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By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – As they say, you can’t make this stuff up. Arrested Thursday in Newark was a man who reportedly: crashed one truck into another, carjacked an auto (by diving through its sunroof), broke into a home, stole a second auto and hit at least four more vehicles before being apprehended at Rt. 21 by Newark police. And what has all this to do with Kearny? The adventure started here, in the meadows, where the suspect apparently thought he was being chased by vicious snakes. We shall now attempt to sort this all out for you: At 3:48 p.m., June 25, Kearny Police Officers Richard Carbone and Sean Kelly responded to the report of an accident on Jacobus Ave. in South Kearny. There, they were flagged down by a tractor-trailer driver, who pointed out a U-Haul truck abandoned on the side of the road. Its operator, the trucker said, had hit the big rig, then bailed out and ran. The cops were searching the area when they received an alert that an individual was attempting to carjack vehicles see SNAKES page

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – e has built a new apartment complex in Lyndhurst and he’s

got others nearing completion in Kearny and Harrison. And he’ll be a partner in a joint venture commercial development in the meadowlands. Now Carlstadt developer

Ed Russo is pitching an additional residential project for the Passaic Ave. Redevelopment District on the town’s Passaic River waterfront. Russo is hoping the town will designate his company as the developer so he can build

New bridge requires big bucks By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

EAST NEWARK – Is a replacement for the Clay St. Bridge over the Passaic River a bridge too far? Given that the projected price tag for a new structure stands at $70 million, coupled

with the precarious state of federal transportation funding, expectations are low. The Federal Highway Administration has proposed earmarking about $5 billion a year over the next six years to fix bridges and roads that are “deficient” and “pose a safety risk.” But there are no assur-

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE –

he Belleville Historical Society will mark its annual July 4th observance with a special ceremony at the historic Dutch Reformed Church cemetery. It will be dedicating a replica tombstone for Pvt. Hermanus Brown, the 67th Revolutionary War soldier known to be buried in the graveyard. Until recently, the society had been only aware that the cemetery was the final resting place for 66 veterans of the War for Independence. But Michael Perrone, president of the society, said that the new revelation came to light when, last September an out-of-state resident called to request a tour of the cemetery for a very personal reason. The caller was Susan Fritz, a South Carolina resident and a 5x great granddaughter of Lt. Henry Brown, who fought with the 1st Regiment of the Essex County Militia and is buried in the graveyard. Through conversations with other relatives, including Michigan resident Glen Goudley, the 5x great grandson of Lt. Brown, the society learned about a previously unknown Revolutionary War soldier in the cemetery – and the first known to have been killed in battle. Typically, Perrone said, “the dead were … buried on the battlefield … unless they were close enough to home and there was someone to return the body,” which, he said, was the case with this soldier, Pvt. Hermanus Brown, the son of Lt. Brown, who gave his life for the new country at the age of 18 in June 1780 at the Battle of Connecticut Farms in what is now Union Township.

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Belleville High School student Jordan Polite polishes brass plate bearing the names of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in historic Dutch Reformed Church cemetery.

As outlined by Perrone, the battle was preceded by the enemy forces, 3,000 German and 3,000 British troops, led by Gen. Wilhelm von Knyphausen, landing in Elizabeth with the intent of marching to Morristown to attack Washington’s Continental Army. But the invaders were spotted by American scouts who sent riders to alert Washington and to call out the Morris and Essex militias. The Second River (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church served as local military HQ and the mostly Dutch village of Second River was a patriot stronghold. A mortar blast was fired from the church steeple and church bells rang in the middle of the night as an alarm and the 100 members of the Essex militia scrambled out of bed and formed ranks. Among them were Lt. Henry Brown, his son Pvt. Hermanus Brown and Henry’s cousins Issac and John Brown, who marched off under the command of Brig. Gen. Philip van Cortlandt to take up positions at Connecticut Farms (Union). At 9 a.m. June 8 the enemy appeared and battle was engaged. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the Americans prevented von Knphausen’s men from ad-

vancing and, by the afternoon, Washington arrived with reinforcements and ordered a counteroffensive to attack the now-retreating enemy. However, von Knyphausen had set up an artillery line to cover their retreat and, as the Americans pursued the German-British army across an open meadow, they were met by a barrage of cannon fire from the woods. As one Essex militiaman, Ashbed Green, later wrote in his diary, “no thunderstorm I have ever witnessed, either in loudness of sound or the shaking of the earth, equaled what I saw and felt in crossing that meadow.” One of the cannonballs fired struck down Hermanus Brown, thereby ending his brief military career, just 12 miles from his home in what is now the Spring Garden section of Nutley. Von Knyphausen and his men made it back to Elizabeth where they boarded boats and sailed to New York. Brown was taken by his father and cousins back to Second River for burial June 9 in the cemetery of the Dutch church where he had been baptized in what must have been the town’s first military funeral.

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His tombstone – which bore this epitaph: “Behold me here, as you pass by, Who died for Liberty, From British tyrants now I’m free, My friends prepare to follow me” – was destroyed by British Loyalists as the war raged for three more years after the private’s death. Perrone credited the Rev. Timothy Alden, a Newark cleric, historian and onetime Allegheny College president who lived during the period, with recapturing the wording of the inscription on the tombstone. Alden had visited the Dutch Church cemetery while traveling the country in search of inspiring memorial monuments. He pieced together the broken fragments of the original headstone and published the inscription in a book containing a series of inspiring memorials in 1814. On July 4, at 10 a.m., the society will install an historically accurate new monument to Pvt. Hermanus Brown at the church cemetery. In addition, as part of a tribute to America’s first troops, the society will read a roll call of the 1st Regiment, read from the Declaration of Independence, raise the Colors, sing the national anthem and conclude with the firing a 21-gun salute.

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Council OKs ‘trial’ Sunday demolition By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

ing six days a week, Monday through Saturday, to get that job done but last Wednesday, DVL’s Charles Carames, vice KEARNY – t hasn’t happened in a long president of real estate, said while so when a member of the company hoped to accelerthe Kearny governing body ate its work schedule because, “we want to put the steel up cast a dissenting vote at last [for BJ’s] at the beginning of week’s meeting, it resonated August.” with The Observer. Sunday demolition, Carames Let’s set the stage first. said, would start at 9 a.m. and There was a resolution end by 5 p.m. Normal working before the mayor and Town hours the rest of the week are Council proposing to waive 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., he said. a prohibition of Sunday He said that DVL has demolition activity so that advised residents – about DVL Kearny Holdings LLC 60 – who live closest to the could proceed with knocking construction site along Beldown the remains of the old grove Drive about the comCongoleum-Nairn factory on pany’s plans for the extended Passaic Ave. on six consecu“demolition and crushing” on tive Sundays. For the past several months, Sundays. Mayor Alberto Santos noted DVL, which has been desigthat during a recent Saturday nated a redeveloper of a portion of the east side of Passaic visit to the site, he observed that, despite the contractor Ave., has been engaged in clearing the site to build a new hosing the area, “dust was mall whose anchor tenant will coming all the way to the entrance of the ShopRite. My be BJ’s Wholesale Club. concern is on windy days To that end, the demolition when watering down the site contractor has been work-

Still unpersuaded that Sundays were the best alternative for DVL, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka said: “I’d be totally against it. Why not extend your [regular] work day to 6 or 7 [p.m.]?” Rather than work Sunday, he said, “I’d have guys work overtime [on other days].” Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Landy offered a compromise: “Could we try [granting the waiver] for this Sunday and see how it goes?” So an amended resolution pitching the trial Sunday was Photo by Ron Leir put before the governing body and it was approved with only Demolition proceeded Monday at the old Congoleum-Cairn plant on Passaic Konopka voting “no.” Ave. Asked when the last opposicreates a dusty mist flying into representatives. tion vote was cast by a counresidents’ backyards.” But First Ward Councilman cil member, Town Clerk Pat Third Ward Councilwoman Albino Cardoso said that he Carpenter, after doing some Carol Jean Doyle agreed that “got no complaints at all” from research, told The Observer because, “we’re talking about any of the people on DVL’s nothat she had checked the quality of life for those resitification list. (The other First minutes of council meetings dents,” she would be inclined Ward representative, Councilback through 2013 and had yet to vote against the Sunday woman Marytrine DeCastro, to find another example of a work waiver, but added she had already left the meeting to council member casting a diswould be guided by the senti- go to her private nursing job, senting vote. according to the mayor.) ments of their First Ward

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Brooklyn woman illegally bought $15K-plus in gift cards, NPD says By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NUTLEY –

26-year-old Brooklyn woman has been arrested and charged with forgery, fraudulent use of credit cards, theft and possession of multiple fraudulent credit cards [13 counts in all] after she allegedly used fraudulent credit cards to purchase more than $15,000 in gift cards from stores in Nutley and elsewhere, the Nutley Police Department said last week. The investigation into the

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woman’s activities began after a local merchant told police Kelly Gholston had come to his store over the last few months to buy the gift cards, which are normally sold for more than $500 each, police said. Police said they then put out a notice to their officers — as well as to law-enforcement agencies outside the township — and an alert storeowner on Passaic Ave. noticed Gholston when she tried to make a similar purchase last week. Officers Mathew Murphy and Sean Swift were the first

to arrive at to the store to detain Gholston on June 24, police said, and when detectives arrived, and questioned Gholston, police said they reportedly found that Gholston had 10 fraudulently made credit cards on her when they searched her. Police said she told them the cards had numbers on them from stolen credit cards that were later artificially placed on to laminate cards that had her name on them. Police said it is possible there may be other fraud cases they’re not yet aware of

involving the suspect. The lead detective on the case was Tom Parada, who works under Det. Sgt. Anthony Montanari, who also serves as the department’s publicinformation officer. Police Chief Thomas Strumolo and Mayor Al Petracco both commended the members of the department who were able to track Gholston down. Be sure to check www. TheObserver.com and future issues of The Observer for updates to this developing story.

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‘Front-end in first’ or face a fine By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

otorists beware! The town has extended its “Front-End in First” policy to the municipal lot at 285 Kearny Ave., just across from the Mandee Shops.

lic Works shall install and maintain appropriate signage notifying users of the requirement [and] • “Violators may be towed, and shall be subject to revocation of the parking permit by the Town.” Of the 46 spots available to permit holders at this Mandee lot, 42 have been sold, municipal records show. There are

according to First Ward Councilman Albino Cardoso. “I see a lot of cars not complying,” he said. Vuich said that the town has installed two signs at the lot, warning drivers not to back into spots but Cardoso said, “We need a third sign against the fence on the west side of the lot because that area is more visible [to drivers enter-

ing].” The mayor agreed and directed Vuich to put up the additional sign. Asked how officers would know if drivers had backed into double-sided parking spots in the Mandee lot, Vuich said that to be properly parked, “the heads of the cars need to face each other” in those spots. Does the town plan to widen

application of its “front-end in first” policy to its other municipal parking lots: near the playground on Hoyt St., behind the police sub-station on Belgrove Drive, behind the Provident Bank on Maple St., the other Mandee lot on Chestnut St. and the Town Hall lot (evening hours)? “We have no plans at this time,” the mayor said.

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also two spots available for disabled motorists. Mayor Alberto Santos said the town implemented the policy initially on the recommendation of Second Ward Councilman Jonathan Giordano after the lawmaker got a ticket for backing into a spot at a municipal lot Ridgefield. Kearny took the action after a vehicle that was parked, back-end in first, into a spot at the then-newly paved and upgraded lot at 101 Kearny Ave. damaged fencing there. Asked how much it will cost to fix, Santos referred The Observer to the town’s consulting engineering firm, Neglia Engineering, where Neglia’s Joe Vuich reported that figure was still being discussed with the contractor who improved the lot to see if the repair could be included as part of the job or as a credit against the overall contract price. As for the damaged fencing at 285 Kearny Ave., the town’s business administrator was reportedly in talks with Mandee about that issue. Since the ordinance’s passage, police have been issuing warnings to violators at 101 Kearny but not tickets. “We’re rolling it in gradually for now,” said one police supervisor. But apparently parkers there are not getting the message,

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ometimes, we pay more attention to symbols than we do about how we behave as a society but that is because it is a lot easier to attack something rather than try to engage someone in dialogue over our differences. We haul down a flag that we find offensive, deface a banner if we don’t like its message or rip up a campaign poster of someone running for office we don’t like. In the case of the Berlin Wall – labeled the “Iron Curtain” by the West and “antifascist protector” by the East – many defectors risked their lives – and some were killed – trying to scale it. It stood for nearly three decades before it was dismantled by those who put in in place, thereby reunifying Germany. Today, two other symbols have captured the attention of our nation: the Confederate flag and the faces we put on our paper money. It took a terrible tragedy – the slaughter of nine innocent African-Americans in the historic A.M.E. Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. – to galvanize the governor to

call for the removal, from the capitol, of the flag to which 11 Southern states pledged loyalty in seeking separation from the Union. It has been 150 years since that battle was lost but tributes to that cause remain throughout the South in the form of the rebel flag at Civil War veterans’ grave sites and embedded on license plates, as are the names of Confederate generals on street signs and schools. It will be up to the legislators of South Carolina and their constituents to determine if the governor’s admonition is to be carried out – if a symbol in which so much pride has been invested – is ready to be retired from the seat of government. Let us hope that this controversy will lend itself to productive discussions in social studies and history classes in the Palmetto State’s public schools. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which prints our currency, has announced plans for a redesign of our $10 bill and that new look will feature the image of “a woman who was a champion for our inclusive

democracy ….” By law, the image must be of someone deceased. That new $10 note is to be unveiled in 2020, to coincide with the centennial anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the Constitution that granted women the vote. Reportedly, the leading contender for that honor is Harriet Tubman, described by Wikipedia as an AfricanAmerican who escaped slavery and worked for the Union, using the Underground Railroad to help rescue some 70 enslaved family and friends, and nursed wounded Union soldiers. She helped John Brown recruit volunteers for his raid on Harpers

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WE’VE GOT MAIL To the Editor: I have been a North Arlington resident for 14 years and I love it here. However, as the mother of two children, I am often at a loss for things to do with my family in town. When I look at nearby towns, I see they host various activities available to town members of

all ages, such as fairs, street festivals and picnics. My youngest child isn’t old enough to participate in recreational sports. The town doesn’t provide activities for the active 2- , 3- and 4-yearolds until they are eligible for recreational sports. I believe an imbalance has been created in North Arlington where public money is being directed primarily to special-interest organizations and very little to

son on the $10 note; Jackson bumped Grover Cleveland off the $20 note; and Cleveland ended up on the $1,000 note in place of Hamilton. The website Womanon20s. com has advocated for a woman’s portrait to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill because of Jackson’s “mistreatment of Native Americans, involvement in the slave trade and hatred of paper currency.” So far, Treasury has remained silent on that premFerry and, later, was a supise, except to say that the porter of woman’s suffrage. $10 note was prioritized for This is how she was redesign to thwart possible rewarded for her service: Re“counterfeit threats.” turning by train to her home What’s an engraver to do? in Auburn, N.Y., after the war, The other day, a protestor Tubman was muscled out climbed the capitol flagpole of her seat by the conducin Charlestown and took tor and two passengers, who down the Confederate flag. broke her arm and caused It was quickly restored to more injuries throwing her await action by the state into the smoking car. Denied a government pension for her lawmakers. Well, maybe we’ll see other protestors burnservice during the war until ing Jackson $20 bills. And 1899, Tubman spent most of then again, by the time that her life in poverty. happens, maybe it won’t be Treasury has pledged to worth the paper it’s printed retain the $10 “incumbent” Alexander Hamilton as “part on. Some symbol it will be of the $10 note,” but hasn’t then. yet explained how. In a series of changes between 1914 and – Ron Leir 1928, Hamilton replaced Jack-

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‘GIVE YOUNG KIDS MORE TO DO IN NA’ building community activities. Just recently, we learned the school board is abolishing its pre-K program. This is an incredibly poor decision on the part of the school board. This action further alienates young families and gives them another reason to relocate to a town that offers pre-K. With taxes going up again this year, it seems the mayor, council and the school board need to reassess their priori-

ties. I am willing to work to resolve the gap between the priorities of the mayor and council, and school board to meet the needs of the families in our town. I will gladly work with people interested in creating more community building social opportunities as well as working with parents to reinstate the pre-K program. I think these things are worth fighting for because if we the

leaders of tomorrow don’t do it, no one will. I am sure I speak for a lot of families who long for reasons to stay in North Arlington. But know that it is difficult to do so when the town does not seem willing to put time, energy and money into building a unified community. That is why I am running for Borough Council. Kelly O’Malley Velez North Arlington

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KPD: Different sort of accident report I

f your husband smashes up your car, why not just report it stolen? According to police, that’s what a Bloomfield woman did. Authorities said that, at 3:48 a.m., Sunday, June 21, KPD Officer Jay Ward and Sgt. Jack Corbett found a red Acura with heavy front-end damage and the keys still in the ignition abandoned near Chestnut St. and Bergen Ave. The Kearny Fire Department was called to deal with the fluids leaking all over the road and the vehicle was impounded. Inside, police reportedly found an expired driver’s license, registration and insurance card. Investigation revealed that the Acura had been reported stolen from Belleville, police said. And when the KPD contacted the Belleville cops, the auto’s owner -- Johanna Lopez-Rodriguez, 34, of Bloomfield -- was still at their headquarters. She was directed to go to Kearny’s HQ and arrived with her husband, Leslie Rodriguez, 33. During questioning, suspicions were raised. When police explained that there were security cameras in the area where the Acura was found, the husband reportedly said that he had been driving and thought he might have collided with an SUV. He said he left the car and ran because he was afraid, police stated. According to the KPD, Lopez-Rodriguez admitted she knew he had the car and decided to report it stolen so neither would be responsible for the damage. Rodriguez was charged in

Kearny with reckless driving, failure to report an accident and leaving the scene of an accident. Police said he also had a DWI warrant from Bloomfield. Lopez-Rodriguez was held for the Belleville PD, which was notified of the false police report. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

June 24 Acting on information they had obtained, Vice detectives confronted Christian GarciaCarretero on Bergen Ave. after

seeing him exit a bus from Newark on Belgrove Drive shortly after 2 p.m. Police said he was in possession of nine wax folds of heroin. He was charged with possession of a CDS and drug paraphernalia and was released on a summons.

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arrested Amanda Walsh, 26, of Kearny, on a $3,000 Bayonne warrant. Police said that, when taken into custody, she admitted she was in possession of a small amount of marijuana and turned over a small baggie containing weed. She was charged on the warrant and with possession of the drug and paraphernalia. – Karen Zautyk

June 20 At 11:43 a.m., ShopRite security reported they had detained a woman for taking two cakes and a box of diapers, valued at a total of $84.97. Sgt. Joseph Vulcano and Officer Damon Pein responded and arrested Sade Way, 28, of Newark, on charges of shoplifting, hindering apprehension and on an outstanding Newark warrant. June 21 At 3:40 p.m., Officer Daniel Esteves responded to Walmart, where store security reported that a shoplifter stole nine cans of hairspray, immediately took them to the return counter and, using an old receipt, got a cash refund of $46.39. He reportedly was under observation the whole time. Taken into custody on a shoplifting charge was 37-year-old Kearny resident Christian Garcia-Carretero (see June 24 entry), who was released on a summons. ••• About an hour later, at 4:43, Esteves was back at Walmart, this time to arrest Axel Julio Rodriguez, 42, of Kearny, who security said had removed the

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agreement to purchase St. Michael’s Medical Center, but the Christie administration has held up the sale for more than two years, the group said.

eliminate jobs. As the Central Ward Councilwoman, I will not stand by and let that happen on my watch.” Its closing could result in the elimination of more than 1,400 jobs and create a monopoly in in-patient health care services that will drive up costs while forcing patients to seek medical care outside of Newark for certain procedures, the group said.

“I’m a Newark resident and St. Michael’s is where I have always gone for care. The staff is compassionate, the doctors are the best, and I receive the care I need regardless of my insurance. Newark residents need St. Michael’s to remain open,” said Karim Sharif, a St. Michael’s patient. “I have been treating patients at St. Michael›s for 27

Members of the Save St. Michael’s Coalition traveled to the Statehouse on June 23 to deliver petitions supporting the hospital’s sale to Prime Healthcare.

more than 41,000 signatures urging Gov. Chris Christie to approve the sale of the Newark hospital to Prime Healthcare. The coalition delivered the petitions to the governor’s office after members of the coalition spoke about the importance of keeping St. Michael’s open for Newark residents. Prime Healthcare has an

“We are here today to let the governor know that we want this hospital to stay open,” said Newark Central Ward Councilwoman Gayle Chaneyfield-Jenkins, who has been leading the effort to keep the hospital open. “Make no mistake about it. Closing St. Michael’s Medical Center is about eliminating competition and when you eliminate competition, you

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SNAKES from stopped in traffic on Rts. 1/9. At that site, they encountered a driver who said a man had jumped onto the hood of his car, dove through the sunroof -- landing in the back seat -- pointed something at the back of his head and indicated he wanted the auto. The owner readily exited the red Chrysler, and the thief reportedly drove toward Newark. KPD Sgts. Anthony Limite and Dave Rakowski picked up the trail, having been advised

by dispatch that the stolen car may have crashed in Newark. Sure enough, at Raymond Blvd. and Waydell St., near the eastern edge of the Ironbound neighborhood, they came across an accident. The victims in the vehicle that been struck provided a description of a hit-run driver that matched that of the Kearny carjacker, police said. However, he was driving a silver Mercedes, not a red Chrysler. Limite and Rakowski were

then flagged down by a woman who said a man had been running through the backyards on Waydell St. (where he fell into a swimming pool), then forced his way into a home, “yelling and demanding keys to a car.” The occupants had no keys. The intruder, police said, then ran to Academy Auto Sales on Waydell, where he stole a silver Mercedes, slightly injuring an employee in the process and crashing into a parked Volkswagen

and a forklift while fleeing the garage. He reportedly hit yet another parked car before colliding with the auto the KPD officers had found on Raymond Blvd. The suspect, later identified as Hamed Ayala, 31, of Union City, was nabbed by Newark cops at Raymond Blvd. and Rt. 21. Police said he was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was positively identified by the Kearny carjacking victim -- whose missing red Chrysler was finally

found, abandoned at Waydell and Ferry Sts. Ayala was arrested by the Newark PD on various charges. (Specific information and a mug shot were not available by press time.) In Kearny, he has been charged with carjacking. For now. The KPD said there could be additional counts filed against him. While he was at the hospital, Ayala reportedly stated that, in Kearny, he had been running away from snakes that were trying to bite him.

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Harrison Board of Education will participate in the 2015 Summer Food Service program July 8 to Aug. 6 (Monday to Thursday only from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.) at Washington Middle School, 1 N. Fifth St. No registration is required. The Summer Food Program, funded by the Food and Nutrition Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides all children ages 18 and under with the same free meals in accordance with a menu approved by the state.

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Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., offers Lego Robotics Workshops, open to grades 2 and up, Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., beginning July 13, on the lower level of the Main Library. Children work in small groups to complete various LEGO-based projects that provide a first-hand look at the practical real-world application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Registration is required. There is a $10 registration fee per child. Register online by following this link: www. blockscool.com/class-locations/kearny-public-librarykearny-nj. Apply coupon code "kplsummer15" at the check-out screen to get the library’s discounted rate. Call or visit the library for guidance with the registration system. For more information on

any of the library’s programs, call 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org. VFW Post 1302, 300 Belgrove Drive, hosts its first annual motorcycle run and pig roast In memory of SSG Edward Karolasz Saturday, July 11. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. Bikers will race from the post to the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton and back. Pig roast/barbecue begins at 2 p.m. This event includes live music. Outside seating is limited. Bring lawn chairs. Pre-register at EventBrite. com. For more details, call the post at 201-991-9645 or email vfwpost1302@gmail.com. All are welcome. Presbyterian Boys-Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts a summer program during July and August, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., open to members and guests mostly between the ages of 8 and 15. Basketball, dodge ball, crafts, electronic games and more are offered, along with trips to: State Fair (July 1), Oakland A’s and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium (July 8), Mountain Creek Water Park (July 15), Seaside Heights – rides and water park (July 22), Jersey Jackals vs. Wichita Wingnuts at Yogi Berra Stadium in Montclair (July 29) and Funplex in East Hanover (Aug. 5). All trips are chaperoned by Kearny teachers. The program will be supervised by a professional staff including Tom Fraser, Paul and Vanessa Viera, Michele Fraser and Mark and Tonia Latka.

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The N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority announces the following events. To register for these events, go to www. njmeadowlands.gov and click on “Events.”

For more information, email communications@njmeadowlands.gov or call 201-460-4619. All these events take place at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza. • National Moth Night is set for Monday, July 20, 8:30 to10 p.m. Industrial-strength lamps and white sheets will be set up and “sugaring” will be used to attract moths. Admission is free. • The next free ThirdTuesday-of-the-Month Natural Walk is scheduled for July 21, starting at 10 a.m. For more information on this event, contact Don Torino at greatauk4@ gmail.com or call 201-230-4983. • The sixth Annual Butterfly Day will be Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This event includes butterfly walks and identification techniques, plus many free activities for the kids including a scavenger hunt, face painting, plus a butterfly costume contest, open to ages 12 and younger. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 2. Admission is free. Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., announces the following events for children. For more information or to register for these programs, call the library at 201-804-2478. • Walk-in Storytime, open to grades pre-k to 2, takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required. • Children in grades pre-k to 6 are welcome to learn origami every Monday and some Wednesdays (July 6, 8, 13, 20, 22, 27 and 29) from 3 to 4 p.m. No registration is required. • Children of all ages are welcome to enjoy a free screening of the superhero Disney movie “Incredibles” Tuesday, July 7, 2:15 to 4 p.m. Registration is required. Call

in advance. • Children ages 7 to 14 can design their own comic strip Wednesday, July 15, 3:30 from 4:45 p.m. Registration is required. • No registration is required for children in grades 2 to 6 to learn to play checkers Wednesday July 1; Tuesday, July 7; and Thursday, July 16, 2:30 to 4 p.m. each day. • A three-round checkers tournament, open to grades 2 to 6, is set for Tuesdays, July 14, 21 and 28, 2:30 to 4 p.m. each day. Children who participate, must be committed to all three rounds. The checkers champion will be given a prize Thursday, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. Call in advance. • A magic show, open to ages 3 and up, takes place Thursday, July 23, at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. Registration will be held through Aug. 3 for Lyndhurst’s Soccer Clubs seven-week Kinder Kicker soccer program, open to grades pre-k and kindergarten. This is a non-competitive, game-oriented program designed by the professional staff of FASTrack Soccer and nationally-acclaimed Parisi Speed School, to help children develop early soccer and motor skills. Participants must have reached their fourth birthday by Oct. 1, 2015, and be no older than 5 by Sept. 30, 2015. Any player registering after Aug. 3 will be charged a $50 late fee. For more information and to register your child, visit www.LyndhurstSoccer. com. For more information, email Anthony Perrotti at LYSCPerrotti@gmail.com.

meets Monday, July 6, at 8 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend. For more information, call 201-214-8253. North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, announces the following programs for adults: • Sit and Stitch knitting group meets Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. • A release party for Harper Lee’s new novel, “Go Set a Watchman” is set for Tuesday, July 14, at noon. Snacks and tea will be served. Children’s program: • A screening of the film “Big Hero 6” is set for Thursday, July 2, at noon. North Arlington celebrates its 32nd annual National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, Aug. 4. Residents are invited to go outside to meet and greet their neighbors, organize block parties and to leave a porch light on overnight as a sign of neighborhood spirit and unity against crime. The first 10 blocks organized will receive a free barbecue package courtesy of the North Arlington Police Crime Prevention Unit and Arlington Diner. Borough police officers and elected officials will visit block parties with giveaways. To organize a block party, residents may pick up an application from the police department which will then seek Borough Council approval to close the street to traffic from 5 to 9 p.m.

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for children will be shown on the top floor of the new Zoo Parking Deck at night. Family Nights are set for every Wednesday and Thursday throughout July and August. Instead of closing at 4:30 p.m., the zoo will remain open until 8:30 p.m., with the last admission at 8 p.m.

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on Wednesday evenings during July and August on the rooftop of the new parking deck. Participants are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. Admission is free and the deck will be open for seating at 7 p.m. The movies will be shown at dusk. Refreshments

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Frank Malanga and Vincent Nisivoccia are longtime friends, going back to their middle school days in Nutley. They also played youth football together and were extremely close. “Our mothers are best friends,” Nisivoccia said. “We definitely grew up together.” But when it came time to go to high school, the two went their separate ways – Malanga to Nutley High and Nisivoccia to Seton Hall Prep. “It was tough not being able to play football with him,” Nisivoccia said. They even played football against each other, with Nisivoccia’s Pirates soundly defeating Malanga’s Maroon Raiders, 50-14, in October of 2013. After the Maroon Raiders lost to Paramus in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV state playoffs last November, Malanga thought that his high school football career was over. Nisivoccia was able to extend his career by a game with a selection to the Phil Simms New

Jersey North-South All-Star Football Classic. Nisivoccia, a wideslot receiver, learned of his selection to the North squad about three months ago. Malanga was not initially chosen for the game, but when an injury took place in the North secondary in April, Malanga was recommended by Nutley coach Tom Basile to be a possible replacement. Sure enough, Malanga, a linebacker by trade, was being asked to become an impromptu safety – but he was getting a chance to be his buddy’s teammate for their final high school football game. “I was told I would have to play safety, but I didn’t care,” Malanga said. “I just wanted to play in the game. I think it’s cool being here with the best players in the state.” Malanga and Nisivoccia were reunited as teammates for the North squad in the 37th rendition of the All-Star Classic, sponsored in part by the New Jersey Scholastic Football Coaches Association, Monday see VIEW page

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ShopRite won the Kearny Little League World Series championship last week for the first time. Front row, from l., are Adam Juchnik, Donavyn Eakins, Jonathan Crist, Gabe Koby, Michael Bernhardt and Nick Rodriguez. Middle row, from l., are Jake Landy, Connor MacConchie, Andre Vignier, Chris Serrano and Andrew Fernandez. Back row, from l., are coach Chris Juchnik, coach Keith Koby, Haven Ortiz and head coach Mike Landy.

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here was a time in his life when Mike Landy was a successful high school football and baseball coach at Harrison High School. But Landy, the long-time Harrison administrator and current Kearny councilman, stepped away from coaching high school sports a decade ago to focus on his other duties – being a father. So Landy devoted his time coaching his sons, Michael and Jake, who have spent the last eight years playing for

ShopRite in the Kearny Little League. “As soon as Michael was old enough, I went to coach Little League,” Landy said. “I knew that it was impossible to do both.” Mike Landy followed the exploits of his eldest son from tee-ball through Little League. He’s 16 years old now and just finished his freshman year at Kearny High School. The younger son is 11 and currently pitches and plays for ShopRite. His middle name is Thurman, after the late New York Yankee catcher and captain. In fact, Jake Landy dons No. 15 in honor of

the Yankee great. When the 2015 Little League season began, the eldest Landy thought that he had the makings of something special with ShopRite. “I thought we had a shot,” Landy said. “We had this group of kids together for some time now. I thought we had a shot if the kids played well and played to their potential. We kept plodding along through the regular season.” Landy said that ShopRite hit a little bit of a lull in the middle of the regular season. “We won the first five, then see LITTLE LEAGUE next page

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asks him to play. “He also did a little catching,” Landy said. “He’s our cleanup hitter, but he’s not your typical cleanup hitter.” Jake Landy is the regular second baseman who bats fifth in the lineup. “He’s driven in a lot of key runs for us,” Landy said of his son. “He’s been pretty solid. He’s a tough out.” Serrano and MacConchie share shortstop duties. Juchnik is the third baseman and the No. 2 hitter. Andrew Fernandez is the left fielder. “It’s not common to have a really good left fielder in Little League, but he’s really good,” Landy said. Andre Vignier is the centerfielder. “He’s the most improved player on the team,” Landy said. “I wasn’t so sure he would be a starter. But he hit a grand slam in the first round of the playoffs.” The right field duties were shared by a bunch of 9-year-olds, the future of the ShopRite team. Michael Bernhardt, who

“knows the game well,” according to Landy, and Nick Rodriguez played right field during the playoffs. Gabe Koby and Donavyn Eakins missed the playoffs due to injury. Koby had a shoulder injury and Eakins broke his pinky right before the playoffs began. It was a great effort by a great Little League team, winning 16 of 18 games. “I’m really happy for the kids,” Landy said. “They’re a great bunch of kids. They work hard. We practice as much as anyone.” Landy was asked if his prior coaching experience helped with coaching the ShopRite champs. “I think it has,” Landy said. “I had an idea of where I want them to be. I just try to simplify things for them, so I guess it does help. I guess I have a different perspective now.” And he now has a championship to share with his son and the rest of the ShopRite players, the winners of the Kearny Little League World Series for 2015.

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was getting his fair share of repetitions. Malanga was doing safety drills and handling them with ease. “It’s definitely different for me at safety,” Malanga said. “I’ve not played that position a lot in high school, but I’m here and I’m going to make the most of it. It should be a lot of fun, especially being

with him. It’s my last high school game and I want to make my mark. I’m definitely motivated to play in the game and play with him (Nisivoccia).” “It’s awesome to be here with Frank,” Nisivoccia said. “He’s going to help our team out in a big way. I’m so excited to be able to end my high school career with him. We’ve done so much together over the years. To end it all with Frank is just great. It was definitely not expected.” Nisivoccia felt like he had

to prove he belonged with the big boys. “I always feel like I have to prove myself 100% every single play,” Nisivoccia said. “That’s the way I feel every game, so this is nothing different. But it is with the best competition in the state, so I’m going all out.” And if Nisivoccia goes all out, Malanga has his back. That’s what friends do, even if they went to different high schools. “I’m really happy for him, because he really wanted to

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The Little League’s executive board, namely president Chris Hughes, vice president Bob Kairys and Russ Borelli, Tom Halas, Pete Ziakos and Lou Velasquez, all got involved with preparing the Little League field for use, as well as promoting the camp within the ranks of their organization. “We got word out,” Marcantuono said. “We sent fliers to the schools. We talked to the teachers. We really tried to get as many kids as we could.” Marcantuono was hoping for 25. The camp drew 29. Not bad for a first-time venture. “It’s great,” Marcantuono said. “We’d like to see those numbers grow for next year.” The weather also played a huge factor in the turnout. The temperatures were definitely spring-like and there was only one brief moment of rain, but that didn’t deter the campers. “We got really lucky with the weather,” Marcantuono

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“It was good to be in this camp,” Witt said. “It was definitely worth it. It makes me want to play baseball more and it was a lot of fun.” Nicholas Rotondo is a 12-year-old third baseman most of the time, but has learned to play multiple positions. His dad is George and brother is Anthony, so the camp was definitely a family affair. “I had a lot of fun and I was glad we had this,” Rotondo said. “I learned how to run the bases properly, how to lead, how to get from second to third. I really want to play baseball in the future, so this helped.” Eric McKenna was one of the oldest campers. At age 14, McKenna is an experienced baseball veteran and is headed to North Arlington in the fall, where he will eventually play for Marcantuono. “I learned teamwork is more

important than anything,” McKenna said. “I also learned to be a leader and teach some of the younger kids. We never had anything like this before, so I was excited to be a part of it, even if I was older than most of them. I liked playing baseball all week.” McKenna also plays for the New Jersey Thunder, a travel team based out of Lyndhurst. His season just started, so he’ll get his fill of baseball throughout the summer. “It was a lot of fun learning from the high school players,” McKenna said. They’ll be his teammates come next spring. “I learned the proper techniques and proper batting stances,” McKenna said. “It really was a great week.” That’s music to Marcantuono’s ears. “I’m very encouraged that

we have so many kids in North Arlington who want to play baseball,” Marcantuono said. “They want to play. They want to learn. They want to get better. We have some pretty skilled kids here. They’re willing to listen and they picked up pretty quickly. I’m very happy. I’m also glad to see incoming freshmen, because they know now what to expect and I can give them tips to have them get ready for the spring. They also get a little familiarity with me and the others, so they have someone to look for in the fall if they need anything.” Watching McKenna operate on the field, he’s not going to need much help, just perhaps some fine tuning. His future looks bright. And so does the future of the Vikings Baseball Camp, a new venture that hit the ground running.

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and smaller retail shops being developed by DVL Kearny Holdings on the opposite side of Passaic Ave. Russo, who will be looking to negotiate a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement with the town, is planning no retail space for this project. Nor, he said, is he looking to offer “for-sale” apartments, a strategy that “lenders have not endorsed.” That approach disturbed residents Lawrence Handlin and James Miller who felt that the town would be losing a shot at maximizing tax revenues if it accepted a project keyed only to rental units and a PILOT. A complex that, in Miller’s view, was likely to attract a “transient population” is “not going to increase the value of my home.” And Handlin, asserting that because, “we’re in a cycle now where [the town is] broke,” things will only get worse with the “potential” of the project generating more children on an already stressed public school system. “We can’t afford that,” he said. But Santos dismissed fears about adding to school overcrowding. “It’s not going to add a burden on our schools,” the mayor said. And Russo

for rehabilitation of existing eligible apartments rather than building new affordable units. (The council voted Wednesday to retain planner Susan Gruel to update the plan now that the courts have upheld the constitutionality of the state’s affordable housing obligation.) Based on renting experiences at other residential projects in the region, Russo said, “we should continue to see relatively good demand” for oneand two-bedroom apartments. So far, for his Vermella CrossPhoto by Ron Leir ing project on Bergen Ave., 31 Ed Russo briefs the mayor and council on his residential project proposed for leases have been signed and Passaic Ave. three out of four are for oneHe got no support for that sug- bedrooms, he said. added: “If there were more than 15 or 20 school kids [from gestion, however. For the Passaic Ave. proSantos went on to say that his project], I’d be very surject, Russo plans 310 oneeven with a PILOT, the town prised.” bedroom apartments and 148 figures to collect an amount Santos said that because two-bedroom units, along of taxes “higher than what the with garages that would hold Russo’s 150-unit residential project at Bergen and Schuyler property currently generates. 520 vehicles and surface [A PILOT] works so long as Aves. is now half completed parking for an additional 63 we’re not imposing a burden and should open by Septemcars. After acquiring all the on the school district.” Under ber, “we should know by the individual properties in the end of the year how many kids a PILOT arrangement, local project site, Russo anticipates schools receive no share of will be added to the school build-out within two and a the ratables from an abated system.” That can serve as a half years. property. guide for what to expect from Santos said the council will Asked by Miller whether the be asked to designate Russo the Passaic Ave. project, he project would provide any afsaid. as the developer for the PasIf that’s the case, Handlin in- fordable housing units, Santos saic Ave. tract at the July 14 said that was unlikely, based on meeting. The next step would terjected, “Perhaps we should the Fair Housing plan the town be negotiating a redeveloper put a hold on the [Passaic adopted six years ago that calls agreement. Ave.] project until we know.”

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and Newark, has only an 8-foot clearance for river trafHanover, consulting engineers fic, Riegel said, so boats must on the bridge project, added give four hours’ notice to pass that its condition is such that, under and the bridge takes “routine maintenance can no 10 minutes to swing open but longer address the deficiensometimes it jams while closing. cies.” In recent years, commercial Unfortunately, the Clay marine traffic has been pretty St. span is not unique in that much limited to dredging respect. In a report released barges but, between January earlier this year, the Fedand March 2015, there were eral Highway Administration no requested openings, Riegel listed 35% of the more than said. 6,000 bridges in New Jersey According to the LCDS, as needing repairs or unsafe. the bridge’s superstructure Nation-wide, nearly one of is “in poor condition with every five bridges is deemed steel truss members and the deficient. girders and floor beams in Last week, the state DOT, the swing span having localin concert with state and ized advanced material loss. county agencies and the U.S. The bridge may soon need Coast Guard, held a public to be load posted (weight information session to assess restriction and limitation of the future status of the Clay vehicles), due to advancing St. Bridge, as the first step in deterioration of steel support a $500,000 federally funded “Local Concept Development members. The substructure is in fair condition. There Study” aimed at possible imis severe rusting and local provements. section loss of steel stringers The bridge, which nearly supporting the sidewalk in 13,000 vehicles use daily to the swing span. The channel cross between East Newark BRIDGE from

‘Suspicious’ suitcase leads to evacuations HARRISON – A scary situation prevailed outside the Islamic Center of Harrison last Thursday with the discovery of what was initially listed as a “suspicious package.” But investigators quickly ruled out any possibility of danger. Harrison PD said the episode began at around 8:15 p.m. when a resident called headquarters to say that about two hours ago, he had seen an unattended suitcase sitting next to a mailbox at Third and Jersey Sts., near the Islamic Center mosque. The resident told police he did not know who had left the suitcase there, nor did have any idea what might be inside. At the time, the resident continued, the entire mosque was filled to capacity with adults and children at a prayer service. Police said they responded by cordoning off the area with yellow tape while quickly evacuating the wor-

shippers from the mosque, along with residents from neighboring buildings, as a precaution. Once that was done, officers set up a detail around the suitcase to keep away any foot traffic. After being notified that a Jersey City PD K-9 unit was responding with “Smokey,” a bomb-sniffing dog, Harrison PD brought in additional officers to help close off all surrounding blocks to traffic. Harrison Fire Department and EMS personnel came to the scene as a safety measure. After an inspection of the area surrounding and including the tan Polo brand suitcase, plus a search of the contents, the object was deemed to be non-threatening, police said. The suitcase was then brought to Harrison PD headquarters where another search was conducted. Again, nothing potentially harmful was found, they said. – Ron Leir

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wide bascule, one- or two-leaf drawbridge, with a 6-footwide sidewalk, that would accommodate two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane. Plans call for acquisition of right-of-way to permit a dedicated turning lane from Passaic Ave. onto the bridge. The cost of the replacement bridge is pegged at about $70 million: $57.4 million for the bridge structure, $12.6 million for the roadway and an additional cost for right-of-way acquisition. Riegel said it would likely Wikipedia take “three to four years to On average, nearly 13,000 vehicles cross Clay St. Bridge , linking East Newark get shovel-ready” and an adand Newark, each day. ditional “2 1/2 to three years” to complete construction. and channel protection are in The absence of roadway poor condition with structural shoulders, coupled with close The existing span would close to allow for construcundermining of the northwest proximity to intersections at tion and as work progressed, embankment. The electrieither approach, has contribcal system is in overall fair uted to 40 vehicular accidents the vehicles that currently condition with many obsolete between 2011 and 2013, at Clay use Clay St. Bridge would be diverted to the swing-span components (for example, St. and Passaic Ave., mostly manually operated barrier rear-enders. The existing truss Bridge St. Bridge, which was rehabilitated in 1981, and/or gates).” bridge cannot be widened. the vertical-lift Stickel/Rt. 280 Clay St. Bridge would need After reviewing various Bridge, which was extensively $6 million in “remedial redesign scenarios, Riegel said repaired between 2006 and pairs” just to continue functhe “preferred alternative” tioning as is. plan called for a new 68-foot- 2009.

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Melvin J. Diehl Melvin J. Diehl passed away on June 24. He was 89. Born in Pennsylvania, he lived in Kearny before moving to North Arlington in 1974. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. www.armitagewiggins.com Mr. Diehl served in the Army during World War II. He and his son co-owned Garden Deli and Liquors in Lyndhurst. Husband of the late Margaret, he is survived by his children and their spouses Bruce and Linda Diehl and Kathie and Logan Williams. Also surviving are his grandchildren Brian, Amy, Logan and Kevin and his great-grandchildren Ryan, Arielle, Hannah and Avery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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North Arlington. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins. com. Before her retirement, Sandra was a bookkeeper for Public Service. Wife of the late Robert Fischer and former wife of Frank Simone, she is survived by her sons and their wives Frank and Marybeth Simone, Marc and Angelica Simone and Sean and Jennifer Fischer. Sister of Joanne Ohl and the late Madeline Riccardi, she is also survived by her grandchildren Samantha, Frankie, Marc, Shane, Jake, Cole, Sean, Robert and Michael. If you care to send flowers, they would be greatly appreciated. Or, if you prefer to make a memorial donation, please consider Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Fredon.

and her cherished friend Elsie Lane. Irma was predeceased by her husband Dr. John D. Long; her son Joseph Long; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Fr. Washington Scholarship Fund, 141 Washington Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032.

Thomas E. MacFarland Thomas E. MacFarland, 94, died on Thursday June 25, at Brandywine Senior Living at Reflections in Brick. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Mr. MacFarland was born Irma M. Long in East Newark and lived in Mrs. Irma M. Long, a lifeKearny for most of his life long Kearny resident, died on before moving to Manchester June 20. She was 96. in 2003. The funeral Mass was ofTom served in the U.S. fered at St. Stephen’s Church Navy during World War II in Kearny on June 27, followed as an aviation machinist’s John E. Dunning by interment in Holy Cross Mate 1st Class. After being John E. Dunning, 34, forChapel Mausoleum. The honorably discharged in 1945, merly of Kearny, passed away Condon Funeral Home, 684 he returned to service as a peacefully on June 15 from Kearny Ave., (condonfunerreservist during the Korean complications of a long-term alhome.com) was entrusted Conflict. illness. with the arrangements. He was employed by VeriHe was the devoted son of Mrs. Long was a registered zon as a third level superviEdward J. Dunning Sr. and nurse, having attended St. Mi- sor of engineers for 35 years, predeceased by his mother chael’s School of Nursing. She retiring in 1982. Donna Nisbet and cousin was employed by St. Michael’s Tom was a member of Juliana. He was the loving Hospital, Newark, and West Wilson-Gugelman Post 1302, grandson of maternal grandfa- Hudson Hospital in Kearny VFW; the Joseph E. Frobishther John Nisbet and paternal before going to work with her er Post 99 American Legion grandmother Adeline Dunlate husband Dr. John F. Long, and the Rotary Club, all of ning. managing his office. Kearny, as well as the Knights He was a loving brother to Surviving are her children of Columbus St. Cecilia’s Edward Jr., Andrew, Nelson, Frances Long, Margaret Cun- Council 6928 and the Holy Casey, Alyssa, Nicole and ningham, Edward Long (Judi), Name Society of St. Cecilia Emily. James Long, John F. Long Church, Kearny. He is also survived by many (Dale) and Ann Long (WilHe served the Town of aunts, uncles, cousins and liam Testa); also surviving are Kearny as a Councilman in devoted friends. 13 grandchildren and three the First Ward and was instrugreat-grandchildren as well as mental in the construction of Sandra A. Fischer her beloved cousin Edna Rulis Spruce Terrace, a senior living Sandra A. Fischer (nee Montanaro) passed away on June 21. She was 74. Born in Newark, she lived 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison in Belleville before moving to Licensed Funeral Directors serving your needs include: Pennsylvania 25 years ago. Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Frank X. Mulligan, Jr., NJ Lic. 2953 Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Private Parking at 10 Frank Rodgers Blvd. North Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church in Harrison, followed by burial visit us at: www.mulliganfh.com in Holy Cross Cemetery,

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facility in Kearny. He is survived by his son Thomas MacFarland and his wife Joan; two sisters Dottie Arnt and Gloria Kelly; grandchildren Dawn White (Scott), Tom MacFarland (Nancy) and Alison Dagostino (Dave); great-grandchildren Scottie, Jake and Makayla White, T.J. and Ryan MacFarland and David, Tanner, Peyton and Harper Dagostino. He was predeceased by his wife Alice T. (Magee) MacFarland. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contribution to Grace Healthcare Services, 105 Fieldcrest Ave., Suite 402, Edison, N.J. 08837-0246. www. gracehealthcareservices.com Marie V. Matturri Marie V. Matturri (nee Trangone), 93, died on June 23 at the Lincoln Park Renaissance Rehab and Nursing Center in Lincoln Park. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at Sacred Heart

Church, Lyndhurst, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com. Mrs. Matturri was born and raised in Harrison. She lived in Kearny for 49 years before moving to Lyndhurst in 2003. She was a secretary at Franklin School in Kearny for many years and later served as a hall monitor at Kearny High School before retiring in 2011. Marie served on the board of St. James Hospital in Newark for 20 years and also served as the auxiliary president. She is survived by her daughter Linda Banasiak and her husband Henry. Marie leaves behind her nieces and nephews and will be deeply missed by her great-nieces and nephews and her greatgreat-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony J. Matturri and her son Anthony Matturri Jr. and eight siblings.

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WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916

You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

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

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KEARNY Small 1 BR apt. LR, Kitchenette & Bath. Laundry, Backyard, all utilities included plus internet & cable. Avl. July 15th. (201) 246-1205.

KEARNY (Arlington Section) 2 Family Home, 2nd fl. Lovely bright 1 BR apt. $975/month + Utilities. Good access to PATH train, Local NY bus transportation. 1 ½ months security. No smoking, No pets. Avl. August 1st. Contingent on Application and credit check. (908) 927-3254.

N.ARLINGTON 4 Large Modern Rooms, Hardwood Floors, Tiled Kitchen, HT/HW supplied. Laundry Facilities. Close to NY Trans. $1,395/month Call (908) 240-9302.

HARRISON Victorian Home has HUGE one bedroom for rent, large eat in kitchen, dining room/office, very large living room and bedroom, den, fireplace, high ceilings, hardwood floors, lots of windows and storage, near NYC transportation, Path, NJ Transit, Decamp Buses, great residential neighborhood, plenty of parking, $1650, Heat & Hot Water Inc. Text 201-294-1286 for appointment or more info. This is a rental by owner, no broker fees. Security deposit required. HARRISON 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Close to PATH. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. No pets. (973) 388-8916.

HARRISON 2 BR, LR, DR, Brand New kitchen. $1,500/month. 1 1/2 month security. HT/HW included. Walking distance to PATH. No pets. No smoking. (973) 420-0139

HARRISON 3 BR, 1 Bath, 2nd fl. of 3 family house. $1,400/month + Security. No pets. Close to PATH. Avl. August 1st. Call (973) 687-9266.

HARRISON New House, 2 BR, 2 Bathroom, $1800/mo & Duplex 3 BR. 2 LR, 3 Full Bathrooms & 2 Refrigerators. $2,500/month. 1 month security. Parking included. Walking distance to PATH Avl July 1st. 917-776-9915 917-346-7736.

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KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $985. 1 BR start at $825. Jr. 1 BR start at $750. (201) 289-7096 KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny's Best Kept Secret 732 Elm St 1 BR fr $850. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt

KEARNY 1 BR apt. in apt. building. Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. Ceramic tile floors. H/W floors throughout rest of apt. laundry in building. Near NYC trans. & mins. To highway. No pets. No smoking. $915/month + utilities. Security $1372.50. Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (908)217-9047 KEARNY 5 rooms, $1,300/month. 1 month security. Avl. August 1st. (201) 991-6862.

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KEARNY Newly Renovated. 2nd & 3rd fl. 7 room apt. 2 bathrooms. $1,800 + utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. July 1st. (201) 939-8781 or (201) 306-8068. KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave. 1 BR. LR, Kitchen. $1,100/month & 1BR $800/month HT/HW included. (201) 467-9533 (973) 465-0166. KEARNY 3 BR, 1 ½ Bath, LR, DR, Kitchen. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. August 1st. (201) 955-2632. KEARNY 66 Davis Ave. 1 BR, LR, kitchen, Bathroom, $950/month + utilities. 1 month security. Available July 1st, (973) 735-9304 KEARNY 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. Utilities separate. $1250/mon 1-1/2 months security. Available now. (973) 820-8338

KEARNY 5 rooms, $1,400/month + utilities. 1 month security. Central A/C. Laundry & Parking. Available August 1st. (201) 207-4616.

KEARNY 4 room, Renovated, Close to transportation and NY bus, walking distance to schools & supermarket. Avl. Now. (201) 657-2119.

KEARNY 3 rooms, HT/HW included. Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises. $975/month Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Basement 1. KEARNY 3 Clean rooms. HT/HW included. From $895/month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858-8246 for appointment. KEARNY 111 hoyt st. 1st fl. 2BR, LR, DR, Kitchen, $1,200/month + Utilities. 1 month Security. No Smoking. No pets. Close to Transportation & Schools. Avl. July 1st (732) 585-2859.

KEARNY Studio Apt. $800/month. Utilities included. 1 month security. Avl. July 1st. (201) 955-9147 KEARNY 1st floor. Big Family House 4-5 BR’s, 2 Baths, DR, LR, Kitchen, TV Room, $2,200/month + security. Avl. Aug. 1st. (201) 736-9533.

KEARNY Newly renovated. 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. $1,000/month 1 month security required. Avl. July 15th. (908) 665-9182.

KEARNY Small 1 BR apt. Kitchen, HT/HW supplied. $900/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now (201) 991-4888. KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 BR, Small LR, DR, Kitchen. No pets. No Smoking. $1,300/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. Email: poohrui@aol.com. KEARNY Newly Renovated. 2 apts. 3 & 4 BR. Utilities not included. 1 ½ months security. On Main St. Near transportation & Schools. Avl. August 1st. (201) 991-3366 (201) 955-2662.

LYNDHUrST LYNDHURST 2 BR apt. Ceramic tile H/W floors, Driveway w/ Garage. $1550/month. HT/HW included. (973) 277-0942. LYNDHURST 1 bedroom apt. in 2 family. $1000/month. 1 month security. Heat included. No smoking. No pets. Avl July 1st. (201) 933-3676.

N.ewark NEWARK 4 rooms, $650/month. 1 month security. Close to transportation & PATH. Avl. August 1st. Call after 3pm. (862) 754-8160.

N. arLiNgTON N.ARLINGTON 3 large Modern rooms, Tiled Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Supplied. HT/HW Close to NY Trans. Laundry Facilities, $1,125/month call (908) 240-9302.

N.ARLINGTON 2 story 3 BR, house 2 Full Bathrooms, 2 car no pets. parking, $2,200/month +utilities. Avl. July 1st. Call Chris (973) 280-9386.

N.ARLINGTON 10 Ridge rd. 2nd fl. 3 room apt. 1 Br, Modern. $1,100/month. HT/HW included. Avl. Now (201) 674-3995.

N.ARLINGTON 1st fl. 4 rooms, 2 BR. HT/HW supplied. $1,400/month. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. August. 1st. (201) 913-4484 (201) 889-1143.

N.ARLINGTON 4 rooms, 2 BR, Utilities included Nice Area. 2 blocks from Main St. & 1 from Grammar School. Easy parking. $1,200/month. (201) 736-2280.

N.ARLINGTON Newer 2 family 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, Large LR, DR, & Bath. Private parking. Close to public Transportation & Shopping. No pets. $1,300/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. (201) 998-2517.

N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 2 BR, New kitchen & Bath. Brand New Wall to wall H/W floors. $1,300/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Avl. July 15th. (201) 997-0208.

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR. $1,000/month. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. (201) 342- 2206.

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Garage f/rent Arlington section in Kearny. $150/month. 1 month security. Avail. Now. (201) 889-8536 or (201) 955-0996.

N.BERGEN 3 BR, $1,600/month + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Near NY Transportation. Avl. August 1st (201) 463-8740.

w. OraNge W.ORANGE 1st fl 2BR, 1 bath LR, DR, EIK, Sun parlor. $1,400/month. HT/HW included. Minutes to fine dining in Montclair. No Pets. No smoking. Avl. Aug. 15th. (973) 994-0439.

Garage for rent on Magnolia Avenue, off Kearny Avenue, Kearny. $145/month, 1 month security required. (201) 736-1223

2 Car garage for rent or for storage use in Kearny. $150/month. 1 month security. Available Now. 201-991-5602.

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POLiCieS THERE IS A $10 CANCELLATION FEE, WHEN AN AD IS CANCELLED BEFORE ITS FIRST RUN • THREE & FOUR WEEK SpECIALS MUST RUN CONSECUTIvELY • DEADLINES ARE EvERY MONDAY BY 4pM

Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 hOUSE FOR REnT HARRISON Cross St. 3 BR, 3 Bath, 1 ½ month security. Available now. (646) 675-5113.

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N.ARLINGTON $248,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Full basement. Separate Utilities. Call owner (973) 284-1056.

AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE Nissan Quest 2004, Low mileage & good condition. 1 owner, Charcoal gray. $5,300. (973) 819-6926.

PETS FOR SALE Basset Hound Puppies (8 weeks old) are looking for a loving home! 1 male & 2 Females Available. Call (201)998-0434.

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ROOM FOR REnT N.ARLINGTON Room for rent. Good neighborhood, all utilities included. Private entry Available on July 1st. (973) 985-6140.

BELLEVILLE 3rd fl. Utilities included. Shared Bathroom. Require 1 month Security. No Smoking. Avl. Now. Call Maria (973) 759-7077.

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Looking for Full time/ part time night drivers. Call Schuyler Cab at 201-991-7600

Bilingual F/T Family Worker. We’re looking for a bilingual, personable and reliable candidate for a Pre-School. High School Diploma required, some college preferred. Fax Resume to: 973-484-6648.

CDL Driver Wanted - Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex county needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or weekends. Competitive Salary. Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190

Class A Driver for Moving Industry. 2-3 week trips OTR. Pays $6500-$8500 P/Trip. Clean MVR. Peggi 917.793.0305.

KEARNY Large furnished room, refrigerator & microwave. Bay Window, Great View. All utilities included. $625/month. 201-697-0541

Driver & Driving Instructor Needed. Will train right candidate. Must be reliable. (201) 246-8000

SUMMER REnTALS

CDL Class A Drivers Immediate start. Full Time $1,200 weekly. Must have 1 year Verifiable Tractor Trailer Experience. Call 201-806-2590.

Seaside Park – 1 block to beach. 2 BR apts. Accommodate 4ppl. $900/week or 6ppl. $1,000/week. Contact (908) 635-0325. Email mare59port@aol.com.

STORE FOR REnT Store/Office on ridge Rd. W/parking. 800sq.ft./up 800sq.ft. basement. Excellent building and Exposure. $1,250/month. See anytime. 201-280-7483.

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Full Time Dressmaker wanted for work in Busy sample room located in Whippany, NJ (973) 585-6900. 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.

Mechanic, experience with electric motors, pumps. Leading motor repair shop is seeking for a person with mechanical abilities, will train. Please call 201-968-1000 or email resume to kyoung@ uemotor.com.

Drivers Wanted Trucking company seeking regional/ road drivers with CDL Class A. Paid HOLIDAYS & VACATIONS. Min. 2 yrs. Exp. TWIC & HAZMAT a plus! Call 201-659-5251 Ext. 103 or Apply in person: 550 Secaucus Rd, Secaucus, NJ.

Full time medical receptionist needed for a busy ENT office in Nutley. Reliable transportation needed to be able to work at either one of our locations and one evening a week a must. Highly preferred someone with experience and bilingual in Spanish. Please email resumes to: entcenterofnj.anam @gmail.com

$$ Now Hiring! $$ Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net

(732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Looking for drivers and helpers w/moving experience. Livingston area. Call 973-255-0621.

Looking for drivers and helpers with moving experience. Livingston area. Call 973-255-0621.

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DUMP TRUCK & TRAILER DRIVERS NEEDED (FULLTIME) (BRONX) Must meet the following requirements: 3 YEARS EXP WITH DUMP TRUCKS OR TRAILERS IS A MUST, no other calls will be accepted! Must have a clean license - Class B. Must pass drug testing. Must have street knowledge of the 5 boroughs Call Dennis @ (914) 227-1874 between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. M on-Fri ONLY!!!! MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH DUMP TRUCKS !!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

AUTO DETAILIng

Auto Detailing by Andrew (Lyndhurst). Perfection for half the cost. $90 & Up. Call or text (862) 754-0007. ODONNELLA1986@ gmail.com.

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

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References.

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COnSTRUCTIOn SERvICES Martinez Construction • Roofing • Chimneys • Basement •Gutter • Masonry • Chimney & Roof Leak Work Exterior and Interior

(201) 952-0076

Lic # 13VH06939900

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ELECTRICAL SERvICES 25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured. Bonded. Lic.#16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

hAnDYMAn SERvICES

Bob & Sons Handyman. We do all types of work. (201) 931-3478. DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900

(201)991-3223 Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors. Replace window screens. Power washing. Lic#V203575 (201) 448-1563

hEATIng & COOLIng P & M Mechanical LLC Heating/AC Service, Maintenance & Replacements Fully Insured Free Estimates (201) 686-1269 Boilers & Water Heaters

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ENTRY-LEvEL MANAGEMENT pOSITION (NEWARK, NEW JERSEY) Cambridge Security Services is seeking candidates for an entry-level management position for our 24-hour National Command Center. The ideal applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates for this position must be well organized and capable of working in a fast paced environment. Candidates must have an untarnished criminal record as well as a high school diploma. Starting Salary: Between $27,000 and $31,000. Please forward all resumes to: csaona@cambridgesecurityservices.com

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Twin Air

Ranne Tile & Home Improvement

Giuliano Turano Retaining Walls, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding. Handyman & All type of Masonry Work. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 30 years Experience (973) 803-0556.

Conditioning & Heating * Service *Repair & Installations. Free Estimates. No Job is too small. Local. (973) 698-5152.

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FGLC Contracting

Interior Stone Tile & Paint Hardwood Flooring 201-962-0032.

FM property Home Repairs & Improvements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Floors • Windows • Painting • Decks All types of repairs

Lic. # 13VH05674000 Fully Insured

201-428-7160 G & R Builders Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry. Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts

(201) 893-0656 JMW CONSTRUCTION

Ceramic Tile Repairs • Walls & Floors • Big & Small • Regrouting • Caulking • Repair soap dishes • Tile Floors. Free Est. Fully Ins.

(201)355-8489 LAnDSCAPIng & DESIgn

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Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Busch Trimming • CleanUps • Design For free estimates call (201)998-1262 Affordable & Simple Landscaping

Spring clean-ups, mowing, Hedge Trim, Mulch, Flower planting & more.Reasonable Rates. Sr. discounts available

Dave 201-286-7224

Brookdale Tree Service Expert tree & Shrub Care • Spraying • Fertilizing • Stump Grinding State Licensed. Fully Insured. Since 1973

(973) 338-9284

Forever Green Custom Masonry Landscape Design Patios & Walks 201-962-0032 www.Forever GreenNJ.org

Complete Home Improvements •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Decks •Replacement windows •Siding •Additions Lic.#13VH03156600 FREE Estimates Fully Insured!

MARIO ESpOSITO LANDSCApING LLC Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch • Snow Removal Free Estimates (201)438-3991

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Developer and Builder located in Newark NJ is looking for highly motivated person with experience in construction to be a foreman in construction sites. Must have driver’s license and general knowledge of all construction trades. FT position. Salary based on experience and skills. Call (973) 491-9494 to schedule an interview. If resume is available, please e-mail it to info@mmdevelopmentllc.com or fax at (973) 491-2662.

Wicho & Son

General Construction * Mason * Stucco * Tile * Sheetrock * Painting * Bathroom * Kitchen • Bricks

(973) 901-5308

MOvIng SERvICES

J.R. Trucking

Moving & Delivery Service Inc. We can save you time and money. Commercial & Residential Moving. Free Estimate. Call Will (973)477-1848

PAInTIng & DECORATIng An American Contractor Decks Clean & Refinished. power Washing. Senior Discounts. William J. McGuire. (201) 955-2520.

Kevin’s Home Improvements

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

Professional HousePainter 165. Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering - Taping Free Estimates

(201) 997-0706

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

(201)939-8781

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Diamond Plumbing & Drain Cleaning. Lic#11789 Plumbing & Sewer Cleaning. 15% Senior Discount. No job to small. (732) 803-6510.

Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer Drain Cleaning • Hot Air Furnaces • Air Conditioning • Video Sewer Inspections $50 off when mention this ad. (201) 206-4845

JOSEpH v. FERRIERO plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

ROOFIng SERvICES

N&J REMODELERS

Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation. Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. Fully insured

Nick (201)997-7657

RUBBISh REMOvAL

gARAgE/YARD SALE

On the spot junk removal Homes, Basement, yards, garages. Also demolition decks. Pools, shreds & more. Get the best service with the best price. You need it out Give us a shout. 201-565-6393.

garage sale/ house sale 508 n. 5th St. Harrison. July 7th 10am-4pm. Everything must go.

SCREEn REPAIRS Danny The Screen Man Repair screens and replace glass windows. (201) 303-3930 (973) 743-8574.

SERvICES OFFERED Need loan Modification? Now in Harrison, Call us now for appointment. A&A Relief (973) 508- 7780. We Speak Spanish. Professional bartender experiences, in restaurants, banguets and country clubs 201-438-0746 or 201-401-2906.

A1 affordable Rubbish Removal

Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers. We Accept Visa/MasterCard

(201) 998-1262.

ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

Spring Removal, Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/ Demolition Lic.13vH04443200

(201) 726-0287

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