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Taxes up on average by $244 By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Now that Trenton – even without a gubernatorial endorsement by the town’s Democratic mayor – has gifted Kearny $2.5 million in transitional aid and reduced its pension obligations by nearly $435,000, Kearny property owners can know what to expect. They’re still getting a tax increase, just not as severe as the town had feared before receiving the state’s largess. According to calculations by town CFO Shuaib Firozvi, of a total 2014 budget of $75.8 million, $40.8 million must be raised by local taxation, which is up by 3% from last year’s $39.6 million. But, because the town’s ratable base declined by about $7 million between 2013 and 2014, the actual municipal tax levy increased by about 3.74%, Firozvi said. And that, in turn, means that the owner of a house assessed at $100,000 will pay a total property tax (including municipal, school and county components) of $10,035 in 2014, which is $244 more than the $9,791 in tax paid for 2013, the CFO said. The municipal portion of the tax rate for a house assee TAX RATE page

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State eyes raising part of Pike By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – he Rt. 7/Belleville Turnpike corridor which runs through Kearny’s meadows area and beyond is getting a lot of attention these days from state and federal transit agencies. For the past couple of years, contractors hired by the state Department of Transportation have been doing patchwork repairs on the Wittpenn Bridge which carries Rt. 7 traffic over the Hackensack River between Jersey City and Kearny while, simultaneously, building a replacement span, just north of the existing bridge. Now, with part of the new bridge decking having been laid out on the Jersey City side of the river and utility work expected to start

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A heavy rainstorm can easily ﬂood the Belleville Pike, as evidenced by this image taken April 30.

Wild pursuit ends with 3 arrests LYNDHURST – It started as an alleged speeding incident and led to a frantic chase that ended in three arrests. Here’s the account given by Lyndhurst Police: Shortly after 2 p.m. on July 14, Patrol Officer James Goral pulled over a 2008 BMW

continued up to Ridge Road northbound, eventually turning west onto Valley Brook Ave. and then north onto Delafield Ave. where he encountered other patrol vehicles. Trying to avoid the officers, the driver attempted an evasive maneuver, only to lose control and came to a stop af-

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY –

36-unit residential development being pitched to the Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment has township and school officials on the edge of their seats wondering how many schoolage kids the project may generate if approved. Mayor Alphonse Petracco is blunt about it. “The issue is this: Our schools can’t take one more student.” And that’s why the township Board of Education is reviewing several scenarios to address existing overcrowding situations, none of which has yet been committed to, according to BOE President Charles Kucinski. Little Falls developer Skender Meka, who has built luxury apartments along E. Centre St. and upgraded apartments elsewhere in the township, is now seeking approvals to tear down the vacated B&B auto repair shop and two vacant homes on either side at the northwest intersection of Passaic Ave. and Kingsland St. and put up a 4-story apartment building. On Monday night, July 21, the local zoning board was due to consider an application for site plan and major subdivision approvals for the project which calls for 14 one-bedroom units on the second floor, 13 onebedrooms on the third floor and nine one-bedrooms on the fourth floor, plus 1,540 square feet of retail space on the plaza level. Meka also needed several bulk variances, including height, lot coverage, setback and for a mixed-use in the R-1 section of the project site. The application filed by Meka’s attorney Thomas DiBi-

Meanwhile, the Board of Education is reviewing several options to change its infrastructure landscape. For example, Kucinski said the board is considering: converting the use of two existing Yantacaw School trailers now used 45 minutes each day for music and art classes to home rooms “if enrollment [growth patterns] continue”; condensing second-grade classes from four to three sections, with each section accommodating between 19 and 23; and leasing or buying classroom trailers to house increasing numbers of children and/or moving some sixth-grade classes to John W. Walker Middle School. Economics will factor into the board’s next step: “Trailers run from $20,000 to $60,000 to buy outright,” Kucinski said. To comply with state regulaPhotos by Ron Leir tions, the trailers must be A developer wants to take down the boarded-up house, another residence equipped with bathrooms, fire and a vacant auto repair shop (below) and build an apartment building at alarms and, in some instances, Passaic Ave. and Kingsland St. sprinkler systems, he added. asi noted that, “The existing able also benefits older couples Each trailer is designed to hold property suffers from extenand seniors “who want to stay up to 24 kids plus a teacher and sive environmental contamina- here in Nutley but who can no an aide. Projecting fall enrollment tion and requires professional longer afford living in a house numbers at this point, Kucinski remediation.” have the option to do that, Petracco recalled that the rather than move to places like said, is complicated by the fact that “for some reason, parents township Board of CommisToms River.” don’t register children for sioners recently passed an As for the proposed new kindergarten at Washington ordinance limiting density in apartment building at Passaic and Lincoln schools until midgarden apartments in the E. and Kingsland, Petracco had August.” Centre St. area with a view this observation: “If I got off In the meantime, the board to preventing unsustainable Rt. 3 and that’s the first thing has contracted with NEIF Congrowth, particularly as impact- I saw driving into Nutley, I ing on local school capacity. would say that seeing a board- struction Services, Denville, to re-cement the Oval bleachers At the same time, Petracco ed up building and an empty for $181,700; Northeast Roof said, “That area of town was automotive service shop was looking very tired and what’s not the best thing as a gateway Maintenance, Perth Amboy, to do roof work at the high school there now – predominantly to the township,” the mayor one-bedrooms – is better. I said. “I’d rather have a vibrant for $169,000; C&M Door Conapplaud that effort. … Studies building than abandoned build- trol, Port Reading, to replace fire doors at the high school show [residential developings.” for $216,900; and Salazar Asments with] one-bedrooms But, he added, if any neighsociates, Union, to reconfigure have minimum impact on bors are opposed to the prooffice and classroom space at schools.” ject, “they should come to the Lincoln School as a security Petracco said that making [zoning board] meeting and move for $72,314. those type of apartments avail- express their feelings.”

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Learning to protect & serve By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

ast Friday, in a ceremony at Lincoln School, 36 youngsters graduated from the Kearny Police Department’s Junior Police Academy following two weeks of intensive, but fun, training. This marks the academy’s sixth graduating class. We have been privileged to attend various sessions over the past few summers, and we never cease to be impressed by the range of programs offered and by the discipline of the kids, aged 11-13. (They even walk in step after they’ve been dismissed for the day!) The academy is a combination of boot-camp exercises and education, covering all aspects of law enforcement. To graduate, the cadets must pass both a physical-training test and a written exam. This is not play time, it’s a learning experience. But as noted above, it is also fun. One of the outings this year included a cruise

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The cadets at the KPD’s Junior Police Academy got a tour of New York Harbor, courtesy of the N.J. State Police Marine Unit. At right, they’re pictured with the NJSP helicopter that visited Gunnell Oval. Inset above is robot used in demo by the Jersey City PD Bomb Squad.

aboard a N.J. State Police boat, which took the youngsters down the Hudson and around the Statue of Liberty. They also got to meet the K-9s of the Hudson County Corrections Department and the equines of the Newark PD Mounted Unit. There were demonstrations by the Kearny Fire Department, which brought its equipment to Gunnell Oval,

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for a lesson in firearms safety. (No, they were not being taught how to shoot. They’re not even allowed to touch a gun.) Among the other agencies that sent representatives to meet with the cadets were: the

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Highway homicide arrests BELLEVILLE – ollowing a month-long investigation, authorities have arrested a Newark couple in the June 12 slaying of a Hackensack livery-cab driver who apparently had been targeted after an argument at a Belleville nightclub. The victim, Jeff Mansilla, 39, was shot as he was driving on Interstate 80 in Saddle

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On Friday afternoon, regular traffic came to a halt on the Belleville Pike and Ridge Road to open the route for the funeral procession of slain Jersey City Police Detective Melvin Santiago. The 23-year-old rookie, promoted posthumously to detective, had been ambushed early Sunday, July 13, when he responded to a 911 call at a Jersey City Walgreens. Thousands of police officers lined the streets around St. Aloysius Church in Jersey City during the Friday morning funeral Mass, after which the body of young hero was taken to Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington for interment. Escorting the cortege was an extraordinary honor guard of what appeared to be at least a thousand police motorcy-

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uch has been made of civilian authorities abusing their statutory powers – and responsibilities to the constituencies they serve – by creating chaos at public transportation hubs. We have heard the allegations about Gov. Chris Christie and his political associates allegedly seeking to disrupt local traffic flows on approaches to the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, allegedly to zing the borough mayor for not endorsing the governor for re-election. And, more recently, there were charges made by the police chief Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop is seeking to demote that the city’s chief executive had ordered him to have his officers make an excessive number of needless traffic stops on the approach to the Holland Tunnel, reportedly to irk the Port Authority whom the city is suing.

Assuming the charges in either or both instances are accurate, those pale in comparison to the reckless downing of the Malaysian jet over Ukraine and the killing of its 298 passengers and crew. Regardless of who did the foul deed – whether it was the Ukrainian rebels themselves, the rebels using rockets from Russia, soldiers from Russia or Ukrainian military – the perverse attack – accident or not – is nothing short of a war crime against innocent people. Of course, officials from Malaysia and the Netherlands – the countries whose citizens took the brunt of the tragedy – along with Europe and the U.S. – are calling for an investigation but since the troops at the crash site have made access tough to negotiate, who knows how close we’ll get to finding out what really happened. Not that it matters. Because Realpolitik speaks

legal immigrants from Central America coming up through Mexico and that Republican leaders are demanding that parent-less children be sent back whence they came, no matter the dangers they face. Or that the Talban and extremist Muslim leaders insist that females are to be forever yoked to their homes, and, indeed, if a 10-year-old girl has been raped, it is her parents’ duty to inflict an “honor PHOTO COURTESY GOOGLE IMAGES killing” on her for bringing louder than human concerns: among the innocents who per- “disgrace” to her family. The list of injustices – reEuropean countries don’t want ished aboard Malaysian Flight sulting from men in power to antagonize Russia because 17 was humanitarian Joep controlling our capacity to they’re worried about getting Lange, the executive scientific fully experience our world enough oil from Gazprom; director of the Amsterdam and enjoy its resources in freeMalaysia is still trying to Institute for Global Health and dom – goes on, relentlessly. recover from the unexplained Development and a former And, unless and until we disappearance of its other jet. president of the International have the courage to rise up In a world consumed with AIDS Society, and several of against that power, we will commerce, power and nahis colleagues. continue to be confined – tional chest-beating, we will Similarly, it will not cross physically and mentally – to soon forget about this latest our mental radar screens that the space we’re now permitted example of indifference to the the U.S. is walling off much to occupy. sanctity of life. of its southern border as a – Ron Leir We will not remember that deterrent to the influx of il-

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Borough fills its police roster EAST NEWARK – nother one of East Newark’s own is poised to join the borough’s blue ranks. Newly hired Police Officer Saul Gutierrez was placed on the borough payroll at a starting salary of $25,000, effective July 18, following his appointment by the local governing body on July 15. He becomes the ninth member of the East Newark Police Department and he’ll be taking the slot being vacated

by Officer Anthony Espaillat, who is leaving the borough after two years to become a detective with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, according to Police Chief Anthony Monteiro. The 24-year-old East Newark native is slated to begin 21 weeks of training – with 64 other rookies from other police departments in his class – at the John H. Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains on July 28, Monteiro said. After he completes his

training, he’ll go through an orientation process in East Newark before his assignment to active duty, Monteiro said. “We should get him on the street by mid-February,” the chief estimated. Gutierrez, a product of East Newark Public School and Harrison High School, was described by his boss as “intelligent” and someone “who will

be a great asset to our department and to the borough.” Gutierrez said he was working as a security guard for Gateway Group 1 in Newark for several years when the opportunity to become a cop in his hometown came along “and I just had to take it.” He said he was strongly motivated by his longtime friend Ken Sheehan, whose dad, a

current Borough Councilman, is the former borough police chief. “Ken was also driven to become a police officer,” Gutierrez said. And his buddy encouraged him to follow suit. “I’m looking for a rewarding career as a police officer in East Newark,” Gutierrez said. “It’s close to my heart working for a town you I grew up in.” – Ron Leir

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KPD: ‘Maced’ by mugger Kearny police are hunting an assailant who used an aerosol irritant in an attempt to disable his victim and take the man’s cell phone. Police said the incident occurred at 6:30 a.m. on July 13 on the 300 block of Kearny Ave. The victim, a 49-year-old Kearny man, told responding Officer T.J. Hernandez that he had been standing outside a laundromat when he was approached from behind and sprayed in the face with a “Mace-like”

substance. The attacker demanded the cell phone, but the victim grappled with the robber, who fled on foot, emptyhanded, down Halstead St. The victim, who also suffered a hand injury, was treated at the scene, where, police said, they recovered an aerosol spray container and a knife. Det. Ray Lopez is investigating – interviewing witnesses and checking security videos from the area.

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City. Patrick was arrested on that and received summonses for the MV violation and for failure to provide proof of insurance. July 14 At 11:30 a.m., units responded to an assault at Walmart, where a 23-yearold Jersey City woman said she had been kicked and punched by a man she knew. Officer Jose Canela located the suspect a short time later in the area of the parking lot. Tyrone Wilson, 24, of Jersey City, was charged with simple assault and was also found to have two Jersey City warrants, police reported. July 15 The KPD was back at Walmart shortly after midnight on the report of an unruly shoplifter. Officers Chris Medina and Derek Hemphill arrested Charlie Jones, 25, of Newark, who allegedly had tried to leave the store with three TVs, with a total value of $4,300. He was charged with shoplifting and on a warrant from Newark. Officer Chris Levchak, called to a male-female dispute on the 500 block of Chestnut St. around noon, arrested the male half -- Christopher Beltran, 24, of Kearny -- after a warrant inquiry indicated he was wanted by Kearny, police said. July 16 Officer John Fabula, on patrol at Bergen Ave. and Forest St. at 7 a.m., stopped a Mazda pick-up truck for an illegal turn and found that the driver, Ernest Dieudonne, 59, of East Orange, had a suspended license and outstanding warrants from Bayonne, Union and Elizabeth. Police said he also found that the plates on the truck belonged on another vehicle. Dieudonne was charged on those violations and with careless driving. The pick-up was impounded. July 17 At 1:30 a.m., Officer Tim Castle, responding to a see KPD page

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And in the premiere episode, did he ever witness a lot that required discretion. Take the pill-popping Without giving away too Dr. Gregory House, from much of the plot, because “House, M.D.,” and comwe want you to watch the bine him with the concierge show and this first episode medicine of Hankmed on yourself, let’s just say Rush “Royal Pains,” and you’ve got overlooked a professional TV’s newest — and perhaps baseball player who has a darkest — TV doctor on reputation for an intense USA Network’s “Rush.” temper and for laying his Dr. William P. Rush, played hands on his girlfriend. by Tom Ellis, is one of L.A.’s And while he does all of hottest doctors. It’s not this, he, himself, isn’t exactly because he’s a great diagthe cleanest doctor of them nostician as House is — or all. just because he makes house It’s because, like House, calls like Dr. Hank Lawson Rush pops pills. But a condoes. But it’s because he’ll siderably bigger variety of make the house calls for the pills than House’s usual rich and famous, and regard- Vicodin. less of what he sees, he’ll Rush was seen taking Diazkeep his mouth shut. epam, cocaine, Adderall and

pot. And other drugs that couldn’t be identified. So from the outset, this is clearly a show that is not really suitable for children. But if you like medical dramas — and were or are a fan of House and Hank — chances are you’re going to really like this one. But there are a few other warnings that are rather important to note, too. The language in this show is very strong. In fact, it’s almost surprising that some of the words that are used are allowed on commercial TV on a show that airs at 9 p.m. on Thursdays. It’s also important to note there’s a lot of person-toperson contact. But if you can get past that,

you’ve got a great new medical drama. And considering how few successful medical dramas there have been since “ER” went off the air in 2009, it’s almost surprising. Aside from Rush, the second most noted character on the show — at least early on — is Rush’s friend, Dr. Alex Burke, played by Larenz Tate. Burke’s an ER doc on whom Rush relies for medical assistance when his patients need hospital care — and refuse it. He’s willing to play along, it seems, with the “keeping things quiet” game Rush plays. And then there’s Rush’s assistant, Eve Parker, played by Sarah Habel, who, like Rush, must be extremely discreet.

But from the onset, it’s clear she’s got issues with keeping quiet — especially after she approaches the baseball player’s girlfriend, and warns her to get out of the abusive relationship she’s in. It doesn’t sit well with Rush. But he gets over it because he knows he can’t run a discreet medical practice without her. Overall, this is a very dark new show. But it’s brilliantly written and it causes viewers to wonder just how many doctors like Rush exist — especially in Hollywood. Yet as dark as it is, one thing is for certain, at least for this writer: Thursday at 9 p.m. can’t get here quick enough.

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SMMC offers tips to stay safe in the sun As part of the observance of UV Safety Month, St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, is urging its patients and members of the community to take precautions this summer against exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays which can result in serious skin damage and in some cases, skin cancer.

“Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States,” said SMMC primary care physician, Dr. William DiGiacamo. “UV rays from the sun are not only the main cause of skin cancer, but can also cause significant damage to skin including wrinkles, blotches and spots. Luckily, all

of these effects from getting too much sun can be prevented,” he said. DiGiacamo recommends taking the following steps to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage: • Limit your sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.—when the sun is strongest.

• Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher and remember to reapply frequently. • Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. • Stay in the shade whenever it is possible. • Check your skin regularly for changes. “It is important to remember

that one can get sunburned even on a cloudy day,” added Dr. DiGiacamo. “Taking precautions in the sun is vital when enjoying the outdoors—even if the sun is not shining strong.” For a physician referral or more information about SMMC, call 973-877-5000, or visit www.smmcnj.org.

A shot at jobs for age 55 & older via HCCC & state Forty Hudson County Community College students have completed the workforce 55+ Program, it was announced by HCCC. Graduation exercises were held July 7. WorkForce 55+ offers financially disadvantaged workers age 55 and older paid, on-thejob training that, it is hoped, will lead to unsubsidized employment. Devised by the N.J. Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development and the state Council of County Colleges’ College Consortium for Workforce

and Economic Development, the federally funded program provided training to about 250 individuals from 13 counties spread among HCCC and nine other community colleges. HCCC’s training program, administered by the college’s Center for Business & Industry, had the largest number of participants state-wide. “The 55-plus age group can play an important role in contributing to the growth and development of commercial and nonprofit enterprises. This ‘earn-while-youlearn’ program is vital to the

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the man you want representing you By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent HARRISON – If there’s one thing that makes our area special, it’s that there are numerous attorneys you can turn to for whatever the reason. And when it comes to workers’ compensation cases, right in our backyards is one of the state’s most noted workers comp attorneys. John Pinho has had a presence in West Hudson for 17 years. During that time, he specialized in many different kinds of cases, including municipal court matters and much more. But now, after operating a private practice in Harrison, Pinho has moved on to where it all began for him before he opened his practice — at the law firm of Javerbaum, Wurgaft, Hicks, Kahn, Wikstrom & Sinins, which has five offices in New Jersey — in Springfield, Newark, Freehold, Jersey City and Elizabeth — and one in New York City. So why did Pinho opt to return to the first firm he’d ever worked for after 17 highly successful years in private practice, where he was his own boss? It was an easy choice, he says. “There was an opening for a workers comp attorney and they approached me about it,” Pinho said.

“You get a great feeling from working these kinds of cases — when you’re able to secure a weekly temporary disability check for a client, and when the client is able to get medical care and is set better.” But with the job comes a big challenge, Pinho says. “When you’re dealing with insurance companies, more and more you are fighting to get medical treatment and benefits for clients.” Though Pinho has a wealth of experience in other areas of the law, his one and only focus, now, is workers comp. And he’s grateful for the opportunity. “For 17 years, I’ve kept in touch with the attorneys at Javerbaum Wurgaft,” Pinho said. “The attorneys are good people and great attorneys.” As part of his deal with his new firm, Pinho was able to keep open the Harrison office he’s had for nearly two decades. He made sure that happened before he agreed to re-join Javerbaum Wurgaft. And while he doesn’t take on some of the cases he might have in the past, he uses the office as a way to refer his long list of clients to attorneys he trusts — and that includes his new colleagues. “There are great attorneys here,” he said. “And while none of this was planned

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— they approached me — I wanted to be sure the Harrison office stayed open for those who need it. The office has a full-time secretary. I am there, usually, two times a week, meeting clients.” Pinho has had a fine career as an attorney. In 1991, he graduated from the Seton Hall Law School with a joint JD/MBA. After he was admitted to the New Jersey Bar, he went on to clerk for two Supe-

“I make sure the client has a weekly check to pay his family expenses; his medical bills get paid; he gets proper medical care; and I ensure he gets a monetary-permanency award. The other attorneys in the office investigate and pursue potential claims against others who caused the client’s injury and recover compensation for them when possible. “We work as a team to try to make the client as whole as possible. We can’t undo the accident, but we can make a person’s future a little easier financially.” In years past, Pinho has also served in civic affairs. From 1993 to 1995, he was the Harrison Planning Board attorney. From 1998 to 2002, he was the general and special counsel to the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority. He has also served as Photos courtesy John Pinho East Newark’s municipal prosecutor and is currently its public defender. rior Court of New Jersey Pinho was president of the judges — Maurice Gallipoli, Portuguese-American Civic the-then presiding judge of Association and is currently Hudson County and Sylvia S. Pressler, a presiding judge second vice-president of the Centro Romeu Cascaes Porin the state appellate divituguese Civic Association. sion. He has also been involved Then, prior to opening in several local elections in his private practice, he Harrison and Kearny. worked for a few years for Pinho speaks Spanish and Javerbaum, Wurgaft, before Portuguese. returning recently to the To contact Pinho, call 973same firm. And since then, 481-4304 or send an email he hasn’t looked back. message to jpinho@lawjw. “I play a crucial role at Javerbaum Wurgaft,” he said. com.

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merMusic Concert Series presents “Shadows of the ‘60s” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 25, at Brookdale Park. The tribute production show features music of the Four Tops, the Temptations and the Supremes. Admission is free. In another upcoming show, Tony Scally and Jazzmataz will be featured Tuesday, July 29, in a 7 p.m. concert at Watsessing Park. For more information, call 973‑239-2485.

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mended for ages 3 and up. • Children in pre-k to grade 8 discover more about making bubbles and get to stand inside one of their own Monday, July 28, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required for both events. Call the library at 201-804-2478 to register. Seniors are welcome to register for the following two programs hosted by the New Lyndhurst Jersey Meadowlands ComJoin Special Angels Recrea- mission Registration is rection, an organization for spe- ommended for both. Call 201East Newark cial needs children, as they 777-2431 to register. West Hudson Brave Womtake on the Lyndhurst Police • “Seeing the Light,” a en Fighting Breast Cancer Emergency Squad in a kickbrief history of New Jersey’s meets on the last Friday of ball game Aug. 16, at 9 a.m., at lighthouses and the U.S. Lifeevery month from 7 to 9 p.m. the Lyndhurst Little League Saving Service, is offered by at the East Newark Senior field on Riverside Ave. After U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Center, 37 President St. The the game there will be fun Instructor Chet Nesley Tuesgroup provides an atmosactivities for all. For more day, July 29, at 6 p.m., at the phere of warmth and comfort information or to learn how Meadowlands Environment for patients and family. For to participate, call 201-804Center, 2 DeKorte Park. more information, call Emma 2469 or email recruitment@ • Grab a partner and dance at 201-998-6828, Rosa 201-246- emergencysquad.com. the way folks did in the late 7750, Fatima 973-485-4236 or The Lyndhurst Health 19th century at a free barn email emidura2@yahoo.com. Department is collectdance on Thursday, July 31, ing donations for students Together we will fight this at 7 p.m. at River Barge Park, in need. Items welcomed disease. 260 Outwater Lane, Carlstadt. include backpacks, marble Carpooling is recommended composition books, noteHarrison since parking is limited. books, dividers, loose paper, The Town of Harrison • “Nature Draws Itself crayons, and 3-ring binders. sponsors a blood drive and Other Works of Art,” a Donations can be dropped Wednesday, July 23, 2 to 6 digital illustration exhibit Bloomfield p.m., at the Harrison Recrea- off, prior to Aug. 31, at the by Lyndhurst artist E. Jessie Oakeside Bloomfield CulHealth Department, 601 Rivtion Center, 401 Warren St., Monaco, will be on display tural Center, 240 Belleville erside Ave., Suite 1, 9 a.m. to from Monday, Aug. 4, through Ave., announces a trip to Cae- in the gymnasium. All do4 p.m. People with children nors who register July 21-27 Thursday, Sept. 25, at NJMC’s sar’s Casino, Atlantic City. in need of school supplies are Flyway Gallery in the Meadwill be entered to win one The bus leaves Oakeside asked to contact the Health owlands Environment Center Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 9 a.m., of 10 $25 ShopRite gift cards. Winners will be announced Department at 201-804-2500 in DeKorte Park. and will return at 5:30 p.m. to schedule a pick-up of the The Flyway Gallery is open The $30 cost includes round- July 29. Donors must weigh at least 120 pounds, know needed supplies. Be prepared 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to trip bus transportation and their Social Security number, to give the child’s gender and Friday, excluding holidays. $25 in slot play at the casino. bring a photo or signed ID, grade level. Directions to DeKorte Park Reservations are required The Children’s Room at can be found in the “About and must be paid within five eat a meal and drink plenty of water prior to donation. Lyndhurst Public Library, the NJMC” section of the days of booking to ensure a 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts Commission’s website, www. place. Kearny these events: njmeadowlands.gov, or by There are no refunds on Mary’s Traveling Seniors • Crazy scientist Brian calling 201-777-2431. paid reservations. Call OakeRichards will introduce side at 973-429-0960 between sponsors a five-day, fournight trip to Wildwood, Sept. amazing experiments on North Arlington 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to 14 to 18. Final payment is North Arlington Public Wednesday, July 23, at 3:30 Friday. due by Aug. 1. Price includes Library, 210 Ridge Road, prep.m. The program is recomThe Essex County SumBelleville UNICO sponsors a bus ride fundraiser to the Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, Sunday, July 27. Cost is $30 prepaid or $35 the day of the trip. The bus will leave at 8:50 a.m. from the Senior Citizens Center, 125 Franklin Ave. A continental breakfast will be served at the center at 8 a.m. Call 973-759-9259 to reserve seats. (No last minute cancellations.) Mail checks, payable to Belleville UNICO, to: Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon St., Belleville, N.J. 07109. A Polka Dot dance party is set for Aug. 4 and a balloon making workshop for ages 8 and up is scheduled for Aug. 11 as part of Belleville Public Library and Information Center’s Eight Great Live Monday Nights series at 221 Washington Ave. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, there will be a new show every Monday night during July and August at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call 973-450-3434. These programs are for the entire family, unless otherwise noted.

sents a lecture by Civil War expert Bill Gent on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln Wednesday, July 30, at 1 p.m. Borough residents are invited to a free outdoor concert featuring the Duprees set for Aug. 6 at Riverside County Park at 7 p.m. This concert is co-sponsored by the Borough Recreation Department and Inserra ShopRite. Food vendors will be available at the park. Residents are advised to bring their own lawn chairs. The Duprees are known for their romantic interpretations of some of the most popular songs from the ’50’s and ’60s.

Nutley

Join Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, for the following programs: • Movie and Craft: Children of all ages are invited to the library on Tuesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. to make a “Muppets Most Wanted” movie-themed craft. Children can stop by the library and make crafts while supplies last. • Science Workshop: “Kitchen Science” -- recommended for ages 8 and up -- is set for Wednesday, July 30, at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. • Essex County Environmental Workshop: “Soda Bubbles,” open to children ages 7 to 10, is set for Thursday, July 31, at 11 a.m. Registration is required. It’s open to Nutley Library patrons only. • Science Workshop: “Weather Science,” recommended for ages 8 and up, is offered Thursday, July 31, at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required for this program which is open to Nutley Library patrons only.

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sessed at $100,000 will be $3,872 – an increase of $139 from the $3,733 in municipal taxes paid in 2013, Firozvi said. Last Tuesday, the town’s governing body amended its municipal budget to include the $2.5 million in state transitional aid as additional revenue and thereby reduced the amount it needed to raise by local taxation, from about $43.9 million to about $40.8 million. (Kearny had sought $3 million in transitional aid.) As a result of the state’s recalculation of the town’s pension contributions, Kearny will see a reduction of $76,642 to the Public Employees’ Retirement System (civilian workers) and of $358,138 to the Police and Fireman’s Retirement System for a total savings of $434,780, according to

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Firozvi. The town also will see a savings of $260,000 in its employee health benefits appropriation but will pay $33,579 more for debt service and capital improvements, he said. “Considering where we were a few months ago, and given that we’re continuing to provide the same services to taxpayers, [Tuesday] night’s result was a good result,” Mayor Alberto Santos said. The pension adjustment “was unrelated to our transitional aid application,” he added. Now that the final form of the budget has been adopted, Santos said the town is

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court decree) and “probably over 200 from the extended area,” Santos said. State law now requires that, as a newly “non-competitive” position, “if there are qualified veterans in the applicant pool, they be given preference,” he added. “There are nine veterans in the mix.” The full-time post pays $24,964 a year to start plus benefits. In other business, the mayor and council voted to purchase a new dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader attachments from Deluxe International Trucks of Hackensack for $227,021. The vendor submitted the lowest of bids received by the town on May 9.

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KEARNY – Less than a week after the robbery of a PNC bank in Kearny, the suspect in the holdup was in custody, arrested when he showed up for a court appearance in Passaic, Kearny Police Chief John Dowie reported. Carnie Monts, 28, of Paterson, was booked at KPD headquarters last Monday, July 14, and was transported to the Hudson County Jail, where he was being held on $100,000 bail. According to police, Monts held up the bank, at the corner of Kearny and Midland Aves., at about 2:30 p.m. on July 9. He allegedly warned a teller that he had a weapon, but none was shown. Police said Monts fled on foot after being given approximately $3,000. A search of the surrounding area proved fruitless, but the suspect was soon identified thanks to a joint

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investigation by the Kearny and North Arlington police, the FBI and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, authorities said. Officers began tracking him, including visiting his home in Paterson. They later developed information that Monts was due to appear in court in Passaic on the morning of July 14 on an unrelated matter, and Kearny Det. Mike Gonzalez and FBI agents were there to arrest him, Dowie said. – Karen Zautyk

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Nicastro new Nutley girls’ volleyball coach After a successful career as the head girls’ volleyball coach at Cedar Grove High School, Cristina Nicastro decided it was time for a change. So Nicastro took a similar position at Nutley High School. “It was very difficult to leave,” Nicastro said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better team. The parents, the administration, the community were all great. It was very hard to walk away from a program that I helped to build. We were pretty strong and I was looking forward to continuing with that.” But last year, Nicastro took a job as a permanent substitute teacher at Nutley and things changed. “I’m in the process of getting a certification to become an English teacher,” Nicastro said. “I started subbing in Nutley and I found it to be so motivating.” In fact, part of the motivation came from hearing the voice of athletic director Joe Piro. “I listened to him on the loud speaker making the daily announcements and I was so impressed,” Nicastro said. “I sought him out in the building and talked to him. I just wanted to talk to him about sports. I wasn’t thinking about

leaving Cedar Grove at the time, but I guess through that exchange, things progressed.” The 28-year-old Nicastro, a former standout volleyball player at Verona and later St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, knew then that she wanted to move on to Nutley. In fact, she already had moved into the township. “It was a perfect fit for me as a coach,” Nicastro said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better situation.” Nicastro was introduced by Piro to the parents and the team in May and the response was tremendous. “The turnout was amazing,” Nicastro said. “It was more than I expected. In fact, it was overwhelming. From that moment on, they were all behind me.” Some 40 prospective volleyball players attended the initial meeting. Nicastro never had those numbers at Cedar Grove. Nicastro then enrolled her new team in the Bloomfield summer league. “It was just to get a feel of what we had,” Nicastro said. “We are also having open gyms every Tuesday night. I’m overwhelmed with the see VIEW page

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From l., Skyler Matusz, Carley Martin and Kasey Vasquez all learn dribbling techniques from Kearny head coach Jody Hill at the annual Kearny High School Girls’ Basketball Camp.

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aeli Torres is a 12-year-old resident of Rutherford. Her father and uncle were basketball standouts during their heyday at Rutherford High School, so it would be only natural for young Jaeli to want to learn about the game like her dad and uncle. “My uncle set the record for most points there, so basically, I had no choice,” Torres said. So in order to learn more about basketball, Torres came to Kearny recently to attend the Kearny High School Girls’ Basketball Camp. It’s been a fixture for the past decade at the school, run under the guidance and leadership of Kearny head girls’ basketball coach Jody Hill. It was a beneficial week for Torres. “I learned how to do most of the drills,” Torres said. “I

learned how to do things in basketball with the older girls. I liked that. I took some hits, but it made me pick myself back up and get back out there. It was a lot of fun.” That was the basic premise of the week. The 75 or so young ladies who attended the week-long camp got to learn a lot about the fundamentals of basketball, but had fun in doing so. Carley Martin is an aspiring 11-year-old standout from Roosevelt School in Lyndhurst. Her father, Chuck, was the long-time head boys’ basketball coach at Lyndhurst. “I learned how to do the weave drill,” Martin said. “I learned how to attack the front foot in playing one-on-one. I liked that they let us help the little girls with their shooting. I love basketball. It’s my favorite sport. I practice it every day.” Ally Scrimo of Kearny was excited.

“I’ll be turning eight on Saturday,” proclaimed Scrimo, a student at Schuyler School in Kearny. “I learned how to jab step here. I feel like it’s made me become a better player.” Ten-year-old Lindsay Chesney, a Kearny resident and a student at Garfield School, agreed. “I’ve learned how to become a better player one-on-one,” Chesney said. “The camp has encouraged me and made me want to play more. I came here last year and wanted to come back, because I like basketball a lot.” Kasey Vasquez is a promising 12-year-old from Harrison’s Washington Middle School. “I learned a lot about ball handling,” Vasquez said. “I like to play guard, so this makes me more polished.” Vasquez was excited to learn that Coach Hill was once a see CAMP next page

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CAMP from product of Harrison and went on to become one of the greatest players in the history of Harrison High School and a member of the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame. “That makes me even more impressed,” said Vasquez, who didn’t know about Hill’s background. “That can basically help my life, knowing I can be like her.” Cheyanne Iverson (no relation to former Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson) is a 12-year-old from Lincoln

School in Kearny. “This is the fifth year I’m coming to the camp,” Iverson said. “I love coming. It’s a lot of fun.” Iverson was asked if she wanted to have the nickname of “The Truth,” like Allen Iverson. “I don’t like that name,” she said. “I learned about moves and weaves. I feel like I’ve become a better player here.” Like Iverson, Skyler Matusz is a 12-year-old student of Lincoln School in Kearny. “I definitely learned a lot

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about ball handling and that helped me a lot,” said Matusz. “I’m a guard and that helps.” Matusz did not know that Hill was a standout guard. “Maybe I have to listen to her a little more now,” Matusz said. Bre Costa is a 14-year-old who will be a freshman at Kearny High School in September. It was her first time at the camp. “I learned about the camp at school,” Costa said. “I got a flier. It seemed interesting, so I decided to come.” Costa plans on trying out for the Kearny High School team in November. “Coming to camp made me love the game more,” Costa said. “It made me want to play more.” That’s what Hill wants to hear – getting more girls interested in playing basketball. Hill’s camp is unique in that it is strictly for girls, ages 7-14. Sorry, no boys allowed. “Every year, we tend to get a few compliments, because the camp is strictly for girls,” said Hill, who has had the camp ever since she became the head coach at Kearny 11 years ago. “The parents tell me that the girls love to come because it’s all girls. They all know that most places, boys dominate. This way, the girls get the most out of being here. They’re all on the same playing field.” Hill said that she always tries to offer a little something different each year. “I keep trying to improve it,” Hill said. “I learn as I go. I take experiences from other camps and bring them here. We’re always trying to do new things and fresh things. The counselors do a great job with that.” Added Hill, “It’s a great feeling to see all the same faces coming back. Hopefully, it means we’re doing something

right. Maybe we’ve inspired them a little to keep playing and keep coming back. We also try to make the camp as much fun as possible.” Many of Hill’s former players return as camp counselors, like former Observer Female Athlete of the Year Janitza Aquino, currently a standout for nationally ranked Montclair State. “We want the girls to get the most out of it,” Hill said. Hill said that she never thought about telling the campers about her playing background. “Maybe it’s just a modesty thing,” Hill said. “I don’t know. There’s some information about me on the flier, but I usually don’t have a tendency to talk about myself. I tend to talk about Janitza and what she’s done. I do have a tough time talking about myself. Maybe I have to do a better job of that.” Hill said that she adores working with the younger players. “I can see the passion and the love that these girls have,” Hill said. “When they come here, they tend to feel good about themselves. After the week is over, they come over and give me a ‘high-five,’ and say thanks. It’s very rewarding. They now come to camp, get the Kearny aspect of it and maybe they can stick with it and give it a shot in high school. We just want to make basketball fun for them.” It sure looked like that mission was accomplished. Hill credited sponsor AlarisHealth at Kearny, especially Bernice Marshall, for supplying the camp T-shirts. AlarisHealth provides health care services and technological innovations for post-operative care, short term rehab patients and long-term patients alike.

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VIEW from interest. The more girls that we have interested, the better the program can be. I am very pleased with the turnout.” Nicastro and her assistant coach Jenna Dwyer, a Nutley product, have been monitoring the progress of her players. “We have a lot of volleyball players in the district,” Nicastro said. “I want to be able to establish a winning volleyball culture in Nutley. I love the game and know the game. I feel like I can establish that in Nutley.” Nicastro said that the open gym has featured girls who never played volleyball before to the returning players. The competitive Bloomfield league has been limited to those who played in the program last year. “But the girls are so interested,” Nicastro said. “They’re out on the court and trying hard. It’s great. It’s been a little time consuming, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Nicastro only has two returning starters and six returning players from last year’s Nutley team that posted a 10-6 record. “We’re changing everything,” Nicastro said. “We’ve introduced all new rotations. The girls seem to be very happy and I’m happy with their performance. I would like them to understand that volleyball is a mental sport. We are trying to simplify everything.” Nicastro believes that the Maroon Raiders will have to be a defensive-minded squad this season. “From what I’ve seen, we have to be a defensive team, so the main focus will be to get in the swing defensively,” Nicastro said. “If we focus on defense, I think it can pay off in the fall. We’re setting the tone for a very successful season.” Nicastro said that she comes from a family that is totally involved in sports. “My family is so involved,” Nicastro said. “My father

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he temperatures outside may be approaching 90 degrees in the hot summer July sun, but for two nights a week, things are just fine inside the Kearny High School gym, even with the fans blowing at full blast. Kearny High School has been the host of a boys’ high school basketball summer league, with 13 different schools encompassing three counties. It has been a highly competitive and spirited league, organized by Kearny head boys’ basketball coach Bob McDonnell. “The level of competition has been fantastic,” said McDonnell, whose own team has participated in the league. Kearny has not hosted a boys’ summer league in sev-

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skills at Kearny summer league of its seven contests, including a solid win last week over Belleville. George Rotondo, one of the top assistants for head coach Rich Corsetto, looks at the league as a golden chance for his program. “We were able to get them in a full league close to home,” Rotondo said. “We lost three seniors to graduation, so we have some young kids getting some playing time. It’s a great opportunity for these kids to play together.”

Some of the basketball players have been doing double duty this summer. They have been attending football workouts in the morning, then playing basketball at night. People like Mike Paolello and Kevin Sequeira are standout basketball players who are getting ready for football season. “Their dedication is tremendous,” Rotondo said. “This has been very good for our program. We’re getting a lot from this. It’s a great benefit.”

Edgar Carranza is another returning Viking hoop standout who will also play football this fall. “I think playing in this league helps us out, because it gives us an idea about our incoming freshmen,” Carranza said. “They get to see what high school is like. Winning helps, but losing teaches us to be a little hungrier. It is a little tiring, going from football to basketball, but it will definitely help us get ready.” Belleville High School coach Jim Stoeckel also be-

lieves the league is beneficial, win or loss. “It’s great for us,” Stoeckel said. “I didn’t get hired last year until September, so there was no summer league to go on. This gives us the opportunity to have a head start. I’m not really worried about winning or losing, as long as we get better basketball wise. It’s great to get 10 games together. I can see that the kids are putting the work in to get better.” Andre Velez is a junior on the Belleville basketball team.

Updates in the groves of academe Area residents recently graduated from, or were admitted to, the following schools. A list follows: Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, Pa., awarded undergraduate degrees to David Noll and Sheba Samuel, both of Bloomfield, in business administration and physics, respectively. Assumption College, Worcester, Mass., conferred a Bachelor of Science degree on Nutley’s Athena Gabarino, who graduated with a major in biology with a concentration in neuroscience and behavior and a minor in psychology. University of Hartford, Hartford, Conn., awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering to Karen Zapata of Bloomfield. Rider University, Lawrenceville, granted degrees to the following: Sarah Cirigliano, Melissa Halchak and Robert Mihal, all of Nutley; Glen Lane, Patrick Moran and Emily Reese, all of Kearny; Steven Proffitt of Bloomfield and Yisel Taveras of North Arlington.

Essex County College, Newark, awarded associate degrees to the following Harrison residents: Art major Catherine Cobon; social sciences major Jannalee Correa; engineering major Ibrahim Diab, general science major Luciano Dos; mechanical engineering technology major Carlos Espinoza; accounting majors Christian Montoya, Andra Ordonez (graduated with highest honors) and Agnieszka Sondej; business administration major Megue Quive and education major Yesenia Sanchez. The college also conferred associate degrees and certificates on the following Kearny residents: engineering major Samy Amar (graduated with highest honors); business administration major Mayra Calva (honors); education major Vanessa Carrillo; renewable energy technology major Rick Casaretto; accounting major Odalys Cueva (honors); paralegal studies major Mina Ekladious; health science major Diana Gonzales; mathematics major Yasmine Jammal (high honors); social sciences

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human and social services major Walter Zegarra. Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn., awarded degrees to Bloomfield’s James Mulligan, Kearny’s Kieran McNamara and Daniel Hughes and Sarah Roghanian, both of Nutley. Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, Pa., granted a

“We’re getting a chance to work on team chemistry,” said Velez, a point guard. “That definitely helps. We’re getting ready for the winter now. We get to know who are teammates are and what they can do on the floor. We didn’t get a chance like this last year and that hurt us. Now, we know what we can do.” The Kearny summer league runs Monday and Wednesday nights with games beginning on all three courts at 5 p.m. The league will run for the next two weeks.

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gets them thoroughly involved. As in reenacting the “take down” of a dangerous drug lord. (The role filled by one of their fellow cadets. How ya doin’ C-dog?) Higgins also talked about the hazards of a career in law enforcement, a topic that had been visited earlier in the week following the slaying of Officer Melvin Santiago in Jersey City. We asked KPD Officer Jack Corbett, who organizes the academy, how he addressed that tragedy, which occurred just as the second week of sessions began. Corbett said he advised the cadets that until something like this happens, the daily dangers of being a police officer may not hit home. But, “on any given day, it could be any one of us.” “It doesn’t matter if you work in the inner city or a suburban

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was unable to stand and could not account for the crash. Jose Melenmotor vehicle accident dez, 36, of Belleville, at Passaic and Johnston was charged with DUI, Aves., found a Honda possession of pot, posvan resting against the session of drug parabridge abutment and phernalia, possession of the “confused” driver drugs in motor vehicle still behind the wheel, allegedly holding a mari- and refusal to take an Alcotest. juana cigarette. Police said Castle removed At 1:34 a.m., Officer the joint from the man’s grasp and removed him Ben Wuelfing saw Danny Morales, 36, of from the van, but he KPD from

Newark, panhandling in the lot at Quick Chek at Bergen and Kearny Aves. After Morales was found to have a Bloomfield warrant, he was arrested on that and Bloomfield authorities were notified, police said. Morales was also issued a summons for violating the Kearny ordinance against “begging for alms.” – Karen Zautyk

News from the Nutley police blotter July 12 A motor vehicle stop on Washington Ave., at 3:59 a.m., led to the arrest of James Washington, 38, of Irvington, for two active warrants from Newark and Irvington. He was also ticketed for driving with unsafe tires. Washington was turned over to Irvington PD after failing to post bail. At 9:22 a.m., a Park Ave. business reported that one of its delivery trucks was found with the gas tank open and about half a tank of gas syphoned out. Nothing was taken from inside the truck, police said.

July 13 A Paterson man was arrested, at 1:50 a.m., after police pulled over the car he was driving on Webster St. Police charged Ruben Cordova, 23, with driving while intoxicated, loud muffler and failure to provide registration. He was released pending a court appearance.

At 12:20 p.m., police responded to a River Road location on a report of burglary. Police said the homeowner told them a cordless hedge trimmer and several other items had been removed from a shed. Police said they found no sign of forced At 10:29 a.m., headquar- entry. Detectives are ters received a report investigating. of a van stolen from an Essex St. location. The July 14 owner told police the At 1:49 p.m., a Frankvan was parked in their lin Ave. business owner driveway overnight, but, reported a theft. The upon leaving for work in owner told police that the morning, it was gone, four males began tryalong with $9,000 worth ing on several articles of of tools inside. An inves- clothing and, according tigation is continuing. to police, one is seen on the store’s security tape At 10:34 p.m., a Coplacing new sneakers on lumbia Ave. resident his feet, placing the old reported that a large sneakers under a couch, tree branch from private and then walking out property had fallen onto of the store. The owner the front of their truck, told police that several causing an unestimated T-shirts and hats, valued amount of damage. at about $200, were also

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WELL ESTABLISHED BAR BUSINESS. CONSUMPTION AND DISTRIBUTION LICENSE. SEATING 25 - BUSY STREET - LOTS OF TRAFFIC. ASSUMED LEASE. STOCK $ FOR $. TURN KEY - EQUIPMENT INCLUDED. UTILITIES PAID BY TENANT/BAR BUSINESS OWNER.

NICE 2 FAM IN NICE AREA OF TOWN. NEWER WINDOWS AND ROOF. 2 CAR GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY. FINISHED BASEMENT. SHORT SALE SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL

LUXURY 1800 SQ FT CONDO IN LYNDHURST. FEATURES 3 BDR AND 2 FULL BATHS. ONLY 6 YEARS YOUNG, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 BLOCKS FROM SHOPPING AND TRAIN STATION. HAS 2 OFF STREET PARKING SPOTS.

WELL KEPT HOME ON QUIET DEAD END STREET IN LYNDHURST. FEATURES 3 BDR AND 2 FULL BATHS. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING.LOW TAXES, NICE SIZE BACK YARD. A PLEASURE TO SHOW!

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PRICED TO SELL 2 FAM IN A BUSINESS ZONE LOCATION OF NORTH ARLINGTON. NEWLY DONE BRICK FRONT. 1ST FLOOR FEATURES 3 BDR AND 2ND FLOOR FEATURES 2 BDRS. LOTS OF CLOSETS!

LOVELY COLONIAL LOCATED IN LYNDHURST HAS MANY UPDATES. NEW: ROOF, FURNACE, FRONT PORCH, & WINDOWS. 2 BDR ,2 FULL BATHS. GARAGE AND DECK OVERLOOKING BACKYARD.

NICE 2 FAMILY IN NEWARK. GOOD LOCATION. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND SHOPS. SHORT SALE. SOLD AS IS. BANK APPROVAL REQUIRED.

PROPERTY FOR SALE. GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. MIXED USE. GOOD CONDITION. 1ST FLOOR IS MINI MARKET, 2COND FLOOR IS A 3BDR APARTMENT. CLOSE TO MAIN HIGHWAYS. GOOD INCOME.

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LOVELY 1 FAM IN WOOD RIDGE. FEATURES 4 BDR, 2 FULL BATHS, AND 2 HALF BATHS. 1 CAR DETACHED GARAGE. FINISHED BASEMENT W/ WET BAR. LOCATED CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION!

VERY LARGE 1 FAM IN NEWARK CLOSE TO ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS. 3 BDR, 3 FULL BATHS, AND 1 HALF BATH. THIS PROPERTY IS A SHORT SALE AND SOLD AS IS!! DON’T MISS OUT!!

LARGE COLONIAL STYLE HOME IN KEARNY. PERFECT FOR A GROWING FAMILY! 5 BDR AND 3 FULL BATHS. HAS FIREPLACE! LG YARD W/ ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL. PARKING FOR 4 OR MORE CARS

LARGE 2 FAM IN KEARNY. 1ST FLR MASTER BDR W/ FULL BATH, LIV ROOM, DIN ROOM, AND LRG KITCHEN. 2ND FLOOR 2 BDR W/ FULL BATH, LIV ROOM, DIN ROOM, AND LRG KITCH. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE!!

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CHARMING COLONIAL IN LYNDHURST NEAR SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION. HOUSE FEATURES 3 BDR AND 3 FULL BATHS. HOUSE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RENOVATED.

DON’T MISS!! 2 FAM IN KEARNY. BOTH FLOORS HAVE 2 BEDR APTS. HARWOOD FLOORS! PRIV BACKYARD WITH ABV GRND SWIMMING POOL. ALSO FEATURES LARGE GARAGE WITH LONG DRIVEWAY!

COLONIAL 1 FAM IN KEARNY W/ FIREPLACE (GAS) IN LIV ROOM. 3 BDR, 2 FULL BATH. ATTIC FOR STORAGE!! FULL BASEMENT W/ REC ROOM!! ONE CAR GARAGE W/ PARTY DRIVEWAY!!

LOVELY COLONIAL QUIET STREET IN LYNDHURST. 3 BDR, 2 FULL BATHS, AND 1 HALF BATH. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT!! HAS GARAGE PLUS PARKING! CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION, SCHOOLS, AND PARKS.

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THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014

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This was one of those mystery postcards. ‘Midland Ave. looking Northwest, Arlington, N.J.’ it said. But looking northwest from where? Then, as luck would have it, we found a second image of the same scene, and it read ‘Midland Ave. from Franklin Place.’ Mystery solved. This the intersection that today faces the Post Office on Midland, and the view is toward Belgrove Drive. The card is dated 1908. It is difficult to tell if the street is paved, but it appears full of wagon or buggy tracks. But once again, we wonder: Where have they all gone? All these beautifully wide avenues, and no traffic of any kind anywhere in sight. – Karen Zautyk

wood Michel, 25, of St. Albans, N.Y.; and Dwayne Thompson, Ave. 22, of New York, N.Y., were all The BMC stopped in the charged with eluding, hinder300 block of Weart where the ing, resisting arrest, falsely two passengers were placed making, counterfeiting or alterunder arrest while the driver ing a credit card, identity theft, fled on foot, east, through possession of marijuana and several backyards before being aggravated assault. captured on Lincoln Ave. by Johnson, who was also issued Officer Philip Reina and Det. several motor vehicle sumMichael Lemanowicz. monses for traffic violations, No one was injured during had bail set at $40,000, with no the chase, police said. 10% cash option while bail for Police said they found alMichel and Thompson was set tered/fake credit cards, along at $37,500 each, also with no with a small amount of mari10% option. juana, inside the BMW. All three were ordered held The suspects, Christopher at the Bergen County Jail pendJohnson, 23, of Bayside, N.Y., ing prosecution. the driver of the BMW; Sheard– Ron Leir CHASE from

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Betty Hill Betty Hill, formerly Di Trolio, (nee Adamson) died peacefully at home on July 14. She was 86. Born in East Orange, she lived many years in Kearny before moving to Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. The funeral service was held at the funeral home, followed by entombment in the Di Trolio Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery. Betty was a 1949 graduate of the New York Phoenix School of Design, she was a member of the Arlington Woman’s Club and had been a member of the West Hudson Hospital Woman’s Auxiliary, both in Kearny. After moving to Seabrooke in 2005, Betty hosted a

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weekly television show every Tuesday. She was active in the Welcoming Committee. Betty loved her life at Seabrooke where she served as president of the Protestant Council and of the Advisory Council. Betty was the wife of the late Dr. James Di Trolio and the late John H. Hill. She was the mother of the late James P. Di Trolio. She is survived by Gloria and Lois Corbo along with many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are so many dear friends in Kearny and Seabrooke. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to The Protestant Community of Seabrooke. Rita Ann Norton Rita Ann Norton, 65, a lifelong resident of Harrison, before moving to Kearny 10 years ago, passed away on

July 14 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Newark, after a long illness. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave. Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Her interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For information please visit www.mulliganfuneralhome.org. Rita was the daughter of the late John and Anna Norton (Ocavage). She was the devoted sister of Dolores Gonzalez (Dennis), beloved aunt of Michael & Amanda Gonzalez, and a cherished cousin of Mary Beth Gerstenmier and her husband Rusty. Rita was a member and Past Regent of Catholic Daughters

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Court Cecilia 11, she was a member of Holy Cross Arts & Crafts Group and also a member of Holy Cross Rosary Society. She worked as a computer programmer for Macy’s, Newark, retiring in 1995. In her free time, she enjoyed arts and crafts. She especially enjoyed making Christmas ornaments and baby blankets. Her family will miss her excellent Christmas cookies. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate Mass Intentions in loving memory of Rita in care of Mulligan Funeral Home. Pedro Perea Pedro Perea died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79. Born in Cordoba, Spain, he

lived in Newark before moving to Kearny 48 years ago. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Pedro was a model maker and jeweler for William Schraft Designs in Millburn. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Esperanza (nee Luque), his daughters and their husbands Mary and Serafim Monteiro and Mercedes and Jaime Lijo. Also surviving are his grandchildren Serafim, Sabrina, Christian and Sofia. He was predeceased by his grandson Justin. In lieu of flowers, donations for Lymphoma research would be appreciated.

Belleville Senior Building makeover completed Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced recently that the renovation of the Essex County Belleville Park Senior Building is done. The upgrades to the building provide modern accommodations and create a more welcoming atmosphere for the groups that meet there. Despite interrupting the construction process twice so the senior building could be utilized as a polling site in the municipal and primary elections, the improvements were completed in less than three months. The park building received a new roof, exterior painting, new windows and doors, wall and floor coverings, lighting, furniture and landscaping at the entrance to the park. Work began in April. The park building serves as the headquarters of three senior clubs: the Belleville Park Monday Club, Belleville Park Wednesday Club and the Belleville Park Thursday Club. The clubs moved temporarily to the nearby Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Essex County Branch Brook Park during the renovations. Construction stopped so that residents could vote there for the municipal election on May 13 and the primary elec-

and now, being in here today, we can truly say this is a phenomenal facility. We do appre-

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Joining Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (c.) at the ribbon cutting for the renovated Senior Building in Essex County’s Belleville Park are, from l., Belleville Councilman Joseph Longo, Freeholder Leonard Luciano, State Senator/ Essex County Deputy Chief of Staff M. Teresa Ruiz, Bloomfield resident Josephine Guardabasco, Newark resident Lena Martinho, Belleville Park Wednesday Club President Evelyn Marx, Freeholder Vice President Patricia Sebold, Belleville Councilwoman Marie Strumolo Burke, Lucy Insalaco and Freeholder Brendan Gill.

tion on June 3. The upgrades were designed in-house by the Essex County Department of Public Works, which also monitored the project so delays could be avoided. Daskal Construction of Wallington, was awarded a publicly bid contract for $354,972 to do the job which was funded through the Essex County capital budget. “We are very happy with this facility. Having seen this place before it was renovated

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O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Mary’s and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. R.I.

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ApArtments for rent Belleville BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, Belleville Nutley border. W/D Hook up. HT/HW included $1300/month.Avl. Jan. 1st 862-201-6166. BELLEVILLE 3 cozy room apt. 1 BR, LR, kitchen w/refrigerator, Bathroom. All new, great location. Residential area. $875/month. HT/HW, gas, electric, Verizon Fios cable with HBO, Showtime etc. included. No pets. Call (201)200-0330. Also, Bloomfield 5 rooms 2 BRs, $1,100/month + utilities. BELLEVILLE 2 BR modern apt. With Central air & Heat. Parking Space. 1 ½ month’s security. No pets. Avl. Now. 201-424-0957.

ApArtments for rent e. NewArk E.NEWARK 2 bedroom, kitchen, LR. No pets. No smoking. $1150/month. 1 month security. Available August 5th. (862)371-3582

hArrisoN HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close to PATH. Available. (201)376-3184

HARRISON 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Close to PAT2H. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. No pets. (973)388-8916

BELLEVILLE 1 BR apt. Near shopping and transportation. Lombardi Realty, 973-751-6300.

HARRISON Renovated 2 BR, kitchen, LV. 1 ½ month security. 1 month rent. No pets. Avl. Now. (862)452-0598

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CLASSIFIEDS ApArtments for rent HARRISON 1 BR APT with eat-in KT, 1BTH +Living room. Central HEAT. Very clean. Available Aug 1st. No pets. Com. washer/dryer on premises. Walking distance to train. (201)252-7272 HARRISON Brand new 2 BR apt. Master BR, w/full bath, secondary bedroom w/full bath, office/den, kitchen and dinette, LR. Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove and ceiling fans are provided. W/D hook-up in laundry room. FREE cable TV with premium channels. HT/HW and C/A NOT included. Close to PATH/NJ Transit/I-95/280. $1650/month. (973)485-4105. HARRISON 4 Bedroom, 2 baths. Single family house. $2,000/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. No pets. No smoking. 1 yr. lease required. Avl. Now. (973)610-5858 HARRISON 5 room apt. 3 BR’s. 1st floor. 6 family home. $1,100 + utilities. Walking Distance to PATH. (973)953-5031 HARRISON 1 BR apt. ground fl. Newer house. Off street parking. Stove, refrigerator & 2 wall A/C’s included. Separate utilities. No pets. Smoke free environment. 1 ½ months security. Avl Sept. 1st. Call 973-481-1721 leave message.

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KEARNY Convenient Location Large 3R, 1BR, includes HT/HW $925/month + security. (512) 994-4986 KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s Best Kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR for $850 NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan (201)955-4334 or PJ (973)922-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY Arlington Section 2nd Floor, Lg. LR, Formal DR, Mod. EIK & Bath. 2 bdrm’s. No pets. 1 month security. $1250/mo. + utilities. (732)859-9957

KEARNY 3 room apt., 1 BR, 3rd fl. Stove & Refrigerator. HT/HW supplied. Avl. July 15th. No pets. $875/month. 1-½ months security. Call 201-913-7295 201-970-2435. KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 & 3 BR Apts. Newly Renovated. All Units Have W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Most units have A/C. Rents Range from $950$1150 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call 201-998-8226. Between the hours 6am-4pm. MondayFriday for Appt. KEARNY Newly Renovated. 1st fl. 2 BR, $1,200/month, Utilities included. 1 ½ month’s security. 1 Car Parking. Available August 1st. (201)407-0773

KEARNY 3rd floor, 4 rooms, 1-½ months security. No pets. Available August 1st. (201)997-5032

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KEARNY 526 Schuyler Ave. LR/DR, 2 bedrooms, EIK. Great view. $1350 w/parking, $1200 w/o parking. (973)634-8395

KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 bedrooms. Supply own utilities. No pets. (551)580-5019 (201)998-3554

KEARNY Arlington Area. 1 bedroom apt in classic building, wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refrigerator, ceramic tile floor, hardwood floor in hall, bedroom & LR. 4 closets, laundry in building. No pets. No smoking. Blocks to NYC bus, close to NYC train. $890/month + utilities. Security $1335. Available September 1st. Application fee $25. Credit check required. Call (551)226-0566

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KEARNY 1 BR. 3rd fl. In Apt. building. Steps to Bus stop. Separate utilities. Available August 1st. (973)951-7385 KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, Kitchen, LR, Separate Utilities. $1,100/month. 1 month security. 1 year lease. No pets. (201)991-2854 (201)970-6853 KEARNY 2 bedroom Studio. Just renovated. All utilities included. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. Backyard use. $1200/month. (201)452-2542 KEARNY 2,000sq.ft. Modern 3 bedroom, central air, hardwood floors, laundry hookup, attic storage. No pets. $1600/month. (201)997-1514 KEARNY 280 Wilson Avenue. 2 bedroom apartment. No pets. For more information please call (201) 246-0683

KEARNY 2nd Fl. 2 BR, $1,300/month. HT/HW Supplied. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Avl. July 15th. (201)991-5968 KEARNY Freshly painted, 3 bedrooms, EIK, DR, LR, bathroom. No pets. No smoking. No utilities included. $1300/month + 1-1/2 months security deposit. (201)926-9511 KEARNY 2 family, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, large kitchen, LV and DR. $1,200/mo. + utilities. Require 1½ security. No pets allowed. Available August 1st . Call 908-370-4444 for appointment. KEARNY 4 beautiful rooms apt. Available August 1st. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. (201)998-3284 (201)406-2413

KEARNY 1st floor, 6 room apt. $1200/month, 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. No pets. Available August 1st. (201)640-3681 (201)997-1118 KEARNY 3 modern room apt. 1 Bedroom, Ground Fl. Hardwood floors, Tiled Kitchen, A/C & Fridge Supplied. Laundry Facilities. Close to NY Transportation. $925/month + Utilties. 908-240-9302. Avl. August 1st. KEARNY 4 rooms, 1 bedroom, DR/den, LR, kitchen, backyard. Pets ok. $1000/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available August 1st. (201)348-1419 KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 BR, 1 bath. Avl. Now. $1,300/month. 1 month security. Call (201)622-8315 KEARNY 5 room apt. 2 BR. 2nd fl. No pets. Supply own utilities. $1,020/month. 1 ½ months security. Laurel Ave. Call between 9am-5pm (201)804-8077 KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, Arlington section. Avl. Aug. 1st. $1,200/month. Close to transportation. No pets. (201)362-2264 KEARNY Modern large apt. 3 bedrooms, LR, DR, large kitchen, 2 full baths. Lots of closets, hardwood floors, laundry hookup, 1 car garage, 1 parking space. Separate utilities. $1850/month. (201)725-1212 KEARNY Great location, 2 Family, 2nd flr, 2-1/2 bdrms, LR, DR, kitchen w/dishwasher, attic for storage, washer/dryer hook-up in basement. $1250/mo. 1 mo. sec. Sep. uti. No pets. Avail now. (201)401-4357

KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Loft style. Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramis style in bath. New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1,200/month + security & utilities. No pets. 201-991-6942. KEARNY Completely renovated. 2 BR,, H/W floors. C/A & Heat. 2 car parking. With W/D. Close to school & transportation. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Now. 973-634-5485.

lyNdhurst LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. Private House. H/W floors, $1000/mo + 1 month security. HT/HW included. Small pet ok. 201-575-5270. LYNDHURST Newly renovated. 1st fl. HT/HW included. Parking included. $1050/month. 1 A/C. 1 month security. Laundry facilities on premises. Close to public transportation. No pets. (201)991-6056 after 9am

LYNDHURST 5 modern rooms, 2nd fl., close to transportation. Very Quiet. Pets ok. Available August 1st. (201) 600-5180 (201) 280-6665. LYNDHURST 3 BR, 2 baths, C/A, HT. No pets. $2,100/month + utilities. 1 month security. Avl. August 1st. 201-804-6307

N.ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-342-2206. N.ARLINGTON Immaculate 2 bedrooms, DR, LR, EIK. 2nd floor. No pets. $1050/month + utilities. Near NYC trans. (201)747-4167

N.ARLINGTON Large LR, Kitchen, DR, one bedroom, $1250/month. Utilities included. Plenty of parking. Willing to accept pet. 201-772-8592. N.ARLINGTON 1st floor,6 rooms. Newly renovated. Walking distance to schools, supermarket and NY/NJ public transportation. (201)283-4958 N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated, 2 Large BR’s, Large LR & EIK. $1300/month, 1 ½ months security. HW included. Close to all major transportation. Available August 1st. 201-522-4470. dudymarino1@ hotmail.com

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Recently renovated apts. • 1 bdrm, 1st flr. Avail immed. $900/mo + sec. + util. • 2 bdrms, C/A, free parking spot. $1300/mo + sec. + utilities. Avail immed.

(201) 966-8095

N.ARLINGTON Rutherford Place, 4 rooms, 1 bedroom. Heat not included. Available August 15th. $925/month. 1 month security. (201)997-1788

N. NewArk N.NEWARK Section 8 Welcomed. 3 Bedroom Apt. Newly Renovated. New Bath, New Kitchen, 1st fl. 412 Woodside Ave. Call (973)202-8580 (973)925-3812

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N.NEWARK Totally renovated studio apt. $775/month, 1 month security. Utilities included. Available now. No pets. No smoking. (973)752-6877 call after 4:30pm

1990 Dodge Van, 1,600 miles. Asking price $1,200. Please call (201) 991-1788 (201) 362-7475.

AUtomoBILe for sALe 2013 White Ford Truck, E350 Cargo Ecoline Van Super Duty, refrigerated, extended, 12,000 miles, thermo king V300. Ref. unit, completely insulated interior, power locks, air conditioning, back up sensors, overnight plug. Call Al (201) 889-3114

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2004 Beige Camry. Well maintained. New Battery. 40,000 miles $8,700. 973-485-0716

BUsIness for sALe Hair salon for sale 2,000 sq. ft. 6 cutting chairs. 8 Full manicure chairs. 4 pedicure chairs. 2 wax rooms. 1 Steticas & massage room. Property in red bank. Contact: Brothers Commercial Brokers. Charles Frank 732-747-5575.

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ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE We have an opening for an aggressive energetic self-starter to sell newspaper advertising. Duties include servicing existing account, calling inactive accounts, and generating new business while making friends.

Family owned and operated 126 years. Team oriented environment. You have the ambition and we will train. High Commission Must have transportation. Fax resume to: 201-991-8941 or E-mail: jobs@theobserver.com

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Totally renovated mixed use property w/2 apts. & 1 store. Great location for business & to live. Currently vacant. Asking $309,00 For more information call (973) 930-6277

ConDo for rent NUTLEY 1 BR, LR, DR, Recently updated. Mahogany floors, W/D, C/A, Close to NY Transportation. No pets. $1500/mo. 1-½ months security. Avl. August 15th (201)424-5722

offICe spACe for rent

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Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton. 1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483

3 spaces for rent Storage, furniture, good for contractors. $350/month. Private & Safe area. Avl. Now. 201-997-2135 201-913-5305.

Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License. 1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287

pets for sALe

store for rent

Maximus is a 6 month of full breed beagle, loves dogs and people & and needs lots of play and attention. If interested call 862-202-7660.

BLOOMFIELD Retail store for lease. Corner store avl. No food Please. Avl. June 1st. 800sq ft. private parking lot available. Call 973-566-0333.

Licensed hairdresser & nail technician needed for salon in Kearny & Harrison. Please call (201) 725-6396 or (908)675-6669

Mami 11 year old tabby cat needs a loving and calm home. Very gentle and great around people, But not with pets. Enjoys lying near open windows. If interested call 862-202-7660

Kearny – 21 Kearny Ave. storefront for rent. Basement storage & bathroom. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. 201-306-4051

HALL for rent

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Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839

Nice looking man, looking for nice woman. Must be over 60 w/no children. (973) 715-9586

HoUse for sALe HARRISON 3 Family Home in nice location, close to PATH. $359,000. Near shopping. (201)306-9168 BELLEVILLE Nutley border, single family home. 2 BR, 2 full baths, finished basement, large backyard, quiet neighborhood. Close to NYC & Public transportation. $239,900 Negotiable, as is. No realtors. 973-747-7654

offICe spACe for rent KEARNY Professional Commercial (2 locations available). Office space on Kearny Avenue. Immediate occupancy. Close to NYC, public transportation, PATH, DeCamp, NJ Transit bus lines. 1,100 sq.ft.(corner) $2500/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. 1,000 sq.ft. $2300/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. Call Silvina (201) 456-2540

room for rent HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation. Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now. Utilities & DIRECTV included. Se habla español. (973) 485-9464. KEARNY Furnished room for gentleman, Kitchen privileges, everything supplied. Security required. Call 201-991-3289. HARRISON Room f/rent, share kitchen, responsible. 1 month security. Available immediately. Se habla español. (973)420-7451 BELLEVILLE Furnished room f/rent. Male preferred. Responsible. No kitchen. Avail immed. (973)332-5613 KEARNY furnished room, w/mini refrigerator, microwave. All utilities included. Great Location. $500/month. 201-697-0541

empLoYment/ HeLp WAnteD Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow, Great Pay & Benefits. 201-991-1586. Now Hiring! Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Stewarts Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks, Waitresses & Waiters Apply in person 938 Passaic Ave Kearny, NJ

(201)998-0600

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262 Kitchen help wanted in local restaurant Tues-Sun. 614 Schuyler ave North Arlington 201 997-8778

Auto Body Combo Tech needed. Must speak English. (201)997-9000

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262 Computer Emailer Needed to send our message to 1000’s of prospects weekly. 4 hours daily. 5 days weekly, $10 per hour. NA office (201) 991-7800 Light assembly & warehouse work. Company located near Mill St., Belleville. Must speak Both English & Spanish. $9.00/hr. to start. Call 973-482-8603 FT Driving Instructor Wanted. Must have clean driving record, no points or accidents. NJ Drivers License for more than 4 years A MUST. Reliable & Responsible. Bilingual preferred. (201) 246-8000

Daycare in Kearny seeking Teacher’s Assistant. Must have experience and be able to work 9:30am to 6:30pm. Email resume to: preciousangels1 @outlook.com. Roofers wanted full time for shingles and torch down. Mechanics & laborers 5 years minimum experience. Serious Inquiries Only. Contact 973-481-9319

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com empLoYment/ HeLp WAnteD

Drivers Wanted: Kearny based trucking co. seeks Class A CDL drivers for local and OTR positions. 2 years exp. Required, hazmat endorsement a plus. New equipment, benefits and pleasant working conditions. Apply online at www.tjmcdermott.net, or call 201-997-9250 for application.

Social Service Aide Bilingual

NJ Civil Service exam. PT position 24.5 hrs. wk.$10 - $15 hr. For details, requirements and exam applic, go to http://info.csc.state. nj.us/Vats or www.kearnynj.org Symbol #M0618S. Exam closing date: 08/08/14. Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ EOE/ADA.

Laborer Full time in DPW to do street/ sewer cleaning & repairs, line painting, truck washing, maint/cleanup of parks & playgrounds, shade tree maint and other related duties . Valid NJ CDL class B required, 40 hrs wk, $32,299. For details, applic & residency req, go to www.kearnynj.org. App deadline: 07/25/2014. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

Laborer Seasonal workers needed in DPW to do maintenance/ cleanup of parks & streets, line painting, truck washing, garage & shade tree maintenance & other related duties. Valid NJ DL req, CDL pref. 35 hrs wk, $8.58 $12.76 hr based on exp. For details, applic & residency req, go to www.kearnynj.org. App deadline: 07/25/2014. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

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CLeAnInG servICes Annie’s Cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message

Will clean your home! Our prices are reasonable; we are experienced cleaner, on time and reliable. For more information call (201)702-9467 and ask for Mary.

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hANdymAN “Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor Power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258 DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223 “Fair Deal Dan” Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors, Plumbing, replace water heater, leaky faucets, tile work for floors, bathrooms, kitchen, counter tops and granite. Lic#V203575 (201)448-1563 NUWAY HOME IMPROVEMENT (201) 380-1313 Handyman work on your home, so you don’t worry how it’s done, all phases of construction.

Home Improvement Angel Martinez Construction LLC Chimney specialist relining* Chimney * Caps * Roof Leaks * Water Proofing * Dampers * Cleanings * Flashings * All types of Masonry: Chimney * Rebuild * Repairs * Stucco, Roofing, Siding & Steps: New and Repairs Gutter Service Fully Ins. And License (201) 952-0076

FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work fair prices. Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422

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G & R Builders Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry. Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts

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LANDSCAPING LLC Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch Free Estimates (201)438-3991

mAsoNry G&T Mason Contractors Retaining Walls • Brick • Block • Stone Work • Patio • Roof • Siding. All type of Masonry Work. Free Estimates Fully Insured 30 yrs Experience 973-803-0556 Giuliano Turano

pAIntInG & DeCorAtInG Alexander Painting, Decorating Sheet Rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & tackle. Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free estimates. (973) 985-6644

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Bills Interior Painting & Repairs. Free Estimates (973)801-9487

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Interior/Exterior • Water damage • Sheetrock Aluminum siding spray Referrals Licensed Fully Insured Owner Operated • Free Est. (201)896-0292

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Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts. 201-565-6393. SAL POLIZZOTTO

Painting, Decorating interior, exterior, Paper Hanging, ceiling. Full Installation, General Repairs. Over 14 years experience. FREE ESTIMATE

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plumBiNg Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC Lic. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer • Complete basement pump out & Sump pumps MC/VISA and Finace Available $50 off when mention this ad.

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JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

repAirs APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS REPAIR. Erving NJ since 1996! Visit us at www.Santronics.net or call Mario at (908) 403-0313

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rUBBIsH removAL A1 affordable Rubbish Removal Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers. We Accept Visa/MasterCard (201) 998-1262. ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

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Armin Cleanouts Rubbish removal, garbages, basements, attics, demolition. We’ll match any price. (973) 460-2963 Danny’s Clean Up and Demo Basements, Attics, Garages, Estates, etc. • Sheds, Decks, Pools, Fences, Trees, Gut-Outs, etc. Free estimates. Senior Discounts. Interior Exterior painting. 551-200-2869

servICes offereD Errands, Tasks, Chores Multi-talented, energetic, reliable woman desires to lend a hand. Cleaning, driving, organizing, typing, paperwork, etc. Reasonable hourly rate. Good references. Call Elsie any day between 9am-9pm at (973) 743-2039

sCrAp metAL Ace Auto Salvage 34 Stover Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 201-997-6178 We buy ALL metals and cardboard.

WAnteD to BUY Estates Bought & Sold Fine Furniture Antiques, Accessories, Gold & Silver.

Cash Paid (201)920-8875 GArAGe/YArD sALe

811 Devon St., Kearny 9am-6pm. Saturday & Sunday, 7/26-7/27. Clothing, bicycles, books, toys, stereo & sports equipment

11 Harding Ave. N. Arlington. Sat. July 26. 9am-3pm. Antiques, Vintage, Furniture, Holiday, Brick-ABrack, Dishes, Tools, Gardening.

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ALL CONCRETE WORK SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, RETAINING WALLS, STEPS BRICK PAVER DESIGNS SANTOS CONSTRUCTION CO. FREE ESTIMATES Family owned For Over 30 years Fully Insured and licensed Call our Office 973-589-2712 “LET US SHOW YOU OUR WORK!”

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of JULY 20 - 26, 2014

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA, AND SCORPIO.

ARIES

You are happy to travel great distances, especially to be reunited with family members. You find ways to give yourself a holiday that meets all your expectations.

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TAURUS

A little patience is needed before getting some answers. You send out lots of invitations to participate in a wonderful activity, but people seem to take a long time to confirm their presence.

GEMINI

You social life sees lots of action. You feel more like partying than working, but the announcement of a promotion helps you recover your motivation.

CANCER

There is sure to be some confusion and lots of things to do. You need to take a few moments to think before you jump into the action.

LEO

There are a lot of people around you, and you have to raise your voice in order to be heard. Afterwards, you feel tired and so some changes will have to be made.

ACROSS 1. Thin 5. Father 9. Chip accompaniment 12. Do a laundry job 13. Anytime 14. Important span 15. Musical combo 16. Semester 17. Blue above us 18. Oriental 20. Shrill bark 22. Seeded bread 23. “____ Song” 25. Hogs 28. Brawl 29. Uncertain 30. Exterior 33. Consented 35. Night fliers 36. Angry 38. Smell 39. Light rain

40. Quick to learn 43. Solicit 45. Cattle thief 47. Vegetable holder 49. A ways off 51. Paddy crop 52. Individual 53. Not early 54. Pen fluids 55. Also 56. 24th letters 57. Military meal

11. Earnings

DOWN 1. Metric unit 2. Display 3. Din 4. Snarl 5. Oil 6. Madison or Park 7. Miles ____ hour 8. Multitude 9. Loathe 10. Tick off

34. Obtains

19. Watched 21. Divided 24. Comforts 26. Wow! 27. Mournful 28. Halloween items 30. In support of 31. Fill with wonder 32. ____ out (emptied) 37. Pittsburgh player 40. Skirt shape 41. Bushel parts 42. Ringlet 44. Garden green 46. Clip 47. Feathery stole 48. Tourist’s stop 50. Office machine

VIRGO

You end up shouldering quite a few responsibilities and time is a scarce commodity. Take your agenda with you, even when you’re on vacation, so as not to forget anything.

LIBRA

You decide to go on a trip on the spur of the moment. You may be thinking about going back to school with the intention of starting a new career..

SCORPIO

A few emotions tackle you with force. Listen to them closely, for they signal a clear need for change. After a thorough cleanout, you find your smile and joy of living again.

PUZZLE NO. 464

Solutions

from July 16, 2014

SAGITTARIUS

You show some skill for negotiating. Don’t hesitate to haggle when you go shopping, and you’ll find some real bargain-price treasures. You’re also capable of making compromises.

CAPRICORN

There is lots of work on your agenda this week. Even if it’s just in planning your vacation, there are lots of details to look after in order to satisfy all your loved ones.

AQUARIUS

You are at the center of attention; you do something that allows you to feel proud of yourself. People hang on your every word.

PISCES

You spend part of the week at home. You do a few things to improve your surroundings and maintain your little home-nest with care.

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Residents from the region were acknowledged for achieving academic excellence at the following schools. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Campus, Madison – Meaghan McGlone and Richard Reidy of Nutley, Selena Hart of North Arlington and Luke Mielke of Lyndhurst all made the dean’s list. The following students were named to FDU’s honors list: Erica Malanga, Joseph Castillo, Tori Fazio, Carla Cucinotta and Susan Maroldi, all of Nutley; Jenifer Przezdzecki of Bloomfield; Michael Santos and Ashley Herrmann, both of North

Arlington; Tenzin Lama, Derek Boyle, Nathaniel King and Alexander Diamantino, all of Kearny; and Marc DeBlasi and Christopher Milo, of Belleville. Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. – Michael Arrietta and Freddie Sotelo, both of Belleville; Gina Bielicka and Adriana Piltz, both of Bloomfield; and Mohamed Metwally of Lyndhurst all made the dean’s list. Named to Pratt’s president’s list were: Christopher Fantin of Kearny and Andrew Zinicola of Nutley. Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Julianna Boniello, Kristen Lawler and Jillian White, all of Nutley;

and Conor Wiggins of Kearny all achieved dean’s list status. University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, Pa. – Kevin Lipat of Bloomfield, Radha Shah and Vincent Brinas, both of Belleville; Kayla Torppey of Lyndhurst and Alexander Ma of Kearny were all named to the dean’s list. Salve Regina University, Newport, R.I. – Rayne Portela of Nutley made the dean’s list. Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn. – Sarah Roghanian of Nutley; James Mulligan and Joseph Weber, both of Bloomfield; and Angela Sammarone of Lyndhurst all made the dean’s list.

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Kearny

$200,000

3 bedroom 1 family colonial w/driveway in a convenient location. Comfortable home with spacious living room, dining room w/sliders to deck, rear yard is adjacent to Park! Walk up to unfinished attic. Franklin School District.

Harrison

$527,000

This 2 fam feels like a brand new home, because of the major renovations and upgrades! 5 rms 2 bdrms & 2 baths on 1st floor, 2nd & 3rd floor used together 8 rms, 3 full baths. Fin lower level w/garage, bathrm, rec rm. Home was completely gutted & renovated, includes New siding, Anderson windows, roof, electric, plumbing, new kitchens with granite tops. 4 new full baths, new wood floors, Bedroom, sitting room & full bath on 3rd floor. Short walk to PATH station!

Kearny

$374,900

Harrison

$260,000

Lyndhurst

$334,900

Nutley

$449,000

Arlington Section colonial on dead end. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with recent updates. Open front porch, New kitchen w/granite counter, double sink, new appliances w/sliding doors to deck. Hardwood floors, new bathrooms. Master bedroom suite with full bath. Finished basement, 2 new heating & central air conditioning systems. Approval for driveway.

Lovely 1 family home in nice shape a few blocks to path station (approx. 10 minute walk). 20' x 50' lot. 3 nice size bedrooms and den on 2nd floor. 2 full and one half bath, newer hardwood floors throughout home, thermo windows. Remodeled 2nd floor bathroom. Large modern kitchen, newer gas steam furnace. Fully finished basement w/ plenty of storage & laundry rm. A must see home!

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North Arlington

$339,500

Brick and vinyl center hall colonial. 3 bedrooms, Large living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, newer bath. Semi-finished basement & attached garage. Hardwood floors and central air conditioning.

Lyndhurst

$384,900

Move right in to this colonial w/3 bedrm 2 ½ bath home with oversized 2 car garage. Hardwood floors, crown moldings & beamed ceilingon 1st fl. Custom kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Finished basement with rec room, laundry, walk-in closet and full bath. Walk-up floored attic for added storage.

Beautifully updated traditional colonial offers living room, formal dining room w/alcove, super updated eat-inkitchen (granite countertops, new cabinets, SS appliances, porcelain tile floor, great lighting), 3 bedrms & full bath. Lovely hardwood floors & woodwork throughout plus large deck off kitchen. Newly updated electric, furnace, water heater &central air conditioning. Lovely property w/lawn sprinkler system. Walk to parks & Public transportation.

Modern style brick front large bi-level home with 2 car garage and driveway. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, spacious rooms throughout. Hardwood floors, ground level with summer kitchen, spare bedroom, family room and full bath.gas heat, central air conditioning.

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$345,000

Kearny

$325,000

Kearny

$199,900

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$339,900

Kearny

$290,000

Kearny

$349,000

North Arlington

$279,900

Lyndhurst

$699,000

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath cape on a nice street with a prominent frontage of100ʼ wide (112ʼ deep & 60ʼ rear width) with Garage and driveway. Open kitchen with lots of counter space and cabinets, living room, formal dining room. Den/computer room off a bedroom on 2nd floor. Finished basement with recreation room, bathroom and storage area with separate door leading to rear yard. Updated siding, roof and front door. Gas hot water baseboard heat. Lots of closet and storage space. Wood floors, built in air conditioners. Back porch overlooking a fabulous yard.

Wonderful & warm 1 fam w/garage on 120ʼ deep lot in Arlington Section! This charming sidehall colonial has 3 bedrms, 2 full baths, deck off kitchen & rear patio area. Beamed ceiling in formal dining room, fin basement, lovely gardens! Includes 1 year warranty.

Arlington Section1 fam colonial w/2 garages & driveway. 4 bdrms, 1½ baths, natural wood entry foyer, spacious liv rm, formal dining rm w/natural wood beamed ceiling & stain glass window, wood floors, pleasant eat in style kitchen, 3 season jalousie porch in rear. Partially finished basement. Roosevelt School District.

Lovely English styled craftsman colonial w/ tapestry brick in manor section lovely layout, huge living room w/ wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, 3 bedrms, 1½ baths, crown molding, partially fin basement w/tastefully fin. family rm, Roosevelt school district, steps to Manor park & to NYC bus stop.

1 fam duplex w/built in garage & driveway, 6 rms, 3 bdrms, 1 bath. formal dining rm, eat it kitchen. Wood floors Terrific rear yard.

Comfortable 3 bedroom Split level w/garage & driveway, den 11⁄2 baths, dining room w/sliders to deck, open living room. Wood floors, finished Ground, recreation room and half bath. 3 season porch.

Located on desirable, saltbox style colonial w/garage sits on a prominent 40 x 160 lot. Features 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, spacious Living rm w/slate hearth fireplace. Central air conditioning. Hardwood floors under carpet. Terrific rear yard with lush green lawn & comfortable patio. Short walk to NYC bus.

Impressive 2 fam w/2 garages on dead end. Set up as a spacious split w/generous 5 room, 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment discreetly tucked away at the side. Owner's 3 level unit features 6 rms, 3brs, 2.5 baths, huge kitchen, sliders to an amazing rear yard. Granite counter top in kitchen, mix of granite floors & wood floors family room with stone fireplace, Master bedroom has private bath Sep heating & 3 central air units. Large deck is great for entertaining. Beautiful pool & resort style grounds. Catch New York bus at the corner! Impressive irregular lot 106' front & 147' deep!