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“A few weeks ago, we had a conversation in one of the Facebook groups about upgrading Macaluso Park.
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It’s rare to find a mayor whose forward-think ing leads to constant solutions, good ones at that. But it should come as no surprise when some residents were concerned about the aes thetics at Vinny Macaluso Park in North Arling ton, Mayor Daniel H. Pronti asked the people who were worried what they might do to make the place more appealing.
And within a few weeks, Pronti, several members of the Borough Council and scores of residents and children descended on the park — with paint and a desire to make the place look better. And the final results yielded a beautified, upgraded park that is very easy on the eyes. Pronti explained how it all came about.
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Contributed photo Ekladious, second from left, and Barroso, far right, join the Santos family and Sophia and Jennifer Franzese-Paz, dead center, with some of the laundered uniforms. The program is open to all Kearny parents, regardless of financial conditions. created a Facebook group called the “Kearny Public Schools Uniform Exchange” (public and charter) where she offered a platform for the Kearny Schools Uniform Exchange.Through the group, she was able to host donation events where she would receive a lot of school uniforms. After receiving the donations, Franzese-Paz and her daughter Sophia would begin washing and folding them on their own, in their home. But that was an absolutely daunting task for just two people to undertake. So, realizing she needed help washing and folding the donated uniforms, the Kearny FMBA and PBA joined forces again to help.
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“Juan contacted me and provided me with the details and I told him I would call him back. I then called Jorge Santos, of Super Laundromat Center, and asked if he would be willing to assist by washing and folding the school uniforms. Without hesitation, Jorge told me to drop the uniforms off to his laundromat and that he would do this free of charge,” Ekladious said. In delight, Franzese-Paz
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“By the Kearny FMBA, Kearny PBA and Super Laundromat collaboratingCentertosupport the Kearny exchange, we have collectively assisted Kearny families in cutting the costs of new school uniforms and putting Kearny families in a position to allocate that savings to other basic needs,” the PBA president said. “With inflation at record highs, we understand the importance of reducing the negative impact the economy has had on our community and through these continued partnerships we will do just that. “I would like to recognize and commend Jennifer and Sophia for their willingness to help their community, especially right after a global pandemic. The work they have done thus far is beyond noble and extremely astonishing. The Kearny FMBA and Kearny PBA look forward to continue supporting the exchange and ourEkladiouscommunity.also commended the laundry owners Jose, Jorge and Daniel Santos. “ Not only for their support for the Kearny FMBA and Kearny PBA but their continued, dedicated and distinguished service to our community decade after decade.”
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“A lot of the families receiving this year have also given, which is exactly what I had hoped for. People have donated so much and 99% of the uniforms are in excellent condition. I was really blown away by the amount of uniforms donated that still had tags on them. Brand new!” Ekladious was equally elated.
A successful soccer camp Harrison Recreation recently hosted a six-week soccer camp for elementary school kids, with 50+ campers per group. Recreation staff, with help from Harrison High School soccer players, conducted it. Seen here with the campers are, from left, Harrison Rec Director Larry Kelly, Joe Varano, DeAngelo Vargas, Councilman Mike Dolaghan, Councilman Larry Bennett, Mayor James A. Fife, Enzo Diaz, Jamie Ruiz and Dylan Huseinovic.
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The Santos family recently covered the cost of a bouncy house at National Night Out. Similarly, “supporting local businesses remains a priority for the FMBA and PBA and we look forward to continuing our great partnerships,” Ekladious said.For more information on the uniform exchange, contact Franzese-Paz at jlfpaz@kpsuexchange.org.
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WHEN expressed her own gratitude. The greatest part about the Kearny Public Schools Uniform Exchange is that this isn’t really a charity for impoverished families. This reaches out to include and involve all members of our community on all levels of the socioeconomic spectrum,” Franzese-Paz said. “It’s an exchange program where no one is required to give, but everyone is welcome to receive.
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The dedication Sept. 14 will include light refreshments, musical entertainment and more.Humphrey says he hopes many will come out to honor Santos and to see all of the improvements made to the library over the last decade or so.
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A look at the new park at the Kearny Library’s Main Branch that will soon bear the name of Mayor Alberto G. Santos. | Joshua E. Humphrey photo.
“The board and staff of the KPL could not think of a more fitting turn of events, a way to permanently honor one of our very best, and largely unspoken, community champions,” Humphrey said of Santos. “We are so thrilled that this building, which has seen over 100 years of Kearny history, will now bear the marks of both River Terminal Development, a partner that has helped put us on a course to achieve some amazing goals, and our illustrious mayor, whose leadership and intelligence have been, to our building.”
“The Kearny Public Library has been, in many ways, one of the luckiest libraries in the state over the past decade,” Humphrey said. “We have not only enjoyed the dedication of a wonderful board of trustees and staff, but we have also had a collaborative and positive relationship with our Town Council and devoted, longstanding Mayor Alberto Santos.” And because of that collaboration, Humphrey was able to set a vision a decade-plus ago for making the library a true community center.And it’s been Mission Accomplished ever since. And because of the support he got along the way from the mayor et al, a decision was made to honor him for that special support.
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Park at library will be named after Mayor Alberto G. Santos Often times, when a building, street, park, etc., is named for someone, it’s done posthumously. But in this case, the new children’s park at the Kearny Public Library will be named for someone who is alive, well andThethriving.newspace on the Garfield Avenue side of the main branch of the library 318 Kearny Ave. will be dedicated to Mayor Alberto G. Santos with a special ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 5:30 p.m. The outdoor space was mostly funded by a donation from River Terminal Development.It ’s actually one of three projects Library Director Joshua E. Humphrey says River Terminal funded to fruition. “We were able to make a floor plan of our original 1907 main building and, afterward, complete three large-scale projects: a new Teen Room, a lower-level Media Room and an outdoor Children’s Park on our grounds located near the corner of Garfield Avenue and Chestnut Street,” Humphrey said. And, Humphrey says, none of this would be possible if not for the collaboration of so many, especially Santos.
“We hope that all will join us in celebrating this new outdoor children’s program space and naming it in honor of Mayor Santos,” he said.
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In early July, the Kearny Police Department was contacted by two citizens who pose as children and communicate with adults in online messaging apps. When the adults arrange to meet the citizens, believing they have scheduled a romantic meet-up with a child, the citizens film the encounter for their social media pages — á la Dateline NBC’s reality show “To Catch a Predator.”
On Aug. 2 at 8:57 p.m., Middlesex Police Department delivered to
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On Aug. 3, Rivera was arrested at KPD headquarters after turning himself in. He was remanded to the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny. Editor's note: Video of the aforementioned “sting operation” may be found at www.theobserver.com.
Editor’s note: There are scores of people around the globe who do this, some for entertainment purposes, others who have a genuine concern for stopping sexual predators. The citizens reported two incidents involving adults who believed they were meeting children in Kearny for sexual encounters. Det. Michal Gontarczuk investigated the incidents and filed charges, as follows: On Aug. 1, Det. Gontarczuk charged Alberto M. Rivera, 47, of Kearny, with luring, a second-degree crime. It is alleged InternetcommunicatedRiveraviaanapp—Grindr — with what he thought was a 15-year-old boy. Rivera is alleged to have arranged to meet the boy at Rivera’s Kearny home on July 10, whereupon he was confronted by the adults who had posed online as the supposed child. (Note: It is at this point the alleged “predator” is often confronted live and/or with recorded video.)
On Aug. 1, Det. Gontarczuk charged Edward A. Young, 41, of Hopatcong, with luring, a second-degree crime, and obscenity, a fourthdegree crime. It is alleged Young communicated via an Internet app with what he thought was a 15-year-old girl.During those chats, it is alleged Young sent the purported girl two pictures of turgid male genitalia. On July 11, Young reportedly came to the Kearny Walmart after arranging to meet with the fictitious 15-year-old girl there. Young allegedly fled the Walmart after meeting with the adult complainants. Hopatcong police arrested Young on Aug. 2 in Hopatcong. He was turned over to KPD for arrest booking and then remanded to the Hudson County Jail.
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To the Editor: I would like to share with the public a few things I’ve noticed about the plastic bag ban in our state. Unless you’ve been living under a very large rock for the past few months, you would have noticed how New Jersey has banned the use of plastic bags, due to environmental reasons.While plastic bags are rather bad for the environment, I would argue the blanket ban, especially for grocery stores, is rather counterproductive.However,firstIfeel we should bring a connected point up. I hope we all know by now recycling is largely a scam. Outside of some plastics, aluminum, and some cardboard, most recycling will simply end up in landfills (Take a look at Keegan if you disagree.)Thecost of recycling is quite high, so only rather easy to recycle materials are actually put into the process. I would like to stress that while reusable bags are more recyclable than standard plastic, let’s not kid ourselves into thinking they even will be. The best case scenario is they will be shipped off and dumped into a poorer country for “processing” rather than take up space in one of our many dumps. Now, as someone who works in the retail business, specifically a grocery store, I would like to raise a question. Why did they ban paper bags as well? I work in a department that shops orders for customers and brings them out to their cars when they come to pick them up. The dreaded lockdowns caused by COVID and the questionable government response to it has meant that hundreds of stores similar to the one I work at have created these order pickup departments. We used paper bags up until the bag ban, but now we have to use reusable bags. Most of our customer base are repeat customers, meaning that upward of once to twice to even three times a week, we hand them over anywhere between one to dozens of “reusable” bags. Where do you think these bags will eventually all end up?Surely people won’t keep stacks upon stacks of reusable bags in their cars and homes forever. They will eventually end up in the same places as the paper and plastic bags were, and in similar quantities, too. While I’m certain they’re better for the environment when left outdoors to rot, surely the process of making these bags can’t be all that much better for the environment, right? I can tell you I’ve seen dozens, if not hundreds, of the bags we use at our store already being thrown into the garbage. I seriously question just how much better this will be in the long and short term for the environment, and that’s not to mention how much of a say the government should have in such things that affect thousands of people’s jobs. That’s a whole other can of worms, and quite an ugly one at that.
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With schools soon to reopen, please follow traffic laws near them Whenever a new school year starts, we are reminded by local police departments of the importance of following all posted traffic and parking regulations. And, for whatever the reason, there are entirely too many drivers who believe those regulations apply to everyone in the world — but themselves. Need proof? Pass by a local school on a cold day when the school day is about to begin or end. Let us know what you see. In the interim, we plead with all mums, dads, guardians, babysitters, brothers and sisters, anyone who brings children to school or picks them up on a daily basis, to please give some extra thought as to why these regulations are in place. The safety of children — and not just your own — is paramount. Double parking, speeding, parking in crosswalks, texting, talking and any number of other violations put everyone around schools in danger unnecessarily.Ifyoudon’tfollow the law, prepare to face the consequences. Because you will be summonsed. And you will deserve it. And pity the people who have to listen to you bemoan the tickets you get when you knew they were coming — and could have totally avoided them — in the first place. nnn A year ago at this time, I wrote a letter in this same space to say goodbye, having accepted a new position to work at a daily newspaper. As fate (and fortune) would have it, I lasted a grand total of seven working days there and returned to The Observer a few days thereafter. The last year has seen its share of ups and downs, but to say I made the right decision to come back is the understatement of the century. No two days here are the same, but every single day reminds be being here is not a job, but a way of life. Not many get that in their careers. But I do. Still. And am grateful to have a second family in this Thankoffice.you, one and all, for being great readers and supporters. Know of my gratitude.—CANESSA
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The third day, the recruits had an extended session of defensive tactics and physical training. The morning ended with a presentation and demonstration from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad and the day concluded with a demonstration and visit from the Lyndhurst Emergency Response Team, where the recruits were exposed to the technical and specialized units law enforcement offers.Inthe fourth day, the recruits experienced something moving, as they traveled to the City.
“We are extremely appreciative of the New York City Police Department Harbor Unit and Emergency Service Unit K-9 for their hospitality and deliverance of such an experience,” the department said. “The recruits were given a VIP rescue-boat ride in the East and Hudson rivers. Additionally, the ESU K-9 unit provided a behindthe-scenes look at what it takes to train the dogs that protect one of the most target-vulnerable cities in the world. This is not something everyone can say they have done in their life.”
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Cadets in Lyndhurst complete 2022 Junior Police Academy
Recruits also got to see, up close, the World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty.Thecadets officially became graduates of the program on the final day.Of course, none of this is possible without the instructors, including Capt. Andrew Marmorato, Lt. Paul Haggerty, Sgt. Steve Passamano, Sgt. Mike Lemanowicz, Sgt. Charles Giangeruso, Det. Chris Cuneo and Officers Elizabeth Hollenbeck and Michael D’Alessandro. Throughout the week there were contributions from numerous other LPD officers. LHS students Alexia Marmorato and Emily Melleno served as student-instructors.
“In their first day, the junior recruits had a startling awakening that they weren’t attending the average day camp,” the department said. “The morning started off with some good old fashion physical training and defense tactics. The day continued with visits from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Bureau of Criminal Identification and the New Jersey Department of Corrections K-9 unit. The day ended with DWI roadside impairment evolutions, motor vehicle stops and emergency vehicle operations.”Muchofwhat the kids experienced mirrors what police recruits go through in their own academy, on a much smaller scale, however. And if that first days seems like a lot — it was — keep in mind it was just day 1. In the second day, cadets saw another session of defensive tactics and physical training, and the recruits took to the streets for more PT. “The morning presentation was brought to us by air by the New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, NorthStar,” organizers said. “The day concluded with demonstrations and tours at police headquarters through our agency’s various divisions and at the Lyndhurst Fire Department. Recruits were put through a search and rescue evolution, which consisted of theatrical smoke and training props.”
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When youngsters take part in a junior police academy, organizers will often tell parents and guardians it will be like nothing else the cadets have ever experienced. That’s an understatement and no different when the Lyndhurst Police Department ran its 2022 JPA last month.
An amendment to the state’s Safe Drinking Water Act law signed last year by Gov. Philip D. Murphy gives municipalities up to 10 years to complete the lead line ID and replacement at a minimal annual rate of 10% of the total volume of lead lines in each locality.
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Town Engineering,StephenAdministratorMarkssaidNegliathetown ’s consulting engineers, is in the process of finishing plans and specifications for the resurfacing of all or parts of 19 blocks earmarked for state funding for 2022 and replacing lead service lines that may be identified along those blocks.
But even if the town were to award a contract for the job by October, as now anticipated, Marks said Neglia feels it would be “unreasonable” to expect any paving to be done thisHereyear.
Metering needs the occupant’s consent to access the house and check out the line in the basement, a process that can cause additional delays. “Therefore, given the totality of the situation,” Marks continued, “it is nearly impossible to replace and pave this fall.” “I think it is much more reasonable to assume the next six months will be exploratory work and lead service line replacement and the paving will occur next spring to summer,” Marks said. “I think it is more responsible to manage expectations and not get involved in ‘magical thinking’ of over-promising and under-delivering.”
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’s how Marks explained that position: “There are about 600 households on the 19 blocks that need to be investigated (for possible lead content),” Marks said. “Veolia (formerly Suez, the town’s water utility operator) and its subcontractor National Metering have only completed 228 investigations to date and have confirmed 50 lead service lines. Once the exploratory work is done and the lead lines are replaced, it will take about three to four months for the trenches to settle.”
Cost of the replacement program for Kearny has been estimated by Veolia at between $25 million and $50 million, depending on how many lines it has to replace and the materials used in the process. For starters, Marks said the town hopes to tap $1.5 million remaining in its allocation of federal American Rescue Plan funds and whatever other outside grants may be available. Using local funds would be a last resort, he added.
Of the town’s approximately 7,800 water service lines, the town has thus far identified about 150 in need of replacement, 22 as nonlead and the rest still be to be determined.Thetown ’s paving program figures to be revived next season when contractors will be asked to merge the normal milling and resurfacing of local streets with the added responsibility of installing new lead-free pipes to avoid having to rip up streets a second time.
Engineers check the lines inside the basement of a Kearny home.
Michael Cerra, executive director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities, said all localities in the state are in the same boat of “having to identify some type of funding source that’s not relying on local property tax. It’s another example of the state imposing a non-funded mandate on towns.” Conceivably, he said, municipalities could appeal to the New Jersey Local Mandates Council, a quasijudicial body can overrule state legislation without appeal, “but there is not much appetite to oppose a law that is good public policy.” Heather Sorge, program manager of Lead-Free NJ, a collaborative that pushes for a lead-free environment for all levels of American society, warned that, if left unchecked, “lead in drinking water (can lead to) behavioral and learning problems, slowed growth, and anemia in children. In adults, lead exposure causes cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure, decreased kidney function, and reproductive problems in both men and women.
Further complicating the situation, he said, is the fact that each service line has two components the lateral, running from the middle of the street to a curbside control box where the water can be shut off and on, linked to a secondary line connecting to the water meter, typically found in the basement of the home. Either both, one or none may beNationallead.
“We applaud the emphasis our state leaders are taking to address these issues in our water infrastructure and within our homes,” Sorge said. “New Jersey is moving closer to a reality where no resident will suffer the toxic effects of lead, whether in the paint in their homes or in the water they drink.”
“Let’s not forget we’re addressing an important public health issue here, which trumps repaving of roads,” Marks said. To help expedite getting into homes, National Metering has been sending written notices asking residents to call for inspections appointments and has also placed notices on front doors.Beyond that, Marks said the town governing body is preparing to enact an ordinance authorizing Veolia and/or its agent to gain access to homes with permission of residents “but not necessarily the property owner.”
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Kearny’s annual road repaving program will likely be shelved this year as it takes a back seat to a gubernatorial mandate directing all New Jersey municipalities to identify and replace lead service lines that deliver potable water to homes.
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the veteran group is quarterback Devin Rivas (6-0, 195), who emerged as one of North Jersey’s breakout signal callers after throwing for 1,917 yards and 16 touchdowns a season ago. As impressive as those numbers were — they were among the best in the state last year — Borkowski antic ipates Rivas to show off even more of his talents as a runner this fall after rushing for 310 yards and six touchdowns last season.“He’s gotten a lot stronger in the offseason and we really focused on making him a bet ter runner this year than last year,” said Borkowski, noting college coaches wanted to see Rivas improve in that area. “Devin is phenomenal. The offense is going to live and die through him. He can run, he can throw, he’s extremely strong and he’s a great leader.”
North Arlington Football Captains: Dante San Giacomo, Devin Rivas and Kyle Villani with head coach Joe Borkowski.
As a top assistant coach under Jermain Johnson, Brian Antab has seen firsthand the progress that has been made by Belleville’s football program over the past four years. But with Johnson having departed to take the head job at Montclair this spring and several key graduations from last year’s 6-4 team, both Antab and his young roster have tried to build up as much experience as it could this summer before Friday’s season opener against Passaic.
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“A lot of the changes were based on trying to get a lot of reps for these young kids and getting them as much experience as we can,” said Antab, a former offensive lineman at Bishop Ahr (now St. Thomas Aquinas) and Montclair State Uni versity. “A lot of them don’t have a lot of experience and are first year starters this year. We’ve tried to maxi mize the amount of reps we can get to the 1s and really try to utilize their talents to the best of our abilities.” Antab’s Buccaneers will be relying on several sophomores to fill big roles on both sides of the ball this season.Ofthat group of soph omores, one in particular who is poised for a big season is running back Jeremiah Cook, who brings a physicality that goes beyond his listed size of 5-7 and 175 pounds as well as big-play ability.
Joe Borkowski knows all about the history of North Arlington’s football program and the limited success it has enjoyed over the years. But as the second year head coach looks around his locker room and sees the amount of experience and talent back, he sees a team that not only has the potential to defy recent history, he fully expects it.
“We’ve only made the state playoffs four times in the history of the program,” Borkowski said of the Vikings, who have qualified for the postseason just once in the last 25 years. “And there’s no reason why this unit can’t be special and be number five.” This group of seniors have made history already. As eighth-graders, they won the Meadowlands Football League Super Bowl. As soph omores and juniors, they went a combined 7-9, more wins than the previous four years of Vikings football.
Junior Isaac Aguilar (6-2, 265) takes over at right tackle with senior Jericho Perez (5-8, 247) at right guard. Sophomore AJ Clenaghan (5-8, 205) will start at center for a group that Antab believes will be a strength of the team.
Cook flashed some of that ability as a freshman, rushing for 179 yards and two touchdowns on just 30 carries, but it set to be the lead runner this year. “We’re really hoping to see some big things from Jeremiah. He’s a really talented young kid,” Antab said. “He’s got good balance, very good cutting ability and he has some breakaway speed. He’s pretty tough to tackle in the open field. He’s somebody that we’re really hoping for some big things out of.” Senior Johan Rivas and junior Moses Dorleon are also going to get some car ries at running back as well as junior fullback Adrian Rodriguez.Cookissure to be helped out by a veteran left side of the offensive line with sen ior guard Melrich Amante (6-0, 305), a three-year starter on the line, and Tay shaun Holland (6-0, 245), who kicks outside to tackle after starting at guard last year.“They’ve taken the lead, especially with that line group. They’ve shown those guys the way a little bit,” said Antab. “We’re looking to utilize them a lot and try to get the ground game going, especially with the talented running back we have in Jeremiah Cook. I think he’ll do a good job running behind those two.”
Another sophomore starter will be found at the most important spot on the field as Anthony Torres (59, 140) takes over at quar
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Top target Jaivon Aquino graduated after a remarka ble 836 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, but Rivas will get to once again work with two of his top receivers in senior Kyle Villani (24 catches, 423 yards) and junior Ian Crudele (24 catches, 216 yards).Thetandem brings different styles to position as Crudele, a junior, is the shiftier of the two. Villani, a senior, brings
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Now, North Arlington re turns eight starters on offense and nine on defense from last year’s team, which closed the season with wins over St. Mary’s of Rutherford and Roselle Park. “My goal as a first year head coach was to get them to buy in and do the little things right,” Borkowski said. “We did the little things right and we definitely bought in because we had a phenomenal off-season. A lot of these guys really transformed their bod ies, they worked hard, they got stronger, they got faster and we do have experience all over the Highlightingfield.”
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Juniors Jason Gilbert and Ariel Wil liams both started at guard last year, but junior Ivan Alvarez is making a serious push to claim a starting spot.
“We expect Kyle and Ian to step right in and fill those shoes,” Borkowski said. “They’ve been great, they block for each other, they thrive off of each other and they’ve both been very reliable and coachable kids.”
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Junior Robert Carselda, better known for his exploits in baseball and wrestling, will also see plenty of time at re ceiver in the Vikings’ Air Raid attack as will senior Gerald Lawless. Juniors Sean McGee han and Anthony Baulo could also see time in the slot. McGeehan (5-11, 185) has been one of the surprises of the offseason and has seized the starting running back job. “He’s been a pleasant sur prise,” said Borkowski. “He was banged up last year, didn’t play too much offense, he was more of a defensive guy for us. But he’s really separated him self from the other running backs and is going to be a guy who gets the ball a little bit more than we anticipated.” Baulo, a first-year player, is a powerful runner who will also see some touches as will fullback Dante San Giacomo. Borkowski is a lot more confident in this team’s ability to run the ball in 2022 thanks to a veteran offensive line that is quite a bit stronger than a yearFourago.starters are back on the line, starting with tackles Justin Hayashida (5-10, 195) on the left side and Isaiah Alvarado on the right.
Juniors Jose Rodriguez and Nick Woehlemann are both currently battling for the start ing center spot. On the defensive side, San Giacomo is the heart and soul of the unit. Despite being listed at just 5-foot-5 and a 150 pounds, the four-year starter tied the school record with 113 tackles last season. “He plays much bigger than he is,” Borkowski said. “He’s sideline to sideline. He’s one of the toughest guys I’ve ever coached in my coaching career and he’s really the leader of thisWilliamsdefense.”is another veteran run stopper at linebacker, a spot, which will also rely on contributions from Lawless, junior Bryan Louzada and senior Christian Deleon. McGeehan will see time at outside linebacker as well as defensive end as part of the Vikings’ 3-4 hybrid scheme. Alvarado and Rodriguez are both returning starters on the line. Gilbert is set to start at defensive tackle and AJ Correia will also see snaps up front.Villani, a four-year varsi ty player, returns to start at strong safety. Crudele is a returning starter at free safety and Carselda is a physical downhill player, who will make an impact both at safety and
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“I think these guys know what they’re up against,” Ant ab said. “They’ve seen some talented teams, we played against West Essex last year, we played against Wayne Hills. They’ve seen some high-level football before. I know they’re not the most experienced and they haven’t gotten the most time playing against that level of competition, but they have seen it, they’re ready for the challenge and they’ll get to see what it’s like to play at that level this year.”
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“Anthony’s done a great job taking over and really trying to step up as he’s really matured and taken on a leadership role,” Antab said. “He under stands the position that he’s in, of being the starting quarter back and what comes along with that. That’s a big leap that he’s taken this offseason.”
Promising juniors Khalil Bey and Nicolas Franco are poised to be Torres’ top two targets. Bey (6-0, 175) brings big play ability from the outside, while Franco (6-0, 180) is a hybrid tight end who can line up all over the field. Senior Sammy Perez and sophomores Elijah Pickering and Anthony Giunta are also going to see time at receiver.Belleville is set to play a 4-25 on defense with Franco and Rivas set to be the lineback er-safety hybrids that are key to the scheme. Rodriguez (5-6, 205) and sophomore Demetri Moya (5-11, 170) are the inside linebackers.
Bey is the starter at one cornerback spot and is poised to enjoy a breakout year after playing for the first time last season.“This is only his second year playing football and he’s taken a really big leap this offseason,” Antab said. “He really changed his body in the weight room. He really looks like a football player now and he’s taken some major strides in the Pickeringoffseason.”isset to start at the other cornerback spot with Cook at free safety. Amante is a returning start er at defensive tackle and will start alongside Perez. Holland is at defensive end with senior Xavier Pallet on the opposite end.“Xavier is a smaller guy, but he has a big engine. His motor never stops,” said Antab. “He’s going to chase everything and he’s got a good speed rush off theBellevilleedge.” opens the season with three home games, start ing with Passaic Aug. 26, fol lowed by Bayonne and Wayne Valley the following weeks. Road games at Hackensack and West Essex as well as an Oct. 7 home date with Nutley are among the highlights of a schedule that is one of the toughest the Buccaneers have had in recent memory.
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“I think we’re going to be challenged a lot by how many different kids we have to get time on the field,” Rusek said. “When you’re returning 15, 16 guys, there’s not much room on the roster. This could be a year where a kid or two who normally make the roster, might be on JV or playing both (JV and varsity).
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Dr.J.PrakashDoshi Dr.AguilarHector As Harrison head coach Mike Rusek and his brother John look at their roster they notice a potential problem that virtually every other boys soccer coach in the state wishes they had to deal with.
Blue Tide may have best soccer team in decade
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“I really feel like this is the team that can make that big state tournament run. I haven’t seen a team of juniors and seniors this deep and this solid since probably 2013 andRegardless14.” of alignment, one player sure to generate significant attention from opposing defenses is senior striker Brando Moreno, a four-year varsity player, who led the team in scoring a season ago with 24 goals and 12 assists, and is sure to face heavier defensive scrutiny this“Heyear.isa talented offensive player and he’ll be a senior leader for us,” Rusek said. “A kid like Brando might not come away with the amount of goals he did last year, but he’s going to be even more important because he’s going to draw definitely one player, possibly two away from the rest of our team. I think Brando is kind of used to it.” Two of the big beneficiar ies of the attention directed at Moreno should be senior forward Fabrizio Sousa, a converted midfielder, who scored 13 goals last season, as well as promising sophomore Yusuf Jaite, who had eight goals and eight assists in limited action.
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Adriano David da Silva, the leading scorer on the JV team last year, will also work his way into the mix.Junior Diego Sanchez returns as the Blue Tide’s at tacking midfielder after post ing 15 goals and 10 assists in a breakout sophomore season. Gabriel Reis (eight goals, 14 assists), a four-year varsity performer is an outside mid fielder, who can play all over the field. Junior Eann Vieira will start at the other outside spot after displaying a knack for the clutch moment with goals in the Hudson County Tournament against Kearny and North “They’reBergen.bothfun to watch and we hope part of our attack is to get the ball out of the middle,” said Rusek.
Left to Right: Harrison soccer players John Hermoso, William Olmedo, Cesar Escobar, Randy Abarca, Diego Sanchez and Deangelo Vargas. By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
“We want to try differ ent systems, we want to try different lineups, we want to try different kids in different places. We’ll probably be doing a lot of experimenting (early) to see what’s click ing.”With the majority of the roster back from last year’s 17-4-1 squad and several promising underclassmen coming up through the system. Rusek sees a Blue Tide team that potentially is as deep as the 2013 and 2014 teams, which went an incred ible 46-4-1 and won state and Hudson County champion ships.“Alot of those kids experi enced a great Harrison sea son that unfortunately was cut short unexpectedly,” said Rusek of the 2021 campaign which saw the Blue Tide take eventual Group 4 champion Kearny to overtime in the Hudson County final, but was upset by Caldwell in the second round of the state tournament. “I’m hoping that they’re hungry to make sure that we have another great regular season and then we perform even better in the state tournament.
The two adults in the group, identified as Joseph Wiebe, 18, of Clifton, and Sean Treloair, 18, of Hewitt, were both released on summonses. Three juveniles, one of whom is from Lyndhurst, were all released into the custody of the parents. “They weren’t going to come out at first, but the fear of the K-9 got to them,” Auteri says.
And, the day before that, po lice arrested Tariq Alwanawni, 37, of Newark and charged him with receiving stolen property after he reportedly took $213 in merchandise from a Valley Brook Avenue business without paying for it. Officer Anthony Giaquinto, who was the arresting officer, also later learned it was the same Alwanawni who report edly swiped packages from the porch of a nearby home. And like the previously mentioned suspects, Alwana wni was quickly released on his own recognizance after officers spent several hours booking him, arresting, etc.
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Another drug possession A day earlier, while on pa trol, Officer Michael Clifford pulled over Robert O’Donnell, 32, of North Arlington, on a motor-vehicle violation on the 500 block of Riverside Avenue. During a subsequent search of O’Donnell’s vehicle, police says they found sus pected crack-cocaine and drug zance.releasedO’Donnellparaphernalia.Afterbeingprocessed,waspromptlyonhisownrecogni
A Newark man who police say was driving erratically was found to be in possession of drugs after Lyndhurst police pulled him over on Park Avenue on July 30, Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, of the Lynd hurst PD, said. Auteri says police were on patrol on the 200 block of Park when they saw Daniel Santiago, 42, of Newark, driv ing not so normally. After they pulled him over, police say they found him to be in possession of crack-co caine and 10 wax folds of suspected heroin. But not to worry, Officer Vincent Dorio arrested Santiago who, after processing, was then released on his own recognizance.
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The school has been vacant since September 2020, so Auteri estimates there wasn’t much property inside the building, per-se.Allfive were charged with burglary and criminal mischief and further charges are pending, according to Auteri.
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sophomore Joel Rueda and freshman Chris tian Barrios have excelled during the offseason and are primed to see meaningful minutes. Another midfielder will be Renzo Chung, who moved from Texas, but is the son and nephew of former Harrison soccer standouts.
Junior Leonardo Betan courth, a transfer from St. Benedict’s is poised for a big role at the other outside spot.
Township Manager Anthony Iacono said it took eight days to get the 12-foot-long part from a Texas supplier. The new valve, which Newark Water Department Director Kareen Adeem described as having a diameter of 42 inches, was being installed this past weekend. Once it’s connected to the city’s portable water distribution system, “we pressurize the main, see if it’s holding properly. Then we chlorinate it, then check to make sure bacterial samples taken at our reservoir in Pequannock are clean.” Adeem said the new piece of equipment cost about $60,000.
Adeem said the Newark Water Department, which is handling repairs to the water system and tapping the city’s emergency reserve funds to pay for them, was on schedule to complete the testing procedures by “early this week.”
Harrison’s pursuit of a 26th state championship begins on Sept. 13, when it hosts perennial Group 1 contender Wallington in a NJIC crosso ver“Icontest.reallythink that last year left them all wanting more and that’s a good thing,” said Rusek. “You’re hoping this year they really come back and try to dominate every game and really make things happen.”
At the same time, Iacono said, “Belleville will be back to normal” with its water flow. In the aftermath of the main rupture, “we had a boil advisory for the entire town for three days, along with a section of Bloomfield (another of Newark’s water customers). During that time, Belleville got donations from the state of bottled water — 1,400 cases, each case containing 84 bottles.” All things considered, “it could’ve been a lot worse,” he said. Fortunately, no major fires — which would have required lots of water to extinguish — were reported during that time.
Adeem said that rather than shut off its entire distribution system and depriving its customers of water altogether, the decision was made to continue to provide then with service while working on repairs to the main. Adeem noted that Newark’s water infrastructure problems are not isolated.Citieslike Detroit and Boston — also operating with aging water distribution systems at or near the end of their life expectancies — have also experienced similar system disruptions earlier this year.
Awater main break that disrupted water pressure in Belleville and Newark for several days has been tamed with the replacement of a centuryold water valve under Mill Street in Branch Brook Park bordering the township.Belleville
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Junior Anthony Bento, a starter last year, returns to anchor the defense at center back along with juniors Randy Abarca and William Olmedo, who have experi ence at multiple spots. Junior Cesar Escobar will man one of the outside spots after getting valuable minutes a year ago.
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Senior Dylan Huseinovic, a standout at center back last year, shifts up to the holding midfield spot, but could also see time at his previous spot as well.
Seniors Angel Gonzalez and Deangelo Vargas bring expe rience to the back line and are sure to see plenty of time. The goalkeeper spot is currently a three-way battle between a trio of talented juniors. Ismael Kone did a solid job as the backup a sea son ago, but Jonathan Hermo has opened eyes this summer as has Ariel Lopez after that latter two had standout years at JV.
Following significant water main break in Belleville, repairs are now complete
Virtually the entire northeast region is saddled with “centuryold water pipes” that have sat underground, neglected all too long, and only come to the public’s attention when major failures happen and people have to go without water, Adeem said. Experts in the field have estimated that in New Jersey alone, an investment of about $6 billion is needed to replace aging municipal and/or regional water infrastructure, he said. Heeding that warning, Newark — particularly during the administration of Mayor Ras Baraka — has spent close to $400 million trying to keep pace with the need to fix the city’s older water infrastructure which, as evidenced by the recent main break, continues to require attention.
Senior Carlos More no, a holding midfielder last season, is poised to see time at various spots in the midfield thisPromisingfall.
All photos courtesy of Dan Pronti In the left photo, a woman helps a youngster prepare his hands with paint to place his handprints on the wall at Macaluso Park in North Arlington. In the right photo, Councilman Mario Karcic Jr., left, helps another youngster prepare her hands so she could place her handprints on the same wall. It was all part of a day earlier this month where residents, children and elected officials got together to improve the conditions at the park.
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“We thank those who brought their children down. This will surely create a sense of pride to anyone who took part with this team effort ... I can’t stress enough exactly how important it is to pitch in and feel the satisfaction when you are part of the solution.”
But the improvements don’t just end here, Pronti stressed. “The upgrades to the park will follow as we schedule them,” the mayor said. “In a few months, when the roadway on Riverview Avenue is being redone, the walkway will be completely redone and improved, making it safer. The lighting on the pathways will be replaced with brighter, more energy-efficient lighting. I would also like to eventually replace the fence around the perimeter and make the entrance to the park more welcoming.” from Page 1
The Observer | www.theobserver.comWednesday, August 24, 2022 15 todayoutagesforPreparepower WITH A STANDBYHOMEGENERATOR $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE (844) 357-2113 FREE 7-Year Warranty*Extended–A$695 Value! Since that time, we inspected the property and theSpeakDon’tbackwas—theirtoleaves.handprintsleaves,andwerealongthentheirLynetteKarcicandandextraordinary.Aug.wereProntichildren“WeHowofimprovementneededrecommendationsmadeformuchrepairs.Thefirstisthepaintingthecornerwall,”hesaidwouldthatbedone?hadtheneighborhood‘personalize’it,said.ThekidswhousetheparkinvitedtoitSunday,7.WhattheydidwasAlloftheassembledkids—theolderkids,likeProntiCouncilmembersMarioJr.,KirkDelRussoandCavadas—placedhandsintopaintandlefttheirhandprintsthewall.Sometreesdrawnbyalocalartist,insteadofcontainingtheyweredonnedwiththathadalookofWhydoitthisway?“Theyhadanopportunityfeelmoreintouchwithpark,”Prontisaid.Andformanyofthekidsheck,theadults,too—thistheirfirstforayintogivingtotheircommunity.likewhatyousee?up.Don’tbepartofproblem.Actuallybethe solution. And with this, they will take lessons they never would have learned otherwise.
“Our community came out in full force, despite the 90º temperatures,” Pronti said. “The first step in upgrading Vinny Macaluso Park has begun. The wall has been personalized by the neighborhood children (and some adults). Our resident artist, Vanessa, will be adding more of her creativity to it in the coming weeks.
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1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark; 2. Residents of Hudson and Essex Counties; 3. Residents of the State of New Jersey. Proof of residency is required; applicants shall provide copies of the first page (only) of the last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted and a Government issued photo identifi cation card (i.e. current NJ Driver’s License for applications see link https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/15W03
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Building Inspector/Building Subcode Official Full time/Part Time provisional position. Under direction of the Construction Official, is responsible for administering the Building Subcode within the jurisdiction in accordance with the State Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Responsibilities will include building plan review and inspection of all construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and the provisions of the UCC. Additional duties would include general code enforcement, property maintenance, zoning, and resale inspections as needed. Valid NJ driver’s license and HHS license required. NJ CSC title code and job description https://info. csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/05048.htm 35 hours per week. Salary Commensurate with experience with full benefit package for Full Time Status. Position is provisional and subject to the Civil Service exam process. Application Deadline is September 9, 2022. The Town reserves the right to hire a qualified candidate before the end of the advertisement period see application https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/here:15W03
1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark; 2. Residents of Hudson and Essex Counties; 3. Residents of the State of New Jersey. Proof of residency is required; applicants shall provide cop ies of the first page (only) of the last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted and a Government issued photo identification card (i.e. current NJ Driver’s License for applications see https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/.link
Full time salary range ($78,002-$87,459) depending upon qualifications. Parttime salary range ($28.04-$36.57 per hour) depending upon qualifications. Please submit application by September 9, 2022. The Town reserves the right to hire a qualified candidate before the end of the advertisement period. the following residential preferences shall apply:
Full Time Building Maintenance Worker/ Security Guard: Starting Annual Salary $39,426 with pension and health benefits. Under direction of a supervisory official, performs varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining offices, furniture, buildings, and grounds; may assist in making minor repairs to buildings or equipment. Issues warnings to any individuals who violate library rules or guidelines and removes anyone who does not comply, with the help of our local police department. Assists all contracted service providers and vendors, including painters, electricians, masons, etc. in getting into appropriate spaces during or outside of our regular open hours. Patrols both library buildings, as well as all outdoor public spaces to ensure their appropriate use and safety. Does other related duties as required. Civil Service Job Description Title Code 06552 state.nj.us/jobspec/06552.htmhttps://info.csc.
Part time/Full time Electrical Inspector / Electrical Subcode Official
The Observer | www.theobserver.com16 Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Observer Classifieds The Observer is not responsible for typographical errors. Error credits will not be granted. Minimal changes for multiple-week ads are $10 per instance. Refunds are not granted under any circumstances. Help-wanted ad deadline is 2 p.m., Monday, and all ads must be sent by email to classified@theobserver.com. All other classifieds are due by 3 p.m. Monday. All classifieds are pre-paid — no billing. Call 201-991-1600 to place an ad. The Observer cannot accept legal advertising. EMPLOYMENT/HELPWANTED EMPLOYMENT/HELPWANTED EMPLOYMENT/HELPWANTED 17 EMPLOYMENT/HELPWANTED EMPLOYMENT/HELPWANTEDEMPLOYMENT/HELPWANTED IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Stable and SAFE work environment and a chance to grow with a solid company •SKILLED CLIMBER & EXPERIENCED GROUND PERSON •DRIVER West Milford/ North Jersey area Experience Transportation& and a valid driver’s license a must Call 973-728-0842 10W12 PUBLIC NOTICE We are not a legalEMPLOYMENT/paperHELPWANTEDFull Billing/InsuranceTimerelatedissuesfor Ophthalmologist office. Medical coding experience a plus. Please Fax resume to Natalie 201-896-0062Tavares or call 201-896-009614W03 EMPLOYMENT/HELPWANTED GI Practice with multiple offices in Essex and Hudson County seeks full-time candidates to join our medical practice in Belleville and Jersey City. Seeking a responsible, bilingual (Spanish) who is reliable, detail oriented and can multi-task. Excellent phone manners and good people skills to deal with patients. Previous medical experience and computer skills required and must be Covid vaccinated. Responsi bilities include, medical assistance, scheduling, data entry and insurance verification and billing. 401k, Health Insurance and vacation pay. Salary commensurable to professional experience and/or education and abilities in healthcare. Pay: $16 - $17 per hour
The Town of Kearny is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Clerk Typist Bilingual for the DPW to perform various office duties and assisting the public. Computer experience with MS Office and ability to type 40 wpm required.$ 38,415 annually. 35 hours per week. The application may be found https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/here:TheApplicationDeadlineis9/16/22.
The Town reserves the right to hire a candidatebefore the due date. The following residential preferences shall apply: 1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark; 2. Residents of Hudson and Essex Counties; 3. Residents of the State of New Jersey. Proof of residency is required: applicants shallprovide copies of the first page (only)
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On Aug. 7 at 4:37 p.m., Det. Jordenson Jean was approached by store management while working a security detail at ShopRite. The manager identified two females in the store who were suspected of several prior thefts but had not beenDet.apprehended.Jeanobserved the two females purchase plantains and then return to the sales floor. There, they allegedly concealed $68.51 of razors, hygiene products and groceries in a reusable shopping bag and tried to leave through the liquor store without paying for the additional merchandise.Det.Jeanidentified the girls as East Newark residents, 17 and 16-years-old. He took the girls into custody for shoplifting. They were later released to their parents. On Aug. 7 at 8:49 p.m., Officers Tom Collins and Jose Castillo responded to a report of a domestic violence restraining order violation at a private home. Outside the home, they met a female victim detailed in last week’s blotter who was assaulted and threatened with a serrated bread knife by her ex-boyfriend. A restraining order issued as a result of that incident. Now, the woman told officers she returned home to find the exboyfriend in her home. The officers entered the home, finding the ex-boyfriend there. They arrested him without incident on charges of contempt and criminal trespass. The defendant was later housed at the county jail in South Kearny.
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