HOW SWEEP IT IS
Giangeruso, his team cruise en route to new four-year term
Ground broken at Kearny
Branch Library
Photo by Kevin A. Canessa Jr.
Ground was broken May 3, 2025, at Kearny’s Christine Jablonski Branch Library for its renovation project. Library Director Josh Humphrey, in announcing the project in late 2023, said the extension will allow for a multi-purpose area with flexible seating and new media equipment. An outdoor deck will also be built to allow for programming outside. Seen here are Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Humphrey, Business Administrator George King, Police Chief Scott Macfie, members of the Kearny Town Council, members of the Library Board and the project manager.
TBy Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
he Lyndhurst Strong team led by Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso cruised to victory Tuesday, May 13, and with the victory, it likely means another four years for a Giangeruso mayoralty.
Giangeruso ended up with the most votes (unofficially) at 1,929 and traditionally, the top vote getter is chosen as mayor by the remainder of the commissioners. Also winning seats were newcomer David Mateen who had 1,855 votes; Commissioner Lou DeMarco with 1,841 votes; Commissioner Karen Haggerty with 1,738 votes and Commissioner Richard L. Jarvis Sr. with
1,708 votes.
The opposition was called “Lyndhurst Pride” and the closest to winning a seat was incumbent Commissioner John Montillo who earned 1,669 votes in defeat. He was 39 votes away from the nearest competitor in Jarvis. The rest of that team didn’t fare as well. Darius Hughes got 1,483 votes; Theresa Sedlock garnered 1,308 votes; Stephen Morinho had 1,307 votes and Domenick Abbate Jr. had 1,148.
In a distant 11th place of 11 candidates was former Mayor Richard DiLascio, who got 887 votes under the slogan “It’s time.”
Giangeruso, DeMarco, Hag-
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Students of the Month named at Kearny’s Garfield School
Donna Masters, principal of Garfield School, announces the school’s Students of the Month for April 2025.
Kindergarten: Melike Baycan, Derek Campusano, Zane Mora.
First Grade: Carlos Muentes, Sophia Rigacci, Nathan Lemos.
Second Grade: Nathalie Caniz-Garcia, Steph-
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anie Colon, Vitoria De Araujo Borba, Logan Valderrama.
Third Grade: Savannah Moore, Emery Colon, Jacob Chavez.
Fourth Grade: Sohaib Boudkik, Camila Ruiz.
Fifth Grade: Kiera Chesney.
Sixth Grade: Felipe Acevedo, Ethan Chang, Nigel Mangal, Maria Corrone Guimaraes.
INJURY ATTORNEYS
LPD: MV stop leads to likely end to drug ring
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Atraffic stop by Lyndhurst Police officers led to the arrest of a Rutherford man, the seizure of a large cache of illegal narcotics, weapons and contraband, and it all likely disrupted a significant illegal narcotics distribution operation, Det. Capt. Vincent Auteri said.
On Friday, April 25, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Det. Michael Giangeruso and Officer Angel Batista were on patrol near Park and Rutherford avenues when they observed a black Mini Cooper speeding and committing a lane violation. They stopped the vehicle and the driver was identified as Gavin J. Lebosquet, 47, of Rutherford, who was found to have an active Hackensack arrest warrant.
dangerous substances including cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine, MDMA, DMT, ketamine, fentanyl, ecstasy, crack cocaine and tusi (pink cocaine).
n Prescription drugs such as Adderall, Clonazepam, Xanax, Hydrocodone and Buprenorphine, plus multiple containers of suspected GHB, marijuana products and other narcotics.
n Numerous vials, bags and packaging materials used in drug distribution
Drug paraphernalia, distribution notes and vape cartridges.
POLICE BEAT
While interacting with Lebosquet, officers observed suspicious behavior, including attempts to conceal objects.
A subsequent search revealed a knife, suspected cocaine and a glass vial containing a white powdery substance. Lebosquet was then placed under arrest.
A further search of the vehicle by Officers Batista, Giangeruso and Robert Litterio, along with Det. Steve Batista, led to the discovery of the following:
n Multiple illegal weapons, including a spring-loaded knife, a fixed-blade knife hidden inside a metal tube, two tasers an expandable metal baton and an imitation Glock 18 handgun with an imitation suppressor and inserted magazine.
n An overwhelming quantity and variety of controlled
n Some $997 in U.S. currency believed to be proceeds of illegal activity. Lebosquet was issued several motor vehicle summonses for traffic and narcotics-related offenses and was charged with the following criminal offenses: six counts of possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose; six counts of unlawful possession of a weapon; one count of possession of an imitation firearm; 16 counts of CDS distribution and possession with intent to distribute; and multiple counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, money laundering, obstruction and prescription drug offenses.
Lebosquet was remanded to the Bergen County Jail, Hackensack, pending court. The Mini Cooper was impounded.
In total, officers cataloged more than 50 separate items of evidence, suggesting a sophisticated and extensive drug distribution operation. The officers’ vigilance and teamwork resulted in the removal of dangerous drugs and weapons from our community, Auteri said.
Remembering the late-great Dennis Triano
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By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Just in time for Christmas, Kearny will have five new rookie officers on the job as they complete their police academy training.
n Katherine Henriquez Dilone, 34, of Kearny, was born in the Dominican Republic and speaks Spanish. After moving to New Jersey, she graduated high school in Jersey City, then obtained an associate degree from Hudson County Community
College and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Rutgers University. Her work experience includes the construction and medical fields. Most recently, she was self-employed, having formed her own business LLC.
n Dante Mustacchio, 29, of Kearny, attended Morris County College and has had a very extensive EMS career including both paid and volunteer work.
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The late Dennis J. Triano, who died in 2023, was honored by the Town of Kearny with a special chair in his memory Saturday, May 17, at the Kearny Library’s main branch. Triano was the president of the Kearny Library Board from 1981 until he retired in 2012. Seen here is Dennis’s wife, Patricia, his children and grandson.
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Belleville Awarded major Clean Communities grant along with Kearny
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
The Township of Belleville will receive a $77,671.77 Clean Communities grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Solid Waste Division.
Officials representing about 20 of those towns, including Belleville Mayor Michael A. Melham, attended an event Wednesday, May 14 at the Hamilton Stage in Rahway where they were presented with ceremonial checks to mark
the occasion.
The annual grants help municipalities across the state beautify neighborhoods, clean up parks and recreation areas, protect natural habitats and work toward a litter-free New Jersey.
To that end, municipalities may use the grant funding to promote volunteer and paid clean-up events, purchase equipment, support enforcement activities and educational opportunities. The funds may also be used to buy and install video-surveillance
equipment to help monitor areas where litter is often illegally dumped.
More than $27 million has been awarded to municipalities and counties in Jersey for 2025.
“We are committed to continually looking for ways to make Belleville cleaner and greener, and this grant money will certainly help bolster our ongoing efforts,” Melham said.
Chief among Belleville’s litter-abatement efforts are the community cleanups. Twice a year, township officials, residents and schoolchildren roll up their sleeves, slip on work gloves and conduct township-wide cleanups — one in the autumn and one in the spring.
Melham said the township wants to earmark a portion of the Clean Communities funds to purchase large, solarpowered trash receptacles that will be strategically placed in high-volume areas.
The Clean Communities Act of 1986 created a statewide litter abatement program that is funded by a tax on manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of 15 categories of litter-generating products in New Jersey. The program funds grants distributed to municipalities based on
population, housing units and miles of municipally owned roadways.
In addition, penalties collected from the enforcement of the single-use plastic production law will also be allocated to the Clean Communities program fund.
“Though Mayor Melham’s leadership, Belleville has consistently been one of the top municipalities in the state in regard to fighting litter,” JoAnn Gemenden, executive director of New Jersey Clean Communities Council, said. “We work closely with Belleville to ensure state funds are continually maximized to develop and implement anti-litter education and programming in the township, as well as to coordinate local clean-ups. We are confident that Belleville will use the funding this year in a smart, strategic way in 2025 to further expand the Clean Communities mission.”
The Clean Communities Council operates public awareness campaigns to educate the public, primarily youth, about the adverse environmental impacts of litter,
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
NEWS BRIEFS
Head to AC with the Henrietta Benstead Friendship Club
The Henrietta Benstead Friendship Club hosts a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City Wednesday, May 28.
The cost is $45. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the bus departs at 9:30 a.m. from the Henrietta Benstead Center, 60 Columbia Ave., Kearny.
Make checks payable to Henrietta Benstead Friendship Club, and give checks to Marion by May 26.
Same-day purchases may be available.
NFSB hosting summer concert series
The Nutley Family Service Bureau has planned a summer concert series, continuing the on its Rock Hunger VIII fundraiser.
The concert series is a key initiative to raise much-needed funds for programs and services, all while enjoying live music from local talent.
The series features five performances at Nutley Family Service Bureau throughout the summer. Each concert will feature live music, all while supporting NFSB’s mission to enhance the well-being of individuals and families in Nutley and beyond.
The lineup includes the Porch Rockers June 25; Ana Felice July 9; CJ Live July 23; Mother Hubbard Aug. 13; and DJ Rob of Ultimate Entertainment/Taylor Swift Tribute Aug. 20.
For more information, including how to purchase tickets or become a sponsor, please visit www.nutleyfamily.org or contact Josie Wang at jwang@nutleyfamily.org.
Marine Corps detachment hosting annual pig roast
West Hudson Marine Corp Detachment hosts its annual fundraiser and Memorial Day celebration Sunday, May 25 from noon to 6 p.m., 286 Belgrove Drive.
The pig roast is an annual tradition. The event is open to the public with a cost of $40 and reduced rate of $35 for
members and $45 for a member with a guest.
Belleville Woman’s Club hosting fish & chips fundraiser
The Woman’s Club of Belleville hosts a fish and chip fundraiser on Friday, June 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Belleville Senior Center, 145 Franklin Ave., Belleville. Eat in or carry out will be available.
Cost is $25 and each meal comes with fried fish, French fries, coleslaw, dessert and a drink.
Chicken may be substituted for fish. For information and tickets, call Patty at (201) 303-3377.
Elks’ Special Children’s Committee hosting hibachi dinner, show
The Kearny-Belleville Elks’ Special Children’s Committee hosts a hibachi dinner & show Friday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 601 Elm St., Kearny.
The cost is $50 per person. Payment must be received by June 2. Send an email to chrisscc1050@gmail.com for more details.
Washington Middle School hosting spring music & arts festival
Washington Middle School, 1 N. Fifth St., Harrison, hosts a music and arts festival May 28, with an art show at 5:30 p.m. and concert at 6:30 p.m. There will be performances by the Washington Middle School concert band, choir, chamber choir and soloists. Admission is $3.
Salvation Army of Kearny hosting open gyms with Tom Fraser
The Salvation Army of greater Kearny, 28 Beech St., hosts open gyms Tuesday and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. for kids aged 10 to 17.
Games will be under the supervision of the immortal Tom Fraser, retired Lincoln School counselor and coach and long-time director of the Presbyterian Boys & Girls Club.
“Remember
Mayor Giangeruso and Lyndhurst Commissioners remember all who died in service to our nation.
All gave some, some gave all.
Mayor Pronti & Borough Council of North Arlington salute all who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Lyndhurst Veterans Alliance (American Legion Post 139, VFW Post 3549 & Amvets Post 20) remembers all who paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve America’s freedom on this Memorial Day.
HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY’S MILITARY HISTORY
Memorial Day, celebrated every year on the last Monday in May, is a time to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Researching your family’s military history during this time allows you to deepen your connection to their sacrifices and contributions. Here are four tips for getting started:
1. Gather family records. Begin your research by collecting documents, photos, medals and letters from your relatives. Talk to aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins; they may share valuable stories and details about service branches, ranks or deployment locations.
Mayor Michael Melham and the Belleville Township Council honor all who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
2. Utilize government archives. You can access important online resources at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) at archives.gov/research/military. You can also request Official Military Personnel Files (OMPFs) through the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) website. Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can provide information about burial sites and service histories.
3. Explore online databases. Once you have some names, birthdates and locations, you can use websites like Ancestry and Fold3 to find military records, including draft cards, enlistment papers and pension records.
4. Visit local and state archives. State-run archives and local historical societies are also great places to look. They often have valuable resources, such as draft registrations, service records and newspaper clippings.
Once you’ve uncovered your family’s military history, share it on Memorial Day. Consider visiting a veteran’s grave, participating in a commemorative event or preserving their stories for future generations.
MEMORIALDAY
The Town of Kearny remembers all who served and sacrificed so much for the betterment of our nation.
The Kearny American Legion remembers all those who died in service to our great nation.
- Ramon Rivera, Commander
Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Township of Nutley remember our U.S. service members who have honorably served and made the ulitmate sacrifice defending our nation.
From Mayor Dina M. Grilo and Borough Council, we honor the courageous souls who served our country with valor and dedicaiton. As we gather to remember their sacrifices, let us also celebrate their legacy of courage and commitment to our nation.
HOW TO HONOR AMERICA’S FALLEN SOLDIERS ON MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day, which takes place on May 26 this year, provides an annual opportunity to commemorate the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States military. One way to observe this occasion is to visit a veteran cemetery or memorial in your area. In fact, decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flags and flowers has long been a tradition of this federal holiday. However, there’s another way veteran graves might be adorned.
THE MEANING OF COINS ON HEADSTONES
If you visit a cemetery on the last Monday in May, you might notice that in addition to the more typical decorations, coins have been left on some of the headstones. While its origins are uncertain, the purpose of this tradition is to let the family of the deceased know that someone visited the grave. Here’s what each denomination signifies:
• PENNIES. If someone places a penny on the headstone of a fallen soldier, it’s to show that they stopped and paid their respects.
• NICKELS. If someone places a nickel on a headstone, it means they went through basic training with the deceased.
• DIMES. If someone places a dime on a veteran’s headstone, it indicates they served in the armed forces with that person.
• QUARTERS. If someone places a quarter on a headstone, it’s because they were there when the soldier was killed in action.
If you want to let the families of fallen service members know that you appreciate their sacrifice, bring a handful of pennies with you to the cemetery. Other ways to mark the occasion include attending a Memorial Day parade or sharing a meal with loved ones.
LPD: Man believed to be ‘suspicious’
hollow-point
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
way of a closed commercial warehouse on Valley Brook Avenue.
Turns out a man who appeared to police to be suspicious really was — and he had a gun, hollow-point bullets and drugs in his car to prove it, Det. Capt. Vincent Auteri, of the Lyndhurst Police Department, said.
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Officer Clifford approached the vehicle and made contact with the sole occupant, identified as Larnard Smith, 39, of Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
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gun, multiple magazines and hollow-point ammunition concealed in a drawstring backpack.
Additionally, during a search of Smith’s person, Officer Fernandez found him to be in possession of suspected cocaine along with drug paraphernalia.
Smith was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Bergen County Jail, Hackensack.
He was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, certain persons not to possess weapons, possession of prohibited ammunition, possession of a controlled-danger-
ous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
While awaiting the vehicle’s impoundment, a woman from East Orange arrived on foot and identified herself as Smith’s girlfriend. She told police Smith was picking her up from her place of employment which was within walking distance from the vehicle and the vehicle belonged to a friend.
Kearny’s Schuyler School announces
April Students of the Month
Schuyler School, Kearny, announces the Students of the Month for April.
Nicolas Chavez, EllieRose McShane, Luciano Diaz, Santiago Chullo Macavilca, Guadalupe Castano Salazar, Anna Hartman Jaya, Pedro Goncalves Araujo.
Also, Abigail Moreano, Stephanie Capurro Rendon, Charlotte Taveras Brisman, Dario Beltran Amezquita, Ana Silva, Ryan Cerezo, Gabriel Scott, Dylan Devries, Norah Diaz Hernandez, Giovanni Semidey, Sienna Villavicencio.
Also, Khedira Solano Calderon, Daira Guerrero Abad, Sophia Fermaint, Ariah Henriques, Jack Harding, Yasna Zohaib, Domenic Avitable, Gabriella Saldanha, Richard Young, Lucas Canales, Luciano Refosco Medina, Johanna Villafana, Joseph Moawwad.
And also, Alicia Molina, Julieta Salazar Vargas, Domenic Avitable, Penelope Sime, Africa Acevedo Taboada, Meliz Guven, Zoe Hernandez, Nathan Guimaraes, Pahola Delgado Barranco, Deborah Rocha and Miguel Reyes
SPORTS & HEALTH
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
Harrison has rarely found itself in a position where it was trailing this boys volleyball season.
During Saturday’s Hudson County Tournament final, the Blue Tide showed the poise and composure needed to recover such situations and emerge as champions.
Trailing late in the first set, Harrison not only rallied to take the opening set, but built upon that run to produce a dominant second set as it defeated Hudson Catholic, 25-23, 25-15 to win a third consecutive county title at County Prep High School in Jersey City.
“There’s been more than a couple of occasions where we’ve been down by a few points late in sets
and almost every single time they find a way to come back and win it,” Harrison head coach Anthony Sabia said, citing comebacks from set point against Weehawken, Livingston and most recently in the Hudson County semifinals against North Bergen. “They find their best volleyball and they play their cleanest volleyball and they find a way to lock in in those tight moments. As great as it would be for everything to go smoothly, it’s nice to know that you have that in your back pocket when you need it.”
Harrison trailed 22-18 before scoring seven of the final eight points to take the first set, a stretch that started with a Jonathan Petrillo kill and followed by a trio of Hudson Catholic faults to tie it at 22. The Hawks, making their second-trip to the
final, regained the lead on an Alan Santiago kill. Alattim DeLeon’s kill tied it once again for the Blue Tide at 23-all, then recorded a block to take the lead before Jeremy Rivera’s kill gave Harrison the first set.
Using the momentum from the end of the first, Harrison opened the second set with five-straight points and opened a quick 9-2 lead which featured three Petrillo kills, a kill from DeLeon and aces by Yamil Espinoza and Petrillo.
“We just played lockdown defense and made no mistakes off our hands,” said Sabia. “(On the Hudson Catholic side) you could see the nerves and the frustration on their faces and I’m like we’re fine. I’ve seen this story a bunch of times this year, winning the set.
“We were on a tear to start the second set and I knew we were
fine.”
Petrillo, who finished with a team-high nine kills, would deliver the clinching point for Harrison’s fifth overall county title. DeLeon added seven kills with two blocks and Rivera had two kills to go with 19 assists. Espinoza had three kills with six digs while Brayan Andrade contributed a team-best eight digs.
In total, seven different players recorded at least one kill in the win, a testament to the depth of this year’s roster.
“I don’t know if we’ve ever had a team where we have as much faith and trust in the bench,” Sabia said. “Even going back to when we were as good as we were 10 years ago, we were great, but we had a really short bench, so everyone had to be on all the time. I think the depth of this team is
maybe unmatched.”
Sabia had a front row view for those other county championship teams as the assistant coach under Nick Landy. This winter saw Landy step down with Sabia moving over to head coach and at the time of the move both coaches said little was likely to change. That proved true as another county title was coming to Harrison.
“They were aware of the moment (to potentially three-peat as champions). They were aware of what they had the ability to potentially accomplish and they were really excited,” said Sabia. “They’re very proud to carry on the legacy of the teams from the last two years and even the teams in the past. They’re happy to add to the program’s history, so I know it’s special to them.”
Photo courtesy of Cristopher Oliveira
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
Terry Iavarone knows that the opportunity that the Bloomfield boys track & field team had at last weekend’s Essex County Championships isn’t one that comes along very often with the depth and talent in the meet every year
With an elusive county title within reach, the Bengals took full advantage of the moment and returned to Bloomfield as champions.
Sparked by four individual gold medals and several clutch performances throughout the roster, Bloomfield won just its second Essex County title in program history and first since 2001 with a team score of 81
points. The Bengals distanced itself from runners-up Seton Hall Prep (64.75) and Columbia (64) in the meet, held May 9 and 12 at Schools Stadium in
Newark.
“The kids were over the moon,” said Iavarone. “I have never envisioned that we would get a chance to win a county championship considering you have these huge schools that are track powerhouses.
“Bloomfield has had a track program for over 100 years. You go back to Essex County track, there’s results for almost 100 years. This is something that may never happen again or at least when I’m coaching or anybody else on the staff is coaching. So this is a special one.”
championships, Bloomfield felt it was in position to do what Iavarone had previously thought was unobtainable.
“We knew that if everyone fired on all cylinders (the second day), we had a serious shot of winning the county championship after day one,” Iavarone said. “We knew if your hurdlers came through in the 110 and our shot put came through that we would need one big performance that would put us over the top.”
Nicholas Obiedzinski won the event with a personal best of 12-6.
In total, the Bengals had four first place finishes with Obiedzinski, Jeremy Tejada (110 Meter Hurdles), Alexander Travers (400 Meter Hurdles) and Joelle Urdanivia (Discus) all taking gold in their respective events.
Tejada, Jabari Murray and Victor Carthell finished one, two, three in the 110 Meter Hurdles, while Urdanivia and Ukoha Kalu took first and second in the Discus. Bloomfield’s boys individually took home 12 medals, proof of the depth needed to win a county title.
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For Bloomfield, that unexpected performance came in the Pole Vault when senior
On the girls side, Bloomfield’s star sophomore Alana Dennis won gold in the 100 Meter Hurdles and silver in the 200 Meter Dash to lead a Bengals team that finished sixth in the team standings. Nutley, which finished 14th, was led by Meya Ranges’ second place finish in the 3200 Meter Run. Nutley took 14th place in the boys team standings with Marcus Durham’s third place finish in the Triple Jump leading the way.
Photo courtesy Terry Iavarone
KHS hosts inaugural ‘Band Aid’
By Danny Conde Special to The Observer AT KEARNY
For the first time ever, Kearny High School hosted a Band-Aid Festival, a unique and enriching event designed to support and elevate high school band programs through constructive feedback from a professional adjudicator.
This year’s judge was composer Patrick Burns, who brought his expertise and passion to the stage, offering invaluable insights to both students and directors alike. The festival featured performances from the West New York’s Memorial High
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School, Weehawken High School, North Arlington High School and Kearny High School bands. Each ensemble presented a piece to a live audience, including members of the Kearny community, followed by a 20-minute clinic session with Burns.
What made this festival especially engaging was Burns’s use of a wireless microphone during the clinics — allowing the audience to hear his detailed feedback in real time and gain a rare glimpse into
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Adding to the spirit of the day, the Kearny Band Parents hosted a concession stand, ensuring all students were wellfed and energized throughout the event. Their support and hospitality played a key role in making the festival a success. The festival was created not only to celebrate musical talent but also to shine a light on the dedication and hard work band directors and students pour into preparing their pieces.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Dianne H. Berg
Dianne H. Berg, 74, of Kearny, died May 12, 2025.
Relatives and friends visited at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral, Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny. Cremation was private.
Born in Kearny, Dianne spent 20 years in Fairlawn before returning to Kearny. A 1969 graduate of Kearny High School, she served as president of the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority in her senior year. She was a software analyst for the Passaic Valley Sewer Commission.
Dianne loved to travel and visited many countries throughout the world, her favorite being Italy. She was a fantastic cook and loved making her famous pea soup for friends and family. She loved attending concerts, Broadway plays, lunches and dinners, and was a loyal and caring friend to many.
Dianne was the dear sister of Jacqueline Principato, Phillip Berg and the late John B. Berg Jr. and Latatia Kohout. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or to Villa Marie Claire, 12 West Saddle River Road, Saddle River, N.J. 07458.
Mary U. Woodmaska, 95 Educator, Wife, Mother With heavy hearts, but with joy at the Lord’s promise, the Woodmaska family announces the passing of their matriarch, Mary (nee Theresa Uhlik), at the age of 95. Mary, who was born at home on Schuyler Avenue in Kearny, died peacefully at home in Manahawkin on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with her loved ones by her side.
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mother. Once her children were enrolled in school, she returned to teaching, this time in North Arlington. Mary first taught a generation of third-graders at Wilson School before standing up the district’s Gifted & Talented program and serving as NAEA President, retiring in 1994.
Her passions included going on cruises to Canada, Alaska and the Mediterranean and numerous domestic trips with family, gardening, hitting garage sales and thrift shops, celebrating the holidays with loved ones, reading, doing crosswords, playing the slots and, above all, her never-ending faith in God.
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Mary was a graduate of Kearny High School and N.J. State Teachers College At Jersey City, earning a B.S. in education. After graduating, she hiked through Europe on her own, staying at hostels and seeing the sites in Belgium, Holland, Italy, etc.
Following her return, she embarked on her teaching career in West Orange, but after marrying her husband, Steven, settled into the roles of homemaker and
Mary is survived by her children, Stephen (Julie), Thomas, Jon and Mary Ann; grandsons, James and Luke; and step-grandchildren, Alex and Nicole. She was predeceased by her husband, parents Felix and Stella (nee Maliszewski) and siblings Walter, Slim, Victoria, Wanda, Chester and Dorothy
A memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
How much did we love you, Mom? “A bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck.”
Remember that, and “Enjoy” your eternal reward.
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KPD: Woman had ‘E’ on her, delayed traffic near Lincoln School
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she tried to get away from police block-in
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
One Harrison woman should have stayed home on May 14. Instead, she finds herself in a bunch of trouble.
At roughly 8:16 a.m. on May 14, Debra R. Nadrowski, 43, of Harrison, was taken into custody by Officers Janitza Aquino, Khonsura Allen and Jonathan Dowie and charged her with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (suspected ecstasy), possession of drug paraphernalia, delaying traffic, operating under the influence of liquor or drugs, DWI on school property or within 1,000 feet of school, DWI through a school crossing, DWI through school crossing with children present, operation of an MV while in possession of narcotics, careless driving, and at least one equipment violation.
The incident occurred near the intersection of Oakwood and Kearny avenues (near Lincoln School).
Officer Aquino, who is assigned to Lincoln School and focuses on the safety of LMS students, was alerted to the impaired driver and took swift action.
Initially, with Nadrowski’s vehicle blocked in by police, she attempted to aggressively reverse the vehicle; however, officers were able to deescalate the matter, gain compliance, detain and arrest her.
No one was injured and Nadrowski was later released to a responsible party.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Nutley undertaking ambitious paving program
Nutley’s Department of Public Works is rolling out a comprehensive schedule of roadway paving and reconstruction projects for spring and summer 2025, Public Works Commissioner Joseph Scarpelli said.
These initiatives aim to reflect the township’s commitment to upgrading infrastructure, improving driving conditions and enhancing walkability across Nutley.
Nutley’s paving and infrastructure work is funded through a combination of federal aid, state grants and local capital improvement allocations, including major funding via an annual grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT), typically designated for high-traffic, multi-jurisdictional roadways.
The projects often include complete roadway reconstruction, along with curb and sidewalk replacement.
Recent DOT-funded projects include upgrades to Chestnut Street (Franklin Avenue to Whitford Avenue and full streetscape enhancements in the business district; full reconstruction of Vreeland Avenue (Franklin Avenue to Bloomfield Avenue) in 2024; Coeyman Avenue (Bloomfield Avenue to the Bloomfield line) and Bloomfield Avenue (High Street to Raymond Avenue), scheduled for completion in 2025.
Another funding source is the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered through the Essex County, which supports infrastructure projects in neighborhoods that meet specific criteria.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A.
27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 4/24/25, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Maintenance Roadway Contract N321, NJ 124 and US 46 in Morris, Essex, Union and Bergen Counties, and Various locations in Morris, Passaic, Essex and Union Counties
100% State Funded
DP No: 25402
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior tocontract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid.
Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid
Recent CDBG-funded projects include full reconstruction of Sunset Drive and Ravine Avenue in 2023 and 2024; scheduled improvements to Prospect Street (Chestnut Street to High Street) including ADA-compliant ramps, new sidewalks, upgraded curbs and intersection improvements. Work is scheduled to begin in May 2025.
Nutley also allocates between $500,000 and $700,000 annually from its Capital Improvement Budget for local roadway improvements. This year, local funds will focus on resurfacing streets recently impacted by PSE&G gas main upgrades to ensure full curb-to-curb restoration.
Each paving project includes ADA-compliant curb ramps and selective repairs to curbs, sidewalks and driveway aprons to maximize longevity and ensure pedestrian safety.
Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625
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SECTION 00 11 13 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
1.Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the East Newark Board of Education,(“Owner”) Hudson County, New Jersey, for Proposed HVAC Upgrades at the East Newark School for the East Newark Board of Education.
2. Sealed bids will be received for the following contracts (“Contracts”):
a. Overall Single Prime (all of the work, Lump Sum, All Trades, All Inclusive) – DPMC Pre-Qualification C032 HVACR.
Bids for the above Contracts will be received by the Owner in the Board Offices located at 501 N. 3rd Street, East Newark, New Jersey 07029, until 1:00
P.M.; Local Time, on WEDNESDAY JUNE 25TH, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter.
Bidding Documents may be examined online by (USA website) visiting www.usaplanroom.com. Project 2024-138 is located in “Public Jobs”. This will take you directly to the project for viewing or ordering.
Bid Documents may be purchased online or ordered for pick-up for the non-refundable fee of $150.00
New for 2025, the township will launch a crack-sealing preventative-maintenance program for roads paved within the last five years, to keep water from penetrating the pavement and damaging the road base.
“Crack sealing helps us protect our investment,” Scarpelli said. “By sealing out water and preventing subsurface damage, we can significantly extend the lifespan of roads and reduce the need for more costly repairs down the line.”
To date, more than 75% of Nutley’s streets have been repaved primarily through the township’s ongoing partnership with PSE&G to repave roads following longterm gas-main replacement work.
In 2024, PSE&G completed full curb-tocurb repaving in the northwest section of town, bordered by High Street, Bloomfield Avenue and Kingsland Street. The town-
for each paper set or $40.00 for each digital set. The online system will accept payment by major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express), or COD for pick-up. Documents may be sent prepaid through Federal Express or UPS. Bid Documents will be made available after 2:00 P.M. on May 22, 2025. Documents will also be made available at FLM Reprographics, 741 Alexander Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, 609-987-0666, Contacts: Jeff Zanin, Bob Strom. Bidders should call 24 hours in advance to ensure Bid Documents will be available.
3. Bids must be submitted on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of Bidder and proposal identification number on the outside, and must be accompanied by certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond drawn to the Order of the “East Newark Board of Education”, for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no case in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000); and must be delivered to the Business Administrator at the above place, by the hour named. The Board and the Board’s Architect or Engineer assumes no responsibility for bids mismailed or misdirected.
4. Each bidder shall submit with its bid, a Certificate of Consent of Surety as per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25 from a Surety company stating that it will provide the bidder and all subcontractors, if successful, with a performance/payment bond in the full amount of the contract.
Failure to sign the bid bond by either the surety or principal and failure to submit the properly executed bid bond with the bid package, shall be deemed cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid.
Failure to sign the Certificate of Consent of Surety by either the surety or principal, and failure to submit the properly executed Certificate with the bid package, shall be deemed cause for disqualification and
ship is currently delaying full reconstruction in the Church Street/High Street/ Bloomfield Avenue/Franklin Avenue area until PSE&G completes gas-main work, but that area will also soon undergo upgrades.
Mountainview Avenue, Beech Street (both between Bloomfield Avenue and Prospect Street) and Bloomfield Avenue (Raymond Avenue to Chestnut Street) have recently had full surfacing following the winter’s utility work.
“Once PSE&G finishes upgrades in this section, our goal is to have repaved nearly every road in Nutley,” Scarpelli said. “In the meantime, our crews continue to make targeted repairs to keep streets safe and passable.”
Pothole repairs continue throughout the year using cold patch during the winter months and hot asphalt from mid-April through November.
DPW crews are also applying in-house skim coats on roads that show surface wear but don’t yet require full reconstruction, a technique that smooths roadways and adds a protective layer against further deterioration.
Recent skim coat applications have been completed on Stager Street, Race Street, and Brookfield Avenue near Franklin Avenue, with additional locations scheduled for summer and fall.
Residents may visit bit.ly/Nutleypavementmap to view a paving map on the township’s website, showing completed and upcoming roadwork projects across Nutley.
rejection of the bid.
5. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, 18A:-18A-36a. The Owner reserves the right to extend this date as negotiated with the potential low bidder.
6. The Owner reserves the right to reject all proposals or bids in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, as amended and to waive any informality in the bidding.
7. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contracts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.
8. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.
9. If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, all bidders shall pre-qualify as required by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, and each bid shall be accompanied by an affidavit so certifying pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-27 through 18A:18A-33 as amended and revised. All inquiries concerning prequalification should be directed to Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction, 33 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608
a. Bidders shall be prequalified in Category C032 HVACR
10. Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq Public School Contracts Law.
11. Pursuant to the “The Public Works Contractor Registration Act” N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq.,, bidders and their subcontractors are required to be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and to possess a current certificate by said Department indicating compliance with the Act. If the apparent low bidder fails to provide a copy of the certificate prior to the award of the contract, the bid may be rejected as being non-responsive.
12. All bidders must provide a copy of their Business Registration Certificate. Failure to submit the Business Registration Certificate prior to the award of contract will result in the rejection of the bid proposal.
13. The East Newark Board of Education will not enter into a contract for work with any person, company or firm that is on the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development; Prevailing Wage Debarment List, or the State of New Jersey Consolidated Debarment Report (www.state.nj.us/treasury/ debarred) or the Federal System for Award-SAM.gov. N.J.A.C. 17:19-1.1.
14. Each bidder must submit with the bid a signed certificate stating that they own, lease or control all equipment necessary to accomplish the work described in the Contract Specifications. Should the Bidder not be the actual owner or lessee of such equipment required, its certificate shall state the source from which the equipment shall be obtained and, in addition, shall be accompanied by a signed certificate from the Owner or person in control of the equipment definitely granting to the Bidder the control of the equipment required during such time as may be required for that portion of the Contract for which it is necessary. BY ORDER OF THE EAST NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION Hudson County, New Jersey ($137.00 Online 05/13/25 Print 05/21/25) Legal ads must be submitted by email to legals@theobserver.com. For inclusion in the next edition, they must be received by 2 p.m., the previous Thursday afternoon.
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Santangelo awarded 2025 Greco-Sajle scholarship
Nutley High School senior football player Gerald Santangelo has been named the 2025 Diane Greco Sajle Scholarship award recipient. This award is given annually by the Greco family to the football program’s “Most Valuable Teammate” who exemplifies leadership and compassion both on and off the field, in memory of the late 1974 Nutley High School graduate.
The annual $5,000 scholarship is funded by members of the Greco family and close family friends, including Glenn Villacari, Ralph Greco, Gloria Greco Smith, Ralph S. Greco, Christy Van Saders, Michael Greco, Anthony Greco, Dan Greco, Lauren Greco, Alex Greco, Kate Rose, Dan Sajle, Michelle Greco and Joe Greco.
Nutley High School Football Coach Chris Helm praised Santangelo for his deserving recognition.
“He truly merits this award. Gerald has always gone above and beyond as a
player, embodying more than just the game of football. Being an athlete is one thing, but being an outstanding person is another. He leads by example, gives his all, and pays attention to every detail. He serves as a great role model for the younger players and encapsulates the values we strive for in our football program,” the coach said
“I am incredibly honored and grateful to receive this scholarship,” Santangelo, who plans to attend Rutgers University
in the fall to study exercise science, said.
“It’s a privilege to represent Diane, and I’m thankful to the Greco family. I also appreciate my coaches and teammates who have supported me throughout my four years at high school.”
This is the seventh consecutive year the Greco family has awarded the scholarship to a Nutley High School student football player.
The scholarship was established in 2019 by former Nutley High School
Head Football Coach Steve DeGregorio and Thomas Greco to honor Diane’s memory to recognize student athletes who show compassion, dedication and selflessness toward family, friends and community — qualities she was most known for.
“It is a privilege to keep not only my sister Diane’s memory alive through this scholarship but also to honor our dear friend Coach Steve DeGregorio,” Thomas Greco, co-founder of the scholarship, said.
In the photo, from left, Adam Rose, Ralph Greco, Ralph S. Greco, Michelle Greco, Drew Feniello, Lucas Greco, Joe Greco, Michael Greco, Dan Sajle, Anthony Riccio, Jeanine Riccio, Gerald Santangelo, Andrew A. Santangelo Jr., Sadie Rose, Kate Rose, Andrew Santangelo, Gianna Santangelo, Andrew A. Santangelo Sr., Marie Strumolo, Dana Santangelo, Coach Chris Helm, Annamarie Riccio, Marie Mielnicki and Thomas Greco.
Harrison youngsters fare well at Law Day contests
Harrison’s Washington Middle School had several students participate in the Hudson County Bar Association Law Day contests. Several were chosen as winners in categories such as rap, essay, photography, poetry and art. Hudson County Bar Association President Anna Norris introduced Keynote Speaker Justice Michael Noriega, a Hudson County native, who addressed this year’s theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many One.” Washington Middle School winners included Sofia Elisa Bordon, Dasha Perez Lopez, Brandon Premoli, Jessica Lin, Aradhya Arunkumar, Jaimy Jimenez, Gustavo Melgar and Khushal Varshney.
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Most recently, he was the Chief of EMS for North Arlington. He has learned Spanish to a conversational level.
n Breanna Costa, 25, of Kearny, is a lifelong Kearny resident who speaks Portuguese fluently. She attended the Kearny School System and played soccer every year. She then played soccer for Rutgers University, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology and neuroscience. She continues to play soccer in various leagues. Most recently, she managed two Enterprise Mobility locations.
n Geraldine Cabedo, 32, of Newark, was Born in Miami and speaks Spanish. She moved to New Jersey as a child and attended the Public Safety Academy in Passaic County. She most recently worked as a physical therapist
aide for Sall Myers Medical Associates. Her work experience includes various medicine-adjacent positions.
n Labib Sawires, 24, of Kearny, was born in Egypt and speaks Arabic. After moving to the United States, he attended school in Belleville and completed a high school internship with the Belleville PD. At age 19, he became a State of New Jersey Department of Corrections officer. He has led an impeccable career without a single internal affairs complaint made against him, whether by inmates or supervisors. He moved to Kearny and, most recently, was working at Garden State Correctional Facility in Crosswicks, New Jersey.
Four of the recruits will enter the Bergen County Police Academy, while former Sawires will attend an abridged “gap” program. All five are expected to hit the road with KPD’s field training officers in December.
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gerty and Jarvis were all to be sworn into new four-year terms May 20 while Mateen was to be sworn in for his inaugural term that day, as well.
Giangeruso was elated following his and his team’s decisive win.
“Thank you for the trust you’ve placed in me once again. I’m honored to continue
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especially on waterways.
The organization also helped facilitate the transition away from single-use plastic and paper bags with its Litter Free NJ campaign, using public service announcements and other outreach to remind residents to bring their own reusable bags when shopping and to recycle plastic bags. These efforts have helped to significantly reduce the amount of plastic pollution in the state by an estimated 8 billion single-use bags per year.
Litter comes from many sources, such as people who carelessly toss away their trash, overflowing and uncovered garbage cans, and construction sites. Litter is often dispersed by the wind and carried into stormwater collection systems, where it can clog drains causing flooding, harm wildlife and degrade the quality of the state’s surface waters.
The grant program funds a variety of activities including volunteer cleanups of public spaces, cleanups of stormwater systems that can disperse trash into waterways, educational outreach campaigns, enforcement of local anti-littering ordinances, graffiti removal and purchases of trash receptacles, recycling bins and anti-litter signs.
Other towns in The Observer’s readership that received similar grants were East Newark, $4,000; Harrison, $39,160; Kearny, $76,994; Nutley, $66,237; Lyndhurst, $49,900; and North Arlington, $35,123.
serving as your mayor and I’m deeply grateful for the support you’ve shown me and the entire Lyndhurst Strong team,” Giangeruso said. “I’ve spent my life in service to this town. Over the years, I’ve seen how much can be accomplished when people care about their community and work together. That’s what makes Lyndhurst such a special place. I’m proud of all we’ve done, and I know there is more to do.
“I look forward to continu-
ing that work with dedication, patience and the same steady commitment I’ve always had to this township and its people. To those who supported us throughout this campaign, thank you. Your encouragement means more than I can say. You have given me the opportunity to keep doing what I love while serving the town I call home.”
Mateen, meanwhile, posted a thank you video on social media.
“What’s up Lyndhurst —
from the bottom of my heart, thank you,” he said. “Thank you for believing in me, thank you supporting me, thank you for supporting the Lyndhurst Strong team. For those of you satisfied with the way things were, congratulations. For those of you who wanted to see the change we need, also congratulations. And especially thank you to Mayor Robert Giangeruso because he understood a change needed to be made, so I am so grateful for him believ-
ing in me, supporting me and adding me to this ticket.”
Mateen also thanked his family for being “his strongest supporters” throughout the campaign.
Be sure to check with The Observer’s Youtube feed at www.youtube.com/@theobservernj for full coverage of the swearing-in ceremony and check back in the May 27, 2025, edition of The Observer for a full recap.
-Rami Alrabaa
