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F THE 27th ANNUAL KEARNY SENIOR CITIZENS’ picnic had been a day earlier, the mercury, which had risen to 99 degrees, might have forced it to be canceled. But Wednesday, June 14, saw temperatures drop nearly 15 degrees, leading to a fantastic afternoon for Kearny’s senior citizens who came together at the Doyle Pavilion on Passaic Ave., for food, fun and fantastic times and prizes. For Third Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, who has coordinated the event since its inception, it was yet another great way to celebrate Kearny’s golden community — and to bring friends and neighbors together for a great day away from home. See PICNIC, Page 9

DiLascio out as counsel to township, BOE By Ron Leir editorial@theobserver.com LYNDHURST — e wasn’t running for office this time but, with a newly aligned township administration in place, a longtime Lyndhurst public servant is gone from the scene. A former mayor and former longtime commissioner and school board trustee, Richard DiLascio has been displaced as counsel to

the township and to the Board of Education. His departure comes in the wake of the May municipal election, resulting in a 4-1 majority led by Mayor/Commissioner Robert Giangeruso, who also reclaimed the leadership of the Public Safety Department. Since June 2013, DiLascio had been serving as the legal representative for both the municipality and the school board. He’d been reappointed annually since then — despite a major rift

that was evidenced publicly in late September 2013 when Giangeruso bashed DiLascio for allegedly usurping the mayor’s authority. The feud impacted the political makeup of the township governing body, with Giangeruso and Commissioner Tom DiMaggio on one side and Commissioners John Montillo, Theodore Dudak and Matthew Ruzzo holding a majority. That majority bloc ended up removing Giangeruso, a retired depSee DiLASCIO, Page 5

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local resident’s pitch to conduct a sportsrelated children’s camp at the Belleville Little League field was nixed by the township governing body Tuesday, June 13. Chris Michele, a 10-year Little League coach who is completing his seventh year as a physical education teacher at School 5, was excited about the prospects of launching his “Sound Fundamental Sports Camp” this summer. Outlining his plan to Mayor Ray Kimble and the Township Council, Michele said the camp’s focus would be instructional, not competitive, and aimed at kids ages 5 to 11. “We would work on things like hand-eye coordination and foot work,” he explained, as a way of prepping youngsters so that they can tailor these types of skills to “a sport they like.” He said he envisions the camp as a place “where your child’s sports dreams begin.” By working on such techniques as “throwing and kicking a ball,” whether that applies to baseball, football or soccer, kids will learn “the fundamentals that apply to every sport,” he said. And, Michele added, “if the camp is successful, I would give back to the town by sponsoring free sports clinics.” Michele said he had an agreement with the Belleville Little League to use its diamond as a location to conduct his proposed camp which would be offered Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, with Fridays set aside for “rain-out” replacements. He said he anticipated charging a participation fee of $320 per child plus $25 for equipment

and insurance. If restrooms at the Little League field weren’t accessible, Michele said he would rent Port-o-johns for kids to use. As for insurance coverage, Michele said that he had a prospective agent lined up so that insurance was “just a phone call away.” Additionally, if the Little League field needed some type of improvement, “I’d be more than happy to make a donation as my way of giving back” to the community in which he was “born and raised,” he said. Nonetheless, after hearing his presentation, local government umpires made the call that Michele surely didn’t want to hear. “I don’t think we could let you use town property (for a private enterprise),” Mayor Kimble announced. But Second Ward Councilman Steve Rovell came up with a possible remedy, recommending that Michele consider setting up a non-profit entity and then returning for possible reconsideration by the township. “Otherwise,” Rovell said, “it’s a private business.” In other developments at last week’s meeting, the governing body: • Introduced the 2017 municipal budget, which, according to Town Manager Mauro Tucci, would trigger a local tax increase on the municipal portion of the tax rate, of about $47 on the “average” house assessed at $238,132. A public hearing is slated for July 20. No figures were available for the school and county portions. Overall, the budget is rising, from $62,926,338 in 2016 to $64,038,998 for 2017 and the local tax levy is up, from $49,650,822 last year to $49,938,695 this year, an uptick of $287,868. Hikes in employee

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ity over Brighton St., which is included on a list of township streets due to be milled and repaved later this year. • Denied a request by Capricorn Island Café to conduct a block party on Belmont Ave. between Franklin and Cross Sts. on June 24. Mayor Kimble said the proposed activity could interfere with traffic to and from Clara Maass. • Adopted an ordinance amending traffic regulations to clarify overnight parking restrictions for “trucks.” Police Chief Mark Minichini told The Photo by Ron Leir Observer he proposed making Before local government turned him the language “more specific” down, Chris Michele had high hopes because “people with minifor his proposed summer sports pickups and SUVs who had camp. them only for personal [not commercial] use were getting pension and health costs are primary reasons for the budget ticketed” and he considered that unfair to those owners. boost, Tucci said. Labor-wise, • Authorized soliciting the township must negotiate Requests for Proposals “for the new contracts with the unions revaluation of all real property representing firefighters and in the township,” as part of blue- and white-collar civilian Belleville’s compliance with an employees. order by the county tax admin• Heard Tucci report that a istrator to conduct a reval. The water main break had occurred RFPs are due to be opened at 11 Monday, June 12, after a contraca.m. on July 20. tor retained by Essex County to • Awarded a $408,500 conreplace a guardrail at Franklin tract to TNS Construction LLC and Belleville Aves. reportedly of Stanhope for interior renoupended a support post that vations to the Silver Lake Fire ended up rupturing the townHouse No. 3 as the lower of two ship’s 12-inch water main. He bids submitted. Tucci said the said the township would seek township will likely be spendcompensation from the county. ing an additional $50,000 for As of last week, the amount was new kitchen cabinets, counnot yet known. tertops and appliances after a • Heard First Ward Councilwoman Marie Strumolo-Burke bond is passed to provide those funds. gripe that “illegal basement • Agreed to purchase, under apartments are getting out of state contract, two 2017 Elgin hand” in the Silver Lake section Pelican 3-Wheel mechanical and that the township needed sweepers from W. E. Timmerto amend an existing ordinance man Co. of Whitehouse, under to “raise the penalties” on landa provision that the township lords found to have knowingly “would be trading in one 2000 rented such units. Elgin Pelican 3-Wheel mechani• Heard from residents that cal sweeper and [that] W.E. sections of Belmohr St. were in Timmerman has delivered one need of repair and which, they of the 2017 [sweepers].” argued, should be given prior-

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Newark man was arrested last week after he managed to navigate his car into a ditch in South Kearny, but according to police, lousy driving was not his only offense. At 6:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, Officers Alan Stickno and Kyle Plaugic responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in a parking lot off Hackensack Ave. and there discovered, stuck in the ditch, a 2014 Honda operated by 50-year-old Nicholas D’Andrea, police said. Also arriving to assist with the situation was Officer Richard Poplaski Jr., who had been on off-duty detail in the area. Police said D’Andrea was found to have a suspended license and, in a search incident to arrest for that violation, was additionally found to be in possession of a pillowcase. Ordinarily, that should not have been a problem, but this pillowcase allegedly held a baggie containing suspected methamphetamine and two plastic bottles of suspected GHB — gamma-hydroxybutyric acid. [Readers who, like your correspondent, may be unfamiliar with this drug can Google it for details on its medicinal and “recreational” uses.] Following the administration of field sobriety tests, D’Andrea was taken to headquarters, examined by KPD drug-recognition expert Officer Ben Wuelfing and charged criminally with possession of CDS and driving while under the influence of same (apparently the meth), and with the

license-suspension violation. He also got a careless-driving summons. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

June 9 At 11:30 a.m., police said, Vice officers observed Kearnyites Anthony Phagoo, 20, and Exzavier Horne, 19, apparently sharing puffs on a marijuana cigar while strolling down Kearny Ave. near Midland Ave. As the cops approached, Phagoo reportedly ditched the stogie, but it was recovered. Police said Horne was found to have a prescription bottle containing five small Ziplocs of suspected weed. Both were charged with possession of pot and drug paraphernalia and use of the drug. June 11 At 3:33 a.m., Officers David Bush and Jonathan Dowie pulled over a 2009 Nissan they reportedly observed crossing the double-yellow line at least three times as it headed east on the Belleville Pike. While driver Prajal Patel, 22, of Kearny, was obtaining his credentials, the officers detected the odor of marijuana and saw a handrolled cigar in the passenger area, police said. Patel was charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia, possession of a CDS in a MV and careless driving. June 13 Officer Phil Finch, investigating an accident that had occurred earlier in the day on the 400 block of Chestnut St., had occasion to interview

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Robert Cestari, 22, of Kearny, ran a warrant check and arrested him on two: a Kearny no-bail, contempt warrant and a $300 MV warrant out of Old Bridge. After processing at HQ , Cestari was held for transfer to the Hudson County Jail. ••• At 4:15 p.m., on the 100 block of Magnolia Ave., Vice saw what they believed to be a hand-to-hand drug transaction between Tony Rodriguez, 46, and Brian Merwin, 58, both of Kearny. Police said Merwin left the area in a 2010 Toyota, which the officers stopped on Linden Ave., finding its driver to be in possession of a bag of marijuana. The detectives then returned to Magnolia, confronted Rodriguez and reportedly recovered a large plastic bag of the drug, plus a digital scale. Both men were charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia. Rodriguez was also charged with distribution; Merwin, with operating a MV while in possession of a CDS and on a $300 contempt warrant from

Newark. June 14 Shortly before 9 p.m., while on an unrelated CDS investigation, Vice observed Robert Simone, 46, of Kearny, returning to town from Newark and stopped him for questioning at Johnston and Grant Aves. [For readers seeking probable cause, it should be noted that police said they were familiar with this individual, who was wearing an ankle bracelet stemming from a prior theft case in Kearny.] Police said Simone gave conflicting accounts of where he had been but eventually admitted he was in possession of crack cocaine, three vials of which were recovered from him. He was arrested for possession of crack and drug paraphernalia and Hudson County authorities were to be notified that he, and his ankle bracelet, were again in custody. June 15 At 4:20 p.m., HQ received a call from a concerned citizen

that a bicyclist, riding south on Elm St. near Stuyvesant Ave., appeared to be “casing the area” — specifically, looking down alleyways. Near Columbia Ave., Det. Sgt. Michael Gonzalez, Det. John Fabula and Officer Daniel Esteves located, and recognized, 39-year-old Danny Morales, of Newark, conducted a field inquiry and found him to be in possession of a pair of bolt cutters, police said. Morales was arrested for possession of burglar tools and was to be taken to the county jail. ••• Officer Dowie, on patrol at Schuyler and Laurel Aves. at 8:15 p.m., stopped a 2003 Honda operated by Raul Rios, 29, of Jersey City, whom he believed to have a suspended license. Police said Dowie confirmed both that and a no-bail NCIC/ Hudson County Sheriff’s contempt warrant. Rios was arrested and the HCSO was advised to come to KPD HQ and pick him up. – Karen Zautyk

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‘I’ve been a high school coach for 20 years so I understand how this works.’ – Councilman Michael Landy features: a playground, outdoor fitness area, volleyball and tennis courts. They also show walking paths, skate park and a basketball court. All playing surfaces would be turf. In an email response to a question posted by The Observer last week, Mayor Alberto Santos — who has publicly expressed support for Option A — said: “My visit to Lyndhurst led to additional questions (like can the fence on wheels have two sides so that only one of them has to be wheeled out?)” Santos said he was “still trying to assess whether a portable fence could work with Option A.” Meanwhile, Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Landy, who chairs the town’s Recreation Committee and favors Plan B, told The Observer, “I don’t think temporary fencing is the solution. Lyndhurst does it seasonally — which would defeat the whole purpose for us.” Specifically, Landy said, the “key” to Plan A is that fencing would “go through the middle of the large soccer field and would stay up for the whole spring, so that means travel teams won’t be able to use it during that season.” No Kearny Rec soccer teams play in the spring, he said. It would make more sense, he said, to go with Plan B. There are also logistic issues associated with the fencing itself to be considered, Landy said. “It comes in five sections, but those wheeled sections don’t lock,” he said. “And they don’t use a tractor to pull it out.” The 6-foot-high elevation is “taller than our

3 to 3 1/2-foot fence at Veteran’s Field,” which would make it that much more difficult to maneuver, he added. “I’ve been a high school coach [in Harrison] for 20 years so I understand how this works,” Landy said. Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, the other Fourth Ward representative, also checked out the Lyndhurst facility’s temporary fencing, which, she said, is used to “create an arc for the softball team.” McCurrie had these observations about the Lyndhurst chain-link fencing: “It’s sturdy and will protect the players but it is comprised of 40 panels and takes two to three hours to set it up — it’s not something you can put up or break down easily. I don’t see our Little League wanting to do that for every game.” At this point, McCurrie said she’s still undecided about which design option is preferable, although right now, she’s leaning toward Plan A. Council President Carol Jean Doyle didn’t make it to Lyndhurst, but she said she’s hoping to see a video of the fencing layout prepared for the council by Neglia Engineering, the town’s consulting engineers, to help guide their thinking. The mayor and council are due to vote June 27 on a final design option that can be circulated among prospective bidders for the project which will include site grading and drainage improvements. The cost has been estimated as approaching $20 million. Kearny is seeking outside grant funds to help with financing.

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deputy police chief, as director of Public Safety and replacing him with Montillo. But the May 9 municipal election changed everything: At the May 16 reorganization, Giangeruso was restored to his old directorship and Montillo — the only member of his slate to win a seat on the board of commissioners — was named Revenue & Finance head. And the reorganized board of commissioners — Giangeruso, DiMaggio, Karen Haggerty, Richard Jarvis Sr. and Montillo — dumped DiLascio as township attorney, naming Hackensack attorney Carmine Alampi as interim counsel. According to published reports, Alampi will collect a pro-rata share of $15,000 per month pending the appointment of a permanent township attorney — which was expected to happen at a special meeting called for June 23. On May 31, the Board of Education voted to retain the Westfield law firm of Sciarrillo, Cornell, Merlino, McKeever & Osborne LLC as board counsel for the 20172018 school year. No stipend

was listed. As of press time, that information could not be obtained from BOE officials. So, after more than three decades of service to the Lyndhurst community, DiLascio is out of the picture and will be focused on his private practice from his Park Ave. law office. He may not quite be out of the public eye, however, since Commissioner DiMaggio — prior to the election — called for an investigation of alleged “theft of services” by DiLascio in connection with what DiMaggio sees as possible violations of DiLascio’s former contract involving compliance with minimum number of work hours required and documenting all work performed. DiLascio has denied any improprieties. Whether DiMaggio and his fellow commissioners intend to pursue the matter now is uncertain. Meanwhile, when the township commissioners convened June 23, they were due to consider adoption of the 2017 municipal budget after a public hearing, along with the appointments of a township attorney, auditor, special counsel for tax appeals and township engineer.

Township Clerk Angela White said last week she has received responses to a Request for Qualifications the township solicited for the various positions. For township attorney, RFQ submissions came from two law firms: Alampi & DeMarrais of Hackensack and from Bruno & Ferraro of Ruther-

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June 14 — A day better to forget By Kevin Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

or whatever reason, I woke up at 4 a.m., on Wednesday, June 14. One of the first things I did was tune into Sky News from England on its live YouTube channel. I wanted to find out the latest with Prime Minister Theresa May — and whether she’d continue on as PM following the U.K’s recent general election. Staring right back at me, on Sky, wasn’t May. It was, instead, a massive, 24-story residential tower, the Grenfell (they call these properties estates) whose entire 220-foot high façade was covered in flames. Days later, it’s still quite hard to fathom the sheer absurdity of this fire. This was a high-rise building. This isn’t supposed to happen to apartment towers. The codes that govern these buildings are so strict, something like this simply shouldn’t happen. But it was happening. And perhaps most disturbing — many people who are unaccounted for were reportedly told to return to their flats to shelter in place rather than trying to make an escape from the one and only staircase in the entire building. Think about that for a moment. This high-rise building had one — one — stairwell. One. I can’t help but wonder — and wait in anticipation to find out — whether the return to shelter in place commands cost lives. As of the time I write this, 79 human lives were lost — and many more are feared dead. In the coming months, we’ll find out how this happened.

We’ll find out how a tower of flats could be completely destroyed. We’ll find out how it could happen in a city that has some of the strictest building codes of anywhere in the world. Whatever the cause, we can only hope changes come from this awful incident. And if ever there were any doubt about the kind of dangers firefighters face whenever they go to work, let this serve as a reminder. Hundreds of firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were on scene for this blaze. Reports say 45 different companies were there. And somehow —thankfully — every one of them survived. Given the conditions, this is nothing short of a miracle in itself. Now I watched all of this happening in London until around 8 a.m. Then, suddenly, the news cycle shifted exponentially — unfathomably. It was around this time word came that a member of the House of Representatives, Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot in the hip at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., and that several others, including two from the Capitol police, were also shot. Turns out the shooter, whose name we will not use, asked a Florida Congressman, also at the practice, whether the guys on the field were Democrats or Republicans. When he responded, “it’s Republicans,” just moments later, shots rang out. This was one of the most stunning attacks since a year ago in Orlando. And despite knowing it was carried out by a very disturbed man, we can only hope that, as Congress did that day, the entire nation finally starts to come together for the betterment of the coun-

solid. It airs Sundays at 7 p.m. on Channel 4 here in the Metropolitan Area until the NFL season kicks off. It’ll then go on break until the Super Bowl ends. Any show that has Keith Morrison on it as a correspondent is OK in my book. Is it autumn yet? • I don’t know about you, but I’ve just about had enough of the hot summer weather. And summer has only just begun. September can’t get here quick enough! (Sorry, teachers, and Carm, not trying to wish away your summer vacations.) Photo by Natalie Oxford

A look at the Grenfell Tower, London, as it burned June 14, at 4:43 a.m., local time (11:43 p.m. EDT.)

try. “An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us,” Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan Jr., R-Wisc., said following the attacks. We can only hope he truly means that. Here’s also hoping we don’t have another day like June 14 anytime soon.

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Is Alex Jones for real? • Megyn Kelly’s interview of Alex Jones taught me one thing: I had no idea just how vile and vulgar that man is. He still Odds & ends won’t back off his belief that the Sandy Hook Elementary Incredible generosity School massacre was staged • A few weeks ago, we put and was completely fake. out a call to our readers for I personally know the parents items for a family that lost of two children who witnessed everything in a horrific Elm St. the horror of that day — their fire. Your generosity was inspi- kids attended the school — rational. We collected so many and saw the aftermath of the items, there was hardly room to killings, including sights adults store it before delivery. Thank should never have to see. you, one and all, who donated. To claim it was all staged is And to Stevie Nash — you’re an disgusting, disgraceful. amazing human being. Thank Thankfully, Kelly exposed you for bringing this to our Jones for what he is — a comattention and for picking eveplete and utter buffoon. rything up for delivery to the family. Thank you, Bill Abbott Not bad, Megyn and the Lyndhurst Rotary Club, • Speaking of Kelly — so far, for facilitation of donations. her new NBC show has been

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A delightful senior picnic • Kearny Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle and her crew pulled off yet another tremendous picnic for the town’s senior citizens last week at Doyle Pavilion @ Riverbank Park. Well done, as always, councilwoman et. al. The Mets season is over! • It’ll be June 21 by the time most of you read this. And for us Mets fans, it’s hard to believe the season is over. On June 21. With three+ months remaining in the season. Seems like everyone will have a DL stint by the time this season ends. Perhaps even (Terrence) Terry Collins will get on the list. Oh well, at least the Devils have the No. 1 pick in this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft. That’s all for now. Thanks for reading. See you again back in this space in three weeks. The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer, Kevin Canessa Jr. Feedback is not only welcome, it’s encouraged. Contact Canessa at kc�@ theobserver.com or on Facebook &/or Twitter @ � kevincanessa.

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Early dropoff/late pickup for kids By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

ith the spring semester winding down, Kearny public school officials are hoping that local kids will feel “Right At School” when classes resume in September. What better way to do that, they reason, than by offering busy parents a chance to drop off their kids early and/or pick them up later at any of the town’s five elementary schools. The Kearny Board of Educa-

and the district will pocket 8% of the gross revenues collected by the vendor to offset district costs for custodial overtime and energy, according to Lindenfelser. “We have no monetary projection at this point,” he said, “but this is not expected to be a money-maker for the district.” One reason the school board elected to make this service available, Lindenfelser said, is that parents responding to a district questionnaire asking what factors led them to switch their children to the new Kearny-based Hudson Arts &

‘We had great interest among our parents in this type of program, particularly those with children at Roosevelt and Franklin schools.’ — Supt. of Schools Patricia Blood tion is making this opportunity possible by having voted recently to contract for the service with a vendor known as Right At School, based in Evanston, Ill. Parents can opt to enroll their pre-K to grade 6 youngsters in the morning session, which runs from 7 to 8:45 a.m., or the afternoon slot, from 3:05 to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the district’s elementary schools. A posting on the district website promoting the program says: “We’re here for parents looking for a safe, comfortable and fun place for their children before and after school. Led by our nurturing educators, your children will complete their homework, engage in fun fitness, participate in our enrichment curriculum (with unit themes like ‘Inventors’ Workshop,’ ‘Water Wizards’ and ‘Twisted Tales’) and become part of a community that feels like family.” After-school enrichment classes are slated to begin by January or February 2018. Ken Lindenfelser, counsel to the KBOE, said, “The district is providing the space and the program is supplying materials, personnel, background checks and insurance.” Parents who choose to send their kids will be assessed fees for the service by the vendor

Science Charter School were asked if after-care, in particular, was a factor and “there were some indications that yes, it was, and that played into the board’s decision.” Based on its reputation, “we were looking to bring this company in last year,” Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood said. But just to be thorough, the board directed its professional staff to solicit bids “and we had six firms submit RFPs (Request For Proposals),” she added. Additionally, Blood said, several board members checked out a Right At School program conducted at a school district in New Rochelle, N.Y., which was “similar in diversity and size” to that of Kearny and were impressed by what they saw. “We had great interest among our parents in this type of program, particularly those with children at Roosevelt and Franklin schools,” Blood said. “So now, we’re very excited to have [Right At School] as our partner.” The program also operates out of the Hazlet public school system and at least three other local districts in New Jersey are in the process of contracting with the company, according to Blood. Based on a fee schedule posted on the district website,

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2 KHS juniors participate in Girls’ Career Institute The Woman’s Club of Arlington has a long history of sponsoring outstanding high school girls who are juniors for attendance at Girls’ Career Institute (GCI), an annual program at Douglass College which was founded by the clubwomen of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC). This year, the delegate sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Arlington was Naomi Miranda. Miranda is an honor student in the National Honor Society who participates in R.E.A.C.H., the varsity volleyball team, the peer mediator program and the mini-medical school at Rutgers University. She has also been captain of the JV softball team and a debate club officer. Miranda also serves as

a volunteer tutoring both algebra and chemistry — and also participates in the town cleanup, Read Across America and is a lead educator in the DARE program. Sarenna Enright, another highly qualified Kearny High School junior, was chosen by the NJ state GCI chairwoman, to receive a scholarship to also attend. She is an honor student in the National Honor Society and has participated in NJ SEEDS. NJ SEEDS is a program that prepares motivated, high-achieving students for admission to private schools and colleges across the country. Enright has also been on the Kearny High student council and was a writer and photographer for the school’s newspaper. She is a member of the debate club and the track team. Enright volunteers at

Camp Fatima and as a coach for the Kearny Recreation Department. The GCI allows high school juniors to participate in the annual four-day “mini college experience” at Douglass College on the Rutgers campus, New Brunswick. At this year’s event, June 5-8, the delegates experienced a sample of college life by living in a dorm, eating in a cafeteria, attending lectures and workshops. The young women learn about career choices from women working in a variety of professions trades and academic disciplines. The GCI delegates have the further opportunity to network with other delegates from all over New Jersey. Many GCI delegates establish lasting friendships that are formed during this four-day experience.

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will receive a prize for completing the challenge. An up-to-date Kearny library card is needed to take the challenge. Also, children are invited to a special performance to celebrate “Build a Better World.” On Thursday, June 22, magician Ken Northridge will perform magic with live animals from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., in the lower level of the Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave. Children’s Room summer hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 201998-2666 for more information about “Build a Better World” and other children’s vacation programs.

Mexican music @ the library The Kearny Public Library presents two concerts at the Main Library Reading Garden on June 22 and July 13 at 1 p.m., featuring Mariachi Citlalli, a mariachi band. Both concerts are free. In the event of inclemLego robotics Movie night ent weather, the concerts will The Kearny Public Library The township hosts a movie take place in the library’s lowerhosts Lego Robotics worknight featuring “Sing,” Tuesday, level assembly room. shops, hosted by local BlocksJune 27, at dusk, at Belleville COOL, for children in grades 2 Municipal Stadium. Bring a Summer fun at PBGC (& beyond) and older, with a building day blanket (but no chairs.) Rain The PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., on Wednesday, July 19, at 4:30 date is June 28. Entrance, popopens in July & August on p.m. corn and cotton candy are free. Tuesday and Thursday nights The workshops are fun, fastfrom 7 to 9 p.m. Most members paced and interactive. Children July 4th celebration and their guests are ages 8 to 15. work in small groups under the The township hosts an IndeThe summer program offers supervision of a BlocksCOOLpendence Day celebration on basketball, dodgeball, wiffleball, trained educator to complete Tuesday, July 4, at the municikickball, gymnastics, bowling, various LEGO-based projects pal stadium. Family fun kicks bumper pool, air hockey, foosthat provide a first-hand look at off at 6:30 p.m., with a magician ball, arts & crafts, ping pong the practical real-world appliand more; The Cameos perand electronic games. cation of science, technology, form live at 7:30 p.m.; and fireSummer trips have been engineering and mathematics works begin at approximately scheduled for the Meadow(STEM). 9:15 p.m. lands Fair, Action Park, Red This workshop is open to all Bulls games, Seaside Heights, Kearny residents, but class size Harrison Mets and Jackals games and is limited to 25. Plan on arriving Funplex. early to ensure that your child Citizenship clinic All trips are chaperoned by gets a spot. The Town of Harrison hosts Kearny teachers and members a citizenship clinic Saturday, Learn chess June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. of the PBGC board of directors, including former Lincoln The library also hosts a series at 401 Kingsland Ave. To qualify School guidance counselor and of chess classes for children for citizenship, one must: be 18 PBGC Executive Director Tom ages 8 to 15. The seven-week or older, be a Legal Permanent Fraser, Ryan Fraser, Paul Vieira, classes run Thursdays, from Resident for five years, or three Mark Latka and Desiree Colon. July 6 to Aug. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. years if spouse is a citizen; have Teens are encouraged to visit There are only 14 spots. Call the not committed certain crimes; the PBGC anytime during open library to reserve a spot. have good moral character for hours this summer. the last five years; be registered Butterflies in the library with Selective Service; and be Summer reading challenge The library hosts a family able to speak, write and read The Kearny Library Chilbutterfly program with Butterbasic English. To see if you dren’s Department offers the fly Guy Rick Mikula on Friday, qualify for a fee reduction or “Build a Better World Summer July 14, at 1 p.m. waiver, bring most recent tax Reading Challenge” from June For over 35 years, Mikula returns to the clinic. 19 to Aug. 11 so young people has been delighting audiences can discover that summer of all ages with his humorous Kearny reading is a lot of fun. Chiland offbeat way of looking at dren of all ages can pick up a butterflies. From pre-k to colOverseas diploma-cy at work free reading log to keep track lege, any type of group will be If you have a diploma awardof the books that they read or spellbound and amazed at his ed outside the United States, have read to them. Each young fast-paced, high-energy perforbut don’t know how to use it child who reads or listens to 20 mances. Mounted specimens properly here, the Peruvian books, and each independent will demonstrate the mystery Civic Association has designed reader who reads for 12 hours, of camouflage and the trickery

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of disguise that butterflies and moths use to escape predators. Live butterflies are always the high point of every presentation as he demonstrates just how easily they can be handled and cared for. Seating is limited. Call the library for more details. The Kearny Public Library is located at 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny. For more information, call 201-998-2666 or visit www. kearnylibrary.org. St. Stephen’s Seniors St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 Kearny Ave., meet at 1 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month in Hedges Hall. Refreshments are served at noon. Attendees are invited to participate in a 50/50 drawing and bingo. New members are welcome. Upcoming meetings are: June 20; July 11 and 25; Aug. 8 and 22; and Sept. 5 and 19. For more information, call club president Allan Henderson at 201-991-4771.

Lyndhurst Party for veterans On Tuesday, June 27, at 2:30 p.m., a Veterans ward party takes place at Chestnut Hill Convalescent Home, Passaic. American Legion Post 139’s rehabilitation committee members will conduct games of chance so veterans can win money to buy personal items of their choice. The party is sponsored by Phyliss Scelsa, of Lyndhurst, in honor of all men and women who have served their country in the military — especially in time of war. To support these parties and other activities at all facilities the committee serves, contact John Deveney at 201-4382255.

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Concert for seniors Older adults are invited to attend a special performance of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m., at the Lautenberg JCC, 903 Rt. 10 E., Whippany. The private concert is sponsored by the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey and its supporters for the residents of the four senior living comNorth Arlington munities that are owned and managed by the non-profit Summer BOH meetings canceled organization. Adults ages 55+ The July and August meetare welcome to attend the perings of the N.A. Board of Health formance for $5. have been canceled. Meetings Tickets to the event are will resume in September. available from the JCHC by emailing marciaf@jchcorp.org Head to the Sands or calling Marcia at 973-530The Senior Harmony Club 3966. Corporate sponsorship sponsors a trip to Sands Casino opportunities are also available; Thursday, July 13. The cost is for sponsorship details, contact $25. Receive $20 in slot play and Harold Colton-Max at 973-530a $5 food voucher. Call Florence 3961 or haroldc@jchcorp.org.

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2016 press release from state Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino: “In order to assist law enforcement and judges in making decisions about a defendant, the Administrative Office of the Courts developed a computer-based automated risk assessment, known as the Public Safety Assessment (PSA), which accounts for the general nature and seriousness of the crime charged, as well as certain electronically stored criminal case and court history data documenting the defendant’s adult criminal and court-appearance history. “The PSA provides three pretrial risk indicators: 1) a six-point ‘failure-to-appear’ scale gauging the likelihood the defendant will fail to appear in court; 2) a sixpoint ‘new criminal activity’ scale gauging the likelihood the defendant will engage in new crimes if released; and 3) a ‘new violent criminal activity’ flag, which flags defendants who are likely to engage in violent crimes if released.” If you want to read the entire complicated bail-reform/point-system directive, you can find it on the attorney general’s website, www. nj.gov/oag. [Editorial comment: It is quite enlightening, detailing as it does what legal experts term the “automated pretrial risk-assessment process validated by extensive, state-of-the-art empirical research.” Impressive, no?] In any case, the Kearny arrestee could not be legally kept in custody. As our law enforcement source commented, “Isn’t this a great system?”

Santos gets award at SHP graduation Jonathan A. Santos, of Kearny, was honored at Seton Hall Prep’s 157th commencement on Sunday, June 4, when he received the Donald W. Yaw ’03 Memorial Award. He will attend Mount Ida College, Newton, Mass., in the

fall. Seton Hall Prep’s Class of 2017 numbered 221 students, from 80 towns throughout northern New Jersey. The school’s 157th Commencement took place in Walsh Auditorium at Seton Hall University.

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Bloomfield Ave. resident reported the theft of nearly 30 Koi fish and a turtle from a pond in his back yard, the Nutley Police June 12 Department said. • Natdon Eckles, 47, of Police said on June 11, the Ridgefield Park, was arrested resident told them his pond on Franklin Ave. following appeared to have been drained a motor-vehicle stop, on an — and someone reportedly took the fish and turtle valued at around $3,000. Police said they canvassed the area to try to find the missing fish and turtle, but were unable to find them. The NPD’s Detective Bureau continues to investigate. Meanwhile, the NPD released the following reports of incidents that took place between June 10 and June 16. June 11 Mark Williams Jr., 25, of Orange, was arrested after a motor-vehicle stop on three outstanding warrants from Cranford, Clark and Passaic. Williams posted appropriate

Lincoln Students of the Month Robert C. Zika Sr., principal of Lincoln Middle School, Kearny, announces the following Students of the Month for May: Jasmin Arca, Caitlyn Battistus, Mariana Chavez-Carranza, Logan Chu, William Cuanetl, Rafael Galiano Horruitner, Laura Gosnell, Zaribel Horruitner, Jason Li, Walter Loayza, Calvin Magallanes, Brandon Mejia, Alexis Nasert, Pedro Nonato Dos Santos, Lucca Pina, Gabriella Pinho, Daniel Sandia, Karla Santamaria, Tyler Valle and Kamil Zmuda.

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Matt Schnoll and Michael Carrino have played football together since they were little boys growing up in Lyndhurst. So have James Podolski and Anthony Lisanti. The group added placekicker Marlindo Mera to the list, giving the South All-Stars a strong contingency from Lyndhurst. “We all came together for one team,” said Schnoll, who is headed to Montclair State to play with Carrino. “I grew up with James. It was good to go out with them. I played all sports with them my entire life. I wanted to show everyone what being from Lyndhurst is all about. I made some new buds. I was getting the chance to make friends with everyone. They were all a joy to be around.” Except for one group from one particular school. “I never thought I could be friendly with anyone from Rutherford,” the affable Schnoll said. But for one Friday night in hot, sweaty June, when all of the kids came

together for the same charity. Seven local grid stars from Bergen County schools got together to play one final All-Star game, as a member of the Bergen County All-Star South team. Unfortunately, the South lost, 24-7. “That’s the only thing that stunk,” Schnoll said. “Other than that, I can’t complain.” Schnoll and Carrino lined up like they always did, with Carrino at tackle and Schnoll at guard. “I’ve been playing sports my whole life,” Carrino said. “I played on a lot of teams together with Matt.” Other locals selected to play in the game included Marlindo Mera and Lisanti, along with Ryan Watson of St. Mary’s (Rutherford) and Vinnie Crawford of North Arlington. Watson is a resident of Kearny. Schnoll was impressed with being an All-Star. “It was amazing,” Schnoll said. “I got a see VIEW page

Durning named Observer Female Athlete of the Year

Becomes sixth Kardinal recipient of year-end award

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Kearny’s Lily Durning (l.) receives the 2016-2017 Observer Female Athlete of the Year award from Observer General Manager Robert Pezzolla. To Lily’s right is mom Nancy Durning. In the back row are track and field coach Al Perez, principal Jacki Richardson and head girls’ soccer coach Vin Almeida.

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ily Durning had a bit of a head start in playing soccer. The long-time Kearny resident and Kearny High School athlete was all of three years old when she started kicking the soccer ball around. “I don’t remember much about playing soccer back then,” said Durning, who was all of three when she began. Not many kids have vivid memories of when they were three. “I think I remember when

I was six or seven,” Durning said. “I remember scoring nine goals in a game. I was very competitive.” It helped Lily’s growth having a sister Haley, who was also an athletic stud and is four years older. “It was perfect for me, because it was exactly four years,” Durning said. “She was so good. I always looked up to her. She had the perfect work ethic. It made me want to be like her. I learned that I had to work for what I wanted. I wanted to play soccer and run track like Haley.” However, Lily had high goals in mind — other than

scoring goals. “I wanted to make my own path,” Durning said. “I wanted to be better than everyone, not just Haley.” Lily started off slowly, battling for playing time up front as a freshman. “I wasn’t getting sufficient playing time,” Durning said. “But I felt I made my mark.” As a sophomore, Durning had a four-goal game en route to an 18-goal season. “Ever since I was a freshman, I wanted to be a big part of the county championship runs,” Durning said. see DURNING next page

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“She was very determined to do whatever she could to help the team,” said girls’ head soccer coach and now athletic director Vin Almeida. “Her work ethic was skyrocketing. She never stopped running, never stopped fighting for the ball. If you put her in the right spot, she was determined to apply good pressure and get to the ball. She got to the balls that others had given up on. “And she always had that work ethic,” Almeida said. “Things started to work right for her. We were playing Bayonne one game and it looked like a 0-0 tie. But Lily got to one ball and after the penalty was called, Lily knocked one in, scoring off a free kick.” Almeida had another compliment of his leading scorer. “Lily had a couple of opportunities that didn’t pan out for her,” Almeida said. “She was determined to score. She kept working and working. She could knock one in with her left foot as well.” Durning christened the new facility with a game-winning

goal. Almeida just loved Durning’s intensity. “Off the field, she was always happy and upbeat,” Almeida said. “She tried to motivate the others. Her hard work has propelled her to 2004-2005 Janine Davis, Queen of Peace where she is today. And we squeezed every last bit of her 2005-2006 Kelly Rauco, Nutley ability out from her.” 2006-2007 Courtney Keegan, Queen of Peace Lily graduated this year with 20 goals and six assists on a 2007-2008 Allyson Dyl, Kearny talented Kardinals roster. 2008-2009 Cassie Indri, Lyndhurst When it came time to run track, Durning was ready. 2009-2010 Tara Fisher, North Arlington “I ran indoors because my 2010-2011 Janitza Aquino, Kearny sister did,” Durning said. “I almost quit the team.” 2011-2012 Stefanie Gomes, Kearny But Durning stuck with it 2012-2013 Camila Alonso, Lyndhurst and became a force to be reckoned with. 2013-2014 Grace Montgomery, Nutley “I had to keep focus on the & Nicole Kelly, Kearny hurdling,” Durning said. “That was important. I had to focus 2014-2015 Carly Anderson, Nutley on the technique while I was 2015-2016 Amber Crispin, Kearny running. I didn’t start hurdling for good until my junior and 2016-2017 Lily Durning, Kearny senior years.” Durning exploded on to the dles and set a new personal ing has been selected as The track scene. As a senior, she best in the process. Observer Female Athlete of was sixth in the high jump, “It means a lot to me,” Durn- the Year. She received her third in the NJ outdoors, secing said. award from Observer General ond in the 400-meter hurdles, For her efforts, Lily DurnManager Robert Pezzolla last second in the 200-meter hur-

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played on my home field. I’ve played there my whole life, given that the place has artificial turf.” Of course, having the turf in their own backyard gave the South a fighting chance. But it wasn’t meant to be. “It was pretty tough, not having played football for a while,” Carrino said. Lyndhurst played Manchester Regional to a 10-10 tie in the consolation game. “I felt good running,” Carrino said. “It felt good. Even with the lack of running, it felt good.” Photos by Jim Hague

Lyndhurst long time friends Matt Schnoll (l.) and Michael Carrino (r.) will get the chance to play together in the fall for Montclair State after playing for the South All-Stars Friday night.

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Kearny’s versatile performer Van Riper earns HCTCA award By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

ictoria Van Riper never participated in track and field before her freshman year at Kearny High School. “I started hurdling as a freshman,” Van Riper said. “I begged my coach (Al Perez) to let me try it. I saw other athletes do it and it looked cool and a lot of fun. So I wanted to try it.” Perez didn’t hesitate, because Van Riper, already a solid soccer player as a freshman, had all

the abilities to be a solid track and field contributor. “She really is versatile,” Perez said. “She had a good junior year, but this year, she took it to another level.” Van Riper’s dedication was evident. “She went to the weight room at least twice a week before school started in the morning,” Perez said. “(Kearny girls’ soccer coach Vin) Almeida (now the athletic director) initiated a strength and conditioning program and we took advantage

of it.” Perez said that Van Riper had another advantage going in her favor. “She’s incredibly intelligent,” Perez said. “She got like a 1500 on her SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Tests). She’s very bright and you can see it in coaching, teaching all the technical events.” Van Riper didn’t reach 1500 on the SATs. But she did get 1490 and had a weighted grade continued next page

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point average of 5.2. She was ranked No. 3 in the Kearny Class of 2017. Perez said that Van Riper competed in six different events during her career at Kearny — the high jump, the triple jump, the long jump, the 100-meter hurdles, the 400-meter hurdles and the 400-meter dash. “She was also able to make modifications in the way she competed,” Perez said. “Every day, she tried to build on what she had done and tried hard to master it. That was the key with the technical events. It takes someone with intelligence to do what she did. Plus, she was hard working and committed. She was a 12-season athlete, with soccer, indoor track and outdoor track.” Last week, Van Riper was rewarded with her commitment to track and field by receiving the Alfred Bundies Scholarship at the Hudson County Track Coaches Association awards dinner. The scholarship was donated by the family of the late track official who worked meets for almost 50 years. Van Riper said that she was pleased in receiving the award.

“I’m very happy with it,” Van Riper said. “It shows that I always worked hard in whatever I did. I’m so grateful to the people who selected me to receive the award. It’s amazing and a big honor.” Van Riper said that she was “somewhat surprised” with the times she posted this season. “I was a little surprised,” Van Riper said. “I was second in the high hurdles indoors this year and before this year, I never even qualified for the final. It was a big PR (personal record) for me.” Van Riper said that track and field “kind of grew on me.” “I wasn’t good at the beginning,” Van Riper said. “By the end of my freshman year, I started to get the hang of it. It just kind of clicked for me. I had two other athletes who I looked up to in Bianca Torales and Justine Curtis. They were always giving me pointers and helping me out. They were good leaders by example.” Van Riper was also a fine soccer player, moving from midfield to defender, where she started for most of the last three seasons. “I had to play defense,” Van

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Riper said. “I had to help the team.” Now, it’s all over and Van Riper will head to Tulane University in New Orleans on a full academic scholarship. “It definitely went by so quickly,” Van Riper said. “It was much faster than I originally thought. It’s weird that it’s over. Some of my best high school memories were playing sports at Kearny. I’m surprised with how well I did.” Van Riper will major in neuroscience with the hope of eventually becoming a doctor. “The focus will be on neurology and psychology,” Van Riper said. “Overall, I had a great high school experience.” And it’s safe to say that Kearny High had a great experience with Victoria Van Riper.

Tribute to Old Glory

Kearny Elks Lodge 1050 celebrated Flag Day June 14 with its first female Exalted Ruler Michele Lang, Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, Boy Scout Troop 2, officers, members and guests.

THE 4TH OF JULY ACROSS 1. Like Catherine or Peter, in Russia 6. Norwegian band of “Take on Me” fame 9. “I call first ____!” 13. “Home on the ____” 14. Charlie Parker’s style of jazz 15. Comedian Silverman 16. Not upright 17. Greek H 18. Acrobat maker 19. *Like the July 4th holiday 21. *Pre-state state 23. Thanksgiving tuber 24. Hold as a conviction 25. Ides mo. 28. Expunge 30. Catching like a cowboy 35. ____ ‘n’ Andy 37. Trash containers, e.g. 39. Of war and sea? 40. It wasn’t built in a day 41. Happily ever when? 43. Car with a bar 44. Loud noise 46. Dublin land 47. Lecherous look 48. Lampoon 50. Pouches 52. Not sweet, as in wine 53. Plant anchor 55. Brown truck delivery company 57. *Traditional July 4th meal 60. *Fire____ 64. Filthy dough 65. Bird word 67. Tee off 68. Enclose in a recess 69. Big coffee server 70. Dine at home 71. Shakespeare’s metrical unit 72. Hi-____ 73. Type of wheat DOWN 1. Tennis’ Steffi 2. Denote as “PG,” e.g. 3. Children’s author Blyton 4. “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft ____” 5. Foursome 6. Cain’s brother 7. *Like a dog 8. Rapidly 9. Type of cabinetry joint 10. De-wrinkler 11. “Rosemary’s ____”

12. Anything female 15. Omega 3 source 20. Naked protozoa 22. “____ the fields we go” 24. ADA member 25. Jacobs and Anthony, e.g. 26. ____ ____ or a spy 27. *____ candle 29. *”____, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” 31. ____ Mall, London 32. Like a Harvard building? 33. Name-chooser 34. *Old ____ 36. Seal with a kiss and do this 38. Plural of serum

42. Happen again 45. Patient’s bed 49. Interesting person, acronym 51. Queen of these 54. Happen 56. Junk yard stuff 57. Wild feline 58. Ballistic missile acronym 59. Dungeness, e.g. 60. Flipside of pros 61. Flying toy 62. Reagan’s reference to Russian “empire” 63. As opposed to own 64. Hula girl’s flower 66. Metal-bearing rock

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Optimists’ 10 ‘Best in Show’ lauded Neno-Rosa Agency

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KEARNY

NEW LISTING!

UNDER CONTRACT

Kearny - Bar & 2 Apartments - Beautiful All Brick Established Building in the Heart of Kearny (Arlington Section). Features a Wrap Around Bar, Recreation Rm, Kitchen w/ Commercial Pizza Oven & 2 half Baths. Both Apartments Above Restaurant Have 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Very Well Maintained & Clean. Outside Has 2 Car Garage Plus 2 Car Parking Space. Asking $890,000

Kearny - 3 Family - Brick Home Renovated 6 Years Ago. All Apartments w/ Living Rm, Eat-in Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms & Bath. Laminated Floors & 3 Separate Utilities. Finished Basement w/ 3 Rooms & Laundry Hookup. Conveniently Located. Near West Hudson Park & Close to Transportation. Asking $399,000

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BELLEVILLE

Broker/Owner

Lyndhurst - 1 Family - Colonial w/ Living Rm, Dining Area w/ Sliding Doors to Patio, Modern kitchen w/ Granite Counter Top, Master Bedroom Suite w/ Vaulted Ceilings & Full bath. 3 Additional Bedrooms & 1.5 baths. Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area, Mechanical Rm & 1 Large Rm. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Parking for 2 Cars. Asking $465,000

UNDER CONTRACT Rutherford - 1 Family - Split level Home on The River w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Full Bath & 3 bedrooms. Large Yard, Attached Garage & Unfinished Basement w/ Half Bath & Laundry. Close to Shopping & Transportation. Asking $170,000

Belleville - 1 Family - Colonial w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms & Bath. Hardwood Floors, Built-in Garage & Backyard w/ Deck. Close to transportation & Local Shopping. Sold As Is. Asking $148,900.

KEARNY

BELLEVILLE

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KEARNY

UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Full Finished Basement & Central Air. Close to Schools, Park & Major Transportation. Asking $279,900.

BELLEVILLE

BACK ON THE MARKET! Kearny - 1 Family - Lovely Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, Ceramic Tile Bath, Eat in Kitchen, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Sliders to Deck. Great Central Location. Walking Distance to Middle & High School. Full Open Unfinished Basement. Sold As Is. Asking $227,500

KEARNY

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Belleville - 1 Family - Upgraded Home w/ Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo, ½ Bath & New Kitchen w/ Counter Island on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tile Bath. Hardwood Floors & New Windows. High Semi-Finished Basement. Asking $168,900

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North Arlington - 1 Family - Expanded Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Modern Kitchen, Living Rm and Dining Area w/ Sliding Doors to Wood Deck Overlooking Fenced Backyard. Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Driveway & 1 Car Garage. Upgraded Central Air, 200 Amp Electric, Windows & Roof. Short Distance to County Park. Asking $359,000

Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Newer Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances & Sliding Door to Deck Overlooking Backyard & Paver Patio. Beautiful Hardwood Floors. Finished Basement w/Large Rec Rm, Laundry Rm w/ Washer & Dryer, Office, Wet Bar w/ Refrigerator. Paver Driveway w/ Detached 1 Car Garage w/ Plenty of Storage. Central Air/Forced Hot Air. Asking $549,000

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REDUCED! 17 Boston Ave. - North Arlington - 1 Family - Beautiful Ranch w/ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite & Double Doors Leading to Patio. Attached 2 Car Garage w/ Additional 10+ Parking in Rear. Backyard w/ Newer Pave Patio & Inground Heated Pool. Full Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, Summer Kitchen, 2 Finished Rms & Full Bath. Loft Area w/ High Ceilings & Skylights. Central Air. Asking $699,900

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Kearny - 1 Family - Stunning Colonial w/ 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Modern Bath,

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Belleville - 1 Family - Spacious Colonial 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Large Living Rm, Dining Rm w/Gas Fireplace, Eat in Kitchen w/Skylight & Entrance Foyer. Master Bedroom w/Walk in Closet. Unfinished Walk-up Attic For Storage. Finished Basement w/Summer Kitchen, Rec Rm, Laundry Area & Full Bath. Private Driveway. Fenced in Backyard with Patio and Shed. Asking $319,900

496 Hickory St . - Kearny - 1 Family - Big & Beautiful Home w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Master Bedroom w/ Large Private Bath & Big Walk-in Closet on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor w/ Large Rec Rm, 3 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Newly Updated Siding, Windows & Roof. Huge 2 car garage, Long Driveway & Private Deck Overlooking Yard & Manhattan View. House Renovated 2008. Asking $389,900

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Kearny - 1 Family -1st floor w/ Enclosed Front Porch, Living Room, Dining Room, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Half Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tile Bath. Freshly painted, New Furnace, New Hot Water Baseboard, New Doors & New Flooring. Deck off Rear & Private Yard w/ Hot Tub. Asking $215,000

KEARNY

HARRISON

After having their artwork displayed for two weeks, along with 75 other pieces of art, 11 Kearny art students were awarded “Best in Show” gift cards to local craft stores at an awards luncheon sponsored by the Kearny Optimist Club. The showcase was designed to promote the visual arts programs in Kearny schools and to support Kearny’s young artistic talent. Elementary students received $25 gift cards. Recipients were: Gabriel De Castro (Franklin), Sophia Barros (Garfield), Julia Texeira Leroy (Roosevelt), Domenic Paulozzi (Schuyler), Brianna Lopez (Washington) and Aleena Bhatti (Hudson ASC).

Lincoln Middle School student Melissa Matos received a $50 card — and four Kearny High School students — Julissa Rosales (ceramics), Steven Rios (painting), Shannon Santiago (pencil) and Alyssa Sanchez (photography) – were awarded $75 cards. The Optimist Club of Kearny thanked Josh

Humphrey, director of the Kearny Public Library, for hosting the two-week event and lauded all of the school personnel who participated in making the Showcase possible. Pictured are 10 of the “Best in Show” artists with Larry Santos, the Optimist Club of Kearny’s president.

KEARNY

UNDER CONTRACT! Kearny - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Kitchen, Bedroom & Bath. 2nd & 3rd Floors Used in Conjunction w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 3 Bedrooms, Updated Kitchen & Updated 2 Full Baths. Newer Roof, Windows & Boiler. Separate Utilities. Close to Schools & Major Transportation. Asking $379,900

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BELGROVE BEAUTY – You can have it all with this large Kearny 2 family on a 50 x 165 lot. Pride of ownership shows in every corner from the Mahogany decking on the classic lemonade porch to the freshly painted walls and gleaming hardwood ﬂoors. Both apartments feature central air, in unit laundry hookups and a spacious rear deck. The huge back yard is perfect for entertaining and includes a two car garage. Unbeatable at just $479,000.

KEARNY

Kearny - 1 Family - Well kept Home w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 1 Bedroom, Bath & Modern Kitchen on 1st Floor and 2 Bedrooms on 2nd Floor. Full Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Parking for 1 Car in Front of the House. Great Size Backyard. Newer Roof & Windows. Asking $255,000

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KEARNY MANOR - CLOSE TO THE PARK – Wonderful layout . House includes a wood burning ﬁreplace, three nice bedrooms, a walk-up attic, gas heat and of course a drive and garage. Just $369,900. Don’t wait too long.

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UNDER CONTRACT

Harrison - Condo on the 3rd Floor w/ Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo, Kitchen, 2 Good Sized Bedrooms, 2 Baths & Balcony. Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Granite Countertop & Stainless Steel Appliances including Washer & Dryer. 2 Outdoor Assigned Parking Spaces & Minutes Away from Harrison Path. Asking $369,000

Nutley - 1 Family - Large Colonial. 1st Floor w/Open Front Porch, Entrance Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Half Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Good Size Bedrooms, Den & Classic Bath w/ Tub. Walk Up Finished Attic w/ Full Bath. Full Open Unfinished Basement & Large Private Yard. Parking for 2 Cars at Street Level. Asking $314,000

STEPS FROM SCHUYLER SCHOOL - Large 3 bedroom colonial in the Arlington Section of Kearny, off street parking and a nice backyard.Owner says sell. Reduced to $254,900.

RARE FIND – Do not buy until you see this incredible 3 bedroom ranch home . Large modern EIK, hardwood ﬂoors and central air are just some of the features of this well equipped home. The basement is high and dry and a driveway and garage complete the picture. First $289,900 takes it.

$500 CLOSING COST CREDIT AT CLOSING! This offer is for Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, Teachers & Union Employees.

ONE OF A KIND – This North Arlington 3 bedroom ranch sits on a huge 75 x 138 lot. The home features central air and ﬁnished basement. Asking $364,900.

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Utility offers tips for summer coolness

While Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, expects to have no trouble delivering additional power during forecasted heat waves, the utility is monitoring weather conditions closely and has additional personnel scheduled to handle any power interruptions should they occur. PSE&G call centers will have extra personnel on duty to speak with customers during such heat waves. And appliance-service technicians are ready to quickly respond to an expected influx of air conditioning repair calls. The utility offers 10 easy and inexpensive ways customers can stay cool and save on bills as temperatures rise: Seal holes and cracks

around doors and windows with caulk or weather-stripping. Don’t cool an empty house. Set your thermostat higher when you are away. Replace air filters monthly. Dirty filters make your air conditioner work harder. Use a microwave or crockpot instead of the oven. They won’t heat the house. Operate appliances in the morning or evening when it is cooler outside. When washing dishes or clothes, run full loads. Wash laundry in cold water. Close blinds and draperies facing the sun to keep out the sun’s heat. Don’t cool unused rooms. Close the vents and shut the door. Ceiling fans cool fast

and cost less than air conditioning. (In hot weather, set your ceiling fan to spin quickly, counterclockwise to push air downward towards the floor. This creates a wind chill effect that will make you feel cooler.) To report power outages, call PSE&G’s Customer Service line at 800-436-PSEG. Also, customers can report outages by logging into their PSE&G account online or by texting “OUT” to 4PSEG (47734). The utility’s mobile-friendly website includes an “Outage Map” that is updated every 15 minutes and displays the location and status of power outages in PSE&G’s service area. For more ways to save on summer energy bills, visit www.pseg.com/ summertips.

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KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 5 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, FINISHED BASEMENT, DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, LARGE BACKYARD, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 11 FAM, CAPE COD, 5 BR, 2 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

KEARNY 1 FAM, RAISED RANCH, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, CENTRAL AIR, ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE

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KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, NEWELY RENOVATED, 5 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, MODERN KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, NEWLY PAVED DRIVEWAY, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

LYNDHURST: 2 FAM, 4 BR, 3 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, NEW PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, NEW DRIVEWAY, DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

LYNDHURST: 2 FAM, 5 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, SEPARATE UTILITIES, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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ROCHELLE PARK: 1 FAM, RANCH, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE, FULLY FINISHED CARRIAGE HOUSE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

BELLEVILLE: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 2 BR, 1 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN, FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING STOVE, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, SHARED DRIVEWAY, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

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LYNDHURST – Lyndhurst High School student Kelly Weckstein’s artwork was selected for inclusion among more than 485 pieces entered in the Bergen County Teen Arts Festival at Bergen Community College, May 19. Weckstein is a junior

at Lyndhurst High School. Her art teacher is Lindsey Almeida. Almeida said: “We are very proud to have Kelly’s work displayed in such a prominent place in the county. Kelly is very a talented art student.” At a ceremony at the

administrative building, certificates were awarded to 30 high school and 10 middle school artists by Teen Arts Festival organizers and Bergen County freeholders. All artwork was displayed in the administrative building lobby through June 17.

RUTHERFORD: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, BRIGHT & SPACIOUS ROOMS, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, ONE CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

KEARNY: 1 FAM, RANCH, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, CENTRAL A/C, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 1 FIREPLACE, PARKING SPACE FOR 2 CARS, SPACIOUS BACKYARD WITH ABOVE GROUND POOL, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 2 BR, 1 FULL BATH, FULL BASEMENT, BACKYARD WITH DECK, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

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Bill would allow video doc visits It’s not always easy for people to get to doctors’ appointments — especially when the patient is older or when a patient doesn’t drive. But thanks to some innovative thinking, those difficulties may become a thing of the past thanks to proposed legislation that would make it legal to see doctors via video conferencing. An Assembly panel recently approved legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus) to improve access to health care by allowing practitioners to use technology to treat patients remotely in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. Specifically, the bill (A1464) would authorize health care practitioners in the state to deliver health care services, and establish a practitioner/patient relationship, through the use of telemedicine, after an initial in-person visit. “Telemedicine will bring medical care right into your home without all the logistical burdens,” Lagana said. “For a patient who is sick or suffers from chronic illness this could be a tremendous weight lifted off their shoulders.” “Telemedicine,” as defined by the bill, means the delivery of a health care service using electronic communications, information technology or other electronic or technological means to bridge the gap between a health care provider who is located at a distant site and a patient who is located at an originating site, either with or without the assistance of an intervening health care provider. Telemedicine does not include the use, in isolation, of audio-only telephone conversation,

electronic mail, instant messaging, phone text or facsimile transmission. A health care provider may remotely provide health care services to a patient through the use of telemedicine. Health care providers may also engage in “telehealth” activities to support and facilitate the provision of health care services to patients, which means the use of information and communications technologies, including telephones, remote patient monitoring devices, or other electronic means, to support clinical health care, provider consultation, patient and professional health-related education, public health, health administration, and other services as described in regulation. Telemedicine services must be provided using interactive, real-time, two-way communication technologies. A health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth may use asynchronous store-andforward technology to allow for the electronic transmission of images, diagnostics, data, and medical information. However, a provider may use interactive, real-time, two-way audio in combination with asynchronous storeand-forward technology, without video capabilities if, after accessing and reviewing the patient’s medical records the provider determines that they are able to meet the same standard of care as if the health care services were being provided in person. Health care providers using telemedicine or telehealth shall be subject to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person

settings. If telemedicine or telehealth services would not be consistent with this standard of care, the provider shall direct the patient to seek in-person care. These same standards of care and practice also apply to the issuance of prescriptions. Unless a proper provider-patient relationship has been established in accordance with law, a provider may not issue a prescription to a patient based solely on the responses provided in an online questionnaire. Additionally, the prescription of Schedule II controlled-dangerous substances through the use of telemedicine or telehealth will be authorized only after an initial in-person examination and a subsequent in-person visit shall be required every three months while the patient is being prescribed the Schedule II substance. The bill would also require the State Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs, public employee health benefits plans, and any private health benefits plan to provide coverage and payment for health care services delivered to a benefits recipient through telehealth or telemedicine, on the same basis as, and at a provider reimbursement rate that does not exceed the rate that is applicable, when the services are delivered through in-person contact and consultation. Each telemedicine or telehealth organization operating in the state shall annually register with the Department of Health. The bill was released by the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee for a future floor vote.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Eleanor McGarril Eleanor McGarril (nee Reagan), formerly of North Arlington, died in Alexandria, Va., on June 2. She was 91. She was born in 1925, the sixth of 11 children, at the home of her parents, James and Catherine Reagan, in Kearny. After graduation from St. Cecilia High School in 1943, she worked in a number of secretarial jobs until her retirement from Colt Industries in New York. She was married to the late James McGarril in 1950 until his death in 1993. She was also predeceased by her parents — and is survived by her son, Thomas, of Arlington, Va.; sisters Eileen Reagan and Violetta French; and brothers James, Charles, Laurance and Robert Reagan. Throughout her life, she maintained a keen interest in current events, sports (especially the Mets and Red Bulls) and in the activities of the many nieces and nephews of her extended family. She was also active in St. Stephen’s Church, St. Stephen’s Seniors and Holy Cross Seniors. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, on Monday, June 19. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stephen’s Church food pantry.

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James F. Carey James F. Carey died at home June 12. He was 89. He lived in Kearny before moving to Barnegat 29 years ago. Visiting was Thursday, June 15, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A service took place Friday, June 16, at the funeral home. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Jim was the owner of Towne Clothiers and was a member of the Forest Hill Field Club and was a founding member of the West Hudson-South Bergen Evening Optimist Club. The husband of the late Eleanor (nee Wiezel), he was the father of James F. Carey Jr. (Sharon), Lee Ellen Pauline (Dave) and the late Robert P. Carey. Also surviving are his grandchildren Jimmy, Danny, Olivia and David, along with his great-grandchildren Avary and Daniel. Margaret Montgomery Margaret Montgomery (nee Coogan), of Kearny, died June 14. She was 84. Visiting was Friday, June 16, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass was celebrated Saturday, June 17, at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Mrs. Montgomery was the wife of the late George Mont-

gomery. She was the mother of George (Kathleen), Kenneth (Cheryl), David (Linda) and the late Daniel Montgomery. The sister of Maureen Keena, Jack Coogan and the late Frank Coogan, she is also survived by her grandchildren, Kenneth Jr., Ryan and Brett, along with her great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Olivia and Amelia. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Mirtha Martinez Mirtha Martinez died at home June 14. She was 85. Born in Cuba, she lived in Irvington before moving to Kearny in 1984. Visiting was Friday, June 16, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A service took place Saturday, June 17, at the funeral home. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Mirtha was a college graduate and a school teacher in Cuba. After immigrating to the States, she was employed at the Lawrence Packing Supply Company. Wife of the late Jose R. Martinez, she is survived by her children Jacqueline and Alexander Martinez and her two grandchildren Alexander Jose and Michael Joaquin. Roberto Sacchetin Roberto Sacchetin died peacefully on June 7. He was 68. Private arrangements were

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by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Roberto is survived by many dear friends and family. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Center for Hope Hospice, at www.cfhh. org/donate.html. Irene Nisbet Irene Nisbet, (nee McGrath) 84, died Wednesday, June 14, at her home in Kearny. The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Saturday, June 17. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny. Condolences and memories may be shared at thiele-reid. com. Mrs. Nisbet was born in Newark, and lived in Kearny most of her life. She was a teacher’s aide at Kearny High School for several years. Prior, she worked at Mutual

Benefit in Newark for 12 years. Irene was a member of St. Stephen’s Seniors and a Past President of Kearny B.P.O.E. Lodge 1050, Women’s Club, both of Kearny. She is survived by her husband, Archibald R. Nisbet Sr.; two sons, Andrew Nisbet and Alan Nisbet; one sister Bernice McGrath and seven grandchildren. Irene was predeceased by her son Archibald R. Nisbet Jr. and by two sisters, Regina Dugan and Joan Dugan.

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Senior scholars The Kearny Chapter of the Ladies of UNICO recently awarded two scholarships — each worth $500 — to Kearny High School students at Senior Awards Night June 6. The scholarships were presented in memory of Ralph Confessore, a life member of Kearny UNICO and a former science teacher at the school. At the presentation were, from l., JoAnn Mitchell, Sydney Pace, Leta Confessore, Sydney Viscuso and Celeste Pandolfi.

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BLOCK WIDE Garage Sale on Terrace Place/Kearny June 25th 9AM-5PM Priced to Sell! Too Many things to List!

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BELLEvILLE lovely 6 large rooms, 2 1/2 BR’s, LR & DR. Very large EIK w/refrigerator, All H/W floors Throughout house. 2nd fl. close to schools, park, shopping and NYC Commute. $1,600/month + utilities. (973) 759-5929.

BELLEvILLE 1 cozy BR, LR, EIK. All brand new. H/W floors. New Cabinetts. Near All transportation. Great location. $1,000/month - All Utilities included (HT/HW/ Gas/Electric) also cable Verizon Fios. (973) 7595929.

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Sun Porch. 7 rooms. No pets. Nice Area. Plenty of street parking. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. credit check required. (973) 991-4483. KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,200. 1 BR start at $975. Jr. 1 BR start at $925. (201) 289-7096

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KEARNY Newly RefurBELLEvILLE 2 BR, HT/ bished/Painted, 2 bedHW included. Newly Ren- rooms with the option ovated. Please call (973) of a 3rd bedroom or of687-8359 after 4pm. fice. Porch, EIK with dishwasher, LR, DR, washer/ dryer available. Available July 1st. No Pets. $1500/ mth. (908) 322-7828 HARRISON HARRISON 2 BR, Apt. on 2nd Fl. Close to PATH, LR, DR, Large EIK. Complete with Stove & Refrigerator. C/A & Heat, Avail. July 1st. Utilities Separate. No Laundry Hook-Up, No Pets, No Smoking. 1-1/2 Months Security. $1,450/month. Call (973) 420-5741. Leave message.

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, LR, DR, Office/ Den. Bathroom, C/A & HT.$1,450/month.1 1/2 months security. Utilities not included. Proof of Employment/income required. No pets. No smoking. Avl. 7/1. (201) 628-2973

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HARRISON 1 BR apt. Close to PATH. contact Juan (646) 596-4940

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LYNDHURST for sale KEARNY $1450/mo. by owner, 2 fam. house LG. 2 Bedroom, on park 5 rooms, 1st fl. 4 rooms near tennis courts. EIK, 2nd fl. $415,000. PrinciL/R,D/R. renovated, HW pals only.(973) 760-4877 floors, freshly painted, super clean/sunny. HW included. Nr PATH, shopCONDO ping, restaurants. No FOR RENT smoking. No pets. 1.5 month security (973) 650-8148 N.NEWARK Brand New 2 BR, EIK, 1 Bath, 1 parking space. $1250-/month. Pay your own Utilities. 1 and 1/2 month security. No Pets. Available July 1st. (973)615-3765

KEARNY Updated 2nd floor apartment. EIK, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, LR, .Washer dryer hook up. HT&HW NOT included. No pets. Available July 15th. Call 201.341.6757.

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KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 BR, LR, Kitchen. $1,400/month. 1 1/2 month security. LITTLE FERRY Brand No pets. Avl. Now. (201) New 2 bedrooms, Full Bathroom LR, EIK, laun240-3841 dry in apartment. 2 parking spot. Storage. Avl. August 15. $1,650. One KEARNY 1st fl. Renomonth security Utilities vated 3 BR’s, LR, EIK, & Separate. Denise 1 Bath. Paid Laundry in (973) 592-2678 Basement. Close to City Hall. No pets, No smoking. 1 1/2 months seLYNDHURST curity. Call Carlos (201) 334-7048

KEARNY Studio Apts. Avl. $835/month. 1 1/2 months security. HT/ HW included. No pets. For More information call (973) 393-4703 after 4pm.

KEARNY 2nd fl. 1 1/2 BR’s, very clean, Nice size rooms, H/W floors, C/A, Refrigerator. No pets. No smoking. Utilities not included. $1,400/month + KEARNY 4 BR’s, 2 Baths, 1 month security. (201) Central Air, H/W floors 543-8034. throughout apt. W/D hook-up. 11 ft. ceiling. Storage Room/Basement Included. No Pets. No smoking. Backyard. $2,500/month. 1 month security. Avl. Sept. 1st. (201) 213-4409 or (973) 485-9713.

LYNDHURST 2 BR’s, HT/ HW included. $1,575/ month. H/W floors, Large kitchen with granite, Backyard. Finished basement optional. (973) 277- 0942.

LYNDHURST 2 bedroom, LR, DR, 2nd floor, EIK. No smoking. No Pets. Near NYC transportation. 1 month and 1/2 security. $1500/mth. Credit Check required. Available June 15. (732) 589-8297

N. ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, LR, Bathroom. Ht/HW included. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. (201) 997-2073 (201) 956-0925.

STORE FOR RENT LYNDHURST Small store or office on busy st. $795/month. Also avl. larger store $995/month (973) 760-4877

HALL FOR RENT Hall Available Mid week special. Price Break-Call Parties, Business Meeting, & Functions (201) 991-9865 (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people.

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HARRISON Female Preferred, responsible. Close to Schools, Bus. 1 month rent + Security required. Avl. Now. (201) 467-1300 Spanish.

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ITEMS FOR SALE Portable Massage Table w/detachable head rest Burgundy, Pleather. $450. (201) 991-2745

June 24th-25th, 10am4pm. 11 church square, Harrison. Full DR Set 6 chairs w/China Cabinet, End tables, Light fixtures, BR set, & Household items.

1-Outdoor Glass Top Table W/8 chairs. Kept indoors. New Condition. 2-Original Boxed Never used serviced for 12 Christmas Dinnerware. Best Offer. (201) 997-7212

KEARNY room for rent. 1 month security. Shared Kitchen. Female Preferred. No smoking. No pets. Avl. July 1st. (551) 580-8183. KEARNY room for rent. $450/month. 1 month security. no smoking. Male preferred. Avl. Now. (201) 600-1863

Huge Garage sale. 329 Hickory st. Kearny. Saturday June 24th, 8:30am2pm. new clothes, chairs, baby items, dishes & more.

CAR FOR SALE 2011 SUV 4x4 Dodge Nitro 40,000 original miles. $12,500 (862) 368-0663

2003 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX, ONE OWNER, $1,500 PLEASE CALL (201) 726-3607

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N.ARLINGTON Owner leaving in home coun- Kearny 9.5 x 20.5 available try, selling a great op- for storage $120 monthly portunity to purchase an 201-284-0898 or established and growing 201-280-1868 6 yrs. business in dog grooming, day care and boarding. Great location GARAGE/YARDwith very affordable rent/ SALE lease. The sale includes a full list of 500 clients. Equipment includes 3 11 Charles St. Belleville, grooming tables, 2 big 6/24 10am-4pm Rain breed stainless cages and date 6/25 10am-4pm. 4 medium cages, 1 large bath tub, 1 dryer cage, 3 strong dryers, 2 vacuum, washing machine and dryer. Furniture in the waiting room. (201) 647-5864

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SERVICES OFFERED Professional Reliable, nurturing, companion care for the elderly & mature, Live in/out, nights or weekends. Licensed & Bonded. Call (862) 763-0780.

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Nutley Bakery looking for Full Time Experienced Bread man, Please call (973) 667-7400

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THE OBSEVER BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE beautiful 2 BR apt. Fully Furnished. open concept kitchen, DR, LR & marquees. $1,800/month. Utilities included. 1 months security. No pets. Avl. July 1st. (201) 279-9018.

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HARRISON 3 BR, 1 bath, close to path. Hardwood, dishwasher. Good credit, 1.5 mth security. No pets. Avail 7/1. 732-6931249

KEARNY 3 BR, 1 1/2 Bath, LR, DR, Kitchen. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. Now (201) 955-2632 or (201) 640-6542.

KEARNY Remodeled Duplex, 2nd & 3rd fl. 4 rooms, 2 baths, LR, DR, Sunroom. Office, Laundry, Garage. Spectacular view of NYC. No smoking. $2,500/month. (201) 968-6344.

BELLEVILLE /NUTLEY BORDER, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. $219,900. Open house Sunday 1pm-3pm Karen (973) 747-7654.

N.ARLINGTON Office Nice building, parking. 800 sq. ft. up, 800 sq. ft. down. $1,500/month. Avl. Immediately. (201) 509-6965

BLOCK WIDE Garage Sale on Terrace Place/Kearny June 25th 9AM-5PM Priced to Sell! Too Many things to List!

Night Drivers Wanted Apply in person at Schuyler Cab 505 Schuyler Ave Kearny, NJ. Must Have Clean Record.

KEARNY 3 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bathroom. $1,500/ month + 1 month security. No Smoking. No pets. Avl Now (201) 279-8427 or (201) 819-7064.

BELLEVILLE lovely 6 large rooms, 2 1/2 BR’s, LR & DR. Very large EIK w/refrigerator, All H/W floors Throughout house. 2nd fl. close to schools, park, shopping and NYC Commute. $1,600/month + utilities. (973) 759-5929.

BELLEVILLE 1 cozy BR, LR, EIK. All brand new. H/W floors. New Cabinetts. Near All transportation. Great location. $1,000/month - All Utilities included (HT/HW/ Gas/Electric) also cable Verizon Fios. (973) 7595929.

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KEARNY Newly RefurBELLEVILLE 2 BR, HT/ bished/Painted, 2 bedHW included. Newly Ren- rooms with the option ovated. Please call (973) of a 3rd bedroom or of687-8359 after 4pm. fice. Porch, EIK with dishwasher, LR, DR, washer/ dryer available. Available July 1st. No Pets. $1500/ mth. (908) 322-7828 HARRISON HARRISON 2 BR, Apt. on 2nd Fl. Close to PATH, LR, DR, Large EIK. Complete with Stove & Refrigerator. C/A & Heat, Avail. July 1st. Utilities Separate. No Laundry Hook-Up, No Pets, No Smoking. 1-1/2 Months Security. $1,450/month. Call (973) 420-5741. Leave message.

HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 BR, LR, EIK, C/A, Parking and laundry. $1,400/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. no pets. Walking distance to PATH. Call (973) 482-3462.

KEARNY 5 room apt. 1st fl. w/parking space. $1,300/month. 1 month security. separate utilities. close to school & public transportation. Call or text (973) 2771708.

HARRISON 1 BR apt. Close to PATH. contact Juan (646) 596-4940

HARRISON Brand New, Top Quality. 2 BR, 2 bath. $1,600/month. 1 1/2 months security. Near PATH & Walmart. Avl. now (973) 772- 2882/3883.

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KEARNY newly renovated, 3 room apt. 2nd fl. 1 BR. Refrigerator, stove, HT/HW/Gas & electric included in rent. no pets. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. now. Call (201) 970-2435 or (201) 913-7295

KEARNY Updated 2nd floor apartment. EIK, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, LR, .Washer dryer hook up. HT&HW NOT included. No pets. Available July 15th. Call 201.341.6757.

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KEARNY Studio Apts. Avl. $835/month. 1 1/2 months security. HT/ HW included. No pets. For More information call (973) 393-4703 after 4pm.

LYNDHURST 2 BR’s, HT/ HW included. $1,575/ month. H/W floors, Large kitchen with granite, Backyard. Finished basement optional. (973) 277- 0942.

LYNDHURST 2 bedroom, LR, DR, 2nd floor, EIK. No smoking. No Pets. Near NYC transportation. 1 month and 1/2 security. $1500/mth. Credit Check required. Available June 15. (732) 589-8297

N. ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, LR, Bathroom. Ht/HW included. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. (201) 997-2073 (201) 956-0925.

STORE FOR RENT LYNDHURST Small store or office on busy st. $795/month. Also avl. larger store $995/month (973) 760-4877

HALL FOR RENT Hall Available Mid week special. Price Break-Call Parties, Business Meeting, & Functions (201) 991-9865 (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people.

ROOM FOR RENT

HARRISON Female Preferred, responsible. Close to Schools, Bus. 1 month rent + Security required. Avl. Now. (201) 467-1300 Spanish.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

ITEMS FOR SALE Portable Massage Table w/detachable head rest Burgundy, Pleather. $450. (201) 991-2745

June 24th-25th, 10am4pm. 11 church square, Harrison. Full DR Set 6 chairs w/China Cabinet, End tables, Light fixtures, BR set, & Household items.

1-Outdoor Glass Top Table W/8 chairs. Kept indoors. New Condition. 2-Original Boxed Never used serviced for 12 Christmas Dinnerware. Best Offer. (201) 997-7212

Huge Garage sale. 329 Hickory st. Kearny. Saturday June 24th, 8:30am2pm. new clothes, chairs, baby items, dishes & more.

CAR FOR SALE 2011 SUV 4x4 Dodge Nitro 40,000 original miles. $12,500 (862) 368-0663

2003 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX, ONE OWNER, $1,500 PLEASE CALL (201) 726-3607

GARAGE FOR RENT

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SERVICES OFFERED Professional Reliable, nurturing, companion care for the elderly & mature, Live in/out, nights or weekends. Licensed & Bonded. Call (862) 763-0780.

Certified aide seeks Position to take care of the elderly at night. Excellent references. (201) 407-1903.

$$ NOW HIRING! $$ Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net. (732)766-4425

Drivers: Avg. $1,100 Plus Weekly! Monthly Bonuses! Medical, Dental, Vision & More! Excellent Equipment w/APU’s Great Family Home-Time! 1yr CDL-A: 855-582-2032

Nutley Bakery looking for Full Time Experienced Bread man, Please call (973) 667-7400

Cook for grill and light cleaning & Cashier/waitress needed for snack bar in N.Arlington. (917) 816-2419 FOR MORE INFO

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Building Material Distributor located in Kearny, NJ seeks F/T or P/T person to perform general office help, handle receiving, admin functions, etc.. Must be able to multi task and be computer literate. Competitive wages, Good Benefits and 401K. Fax Resume to (631) 881-4999 or email seeta@marjam.com Customer Service PT Saturdays & Every other Sunday (S. Kearny) Busy tank wash/truck wash in S. Kearny, NJ seeks PT customer service clerk. Must have experience in handling the following: • Dealing with customer • Handling Money/register • Computer literate • Batching/Balancing daily work • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a must. Must be able to work 7am-5pm on Saturday and 7am-5pm every other Sunday. Availability during the week to filling when needed would be a plus. Please call (201) 790-6804 and ask for Edgar.

CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Bartenders & Kitchen help wanted FT/PT. Teros 224 Ridge rd. Lyndhurst. (201) 935-8818 Rainbow 1 Window Cleaning Looking for experienced Window Cleaners Pay 15 + per hour 973-541-1881 Drivers CDL-A: Local Avenel NJ. Union pay and beneﬁts! 1yr exp. Training available. EO employer –M/F/Vets/Disabled. Apply @ ABF.JOBS

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Bellavia

0 AS LOW AS

AUTO CENTER EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

“Celebrating Our 43rd Anniversary”

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AVAILABLE UP TO

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HUGE SUV SALES EVENT!

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MPG HWY

NEW 2017 CHEVY

EQUINOX LS

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

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ENVISION PREFERRED

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297

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

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MPG HWY

NEW 2017 CHEVY

159

MPG HWY

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

TRAVERSE LS $

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2014 CHEVROLET

CAMARO LT COUPE

20,995

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2013 CHEVROLET

MALIBU LS

12,879

Blue, Stk#15462, VIN#DF330406, 4-Dr, 2.5L, 4-Cyl, Auto, FWD, CD/AM/FM, Nav, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, A/C, P/S/ABS, 23,605mi.

2016 CHEVROLET

IMPALA 2LTZ

GM Executive Demo

25,995

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2015 CHEVROLET

2014 BUICK

EQUINOX LT

18,995

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2016 CHEVROLET

SUBURBAN LTZ

299

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2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

2015 BUICK

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14,488

White, Stk#15533, VIN#E4226421, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, Auto, FWD, CD/MP3/Satellite, 7” Color Touchscreen, Fog Lts, P/S/ABS, R/Cam, Remote Start, 20,542mi.

2012 CADILLAC

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16,995

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2014 GMC

CTS COUPE

ACADIA SLE

20,487

2013 GMC

TERRAIN SLE AWD

17,995

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2016 BUICK

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GM Executive Demo

56,998

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Red, Stk#15714, VIN#C0111938, 2-Dr, 3.6L, 6-Cyl, Auto, RWD, Sunroof, Htd Mem Sts, 18” Whls, Satellite, Nav, Bluetooth, R/Cam, Blind Zone Alert, Remote Start, 36,666mi.

25,995

White, Stk#15784, VIN#EJ296619, SUV, 3.6L, 6-Cyl, Auto, FWD, 6.5” Touchscreen Display, CD/MP3, Remote Start, Keyless Entry, Nav, A/C, P/S/ABS, 36,242mi.

GM Executive Demo

37,995

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245 159

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KEARNY $400,000

1 Family, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Attached 1 Car Garage + Driveway

KEARNY $299,000

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BELLEVILLE $339,900

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SECAUCUS $289,000

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Payments could be lowered with a higher down payment! Above payments are based on a full price offer with FHA 3.5% down payment on homes, Conventional 5% down payment on condos with a 4% rate, 4.125% APR 30 year fixed and no points mortgage to qualified buyer. Payments are inclusive of principal, interest, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance and maintenance fees if applicable. Average closing cost range between $8,000-$12,000 which can be included in the mortgage for qualified properties and buyers.Subject to errors and omissions, information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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