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Kearny’s BOH building rededicated, is redesigned for 21st century, all while costing taxpayers $0

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Story & Photos By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

here is very little one could say that is positive in nature about the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than half a million Americans. And yet, locally, it’s a tad the opposite.

And that’s because thanks to the Cares Act of 2020, the Kearny Board of Health offices underwent a massive renovation and what was once a pretty outdated health center is now in line with the 21st century, a place residents will be able to call upon for decades to come for the best in health services.

On Tuesday, May 18, Mayor Alberto G. Santos, Health Officer Ken Pincus, members of the town Board of Health and Town Council, along with scores of supporters, were on hand at the center for a re-dedication. It marked the first major overhaul to the center since it opened 54 years ago in 1967.

Santos and Pincus both spoke at the event, which took place on a beautiful midweek spring night.

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Unity ticket takes oath of office for next 4 years Giangeruso remains Lyndhurst’s mayor after scoring most votes in commission election

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By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

ummer was in the air as members of the Unity ticket of Lyndhurst took their oaths of office Tuesday, May 18 —

and thanks to loosening COVID-19 regulations, scores of friends, family members, supporters and dignitaries were on hand to witness it all.

Taking their oaths as commissioners were Robert B. Giangeruso, also mayor, John J. Montillo Jr., Richard

L. Jarvis Sr., Karen Haggerty and Louis DeMarco.

Among others, there to witness the swearing-in were Bergen County Commissioner Steve Tanelli, Bergen Exec Jim Tedesco, state Sen. Paul Sarlo and Mayors Daniel Pronti of

North Arlington and Michael Melham of Belleville.

Judge James Guida Jr. and NJSEA Commissioner and former Lyndhurst Mayor Louis Stellato were also present to administer oaths. Stellato See UNITY, Page 5

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SANTOS, IN CANDID INTERVIEW

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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n just under a fortnight, Kearny Democrats (and unaffiliated voters) head to the polls to determine whom they wish to be their mayoral (and council) nominees. And, barring an independent candidate deciding to run — or a last-minute GOP write-in nominee, chances are the winner in the race between

pate in a similar one-on-one interview, but he declined because The Observer was unwilling to offer him the questions we’d ask him ahead of the interview (as was the case with Santos) and because we couldn’t guarantee we’d ask the same questions of him that we’d ask of his opponent.

Meanwhile, the discussion with Santos was to last about 30 minutes, but we went well over the prescribed time as we dis-

Mayor Alberto G. Santos, the incumbent, against Rosa Agency realtor Sydney J. Ferreira, will be Kearny’s mayor come January 2022.

The Observer interviewed Santos on video for close to an hour last week and shortly, we’ll bring you some highlights. (Details of the upcoming broadcast of that video are on the next page.)

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DECISION 2021 SANTOS (screencap) cussed everything from PILOTs to parking to plastic bags being banned here.

Santos, mayor of Kearny since Jan. 1, 2000, was very candid in his responses.

Here, now, are some highlights from the conversation, which you’ll be able to watch live on Wednesday, May 26, at 8 p.m. EDT.

ON HIS TICKET Santos is running with Marytrine DeCastro in the First Ward, Richard Konopka in the Second Ward, Carol Jean Doyle in the Third Ward and Gerald “Jerry” Ficeto in the Fourth Ward.

“They make excellent candidates because each was involved and have been involved in many ways,” Santos said. “Each bring a different strength and skill sets to the council table when we analyze and discuss issues. For example, Councilwoman DeCastro, in the First Ward — she’s a registered nurse. That insight and that training was invaluable during the pandemic. Rich Konopka has spent his career working at ... the regional utility authority. That’s been very helpful for infrastructure questions regarding our sewer lines and roadways. Councilman Ficeto in the Fourth Ward is one of the founders of the West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company. He brings a different perspective and he’s a lifelong educator. And Councilwoman Doyle. I don’t know who in this community has been involved in more organizations in our town.

ON FALSE KEEGAN INFORMATION “He (Ferreira) took a selective date and a selective

government action that we did in 2005 and started time in 2005. The Keegan Landfill began in 1950 with the original Keegan family. And we had duPont in town and all sorts of industry in town and they all dumped there. ...There was all sorts of leaking into the marsh and it was partially owned by the Town of Kearny. And the state said several times we had to properly address and close this landfill. There were numerous fires on this landfill over the years. ...We thought in 2005, with the then Meadowlands Commission a solution we thought would work. ...in 2010-11, they started bringing in the construction debris for the cap. The agreement was to end in 2016 after five years of fill because you’d get the right fill of cap height.

2016 rolls around and they (now the NJSEA) need this as a revenue stream because of the cost they’d incurred so far. ...So we told them no, the lease agreement ends in 2016. They filed eminent domain action to condemn the property. ...We challenged it in court, went all the way up to the US Supreme Court asking them to review — we lost. They now, in 2016, own the property outright.”

Because of their own actions, the NJSEA would ultimately be responsible for all closing costs. Had they not seized the land via eminent domain, those costs would have fallen to Kearny’s taxpayers.

“Not only did we get it closed, we got the liability shifted to the state,” Santos said.

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LOOKS BACK AT LAST 21 YEARS Continued from previous page

in this election. We asked why Santos was right to give PILOTs out at one point.

“It is a tool to essentially redevelop areas that are essentially blighted,” he said. “The former bat factory — it blew up when I was a teenager. It had been that way for 40+ years. So we had all these sites and did the public process looking for developers. No one showed up. (Edward) Russo, who started his development in Kearny, first, the warehouse on Belleville Turnpike, no PILOT, very successful, then an industrial site on Bergen Avenue ... He said I can take this if this is the structure, other-

wise, it’s going to remain as-is.

And then he knew Kearny. He decided he wanted to do the sites on Passaic Avenue and he negotiated his own deals with the owners of the property.”

Santos noted the town not once used eminent domain for any redevelopment, though other local communities did. Had PILOTs not been granted, much of the aforementioned land might still be blighted and/or vacant.

Santos also noted Russo paid for part of Bergen Avenue to be paved, Marshall Street to be paved, renovations to Miglin Park, and several other things.

Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos, right, is seen in this video screencap, from a nearly 50-minute conversation with The Observer’s Kevin Canessa. The mayor is seeking the Democratic re-nomination in the June 8, 2021, primary election.

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KEARNY MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT FOLLOWING AUGUST 2020 INCIDENT, KPD SAYS

By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department

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n May 18 at 10 p.m., Sgt. Neil Nelson and Dets. Dave Bush, Mike Andrews and Tim Castle arrested Wharlei Rivera, 39, at his Maple Street home. A warrant issued the same day charging Rivera with sexual assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(1), a second-degree crime, based on an investigation by Det. John Fabula and Officer Jose Castillo.

Court documents allege that on Aug. 15, 2020, Rivera allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in his apartment who was temporarily mentally incapacitated and unable to consent.

The victim later reported the incident to police.

Rivera was remanded to the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny to await a detention hearing. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the New Jersey State Police DNA Laboratory assisted in this investigation On May 16 at 3:38 a.m., Officer Anthony Oliveira was patrolling Pierce

Place and came upon a Nissan Rogue idling in front of a garage. The operator of the Nissan, Ruth J. Fernandes, 30, of Kearny, was allegedly slumped over onto her side and unconscious in the driver’s seat. Vomit had dripped down the driver’s side window and was pooling on the ground just below the driver’s door.

Officer Oliveira roused Fernandes, who reportedly had vomit on her clothing and the odor of alcohol on her breath. Officer Oliveira arrested Fernandes after she failed a battery of field-sobriety tests. Fernandes was charged with DWI, refusal to submit to breath testing, careless driving and parking in front of a driveway.

She was later released to a responsible adult.

On May 17 at 5:55 p.m., Dets. Dave Bush, Tim Castle and Mike Andrews saw Richard Sansone, 61, and Patricia A. Payne, 57, both of Kearny, traveling by car near Johnston and Grant avenues.

Sansone was driving and the detectives knew his license was suspended. Payne was allegedly sitting in the passenger

seat smoking crack cocaine through a glass pipe.

The detectives pulled over Sansone’s Honda.

They recovered from Payne two smoking pipes and five plastic containers of crack cocaine. Sansone was arrested on a charge of driving with a suspended license and later released. Payne was charged by summons with possession and use of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She, too, was later released.

On May 19 at 5:06 p.m., Officer Sean Kelly investigated a car crash at Grant and Johnston avenues. His investigation showed that Leonel Miranda, 63, of Kearny, struck a parked Toyota RAV with his Ford Taurus, pushing the Toyota forward a distance of about two parking spaces. After detecting signs of alcohol impairment Miranda, Officer

POLICE BEAT Kelly administered a battery of field sobriety tests, which Miranda could not pass.

Miranda was arrested and given his rights, which are named after someone with whom he shares a surname and charged with DWI, DWI in a school zone, refusal to submit to breath testing and reckless driving. He was later released to a responsible party.

On May 19 at 7 p.m., Det. David Bush was working a security detail at ShopRite when he was approached by a store employee who turned over a wallet he found near a cash register.

Det. Bush opened the wallet and inside, found seven wax folds of heroin, a straw containing heroin residue, a burnt piece of tinfoil containing heroin residue and the driver’s license of Shazan S. Shroff, 32, of Harrison.

Det. Bush tracked down Shroff who was reportedly looking for his wallet in the parking lot. After further inquiry, he arrested Shroff for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. Shroff was processed and later released with summonses.

RE-ELECT MAYOR SANTOS

EXPERIENCE - EXPERIENCE - EXPERIENCE The dictionary defines EX•PERI•ENCE “as the skill or knowledge gained by ACTUALLY DOING a thing or performing an activity or occupation”. The Democratic Primary to be held on June 8th is a choice between EXPERIENCE AND THE TOTAL LACK THEREOF. For twenty years, MAYOR AL SANTOS has managed our Town with diligence, intelligence and attention to detail. With each of these years, he has gained EXPERIENCE. Kearny has been the beneficiary of that EXPERIENCE. Due to his EXPERIENCE: • The environmental nightmare of the Keegan Landfill is OVER; • The recreational facilities at Harvey Field, Gunnel Oval, and Veteran’s Field, once embarrassments, are now SHOWCASES; • The industrial wastelands of Passaic, Schuyler and Bergen Avenues are being developed into ATTRACTIVE and REVENUE-PRODUCING ASSETS; • Taxes have been stabilized. KEARNY NOW ENJOYS A SURPLUS & ITS BOND RATING IS THE BEST IT HAS BEEN IN DECADES Life tells us that EXPERIENCE is the best teacher. Professional athletes are not born with the skills necessary to compete at a high level. They train and practice for years. Physicians do not graduate from medical school and the very next day operate on patients. Likewise, those seeking public office should not attempt to take the reins of government without educating themselves and PROVING their worthiness to the electorate! AL SANTOS HAS EARNED YOUR TRUST BY HIS EXPERIENCE. There is simply NO COMPARISON. In choosing our Mayor, we should refuse to sink to the level of lies, half-truths and unproven innuendo. With that said, I do not disparage Mayor Santos’ opponent.

Since I don’t know him, I cannot question his intelligence or motivation in running. (Although I’ve lived in Kearny for almost forty years and have been active in its business, social and political life during that time, I had never heard of this person before he decided he wanted to run for our Town’s highest office.) What I DO QUESTION IS HIS TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE and QUALlFlCATlONS. KEARNY is literally an $80,000,000 a year BUSINESS. Do the voters really think it is a good idea to turn over the keys to someone WITH ZERO EXPERIENCE? We all know the answer to that question! On June 8th, I ask you to make the ONLY SMART and PRUDENT decision - VOTE FOR MAYOR AL SANTOS.

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UNITY

Continued from Page 1 delivered a rousing, often comedic keynote.

But it was the recently elected everyone gathered to see and hear. Giangeruso spoke as mayor on behalf of all commissioners.

“As I begin my fifth-consecutive term as a commissioner, I am blessed to serve the citizens of Lyndhurst,” Giangeruso said. “On behalf of the Lyndhurst Unity team ... we thank you ... your help, support and enthusiasm throughout the campaign were incredible. This new administration is inspired, motivated and dedicated to serve our township with strong leadership. Lyndhurst has always been a strong community with families and great traditions. Lyndhurst is a small community, but it is also a powerful one. It has always been united by pride and love whether we

The Lyndhurst Unity ticket was sworn-in last week. They are, from left, John J. Montillo Jr., Richard L. Jarvis Sr., Robert B. Giangeruso, Karen Haggerty and Louis Demarco.

arrived generations ago or just a week ago. The people of Lyndhurst have strongly shown their trust and approval for this new administration unanimously.

“We value that trust and confidence and will do our very best to meet all your needs and expectations.

Giangeruso said the administration will work hard to continue to improve the quality of life here, just as it has in the past.

“We will continue to serve ... with unified leadership and planning,” the mayor said.

Giangeruso also looked

back to his last term and spoke of what the commissioners accomplished in those four years.

“We have a new stateof-the-art middle school, the latest new equipment for first responders, nearly $1 million in savings in the municipal tax bill, securing

5 federal funding for a new train station at zero cost to Lyndhurst residents, community events such as the street fair, the winter festival, movie nights, block parties and Music Under the Stars, and we thank (outgoing) Commissioner Tom DiMaggio.

Soon, the mayor said, the township will again improve trees, sidewalks, roads, neighborhoods and more. “(And) we will stand against residential over-development,” he said. “... Our positive intentions are to remain a solid foundation that will be prosperous for our long-term economic goals, goals that will provide our residents what is needed to maintain and improve the quality of life today and in the future.”

Giangeruso again thanked DiMaggio for his “16 years of dedicated service to the Township of Lyndhurst.”

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

In honor of Joseph ‘Pal Joey’ Bianchi

In thanks to all who made the supreme & ultimate sacrifice

Photo courtesy of Mayor Daniel Pronti

The Borough of North Arlington recently dedicated a monument on Ridge Road in a cove park — outside Holy Cross Cemetery and directly across the street from his business — to the late former Mayor Joseph P. ‘Pal Joey’ Bianchi. The monument includes ‘The Fireman’s Prayer,’ as Bianchi was a long-time firefighter whose illness was attributed, in part, to the time he spent at Ground Zero, following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Seen here are borough officials and Bianchi’s family at the dedication on May 2.

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ow fortunate are we to live in a time where, for the most part, our world is at peace.

It is, indeed, very sad there are some places — the Middle East, Israel and several other locations come to mind — where peace just doesn’t seem possible.

But for us, in America, we can say that there has not been a major terrorist attack on our soil since that awful Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, when nearly 3,000 lives, many Americans, were lost in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., nearly 20 years ago.

We may say this because our military is the strongest in the world and so many women and men have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might live freely and without the fear of attacks — whether domestic or international.

Among many offensives, including the first Gulf War, Korea, Vietnam, World Wars I & II and the most recent ones in Afghanistan and Iraq, countless lives have been lost in battle. And many of those lives were most recently lost by people who decided, on their own and without a draft, that it was important to serve this great country.

Most asked for nothing in return. And as the old saying goes, all gave some, while some gave all.

Having had a muted celebration of Memorial Day 2021, still in large part because of the Coronavirus, we take time to pause to remember all the lives lost by those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

And though Memorial Day’s stated intent is to remember those who died in service, we also take time to remember all those who are currently serving — or who have served — and fortunately made it home alive.

We are grateful to the countless women and men who put on the uniform to fight so that we may all live without fear.

Our world may not be perfect — we’ve learned that all too well in the last two years — but the sacrifices our military makes in service to the “Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave” have, indeed, made us a more perfect union.

May we never forget those who left their homes, loved ones and friends one day, never ever to return.

Editor’s note: This editorial originally appeared May 27, 2020. It was slightly updated for 2021.

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Moving Kearny Forward!

Councilwoman Marytrine DeCastro is a mother,

Mayor

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Mayor Al Santos has been a tireless advocate for the residents of Kearny since taking office. He’s a licenced attorney who currently serves as the Clerk to the Hudson County Board of Commissioners. Mayor Santos is committed to fiscal responsibility and keeping property taxes stable for Kearny residents. His leadership over the past four years led to the closure of the Keegan Landfill and secured the necessary resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

registered nurse, product of the Kearny Public Schools and active in organizations like the Portugese Cultural Association and Harrison Lions.

Councilman Richard Konopka is a volunteer coach

with the Kearny Recreation programs and proud father of three boys.

Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle is a dedicated

volunteer in local organizations, including the Kearny Domestic Violence Task Force, the Woman’s Club of Arlington and American Legion Auxiliary #99.

Councilman Gerald Ficeto is a retired Kearny school

teacher, a founding member of West Hudson Arts & Theater Co., an active volunteer with community organizations and a lifelong resident of Kearny.

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HEALTH

Continued from Page 1 Santos looked to the multitude of services the Health Department provides, whether to humans — and even pets — especially since the pandemic hit.

“There is so much the department provides,” he said. “Whether it’s TANF assistance, food, rabies clinics for our pets, or dog licensing, or animal control, they’re there. We also ask the health department to look at over-grown properties. When the grass is high, who has to go out and inspect? It’s the health department. It’s the staff here. And then when there’s an outbreak, long before COVID, there were things like West Nile, bacterial viruses ... there were Anthrax scares in town. Every time we ask the health department to respond. So this is a vital service to our community.

“During the pandemic, we learned how important it is, but even before pandemic, this was a vital service in our community.”

Santos then praised all of the department’s employees, from Pincus, to Nellie Albizu, to all.

“You are much appreciated and we thank you very much,” he said, before noting how much the department also does for the town’s senior citizen population, including the operation of the jitney bus and Dial-a-Ride.

“And the Keegan Landfill — when Hudson Regional didn’t respond, who was there? The health department,” he said.

Clockwise, from top left photo, a look at a new examination table (the old ones were way outdated.) Next, a fridge for storing some of the COVID-19 vaccines. Pincus and Santos at new plaque. And a weighing table inside one of the new exam rooms.

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Kearny’s volleyball team enjoying stellar season

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Senior Santiago Lopez just recently set the Kearny school record for kills in a career with 322. Now with his total way over 400, Lopez hopes it can reach 500 before season’s end.

veteran Kearny High School volleyball coach Bill Mullins approached Lopez.

When Santiago Lopez ar“He said, ‘Are you ready to rived in North Arlington, then play varsity?’” Lopez said. “I quickly Kearny from his native really didn’t understand it. I Las Palma de Gran Canaria in said, ‘Yes.’ And that’s how the Spain four years ago, he didn’t whole thing got started.” know what to expect.

At the same time, Marcelo “I didn’t know the differGarcia and Nathan Aguilar ence between varsity and JV were getting introduced to ( junior varsity),” Lopez said. varsity volleyball, Kearny style.

“I didn’t understand it.”

“We came in and didn’t Lopez wasn’t making know who was trying out,” friends in a hurry either.

Aguilar said.

“The first day of practice, I “A lot of us have been hit the ball really hard,” Lopez together since our freshman said. “And I hit the ball into a year,” Garcia said. “We formed kid’s face.” a really close bond. I think But after that practice, that’s been the key to our sucBy Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

cess.”

That closeness has carried the Kardinals a long way in 2021. A year after missing the entire season due to the coronavirus, the Kards have come back with a vengeance this season, winning 13 of 15 matches, advancing all the way to the Hudson County Tournament finals last week.

Unfortunately, the Kardinals came up a little short against rival St. Peter’s Prep in the finale, but it doesn’t diminish the incredible season that the team has enjoyed.

The Kardinals will be the top seeded team in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1,

Group IV tournament that will begin next week. That’s an achievement in itself.

“I hope we can get one of those banners to hang to recognize us,” said Lopez, who recently set the school record for kills in a career when he collected his 322nd kill two weeks ago. Lopez is now approaching 400 kills for his career. He could actually finish somewhere in the 500 range when he’s done.

“He’s like our power guy,” Mullins said. “He hits the ball very hard. He’s also a good server and plays good defense.

He’s a strong kid who is good all around.”

One look at outside hitter Lopez and you wouldn’t think he was such a terror. He appears mild mannered with his rimmed glasses, sort of a Clark Kent type. But Lopez is headed to Kean to play college volleyball, but wants to leave Kearny with a legacy of greatness.

“As a captain, one of my goals is to see my teammates improve,” Lopez said. “I thought I was going to help them, but it’s crazy to see how well they’ve all improved. I’m really happy with what we’ve done this year. We never had See KEARNY, Page 10

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Continued from Page 9 the chance to win like this before. Now, people are talking about us and that makes me feel very proud. It’s motivation to play hard for my teammates.”

Lopez didn’t know how well the Kards would play this season, especially after missing out on all of 2020.

“Not having a season left us with people who had no experience this year,” Lopez said. “But after I saw the team, I knew that this team would play the best volleyball we’ve ever seen.”

Garcia is headed to New Jersey Institute of Technology to study civil engineering. He will graduate from Kearny with an astounding 4.40 grade point average, having scored well in three different advanced placement courses. He plans on trying out for the NJIT team when he arrives.

“It means a lot to us that we’re doing so well,” said

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Part of the reason why Garcia thought the Kardinals would do so well is the commitment they showed to play practice games at the volleyball courts in West Hudson Park.

“Sure, there are people, men who have more experience than us there,” Garcia said.

“But it has helped me so much to go there. I think it’s helped us all a lot.”

“He can play all around,” Mullins said. “He plays defense and makes good passes.”

Nathan Aguilar is the third senior in the mix. He’s also going to Kean in the fall to study physical therapy.

“It’s crazy to think we’d be this good,” Aguilar said. “We have a lot of players who have put in the hard work, but it’s unexpected.”

“He can hit the ball very hard,” Mullins said of Aguilar.

“He’s a solid blocker and a big

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 more Sebastian Glazewski is a middle hitter and senior Andres Villoa is a libero. Senior Rafael Sampaio is a defensive specialist, while Sebastian Diaz is a senior all-around player.

Despite the loss to St. Peter’s last week, this is a very confident team heading into the NJSIAA state playoffs.

“We have something left to accomplish,” said Lopez, who will major in information systems at Kean. “We want to get a ring. That’s what we’re working for now, getting a ring.”

“You wish you had more years to play high school volleyball,” Garcia said. “Especially this year, because we have such a close team. We have good chemistry and keep everyone up. It’s really exciting to be this good.”

The Kardinals will have an interesting match Wednesday against Harrison in Kearny at 4:30 p.m. as the two rivals wear different hats this year. The Blue Tide are the ones chasing the Kardinals. Lopez doesn’t mind that.

“I’m glad to win with this team,” Lopez said. “This team deserves it.”

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The Kearny volleyball team has enjoyed great success this season, winning 13 of 15 matches. Front row, from left, are Ethan Lugo, Renzo Alama, Andres Ulloa, Francisco Penaherrera, Kevin Chalaco, Rafael Sampaio and Sebastian Diaz. Back row from left are Coach Bill Mullins, Matthew Viera, Matheus Mullins, Santiago Lopez, William Mullins, Nathan Aguilar, Marcelo Garcia, Cristian Poncio and Sebastian Glaweski.

threat.”

What makes this team special is that Mullins’ two sons are on the team. Sophomore William Mullins is playing volleyball for the very first time.

“He’s been around the gym with me, but never really came out,” Coach Mullins said. “He’s done a really good job as a strong blocker. I try to treat

them like everyone else.”

Freshman Matheus Mullins is making his way into the rotation as an outside hitter.

Senior Kevin Chaloco is the team’s libero.

“He’s a strong kid who makes good passes,” Mullins said. “He’s a powerful server.”

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Kearny’s Serrano provides gigantic power surge Kearny head coach Dave Smart knew that his slugger would have a solid senior Chris Serrano was trying to season. wrap his head around the fact “I wasn’t sure about what we that his high school athletic were walking into this year, but career was drawing to a close, I knew we did have him,” Smart that the Kearny High School said. “We really couldn’t put a standout shortstop/pitcher price tag on what Chris meant was actually preparing himself to us. We just needed him to go for the last few times he would in any and every situation.” wear the Kardinals’ uniform.

Smart vividly recalls the first “Losing last year to COVID time he saw Serrano play. was a big blow to me,” Ser“He was in fifth grade and rano said. “I really didn’t have he came to our summer camp,” a good sophomore year, so I Smart said. “He let us know just wanted one last chance to how special he was a long time have fun with the boys. I think ago. We actually took Chris and I just tried to do too much as a turned him into a counselor. He sophomore. I had a good fresh- was just a man among boys at man year, which sort of set me that point.” back. I didn’t need to do too Serrano was a 12-year-old much. I was overswinging. I helping to instruct kids that was pulling off a little.” were much older. But that’s Then, the coronavirus canwhat Chris Serrano is all about. cels everything in 2020, elimiSerrano has always been a nating all chance of a bounce special young man, an athlete back campaign. destined for greatness. Sure, So Serrano had to wait and he played soccer for a while wait for his chance to get and was a basketball standout back on the baseball field. for four years. But everyone He worked hard on his own, understood that baseball was spending most of his free Serrano’s bread and butter, his time at Retro Fitness in North ticket out to stardom elseArlington, getting ready for his where. last chance.

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Catholic. He also homered and drove in four runs in a win over We met Dad earlier. The Serrano family just drove up to Lincoln and had a homer and three runs scored in a win over Syracuse, N.Y. last weekend to support Chris’ sister Brianna as Hoboken. For the season, Sershe graduated from Syracuse rano is batting .555 (15-for-27) with 16 runs scored, 13 RBI, 22 University with a degree in architecture. stolen bases and five homers, . ]]“I’m just going to cherish four of which came in one githe rest of the season,” Serrano gantic power surge last week.

For his efforts, Serrano has said. “Then, when I get to college, I hopefully will win the Photo by Jim Hague been selected as The Observer Kearny High School senior short- Athlete of the Week for the past starting shortstop spot. My time in high school just flew by. I’m week. stop Chris Serrano. not going to lie and say that I Serrano just wants to finish off the season in strong fashion. wasn’t upset about last year. But hometown.

I managed to cherish it all and The games are down to a pre“I definitely felt stronger make the best of everything.” cious handful. than ever,” Serrano said. “My With homers in five of six “I just want to go out and legs definitely felt stronger games last week, it looks like he have fun,” Serrano said. “If and I was just going to let my has. hands do all the work with the you’re not having fun playing “I’m just mad that it couldn’t swing. I just had to focus on my baseball, well, you’re not going make it six of seven,” Serrano to play good. I always try to hands.” said. have a smile on my face.”

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Bi-partisan bicycling safety bill rides out of committee In an effort to maintain safer New Jersey roadways, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has advanced legislation sponsored

by Sens. Patrick Diegnan, Anthony Bucco, Steven Oroho and Nilsa Cruz-Perez that would impose certain safety requirements on motorists when overtaking pedestrians and bicyclists.

“Cyclists share the same right to the road as other vehicles. Bicycling has become an increasingly popular form of exercise as the weather begins to warm up,” Diegnan, D-Middlesex, said. “New Jerseyans’ safety is a top priority and the goal of this legislation is to protect citizens on the road and ensure they are protected.”

The combined bill, S-2208/1460/1463, would require motorists to take certain safety precautions

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Any individual who commits a violation of the provisions which results in bodily injury or harm would be fined $500 under the proposed law. Otherwise, the violator would be fine $100.++“The number of Americans who commute to work via bicycle has grown by 20% since 2010. The pandemic has also encouraged new outdoor hobbies such as bicycling, scootering, jogging and other forms of exercise that may require the use of New Jersey roadways,” Cruz-Perez, D- Camden, said. “Motorists will have to respect the shared use of the roadways. Exercise and physical activity cannot come at a fatal cost.”

The bill was released from committee by a 6-0 vote.

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Obituaries Management Corporation, a commodities-trading adThomas viser, based in Princeton, from J. Nash Jr. which he retired. of Kearny Some of Tom’s many accomdied Sunday, plishments/awards and affiliaApril 25, tions included being a charter 2021. member and past-president of He was 75. the Long-Range ReconnaisHe is survived by his loving sance Association, member of wife of 53 years, Dianne (nee the Kearny Museum sociGrajewski); brothers James ety, Kearny Voice Outreach M., Phillip C. and Anthony F.; Coordinator along with Bill sister Weinne Minguito and Sweeny, Grand Marshal of step-mother Marianita Nash. the Kearny Memorial Day He was predeceased by his parade, Kearny Veteran of the beloved daughter Kimberly Year, and he was bestowed the Anne Nash in 2003 and his Order of St. Maurice medal parents Thomas J. Nash Sr and from the National Infantry AsCharlotte (nee Schweitzer) sociation, member of Ameriand siblings Michael E. Nash can Legion Post 99, a founding and Ann Marie Crefeld. He is Board member of Fast Folk also survived by many nieces, Musical magazine and he was nephews, in-laws, cousins an accomplished amateur and loving friends and also sports photographer, especialsurvived by Karen Zaramba, ly futbol and Formula 1 Racing who was his best friend and — and he had many photos longtime business partner. published in magazines.

Tommy attended Essex He was admired for his Catholic High School, comdedication and commitment pleted undergraduate studies to helping others and will be at Fairleigh Dickinson Universorely missed by his entire sity and his got his master’s family and those who had the in business administration at privilege of knowing him.

Seton Hall University.

Cremation was private and He was a sergeant in the a funeral Mass will be celeUS Army during the Vietnam brated at St Stephen’s Church, War and was a member of the Kearny, Saturday, June 26, at Long-Range Reconnaissance 10 a.m.

Patrol (LRRP), the 196th Light In lieu of flowers, donations Infantry Brigade (E Company made to Wounded Warriors or airborne), 51st infantry (long Tunnels To Towers would be range patrol). greatly appreciated. Godspeed.

Tom was very proud that R.L.T.W. he was a Vietnam veteran and participated in many organizaSHAWN MICHAEL HART tions.

Shawn Hart died May 13, After the military, Tom 2021. began his career at Prudential He was 52.

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oy Scout Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny Sunday, accomplishments of five Eagle Scouts, in order of earning the highest rank in scouting, including Nathaniel Jablonski, Jonathan Reverendo, Carlos Ascensao, Eliot Jablonski and John Dec. The five boys were praised for their hard work, dedication and example of how to live the Scout Oath and Law. Each shared personal remarks in a thoughtful reflection of their individual journeys and expressed gratitude for assistance along the way. They were challenged further to accept the Eagle Charge to reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of scouting.

All five of these young men are recognized leaders in their schools and parish in addition to the Pack/Troop of Unit 305. Over their collective years from Cub to Boy Scouts, these Eagles

have held more than 19 leadership positions.

During their Trail to Eagle, they earned 164 merit badges, advanced 35 ranks, led five service projects, summited Mount Washington in a high-adventure trip and contributed hundreds of hours to the service work of their fellow scouts.

The Kearny community has benefited greatly from their Eagle Scout Service Projects. Working alongside their fellow scouts, leaders, and families, these young men: • Developed the General Philip Kearny Memorial Town Tour with commemorative patch and medal and audio recording.

• Rejuvenated St. Stephen’s Hedges Hall, the largest meeting space in Kearny.

• Constructed the St. Michael’s conference room at St. Stephen’s Church for use by many organizations.

• Rehabilitated over 700 gravestones of buried soldiers within the Soldier’s Circle at Arlington Cemetery in Kearny.

• Refurbished the kitchen at the Kearny Fire Department headquarters.

Their journey of service continues for the five newest members as Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Guide, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. These young men will be active examples as they guide their fellow Scouts in pursuit of Scouting’s highest rank.

Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is

one of the most challenging aspects of Scouting.

Only approximately 4% of all Scouts merit this recognition. In addition to earning a minimum of 21 merit badges, including 13 required ones, Scouts must complete an extensive community-service project that benefits an organization other than the Scouts.

The Eagle candidate is expected to plan, fundraise, secure materials and oversee the execution of a completed project, including managing leaders and fellow Scouts in leadership activities throughout the endeavor.

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DSP: Direct Support Professionals Pathways to Independence in Kearny, NJ is seeking candidates to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. FT & PT $13.57/hr (14.06/hr FT w/degree) PAID Hol/Sick/Vac & Pers days & potential growth opp, great work environment & a place you can make a difference for the disabled. Experience is a + but will train qualified individuals(FT includes exc Med/Dental & vision plan, Tuition plan, HS Diploma/GED required, some college preferred, Clean driver’s license required, Call HR for info M-F 9:00AM-3:30PM 201-997-6155 located at 60 Kingsland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032 or email resume to lnatale@pathwaysnj.org EOE 02W03

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Individual will supervise work involved in the operations, installation, maintenance, and repair of varied types of motor vehicles and equipment. Will be required to direct staff, maintain records & files, and prepare reports.

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03W03 Looking for quiet person/ family. No smoking. Pet OK. Verizon Fios accessible. 1 yr. lease. Utilities separate. Call Grisell @ HARRISON 551-580-5611 leave a VM or call after 5pm. EngHARRISON 2nd floor. 2 lish & Spanish. $1,600 a BR, DR, LR, Kitchen and month + 1 month secubathroom $1800 + 1 rity. 01W03 month security. Utilities separate. Available June 1st (973)393-5778 01W03 BLOOMFIELD Studio & 1 BR apartments.

H/HW included. Laundry facilities on premises. $850 to $1050.

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HARRISON 1 bedroom, pay own utilities. No Pets/ Smoking. Near PATH, $1,350/mth plus 1.5 mth security. Available June 1st. Call (973)418-6621 01W03

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HARRISON 1 bedroom, modern bath, 2nd floor. $1,375/mth plus 1.5 mth security. Good credit a must! Available Now (973)985-8486 01W03

HARRISON 1st Floor. 3 BR’s. Large Dining room & Kitchen together. LR. $1750 + 1.5 months security. Utilities not included. No pets/smoking.

Walking distance to train station. Available June 1st (732)381-2443 02W03

KEARNY 2nd floor. Newly renovated. 2 bedrooms, EIK. $1550 + 1 months security. Utilities Separate. Proximity to PATH and bus lines Available Now. No Pets No Smoking. (201)889-3118 01W03

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KEARNY Two bedroom apartment on the first floor. $1,800 + 1.5 months security. H/W floors throughout. Utilities not included. Close to path and train. Cats and small dogs OK. Available July 1 (201)618.5337 02W03

KEARNY Small apartment. 2 BR, Kitchen & LR combined, $1,150 + 1 1/2 months security. Utilities separate. No pets/ smoking. Available June 1st call (973)393-4703 02W03

KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave, Kearny 1 BR, LR, EIK. $1200 + $1400 for security. HT/HW Included. No Dogs. Available Now. (201)283-2729 or (973)465-0166 02W03

KEARNY 2 family house, 5 room apartment. 1st floor. 1.5 mth security.

Utilities Seperate. No Pets. Use of backyard and basement. $1,600/ mth. Available July 1st.

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KEARNY Semi-furnished.

1 BR, LR. EIK. $1000 + 1 months security. HT/ HW included. W/Stove & Refrigerator. No pets/ smoking. Available June 1st (201) 998-3032 02W03

HARRSION 3 BR. LR. EIK. 1 Bath. $1450 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. Available June 1st Call Carlos (201)9887536 03W03

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N.NEWARK 1 bedroom and kitchen. Close to transportation. Utilities included. No Pets. Available Now. Call between Noon- 7pm (973)2025103 03W01

HARRISON HARRISON 1 room. $500/month everything included TV, cable & internet. (973) 525-3860 (917)406-7670 03W03

KEARNY KEARNY Renovated room, female preferred.

1 block from Kearny Ave, Utilities/WI-FI included.

No Smoking/Pets. Microwave, refridgerator, No Kitchen. Available Now. Si habla Span/Port.

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KEARNY W.ORANGE 1 BR APT. HT/HW included. $1,250/month.

CARS FOR SALE See Super, 654 Elm St, Kearny.

W.ORANGE 1 st FL, 2 Call Sofia after 3pm BR’S , LR, DR, EIK BATH, (201)998-3516 Sun room. $1,700/month 2014 Nissan Maxima for appointment. + 1 month security. In- crimson black. Asking 03W03 cluded H/ HW , No smok- $13,500. Miles 49,800 ing. No pets (973) 994- Negotiable call (973)7590439 01W03 6444 01W03 KEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW included. $1,250 + 1.5 Months security. See Super, 6 Woodland Ave.Kearny The Apt. 1 (201)892-8035 Observer for appointment.

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229

26 MPG

VIN#MJ217337. MSRP $43,990. Based on 36 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $239 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $3,500 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $8,604. Residual $25,955. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

$

239

$

108 MPGe

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

36 MO LEASE*

HWY

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

39 MO LEASE*

32 MPG

39 MO LEASE

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

26 MPG HWY

Stk#21-216, VIN#MD041463. MSRP $35,240. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $259 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1,000 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $10,101. Residual $19,382. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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2018 BUICK

ENCOREPRE-

Stk#17697, VIN#JB664762, 1.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 21,883mi.

17,495

$

2018 CHEVY

MALIBU LT

Stk#18017, VIN#JF212264, 1.5L, 4-Cyl, Auto, 25,418mi.

17,995

$

2017 BUICK

2017 BUICK

ENCLAVE

LACROSSEPREFERRED

20,495

$

Stk#17787, VIN#HJ294755, 3.6L, V6, FWD, Auto, 37,938mi.

$

Stk#17842, VIN#HU174324, 3.6L, V6, Auto, 22,498mi.

22,895

2017 CHEVY

TRAVERSE LT

Stk#17630, VIN#HJ344537, 3.6L, V6, Auto, 31,580mi.

22,995

$

2017 BUICK

CERTIFIED 2017 CHEVY

CERTIFIED 2016 CHEVY

CERTIFIED 2018 CHEVY

Stk#17786, VIN#HD094236, 2.5L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 14,635mi.

Stk#17871, VIN#HL142592, 1.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 17,271mi.

Stk#17847, VIN#J6161596, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 46,035mi.

Stk#17742, VIN#JS637879, 1.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 17,390mi.

ENVISIONESSENCE

23,495

$

TRAX LT

15,495

$

EQUINOX LT $

15,488

CRUZE LT

$

15,895

CERTIFIED 2017 GMC

TERRAIN SLE

Stk#17794, VIN#H6352772, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 25,667mi.

$

18,488

BELLAVIA I ROUTE 17 I EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

201.939.6800 • BellaviaChevy.com

Sales – Monday-Friday 9am-8:30pm / 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 based on approved credit. 0% APR for 84 months for qualified buyers. Monthly payment is $11.90 for every $1000 for finance. **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 5/31/21.

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