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KEARNY – Now that Kearny has lost its top two administrators of its water utility, town officials concluded they had no choice but to tender day-to-day responsibilities for now to United Water. Last Tuesday, after hearing a presentation by Chris Riat, senior director of environmental services for the Harrington Park firm, the Town Council voted to award an emergency contract. The resolution says the contract is “to operate and manage the town’s water system for a minimum of 90 days until a permanent operations and management services agreement can be solicited and awarded.” United Water, already contracted by Kearny to handle water billing, collection and meter reading services for $344,132, will now get an additional $35,943 for its 90-day contract, plus $9,000 to compile Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs) on the quality of the town’s potable water, and fixed fees for emergency sub-contracted equipment costs, as needed. That means that if, for example, a water main ruptures in the wee hours or on the weekend and United Water

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obert Ceberio, former New Jersey Meadowlands Commission executive director, is poised to find redevelopment opportunities for his former hometown North Arlington. Since he left his meadows job in December 2010, Ceberio has set himself up as a development consultant under the name RCM Ceberio LLC, with his wife Carol as executive vice president and former longtime North Arlington Mayor Len Kaiser as director of business development. The RCM website describes the company as a “strategic planning and management consulting firm assisting public and private clients … in terms of projects, plans and policies. We develop strategies to meet changed circumstances, new technology, new competitors, a new economic trend, or a new social, financial or political environment.”

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Sources told The Observer that Ceberio attended last Thursday’s Borough Council meeting and, after it ended, was invited into a private caucus by Mayor Joseph Bianchi to make a pitch

for his company. That, in turn, led to a 6-0 council vote authorizing Borough Attorney Randy Pearce to draw up a contract. Pearce told The Observer last week that under the proposed agreement, which he’s drafting in resolution form for the next council meeting, RCM Ceberio would be paid $2,500 a month for services as a redevelopment specialist, “including all expenses and public relations for the borough,” for up to one year. Although Borough Administrator Stephen LoIacono told The Observer that the final terms were subject to further scrutiny by members of the governing body at the next meeting, Pearce insisted that, “It’s already a done deal.” He said it was simply a matter of transferring his handwritten notes of the terms which, he said, the council had approved, into a formal resolution. Councilman Al Granell, one of two Democrats on the governing body, told see CEBERIO page

Teen bound for Far East BELLEVILLE – A Belleville High School freshman will be spending part of the summer in Japan. Andrea Romero is one of 10 American high school students from the around the U.S. to be accepted into the TOMODACHI Japan Society Junior Fellows Leadership Program, a cultural immersion and learning project.

The students will stay with host families in the Tokyo metropolitan area and learn the basics of the Japanese language while attending local high schools and join in afterschool sports and activites. They’ll also visit important sites around Japan – ranging from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to the Harajuka fashion district – during their

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By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

he 2014 crime statistics have been released by the Kearny Police Department, and the good news is that crime in the township remained virtually static, with a total of 1,289 recorded major offenses last year, compared with 1,286 in 2013. The better news is, that aside from that plus-three difference with 2013, the 2014 tally was the lowest of the 14 years covered in the report. Back in 2001, the Kearny major-crime total was 1,717. And all that with diminishing staffing. (Read on.) Officially known as the Uniform Crime Report Index, the data cover nine categories. The highest tally, and one of the few showing an increase, was larceny: 694 incidents, compared with 642 in ‘13. Police Chief John Dowie explained that this category “covers almost every type of theft there is, including thefts from motor vehicles, packages taken from porches, thefts of cell phones, etc.” Thefts of motor vehicles are in a separate category. There were 122 last year, down from 136 in ‘13. Robberies are also separate: There were 36 in ‘14; 41 in ‘13. Simple assaults were down, from 319 in ‘13 to 300 last year; aggravated assaults were up, from 33 to 46. (The difference between the offenses has to do with the extent of the injuries and/ or whether a “weapon” was involved. The weapon, lest you are worried about guns, could be just about anything,

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such as a beer bottle.) Burglaries showed a sharp decrease: 82 in ‘14, compared with 110 in ‘13. The highest number on the chart for that crime was 232, back in 2003. “I pride myself on the reduction year after year in this category,” Dowie said, citing these stats: 183 burglaries in 2011; 123 in ‘12; 110 in ‘13, and the two-digit tally last year. “There has been a significant drop,” Dowie said. “Why? Burglary is generally a drug-driven offense. If we continue to go after drug offenders, it has the effect of reducing burglaries. If they’re incarcerated, burglaries are down.” The chief commended “the narcotics unit and some very aggressive and street-savvy uniformed patrol officers, who make it their business to know who our criminal element is, especially drug offenders and burglars, and keep tabs on their parole status, their warrant status, and the places they frequent.” “This [the consistent reduction in burglaries] is the end result,” he said. “It has

obviously paid dividends to the residents of Kearny.” The other major-crime categories were homicide (zero), arson (four cases), and rape (five). Of the last, Dowie said he wanted to let people know that the rapes were not committed by someone “lurking in the bushes or alleys.” “I don’t think we had any of those,” he said, explaining that the local crimes typically involve incest or date rape or “stem from domestic violence.” Likewise, instances of aggravated assault are often related to domestic violence. Along with the major crimes, miscellaneous offenses and incidents kept the KPD more than busy. In 2014, the department logged 26,458 reports and made 1,060 arrests. These included 241 shoplifters. Shoplifting, Dowie explained, is one of the more time-consuming crimes, since “every incident, from a candy bar to a TV, involves an arrest.” And arrests mean taking officers off the street until the paperwork is completed.

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Additionally, a lot of the shoplifters are multiple offenders, have outstanding warrants, are in possession of drugs, etc., which means even more paperwork time. In 2014, the KPD also dealt with: 149 outstanding-warrant arrests; 158 drug arrests (possession and/or distribution); 1,171 false burglar alarms; 273 calls to assist the Fire Department; 2,270 medical calls; 303 lock-out assists; 257 domestic violence calls; 1,100 vehicles towed; 1,295 town ordinance violations and 710 noise complaints. Citing the essentially flat rate in major crimes between 2013 and ‘14, and the 26,458 responses by the officers, Mayor Alberto Santos posted the following on the town’s website: “These numbers show that the Kearny Police Department continues to be highly effective in responding to calls quickly, which is necessary to deter criminals and maintain public safety.” The posting also noted that “six new officers will join the ranks later this year see STATS page

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Council seat filled; 5 cops promoted By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – arytrine DeCastro was seated as the newest member of the Kearny Town Council and five members of the Kearny Police Department were promoted last Tuesday. Selected by members of the Democratic County Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Alexa Arce Jan. 5, DeCastro will serve through the November general election, at which

point she plans to run for the two years remaining in Arce’s unexpired term. An occupational health nurse currently working at the Daily News plant in Jersey City, DeCastro has lived 19 years in the First Ward which she now represents, along with Councilman Albino Cardoso. She will chair the council’s Lighting Committee and will serve on the License, Transportation and Beautification Committees and as liaison to the Civil Rights Commission. After the council approved

the elevations in police ranks, Mayor Alberto Santos swore in Lt. Peter Caltabellotta and Sgts. Joseph Vulcano, Scott Traynor, John Corbett Jr. and Glenn Reed. Corbett and Reed each comes from a family with a record of departmental service: Corbett’s dad, John Sr., is a retired deputy police chief with more than 34 years of

service, and his grandfather, the late Jack Johnstone, was a captain, while Reed’s dad, Philip, and brother Greg, are both retired captains, with Philip putting in 30 years and Greg, who left the force earlier this month, had 27 years. All assume their new rank, effective March 1. A lieutenant’s current base salary is $125,794 a year; a sergeant’s

annual base pay is $109,577. After congratulating the newly sworn superiors, Santos noted that while calls for police assistance continue to rise, the KPD’s “high level of effectiveness continues to improve.” Police Chief John Dowie, who is also hoping to get six see PROMOTED page

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Township has Roche land but no developer By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE –

elleville is taking the vacant 18.5-acre Roche Diagnostics parcel at Franklin Ave. and Mill St. off the owner’s hands in hopes of putting itself in a position to

market the environmentally compromised site. As part of the deal, according to Town Attorney Tom Murphy, Roche has agreed to provide $5 million to be applied toward the cleanup of the site, once the location of a copper mine with arsenic byproducts.

Most of that money would be placed in a trust account to be dedicated to the remediation effort and the township will look to have some discretionary use of the balance, Murphy said. Last Tuesday, the Township Council – except for dissenting members Joseph Longo

and Marie Strumolo Burke – voted to take possession of the property for $1. Longo told The Observer he felt this was “a bad deal” for Belleville because of the possibility that the environmental cleanup cost could well exceed $5 million and even if the township finds someone to buy the property, it – as the

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seller – would be stuck with the bill for the overage. As of 2013, the Roche property was appraised for $13 million but Longo said that assessment does not take into consideration cleanup costs. In December 2013, the township designated David A. Mack Properties LLC of Southport, Conn., as redeveloper of the Roche site, about a year after the Belleville Planning Board had recommended that the township designate the property as an area in need of redevelopment. In July 2013 the township adopted a redevelopment plan that proposed medical offices, medical research, related health uses and housing as acceptable uses for the land. But Mack has dropped out of the agreement, according to Esposito. “That’s not going to work,” he said. Reportedly, Mack wanted to develop the property for residential purposes. “Some of his clients were less interested in medical offices and ancillary uses,” Esposito said. Still, Esposito remains optimistic about the future of the site. “We feel the land has great potential for many commercial applications, given its proximity to Clara Maass Medical Center. It could support such things as a strip mall, restaurant, bank, small boutiques – maybe even a small hotel/conference center.” Maybe so, Longo said, “but if the property is so valuable, there should be developers lined up out the door. I don’t see them.” Asked to comment on the latest development involving the property, Roche spokesman Bob Purcell, who is based in California, sent an email on Feb. 26 saying, “At this point, we cannot comment on the proceedings as we are still waiting to be informed of the outcome by the [township]. … Once the deal is completed, we should have more information to share around the details.” Meanwhile, a new development of sorts involving the other Roche site straddling Nutley and Clifton occurred last Tuesday when the Nutley Planning Board voted to recsee ROCHE page

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Learn more about tax appeals KEARNY – ith the April 1 deadline looming for filing municipal tax appeals, the Town of Kearny is offering local homeowners a chance to learn more about the process with a free Tax Appeal Seminar. The event will be held

Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in the top-floor council chambers at Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave. John Peneda, the town tax assessor, and Salvatore Roccaro of Castano Quigley LLC, the town’s legal representatives, will talk about property tax assessments

State outlining how it will fix Conrail span KEARNY – Want to know about the state’s plans to rehabilitate the Rt. 7 bridge over Conrail in Kearny? Then you might want to check out a public information session that the state Department of Transportation is giving Thursday, March 5, 4 to 7 p.m., in the second-floor courtroom at Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave. DOT representatives will talk about the project, show exhibits and field questions from the public. The Conrail bridge was built in 1936 and carries two lanes of vehicular traffic with shoulders and a sidewalk. It

has been deemed structural deficient “due to the poor condition of the deck slab and severe rust, localized section losses and deteriorated bridge deck joints,” according to the DOT. A DOT press release said: “The bridge superstructure will be replaced in its entirety. The replacement includes deck, beams, bearings and parapets. Minor repairs to the superstructure will be performed. Lighting, guide rail, sidewalk and curb will be reconstructed. DOT has projected that the rehabilitation of the bridge will begin this spring and should be substantially completed by summer 2017.

and appeals. They’ll also explain how to file an appeal and what is needed to do so. Any appeals that are filed this year will cover property assessments recorded as of Oct. 1, 2014, according to Peneda. For 2014, Peneda said the town received appeals on 66

residential properties – only a small percentage of the more than 7,000 homes and apartments town-wide – and down by half from the 132 appeals logged the year before. Peneda attributed the higher number in 2013 to the impact of Superstorm Sandy and the recession.

Of the 25 appeals filed for 2014 resulting in lowered values, Peneda said the overall impact was a $287,200 drop in total residential value which, he said, translated to about $28,000 less taxes paid. – Ron Leir

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nless you have been hibernating with the groundhogs, you recognize the photo that accompanies this column. However, for the few of you who have just stuck your heads out from the burrow, I shall explain: Last week, a woman in Scotland posted that picture on the internet. She had attended a wedding, and that was the dress worn by the mother of the bride. Within hours, it became a worldwide sensation. Not because of the design, but because of the colors. Or more specifically, because of how the colors were perceived. The actual dress was blue and black. But many people (myself included) saw it as being white and gold. The debate was passionate. Blue/black vs. white/ gold made Yankees vs. Red Sox look like a playground rivalry. Please note: I have no idea if the color perception differs in the newsprint image. Probably not. You have to view the original photo on a screen -- computer, tablet, cell phone. And this is why the whole thing is so weird. People look-

ing at the same photo on the same screen at the same time apparently saw different colors. (News 12 even ran a poll: 48% of the viewers saw white and gold; 19%, blue and black; and 33% chose the third option, “Who cares? It’s ugly.”) There is supposedly a scientific explanation for the controversy, but I don’t trust science. For instance, I have heard scientists say that gravity is not a very strong force. If that were true, wouldn’t all the fat people on Earth go spinning off into the universe? Anyway, here is the explanation provided by a neuroscientist and posted on the wesbite www.Wired.com: “Light enters the eye through the lens -- different wavelengths corresponding to different colors. The light hits the retina in the back of the eye, where pigments fire up neural connections to the visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes those signals into an image. “Critically, though, that first burst of light is made of whatever wavelengths are illuminating the world, reflecting off whatever you’re looking at. Without you having to worry

about it, your brain figures out what color light is bouncing off the thing your eyes are looking at and essentially subtracts that color from the ‘real’ color of the object.

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WE’VE GOT MAIL To the editor, My family and I are deeply saddened and offended by a flyer that was recently distributed via U.S. Mail to the residents of Lyndhurst by cowardly individuals who implied that I am one and the same as mass murderer, anti-Semitic, anti-Christian Adolph Hitler. Never in my political career have I ever witnessed an attack that rises

to this level. I consider it to be defamatory and criminally biased in nature, not only to myself but also to Commissioner DiMaggio. The flyer makes reference to Hitler’s SS and Secret Police and their tactics, drawing a direct comparison to the affairs of my administration. In addition, the flyer makes reference to me facing criminal charges, which is a ridiculous allegation. I have made numerous statements over the past seven months since my forced re-

“Our visual system is supposed to throw away information about the illuminant and extract information about the actual reflectance.” Got it now?

We heard a simpler explanation offered by an ophthamologist, who said, “At the heart of this debate is the light balance of the camera. The light source plays a major factor in how we’re going to perceive that color.” Grrrrr. I still can’t grasp why people looking at the same photo taken by a single camera with the same light source -- those people then viewing the photo under a common light source -see such a wild difference. Another doctor said simply, “People perceive colors differently.” Yes, we know that. Some people can’t differentiate between purple and deep blue. But confusing blue and black with white and gold? There is further dress-related scientific data all over the web, so investigate and be enlightened. You are probably smarter than I am. My neural connections are already overwhelmed. However, I am sure this will all bring repercussions. Somebody somewhere is going to run a red light and then offer the explanation that he saw green. – Karen Zautyk

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‘A COWARDLY ACT’ designation as Commissioner of Public Safety dealing with suspicious lawsuits being filed naming the Township and myself as the defendants, and issues related to the Joint Insurance Fund (JIF). This recent flyer only adds to my suspicion concerning all these recent issues combined. The individuals behind this flyer are few in number but will stop at nothing to destroy my reputation and the reputation of my family. I was pleasantly sur-

prised, as I am grateful by the outpouring of support and concern from so many Lyndhurst residents. What is most interesting is that many of the residents that have received this flyer in the mail are taking this personally and have shown distaste in having Adolph Hitler’s picture and quotes mailed directly to their homes. Separate and apart from the remedies I plan to seek, many people of the Jewish community have also taken offense, exploring their own legal remedies including

contacting the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and/ or the New Jersey Attorney General. I call on the residents of Lyndhurst who are offended by this flyer to join me in a positive attempt to seek out the names of the cowards who have orchestrated this most distasteful act. I thank the residents of Lyndhurst once again, for their trust and support. Robert Giangeruso Mayor of Lyndhurst

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Still hunting store robber: NPD

olice are continuing to search for a man who robbed a Centre St. convenience store on Feb. 22. At 8:30 a.m., police said, a man entered the store, and, placing his hand in his jacket pocket, demanded money from the clerk, saying, “I don’t wanna hurt you.” No weapon was produced and no one was hurt, police said.

Police declined to say how much money was taken. The suspect was described as white, age 18 to 25, 5-foot3 to 5-feet-5, thin, wearing a tan jacket with a gray hooded sweatshirt underneath, a dark cap with some type of symbol, a face mask, blue jeans and brown boots. Police said they followed footprints in the snow to Union Ave. where the trail ended.

Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to call detectives at 973-284-4940. Det. Sgt. Anthony Montanari told The Observer that detectives are working with

Bloomfield and Montclair PD, comparing robberies executed recently in those communities with scenarios similar to Nutley’s – and in one case in Bloomfield in particular where the physical description of the

suspect appeared to match the Nutley suspect. Montanari said Nutley detectives have also reviewed footage from the convenience store surveillance camera in trying to track the suspect.

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ey’s home. His brother had been staying with him for the past few days, she said. Towey’s brother is in University Hospital, Newark, where he is listed in stable condition, Murray said. One bullet pierced the victim’s spine, she said. The alleged shooter is being held at the Essex County Jail, Newark, on $75,000 bail. No motive was given for the attack. Murray did not disclose the victim’s first name or how many rounds were fired.

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He’s delivered to jail: KPD A Newark man was remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $10,000 bail for allegedy stealing packages left on the doorsteps of Kearny homes, Kearny police reported. The suspect, Valentino Rogers, 27, was arrested Feb. 19 by Officer John Fabula, who had responded to a 2 p.m. report of a man taking items that had been delivered to the 200 block of Devon St. Fabula canvassed the neighborhood and saw Rogers, who fit the thief’s description, walking on Boyd St., carrying a large bag over his shoulder, police said. The office confirmed that Rogers was wanted on a

$250 Kearny warrant, and a search incident to arrest on that revealed three packages and a crack pipe, police said. (The crack pipe had not been among the deliveries.) Rogers allegedly was also in possession of a credit card bearing a woman’s name. He was charged with three counts of theft, and one count each of theft of property lost or stolen (the card) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said they recovered a $70 jacket, stolen from the 200 block of Devon St.; soap and specialty coffee, taken from the 300 block of Devon; and baby items, from the 100 block

of Laurel Ave. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Feb. 18 At 5:30 p.m., Officer Jordenson Jean pulled over a Chevy TrailBlazer for an illegal turn and failure to yield to pedestrians at Kearny Ave. and the Belleville Pike. Police said driver Jose Lameda, 42, of Lyndhurst, was arrested on an outstanding $500 warrant out of Bound Brook and was released after posting the bail. Feb. 19 It was disorder at the

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with the radio car, the suspect began flailing at Ward in the street, a fight ensued, Finch joined the fray, and Santino Zaccardo, 20, of Belleville, was forced to the ground and cuffed. A search incident to arrest reportedly produced a glassine envelope of heroin, stamped “Out of Stock.” Zaccardo was charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia, robbery and resisting arrest. Store security reportedly had seen him removing the tags from boxes of Oxytrol (which, in case you are curious, is an overthe-counter treatment for an overactive bladder). Feb. 23 Officer Daniel Esteves, on patrol at Passaic and Johnston Aves. at 4 p.m., stopped a 2001 Buick for a headlight violation and saw that driver Ramon Leston’s license was suspended, police said. He reportedly also saw a plastic bag containing white powder in the center see KPD page

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Rolling on to the Eastern Regionals By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

yen Pezzolla probably never gave much thought to playing roller hockey at a Division I university when he first started playing the sport when he was a 3-year-old. But now, more than 15 years later, the grandson of The Observer’s general manager Robert Pezzolla is doing just that — and he’s so good he’s been named a finalist for the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association’s Division I Player of the Year. Pezzolla plays roller hockey for Rutgers University. The St. Peter’s Prep alum scored an astonishing 52 goals in just 17 games played this season, the most of anyone playing college roller hockey in the entire country. But the modest Pezzolla was hardly ready to take credit for his personal accomplishments. Instead, he was more interested in the team’s overall accomplishments. “We’re 11-6-1 in the Eastern

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Ryen Pezzolla, center, on the ice at Yankee Stadium last year, where he played an outdoor game with St. Peter’s Prep as a high school senior.

Conference,” Pezzolla said. “But when you play with a guy like (teammate) Jeff O’Connell, it’s a lot easier. We have a lot of great chemistry when we play together.” Last year, when Pezzolla was a senior playing ice hockey for the Marauders of St. Peter’s Prep, he says he got four offers

to play ice hockey in college. He had a great senior season and even played an outdoor game at Yankee Stadium, something that was possible because of the NHL’s Outdoor Stadium Series that saw the Devils play the Rangers and the Rangers play the Islanders. Despite this — and playing

four years of ice hockey at the Prep — Pezzolla says his true love was for roller hockey. “I love ice hockey and I miss it, but I’ve been playing roller hockey much longer than I played ice hockey,” he said. “I knew the coach at Rutgers. I really liked him. So really, it was a decision I had to make. I

wanted to play roller over ice. “It’s a decision I don’t regret at all.” Of course, he says he does miss the game on ice. “I do miss it, but I know I made the right decision to play roller,” Pezzolla said. And, he says, playing roller hockey has actually offered him greater opportunities. Soon, he’ll be playing in the Eastern Regionals in Pennsylvania, and the team that wins the tournament gets a cash incentive to be used by the team (individual players don’t make money). “There’s $10,000 up for grabs,” he said. He’ll also play in another tournament in Pennsylvania. “The competition is great — and the sport is growing,” Pezzolla said. “In just a few years, there have been a lot more teams playing roller. I’m very happy to be playing the game and the sport.” And with luck, fairly soon, he’ll be recognized as the country’s best player in that sport.

Concern over falling ice: NPD Nutley public school officials are following up an incident involving ice falling from schools in the wake of an incident at the John Walker Middle School on Feb. 21. Police responded to the Franklin Ave. school on a report of a section of ice blocking the sidewalk. Upon arrival, police observed a large piece of ice that had rolled off the school’s roof and damaged part of the retaining wall in front of the school. Police said a Board of Education employee was dispatched to remove the ice from the walkway. No individuals were hurt and no parked vehicles were hit by the ice, police said. School board President Charles Kucinski told The Observer last week that he had been made aware of the incident and that he has asked the board’s maintenance crew to check on the conditions at all of the district’s schools. Kucinski said there’s likely going to be more such reports, given that the cold weather is continuing “and

there’s quite a lot of snow packed on our schools’ roofs.” “Most of our roofs are flat,” he said, “but the Walker School and our high school have sloped roofs and Walker has the dome,” so those two schools will get more focused attention. Asked if any type of shelf construction could be affixed to those roofs to prevent ice slippage, Kucsinki said that possibility could be explored. “We expect to have more information by Monday,” he added. Another school-related episode occurred Feb. 22 when police responded to a report of a burglary to two school buses parked at Monsignor DiLuca Plaza. A driver told police that an unknown person entered one bus, removed the fire extinguisher and left the roof escape hatch open, allowing snow to accumulate in the interior. Then, the driver said, someone entered another school bus and sprayed the inside with the fire extinguisher

taken from the first bus. Detectives are investigating. ••• Between Feb. 21 and 27, Nutley PD responded to 10 suspicious incidents, 26 motor vehicle accidents, 10 disputes, 37 medical calls and these incidents:

The man then left the store. Police said the store’s surveillance footage showed the man grabbing several deodorants and other items and stuffing them into his backpack. Police described the suspect as Latino with a heavy accent, 5-feet-5 to 5-feet-9, wearing black pants, a black vest, a Feb. 21 beige turtleneck sweater, A motor vehicle stop on black watch cap and carrying Passaic Ave. resulted in the a black backpack with a red arrest of Erica Smith, 31, of object on its side South Orange, on charges of ••• DWI, driving while suspendA snow plow operator ed and failure to signal turn. working on Quarry St. told ••• police someone reportedly A Brookline Ave. resident twice shot BB pellets at them. reported the theft of a packOn the first pass, the plow age that was ordered and was hit on the passenger side shown to be delivered to the of the truck and, on the secresidence but never received. ond pass, the driver’s window ••• was struck, the driver said. A patron got away with Police said they noticed a shoplifted items from a Harsmall circular mark on the rison St. business, police said. passenger front door. DetecThe store manager told police tives are investigating. that after hearing a commotion in the deodorant aisle, Feb. 22 he went to check and found Police pulled over the driva man kneeling on the floor er of a vehicle whose plate rummaging through a backand description matched that pack, secured on his chest. of a vehicle that was report-

ed to have left the scene of an accident in Clifton as the vehicle was traveling erratically on River Road. David Camero, 23, of East Orange, was arrested and charged with DWI and was ticketed for failure to notify DMV of change of address. He was released with a mandatory court date. ••• Cheryl Niemira, 46, of Nutley, was arrested following an accident on Harrison St. Police issued Niemira a summons charging her with DWI and released her to a family member pending a mandatory court date. Feb. 23 Police responded to a call about a vehicle that had crashed into a snow bank on the Rt. 21 exit ramp to Nutley. The vehicle’s occupants told police that the driver lost control of the vehicle on the ice as he was turning onto the exit ramp but police said they saw see NPD next page

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Dr. Mark Schachman joins Smile Center Dr. Blair Schachtel of The Smile and Implant Center welcomes Dr. Mark Schachman to his practice in Kearny. Dr. Schachman is a board certified endodontist and has joined the dental practice as part of the Center’s team of specialists. The Smile and Implant Center is a unique practice which offers not only general

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no ice in that area. One of the car’s occupants, Jaquan Ruffin, 24, of Hoboken, was arrested after police said they learned he had an active warrant from Jersey City. He was released with a mandatory court date and taken to the bus station. ••• A River Road resident reported that upon returning to their apartment, they found

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the front door and dead bolt unlocked. Police said there were no signs of forced entry but the tenant told them that two packs of cigarettes and a piece of jewelry were missing from the apartment.

Belleville, who reportedly had cheated a cabbie out of his fare. Police said Moran was wanted on warrants from Garwood and Roseland. He was arrested on the warrants and on a charge of theft of services. After posting bail on the Nutley charge, Moran was turned over to Garwood PD.

and Union Aves. and Harrison St. on the charge of failing to clear their sidwalks of snow in the allotted 36-hour time frame. ••• A township resident told police that while stopped in traffic on Park Ave. near River Road, an Hispanic man driving a black GMC Suburban rolled down his window and punched and shattered their vehicle’s passenger side rear view mirror, causing $200 in damage. The driver then sped away, north on Rt. 21. The resident characterized the action as a road rage matter.

two fictitious names and then gave officers consent to search his backpack. Inside, police said they found six syringes, two Similac infant formulas, one Enfamil infant formula, a screwdriver, a scissors and eight empty suspected heroin folds. Rivera was charged with providing police a false name and possession of drug paraphernalia. At HQ , after Rivera provided an accurate date of birth and social security number, police said they learned that he had two active warrants from Belleville and one apiece from Bloomfield, Newark and Clifton and that he had allegedly shoplifted the baby formula from a CVS in Clifton. Rivera was then additionally charged with hindering apprehension and turned over to Clifton PD. – Ron Leir

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Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., holds Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers every Wednesday at 11 a.m., beginning March 11. There is also a special St. Patrick’s Day program set for Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. For more information, call the library at 973-450-3434. The Woman’s Club of Belleville meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at their clubhouse, 51 Rossmore Place. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, contact Terry Landon at 973-751-6529. Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., announces the following: • A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $15 and $10 for children under age 12. • The monthly breakfast is set for Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $6 for adults; $3 for children under age 10; and free for children under age 3. In case of inclement weather, the breakfast will be cancelled. Call the lodge at 973-759-9623 to check if the event is still on.

Harrison

Holy Cross Church sponsors a trip to Las Vegas, April 29 to May 5. The group departs Newark Airport Wednesday, April 29, at 7:15 a.m., for a nonstop flight via United Airlines and returns Thursday, May 5, at 6:15 a.m. The group will stay at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. The $771 per-person cost covers air, hotel and taxes. A $250 per-person deposit is required to guarantee reservations. Call Gina at European Travel, 973-484-4023, or Joan at 973481-2434. Harrison Recreation Department announces Little League, Minor League and Tee-Ball registrations will be held at the Community Center, 401 Warren St., through March 20. All children who are age 5 and will not turn age 13 before May 1 are eligible to register. Children must be age 9 or older to be placed on a Little League team. All returning Little League players must also register at this time. A registration fee is required when the child picks up his or her uniform. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 973-268-2469.

Kearny

The Kearny High School Athletic Hall of Fame ComBloomfield Public Library’s mittee is seeking candidates Book Club, 90 Broad St., has for induction at a dinner to be released its program schedule held in November. Nominees for March: must have graduated at least • An adult craft program is five years ago. held the second Wednesday Teams to be inducted at a of each month, beginning dinner to be held at the LithuMarch 11, at 6 p.m. Materianian Catholic Community als needed: discarded books, Center April 17 will include magazines, newspapers, pathe 1977 boys soccer team, per, scissors, various scissors, 1985 boys baseball team, 1980 various beads, decoupage girls relay team, 1986 boys glue. If you have extra suplightweight crew team, 1980 plies, feel free to bring them girls basketball team and the for the other crafters. 1968 football team. • Actress Maggie Worsdale For information on the team portays Martha Washington dinner or on nominating indiMarch 14 at 2 p.m. viduals, contact John Millar at Through March 14, the 201-955-5051 or Zibbie Viscuso library is accepting donaat 201-998-5961. tions of new or lightly used Kearny UNICO meets prom dresses which will be Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m. distributed to young women To arrange to attend, contact who might otherwise not be Chapter President Lou Panable to afford a prom gown. dolfi at 201-368-2409. Kearny Dresses may be dropped off UNICO is a member chapter in the main library. All sizes of UNICO National, the largand styles are welcome. est Italian American service organization in the U.S.

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St. Stephen’s Church, 141 Washington Ave., is selling tickets for a raffle set for Friday, March 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15. For tickets email cyndie1522@verizon.net or call St. Stephen’s rectory at 201-998-3314. Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., announces the following programs: • A new series of Lego Robotics Workshops, for children in grades 2 and up, will meet for four weeks on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m., beginning on March 11 on the lower level of the Main Library. Class size is limited and registration is required. While the library is contributing most of the funding needed, there will be a $10 registration fee per child for the four-week session. Registration is currently open online by following this link: http:// www.blockscool.com/class-locations/kearny-public-librarykearny-nj. Make sure you apply coupon code ‘kpl0315’ at the check-out screen to get a special discounted rate. Call the library or stop in if you have any issues with the registration system. Register soon to save your spot! • A free screening of the blockbuster sequel Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (PG-13 / 123 minutes) is set for 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13 on the lower level of the Main Library. For more information on any of our many programs, call the library at 201-998-2666 or visit our website at www. kearnylibrary.org.

firehouse, 299 Delafield Ave. Admission is $35. All proceeds go to the Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. For tickets, call Cristy at 201-742-2411. Lyndhurst Girls’ Association hosts a pancake breakfast Sunday, March 22, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Senior Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. Proceeds go towards maintaining and operating Libbie Lindsay House, a meeting place for Girl Scouts and leaders in Lyndhurst. Admission is $5 and tickets may be purchased at the door. New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (now part of the N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority) announces “Owls Alive,” presented by Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, is set for Sunday, March 8, 2 to 3 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park.   See some of these amazing nocturnal raptors and learn about these feathered ambassadors’ behavior, physiology, adaptations and natural history. Admission is $8; $6 for Meadowlands Environment Committee members. Pre-registration is recommended and appreciated. To register, go to www. njmeadowlands.gov and click on “Events.” Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors a children’s Tricky Tray for grades pre-k to 5 Saturday, March 28, at the Senior Citizens building on Cleveland Ave. Admission is $5. Doors open at noon and the raffle begins at 1 p.m. Lunch items will be sold. No outside food is permitted. For tickets or more information, call Janet at 201-935-1208. The Lyndhurst Health DeLyndhurst partment holds its bi-annual A benefit dinner for Jennie Women’s Health Clinic on Gossweiler-Renna, now in her Wednesday, April 1, at 9 a.m. fifth year with ovarian cancer, This free event, made poswill be held March 28, 5 to 9 sible through a partnership p.m., at the Amvets post hall, with Clara Maass Medical 323 New York Ave. The $45 Center, includes education on admission includes dinner, breast self-examination, a PAP dancing and support for a test and a pelvic exam. The wonderful person. For tickets, Lyndhurst Women’s Health more information, or to make Clinic is open to all female a donation, call Melissa Alfano Lyndhurst residents age 18 and at 201-736-1584 or visit www. over. Call 201-804-2500 for an jenniebenefit.myevent.com. appointment. Dress in the style of your Sacred Heart School, 620 favorite decade for “Dancing Valley Brook Ave., hosts a through the Decades” March spring auction Tricky Tray 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyndhurst Friday, March 13. Proceeds

benefit the Sacred Heart School Margaret Engle Endowment Trust. Tickets are $10 and nonrefundable. Deadline to purchase is March 4. No one under 18 will be admitted and no alcoholic beverages are permitted. For tickets, call Patty at 201-803-9580 or the school at 201-939-4277. Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts a St. Patrick’s Day craft program, open to grades 1 to 4, Monday, March 16, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Registration is required for both. To register, call the library at 201-804-2478. The library offers a museum pass for World of Wings Butterfly Museum and Children’s Play Land. The pass can be used for free general admission for up to four people (two adults and two children or one adult and three children). The pass is available in the library’s children’s room to patrons with a valid Lyndhurst Library card. For more information, call the library at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org.

North Arlington

Hayden’s Heart third annual 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, March 7, at Riverside County Park South. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K run/walk starts at 11 a.m. Entry fee is $35. Hayden’s Heart raises awareness for congenital heart disease and helps families struggling with CHD in their time of need. To register in advance, visit haydensheart. org. North Arlington Elks Lodge 1992, 129 Ridge Road, hosts a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinner on Tuesday, March 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $12 for a dinner and $8 for a sandwich. Eat-in or to-go orders will be available. North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, announces the following: • Irish music performance with Clarence Ferrari begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. • A screening of the film “From Here to Eternity” is set see AROUND TOWN page

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sports&recreation Nutley’s Ferinde, QP’s Velez bring home Region 4 wrestling gold

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For Harrison bowling coach Cucci, labor of love pays off For more than 20 years, Joe Cucci has taken the Harrison High School bowling team to local lanes in the area and watched the Blue Tide generally come up on the short end of the bowling sheet. Just two years ago, the Blue Tide won all of four varsity matches. But last year, Cucci began to see the fruits of his dedication pay off a little. “We were 12-8 last year,” Cucci said. “That was our second winning season. I’ve watched them develop over the years. They’re such a great group of kids. They’re wonderful to be around.” Cucci usually gets kids to come out for the Blue Tide who have very little bowling experience, so patience is definitely a virtue. “But I’ve watched these kids grow up, not just as bowlers, but as people,” Cucci said. “They would get together all the time before the season to bowl together. I knew that this year would be a different year.” Senior leader Joe Ussery also saw the change in the Blue Tide this season. “Everyone generally

has a good time together,” Ussery said. “We really have a lot of fun. I think that helps with our progression.” Cucci speaks highly of Ussery. “He’s very friendly with everyone,” Cucci said. “All the other coaches in the school love him and the other bowlers look up to him and respect him. He’s a wonderful kid to be around.” Ussery is also the top bowler on the team, with an average around 175 per game. “I tried to see if I could get that average up a bit this year,” Ussery said. “That was my goal.” Ussery reached his goal, improving by almost 10 pins per game. Cucci started to see the progress of the Blue Tide early on this season. “All of our kids started to bowl well,” Cucci said. “If one (bowler) was off, then another came along to pick the other one up. But they were consistently bowling above their averages.” The camaraderie of the Blue Tide paid off see VIEW page

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Two local wrestlers won gold medals at the NJSIAA Region 4 championships in West Orange, namely 126-pounder Joe Ferinde of Nutley (l.) and 195-pounder Jeff Velez of Queen of Peace (r.). Both should be among the top seeds at the NJSIAA state championships in Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this weekend.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

this year,” said Ferinde, who improved to a stellar 35-2 after winning three matches in the Region 4 tourney. “Going into year ago, Joe Ferinde the tournament, I knew I was had to face the reality in one of the toughest weight that he lost in the NJclasses. I knew I was going to SIAA Region 4 wrestling finals. have to battle.” At the same time, Jeff Velez Velez, who won the Region was at another venue alto3 title last year wrestling for gether, winning the Region 3 Brearley Regional, transferred championship. to Queen of Peace this year to Last Saturday, Ferinde, the be with coach Scot Weaver. Nutley senior, and Velez, the Weaver formerly coached at Queen of Peace senior, were Brearley, but decided to come crowned as Region 4 champs back and restore the QP proat West Orange High School. gram that he initiated several Ferinde, the top seed in years ago. the 126-pound class, defeated “Coach Weaver has helped Kareem Askew of Clifton, 8-4, me so much,” said Velez, who to earn his first Region chamdefeated Mauro Altamura of pionship. Ferinde also defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 6-2, to former teammate Anthony claim the 195-pound champiDeLorenzo, now wrestling onship. “I don’t know what for Queen of Peace, 3-1, in the I would do without him. I’m semifinals. just blessed to have him as a “I was the runner-up last coach.” year, so I really wanted to win

Velez spoke of the difficulty of leaving Brearley for QP in his senior year. “It was very tough, leaving all my best friends behind and coming to a new school,” Velez said. “But it was the best decision for me down the road. It’s going to help me get back to Atlantic City.” Both Ferinde and Velez are now headed to the NJSIAA state championships this weekend, along with the others who finished either second or third in their respective regions. For Ferinde, it will be his third sojourn down the Garden State Parkway to compete with the state’s best grapplers. He qualified as a sophomore two years ago, but last year, he won three matches in Boardwalk Hall to finish eighth overall in the state at the same weight see WRESTLING next page

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That’s my main goal, to keep getting better than I was the previous year. I’m really comclass (126). fortable wrestling in Atlantic Needless to say, Ferinde is pumped to get another chance City. The atmosphere is amazing. I’m just going to let it fly.” at winning the elusive state Ferinde hopes that a good championship. performance this weekend “I feel better than I have could lead to a college offer. all year,” Ferinde said. “Both Right now, Ferinde is totally mentally and physically, I feel undecided about college. A great. It’s the end of the year few wins with the entire state for me and that’s when I really shine. I start getting better and watching might force a college coach to take notice. better. That’s when I usually Velez said that winning shine.” Region 4 was nothing different Ferinde knows that winning than winning Region 3, except a Region gold medal gives him for the competition being a a first-round bye Friday night little tougher. in Boardwalk Hall. “I had the same spirit and “But I can’t look at it any the same goals,” Velez said. “I differently,” Ferinde said. “I just want to win every period, can’t be too relaxed. I have to win every match and win the be sharp, both physically and tournament. It really didn’t mentally. The goal all year matter to me what Region I was to get back to the podium was in. I knew what I had to in Atlantic City. I wanted to do. My weight class was pretty do better than I did last year. WRESTLING from

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Rose of Hasbrouck Heights/ Wood-Ridge. The Golden Griffins also have Ray Wetzel, the third place finisher at 120 pounds, and Joe Rocca, who was third at 152 pounds. The Golden Griffins just missed having another state qualifier, when Garrett Beam dropped his consolation round match at 138 pounds. Three other locals just missed going to Atlantic City. Nutley’s Andrew Aiello lost in the consolation final at 160 pounds. Lyndhurst/North Arlington’s Devin Yunis lost in the semifinals at 120 pounds and Belleville’s Jordan Greene suffered a tough loss in the semifinals at 160. So the local title hopes rest on the shoulders of Ferinde and Velez, two very capable wrestlers and two Region 4 champions.

Roosevelt School lists honorees Steven G. Way, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces that the following students have attained Principal’s honors or honors for the second marking period of the 2014-2015 school year. Principal’s Honors – Grade 4 -Marisa Teixeira, Jack Mara, Lee Mara, Ronnie Navas. Grade 5 – Andrew Fernandez, Matthew Muller. Grade 6 – Andrew Andrade, Nicholas Branco, Emily Cepin, Alex Chavez, Martin Da Silva, Archini Desai, Nathaniel Jablonski, Connor MacConchie, Real Nix, Veronia Serans, , Nicholas Solinski, Ingrid Stokes, Cassidy Szymanski, Alexa Teixeira, Julia Viscuso, Cheyla Johnson Honors – Grade 4 - Daniel Almanzar, Nico Duarte, David Gavilanez, Eliot Jablonski, David Lignowski, Beatrice Crespo, Gabriel Koby, John Kubowicz, Nicolas Londono, Mikalah Merizalde, Benjamin Minguito, Jaden Moreno, Corbin Rakauckas, Alejandro Alvarado, Amanda Choffo, Emma

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ies, television, sports, video games and web and technology. Ussery is going to study audio engineering in the recording arts program. “I think the key to our team was consistency,” Ussery said. “We knew that if we put the ball in the same spot, the ball would roll into the pocket and the pins would go down. I know it sounds simple, but that was the goal. We went from four wins two years ago to winning the conference title. How awesome is that? We got 18 wins in my last year. It’s . Photo courtesy Joe Cucci phenomenal.” And the dedicated coach The Harrison High School bowling team captured the NJIC Patriot Division championship this season, the first league can now say he coached a title for veteran head coach Joe Cucci in more than 20 years coaching the Blue Tide. From l. are Sam Mota, Joe Ussery, champion. It borders on the Ken Lee, Josh Kelly and Felipe Henriques. unthinkable, considering the this year, but was a solid said of Henriques, who owns it could really happen this Blue Tide’s past. a 160 average. “He’s a little off contributor, especially when year. But to see us pull this “We just hope that they can Cucci had to bowl five startbeat.” off meant the world to me. continue to develop,” Cucci Junior Sam Mota, who has a ers instead of the convenMy coach finally gets his first said. “Our JV (junior varsity) 165 average, is more of a silent tional four. conference championship team was undefeated, so “He might have gotten lost assassin. after all these years. I’m so there’s a lot of promise. I just in the shuffle a little, but he “He’s very quiet, but he’s proud of my teammates. I’m hope we can represent Harwas there with us,” Cucci very consistent with his proud of everyone.” game,” Cucci said. “He’s never said. Ussery is headed to Full Sail rison well again next year.” Win or lose, Cucci’s teams Ussery thought that this too up or too down. I like his University in Winter Park, always represent the town could be the year that he and Florida in the fall. Full Sail is consistency.” and the school well, so when Junior Josh Kelly is another his teammates gave Cucci a a school that focuses on the a championship is involved, championship. with an average of 165. Kelly world of entertainment and it makes everything so much “I was hoping for it,” Ussery media, the behind the scenes and Mota will be asked to sweeter. said. “I thought that maybe continue the winning ways electronic work in movnext winter. Senior Ken Lee graduates

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QP’s Joseph reaches 1,000-point plateau By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

eremy Joseph didn’t know how many points he needed to reach the milestone 1,000-point plateau in his career, a total that had been achieved by only 11 other boys’ basketball players at Queen of Peace High School. But the talented 6-foot-3 junior forward knew he was getting close. “I figured I was like 50 something away,” Joseph said. “My family kept bringing it up. I was actually mad at them for saying something, because I didn’t want to know. I never talked about it once.” But when Joseph’s family mentioned the 1,000-point Photos by Jim Hague club, it was in his brain. LEFT: Queen of Peace junior forward Jeremy Joseph. RIGHT: Among the 12 members of the 1,000-point club at Queen of Peace. are Tom McGuire (l.), the cur“Every game, I was bothrent head coach at QP who graduated in 2003, and the newest member, junior Jeremy Joseph (r.), who reached the plateau last week in a win over Ridgefield ered by it,” Joseph said. “I just Park. wanted it to be over. I knew it there with the rest,” Joseph to James McLane (currently as he posed under the banner still in eighth grade. would eventually happen.” said. playing at William Paterson that will eventually bear his “Since I came into the school After all, Joseph made scorThe list began with Brian St. University) 30 years later. name. “I’ve played with a few and saw the banner, I knew ing 1,000 points in his career a Leger in 1981 and continued on “I saw the banner and knew of them and saw some of them I wanted to put my name up motivational goal when he was that it would be an accomplay and I know how talented plishment,” Joseph said. they were. I know what they’ve One of the 11 names on the done in college. It’s my goal banners hanging in the school to play in college like them. gym is Tom McGuire, Joseph’s Hopefully, I’ll get a chance.” The OPTOMETRY PRACTICE of STEVEN J. SCHIFF, O.D. head coach, who joined the Joseph said that he’s is moving from the PEARLE VISION CENTER at the 1,000-point club in 2003. worked out with McLane and SHOPRITE SHOPPING CENTER, KEARNY, NJ “I knew that it was just a 1,000-point members Dwayne matter of time,” McGuire said. Moffatt (2009) and Al-Don Dr. Steven J. Schiff announces that he is relocating his practice effective February 27th, 2015. “I knew that it wasn’t if, but Muhammad (2008), both of All medical records and ongoing care will be available at the new location: when.” whom went on to play colAfter struggling with the lege basketball at Rutgersmilestone for a few games, Newark. Muhammad became STEINBERG EYE ASSOCIATES Joseph finally joined the club a 1,000-point scorer for the 212 MAIN AVENUE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 last week, when he scored 19 Scarlet Raiders as well. Tel. 973-471-8400 Fax. 973-471-7111 points in a win over RidgeBefore Muhammad, there field Park. He also grabbed 11 was Ryan Kearney in 2004, Dr. Schiff is further pleased to announce his affiliation with Melissa Steinberg, M.D., and that the office will offer rebounds in that game. then there was that guy who both optometry and ophthalmology services, as well as access to Dr. Sokol’s records from the former EyeMart The milestone game was Joseph knows all too well. location in Kearny. sandwiched around two stellar “I keep reminding Jeremy performances against Secauthat he hasn’t passed me yet,” cus, one in a win, the other in a McGuire said. “I’m just proud. tough loss. He’s following in the footsteps Joseph had 29 points in of such great players. I’ve a loss to the Patriots, then known Jeremy for a long time. rebounded to tally 27 points I coached him in CYO, so it’s and haul down 13 rebounds in an honor to have him join the a 59-52 win over the Patriots others up on the wall.” last Thursday night in the final “He jokes with me all the home game of the season. time, saying that he was better For his efforts, Joseph has than me,” Joseph said. “I actuMonday to Friday 7AM-7PM, Open Weekends! been selected as The Observer ally want to beat him.” For All Minor Medical Urgencies Athlete of the Week for the The all-time scoring leader Preventive and Primary Medical Care past week. Joseph has been is Guy Indyke, who had 1,418 honored as Athlete of the points in his career before We Speak Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Gujrati Week for the second time, hav- graduating in 1985. With anothing also received recognition er year left to play, Joseph has in January 2014. that all-time scoring Walk-In Appointments Most Major “To be one of only 12 playInsurances Accepted Available ers, it’s an honor,” Joseph said continued next page

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to see me go to college. That’s the goal now.” McGuire knows that Joseph can play on the college level. It’s just a matter of where. With another year to showcase his talents – as well as a summer of playing AAU basketball – Joseph is bound to make some college recruiter happy. For now, Joseph will concentrate on the Griffins’ upcoming NJSIAA Non-Public B North state playoff game against Morristown-Beard. The name going on the banner will have to wait another year, until Joseph’s final points for the Golden Griffins are tallied and totaled. “It really is an honor,” Joseph said. “I really like the feeling, knowing my name will be there forever.” As for the all-time scoring record in the school’s history? Well, Joseph can’t come close to that. It’s the 2,003 points scored by girls’ basketball standout and 2007 Observer Female Athlete of the Year Courtney Keegan, who had the eighth highest scoring total in Bergen County history. Some things are just a pipe dream. Joseph has to shoot for the boys’ record instead.

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said. And the reason for the after they graduate from the continuing loss of personnel? police academy and . . . the “Two big words: Governor Town will continue to invest Christie.” in technology such as surveil“It’s not the mayor or the lance cameras and license Town Council’s fault,” the plate recognition cameras.” chief emphasized. “Towns are pretty much Those six new officers hamstrung by the 2% budget will be more than welcome, considering continuing losses cap mandated by the state.” And as their pension contriin the ranks, due primarily to butions increased, and their retirements. contributions to their health At the end of 2014, the KPD care benefits increased and numbered 96 officers. Now, the end of a contract apthe first week in March, it’s already down to 94, “with two proaches, retirement appears more scheduled to go shortly,” the safest option. “It’s a matter Dowie said. Compare 92 to of not wanting to go into the the complement of 122 on the unknown,” Dowie said. force in 2001, the first year A reduced force could have covered in the 2014 report. other consequences. “My “The current contract will fear,” the chief warned, “is that the good people I have left are expire at the end of this year, and I expect to lose more,” the going to burn out. Less people means more work. And there chief said. In a single year, 2012, 15 offic- will be no time for a lot of ers left the department, Dowie proactive policing.” STATS from

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Scouts from Troop 147 of the Franklin Reformed Church in Nutley recently spent a cold day at Jersey City’s Liberty Science Center. The scouts chose this indoor activity to maintain their one-activity-a-month goal for the year after a snowy January camping trip and a freezing Klondike Derby Scout event. Activities at the Liberty Science Center included the climbing wall, the iron beam walk (20 feet above the floor), the new Infinity Climber, an IMAX movie about the Arctic, plus the Rubik’s Cube exhibit. Pictured on the climbing wall are Scouts (from l.) Frank Bartell Jr., Ed Greig, Anthony Gola, Anthony Gingerelli, Jose Medrano and Robert Harbison. They were led by Scoutmaster Al Welenofsky, Mike Groome and Joe Gola. Next activity for the troop will be a camping trip at Rifle Camp Park in March.

set the standards very high by his outstanding participation in the program. The Japan Society told me that Dave is to be greatly commended for his attentiveness, punctuality and maturity while in Japan. I am sure Andrea will carry the Belleville torch in the same manner.” Andrea is unsure what project she will pursue in Japan but said she was “intrigued how Japan fuses modern and traditional culture together. I am also captivated by the ancient architectural sites and the beautiful cherry blossom

trees.” For the second year in a row, BHS will host one or two Japanese students in mid-March for two weeks. Those students will share information about their country with Belleville students and undertake a research project about the U.S. The Junior Fellows Leadership Program is supported by a generous grant from an anonymous family foundation, Wilbur L. Ross Jr., ITO EN (North America), TOMODACHI Initiative, the Norinchukin Foundation and an anonymous individual.

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North Arlington - Beautiful 2 Family Duplex Style Home! 5 Bedrooms! Updated Kitchens with Granite Counters! 3 full baths! Finished Basement with Family Room and Full Bath! Beautiful Hardwood Floors! Finished Attic! All Separate Utilities! Gas Hot Air Heating Systems. Unique Large Property with 2 Separate One Car Detached Garages and 2 Long Driveways! Asking $449,000

East Newark - Don't miss this well maintained 2 Family Home in desirable section! Located near the border of Harrison, this great two family home features all Large Rooms! Plenty of closets! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Separate Gas, Electric and Hot Water Heaters! Full High and Dry Basement! Close to schools, shopping and just steps away to ALL transportation! $299,900

Kearny - Don't miss this well maintained 3 Family Home in the desirable Arlington Section of Kearny! All Separate Utilities! New Timberline Roof, New Siding! All Newer Windows! Newer Updated Electric! Close to shopping, schools and ALL Transportation! A Must See Home! $399,500

Kearny - Well Maintained One Family Home in the desirable Arlington Section of Kearny! Features 3 Bedrooms! 2 New Updated Full Baths! New Kitchen with Custom Cabinets! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Full Finished Basement with Family Room, Full Ceramic Tile Bath and Separate Laundry Room! A Must See Home! $289,900

North Arlington - LAND! LAND! LAND! Level, Buildable Residential Lot in Heart of North Arlington. Measures 39' x 71.5'. Includes large 3 car garage with property. $149,900

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Hardyston - Great Ranch Style Home in Sussex County! Can be used as 3 or 4 Bedrooms! Living Room with White Brick Fireplace! 2 Full and 1 Half Bath! Large Updated Kitchen with New Cabinets and Stainless Steel appliances! Central A/C! 2 Zone Baseboard hot water Heating System Full Heated Basement with Family Room! 200 Amp Electric Service! Heated over-sized 2 Car Garage with Workshop! Large Half Acre Lot! Great Back Yard with Shed with electric and running water! Close to Shopping, Schools, Mountain Creek, Crystal Resort and MUCH MORE! Asking only $259,900

Belleville, 3 Family Home. Hardwood floors! New Roof! New Windows! New Driveway! Large 50' x 100 Lot! LongDriveway and One Car Garage! $329,000

Lyndhurst - Retail Class "C" Consumption Liquor License for sale in Lyndhurst. Perfect for established restaurant/eatery or new location. Asking Only $59,000

Lyndhurst - Don't miss this Great 2 family home! Large 43' by 140' lot overlooking Riverside Park! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Central A/C! Finished ground floor Family Room with 1/2 bath. Gas hot water baseboard heating system. Triple Wide Driveway! Over sized 2 Car Garage! A Must See Home! $449,900

Harrison - A Builders Dream! Six (6) connecting lots in desirable section of Harrison! 3 side by side lots with Harrison Avenue frontage, each measuring approximately 25' wide by 88' deep, and 3 lots on Jersey Street directly behind, measuring approximately 25' wide by 49' deep. Asking $459,900

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from Stafford Township; $100 for a Newark traffic offense, and a $5,000 console. Leston, 55, one, also from Newark, of West Orange, was for “wandering in a charged with possession of cocaine and drug known drug area,” police paraphernalia, operating said. He was taken into custody and turned over a motor vehicle while to the Newark PD. in possession of a CDS, ••• failure to surrender a At 8:30 p.m., Officer suspended license, and Fabula stopped a 2002 failure to maintain lamps BMW that had been in (i.e., headlights). the left-turn-only lane ••• at Bergen and Harrison Officer Jean Aves. but then failed to recognized Richard turn. Police said a warStevens, 29, of Kearny, walking on Elm St. near rant inquiry revealed the Pike at 5:30 p.m., and that driver Victor Mendez, 28, of Kearny, had a confirmed that he was $1,000 drug-related warthe subject of several rant out of Newark. He warrants: a $700 DWI

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was charged on that and given a summons for the traffic violation. Feb. 25 After stopping a 2006 BMW at Schuyler and Arlington Aves. at 1 a.m., Officer Christian Medina confirmed that passenger Herve Chavez, 24, of Kearny, had a $500 warrant from Belleville, police said. As identification, Chavez reportedly produced a suspended driver’s license and was charged with its possession and failure to surrender it. – Karen Zautyk

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If I went and hired somebody from another community, what would they know about North Arlington? Bob Ceberio was a resident of North Arlington for 40 years and I know he will do the best he can to get us new ratables. I can’t do it and neither can any member of the [Borough] Council. And he was hired unanimously, 6-0. Who better to get North Arlington moving in the right direction? He’ll help develop our meadows. This is his profession.” Bianchi said Ceberio’s firm has done redevelopment-related work for Kearny, Secaucus Mayor Bianchi, who had and Wayne. (In Kearny, Cebevowed to make redeveloprio did what Mayor Alberto ment a priority during last Santos described as a prelimiyear’s mayoralty campaign, nary analysis of potential uses – is now acting on part of that primarily warehousing – for the pledge and he said last week old Standard Chlorine parcel he’s working on the next phase: acquired by the town.) creating an eight-member ReGranell said he didn’t have a development Board. problem with hiring someone Bianchi acknowledged that to advise on redevelopment the borough had not put out a opportunities, “but the mayor formal solicitation or advertise- said [Ceberio] is his guy and ment to recruit someone for I have a real problem with the job but said that he felt the him on that,” because of what choice was obvious. he characterized as the roles “Who better to hire than the Ceberio and Kaiser played in man who was the head of the advancing the EnCap/CheroMeadowlands Commission? … kee development project in the CEBERIO from The Observer he felt the selection process was flawed because the borough didn’t circulate an RFP (Request for Proposals) for the work and, when asked about this, Ceberio – who made an unsuccessful bid as a GOP nominee for Passaic County freeholder in November 2011 – told The Observer he was advised by Pearce that as long as he was abiding by state “Pay to Play” rules by not making any political donations to local pols, his firm could then be considered for a contract.

North Arlington, Lyndhurst and Rutherford meadows, which ended in bankruptcy. The EnCap/Cherokee venture stirred bitter resentment among local businesses in the borough who, at the time, were threatened with condemnation of their properties to make way for a big residential complex which, in the end, was never built. Ceberio shrugged aside the “EnCap Bob” moniker he said he was unfairly saddled with in the wake of the disastrous project because the part of the project that impacted North Arlington was “outside the meadowlands district,” and was within the control of municipal officials. “The local people should not have signed the [contract] documents,” he said. If there’s a lesson to be learned from that experience, Ceberio said, it is, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” For his work In North Arlington, Ceberio said he will be reviewing “any of the borough’s redevelopment plans still on the books to determine if any of these plans fits in today’s market” while, at the same

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time, focusing on properties in those redevelopment zones that may be deemed useful to outside clients, but “all within the context of what local elected officials and residents would like to see.” Then, he said, “I would come up with recommendations on potential priorities and develop a strategy to sit down with potential developers and/ or equity investors to mix and match.” He would also explore whether local zoning regulations “can be changed to reflect today’s economic times.” An overarching goal would be “to upgrade the downtown corridor, from the [Belleville] Pike forward.” Asked if he had in mind specific properties, Ceberio said: “You look at everything in the redevelopment zone. Maybe you bring in something and move properties around it.” But he said it would be wrong for him to arbitrarily proceed on a strategy, especially without first getting public input. Otherwise, he said, “I’d be prejudging.” One message that Ceberio said he’s heard “from recent campaigns” is that “affordable housing is not something [that North Arlington residents] want to see here.” But senior citizen housing might be a de-

sirable alternative, he added. Asked how Kaiser would fit into his North Arlington job scope, Ceberio said: “Lenny works for me as a guy out there trying to get business for me. He makes contacts. But all the work here will be done by me or my son. Lenny’s more of a subcontractor, not even an employee.” Kaiser’s expertise will be called on as needed, he said. Citing a recent South Bergen survey that listed North Arlington and Rutherford as “highest in growth of property taxes,” Ceberio said he hoped that his work for the borough would “get that distinction out of the way and get some good ratables here.” Ceberio, who served five years with the N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority, supervising racetrack activities, before moving to the NJMC where he worked 29 years until his retirement Jan. 1, 2011, collects an annual state pension of $75,605, state records show. He currently lives in Wayne where he sits on the Wayne Board of Education and the Wayne Economic Development Commission. He is also involved with the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Dorothy Baranowski Dorothy Baranowski (nee Smith) entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 26. She was 94. Dorothy was born Aug. 19, 1920, in Harrison, where she was a lifelong resident. She worked for the Town of Harrison as a deputy tax collector. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church in Harrison. Predeceased by her husband, Stanley B. Baranowski Sr., she is survived by her four children: Carol O’Neill and her husband Jack, Robert S. Baranowski Sr., Maureen Guevarez and Stanley B. Baranowski Jr. and his wife Jean, 10 grandchildren: John O’Neill, Maureen O’Neill, Robert Baranowski Jr., Danielle Baranowski, Carrie Ann Baranowski, Melissa Sak, Tammy Sak, Heather Sak, Sarah Baranowski and Joseph Baranowski; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her nephew Frank Mullin, the son of her late sister, Geraldine Heinz. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Saturday, March 7, at 10:30 am. A memorial Mass will be at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, March 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.

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Barbara Suarez and Bernadette (Dwight) Jennings. A memorial service was held at Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey, Fla., on Feb. 28. The family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Patti’s name to: National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O Box 1848, Longmont, Colo. 80502. Lynda M. Inzinna Lynda M. Inzinna, of Kearny, died Feb. 28 at St. Michael’s Hospital. She was 67. Visiting will be on Wednesday, March 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Private cremation will follow. www.armitagewiggins.com Lynda was an art teacher in Newark for many years. Daughter of Lilyan (nee Bekanas) and the late Vincent Inzinna, she is survived by her husband Frank Verga, her sons Christopher Inzinna and Frank Verga and her brother Vincent Inzinna. Catherine Jacoby Catherine Jacoby (nee Kennedy) died Feb. 26. She was 95. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. The burial will be private. She is the wife of the late Charles, stepmother of Marsha and sister of Claire and Dorothy.

Lottie M. Kwiecien Lottie M. Kwiecien, 94, of North Arlington, passed away Patricia ‘Patti’ Parker Hudson Feb. 22 at Alaris Health at Patricia “Patti” Parker Hud- Belgrove, Kearny. son, 44, of New Port Richey, Born in Holyoke, Mass., she Fla., formerly of Kearny, was the daughter of the late passed away on Feb.12. Joseph and Anna Dunaj. She graduated from Florida She was preceded in death State University and was a by her husband Joseph F. teacher at Hillsborough Acad- Kwiecien Sr., as well as her emy of Math and Science. sons Richard and Joseph Jr., Patti is survived by two and daughter Patricia. sons, Christopher and Ryan, She is survived by her her parents Bernard and daughters and their husPatricia Parker, and sisters bands Joanne and Ste-

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ve Maier and Deborah and William Manzo; grandchildren, Scott Maier, Joseph E. Kwiecien, William J. Manzo and Allison Manzo; three great-grandsons James Maier, Brandon Kwiecien and Jason Kwiecien; and one greatgranddaughter Courtney Maier. The family received friends at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Feb. 26. A funeral Mass followed at Queen of Peace Church in North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association. Albert ‘Albie’ Lawrance Jr.

Albie Lawrance, 64, of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away on Feb. 21 in Killeen, Texas. A Mass of Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of difficulty and of desperate cases, of things almost despaired of Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly(make your request here)-and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout all eternity.

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Christian burial was held Feb. 25 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Copperas Cove. He was to be cremated and laid to rest in New Jersey. Albie Lawrance was born on Feb. 4, 1951, in Kearny to the late Albert and Mary Bradley Lawrance Sr. Albie grew up in Kearny and graduated from Kearny High School where he starred on the soccer team. His love for soccer continued for over 20 years as he coached many teams in Florida where he was loved by all his players. Albie was a published poet and had a passion for learning, later earning a Ph.D. in physiology. Albie was preceded in death by his parents and by his sisters, Margaret Postel and Elizabeth McLaughlin. Albie is survived by his children, Erin Bernal, Bradley Lawrance and Melissa Lawrance; and his grandchildren, Anthony, Ariella,

Lana and Angelina. His smile and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. Norman Steen Norman Steen, of Kearny, died Feb. 27 at Clara Maass Medical Center. He was 76. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Stephen’s Church and burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. www.armitagewiggins.com Norman is survived by his wife Marion (nee Siciliano), his children and their spouses Barbara Brydon, Gary and Catherine Steen and Karen and Dave Bush. Also surviving are his grandchildren Angela (Thomas), Gary Jr. (Jena), Daniel, Nicholas, David and Kelsey and his great grandson Gavin. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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HarrISOn HARRISON 1 BR apt. 1st floor. Washer and dryer in basement, plenty of street parking, walk to path. No pets, $1000/month, plus utilities, 1 1/2 month security deposit and good credit history. Avl. Immediately. 862-222-4204. HARRISON Modern 1 BR apt. 1st fl. Close to Path. A/C updated appliances. H/W floors. $1,050/month. 1 ½ month security. Gas & HT included. Avl. March 1st (201) 738-4167.

APARTMENTS foR RENT HARRISON: 5 rooms. 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, Smokefree environment. No pets. Off street parking & many extras. 1-1/2 months security. Available 4/1. Call or text for apt. (973) 418-8500. HARRISON 2 BR, Apt. on 2nd Fl. Of newer quiet home. Close to PATH. LR, DR, Large EIK, Complete With Stove & Refrigerator, C/A & Heat, Ceiling Fans, just painted Avl. April. 1st. Utilities Separate. No Laundry Hook-up. No pets. 1 ½ months security. Rent $1,400/month. Call (973) 482-2628 Leave Message. HARRISON Recently renovated, 1 bedroom apt. 3rd floor. $950/month, 1 month security + utilities. No pets. (973) 583-7670

HARRISON 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 parking, brand new house, $1675/month, 1-1/2 months security. Close to PATH. (551) 666-7310 or (551) 222-9975.

HARRISON 1 BR close to path, includes granite countertop. Washer/Dryer, Microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, range, C/A Ample closet space. W/W carpet. Window treatments. No pets. No smoking. Call 732-887-3450 before 9pm.

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HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, LR, $1250/month. 1 ½ months security. Near Park. No pets. Available April 1st. Spanish (973)484-8671 English (862) 220-0239.

KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s Best Kept Secret 732 Elm St 1 BR fr $875. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY 5 room apt. 1 ½ months security. Available now. (201) 889-4786.

Arlington KEARNY Section, 3rd floor, attic 1 bedroom apt. $900/month. HT/HW included. Owner occupied. No smoking. No pets. 11/2 months security. Available March 1st. After 10am (201) 998-0297 (201) 424-1846

HARRISON 1 bedroom apt w/refrigerator, stove. $825/month. Pay own utilities. 1 month security. No smoking. No pets. Close to path. (973) 481-0175 after 5pm

HARRISON 218 Grant Ave. 1st fl. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen. $950/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Good Condition. Avl. March or April 1st. Also 110 Passaic Ave. 2 BR, LR & Kitchen, Good Condition. $1,100/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. April 1st. (973) 704-4246 (201) 889-8749.

HARRISON Modern Studio apt. 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974.

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KEARNY 4 bedrooms, LR, DR, 2 bathrooms. Utilities included. $2300/month. 1 month security. Available April 1st. No pets. No smoking. (201) 991-9255

KEARNY 1-2 BR Modern EIK, $1,250/month, 2nd fl. Arlington Area. 1 1/2 months security. With W/D hook-up. Call (201) 736-1223, (201) 991-0504

KEARNY 1st fl. In 3 family home. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, Hear Inc. No pets, No Smoking. 1 month security. $850/month. Call 9am3pm. Avail. 3/1. (201) 998-7714

KEARNY 5 room, 2nd floor airy apt. $1250/month + utilities. 1 year lease. 1-1/2 months security. (973)838-1662.

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KEARNY 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. $1150/month. 1-1/2 months security. Heat included. Available March 1st. (201) 893-1955 (201) 246-0683.

KEARNY 357 Kearny Ave. 1 BR. LR & kitchen. HT/HW included. $900/month. (201) 283-4440 or (973) 465-0166.

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Kearny KEARNY 3rd fl. 1BR $950. 1-1/2 mos sec. HT/HW included. Call super between 11am8pm. (201) 998-9006.

KEARNY 132 Midland Ave. 1 BR, Kitchen $800/month, HT/HW included (201) 889-4436 or (973) 465-0166.

KEARNY 3 Br, 1st fl. Newly renovated. $1250/month + security. No pets. Avl. Now. Please call (973) 979-1383

KEARNY 4 rooms, 3rd fl. $900/month. 1 ½ months security. References (201) 815-6870.

KEARNY 2 BR, EIK, LR, DR. Washer/Dryer. $1,200/month. 1 ½ month’s security. Avl. April 1st. Section 8 welcomed. (201) 362-0664

KEARNY 2nd fl., 3 BR’s + storage. DR, Kitchen. Utilities separate. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. April. 1st. 201-889-4843 or 201-889-4847.

KEARNY Modern 4 room apt. Good Closet Space. $1,150/month. Supply own utilities. 1 month security. No smoking. No pets. Available Now. 201-997-0659.

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KEARNY Brand-new house 1st fl. Apt. w/custom woodwork around windows, crown ceilings 2BR’s decorative fire place in LR, LR/DR combo. Modern EIK. C/A & HT. W/D Hook-up in laundry room. Access to backyard. Avl. Immediately. (201) 983-1623

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KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, use of basement, garage $1,300/month + utilities. 1 month security. Available April 1st. (201) 997-2341 call btw 1pm-7pm.

N.ARLINGTON Newer 2 family 2nd Fl. 2 BR, EIK, Large LR, DR, & Bath. Private Parking. Close to Public Transportation & Shopping. No pets. $1,250/month + Heat. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Now. (201) 998-2517.

KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Featuring new kitchen. New ceramic tile bath. H/W floors throughout. Large walk in Closet & office. $1,200/month + security & utilities. No pets. 201-991-6942.

KEARNY 2 family, Arlington area, 3 Bedrooms, Hardwood floors. $1,250/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Avl. April 1st. Call (201) 991-0865

KEARNY Near Harrison. Newly renovated. 1st floor. 2 BR’s, LR, Kitchen, Utilities not included. No pets. No Smoking. Available April 1st. $1025/month (201) 998-2153 or 201-951-2868.

KEARNY Newer 2 BR, LR kitchen, no pets. Separate utilities. 1 ½ months security. Central Air. (973) 380-9007.

LYNDHURST 5 rooms, 2nd fl. Heat included. Near Shopping & NYC transportation. $1,500/month. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. 201-207-0952.

LYNDHURST Large 1 bedroom apt.(semi furnished. Convenient to NY train & shops. 11/2 months security. Call evening to 9pm. (201) 933-1970

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KEARNY 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, WITH MODERN KITCHEN, SELF CLEANING OVEN & DISHWASHER, VANITY BATH, LARGE CLOSETS, FREE PARKING. AVAILABLE MARCH 15TH, RENT $1,010 PLUS UTILTIES. • STUDIO APARTMENT, IN MODERN GARDEN APARTMENT BLDG., DRESSING ALCOVE, BUILT IN VANITY DRESSER, WALK IN CLOSET, VANITY BATH, FREE PARKING, AVAILABLE MARCH 15TH. RENT $735 PLUS UTILITIES.

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N.ARLINGTON 1st floor, 6 rooms. Newly renovated. Walking distance to schools, supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. (201) 657-2119.

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n. arLIngTOn N.ARLINGTON 2 bdrms, 2nd floor, near NY transportation, parking, no pets, smoke-free. $1225/mo + utilities, 11/2 months security. (201) 246-9226

N.ARLINGTON 2 room apartment, all utilities included. $840 plus 1 month security. No pets. Available April 1st. Call (201) 246-8687 after 6pm.

Lovely 4 room apt. 2 large BR’s H/W floors. W/D Hook-up. Off street parking. $1195/month.

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N.ARLINGTON Brand new 3 room apt. 2nd fl. Coin operated W/D in basement. 1 1/2 months security. $1,000/month + utilities. No Smoking. No pets. Avl. Now. (201) 696-0496. N.ARLINGTON 2 room Studio, HT Supplied $800/month + 1 month security. Avl. Now. (201) 991-5938. N.ARLINGTON 1 BR. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. (201) 342-2206. N.ARLINGTON 1 BR, garden apt. $1,050/month, HT supplied. Parking place. 1 month security. Available April 1st. (201) 997-2341 call btw 1pm-7pm. N.ARLINGTON 3 extra large rooms. HT/HW included. View of New York. Near Transportation. Available now. (732) 648-1171.

BUSINESS foR SALE Hair salon f/sale located on Kearny Avenue, Kearny. 3 stations, 2 sinks, spa areas. $15,000 Price is negotiable. (201) 997-1960

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KEARNY 1 Bedroom condo. $1100 + utilities. Laundry on premises. Parking space available with a fee. 529 Kearny Ave. Call Sophia for appt. (201)998-3516

KEARNY Store for rent, Kearny Ave. Pay own utilities 1 month security. Avl. Now. Please call (201) 997-0026.

GARAGE foR RENT KEARNY Garage for rent near Belleville Pike and one parking space. Call (908) 240-9302

RooM foR RENT KEARNY Furnished sleeping room for single person. Smokefree, Drug-free. Close to transportation. 304 chestnut street. Security required. 201-207-8029. KEARNY 2 rooms for rent. Utilities included. Available now. (201) 686-1625 or (201) 279-9251. KEARNY Room for rent. Single person. $400/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. (862) 368-7760 or (201) 991-1879. N.ARLINGTON Room for rent, 2nd fl. $850/month. Utilities included Access to bathroom & Kitchen. Male preferred. Avl. April 1st. (201) 889-4390.

SPACE foR RENT NUTLEY Warehouse space with ground and mezzanine office 2250 sq. ft. 19 ft. high ceilings. 12x14 ft. high garage door. (201) 390-1729.

SToRE foR RENT KEARNY Office on Kearny Ave., 400 sq.ft. 1-1/2 months security. $600/month + utilities. (201)401-0488 RUTHERFORD store for rent park Ave. Excellent location 900 sq. ft. asking price $1495/month, negotiable. Avl. March 1st. 201-618- 8807. KEARNY Hair salon/Barber shop for rent with equipment $900/month. 1 ½ month security. (201) 407-0773

KEARNY 700 sq.ft. $950/month utilities included. Good Location. 1 month security. Available Immediately. (201) 997-2341.

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PT Bus Boy & Kitchen Help wanted for local restaurant. Call Robert (201) 246-0100 for more information.

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CLASSIFIEDS EMPLoyMENT/ HELP wANTEd Licensed nail technician needed for salon in Kearny, Harrison, & Newark. Competitive pay. Please call (973) 821-8387.

Part time data entry personnel needed for small office. Must have computer skills. Call Donald (973) 789-6408 Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceutical Sales Experience with a Network of doctors. Highly competitive commission. Please email your resume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

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LEGAL SECRETARY – Roseland, NJ law firm seeks self-motivated full-time legal secretary with 1-3 years of experience. Transactional experience in the areas of municipal or real estate preferred, but not required. Candidates must possess excellent communication and computer skills, be highly organized and be a team player. Good benefits and pleasant working environment. Please send resume and salary requirements for consideration to: Dana Poland c/o McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, 75 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 or dpoland@msbnj.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer

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SERVICES offEREd Elderly Caretaker. Daily PT 4-6hrs a day. Run errands, Companion, Meals, Food Shopping, Cook, Light Housekeeping. References. (201) 918-7058. I’m Looking for Any type of work. Looking for Hourly /Daily/Weekly work. From being your construction helper to doing your errands. $10$12/hr. 845-709-7898.

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Three Bronx, N.Y., men were arrested on fraudrelated and drug charges after they were pulled over for a motor vehicle check on Friday, Feb. 27. Police said the stop was conducted by Officer Richard Jasinski on Orient Way after observing their 2014 Chevy Cruze weaving and crossing over the double yellow line as it was traveling east on Valley Brook Ave. near Orient Way while the occupants were not wearing their seat belts. Police said the driver, Thierno Diallo, 22, was ticketed for unlicensed driver, no registration or insurance card, failure to maintain lane, careless

Abdul Abdullah

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Joel Lucca

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cash option, while bail for Abdullah and Lucca was fixed at $30,000 each with no 10% option. All three suspects were taken to Bergen County Jail pending court action.

Theft suspect nabbed on bridge A Paterson man was arrested Sunday, March 1, in Lyndhurst after police said he allegedly stole his girlfriend’s purse and ran away. Police said Roheem Jenkins, 36, and his 23-year-old girlfriend from Passaic were in the Winslow Motel on Rutherford Ave. when they had a dispute, prompting Jenkins to take off with her purse. The victim called police at about 4 a.m. to

report the incident and officers who responded were told that Jenkins had fled the area on foot, west on Rutherford towards Rt. 3. Police said Officers Steve Passamano and Michael LeStrange located Jenkins in the middle of the Passaic River bridge on the shoulder of the roadway, took him into custody and returned with him to the motel. Then, police said,

after he was positively identified by the victim, he was taken to headquarters where he was charged with possession of CDS (crack cocaine) and theft. Police said the victim’s purse was found in the suspect’s possession upon his arrest and returned to the victim. Jenkins was taken to Bergen Regional Medical Center for medical evaluation by the Lyndhurst EMS.

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new rank-and-file officers appointed, handed those newly promoted their new badges and offered mini-biographies on each for the benefit of family members, fellow officers and members of the public who packed the council chambers for the ceremonies. Lt. Caltabellotta is a 15-year department veteran who, Dowie noted, “made stops at NJ Transit PD and the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office” before landing in Kearny but once here, the chief said, he made his mark. Known as “Speedy” and “One Speed” with the KPD, Dowie said that Caltabellotta “has always been steady, dependable,” having worked in the COP unit, DARE, bicycle patrol and National Night Out, among other duties. Sgt. Vulcano was appointed to the force in

1996 and was “on loan” to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Task Force,” performing valuable service for six years, while, in the process, interfacing with state and federal law enforcement agencies as well, Dowie said. Sgt. Traynor came to the KPD in 1999 after serving in the U.S. Air Force and now has a son serving with the U.S. military overseas as a demolition expert, Dowie said. With the KPD, Traynor worked as a DARE officer, in the Vice Squad and Detective Bureau where, Dowie said, he was “an outstanding investigator,” which he demonstrated with the work he did on the fatal shooting of Kearny teen Alishia Colon in her home Jan. 17, 2013, leading to the arrest of several suspects. He is also a N.J. State PBA Valor Award winner and he has served as the PBA vice president. His wife

property.” ROCHE from Aside from the joint ommend that the propventure of Hackenerty bedesignated as an sack University Health “area in need of redevel- Network and Seton Hall opment.” University signing a deal “Now it’s up to the with Roche to develop a Township Council to private medical school ratify the board’s recom- on a portion of the mendation,” said Town property, “other peoAttorney Alan Genitem- ple are still negotiating po. If the council obliges, with Roche” to lease the “that opens up a new tool remainder of the 118-acre site, Genitempo said. box for working with a He said that Roche prospective developer on has reported that the what happens with the

Rose is also a member of the KPD. Sgt. Corbett, a 20-year member of the force, elected to return to night patrol after serving with the COP unit, Detective Bureau and elsewhere, Dowie said. Under his leadership, the Junior Police Academy “has been a rousing success.” Corbett, who has been “decorated twice by the 200 Club,” has also been assigned to Marine Patrol, Tactical Team and firearms instructor. “And now,” Dowie said, “he’s putting himself through school to get certified as an incident stress manager.” Sgt. Reed, who has put in 19 years with the KPD, has spent the past eight years as the local PBA president – a job that Dowie described “one of the most dangerous assignments” that a cop can be asked to perform. Still, the chief said, Reed handled it admirably.

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