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KEARNY – The Town of Kearny is getting its first charter school … but it’s going to be a hybrid creature. What that means is that the school will be located in Kearny but its students will be drawn from Kearny and Jersey City. Sounds strange but such is the plan that state Department of Education Commissioner David C. Hespe preliminarily signed off on pending the charter school submitting certain documents, meeting state and federal codes and securing a four-year charter agreement. To explain: the Hudson Arts & Science Charter School – as the new facility will be known – will be occupying the former Mater Dei Academy (and former St. Stephen’s Grammar School) at 131 Midland Ave. This new school, which will be a branch of North Jersey Arts & Science Charter School (NJASCS), has signed a lease with the St. Stephen’s Parish Finance Committee and the College of Consulters of the Archdiocese of Newark. That lease will run from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2020, and the first classes will start in September 2016, according see SCHOOL page

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here’s a new clothing “store” in town. But the clientele is limited to veterans. And they don’t have to pay a cent for any of the merchandise. The Veterans Clothing Closet, a collaboration between Catholic Charities and Kearny’s American Legion Post 99, is now operating out of the Post’s headquarters at 314 Belgrove Drive. Veterans, men and women, are welcome to visit -- by appointment – and select whatever garments they desire. A prime focus is on business attire, to better ready a job applicant for that all-important hiring interview, but casual clothing is also available. As noted on the township’s website, www.kearnyusa.com,

Bill Sweeney (l.) and Tony Capitti of American Legion Post 99 at Veterans Clothing Closet; (inset) Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos (c.) and Capitti visit Closet on opening day.

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Keeping their heads above water By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

LYNDHURST – Rich and Diane Mitchell live close to the Passaic River in Lyndhurst but please don’t mention water to them. They’ve seen enough up-close to last a lifetime.

The couple has lived through four wicked storms that have attacked their Riverside Ave. home and left them nomads for much of the time. So much so, in fact, that in order to keep their wits – and furniture – about them, they ended up putting their house up on jacks and raising it more

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Storm disrupts access to Schuyler Ave. By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

few low-lying areas in Kearny took a bit of a beating last Wednesday from the torrential downpour that hit during the early-morning hours. The Harrison Weather Center reported “anywhere from one to 1.5 inches of rainfall falling in under a half hour” in the area. That deluge caused flooding conditions that uprooted a storm line manhole and pavement on Schuyler Ave., inundated Arlington Ave., infiltrated basements on Elm St. and swamped parking lots at Tappan and Dukes Sts., said Public Works Director Gerry Kerr. Additionally, by chance, the bathroom in police headquarters on Laurel Ave. flooded – which Mayor Alberto Santos blamed on a sewer-system backup, and not the rainstorm. Kerr said the incident on Schuyler happened at around 4:30 a.m. in the midst of the electrical storm that, one resident told The Observer, produced a streak of lightning that apparently sparked neither fire nor damage. But the onrushing water did raise some havoc on Schuyler, a major northsouth artery that runs through the town, between Hoyt and King Sts. “Because of it being high tide, a full moon and the large amount of rain that fell in a short time, the water pushed against the manhole cover and rim and lifted it

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up and also pushed up the asphalt,” Kerr said. Santos said: “The same thing happened four years ago in the same location.” It cost “$6,000 or $7,000” to repair the damage then, he recalled. Initially, Santos said, officials speculated that last week’s rupture may have been triggered by a failure of a storm outfall netting chamber designed to trap bottles and cans. “If that’s not cleaned on a quarterly basis, the accu-

mulated debris can collect and the excess water can be pushed back up the storm line,” he said. But Santos said that possibility was ruled out after the chamber was found to be clear. It had most recently been cleaned out some two weeks ago, according to Kerr. Kerr said that the lion’s share of the water from the compromised manhole and storm line “stayed on Schuyler and went into the catch basin just south of there.”

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The town called in its emergency contractor Montana Construction of Lodi to replace the manhole lid and cover with a “grated” cover and repave that section of Schuyler. Kerr said a grated cover has slots cut into it and is designed to relieve the pressure of heavy water flow during high storm events by allowing excess water to “bubble out” through the openings, “as opposed to lifting the frame.” This time, the repair bill will be about $9,000, Kerr said. Police rerouted traffic on Schuyler between King St. and Bergen Ave. after the rupture and during repairs which were completed by Thursday afternoon. Businesses on Arlington Ave. dealt with excess water and Second Ward Councilman Jonathan Giordano, who runs a cabinet business on the street, said that some owners were concerned that only one of the two electric pumps newly installed by the town there may have been working. But Kerr said that both pumps were operating during the storm. Any flooding issues that resulted were due to “strictly the volume of water that came down in a short period of time.” Water did, however, penetrate the basements of some houses on the east side of Elm St., between the railroad tracks and Columbia Ave., Kerr said. “As the water was rushing down Columbia, it went over the curb into the basements. At least two houses are confirmed.”

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BOE overreacted in trying to fire union leader: PERC BELLEVILLE – core one for the Belleville teachers’ union. A state labor agency determined that the Board of Education unfairly disciplined the union’s leader for expressing concern about the security system and should have gone to the bargaining table before implementing that system. So concluded the state Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) in a June 25 ruling and, to drive home the point, the commissioners directed the BOE to post a 60day notice as a kind of public confession that it erred. BEA President Michael Mignone said he viewed the decision as “a validation of the association’s concerns as true. … Now the school board will have to negotiate terms for putting in cameras.” Mignone said the board has 90 days to appeal the PERC ruling. Stephen Edgington, counsel to the BOE, couldn’t be reached by press time. The PERC commissioners opined that while the use of cameras “for the purpose of protecting people and property is a significant governmen-

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tal interest which places the issue outside of the domain of negotiability,” as was the use of RFID (radio frequency ID) cards, “we find that under the circumstances of [the Belleville] case, the severable impact on the staff is negotiable. “Negotiations over impact issues should encompass many of the valid concerns raised by the Association – including, but not limited to, the following: • placement of cameras in the faculty lounges; • designation of an area that would not be monitored by a camera within which teachers could meet with Association officers to discuss sensitive or confidential matters; • notice procedures if camera recordings or data downloaded from the RFID cards will be used for employee discipline purposes, and procedures for access to such data; • notice as to the period of retainment for camera recordings and data downloaded from the RFID cards; • notice procedures for significant changes to the cameras or the RFID cards.”

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The commissioners found that the BOE discriminated against Mignone by bringing tenure charges against him, partly in connection with public criticisms of the BOE’s security system actions. And it sided with an arbitrator’s prior decision that while Mignone did engage in misconduct by allowing an association officer to listen in on a phone conversation with a special needs student’s parent, the penalty sought by the BOE was “disproportionate to the misconduct,” given Mignone’s otherwise clean record during 14 years of teaching. Five PERC commissioners – Chairman P. Kelly Hatfield, John Eskilson, David Jones, Paula Voos and Richard Wall – affirmed the ruling. Paul Boudreau dissented and John Bonanni was absent. – Ron Leir

Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge 2326 has named Victor Villalta its 2015 Veteran of the Year. Villalta has been involved with the veterans of the West Hudson area for many years, helping returning veterans with their benefits and also helping families whose loved ones had medals coming from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, the Gulf War, Iraq and

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Portal Bridge fire doused by KFD fireboat By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

hanks to an all-hands response by the Kearny Fire Department, including its fireboat, a blaze at the Portal Bridge in South Kearny last week was brought under control in less than an hour. No injuries were reported and damage to the structure was minimal, as were any delays in train service, KFD Chief Steve Dyl said. Dyl said the fire was apparently ignited by sparks from repair workers performing

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over the Hackensack River. Flames were reported at 2:31 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, and all KFD units responded. The fire was declared under control at 3:25 p.m. The chief said there was “minor damage” to a wooden walkway on the bridge. “If trains were stopped, it was for a short period,” Dyl noted, adding, “There were no major delays, partly because of the quick response by the boat.” Two fires in the residential area of Kearny also were recorded in recent days. On Saturday, June 27, the KFD responded to a 12:20 a.m.

fire in a garage behind a onefamily home at 82 Ivy St. That blaze was under control in 13 minutes, and there was no damage to the house, Dyl said. The cause was undetermined. At 12:52 p.m. last Wednesday, July 1, fire broke out in a onefamily home at 434 Hickory St., at the corner of Midland Ave. It was under control by 1:03 p.m. Dyl said the flames were confined to a bedroom and the resident was allowed to return to the home. The cause was undetermined, but it appeared to be electrical, the chief said. There were no injuries in either blaze.

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NEWARK – Nutley man was among 48 individuals charged last week in a law enforcement sweep “centered on violence, drugs, guns and murder in Essex County, mainly in the city of Newark,” County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced. Dubbed Operation T.I.D.E. (Targeted Integrated Deployment Enforcement), the July 1 takedown was the result of a five-month investigation focusing on a drug ring operated by members of the 793 set of the Bloods gang. Murray’s office identified the Nutley suspect as Anthony Bond, 58, who was charged with conspiracy to distribute CDS. Others arrested included residents of Essex, Monmouth and Morris counties. Authorities said the countywide operation has culminated in the seizure of more than $31,000 in cash; heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription painkillers and codeine syrup with a street value of $10,000; four semiautomatic handguns, and an assault rifle. The ECPO Narcotics Task Force led the investigation with the assistance of the Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Monmouth prosecutors’ offices, the N.J.

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State Police, the the Essex County Sheriff’s Office and the Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Montclair and Paramus police departments. “We will continue to work together with our law enforcement partners to rid the county of crime, drugs and violence and make it a safer place to live, work and visit,’’ Murray said. At a press conference in Newark, state Attorney General John Hoffman noted, “The guns, heroin and oxycontin seized in this operation speak to the dual threat posed by this network, which controlled its turf with violence while fueling the deadly epidemic of opiate addiction gripping our communities.” The investigation is continuing. – Karen Zautyk

LYNDHURST – There they were along the riverbank, stacked in the brush parallel to the river: shade tree saplings embedded in mulch bases. Forty-two, to be precise. A Belleville man who had been walking his two dogs in the Lyndhurst section of Bergen County Riverside Park pointed them out last Friday. “Three weeks ago, I counted 74,” the former landscaper said. “And there may have been more. I heard that someone came with a pickup truck and carted off one or more.” Where had they come from? Township Commissioner Matthew Ruzzo, public works director, had the answer. “We placed them there,” he said. “Back in 2011 or 2012, before I became the director, someone ordered something like 150, 175 trees. The county allowed us to use the park as a staging area.” But after Super Storm Sandy hit the area, “there was an overflow of sewage and the

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chemicals from the [Passaic] River killed them,” Ruzzo said. “We also lost a couple of trees [DPW] had planted on Peabody [Ave.]” DPW Superintendent Rich Gress concurred, adding that he saw no way to plant these trees on sidewalks anywhere in the township. “I’m not going to put contaminated trees in front of somebody’s house. I couldn’t do that in good conscience.”

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Remembering Tom MacFarland F

or those too young to remember, or for those who didn’t follow politics in Kearny long ago, Tom MacFarland was a rare breed of a councilman, especially by today’s standards. That’s because dating back to 1992, when Tom was serving as a representative of the town’s First Ward — and yes, this is true — he was the lone Democrat on a governing body that was controlled by an 8-1 margin by the Republican Party. Even the mayor at the time was a Republican — Kenneth H. Lindenfelser. Yes, indeed, it’s hard to believe – Tom was the First Ward’s — and the town’s — only Democratic representative. It’s hard to believe there was actually a Republican serving inthe traditionally Democratic First Ward in the former Councilman Christopher Armitage. But you see, it didn’t matter what political

party you belonged to. It didn’t matter who you supported. It didn’t matter where you lived. Tom MacFarland, as a public servant, had just one thing in mind — at all times — and that was serving the good people of Kearny, regardless of their political affiliation. I remember thinking back then how difficult it must have been for him, as the lone Dem on the governing body, to get anything done. At the time, I was covering Kearny for another newspaper and I was just 17 then, a senior at St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City. But the truth is, he transcended political parties and was as hard a worker as you’d ever find. Perhaps one of his finest moments on the council was when ground was finally broken for Spruce Terrace. Tom was the liaison for the town’s senior citizens and so many times at meetings, he’d lament over the reality that Kearny had no viable senior citizen

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housing. So when Spruce Terrace finally became a reality, it was as huge a victory for Tom as it was for any senior citizen anywhere in Kearny. Because he fought hard for it. He would not give up. And when the building finally opened, the town had a senior housing building of its own, and Tom was one of the major reasons why it all happened.

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WE’VE GOT MAIL To the Editor: Your article in the June 24 edition of The Observer on the hiring of Rich Glover Jr. and Rich Glover Sr. as respec-

tive head and assistant football coaches of the Harrison Blue Tide caught my eye. As a longtime New York Giants fan, I distinctly remember the elder Glover playing defense for the Giants in the early ‘70s. In those days, the Giants de-

Tom died June 25 at Brandywine Senior Living in Brick. He was 94. But most of his life was spent in Kearny, doing things for others and not for himself. I was fortunate to be a reporter during some of his time on the Kearny Town Council — and he always treated me with the respect a reporter of many years might get, even though I was brand new and only in my late teens. I suspect if he knew I was writing this, he would have told me to write about something else. But when Tom MacFarland departed this earth a few weeks ago, the world lost a gem. Kearny lost a gem. Because everything he ever did was for the greater good of the community. Never was he self-serving on the council. Never did he aggrandize as he sat up there as the lone Democrat. Every decision he made seemed to have all the people of the town in mind — nothing else.

Indeed, things have changed dramatically in the time since Tom served on the council. Today, he might have just blended in with the rest of the council that has, for more than a decade, not seen a Republican come close to winning a seat. Perhaps that might not have been fun for Tom, because he loved taking and accepting challenges. Maybe it would have been too easy for him to be one of nine Democrats on the governing body. But the truth is, Tom MacFarland was a great leader. Kearny is today a better place because he served the town so selflessly. And without question, today’s politicians, all of them, locally and nationally, would all have benefitted from knowing and working with Tom. To say he will be missed is a gross understatement. Rest in peace, Tom MacFarland. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

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‘GOOD LUCK, GLOVERS’ fense was the only bright spot on a team that lost many more games than it won due to an unfortunate lack of offensive production. As I recall, Rich Glover Sr. played nose tackle for the Giants and was considered to be small for the position. But

what he lacked in size he more than made up for in intensity and speed and invariably seemed to be able to get to the play and make the tackle. If it is possible to teach the kind of heart that Rich Glover Sr. played with as a Giant, the Blue Tide should do well this

year. While I am a loyal fan of the North Arlington Vikings, I wish the Glovers all the best in their football program at Harrison High School. Tom Zammatore North Arlington

‘THANK YOU FROM THE LYNDHURST HEALTH DEPARTMENT’ To the Editor: The Lyndhurst Health Department, under the direction of Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, would like to thank the following groups and businesses that partici-

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Notes from the KPD blotter June 26 On patrol in South Kearny at 3 a.m., Sgt. Jack Corbett came upon a 2005 Mazda sitting in Fish House Road. With Officer Joe Martin as back-up, he approached the driver, Piero Vecco, 31, of Elizabeth, and asked for his license. Vecco reportedly handed the officer a $20 bill and an empty 24-oz. can of Budweiser (“something often confused with your driver’s license,” said Chief John Dowie). Vecco then started to drive away, police said.

The officers managed to put the Mazda in park and turn it off. Vecco, who police said had a hard time standing, was taken to headquarters, given an Alcotest and was issued summonses for DWI, being an unlicensed driver and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. And he got his $20 back. ••• At 3:30 p.m., at Passaic and Bergen Aves., Officer Daniel Esteves observed a 2002 Dodge pickup bearing an improperly mounted license plate and a rejected-inspec-

New library makes HCCC ‘Good Neighbor’ Hudson County Community College was one of a dozen entities in New Jersey to be recognized by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association with that organization’s “New Good Neighbor Award” for 2015 for the college’s new library building on Sip Ave. in Jersey City. The award was presented to HCCC President Glen Gabert, along with Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, NK Architects and Hall Building Corp. at the NJBIA award luncheon held recently at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. Each year for the past 55 years, the NJBIA New Good Neighbor Award has been presented to recognize new, renovated or expanded buildings. Nominees are judged by a panel representing statewide organizations

that share an interest in New Jersey’s growth and development. The panel considers each nominee on the basis of economic benefit/job creation, architectural merit and community involvement. This was not the first time Hudson County Community College has been recognized with the award. The college was presented with the 2009 award for the Culinary Conference Center on the Journal Square Campus in Jersey City, and with the 2012 Award for the HCCC North Hudson Higher Education Center in Union City. The HCCC Library Building officially opened in September 2014. The six-story, multipurpose building serves as the cornerstone for the HCCC Journal Square Campus and for the redevelopment of the Journal Square community.

tion sticker. Stopping the truck, police said, he found that driver Carlos Paz, 30, of Linden, had a suspended license and a $120 traffic warrant from Union Township. He was taken to HQ and given summonses for the MV violations. June 28 Officer Jordenson Jean, patrolling at Davis and Garfield Aves. at 6 p.m., took into custody Thomas Granato, 58, of Kearny, whom he knew to be wanted on a $10,000-bail Kearny warrant for allegedly

July 1 calling in a false alarm at a At 11 a.m., Sgt. Paul BershefDavis Ave. apartment building May 24. Granato was charged ski and Officer Jose Canela were called to a lot on the on that warrant and remanded to the Hudson County Jail. 1000 block of Harrison Ave. on the report of an intruder possibly removing tools from June 30 parked vehicles. Taken into Sgt. Charles Smith custody was Robert Shimko, and Officer Luis Moran 62, of Fords, who was allegedresponded to a 4:30 p.m. ly in possession of miscellareport of employee theft at neous items, including an air a business on the 800 block of Kearny Ave. Police said gun and a drive shaft. He was the proprietor stated that charged with receiving stolen http://www.netflix.com/ Joshua Bill,browse# 33, of Belford, property. Det. John Plaugic had attempted to leave the was conducting a follow-up premises with cell phones investigation. hidden in a backpack. – Karen Zautyk

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remains of exploded fireworks – on their front steps, with a small burn mark on the third step. ••• Someone broke off the driver’s side mirror of a vehicle parked in a driveway on Ravine Ave., the owner told police. June 29 Officers responded to a

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a Bloomfield McDonald’s who told officers they had found the phone and were returning it to Bloomfield PD. The phone’s owner declined to sign a complaint, police said. ••• A report of property damage brought police to a Washington Ave. location where a worker said that while trimming the grass, they likely hit a rock which was propelled through the passenger side of a van stopped near the work site. ••• A tree limb from a rear neighbor’s property fell on an Ackerman St. resident’s shed, causing exterior damage, police said. July 1 The owner of a vehicle parked on Walnut St. reported that upon returning to the car, noticed a jacket sleeve hanging outside the car door and, upon closer inspection, found that the interior was in disarray, the interior light was on and the glove box open. Police said the owner listed as missing, paperwork and a keypad. ••• Detectives arrived at a Vreeland Terrace home on a report of theft of $10,000 worth of jewelry from an upstairs bedroom after the owner had guests in the home. – Ron Leir

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training that day [June 19],” said Steve Dyl, Project Graduation chairman. Also on hand for the unexpected reunion was Gustavo’s other brother, Douglas, KHS Class of 2014. The entire thing was planned, and kept secret, by a family friend, Leonardo DePaula. It was one of the highlights of this year’s event, which attracted 296 graduating seniors to the (alcohol-free, drug-free) party ‘til dawn. Also held that night was the annual Project Grad 50-50 drawing, won this year by Gerry Coppola of Kearny, who

pocketed a cool $7,600. Dyl offered special thanks to Applebee’s, which donated all the food for the party. “I also want to thank all the teachers, firefighters, police officers and citizens of our town whose continued support makes the event a success,” he said. And he added, “Also, The Observer for keeping the public aware of Project Graduation events throughout the year.” To which, The Observer says, “Thank YOU, sir!” – Karen Zautyk

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From l.: Caitlyn Dow, Amanda Springer, Jessica Cavalier, Jillian Cullen and Chloe Wiggins.

The Woman’s Club of Arlington, Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington and Evening Membership Department of the Woman’s Club of Arlington recently sponsored five outstanding high school junior girls to attend the Girls’ Career Institute earlier this month at Rutgers New Brunswick. Girls’ Career Institute is an annual program founded by the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC). This year, the Woman’s Club of Arlington sponsored Jessica Cavalier and Amanda Springer, Kearny High School juniors, for the Girls’ Career Institute. The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington sponsored Jillian Cullen and Caitlin Dow, also from Kearny High School. The Evening Membership Department of the Woman’s Club of Arlington sponsored Chloe Wiggins, a junior at High Tech High

School in North Bergen. The three Kearny women’s clubs sponsor high school junior girls to participate in the four-day “mini college experience” at Douglass College on the campus of Rutgers in New Brunswick each year. At the four-day experience, which took place June 8 to 14, delegates experienced a sample of college life by living in a dormitory, eating in a cafeteria and attending lectures and workshops. They learned about career choices from volunteer professional women presenters. The presenters had a wide range of skills. The GCI delegates also networked with other delegates from all over the state. Many GCI delegates establish lasting friendships that are formed during the institute. The theme of this year’s GCI was “You Can Make It Happen.”

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Holy Cross Church announces a bus trip to the Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, on Sunday, July 12. The bus leaves at 10 a.m. from Holy Cross School. Refreshments will be served in the school basement starting at 9:15 a.m. Cost is $30 with a $30 rebate. ID is required to get the rebate. For reservations, call Joan at 973-481-2434 or Maria (Spanish) 973-481-1799. Leave your name, phone number and number attending.

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Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., offers the following programs: • Preschool Art for ages 3 to 5 takes place Friday, July 10, 11 a.m. to noon. Art for ages 6 to 8 is scheduled July 15 and 29, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and art for ages 9 to 14 will be available July 22, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. • “Let’s Sing – Cantemos” is set for Friday, July 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. • A traditional Gypsy trio (guitarist, violinist and dancer), will perform Thursday, July 16, at 5 p.m. in the Reading Garden. Admission is free. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the performance will take place in the lower level assembly room. 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. A flea market and collectible show, sponsored by the Kearny Lions Club, is set for Sunday, July 12, outdoors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Frank Vincent Marina, 205 Passaic Ave. (next to Applebee’s and Burger King). Admission is free. For information call 201998-1144 or events@jcpromotions.info.

mation or to register for these programs, call the library at 201-804-2478. • Children ages 7 to 14 can design their own comic strip Wednesday, July 15, 3:30 from 4:45 p.m. Registration is required. • A magic show, open to ages 3 and up, takes place Thursday, July 23, at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. •The Young Adult Department hosts a superhero trivia night Wednesday, July 22, 5:30 Lyndhurst to 6:45 p.m. Call 201-804-2478, The N.J. Sports & Exposiext. 4, to register. tion Authority announces the For adults: following events. To register • A presentation on Manfor these events, go to www. hattan bridges is offered njmeadowlands.gov and click Wednesday, July 22, at 6:30 on “Events.” p.m. Register by calling For more information, email 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email communications@njmeadow- romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org. lands.gov or call 201-460-4619. Registration is open through All these events take place at Aug. 3 for Lyndhurst’s Socthe Meadowlands Environcer Clubs seven-week Kinder ment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Kicker soccer program, open Plaza. to pre-k and kindergarten. • National Moth Night is set This is a non-competitive, for Monday, July 20, 8:30 to10 game-oriented program p.m. Industrial-strength lamps designed by the professional and white sheets will be set staff of FASTrack Soccer and up and “sugaring” will be used nationally-acclaimed Parisi to attract moths. Admission Speed School, to help children is free. develop early soccer and mo• The next free Third-Tues- tor skills. Participants must day-of-the-Month Natural have reached their fourth Walk is scheduled for July 21, birthday by Oct. 1, 2015, and starting at 10 a.m. For more be no older than 5 by Sept. 30, information on this event, 2015. Any player registering contact Don Torino at greaafter Aug. 3 will be charged a tauk4@gmail.com or call 201- $50 late fee. For more informa230-4983. tion and to register your child, • The sixth Annual Butterfly visit www.LyndhurstSoccer. Day will be Sunday, July 26, com. For more information, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event email Anthony Perrotti at includes butterfly walks and LYSCPerrotti@gmail.com. ID techniques, plus many free North Arlington activities for kids including North Arlington Public a scavenger hunt, face paintLibrary, 210 Ridge Road, aning, plus a butterfly costume nounces the following procontest, open to ages 12 and grams. For more information younger. Rain date is Sunday, or to register, call 201-955Aug. 2. Admission is free. 5640. Lyndhurst Public Library, For adults: 355 Valley Brook Ave., an• A release party for Harper nounces the following events Lee’s new novel, “Go Set a for children. For more infor-

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Watchman” will be held Tuesday, July 14, at noon. Snacks and tea will be served. • Patrons are invited to drop in on Thursdays, during July and August at 7 p.m. for Adult Art “Therapy.” It’s easy: Ask the reference librarian for the weekly coloring sheet, borrow or bring your own colored pencils and decompress. Registration is not required. • Need help with setting up an email account or using Microsoft Office? The library can help this summer on Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m. Call for more information. For children: • Summer Reading Club is underway. Visit this website for detailed information: http://northarlington.bccls. org/children.html. North Arlington celebrates its 32nd annual National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, Aug. 4. Residents are encouraged 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 for Borough Council approval to close the street to traffic from 5 to 9 p.m. North Arlington Senior Activity Center, 11 York Road, hosts a Bingo Bash Friday, July 10. The event kicks off with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by bingo at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon, followed by more bingo

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Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. For more information, call 973-667-0405 or visit http://nutleypubliclibrary.org. • Super Comic/Anime Con is set for Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. This event features special guest star Michele Knotz, the voice of Jessie Pokemon. Free comics, games, raffles plus Superhero story time, comic book creation, Cosplay contest and special costume contest are also included. To register, visit NutleyPublicLibrary.org. • Birds and their Amazing Powers Environmental Workshop, for ages 5 to 9, is scheduled for Monday, July 13, at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Participants must be Nutley residents. • Minecraft Club for Kids, open to ages 7 to 12, meets Monday, July 13, at 3 p.m. • Make yourself comfortable – put on your pajamas and slippers – and meet in the children’s room for Pajama Story Time Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome. No registration is required. • Cook-With-a-Comic, open to ages 8 to 12 and up, is set for Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m. Registration is required. The program is open only to Nutley residents. • Tech Workshop: Little Bits, open to grades 3 to 6, takes place Wednesday, July 15, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration is required. Only Nutley residents may attend. • Manga/Anime Club Marathon is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, at 1 p.m. • A Superhero movie for all ages will be shown on Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m.

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Lyndhurst legend Longo dies at 73 Dick Vitale, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announcer, perhaps summed up the passing of his friend Tom Longo the best. “Tom Longo is a genuine solid gold Hall of Fame father, grandfather and friend and the best athlete to ever come out of Lyndhurst High School,” Vitale said after the passing of his longtime friend last Thursday at the age of 73. “He was one special guy,” Vitale said in a phone interview from his home in Bradenton, Fla. “We became really close when his son (Tomas) was at Notre Dame at the same time as my two daughters. We would get together every weekend of every football game. We didn’t miss a single Notre Dame home game. He had a heart of gold.” Longo, the former Lyndhurst High School great who went on to have a fine career at Notre Dame and later played in the NFL with the Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, died last week in a hospice near his home in Wayne after a two-year battle with cancer, specifically mesothelioma.

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“It was a courageous battle for 21 months,” Vitale said. “I spoke with him the other day and told him how much I loved him. We would tease each other about him being from Lyndhurst and me from East Rutherford. I’m going to miss my battles with him about the Giants and the Yankees. We would have incredible battles going back and forth. He will be remembered for his love of his family and his love of Notre Dame. He loved Notre Dame. Nothing even makes up for it.” Longo had a brilliant high school career at Lyndhurst in the early 1960s, earning a football scholarship to Notre Dame, where he first played quarterback, then running back and defensive back for the Fighting Irish under legendary coach Ara Parseghian. After an injury forced him to learn another position, Longo eventually became a standout at cornerback, playing on the same team with Heisman Trophy winner John Huarte. Longo was originally see VIEW page

Photo courtesy Jim Hague Nutley’s Carly Anderson (c.) receives her 2014-2015 Observer Female Athlete of the Year award from sports writer Jim Hague in front of Nutley High School. From l., are Nutley athletic director Joe Piro, Carly’s parents, Harry and Christy Anderson, Anderson, Hague, head softball coach Luann Zullo and head girls’ basketball coach Larry Mitschow.

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basketball team and the softball team to respective NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group arly Anderson was asked III state championships, something never before done in the how she wanted to be history of the school. remembered as a twoSo in that respect, Anderson sport athlete at Nutley High is truly in a class by herself and School. worthy of receiving the 2014“I never tried to show myself 2015 Observer Female Athlete over everyone,” Anderson of the Year award. said. “I wasn’t a show-off. I Anderson became the third kept everything within myself. Nutley girl to receive the yearEverything I did was with the end honor from The Observer team in mind. Basketball and newspaper. Kelly Rauco earned softball are team sports. It’s not the honor in 2005-2006 and just me.” Grace Montgomery was the However, it was easy to see recipient last year. that Anderson was not like Anderson had a senior year everyone else, in both sports that most high school athletes that she played. simply dream about. In fact, Anderson was able In basketball, Anderson averto lead both the Nutley girls’

aged six points and four assists for the Maroon Raiders, who had a miraculous run in the NJSIAA state playoffs, culminating in the first state sectional title in the school’s history. In softball, Anderson was a standout at shortstop and on the mound. At the plate, Anderson batted .532 with 42 hits, 28 runs, eight doubles, three triples, three homers and 18 RBI. On the mound, Anderson posted a 14-4 record with a miniscule 0.82 earned run average, with 113 strikeouts in 119 innings, allowing just 72 hits and 15 earned runs. “I worked hard in the offseason in both sports,” Anderson see ANDERSON next page

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ANDERSON from said. “One day, I might go play basketball and do drills and the next day, I’m on the softball field. I was hoping that my hard work would pay off.” Anderson got frustrated with her inability to put the ball in the basket early on.

“My sophomore year, I almost quit playing basketball,” Anderson said. “I didn’t think I could do it. But I didn’t quit and just tried to get better. I practiced very hard and got more confident with my outside shot.” Nutley head girls’ basket-

ball coach Larry Mitschow knew how important Anderson was to the team’s success. “She was absolutely the glue of the team,” Mitschow said. “She held us together. Offensively, defensively, she was the best athlete we had. She developed her skill in

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2004-2005 Janine Davis, Queen of Peace 2005-2006 Kelly Rauco, Nutley 2006-2007 Courtney Keegan, Queen of Peace 2007-2008 Allyson Dyl, Kearny 2008-2009 Cassie Indri, Lyndhurst 2009-2010 Tara Fisher, North Arlington 2010-2011 Janitza Aquino, Kearny 2011-2012 Stefanie Gomes, Kearny 2012-2013 Camila Alonso, Lyndhurst 2013-2014 Grace Montgomery, Nutley 2014-2015 Carly Anderson, Nutley basketball and became such an offensive weapon for us. She came a long way and then kept us together.” Mitschow said that Anderson was “one of the most unique individuals I ever coached.” “It takes a while to understand her sense of humor,” Mitschow said. “She has a dry and sarcastic sense of humor that keeps everyone loose. But she always made me laugh. She’s definitely a character and one of the most unique kids ever.” “When I joke, it’s hard to describe,” Anderson said. “If I crack a joke, it’s not necessarily about what I say. I just want to keep everyone loose.” Mitschow also praised Anderson’s selfless approach. “Carly never said anything positive about herself,” Mitschow said. “Or about the way she played. She always thought she played poorly. She never put herself first. She was never one who worried about statistics. That’s very rare in today’s day. I’m very happy with the way she developed.” Nutley head softball coach Luann Zullo said that Anderson ranks with the best softball players in the history of the school. “She’s absolutely right up

there,” Zullo said. “She’s extremely gifted and talented as an athlete. She doesn’t play from March until June. She’s consistently working on her game all year long. She’s also a fierce competitor.” Zullo also credited Anderson’s selflessness. “She would always tell me that she was willing to do whatever I wanted her to do,” Zullo said. “Never once did I hear that she had to be the pitcher. It was always whatever you need me to do and whatever’s best for the team. Never once in her four years did she make it seem like she had to be somewhere. She just loved to compete and loves playing. She would play anywhere in the field. Added Zullo, “She’s just so talented that she’s the kind of kid who makes everyone better. She doesn’t have to be the hero. I don’t even know if she’s comfortable in that role. But I’m certainly happy with the way she turned out.” Anderson will now move on to play softball at Rowan University in the fall. Ironically, last year’s Female Athlete of the Year Grace Montgomery is on the track and field team at Rowan, throwing the javelin. Anderson knows that her future is as an infielder. “I like playing shortstop better,” Anderson said. “I think I’m more advanced at shortstop. I pitched because I was asked to get the job done.” Anderson was always spotted with a smile on her face while competing. “I can’t be tense every time I’m on the court or on the field,” Anderson said. “I always smile. I brush things off sometimes. I think that just comes naturally, because I love the game. If you love the game, it comes naturally. That’s who I am. I’m always happy.” As for Anderson’s legacy? “It feels good to end my career on a good note,” Anderson said. “Kids always dream of winning and I hope others get the chance to experience what I did. I honestly couldn’t have dreamed all of this would happen. I just worked hard and the hard work paid off. There’s really not much more I could ask for.”

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garten together at Roosevelt School,” said Jim “Chizzy” Franchina. “He was my buddy, my brother, my best friend growing up. I remember all the teams we played on together. I think of all the teams we played on together. We were always so involved in sports: Little League, Babe Ruth,

there. Tommy and I once swam across the river, against the strong tide, then swam back.” Franchina was still having a tough time coming to grips with the loss of his friend. “I still can’t get over it,” Franchina said. “He was a true natural athlete. He was always the fastest, threw the ball the furthest, jumped the highest. He was always ahead of everyone. He was always so humble, always honoring the people and the town he knew as a kid.” Franchina was once the head football coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The first assistant coach he hired was Tom Longo.

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and Longo had a special name for each other. “We called ourselves the best three outfielders,” Sferruzza said. “We still did that to the end. I visited with Tommy the day before he passed away. He was always there. He’s going to be missed.” George Schifano grew up in the same neighborhood as Longo, admiring him and eventually became a close friend. “He was a local hero to all the boys,” Schifano said. “He was the first big-time athlete we had from Lyndhurst. Every Monday night at the Knights of Columsee VIEW next page

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interceptions and recovering three fumbles for a surprising Giants team that finished 9-5 and just missed making the playoffs. After two seasons with the Giants, Longo spent the 1971 season with the Cardinals, but saw action in only two games. In his later years, Longo was very active with the NFL’s Retired Players Association. Many of his friends and teammates were extremely saddened about Longo’s passing, but still found the time to remember their good friend. “We went back to kinder-

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dinner with Dick Vitale, Rudy Ruettiger and Digger Phelps. He was treated like royalty. As a kid, Tommy lived right across the street from me. We all knew him as a great athlete. He would come out and play with us, throw the ball around. He could throw the football from telephone pole to telephone pole.” Local football recruiting guru Dennis McCarthy, a fellow Notre Dame alum, was also a longtime friend. The pair attended Bordentown Military Academy together 55 years ago

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Kearny’s Yuknalis aiming for national Top Gun at grid competition By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

Yuknalis said. “As long as I keep myself in shape, I’ll be alright.” hen William YuknaThe 5-foot-11, 270-pound lis first played for Yuknalis went to a Football the Kearny GenerUniversity Top Gun camp, als youth football program, held at Dover High School, he longed to get the chance in May and did so well to make tackles. among the other linemen “I just loved playing that attended the camp that defensive tackle,” Yuknalis he was invited to participate said. “I loved the contact.” in the national talent showAfter spending less than case coming up July 16-18 in a month at Kearny High Dublin, Ohio, with 800 or so School, Yuknalis transferred of the best high school footto Marist in Bayonne, where ball players in the country. his mother, Susan, is a sci“I knew that Football ence teacher. University went all around “At first, when I went to the country and I decided to Marist, I wasn’t going to show up and give it a try,” play football,” Yuknalis said. Yuknalis said. “I had no idea “But then (former Marist what was in store for me. athletic director) Ron I just showed up. I knew I Hayward didn’t give me a could handle it. I did most choice. He told me I was go- of the workouts at Marist all ing to play. He said, ‘Come the time.” with me. You’re going downYuknalis was graded and stairs to meet the coach.’” timed on his agility with a Former Marist head coach shuffle drill, as well as runDwayne Williams handed ning the 40-yard dash and Yuknalis a pair of shoulder the standing broad jump. pads. “I went to the first camp “He said, ‘You’re on the mainly for the experience,” team,’” Yuknalis said. “It was Yuknalis said. “I wanted to as simple as that. I knew be able to get my name out that I loved the sport. I just there.” didn’t know if I would play Yuknalis graded No. 1 in or not.” the camp in tackles, where Yuknalis stuck it out with he went head-to-head Williams as head coach and against another lineman to then Juan Garcia for the last see if he could to the tacktwo years. He’s been a twoling dummy. way starter along the line “There were over 400 kids for the Royal Knights, but at the camp,” Yuknalis said. the soon-to-be senior loves “I just wanted to see how I playing defensive tackle or could stack up against the nose tackle much better. top players.” “I can play both ways,” Yuknalis’ overall perfor-

with a little bit of confidence. My coaches at Marist said that they are impressed with what I’ve been doing.” Yuknalis has been preparing for the Top Gun camp by working out and weight lifting with his Marist teammates. “I love doing the one-onone drills,” Yuknalis said. “That’s what I do the best. I’m doing strictly defensive work here. I prefer defense over offense anyway. There’s a lot of instruction that goes on and that’s going to help me learn the game more. I believe I can learn more technique. I know I have to get better.” Yuknalis has already been contacted by such schools Photo by Jim Hague as Marist College, FDUKearny resident William Yuknalis, a rising senior at Marist High School in BayFlorham, Kean and Susqueonne, has received an invitation to participate in Football University’s Top Gun hanna, but he hopes that his camp in Dublin, Ohio, later this month. appearance at the Top Gun camp can lead to even more mance at the camp in Dover line coach Jim McNally schools gaining interest. enabled him to gain an (former offensive line coach “I want to play football,” invitation to FBU’s Top Gun with the Giants); defensive Yuknalis said. “That’s my camp, which will be held back coach Ray Buchanan main goal. As long as the at Jerome High School in (former Colts, Falcons and school has a football field, Dublin. Raiders defensive back); and then I’m willing to go.” Football University held wide receiver coach Charlie Yuknalis said that he’s camps at 24 different loCollins, who made his mark gearing up for his final footcations throughout April in the Canadian Football ball season at Marist. and May, organized by League. “I’ve been working hard in an outstanding coaching Needless to say, Yuknathe weight room, trying to staff spearheaded by forlis is getting the chance to get ready,” Yuknalis said. “I mer NFL quarterback and learn from the very best. want everyone to know who Arizona Cardinals quarter“I was happy to get select- I am.” back coach Jeff Rutledge ed,” Yuknalis said. “I think If he has a strong perfor(a former member of the it’s going to prepare me a mance again at the Top Gun New York Giants); running lot for college. I’m going up camp, then chances are a back coach Robert Edwards against people at the same lot more people will know (former running back with level or better than me. At exactly who Will Yuknalis the Patriots and Dolphins); least I can go to Ohio now truly is.

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inaugural Veterans Clothing Closet in Paterson eight “The Veterans Clothing months ago. The plan is Closet is dedicated to helpeventually to open at least ing veterans build better one in every county in New lives for themselves and Jersey. their families and promoting The Kearny Closet is only independence among vetthe second in the state, and erans by providing profesthe first in Hudson County, a sional attire. The location point of pride for Post 99. will also offer a network of JoAnn Northgrave, vetersupport tools to help veterans coordinator for Hudson ans thrive in work and in life, County, told The Observer, with the purpose of empow- “The Post is so anxious to ering and inspiring veterans help veterans, and it had the in the community.” space, so it was the perfect All the clothing has been fit.” donated through Catholic That help for vets is also Charities, which opened its evident in Post 99’s Kearny CLOSET from

VOICE (Veterans Outreach, Information, Community, Education) project, a resource-referral service for vets, active and reserve military personnel and their family members who live in Kearny. Information on pensions, benefits, counseling, educational opportunities and training, housing, etc., is provided. (For information on VOICE, call 201-991-6919.) Although much of the clothing in the Closet is “pre-worn,” everything we saw during a recent visit appeared to be in pristine condition, including suits,

jackets, shirts, slacks, skirts, blouses, etc. (We had our eyes on a gorgeous purple sweater, but we are not a veteran, drat.) All clothing donations are made via appointment. Veterans must also make an appointment through Catholic Charities, not the Post, in order to visit the Closet, since it is staffed by volunteers. (Don’t worry. They’ll find time for you.) Personal hygiene products and small household items also can be donated. To make donations, or schedule a visit, contact

Carl Perry at 973-592-1393 or email cperry@catholicharities.org. Northgrave noted that a county-wide clothing drive is planned for September, “but we hope the items come in clean, since we don’t have the facilities to do that.” Details on the drive will be provided in the near future, she said. As a flyer from Catholic Charities notes: “Whether you are looking for a single pair of jeans or a full suit for a job interview, the Veterans Clothing Closet has you covered.”

Firefighter hopefuls can apply for test KEARNY – The Town of Kearny is getting ready to hire more firefighters – quite a few, in fact – but it still won’t be enough to plug the gap created by the onslaught of retirements. So, in anticipation of the continuing need to fill those vacated slots, the town is encouraging those interested to apply to take the state Civil Service exam for firefighter. As of July 1, the state began accepting applications and the filing deadline is Aug. 31, 2015. Kearny residents can get them online at www.state.nj.us/csc. Under terms of an amended 2011 federal consent decree, Kearny is mandated to prioritize applicants from Kearny and Newark for job openings – uniformed and civilian. To be eligible for a firefighter exam, applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of Kearny or Newark, as of Aug. 31; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and be between ages 18 and 35, also as of Aug.

31. Mayor Alberto Santos said the town is shooting to hire 10 firefighters at the July 14 Town Council meeting but will be looking to appoint seven more from the current state Civil Service appointment list, all as replacements for retirees. “We should have a new list toward the end of the year and that will be good for 2016, 2017 and 2018,” the mayor said. Meanwhile, Santos said, the town is also finalizing a list for the appointment of police officers, all to fill vacancies in the ranks. Candidates are currently undergoing background screening and medical testing, he added. Santos said he anticipated getting some candidates from other law enforcement departments and agencies through intergovernmental transfers. “We’re shooting for 14 or 15 [police appointments],” he added, possibly by July 14. – Ron Leir

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Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge 2326 recently made a $500 donation to the New Jersey Special Olympics to sponsor runners from the Harrison Police Department in the Annual Torch Run. Elks Exalted Ruler Larry Bennett (in gray shirt) hands check to Torch runners. The Torch runners also made a detour to Harrison High School to run a lap around the high school track with more than 400 children from Washington Middle School.

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the two “sending” districts – Kearny and Jersey City – would be faced with the costs associated with youngsters attending Hudson ASCS. However, Hudson ASCS would be managed by its own 10-member board of trustees, of whom seven would be voting members. Back in fall 2014, NJASCS had initially applied to operate the Hudson ASCS out of the former Our Lady of Victories school on Ege Ave. in Jersey City but reportedly after discussions with the Archdiocese of Newark, that deal was scrapped and the Kearny location was targeted. Currently, NJASCS operates seven school facilities spread among Garfield (elementary and middle schools), Hackensack (high school), Paterson (elementary school) and Passaic (elementary, middle and high school). With the school in Kearny, total enrollment will be 2,500, according to its website. Locally, Kearny Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood was unreceptive to the new school entry. “If the Hudson charter school garners the necessary enrollment and opens in September 2016, and if students who live in Kearny are accepted as students there, the Kearny school district will lose funds because we will be supporting those students’ attendance at that school. “However, given the wealth of resources and services that Kearny schools have provided students and given the significant increases we are charting in student achievement, particularly in the area of literacy, I don’t know why any our students would choose to leave our schools,” Blood said.

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5 students get UNICO scholarships Belleville UNICO hosted its annual Brian Piccolo Awards and Scholastic Achievement Awards breakfast on June 27 at the Chandelier in Belleville. Chairman Gene Antonio said: “The Belleville Chapter of UNICO is extremely proud of these students. Today, we not only recognize them for their achievements but, also for the many services they have performed for the community.” Belleville High School Coach John Spina awarded the female Brian Piccolo Award to Barbara Jackangelo and the male award to Nicholas Bruno. Jackangelo graduated in the

top third of her class. She was selected for her participation in volleyball and softball. She was captain of the volleyball team, achieving All Super Essex Conference Honors. She also received the Best Teammate Award from the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center Bruno received his award for his scholastic abilities and his four-year participation on Belleville High School’s baseball team. Bruno graduated in the top third of his class. He was also a member of the student government, participating in numerous school, civic and township functions.

He also was a percussion player in the school band for four years. The chapter also awarded memorial scholarships to Pasquale Gencarelli and Erik Arroyo. Gencarelli received the Nicholas Martini Scholarship. He graduated fifth out of 381 students with an average of 105.4. He intends to major in bio-medical engineering. He participated in volleyball for four years, receiving First Team All-State honors — and was involved in student government for four years. He has been a guitarist since he was 6. Arroyo received the Frank

Garruto Scholarship. Arroyo served as class president in his senior year and graduated 44th out of 381 students with an average of 98.1 He plans to begin studies at Penn State University this fall, majoring in film and television. He participated in the Key and Yearbook clubs. Arroyo was on the track team for four years and was captain of the varsity crew team. Chapter member Patricia Alfano awarded the UNICO ACES Scholarship to Paige Massaker, of Mt. Saint Dominic Academy. Massaker has been a member of the Belleville UNICO ACES Club and

is being honored for years of dedication to the club’s annual St. Joseph’s Day fundraiser, which has raised thousands of dollars for local and national charities. At Mt. St. Dominic, she was on the volleyball and track teams. She was a group leader at Our Lady of the Lake Youth Group in Verona and was a member for all four years of high school. She also participated in many communityservice activities such as the Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity and soup kitchens. She is going to Marquette University in Milwaukee as a pre-med biology major.

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Margaret Baratta

Margaret Baratta (nee LaMagra), 97, former longtime Kearny resident, passed away peacefully on June 22 in Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass was held at Notre Dame Church, North Caldwell, followed by the interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Arrangements were under the direction of Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial in Caldwell. To send the family condolences, please visit www.ippolitofuneralhomes. com. Born and raised in Jersey City, she lived in Kearny for 45 years before moving to Woodstock, Ga., in 2007.

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Mrs. Baratta was the loving wife of the late Carmine Baratta, devoted mother of Larry (Patricia) Baratta, Barbara (Eugene) Fuoco, and Joyce (A. Michael) Candido; cherished grandmother of Lawrence Baratta, Candace Underwood, Michele East, James Fuoco, Kristen Fuoco, John Fuoco, Rosalie Candido Louw, Elizabeth Candido, Jacqueline Candido, and Allison Candido; and adored great-grandmother of eight. She is also survived by her sister, Carmella Martone and brother, Vincent LaMagra.  Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Rosalie LaMagra, and siblings, Paula Tecchio, Angelo LaMagra, Joseph LaMagra, Antonette DeSantis and Rosemary Catuzzi. Margaret led a very full, happy, long and blessed life. She asked that if you’d like to share your blessings with others, some of her favorite charities are the Wounded Warriors, Smile Train and EWTN.

George King George King, 90, a retired deputy chief with the Kearny Police Department died on June 29 at his home in Kearny. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Mr. King was born in Kearny and was a lifelong resident. George served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II in the 3rd Army, 4th Armored Division under General Patton. He earned his B.A. in business from William Paterson College. He was a police officer in the town of Kearny for 31 years and retired as a deputy chief on May 1, 1987. George was a member of the Kearny PBA Local 21 and enjoyed being a member of the St. Stephen’s Seniors. He is survived by his wife

Pathways lists winners of its June 50/50 raffle Three winning tickets were drawn for the giant 50/50 raffle on June 11 at the Pathways to Independence office in Kearny. Total sales of raffle tickets amounted to $14,130. Susan Winn was the winner of $3,532.50, which was 25% of the total proceeds. Rob Thompson won the second prize, $2,119.50, or 15% of the total proceeds. John Connors had won third place for 10% of the proceeds — $1,413. Alvin Cox, executive director of Pathways, expressed thanks to everyone who participated in the raffle. “It is extremely gratifying to receive so much support from the community, and we welcome each of you to come to Pathways for a tour to see how your contributions are being used,” he said. For more information about Photo caption: Executive Director Alvin Cox (l.) presents a check to John ConPathways to Independence, nors. call 201-997-6155.

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Mary (McKeown); five children Eileen Walker, Mary Ellen Cvek (Peter), Janet Moran (Jack), Judith Kommer (Michael) and George (Ruth); nine grandchildren, Heather Warren, Patrick Walker, Jack and James Moran, Michael and Brian Kommer and George, Sean and William King and three great–grandchildren Caelin and Landon Warren and Liam Walker. George was predeceased by his sister Anne Hoppke and Isabel Kuhn and his son-inlaw Mark Walker. Jane Nellie Rogacki Jane Nellie Rogacki, (nee Cashill) 82, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Harrison, passed away June 30 of natural causes at Largo Medical Center, Largo, Fla. The funeral service will be held at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Tuesday, July 7, at noon, with retired Pastor Rudolf Zubik of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church officiating. Interment will be in Holy

Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Friends may call Tuesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. For information, directions or to send condolences to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com. Born in Clifton, and raised in Harrison. Jane was preceded in death by her son Richard Eugene Rykowski, her first husband John Richard Rykowski, and her second husband Miroslaw (Mike) Rogacki, her siblings Eugena, (Jean) who was her identical twin, and brother Raymond. Survivors are her sons Michael Rykowski, John Rykowski, and daughter Catherine Lees. Jane also is survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jane will best be remembered as a mother and homemaker. Flowers are welcome, or donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Hospice Foundation of America -- hospicefoundation.org -- or your local hospice provider.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT HArriSON 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 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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HARRISON Studio Quiet area, all utilities included, Refrigerator, one person preferred. No smoking. No pets. Available August 1st. please call (973) 489-2995 (973) 580-5218. Se habla espanol.

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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 Modern apt. 2nd fl. 1 BR. Refrigerator, no pets. $950/month. Pay own electricity & Gas. 1 month security. Avl. August 1st 201-428-1520.

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, 1 Bath, Kitchen, LR, No pets, No smoking. Refrigerator, Stove, $1,200/month + utilities. Avl. August 1st. Reference Check. (862) 368-1055.

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

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 Beautiful. 2 BR, apt. LR, DR. No pets. $1,150/month + 1 month security. Avl. Now. (201) 246-8784 (201) 401-2245.

HARRISON 3 BR, Large kitchen. Utilities Separate. 1 month security & 1 month rent. No Smoking. No pets. Available August 1st. please call (973) 489-2995 (973) 580-5218. Se habla espanol. HARRISON Beautiful, 1 BR, $875/month + utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. August 1st. (201) 991-6804 Call Alex after 5pm.

HARRISON 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. Available Now. (973) 380-9007

HARRISON Cross St. 3 BR, 3 Bath, 1 ½ month security. Available now. (646) 675-5113.

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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 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 355 Kearny Ave. 1 BR. LR, Kitchen. $1,100/month & 1BR $800/month HT/HW included. (201) 467-9533 (973) 465-0166. KEARNY 66 Davis Ave., 2nd floor. 1 BR, LR, kitchen, Bathroom, $950/month + utilities. 1 month security. Available now. (973) 735-3904 KEARNY Small 1 BR apt. LR, Kitchenette & Bath. Laundry, Backyard, all utilities included plus internet & cable. Avl. July 15th. (201) 246-1205. KEARNY 5 rooms, $1,400/month + utilities. 1 month security. Central A/C. Laundry & Parking. Available August 1st. (201) 207-4616. 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 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 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 Small 1 BR apt. Kitchen, HT/HW supplied. $900/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now (201) 991-4888.

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.

KEARNY 41 Halstead St. 1st fl. 2 BR, Bathroom good condition, LR. $1,000/month. 1month security. Avl. August 1st. (862) 944-4685.

KEARNY Attic apt. Kitchen, LR, Bath, BR, Full bath $850/month. Utilities included. No section 8. (201) 997-1514.

KEARNY 5 ½ room 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen & Front Porch. Refrigerator, Stove Microwave & Dishwasher. W/D Basement. $1,200/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. August 1st. (201) 998-0529 after 5pm.

KEARNY 4 room apt. Dukes St. Front Hudson Park. Renew. Hardwood Floors and ceramic. No pets. $960/month + utilities. 973-391-3868.

KEARNY: Excellent 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK, & Bathroom. 2nd floor apartment. Tile & Wood Flooring. Separate Utilities. Near Bergen and Davis Ave. $1300 plus 1 month security. Please call Juan after 3 pm. 201.294.2841. Speak Spanish and Portuguese.

KEARNY Studio apt. in nice location. HT/HW included. No pets. $785/month. 1-1/2 months security. contact Joanne (973) 699-3146. KEARNY 1 BR apt. in apt. building. Open LR w/EIK. 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. $880/month + utilities. Security $1,320.00. Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (908) 244-5847.

KEARNY Newly renovated furnished 1 bedroom apt. Arlington Section. 1 month Security. No pets. $825/month + utilities. Available now. (201) 955-0996 (201) 889-8536

LYNDHUrST 1 LYNDHURST bedroom apt. in 2 family. $1000/month. 1 month security. Heat included. No smoking. No pets. Avl July 1st. (201) 933-3676.

LYNDHURST 2 BR apts. Ceramic tile, H/W floors. Garage, Finished Basement. $1550/month. HT/HW included. (973) 277-0942.

LYNDHURST 4 room apt. $1,475/month+ utilities. 1 ½ months security. No pets. No smoking. W/D Hookup. Avl. Sept. 1st. (201) 507-5927.

N. ArLiNgTON 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 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 & 2 BR’s. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. (201) 342- 2206.

N.ARLINGTON 7 rooms, 1st fl. LR, DR & big kitchen. 2nd fl. master suite bedroom, large closet, 2 large BDRMS with full size bath, cable and computer ready in every room. Accessible storage area in the attic. Section in basement for washer/dryer hookup, use of yard. 1 ½ month security, supply all utilities, verification of income & credit report required. Available now. Call 201-280-0600. N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated, 2 Large BR’s, Large LR & EIK. $1300/month, 1 security. 1/2months HW included. Close to all major transportation. No smoking. Available August 1st. 201-522-4470. Dudymarino1@hotmail .com N.ARLINGTON Newly Renovated. Large Modern 3 room garden apt. 1st fl. Parking, Laundry, $995/month + utilities. No pets. Avl. August 1st. Call landlord 201-306-5953.

N. bergeN 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.

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

gARAgES FOR RENT 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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Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 hOuSE FOR SALE N.ARLINGTON $248,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Full basement. Separate Utilities. Call owner (973) 284-1056.

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE 2002 Kawasi Vulcan 750, Mileage 4,900. Good condition. Asking $2000 or best offer. (201)772-9159

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

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

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.

HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation. Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now. Utilities included. Se habla español. (973) 485-9464.

KEARNY Single, clean, responsible person. No pets. No smoking. No kitchen. $400/month + security. Utilities included. Available now. (201) 667-1733

SuMMER RENTALS 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.

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

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

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

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

Warehouse Employees Must work early hours. Basic math skills and fluency in Spanish and English required. Call (201) 997-7689 Ext.1104

FT CDL Drivers and Driver’s Helpers MUST be fluent in English and Spanish Experience required Call (201) 997-7689 Ext. 1104

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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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. FT Receptionist/Asst. Clerk Experience Required. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (preferably SAGE). MUST be fluent in English and Spanish. To apply send resumes to Virginia Linan at virginiao@ familyfooddist.com

Experienced Grill cook needed 9pm-7am. Apply in person 6 Wilson Ave. Newark. Andros Diner. Se necesita cocinero con experencia para la grill. Desde 9pm-7am. Presentarse en persona 6 wilson Ave Newark. Andros Diner.

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.

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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

EMPLOYMENT/ hELP WANTED FT SALES REPS for Food Distributors Company Areas avail. in NJ, NY & PA. Must be familiar with assigned area Experience Required. MUST be fluent in English and Spanish. To apply send resumes to Virginia Linan at virginiao@familyfood dist.com

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

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Thiele-Reid Mini Minors are champs ... again! Kneeling, from l.: Michael Jarquin, Emma Carson, Matt McDermott, Ian McCourt and John Lydecker. Middle row, from l.: Jeremy Thiele, Dylan Sullivan, Ryan Eakins, Kyle Watson, Gabriel Castillo and Aidan Burgos. Top row, from l.: Coaches Noelle Sullivan, Bobby Carson, Dan Watson, Steven Thiele and Victoria Lydecker

The Thiele-Reid Mini Minor League team has gone undefeated for the second straight year, winning the first two games of a best of three championship series against a tough Woodland Auto team. Stellar pitching throughout the year by the best friend combo of Kyle Watson and Gabriel Castillo helped the team maintain its perfect record. The team’s veterans, led by Ryan Eakins, Jeremy

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Kearny’s Marques will head Teaneck Creek Conservancy The Teaneck Creek Conservancy (TCC) has announced the appointment of Kearny resident Alexa Marques as its executive director. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing and executing the organization’s vision, recruiting and managing volunteers, ensuring proper maintenance and physical oversight of the conservancy’s property and will oversee all aspects of the organization’s financial management. Prior to joining the TCC, Marques was the assistant summer

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St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Jersey City, recently celebrated its 137th Commencement at St. Peter’s University. The following students are local residents and their college destination is noted: Belleville: Alex Donaleski, son of Maria and John Donaleski, will attend Loyola University, Md. Andrew Notare, son of Maria and Andrew Notare, will attend Montclair State University. Bloomfield: Kenneth Creer, son of Eunice and Nicandro Creer, will attend Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Harrison: Tyler Martino, son of Karen Martino and Michael Martino, will attend St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia. Tyler graduated cum laude and won the Scholar Athlete Award. Kearny: John Fearon,

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