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KPD: Woman who caused hit & run crash was looking down, texting

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

AKearny woman has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash April 7 where police determined she looking down, texting as she hit the other vehicle, all while driving without a license, Det. Lt. Michal Gontarczuk, the Kearny Police Department’s public-information officer, said.

According to Gontarczuk: Yesterday afternoon, the Kearny Police Department responded to a hit and run collision on Passaic Avenue near South Midland Avenue after a vehicle stopped at a red light was struck from behind by a BMW SUV. Following the collision, a passenger in the struck vehicle exited the car, experienced a medical event and lost consciousness. The injuries sustained were significant but luckily, non-life threatening.

The driver of the BMW, described as a woman in her 40s wearing cowboy boots with a distinct pink design pattern on them briefly got out of her vehicle. Upon realizing the damage and injuries she caused, she returned to her vehicle and fled.

Officers Jonathan Dowie and Angel Martinez arrived on the scene, interviewed witnesses and secured a partial license plate number. The officers also noted one of the BMW’s kidney grilles was left on scene.

Detectives then used the town camera system and other investigative tools to trace the vehicle.

They identified the full registration and noted the BMW had sustained significant front end damage, including the

Last week, our own Lisa Feorenzo caught some great snapshots of spring blooming at Memorial Park 1, in Nutley, including this one of the creek as trees bloomed. See more online at www.theobserver.com.

Photo by Lisa Feorenzo

Roosevelt School tricky tray upcoming

The Roosevelt School, Kearny, tricky tray takes place Friday, May 1, from 6:30 p.m. at the Kearny High School Atrium. Drawings begin at 7:30 p.m. Prize donations are welcome. For additional information send an email to rooseveltpta07032@ gmail.com.

Henrietta Benstead Seniors heading to Wind Creek

The Senior Travel Club at the Henrietta Benstead Center, Kearny, sponsors a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Pennsylvania Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The cost is $45 with a $25 return.

Coffee and breakfast snacks will be served at 8:30 a.m. and a bus will depart at 9:30 a.m., from the center, 60 Columbia Ave., Kearny. For more information, call Marion at (201) 889-3387 or Kay at (201) 991-4549. To purchase tickets, make checks payable to the Henrietta Benstead Friendship Travel Club by April 24. Sameday purchases may be available.

Kearny Hindu temple offering free health screenings

In an effort to expand access to preventive healthcare and raise awareness around early detection, Dr. Deval Gadhvi, founder of Let’s Save Ma, will host a free community health fair Sunday,

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April 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kearny Hindu Temple, 156 Schuyler Ave., Kearny. Attendees will have access to a wide range of free screenings and services, including blood work (CBC, CMP, lipid panel, TSH, HgA1c, PSA) available for the first 100 attendees, blood pressure checks, diabetes and cholesterol screenings, vision testing, information on breast cancer and women’s health. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

KGC annual showcase coming to Lincoln Middle School

The KGC annual showcase is set for April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at

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Lincoln Middle School, Kearny. A $10 entrance fee gets you in the door. There will be music, a photo station, concessions and the cheerleaders showcasing their incredible talents.

Kearny UNICO hosting bus trip

Kearny UNICO’s ”spring bus trip is set for Sunday, May 17. A bus will departs at 9 a.m. for the Wind Creek Casino from the parking lot of the American Legion, 314 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Prior to departure, beginning at approx. 7:45 a.m., coffee and will be served to everyone going on the trip inside the Legion hall. Participants will get $25 back in slot play.

Tickets are $42 per person. Make checks payable to Kearny UNICO and return it to Lou Pandolfi, 81 Thoma Ave., Maywood, N.J. 07607 as soon as possible. If you require additional tickets, call Lou at (201) 693-8504 or

send him an email to lpandolfi@ verizon.net.

JWCA hosts annual trivia night

The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts its annual trivia night from 6 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at the Kearny American Legion, 314 Belgrove Drive. The top-3 winners get a prize. There will be raffles and 50/50, with a cash bar. The cost is $40 and may be purchased by sending the fee, using Venmo, @juniorstrivia.

Troop 305 tricky tray rescheduled

Boy Scout Troop 305, St. Stephen’s, Kearny, hosts a ’70s tricky tray June 1, from 6:30 p.m. at Hedges Hall, Kearny. This was originally scheduled for April. The cost is $45 and includes a catered dinner, ’70s music, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Entry includes a sheet of tickets. Purchase $45 tickets by visiting unit305trickytray2026.eventbrite.com.

Belleville opening Silver Lake substation

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

It was two years ago when Belleville Mayor Michael Melham announced plans to open a permanent substation for emergency responders in the Silver Lake neighborhood of town.

After many planning sessions in which to decide the exact location and the services that would be provided, the township is now moving forward with extensive renovations to 191 Belmont Ave., to become the location of Belleville’s first emergency response substation.

The site, to open next year following extensive renovations, would primarily host the Belleville Police Department, but would also provide services from the public works department, health department and other key municipal operations such as code enforcement.

The location, at the corner of Franklin Street, will host its first municipal event Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m.

to 2 p.m., a free community fair. The program, part of Belleville’s Silver Lake Community Care Initiative, will include games and prizes, a bounce house, music, giveaways and free popcorn.

Attendees will include emergency responders, DPW, code enforcement and health officials.

“This permanent substation is a major undertaking and we are up for the

challenge,” Police Chief Mark Minichini said. “We really hope to make a difference through our community policing efforts and appreciate the ongoing support of the mayor, the Township Council and our township manager. We are very confident this’ll work out well.”

Minichini said the substation, near the NJ Transit light rail station, will focus on local quality-of-life issues, such

as burglaries, homelessness, graffiti and other petty crimes. Police will also work with other municipal officials to better address code enforcement in the Silver Lake neighborhood, while also building stronger connections with residents and businesses, he said.

The township has signed a 10-year lease for the two-story property, which includes a sizable parking lot. Minichini noted the township will aggressively seek grants and other outside funding to support this broad initiative.

Belleville Police Capt. John McAloon will be tasked with overseeing the 24-hour-a-day operation when it opens next year.

“We will have daytime walking posts, bicycle patrols and targeted vehicle patrols — which are all important facets of our community policing program,” McAloon said. “We will also work to get all the Silver Lake businesses registered with the Township so we have

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NAPD: Man who tried breaking into cars charged with attempted burglary

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

Aman who tried and tried and tried and tried to get into a car — any car — on Ridge Road instead was thrown into a jail cell after numerous 911 calls and quick police work, Lt. David Hudak,

the NAPD’s public-information officer, said.

According to Hudak:

POLICE BEAT

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., North Arlington police received multiple 911 calls reporting a man attempting to gain entry into vehicles in the area of Ridge Road and the Belleville Turnpike.

Responding officers and detectives quickly arrived on scene, where multiple witnesses flagged them down and ID’d the suspect, who

was actively moving between vehicles. The suspect, later identified as Marlon Barratt, 50, of Irvington, was observed also attempting to open car doors on both occupied and parked vehicles.

During the incident, Barratt allegedly approached several vehicles and pulled on door handles in an effort to gain entry. In one instance, he attempted to enter an occupied vehicle while it was stopped in traffic, prompting the driver to sound the horn and alert others.

area, Barratt reportedly entered a parked vehicle before being immediately taken into custody without incident.

Barratt was charged with burglary, three counts of attempted burglary, harassment and disorderly conduct.

He was also found to have an outstanding warrant out of Newark.

Barratt was processed and later transported to the Bergen County Jail, Hackensack.

“Our officers got there fast, identified the suspect and shut this down before it got worse,” Hudak said.

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He then continued through the area, attempting to access additional vehicles and, at one point, he struck the window of an occupied vehicle when he was unable to get into it.

As officers converged on the

“If you come into this town looking to target our residents, you’re going to get caught, and you’re going to jail,” Chief of Police Michael Horton said.

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Harrison Elks honor outstanding members

Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge No. 2326 presented its annual awards. Seen here are, from left, Exalted Ruler Drew Kapushy, Elk of the Year Kelli Mathewson, Irishwoman of the Year Justine Saar, Officer or the Year Alice Kelly, Past Exalted Ruler Larry Bennett and standing in back is NJ State Elks President William W. Dow Jr., of Kearny-Belleville Lodge No. 1050.

Marking NA’s rich history

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

Know the site of the first steam engine used in the United States?

How about the location of one of the largest dairy farms in the region?

Or the famous copper mines of the 1700s?

Well, all that history is right here in North Arlington. And

now, residents and visitors may learn all about it through historical markers borough officials have installed around town.

“These markers are our latest initiative to not only restore our rich history, but to give our residents and our visitors an opportunity to glimpse into the past and learn valuable lessons about our community,” May-

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A LIFE ROOTED IN KEARNY: ORLANDO MIRANDA

Long before campaign signs and council meetings, Orlando Miranda was just a kid growing up in Kearny, a place where memories were made not in grand moments, but in the rhythm of everyday life. In the 1980s, his world stretched across a few familiar streets, anchored by the laughter and energy of neighborhood kids. Afternoons often led him and his brothers to Windsor Street Playground, where hours disappeared on the basketball court. The sound of a bouncing ball against pavement, the echo of friendly competition and the unspoken bond between teammates shaped more than just games — they built a sense of belonging.

When the seasons shifted and summer settled in, Tappan Street Playground became another home. There, Orlando and the neighborhood kids played endless games of stickball, turning ordinary days into lasting memories. It wasn’t just about the game it was about community, about knowing everyone on the block, about growing up in a place where people looked out for each other.

On other days, the action moved to West Hudson Park, where Orlando played soccer, running across open fields with the same group of friends who filled his neighborhood days. Those games, competitive, carefree and full of energy, added another layer to his connection with the town he loved.

Responsibility came early, too. Orlando remembers riding his bike through the streets of Kearny, delivering The Star-Ledger and The Jersey Journal as part of his newspaper route. It was more than a job, it was a daily connection to the town, house by house, neighbor by neighbor.

Those early mornings and long afternoons taught him discipline, pride and the value of hard work. As he grew older, Kearny continued to shape him. His years at Kearny High School were among his best, filled with friendships, lessons and the kind of memories that stay with you for life. After the final bell rang, he and his friends would gather at local favorites like Chilly Willy’s and Pizzerama, where laughter, stories and slices of pizza stretched long into the afternoon.

And like any true Kearny kid, he had his go-to spot growing up.

Big Nick’s Pizzeria wasn’t just a place to grab a slice, it was where friendships were strengthened, where stories were shared and where the simple joy of good food brought people together.

Today, as Orlando Miranda runs for council in Kearny’s Fourth Ward, those memories remain at the heart of who he is. They are not just reflections of the past, but reminders of what makes the town special: its people, its neighborhoods and its enduring sense of community.

For Orlando, Kearny isn’t just where he lives, it’s where he grew up, where he learned the value of connection, and where his story began. And now, it’s the place he hopes to continue serving, with the same dedication and pride that has been part of him since those early days on Windsor and Tappan.

Because in the end, his story is Kearny’s story, one of roots, resilience and a deep, lasting love for the place he has always called home.

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Affirmative Action compliance documentation; and any additional information demonstrating the firm’s qualifications.

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Statements of Qualifications shall be submitted no later than April 30th 2026, by 12:00 PM prevailing time, to: Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, Attn: Executive Director, 39 Central Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032. Submissions must be sealed and clearly marked “RFQ – Qualified Special Projects Engineer.”

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In compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., please take notice that the April 2, 2026 “Regular Meeting” of the Housing Authority of the Town of Harrison (“HHA”) Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 15th 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person in the main offices located at 788 Harrison Avenue, Building #1, Harrison, New Jersey. The agenda of the meeting, to the extent currently known,

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of Municipal Utilities Authority Law, N.J.S.A. 40:14B-1 et seq., the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority proposes to promulgate a schedule of revised charges for sewerage treatment within its service district which includes all of South Kearny and the Kearny Meadowlands served or to be served by the Kearny Point Pumping Station of the Authority and specifically to impose revised user charges as follows:

Three (3) user classes will be established for the purpose of distributing the costs for treatment and collection, which will apply to both South Kearny and the Kearny Meadowlands. The user classes are as follows:

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SPORTS & HEALTH

SIX STRAIGHT WINS!

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

Belleville volleyball coach

John Spina knew he had a senior-heavy group with plenty of varsity experience… in sports other than volleyball.

So while most of this group is better known for their play in football or basketball, over the past two weeks they certainly have made a name for themselves in volleyball.

Belleville has opened the season with six straight victories, five of them in straight sets. The winning streak, highlighted victories over state-ranked Livingston and West Caldwell Tech, has the Buccaneers now ranked No. 15 in the state by NJ.com.

“I think they’re just play-

ing and having fun and doing really good at being good teammates for each other and keeping each other motivated and being dedicated to sport,”

Spina said. “More so than anything, I think the reason they’re succeeding so much is because they’re all friends, they all trust each other, and they’re really, really, really athletic and physically gifted.”

Five different players have 20 or more kills so far this season, a testament to the Bucs’ depth. Leading that attack has been senior outside hitter Kalib Lanquindanum.

The 5-foot-9 Lanquindanum has been a huge surprise this season as he has 55 kills and 34 digs this season, after playing predominantly JV last year.

“He’s just a different player

from last year,” said Spina, noting how much more powerful Lanquindanum’s shot has gotten. “He doesn’t shy away. He’s not one of those kids that if he gets blocked, he stops swinging. He’ll just keep swinging and he’s smart enough to mix tips in and do things like that to keep the blockers honest.”

At the other outside spot is sophomore Sean Sharpe, who played in the middle last season. The 6-foot-3 Sharpe, best known for a breakout football season in the fall and a solid basketball player in the winter, has added 25 kills and 30 digs on the year. Senior Jason Dong is the top reserve at outside hitter.

Myles Remata, a 6-foot-0 senior, starts at opposite hitter and has 20 kills with 33 digs.

In the middle, Belleville has as physically imposing of a one-two combo as it has had in recent memory. David Ochoa, a 6-foot-3 senior, has 22 kills with a team-best 17 blocks. While 6-foot-4 senior Caleb Love has 20 kills and six blocks. On a team full of high-level athletes, Love, who missed all of last season due to a football injury, is the most athletic player on the team according to Spina.

Passing to these offensive weapons is one of North Jersey’s better setters in senior Peter Garcia. As a three-year starter, Garcia is one of the few Bucs with extensive varsity experience. Garcia recently picked up his 1,000th career assist and has 130 on the season. He’s also willing to call his own number on offense,

recording 13 kills.

“He is an incredible athlete,” Spina said of Garcia, who was originally a baseball player before switching to volleyball as a sophomore.

“He can stop on a dime, he can chase a ball that’s far away and get to it and still put up a good set. And he understands the game. He’s very smart.”

Senior Jose Rubio is the libero and has a team-best 61 digs and six aces. Rubio is back after spending a year playing tennis last spring.

On Monday, April 13, Belleville was scheduled to play at Millburn, last year’s Essex County champions. The Bucs follow that with road games at Abundant Life on Tuesday and East Orange on Wednesday before returning home to face Bard on Thursday.

Photo is courtesy of John Spina

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

An 0-4 start to the North Arlington baseball season did not cause a panic within the Vikings team. While disappointed by the early results, the belief that a turnaround was coming remained strong.

Sure enough, North Arlington showed signs of waking up from the early-season slumber with wins over Weehawken and Manchester Regional. And while the Vikings dropped a tough one to an undefeated Park Ridge squad

on Saturday, at 2-5, there’s little doubt that better results are on the way.

“I’ve been preaching to them that it’s going to turn around. Things are going to start falling our way,” said head coach Paul Marcantuono, citing a 10-inning loss to Waldwick and two-game split with Weehawken as signs of the turnaround starting. “Just to be patient and just keep your approaches, good approaches at the plate. Keep playing solid defense and we’ll be fine.”

A big reason for that confi-

dence is a solid Vikings rotation led by the trio of senior Chris Troyano and juniors Danny Higgins and Vincent Hinojosa.

Troyano, a four-year mainstay on the mound for North Arlington, has 21 strikeouts in just 15.2 innings with a 3.65 ERA. Higgins has a 3.23 ERA in 13 innings, striking out 10 batters while showing better control on the mound than a season ago. Hinojosa, who tossed a complete game victory over Weehawken, has 10 strikeouts and a 3.50 ERA in 10 innings.

“They all did a great job last year, all doing a great job this year as well,” Marcantuono said.”When you give them the ball, you know your team has a chance to win and you’re going to be in the game.”

Others who could see starts as the season progresses includes Owen Alvarez, a promising freshman who has shown poise out of the bullpen, senior Matt Higgins, junior TJ Roman and sophomore Cesar Echavarria. Sophomore Ariantony Monegro and freshman Tyler Lopez have also seen time on the mound this season.

While the offense, as whole, has struggled early on, there are signs the lineup could prove to be deeper than previously anticipat-

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Photo courtesy of Paul Marcantuono Left to Right: North Arlington baseball players Danny Higgins, Luis Ramos and Chris Troyano.

Kearny’s Butler throws perfect game, gets three hits

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

Julian Butler admitted he didn’t feel very well as he warmed up prior to Kearny’s game at McNair on Monday afternoon.

“I’m being honest. Before the game, I wasn’t feeling my best at all,” Butler said. “I normally do good when I’m not feeling better. If I feel too good, it’s not a good feeling.”

Butler might not have felt good before the game, but once it was underway, the Kardinals’ junior put together one of the finest allaround games in recent memory.

Butler went out and tossed a six-inning perfect game, striking out 12 in a 76-pitch masterpiece to become the first Kardinal to

pitch a perfect game since Corey Sawyer in 2014. For good measure, Butler also went 3-for-4 at the plate with two runs and two RBI in Kearny’s 10-0 win.

Butler’s perfection, and then some, makes him The Observer Athlete of the Week.

Kearny head coach David Smart noticed something different about his ace pitcher/shortstop as well. What he noticed however, was a looser version of Butler.

“He was a little different.

Usually Julian’s pretty quiet and just focused on his job. But (on Monday), it looked like he was having fun,” Smart said. “He just got out there and he wasn’t trying to overthrow. He wasn’t trying to overpower. He was just

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really put much thought into (a perfect game). I’d say around the fourth, fifth inning was when people started to look and go, ‘Wait a minute. Has anybody gotten a hit? Has anybody gotten on?’”

At 5-foot-10 and 135 pounds, Butler isn’t a hard thrower, but on Monday, he was spotting his fastball especially well, to go with his changeup and curveball.

out there and really just pitching his game.

“Early in the game, nobody

“My fastball was hitting the spots that I needed to,” said Butler, who added that he knew it was his day after getting through the McNair order the first time. “That was my striking out pitch that day.”

“He wasn’t scared to start guys off with a curve ball or start them

off with a changeup,” Smart said. “And then he was using that fastball really as his out pitch.”

As good as Butler was feeling, he and Kearny found them locked in a scoreless pitchers’ duel through three innings. The Kardinals scratched out two runs in the top of the fourth inning. Then, in the fifth, Kearny broke the game open by scoring five runs.

Butler singled home Kevin Kinsley to make it 3-0, then came around to score when, after taking an aggressive lead off of third base, Butler broke for home and caused a balk.

“When I got the third, I was

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BASEBALL

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at first base. Hitting primarily out of the sixth spot so far, Hinojosa leads the team in

batting with a .364 average and also has a team-best three stolen bases. Matt Higgins takes over at first when Hinojosa is on the mound.

clip thanks to four walks and two hit by pitches.

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Hitting in front of Hinojosa so far has been second baseman Luis Ramos, a four-year starter, who is also off to a strong start at the plate as he leads the team in runs (seven), RBI (seven) and walks (six), while hitting .286. Ramos, who scored a career-high four runs in Wednesday’s win over Weehawken, had a career-best six RBI two days later against Manchester Regional.

Shortstop is a split between Troyano and Danny Higgins, depending on who is pitching.

Troyano, who hit .393 with 25 stolen bases last year, needs just 10 hits to become the first player in North Arlington history to record 100 career hits.

Troyano also sees extensive time at third base, a position he shares with the versatile Alex Zaldivar, who led the team in runs scored with 19 last season. Zaldivar can also start all over the outfield.

Senior Sam Rosamilia is a three-year starter in left field and despite hitting .263 is getting on base at a greater than 40-percent

In centerfield is freshman Braden Duffy, who is hitting .294 and providing good defense. While right field has largely been a combination of Roman, Alvarez and Hinojosa.

Junior Justin Tarulli is the starting catcher.

Others vying for at-bats include Monegro, Nick Ziakos and Lopez on the infield, Liam Richards-Moya in the outfield and Jacob Castillo behind the plate.

North Arlington, which entered the week with a 1-1 record in the NJIC Patriot Division, looked to continue its resurgence against Hasbrouck Heights on Monday, before returning to division play with a home-andhome series against Becton on Tuesday (away) and Thursday (home).

“They’re still confident that there’s good things coming and they know what they’re capable of doing,” Marcantuono said. “They’re fine, they’re confident and they know it’s going to click soon.”

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timing the pitcher,” Butler said. “I was talking to the third base coach, timing the pitcher’s wind up, and I stole home straight out of his windup, but he balked so I was safe regardless.”

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Kearny added three more runs in the top of the sixth to make it 100, setting up a potential early, mercy rule finish, which came to pass when Butler mowed the side down in the bottom of the sixth.

“It’s been a while since we’ve had (someone have an all-around game like that) happen,” said Smart. “He had everything going that day. It’s rare. Sometimes you got it on the mound or sometimes you see the ball really well up at bat. He just seemed to have everything working.”

A three-year starter, Butler has been Kearny’s best pitcher since the start of last season when he pitched to a 2.73 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 51.1 innings. Despite an up-and-down first start against Hoboken, he now has 19 punch outs in 11 innings, while pitching to a 3.18 ERA.

This spring has seen Butler enjoy a breakout season at the plate as he is batting .429 (6-for-14) after hitting under .300 each of the prior two years. Butler also has drawn seven walks and has added six runs and six RBI.

Grace F. DePalma-Pfeiffer

Grace F. DePalma-Pfeiffer, age 49, passed away on April 7, 2026. Loving wife of Gregory Pfeiffer.

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Beloved mother of Daniel Pfeiffer. Adored daughter of the late June F. DePalma; and sister to Amanda DePalma. She is also survived by her father Anthony DePalma and many other loving family members.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2026 from 2:00-5:00 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.

(StatePoint) Spring is the perfect time for a home refresh! While dusting the ceiling fan and scrubbing the tub are likely already on your to-do list, the most essential task of all may not be on your radar: cleaning and testing your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. A fresh home is great, but a safe one is even better. Did you know that working smoke alarms in the home doubles your chances of safely escaping a house fire? That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association. This spring, Kidde, a pioneer in early smoke detection for over 100 years, is highlighting the importance of keeping your smoke and CO alarms up to date. Here’s what they want you to know:

• Install devices throughout the house, on every level including the living room, kitchen, bedrooms, hallways, basement and garage. It’s also a good idea to keep fire extinguishers in the kitchen, basement, laundry room and garage.

• Smoke and CO devices aren’t just plastic boxes – they’re sophisticated mini-computers. Their sensors and circuits constantly analyze air particles, and like any computer, dust and neglect can inhibit their functionality. Clean your alarms this spring, and regularly after that, to help prevent false alarms. Use compressed air or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the vents, and then wipe the device with a dry microfiber cloth.

• Smoke and CO alarms are electronic devices with sensors and circuits that wear out over time. It’s recommended to

replace them every 5 to 10 years depending on the model. You can determine whether it’s time to replace or upgrade your alarms by looking at the manufacturing date. Be sure to opt for self-testing devices that help ensure the alarms are operating as expected, like the Kidde Smoke Alarm, 10-Year Battery Powered or the Combo Smoke CO Alarm, 10-Year Battery Powered, which last a full decade. Kidde’s Detect line of devices offer revolutionary technology that provides fast, precise smoke detection, giving individuals and families more time to react and get to safety. The line also prioritizes enhanced sensing technology, which helps to reduce those nuisance alarms that

can lead to consumers disabling their devices.

Remember, a self-testing device is not a substitute for a manual push test. No matter what style devices you have in your home, be sure to take time this spring to manually test them, and then monthly after that.

More information about fire and CO safety can be found by visiting https://www.kidde.com.

“A happy, healthy home starts with safety. Make sure your fire and carbon monoxide detectors are part of your seasonal refresh routine: clean them, test them, and replace any units that have reached their limit,” says Isis Wu, president of Global Residential Fire & Safety at Kidde.

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the latest information in case of an emergency or to provide timely updates. We want to let the business owners know how we can assist them, as well as ensure what we expect of them as good neighbors.”

The substation will include a small lobby for community members to meet with police officers or file reports.

“There should always be someone at this mini police precinct, so we

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or Daniel H. Pronti said. “We are very, very pleased with the results of this effort.”

Pronti has been working closely with Councilman Kirk DelRusso on the project, leaning on the expertise of the North Arlington Historical Society. To date,

expect this initiative will be very successful as an enhanced service for the Silver Lake community,” the captain added.

Melham said the site now houses a former construction office and about $2 million in repairs and modernization are needed. He said the on-site lot is already used for metered municipal parking.

“We are hoping that revenue from the much-needed public parking in the area will help offset some of the renovation costs,” he said, adding the building will also include storage space, saving the township money on

the borough has installed four of the markers, denoting historic locations worthy of mention.

“We found it obvious and fitting to recognize our Schuyler Copper Mines, and the very first use of power, by means of the first steam engine used in the United States,” Pronti said. “In addition, we are honoring two long-standing landmarks: the Hervey

outside rental facilities. “We are all pleased to clean up a blighted property in Silver Lake and convert it into a very positive use for the community. This initiative involving so many partners throughout the municipality has been a clear and consistent objective. I’m glad we can once again deliver on our promises to Belleville.”

“The significance of this substation cannot be overstated,” Councilman Frank Velez said. “This will be a substantial improvement for the Silver Lake section of Belleville, giving our families there needed attention and support.”

NORTH ARLINGTON’S HISTORY

Parker Mansion, which at one time faced the Passaic River and encompassed a large portion of the western slope of North Arlington. And there’s also the Eckardt Farm, which proudly sat at the bottom of Noel Drive along Schuyler Avenue.”

DelRusso said he looks forward to the installation of more markers throughout North Arlington, helping to continually educate residents about local history and providing more opportunities to preserve North Arlington’s proud heritage.

Town of Kearny Kearny Police Department 237 Laurel Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032

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now-missing a kidney grille. Shortly after, Lt. David Rakowski located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Both the vehicle and the driver matched the descriptions provided by witnesses at the scene.

At the time of the stop, the driver was still wearing the unique cowboy boots.

During the investigation, police learned the woman was not only unlicensed, but also subject to a suspension of driving privileges order from the Motor Vehicle Commission. Officer Dowie also determined the driver was texting and looking down at her phone at the time of the crash.

The driver, Camila L. Bellizia, 44 of Kearny, was arrested and transported to police headquarters.

She was charged with driving while suspended, leaving the scene of an accident involving injury, failure to report a motor vehicle accident and use of a cell phone while driving. She was subsequently released from custody and is expected to appear in court in the future.

APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, VEHICLE INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION CARD PERMIT VALID FOR TOWN OF KEARNY ONLY TOWN ORDINANCE 7-32

2026-O-6 - Ordinance Amending Section 7-32 of the Town Code Regarding Permit Parking on Certain Streets

WHEREAS, Section 7-32 of the Town Code, entitled “Permit Parking”, was reinstated to reestablish a limited permit parking system from 7pm to 7am to be administered by the Police Department affecting Sandford Avenue, Ogden Avenue, Radley Street and Ann Street to ease parking and trafﬁc concerns on those streets; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to expand the Residential Permit Parking Program to other limited areas and to amend the fees for such permits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, that Section 7-32.2 is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

7-32.2 Streets Affected. The Streets subject to this Ordinance are as follows: FULL APPLICATION available on:

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From Harrison Ave south to end Between Schuyler and Sanford Ave

Entire length, excluding the 21 space parking area on the east side of Sandford Ave north of Harrison Ave designated for overnight parking under Section 7-33 per Resolution 2025-87

From Devon Street to Passaic Ave

From Devon Street to Belgrove Drive

From Johnston Ave to Woodland Ave