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How our towns are handling virus

BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD • EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

STAYING CALM As COVID-19 spreads globally, steps being taken to keep communities safe

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

n consultation with the Kearny Board of Health, town officials and the Hudson County Department of Education, all Kearny Public Schools will close for two weeks beginning Monday, March 16. The district used an available snow day on Monday, March 16, and classes were to resume with an online learning plan beginning on Tuesday, March 17. Further information, including hours

during which administration and staff may be reached, will be emailed to all students through their Kearny School accounts and to parents via Genesis and Blackboard Connect. Students will not report to school. They will begin to access their learning materials and home learning assignments via internet access and/or paper-based assignments sent home. Information will continue to be posted on the district website, via email or sent through

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The shelves at Stop & Shop in Lyndhurst were bare over the weekend, but local, state and federal leaders have urged us all to be calm and not to hoard food or other essentials. The supply chain will remain bountiful if all are patient, the White House said last week.

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Parent of private-school students may have Coronavirus By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

our Kearny residents have self-quarantined themselves over a potential exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and the town is investigating the possibility that one Kearny man has tested positive for the virus, the Town of Kearny has

announced. Town Health Officer Ken Pincus says the town is still investigating, as of Friday, March 13, whether the parent of two children at Kearny Christian Academy/Loving Hands Daycare and Preschool legitimately tested positive for COVID-19. The pastor of City of Hope International Church, the sponsors of the

school and daycare, the Rev. David Manzo, sent out an e-notice late last week to parents with children enrolled in the school. “A little after 4 p.m. today (Thursday, March 12) we received a call from one of the parents of students in our pre-k 3 and pre-k 4 program stating that the parent (not the student) had tested positive for Coronavirus 2019

(COVID-19). At 5:30 p.m., we received confirmation from the doctor that this is a confirmed case,” Manzo wrote. “I spoke by phone with the parent who said that last week, he had mild flu-like symptoms and was surprised to hear he tested positive. Neither of the students are believed to be sympSee KCA, Page 19

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HARRISON SCHOOLS CLOSED Library and senior center also shut, municipal court canceled through April 1

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com The Town of Harrison is taking steps necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19. According to the town’s website, the following precautions in the interests of public health: • Effective immediately, the Harrison Public Library, Community Center and Senior Citizen Center will be closed to the public. These buildings will continue to be staffed for emergency operations as

necessary. • Effective immediately, all Harrison Municipal Court sessions will be canceled through and including the April 1 session. Court personnel will be available to accept payment of fines and to handle administrative issues such as scheduling. • Harrison Town Hall will be staffed, but will only be open to the public for emergent matters such as vital statistics, construction permits and payment of taxes. All nonemergent matters will be deferred until further notice.

• The Police and Fire departments will be staffed and open to the public as usual. • Effective immediately, all Harrison Recreation sports and events, including swimming, soccer and cheerleading, are canceled. • The Meals-on Wheels program will continue as usual. If you are in need of this service, please call (973) 2682463. • The Harrison Public School system was to have had its last day, a half day, of inschool instruction on Monday, March 16. Beginning March 17

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through March 20, students were to begin distancelearning protocols. James P. Doran, the Harrison Schools’ Director of Personnel, seen at right, made the announcement Sunday via an online post. “Students will complete their lessons from home via teacher-prepared learning packets, laptops, smartphones or other internet-ready devices,” Doran wrote. “We are seeking the help of parents and guardians to assist children in completing lessons. The expectation for students is that they are doing the work for each subject as assigned by general education and special education teachers on a given school day. “Please keep in mind that the NJ Department of Education will only count these distance learning days as mandated school days when student attendance is taken by the teachers and evidence of student work is completed. All staff will report to work on Tuesday, March 17, to conduct the first day of distance learning. “During this distancelearning process, parents should contact the appropriate principal’s office as needed regarding technology, health and other support services. Child study team members

and other related services will be contacting parents and students directly to arrange for additional services. “Throughout this distancelearning period, breakfast and lunch will be served at Washington Middle School and Harrison High School. Further details will follow.” A decision on whether to extended distance learning will be made at the end of each week of virtual instruction, Doran said. Please check the schools’ website at www. harrisonschools.org for updated information. The town will keep residents informed as the situation changes. Please check the www. townofharrisonnj.com for updates. Additionally, any questions may be directed to the Harrison Town Hall by calling (973) 268-2425.

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East Newark taking major precautions to fight COVID-19 By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

he Borough of East Newark is taking the following precautions because of the threat of COVID-19. According to Mayor Dina Grilo: • Effective immediately, the Senior Citizen Center and borough parks will be closed to the public. • Meals will continue and will be delivered. If you need service, please call (973) 481-3454. • The Police Department will remain staffed and open to the public. • The Volunteer Fire Department

will remain active as usual. • East Newark Municipal Court sessions are canceled until March 27. Court personnel will be available during regular hours. • Borough Hall will remain open to the public. The East Newark Public School was to have a half-day session Monday, March 16. Distance learning will be in effect from Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 20. A decision as to next week’s plan will be made at the end of the week, officials said. Educational packets should be

FIGHTING THE CORONAVIRUS picked at the East Newark Recreation Center on Tuesday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served during the distance-learning period. Pick up will be at the East Newark Recreation center. Further details will follow. All after-school activities remain canceled until further notice.

2 Kearny men among 59 arrested in HCSO sweep By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com The Hudson County Jail in South Kearny got a lot more crowded last month thanks to a Hudson County Sheriff’s Office warrant and deadbeat dad sweep that led to the arrest of 59 people, including two men from Kearny. According to Hudson County Sheriff Francis X. “Frank” Schillari, Steven Rutzler, 45, of Kearny, (left photo) was arrested because he is reportedly $81,927 in child-support arrears. Similarly, Jonathan

Cordova, 32, of Kearny, (in right photo) was also taken into custody for being allegedly being $4,397 behind on child support, according to Schillari. The 57 others were arrested on warrants charging them with crimes ranging from being a fugitive from justice, to theft, unlawful possession of weapons, burglary, possession of a controlled-dangerous substance, contempt of court-probation violations, aggravated assault, criminal-sexual contact, driving while suspended twice and

non-payment of child support. Of the 24 who were picked up for non-payment of child support, Schillari noted that Rutzler’s Rutzler $81,000+ owed was the most. The second-most owed was a Jersey City man who, according to the HCSO, is $58,699 in arrears. In total, more than $330,000 in back child support is outstanding by all those who were arrested, Schillari said. This was the second warrant sweep by the HCSO in 2020.

IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION Bridging the Gap .....................................................Page 4 Opinion...................................................................Page 6 Pet Directory..........................................................Page 7 Sports.....................................................................Page 9 Food & Dining Directory.......................................Page 10 Health & Wellness Directory...............................Page 11 Obituaries.............................................................Page 13 Real Estate...........................................................Page 14 Real Estate Directory..........................................Page 14 Business Directory.............................................Page 15 Tax Time................................................................Page 16 Classiﬁeds .................................................... Pages 17-18

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Me, myself and my business

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y goal or what I want to do and achieve in my life is to let go. Let go of the things that happen around me that are none of my business. I need to let go of the things that do not involve me. Now I don’t want to give the wrong explanation. I’m simply stating my goal and it’s going to take me a long time to adjust, but it’s to try and let things be. If there’s something about you that is your problem, not other people’s business, I feel very nosy and I need to stop myself — but it’s not just an easy adjustment. It takes a while to tell myself,

“Stop, this is none of your business.” Now I’m trying to teach you a lesson as well and I say this .... if the situation that is going on is none of your business, then don’t get involved. I’m not just talking about little kids, middle school, or high school. I’m talking about adults, too. You can only imagine how many adults don’t know this and don’tw understand the fact that we don’t need to be into everybody’s business because if you are, then you’re going to get into trouble as well. I need, as a human being mentally, to let go of these situations that have nothing to do with me.

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As an adult, they say you have more power and more liberty but what good is it to waste it on nonsense? I need to let go because if I don’t I might become something that would not look nice. Adults should do the same. I am trying to prevent myself from becoming that someone that I think of in the future if this keeps on going on. And yes, as kids we might be curious as children tend to be. But we must not let that interfere

with our actions and what we say as well. I sat down and I wonder to myself, what is my ultimate goal, the goal I want to really get rid of or even achieve. I’m very talented and maybe I want to do better all the time, but sometimes I need to step back and say, “What has changed? What can I do better to push myself? How can I prevent myself from becoming someone that I don’t like?” As goals, we

just don’t think of the New Year’s resolutions ... we need to think deeper and outside the box. We need to find ourselves and try to make ourselves better human beings every single day. We need to fix ourselves in the way we treat people and talk to them. I need to get better at letting go and minding my own business. Now everybody has a flaw somewhere, no one’s perfect. So I ask you “What do you want to fix about yourself?”

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parking is street sweeper. I spoke with the Police Chief and the DPW Superintendent and we agreed to suspend the sweeper and the Alternate Side Enforcement for two weeks. During this time, I am asking our residents to please do your part in ensuring the front of your property is maintained and kept clear of debris. This will help keep our spirits up, knowing our community can not be affected by a foreign virus. We are a community here in North Arlington and we will continue to keep each other afloat during this time. For everyone’s convenience and to keep the town operating effectively, Borough Hall will remain open for business. If anyone has business at Borough Hall, we ask that you first call and make an appointment. This will ensure we keep the social distancing recommendation in effect. The Municipal Court Sessions have been postponed until further notice, but the violations window will remain open on the second floor. I will do everything possible to keep you all updated on these ever-changing restrictions and procedures. Stay safe, stay informed and stay calm. We will get through this.

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unicipal court sessions implicate public safety. Attorneys service for new trials,” Rabner and parties required to appear said. “While jury trials are a and various other between March 16 and March critical component of our justice court business will 27 will be specifically notified of system, this extraordinary step be suspended for two weeks, that requirement. is necessary to protect the health beginning Monday, March 16, Filings and payments will and safety of the community. to mitigate public exposure to continue to be accepted, except At the same time, we will make COVID-19 coronavirus, Chief every effort to keep our court Justice Stuart Rabner announced where the municipality has closed the municipal court system running in the face of this last week. health crisis.” For a two-week period from building. Defendants also may Gov. Philip D. Murphy issued Monday, March 16 to Friday, continue to make payments a statement in support of the March 27, individuals scheduled through the online payment judiciary’s action. to appear before a municipal system at NJMCDirect.com. As announced in previous court to contest a traffic or New Jersey courts will also an order from Rabner, the parking ticket or minor local suspend all new jury trials judiciary has been preparing for ordinance violation, should until further notice to help a potential move to virtual and instead await notice of a new minimize community exposure telephone proceedings for all court date. to COVID-19 coronavirus. The non-jury matters. “As part of our continuing action, effective immediately, is “It is imperative that we response to the spread of one of a series of measures the advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 judiciary is taking in consultation COVID-19, we are suspending take action to avoid large with the stateClient: Department of public gatherings at our court municipal court sessions for a er: Health to balance the seriousness two-week period,” Chief Justice Rabner said. “Where it is possible of the pandemic with the court’s mission to provide critical to resolve court matters without services to the public. compromising the health and Jury trials already in progress safety of the public and court will continue. Grand juries staff, we will continue to do so.” will continue pending further Municipal courts will communication county continue to handle Advertising: Here is the certain updated template with a newwith photo of Jarlynn Hyde: matters, such as applications for prosecutors and the attorney general. temporary restraining orders, “Effective immediately, the hearings where a defendant has judiciary is suspending jury been detained and matters that

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• All out-of-state work travel by Judiciary staff has been suspended. • Discretionary training that does not impact the functions of staff has been suspended. • Non-essential events, such as student tours, are canceled. • Conferences and committee meetings are being held via video. Jurors with questions about the order should contact their local jury manager. Meanwhile, landlord/tenant dispute hearings have also been suspended for the prescribed two-week period ending March 27. Updated information about court closures is available at njcourts.gov. — Canessa

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John ‘Jack’ Corbett Jr., at left, was recently promoted to lieutenant in the Kearny Police Department. Here, Chief George King pins Corbett’s new lieutenant’s badge (and it was by no means an easy task, King says). Corbett follows in a line of family members who have served in high ranks in the Kearny PD. Both his dad, John Sr., and his uncle, James Corbett, retired a few years ago as KPD deputy chiefs. The promotion, which took place last month, also included the ascension of John View and Michael Ryan to captain, Glenn Reed to lieutenant and Angelo Palagano and Ben Wuelﬁng to sergeant.

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necessary precautions to combat the Coronavirus, supporting our local businesses might seem challenging without having to venture out to the physical locations. But during this time, the next few weeks will be unknown day to day. It is going to remain important now more than ever to support these businesses that are dependent on our support for survival. So please, do as much shopping locally as you can. Make sure the mom and pop shops in our area survive this very unknown time. Most importantly, please be kind and courteous to your neighbors. Stay safe and have faith!

Self-driving cars? No thanks, I’ll pass To the Editor: A recent article regarding self-driving cars assured me this concept will remain a concept. I have been driving 64 years and have logged over a million miles, including seven cross country trips. In 1979, enjoying a 10-week cross country journey, we were caught up in heavy morning rush hour traffic on Interstate 5 in California. I was forced to join the pack

LETTER TO THE EDITOR traveling on six lanes at 80 miles per hour. It was at that point I realized how amazing that was. Here were thousands of people with various IQs, different physical issues, varied incomes and dealing with a multitude of personal problems. Yet, we were able to

operate heavy hunks of steel at high rates of speed, within three or four feet of each other relatively safely. All this was accomplished because of the greatest computer ever created, the human mind. Let’s remember, vehicles were intended to get us from one place to another. They should not become rec rooms. Vincent J. Frantantoni Belleville

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By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com A non-Belleville resident at Clara Maass Medical Center has tested positive for the Coronavirus at the Bellevillebased hospital, town officials announced Sunday night. Additionally, 22 Belleville residents are also undergoing testing, the township said. Town officials and the Belleville Health Department remain in direct contact with the county and state health department.

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New Belleville information • Street cleaning enforcement will be suspended until further notice. • The township has been in contact with two private senior facilities and has encouraged them all to take immediate action — either closing or conducting self-imposed social distancing. • The township has been in contact with our 55+ building and have advised that it close all public gathering rooms. • The township asks proprietors of small service

businesses, mainly bars, restaurants and shops to implement self-imposed social distancing guidelines. • Bars and restaurants are encouraged to promote take out, curbside pickup and delivery options. • Stores and shops are encouraged to voluntary reduce by 50% their in-house capacity and encourage a minimum of 6-foot social distancing. • The township Office of Emergency Management is considering declaring a local

to complete, or have an appointment. We encourage all residents in need of municipal services to use the municipal website to obtain email and phone numbers for all departments. Please feel free to contact the town manager’s office at aiacono@bellevillenj.net with questions or concerns. As additional information becomes available, the township will continue to update its website and post new information.

state of emergency. If so, the OEM coordinator will have broad powers over local businesses to mandate these recommendations Recaps • With an abundance of caution, Belleville Schools are closed for the next two weeks. • The Belleville Public Library is closed until further notice. • Effective Monday, March 16, public access to town hall will be prohibited, unless residents have prior business

Nutley remains Coronavirus-free, but precautions have been enacted Though there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in Nutley as of The Observer’s presstime, the township is taking precautionary measures, township officials announced. • Municipal government will remain open, officials said, but it will limited access to the municipal building until at least March 27. The township encourages all residents to contact needed departments by phone, rather than stopping in. All major township gatherings are canceled until at least March 27. • Residents with

questions are urged to visit the township’s Health Department website at www. nutleynj.org/health or to call (973) 284-4976. • All recreation and parks activities are canceled through March 27. • The Nutley Public Library is closed through March 27. Check www.nutleynj.org for up-to-the-minute COVAD-19 updates. Meanwhile, Nutley schools have migrated to distance-learning protocols, Superintendent of Schools Julie Glazer announced in a letter to parents. • The first day of virtual

learning will be Tuesday, March 17. Monday, March 16, was to be used as a day to test the technology that would be used for home instructions. These protocols, Glazer said, will remain in effect through March 27, when the situation will be re-evaluated. • Regardless of when inbuilding instruction restarts,

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Lyndhurst cancels many general activities, meetings By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

he Township of Lyndhurst, Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso and the Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners/Lyndhurst Office of Emergency Management, are taking necessary precautions to thwart the spread of COVID-19. After consulting with the Lyndhurst Health Department, superintendent of schools, and the chief of police, and given the available data, information and guidance received from state and county officials, the township has decided to take the necessary steps to limit opportunities for large social interactions within Lyndhurst. Effective immediately, the following public facilities are closed: • All Lyndhurst Public Schools and school grounds for a minimum of two weeks. • The Lyndhurst Public Library until further notice. • All Lyndhurst recreational facilities and playgrounds. In addition, effective immediately, the following events and meetings have been canceled/altered: • All recreation-sponsored games, practices, activities and events. • All senior citizens lunches, dinners and civic meetings have been canceled. • The Special Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 18 is canceled. • Municipal Court sessions have decreased their scheduled capacity. These closures and cancelations will be in effect until further notice. However, the township reserves the right to extend the timeframe based on available data and guidance from state and county officials. Please also be advised of the following items of note: • Township operations will continue as normal. If a visit to any township office is necessary, please contact the appropriate department and make an appointment to help to expedite your visit. • Garbage and recycling will be collected on its normal operating schedule. • Street cleaning will con-

tinue on its normal operating schedule. • The Office of Emergency Management suggests for gatherings of over 25, the names and phone numbers of all those in attendance be retained by the organizer should there be a local outbreak of the virus. The organizer of the event is asked to keep the records for a period of 14 days. We are advising our civic and non-township sponsored organizations to exercise caution when deciding whether to move forward with any planned events. • We strongly encourage residents to exercise extreme caution when allowing children to play in groups and public spaces. Public safety • All police services provided by the Lyndhurst Police Department will continue as normal with a heightened sense of precaution for interactions that may expose officers to symptoms associated with COVID-19. Officers assigned to the communications desk have been instructed to ask a series of questions pertaining to potential COVID-19 exposure. Officers and EMS personnel have been trained on how to handle responses to individuals experiencing symptoms of the flu and/or COVID-19. • Out of an abundance of caution for first responders, in all cases, callers must meet officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians at the front door (unless a fire is burning, of course) of their residences to help limit time in confined spaces. By adhering to these common sense precautions, you are helping us, help you in time of need throughout the duration of this pandemic. • Gov. Murphy has announced a two-month extension for all vehicle registrations, drivers licenses and vehicle inspections: see the order at www.state.nj.us/mvc/ press/archives/2020/031320. htm. • Be aware of the potential for phone and door-to-door scams by those posing as representatives from the CDC or any government agency. Contact the Lyndhurst Police

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Local high school sports come to standstill Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (CO-VID 19), New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all schools to be closed for the near foreseeable future with no concrete return date set. The spring high school sports seasons were slated to begin April 1, but that date will most certainly be pushed back, considering the fact that teams had already begun practices March 8. So the area baseball and softball teams, as well as track and field programs and in some cases, the crew schedules, will all have to be placed on a holding pattern for the time being. Needless to say, it has forced area athletic administrators and coaches to act in unprecedented fashion. Even when the 9/11 terrorist attacks took place in 2001 or when Hurricane Sandy engulfed the area in 2012, there was a temporary date put in place for a possible return. Not this time. Some schools have been told to stay closed until at least March 30. There was a report that Murphy would demand the schools to remain shut until April 12. So in order to start back again, the teams would need at least one week of practicing and scrimmaging, pushing the earliest we could see games in the area to be around April 21. And that’s

at the earliest and most optimistic date to boot. North Arlington High School athletic director Josh Aronowicz is only in his second year as the head athletic administrator at the school, but he’s already reached a major obstacle with all the postponements and cancellations of practices and games. “We’re taking it one day at a time,” Aronowicz said. “We are devastated like everyone else. We were excited to get the spring seasons going and now this happens. Of course, we are all about preventing the spread of the virus any further. We’re going to do whatever we have to do to stay safe. Right now, we’re shutting down for two weeks until March 27. We had our six days of practice already and took advantage of the great weather we had. Now, we have the layoff. Whatever the NJSIAA and the NJIC (the league that North Arlington plays in) decides, we will abide by. All of the athletic directors are on the same page.” Aronowicz was not encouraged by the rulings made by the NCAA to not only cancel the March Madness basketball tournament, but to cancel all of spring sports for the year. “We’re going to communicate with our coaches See VIEW, Page 12

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Bowling is all in the family with the Montanino/Battistus crew. Front row, from left, are Debbie Battistus, Cait Battistus, Sal Montanino, Olivia Montanino and Steve Montanino. Back row, from left, are Donovan Battistus, Randy Battistus, Justin Montanino and Cort Montanino.

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BELLEVILLE -- It was the Rev. Patrick Peyton, an IrishCatholic priest who was known as “The Rosary Priest,” who coined the popular phrase, “The family that prays together stays together.” Well, if you ask the close-knit Montanino family of Kearny about their motto, it might very well be the family that bowls together stays together. Led by 83-year-old Kearny crossing guard Sal Montanino and his son, Kearny police officer Steve Montanino, the First Family of West Hudson bowling still hit the lanes regularly, in both family get-togethers and competitive leagues. The patriarch of the family was introduced to the sport by his father, also named Sal, when Sal Montanino Sr. was competing in the old Industrial League in an old bowling alley

in Kearny. “My father’s team needed another bowler,” Sal Montanino said. “I was about 17 years old. I tried it and liked it.” And that was the fuel that triggered a family tradition that has included direct offspring, nieces, cousins and grandchildren galore. Incredibly one bowler got better than the next — and the competitive spirit just flowed like the Passaic River. Sal Montanino introduced his wife Carolyn to bowling as well when they were just dating. “I knew her for 60 years and we were married three months shy of 50 years,” Sal Montanino explained, mentioning that his wife unfortunately passed away two years ago. “She picked up on it quickly.” Sal Montanino served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Of course, he bowled a lot during his stint in Hawaii.

The late Carolyn Montanino worked in different capacities in local lanes over the years. Their only child Steve started much earlier as a bowler than his father did. “My aunt Rose and uncle Andy (Iachetta) worked at Arlington Lanes, so I was always there,” Steve Montanino said. “I got to help them a lot. It was a popular sport and a lot of fun.” Steve Montanino became very proficient in bowling, much like his father, who worked as a printer for 33 years before retiring and heading to his post on Oakwood and Kearny avenues, crossing youngsters for the last 15 years. Father and son competed in a Sunday league for many years, bowling for a team from Ron’s Pub at Bowlero Bowl in Belleville. “It was always good for good smack talk between us,” Steve See MONTANINO, Page 10

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fun,” Steve Montanino said. “It’s a good group of people.” As they got older, Steve and Continued from Page 9 Debbie each got married and had their own children. Debbie Montanino said. “We were is married to Randy Battistus, pretty equal back then. God who is the in-house Professional forbid if I ever lost to him.” Bowlers Association resident The family circle continued pro at Bowlero, running the pro with Rose and Andy Iachetta’s shop as well. two children, son Bobby and Steve has three children, boys daughter Debbie. Cousins Bobby Cort and Justin and daughter Iachetta and Steve Montanino Olivia. All three became profiwere both on the Kearny High cient bowlers. School varsity bowling team “I always wanted to compete together. in bowling, because I knew it “It was a good time,” Steve was something I could do with Montanino said. “Bobby was a my grandparents,” said 22-yeargreat bowler.” old Cort Montanino, a former The family trio of Steve, Bob- soccer, baseball and bowling by and Debbie all did well for standout at Kearny High who the Kardinals. Over the years, plays soccer at Georgian Court there were other tournaments University in Lakewood. “It’s and match play that the family rare to find so many people from would enter. the same family. It’s really a “We would have so much good time.”

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Cort Montanino wants to follow in his father’s footsteps in law enforcement, as he is majoring in criminal justice. Justin Montanino, now 20, is a mechanic at Moran Towing in Kearny. “As I got older, I always wanted to bowl,” Justin Montanino said. “I think it’s because of our family background in bowling. I think it’s definitely pretty cool that we’re all involved. Bowling is fun, but it’s also challenging.” Olivia Montanino is 18 and currently a senior at Kearny High. She just ended a brilliant career with the Kardinals last month and will now head to Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where she plans on studying to become a pastry chef. “My grandfather (Sal) took me to the bowling alley for the first time,” Olivia Montanino said. “I

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think we were all just expected to bowl for Kearny High. I’ve always bowled for fun and that’s a good thing. I think it’s awesome that we’re all bowling. The competition is really good between us.” The Battistus family is also rock solid on the lanes. Donovan Battistus, a first cousin to the Montaninos, is now 21 and is a full-time employee at Bowlero in Belleville, handling a variety of general duties at the lanes. “I think it’s pretty cool to be part of this family,” said Battistus, who bowled a perfect game of 300 at the age of 15. “Bowling is an awesome sport and anyone can do it. I was born into it. My father has been bowling forever. I think we all started as babies.” Donovan’s sister is Cait Battistus, currently a junior at Kearny High. Incredibly, the two cousins’ seasonal averages this year were separated by a single pin. Montanino’s average was 179 this season, while Battistus’ average is 178. And the Kardinals rolled in undefeated fashion, a gaudy 336-0, to the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League championship last month. “It’s great,” Cait Battistus said. “I wouldn’t trade it for the

world. I think I’ve been successful because my father’s really good and I get to practice every chance I get. I keep pushing myself to get better.” Olivia Montanino had the top average in Hudson County and her cousin was one pin behind, so they finished 1-2 in the county. Montanino also finished third in the NJSIAA state sectionals and 25th overall at the Tournament of Champions. Cait Battistus has enjoyed a very busy and successful bowling career, having earned the Junior Bowlers Tour (ages 21 and under) Bowler of the Year for New York/New Jersey and Connecticut region. She is headed to the Junior Gold Nationals in Detroit this summer. Battistus also already has a few college scholarship offers, so she is waiting to see what the future has in store. “I want to keep my options open for now,” Battistus said. It’s nice to have options. So it has been a wild ride for the Montanino gang, led by the man with the smile who is out on the street corner every day, making sure kids are safe, just like he made sure his own were safe growing up. It’s like picking up that 7-10 split, only easier.

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Belleville softball hopes to continue winning ways The Belleville High School softball team enjoyed a return to glory in 2019, posting an incredible 21-3 record and capturing the Super Essex ConferenceColonial Division championship with an undefeated 12-0 record inside the league. When the high school sports season resumes after the coronoavirus outbreak, veteran Belleville head coach Chris Cantarella will incredibly begin his 15th season as the head coach of the Lady Bucs and will welcome back a roster packed with experienced and talented players. Cantarella will certainly miss the play of four-year starting catcher Cherylann Nicosia, who took her .587 batting average and overall team leadership to Springfield College. “She saved us a lot of runs,” Cantarella said of Nicosia, who earned all SEC honors in each of her three final seasons at Belleville. “She was able to stop a lot of pitches in the dirt and was able to throw out a lot of runners trying to steal. In fact, no one tried to steal on her. It wasn’t worth the risk to even try to run on her. Catchers like that are tough to find. That’s our biggest problem, finding someone to step in and replace Cherylann.” And with the season suspended, the Buccaneers haven’t

performer last season, batting rella said. “We have settled on a full-time .340 with 34 runs scored last girls who can play. We replacement behind the season. have depth at all the dish. “She’s a three-year starter for positions. We have a Cantarella has three us,” Cantarella said. “She’s our lot of depth. I can put catchers to choose any one of them in at a leadoff hitter. She gets on base from in juniors Melissa and scores runs. She’s a good different position and Lozada and Mal Cruz base runner and defensively not really worry. It’s a and sophomore Ashley she’s very solid. She understands plus.” Hermann. Because of what she has to do and she’s very Senior Annemarie the limited practice and aware of the game.” Smith returns at first scrimmage time that Senior Nathalie Marin returns base. Smith was a First took place prior to the Charlotte Colon (left) and Shannon Walsh (right). Team All-SEC Colonial at third base. Marin was also a schools closing, Canta.350 hitter for the Bucs last year Division selection last rella really has no idea sectional finalist and neighboring with 26 RBI. year, hitting better than .400. as to whom the starting catcher rival Nutley last year. “She’s probably going to bat “She has some pop in her bat will be. The Bucs also have a pair of fifth or sixth for us,” Cantarella “Lozada blocks the ball very junior right-handers to call upon as well,” Cantarella said. “She said. “She’s a nice hitter who has also can play third base if we well,” Cantarella said. “Cruz in Alyssa Rivera and Joanne good reactionary skills at third need her there.” caught a lot over the summer and Calvacca. base. I can also put her behind Smith batted right behind was getting better with her glove. No one in northern New Hermann has some promise and Jersey – public or parochial – can Nicosia last year, so she’s going to the plate if I have to.” Senior Fiorella Samaniego is have to carry the torch for herself has some pop her in her bat.” claim to have as much pitching the team’s starting left fielder. this season. The Bucs have a lot of depth depth as the Lady Bucs. “She does it all,” Cantarella The battle for playing time at on the mound, sporting as many “Without question, it is our said. “She can chase down the second base is between three as four pitchers who could see biggest strength,” Cantarella ball in the outfield and she can action this season. said of his team’s pitching depth. players, namely seniors Krystal absolutely run.” Leading the way is senior “They’re not exactly flamethrow- Rodriguez and Ruqaya Embaby Senior Asmaa Embaby, the and sophomore Taina Carrisleft-hander Charlotte Colon. ers, but they throw strikes and quillo. Cantarella said that no twin sister of Ruqaya, is the The younger sister of celebrated they get people out. Any one of one was really a step ahead of the team’s centerfielder. Asmaa had Belleville wrestlers Filiberto and those four could start for us and 17 RBI in just 46 at-bats last year, other in the second base scuffle. Justin, Charlotte struck out 96 in we wouldn’t suffer. It’s huge to after she took over when starting Senior Janelle McCann is the 80 innings last season, allowing have such pitching depth when returning starter at shortstop. just 27 earned runs on 46 hits. you play four or five days in a See BELLEVILLE, Page 12 McCann was another All-SEC Senior righty Shannon Walsh row.” also returns. Walsh threw 50 inIn fact, the Buccaneers have nings and allowed just 11 earned depth in practically all of the maruns with 51 strikeouts a year jor positions, which is a rarity. ELEBRATING EARS ago. Walsh surrendered only two “We don’t just have girls who hits in a late-season loss to state can play the positions,” Canta-

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the start of the season and now they’re forced to take a couple of weeks off. It’s an emotional Continued from Page 9 time. You could sense the fear that last Thursday was going to and encouraging them to send be our last practice for a while.” out positive messages to our Marcantuono knows that the athletes about staying in shape coronavirus outbreak is bigger on their own with any workthan the Vikings’ season opener. outs they can do on their own,” “We’re just waiting,” MarcanAronowicz said. tuono said. “We know it’s way North Arlington veteran bigger than North Arlington. baseball coach Paul MarcanWe are really in the dark.” tuono realizes that it is certainly Marcantuono said that he will unique situations. trust his players to be ready if “The players’ health and safe- and when the season is ready to ty is of the utmost importance begin. here,” Marcantuono said. “We “They have to keep their understand that it’s necessary to bodies in shape for when we take some time off, but emodo come back, but the most tionally, physically and mental- difficult part is not knowing,” ly, it’s taking a toll on everyone. Marcantuono said. “We’re all The kids were all geared up for

on pins and needles. If baseball needs to wait a little to get going, then we will. I don’t think any coach or any player is prepared to lose the season. Everyone is preparing to play. No one is preparing to not play. We have to stay positive. But if we lose the entire season, we will all be devastated.” Nutley veteran athletic director Joe Piro is also trying to remain upbeat. His school district has cancelled all athletic activity until March 30. “It’s hard to tell how tough it will be to reschedule, because most of our opponents are out of school right now,” Piro said. “So it’s basically a wait and see type of thing. Maybe it means shortening our seasons and only

having a county tournament. It’s going to be a lot of work to do when we get back. We have to be able to hit the ground running.” Most school districts won’t allow their athletes to play games, unless it is a state or county tournament game, after Memorial Day weekend, so rescheduling right now might be a fruitless task. “I’ve been in education for 22 years and never saw anything like this,” Piro said. Kearny athletic director Vin Almeida agrees. “It’s disappointing for the kids and the coaches,” Almeida said. “But we have to keep everyone’s health and safety in mind. Once things get back to

normal, we’ll be able to handle it. But right now, we really don’t know.” Almeida said that there is a plan for the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League athletic administrators to talk about “the best case and the worst case,” according to Almeida. “But right now, we don’t know,” Almeida said. “I guess we’ll find out more in a week or two. Maybe the seniors will get a chance to enjoy some of their last seasons. Everyone has put so much work in. But now, we’re in a holding pattern. We hope we get good news soon. We have to be patient.” That’s perhaps the best virtue here – patience.

is the starting right fielder. Bratcher was second on the team in RBI last year with 35, trailing only Nicosia. “She’s going to hit in the middle of our lineup,” Cantarella said. “She has a very quick bat.” Bratcher could also be the team’s designated player, although Cantarella would rather use her in the outfield. Junior Rianna Ramirez could

slide into the role of being the team’s regular designated player. Sophomore Kristine Ragas and freshmen Isabella Aguilar and Ashley Cely will get their fair share of playing time as the season winds down. The Buccaneers have one big obstacle to climb. Because they won the Colonial Division title last year, Belleville will play in

the Liberty Division of the SEC this season, along with powers Caldwell, Montclair, Bloomfield and Montclair Kimberley Academy. “We will face some good teams,” Cantarella said. “The expectations are high. We have a lot of depth. We just have to see who will step in and carry the load.” And of course, if and when

the season begins – that’s another thing to watch. “We also have a good group of kids,” Cantarella said. “We have no superstars, but we have a bunch of kids who can all compete and all can play. They also play other sports, so that helps.” Just whether they will play this spring remains to be seen, thanks to the coronavirus.

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Obituaries JOSEPH E. BLOOD Joseph E. Blood of Howell, the husband of Kearny Superintendent of Schools Patricia Blood, died at home Tuesday, March 10, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was 68. Joseph was born in Newark and lived in Kearny for many years before moving to Howell in 1987. A graduate of Kearny High School, Joe served in the U.S. Air National Guard and worked on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for 32 years, becoming a specialist broker in 1982. He was a member of the NYSE from 1982 through 2002 for GBTC, Weiskopf Silver, Al Fried & Co., Buttonwood Specialists and Performance Specialists. An amazing dad and Pop Pop, Joe’s greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren, and watching their sporting events and performances. He served as a coach for the Howell Soccer Club, Howell Hawks Basketball, Howell Intramural Hockey and Howell Central Little League, where he served on the board for two years. He was twice honored by the Howell In-

tramural Hockey Club for his dedication to youth. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Marion (nee DeMarco) Blood and two brothers, Robert and Donald Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia (nee Mulligan), and his children, Alisann Blood of Redondo Beach, California; Caryn Anderson and her husband, Russell of West Long Branch; Joseph Edward Blood III of Redondo Beach, California; and Brian Blood of Howell. He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Brooklyn and RJ Anderson; his siblings, Dorothy Haver, Edith Tweed and her husband, Gary Fezenko, and Edward Young and his wife, Carol; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Ron and Mary Kirby, John and Joan Kirby, and Jim and Genevieve Kirby; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. A visitation took place at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township, on Friday, March 13. His funeral Mass was Saturday, March 14, at St. Michael’s Church, Long Branch. Entombment was in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Wall.

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mother to Cameron Parsons Allison (wife, Janet) and Alexandra Blair Barreiro (husband, Paulo). She is also survived by her three sisters, Gayle Petersen of Palm Beach, Florida, Deborah Tornfelt, (husband, John) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Chrystal Sinclair (husband, Jon) of Branchville. She will be greatly missed by her four wonderful grandchildren, Caleb, Oliva, Tucker and John Paulo. Visitation was at the ArmitBARBARA LYNN ALLISON age & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. There was a brief fuBarbara Lynn Allison (Parneral service followed by private sons) died March 10, 2020. cremation. She was 73. In lieu of flowers, kindly Barbara was born in Kearny consider making a donation to to the late Howard Eric ParGoodwill Rescue Mission, 79 sons and Ruth Pheobe Wright Parsons. She lived in Kearny and University Ave., Newark, N.J. 07102 or by visiting www.grmGlen Ridge, prior to moving to newark.org. Mount Olive, in 2000. Barbara was a graduate SALLY A. BENSAVAGE of Kearny High School and Sally A. Bensavage of Lake owned/operated the family Wales, Florida, died March appliance and floor covering 8, 2020, at her home in Lake business, Parsons of Kearny, Wales. for many years. Barbara was the devoted wife of 51 years to See OBITS, Page 16 John (Jack) Allison and a loving

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Continued from Page 13 She was 88. Sally was born Nov. 16, 1931, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Sarah Elizabeth Bridges. Sally was a retired bookkeeper, and she enjoyed being around people. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bensavage; and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Myron Moody and wife Linda of Lake Wales, Florida; grandchildren, Kieley Bronaugh and

Therman, and Michael Moody and Katie; and great-grandchildren, James, Chris, Michael, Kayleigh, Audrey and Miranda. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.

NARCISCO RODRIGUEZ

Narcisco Rodriguez of Kearny died March 7, 2020. He was 91. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arling-

ton. Narcisco was the husband of the late Rawedia Maria, father of Narcisco, Mary and Barbara Rodriguez. He was the brother of Bertha, Margot, Esther and Norma. Also surviving are his grandchildren Jessica, Bianca, Rene, John, Callum and Ivy. If you wish to make a memorial donation, the family requests that you consider St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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peacefully at home. She was 82. A lifelong resident of Kearny, she enjoyed working with children as an employee of Kearny’s Public school system as well as St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, for many years. The former wife of the late Peter Carson, she was the longtime companion of the late James “Mickey” Black. She is survived by her sons Jerry, Michael and David Carson; her brother Dennis Leahy; a sister Jacqueline Giguere; her grandchildren Ryan, Allyssa and Kara Carson; her greatgrandchildren, Joseph and Aubrey; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Jerry “Skeeter,” James and Edward Leahy, Patricia Pegram and Barbara Bingham as well as her late son James “Jimmy” Carson. A Mass in her memory will be celebrated Saturday, March 21, at 9 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

RITA E. MCDONNELL

Rita E. McDonnell (nee Nowicki) died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was 87. The funeral will be from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Saturday, March 21, at 9:30 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the funeral home on Friday, March 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. Mrs. McDonnell was born and raised in Jersey City. She moved to Kearny in 1974 and retired to Whiting in 1999. She then moved to Bordentown in 2019. Rita worked as secretary to the County Clerk in the Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City before moving to the same position in the Superior Court. She retired in 1999 after 26 years. She is survived by her loving children, Tommie

McDonnell, (the late Linda), Edward T. McDonnell Jr. (Carol), Colleen McDonnell (Frank Wieczorek), Robert McDonnell (Denise), Ann Marie O’Leary (Chris), Rita Moumine (fiancé John Ballner) and Kevin McDonnell (Alisa); one brother, John Nowicki, 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren with one on the way. Mrs. McDonnell was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Edward T. McDonnell, one son, Kenneth McDonnell, and siblings, Dottie Rand and Paul, Edward and William Nowicki and her parents, John and Anna (nee Looney) Nowicki. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Family Promise of Hudson County at www.familypromisehudson.org.

DANIEL C. MCFADDEN

Daniel C. McFadden of Harrison died peacefully with his daughter at his side on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was 80. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. To send a condolence message to his family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Jersey City, Daniel was a lifelong resident of Harrison and a parishioner of Holy Cross Church. He was employed in many capacities by the Town of Harrison for 28 years. He was a member of HarrisonEast Newark Elks 2326, a past exalted ruler and an honorary lifetime member. He volunteered his time as a coach for Pop Warner and the Harrison Football Association for many years during the 1980s and 90s. Daniel is survived by his beloved wife, Louise McFadden (nee Pierson), and loving children Daniel S., Kevin and his wife, Cindy and Kathleen and her fiancé Richard; cherished grandchildren Josef, Johann and Agnes; and dear niece and nephew, Robyn and Ryan O’Connor. Daniel was predeceased by his parents Charles and Eva McFadden, a sister Patricia O’Connor and a brother Charles McFadden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Elks Camp Moore in care of the funeral home, in loving memory of Daniel.

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HARRISON 3 bedrooms, 2nd floor. $1,700/MTH plus 1.5 mth security. Utilties Seperate Close to all transportation. Available April 1st (201)741-3174 43W03

HARRISON New Home 2nd fl. 3 BR’s, 2 Baths. $2,000/month. Close to transportation. No pets. Available April 1st (201)7090645 (973)741-8292 (973)901-0012 Leave Message. 44W03

KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ HW included also Hardwood floors , $1,150+ 1 month security. No pets. For more Info Call 201306-2994. 43W03

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KEARNY 2 BRs starting at $1,400/mth in apartment builiding on Kearny Ave. No Pets. Steps to Bus Stop. Leave detailed message (973)951-7385 43W03

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KEARNY 2nd Floor. 2 BR, LR, DR & Kitchen. $1,400 month + 1 month security. Utilities separate. No pets/smoking Avl. April 1st. (201) 246-8784 43W03

LYNDHURST Large 2 bedroom apartment with heat included and laundry hook up $1.700 Also studio with all utilities included $1.000 in Lyndhurst. Walk to bus, 43W03 train,shops and schools. No pets/smoking 1 1/2 month security deposit. KEARNY 2 Bedrooms, (201)312-9115 45W03 LR, Kitchen, Front of Hudson Park. Newly Renovated, HW Floors, LYNDHURST 3 Room No Pets. $1,250.00 plus apartment. Off St. parkUtilities. (973)391-3868 ing, close to transp. 44W03 $1,495/month & 3 BR. Apt for rent, off St. parking, close to transp. $1,995/month.No Pets/ KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Smoking 973-760-4877 Loft style. Featuring open 43W03 floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic LYNDHURST Large Stutile in bath. New kitchen, dio Apt. 2nd Ave. Ground Ceiling fans in each room. floor No Steps. Full Bath. $1200/month + security EIK. applicances inlclud& utilities. No pets. (201) ed. $1150 month + 1 991-6942. 43W03 months security. Utilities included. Avail April 1st. credit check required, No pets/smoking, call KEARNY 1st Floor. 2 BR. between 9am - 5pm plus 1 small room. Spa- (201)655-4663 43W03 cious LR. New Kitchen & Bathroom. Utilities N.ARLINGTON Separate. 1 months rent & 1 months security. No Pets/Smoking. Available April 1st (201)772-9969 N.ARLINGTON 2nd Floor.

N ARLINGTON Small furnished apt, on the 3rd floor of a three-family house, in a quiet neighborhood. Eat in kitchen with Pantry. Several closets. Laundry on premise. One block to the bus station to NYC. Street parking. Ava. April 1 Call /text 917 362 0828 for more 44W03 2 BR’s.1 Bathroom. EIK. details Yue (917)362Living Room. No Pets/ 0828 43W03 Smoking. $1,500/month + 1 month security. SepaKEARNY Arlington Sec- rate utilities. Available NORTH ARLINGTON Spacious 2 BR tion. 1 BR, H/W Floors. April 1st (201)997-2530 apartment plus bonus Walking distance to 43W03 room. EIK. W/D Hook schools & Supermarket, up. Walk to NYC TRANS. all public transportation No Pets/Smoking. and NY bus. Avl. April 1st. N.ARLINGTON 3 large Modern rooms, Tiled Utilities Not Included (201) 657-2119. 44W03 $1500 + 1.5 months Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, HT/HW Supplied. security. Available April Close to NY Trans. Laun- 1st. call 201-893-3888 45W03 dry Facilities, $1,300 + 1.5 KEARNY 2 BR. Apt. New- months security. No Pets/ ly Renovated, 1 Parking Smoking. Available April N. NEWARK Space, Laundry in ground 1st (908) 240-8055 43W03 floor. $1,800/month + 1 month security deposit, N.ARLINGTON N.NEWARK New ConNo pets. Available now. Brand new luxury struction 3 bedrooms, apartments. 1 BR’s (201)991-0629 44W03 2 Baths on 2nd floor. available some with $1,800/mth. Included Den/Office options. new dishwasher, stove, Modern Kitchens. Parking for microwave, washer and 1 car per unit. dryer. Walk to transportaKEARNY 1st floor, 2 BedLaundry on premise tion. 1 1/2 mth security, rooms, LR, kitchen 1 Bath. No pets. $1,600/Mth plus 1.5 mth Close to transportation. Small pets ok. Utilities separate. Credit Check security. No Pets No Call for further details! required Available Now. Smoking Laundry Hook(201)997-2341 Call for appointment 42WO6 up. Utilities Separate. (201)486-0782 43W03 Available April 1st Call (201)997-6865 43W03 N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. N.NEWARK 1 BR. 4 room apt. quiet neighborhood, near Goverment SECTION 8 preferred, 1 BR,1st fl. transportation. $1,300/ KEARNY 2 Bedroom month + utilities. Years Near all Transportation and Buses. apartment on 1st floor lease. 1.5 months secuthats available now. rity. Credit Check Avail- Completely renovated. Call 973-202-8580. please call (551)580- able Now (973) 838-1662 44W03 1905 45W03 42W06

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Continued from Page 1 verified social media accounts. The distance learning will be in place for all staff and students effective through Friday, March 27. Our staff members are dedicated and committed to Kearny’s children and will do their best to ensure our distance learning plan best serves our students’ needs during this health emergency. GRAB & GO breakfast and lunch will be available for

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The Observer | www.theobserver.com pickup by any district students who are eligible for FREE AND REDUCED BREAKFAST/ LUNCH meals, at the King Street entrance of Kearny High School (directly across from Elm Street.) between the hours of 8:30 -10:30 a.m. Meanwhile, the Town of Kearny is closely monitoring the progression of the Coronavirus and its potential impact on the community, the town’s Office of Emergency Management said late last week. With an increase in both suspected and confirmed cases Kearny Christian Academy says it will close its doors this week, through Friday, March 20 and the daycare/preschool will operate on a limited schedule. In the letter sent to parents announcing the school closure, Manzo says the he will do “whatever we can to help work with you to find a solution to best solve your specific challenge” if “you do not have access to friends or family that can assist with childcare during this time, or if keeping your child at home, may further put ‘at-risk’ individuals in a more compromised situation.”

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