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Mayor & team annihilate Ferreira & GOP en route to new term By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

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emocratic Mayor Carol Jean Doyle cruised to an easy victory over three-time mayoral and five-time in four years Democrat turned unaffiliated turned Republican candidate Sydney Ferreira to earn her first full term as Mayor of Kearny in one of the most lopsided victories in Kearny electoral history. Her entire slate of Town Council candidates were also all re-elected rather handily with all having or being close to a 2/3 majority of the votes cast. It was one of the most contentious races in recent memory, harking back to the mid- to late-90s when campaigns here last got this nasty. Though the election results have not yet been certified, with 100% of the districts reporting, the incumbent Doyle earned

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The Kearny Democratic ticket, led by Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, center, earned an easy victory in last week’s election. With her are, from left, Councilmembers Marytrine DeCastro, Jose Rodrigues, Fred Esteves and Jerry Ficeto. They’re seen at a victory celebration at the Kearny American Legion.

5,692 votes to Ferreira’s 3,033. (65% to 35%). In the first Ward, Democratic

incumbent Marytrine DeCastro beat Republican businessman Smiley Whala 1,140 votes to

469. (71% to 29%) In the Second Ward, Democratic incumbent Jose Ro-

drigues turned the GOP’s Margarida Fernandes aside with a 1,010 to 498 vote tally. (67% to 33%) In the Third Ward, Democratic incumbent Fred Esteves had 1,888 votes to Republican business owner Jorge Dos Santos’s 1,078. (66% to 34%) And in the Fourth Ward, Democratic incumbent Gerald J. Ficeto easily held off Republican challenger Anthony Morales 1,494 votes to 882. (63% to 37%) Locally, the Democrats won every district in each race town wide. This was a saturation election where the GOP clearly outspent the Democrats by a significant margin. Once New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission stats are released, we will offer the specific amounts spent by each of the two parties.

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NEWS BRIEFS NA Knights hosting fall blood drive The North Arlington Knights of Columbus host a blood drive Friday, Nov. 28, from noon to 4 p.m. at the hall, 194 Ridge Road. While registration is not required, it is recommended. To do so, visit www.vitilant.org and enter code x126. NA Knights hosting fall food drive The North Arlington Knights of Columbus host a food drive Nov. 16m from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jack’s Foodtown, 1 Schuyler Ave., North Arlington. The Knights will accept donations of non-perishable, non-expired

food items as well as cash and gift card donations. Please avoid donating glass jars. Make check donations payable to the Queen of Peace Care and Share ministry. Wesley United Methodist hosts craft fair, food pantry Wesley United Methodist Church, 225 Washington Ave., Belleville, hosts a craft fair Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. The church also hosts a food pantry the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Dana at (201) 706-1104 for inquiries.

Harrison East Newark Elks hosting hoop shoot contest The Harrison East Newark Elks host a free throw hoop shoot contest Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Harrison Rec Center, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The contest is open children aged 8 to 13. Winners move on to district finals Dec. 14 in Nutley. Salvation Army hosts open gyms with Tom Fraser The Salvation Army of greater Kearny, 28 Beech St., hosts open gyms Tuesday and Wednesdays and now Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. for kids aged 12 to 17. Games will be under the supervision of the

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Christmas cartoons and short films at the Nutley Museum, 65 Church St., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. Adults and children alike are invited. Find more information at www.nutleyhistoricalsociety.com. Friends of NAPL hosting Thanksgiving basket giveaway Friends of the North Arlington Public Library sponsor a Thanksgiving basket giveaway filled with prizes, including a $25 gift certificate. Each $1 raffle ticket buys a chance to win and helps support the library. The winner will be announced Nov. 21. Kearny Project Graduation hosting casino bus Kearny Project Graduation 2026 hosts a bus trip fundraiser to Wind Creek Casino Nov. 30. The cost is $45 with a $25 casino play return. A bus leaves from Kearny Bank, Kearny Avenue, at 9 a.m. that day and will return home at 7 p.m. (Please do not part in the bank’s lot.) To pay, visit $kearnyprojectgrad on Cashapp, @ kearny-projectgrad on Venmo or mail checks to KHS Project Grad, Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny, N.J. 07032.

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State says Belleville’s never been greener By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

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elleville has again been recognized by Sustainable Jersey for its ongoing efforts to make the township a cleaner and greener, happier and healthier place to live and work. The town achieved certification at the bronze level and will officially be recognized along with other participating towns at this month’s New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City. More than 80% of New Jersey’s towns participate in the program by Sustainable Jersey, which grades municipalities in a number of categories including food, land use and transportation, health and wellness, natural resources, public information and engagement, waste management and more. Belleville scored especially high in the community partnership silo. Belleville was cited for the Green Team’s work on various projects such as community cleanups that promote waste reduction, recycling and solid waste management, energy efficiency, natural resource and water resource management and more. Also, Belleville scored high marks for the Municipal Green Team’s many collaborations with the Belleville School District Green Team as well as the Belleville High School

science, garden and art clubs. Among these collaborations, the Green Team has researched new ideas of looking at national celebratory events such as Earth Day, Arbor Day, National Trails Day and Wetlands Month. Whether it was rock painting activities, tree planting and tree giveaway events or a lecture and tour about pollinator gardens, Belleville has collaborated often with the township’s students, fostering ties with the next generation of Green Team leaders. And, there was the Green Fair where organizing staff and volunteers worked together to help educate residents on topics such as solid waste, recycling, composting, energy saving, water conservation, pollution, native plants, healthy habits and more. That fair drew about 1,800. “The Green Team is proud to have earned bronze level certification through the Sustainable Jersey initiative,” Gabrielle Bennett-Meany, Green Team coordinator, said. “What is most satisfying is seeing the townspeople come together and work collaboratively to make our community a better place. Sustainability is an important value for both the township and its residents. Another key benefit of participating in the Sustainable Jersey Program and implementing sustainable actions is that these efforts often serve as prerequisites for larger grants helping the

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Tech investment pays off yet again for LPD following attempted burglary collar By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

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he Lyndhurst Police Department’s investment into technology has once again yielded great dividends. That’s because on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 1:35 a.m., Sgts. Richard Jasinski and Nicholas Abruscato, and Officers Edward Montoya, Anthony Morreale and Jorge Fernandez responded to 230 Clay Ave. (National Electronic Transit Corp) on a report of two suspicious males wearing reflective vests who reportedly entered the enclosed property — and it all led to one of the reported suspects being arrested. According to Capt. Paul F. Haggerty, the LPD’s public-information officer: The aforementioned property had fallen victim to a commercial burglary recently. It was further reported the males entered a box truck near the south side gate as observed on the property’s

camera trailer by the manager, who was watching the surveillance on a live stream from an off-site location. Upon officers arrival, Sgt. Abruscato observed a male in dark-colored clothing and a reflective vest and brown colored pants on the southeast portion of the property underneath a box truck on the property, within the fenced in property.

Officers subsequently entered the premises via an accessible portion underneath a closed gate to set a perimeter by climbing under and Sgt. Jasinski deployed a department drone. As officers closed in on the suspect, later identified as Roberto Antoine, 33, of Elizabeth, the male was observed under a truck concealing himself in the prone position. Officers successfully apprehended Antoine safely without ever revealing their positions on the property. Antoine was charged with defiant trespass, criminal attempted burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary. Antoine was released pending his appearance in the Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court. The Lyndhurst Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is conducting an investigation to determine whether there was a second suspect. An extensive search with the LPD drone

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orgive Harrison head coach Mike Rusek Jr. for feeling exhausted after the first week of the state tournament. That’s because Friday night’s North 2, Group 2 quarterfinal against Mendham was the type of game a coach won’t forget. It took 80 minutes of regulation, a pair of scoreless overtime periods and then penalty kicks before the Blue Tide ensured their season would continue on as it outlasted Mendham squad in PKs by a 4-3 margin. Next up for Harrison on Tuesday afternoon is another daunting challenge in Voorhees, the reigning Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament champions, who earned an impressive 3-0 victory over Lyndhurst in the quarterfinals. If Harrison defeated Voorhees, it will host either Madison or Bernards in the final on Friday. “We’re only two games in. It feels like five,” Rusek said. “But we’re feeling confident for the next round. Considering Harrison’s recent, tortured history of penalty kicks in recent state tournament runs,

Rusek did admit feeling a little bit of dread as the night went along. Despite having a significant edge in shots and offensive opportunities, Harrison failed to break through against a battle-tested Mendham team that owned a win over state power Delbarton. Mendham keeper Xavier Cresti was stellar, making 19 saves, highlighted by the save on a penalty kick late in regulation. “You think as a coach, man, we had our opportunity and the goalie made a great save on it and now Mendham was sky high,” Rusek said. “You could almost tell in overtime that they were really just playing to get to penalty kicks. I wasn’t very confident and into penalty kicks. The past 10 years, we’ve had more losses in those situations than we’ve had wins.” This time proved different. Kicking second in each round, Harrison got started on the right foot with a goal by Ezequiel Soto. Mendham missed its second kick, setting the stage for the Blue Tide’s Jhowy Picon, who scored to give Harrison a 2-1 lead. In the third round, Mendham scored to tie it before Kiandry

Aban put Harrison back in front with a goal. Again Mendham tied it up by scoring in the fourth round, only for Harrison to regain the lead on a goal by Pedro Barreto Reis. Needing a goal in the fifth round to keep the game going, Mendham’s shot drifted above the crossbar, giving Harrison the win. “We’re really proud of how they battled,” said Rusek. “We also said to them, in the state tournament, you never know when you’re going to come

across that one game where things just don’t go your way. Mendham really showed up, ready to play.” Harrison gets to play another day, the only Observer-area team that can say that after the first week of the state tournament. This past weekend was a particularly rough one for our local soccer teams, which went a combined 1-6 in the second round. In North 1, Group 4, Kearny saw its six game winning streak come to an end on Friday evening to state-ranked Mont-

clair as two late goals propelled the Mounties to a 2-0 victory. Voorhees, Harrison’s next opponent, shut out Lyndhurst, 3-0, ending the storied career of Robert Dasler Jr., who will graduate as the program’s career goals leader with 88 after scoring a single-season record 43 goals this year. In North 2, Group 3, Nutley’s bounceback season ended with a heart-breaking penalty kick loss at Colonia.

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Nutley’s Ranges makes history, qualifies for Meet of Champions By Jason Bernstein

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When Meya Ranges set her goals for Saturday’s NJSIAA Group 3 Championships at Holmdel Park, qualifying for the Meet of Champions was not one of them. “Meet of Champions was not on my mind at all,” said Ranges. “I knew I had a shot of getting a wild card spot, but since it was at Holmdel, I know nothing is guaranteed because Holmdel is such a difficult course. So honestly, going into groups, I had no real expectations other than beating my original time at Holmdel.” An afterthought a few days ago became reality as Ranges exceeded her high expectations

by running a 19:50. The time was good enough to take 10th place in Group 3 and gave Ranges an automatic bid in next Saturday’s Meet of Champions. According to head coach Kara McNish, Ranges is believed to be the first girl from Nutley to qualify for the Meet of Champions in more than 30 years. “When we went to the start line, I was like, I don’t want to get in your head, but you have a pretty solid chance to qualify with the wildcard (given to the top 30 runners who don’t finish in the top 10 of their group),” McNish said. “And she was like, yeah, I’m just going to run my race. “She wasn’t even thinking about (Meet of Champions), so to

qualify by finishing in the top 10 is a huge deal.” Ranges’ time this past Saturday was a full 39 seconds better than her previous best time at Holmdel, a 20:29 at the Shore Coaches Invitational on Oct. 4. And while Ranges said she wasn’t disappointed with that performance five weeks earlier, it was a source of motivation. “I wasn’t disappointed at that time because (at Group 3) last year, I ran over 21 minutes. So to me, that time (at Shore Coaches) was very good because I improved by over 30 seconds,” Ranges said. “But after, I definitely knew that I had a lot more in me. I took that with me on Saturday and I just pushed myself a lot harder. Every mile, I chipped down (compared to before), and yeah, it got to 19:50 so I’m very

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traveled to top-seeded Ridgewood, tied the game with a goal in the second half, but ultimately fell in PKs, 6-5. Saturday also saw Nutley fall to Middletown North, 4-0, in North 2, Group 3. While in North 2, Group 1, North Arlington was done in by a big second half and

lost 5-1 to Verona. Also, on Saturday, Belleville girls volleyball team’s surprise run in North 2, Group 3 ended with a 25-19, 25-12, 25-9 loss at Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the semifinals. Belleville, seeded 12, defeated Newark Central and Summit in the first two rounds

cerned about the competition around her or finishing in a specific place. Instead, the focus will be the same as it was this past week. Just doing a little bit better than the time before. “I’m excited,” Ranges said.

“Holmdel Park is very challenging, but I also think it’s very fun because it’s challenging. “I’m going to go in with the same game plan, go out maybe a little fast and just start chipping away each mile. And hopefully, I’ll come back with a PR.”

for what was the Bucs’ best state tournament performance in recent years. Kearny also enjoyed a first round upset in North 2, Group

3 when, as a 13 seed, it upset fourth-seeded Newark East Side in a five set thriller before falling to Elizabeth in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

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T The Knights of Columbus Council 6928 of Kearny hosted its 48th annual Awards Dinner to honor those who serve the community. Seen in the front row are, from left, Luisa Barriga (Director of Religious Education at St. Cecilia), Ana P. Lopez (St. Cecilia Catechist of the Year), Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Deacon Earl White of St. Stephen’s Parish (Knight of the Year), the Rev. Cesar Quinones (Pastor of St. Cecilia and Knights Chaplain) and Joe Reese (Dinner Chairman). In the back row are, from left, Kearny Fire Chief Joseph Mastandrea, Shawn B. Ford (Firefighter of the Year), Charles B. Salcedo (Grand Knight of Council 6928), Police Chief Scott Macfie and Angel Baez (Police Officer of the Year).

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he Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit and the Lyndhurst Police Department are conducting a shooting investigation in Lyndhurst. On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, the Lyndhurst Police Department received information from the Paterson Police Department a shooting may have occurred overnight on Valley Brook Avenue in Lyndhurst on the 1500 Block (Meadowlands section.) The Lyndhurst Police Department responded to the area and observed evidence confirming a shooting had taken place. Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit were notified, responded to the scene and conducted a joint investigation with

the Lyndhurst Police Department. With assistance from the Bergen County Sheriff's Office, investigators collected multiple spent shell casings from the area where they determined the incident had occurred. Additionally, detectives identified one male victim who was injured in the shooting incident. That victim arrived at Hackensack University Medical Center that morning seeking medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. He was since treated and released. No other information is available; however, more details will be released when possible and without hindrance to the investigation. Anyone with information on this case is urged to send an email to tips@lyndhurstnjpolice.gov or to call (201) 8049346.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 11/20/25 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Maintenance JOC Basin Restoration Contract, Statewide - 2025, Various Locations, Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Morris, Ocean, and Somerset Counties Federal Project No: F00S(037) DP No: 25422 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 ($123.00) Notice Text: Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10-16, application has been made to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing the issuance of a New Jersey certificate of ownership for a 2011 Acura RDX, VIN 5J8TB1H55BA007554. Objections, if any, should be made in writing to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, P.O. Box 017,Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0017. ($15.00 per week) Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division Hudson County Docket Number: F-010580-25 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Benson V. Phillips YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon Friedman Vartolo LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530, an answer to the Complaint in Foreclosure, Amended Complaint and Amendment(s) and Order(s), if any, filed in a Civil Action, in which WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS

INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR THE FLIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1 is Plaintiff and BENSON V. PHILLIPS; et al., are Defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Hudson County, under Docket Number: F-010580-25, within thirty-five (35) days after the date of publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint, amended complaint, amendment(s), order(s), if any. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 West Market Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. This action has been commenced and is pending to foreclose a mortgage and recover possession of certain lands and premises, as follows: The mortgage being foreclosed is dated August 26, 2024, and made by Benson V. Phillips, as Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. (“MERS”), as Nominee for Emporium TPO LLC, which mortgage was recorded on September 10, 2024 in Hudson County, in Book 20647 of Mortgages for said County on Page 00540 et seq. The lands and premises affected by this action and for which possession is sought are commonly known as 59 Dwight Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305, and also known as Lot 2 in Block 25202. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association by calling (732) 249-5000. You may also contact the lawyer referral services of the County of Venue by calling (856) 482-0618. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue by calling (856) 964-2010. You, Benson V. Phillips, are hereby made a party defendant to the foreclosure action because you have or may claim to have some right, title, lien or other interest affecting the real estate being foreclosed, by virtue of ownership, inheritance, descent, intestacy, devise, dower, curtsey, mortgage, deed, or conveyance, enter of judgment or other legal or lawful right. The nature of which and the reason that you and each of you are joined as defendants is set forth with particularity in the Complaint, Amended Complaint, Amendment(s), Order(s), if any, a copy of which will be furnished to you on request addressed to the attorneys for the plaintiff at the above mentioned address. MICHELLE M. SMITH Clerk of the Superior Court ($373.45) T-Mobile Northeast LLC (T-Mobile) proposes the modification of an existing telecommunications facility installed on an existing 78.25’ building at 133 7th Avenue in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey (Job #63717). In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the 2005 Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, T-Mobile is hereby notifying the public of the proposed undertaking and soliciting comments on Historic Properties which may be affected by the proposed undertaking. If you would like to provide specific information regarding potential effects that the proposed undertaking might have to properties that are listed on or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and located within ½ mile of the site, please submit the comments (with Job #63717) to: Ramaker, Contractor for T-Mobile, 1955 Atwood Avenue, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53704 or via e-mail to history@ramaker.com within 30 days of this notice. ($21.00 Online & Newspaper) Town of Kearny PLANNING BOARD Town Hall Annex – 410 Kearny Avenue Kearny, NJ 07032 Phone: 201-955-7880, ext. 3012 Fax: 201-998-5171 www.kearnynj.org LEGAL NOTICE SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND RELATED VARIANCES ADDRESS: 10 Harrison Avenue a/k/a 817 Harrison Avenue BLOCK NO: 278 LOT NO: 9 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 7:30 PM on Monday, December 3, 2025 a hearing will be heard by the Kearny Planning Board in the Town Hall located at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey, wherein Michele DiMichelle will present an application for site plan approval and related variances from the terms of the Kearny Zoning Ordinance so as to permit: the construction of a detached garage addition, measuring 40 feet

by 36 feet with a height of 14 feet on the property known as 10 Harrison Avenue a/k/a 817 Harrison Avenue, Block 278, Lot 9, Kearny, New Jersey which is located in the Residential District of the Schuyler Avenue Redevelopment Area . Applicant requests site plan approval and the following related variances: variance from Regulation Section 38-4.2(c) – no building or structure shall be erected except in conformity to the yard, lot area and building location regulations hereinafter designated for the district in which the structure is located since the construction of the proposed detached garage does not conform to the regulations and a variance from section 38-7.6(a) - a private garage for not more than two motor vehicles shall not be over 14 feet in height measured to the peak of a sloped roof and not over 10 feet in height measured to the highest point of a flat roof and shall not be erected within less than 25 feet of the front of the street line. The maximum dimensions for a two-car garage is 20 feet by 20 feet wherein the Applicant is proposing to construct a detached garage that is 40 feet by 36 feet with a height of 14 feet and any other variance as required by the Board at their regular scheduled public hearing. According to the law, all plans and the application have been filed 30 days prior to the public hearing and are available for inspection during regular working hours at the Construction Department office located at Town Hall Annex, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey between the hours of 9:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Dated: November 6, 2025 ___________________________________ Malcolm J. McPherson, Jr. Attorney for Michele DiMichelle PO Box 206 20 Park Avenue, Suite 2B Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 201-939-0011 ($35.00) PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 12/9/25, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Maintenance Roadway Contract C219, US 206 in Somerset County and Various locations in Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset, Ocean, and Monmouth Counties 100% State Funded DP No: 26403 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www. bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 ($97.50 11/12, 11/19 & 11/26) CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

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ELECTION

Continued from Page 1 However, the state and national Republican Party clearly poured in cash into the Kearny election, based on the number of mailers and other campaign paraphernalia that were not paid-for locally. All of the victors spoke after results flowed in on Election Night. “I want to thank all of you for your continued support,” an exuberant Doyle said at a victory celebration at the Kearny American Legion Post. “I thank you to all who put up signs, and I want to remind all the council candidates to pick those signs up after! … These council members behind me make me look good. They really do. They go out every day. If you have a complaint, they are at your doorstep. I can’t ask for more than that. … I am so privileged and humbled to be your mayor.” Next was DeCastro. “We did it again,” DeCastro said. “I am so grateful and so blessed to be a part of this journey. We’re fighting back and we’re working hard and that’s

The Observer n www.theobserver.com because it’s in our blood and this is what we do and that’s because of you. Thank you. … We are a team — we are one.” Next was Rodrigues. “I want to thank the mayor for her confidence in me,” Rodrigues, elected to his fist full term, said. “Our team, my family, and everybody else — thank you!” Next, Esteves spoke. “This big win is not just my win, it’s a win for and from everyone,” Esteves said. “I feel humbled to be on a great team. Carol Jean is a great leader. “As are Marytrine, Joe and Ficeto (Esteves often jokes calling Jerry Ficeto by his last name). They’re all really great. We all worked very hard. I tell ya, I think I walked and knocked on doors of more than 990% or our (Third) Ward. And these are the results we get for working very hard. And there’s a reason I did this — to work for you. And I thank you very much.” Esteves also thanked his wife, Doralice, family and campaign supporters for their help and guidance. And finally, it was Ficeto’s turn.

“Thank you Mayor Doyle for having the confidence in me,” Ficeto said. “Like Marytrine said, we are one. It’s not our win, this is a win for Kearny. I want to thank my wife, Denise, my daughters Alyssa and Ashley, my sonsin-law Michael and Brian for their support and thank you all.” The Hudson County Democratic Organization, led by its chairman, County Executive Craig guy, was elated by the win. “Mayor Doyle’s overwhelming victory last night is a testament to her hard work and leadership. We were proud to work with her on her successful campaign because she has proven herself time and again to be an amazing partner and a fearless advocate for Kearny residents,” Guy said on behalf of the HCDO. “Mayor Doyle’s strength of character was on full display when she stood against the old school bullying politics of the Sacco Machine and we absolutely look forward to working with her as she continues on with her relentless commitment to serving the public.”

ELECTION 2025

15 Ferreira had several former elected officials backing him in the election, including former Second Ward Councilman and interim Mayor Peter Santana, former Third Ward Councilman Renato DaSilva and Mayor Leo Vartan, who served from 1994 to 1997. Those endorsements, however, apparently had minimal effect on the outcome. In 2026, four more seats will be up for re-election, in each of the town’s four wards. Currently, the seats are occupied by Councilmembers George Zapata in the First Ward, Dennis Solano in the Second Ward, Eileen Eckel in the Third Ward and Stathis Theodoropoulos in the Fourth Ward. Though nothing has been officially announced at present, it is highly likely those four will face primaries in June. Meanwhile, the victors will be re-sworn sometime the first week of January. The Town Council got right back to work Wednesday, Nov. 5, with a regular meeting at Town Hall. Observer Editor Kevin A. Canessa Jr. may be reached at kc@theobserver.com. Follow him on Facebook & Twitter @kevincanessa.

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