Belleville Post - July 2024

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VOL. 36 NO. 09

Sacrament of confirmation

— See Page 2

Scholarship luncheon

Photos by Steve Ellmore.

Above, students line up during the ceremony. Below, valedictorian John Martin gives the traditional valedictory address during commencement ceremonies for the Belleville High School Class of 2024.

Buccaneers get their diplomas — See Page 4

Baseball champions!

— See Page 23

Belleville High School held its 127th annual commencement ceremony on June 21 on Doc Ellis Field at Belleville Municipal Stadium.

The event began with the traditional flag salute led by Rose Quezada, who was president of the Student Government Association. It was followed by singing of the national anthem and the alma mater by the Senior Choral Ensemble directed by Carol Lombardi.

Class of 2024 President Brianna Surichaqui welcomed students, family, faculty and friends to the event and was followed in her address by remarks from Quezada.

The Senior Choral Ensemble performed “Grow As We Grow” before the traditional speeches by Salutatorian Riya Desai and Valedictorian John Martin.

Principal Richard D. Tomko presented the students and Superintendent Richard D. Tomko and School Board President Gabrielle V. BennettMeany accepted them and passed out diplomas.

More than 100 scholarships were awarded to members of the graduating class by various clubs, foundations, individuals and organizations.

See a full list of graduates on page 10.

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Many are confirmed at St. Peter’s Church of Belleville this spring

Photo Courtesy of St. Peter Church

The sacrament of confirmation was celebrated on two separate occasions at St. Peter’s Church this spring. The Most Rev. Manuel A. Cruz, auxiliary bishop for Essex County, confirmed 61 young people at a May 8 Mass celebrated in a packed church. Later in the month, on Pentecost Sunday, the Rev. Ivan Sciberras celebrated the sacrament with 12 adults, pictured above, who completed the sacraments after several months of formation. Sciberras, right, is seen anointing Yadira Tamara with the Oil of Chrism, and with the group at the steps of the church, along with Fr. David, who was in charge of their preparation. Applications for the Sacramental Program at St. Peter for the upcoming year are now open.

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Full slate of activities for July 4

Photo Courtesy of Belleville Twp.

From left, Belleville Police Chief Mark Minichini, NJCCC Executive Director JoAnn Gemenden, Mayor Michael Melham and Township Manager Anthony D. Iacono with a check representing the money from the state.

A full day of activities is planned in the township to celebrate the Fourth of July.

The day kicks off with Yoga in the Park at 9:30 a.m. at No. 7 School Field. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat and join the warm-up session at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 45-minute yoga session starting at 9:45 a.m.

At 11 a.m., the township will honor Revolutionary War Soldiers buried at the Dutch Reformed Church located at Rutgers Street and Main Street. This ceremony will pay tribute to the soldiers who fought for our country’s independence as well as honoring the day Belleville received its name.

The celebration will culminate with a vibrant Color Run at 12 noon at Belleville High School, sponsored in part by the Belleville Police Department and the Mayor Michael Melham Civic Association. This free event invites participants to wear white T-shirts and join in the fun, colorful run.

Fireworks, meanwhile, are scheduled for July 3 at Belleville Municipal Stadium, where there will also be face painting, food trucks, clowns, rides and a DJ.

Movies, music and fireworks all Belleville receives a $78K Clean Communities grant from state DEP summer long in the township BELLEVILLE – The township will be receiving a $78,312.59 Clean Communities grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Solid Waste Division.

The annual Clean Communities grants help municipalities and counties across New Jersey promote volunteer and paid clean-up events, purchase equipment, support enforcement activities and educational opportunities.

“We are always looking for ways to push Belleville toward a cleaner, greener future,” said Mayor Michael Melham, a regular panelist at the annual NJCCC seminar in Atlantic City. “Our Department of Public Works conducts numerous programs aimed at keeping our town litter-free throughout the year. It is through programs such as Clean Communities that we are able to keep our streets, open space, recreation areas and township grounds clear of litter and debris.”

This year’s grant is an increase from 2023, when Belleville received $68,947, and 2022, when Belleville received $61,740.

“Though Mayor Melham’s leadership, Belleville has consistently been one of the top municipalities in the state in regards to fighting litter," said JoAnn Gemenden, executive director, New Jersey Clean Communities Council.

"We work closely with Belleville to ensure that 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,” she said. “We are confident that Belleville will use the funding this year in a smart, strategic way in 2024 to further expand the Clean Communities mission.”

This year’s total $27.3 million in funding represents more than a $3 million increase from last year. In total, the DEP is awarding $24.3 million to eligible municipalities and more than $3 million to counties across the state to conduct cleanups, educate the public and enforce

litter-related laws and ordinances. Allocations are based on statistical reports that outline the number of housing units and municipally-owned roadway mileage in a respective area.

Grants are funded by a legislated userfee on manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors that produce litter-generating products.

“Local litter abatement programs are more important than ever as we strive to prevent roadway litter from getting into our waterways,” Gemenden added. “Clean Communities grants provide local governments with critical funds to help create a Litter Free NJ.” The Clean Communities Council operates public awareness campaigns to educate the public, primarily youth, about the adverse environmental impacts of litter, 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 Clean Communities 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.

Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council have announced a lineup of summer activities that includes the following: July 3 Family Fun and fireworks at dusk at Belleville Municipal Stadium.

July 4: Independence Day Celebration with Yoga in the Park and Color Run July 11, 2024: Tribute to Elton John at Belleville High School, music starts at 7 p.m.

July 17, 2024: Movie Night - "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" at dusk at Belleville High School.

July 18, 2024: Alternate Groove (Rock & Soul) at Belleville High School, music starts at 7 p.m.

July 25, 2024: Jersey Sound at Belleville High School, music starts at 7 p.m.

Aug. 1, 2024: Country Music at Belleville High School, music starts at 7 p.m.

Aug. 8, 2024: 80's Band at Belleville High School, music starts at 7 p.m.

Aug. 14, 2024: Movie Night - "Luca" at dusk at Belleville High School.

Aug. 15, 2024: Salsa Night at Belleville High School, music starts at 7 p.m.

Aug. 22, 2024: Freestyle Night with DJ Ralph, Soave & Judy Torres at Belleville High School, music starts at 7 p.m.

Aug. 29:, 2024 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond, followed by Fireworks, at Belleville High School, music starts at 7 p.m.

Photo Courtesy of Belleville Police Department

CONGRATS! — The Belleville Police Department recently announced the promotion of Sgt. Grover Lewis III. He is seen here at his swearing in ceremony.

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Registration open for summer and fall classes at ECC

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MEET THE SCHOLARS — The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce recently had its annual scholarship luncheon at Bucco Restaurant in Bloomfield, where recipients were able to enjoy the happy moment with their families. The chamber awarded six scholarships, which were made possible by members of the chamber. The recipients, with members of the chamber, are, from left, Chamber President Mario Drozdz; Ian Springer of Glen Ridge; Aiden J. Rodriguez of Belleville; Thomas DeVingo Jr. of Belleville; Isabella Rivas and Victoria Parelli of Bloomfield; Alexander Bonnett of Glen Ridge; and Cecelia Polizzi, who is chamber vice president and chairperson of the scholarship program.

Registration for Summer II 2024 classes at Essex County College is underway.

The College’s Summer II term starts Monday, July 8, and runs until Thursday, Aug. 15.

Students may also register for Fall 2024 classes at this time. Fall 2024 Semester classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Essex County College’s main campus is in Newark. The new West Essex campus is located in West Caldwell.

“Essex County College offers more than 50 associate degree programs and academic certificates in a wide range of disciplines. Essex graduates transfer as juniors to many New Jersey colleges and universities, as well as top schools around the country. Register early to get the classes you want,” said Alvin Williams, executive dean of faculty and academics.

For more information, go to: https://www.essex.edu/registration/.

Students may be eligible for scholarships and qualify for the Educational Opportunity Fund program.

Additional registration information is available through the College’s Welcome Center, located on the 2nd Floor at the Newark campus, by calling the Center at 973-877-4477, or the West Essex campus at 973-877-3175.

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Nutley UNICO gives out scholarships, announces new officers

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MEET THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS — Nutley UNICO has awarded more than $44,000 in scholarships to Nutley high school seniors since April of this year. Most recently, UNICO awarded scholarships to Angelina Colarisso (Pennoni Scholarship), Sandra Fedulla (Nutley UNICO Vocational) not pictured, Ava Iannitelli (Pedolino Scholarship), Jennifer Pontoriero (Nicholas Martini Scholarship), Lucas Serritella (UNICO Language Scholarship), Gianna Mauriello (Kelly Scholarship), Delilah Roselli (Crupi Scholarship), Ava DelGreco (DiMaggio Scholarship), Riley Sebastiano (Carnicella Scholarship) and Jonathan Breihof and Kay Guven (Amy Bonadonna Scholarships). The Nutley Chapter of UNICO has been promoting and preserving its Italian Heritage since 1959.

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Congrats to Belleville High School’s Class of 2024!

The Belleville High School Class of 2024: Joshua Abramson Dahianny Infante Abreu Danelvi Rachelle Acosta Claudia Macarena Aguilar Isaac David Aguilar Sierra Leianna Amjad Ahmed David Ajila Eleonora Alcantara Santana Jostyn Kenne Alcivar Gonzales Angelyna Aleman Alexa Renee Almeida Alexander Alsina Robert Altamirano Matthew Amaya Sheyla Amparo Michell Alexia Angulo Winner Chimbusomma Anosike Lailani Lourdes Aquino Johan Arce Jazzlinne Laurene Arias Michelle Armijos Nicole Michelle Atariguana Julian Myles Aupont Katherinne Gabriela Avecillas Macgregor Emily Andrea Ayala Sophia Denise Ayala Villarreal Jessika Gouzif Azmi Bryanna Baez Francisco Alejandro Baez Christina Alexandra Bajuz Luis Junior Baldeon Galadrielle Baldevarona Mariana Alejandra Baquero Navas Bryam Xavier Barbecho Tene MariaNayely Barbecho Tene Valentina Barcia Noah Nicholas Barnes Felix-Andrew Barragan Aiden Barreno Lesly Paulina Bermejo Caguana Andrew Berrezueta AnthonyBeshay Khalil Tamarian Bey Gabriel Manuel Bian Adanelys Bonilla Olivia Patricia Boylan Matthew Brango John Justin Bravo Morocho Mia Lynette Brito Ricardo Adrian Buenano Dalexandro Del Piero Burga Blanco Ryan Burgos Nathan Alesis Caban Nathaly Ninel Cabezas Pacheco Maylin Calderon Ebony Calixto Stephanie Giselle Calle Karen Renata Calle Jaramillo Stephanie Helena Campbell Shantel Campoverde Samuel Canaval Michael Gabriel Capin Tania Carbajal Clober Vitelio Cardoza Estrada Joel Castaneda Alejandra Solange Castaneda Diaz Melenie Marie Castillo DeJesus

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Senior Class President Brianna Surichaqui, above, welcomes parents, faculty and families to Belleville High School’s commencement excercise.

Kathleen Castro Rayan Cheikhali Mandy Chen Joshua Cherres Andrea Madeleine Chicaiza Orellana Marco Chicchon Christopher Nicolino Ciampitti

Rose Cintron Alexa Owen Coba Lizbeth Stephania Riera Coloma Brandon Colon James Jack Cooper Andrew Corbacho Jaileen Faith Cordova

Samuel Ulises Corona Lantigua Jhosue Matias Cortes Alex J. Cruz Jayla Cruz Valerie Estelle Cruz Jaylen Jonah Cuevas Kimberly C.S. Da Silva Aaliyah Ashantae Davis Ruben Dario Daza-Espitia Katelynn Michelle De Benedetto Angel Gabriel De Jesus Joshua Erick De Leon Luis Virgilio De Leon Shantal Guerrero De Morla Juliette Delgado Riya Desai Jonathan Dessources Thomas Frank DeVingo Maria Eloiza Novais Dias Ivelisse Diaz Michelle Estefania Diaz Christian Dizon Saraphina Angelika Dorainvil Moses Dorleon Niyla Simone Dorrell Sean Ellis Dowd Samantha Mari Duprey Dylan Echeverry Abdullah Ahmed Hassan Elbelkasi Jose David Endara Cantos Katherine Espinoza Kimberly Espinoza David Estevez Brayan Adolfo Estrada Aldrich Etienne Bernie Yaviel Fajardo Luis Fajardo Dylan Josue Fajardo Rodas Joshua Falcon Alondra Marie Fernandez Gabriela Alexis Ferreira See CLASS, Page 11

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Class of 2024 was the 127th to graduate from BHS (Continued from Page 10) Jakob Ferrer Daniel Aaron Fierro Chacon Daniel Figueiredo Ethan A. Figueroa Samuel Christopher Flores Jahse Jerrell Ford Shania Cookie Forman Xavier Johnathan Francisco Ashley Garcia Karen Josefina Garcia Neyshlianys Garcia Samantha Rose Garcia Camila Isabelle Garcia Jaramillo Samuel Garcia Pena Gabriel Garcia-Fuentes Christian Jhyde Gatmaitan Taculod Diana Carolina Gavilanez Erik Gavin Sebastian Gilmartin Michael Anthony Giovatto Juan Sebastian Giraldo Carmona Emely Gomez Emely Anahi Gomez Amanda Gonzalez GraceCarolina Gonzalez Onangel Jesus Gonzalez Burdier Lenin Mateo Granda Jahmali Jainie Grant Kimani Joel Green Alexy Manuel Guallpa David Guato Laicha Elisabeth Guerrero Carolyn Shanell Guerrero Hernandez Ianmarco Guillen

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Belleville High School Class of 2024 Salutatorian Riya Desai gives her address during the graduation ceremony.

Jonathan Kyle Guillermo-Quito Kaylee Andrea Gutierrez Jose Guzman America De Jesus Guzman Morales Amani Rae Harrison Sanaa Ariel Haskins-Bruen Michael Isaiah Healy Marquis Taijon Henderson Liam Kevin Hennessey Jocelyn Hernandez Rachael Annabell Hernandez

Tarrae Hill Ava Tayler Hochstuhl Edith Hodne Genesis Desiah Horne Brylin Imperato Matthew Jagroop Liezeil Lacson Jimenez Nimrat Preet Kaur Aleisha Knights Randy Alexander Landaverry Andrey Laquindanum

Selina Rocio Lau Donaria Janica Lawrence Yllana Laxamana Belen Ines Lema Jovanni Leon Anakin James Linfante Naydelin Lopez Emily Alejandra Lopez Calderon Emmanuel Lopez-Martinez Ashly Delis Lora Morillo Liana Izzobel Visorro Lu Andres Made Robert Matthew Maduro Anas Thogan Magableh Christie Paola Maldonado Jeremiah John Maldonado Aaron Jacob Atienza Manampan Arian Purav Mangal Denise Marmol Jezelynn Eve Marrero Leidys Sophya Marriaga Navarro John Joseph Martin Alan Gerardo Martinez Elvis Adrian Martinez Rivera Daniel Costa Martins Destin Mcghee Deanna Mcintosh Bavly Mehany Rose Meiggs Mckayla Adrian Saul Mejia JasonManuel Melendez Mario Andres Mena Samuel Omar Mendieta Nazier Mercado See MORE, Page 12

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More than 100 scholarships were given to members of BHS Class of 2024 (Continued from Page 11) Ryan Merceda Isabella Meza Ariana Nicole Milano Maximus Milet James Thomas Monroig Tyler Montalvo Nicole A. Montero Kayla Monticer Cesar Julian Montilla Quito Daisy Morales Johnson Bee Morales Richard Jorge Anthony Moreno Sophia Moscoso Josselyn Mucha Adrian Muniz Rhiana Negron Rocco Negron Felix Antonio Nina Martinez Joshua Gyaltsen Nodong Ramon Stherling Nova Pena Denzel Nunez Santiago Nunez Gabriel Ordonez Marco Ordonez Sebastian Orozco Fernando Estefany Lizeth Orozco Morales Julio Ortega Ana Cristina Ortiz Matthew Alejandro Ortiz Samantha Jenaye Ortiz See SALUTATORIAN, Page 13

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Rose Quezada, above, president of the Student Government Organization at Belleville High School, speaks to the class during the graduation ceremony.

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Salutatorian Riya Desai and valedictorian John Martin both spoke at ceremony (Continued from Page 12) Maziatou Ouedraogo Jhony Paul Palaguachi Vincent Pan Alexis Heaven Paredes Angelina Paredes Jocelyn Jesenia Paredes Jadyn Elijah Pascual Shiv Patel Jeffrey Ivan Pena LauraKatherin Pena Morales Valeria Penaloza Kimberly Peralta Michael Perez Nehemiah Alfonso Perez Rodel Samson Perez Tania Samanta Perez Guaman Marino Perez-Guerra Abraham Joseph Perez-Quezada Mariano Perna Luca Kevin Phan Willinson Philippe Bryan Polanco-Frias Kimberly Calouro Ponte Michele Portilla Rose Quezada Carlos Sebastian Quezada Rodriguez Nicole Ramos Angel Jomar Ramos Gonzalez Julia Rasczyk Anthony Josue Reinoso Jaden Angelo Becina Resurreccion Alexandra Paris Revilla Ashley Nichole Reyes Rolando Isaac Rivas-Caceres See SENIOR, Page 14

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Senior Choral Ensemble led the singing of Belleville High School’s Alma Mater (Continued from Page 13) Angelina Jaylin Rivera Jaylynne Rivera Harmony Angel Rivera Leyba Jeffery Zaid Rivera-Hernandez Adrian Arcadio Rodriguez AidenJairo Rodriguez Christian Manuel Rodriguez Daniel Jacobs Rodriguez Josiah Rodriguez Melissa Rodriguez MateoGiordano Rodriguez Gonzalez Lisbeth Rodriguez Martinez Jose Alberto Rodriguez-Vidal Jessica Rojas-Romero Jorge Romero Avelino Diana Roque Julissa Rosado Tyla Rosado Julia Marie Rosario Miracle Rosario AngelJosue Rosario-Correa Danny Javier Rubio Danae Abigahil Ruiz Luna Savannah Anne Russell Franco Russomanno Valerie Michelle Saenz Esmarling David Salas Medinas Devin Samayoa Mikaela Bernal San Pedro Gabriel Sanchez Isabella Sanchez Kevin Yadiel Sanchez Michael Sanchez See SUPERINTENDENT, Page 15

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healthy living Belleville offers adult recreation programs BELLEVILLE — For the first time ever, Belleville is rolling out adult programming through its recreation department.

Under the leadership of interim director Lenny Averhoff, the township will be organizing a pickleball league featuring doubles play open to residents 18 and over, according to a press release from the township, which said that games will be played each Saturday 9 a.m. to noon at the Belleville Municipal Stadium Complex. Single registrants are welcome.

The Belleville Recreation Department is also launching a co-ed basketball league that will feature half-court, three-on-three play. Teams can have up to five players, but there must be at least one woman and one man on the court at all times, the release said.

Games are scheduled for each Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. at the Friendly House in the Silver Lake section of Belleville.

“I’m a retired Port Authority policeman and I have loved competing in their sports programs like flag football and basketball,” said Averhoff. “I know a lot of the residents of Belleville also love to play sports, and we are happy to debut these adult summer programs. We decided to launch basketball and pickleball first because they’re popular sports. When we offer our pickleball lessons, the time slots fill up in a day or two.”

Averhoff, a longtime coach in the Recreation Department and a football coach at Belleville High School, said the deadline to register for the pickleball and basketball leagues is July 20, and play will begin July 27.

The cost is $50 per team, and checks and money orders should be made out to the Township of Belleville.

“I’m pleased that for the first time, we are offering adult programming through our recreation department,” Mayor Michael Melham said. “Not only are sports and recreation activities important to healthy lifestyles, but they help connect residents with their neighbors and represent a great way to make new friends. Under Lenny Averhoff, the department is already making a difference.”

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healthy living Why men should talk more about their health American men may be neglecting their health and wellness, particularly when it comes to their urological health. But an open line of communication between men and their healthcare providers, and among family members, can lead to better care.

A Cleveland Clinic survey found that only 3 out of 5 men get annual physicals and 55% do not get regular health screenings. What’s more, many men shy away from the subject of their health, with 77% reporting that they don’t know their complete family history when it comes to urological issues.

“There is a clear need to fill care gaps and destigmatize men’s health issues,” says Shaun Noorian, CEO and founder of Empower Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy that supports patients with men’s health concerns such as testosterone, sexual wellness, prostate health and gynecomastia.

Fortunately, innovations in the health care industry that are expanding access to tailored care are helping fill these gaps and helping health care providers support their patients’ needs more effectively.

Noorian’s own story shows how a compounding pharmacy helped him optimize his health. His doctor recommended compounded medications after a health and wellness check of his hormones. The compounded medications provided the exact dosage and strength prescription he needed, which can’t always be found through traditional medicines. But compounding goes beyond hor-

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Belleville Historical Society finds grave of Civil War Soldier The Belleville Historical Society made an unexpected and timely discovery in Bloomfield last week, perfectly timed to commemorate Juneteenth.

The Society restores and cleans historic and military monuments throughout northern New Jersey. While doing restoration work in Bloomfield Cemetery on Thursday, June 13, they unexpectedly and very surprisingly came across the grave of a black Civil War veteran.

Jacob Freeman served as a private in Company D of the 26th United States Colored Infantry Regiment.

Upon further research the Society learned that there were four other black Civil War veterans buried in the cemetery. including one who was buried with no headstone. With Juneteenth just a week away the Society saw this as a good history education opportunity.

The Society located, set flags and cleaned the headstones of the three other veterans and then went to work making a mold in order to reproduce a regulation Civil War soldier headstone with their distinctive shield impression for veteran James Sloane.

Sloane was buried 100 years ago, on July 14, 1924 without a headstone and his grave remained unmarked for a century.

The Society set Sloane’s headstone on Friday, June 21 and held a small dedication on Saturday at 11 a.m.

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ST. PETER SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GRADUATION – Belleville’s only remaining Catholic School recently held Commencement Exercises for its 156th graduating class, pictured above. The ceremony included the singing of “Ave Verum Corpus” in Latin by the school's third, fourth and fifth graders, pictured below.

Marine Corps veteran Peter Gasiewicz plays taps alongside James Sloane's grave.

Those in attendance included Essex County American Legion Chapter commander-elect Joseph Cobianchi and Glen Ridge Council President Ann Marie Morrow and Councilor LoriJeane Moody.

Two hours earlier Bugles Across America and Vietnam Marine Corps veteran Peter Gasiewicz stopped by the cemetery on his way to a military funeral in Bergen County and played taps alongside Sloane's grave.

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House hunting? Here’s how to secure a lower mortgage rate If you’re hesitant to buy a home right now due to high interest rates, you can use this time to learn how interest rates work, and to take steps to secure a lower interest rate when you are ready to buy.

Defining Mortgage Rates A mortgage rate is the interest rate you pay on the money you borrow to buy your house, and a lower rate increases your purchasing power.

Even a small difference in your interest rate can make a big difference in your payments over the life of your loan.

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Nutley resident wins award for her short story A Nutley woman was recognized in an Essex County writing contest for her story about her father’s funeral and the memories that it brought up.

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Division of Senior Services announced the four winners and four honorable mention recipients of the 2024 Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest.

Catherine Stamm from Nutley wrote “The Formica Table” which won an honorable mention and was selected as the Director’s Pick.

In “The Formica Table,” Stamm wrote about her father’s funeral and how she stopped at a bakery to pick up desserts for the repast. While in the store, the white Formica with gold specks reminded her of the kitchen table her parents had.

It was where they sat and ate freshly baked rolls purchased from the same bakery when they were younger, with her father cutting the rolls to share. He would also smoke cigars at the kitchen table, which had a subtle burn mark from when the cigar ash fell out of the ashtray.

The winning stories were read by Essex County West Caldwell School of Technology students at a ceremony in May.

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SPORTS

Belleville HS athletes announce college choices

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Belleville High School Athletics celebrated several senior student-athletes who announced their college decisions during a ceremony. Above left, Katherine Espinoza will attend Caldwell University to play soccer.

Above right, Aiden Rodriguez will attend Felician University to play soccer. Below left, Jordan Valentine and, below right, James Cooper will

both attend Caldwell University to continue their track and field careers.

Not pictured, Brianna Surichaqui will attend St. Peter’s University to further her swimming career and Santiago Nunez will attend the County College of Morris to play baseball. Congratulations to all the athletes and best wishes in their careers.

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SPORTS

Jr. Bucs 11U baseball team crowned champions Belleville squad simply dominant, captures UABL divisional title to cap unbeaten season The Belleville Jr. Bucs 11U travel baseball team defeated Livingston, 10-0, on Sunday, June 9, to cap off an unbeaten 11-0-1 season and win the United Amateur Baseball League’s Central Metro division championship.

This was the Jr. Bucs’ third title in four years.

This year, the Bucs defeated Caldwell, North Caldwell, Montclair and Livingston, as well as two club teams from Wayne and North Arlington. The Jr. Bucs outscored their three playoff opponents by a score of 33-1. They relied on strong pitching and defense as they only allowed 18 runs in 12 games, which was the best out of 178 11U teams in New Jersey.

Their pitching staff allowed 1.5 runs per game and struck out 44 % of the batters they faced over the course of the season.

The Jr. Bucs bats did not disappoint in scoring 14, nine, and 10 runs in their three playoff games. These boys have been together since 8U and the sky's the limit for them.

They come to practice every day with the goal of getting better and making each other stronger!

Roster: Dante Armstrong, Justin Browne, Bobby Canon, Ethan Cordero, Brandon Garcia, Christopher Mejia, JP Canon, Isaiah Ramirez, Jayce Silva, Lawrence Vanderbly and Mason Zeigler. The head coach is Will Canon, with assistant coaches Alan Browne and Tom Agosta.

At right, the Belleville Jr. Bucs 11U baseball team members are all smiles after enjoying a terrific season.

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COLLEGE COMMITMENTS — Belleville High School student-athletes announce their college decisions during a ceremony. At left, Rocco Negron will attend Felician University to further his wrestling career.

At right, Deanna McIntosh will attend St. Elizabeth University to play softball. This past winter, Negron won the 144-pound title and was voted the District 10 state tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler.

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