, bought thousands of dollars in food and brought back some of his staff, when Gov. Philip D. Murphy had announced that indoor dining was going to be permitted to happen, only to rescind his decision just days before it was to actually occur.

At the time, DaSilva told The Observer he was frustrated with the governor. He reached out to his office by phone and email. Shockingly, he got no response from Murphy — or

anyone in his office for that matter.

Also at the time, he believed he couldn’t have outdoor dining because of the setup of the mini-mall where his restaurant is located. But that wasn’t the case at all, he would learn, after speaking with North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti, a phone call that was arranged by The Observer’s Lisa Feorenzo.

It was then he learned he actually could set up outdoor eating in the mall’s parking lot.

And that is exactly what he did.

A gigantic tent (seen at top right) is now in place in the lot. There are numerous tables for four, and a couple for six, set up under the tent at a very reasonable sociallydistant level. There are a bunch of large cinder blocks set up around the perimeter of the tent to prohibit any out-of-control vehicles from injuring diners.

There is hand sanitizer at the entrance — and all visitors to Centanni are required to use it before sitting down.

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We sampled quite a few of the Centanni staples — and they were as great as they were six months ago on the inside of the eatery: pasta fagioli, minestrone soup, the house bowtie pasta in vodka sauce and the avocado salad (pictured).

As is tradition on the inside, the house garlic knots were incredibly fresh — and were an great way to begin the meal. We were also served fresh Italian bread, with butter, and that, too, was as wonderful as ever.

Our server was one of the regulars who DaSilva brought back. The server said it “was rough” over the last few months, being out of regular work — especially since he was one of the many who had difficulty getting through to NJ Unemployment.

“I am just happy to be back,” he said.

At the end of the meal, we were each treated to a cannoli. They were as fresh as any pastry you could ask for.

As of now, alcohol can’t be served outside — so you’ll have to bring your own bottle if you want to have a drink or two with your meal.

Of course now, you can eat inside an have alcohol served as well.

Still, here’s the bottom line: Centanni, already one of the most popular places to dine in our readership area, is back — and quite frankly, it may even be better than ever.

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strength would be as a head coach,” Jackson said. “Maybe I could be a little like Coach Rod (Rodriguez). He’s someone I’d like to be like. Then maybe a little of Coach Cap and I can bring a part of Jamaal Lord (the former Nebraska quarterback from Bayonne) and Jerome Hayes (the former Penn State linebacker, also from Bayonne). Something they all had in common was they Photo courtesy of Jonathan Jackson coached disciplined teams.

Jonathan Jackson, a Bayonne native They established a tough brand who played football at William of football.”

Paterson, has been promoted to The Blue Tide is slated to the position of head football coach open their season, albeit abat Harrison High, where he served breviated, Oct. 2. as an assistant last season under “At this point, I wish they Brian Capriola. put me in earlier, but nobody thought there would even be a coaching position,” Jackson a season,” Jackson said. “It’s a said. “I asked a lot of people little tough to put everything if they were hiring position together like this, but I’ll do it. coaches. That’s when Cap called me. I was all in on com- At least the kids all know me.

So that won’t take long.” ing to Harrison.”

Jackson works full-time as When the chance to become a case manager at a halfway a head coach arose, Jackson house in Newark, so he will did a lot of soul searching. be close in proximity to the “I wondered what my school.

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There were also stints from Dave Nankivell, Matt Gallo, Rich Glover, Jr. and Tom Ferriero that did not last long.

Ferriero never coached a single game.

So Jackson knows that the head coaching position at Harrison has been like a revolving door – one coach goes in, another goes out.

“I’m definitely excited,” Jackson said. “I’m amped up.

Most coaches just dream of these situations. I am fortunate to get one. I just want to give the kids the best coaching they can get. I’m going to take all my best coaching experiences and bring them to my head coaching experience. I’m taking this all just one day at a time. But I’m definitely excited. And with excitement comes nerves.

When I played football, I loved having those exciting nerves. I have them right now.”

the new head coach.

Jackson was approved at the meeting and has begun to meet Continued from Page 7 with his players as head coach.

The team is currently on a ing on their own with safety two-week mandatory hiatus, first as a motto. commanded by the New Jersey As August began, the school State Interscholastic Athhad yet to make a decision letic Association, to determine about a new head coach. what the best course is going “As it started getting closer forward for the fall sports. So and closer, I knew something there are no workouts or prachad to happen,” Jackson said. tices allowed until September At first reluctant to be con15. sidered as head coaching mateBut it gives Jackson the rial, considering he was only 26 opportunity to do some adyears old, Jackson never gave ministrative work, like hiring it a thought about throwing his assistant coaches, as well as hat into the ring. developing a plan as a new “At the point where we were, head coach.

I decided, ‘Why not?’” Jackson Jackson is a Hudson County said. “I have a good relationguy, a native of Bayonne, an ship with the kids. I said, overall sensational athlete at ‘Here’s my opportunity to be a Bayonne High School, where head coach. With Cap leaving, he played for football for it opened up the door.” former North Arlington head So last Monday night, when coach Rick Rodriguez. Jackthe Harrison Board of Educason then went on to play wide tion convened, they decided to receiver at William Paterson. act upon Huaranga’s recom“Once my playing days were mendation to hire Jackson as done, I knew I wanted to find

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Kearny - $373,000 1 Fam. - 3 Brs-1.5 baths-Lr/ Dr Combo-EIK-1 Car detached garage.

Harrison - $299,000 1 Fam. - 2 Bdrms, Lr-EIK-2 full baths-Close to transportation.

Belleville - $559,000 2 Fam. & Lot - Opportunity knocks! Adjacent lot & Two Units-3 Br’s-Lr-Dr-Kitchen & Full baths in each unit. 3 Car garages plus dr way parking.

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sustained a laceration to the head and complained of pain to her leg, Auteri says.

Hernandez later appeared from the store and was immediately taken into custody by Kapp, who was assisted by responding Lyndhurst Officers Michael D’Allesandro and Nicolette Villani and North Arlington Officer Chris Redmond.

The damage from the impact eventually caused the vehicle engine to begin to smoke before a small flame appeared. Officer Kapp used a fire extinguisher to put out the small fire. The Lyndhurst Fire Department respond minutes later and rendered complete fire-suppression activities.

The Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad (EMS) treated the juvenile before transporting her to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment.

Police say a bag containing green vegetation — believed to be marijuana

— was later found in the car.

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Unit responded to assist with the investigation.

The vehicle had been stolen overnight in Elizabeth, Auteri says.

Hernandez was issued multiple summonses for motor vehicle violations and charged with eluding, receiving stolen property and possession of marijuana by the North Arlington Police Department and with assault by auto by the Lyndhurst Police Department.

He was released on his own recognizance on a complaint summons with a court appearance scheduled for early September.

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E. NEWARK 1 bedroom apartment. No Kitchen. $850/mth All Utilties Included. Available Now (201)772-9965. 16W03

KEARNY Kearny Arlington Section Large modern 3 BD”s,2 full baths LR,DR, and large EIK. CENTRAL A/C.Acces to laundry room,W/D hook-up, and 1 parking space on driveway. 2nd floor. Close to transportation and shopping center. No pets No smoking Separate utilites. Asking $2250/mth.

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Contact text or voicemail 201-725-5116 16W03

KEARNY Newly Renovated 2 BR 2nd fl. 2 family house. No pets/Smoking.

1 1/2 months security. $1850/month HT/HW included. Avl. Now (201) 772-8989 17W03

N.ARLINGTON Second floor. 1 BR. $1175 + 1 month security. H/ HW included. call Carlos (201)988-7536 17W03

LYNDHURST Shared room for rent. 1st fl. $600/month + 1 month security. Utilities included. Student preferred.

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E. NEWARK 5BR, 2 bath, EIK, 2 LR’s, DR, $2000/ month + utilities. 1 month security. W/D hook-up. Avl. immediately. (201) 240-9304. 16W03

E.NEWARK 1st floor. 3 BR. LR. EIK.DR. 1 Parking space. Laundry room in basement. $2000 + 1 months security. Utilities KEARNY 3rd fl. Near separate. Available Octo- Garfield School. $1,225/ ber. (862)371-3582. 16W03 month. 1 1/2 months security. No smoking/ pets. Avl. Now. Parking for HARRISON 1 car $50.00. Laundry on premises. (201) 681-8356

KEARNY 3rd Floor, 3 Br. LR, KITCHEN. ,close to transp, $1750 + 1 1/2 months security, Utilities seperate.

No pets, No smoking, Avail Now (201)889-3118 or (201)997-4257 17W03

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N. NEWARK 2 bedroom N.ARLINGTON apartment for rent. All Utilities included. N. 13th Street, N.Newark. AvailN.ARLINGTON able Sept 15th. Please Lovely 1 family home, Call (973)262-2417 for 2 1/2 BR’s, 2 Full Baths.

Corner Lot. more details and showKEARNY Arlington Landscaping included.

Section, 2nd fl. 4 fam- ing. 15W03 $1,875/month + Utilities. ily home. 1 BR. LR. EIK. Available September 1st $1,400/month. H/HW in(908) 310-9068 cluded. no pets/smoking.

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HARRISON 2nd Floor. 2BR,LR. EIK. $1450 + 1.5 months security.

Utilities Separate.

No Pets/Smoking.

Available Now. Call 973-462-5280 16W03

HARRISON 2 Bedroom, Kitchen, LR, 2nd Floor Utilities Seperate. $1,600/mth 1 1/2 mth security. Call or Text after 2 pm couple preferred.

Walk to PATH. Call 973900-0486 15W03

HARRISON 2nd floor, 2 Bedrooms, LR, Kitchen, Bathroom. $1,350 plus security. Utilities Seperate Call Carlos (201)988-7536 17W03

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included.

2 BR start at $1,375 1 BR start at $1,200 Jr. BR start at $ 1,150 (201) 289-7096 11W12

LYNDHURST Large 3 BR. 1 Bath. LR. EIK. 5 min walk to Shoprite/Shopping/ Park. Laundry in unit.

Freshly Painted - $2000/ month. 1 block from train station and bus to NYC. Available Sept 15th (917)544-6201. 16W03.

KEARNY NO. ARLINGTON 2 bedroom apt on 3rd floor of 3 family house. $1,500/ mth plus utilities. 1 mth KEARNY security. W/D Hook-up.

Professional space No Smoking/Pets. Walk on Kearny Ave. to Store, Schools and 1 1/2 months Transportation. Available security.

Oct.15th. Call (201)6385377 15W03 LYNDHURST 1 BR. 900 sq.ft. Proximity to PATH & Bus lines. $1,475 + 1.5 Months seAvl Now. curity. H/HW Included.

(201) 889-3118 NO. ARLINGTON 1 BR, Section 8 OK. No Pets/ 17W03 H/W Floors. Walking dis- Smoking (973)760-4877 tance to schools & Super- 17W03 market, all public transportation and NY bus.

Avl. Now (201) 657-2119.

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KEARNY Large 1 Bedroom apartment on the first floor. Private entrance from street. 1,400 sq. ft. stainless steel appliances included. H/W floors throughout. Recently updated. Close to PATH and train. Cats 15W03 and small dogs OK. Rent$1,750.00. Available Oct 1st. (201)997-6066 17W03 NO ARLINGTON 1 bedroom apartment. Ideal for one person or couple, No exceptions .No Pets/ KEARNY 194 Kearny Ave Smoking H/HW included 3 rooms, 3rd fl. 1 BR, HT/ $1350 per month plus HW supplied. Small Kitch1 1/2 month security en. No pets. $950/Month deposit. 917-577-1465 + security. Avl. Sept 15th.

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ITEMS FOR SALE Need to sell as soon as possible 2 Air Conitioners in good condition under a year old, 3pc glass living room tables, wet vacuum, girl’s 20-inch bike, A round dining room Table set with 4 chairs glass top with wood ,all in good condition no delivery must pick up please call (201)428 1011 after 1pm 17W03

5K run with the Devils As frontline workers and communities across the country continue the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, RWJBarnabas Health, in collaboration with the New Jersey Devils, will host the annual RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk” in a virtual format, with multiple opportunities to participate from Oct. 1 to Oct. 25.

The event supports the commitment of both RWJBarnabas Health and the Devils to build healthier communities by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and world-class healthcare.

All of the proceeds — 100% — from the event will benefit RWJBarnabas Health’s Emergency Response Fund, which provides the necessary resources to treat the most critical patients, ensures the safety of all caregivers, frontline workers and staff and manages ongoing preparation to protect surrounding communities for any potential resurgence of the virus or other emergencies.

The new virtual format is designed to encourage greater participation as individuals may run or walk within their communities or even in their own homes, over an extended periods of time.

Several New Jersey Devils players and their wives as well as alums Ken Daneyko, Grant Marshall, Bryce Salvador and others will participate in the event, by running in their communities and providing encouragement through audio messaging on the RunGo App, the platform that will host the virtual race.

“Our partnership with the New Jersey Devils is centered on improving the health within our communities, and thanks to an insightful team and meticulous planning, I’m thrilled we will continue this tradition in a safe and responsible way,” Barry H. Ostrowsky, president and chief executive officer of RWJBarnabas

Health, said.

Registration is now open at www.rwjbh.org/runningwiththedevils.

Once registered, participants download the RunGo App, and beginning Oct. 1, may choose from three race themes/routes: Run with the Devils, Run with the Animals or Run with Our Heroes.

Also beginning Oct. 1, participants may run in their neighborhood, at a local park in their community and even on a treadmill.

Based on the theme selected, runners and walkers will enjoy audio messages of encouragement throughout their run, from New Jersey Devils players and frontline heroes and learn all about the animals at the Turtle Back Zoo. Registrants may participate as many times as they would like from Oct. 1 through Oct. 25, and submit their times via the RunGo App, which will register the best time submitted by Oct. 25. Awards will be presented for the top three male/female participants, and top three winners in each age category.

Exciting fundraising incentives are being offered for individuals and teams based on benchmarks of $100, $250, $500 and $1,000, and include signed New Jersey Devils merchandise and a virtual video conference with current Devils’ players and alumni including Daneyko, Marshall, Salvador and others.

All paid entries will have access to a custom-training program with videos from RWJBarnabas Health Wellness Experts with agility and conditioning tips. Additionally, participants will have access to nutrition tips from RWJBH dieticians and wellness experts.

Registration for a 5K “virtual runner” ages 12+ is $25, and registration for a walker ages 12+ is $20. There is no fee for children 11 and younger.

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Executive Director The Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Authority is a municipal organization that operates the collection and conveyance system consisting of five pump stations approximately 9 miles of gravity sewer and 3 miles of force mains.

Executive Director is responsible for the overall sewer operations of the Authority. The position includes: •Supervision over all administrative and op •Attendance of monthly meetings •Responsible for all functions of the Authority •Maintenance oversight of all systems, equipment and property •Regulatory and safety compliance •Capital project planning and construction coordination •Sewer User relations •Budgeting •Financial oversight

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Midtown Pharmacy seeks experienced pharmacy technician, can include nights and weekend hours,. Bilingual a plus, Spanish,Portuguese. No phone calls, Bring resume and apply in person at Midtown Pharmacy 581 Kearny Ave, Background check required

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Plant Manager Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority (KMUA) serves South Kearny and Meadowlands Districts for collection and conveyance of wastewater is seeking a Plant Manager. KMUA’s system consists of five pump stations, approximately 9 miles of gravity sewer and 3 miles of force mains. The successful candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience in pump station operations and maintenance. The Plant Manager will report directly, and function under the supervision of the Executive Director and will be responsible for the operation, control, process changes, maintenance practices, and recordkeeping at all Authority pump stations. Ability to troubleshoot and identify operational failures, such as pumps, VFDs and related station appliances. Will conduct daily inspections of facilities for identifying potential process issues or hazards. Shall provide reports to the Director as requested. Responsible to maintain compliance with the facility’s NJDEP permits and other applicable regulatory permits. Oversees and trains the operational staff, prepares work schedules and equipment maintenance protocols, coverage for emergency call outs and resolves personnel issues and grievances in accordance with established labor practices. Required to be on-call for any emergencies 24 hours per day including weekends. Participation in monthly Authority meetings may be required. Intermediate computer skills are required. A High School diploma and NJ state driver’s license is required. College/ University course work desired. Must have ability to obtain a NJDEP C-2 license. Salary range is requested.

Resumes should be forwarded to zbalcazar@kmua.org with cc to gpaster@pasteresq. com at no later than September 23, 2020 August 27, 2020 Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority 17W03

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LOOKING FOR A SALES EXECUTIVE TO JOIN OUR TEAM Responsibilities include servicing existing accounts, calling inactive accounts, generating new business and grow15W03 ing territories & building new leads.

Warehouse worker Background check. needed. Retirees welcome. Packer, Light Send resumes with machine. Start $12.50. a cover letter of Apply in Person. Wednesintroduction to day 9/2 from 9am - Noon 234 Sanford Avenue, jobs@theobserver.

Kearny NJ com 17W01 CARPENTER WANTED Full Time Position 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE A MUST! RESIDENTIAL, KITCHEN & BATH RENOVATION Health plan, benefits, vacation Must have a Valid Driver’s License Compensation based on depth of experience.

ONLY RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED! NO CALLS. Fax Resume to: PJ at: 973-992-6838

project level activities. College degree is desired. The following license is valued: C2 – public wastewater collection system. Salary range is requested. Benefits are available for full time employees. Resumes should be forwarded to zbalcazar@kmua.org with cc togpaster@pasteresq.com at no later than October 16, 2020.

August 27, 2020 Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority

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If they need medication or special attention, Rest assured I will care for your Pet as if they were my own.

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BELLAVIA I ROUTE 17 I EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

LABOR DAY

HUGE SALE!

Bellavia 31 MPG HWY

UP TO

0

$

TRAX LS

115

31 MPG

FIRST PAYMENT

NEW 2020 CHEVROLET

HWY

$

HWY

39 MO LEASE*

30 MPG HWY

Stk#20-222, VIN#LB093493, Auto, FWD, 3-Cyl, Side Curtain Air Bags, Keyless Entry, P/S/ABS, Backup Cam, A/C, MSRP: $26,540. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at inception $3,869 (includes $2,995 down, 1st months payment, $695 bank fee, $0 sec dep) +tax. Total payments $6,981. Residual: $13,270. Includes $2000 Buick Lease Loyalty if qualified.

39 MO LEASE*

CRUZE LT

MALIBU LT

EQUINOX LT

2017 CHEVROLET

2017 CHEVROLET

Stk#17698, VIN#HS513771, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 38,184mi.

Stk#17386, VIN#HF148517, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 20,104mi.

Stk#17565, VIN#H1569028, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 29,218mi.

Stk#17599, VIN#HU13770, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 30,979mi.

15,495

$

17,495

$

17,695

VOLT LT

$

17,995

Bellavia “Celebrating Our 46th Anniversary”

CARS, TRUCKS, SUVS & CROSSOVERS REDUCED!

NEW 2020 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE LS

209

$

39 MO LEASE*

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

EMPLOYEE PRICING FOR EVERYONE

30 MPG

ENVISION ESSENCE

229

OVER 350

Stk#20-1551, VIN#LJ249133, Auto, FWD, 6-Cyl, Side Curtain Air Bags, OnStar, T/Gls, Keyless Entry, P/S/ABS, Backup Cam, TC, Bluetooth, WiFi, 8-Pass, A/C, MSRP: $34,095. Based on 36 month closed end lease. Total due at inception $3,899 (includes $2,995 down, 1st months payment, $695 bank fee, $0 sec dep) +tax. Total payments $7,524. Residual: $20,116. Includes $1500 GM Lease Loyalty if qualified.

NEW 2020 BUICK

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY NEW TO GET A GREAT CAR!

$

HWY

HWY

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NEW 2020 BUICK

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Stk#20-300, VIN#LJ277437, Auto, FWD, 6-Cyl, Side Curtain Air Bags, OnStar, Keyless Entry, P/S/ABS, T/ Gls, Backup Cam, Satellite Radio, TC, A/C, Bluetooth, MSRP: $41,690. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at inception $3,989 (includes $2,995 down, 1st months payment, $695 bank fee, $0 sec dep) +tax.

Total payments $11,661. Residual: $22,513. In-cludes $2,599 Lease Loyalty if qualified.

$

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

2017 CHEVROLET

27 MPG

Stk#20-273, VIN#LD154764, Auto, FWD, 4-Cyl, Side Curtain Air Bags, OnStar, T/Gls, Keyless Entry, P/S/ABS, Backup Cam, Satellite Radio, Alloy Whls, A/C, MSRP: $35,190. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at inception $3,919 (includes $2,995 down, 1st months payment, $695 bank fee, $0 sec dep) +tax. Total payments $8,931. Residual: $19,707. Includes $1500 Buick Lease Loyalty if qualified.

$

2017 CHEVROLET

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER BUICK DEALER OF THE YEAR

ENCORE GX PREFERRED

179

EQUINOX LT

$

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NEW 2020 BUICK

39 MO LEASE*

0

FIRST PAYMENT

Stk#20-1384, VIN#LS644529, Auto, FWD, 4-Cyl, Side Curtain Air Bags, OnStar, T/Gls,s Keyless ey ess Entry, Entr P/S/ABS, P Backup Cam, Satellite Radio, A/C, TC, MSRP: $28,695. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at inception $3,690 (includes $2,995 down, $0 1st months payment, $695 bank fee, $0 sec dep) +tax. Total payments $7,371, Residual: 16,644. Includes $1000 Lease Loyalty if qualified.

Bellavia 30 MPG

NEW 2020 CHEVROLET

15% OF MSRP CASH BACK!!

$

189

Stk#20-1308, VIN#LB037631, Auto, FWD, 4-Cyl, Side Curtain Air Bags, OnStar, Keylesss Entry, nt y, P/S/ ABS, ABS Backup Cam, TC, A/C, WiFi, Bluetooth, MSRP: $22,295. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at inception $3,690 (includes $2,995 down, $0 1st months payment, $695 bank fee, $0 sec dep) +tax. Total payments $4,485.

Residual: $12,709. Lease price includes $1000 Lease Loyalty if qualified.

39 MO LEASE*

NOW THRU 9/7!

299

$

39 MO LEASE*

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

HUGE SELECTION OF BELLAVIA CERTIFIED & PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

2017 BUICK

2017 BUICK

2017 GMC

2018 BUICK

2017 BUICK

Stk#17453, VIN#HB137493, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 25,554mi.

Stk#17596, VIN#H9149263, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 23,239mi.

Stk#17590, VIN#H6331114, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 21,951mi.

Stk#17548, VIN#JD060084, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 29,987mi.

Stk#17637, VIN#HU197113, V6, FWD, Auto, 20,306mi.

ENCOREPREFERRED REGALSPORTTOURING TERRAIN SLE ENVISIONPREFERRED LACROSSE ESSENCE $

17,995

$

18,495

$

19,595

$

19,995

$

23,395

2017 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE Stk#17630, VIN#HJ344537, V6, AWD, Auto, 31,580mi.

$

24,995

199 Route17 South East Rutherford, NJ 201.939.6800 BellaviaChevy.com

Sales – Monday-Friday 10am-8pm / Saturday 9am-6pm Service – Monday –Friday 7:30am-5pm / Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED

*Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. **On select models with approved credit. ^Financing thru GM Financial.

Not all buyers will qualify. See dlr for details. ^^Free Maintenance includes 2 oil changes within the first 24,000 miles. Actual mileage will vary. Lessee resp for excess wear, tear, & mileage charges as stated. Optional equipment extra. See dealers for complete details. Other restrictions may apply. Pics are illustrative only. Offers end 9/7/20.

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