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Local man latest to die in GWB leap KEARNY – A Kearny man became the 16th such fatality of the year when, police say, he jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge on Oct. 22. Port Authority spokesman Joe Pentangelo said that the PAPD received a call, at 5:27 p.m., that a man – later identified as Eric Duenas, 25, of Kearny – driving eastbound across the bridge exited his car, a 2008 Saturn, near the N.J. Tower’s south walk and leaped over the railing. At 5:50 p.m., Pentangelo said, PAPD Harbor Units recovered the man’s body north of the bridge, brought the body to the 125th St. Pier and then to St. Luke’s Hospital where Duenas was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. Meanwhile, in an unrelated P.A. investigation into the Oct. 2 death of 19-year-old Brian Palacio of Kearny at the Grove St. PATH station in Jersey City, Pentangelo told The Observer last week that the cause of death had still not been received from the medical examiner’s office in New Jersey and that the results of toxicological reports were also being awaited. However, Pentangelo said that PAPD detectives were able to conclude, based on see FATAL page

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KEARNY – Action is proceeding on two fronts to beef up Kearny’s rolling stock – one aimed at keeping the streets safer and the other, keeping them cleaner.

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KEARNY – or the second winter in a row, an emergency shelter will be operating out of a privately-owned building in South Kearny. This time around, though, a private firm which happens to own that building, will do the job … for much less money that it cost Hudson County to do it in-house. The county freeholders will pay the non-profit Urban Renewal Corp. $277,838 “to operate a low barrier warming center for up to 75 homeless individuals to spend the night during the winter months” from Nov. 15, 2015, to March 31, 2016. County Administrator Abraham Antun said the facility would be housed on the third floor of URC’s building at 53 S. Hackensack Ave., the former U.S. Naval Reserve Center, next to the county correctional facility. URC was the sole provider

to offer a proposal when bids were received on Sept. 24 and the contract was awarded Oct. 7, with options for up to five one-year extensions. Jersey City Freeholder William O’Dea said the county should see “substantial savings” from its newest venture into aiding the homeless. “Last year was a nightmare for logistics reasons.” Last year’s efforts by the county accounted for more than $500,000, according to Antun, who said that much of that cost accrued from overtime payments to off-duty county corrections officers to staff the facility and shuttle buses that picked up homeless from transportation hubs in Journal Square and Hoboken. This time around, Antun said, URC will provide the driver and the county will supply the bus, which the county was gifted by the county Vocational Technical School. The county will also be providing food for the

homeless through the kitchen at the county jail, he said. Those being sheltered will have access to shower facilities and washers and dryers, he added. A detailed breakdown of how URC would spend the money allotted was not readily available, but county spokesman James Kennelly said that URC “will have three case managers on each shift and two security personnel at the warming center.” A “core component” of the program, Antun said, will involve participation by the Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corp., a Jersey City nonprofit, in interacting with the homeless contingent in referrals to various social services such as medical care, substance abuse, mental health counseling and job training. URC’s website says the nonprofit has been providing a variety of essential social services to the “homeless and

economically disadvantaged” in New Jersey for nearly 20 years. “Currently URC maintains over 600 beds in nine facilities servicing emergency, transitional and permanent housing needs,” the website says, in addition to running a “computer education and recycling program” as a job market re-entry vehicle. O’Dea said that URC operates three homeless shelters in Newark. “I visited one of them, just to kick the tires, and I thought it was a good operation,” he said. A statement released by the county added that, “The warming center is designed to be a place of last resort for unsheltered individuals. All emergency shelter beds and overflow slots throughout Hudson County should be filled to the greatest extent possible prior to an individual being transported to the warming center.” – Ron Leir

Tavern closed for 2 months KEARNY – After 16 months of legal wrangling, The Gin Mill Tavern in Kearny has been forced to shut for liquor license violations … at least for 60 days. But that temporary closure could be extended if the licensee is found guilty of new ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) charges that will be heard by the town governing body at a hearing slated for Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall chambers. In the meantime, the tavern

at Brighton and Afton Aves. remains closed for business through 2 a.m. on Dec. 22 after acting state ABC director J. Wesley Geiselman dismissed a legal challenge filed by the licensees John Hodnett and James Hodnett. The town alleges that the licensees: • On Aug. 1, 2015, allowed the presence of non-employees after the legal closing hour; conducted business with an incomplete employee list in the bar; and allowed a licensee or employee to work

at the bar while intoxicated. • On Aug. 28, 2015, conducted business in a manner which created a nuisance requiring police intervention. • And, on Sept. 9, 2015, allowed a disqualified person to be employed at the bar; failed to maintain a true book of account; conducted business with an incomplete employee list at the bar; and offered adulterated alcoholic beverages. The mayor and Town Council are also scheduled to hear an ABC case involv-

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ing Mirasol Liquors, 32 Davis Ave., licensed to Sputnic Inc., whose principals are listed as Anant Shah, Smitben Shah and Tushar Parikh. The town has charged that the licensees: • On Sept. 11, 2015, served persons under the legal age alcoholic beverages. • And, on Sept. 14, 2015, offered for sale an alcoholic beverage in an original container having a content of fill less than that stated on the container. – Ron Leir

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Water utility woes worrying officials By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

Would privatization of the utility be a possible scenario? Seems unlikely, given the KEARNY – town’s prior experience with that option. earny is re-thinking When Santos first occuwhat to do about the pied the mayoralty in 2000, future of its water operation of the water sysutility after getting a taste tem was a big controversy: of what it might cost for an the town had previously outside company to run the sold the system to the East system. Orange Water CommisUnited Water, which has sion, which, at the time, was been overseeing the utilattempting to become a reity under an interim agreegional operation. Under that ment at about $15,000 per month, initially approved by agreement, the town was to sell the utility’s assets to the the town governing body in EOWC for $4 million. March after the departure Recalling that episode, of water superintendent Santos said he had opposed Richard Ferraioli, recently the move because “we lost submitted a proposal for control of our user rates and a permanent management our ability to use or sell up contract. The company is alto 12 million gallons a day of ready getting about $344,000 water.” Because of a fora year to handle water mula that linked the water meter-reading, billings and rates to inflation and capital collections. improvements to the water Town officials won’t say how much the vendor wants system, property owners were dealt “one significant to manage the utility fullincrease” in user rates durtime but Mayor Alberto Santos characterized the cost ing the EOWC’s tenure, the mayor recalled. as “significant” and above But by 2001, Santos said, the level that the town had the town managed to sever anticipated spending. the transaction without yet Santos said it’s possible having conveyed the $4 milthat the proposed fee could lion which, he added, was be negotiated down but, at intended as a “loan” to the the same time, he said the town whose debt service was town is now “also exploring to be repaid through rate whether we can hire somerevenues. one with a W-3 water purIn recent years, the utilveyor’s license so that we’re ity has met with operational not entirely dependent on shortfalls which the town an outside company for the has filled with allocations operation of the utility.” from the municipal budget On the other hand, the and, therefore, local taxpaymayor acknowledged, finders. “This year,” Santos said, ing someone with the ap“we estimated we needed propriate credential in New $900,000 and for 2014, we Jersey probably won’t be an needed about the same easy task because there are amount.” so few candidates available. Santos said that some monTheodore Ferraioli, assisey was lost due to inaccurate tant water superintendent measurements of water usand Richard’s brother, had age from remote meters. given the town a letter of Additionally, between resignation that was to take $700,000 and $800,000 in effect March 2, the day after revenues received through Richard’s retirement, but as the sale of surplus water of last week, Theodore was were lost when Nutley and still on the job. Cedar Grove discontinued Santos and council mempurchase agreements after bers met in closed session those communities secured last Tuesday to discuss the other sources of water. town’s options but took no Kearny was negotiating public action.

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with Montclair as a possible water customer but that potential deal fell through, Santos said. “We’re exploring other opportunities to generate new customers in consultation with United Water,” he said. And there have been a steady stream of water main ruptures and leaks from aging pipes prompting

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emergency repairs that have been a drain on the utility’s reserves. “Nobody wants to lose our water utility,” said Councilman Jonathan Giordano, who sits on the council water committee, “but we can’t find someone with the appropriate operator’s credential.” In the meantime, he said,

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the town should consider “rolling together DPW and the Water Department and giving someone a key to shut off a valve so we don’t have a situation where water is gushing out [from a broken main] and we have to wait for United Water to come and fix it. Or maybe make the Fire Department responsible.”

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At the Oct. 22 “Taste of Fall” fundraiser hosted by the Hudson County Community College Foundation’s West Hudson/North Arlington Scholarship Committee, the Pioneer Boys & Girls Club presented a $5,000 donation to the Foundation, which will be used to fund scholarships to HCCC students. Since the Foundation was established in 1997, it has awarded more than 2,000 scholarships totaling $2 million to deserving students. Additionally, students benefit each year from the hundreds of Book Vouchers and Knife Vouchers (for culinary students) supplied by the Foundation. To make a donation to the HCCC Foundation contact Joseph Sansone, Vice President for Development at (201) 360-4006 or jsansone@hccc.edu. The Hudson County Community College Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation giving tax-exempt status to contributors. The Foundation generates financial support to benefit deserving HCCC students; it also provides seed money for the College’s physical expansion and for new programming and faculty development.

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Hotel, eatery, medical offices at Roche site? By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

of the Roche Diagnostic property in Belleville has completed acquisition of the 19-acre parcel, thereby clearing the way for ham-

mering out a redeveloper agreement with the township. Sonny Jumani, president and partner of Tulfra Real

Estate, whose firm was picked in May as “conditional developer” of the site BELLEVILLE – at Franklin Ave. and Mill St., The designated developer told The Observer last week that the Rochelle ParkJohnathan Brandao based industrial real estate Dann Pryce Jay Blau and management company Nick Ardito closed on the property Oct. Directed by Robert Strauch 16. Book by Tom Jones • Music by Harvey Schmidt • Lyrics by Tom Jon Jumani said the purchase Directed by Jonathan Based on Les Brandao Romanesques by Edmond Rostand Musical Direction by Scott Bursynski price was $1.25 million. Music, Laughter. . . Magic and Moonlight! Next step, he said, will be A charming love story, magical illusions and memorable music will bring the Friday, 6thto a7:30 p.m. W.H.A.T.Nov. 2013-14 season close with a production of the world’s longest- drafting a redevelopment running Tony-award winning musical, The Fantasticks. This time-proven Saturday, Nov. 7th 1:30songs p.m. &to4Remember” p.m. and plan that matches the viaudience pleaser featuring such timeless as “Try “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” is sure to have audiences humming along whether that the township has Saturday, Nov. 14th 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. sion sketched out for the site. Tulfra will partner with Tickets $18 for adults/$15 for seniors and students To purchase tickets visit www.whatco.org or call 201-467-8624. Hampshire Companies of W H A T Morristown to develop the Arlington, NJ. Limited tickets also available at the door 30 minutes before curtain. property and both are in W.H.A.T. Theater • 131 Midland Avenue • Kearny, NJ W H A T the process of considering W.H.A.T. Theater redevelopment options. HIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY FUNDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS/DEPARTMENT OF STATE, A PARTNER AGENCY OF THE Now in residence atNATIONALENDOWMENTFOR THE ARTS, ADMINISTERED BY THE HUDSON COUNTY OFFICE OF CULTURAL @ HERITAGE AFFAIRS, THOMAS A. DEGISE, COUNTY EXECUTIVE, AND THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS. A statement on the Tulfra W H A T First Lutheran Church website quotes Jumani as 65 Oakwood Avenue, saying, “We are extremely Lyrics by Music by Book by West Hudson Arts & Theatre P.O Box 231, Kearny, NJ 07032 Kearny NJ pleased and honored that Alan Menken Howard Ashman Amy Woolverton DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theater & Tim Rice International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI/www.MTIshows.com the township of Belleville Originally Directed by Originally Produced by PLACE Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Purchase tickets online at Robert Jess Roth Disney Theatrical Productions STAMP has selected us to be the reCash and checks only for tickets purchased at the www.whatco.org, by phone door.All audience members must have a ticket.HERE developer and now that we 201.467.8624, or at the door No strollers allowed in the theater. own the site, we are looking forward to finalizing the details of that relationship and to a great working relationship with the township. “We are looking at a number of uses for the property, and we will work closely with the township to redevelop the site into an attractive, productive project that everyone will be proud of. Our goal is to bring significant jobs and ratables into the community.” In a phone interview last week, Jumani told The Observer that two potential uses for the site – which sits next to Clara Maass Medical Center – stand out WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 above all: a pharmacy and a business-oriented hotel, TIME: 3:00 – 4:00pm possibly for up to 125 rooms. A third consideration, WHERE: Job Haines Home Jumani said, could be an up250 Bloomfield Avenue scale restaurant and a fastfood facility, and a fourth Bloomfield, NJ could be medical offices. The adjacent hospital, RSVP: Donna Plotnick, 973-743-0792, Ext. 133 with some 3,000 employees, This Program is Free “can be a huge draw” for Light and Healthy Refreshments Will be Served both proposed eating places and a hotel can accommodate part of the business traffic that uses the nearby Rt. 21 corridor and other highways, he said. And, Jumani said, “a lot Assisted Living • Long-Term Care • Sub-Acute Rehab of doctors in the area are opening their own medical

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offices and we’ve been approached by a few looking to do that. So one possibility is a medical supercenter with a separate floor for surgery and other floors for private medical practices.” As to how all the various concepts would be realized, Jumani said, “We want to do it in phases.” Jumani anticipated having a “more formal plan” outlining these concepts available to present to the township “within 90 days.” In the meantime, Kevin Esposito, the township’s interim manager, was hopeful that a draft of a redeveloper agreement could be ready “by the next Township Council meeting on Nov. 10.” With guidance from the conceptual redevelopment plan the township has advanced for the site, “the developer has an extensive blank canvas to work with,” Esposito said. As for the status of an environmental cleanup of the site, for which Roche has pledged up to $5 million, Esposito said that Tulfra has that obligation and how it will be done will be dictated by the state Department of Environmental Protection, to be overseen by an LSRP (Licensed Site Remediation Professional) retained by Tulfra. Meanwhile, plans are proceeding on a parallel track for the redevelopment of a second 118-acre Roche parcel that straddles the Nutley/Clifton border. The Nutley Planning Board was due to meet Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building to consider the subdivision of a 10.9-acre portion of the roughly 50acre Roche tract that sits in Nutley into four separate lots to accommodate the conversion of Buildings 123 and 123A, each six stories with a total of 412,000 square feet of space, into a private medical school – to be developed by a joint venture of Hackensack University Medical Center and Seton Hall University – with medical research facilities – all as part of a “Phase 1” development cluster.

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KPD: Back in town, back in cuffs Honda stopped in a marked crosswalk on the 200 block of Kearny Ave., forcing pedestrians to navigate around the car. Police said the driver, Marquise Samad Hanee Hicks, 24, of Newark, was found to have

n May, an 18-year-old Newark man was arrested by the KPD after he allegedly attempted to break into a BMW in Kearny. Last week, he was collared again, this time on criminal warrants, police reported. At 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, Vice detectives recognized suspect Jeremy Postel standing near the bus stop on the northwest corner of Kearny and Stewart Aves. Checking him for warrants, police said, they confirmed that his current tally was three: two, with $50,000 bail each, out of Kearny, and a no-bail warrant from the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. Postel was processed at headquarters and transported to the Hudson County Jail. Not in a BMW. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

both a suspended license and a MV warrant from Hillside. He was charged on those and also with failure to surrender a suspended license and with the crosswalk violation.

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Oct. 24 Officers Derek Hemphill and Stephen Podolski responded to a 1 a.m. accident on Rts. 1/9 in South Kearny, where Albert Fischetta, 32, of Toms River, had reportedly smashed his 2000 Buick into a Toyota. Police said there was the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from both the Buick and Fischetta and two joints were in plain view on the vehicle’s floor. When Fischetta alighted from his car, police said, he was not wearing shoes and was “unsteady on his unshod feet.” He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, refusal to take an Alcotest, careless driving, possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle, possession of pot and being under the influence of a CDS.

Oct. 22 Officers Daniel Esteves and Chris Manolis, on patrol at 3 p.m., spotted Osvaldo Desousa, 23, of Harrison, driving a Nissan Pathfinder at Davis and Wilson Aves. Police said they were familiar with him from a prior arrest and believed he had a failure-to-appear warrant from Kearny. This being confirmed, he was re-arrested. Oct. 25 (On Oct. 11, Desousa had been At 3:20 a.m., Officer Ben charged with DWI, reckless Wuelfing observed a 2005 driving and leaving the scene Saturn reportedly speeding of an accident at Hickory and north on Davis Ave. near BerPine Sts.) gen Ave. and twice crossing the center line. He brought Oct. 23 it to a stop south of Midland At 7 p.m., HQ received Ave. After field sobriety tests a call from a Harrison Ave. and an Alcotest, driver Nilto towing firm that a man had tried to flee the lot in a stolen Pimenta, 28, of Kearny, was charged with DWI and care2007 Suburban. However, less driving. the SUV hit a pole and the ••• suspect then became engaged James Bogucheski, 24, of in an altercation with two Newark, was arrested by company employees who Officers Jordenson Jean and had pursued him. During the Jon Dowie after they reportstruggle, one of those employedly found him puffing on a ees was allegedly bitten. Sgt. Pete Gleason, Det. Ray Lopez pot-packed cigar in Riverbank Park near the Pike at 2:30 p.m. and Officers Luis Moran and He was charged with posPhil Finch responded to the session of the drug and drug scene and arrested Taronne Ross, 44, of Newark. Charged paraphernalia and being under the influence of a CDS. with robbery and aggravated ••• assault, he was remanded to Shortly after 6 p.m., Officer the county jail on $50,000 bail, Jay Ward observed a 2010 with no 10% option.

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‘Prince of the Church’ recalled By Kevin Canessa Jr.

privileged to minister … to give comfort and service to.” hen the Most Rev. Richard says his cousin was Thomas Donato seen my so many as a masdied on Aug. 25 after ter priest, a one-of-a-kind, a short battle with cancer, it someone only to perhaps be signified the end of life for a matched, but never surman who spent more than 50 passed. years of his own life as a Ro“Many have said before, ‘No man Catholic priest. one has done it better as a Of those years, 11 were priest and bishop than Bishop spent as the bishop and vicar Tom Donato,’” Richard said. for his native Hudson County. “He served with grace and And while his death was elegance, with a style and defelt everywhere across the meanor filled with humility. four counties [Hudson, “He was truly a prince of a Bergen, Union and Essex] of human being and certainly a the Archdiocese of Newark prince of the church.” and beyond, his loss was The Most Rev. John Flesey, certainly felt locally, espewho was Bishop Donato’s cially by two of his cousins, fellow auxiliary bishop, euRichard and Joan Donato, of logized his friend of 50-plus Kearny, known locally, also, as years on Aug. 31. Flesey’s the proprietors of Arlington words were very personal Jewelers. and at times, brought humor Richard Donato took time to the 1,000-plus mourners last week to reflect on the life gathered at the Cathedral that was his cousin’s. Basilica of the Sacred Heart “Bishop Donato started in Newark for Donato’s Mass out in life as a wonderful, of Christian Burial. loving child in a beautiful Beginning his homily and family with his five siblings,” eulogy, Flesey recalled a Richard said. “He took the particular attribute of Bishop road less traveled by most. Donato that tended to get unHe took the high road to the der his skin. He expanded on priesthood of Jesus Christ. that feeling in these words: He took the road of a lifetime “I knew him for 51 years: of service to his Lord, to the one as a seminarian and 50 as Catholic Church and finally, a priest. During all that time, service to all the souls he felt whether it was a liturgical

dale,’ or ‘He’s my pastor now at St. Henry’s in Bayonne.’ “Or, ‘I knew him years ago when he was the pastor of St Vincent de Paul Church.’ It wasn’t simply that they considered him a friend, it’s that he was someone who touched their lives as a priest or a bishop.” And echoing Bishop Donato’s cousin’s assessment, he added this: “For over 50 years, as priest and bishop, nobody did it better,” Flesey said. “Thank you, my friend, and farewell, sweet prince — and may the angels guide you on your way.” While he was bishop and Photos courtesy Richard Donato. vicar for Hudson County, The late Bishop Thomas Donato (c.) ﬂanked by cousins Richard Donato and Donato, at the time of his Joan Donato of Kearny in May 2015. death, was also serving as event, an ecclesiastical event ings — inevitably, Bishop pastor of St. Henry’s Church or just a casual event, Bishop Donato’s name would come in Bayonne. Donato always looked like up in conversation with those Prior to St. Henry’s, Donato he had just stepped out of a assembled. also served at several other tailor’s shop. “In the 11 years I served as parishes across the Archdio“Compared to him, I always a bishop, everywhere I went cese of Newark, including felt sloppy and inferior no to preside at confirmation or stops at St. Raphael’s, Livingmatter how hard I tried. He some special event, sooner or ston; St. Paul’s, Ramsey; Our was an artist at heart.” And he later, someone would come Lady of the Assumption and heard reminders of the prelup to me and say: ‘How is my St. Vincent DePaul, Bayonne; ate’s artistry everywhere. friend Bishop Donato?’” Fleand St. John the Baptist, Flesey said that no matter sey recalled of the late Hillsdale. where he went as a bishop bishop. “This was everywhere Donato was born in Jersey himself — whether it was to I went. If I asked where they City on Oct. 1, 1940, one of six a confirmation somewhere in knew him from, they might children. He was ordained a the archdiocese or to varisay: ‘I knew him as a young priest in 1965. He was 75 at ous other events and gatherpriest in St. John’s in Hillsthe time of his death.

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neighbors and friends of all ages gathered on Franklin Ave. for the 1st Annual “Franklin Fall Festival” and enjoyed great food, fabulous musical entertainment, countless children’s activities and, most of all, each other’s company. For generations, Nutley has built on the foundation of community involvement, and this event

brought residents together to celebrate the season. The festival allowed us to showcase our various restaurants and entice other businesses to come into town and be part of the Nutley family. A special thank you to all the residents, business owners and township employees who helped make this evening a tremendous success. We

would especially like to commend our fellow commissioners, the Parks & Public Property staff, our Police and Fire Department personnel, Volunteer Rescue Squad members, Health Department, Public Works Department and Revenue & Finance Department. Thank you again to all involved in planning this event

and to the community for your continued partnership and commitment to our programs and special events. Mauro G. Tucci Commissioner, Nutley Department of Parks, Recreation & Public Property Alphonse Petracco, Mayor

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Laundry thief makes clean getaway: NPD A Park Ave. resident got a surprise when she went back to a laundry room to get what she was expecting to be her nicely dried and warm clothes on Oct. 25 — they were all gone. The resident told Nutley police she’d put about a week’s worth of undergarments and work clothes in the dryer earlier. The stolen clothes were valued at around $300, according to police. Meanwhile, the Nutley Police Department released the following reports of incidents that took place between Oct. 25 and Oct. 30. Oct. 25 A Franklin Ave. business owner reported damage to a driveway. Police said the manager found “bias graffiti” painted in black on the driveway. The detective bureau was notified and will investigate further.

an outstanding Newark warrant out for his arrest. Hamlet posted bail, was additionally summonsed for driving without a driver’s license and expired inspection sticker and was released, pending court, the NPD said. • A Hillsdale Ave. dog owner was summonsed for having two dogs at-large and two unlicensed dogs after his canines allegedly got loose. Police said another dog owner was walking a dog when he encountered the two loose pooches, who were both vaccinated for rabies. Oct. 27 A Dodd St. resident who ordered a watch that was to be delivered by mail never got the item, though the company that shipped the watch said it was, in fact, delivered. The resident was advised by the watch company to file a police report so they could investigate the matter properly.

Oct. 28 A motor vehicle stop on Oct. 26 River Road led to the arrest of • At a traffic-safety checka Kearny man on numerous point on Rt. 21 South, police said charges. they pulled over Corey HamPolice said they charged Sean let, 39, of Belleville, who had Callaghan, 49, with failure to

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maintain headlamps, drunken driving, possession of an open container of alcohol, failure to possess a vehicle’s registration and failure to possess proof of insurance. Callaghan was released on

his own recognizance, pending court.

Oct. 30 A Gerard Road home was allegedly burglarized. Police said the homeown-

ers had been home for some time before they noticed their bedroom had been ransacked. A first-floor window was damaged and its screen knocked out, according to the NPD. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

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At its October meeting, the Nutley Irish American Alliance announced the  dignitaries for the 2016 Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade, to be held March 5.  Grand Marshal is Mary Ellen Clyne, president and CEO of Clara Maass Medical  Center. Deputy Grand Marshal is John Kruse, a Nutley resident and Jersey City  firefighter. Pictured here are all the honorees, from l.: Member of the Year  Maureen Connor, Kruse, Nutley Irish President Tom McEnery, Clyne, Parade  Queen MaryKate Hood and Police Officer of the Year Ryan Mulligan.

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Fired firefighter fights back EAST NEWARK – n East Newark volunteer firefighter who was fired for “conduct unbecoming” and “insubordination” this summer is contesting his dismissal. The former firefighter Edmund McKeown, a resident of Kearny, has retained attorney Jennifer L. Casazza, of the Mark Law Firm in Basking Ridge, who has filed a notice of tort claim, which puts the borough on notice of her client’s intent to sue for “wrongful termination.” McKeown has six months to follow through with an actual lawsuit under rules of the court. The tort claim names the borough, Mayor Joseph Smith and Fire Chief Kenneth Graham as potential defendants in a future lawsuit. The claim says that McKeown’s difficulties began after he “reported the failure of the Fire Department to conduct service ladder testing as required by state law and OSHA

(U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations.” On May 15, 2015, after observing that new sod had been planted in the backyard of the borough firehouse, McKeown mentioned that the Fire Department should have re-directed the money used for the sod “to pay for the required and uncompleted inspection,” the claim says. McKeown “was instructed to stop complaining,” which he refused to do because of the “safety issue,” at which point “a [borough fire] captain and lieutenant “began screaming at Mr. McKeown, starting that he was a ‘wannabe firefighter’ and a ‘pussy firefighter,’ ‘’’ the claim says. “At no point did the fire chief advise Mr. McKeown that the ladder inspections were being addressed or try to calm Mr. McKeown down, as there was no need to do so,” the claim says. And, it says, “A majority of the firefighters did not witness the incident.”

Later that day, the claim says, McKeown wrote a letter to the mayor “detailing the Fire Department’s safety issues.” On June 5, McKeown was issued a notice of disciplinary charges for conduct unbecoming and insubordination, allegedly occurring on May 31. The claim alleges that the charges were “improperly substantiated in retaliation for Mr. McKeown’s complaints” and that he was subsequently terminated on the chief’s recommendation following a hearing held July 8 by the mayor and Borough Council. The claim also alleges that the mayor “made false statements” to The Observer about the May 31 incident. Those statements injured the firefighter’s “character and standing within his profession.” The claim seeks a jury trial and legal costs for “emotional distress, pain and suffering and loss of reputation,” along with “defamation, slander and outrageous conduct” by the defendants.

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Kearny UNICO celebrated the installation of its new president, Joseph Sgalia, at its September membership meeting. Sgalia was sworn into office by N.J. District VII Gov. Joseph Nasello. Nasello also installed Louis Pandolfi as vice president, Judy Hyde as treasurer and Celeste Pandolfi as secretary. Laura Sgalia, daughter of Kearny UNICO’s new president, was sworn in as the chapter’s newest member as her proud parents looked on.

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Be wary of utility phone scams The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is warning consumers about a  scam in which individuals posing as utility company employees are calling  customers and threatening to turn off their electric and gas service if a payment  is not made immediately over the phone.   Customers are then given a telephone number to call to make an immediate  payment. Some are directed to pay with a pre-paid debit card, which is then  drained of funds by the scammer. Others are asked to give their bank  information to “take care of” the past due

account and keep the power on.   Customers of Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G) and Jersey Central  Power & Light (JCP&L) have reported receiving such calls in recent weeks.   Adding to customer confusion is the fact that the scammers often use Caller ID-  spoofing software to lead people to believe they are receiving a call from the   utility. Some even provide fake call-back numbers that mimic the same greetings  and “hold” messages customers would hear when calling their utility company  contact

center.   “Frauds are getting more and more sophisticated, with these criminals posing as  legitimate businesses and using technology to hide their identity,” said Steve  Lee, acting director of Consumer Affairs.   Beware of “representatives” who threaten to shut off service if a payment is not  made immediately. Utility companies will provide customers who are in arrears  with written notices of a possible disconnection and how to prevent it.   Moreover, utility companies will not request sensitive information such as Social  Security

numbers or bank account information. A utility company will also not  demand that a customer use a particular form of payment. Some tips to avoid being scammed: • Consumers who receive scam phone calls should simply hang up. Do not  provide any personal information or make any payment to the callers.    • Any customer who has doubts about the legitimacy of a call — especially one in  which payment is requested — should contact the utility directly using a

number  from an old bill or the company website. Do not use the number that is on the  Caller ID.   • File a complaint about the call with your local police department. Then report  the incident to your utility company.   Consumers who believe they have been cheated or scammed by a business, or suspect any other form of consumer abuse, can file a complaint with the N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504-6200.

Are you or a family member an honorably discharged veteran of our armed  forces? If so, you are entitled to record, free of charge, your discharge certificate  (Department of Defense Form DD214) with the Hudson

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As part of the celebration of Harrison’s 175th anniversary, the town’s governing body recently approved a design change for the town’s municipal seal, which Mayor James Fife points to on the municipal ﬂag. municipal ﬂag. No longer a “Beehive of Industry,” the town now includes a pictorial representation of its growing residential component in the waterfront development area, along with a reminder of its past on the new seal. As explained by anniversary chairman Councilman Anselmo Milan, “Harrison is not an industrial town anymore but we don’t want to forget what we came from.”

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Belleville

The township’s annual Veteran’s Day parade is set for Sunday, Nov. 8. Line-up will be at 12:15 p.m., dignitaries kick-off at 12:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Bill at 973-759-4692. AARP Chapter 2051 and the Belleville Public Library co-sponsor a library membership luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at noon, at the Senior Citizen Center, 125 Franklin Ave. All are welcome. For more information, call Marie at 973-759-3912. A senior health program, co-sponsored by Clara Maass Medical Center and the Mayor and Township Council, is offered Monday, Nov. 16, at noon, at the Senior Building, 125 Franklin Ave. Visitors will get a free blood pressure screening and a panel of experts from the medical center will discuss nutrition, sleep, weight loss and more. A light lunch will be served. This event is open to the public. To register, call 1-888-724-7123. Walk-ins are welcome. Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation’s signature fall event, “A Tasteful Experience,” is set for Monday, Nov. 9, at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. Proceeds benefit the hospital’s Child Life program which helps children and their families cope with illness and hospitalization. Each year, the evening features the area’s finest restaurants, caterers and purveyors of spirits who donate their time, talent and delicacies to benefit Clara Maass. Food and wine aficionados can attend the main event, beginning at 7 p.m., for $125. For the VIP Experience, guests can purchase a $200 ticket, which offers early admission at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.claramaassfoundation. org or call 973-450-2251 for more information.

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Job Haines Home, 250 Bloomfield Ave., hosts a free program on diabetes on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 3 to

4 p.m. Jude Zwer, diabetes educator at HackensackUMC Mountainside, will speak about the various types of diabetes, diagnosis, and treatment as well as the importance of maintaining a good diet. Light, healthy refreshments will be served. For more information and to R.S.V.P., contact Donna Plotnick at 973-743-0972, ext. 133.

• A Christmas party is set for Dec. 6 at La Venere Ristorante, 614 Schuyler Ave., North Arlington. Cost is $28, payable to Jean Morton (201991-4732), as soon as possible. First Baptist Church of Arlington, 650 Kearny Ave., holds a free clothing giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Kearny Eagles Aerie 2214, 164 Midland Ave., holds its annual diabetes fundraiser Harrison on Saturday, Nov. 21. The Holy Cross Church is acevent includes free glucose cepting deposits for an eight- testing by a registered nurse day cruise to the Caribbean, from 1 to 5 p.m. Dinner will launching July 4, 2016. Total be served from 5 to 9 p.m. cost per person is $1,325. A Tickets are $10. Cash bar deposit of $325 per person is will be available. Tickets are due immediately to reserve available at the aerie or call a cabin. After a deposit is 201-991-9865 for more informade, passengers can make mation. partial payments until paid in Kearny Public Library, 318 full. Contact Gina at 973-484- Kearny Ave., announces the 4023 for more information. following programs: •A meet and greet with the Kearny Hudson County Sheriff’s K-9 Kearny TNR (Trap-Neuter- Unit for children in grades Return) is in need of cat food pre-K through 5 is set for donations. Food drop boxes Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. are located at Bone Appetit Children and their famiBarkery and Spa, 463 Elm lies are invited to meet the St., Kearny; and Jack’s FoodHudson County Sheriff’s Town, 1 Schuyler Ave., North Department K-9 Unit. An Arlington. officer will demonstrate and First Presbyterian Church talk about how trained dogs of Arlington, 663 Kearny are their active partners in Ave., hosts a holiday fair on solving crime. Children will Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. also learn about the general The event includes home responsibilities of the Sherbaked treats, Christmas iff’s Department. crafts, Tricky Tray, raffles and • A LEGO Robotics Workmore. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. shops, open to grades 2 and to 1:30 p.m. and dinner is at up, meets every Saturday for 5 p.m. For more information, six weeks, beginning Nov. 7, call 201-991-3513. from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Kearny UNICO sponsors Children work in small an Oldies Night-Trick Tray on groups to complete various Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Hen- LEGO-based projects that rietta Benstead Senior Centprovide a first-hand look at er, 60 Columbia Ave. Doors the practical real-world appliopen at 6 p.m. The event cation of science, technology, features a dinner buffet, live engineering and mathematics music, a 50/50 raffle and the (STEM). tricky tray. Tickets are $25. Class size is limited For tickets, contact Judy and registration is reHyde at 201-991-5812. quired. There is a $10 regisThe Rosary Society of Our tration fee per child. RegisLady of Sorrows Church, 136 tration online by following Davis Ave., announces the this link: following: http://www.blockscool. • The next membership com/class-locations/kearnymeeting is on Thursday, Nov. public-library-kearny-nj/ 12, at 7 p.m., in the church Make sure you apply coubasement. Membership dues pon code ‘kplFALL15’ at the of $5 are to be paid at this check-out screen to get a distime. counted rate. Call 201- 998-

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New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority offers a free lecture by nature author Scott Weidensaul on “Birds and Beans: Simple Ways to Save Migratory Birds” on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza. Weidensaul has written more than two dozen books, including Pulitzer Prize-finalist “Living on the Wind.” His latest, “The Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean,” will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, email greatauk4@gmail.com or call 201-230-4983. Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., invites children ages 3 to 10 to a Fit4Kids Wild West Show on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 3:30 p.m. This interactive show includes music, magic movement and discussions on cowboys’ diet and exercise. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 201-804-2478, ext. 3. Let’s Put Lyndhurst on the Map with Google, a workshop for business owners, is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands, 1280 Wall St. West. Google experts will explain how to get your business listed on Google and Google Maps and will give guidance to help your business succeed. Business representatives will receive $100 towards AdWords and can register for a workshop with Starfish Global to learn how to create a website using Google’s site builder. Both the site and domain are free for a year. Space is limited. Register online at http:// conta.cc/1gHZWB7. For more information, call Shirley at 201-612-5360. Non-Lyndhurst businesses are also welcome. The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors a beefsteak, Karaoke and miniTricky Tray on Thursday,

Nov. 12, at San Carlo’s Restaurant, 620 Stuyvesant Ave., at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45. To reserve a seat or table, call Janet at 201-935-1208. Lyndhurst Elks announce a soccer shoot for ages 5 to 13 on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Bloomfield High in the main gym. Winners advance to the Elks state competition. Bring student ID or birth certificate for proof of age. No cleats are permitted. This event is held in conjunction with the Elks North Central District. Lyndhurst Health Department presents the following: • A breakfast seminar on diabetic holiday eating presented by Julie Harrington, registered dietician at Inserra ShopRite of Lyndhurst, at the Carucci Building Community Room, 281 Stuyvesant Ave., takes place Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. Call 201-804-2500 to register. • A walk-in flu vaccination clinic is set for Monday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Municipal Annex, 253 Stuyvesant Ave. The vaccine is offered free of charge for Lyndhurst residents with proof of residency and Township/BOE employees 18 years of age and older. Call the Health Department at 201-804-2500 if you have any questions.

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American Legion Alexander Stover Post 37, 222 River Road, meets on Monday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. All veterans are invited. For more information, call 201-246-1771. Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus, 194 River Road, announce the following: • The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 is running a bus trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., on Tuesday, Nov .10. The initial cost is $32 and upon arrival each player will receive $20 in slot play money and a $5 food voucher. The bus leaves from the Columbian Club Hall parking lot, 19 River Road, at 10 a.m. Bring a photo ID to get the slot play money. For tickets and inforsee AROUND TOWN page

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TRICKED from Rossen was dressed as a utility worker, in “official” vest and hardhat (purchased online). Armed with a “company” clipboard -- and wearing a hidden camera and microphone -- he would knock on a door and tell whoever answered that there was a gas leak in the neighborhood and he needed to enter the home to check the basement for contaminants. All but one of the Nutleyites gladly admitted him, without even asking for identification. Afterwards, Rossen did I.D. himself and explained that it was all a test. The homeowners were shocked. And so were the Nutley cops, especially since Nutley has been proactive in trying to inform residents about the various scams (online, via phone, in person) commonly being perpetrated by criminals. This particular one -- a con artist impersonating a utility employee, an inspec-

tor, etc. -- is termed a “diversion burglary,” since burglary is the actual intent and the person who is invited into the home creates the diversion. (Colloquially, it’s called a “knock-knock burglary.”) As NPD Det. Sgt. Anthony Montanari explained, that individual “tries to bring the homeowner to another part of the house, such as the basement, allowing an accomplice to enter and ransack the bedroom for valuables.” The impersonator, Montanari added, “generally will create noise or disruption so that the resident is unable to hear the second actor enter.” Because the resident accompanies the “utility worker” through the home and is able to keep a close eye on him, the victim does not suspect burglary. However, it is the accomplice who actually steals things. Once the resident discovers a room has been ran-

sacked, the perps are usually long gone. Usually. Police around the nation note there have been instances involving confrontations between criminals and victims, resulting in assaults. In such a case, “things can turn very bad, very quickly.” Although the accomplice may target any room for theft, he usually “makes a beeline to the master bedroom,” Montanari said. That’s because the bedroom is where people commonly keep their valuables -- in closets, dresser drawers, jewelry boxes, strongboxes. Ransacking the room can be done in the blink of an eye. Noted the detective, “If any preventative action is worth employing, it is to get those valuables out of the bedroom!” The best preventative action, of course, is not to allow access in the first place unless the “utility worker” can produce valid identification -- which is not neces-

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sarily the name tag or even the I.D. card that might be shown. “Official” I.D. cards can be easily faked. “A second form of identification should be requested as well,” Montanai said. [For example, ask for the person’s driver’s license and see if the names match.] “Look for the utility worker’s vehicle and obtain a registration number if you are able to. Take a moment and call the company the worker claims to be from, and, as always, call the Police Department if something doesn’t seem right.” Riding in an unmarked car, Montanari and Officer Dominick Argentieri accompanied the NBC crew throughout Nutley to observe the interactions and, afterward, to inform the residents of how the matter should have been handled. Montanari noted, “Rossen had a scripted dialogue that led the residents to believe he was in fact a utility worker with a local gas company, then added a sense of urgency by telling them there was a gas leak . . . . Once the urgency was created, I noticed guards went down.”

Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo said that the TV report “provides us an opportunity to let our residents know how vulnerable they could be.” When presented with a scenario about a utility worker coming to their door seeking entry, the common response is that they would ask for identification. “Yet,” said the chief, “when faced with a realistic situation adding some urgency, they nearly all allowed entry without asking.” Mayor/Police Director Alphonse Petracco noted that a Fischer Ave. burglary of just this type was committed last year by a scamster who gained access by telling the residents there had been a chemical spill on the next block. Two similar incidents occurred on Ravine Ave. the prior year. “This is a common scam, and I want our residents to be mindful that there are predators out there looking for opportunity,” Petracco said. Rossen made his Nutley visit Monday, Oct. 26. The segment aired nationwide last Thursday morning on NBC’s “The Today Show.” You can find the video of his report at www.today.com.

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Second season begins for local soccer teams The NJSIAA soccer playoffs kicked off earlier this week and several local teams had high hopes and aspirations of winning sectional and possible state titles in the coming weeks. Six local boys’ teams and five girls’ squads have earned berths in the state tournament, with three local squads, the Kearny boys, the Harrison boys and the Lyndhurst girls, all earning the top seeds in their respective brackets. With the Kearny boys, still undefeated at 19-0-2 and recently crowned as Hudson County Tournament champions for a second straight year, the state playoff represents a new classification. The Kardinals earned the top seed in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group IV bracket, an entirely new area for head coach Bill Galka and the Kardinals. “It’s totally new for us,” said Galka, whose team has played in the North 1, Group IV section for ages. “We have different teams to look at. It doesn’t make it any easier on us, facing different teams. But once you get to the state tournament, you can’t

look past anyone.” Galka knows that all too well, because the Kardinals were undefeated entering the state playoffs a year ago and got upset in the first round by Randolph. “That was a big disappointment,” Galka said. “I know we have quite a few kids back from last year who remember. That’s why our kids are not going to look past anyone. We learned that from last year.” The Kardinals were set to face North Hunterdon in the first round Tuesday afternoon, then will face the winner of Westfield-Watchung Hills in the second round at Harvey Field Friday afternoon. “Our first state playoff game is the biggest game of the year,” Galka said. “We had tough games last week against St. Peter’s Prep (a tie) and North Bergen (a hard-fought win). We’re playing pretty well right now, but if we don’t play very well, then this next game could be the last one of the season.” Sophomore John Najarro continues his goalscoring barrage. He now has 24 on the season. see VIEW page

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August Mustardo (l.) and Devin White are two of the main reasons why Nutley owns an 8-0 record this season. The Maroon Raiders are headed to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III playoffs as the second seed with the possibility of playing two more home games at the Nutley Oval.

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2 seed in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III playoffs that begin next week. ne team started the With the win, the Maroon high school football Raiders remain undefeated at season with high 8-0, the latest in the season expectations – then exceeded that the Maroon Raiders have those hopes and aspirations been without a loss since the with every passing week. state championship season The other began the 2015 of 1991. Nutley also clinched campaign with despair, losing the Super Essex Conference their first three games, putting Liberty Division championship themselves in a hole that not a with the victory. lot of teams recover from. “It’s incredible,” said Nutley However, after the eighth head coach Tom Basile. “The week of the gridiron schedule, kids are reaping the benefits one thing can be said for both of their hard work. We had a local squads. They are headed bad game this week and we to the NJSIAA state playoffs. still scored four touchdowns, Nutley came from behind so that’s a good sign. They’ve with four minutes remaining been able to turn it on and last Friday night to take a 28-24 turn it off to get to 8-0.” decision over Weequahic of With the win, the Maroon Newark, nailing down the No. Raiders have sealed up home

field advantage for the first two rounds of the state playoffs – if they advance – which means that Nutley will have two more chances to play at the famed Nutley Oval if they win. “Anything but winning it all this year is unacceptable,” Basile said. “Most of our kids have experienced playoff football before. They got a taste of what it’s like and now they want to go for it. We were able to turn it on with two scores in the last four minutes (against Weequahic) and that was a little miraculous.” In fact, senior lineman Devin White was inspirational in the final minutes. “He was screaming on the sidelines that we were not gosee NJSIAA next page

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this a great opportunity for us to make our mark in Nutley football history. We believed in ourselves. I believed in Devin (White) when he was yelling those things. It was great to see him get everyone else so fired up. We were not backing down and got everyone else up and gutted it out.” The Maroon Raiders rode the rushing of senior Craig Merkle, who scored three more touchdowns. Merkle now has more than 1,200 yards rushing this season and more than 3,000 in his career. He also has scored 17 touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, Lyndhurst started the season with three straight losses, pushing the losing streak to nine straight over the last two seasons. Things didn’t exactly look rosy for the Golden Bears.

liant game, carrying the ball 34 times for 320 yards and three touchdowns. It marked the third time in the last four games that Guerriero eclipsed the 300-yard mark – an absolutely amazing statistic. “The old-timers say that he’s the best runner Lyndhurst has ever had,” said Lyndhurst head coach Rich Tuero. “This is literally the greatest feeling in the world. The kids all believed. Last year, they had a terrible season, but made sure after losing the first three games that they were going to come back. They gave me Photo by Jim Hague their heart.” Lyndhurst senior Matt DeMarco has recovered from an early season ankle inWith the 320 yards, Guerjury. DeMarco had 140 yards and two touchdowns in the Golden Bears’ 35-34 riero has now rushed for 2,100 victory over Pompton Lakes that clinched a berth in the NJSIAA North Jersey yards this season in eight Section 2, Group II playoffs next week. games. “If you think about it, we But the Golden Bears batteam Friday night. were 1-12 for our previous 13 tled back to get to 3-4 before With 1:04 remaining in the games, then turned it around facing a tough Pompton Lakes game, Lyndhurst gave up the to win four of our last five,” go-ahead touchdown, but Tuero said. thanks to the fleet feet of Senior Matt DeMarco added amazing senior quarterback 140 yards and two touchdowns Petey Guerriero, the Bears for the winners. DeMarco has managed to score the gamerebounded nicely from an tying touchdown with 41 ankle injury that was suffered seconds left and won the game during the first game of the on the PAT kick by freshman season. kicker Ben Franchino. Dr. J.Y. Carcamo “After the first three losses, Jonathan Karlok sealed the 134 Ridge Rd. • Lyndhurst, NJ • (201) 933-1700 I just tried to keep the team ($100 VALUE) victory with an interception. www.carcamodental.net as positive as possible,” With the win, the 4-4 DeMarco said. “It was easy Golden Bears have clinched We offer a • Cosmetic and Family Dentistry • Implants • Pain-Free Computerized Injection to get down after losing nine a berth in the NJSIAA North • Invisalign (no braces) • Implant Supported Dentures (The Best Injection Senior Citizen straight games, but we had to Jersey Section 2, Group II • Mercury Free White Fillings • Teeth Whitening You Never Felt You Had!) discount stay positive and believe in • Porcelain Veneers KoR, Sapphire, Opalescence • Low-Radiation Digital X-rays playoffs and could very well (for patients with no one another. We turned the • Crowns • Laser Technology • Advanced Sterilization play local rival Rutherford in insurance) the first round next week. The season around. I truly believed 0% Financing Available (for qualifying patients) • Hablamos Español • Si Parla Italiano that we were capable of doing last time Lyndhurst made the HOURS: state playoffs was 2011 and the what we’re doing.” Mon & Fri Fellow senior Ryan Smith Check-up, Cleaning & X-Rays for Kids! Golden Bears’ opponent? It 2PM-7PM knew that the Golden Bears was none other than RutherMust be 16 years and younger. for Tue, Wed, Thurs & Sat had to turn it around after the ford, which Lyndhurst upend(This offer is for new patients 9AM-1PM $295 value ed, 38-13. with no insurance) Guerriero had another brilsee NJSIAA page

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II. The Golden Bears will face Parsippany Hills in the opening round. If the Golden Bears are successful, they will face the winner of Dover and Ridgefield Park in the next round. • Nutley is the No. 7 seed in North 2, Group III. The Maroon Raiders face West Morris and the winner of that match takes on the winner of Hopewell Valley and Ferris on Friday. • Queen of Peace managed to earn the No. 11 seed in the NonPublic B bracket. The Golden Griffins face Eastern Christian in the opening round. The rest of the local girls’ teams shakes out this way: Nutley is the No. 6 seed and Belleville the eighth seed in North 2, Group III. The dangerous Maroon Raiders face Photos by Jim Hague West Windsor-Plainsboro in LEFT: Kearny sophomore forward John Najarro now has 24 goals for the No. 1 seeded Kardinals who begin play in the the opening round, while the NJSIAA North 2, Group IV sectional this week. RIGHT: Lyndhurst junior midfielder Amanda Fulcher is among the top all- Buccaneers face Summit in the around performers in the state and leads the top-seeded Golden Bears into action in North 2, Group II. first round. North Arlington, with we’ve only lost four times, so I is the final area team to earn mistake, one slip-up and the superstar Joanna Seca, earned a top seed. The Golden Bears hope the trend continues.” whole thing is over. So we have the No. 4 seed in North Jerown a 17-1-2 record and hope Rusek said that he’s been to stay focused and concensey Section 2, Group I. The to earn the title in the North playing a very young lineup trate one game at a time.” Vikings will face Hoboken Jersey Section 2, Group II of late, with as many as three Hykey is glad to have Fulcher at Rip Collins Field, with the freshmen and four sophomores bracket. They earned a bye in on her side. winner facing the winner the first round of the tourney getting quality playing time. “She makes sure she creates of Wood-Ridge and Cedar and will play the winner of “We’ve been getting better things,” Hykey said. “When she Grove. Hackettstown-Rutherford in as our young guys gain expeand Mia (Luna) are in sync, The Kearny girls’ team the second round at home rience,” Rusek said. “I really they are tough to beat. They earned the No. 3 seed in Thursday afternoon. feel like we’ve figured out our play off each other. Amanda is North 1, Group IV section and Lyndhurst head coach Kim lineup. We had been going focused and knows what she was scheduled to face Morris with different lineups and now Hykey likes the way her team has to do.” Knolls in the first round. If is playing now, especially finally found one that works.” The rest of the area boys’ the Kardinals win the opener, the play of senior playmaker Andreas Villalobos has teams schedules are as follows: then they will face the winner Amanda Fulcher. emerged as the Blue Tide’s • North Arlington earned the of Randolph-Passaic County go-to guy down the stretch and “I really didn’t want a bye,” No. 2 seed in North 2, Group I. Tech on Thursday. will be a player to watch in the Hykey said. “I wanted to keep The Vikings received a bye and Needless to say, it’s a very playoffs. Villalobos has 20 goals playing. I didn’t know we were will play the winner of Becton busy time of year for our local getting a bye until last week. and 12 assists this season. Regional and Technology of soccer teams, some of whom We’re going to take it one game Newark on Friday. “We told them that we have legitimate state champiat a time, because you never wanted to make sure that the • Lyndhurst’s boys are the onship aspirations. want to look too far ahead. One No. 6 seed in North 2, Group last loss was the last loss of the season,” said Rusek, whose team suffered a setback at the DR. SOUHA HANNA D.D.S. hands of Secaucus last week. DR. BEYDOUN PERIODONTIST “Let’s how see how well they GUM & IMPLANT SURGEON respond.” General & Cosmetic Dentistry For the Entire Family! The Lyndhurst girls’ team

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come together. We needed to get more wins.” Neves said that he was attempting to play a more versatile position on the field. “I tried to get back and help the midfield,” Neves said. “I had to make sure that the rest of the team got the marks off me. I had to see what I could do to help the team.” That wasn’t easy. With a reputation of being a top goal scorer, Neves was sure to be a marked man and the center of attention. “He knew he was going to be marked closely,” Dembowski said. “But he was still very determined.” Neves has been a consistent force for the Vikings this season, leading them to a 12-5 record. As the second-seeded Vikings prepare for their first game in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I this Friday, facing the winner of the first-round match between Becton Regional and Technology of Newark, Neves has been scoring at least one goal in every single game. “It’s really unbelievable how he’s been able to score,” Demcontinued next page

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bowski said. “He’s being marked so closely and he’s still putting in goal after goal. He’s been unstoppable up front.” Neves started the season with consecutive hat tricks against Paterson Charter and Saddle Brook, then has scored at least one goal in every game. In a recent game against Hasbrouck Heights, Neves tallied four goals, but he’s kept his goal-scoring streak alive, scoring one goal against Wood-Ridge, Wallington and Weehawken. For his efforts, Neves has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Neves, who has tallied 27 goals and collected seven assists this season, said that he was caught off guard with the goal-scoring barrage. “I’m really surprised that I’ve been scoring a lot of goals lately,” Neves said. “I feel like everyone on the team is stepping up and helping me. I think we play well together. I know I have to stay patient and just play the game. I can’t get frustrated and have to stay positive. I feel that there are a lot of nice people in North Arling-

ton, people who really love the game. When I was at East Side, I didn’t have that. I would go to the park and no one would want to play. But when I come to the park here, there are always people who want to play. That helps me.” Neves said that he has hopes to play soccer on the college level. He has recently received some attention from New Jersey City University. “I spoke with the coaches there,” Neves said. “I would love to play in college.” “He’s kind of unsure of what he wants to do,” Dembowski said. “But I think he can definitely play.” For now, Neves is going to continue his run leading the Vikings. With the state playoffs about to start, one loss and it all comes to an end. “I’m really happy with the way things have gone here,” Neves said. “It really has worked out well.” The proof is in the pudding. Twenty-seven goals this year to go with 26 a year ago proves that Cristiano Neves is a goal scorer supreme – and North Arlington is glad to have him.

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The Mission Committee of the First Presbyterian Church of Rutherford invites crafters and vendors to participate in its fourth annual Christmas craft and gift fair on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Parish House, 32 Ridge Road. All proceeds from vendor fees and snack bar sales will go to support the Rutherford Community Pantry and to feed the homeless men and women served by the Bergen Family Promise shelter in Hackensack. For information, or to be a vendor at the event, contact Pat at bulldogsLBI@ comcast.net or 201-390-8925.

Kearny TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) conducted a cat food drive at Jack’s Foodtown on  Schuyler Ave. in North Arlington on Oct. 17. In five hours, from 10 a.m. to 3  p.m., generous customers donated four shopping carts full of kibble and canned  food. Contributions also filled four large crates holding an estimated 300 pounds of  additional food. Donations for TNR can also be dropped off at any time at the  supermarket or Bone Appetit Barkery and Spa, 463 Elm St., Kearny. From l., are Foodtown manager Adam Shapiro and TNR members Len  Twist, Kathy De Ray, Bill Hyland, Mike Ryan and Krys Przybylski.

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come off the road [in snowstorms] – they don’t need must accommodate. chains,” said police mechanic Earlier this year, the mayor Jim Ahearn. and Town Council – acting on Of the old vehicles being the recommendation of Police replaced, the average car had Chief John Dowie – authorized accumulated around 130,000 the acquisition of 12 new vehi- miles, King said. cles – 2016 Ford Police InterSeveral of the older cars ceptor SUVs ordered through get passed on to the Public Winter Ford in Cherry Hill Works Department or traffic and outfitted with specialty violations, he said, while seven police equipment by Major vehicles whose condition and Police Supply in Kenvil. value have deteriorated so Each vehicle was priced at badly will be sold as surplus at $24,000 but adding in accesa private sale. sories, including the rear seat A number of the 12 new “cage” and side window bars SUVs are on the road now ROLLING STOCK from

lic Works Department on a monthly basis at a cost of $12,000 a year. But now, under a sharedservices agreement, the KUEZ will be re-directing $28,500 in funding to the KMUA spread over five years for an extended liability warranty on the sweeper and for annual maintenance costs such as oil changes, replacement of brooms, etc., according to KMUA Executive Director Kevin O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan said the KMUA is investing $217,200 in a purchase of the new vehicle, a RAVO 5 Series sweeper, from Northeast Sweepers of Belleville. That vendor was

the only firm to bid and the KMUA board awarded the contract on May 24. Instead of sweeping Central, Hackensack, Jacobus and Pennsylvania Aves. and Second and Third Sts., only once a month, as done under the old system, O’Sullivan said the KMUA “is looking to do it once or twice a week, and because we will be collecting the materials in our vacuum – instead of pushing them to the center or side of the road – we’ll be sweeping more efficiently and keeping our catch basins cleaner.” Swept-up materials will be disposed of at the Keegan Landfill, at least for now, he

said. O’Sullivan said he felt that, “the employees we have should be enough” to handle the new sweeping assignments. “There may be a learning curve to figure out what our sweeping schedule will be,” he said. “We should be able to all of South Kearny within a fourto-six-hour window spread over a half a day or twice a day.” Meanwhile, the KMUA is in the midst of installing the new Kearny Point and Harrison Ave. pumping stations and O’Sullivan is confident those pumps will be completed by the end of 2016.

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to restrain arrestees, mobile data terminals, plus emergency supplies like traffic cones, flares, fire extinguishers and personal protection items, that amount rises to about $42,000 apiece, according to Deputy Police Chief George King. “The fleet was old and in rough shape,” King said. “And we lost a few of our cars to bad accidents where the cost to repair them outweighed their future usefulness.” Another reason the old Crown Vics needed to go, King said, was that they were “bad in the snow – hills were tough – and your speed was affected, even with the chains our mechanic put on them.” “The SUVs won’t have to

and the rest are in the process of being detailed with the exterior police insignia and stocked with the MDTs and other essential equipment, King said. On the second front, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority is awaiting delivery, by the week of Nov. 8, of a new street sweeper with vacuum attachment it plans to use to clean South Kearny’s heavilytraveled byways, traversed mostly by heavy-duty trucks going to and from the many industries in the area. The MUA will be taking over the job that has been done previously by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone in conjunction with the Pub-

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PATH workers found that Palacio’s body had been dragged along the tracks, he added, so detectives surmised that the teen may have been between cars on the train at the time of the incident. Palacio, a 2015 Kearny High School graduate, had been attending classes at Hudson County Community College.

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Plan now for retirement savings It’s never too early or too late to save for your retirement, whether you’re a young saver or approaching your retirement years. “There are actions you can take to help boost your retirement readiness at key points throughout your life,” says Jamie Ohl, president of Retirement Plan Services at Lincoln Financial Group. According to a 2015 Lincoln Financial Group M.O.O.D. of America study, 92%of Americans agree that putting money into a retirement plan, like a 401(k), contributes to a more secure financial future. Ohl and the professionals at Lincoln are offering retirement savings tips for various life stages that can help all savers take full advantage of their workplace retirement

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Roberto B. Barbosa Roberto B. Barbosa died Oct. 24. He was 93. Born in Portugal, he lived many years in Kearny. Private funeral arrangements were by Armitage and Wiggins in Kearny. Mr. Barbosa is survived by his sons Edward and Antonio Barbosa (former owners of Torremolinos Restaurant), three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Michael E. Dabov Michael E. Dabov, 49, died on Oct. 28. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A private cremation

was held. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Michael was born in Newark and was raised in Kearny. He lived in Harrison for the last 28 years. He was a member of Path-

ways to Independence, Inc. in Kearny for many years. Michael is survived by his sisters Catherine Third and Susanna Hickman. He was the uncle of Jennifer and Shannon and the greatuncle of Aubrey Rose.

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HARRISON 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months BELLEVILLE 16 security. No pets. AvailaHoward Place. off Washington Avenue. ble Now. (973) 380-9007 3 rooms. 1 BR. $900/ month HT/HW included. HARRISON Modern Stu(973) 801-5900 dio apt. 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Refrigerator. No pets. $775/month. BELLEVILLE 3 room utilities not included. Seapt., 1 bedroom. HW in- curity & lease. cluded. 2nd floor. 1 park- 862-223-9974. ing space. No pets. $830/month + security. HARRISON Studio (201) 438-3672 Apt. Private Entrance. Kitchen & Bath. $800/ month. Utilities included. BLOOMFIELD No Smoking. No pets. BLOOMFIELD 4 room 1.5 months security. Avl. apartment. All utilities Dec. 1st. (973) 704-5532 included, except electric. Btw 4pm-7pm.

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Move in ready. $1100/ month. No smoking. No pets. Contact Pat HARRISON 3rd. fl. 1 (973) 489-7002 BR, Newly Renovated, Kitchen & Bath, $1,100/ month + utilites. 1 1/2 HARRISON months security. Call Donna 973-902-5717. HARRISON 3 BR, large Avl. 11/15/15 LR, 1 bath, New kitchen, (973) 902-5717 A/C, Close to PATH. 1.5 months deposit. Avl. Nov. HARRISON Rooms, 1 1st. (732) 693-1249. BR, $1,200/month. 1.5 HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 months security. refridg. family, 2 BR, DR, LR, Small And Wall A/C Included. office. $1,350/month + No pets. Avl. Dec. 1st. utilities. 1.5 months se- (732) 492-1792 curity. Avl. Nov. 1st. (201) 744-7412. HARRISON 1 BR LR, kitchen, 1 bathroom. HARRISON 1 bedroom No smoking. No pets apt. 211 Frank E. RodgUtilities included $1150/ ers Blvd. Central HT/AC. month 1-½ month 1 month security. $825/ security (973) 268-9572 month. Avail Now. 201-341-9765.

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KEARNY Newly renovated 1st. Fl. 2 BR, DR, LR, Kitchen. Garage. Use of backyard. HT/HW included. Basement. Washer/ Dryer hook-up. Storage. No pets. $1,650/month. 1-1/2 months security. HARRISON 2 BR apt. on Avl. Now. (862)233-0104. 2nd fl. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. $1,200/month + utilities. 1 month securi- KEARNY Newly renovatty. No pets. No Smoking. ed 2BR, 1 bath, kitchen, Avl. Now. Credit Check Large LR. 2nd floor No + application required. Pets. 1 mth security. Available Now. 201-341- 5791. (201) 955-2841 (973 )517-9927 HARRISON 4 room, 2 BR. Apt. , H/W floors, $1,200/month. 1 month KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 BR’s security. 1 yr. lease. No & Small office, LR, DR, pets. Avl. Now (973) 207- Kitchen, Bathroom. 1 month security. Avl Nov. 5229 15th. (201) 988-1671. HARRISON Recently painted, 3 BR, 2nd fl. H/W floors, $1,275/ month. 1.5 months security. Avl. Nov. 1st. (201) 921-3954.

KEARNY KEARNY Newly Remodeled. 6 room apt. 2 full baths, garage & driveway. W/D hook-up. No smoking. $2,250/month. (201) 968-6344. KEARNY 3 rooms, 1 BR, Freshly painted. 1 month security deposit. No pets. No Smoking $950/ month. Call after 10am (201) 207-5160 or (201) 991-8846. KEARNY 1st Fl. Apt. (1R) of a 4 family home. Totally newly renovated. All new LR, 2 BR, Kitchen, Bath. H/W floor. Very safe, central & convenient location. 1 block from transportation. No pets. No smoking. $1,250/month. HT included. Call (973) 419-0808 or 848-2281855 between 9AM-7PM. KEARNY Small 1 Family home. Completely renovated, kitchen, LR, 2 bedrooms, finished basement. $1450/month, 1-1/2 months security + utilities. Available Nov. 15th. (732) 364-0702 KEARNY 4 rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Heat, Hot water, parking included, close to transportation, no smoking. No pets. 1 ½ months security. (201) 997-3757. KEARNY 340 Kearny Ave. 2nd fl. 1 BR, All appliances, Close to transportation. $975/month. Avl. now. Call Shai (917) 642-7933. KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,000. 1 BR start at $825. Jr. 1 BR start at $900. (201) 289-7096

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N.ARLINGTON $248,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Full basement. Separate N.ARLINGTON 3 ModUtilities. Call owner ern rooms, 1 BR, H/W, (973) 284-1056. tiled Kitchen, close to NY Transportation. Laundry facilities. No KEARNY Small 1 Pets. $1,115/month. Family home. Completely Call (908) 240-9302. renovated, kitchen, LR, 2 bedrooms, finished basement. $1500/month, N.ARLINGTON 2 apts. 1-1/2 months security Avl. Newly Renovated. 5 + utilities. Available Oct. rooms & 4 rooms. Laun1st. (732) 364-0702 KEARNY 145 Maple dry. Near transportation.. Street, 1st floor of 3 FamNo pets. No smoking. ily house. LR, DR, 2 BR, BUSINESS (973) 517-1342. EIK, new bathroom, hardFOR SALE wood floor, in house laundry, driveway parking, HT/HW included. Avail- N.ARLINGTON Apart- KEARNY On Kearny able Nov. 15. $1,500/ ment for rent 2 BR, Ave. Salon Established month, plus utilities, No Kitchen & Bath, Avl. Dec. Business for 11 years. Smoking & No pets. Must 1st please call (201) 889- Wonderful rent, 2 floors. have good credit. Call 3900. $20,000. (201) 719-0459 (973) 419-0808 between KEARNY Arlington 9AM-5 PM. GARAGE NUTLEY Section, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apt. $1,050/ FOR RENT month. HT/HW included. KEARNY 4 rent By NUTLEY 7 Rooms, 3 BR, LYNDHURST Garage Owner occupied. No Owner 2 BR Apt. & 3BR utilities included, in- apt for rent $140/month + smoking. No pets. 1-1/2 single family home. All washer/dryer, off street security. No contractors months security. units have W/D Hook parking. Please (973) 779-8851 Available Nov. 1st. After up & Basement Storage. Credit check. $2350. 10am (201) 998-0297 $1050-$1,600/month + mail4eds@ yahoo.com (201) 424-1846. Utilities. 1 1/2 months text or call KEARNY garage for rent security. Close to NY (973) 460-2009. Near Belleville Trnpk. KEARNY 1 BR apt. in Transportation. NO PETS. Storage only. $130/ Arlington Section. LR, Call (201) 998-8226. NUTLEY 4 rooms, month (908) 240- 9302. Between the hrs. 7amKit., HT/HW included. 1 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1/2 months security. No 4pm. Monday-Friday for $1,200/month. Freshly STORE dogs. $1,000/month. Appt. painted. Newer carpets FOR RENT Leave Message. and flooring. Close to NY (201) 998-1095. E.NEWARK transportation. Move in condition. No pets. No Bloomfield, Storefront E.NEWARK 1st Fl. 2 BR, smoking. (973)517-7517 on Broad St. 750 sq. ft., KEARNY 1 BR. + Den, All utilities included separate utilities, private Apt. Bldg. Arlington except cooking gas. parking lot. Available Sect. Newly Renovated. $1,250/month. 1.5 NUTLEY Essex County now. (973) 566-0333 Laundry on Premises. months security. Avl. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY HT/HW included. Near 1-4pm; 272 Van Winkle Transportation. No Now. (973) 980-6335. Ave. Ranch, 2 BR, 2 BA, pets. $985/mo.+ sec. OFFICE SPACE (201) 998-4972 Gas Heat, Fin. Basement, LYNDHURST FOR RENT 1 Car Garage, Well Maintained $279,000. LYNDHURST Studio w/ (973) 563-3477 KEARNY Newly separate EIK, All wood BELLEVILLE Office/ Renovated 2nd fl. 2 BR, kitchen cabinets, stove, store for rent Excellent OFFICE SPACE 1 bath. $1,250/month. 1 refridg. & ceramic tile corner location off Union month security. Avl. FOR RENT floor. H/W floors in Liv& Greylock. 318 Greylock Immediately. Call ing/Bedroom area. LaunAve. Apprx. 850sg.Ft. Avl. (201) 622-8315 dry in building. No pets. Bloomfield office 2nd Now. Call fl. 400sq. ft. private bath. No smoking. 1 block to KEARNY Young 2 family (973) 202-8580. Plus utilities. & home, 2nd floor. Arling- NYC train & Bus. Avl. Nov. Retail/Office space. 1st ton section. Renovated. 1st. $800/month + secu- fl. 500 sq. ft. includes 3 bedrooms, DR, LR, 1 ½ rity. Application Fee $25, utilities Available now. ROOM Baths. $1,450/month. credit check and ability to (973) 566-0333 FOR RENT 1-1/2 months security. pay required call (551) 226-0566. Available Dec. 1st. No smoking. Call after 3pm KEARNY 2 room office KEARNY 1 BR with LYNDHURST 5 rooms, (201) 660-3334 space 2nd Fl. great access to kitchen and Avl. Now. w/refrigerator location.600 sq.ft. Bath. Female preferred. KEARNY Duplex 2nd & & W/D, pets considered $600/month. Please Call after 5pm. Close to Transportation. 3rd fl. Ideal for large fam(201) 997-2341 (201) 598- 7162. ily. 5 BR’s, 2 Baths, LR, Very clean quiet house. Laundry room. Close to (201) 991-5020 (201) HOUSE schools & Transportation. 600- 5180 Call (551) 482-0999. 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 369 Maple Street, 3rd floor of 3 Family house. LR, 1 BR, EIK. Hardwood floor, safe neighborhood by park, 1 block from town hall and transportation. Available now. $875/month. All utilities by tenant, No Smoking & No pets. Must have good credit. Call (973) 419-0808 between 9AM-5PM.

N. NEWARK N.NEWARK Government Section Eight preffered. 1 BR, Completely renovated. 1st fl. New tile, bath & kitchen new H/W floors. Private entrance. Call (973) 202-8580.

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Kearny Near Harrison. Brick Building, 5 apts. & 1 store. (201) 998-2153 (201) 951- 2868.

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KEARNY Furnished room $400-$450/month. Avl. Immediately. Secuirty required. (732) 977-8206 Owner does not speak spanish, please have translator.

PERSONALS

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Part Time School Bus Driver Approx. 20 hours per week. Must have CDL with P & S endorsements. Must Speak Fluent English. Please Call Lorraine (201) 998-4800 Part Time School Bus Aide Approx. 20 hours per week. Must Speak Fluent English. Please Call Lorraine (201) 998- 4800. NOW HIRING!

Dry Cleaner seeks people to grow with our business. various positions. Clerks & production. Apply in person preferred. 711 RT 17 Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Call/Text: 201- 978-7638. Se Habla Espanol. No Experience.

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PACKING CO. LOCATED IN FAIRFIELD NJ. (NEXT TO WILLOWBROOK MALL) IS LOOKING FOR WORKERS ON ALL POSITIONS. THERE IS A CAR POOL FROM KEARNY AND PATERSON AVAILABLE IF NEED IT. MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK iN USA.PLEASE CALL AT 973-228-7700 Auto Detailer/Porter Frank’s Truck Center is looking for a full time Detailer. Experience preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Must be motivated and demonstrate good judgment. Neat and professional appearance. Ability to work outdoors in all weather. Physical ability requiring frequent movement: i.e. bending, lifting, reaching, squatting, and repeatedly getting into and out of vehicles. Contact Christine at cmelleno@ frankstruckcenter.com

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CDL CLASS A DRIVER - So. Kearny tank cleaning company has immediate openings for 2nd and 3rd Shift Yard Switchers. Must have CDL Class A, 2 years experience, clean background & verifiable work history. Holiday & vacation paid. Salary based on experience. Call Mike C. at (973) 589-3300

Fernando Ferrer European Experience Ceramic Work, Carpentry, Painting (201) 428-4477

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DeMarco was asked what it was like to play with Guerriero. three setbacks to start the “It’s just unbelievable,” year. DeMarco said. “It’s truly an “That was just awful,” Smith honor to play with Petey. I said. “It was disappointing, think he’s the best athlete I’ve but we never had the mentalever been around. It’s just ity that it was over. It was all incredible what he’s done.” about hard work. We worked Two local grid teams with so hard over the summer to different hopes and aspiraget ready for this year. I never tions, different paths to take thought it was over. I knew – and now both are headed to we had the potential to turn the state playoffs next week. things around. I think we all “I think it’s incredible,” said got inspired as the season Nutley’s Mustardo. “We are went on.” going to get the chance to play DeMarco, whose older brother Bobby was on the 2011 at the (Nutley) Oval again and that’s just a great atmosphere. team that won a state playoff I think it’s going to give the game, wanted more of the team a lot of confidence.” same for himself. “For our senior class to “It’s a dream come true,” Deget the chance to play on the Marco said. “It’s an incredible Oval again is amazing,” White feeling to know that we’re in. said. “It’s great for the town of Now we want to make some Nutley. We haven’t had a home noise.” NJSIAA from

playoff game in such a long time. Now, we have a chance to have two. There’s nothing like playing on the Oval.” Basile was asked if he believed his team would be undefeated come November. “To be honest, we didn’t,” Basile said. “We looked at our schedule and by no means did we think we’d be 8-0. No one in their wildest dreams thought that. We still have a lot to play for.” So does Lyndhurst. “It’s great to think we may have a rivalry game (Rutherford) in the first round of the state playoffs,” Smith said. “But we can play with any team right now. We’re on the top of the world right now.” That’s what happens when you make the state playoffs. Dreams start to become reality.

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Kudos to U9 Vikings for undefeated season

The current U9 North Arlington Vikings were invited to the Mayor and Town Council’s monthly meeting to receive a proclamation following their second straight Northern Counties soccer title. The then U8 divisional champs scored an amazing 52 goals, while letting up only 12 en route to an 9-0-1 undefeated season. The team consists entirely of 8- and 9-year old boys from the local rec program.

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Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 recently honored the winners of its 2015 Soccer Challenge Youth Program. Displaying their awards, from l., are: Claudio Soto, 9-year-old Boys Division Champ; Brenna Sullivan, 10-year-old Girls Division Champ; Marco A. Ponce, 10-year-old Boys Division Champ; and Aidan Hughes, 12-year-old Boys Division Champ. Not only did these young athletes win the local Council competition, they also won the Knights’ District 10 event and will now go on to compete in the Knights’ Regional Finals. All of these youngsters are participants in the North Arlington Soccer Association league. The awards were donated by Knights member Richard Donato, owner of Arlington Jewelers, in the memory of his late relative, Bishop Thomas Donato.

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Locals named to Prep NHS On Oct. 20, 49 seniors were inducted into the McNally-Sinnott Chapter of the National Honor Society at St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City, recognizing their scholarship, leadership, service and character. The new members include the following

local residents: Joshua Yanicak of Belleville, Daniel Okoh of Bloomfield and Michael Fogle of Nutley. Highlights of the induction ceremony included reflections on the four areas of excellence that have defined NHS members since the society’s creation in 1921. Incoming Chap-

ter President William Fitzpatrick of Westfield spoke on scholarship; Vice President Michael Dillane of Verona, on leadership; Secretary Jeremiah Campoverde of Hoboken, on service, and Treasurer Shamar Waterman of North Brunswick, on character.

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