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ou may already be wondering why there’s a photo of a bridge on Kearny Avenue with the headline “14 Months, 4 Mayors.” By the time you finish reading, it’ll all make sense as the bridge has a connection to two of the aforementioned four Kearny mayors — Therese and Arthur Jones, whose photos are seen to the right of this text. Back in 1986, when I went from Schuyler to Lincoln School for junior high, I quickly learned we’d be taking a marking period — or maybe it was a semester — of Kearny history. Fortunately, my teacher was Anthony Cacavella Sr., who was one of the best teachers

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No more fines for birth-announcement banners & similar signage in Kearny? By Ron Leir

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he Town of Kearny is taking steps to partly rescind a law that compels local business owners to get town approval before putting up congratulatory banners. The ordinance, part of the municipal zoning code, sparked controversy when the town’s zoning officer/ construction official Anthony Chisari warned a long-time Kearny Avenue professional she was risking a daily fine of up to $1,000 for having illegally displayed a banner announcing the addition of a granddaughter, Elliana Belle, to her family. That threat prompted Bernadette Antonelli, owner of Arlington Tax and Bookkeeping Service since 1985, to write a terse letter to The Observer in November 2021 complaining about the town’s action over an innocuous personal matter that had no negative impact on her neighbors. Nevertheless, Antonelli was under the threat of a big penalty unless she either removed the banner within one week or applied to the town Zoning Board for a variance to hang it from the porch of her business. (Chisari later withdrew the threatened penalty.) On Jan. 11, the mayor and Town Council voted to introduce an amendment to the “Signs and Awnings”

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section of the zoning code to read that, “… a temporary banner in the Business District may be displayed temporarily to advertise a grand opening, sale, business anniversary or other celebratory milestones for a period not to exceed 30 days within any nine-month period. The banner shall be limited to a size no greater than 15 square feet. A permit shall not be required for such a temporary banner.” The council will conduct a public hearing on the amended ordinance Feb. 8. Fourth Ward Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, an attorney who heads the ordinance committee, said the letter to The Observer helped sensitize the lawmakers to a unique situation and “we became aware this was something we should revisit in the ordinance,” especially if the law could be interpreted in such a way to pose an undue hardship on a business owner. “We don’t want that,” McCurrie said. So a compromise is being struck, she said. “Under the amendment, the town will waive the permit requirement for a temporary banner. But if you leave it up beyond the time limit specified, you will be subject to a violation notice.”

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4-way stops being placed on Seeley at Chestnut Street & Rutherford Place By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

ack in 2017, when a 71-year-old woman was mowed down — then thrown 10 feet in the air, in fact — by a speeding driver on the western position of Seeley Avenue, we at The Observer, in no joking manner, dubbed the street the “Seeley Speedway.” For years, we’ve watched from our office, at building no. 39 Seeley, as driver after driver would often speed up the street, sometimes getting a jump start from as far as Schuyler Avenue, if the light at Elm Street was green, all the way to Kearny Avenue and beyond. And when that traffic signal at Kearny Avenue turned yellow, it was often as if it triggered drivers to speed up so they could fly past the main thoroughfare in town to continue to the two blocks that remained on Seeley. You would think the wait for the light at Seeley and Kearny was 20 minutes the way some drivers sped up. When this woman was hit nearly five years ago, to those of us who spend time on Seeley Avenue, it was hardly a surprise, shocking though it was.

But now, thanks to an ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Kearny Town Council Tuesday, Jan. 25, that excessive speeding should finally be tempered. We repeat, should. The ordinance, which had the full support of Mayor Alberto G. Santos and all members of the Council, will create fourway stops at the intersection of Seeley and Chestnut Street and a few blocks away at Seeley and Rutherford Place. Chestnut is just two streets from the Elm Street light, and Rutherford is just three blocks from Chestnut and two from Kearny Avenue. The signs will be installed by the Department of Public Works once Town Clerk Patricia Carpenter publishes a public notice to make the new “law” official. So speed demons, beware — you’ll no longer be able to treat Seeley Avenue as your personal race course. Police Chief George King says he’d received complaints from local residents about the speed issue and after discussions about what would best serve the area, he decided the four-way stop would be most

Back in 2017, The Observer reported a story when a Kearny woman was thrown 10 feet in the air after a hit-and-run crash. Though she says she doesn’t believe speeding was a factor in her incident, most who live and work near or on the street are aware that speeding is a major concern on Seeley.

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Man accused of killing 2-month-old released from custody By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

he man who stands accused of killing his own 2-monthold daughter inside a North Arlington home earlier this month is out on bail, awaiting trial, NJ.com and NorthJersey.com are reporting. Aaron Medrano, 27, is “staying at his parents’ home” in Dover, the reports say, and he reportedly has an ankle monitor attached. It is not immediately clear whether he’s permitted to return to North Arlington, where he lived on Schuyler Avenue, (home is seen in photo) and

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according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella: On Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at approximately 6:26 p.m., the North Arlington Police Department received a 911 call from a resident of 505 Schuyler Ave., North Arlington, who reported their 2-month-old daughter was not breathing. The child was subsequently transported to Hackensack University Medical Center. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit was contacted by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency after hospital personnel found numerous injuries on the child. An investigation by detectives from the North Arlington Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office revealed Medrano reportedly caused the injuries to the child. Sadly, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2022, the baby died from her injuries. Six days later, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, Medrano was re-arrested and charged with murder. After the BCPO announced the charges, North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti reminded residents, not just in North Arlington, to speak out and report suspected cases of abuse of any kind — and for that matter, any instances of suspected crimes.

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Continued from Page 1 I ever had as a student on any level. We learned so much about the town and its rich history, from Scottish immigration to the location of Kearny Castle and Schuyler Mansion to every street name in the uptown portion of the town — and so much more beyond that. We also learned who the mayors were — Henry J. Hill, a Republican, held the seat at the time. Daniel Sansone, a Democrat, became mayor by the time we graduated in 1988. Somehow, though, either from simply forgetting, or not paying close enough attention, it took a visit to the Kearny Museum this summer to realize that from October 1938 to December 1939, Kearny had four mayors — including the one and only woman who ever served and who became mayor after her husband died whilst in office. The year 1938 started off with Arthur H. Jones, Kearny’s sixth mayor, a Republican, in office. You might not realize it, but you likely travel on something named after Jones (and his better half ) whenever you’re on Kearny Avenue in the north end of town. The “bridge,” seen on Page 1, over the old railroad tracks, that spans just north of Locust to just south of Columbia Avenue, is called the Jones Memorial Bridge and there is a plaque bearing the Jones name in its northwest corner. Tragically, Jones died Oct. 4, 1938 and his wife, Therese A. Jones, was soon thereafter appointed to fill his seat until an election could determine who the next mayor would be. Mrs. Jones served from Oct. 12, 1938 to Jan. 1, 1939, the shortest term anyone has had as Kearny mayor. In yet another tragic twist, Mrs. Jones died Dec. 30, 1939, so had she run for the seat and won, she, like her husband, would have died in office. Nearly 90 years after her brief tenure, Therese Jones remains the one and only woman to have served as the town’s mayor. She was also never elected to the position. And that could be why the Kearny Museum does not give her the

title of Kearny’s seventh mayor. Of course, Jones is not the only woman to have a connection to the mayoralty. In 1995, Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, a Democrat, challenged then-Mayor Leo R. Vartan, a Republican, for the seat, but she ultimately fell short. That was, perhaps, one of the most exciting and contentious elections in Kearny’s political history. Now, had Doyle run two years later, in 1997, this would be a completely different entry to this story (that was the year the late Peter McIntyre, a sacrificial lamb candidate, upset Vartan to become mayor. McIntyre served one term until being ousted by Santos in the 1999 Democratic primary.) In November 1938, the man given the title Kearny’s seventh mayor, Joseph A. Frobisher Sr., a Republican, won election and was sworn in Jan. 1, 1939. Tragically, he became Kearny’s second mayor within 14 months, to die in office, on Dec. 27, 1939 — just three days before Mrs. Jones. He was 67. If the Frobisher name seems familiar, it is because Frobisher’s son, Joseph E. Jr., is the namesake for Kearny’s American Legion post. Joseph Jr. was killed in action in the Great War, or World War I, an early wartime pilot who was shot down over France Sept. 10, 1918, aged 22. Meanwhile, the very day of Frobisher Sr.’s death, Frederick Law, of the GOP, was appointed to finish that term as mayor — and he’d go on to win the mayoralty in 1940, serving through 1943. He was Kearny’s eighth mayor — or was he really the ninth? Since we noted Mrs. Jones was the shortest-serving mayor in Kearny history, we also note Mayor Alberto G. Santos, a Democrat, who became mayor Jan. 1, 2000, ascended to Kearny’s longest-serving mayor in 2020, when he overtook the-late Joseph M. Healey, also a Democrat, who served for 20 years — from 1949 to 1969. All of Kearny’s elected mayors, save for Santos, each won two-year terms. It wasn’t until 2005 that Kearny switched to four-year terms for mayor and council.

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ohn Jay “JJ” Tashjian was traveling northbound on the NJ Turnpike, returning to Nick’s Towing Service in Rutherford, from Newark, in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, when he noticed a vehicle that crashed off the roadway and came to rest in a tall grassy area approximately 50 feet into the meadows in Kearny. It was on fire. He was the first person on the scene and immediately contacted Nick’s Towing Dispatch, who in turn contacted NJ Turnpike Operations and informed them of the situation. Tashjian ran to the burning car and rescued the driver from the vehicle, pulling him out and getting him to safety and warmth inside his tow truck. Once they were clear of the vehicle, it became fully engulfed in flames. Turnpike Operations were updated as to the severity of the situation as the tall grass around the vehicle was beginning to catch fire. The NJ State Police, Kearny Fire Department as well as EMS were expedited to the scene. Once the fire was extinguished and the owner of the vehicle was being administered assistance by the EMS, Nick’s Towing team recovered the vehicle back onto the roadway, where it was safely loaded onto a flatbed and transported to Nick’s. “I couldn’t be more proud of John Jay’s efforts,” Nicholas F. Testa, owner of Nick’s Towing, said. “He is a courageous young man. In this day and age when most people would simply drive by a scenario like this, he instead jumped into action and put himself in jeopardy to save another person. Towing See HERO, Page 18

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School board leases warehouse to convert into athletic facility By Ron Leir For The Observer

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for the students but for the community at large. While students will be given priority in using the facility, Tomko said there should be ample opportunity to rent out space to outside groups and apply those revenues to the upkeep of the facility. Tomko acknowledged there would likely be additional costs involved in retrofitting the building to install equipment and supplies for each of the recreational activities, but he said the district would look to the landlord for assistance. Tomko could not project what those costs might total. “We have money in reserve in our budget for the lease payments,” he said. “Some of our other existing leases will be expiring shortly.” And, he said, “we’ll try to get some of the equipment either through donations or through grant sponsors.” Sometime in the next few weeks, Tomko said, the district will convene a meeting of the “stakeholders” in the project to begin hashing out logistics and scheduling for use of the facility to which the district takes title as of Feb. 1. During the public portion of the Jan. 24 meeting, resident Vincent Frantantoni took issue with the plan as a wasteful real estate boondoggle. “We don’t need it,” he said. “It sounds good until you realize it’s another lease deal. At the end of the lease, you’re at the mercy of the landlord.” A better move, he said, would be for the BOE to reacquire the old School No. 1 property to hold in reserve as the township’s population continues to grow and additional class space is needed. But Tom Egan, who was appointed state monitor of township schools in 2014 in response to the district’s shaky fiscal condition, defended the lease as “absolutely a great idea. When the opportunity presented itself, it was difficult to say ‘no’ to it, especially since many districts in the area are struggling to find extra [recreational] space,” Egan said.

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Locals Guerriero, Kearns hoping for shot with USFL Ever since they were youngsters, playing recreation football in North Arlington, Petey Guerriero and Brian Kearns were inseparable. “We’ve been the best of friends since we were three years old,” Kearns said of Guerriero. “We played all sports together.” But they were separated in high school with Kearns going to Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey and Guerriero becoming a star at Lyndhurst High. Kearns went on to have a great career at Stonehill University and Guerriero going on to lead the nation in rushing at Monmouth University. Through it all, the two have been workout partners, spending a lot of their athletic training time at FASST in Lyndhurst. But both always had dreams of becoming professional football players. Guerriero had brief stops in the camps of the New York Jets, the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kearns just recently graduated from Stonehill with a degree in business management. And now, the two are working out with the hopes of becoming some of the players selected to play in the rebirth of the United States Football League that will hold a 2022 schedule beginning in April with all of

the games slated to be played in Birmingham, Alabama. Both Guerriero and Kearns are extremely hopeful that they will be among the 200 or so players signed to contracts to play in the USFL, which will field teams with the same names that the USFL had during its first run more than 30 years ago. Yes, there will be a team called the New Jersey Generals, but the games will all be played in Birmingham. There will be teams named the Houston Gamblers, Chicago Blitz, Los Angeles Express and the Tampa Bay Bandits. It’s a little strange how this league will operate with no hometown fans, but it’s going to happen and the two local products – Kearns from North Arlington, Guerriero from Lyndhurst – hope to be a part of it. “It’s just another opportunity for me,” Guerriero said. “I’m just getting ready for the draft (Feb. 22 and 23). I would like to think that I’ll be one of the more sought-after running backs. I had some doubts that I’d get another chance, but if this is my opportunity (to get back to the NFL), then I’m taking it. I’m grateful to have another chance.” Guerriero said that he had a tryout with the Chicago See VIEW, Page 11

Lyndhurst’s Okerulu to gain induction to the St. Anselm College Hall of Fame By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

When Darlington Okerulu was a basketball player at Hudson Catholic in Jersey City, he quickly became one of the best all-around players in the area. There was only one problem. Okerulu was considered a power forward and there aren’t many 6-foot-3 power forwards in major college basketball. “I knew I was good enough to play (NCAA) Division I basketball,” said Okerulu, who now resides in Lyndhurst with his wife and two infant children. “I knew I also wanted to get a free education, so there was a level of frustration. I decided to just take the best opportunity that was out there.” The opportunity to secure a college scholarship came after taking a trip to Providence with his AAU basketball team. At that tournament in Rhode Island, Okerulu was introduced to Sean Ryan, an assistant coach at St. Anselm College, a small private school in Manchester, New Hampshire. “Sean said that he watched me all summer,” Okerulu said. “He said that he saw me at 6-foot-3 going up against 6-foot-11 guys. Coach Ryan made me feel so comfortable. I really was getting pretty insecure from people telling me that I wasn’t big enough or not good enough. That really motivated me. I started to carry a bit of a chip on my shoulder. I then started to use my size to my advantage.” It turned out to a blessing for Okerulu. “There was a spiritual element to the school,” Okerulu said of St. Anselm. “When I walked into the place, I felt at peace. It was hard to explain, but I knew it’s where I wanted to play. I knew that it was where I was supposed to be.” Okerulu had an outstanding

career at St. Anselm, graduating in 2006. He remains the all-time leader in rebounds at the school, collecting 953 rebounds over 119 games. He also finished his career with 1,343 points, which is also among the top scorers in the school’s history. Okerulu led the Hawks to consecutive Northeast-10 Conference championships in 2005 and 2006, the first league championships that the Hawks captured in a decade. And on Feb. 19, Okerulu will take his right place of prominence, as he will gain induction into the school’s Athletic Hall

the building and see my name on the wall. It’s my legacy and I’m proud of that.” Okerulu, now 38 years old, said that there “is a level of peace” that comes from a job well done. “There’s a sense of accomplishment,” Okerulu said. “Even if I never pick up a basketball ever again. I was able to make something of myself.” Okerulu said he prided himself in one particular aspect of the game. “I took a lot of pride in playing defense,” Okerulu said. “I wanted my coaches to Photo by Jim Hague

Lyndhurst resident Darlington Okerulu is poised to be inducted into the St. Anselm College Athletic Hall of Fame.

of Fame at a dinner at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics. Okerulu will join four other former St. Anselm greats by having the Hall of Fame honor bestowed upon them that evening. “I’ve had a lot of peaks and valleys in my life, but this might be the ultimate peak,” said Okerulu, whose parents were born in Nigeria, but he and his four siblings were raised solely by his mother, Kenechi, a nurse. “I can’t repay the school has given me, what the game of basketball has given me. I really wasn’t giving it (the Hall of Fame) a thought. When I got the call, I couldn’t believe it.” Okerulu will share the evening with his wife, Melissa and his three-year-old twins Charlie and Bianca. “I told my mother that I could get a scholarship to college,” Okerulu said. “I didn’t expect to be the all-time leading rebounder at the school. I just took things as they came. All I wanted was to be remembered. Now, people are going to walk through the hallways of

realize that if I was out there on the court, I was going to play defense. I was going to make it hard on you to score. I figured that even if I didn’t score, I could make an impact on the game with my defense. When I got to college, I think I was physically prepared to play defensively. It came real natural to me.” Okerulu has also spent time coaching and mentoring youth players, helping college players reach the possibility of playing professionally overseas. So he’s still involved. But in two weeks, it will be a night for Okerulu and his family to enjoy his career. “It’s a time for reflection,” Okerulu said. “It’s a time for brotherhood. There was a sense of playing the game the right way. That’s what I tried to do. I always had the love and camaraderie for my teammates. I have nothing but respect for my teammates.” And his teammates will get the chance to say they played with a Hall of Famer like Darlington Okerulu.

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NA hockey standout Golon perfect example of local co-op

Golon played inline roller hockey at the Inline Skating Club in North Arlington and Matt Golon had a sophoHe played for the Jersey City more year to totally forget. Capitals at Pershing Field in Never mind dealing with the Jersey City. little nagging injuries, Go“I played about three or lon also had to endure, like four games a week,” Golon everyone else worldwide did, said. “We played all over New the COVID-19 coronavirus Jersey. I played hockey winter, pandemic. So the North Arsummer, spring. It keeps me lington High School student, occupied. It’s the perfect who plays ice hockey with the sport. It’s played at such a fast Kearny/North Arlington/Sepace.” caucus cooperative, struggled Golon admits that he has through the season, scoring one prominent trait as a hockjust three goals. Photo by Jim Hague ey player. He’s fast. So when the 2021-2022 Kearny/North Arlington/ “I use my speed to my adseason was rapidly approachSecaucus center Matt Golon, vantage,” Golon said. “I drive who is a junior at North ing, Golon did all he could to toward the net whenever I Arlington High School. prepare. can. I use my speed to get into “I played hockey all year season. After scoring just three the zone.” round,” Golon said. “I really times last season, Golon has Well, Golon has certainly wanted this year to be special.” been using that speed a lot this been on an absolute scoring By Jim Hague

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tear this season. “I really didn’t have super high expectations for this year,” Golon said. “But I had some success my freshman year (17 goals), so I was a little optimistic. I had a tough year last year. I was definitely motivated to get ready for this season.” Golon has been more than ready. He has scored 22 goals and collected 18 assists thus far, well on his way to a 30goal season. The team is doing fine, posting a 7-4-5 record (which looks more like an area code), but they have won three straight games against Johnson Regional, Newark East Side and Clifton. Over the last two weeks, Golon has been lights out. He had seven goals and six assists in three games two weeks ago and last week, Golon tallied five goals (two in the 6-3 win over Johnson, two in the 6-1 win over Newark East Side and a goal and an assist in the

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Continued from Page 9 Bears about six weeks ago and was told by the Bears’ officials that he would have been the first one they signed if David Montgomery had not recovered from his injuries. “That gave me a lot of confidence that I still had it in me,” Guerriero said. Guerriero said that the NFLPA (the players’ union) reached out to him to see if he would be interested in playing in the USFL. “I knew that if I was going to do that, then I was going to be the best running back in the USFL,” Guerriero said. “I want to leave no doubt that I can play pro football. If I’m getting another opportunity, then I’m going to run with it.” Guerriero said that he really didn’t give up on his dream, but there were fleeting thoughts of getting on with the rest of his life. “It’s hard to say that I was going to give up on my goal, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say the thoughts crept into my

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few years ago and younger brother Owen is an up-andcomer who will probably join his brother on the team next year. Firth had no problem with naming Golon as one of the team’s captains. “He had the most hockey experience of anyone,” Firth said. “He’s played so much hockey in his life.” Just how much? “I guess I started playing

when I was about four (years old),” Golon said. “I just love the sport.” Golon is also extremely serious about his contribution to the sport and his young team. “From the experiences I’ve had with him, he’s pretty straight forward,” Golon said. “He’s not a quiet kid, but he’s not rambunctious either. He’s pretty level headed.” “I think it’s my responsibility to lead by example,” Golon said. “I definitely need to be more vocal with my teammates. I generally keep to myself. I’m not as outgoing

as some kids. Hopefully, I can lead this team to a playoff berth (in the Northern New Jersey Interscholastic Hockey League-McMullen Division).” But can Golon continue his incredible scoring burst? “I think I can,” Golon said. “I think I can keep playing the way I have been. It’s more of a goal of help this team win than to score goals. It’s been a very interesting season. We have a lot of young kids, but the kids have talent. We’ve been having loads of fun. I just go out there and play my game. I want to keep it going. I’m confident that I can keep

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it going.” Firth believes that Golon can play collegiate hockey somewhere. “If he sticks to it, then I think he has a chance to play in college,” Firth said. “He absolutely can play college hockey.” Taking his game to a higher level on the ice is a goal for someone who scores goals. “It’s been a goal for me,” Golon said. “I’m already looking into it. It doesn’t matter where I play, as long as I’m playing hockey somewhere. I’m slowly researching my options. I definitely haven’t

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Mr. Dutka was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He is survived by his sister, Emily Sawyer. Bernard was predeceased by his parents Charles and Antoinette (nee Zarnowski) Dutka, one brother Charles Dutka Jr. and brother-in-law Ronald Sawyer.

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“There’s no issue at all with the ACL. I feel like I’m totally healthy.” And Kearns and Guerriero work out together regularly with the hope of getting the call from a USFL team in three weeks.

Continued from Page 11 learned a lot from legendary Frank Gore during his stint with the Jets and Christian McCaffrey during his days with the Panthers. “I took everything I could from those guys,” Guerriero said. “I learned from the best. I do everything with a purpose now.” Over the last few months, Guerriero spent his free time working with the Lyndhurst High football team. He doesn’t know if coaching is in his

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Orthopedist’s practice in Kearny looking for full-time, temporary secretary between (6-8) months (M-F) 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Must be professional, responsible, friendly and motivated. Duties include, but are not limited to answering telephones, scheduling appointments, registration of patients, handling of medical records, faxing, etc. Spanish speaking a plus, BUT not mandatory. Please fax letter of interest with resume to (201) 998-9201 to Attn: Keith, Ofﬁce Mgr. Must show documented proof of full vaccination for COVID-19. Salary discussed upon contacting selected, qualiﬁed applicants. 38W03

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Crossing Guards The Town of Kearny is currently accepting applications for future hire for part time per diem crossing guards. Applicants must be available for all shifts. Valid NJ driver’s license required. $18.19 hr. If you applied before you must apply again. Proof of residency is required; applicants shall provide copies of the first page (only) of the last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted and a Government issued photo identification card (i.e. current NJ Driver’s License, Passport etc.). Applications are available at: https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/

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ACCOUNT CLERK/CASHIER The Town of Kearny seeks a full time Account Clerk/Cashier to perform clerical, cashier and collecting tax payments, computer tasks and other related duties. Computer skills required. 35 hrs. per week. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred. Starting salary: $38,415 per year plus benefits. To be eligible for employment with the Town of Kearny, the following residential preferences shall apply: 1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark; 2. Residents of Hudson and Essex Counties; 3. Residents of the State of New Jersey. Proof of residency is required; applicants shall provide copies of the first page (only) of the last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted and a Government issued photo identification card (i.e. current NJ Driver’s License, Passport etc.). Applications are available at: https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/Application

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Library Assistant Bilingual The Kearny Public Library seeks a full time Library Assistant/Bilingual to manage and cover circulation desk, process books, DVDs, audiobooks and periodicals, cover public computer areas, handle interlibrary loans, assist with planning and implementing all library programs and other related duties. Bilingual English/Spanish and NJ driver’s license required. 35 hours week, Mon – Sat. Starting salary: $44,028 year plus benefits. To be eligible for employment with the Town of Kearny, the following residential preferences shall apply: 1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark; 2. Residents of Hudson and Essex Counties; 3. Residents of the State of New Jersey. For proof of residency the town requires that applicants provide copies of the first page (only) of the last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted and a Government issued photo identification card (i.e. current NJ Driver’s License, Passport, etc.). Applications are available at: https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ Application Deadline is 2/28/22. The Town of Kearny is an equal opportunity employer.

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Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A.39:4-56.6, application has been made to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commis39W03 sion, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing the sale of a 2012 Freightliner Library Monitor The Kearny Public Library seeks a part Columbia 120, VIN 1FVXA7CG6CDBL5453, time Library Monitor to shelve returned books, check and a 2012 Freightliner Columbia 120, books in/out, answer phones, help with children’s VIN 1FVXA7CG1CDBL5456. programs, special events and other related duties. Objections, if any, should be immediately made in Bilingual preferred. 19.5 hours per week, Shifts include writing to the Chief Administrator of the mornings, afternoons and Saturdays. Starting at $12 Motor Vehicle Commission, hr. To be eligible for employment with the Town of Kearny, the following residential preferences shall apSpecial Title Unit, ply: 1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of P.O. Box. 017, Newark; 2. Residents of Hudson and Essex Counties; Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0017. 3. Residents of the State of New Jersey. For proof of 38W03 residency, the town requires that applicants provide copies of the first page (only) of the last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted and a Government issued photo identification card (i.e. DISH Wireless L.L.C. is proposing to install current NJ Driver’s License, Passport, etc.). new wireless telecommunications antennas on Applications are available at: an existing building located at 193 Chestnut Street, https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/Application Nutley, Essex County. The new facility will consist of Deadline is 2/28/22. a collection of antennas at a centerline height The Town of Kearny is an equal opportunity employer. of approximately 65 ft. 6in. on a 67ft. 5in. building 39W03 (measured to the top of the bulkhead). Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility Seeking Immediate Hire for Part-Time & Full Time may have on any historic property may do so by Receptionists for Fast-Paced Real Estate Office. Must have good communication skills, knowledge of sending such comments to: Microsoft Office, General Clerical Duties, Phones, Mail, Project 6122000654 - KMG EBI Consulting, 6876 Work with Computerized Records / Communication Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via Systems and Internet Programs. Must be dependable, telephone at (313)495-0640 reliable, and a multi-tasker. 39W01 Please email resume to C21DeniseL@gmail.com 39W03

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Continued from Page 5 the “stolen” SUV was located crashed into a parked car and a utility pole, and abandoned near 20 South Midland Ave. Det. Kyle Plaugic took over the investigation. After reviewing area surveillance footage and conducting interviews, the detective developed cause to believe that Mansillafernandez crashed her own car on South Midland Avenue and then fled the scene in a friend’s vehicle that had been following her. Minutes later, after having been dropped off on Belgrove Drive, Mansillafernandez filed a stolen vehicle report with Officer Duran.

Officer Duran, who also investigated the car crash, issued to Mansillafernandez three traffic summonses: careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report an accident. On Jan. 23 at 1:31 a.m., Officers Bryan San Martin and Taylor Latka responded to a private home on a report of a domestic violence incident. The officers learned a couple had returned home after a social night out and an argument had erupted. Officers arrested a 34-year-old Kearny man on allegations he slapped his girlfriend’s face, punched her abdomen and injured her finger and neck in an assault. The man was charged by summons with simple assault and later released from the police station.

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