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Branch building will see major upgrades, keeping in line with Humphrey’s long-term vision & goals By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

Josh Humphrey has always been a visionary. Going back to when he was a youngster, he always saw things globally, never narrowly. So none of this should come as a surprise to anyone who has known Kearny’s long-time library director. He’s been at the helm of so many upgrades and changes to a library that has always been a model system, the envy of the region if you will. Now he will oversee yet another ambitious project, a one-story addition to the branch in the northern part of town — and it will require no additional new funding to pay for it. But don’t just think

of this as a simple addition, because it’s much more storied than that, as you’re about to find out. “The Kearny Public Library has been thrilled to serve the Town of Kearny since the main library was built in 1907. It has long been our goal to serve as the living room and center of this vibrant community,” Humphrey said. “With this in mind, we are always looking to improve both our services and our buildings to better serve our many patrons. Our newest project has the potential to be our best yet.” That may be an understatement. “The branch library has been a part of Kearny’s library system since the town ac-

Artist’s renderings via Josh Humphrey

quired its location in 1927 at 759 Kearny Ave. Since that time, we have embraced the branch as a unique neigh-

borhood library.” Humphrey said. “Using our reserve funds, we are currently planning a project that will see us expand

the branch with a one-story addition at the back of the building that will measure See BRANCH, Page 19

1998 RESURFACES LAST WEEK AT COUNCIL MEETING Fireworks flew as rendez-vous was reminiscent of an extremely hectic era & atmosphere once common in Kearny By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

When the Kearny Town Council got together Tuesday, Oct. 24, it was as if someone had turned on a time capsule that brought everyone inside that chamber back to 1998 — and then set off a few fireworks once everyone got there. What normally involves matters of routine got particularly contentious at the public speaking portion of the meeting as resident Angela Kolbinger took to

the microphone. Kolbinger, a resident of the Second Ward for 50+ years, covered a gamut of gripes she had with interim Mayor Peter P. Santana. She didn’t hold back much and was extremely loud and animated in her questioning. “I left you a message, Pete, never heard back from you,” Kolbinger excitedly said. “I am upset with you. I am upset with every councilman who has done what they have done to Carol Doyle. I am

sick. I am so disheartened that you, Pete, would allow, 25 years, ago, the woman in your picture, her father didn’t become the judge. “Why do we have to bring up my past, your past? You could have stopped that. But you choose not to do that. I am out there, Pete, and I am home sick and still fighting. People don’t like what you did to her and I don’t think you’d like it done to you.” Kolbinger later said she was referring

to former Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, who as chairwoman of the Kearny Democratic Party, unilaterally removed Doyle from her county committee seat last month. It didn’t end there, however. “I didn’t like the comment you gave me the one night we were outside and you said you’re disappointed in me because I put up Carol Doyle’s sign,” Kolbinger said. “And I said to you, ‘I interview every See COUNCIL, Page 18

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RE-ELECT AL CIFELLI COUNTY COMMISSIONER

“Experienced & Effective” To the Voters of Hudson COUNTY’S 9 th District: Dear Voters, For over two decades, I have been privileged to be your County Commissioner. I have worked to bring County services and assets to our District. I am proud of the work of our Board in cooperation with the County Executive and our municipalities. During my tenure on the Board some of our notable accomplishments have: • Stabilized County Taxes - When I was first elected two decades ago, the County tax rate was spiraling out of control. During my time on the Board, the County has applied sound fiscal policies to control the County budget and obtain millions of dollars in federal and State grants helping to reduce the tax burden on taxpayers. • Open Space Initiative - Hudson County is the most densely populated and developed County in New Jersey. Since my election, our County established an “Open Space” initiative. Such projects as refurbishing of the East Newark Recreation Center, The Harrison Little League, Kearny’s Gunnell Oval, Harvey Field and Hockey Rink are just several projects assisted by the County’s Open Space grants. • Improvement of County Parks - Just in the past five years, the County has invested over 17 MILLION DOLLARS in the upgrades to West Hudson Park. Among these are the beautiful and lighted turf playing fields, new bathrooms, road and walkway re-paving, kiddie playground, lighted tennis courts, and most recently, a u pickle ball” court . Laurel Hill Park in our District was created---the first new County Park in half a century! • County Roads - The re-paving of Schuyler and Passaic Avenues and the road widening project on Passaic Avenue between Kearny & East Newark will soon be completed bringing much needed relief to traffic congestion along that roadway. • Education - When I was first elected, Hudson County Community College had an enrollment of less than 2,000. It now boasts of over 7,000 bringing affordability to students, many of whom are the first ones in their family to attend college. Dozens of our 9th District students attend the County’s prestigious newly constructed High Tech High School and Hudson County Prep. Yes, I am PROUD of the accomplishments of my colleagues and myself. During my time on the Board, I have established many wonderful and valuable relationships with our County and municipal officials. These have allowed me to assist many of you with your specific issues. INDEED , I HAVE THE SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENT OF EVERY MAYOR IN OUR DISTRICT! My re-election will allow me to continue to enjoy these valuable relationships. Finally, as I stated at the beginning of this letter, I have MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in government service. I have been a County Commissioner, Municipal Prosecutor, Public Defender, New Jersey State Certified Tax Assessor, and hospital Board Chairman. I am a proud graduate of Rutgers University-Newark, and Rutgers Law School. I ASK MY OPPONENT TO TELL US HIS EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS!

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KPD: Man bloodied after getting jumped; suspect Acosta charged with aggravated assault By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. with Det. Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk www.theobserver.com

On Oct. 23 around quarter past 10 p.m., Kearny units responded to a report of a large altercation on the 100 block of Kearny Avenue. There, Officers Olger Montero and Ruben Rivera say they encountered a large group of people, some of whom had open wounds, so they called for EMS. An investigation determined a victim was allegedly jumped by a large group of men, and as a bystander attempted to intervene, he, too, was assaulted and his phone was stolen. Responding officers were able to detain one of the fleeing suspects, who was later identified as one of the “jumpers,” Carlos E. Torrejon Acosta, 40, of Kearny. A show-up identification procedure was conducted, leading to Acosta’s ID. Acosta was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, conspiracy, participating in a riot and endangering an injured victim, but he later released on summonses, pending court. l On Oct. 22, a minute after midnight, officers were dispatched to an erratically driven older-model Dodge pickup on Kearny Avenue. At Kearny and Oakwood avenues, Officers Jordan Anders, Taylor Latka and Angel Martinez say they observed the truck driving northbound at a high rate of speed and running through a red light. When officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver stopped, at which point he looked behind him, then began to drive away again. After a short distance, Alberto Torres Perez, 45, of Kearny, stopped again. Upon making contact, officers detected alcohol on his breath, signs of impairment, stumbling when he exited the car and blood shot eyes. Police say Torres was uncooperative, and too blitzed to perform field-sobriety tests.

He was arrested and charged with eluding, refusing a breath test, failure to observe a traffic light, improper display of tags, reckless driving, possession of unsealed marijuana in a vehicle and operating a vehicle under the influence. Later at Kearny Police Headquarters, Officer Kevin Matos was able to administer SFSTs, the performance of which was poor. Perez also reportedly refused to provide samples of his breath. And, after all this, Perez was released to responsible party. l On Oct. 22 just before 7 p.m., police units were dispatched to the 500 block of Newark-Jersey City Turnpike on a report of a vehicle crash. Officer Derrick Hemphill arrived and observed a BMW that had smashed into the guide rail, facing in the opposite direction of traffic. Hemphill approached the driver, detected the scent of alcohol and observed food strewn all over the vehicle including the dashboard and steering wheel. The driver, Antonio D. Campbell, 56, of East Orange, said he was drinking before the collision and vomited after the crash (and hence the strewnabout food). Campbell was not wearing a seatbelt, police said, and appeared to have struck the windshield with his face. The Kearny Fire Department arrived at the scene; however, because of the extensive vehicle damage, firefighters were unable to open the driver’s door. Instead, they extricated him from the vehicle through the passenger-side door and Campbell was immediately taken to hospital. Based on probable cause for DWI, a blood sample was obtained by a nurse, which will be analyzed for its blood-alcohol content. Campbell was charged with DWI, reckless driving and was released from police custody at the hospital to a responsible party.

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COLUMN B!

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FERREIRA Dear Kearny Residents, FOR MAYOR This upcoming election on November 7th is extremely important. Some of our streets continue to flood, parking is impossible to find, potholes are everywhere, and the politicians have made it all worse by overdeveloping our small town. They support and have approved 30-year tax breaks for wealthy developers. Where is our tax break? Kearny Residents pay the highest taxes in the County, and we get zero representation. Ask yourself — what has the County done with our tax dollars? Kearny Politicians have been too cozy with the Hudson County Political Machine for decades. They have negotiated six-figure county jobs, with sweet pensions and benefits for themselves, in exchange for full control of our town. On the other hand, I want to be a public servant for you, accessible 24/7 to assist and improve our town. I humbly ask for your vote in this election. If you love Kearny, Vote Column B. Please call or text my cell phone any time with questions, concerns, or if I can help you in any way. Thank you!

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wo juveniles were arrested in the early morning hours of Oct. 21 after being caught in the act of committing thefts and burglaries in town, Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo said. Strumolo said that a vehicle was targeted on Elm Street and a short time later, several others on Grant Avenue were also targeted. The two juveniles also reportedly opened the rear door of a Grant Avenue residence,

causing the alarm to sound. The duo were immediately confronted by the homeowner. The two then fled east on Grant and were apprehended by police following a foot pursuit near the Passaic River. “Police did a great job in apprehending them,” the chief said. Petracco commended the police for the apprehension and says he believes the two kids may have been responsible for many of the other burglaries reported of late. “Earlier in the week, NPD apprehended and transported

two juveniles to the detention center for breaking into cars on Yale and Franklin avenues and now two more will be on their way,” Petracco said. “We will not tolerate anyone committing crimes in this town and we will continue arresting those who do. The chief and I have added patrols and specialized detail to address these concerns and it is paying off with nearly a dozen arrests in the past few weeks.” Police want residents to continue to lock cars, homes and report any and all suspicious activity to police immediately.

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A Dynamic New Democratic Leader TO KEEP KEARNY MOVING FORWARD!

Balanced and consistent leadership relies on cooperation, teamwork and common goals. Since serving on the Council since 2017 and now as your Mayor, my experience includes:

Sandford Avenue Pump Station With Rich Konopka, we met with residents, secured funding which resulted in major infrastructure improvements being completed to tackle flooding in the 2nd Ward. With a united Council behind former Mayor Al Santos and an engaged community, I attended NJSEA meetings and we marched together to achieve the closure of the landfill.

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Tax Stabilization I support smart growth. The Passaic Avenue Shopping area has attracted multiple businesses that add tax dollars to our Municipal Budget and has decreased the tax burden on our residents.

Redevelopment Unlike my opponents, I recognize the value of PILOTs as a critical municipal tool for redevelopment. Every application is subject to critical review which results in Smart Growth and responsible redevelopment. Simply saying, “NO” is not good leadership or economics. Working together, as we have always done, we will continue to provide the support and services that you have come to expect and deserve.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Knapp: It’s an absolute shame Monteiro is no longer East Newark’s police chief To the Editor: It is with bittersweet feelings that I submit this tribute to East Newark Police Chief Anthony Monteiro, who retired from service recently. I am filled with joy to wish the chief all of the best of health and happiness after the years of service to the people of the Borough of East Newark, but am heavy in heart that he has left this service as the chief had many more years left of dedicated service to the borough and the people within. I served as the Borough Clerk of East Newark for a number of decades and had the honor of swearing in Chief Monteiro as a police officer, a superior officer and then ultimately as the Chief of the Department. Chief Monteiro was a shining example of law enforcement abilities and carried forth his duties with knowledge, professionalism and most of all, with

honesty and integrity minced with a deep feeling and consideration for all human beings. The chief was respected by the officers under his command and was depended upon by the people of the borough. He was concerned in regard to the safety of all from the very young to the most senior. We commend (former) Mayor Joseph R. Smith for his appointment of the Chief Monteiro to the position and recognize the full support of Mayor Smith for the day to day operations of the department by the chief. Whether a municipality is large with thousands of residents or a town with 2,500 or more residents it is important and imperative for the chief of police to have the support of the mayor and legislative body and it was evident Chief Monteiro had the support of Mayor Smith and the full council. We wish Chief Monteiro the best of health and happiness with his wonderful family and know that he will be completely missed in the borough.

God speed sir, with full salute and fond memories. Robert B. Knapp Former Municipal Clerk of East Newark

Sadowski: Treat Trump the way any ordinary defendant would be treated To the Editor: Two separate groups of everyday Americans, fulfilling their civic duty by serving on a grand jury, have now issued two separate indictments of Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the will of voters, even after he knew he’d lost the 2020 election. These are the most serious indictments thus far because they deal with a conspiracy to overturn the foundation of our democracy: the vote of the American people. There can be no more serious crime than a conspiracy to overturn the foundation of our democracy itself. It’s shameful how many MAGA Republicans

are now rushing to defend Trump instead of standing up for our democracy and our freedom to vote. Many of them are trying to rewrite history, so it’s important to understand what Trump is accused of and why it matters. According to the indictments, Trump deliberately lied about voter fraud and pressured local officials, like the Georgia secretary of state, to illegally overturn election results and manufacture fake slates of electors. When Vice President Mike Pence refused to toss out the legitimate results and count fake electoral votes, Trump incited an attack on our Capitol in a lastditch attempt to stop the certification of the election and cling to power. These are serious charges. Our elected leaders of all parties must allow the trial to unfold without political interference and let a jury of everyday Americans do their job. No one is above the law, and Trump should be treated like everyone else and held accountable for his crimes against our country. Edie M. Sadowski | Belleville

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For more than 50 years, only one Kearny mayoral candidate has always been there for US

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u When the NJSEA wanted to keep an unsafe Keegan Landfill open, CAROL JEAN DOYLE was there, fighting to close it.

u When 9-1-1 was new, CAROL JEAN DOYLE was there to make sure Kearny was among the first in New Jersey to get it. u While school and county taxes went up, as Finance Chairwoman, CAROL JEAN DOYLE was there to keep the town’s portion stable. u When the former mayor knew property was available that could be transformed into a new recreation center, only CAROL JEAN DOYLE was there to negotiate a fair price. u When Kearny’s water was sold off to East Orange in the 1990s, CAROL JEAN DOYLE was there, fighting to get it back — and that’s exactly what happened in the end. u When any of countless Kearny organizations she belongs to have needed help, a volunteer, advice, anything at all, CAROL JEAN DOYLE was and continues to be there.

u When the late Mayor Henry Hill wanted to start a picnic for Kearny’s senior citizens, he turned to one person because he knew she’d be there to get it done and

done well. And that person was CAROL JEAN DOYLE. Nearly 30 years later, she’s still organizing it as she will next year come June.

u When Councilman Jerry Ficeto wanted to start an arts program in West Hudson, CAROL JEAN DOYLE was there from the very beginning as a founding member of WHATCo. to get it off the ground and to see it become the incredible success it is today. u When the State of New Jersey wanted to house sex offenders in South Kearny in the early 2000s, CAROL JEAN DOYLE was there every step of the way, fighting to make sure they were incarcerated elsewhere. u No matter where you go, anywhere you turn, something in Kearny is the way it is today because for her entire life, CAROL JEAN DOYLE has been there for US,

working, fighting, volunteering, giving of herself so everyone else’s lives could be better. Now she looks to write the final chapter of her life as Mayor and she needs our help to get there. For all she’s done for us, for the countless hours she’s sacrificed, for the thousands of events she’s coordinated, for all the times she been there for US, we need YOU to be there for her on November 7, 2023. Do your part. Let’s send CAROL JEAN DOYLE to the mayor’s office to keep Kearny moving forward as it has for the last 2+ decades.

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Lyndhurst boys soccer keeps playoff run alive with historic win at Harrison By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

This season has been a proverbial roller coaster ride for the Lyndhurst boys soccer team, where even in the midst of a single game the Golden Bears have experienced extreme highs and lows. Now, as the calendar turns to November, Lyndhurst is coming off of arguably its biggest victory in recent memory. On Saturday night, Lyndhurst went to top-seeded Harrison and jolted the defending sectional champion Blue Tide, 2-1, in the second round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 tournament. The win is believed to be Lyndhurst’s first in Harrison in at least 15 years and the Blue Tide have dominated the series in recent years, winning 24 of the previous 26 matchups since 2010. Harrison defeated Lyndhurst twice in the regular season, Now, the same Lyndhurst (8-9-3) team, which endured a six-game losing streak in October and has been without star striker Tyler Wise for the last four weeks, is in the semifinals for the first time since 2021. Harrison finishes the year with a 14-3-1 record. “Coming to this game, we had to stick to our plan and count on our strengths,” Lyndhurst head coach Emad Abu-Hakmeh said. “There were no shortcomings (Sat-

Photo is courtesy of Lyndhurst assistant coach Rob Dasler

urday night). It was like the perfect game you really want to play.” Unlike those first two matchups when Harrison busted through to take an early lead, it was Lyndhurst who struck first. Robert Dasler Jr. pushed the ball up field on a counter before kicking out to Cyprian Niedbal out on the right side. Niebal crossed it to the center where Isaac Camilo tipped it to Dasler, who scored from 15 yards out, sliding a shot into the lower-far corner in the 31st minute. It was the team-leading 12th goal of the season for Dasler, who has had a breakout sophomore season.

“Last night, he was the best player on the field,” said Abu-Hakmeh. “He created opportunities, he scored and the last 15, 20 minutes, we dropped him back, we played with five defenders and we dropped him right in the middle. He stopped four or five balls that could have affected the outcome of the game.” Senior midfielder Derek Morales, who sat out the first 30 days after transferring from Passaic, delivered the exclamation point on the upset in the 77th minute when he roofed a shot from 35 yards out. “We know that Harrison has one of the best goalies in the See SOCCER, Page 10

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When senior Anthony Pizzuti made the decision to play football for the first time in high school, it provided Lyndhurst with the type of big receiving target it has been missing in recent years. On Friday night in Newton, Pizzuti’s immense potential was on full display and with it, the Golden Bears nearly pulled off a comeback for the ages. Trailing by 23 points in the fourth quarter, the 6-foot-4 Pizzuti caught four touchdowns from Shawn Bellenger in the final period and also recovered an onside kick. Despite the heroics, Lyndhurst’s comeback attempt fell just short as Newton held on for a 33-30 victory in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 playoffs in Newton. Down 33-10 with less than 10 minutes remaining, Pizzuti made three dynamic plays in a span of eight seconds to bring the Golden Bears back into the game. First, he beat double coverage to catch a 43-yard TD pass from Bellenger to make it a two-possession game. Pizzuti then recovered the ensuing onside kick by Lyndhurst at the Newton 28. One play later, Bellenger found Pizzuti down the left sideline for another touchdown that made it 33-23. The Bellenger to Pizzuti connection struck again for a 30-yard touchdown with 3:19 remaining. Lyndhurst regained possession with 2:46 remaining after the defense forced a turnover on downs, but the home Braves held on for the win forcing a fourth down incomplete pass with 1:10 remaining. Pizzuti finished with five receptions for 174 yards and four touchdowns. Bellenger, a junior, overcame two early intercep-

tions to throw for a career-high 292 yards on 16-of-23 passing for Lyndhurst, which finishes the season 4-5. In North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1, eighth-seeded North Arlington got off to a fast start when Sean McGeehan tossed a 30-yard TD pass to Robert Carselda, but its comeback bid ultimately fell short with a 24-8 loss at Park Ridge. Carselda, in his final game, had career-highs in receptions (10) and yards (107) for the Vikings. Fellow senior Ian Crudele had seven catches for 80 yards and McGeehan completed 19-of-32 passes for 189 yards. The loss marks the end of a historic two-year run for North Arlington and its 14 seniors as the Vikings qualified for the state playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time in program history. With the football season has come to a close for The Observer area teams, five of our local soccer teams are still alive as we enter the second week of the state tournament. In girls soccer, 11th-seeded Kearny continued its late-season hot streak with a 5-1 victory over sixth-seeded Bloomfield in the first round of the North 1, Group 4 tournament. Keala Cicchino (three goals) and Olivia Covello (two goals, one assist) continued to show why they are one of the area’s premier offensive tandems as the Kardinals move on to face Essex County finalist West Orange in the quarterfinals on Monday afternoon after The Observer’s deadline. Another one of the area’s dynamic duos - Lia Cruz and this week’s Observer Athlete of the See ROUNDUP, Page 11

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Continued from Page 9 area (Ismael Kone),” Abu-Hakmeh said. “So we knew that in order to beat him it had to be far away to the corners or to shoot crazy, random balls and catch him out of position.” Harrison cut the lead in half, scoring on a rebound with 96 seconds left in the game. But despite a scramble in the box at one point in the final minute, the Blue Tide were unable to get off a potential game-tying shot before the ball was cleared and time expired.

“Our league is very, very competitive. Fortunately for us, (we advanced),” said Abu-Hakmeh, noting that five of the six teams in the NJIC National Division, which was won by Harrison, made it to the semifinals in their respective section. “They’re a great team, there was a lot of emotion and it could have gone either way, but I thought we were the better team (on this night).” Goalie Matthew Makar, who was in his second game back from injury, made eight saves. Abu-Hakmeh also praised the defense of Camilo and senior

captain Fernando Lucero in the center of the field. Three days earlier, Lyndhurst, seeded ninth in North 2, Group 2, needed eight rounds of penalty kicks to win at eighth-seeded New Providence, a game in which the Golden Bears at one point led 3-0. Morales scored his first goal of the season in regulation, then added two goals during the penalty kicks, including the game winner in the eighth round. Dasler Jr. had two goals and an assist, and Bartu Akar also scored a goal. Akar, who now has four

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goals is one of several who have helped fill some of the scoring void left by the injury to Wise, who had six goals and four assists in seven games. Niedbal, a junior who assumed Wise’s spot up top, has seven goals and seven assists. Sophomore Ariel Trelles-Calle has four goals and four assists in the midfield alongside Morales and Lucero, the only two senior starters. Next up for Lyndhurst is another road game, this time on Wednesday at a Bernards team that reached the Somerset County final.

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TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF KEARNY Dear Voters, Many of you know me as your County Commissioner, attorney, neighbor, or friend. I am confident that you believe me to be a LOYAL DEMOCRAT, but more importantly, a TRUTHFUL person. It is on that basis that I write this letter. Some of you have questioned my support of PETER SANTANA for Mayor over Carol Jean Doyle. At the outset, let me say that the Cifelli and Doyle families have been friends for many years and that Carol Jean Doyle has served the Town well for more than two decades. Moreover, she is fine person who I deeply respect. With that said, elections are NOT about friendships, personality contests or rewards for past service. RATHER, elections should be about good government and aimed at the long-term success and progress of our Town. For the past TWENTY YEARS, the Kearny DEMOCRATIC PARTY has produced great results for our Town, It was able to do so only because the DEMOCRATIC PARTY worked as a UNITED TEAM. Some of these accomplishments are: • Undertaking the Redevelopment of Passaic, Schuyler, Harrison Avenues, and the Belleville Turnpike, successfully eliminating these eyesores and transforming them into revenue producing assets • Refurbishing of our athletic facilities. While Kearny has been applauded as “Soccer Town USA”, our athletic facilities were antiquated and woefully in disrepair. These fields are now showcases. • Infrastructure Improvement. Our streets are being systematically repaired & repaved • The municipal tax rate has been stabilized • The Keegan Landfill has been closed These are just some of the terrific things a UNITED DEMOCRATIC TEAM has produced for our Town. Be assured, these were only possible because of a TEAM effort. While former MAYOR SANTOS may have been the leader of the Team, these could not have been accomplished without the cooperation of ALL the DEMOCRATIC TEAM. I make this point to dispel any idea that any one person can claim credit for these successes. With that said, your ballot clearly shows that there is ONLY ONE DEMOCRATIC TEAM “ ROW A”. Looking at “ROW A”, it shows that there is ONLY ONE DEMOCRATIC candidate for MAYOR — PETER SANTANA. Due to Mayor Santos’ resignation, the LAW required the Town Council to select an interim Mayor . Those who know PETER and CAROL JEAN the best— their fellow council members — concluded PETER SANTANA the better choice. The LAW then required the KEARNY DEMOCRATIC MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE to elect its candidate for Mayor for the upcoming election. Just as the Town Council , the Kearny Democratic Committee believed PETER was the better choice and elected him as our DEMOCRATIC candidate. Let’s be clear. This was no “back room” deal. Carol Jean vigorously participated in this process. However, despite BOTH the Town Council and the County Committee selecting PETER SANTANA , Carol Jean and her supporters refuse to accept these results. NOWADAYS, IF YOU LOSE AN ELECTION, I GUESS IT’S OK TO JUST SIMPLY IGNORE THE RESULTS. When I was a boy and playing on a TEAM, I learned a valuable lesson. If the coaches told me I wasn’t going to play that game, it would have been WRONG to turn in my uniform and abandon my Team. Rather, despite my disappointment the RIGHT thing to do was to stay and cheer on my teammates. Apparently, some of us did not learn that lesson. What exactly are Carol Jean’s reasons for refusing to accept the results of her Party’s election process conducted pursuant to the LAW? What are the policies of the KEARNY DEMOCRATIC PARTY which she once faithfully espoused but now rejects? I will leave the answers to your good judgment. Aside from threatening the unity of our Party, her candidacy is being exploited by the totally inexperienced and unqualified Republican challenger in his effort to grab the Mayor’s chair. A final word about the Republican challenger. Reading his literature , he states that he is a “Community Leader “— REALLY? I have lived in Kearny for almost forty years. I know of nothing he has done or accomplished for Kearny other than leading several unsuccessful political campaigns. Kearny has an annual budget of over EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS. Voters ask yourselves: Would you hand over the keys to a business worth EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS to someone with ZERO EXPERIENCE AND UNPROVEN QUALIFICATIONS???

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 (OBITS, from Page 13) Order of Eagles member, followed the Grateful Dead and passionately supported the Mets. He is survived by two daughters, Samantha and Kaylee, his mother, Patricia (nee Lezko) Nolan, one sister, Trish Kaufman and one brother, Skip Nolan (Colleen). Bill was the uncle of Sara (Javier), Kenny, and Conor and a great-uncle of Natalie. Billy was predeceased by his father, Peter T. Nolan, and his brother-inlaw, Kenny Kaufman. Instead of sending flowers, the family kindly requests you consider contributing to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Margaret ‘Peggy’ Dluzniewski Margaret “Peggy” Dluzniewski,

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(nee Duff ), 86, died peacefully in her home Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Relatives and friends gathered at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, where her funeral Mass was celebrated. Entombment was private. Born in Jersey, City, Peggy was raised in Harrison before moving to Kearny 61 years ago. Mrs. Dluzniewski was a receptionist for Carl Stetz, M.D., in North Arlington for 25 years. She is survived by her children, Patricia Roemer (Ray), Mary Ann Lennon (John) and Richard Dluzniewski (Stephen). Margaret was the sister of Maureen Connaghan and the beloved grandmother of Lauren Incorvaia (Manny), Ryan Roemer (Kristina), Kyle Lennon and Kelly Lennon (fiancé Michael Cop-

Dolores O’Donohue Dolores O’Donohue died Oct. 29, 2023. She was 79. Visiting will be Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny and burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. Dolores was born and lived many years in Kearny before moving to

Utah and then back to Byram Twp. two years ago. She had been a member of the St. Stephens Seniors and was a retired office manager from Guyon General Piping in Harrison. Wife of the late James, she was the mother of Joanne Hernandez (Frank) and James O’Donohue (Donna). Sister of the late Lou, Elmer, Fred, Eddie, Robert, Peggy and Gloria, she is also survived by her grandchildren Ephraim, Brendan, Brittney, Magan, Dallen, Joseph and Michael along with her great-grandchildren; Ashlynn, Emory, Jeremy, Nevaeh, Lilia and Micah. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Purple Pansies info@ purplepansies.org or the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice karenannquinlanhospice.org.

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(COUNCIL, from page 1) councilman running.’ I interviewed you too … you had the control but you didn’t stop it. You made everybody make a choice. You’re just as bad as the other mayor. That’s how he operated our town and I am not having my town operated like that. You should have just left well enough alone in the beginning and just ran it — let’s throw the dice and who wins, wins — … but did you ever ring my doorbell? No.” Kolbinger went on to say that despite assurances to the contrary, she believed Santana would still “go through with the parking,” meaning a parking utility. “You’re destroying this town,” she said Kolbinger also took great exception to a previous council meeting when a gentleman spoke up about having a list of numerous illegal apartments, many of which are in the First Ward. She asked first-year

Councilman George Zapata, who represents the ward, if he saw the list and it further erupted into a brouhaha. “Did you see this list?” Kolbinger asked Zapata. “It’s a yes or a no, a yes or a no. Did you contact (the person) to help him with his problem?” As she finished this question, Town Clerk Patricia Carpenter noted the 10 minutes allotted to her (as with all speakers) were up — but she still demanded an answer. And got one — sort of. “My mother taught me from a young age to respect my elders,” Zapata said in retort. Kolbinger then interrupted, again demanding more. “I don’t care how your mother brought you up — I can tell she brought you up well,” Kolbinger said. “What respect do you have to give me? Answer the question.” His response? “I can’t accept the premise of the question,” Zapata said. “Good, because that means

you didn’t do it,” Kolbinger said as she walked away. “That’s your opinion,” Zapata said in response. At this point, Santana responded to some of Kolbinger’s remarks. “With regard to the illegal apartments, we have already clarified, with legal advice, the town cannot go into anybody’s properties,” Santana said. “That is on the Constitution. A property owner has Constitutional right over their property. The government cannot go in.” From her seat, Kolbinger then inaudibly interrupted Santana’s retort — and the aforementioned Doyle chimed in. “Angie, it’s disruptive, to all of us, calm down,” Doyle said. Then Santana continued, noting the concept of a parking utility is now off the table and will not be part of the town’s plans moving ahead. Kolbinger had mentioned that, too, earlier. He also responded to several

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other gripes, including about Verizon service in the Council chambers and the reality that Hudson County Commissioner Robert Baselice received $25,000 for his parking study — no less, no more — and he is not in line for any further payments or for a job in town. Santana also said he never got Kolbinger’s phone message as referenced early on in the meeting. “You have my personal cell number and you know I always answered you and spent two hours with you on the phone,” Santana said, a point Kolbinger appeared to acknowledge. And there was more Melanie A. Ryan, of the Fourth Ward, also addressed the governing body. She wanted to know why the first seven months of reports on the town’s new ambulance service with RWJBarnabas Health, had not been released on the town’s website.

“We were told we were getting ambulance reports,” Ryan said. “We were told in October, that you (all) got the September and August meeting. (But) where is January, February, March, April, May, June, July? And why are they not available for the public to review?” Town Administrator Steve Marks said he hadn’t been instructed to release those reports to the public. “That was something that was promised to me by (former) Mayor Santos when I first came here after my brother-inlaw dropped dead on my front lawn because the ambulance didn’t respond, so don’t tell me I don’t know what was said to me,” Ryan said, her tone much louder than usual. “That ambulance did not respond. We were supposed to have two ambulances in town and we only had one … where the hell was the second ambulance?” At this point, the matter was dropped.

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Continued from Page 1 approximately 30 feet long and 15 feet wide, along with a large outdoor deck. We will not be expanding our footprint, as this new addition will fit nicely in our existing ample yard space. “We will use this new space to address the only major problem of the branch — the lack of an all-purpose, versatile program area,” he said. “We hope to add flexible seating options and media equipment, turning it into a space we can use for a variety 0 Points of programs and events. It will be a great opportunity to bring some of our successful events over from our larger main library space.” In essence, think of the interior addition as a multi-purpose room, with a working fireplace, a work counter and a handicap-accessible bathroom. The deck will allow for outdoor programing and it will include a ramp to access the rest of the exterior gardens along Stuyvesant Avenue. A plain wall will be included outdoors, too, that could serve as a large

Artist’s renderings via Josh Humphrey

screen for movie or TV screening. All told, it will allow up to 80 additional patrons to access the branch. Last month, Humphrey hosted RSC Architects, Library Board members and he also invited nearby residents to an open house at the branch to explain all that was in the works —the response he got was extraordinary, he says. Then, a week ago, at a council meeting, he and the architect addressed the public and the governing

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body. “I was here months ago when this was kind of in the dream stage, so this is an addition we want to put onto our branch library location using our reserve funds built up over the last decade,” Humphrey said. “We were lucky enough after that meeting to have the opportunity to work with our partner, RSC Architects and they have been wonderful throughout the process so far … I know a lot of library directors

and I know how lucky I am to have the support of a council like this, a town administrator … and my council liaison, library champion (Third Ward Councilwoman) Eileen Eckel … we are a library on the rise in a town on the rise.” Meanwhile, Jeff Schlecht is a senior project manager with RSC and is in charge of planning the project. He, too, addressed the governing body and says the project will run $600,000. “Awarding a contract at the turn of the year (is the goal),” he said. “Then, starting construction in the spring with about a 9-month construction duration to be occupied early winter, late fall 2024.” Eckel, meanwhile, was extremely enthusiastic about the plans. “Josh, you had a vision for this from the beginning,” Eckel said. “It’s really come to fruition. …It’s a great room and there’s a fireplace in there and that’s a nod to the original building … it (all) fits right in.” Anyone else who wishes to view more of the specific details may also stop by the branch when it’s open to peruse the renovation documents.

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