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Taking a look at the 2024 United Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees

e’re just a wee few weeks away from the United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade — it steps off at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 10, near Harrison Town Hall to be precise — and in advance of it all, here’s a look at the three who will be marching along in the big parade, near St. Patrick’s Day, leading it through to Kearny. No doubt, they’ll be up to their necks in Shamrocks as they march along the way.

From left, Titterington, Dow and Spence

Grand Marshal Bill Dow Jr. The Dow Family was actively involved in St. Cecilia Church and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Kearny, dating back to 1960. Bill Sr. and Florence’s father, “Red” Hawkins were active members of the organization that gave back to others and veterans. Bill Sr., a veteran himself, was involved because he felt the organization truly made a difference locally and in the lives of others.

When Bill Dow Jr. was only 7, his father became ill and died following a brief stay in the VA. It was then young Bill realized how important getting support from family and friends was. With the loss of her husband, Florence moved back into her family home and Bill and Ann grew up with the love and support of their mother and grandfather. As a teenager, Bill Jr. started volunteering. He began helping the Special Olympics and worked with special-needs children. His love of helping others continued as he was actively involved with the food pantry at St. Cecilia. As he got older, he decided to follow in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather and became an active member of the Kearny Elks. He was especially fond of the Special Children’s and Veterans committees, always rallying others to help those in need. Bill moved through the ranks within the Elks and has served in almost every capacity. See PARADE, Page 14

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BELLEVILLE CAT GROUP SEEKS

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t isn’t really well known, but there is a large population of stray and feral cats living in Belleville. In fact, on a daily basis, a small group of volunteers take care

of the feeding of 100 of them in more than 15 colonies throughout the township and its immediate outskirts. Many of the cats feral because they avoid human contact or touch. Others are more aptly described as “stray”

— either lost or abandoned by owners who have found their way to a colony. There are simply too many cats and too few people to help feed these cats daily. This volunteer group is in desperate need of finding

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more volunteers to keep feeding the cats. Since people are facing economic hardship, ideas include residents of the street in which one of the colonies reside getting together in the community spirit and sharing the feeding of that colony. The group continuously works on obtaining donations from the community so the cost of the food does not fall on the individual caretaker. Many of these cats have been residing here all their lives, typically in apartment complexes, behind restaurants and on private properties either having been born of feral parents or abandoned by human pet owners. Also, the group’s efforts to lower the number of community cats is hindered by residents who do not spay/neuter their cats who then procreate with the community cats. A heartbreaking challenge faced is non supportive neighbors thoughtlessly destroying the shelters designed to keep the cats warm and safe in frigid temperatures. Sadly the group has experienced cats dying from hypothermia.

Although these cats are resourceful survivors, the colonies require the care and feeding of caretakers to keep them safe from harsh elements or worse such as wandering in search of food and shelter into dangerous situations (crossing streets, entering unfriendly territories, etc.) An additional challenge is the encroaching construction which threatens territories or the introduction of a new “landlord.” Thankfully many people are supportive of the community cats thanks to the adorableness of the cats themselves and the advocacy of colony caretakers. Like humans, the cats should have the right to “age in place” in the only homes they have ever known. By working collaboratively with TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) groups and low cost veterinarian clinics, 95% of the cats cared for by this group have already been spayed/neutered and they are working on the remaining 5%. Behind each community cat lies a unique story, and these volunteers have come to know Continued on the next page

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them by name. There’s Momma, Roly, Tiger, Oreo, Romeo, Fluffy, Sylvester, Garfield, Ralph, Penny and many more. Volunteers also navigate the dynamics among the cats, understanding which ones relish the company of others and who prefer their separate feeding stations. If deemed adoptable, the group endeavors to find loving homes for them. Despite their differences, all these cats share a common bond — a dependence on the volunteers for care. An ongoing effort also includes working with local TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) groups which are recognized and encouraged by New Jersey law.

The statute aligns with the state’s commitment to humane and non-lethal methods for controlling stray and feral cat populations. Additional laws are in place to protect these animals, making it illegal to harm feral cats according to New Jersey Statute 4:19-15.1. TNR is a humane and effective approach to managing stray and feral cat populations by trapping, spaying/neutering, and returning them to their environment, breaking the cycle of reproduction therefore keeping the numbers under control The group urges residents to take a moment to educate yourselves about the struggles faced by community cats and

caregiver groups. The small group of volunteers is making an active plea for support whether in the form of time, resources,or spreading awareness. The number one need now is dedicated volunteers to help feed the cats. For questions or to volunteer, send an email to nocat-

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Arrest made in HCPO: Moped rider seriously injured ECPO: fatal Nutley hit & run in Kearny hit & run incident By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

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he Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a crash that seriously injured a moped operator in Kearny Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Prosecutor Esther Suarez says shortly after 10:15 p.m., the Kearny Police Department was notified a moped operator was struck by a cargo van in the area of Harrison and Bergen avenues. Upon arrival, responding officers located the individual, later identified as a 67-year-old North Arlington man, with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle did not

remain at the scene and the vehicle was later recovered not far from the scene. The victim was transported by Emergency Medical Services to University Hospital in Newark and transferred to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are actively investigating this matter. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at (201) 915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip. All information will be kept confidential.

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n arrest has been made in the Nutley hit and run that claimed the life of a Paterson man last week, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Dhkir Robinson, 42, and charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, operating a motor vehicle resulting in death with a suspended license and endangering an injured victim. On Feb. 14, shortly before 7 p.m., police were notified of a collision on the 100 block of Milton Avenue, Nutley, near the Garden State Parkway overpass. Wiston Perlaza, 22, of Paterson, was pronounced

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dead at the scene. A second pedestrian was taken hospital and treated for non-fatal injuries. The investigation is still active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the ECPO’s tip line at (877) 847-7432. All calls will be kept confidential.

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h oh. International politics landed on the front porch in Belleville, where Mayor Michael Melham received an unexpected letter from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China. Somehow, the Chinese government learned the township was planning to raise the Tibetan flag on Friday, Feb. 9, and sent a last-second letter, imploring the mayor to cancel the noon event at town hall, citing the flag as the symbol of “an illegal separatist political group.” Melham’s response? Sorry, China — the flag will fly. The mayor responded in writing to Ambassador HUANG Ping, consul general, saying: “Here in Belleville, New Jersey, we pride ourselves on fostering an environ-

tance, regardless of nationality or territorial affiliation. Our community’s rich history is deeply rooted in these principles, shaping the very essence of who we are.” The mayor added: “It’s essential to clarify that our intentions are not aimed at challenging the sovereignty of any nation. Instead, our gesture symbolizes solidarity with the Tibetan people and their aspirations for freedom and self-determination.” Melham told the ambassador Belleville has also flown the Cuban flag, driven by a commitment to support communities worldwide in their pursuit of basic human rights and freedom. “We stand with the Tibetan people in their struggle for autonomy and respect for their cultural heritage,” the mayor concluded, urging

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Burdulis: Bravo, Melham, for standing up to oppressive China

wanted to praise Michael Melham, the mayor of Belleville, for doing what is right and standing up against the murderous, dictatorial government of China. China invaded Tibet in 1951 and it has been subjected to oppression by China which has also been on a mission to exterminate Tibetan identity and culture by having Han Chinese settle into Tibetan territory to dilute the Tibetan character of the country. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been doing the same with the Uyghurs in the west of the country, but they have also been forcing Uyghurs into internment camps and using the Uyghurs as slave labor. Anyway, Mayor Melham was asked by a Tibetan refugee, Yangchen Nodong, if he could display the Tibetan flag to commemorate the Tibetan New Year on Feb. 9 and he agreed to do so. The Chinese consulate in New York got wind of this and called the mayor, pressuring him to not do so. Mayor Melham refused their request and did so anyway. I do not live in Belleville (I live in Nutley) but I am so proud of this decision. Mayor Melham is a hero; he did what is right and I am so grateful that he stood up against the CCP and did not cave in to them. As an aside, we have had a total economic blockade of Cuba, which I understand why it was first done during the Cold War in the 1960s, but it is amazing that the United States is still blockading Cuba while it does nothing against China, which is so much more repressive but is a major source of trade and money. Unlike the this shameful aspect of the longstanding foreign policy of the United States, mayor Melham has shown integrity and moral principle. Gregg Burdulis Nutley

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Satter: Fed politicians could learn from Doyle To the Editor: It seems our national political parties have forgotten what they were voted into office to do. Since 2016, the federal government has started to self-destruct. Our federal politicians have forgotten, or at least put on the back burner, the interests of the American people and our nation. Now the two main political parties are totally focused on themselves, protecting their own jobs, and getting presidential votes.

The politicians’ concern of gaining power and protecting their own titles are the only thing that’s important to them. I do not understand how an ex-president can have such a hold on the members of his party. Why are they so afraid of him? He no longer has the title. He is just a citizen now. What makes him so influential? Trump has succeeded in starting a political civil war between Republicans and

Democrats. Now what happens on Capitol Hill between the two parties is all that matters to them. Meanwhile, the president is trying to run the country without the support of those we have elected to help him. At least Kearny citizens have had enough sense not to be influenced by either party as seen by the election of our own new mayor, Carol Jean Doyle. Jack Satter Kearny

Fryer: Charge Montclair $100 reparations To the Editor: Like many Kearny residents, I am concerned about the upkeep and security of the Greenway project. The recent community meeting did little to alleviate these concerns. In 2002, Kearny and Belleville lost rail service while Montclair gained three stations with direct service to

Midtown Manhattan. In the 1970s, radon-contaminated soil was discovered in Montclair and stored in Kearny. For these acts of economic imperialism, I suggest a checkpoint be established at the former Arlington station. A fee of $100 should be charged to any Montclair

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Yanticaw School sixth-grader wins Patriot Pen Contest

utley’s Yanticaw School sixth-grader Neslisah Varol won the 2024 VFW Patriot’s Pen contest. The winning essay is listed below. In 2019, as the tears fell from my cheeks, knowing I couldn’t be with my cousins and family, my heart ached. I kept telling myself that it was going to be okay. I was aware that my life was going to be better. I was going to America! Taking my first steps in America, I was already inspired. When I saw the American flag flying “freely” in the blue sky, I realized that the flag means freedom. So, I was not surprised that in America different kinds of people had come together because of what they

believed in. Also, there was the welcoming Statue of Liberty which accepts people from around the world and I got to see the unique city called New York. It was absolutely inspiring. Later, when I was in secondgrade, Ms. Maggiano, was my teacher. She was thoughtful and patient and knew that I struggled with English. As a result, I went to ESL. As I improved my English, I grew to understand and learn history. I was fascinated by Martin Luther King Jr. He showed me bravery and the efforts he made to make the U.S. better. For example, Black people didn’t have the same rights as white people. They couldn’t use the same

Seen here are Sezen Varol, Neslishah’s mother; Neslishah; Maria Hamlin, Nutley VFW commander; and Gokhan Varol, her dad.

bathrooms or restaurants or go to the same schools. However, he changed that and created a balance between them. He said: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin.” He was truly inspiring. Because of him, I was proud of

who I am and can do anything I want. Many immigrants like me come to America looking for freedom and to start a new life, get a better education and live in a safe community and a safe environment. America is truly a magical place where anything can happen!

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find.” Finally, for all people coming to America is not easy. For the people struggling in America, here is a message. You are living in an inspiring country with lots of freedom, people who care and other opportunities — all thanks to the people in history before us!

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NAPL hosting talk by author of books on diners The North Arlington Public Library hosts a free presentation “New Jersey Diners: American Classics,” by Michael Gabriele Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m. Gabriele, writer of five books on New Jersey history, will tell stories gathered from throughout the Diner Capital of the World. Diners and lunch wagons have been part of e advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 New Jersey life for 125 years. They are beloved aper: Client: meeting places that have shaped lives, families, careers. A lifelong New Jerseyan, Gabriele graduated from Montclair State University in 1975. He has worked as a journalist and freelance writer for more than 40 years. Two of his books, “A History of Diners in The New Jersey Elks peer leadership weekend took place recently in Long New Jersey” and “Stories from New Jersey Advertising: Here is the updated template with a new photo of Jarlynn Hyde: Branch with kids from all over the state. The leaders learn about all differDiners: Monuments to Community” will be ent topics to help them to become good citizens in the future and the idea available for sale after the presentation.

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First-ever Essex County Girls’ Wrestling Invitational includes several locals By Jason Bernstein

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hey came to wrestling with different athletic backgrounds, each with their own unique story of how they started and found a place in one of the fastest rising sports for girls. For Nutley’s Izzy Timonera, Isabella Bobadilla and Carina Rivera as well as Izabella Luna of Belleville,

their respective stories may be different. But after Friday night they and six others will be forever connected as the first group of Essex County champions for girls wrestling. In total, 49 girls, representing 11 different schools took part in the inaugural Essex County Girls Invitational at Nutley High School. “It made me so happy to have one,” said Bobadilla, a senior and threeyear wrestler, who credited former

teammate Mariah Koster for keeping her involved with wrestling. “I wanted to do it for her. “I thought that this would happen maybe next year or a different year. But I see girls wrestling is growing so much.” Growing up, Bobadilla didn’t wrestle or compete in any form of martial arts, instead she was involved in cheerleading. Bobadilla said a boy on the wrestling team encouraged

her to give it a try. He didn’t last the season, but Bobadilla stuck around.. “I had no fighting, no martial arts, nothing, just cheerleading as a base,” Bobadilla, who wrestles at 126 pounds, said. “I guess that gave me flexibility and the strength of lifting people (in cheerleading).” It was just Bobadilla and Koster, Nutley’s first state medal winner, See HISTORY, Page 10

Kearny-NA-Secaucus hockey win McMullen Cup at Codey Arena By Jason Bernstein

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ith several key players back and healthy from the previous season, winning the McMullen Cup was a top goal for the KearnyNorth Arlington-Secaucus ice hockey team well before it laced up the skates for the

start of the season. “Coming into the season, that was always the goal,” Kearny head coach Tim Firth said. And so after last season was over, everybody got healthy. We came back with, again, a similar group of guys who have been all playing together for the last few years. So at the start of the season, that was a big goal. It

was something that we thought we could accomplish. It wasn’t something that we talked about a lot, but it was something that we were all working towards.” Wednesday night, those goals were met and for the second time in three seasons, the Kardinals skated around Codey Arena as McMullen Cup champions.

Spurred by two third period goals by Aiden Stamm, the third-seeded Kardinals rallied past top-seeded Millburn, 3-2, in West Orange. Stamm tied the game with a wrist shot from the left circle to tie the game at 2-all, 3:56 into the third period. Nine minutes later, Stamm struck again. After receiving a pass from Ian Fu

behind the net, Stamm wrapped around, and from the right circle, fired a shot inside the near post for what proved to be the winning goal with just 2:05 left. The goal capped off a dominant McMullen Cup Tournament for Stamm, as See CUP, Page 11

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Continued from Page 9 initially. This year, the group at Nutley has grown to nine. Among that group was Timonera, who became Nutley’s first county champ of the night when she recorded consecutive first period pins at 100 pounds. Timonera, a sophomore, used to do Brazilian Jujitsu and joined at the encouragement of her coach as a freshman. “He was like, ‘hey, you’re really good at takedowns, maybe you should start wrestling instead,” Timonera said. I begged my mom

(Rizzalynn) for three weeks straight. She finally let me wrestle and here I am now. I just fell in love with the sport.” Rivera, a junior, also joined last year with a martial arts background, as a black belt in karate. For her, the opportunity to get involved in a contact sport made the decision to get involved with wrestling an easy one. “Girls wrestling has been one of the fastest growing sports in the country right now. It is awesome,” said Rivera, who competed and won the final match of the night, the 165 pound final. “I know in our middle school we have a couple girls

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS wrestling that haven’t before and I just really it just keeps growing.” This year, Belleville has seven girls in the program after having zero last season. The star of the group has been Luna, who plays volleyball and used to also do competitive swimming. “When I really got into it and started learning all of it, I wanted to keep going,” said Luna, who won the title at 152 pounds. “I think a lot of girls should try this sport. It’s so fun. Even though you could get hurt during the process,

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Belleville’s Rocco Negron overcomes injury, wins OW at District 10 By Jason Bernstein

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o understand how much wrestling means to Rocco Negron, all one has to do is look at the harness wrapped around his once-surgically repaired right shoulder every time the Belleville senior takes the mat. “It’s in rough shape,” Negron said about the shoulder that will require surgery at the conclusion of the season. “I wear a double shoulder brace on it because it’s that bad. “But I wasn’t letting anything stop me from wrestling.” No amount of physical pain was going to stop Negron from returning to action this year and on Saturday, all of the rehab and determination paid off in a performance neither he nor anyone else with the Belleville wrestling program will soon forget. Negron, who was awarded the top seed at 144 pounds at the NJSIAA

District 10 Tournament in Nutley, got consecutive first period pins over Ethan Pinilis of Montclair and Livingston’s Alexandros Gilatis. Then, in the final, Negron won a 10-2 major decision over Verona’s Joel Gonzalez to win his first career district crown. To cap off the day, Negron was named Outstanding Wrestler for the tournament. “(Wrestling) wasn’t something that he was going to let go because this is something he really cares about,” Belleville head coach Joe Pizzi said. “He’s been doing it his entire life, he’s dedicated a lot of time to it. So it means a lot to him to come back the way he did and rip his way (through the bracket) in the district tournament. To then get the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament was very cool. That was the cherry on top for us as a team.” Negron’s championship performance has also earned him the

distinction of The Observer Athlete of the Week. “It means everything to me because it’s been one obstacle after another. It feels great to be named Outstanding Wrestler,” said Negron. “I was not expecting it at all, especially after the finals match, but I am beyond grateful.” Negron’s inspiring wrestling journey has been well documented. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a child, Negron started wrestling at the age of 6 with Belleville Recreation, winning several youth tournaments along the way. As a sophomore at Belleville, Negron achieved a longtime dream when he qualified for the state tournament in Atlantic City despite suffering a shoulder injury earlier in the season that eventually required surgery. Negron then opened his season See NEGRON, Page 13

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Continued from Page 12 with 32 consecutive victories, highlighted by an Essex County championship at 132 pounds. A potential return trip to Atlantic City was denied when he missed weight before the beginning of the district tournament. According to Negron, his shoulder started bothering him again in August. And after losing his first match of the season due to an injury default, he and his coaches made the difficult decision to rest the injury in hopes that he could return for the end of the year. Negron was sidelined for more than a month and was unable to defend his Essex County title. A frustrating choice, but one he was hopeful would pay off in the long run. “Being on the sideline without my guys wasn’t fun at all and I was getting impatient,” said Negron. “But my coaches were making me focus on the bigger picture.” “We had to be methodical in the way we approached it,”

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Pizzi said. “We decided that once he was that he wasn’t going to just jump right back on the mat. We wanted to give him more time to heal. “I’m giving him a lot of credit because most kids would be very, very nervous at the situation. I’m sure it’s still on his mind, and this is not an easy thing to do, wrestle with an injury that could then happen again at any moment.” Negron returned shortly after the Essex County Tournament and entered Saturday with a 14-1 record, despite not having the shoulder back at 100-percent. But neither the status of the shoulder, nor the harness worn to protect it was going to stop Negron this time around. “Around a week before the district, I just told myself that

it’s the last ride so let it fly out there,” said Negron. “I will not let my high school career end on something I can control.” n Negron was one of four Observer-area wrestlers to win district titles on Saturday at District 10. Nutley senior Brandon Toranzo repeated as champion at 285 points, while sophomore Christopher Cifelli won the title at 106, giving the Raiders a pair of district champs for the first time in more than a decade. Kearny’s Joshua Baeza continued his undefeated streak, winning the title at 138 pounds to improve to 35-0. In total, 23 Observer-area wrestlers will compete in the Region 3 Tournament that will be held on Friday and Saturday at West Orange.

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involved in Kearny Cares and the Kearny Municipal Alliance. Bill has planned and coordinated awareness programs such as Hidden In Plain Sight and the Blunt Truth to help families and members of the community discuss the concerns of the opioid epidemic. As a way to honor his father’s memory and all those who have served, Bill spends his weekends giving back to veterans, from playing bingo at the VA to making care packages for patients to making furniture deliveries to Veterans who are transitioning from homelessness to housing. You can find him bringing donations to the Kearny VOICE or planning or supporting a fundraiser.

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Summer Interns for Town of Kearny Municipal Administration: The Town of Kearny has received a grant from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to hire college interns ($20.00 per hour) for the summer of 2024. Interns must work between 150-200 hours over a minimum of 10 weeks between May and August. Interns must be currently enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate level degree program at a New Jersey institution of higher education. The Town of Kearny prefers students currently enrolled in political science, public administration, public policy, urban and regional planning, communications, marketing, business administration, or a related major. Interns will help municipal government officials with meaningful work, including, but not limited to preparation of a master plan for Kearny’s Urban Enterprise Zone program, an adaptive reuse plan for a proposed community recreation center/theater, preparation of a capital improvement plan, management of employee safety and risk management strategies, review of the municipal budget, finance and purchasing policies and practices, and other municipal policies, projects and programs as may be assigned. Please find application here : https://www.kearnynj.org/ job-opportunities/ Deadline to apply is 4/6/24 39W04

The Town of Kearny is seeking a Part Time Plumbing Subcode Official (Salary Range: $29.90-$39.00 per hour). Open to NJ residents. Applicants must possess a valid NJ DL and HHS license issued by the NJ Dept of Community Affairs. Job Description 05056 http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/05056.htm. Position is provisional and subject to the Civil Service exam process. Click here for online application http://www.kearnynj.org/JobOpportunities Deadline for application is 2/23/24 . The Town of Kearny reserves the right to interview and hire a qualified candidate before the submission deadline. The Town of Kearny is seeking a Full Time Housing Inspector/Plumbing Subcode Official (Salary is negotiable based upon qualifications and experience). See Job Description(s) here: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/02071.htm https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/05056.htm The position is provisional and subject to the Civil Service exam process. Click here for online application http://www.kearnynj.org/JobOpportunities The deadline for application is 2/23/24. If you applied for these positions previously, please apply again. The Town of Kearny reserves the right to interview and hire a qualified candidate before the submission deadline. 39W04

The Town of Kearny is accepting applications for Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS). Under direction of the Health Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: sanitary inspections for compliance with applicable public and environmental health regulations, investigations of nuisance complaints and violations of applicable public health laws and ordinance, educational outreach activities, maintenance of accurate paper and electronic records of surveys, investigations, and inspections performed, lead inspections of rental dwelling units, and other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. The position may require periodic evening and/or weekend activities. Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health. Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor permit issued by the NJ Department of Health preferred but not required. Appointees will be required to possess a current driver’s license valid in New Jersey. Starting salary is $58,528. see application here https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ deadline to apply is 2/29/24 39W04

CDL Driver Wanted Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex County needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P preferred!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or weekends. Competitive Salary. Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 4 PM. Call (973) 751-6000

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Account Clerk (full-time) in the Finance Department to perform Accounts Payable and Purchasing duties under the direction of the Treasurer/CFO. Must be proficient in the use of Excel/Word and able to work independently. College education and related experience preferred. Annual Salary starting at $39,280 find application here https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ deadline to apply 3/15/24 42W03

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Continued from Page 14 Deputy Grand Marshal Stanley Titterington Stanley William Titterington is the son of parents who emigrated from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They headed out to the US to escape troubles in 1962. They started off their new life in the Bronx, and over a short period of time moved to Kearny.

In 1967, Stanley was born in West Hudson Hospital. He grew up most of this young life on Kearny Avenue above Graham’s Tavern. He was employed as a boy by Em-Kay Deli. At 11, he would sweep the floor after school. When he was 14, in 1981, Em-Kay changed hands and became Em-Kay Scottish Butcher. Stanley remained an employee until he became a police officer. When he was working at the butcher

shop, he learned all the traditional Scottish and Irish recipes of food from the “old country.” Stanley is the type of person who never forgets a name or a face. An occupational turning point for Stan occurred when he came home one day to see graffiti on his door. He called the police to report it and was met with an officer who said: “What do you want me to do about it?” It was in that moment he

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Continued from Page 5 Ping to delve into Belleville’s “fascinating Chinese history, which spans over a century and a half.” He also noted Belleville is live streaming a Chinese New Year event on Saturday, Feb. 10, serving “as a testament to our deep appreciation for Chinese culture and traditions. It is a reflection of our longstanding relationship with the Chinese community.” In addition, the township’s decision to fly the Qing Dynasty flag next week will honor historical ties. The three-sided Emperor’s dragon banner flew in Belleville from 1870 to 1887. “As a township, we remain committed to fostering understanding, dialogue, and mutual respect among all peoples, both locally and globally,” the mayor said.

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