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He said he didn’t know how many, ultimately, didn’t make the cutoff. earny vehicle own“We are working on getting ers fuming over de- a second mobile unit and/or an lays in getting their additional date,” Santos posted. paperwork handled In a phone interview, the or getting shuffled from one mayor said that, initially, there service agency to another can were hopes for two mobile expect some relief soon. units Oct. 5 but that expectation The New Jersey Motor was dashed after the potential Vehicle Commission is sending second unit was damaged by a mobile unit to the town Oct. Hurricane Ida and is still await5. It will be stationed in front of ing repair. Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now he’s anticipating a reA recent posting on the turn of a mobile unit sometime town’s website alerted residents in November. to “Agency-on-Wheels” proSantos said that the legislative gram and requested interested office of Assemblywoman Anpersons to register in advance gelica Jimenez, representative for appointments. of the 32nd legislative district, Evidently, demand for the “made me aware of the (mobile service was so intense that the unit) program” and he reached 65 available slots were gobbled out to the MVC to arrange for a up in “less than a day,” accordvisit to Kearny. ing to Mayor Alberto Santos. As soon as the visit was con-

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firmed by the MVC, the town posted public notices on the municipal website and social media, the mayor said. The fact that people speedily registered for the program “shows there’s definitely a need for it,” he noted. “Even when you go (to a motor vehicles agency) in person, it can be time-consuming and when you don’t have to drive (to an out-of-town location) it’s less stressful,” he added. Town resident Jane DoffontCarey offered an example of just how frustrating an in-person visit can be in a recent Facebook posting in which she related a visit to a Newark-based MVC station she and her 17-year-old son made in June to get him a driver’s permit. “We had an appointment,” Doffont-Carey said. “We waited three hours on line.

At 4:30 (p.m.) there were still many people waiting for their scheduled appointment. An announcement was made that they were closing and everyone needed to go online and re-schedule. We have been trying since to schedule another appointment. For the past two months, each time I go online to reschedule, it always states: ‘“no appointments available.”’ That’s for the entire state. … This is so frustrating. I hope we can get another date with the mobile unit.” Another resident hoping to visit the mobile unit is Third Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle. “I have plates to retire,” Doyle said. “I happened to have found them in my trunk. They’re about a year old. I think the mobile unit is going to do a lot of good.”

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William Connolly The NJMVC spokesman said , the agency has two Mobile Units that were launched in 2018. In the first few months of the program, the Mobile Units were used to supplement agencies that were overburdened. For example, while the South Plainfield agency was closed, one Mobile Unit was committed full-time to the nearby Edison agency. In the fall of 2018, we began deploying the Mobile Units to community events and locations. We have not tracked the total number of towns or locations they have visited, but we aim to serve as many different communities across the state as possible and rarely visit the same location multiple times in a year. See MVC, Page 14

Fife says he’s running for third full Harrison mayoral term Harrison’s incumbent Mayor James A. Fife says he’s seeking another term with a full slate of council candidates in 2022. Fife told The Observer last week he will run with incumbents Jesus Huaranga in the First Ward, Ellen Mendoza in the Second Ward, Larry Bennett in the Third Ward and James P. Doran in the Fourth Ward.

While he doesn’t expect an intraparty challenge in the June 2022 primary, he did acknowledge the possibility of a challenge from a slate of non-affiliated candidates, who have until primary day, to file nomination petitions. Fife became mayor early in 2014 when he was appointed to fill a vacancy created after former longtime friend Mayor

Raymond McDonough died unexpectedly on Feb. 12, 2014. At that time of his initial appointment, Fife, a longtime Harrison educator, was serving as chairman of the Harrison Redevelopment Agency and president of the Harrison Board of Education. He was also a member of the Hudson County Community College’s Board of Trustees.

Fife, 82, won election to the mayoralty in 2014 and 2018. In 2018, he and the four he’s running with this year, squared off and handily beat political nemesis and a team he formed, former Councilman Anselmo Milan, in a primary in June 2018. He and the ticket easily won in November that year with no general election challengers.

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How one Harrison woman went from knowing no English to an Army Reserve Captain all for Razzeto or any of us. It was an image of horror, and as a young student, she n Sept. 11, couldn’t take her eyes away 2001, former Harrison resident from what she was witnessing, a reaction we all had. Alexandra Her immediate thoughts Razzeto was sharpening were of her younger brother, her pencil in her fifth-grade who was 1 at the time. Her classroom. From what mind wandered and raced; I remember, the pencil thinking about young men sharpeners were adhered having to be drafted and havto the windowsills in the classroom. While sharpening ing to go to war and give pay back for what terrorists had pencils, we could escape just done to our country on for a moment, glance out that unforgettable, horrific the windows and daydream about where we would much day 20 years ago. Razzeto couldn’t bear the thought of rather be, instead of in a classroom on a gorgeous day. her baby brother having to someday have to go to war. However, as beautiful as it was on that horrible day, Continued on the next page the view wasn’t of beauty at By Jo-Ann Barton

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021 From that moment on, Razzeto knew what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. She wanted to fight for the country she had already been fighting so hard for and reaping personal rewards from. She came to the United States from Peru as a young child, at age 7, and had many struggles in her life. Growing up in Harrison as an immigrant, she had many opportunities. But before she could do that, she had to learn the English Language. Her parents were her major support group in pushing her to succeed, excel and instilled in her that there is an American Dream. She also mentioned her first-grade teacher, whom she will never forget, Miss Viruet, was extremely hard on her. She most likely saw the drive and commitment in Razzeto’s eyes and pushed her to learn English. Razzeto’s highlight was not only learning English but finally receiving a trophy for her outstanding performance from Viruet, something Razzetto said she never expected, and it meant a lot to her. Moving forward throughout her education, she couldn’t wait for her senior year of high school. A shy student, playing volleyball would open her social life, but enlisting in the US Army in her senior year was her dream come true. In 2009, she enlisted, and her strong will, drive and determination afforded her to climb the ranks to captain in 2014 with key leadership roles. Next stop is Major and she is well on her way to that goal as well. None of these moments in her life were an easy task by any means. She is a small, petite woman in the number one company with all males. Her company became number one under her leadership out of 75 in the United States. From Harrison to basic training in Missouri and to currently being stationed in Fort Dix, Razzeto continues to excel as an Army Reserv-

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ist Captain. She was recently nominated to be a key speaker for the National Women’s Equality Day, a day that she not only cherishes because she is a woman but of all the accolades she has accomplished, she did it all as an immigrant. A true American from another country and grateful for everything America had to offer her, and she welcomed it all. She has always been a giver and with her bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall for nursing, she not only is in the military full-time as an Army Reservist Captain, but she also runs a business in healthcare. She owns and operates Eternal Life Staffing, a firm to get the best health care providers placed in nursing homes. Razetto truly embraces the American dream and with all Photo courtesy of Captain Razzeto the amazing feats she has acCOL Bunch, MSG Smith, CPT Razzeto, CSM Platt. complished, her main struggle was to learn English. After seeing all the sacrifice and Mayor Michael Melham determination her parents had to endure to make a better and the Township Council Present: life for them and their family, she knew that once she fully learned English, there was no stopping her. Her advice for kids, whether they are immigrants or just the shy kid in the corner is: “The sky is the limit, your beginning does not determine your end. It doesn’t matter where you come from, it is where you are going in life that matters and it makes your victory even sweeter. Don’t be afraid to go for what you want in life. Take pride in being an immigrant because the 1. 18 Elmwood Ave 19. 61 Cedar Hill Ave bigger the obstacle, the bigger 2. 20 Campbell Ave 20. 62 Cedar Hill Ave the reward. The only thing 3. 24 Campbell Ave 21. 130 Cedar Hill Ave different from you and I, is 4. 24 Tiona Ave 22. 63 Jefferson Street that even when I was afraid; 5. 430 Union Ave 23. 81 Wilber Street I went after it, and you can 6. 93 Bell Street 24. 23 Ligham Street too. I didn’t let closing doors 7. 8 Beech Street 25. 436 Greylock Parkway stop me. Pray and believe 8. 33 Floyd Street 26. 72 Emmet Street that God has a better plan for 9. 338 Greylock Parkway 27. 21-23 Meacham Street you. Never stop being a good 10. 182 Adelaide Street 28. 140 Chestnut Street person and as my dad would 11. 214 Ralph Street 29. 27 Walnut Street always say to me, “Never 12. 11 Division Ave. 30. 104 Fairway Ave forget where you come from, 13. 90 Rossmore Place 31. 78 Sanford Ave the only one limiting you, is 14. 2 Lloyd Place 32. 35 Newark Ave yourself. Follow your dreams 15. 139 New Street 33. 44 Belmont Ave and have faith in God.” 16. 61 Cedar Hill Ave 34. 128 Belmont Ave She may have been born in 17. 62 Cedar Hill Ave 35. 136-138 Heckel Street Peru and those are her roots, 18. 130 Cedar Hill Ave 36. 140 Heckel Street but America is her home.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Kearny resumes in-person learning

By Ron Leir For The Observer When Kearny public schools opened Sept. 7, it marked the first time the district resumed in-school instruction since the onset of the pandemic. During April and May of

this year, the district operated as a “hybrid” system, with some days of the school week designated for virtual learning and some for inclassroom sessions. “Now we are 100% inperson,” Superintendent Patricia Blood said, noting the district is adhering to the gubernatorial and state

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wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status. Beginning Oct. 18, 2021, all employees in pre-school through grade 12 buildings will be required to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to testing at the local Health Department’s mobile lab on Garfield Avenue Monday or Tuesday each week or get tested at a private lab and submit those test results every Wednesday, Blood said. If an employee gets vaccinated for COVID-19, the employee must wait two weeks to get clearance to report to work, according to the superintendent. On Friday, Sept. 10, Kearny High School hosted COVID-19 vaccinations for KHS students ages 12 and older with a signed parental permission slip and for any Kearny school district employees. How many district employees have been vaccinated couldn’t be readily learned this week, nor could the number of families who have elected not to send their children to school for reasons other than homeschooling. As per state Department of Education guidelines, those seeking a medical exemption from mask-wearing will be required to produce written documentation from a medical professional.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Kidnapping arrest

Lyndhurst police said a longterm dating relationship turned sour, leading the male partner to allegedly force the female partner into a car and drive away with her against her will, only to be captured later in Bergen County. Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri said the episode began as the pair were attending the New York Football Giants game Sunday (Sept. 12) at MetLife Stadium in the meadowlands and engaged in a dispute. Auteri said the pair ended up in the parking lot of the Vermella Lyndhurst apartment complex on Orient Avenue, where, he said, a witness saw the man grab the woman, forcibly shove her into the back of their vehicle and then speed away north on Orient. After getting a description of the vehicle – a 2019 Chevy Blazer – from the witness, Lyndhurst PD then broadcast a regional alert to regional law enforcement agencies, Auteri said. The vehicle was registered to the woman, he said. About an hour later, the Port Authority Police Department notified Lyndhurst PD they had spotted the car – with the man and woman inside – parked at a location in Ridgefield Park, Auteri said.

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Lyndhurst PD went to the location where they collected the two individuals, both of whom showed signs of bodily injuries, according to Auteri. Both were taken to Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, for treatment and later released, he said. After getting an account of the incident from the woman, police placed the man, identified as Iran Iznaga Garabito, 25, of Secaucus, under arrest. He was charged with kidnapping, criminal restraint, aggravated assault on a domestic violence victim with other charges still pending. He was then taken to Bergen County Jail pending a hearing in Bergen County Superior Court. Auteri said the woman successfully applied for a restraining order against the man. – Ron Leir

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL Murphy’s up for re-election soon. Don’t forget his 2019 inaction

t has never been the policy of this newspaper to endorse candidates for elected office. After all, endorsements get half the population angered and half the population smiling. And let’s be frank, when was the last time you heard someone say, “Oh this newspaper endorsed candidate “X,” so I am voting for her!” It’s true. Newspaper endorsements rarely, if ever, swing voters and make a difference in elections and cause more angst than good. But this upcoming race for governor, which pits the incumbent Philip D. Murphy, a Democrat, against Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican, we vowed back in 2019 we would not soon forget all Murphy did to ensure the Keegan Landfill remained open when West Hudson was suffering through the worst health crisis it had seen until 2020 and COVID-19 rolled along. And while we’re eternally grateful the Keegan is forever closed, we know it is because of the hard work of Mayor Alberto G. Santos, the Kearny Town Council, grassroots citizens like Cristina Montague and countless other residents who said “no way!” The Keegan Landfill is closed, today, in no way, shape or form because of anything Murphy did or did not do. If anything, his stubbornness, his arrogance, his refusal to intervene only made the saga drag on substantially longer than it had to. And while it seems, based on the number of Democratic votes he got in Kearny in an uncontested primary in June, that a lot of people here are still willing to give him four more years, we have to ask — have you already forgotten what he did and didn’t do for us during that fiasco? It wasn’t that long ago, folks. If he had gotten his way, that landfill would still be open, generating income for the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority. Fortunately, your voices were louder. So while we aren’t saying vote or don’t vote for Murphy, we’ll end it here, with a question. How’d you forget so fast?

St. Stephen’s 9/11 Memorial

To the Editor: The “911 Memorial” at St. Stephen’s, Friday evening, was moving and touching. The Boy Scouts of Troop 305 placed 2, 977 American Flags which formed an “aisle of remembrance” for those that died that day in N.Y., PA, and Wash. DC. The service began outside on the lawn, by the Cross that was made from a beam taken from the World Trade Center..... followed by a procession into St. Stephen’s church. Religious leaders from

the community spoke and prayed. Honored specifically were those from Kearny that lost their lives: Patrick Dickinson, Antoinette Duger, Judith Reese, Michell Robothan, Antonio Rocha, George Strauch and Thomas Sullivan. Judith Reese’s brother Joe spoke about her life growing up and the kind of person she was, loving, outgoing, comical and witty.... and to this day is missed so much by he, his wife and daughter. Mayor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Santos spoke on the tremendous loss of lives that day and the affect it has had on all of us as well as thanked everyone that took part in helping to save as many lives as possible. Father Joe, Pastor of St. Stephen’s deserves a word of praise for hosting and planning this memorial and I was proud to have shared in it. Jo-Ann Dolan

CORRECTION Last week’s edition contained an error in the spelling of Lenny Kaiser quote from Bergen County Commissioner Steve Tanelli. “My thoughts and prayers are with the Kaiser family during this difficult time. Lenny demonstrated that there was no Democrat or Republican way

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Belleville’s solemn tribute to township residents, others lost on 9/11 Belleville paused to remember three of its residents lost on 9/11. The solemn ceremony, held on the 20th anniversary of the attacks, featured remarks from Mayor Michael Melham and Dr. Richard Tomko, the superintendent of township schools.

Members of the police and fire departments placed a wreath to remember those lost that day. Belleville High School’s Brianna Santos played “America the Beautiful,” and Will Pennola played “Taps.” Elisa Charters, who worked on the 21st floor of the World

Trade Center and survived the attacks on 9/11, served as guest speaker. The Better Belleville Civic Association, a volunteer-based group of residents, honored Antoinette Duger, Harry

Ramos and Harvey J. Gardner III. In honor of the three lost on 9/11, three large flags of were placed at the top of Greylock Parkway - in view of the New York City skyline. Better Belleville also

placed smaller flags along the corridors that lead to the township’s 9/11 Memorial on Chestnut Street and Franklin Avenue to honor all Americans who perished that day 20 years ago.

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By Capt. Timothy Wagner Kearny Police Department On September 10 at 4:29 a.m., Officer Anthony Oliveira was patrolling at Kearny Ave. at Hoyt St. and came upon a Honda Accord parked in front of a fire hydrant and angled into the roadway. A man and woman were asleep in the Honda. They had keys to the car but neither had a driver’s license on them. The two told a convoluted tale of staying locally with a friend after suffering losses during recent Hurricane Ida. Nationwide computerized law enforcement databases were down for maintenance at the time of the

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encounter, so officers could not check the status of the car or its driver. They cut the pair a break and moved their car to a legal parking space. At 5:30 a.m., the computer databases came back online and the officers received a notification that the Honda had been reported stolen out of Newark before their encounter with the sleeping pair. The officers returned and impounded the car, but its occupants were in the wind. Later, at noon, the pair who had been sleeping in the Honda came to police headquarters to retrieve the car from impound. The woman told cops that the car belonged

to her ex-boyfriend and his reporting it stolen was all a big misunderstanding. Officers eventually confirmed the misunderstanding with the Honda’s owner; however, in the intervening time, they

learned that the woman was wanted by Essex County Superior Court for failure to appear on an assault charge (no bail) and by Newark Court for criminal mischief ($5,000 bail). Officer Alan Stickno then arrested Shakirah B. Hall, 21, of Newark, at police headquarters. Hall was turned over to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. ••• On September 10 at 4:50 p.m., Officers Ryan Brady and Ryan Stickno arrested a 48-year-old Kearny man for violating a domestic violence restraining order. It is alleged that the man pushed and screamed at his 49-year-old girlfriend, who declined to press charges for the assault. However, the man was restrained from being at the home by a judge’s order. The violator was charged on a warrant with contempt of court and held at the county jail in South Kearny. ••• On September 11 at 11:13 p.m., several Kearny officers, supplemented by mutual aid officers from Harrison Police Department, responded to a report of a donnybrook near the corner of Garfield Ave. and

Elm St. The officers arrived to find factions of a family engaged in ferine behavior in the street. In the course of taming the parties, the officers arrested a 33-year-old Belleville woman when she disregarded their commands and charged at several people in view of the cops. That woman was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, but later released with a summons. Once officers quelled the dustup and sorted out the facts, they also charged the Belleville woman’s brother, a 30-year-old Kearny man, with contempt of court. This charge was related to his alleged violation of a domestic violence restraining order at the start of the fracas. That man was arrested the next day when he appeared at police headquarters to inquire about the incident. He was charged on a warrant with contempt and sent to the county jail in South Kearny. ••• On September 12 at 9:47 p.m., Officers Bismark Karikari and Michael Ore, and Sgt. Pat Becker handled a report of a shoplifting at Shoprite. A loss See KPD, Page 15 233 Kearny Ave., Kearny

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Kearny tries to muddle through tough grid start It’s a new high school football season, but it’s the same old story for the Kearny Kardinals. The Kards have started off this season with losses to North Bergen and Bayonne by a combined score of 93-12. Needless to say, it’s not a pretty scene, but head coach Stephen Andrews is trying his hardest to keep a stiff upper lip. “Every day, we are getting better,” Andrews said. “A lot of the kids are starting from scratch, having never played football before. But the kids are showing up every day and working their tails off.” Andrews said that he sees good things on a daily basis. “I see progress,” Andrews said. “I tell the kids, ‘Just let’s get better.’ It might not be showing up on the scoreboard, but they are getting better.” Leading the Kardinals is junior quarterback Chris Carson (5-6, 150), who is one of those kids playing football for the first time. Carson is a lot like the immortal Doug Flutie, an undersized signal caller with a super-sized heart. “He’s been a joy to work with,” Andrews said of Carson. “He has a lot of the leadership qualities you want in a quarterback. Comparing him to Doug

Flutie would be a pretty apt description. When you look at him, you think that he’s not going to do much. He just needs more experience. I do see a very bright future in him. He has been wonderful from the minute he stepped in front of me. He’s a great kid. I really like him a lot.” The Kardinals utilize two junior running backs in Adonis Chong (5-8, 180) and Gabe Ferrara (5-8, 165). They run an off-shoot of the old triple option offense, so Chong and Ferrara get a lot of chances to carry the ball with misdirection. “They both have started for me since they were freshmen,” Andrews said. The fullback is senior Alex Amorim (5-10, 180), so to be a member of the Kards’ formation and offense, Amorim has to be as good of a blocker as he is a wrestler during the winter months. The team’s receivers are senior Ryan Gill (6-5, 200), the basketball standout and former Observer Athlete of the Week who is also making his mark as a football player, albeit after getting a late start. The sophomore Josh Ruiz (5-7, 160) is the other receiver. See VIEW, Page 11

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The Lyndhurst High School football team won their season opener last Friday night with a 50-14 win over Manchester Regional. From left, they are Brian Santos, Jake Herman, Dwayne Tucker, Michael Rizzo, head coach Rich Tuero, Daniel Martinez, Ethan Rodriguez and Kevin Carranza. P

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LYNDHURST – If there was a way that Rich Tuero could just take a rag and wipe 2020 from his mental calendar and his memory, then the Lyndhurst head football coach would do just that. Not only was there a pandemic to deal with, but when the Golden Bears actually got a chance to play, they were an uncharacteristic 2-6. Needless to say, it was just a season to forget in more ways than one. But Tuero isn’t bemoaning his team’s fate. It was just an aberration, a freak. The 2019 year, which included the program’s first state championship since 1983, was a standard to live by. The 2020 season? In typical Lyndhurst fashion, fuggedaboutit. “We have to lean on the guys who were here in 2019,” Tuero said. “We have to count on them to raise the bar. They have to set the example for

everyone else. I still bring up that year all the time. It’s something we can do as well. If we want to compete for a title, we have to do what that team did.” Tuero said that there are some similarities between 2019 and this year. “These kids are very talented,” Tuero said. “They have the capability of going on a championship run. No doubt about it, there are comparisons. No one has respect for us. We definitely are using last year as motivation for this year. We were lucky to get some things in last year that will help us this year.” One of the key reasons for Tuero’s optimism is returning starting quarterback Johnny Lembo (5-10, 180), known in Lyndhurst as “Johnny Football.” “He’s the man,” Tuero said of Lembo, who went a perfect 8-for-8 for 200 yards and three touchdowns in the Golden Bears’ 50-14 victory over Manchester Regional in the season

opener Friday night. “He can sling it. We’re excited that Johnny is back.” The tailback is senior Ricky Rainey (5-9, 175), who was a starter at wide receiver last year, but has moved inside this season. “He was always a tailback,” Tuero said. “We needed him on the field, so we moved him to receiver last year. He’s back at his natural position. He’s a stud tailback.” The fullback is senior Joe Lavignani (5-7, 165), a transfer from Paramus Catholic. “He can run the ball like a tailback,” Tuero said. “He works his tail off.” The wide receivers are senior Jake Schutt (6-2, 170) and junior Antonio Frangiapane (57, 165). The slot receivers are senior T.J. Jimenez (6-1, 175) and junior Damian Weaver (510, 175), the standout wrestler who just might join his brother Dylan at Rutgers when his high school days are done. See LYNDHURST, Page 10

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“We’re excited to have Damian back with our football program,” Tuero said. “He’s a very good football player. He’s a great kid.” Tuero said that the four receivers have been working with Lembo in summer workouts on a regular basis. The offensive line features seniors Ethan Rodriguez (5-9, 210) and Daniel Martinez (5-7, 190), both of whom started last year – Rodriguez at tackle, Martinez at guard. The other offensive linemen are sophomore John Herman (6-1, 220) at tackle, junior Dwayne Tucker (5-8, 180) at guard and sophomore Michael Rizzo (58, 190) at center. The line isn’t blessed with the most amount of size, but Tuero likes what he sees. “They’re short, but tough,” Tuero said. “They are also well

coached. I’m not concerned with them at all. I’m confident in their abilities. They’re not going to pass the eye test, but they are as tough as nails.” The Golden Bears utilize a 3-4 defensive formation. Rodriguez is the team’s nose guard, with senior Angel Velez (6-1, 185) and junior Kevin Carranza (6-0, 220) at defensive end. Martinez and Tucker are the inside linebackers, with Tucker impressing everyone every day. “He keeps getting better and better,” Tuero said. “He was a young sophomore last year, but he’s a stud.” Rainey and junior Brendan Pollio (5-8, 170) are the outside linebackers. The cornerbacks are Jimenez and Frangiapane, with Weaver and senior Trystan Guzman (6-3, 190) at the safeties. Tuero said that he knows his team doesn’t exactly win

beauty pageants with their size, but he is certain that they are very good football players. “We know that upfront we don’t pass the eye test,” Tuero said. “But they are tough and play with a chip on their shoulders. Teams might look at us and think they’re going to come in and pound us. But we’re going to impress people. If teams think they’re going to roll past us, they have another thing coming. We’re going to be in a dog fight with these guys.” The Golden Bears will play host to Garfield Friday night at 7 p.m. The Boilermakers own an 0-2 record in the early going, so if the Golden Bears play up to their head coach’s expectations, then they can have a 2-0 record this season, which is a heck of a lot better than what last year brought. “I know this team is ready,” Tuero said. “These kids are talented. I think we can be a good team.”

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Continued from Page 9 “He’s our hardest worker in the weight room,” Andrews said. The starting tackles are senior Jaden Figueroa (5-9, 185) and junior Abisai Escobar (5-10, 260). The guards are sophomore Jayden Martinez (5-11, 265) and freshman Eli Ardolino (5-10, 265) with senior Matthew Udis (5-11, 205) at center. Defensively, the Kards play a 4-3 alignment, with Udis and junior Andrew DaSantos (6-4, 200) at defensive end and Ardolino and Martinez at defensive tackle. Andrews has to have a ton of faith in Ardolino to be a twoway starter as a freshman. “He’s been a very unexpected pleasant surprise,” Andrews said of Ardolino. “He could be a college football player one day.” The outside linebackers are senior Israel Ormaza (5-10, 175) and Chong, with Amorim and Figueroa playing inside linebacker. Ferrara and Ruiz are the cor-

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began teaching for the Mount Laurel Guild in Newark, NJ. James then became the Director of Special Services for the Pascack Valley Board of Education in Montvale, NJ. Four years later Mr. Canaley became the Director of Special Services for the Kearny Board of Education where he worked for twenty nine years before retiring in 1999. James was a former Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington and a Past President of the New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association. He is survived by his wife,

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Belleville police department hires civilian dispatchers For the first time in two decades, on September 14, 2021 the Belleville Police Department has hired civilian dispatchers to assist officers at the Chief Mark Minichini Communications Center. With the emergency line previously staffed by police officers, civilian dispatchers are considered a key part of creating a smoother communication center. Hiring civilian dispatchers allows police officers to be on the streets while professional dispatchers answer calls, according to Police Chief Mark Minichini. “Adding civilian dispatchers relieves us as a department and allows us to become more effective and efficient,” said Minichini, “Now our officers can be out in the community where they are needed, so this is a win-win. I am grateful to the mayor and council for supporting this initiative.”

The dispatchers are trained as Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMD) as well as 9/11 dispatchers. They handle everything from answering emergency calls and dispatching officers to data entry and GPS monitoring. Right now, there are four part-time dispatchers, but the department has plans to move the civilians to full time to fill the need within the township. “This is just another step in creating a communication hub for the township,” said Mayor Michael Melham. “Our new dispatchers pride themselves on ensuring that the public receives the services they need.” The new communications center, which includes upgraded equipment and technology, opened in February after it was moved into a former common area space inside police headquarters.

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Fire in North Arlington takes lives of father and son A fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 17, in North Arlington, took the lives of a father and son and sent the family’s matriarch to the hospital, where her condition remains unknown. EMTs could be seen working valiantly on the front lawn of 1 Ninth St., to resuscitate 75-year-old Safwat Saad and his son, 44-year-old Maged Saad. Those efforts, sadly, were unsuccessful and both were declared dead on scene. North Arlington Police Chief Scott Hedenberg addressed the media on scene — which included representatives from the New York City press corps, and said at around 4:15 a.m. that day, the North Arlington PD received a call alerting them to the fire and that several occupants were still trapped inside the home. Firefighters from North Arlington, Kearny

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and Lyndhurst arrived at the scene for the initial rescue efforts, Hedenberg said. Using a neighbor’s ladder, first responders evacuated a 66-year-old woman — Safwat’s wife and Maged’s mother — from a second-story window before she was taken to an area hospital.

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the North Arlington Police Department continue to investigate the fire, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The fire, however, does not appear to be suspicious, Hedenberg said.

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