2016 03 30 obs1 by The Observer Newspaper

March 30, 2016 • www.theobserver.com • Vol CXXVIII, No. 44 Visit our

BUSINESS DIRECT RY on

COVERING: BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD

Seeking volunteers for cleanup BELLEVILLE – Want to participate in a civic pride community service project? The Belleville Historical Society is seeking volunteers to help clean up the cemetery at the former Dutch Reformed Church on Rutgers St. this Saturday, April 2, and next Saturday, April 9, for an upcoming commemorative event. Michael Perrone, president of the society, said the cleanup activity will proceed each day, from about 9 a.m. to around 3 p.m. “If they can, people should bring their own rakes to sweep up the leaves in the cemetery grounds, if they can, since our supplies are limited,” Perrone said. The cemetery contains the graves of more than 60 Revolutionary War soldiers and noted historical figures from that era. Perrone said the society, which typically pitches in to spruce up the area on the leadup to the Independence Day holiday, wants to get a “headstart” now for several reasons. In a vault below the church, he said, there are the remains of a number of Chinese imsee CEMETERY page

• EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

Fire wrecks house, office

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

Page 26

LYNDHURST —

rapidly moving fire ravaged a two-and-a-half-story building on Stuyvesant Ave. in Lyndhurst during Easter weekend. Paul Haggerty, chief of the Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire Department, said the fire was reported initially by a passerby calling on a cellular phone at 4:35 p.m. Friday, followed by “a flood of calls” from neighbors. Shortly afterward, the first responding Lyndhurst fire units arrived to find “heavy fire coming from the storefront dental office” of 217 Stuyvesant, between Tontine and Court Aves., with the flames “blowing out on to the street.” And those flames soon engulfed a vehicle parked in front of the building, he said. Haggerty said the fire quickly spread into the cockloft at the top of the century-old building — so fast, he added, that, “We weren’t given a fighting chance

Photo courtesy JeffStang91 on YouTube

see FIRE page

Fireﬁghters from ﬁve communities struggled to keep Stuyvesant Ave. blaze in check.

St. Cecilia’s re-creates Christ’s death By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – More than 150 parishioners of St. Cecilia’s Church — from the English-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities — gathered as one for “The Way of the Cross” —

or, the Living Stations of the Cross — last Friday morning, Good Friday, in West Hudson Park, commemorating the passion and death of Jesus Christ. It was the penultimate Holy Week event leading to Easter Sunday. Actors portrayed everyone from Christ to Mary

Magdalene to the Roman soldiers who tortured Jesus and ultimately crucified him — and at times, the dramatization seemed as real as what likely happened to Jesus the day he died. He was whipped. He was kicked. He was spat upon.

It couldn’t have been much more realistic, save for putting nails into his wrists and feet. Why do this on Good Friday? Jesus’ death is always marked on Good Friday, the most somber day in the see STATIONS page

#1 LIStIng And SeLLIng reAL eStAte COMpAny In 2015 & 2016!

201-460-8000

LyndhurSt OFFICe 761 ridge road, Lyndhurst, new Jersey C21Semiao@Century21.com

SCAn here! CENTURY

Semiao & Associates

www.Century21Semiao.com

Download

http://kay

21 Semia

o and Assoc

iates http://www.ce - Hudson Coun t... ntury21semi ao.com

QR Code

Reader (App

R3I

Store &Andro

KeArny OFFICe 213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, new Jersey

C21Semiaokearny@Century21.com

wa.me/aB

the Kaywa

201-991-1300

id Market

BASed On nJMLS, KeArny, nOrth ArLIngtOn, LyndhurSt, hArrISOn, eASt newArK ) and scan

your code!

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

West Hudson Publishing Company’s Fastest Growing Free Weekly Newspaper Established 1887 Family Owned & Operated

Mary Tortoreti President Robert Pezzolla General Manager

ADVERTISING Diana Crespo Classiﬁed/Asst. to Manager Kim Pezzolla Sales EDITORIAL Jim Hague Sportswriter Ron Leir Correspondent Karen Zautyk Correspondent

ART DEPARTMENT Michelle Rybeck Graphic Designer Kevin Canessa Jr. Webmaster/Correspondent

39 Seeley Ave. Kearny, N.J. 07032 Phone: 201-991-1600 Fax: 201-991-8941 www.theobserver.com

Deadlines Display Ads Thursday by 4PM Real Estate Friday by 3PM Obituaries Friday by 3PM Classiﬁeds Friday by 3PM

BOE finds cash to finish KHS upgrades; school tax rising By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

any adjustments to those figures at a public hearing on the KEARNY – budget set for May 2 o complete the at 6 p.m. in the high long-delayed school auditorium, the Kearny High owner of an “averSchool addition/ age” house assessed renovation project, at $95,266 can figure the town Board of to pay an increase of Education will have to $201.48 in school taxes borrow about $4 milfor the fiscal year lion, use $8 million of beginning July 1, 2016, its capital reserve fund according to DeVita. and tap about $1.25 For the 2015-16 school million in “banked” year, the comparable surplus. increase was $87.27, he Together, those of Cranford. of the work to [minor- Manimon, Scotland & said. cash infusions should One reason for the Bids were received ity contractors] and Baumann as special provide the BOE tax hike, he said, is a Dec. 15. certified its commitcounsel to “determine with about half of the nearly 11% boost in POBC, hired by the ment to meeting the the lowest responsive $27,480,000 it will the cost of employee BOE to complete work stated goal of 17%.” and responsible bidder need to pay for new health benefi ts, which on the high school’s DeVita said the BOE to purchase the [fiveclassrooms, cafeteria, will rise from about South Building, alleged anticipates a ruling year] lease.” atrium and HVAC $11 million last school that Bennett failed to by the court on the DeVita said the work in the high year to $12.2 million comply with the Dismerits of POBC’s bid board will then apply school’s South Buildin the coming school advantaged Business challenge “by the first the money it receives ing. year. Enterprise requireweek of April.” from the lease agreeThe balance is exThe BOE also agreed ments associated with Meanwhile, on the ment to satisfy that pected to come from to contract with Earthbidding on federally assumption that it will portion of the high the remaining pot of Spec of Phillipsburg funded projects manbe awarding Bennett school contract along money allocated to the for an efficiency analydating that contractors the contract, the BOE with the $8 million school district by the sis of transportation of pledge a 17% budget voted March 21 to from capital reserve to Federal Aviation Adspecial education stucommitment to hiring authorize the acquisidedicate to the proministration, Port Audents for $20,000 and minority-owned subtion and installation of ject. thority of New York & contractors. equipment needed by Assuming no further to retain the firm, First New Jersey and state POBC tried to get the contractor through legal obstacles, DeVita Student, to transport School Development interscholastic parits appeal heard by the a lease-purchase fisaid the BOE plans to Authority. ticipants to scheduled state Commissioner of nancing for up to $4.12 award the contract in Michael DeVita, events between March Education in the Office million. The equipApril. “The goal is to the district’s business 2016 and June 2017 for of Administrative Law ment includes “chillbegin work this sumadministrator, said $54,855. instead of Superior ers, energy-recovery mer,” he said. that the BOE is poised It tabled a proposal Court, but Hudson units, a BMS (comIn other business to award the $27.48 by Schools SuperinCounty Assignment puter-based Building conducted March 21, million contract on tendent Patricia Blood Judge Peter Bariso Jr. Management) system, the BOE adopted a the North Building to to contract with Right denied that request. lighting and controls, a preliminary budget the Bennett Company at School, LLC to proIn his ruling, though, fire alarm system and for the 2016-17 school Inc., of Kearny, pendvide beforeand afterBariso noted that as lockers.” year of $83,076,128 of ing the outcome of a school services to the part of its bid proposHunterdon County which $50,681,091 must challenge filed by the elementary schools, al, Bennett “… proEducational Services be raised from local second-lowest bidder, pending further reposed to subcontract will serve as financial taxation. Paul Otto Building Co., view. out, at a minimum 7% advisor and McUnless there are

five day weather forecast Wednesday, March 30

Mostly Sunny

Thursday, March 31

Mostly Cloudy/Wind

Friday, April 1

Saturday, April 2

Sunday, April 3

Rain/ Thunder

Mostly Sunny

Partly Cloudy/Wind

59˚ 71˚ 69˚ 58˚ 48˚

Inside Opinion ..............................06 Around Town ....................10 Sports .................................13 Real Estate ........................20 Obituaries .........................23 Classiﬁeds .........................24 Business Directory .............26

Check back HERE for upcoming promos!

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Kearny crime rate is at 15-year low you keep the pressure on the drug offenders, you generally find that the burglaries are KEARNY – reduced.” The remaining categories he Kearny Police Departwere: Rape, none in 2015 (five ment has released its in ‘14); robbery, 28 (36 in ‘14), Uniform Crime Report and aggravated assault, 42 (46 Index for 2015, which covers in ‘14). nine categories of major ofThe Uniform Crime Report fenses, and it shows the lowest Index covers data from 2005 crime rate for the township in through 2015. In ‘05, the town15 years, Chief John Dowie anship total in the nine categonounced. ries was 1,543. Compared with In 2015, there was a total of 2015, “that’s a pretty significant 1,130 major crimes reported, drop over the last decade,” which represents a 12% deDowie said, noting, “One year crease from 2014, when the (2011), it spiked up to 1,622.” overall tally was 1,285. That spike he attributed to “a The compilation is from the rash of car burglaries.” (Lock Uniform Crime Reports Unit your cars!) of the N.J. State Police. “Every Commenting on the Index police department is obliged to report, and the crime decrease, submit statistics to the state,” Mayor Alberto Santos said, Dowie told The Observer, “The numbers are very impresnoting that this is normally sive.” done on a monthly basis. Data He noted, “It shows what are provided in the mandated categories: Homicide, rape, rob- we know about our Kearny bery, aggravated assault, simple Police Department -- that it assault, burglary, larceny, motor is a highly effective police force.” What the public also vehicle theft, and arson. For the second year in a row, knows, he said, is that, “when Kearny recorded no homicides. there is a call to the Police In fact, there has been only one Department, there is a prompt response, which serves as a in the last six years: the 2013 deterrent to anyone with the murder of 16-year-old Alisha intent of committing a crime Colon in her Belgrove Drive home. (Last July, her convicted in our town.” The mayor also remarked killer, Cruz Martinez of Pennon “the confidence and trust” sylvania, was sentenced to life the people of Kearny have in in prison.) the KPD. This means that “the By far, the most common community is not hesitant in major crime was larceny, with calling them, or in speaking to 608 incidents recorded. an offi cer walking the beat, and However, even that went sharing information to keep down: In 2014, the tally was to the community safe.” 694. In addition to the Index, the The second most common KPD also released stats on a offense was simple assault, variety of police responses which also declined, from 300 during 2015. In all, the departin 2014 to 262 last year. ment recorded 25,602 incident There was also a signifireports. cant drop in motor vehicle The highest number inthefts, from 122 in 2014 to 89 in volved medical/EMS calls: 2015. (But please continue to 2,367. (Remember, police officheed the repeated PD requests ers “protect and serve.”) to lock your cars!) Among the other ‘15 statisDid anything increase? Yes. tics: Total number of bookings, Burglaries were up, from 82 in 1,057; shoplifting incidents, 193; ‘14 to 99 last year. domestic violence incidents, And there were two inci293; DWI bookings, 50; crimidents of arson, as opposed to nal warrant bookings, 110; drug none in ‘14. Regarding burglapossession/distribution bookries, Dowie noted that until ings, 171; noise complaints, 587; 2015, “there had been a gradlockouts (vehicle and residenual decease” since 2011, when tial), 351; town-ordinance violathere were 183. “Burglary is a tions (non-parking), 152. Also: drug-driven crime,” the chief said. “You get one guy or a duo Towed vehicles, 1,435. Regarding the 15-year low on a spree. That’s why drug in local crime, Dowie credinterdiction is so important. If

ited KPD officers with being “proactive and alert while on patrol.” In addition, he said, “I also have to credit their use of the technology available to us in the form of Mobile Data Computers and licenseplate readers. These proved very valuable in the mall areas at the end of the year, alerting us to stolen vehicles and/or stolen license plates.” In 2015, as it had done previ-

ously, the department concentrated personnel in the mall areas during the holiday shopping season. Not only were patrol vehicles there, to increase police visibility and provide a deterrent to crime, but officers also did store walkthroughs. Dowie explained: “That deters disorderly conduct and shoplifting in the stores and also gives the shoppers a more secure feeling, and

it lets our officers interact with the public.” “Given our downsizing,” the chief added, “I thought it was quite an effort for our department to put forward.” Dowie also noted that local crime-fighting has benefited from information-sharing with other law enforcement agencies. “We’re fortunate to be able see CRIME page

ENROLLING NOW! CALL US TODAY. Present this coupon to receive our special!

Accepting Infants from 4 weeks Old to 10 Years of age for our before & after school program.

Opening Hours: Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 6:30pm

487 Ridge Rd. North Arlington • 201-998-8100

FranksGMC .net

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

At Frank’s Our Deals Are...

“Nothing but Net” 2015 GMC SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 4WD 4DR PICKUP DEMO! Buy for only:

37,460

SAVE

$10,800 OFF MSRP

Vehicle color is Silver

8 cyl, auto, p/str/brks/abs/wind/lock/mirr/seat, backup camera, a/c, am/fm/cd/mp3/onstar/ sat, alloy whls, tire press. mon., step bumper, airbags, sliding rear window, traction control, security system, keyless entry. MSRP $48,260 VIN# FZ361814 Stk# 24713. 1,939 Demo Miles. Price includes all applicable rebates, incentives and discounts. Price excludes licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Prices do not include dealer doc fee.

2016 GMC TERRAIN SLE-1 AWD 4DR *Conquest lease Customers Can lease for:

4 cyl, auto, p/str/brks/air/abs/wind/lock/seat/heat, remote start, backup camera, a/c, am/fm/cd/mp3/Bluetooth/ on star, airbags, luggage rack, traction control, alloy wheels, security system, keyless entry. MSRP $ $29,675 VIN# G6281672 Stk# 25280. Total payments $4,296 Residual $20,475.75 Price includes $1,139.00 down payment with $1,913 due at inception, includes lease fee of $595.00. Lease is for 10,000 miles per year, .25 cents thereafter. Price includes $1,532 factory rebate and $1,500 conquest cash which requires currently leasing a Non-GMC vehicle to qualify for this rebate. Price includes all applicable rebates, incentives and discounts. Price excludes licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Prices do not include dealer doc fee.

179

per mo 24 mos Vehicle color is Onyx Black

*Conquest lease Customers Can lease for:

2016 GMC ACADIA SLE1 AWD 4DR

279

6 cyl, auto, p/str/brks/abs/wind/locks/seat/heat, cloth seating, park assist, a/c w/rear air, am/fm/cd/mp3/onstar/sat/bluetooth, airbags, traction control, 3rd row seating, security system, luggage rack, keyless entry, alloy wheels. MSRP $37,980 VIN# G5280591 Stk# 25277. Total payments $10,044 Residual $23,167.80. Lease is for 10,000 miles per year, .25 cents thereafter, with GM Financial. Price includes $1,000 down payment with $1874 due at inception that includes first month payment and lease fee of $595.00. with $2,182.00 factory rebate and $1,500 conquest cash which requires currently leasing a Non-GMC vehicle to qualify for this rebate.

per mo 36 mos

Vehicle color is Burgundy

“We treat you like Family”

Proudly Serving & Supporting Our Community Since 1930

201-939-7708

325 ORIENT WAY • LYNDHURST, NJ

Offers valid thru 3/31/16, Price includes all factory rebates and incentives. Prices include all costs to be paid by a consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Prices do not include dealer doc fee. See dealer for details and limitations. Not responsible for typo errors.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

18 officially sworn in to Kearny FD By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

bled for last week’s ceremonies at Town Hall, because, “we’ve had a lot of retirements. Last year, we had 18 KEARNY – men with a total of 450 years earny swore in 18 of experience walk out the new firefighters last Tuesday as part of the door. A lot of captains and firefighters. town’s continuing effort to “So we’re up for a pretty breathe life into the splinbig challenge.” tered ranks. Asked by Second Ward “It’s probably the most Councilman Richard Konopwe’ve sworn in at one time since 1962 when we hired 32,” ka whether getting the new personnel is cutting down said Fire Chief Steven Dyl. Actually, all of the recruits overtime costs, Dyl said: “Yes, it’s helping.” But Third have been on the streets for Ward Councilwoman Eileen some time: 13 completed their fire academy training in Eckel, who chairs the council Fire Committee, suggested June and the rest graduated that, “It will take a while to in November. see a significant change in Why such a long wait for overtime because we’re still the rookies’ formal apin a hole,” down from full pointments? “Scheduling,” strength in the department. Dyl said. “In June, we were But there’s more help on rushing to get the next group the way, the chief said. processed and then we deAnother group of eight cided to do the two classes firefighter trainees are on together.” line to graduate from the That many firefighters – and more – were needed, Dyl academy in June and, in the told the packed house assem- fall, the mayor and council have pledged to hire an ad-

The KFD will also be getting some new muchneeded equipment to beef up their rolling stock, gear and communications system, all of which will be financed through a newly introduced $4 million capital improvements bond ordinance. Of that amount, $1.5 million is dedicated to the purchase of two new rigs – a pump and Photo by Barbara Goldberg a ladder truck – to replace a The 18 newly sworn firefighters with Chief Steve Dyl outside Town Hall. 1997 reserve pumper and a 1990 truck. “Repair costs are ditional “12 to 14” to get the eration of the KFD, “it will mounting and both these veFire Department back up to be your job to protect old hicles are well beyond their full strength, he said. and new residents. We in the shelf life,” Dyl said. “This reflects a commitKearny Fire Department have But neither apparatus ment by our elected officials a reputation of being an agwill be here soon, the chief to rebuild this department,” gressive department. That’s said. “We’ve got to write the Dyl said. And, given the what you now have to live up specifications, then go out recent pace of development to.” to bid. It may be one to two in town – with several hunThe newly-sworn firefightyears before we get them.” dred new apartments being ers are: Kearny residents An additional $250,000 of built or slated to be built on Steven Yerkes, Joseph Socci, the bond is allocated for the Bergen and Passaic Aves. – James Corbett Jr., the son acquisition of “self-contained the personnel will be needed of retired Deputy Police breathing apparatus air more than ever before, he Chief James Corbett Sr.; John packs, turnout gear, computsaid. DiGravina, Jeffrey Peredes, er system infrastructure, a 911 Dyl reminded the recruits Javier Fandino, who has system upgrade and a [phone that as part of the new genserved in the National Guard and radio] recording system.” and as a member of the East “We’re getting a federal Newark Volunteer Fire Degrant, which we’ll match, to partment; Paul Logan, Chrisreplace our air packs which tian Diamantino, Stephen are more than 15 years old,” Taylor, whose late grandfaDyl said. ther was a KFD member, is The existing turnout gear the son of Kearny Firefighter SAVINGS BANK has been around for a decAndy Taylor; Jeremy Kook, ade so new coats, pants and whose grandfather was the helmets were needed, par15-YEAR FIXED RATE MORTGAGE 30-YEAR FIXED RATE MORTGAGE KFD doctor; Joseph Gurkas, ticularly with the new people % % % whose grandfather was a % now on board, he said. APR APR Rate retired KFD captain; and Rate And the upgrade to the 911 Claudio Chaves; and Newark + 0 Points + 0 Points system will, for the first time, residents Jason Montalvo, “allow the caller informaCarlos Ramos, Yamil Mi10-YEAR FIXED RATE MORTGAGE tion that comes into Jersey randa, Christopher Morales, City to be dumped into our who has a business accountcomputer system when it’s APR ing degree from Penn State; Rate transferred over from the Daniel Neves and Richard + 0 Points county,” Dyl said. Caposiena.

Lusitânia

3.750

3.795

2.500

2.875

2.615

2.954

RESIDENTIAL PURCHASES & REFINANCES

Foreclosed and Short-Sale Properties Financing Options Available

107 Pulaski Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105

Ken Davie “Your Family’s Lawyer”

(973) 344-5125 ext. 129

• Matrimonial & Municipal Courts • Home and Business Sales • Wills and Estates •Labor and Criminal Law

302 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd., Harrison, New Jersey 07029 1135 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 210 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105

www.Lusitaniabank.com EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER

Payment Example: $9.43 per $1,000 borrowed on a $100,000 10-year fixed rate mortgage at an interest rate of 2.500% will result in 120 payments of $942.70. Payment Example: $6.85 per $1,000 borrowed on a $100,000 15-year fixed rate mortgage at an interest rate of 2.875% will result in 180 payments of $684.59. Payment Example: $4.63 per $1,000 borrowed on a $100,000 30-year fixed rate mortgage at an interest rate of 3.750% will result in 360 payments of $463.12. Actual monthly payment may be higher because example does not include applicable property taxes, fees, insurance premiums or other related costs. Annual percentage rate (APR) based on $100,000. loan with a 10-year,15-year and 30-year amortization term. Financing on residential 1-4 family properties. Minimum finance charge of $555.00. Owner occupied rate. New loans only. Rates and annual percentage rates are based on 80% loan to value with 20% equity or 20% down payment. Rates and annual percentages are effective as of publication date of this ad and are subject to change. Please speak with our Mortgage Department for additional terms and conditions that may apply. Subject to credit approval. Other rates and programs are available. NMLS # 640892

Experience • Compassion • Results

CIFELLi & DAVIE

334 Harrison Ave. • Harrison, NJ (973) 482-1180 or (800) 303-7716 Fax (973) 482-0223

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Masters of an ancient tradition By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

volume of grapes, that could take two to three hours to half a day. “Then came racking. My dad would put the end of a hose into the bottom of the barrel and siphon out the juice into a separate barrel and wait for the sediment to sink to the bottom. You’d take that juice, combine it with the pressed juice in a

HARRISON –

eet Harrison’s very own “Little Old Winemaker” – Vincent Franco. He may be diminutive in stature but when it comes to knowing his way around the grapes, there are few his equal. Proof [no pun intended] of that skill is evidenced by the retired educator’s having been awarded a silver medal for the “red blend” category in the 17th annual Corrado’s Amateur Winemaking Competition. That was all the more impressive since it marked Franco’s first-ever entry in the annual contest in which, by the way, another Harrisonian — Interim Schools Superintendent Fred Confessore — won a bronze medal for his entry in the same category. Typically, the competition draws more than 1,500 submissions annually and the proceeds go to support research on juvenile diabetes, so it’s all for a good cause. Franco, who served in various roles during his 44 years in the Harrison public school system and now sits on the Board of Education, first learned about wine-making from his father Michael Franco in the mid-1930s.

barrel, and leave it to ferment for five months. Then the wine would be ready for bottling.” Michael Franco continued the process until his passing in 1978 and, at that point, Vincent said winemaking came to a halt in the Franco household. see WINE page

Photo by Ron Leir

Fred Confessore (l.) and Vincent Franco show off their respective medals from their most recent wine entries. Behind them are Confessore’s medals from prior years. “Around Columbus Day in them. Enough to fill one October, we’d go to Newark 50-gallon barrel. Then you’d to buy the grapes, which wait about 10 days for the came in by train from Caliwine to boil off. All the juice fornia, and bring them home would be at the bottom and to Jersey St. where we lived the grape patches would float then,” Franco said. And the to the top. magic took place in the base“Next step was pressing ment. the crushed grape. For that, “The first step was crushmy dad would improvise by ing the grapes: you’d dump using a car jack and a pile them in a vat and crank of bricks. Depending on the

ARLINGTON TAX & BOOKKEEPING SERVICE

1985 - Celebrating our 31st Anniversary - 2016 • Member of the National Society of Accountants • The National Society of Tax Professionals • The NJ and National Society of Enrolled Agents • Enrolled to practice before the IRS

Brianna Antonelli EA, MST

Bernadette Antonelli EA, ATA, ATP

BAntonelli@ArlingtonTax.com www.arlingtontax.com

764 Kearny Avenue • Kearny

201-991-8888

Deonysios Kalevas CPA, P.C.

Income Tax Preparation

Anthony J. Riposta, Esq. Cory Anne Cassidy, Esq. Jamie S. Riposta, Esq.

Call Today at:

201.991.0067

432 Ridge Road, North Arlington NJ • www.RipostaLaw.com

• Personal • Corporate • Reliable & Professional Service 230 Belleville Tpke. Kearny, N.J. Ph: 201-991-8470 Ask for Dennis

Fax 201-991-8471

thoughts&views THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

The contents of letters do not reflect the opinion of The Observer staff. Letters must be kept to a maximum of 250 words. Any letters that exceed the maximum will be edited, at the discretion of the publisher, who reserves the right at any time to reject or edit the letters for space. Letters must include the writer’s name, address, and telephone number for verification purposes. The deadline for letters is Thursday at 5 p.m. Any letters that arrive after deadline will not be considered for the upcoming publication. Letters can be sent by e-mail to publisher@theobserver.com or mailed to 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. Anonymous letters will not be published under any circumstances.

If ya got ‘em, don’t chew ‘em By Ron Leir

cigarette smoke wafting over us as the game progressed. ith the baseball By the way, in the early season upon us, years of baseball, it was the the New York City U.S. tobacco industry that Council has seized the opsubsidized those cards. (One portunity to welcome back of the original Hall of Famers its home teams by banning – another shortstop – Pittssmokeless tobacco products burgh’s Honus Wagner obat Citi Field, Yankee Stadium jected because he didn’t want and any other ticketed [indoor to be associated with tobacco. or outdoor] sporting event in Maybe that’s why his baseball the City. card is worth a fortune on the Mayor Bill de Blasio, the open market.) final arbiter on all municipal And then there are all those legislation, has signed the fans to be checked. They bill, so there you have it: a Google Images should be on the alert for new banned substance to Don Zimmer (l.) and Nellie Fox enjoying their chaw. NYPD secret agents disadd to MLB’s prohibited list guised as ticket sellers, ushers sure. Will the NYPD and/or hood memories watching the of “drugs of abuse (eight are or food and drink vendors MLB subject players to breath game on TV and collecting listed), steroids (71 are identi- tests or surreptitiously check equipped with sensitive remy favorite players’ baseball fied) and stimulants (55).” mote tobacco trackers. players’ uniforms for traces of cards was the image of ChiWith the permission of the Look, it’s a laudable goal to Red Man? cago White Sox Hall of Fame players’ union, MLB perioditry and prevent people from Will cameras catch managshortstop Nellie Fox with a cally tests for the presence of ers in the dugout chewing out big wad of chaw in the corner exposing themselves to the illicit drugs and has imposed possibility of contracting oral indiscreet chompers caught of his mouth. suspensions for violations. cancer by dipping. Big League in the act of spitting out the When my uncle took me Alex Rodriguez was out for a All-Star players like Tony Gwevidence? to the old Yankee Stadium full season [162 games], if you ynn, who died at age 54, and Even some managers could for the first time in the early recall. Curt Schilling blamed their be considered suspect, not to ‘60s, we sat in the right field How New York City is going mention team owners. illnesses on longtime dipping grandstand, and I can still reto enforce the rule on smokeOne of my earliest childmember the sight and smell of habits. less tobacco, I’m not quite Deeply ingrained rituals are

Don’t forget to check www.theobserver.com for news that didn’t make it into this week’s paper

WE’VE GOT MAIL To the Editor: For the last four months, I have had my two-family home in Belleville for sale. At first, it was “for sale by owner.” Now it is listed with a realestate agency. Trying to sell this home at a reasonable and satisfactory price has been quite fruitless. I have had well over 20 realtors visit my property either alone or with a prospective buyer. That has been an eye-opening experi-

often hard to break. I remember a former work colleague – a proud Marine combat veteran – who refused to stop even after contracting emphysema. It’s one thing to aspire to wellness; it’s another, altogether different thing, however, to try and legislate good behavior without at least providing a reliable support system for those unwilling – or simply unable – to comply. If our government really wants to be serious about promoting wellness, instead of going for one big whiff and leaving men – or women – on base to fend for themselves, it needs to start early, with Little League. These kids – whose heroes are the Big Leaguers whose habits they tend to imitate – need to hear from them that he who chews, will lose. Then the kids themselves can spread the message to their peers. It’s sure worth a try and I’m not just blowin’ smoke here, you know.

twitter.com/theobservernj

‘BELLEVILLE’S TAXES TOO HIGH’

ence for me. I tried on numerous occasions to meet with [Second Ward Councilman] Steve Rovell to discuss the things I have been told by realtors, but we have not been able to meet as of today. The primary reason that my home has not sold is the very high Belleville taxes. I have lost no less than three prospective buyers to Bloomfield, the Brookdale Section, where the taxes on a twofamily home, similar to mine,

are around $8,000. Realtors have told me that the taxes in Belleville are higher than in Montclair. One realtor said: “People that look for a home in Nutley will not look in Belleville. Belleville is a ‘blue collar’ town.” House prices in Belleville have dropped significantly since Christmas — as per Zillow.com. My house was listed on Zillow before Christmas for $405,000. Currently, it is listed

at $385,000. A house similar to mine, in my neighborhood, sold last summer for $267,000. That particular house is assessed for tax purposes at $402,000. Realtors are presently telling me they are wasting their time showing homes in Belleville because the average buyer can’t afford or won’t pay these high taxes. A monthly tax payment in Belleville is higher than an average monthly mortgage payment. I

originally listed my home for $389,500. I have reduced to $369,000. My realtor is asking me now to reduce again to $329,000. I strongly suggest the Belleville Township Council invite a large group of realtors to a council meeting soon. The members of the council need to hear for themselves what the realtors are saying about selling homes in Belleville. John M. Capparelli Belleville

View the entire issue online! www.TheObserver.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Utility going under as Suez talks continue By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – earny is setting in motion a plan to scrap its water utility in favor of ultimately having a private firm – Suez (formerly United Water Environmental Services) – run the system – but not own it. Last Tuesday, the municipal governing body voted to ask the state Civil Service Commission to approve a plan for the layoff of four of the six employees with the expectation that “they would be employees of Suez,” Mayor Alberto Santos said. Whether all four would be hired by Suez remains to be determined, however, the mayor added. The town is also exploring whether any of those employees have “Civil Service rights to lateral transfers,” he said. The other two utility

employees “are eligible for transfer to the Department of Public Works,” he said. But those prospective transfers could be derailed if it is found that one or more of those municipal employees who were let go at the end of 2011 as economic casualties may have the right to be offered employment first, the mayor acknowledged, when asked about the possibility by The Observer. When asked to name the utility employees involved in each case, however, Santos declined, explaining that, “The layoff plan has to first be approved by Civil Service before it can be implemented. Notices [of layoffs] would go out if approved by Civil Service. Until that occurs, I’m not making reference to any names.” And, he added, “The [layoff] plan is not a public document until it’s approved by Civil Service.” The mayor did say, however, that four employees

are assigned to “operational or managerial” duties while two are handling “customer service” responsibilities. At the same meeting, the mayor and Town Council also voted to extend “until June 30, 2016,” existing agreements with Suez “for water meter reading billing, collections and customer service” and for “interim water operations and manage-

ment.” For the billing, collections and customer service work, Kearny pays Suez more than $28,000 per month and for the interim operations/management duties, nearly $12,000 per month, according to Santos. And, he said, the town is liable for a 15% penalty fee if those agreements are prematurely canceled. So why is the town

acting now to dismantle the water utility? “This is not our first choice,” Santos said. “But we lost our certified water purveyor when our water superintendent Richie Ferraioli retired [March 1, 2015] and it’s hard to find someone with that qualification.” Richie’s brother, Assistant see WATER page

FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED REFERENCES

Mammography WWW.JAGPAVINGNJ.COM NJ License #13VH01119300

Driveways • Lots • Patios Belgian Block • Sidewalks Concrete Curbs • Pavers Retaining Walls • Steps Snow Plowing & More!

10% OFF Any Job over $2,500 Coupon must be presented at time of estimate. 4/15/16

Open Open andHigh High Field Field MRI MRI at the same site, Day Night Day and Night and

at the same site, and

736 Page Avenue Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 THERADIOLOGYCENTER 736 Page Ave. • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 • (201) 729-1234

THERADIOLOGYCENTER

High-Field MRI Open MRI Multi-Slice CT Ultrasound/ Doppler Studies X-Ray Digital Mammography/ CAD Breast Biopsy Bone Densitometry

OPEN MRI •HIGH FIELD MRI • CT SCAN • ULTRASOUND • DOPPLER STUDIES ECHOCARDIOGRAM • DIGITAL X-RAY • DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY • BONE DENSITY SCAN

We accept Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and all other insurance plans. CHOOSE QUALITY Latest Low Dose Digital Technology Board Certified Specialized Radiologists Serving our community for 25 years

Call us to set up your appointment. Photo courtesy Suez

Suez identified this piece of equipment as the drilling machine that pierced a Central Ave. water main in south Kearny.

Se Habla Espanol • Mowimy po Polsku

CHOOSE CONVENIENCE Day, Evening & Weekend Hours for your Convenience No Prescription needed for Screening Mammograms We Accept All Insurances

(201) 729-1234

Ample Parking • Financial Assistance Available for the uninsured

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

KPD: Strolling straight into a cell I

n the wee hours -- 1:30 a.m., to be precise -- of last Wednesday, March 23, Officer Mina Ekladious observed a man walking on the 600 block of Passaic Ave. Literally on the avenue, as opposed to on a sidewalk bordering it. Police said he was strolling north in the southbound traffic lane. Ekladious ordered him to the side of the road for a field inquiry and a warrant check, which police said revealed that the man had two: a $5,000 Newark warrant for “wandering in a drug area,” and a no-bail warrant from the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Roberto Padilla, 36, of Newark, was arrested, processed at headquarters and held for transport to the Union County Jail. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: March 17 At 8:30 a.m., Officer Leroy Bibbs observed a vehicle make an improper turn at Belgrove Drive and Grant Ave., conducted a MV stop and a warrant inquiry, and arrested driver Jihun Lee, 38, of Kearny, on a $113 Kearny traffic warrant. Lee was also issued a summons for the illegal turn and was later released on bail. March 18 Officer Darwin Paulino, en route to a hit-run accident at Kearny and Stuyvesant Aves. at 2:20 a.m., was advised that two males were running from the scene -- and he spotted them fleeing east on Stuyvesant, police said. When they were stopped, one of the pair, Christopher Dodd, 22, of Kearny, reportedly admitted to having been involved in the crash. Following field sobriety tests, Dodd was arrested and, in a search incident to same, was found to be in possession of a substance believed to be marijuana, police said. After an Alcotest at HQ , he was charged with: DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle, and possession of pot and

paraphernalia. Dodd’s companion, who had been a passenger, was interviewed and released. ••• Shortly after noon, Vice detectives stopped a 2014 Nissan, operated by Dionne Horton, 45, of Newark, in the area of Highland and Wilson Aves. Police said they had information that she and her passenger, Axel Rodriguez, 43, of Kearny, had earlier engaged in a drug transaction, and from him they reportedly recovered a plastic bag of marijuana and a partially smoked marijuana cigar. While interviewing Horton, the officers said, they observed a vial in the car and found that it contained two alprazolam pills and one eszopiclone. She was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a prescription drug; he, with possession of pot and paraphernalia. After being booked at HQ , both were released on summonses. March 19 At about 11 p.m., in the area of Harrison and Bergen Aves., Officer Jon Dowie, with Officer Chris Manolis as back-up, stopped a 2014 Chevy that had no license plate. When the officers approached the car, they reportedly detected the odor of marijuana, particularly on the passenger side. Following inquiries, passenger Joel Martinez, 21, of Newark, turned over a pot-laced cigar and admitted he had secreted a bag of the drug in the vehicle, police said. He was charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia. The driver was issued a summons for the license-plate violation. March 22 Shortly after 1 a.m., in the area of Kearny and Pavonia Aves., Officer Michael Alvarez stopped a Virginia-registered Volvo for a lighting violation. Police said the driver, 23-year-old Tahan Hargrove of Belleville, was found to have a drug-possession warrant out of Madison and a Nutley motor-vehicle warrant. He was arrested and later released on bail. March 23 Officer Ben Wuelfing, at

Bergen and Davis Aves. at 2 p.m., was alerted by his computer that the registered owner of a 2005 Dodge crossing the intersection had a suspended license. Stopping the

auto, he verified that driver Christian Garcia-Carretero, 38, of Kearny, was suspended and also had a $7,500 criminal warrant from Jersey City, police said. Wuelfing also ran a war-

rant check on the passenger, Jessica Mould, 40, of Kearny, who reportedly had a $350 Newark warrant for driving see KPD page

Make your vision picture perfect... See what you’ve been missing. Visit our ofﬁce!

PINKVISION

Most Insurances Accepted

A SSOCIATES

Family Eye Care Come in today for:

• Eye Exams • Contact Lenses • Pediatric Care

348 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst La doctora habla Español

201.438.8668

A doutora fala Português

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Global ‘conquest’ is his goal By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – aving enjoyed taking in the City of Lights with his family for a few days this past summer can only boost Daniel Carvalheiro-Santos’ chances as a contestant in the New Jersey State Geography Bee this year. In 2015, the Washington Middle Schooler from Harrison placed 17th overall and now the eighth-grader has his eyes on finishing among the top 10 in the state — and perhaps at the top of the heap — when he faces off against his peers April 1 at Rowan University. Some 100 youngsters in grades 4 to 8 in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Atlantic and Pacific territories and Department of Defense Dependents Schools will be vying for a spot in the 28th annual National Geography Bee championship in the nation’s capital May 23-25. Each state Bee champ gets $100, the National Geographic book, “The National Parks: An Illustrated History” and a trip to Washington, D.C., for the national Bee. The national winner is awarded a $50,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The national winner travels, at no cost, to southeast Alaska, including Glacier Bay National Park, courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions and the NGS. Second- and third-place winners each collect $25,000 and a $10,000 college scholarship. Washington Middle School teachers Karen Tavares and Tara Kraenzlin, who hosted the school’s bee, will accompany Daniel and his family to Rowan on Friday, the last day

where you went ….” Other highlights, he wrote, included visits to the Palace of Versailles where “Louis the XIV’s majestic quarters filled with over-the-top furnishings and extravagant fixtures literally took my breath away,” the Musée D’Orsay with its collection of “some of the world’s great impressionist works,” L’école Militaire, Shakespeare & Company —

where “sitting at the typewriter used by some of the world’s most famous writers seemed like a dream” — plus the Musee Rodin and the Louvre, where he viewed the Mona Lisa (“much smaller than I imagined”), Egyptian mummies, “artifacts from every corner of the world [and] enormous paintings of every major French battle,” Euro Disney and the Eiffel

Tower with its “breathtaking views” from its top. For Daniel, this brief adventure represented “every geographer’s dream.” And for teacher Kraenzlin, Daniel’s enthusiasm was proof that, “he’s captured the whole spirit of the Geography Bee — not a simple memorization of landforms and capital cities, but a pure and unabashed love of place.”

PIZZA LAND 2 Regular Pies

$14.95 +tax

Large Pie & Buffalo Wings

$14.95 +tax

2 Bar Pies, Mussels or Buffalo Wings

Party Pizza, 2 Large Pies, 2 Buffalo Wings, 2 Liter Soda

$14.95 +tax

$29.95 +tax

Specials valid only Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • Coupons cannot be combined

OPEN 7 DAYS! • Sun - Thurs 11AM - 11PM • Fri & Sat 11AM - 12AM • WE DELIVER!

260 Belleville Tpke., No. Arlington • T: (201) 998-2500 • F: (201) 998-4500 www.pizzalandnj.yolasite.com • Like us on Facebook: pizzalandnj

Photo courtesy Michael Landy

Daniel Carvalheiro-Santos

of spring break. “We wouldn’t dream of missing it,” Tavares said. Daniel, who wrote about his experience during July in Paris, recounted how he “couldn’t wait to try out my French after having spent two years at the French Institute Alliance Française.” Daniel wrote that he and his family “strolled the Champs Elysees, stopped at the Arc de Triomphe, walked across many of Paris’ nine bridges and absorbed the culture with its sounds, sights and of course food … every-

#1 Doctor-Designed Meal Delivery Program in the U.S.! Our gourmet menu is scientifically proven with over 150 entrees.

FOR

Harrison Plaza • 442 Bergen Street • Harrison, NJ 07029

Ristorante & Pizzeria

NOW ORDER ONLINE!

www.OriginalNinosPizza.com

Open 7 Days • Catering Available

WE DELIVER

Wine • Beer • Cocktails

Tel: 973.484.5770 • Fax: 973.484.2864

+ FREE SHIPPING*! ORDER TODAY & SAVE ON YOUR FIRST WEEK WITH CODE: MB10

bistromd.com/special 800-921-1742

REAL RESULTS, NO CONTRACTS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

aroundtown Belleville

Kearny High School Hall of Fame Induction Dinner 2016 will be held on Friday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m., at the Fiesta, Wood-Ridge. Contact Sebastian Viscuso at 201-998-5961 for more information. How do you make income last longer in retirement? A free Social Security seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post 99 on Belgrove Drive. RSVP by calling Jennifer Long at 973-852-6429. The Kearny Public Library Harrison Children’s Room announces Holy Cross Church, Harthese free March events: rison, sponsors a trip to the • Families with children Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, up to age 5 are invited to Sunday, April 3 at 10 a.m. A storyteller Denise McCorbus leaves from Holy Cross School along Frank E. Rodg- mack’s “Stories and More,” with themes of animals ers Blvd. S. Coffee will be and spring, on Wednesday, served at 9:15 a.m. in the school basement. Cost is $30. March 30, from 4:30 to 5:15 For reservations, call Joan at p.m. • Families are invited to 973-481-2434 [English] or Maria at 973-481-1799 [Spanish]. take a spring bunny picture on Tuesday, March 29, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., or Thursday, Kearny March 31, from 11:15 a.m. to The Salvation Army of noon. Registration is reGreater Kearny offers the quired. Visit the Children’s following programs: • Monday at 4 p.m.: Monet Room during open hours to register or call the library Monday (Art program for children in grade 1 to 6); at 5 at 201-998-2666. Preschool p.m.: Troops (pre-K through and school-age children are welcome. Young children grade 12). must be accompanied by an • Tuesdays, 1 to 6:30 p.m.: adult helper because scissors Women’s group (Women 16 will be used. A cartoon will and older). • Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: be shown after cleanup. • The library hosts an Kids soccer (ages 4 to 6). Indian cooking demonstra• Fridays at 4 p.m.: Forte tion with instructor Charu Friday (music lessons for Jhalani on Tuesday, March kids in grades 2 to 12). An away camp is available 29, at 6:30 p.m. Charu will for the summer. Call Rebecca show how to make Pav Bhaji, at 201-991-1115 for more infor- a classic Indian fast food dish of curried vegetables mation. in the lower level kitchen at The Kearny Eagles host the Main Library, 318 Kearny an Italian dinner-dance for Ave. Seating will be firstcharity, from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at the Eagles come, first-served. Call the Hall, 164 Midland Ave. Tick- library for more information. For a listing of all library ets are $17 in advance, $20 at programs, visit www.kearthe door. nylibrary.org. The Rosary Society of West Hudson Arts & Our Lady of Sorrows, 136 Theater holds auditions for Davis Ave., meets April 7 at its June production of “Jesus 7 p.m. in the church baseChrist Superstar” March ment. Councilwoman Carol 29 and 31 at 7 p.m. at the Jean Doyle will speak about W.H.A.T. Theater, First Luthe proposed Passaic River theran Church, 65 Oakwood cleanup project. The Belleville Historical Society meets April 4 at 7 p.m., at the American Legion, 621 Washington Ave. New members are welcome. The Woman’s Club of Belleville holds its annual tricky tray at The Chandelier, 340 Franklin Ave., on April 7. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. For more information and tickets, call Judy Nucci at 973-751-2960.

Ave. Auditions are open to ages 17 to 70. Auditioners should prepare 32 measures of a musical theater song of their choice and bring music in the appropriate key. Women could prepare “I Don’t Know How to Love Him.” Men could prepare “Heaven on Their Minds” or “Gethsemane.” Men/women interested in playing Herod should prepare “Herod’s Song.” An accompanist will be provided. Performances are June 15, 16, 17 and 18. Doubling of roles is possible as well as blind casting.

first week of April. The New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority announces these events: • Celebrate spring’s arrival with a walk through North Arlington’s Harrier Meadow, which is normally closed to the public, from 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 3. Look for lingering waterfowl and early spring arrivals. Meet outside the gate to Disposal Road, accessed off Schuyler Ave. • The Birding for Beginners program, sponsored by the Bergen County Audubon Society, begins with an Lyndhurst indoor class — Sunday, April The Humane Society 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. — coverof Bergen County, 221-223 ing bird identification, field Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, guide basics and optics, at will hold elections at its anthe Meadowlands Environnual meeting on April 13 at 7 ment Center, Lyndhurst, p.m. All members and future followed by a walk around members are welcome. ReDeKorte Park. Binoculars are freshments will be served. recommended. To register, The Society will provide log on to njsea.eventbrite. canned and dry dog food for com. For more information, owners who are unemployed call 201-230-4983 or email or struggling with financial greatauk4@gmail.com. hardships. For more informaThe Lyndhurst Health tion, call 201-896-9300. Department announces these Mary Lou Mullins resumes programs: her Atlantic City trips —to • The department holds Resorts — Sunday, April 24. its bi-annual Women’s The cost is $30 with $30 cash Health Clinic on Wednesreturn. Refreshments will day, April 13, at 9:30 a.m. be available on the bus both This event, made possible ways. Resorts will raffle off a through a partnership with brand-new Lincoln. Reserve Clara Maass Medical Center, a seat by calling Mullins at includes education on breast 201-933-2186. self-examinations, PAP tests Lyndhurst Day Camp will and a pelvic exam performed run from Tuesday, July 5, by Dr. Consetta Cheatam through and including Friof Rutherford. The clinic is day, Aug. 12. It is provided open to all Lyndhurst women to Lyndhurst residents with ages 18 and older. Call 201children in grades K through 804-2500 for an appointment. 8 and non-residents with • The department hosts a children attending Sacred New Jersey Diabetes EducaHeart School, Lyndhurst. tion Associates breakfast Note: a child must be enseminar on Friday, April tering kindergarten this 15, at 10 a.m. at the Carucci September and reach age 5 Building, 281 Stuyvesant Ave. before July 5. Dee N. Tran, president of the Activity booklets will be NJDEA, will discuss “Diaavailable at the Parks Debetes Awareness and Know partment Friday, April 22. Your Risks.” Call 201-804Day camp registration will 2500 to register. start Monday, April 25. North Arlington For more information, visit The American Legion www.lyndhurstnj.org. Fliers Alexander Stover Post 37, with detailed information will be sent to all schools the 222 River Road, meets at 8

p.m., April 4. All veterans are invited to attend. For more information, call 201-214-8253. Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 sponsors a bus trip on Tuesday, April 5, to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. Initial cost is $32, and upon arrival each player will receive $20 in slot play money and a $5 food voucher. The group will leave at 10 a.m. from the Columbian Club Hall parking lot, 194 River Road, and arrive at the casino by noon. For the return trip, the bus will leave at 6 p.m. and return by 8 p.m. Participants must bring a photo ID to receive the slot play money. For tickets and more information, call Nicholas Cerchio at 201-998-0626.

Nutley

The Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. Registration is required where noted. To register, call 973667-0405. • Patrons are invited to play Bridge at the library every Tuesday at 1 p.m. • Preschool Story Time, open to ages 3 to 5, takes place on Wednesday, March 30, at 10 a.m. Registration is required. Nutley residents receive priority registration. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meet weekly at 1 p.m. All levels of knitters are welcome. Participants should bring supplies. • Check out an exhibit of new works by members of The Women Artists of Nutley in the gallery and display cases of the Nutley Public Library in March and April as part of the observance of Women’s History Month. Oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings as well photography, pastels and drawings will be featured. Call the library for more information on this exhibit and other programs. The complete schedule of programs is available at the library and on the library website at www.nutleypubliclibrary.org.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Anticipate April opening for dog park KEARNY –

orkers from Reivax Contracting Corp. of Newark continued to assemble components of Kearny’s first-ever off-leash dog park in Riverbank Park last week, including a new sidewalk. Last Tuesday, the town’s consulting engineer Michael Neglia projected the facility could open by late April. A New York City contractor was called in last week to remove what Mayor Alberto Santos described days earlier, as a large “diseased tree” which, an arborist advised, “won’t survive — so it’s com-

ing down.” DPW Director Gerry Kerr said residents in the adjacent Community Garden reported seeing groundhogs having made their home inside the tree. Two other large trees on the site, however, will remain standing, Santos said. The $300,000 project, partly financed by a $175,000 county Open Space grant, got under way in mid-December 2015. The property is designed to accommodate two, separate dog runs: One 10,200 squarefoot parcel will be designated for pooches 35 pounds and heavier while a neighboring

6,500 square-foot space will be available for dogs under 35 pounds. Owners will guide their dogs through a sort of gateway access point before releasing them into the appropriate fenced-in run space. There will be water “fountains” for dogs of all sizes as well as “poop” collection bag stations. Local canine advocates have been clamoring for years to get the town in action to provide such a facility, which, they said, is desperately needed by pooches yearning to run free in the outdoors. — Ron Leir

Photo by Ron Leir

Dog park along Passaic Ave. begins to take shape.

Shred YOUR IDENTITY... COMPOST BIN (Before someone else does!)

Identity theft continues to top the Federal Trade Commission’s national ranking of consumer complaints- approximately 15 million U.S. residents have their identities used fraudulently each year. Properly disposing of personal documents is a necessary step in safeguarding and protecting your personal information and credit and preventing

identity theft.

Hudson County residents are invited to have personal confidential and/or sensitive documents shredded at free, on-site, mobile paper-shredding events:

Saturday, April 2 Saturday, April 9 Saturday, April 16 Saturday, April 30 NEW LOCATION! Saturday, May 7 Saturday, May 21

- West Hudson Park in Kearny Parking Lot by Duck Pond - Lincoln Park in Jersey City Parking Lot by Running Track - Gregg Park in Bayonne Parking Lot - Use 37th St. & JFK Blvd. Entrance - Braddock Park in North Bergen Parking Lot - Use 79th Street Entrance - West New York DPW 6200 Dewey Avenue - Secaucus Recreation Center Parking Lot - 1200 Koelle Boulevard

RAIN BARREL

SALE DAYS! (HUDSON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY)

Only $40 EACH! AVAILABLE AT ALL SHREDDER EVENT DATES AND LOCATIONS Learn how to: • Make compost in your backyard • Use compost as mulch • Prepare and use compost teas • Identify the Asian Longhorned Beetle • Maintain your garden with the least toxic pesticides • “Grasscycle” to benefit your lawn • Have a healthy green lawn and protect water quality

9 AM to 1 PM (Rain or shine)

IMPORTANT: • Remove large binder clips (staples and paper clips are okay) • No plastic binders • Recycle magazines and non-confidential paper curbside • Residents only – no businesses

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate please limit your documents to no more than 40 lbs.

Documents will be commercially shredded safely, privately and properly by trained, licensed and bonded document destruction specialists. Residents may bring documents in whatever type of container they wish. Participants may stay and watch the process if they wish.

For further information, contact the HCIA’s Environmental Hotline 201-324-6222 ext. 3257 or visit www.hcia.org.

• Conserves municipal water supply • Cuts household water bills by up to 40% • Excellent water source for lawns, indoor/outdoor plants • Free from chlorine and other water treatment chemicals • Large 55 gallon capacity • Unique shape and neutral color blends into any landscape • Made of up to 100% recycled materials • Mosquito mesh keeps out bugs and leaves • Accessories included

This is a rain or shine event

Thomas A. DeGise County Executive

Norman M. Guerra Chief Executive Officer

Frank Pestana Chairman

– you must pick up your barrel(s) on the day of the sale only. To reserve a Compost Bin or Rain Barrel and for more information, call the Hudson County Improvement Authority Environmental Hotline at 1-800-324-6222 ext 3257 or EMail recycle@hcia.org

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

FIRE from from the get-go” to make a good attack to contain the blaze. Soon after arriving at the scene and realizing the seriousness of the situation, a second alarm was called in, Haggerty said, which brought in additional fire crews from North Arlington, Rutherford, East Rutherford and Carlstadt, accounting for a total of 55 personnel, the chief estimated.

Rutherford and Nutley fire units stood by at Lyndhurst firehouses. “We spent two hours chasing the fire in the cockloft, which was four feet in height, encapsulated in a tin ceiling plus two other layers which made it very resistant to our getting to the fire,” the chief said. At the time of the fire, neither the Lyndhurst Dental Center, operated by Dr. Ozra F. Modarres, nor the two apartments above, were

occupied — but police officers at the scene early on were credited with rescuing a pit bull found in a cage, just inside the entrance to one of the second-floor units, according to Haggerty. No injuries were reported, although the chief said there was a close call when a ceiling was being pulled down and “the fire flashed,” covering two firefighters — one from Lyndhurst and the other from East Rutherford — in debris [see photo].

HARRISON P BLIC SCHOOLS Pre-School EXPO April 20, 2016 • 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Harrison High School Cafeteria • The Harrison Public School istrict will sponsor an Exposition on April 20th in the high school cafeteria for parents of currently enrolled and new pre-school children. • Refreshments will be served; there will be activities for children, including face-painting and balloon art; and there will also be a display of children s artwor . • Exhibitors will be available to explain services available to parents, such as:

• Horizon NJ Health • Family Success Center • New Jersey Family Care Insurance • Harrison Public Library

• The YMCA • Lead Awareness • Goodwill Industries • The Board of Health

Parents will also have the opportunity to learn about our di erent pre-school centers and the registration procedure to follow for the 2016-2017 school year. Child Find: If you are concerned your preschool child is developing or learning differently, you can call your district to request an evaluation for preschool special education and related services. For more information call: 973-483-2128

HARRISON Preescolar EXPO 20 de abril, el año 2016 Cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm • Las Escuelas Publicas de Harrison patrocinará una exposición el 20 de abril en la cafetería de la escuela para los padres de los nuevos niños en edad preescolar. • Se servirán refrescos; habrá actividades para niños, como pintura de caras y arte del globo; y también habrá una exposición de ilustraciones de los niños • Los expositores estarán disponibles para explicar lose servicios disponibles para los padres, tales como:

• Horizon NJ Health • Family Success Center • New Jersey Family Care Insurance • Harrison Public Library

• The YMCA • Lead Awareness • Goodwill Industries • The Board of Health

Los padres también tendrán la oportunidad de aprender acerca de todos nuestros centros de preescolar y el procedimiento de registro a seguir para el ano escolar 2016-2017. Child Find: Si le preocupa que su niño en edad preescolar esta desarrollando o aprender de manera diferente, puede llamar a su distrito para solicitar una evaluación para educación especial preescolar y servicios relacionados. Para mas información llame al: 973-483-2128

Photos courtesy JeffStang91 on YouTube

Firefighters battle stubborn blaze on Stuyvesant Ave. during Easter weekend. In top photo, a flashover is about to startle, but not injure, the two firefighters.

“They were shaken up but not burned,” Haggerty said. EMTs from a Moonachie Fire Department Rescue Unit treated them at the scene. By about 6:15 p.m., the fire — which had gone to three alarms — was declared under control and on Saturday, because of the extent of the damage, the building was torn down, the chief said. Haggerty said firefighters managed to prevent the

fire from spreading to the adjacent one-story building to the north housing a dry cleaner. Fire investigators concluded the blaze was triggered by a malfunctioning electrical appliance in the dental office, possibly a transformer for a neon sign and/or a water cooler device, both close to the fire’s point of ignition, the chief said.

View the entire issue online! Visit us at: TheObserver.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

sports&recreation SPORTS VIEW CONTACT JIM AT OGSMAR@AOL.COM

Cuniglio named new Belleville football coach Before he received his first chance of being a high school football head coach two weeks ago, it had been a long and patient journey for Mario Cuniglio. Although he’s still very young at 36, Cuniglio had to travel far and wide throughout the state of New Jersey before ending up at Belleville High School. Cuniglio served as Joe Fischer’s assistant last year and after Fischer’s sudden resignation two months ago, will now get the opportunity to head the struggling program. But getting to this point certainly wasn’t easy for Cuniglio. The sojourn began in Hamilton Township in central New Jersey, where Cuniglio grew up and attended Steinert High School. He was behind two older brothers, including Dominic, who was an All-State performer at Steinert and is currently the head coach at Jonathan Dayton Regional in Springfield. “I always looked up to my brother,” Cuniglio said. “I didn’t play a lot, but I learned a lot from watching him. I learned that I had a passion for

the game and had the ability of looking at X’s and O’s and knew what was going on. I could memorize plays from the start. I had an understanding for the game.” So after Cuniglio graduated from Steinert, he first headed to Monmouth University and then graduated from Rider University as a communications major. With two brothers already in the coaching business, Cuniglio figured he would fall right in line and become a grid coach himself. “It was like the Gruden brothers,” said Cuniglio, referring to the family of coaches, like current Washington Redskins coach Jay and former Super Bowl champion coach and current ESPN broadcaster Jon, who won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “It make perfect sense. We had the same work ethic and drive. I can relate to the analogy of the Grudens.” So Cuniglio went back to his alma mater to serve as a volunteer assistant coach for one year. After pursuing his teaching certificate, see VIEW page

Nutley’s Watson gets McDonald’s AllAmerican sendoff

Photo by Jim Hague

Nutley’s Blair Watson (l.) officially received her McDonald’s All-American plaque fittingly in a McDonald’s, this one being on Franklin St. in Bloomfield, with her Nutley head coach Larry Mitschow.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

And the fitting place to hold such a party? McDonald’s, of course. Where else? BLOOMFIELD – That’s right. Last Wednesday, lair Watson is headed Watson went to the McDonto the McDonald’s High ald’s at the Belleville/BloomSchool All-American field border to have a grand basketball game, traveling to old send-off, complete with Big Chicago’s United Center this Macs and balloons, happiness week to participate in the con- and hamburgers, proclamatest with the top 24 girls’ high tions and politicians, smiles school basketball players in the and shakes. entire nation. According to Nicole Turano, But before the 6-foot-1 who works for Marino, the Nutley High School senior got public relations firm that on a plane and traveled to the represents McDonald’s, each Windy City to become only of the honorees got the chance the ninth player in New Jersey to have a party courtesy of history to earn the distinction McDonald’s. of a McDonald’s All-American, “It’s one of the fun things Watson is still savoring a cele- we’re able to do,” Turano said. bration with her family, friends, “We wanted to have it someteammates and coaches.

where close to home.” Needless to say, Watson wasn’t going to complain. After all, it was a party in her honor, complete with a congratulatory cake. It was enough to bring out Joseph DiVincenzo, the Essex County Executive, and Al Petracco, the mayor of Nutley, both of whom presented special proclamations to Watson, who a day earlier was named the New Jersey Girls’ High School Basketball Player of the Year by the Newark Star-Ledger, NJ.com and North Jersey Advance Media. “I thought it was pretty cool,” Watson said. “Why not have it here? It makes sense.” see WATSON next page

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Group III state sectional championship last year. “It’s Watson, who averaged 24 all good.” points and 11 rebounds per Watson was the lone playgame this season for the er selected for the All-Star Maroon Raiders, reached the Game from New Jersey and 2,000-point plateau toward the entire Tri- State area. the end of the season and Watson said that she has leaves her mark as the allhad some time to look back time leading scorer, both and appreciate what she was for boys and girls, in Nutley able to achieve during her history. career at Nutley. “At this point, you really “I’m pleased with what can’t describe all of this,” I was able to accomplish,” Watson said. “I’m just very Watson said. “It’s all great. grateful. I’m ecstatic.” I never dreamed it could all Watson, who has already happen. No one can ever signed her national lettake away our state champiter of intent to play at the onship. Some days, I think to University of Maryland in myself and say, ‘Did I really the fall, said that she was live up to all of that?’” looking forward to playing Nutley head girls’ basketwith future teammates Kayla ball coach Larry Mitschow Charles (Maryland) and certainly appreciated WatDestiny Slocum (Idaho) dur- son – and he gets to accoming the week of the All-Star pany Watson to Chicago, game. along with Nutley athletic Charles will be her teamdirector Joe Piro and Watmate on the East squad, son’s family entourage of while Slocum will play her mother, sister, brother, against the others for the grandmother, cousin and West squad. uncle. “No matter what, we’re “It says a lot that they’re teammates in the end,” said all coming,” Watson said. Watson, who led the Ma“I think this was great,” roon Raiders to the NJSIAA Mitschow said. “It’s very North Jersey Section 2, WATSON from

original. It’s a different experience for Blair and for all of us. Having the mayor and county executive come out and honor her. I don’t think anyone could ask for more. Blair’s one of the best players in the United States. She’s a McDonald’s AllAmerican. It’s all definitely well deserved. It’s not too much of a surprise that she’s an All-American, but this was a surprise.” Mitschow said that Watson is perhaps one of the most humble people he’s ever known. “She’s not one for attention,” Mitschow said. “This is not what she’s all about. It’s never about her own personal accomplishments. She always puts her teammates first. She gives everyone else credit for what she’s done.” Watson’s teammate at Nutley, freshman Rebecca Granata, has always looked up to Watson. “I think we all wanted to be like Blair,” Granata said. “It’s an honor that I got to play with her. You attend something like this and it makes you want to be like

her. There’s excitement in the air that none of us ever felt before. I’m proud of her. She works hard. She’s very unselfish. She’s a very inspiring type of player. I really think she’s a one of a kind.” Mitschow said that he wanted to see how his prized pupil matched up with the other All-Americans. “I’m excited about that more than anything,” Mitschow said. “I want to see how she plays against the other top players in the country. To see that level of competition is incredible.” Mitschow was asked if he could ever dream of having a player of Watson’s talent ever again. “Oh, my God,” Mitschow said. “I just hope to compete and challenge next year. To have a kid like Blair walk into the gym four years ago was a wonderful blessing. Where do I go from here? She’s been a great role model for the rest of the program.” Watson was asked about her emotions before she boarded the plane to Chicago.

“I’m a little excited and a little nervous,” Watson said. “It’s a little mix of both. I’m going to sit on the plane and be nervous more than anything.” Watson will also undergo surgery on her shoulder in a few weeks. She injured the shoulder during the season and played through the pain. “It’s a slight tear in my labrum,” Watson explained. “Doctors say that there’s a six-month recovery time. I think it’s a blessing in disguise that I can get this taken care of now before I go to school. I’ll get it taken care of and then I can just go play.” So being named a McDonald’s All-American, the ninth ever to hail from New Jersey, with legendary WNBA players like Matee Ajavon, Essence Carson and Alana Beard, was the crowning moment in Blair Watson’s career at Nutley. “It’s a fitting way to end it,” Watson said. “In a McDonald’s no less.” And how did Watson officially end the day? With a Barbie Happy Meal and a hot fudge sundae topped with peanuts, of course.

e ph lif astro ES!

Sa fr

a at T ngtial c INU i v

RY E V

EYE

I live

alone

CARE

DeLuca Vision Consultants Presented by

Joseph A. DeLuca, M.D., F.A.C.S.

GETTING A BETTER READING

but I’m never alone. I have Life Alert. ®

One press of a button sends help fast, 24/7, even when you can’t reach a phone.

AS SEEN ON

For a FREE brochure call:

1-800-201-5498

While ready-made drugstore reading glasses are quite inexpensive and available without an eye exam, they only offer the same degree of correction in both lenses, and the optical center of the lenses is not customized to each wearer. These off-the-rack readers are essentially two magnifying lenses mounted in an eyeglass frame. They are not a good option for people who need a different correction in each eye or who have astigmatism (irregularity in the curvature of the cornea). Prescription reading glasses, on the other hand, are not only personalized to each wearer, but they also come with the benefit of a comprehensive eye exam, which is important for detecting other age-related conditions and

diseases that pose a threat to vision. Should you trade in your drugstore reading glasses for better vision? Call us at 201 8960096 (our optical shop 201 8960007) and make an appointment for a thorough eye evaluation. We are committed to providing you with the best possible eye health care. We’re located at 20 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, where our ultimate goal is you and your family’s optimum eyesight. Come in and visit our optical shop. P.S. Prescription bifocals, trifocals, and progressive lenses (“no-line bifocals”) combine needed correction for distance viewing with near correction for reading in a single set of lenses.

www.delucavision.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

VIEW from

Cuniglio took some time off from football. “I got away from the game for a while,” he said. “I got out of teaching for a while. I didn’t know if I wanted to continue to do it.” But the passion for the pigskin won out and after a brief respite, Cuniglio was back at it. “I found out that I missed the game too much,” Cuniglio said. In 2006, he went to New Egypt High School to coach the defensive line. Then he went to Nottingham High School to coach the freshman team. There’s no truth to the rumor that Robin Hood and Friar Tuck were also part of that coaching staff. In 2009, Cuniglio packed his bags again and went to Hillside High School, to serve as a freshman coach, but eventually earned the responsibility of offensive coordinator. “That was a big step for me,” Cuniglio said. Cuniglio remained at Hillside for two years, then went to Burlington City High School to work with another member of the coaching Cuniglios, younger brother Marc. “It was a job,” Mario Cuniglio briefly said. In 2012, it was back to Hillside, where he was attained as a full-time teacher and offensive coordinator. Two years ago, Cuniglio decided to join Fischer at Belleville, where he first coached the offensive and defensive lines, but moved up to be Fischer’s right hand man last season. So when Fischer decided to step away from his second

tenure as the Belleville football coach, it only made sense to promote Cuniglio from within. Thus, the journey was over. There were many stops and starts along the way. The bags were always packed and never really unpacked. Cuniglio just kept moving until he found the right spot — which he’s certain is Belleville. “I think it’s going to help tremendously that I’ve been here,” Cuniglio said. “The kids know me. They see me every day in the building. I can check on grades and make sure that the kids are staying out of trouble. It’s good to have a presence in the building. I can be there and make sure I keep them accountable for their actions.” And that’s perhaps the biggest contribution Fischer made as a head coach. His teams didn’t exactly win, posting a 3-17 record the last two seasons, but Fischer made sure that his players were active in the community, especially with cleaning up Doc Ellis Field and working with retired military veterans. “Nothing is going to change there,” Cuniglio said. “It’s huge that we have an impact in the community. It’s all going to remain the same. We’re going to stay involved in the community. We will continue to have a good relationship with the people of Belleville and give back to the community.” As for winning, well, that might be another thing altogether. It’s been tough sledding for the Buccaneers for quite some time now. They haven’t been successful since back-to-back 5-5 seasons in 2007 and 2008, with Fischer as the coach in 2007 and

NEUROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF NORTH JERSEY , PA

Dr. Ayman Ibrahim, DO Neurologist “As a Neurologist, I believe in thorough, patient-centered care, and I look forward to working with the patients of northern New Jersey.”

Photo courtesy Belleville High School

Mario Cuniglio is the new head football coach at Belleville High School, replacing Joe Fischer, who resigned two months ago.

Chris Strumolo the mentor in 2008. Since that time, the Buccaneers have posted a combined record of 14-59. This is also a program that not too long ago had a 33-game losing streak. Cuniglio isn’t exactly inheriting a gridiron powerhouse. But Cuniglio, the seventh man (including Fischer twice) to hold the head coaching position since John Senesky’s retirement in 1996, believes that he can definitely turn things around. “We have a hefty junior class coming back that will be seniors,” Cuniglio said. “I want to build a program and I’m stressing that. I want this to be a program where the kids are proud and can say that they were the ones who were able to turn it around.” Cuniglio is still coming to grips with the fact that he is the head coach. No one thought Fischer would step down, especially after returning to the position that he once held. But Fischer wants

Specializing In: Adult Neurology • Stroke Dementia • Alzheimer’s Disease Headache / Migraine Parkinson’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Back pain • Seizures (Epilepsy) Bell’s Palsy • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Gullian-Barre Syndrome Neuropathy Vertigo • Tremor

Come visit our new location! Formerly located at 59 Seeley Ave., Kearny

194 Broad Street • Suite #4 • Bloomﬁeld, NJ 07003 T: 973-680-8400 • F: 973-680-8404 Our Afﬁliates: Clara Maass Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center

to pursue other educational opportunities, so the door opened for the football vagabond. “It still hasn’t sunk in yet,” Cuniglio said. “It’s almost surreal to think that I’m not going to be standing beside Joe. He’s been a mentor to me. He’s already told me that he would help with anything I need. I’m forever grateful for that. I have his cell number. I plan on texting him on a regular basis. I’m definitely going to use him as a valuable resource. He won’t be forgotten and I’m glad he’s there if I need him.” Cuniglio said that he’s glad to have such a huge crop of returnees. “It’s a blessing,” Cuniglio said. “I think we have 20 kids who will be seniors. They have experience. They’ve taken their lumps over the last two years and they’re ready to go.” Cuniglio said that the team is already attending speed training classes at CRANK in Belleville. “They’re working on explosive stuff all relevant to football,” Cuniglio said. Needless to say, Cuniglio is ready. “I don’t think like I’m being thrown to the wolves,” Cuniglio said. “The kids all know who I am and they know what I expect of them. I expect big things.” Part of the reason why the Buccaneers expect to be better is the formation of the Super Football Conference, which kicks into effect

in September. Belleville is in a more competitive division and has already requested not to face schools like Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley, programs that are not competitive with Belleville’s level. “I think we have a schedule that will give us more of a chance to win some football games,” Cuniglio said. “As we move forward, we’ll be able to get some things done. I’m already excited about the upcoming season.” Belleville athletic director Dan Sanacore also believes in Cuniglio. “He has extensive coaching experience prior to coming to Belleville,” Sanacore said. “He’s full of energy. He’s hard working. He loves Belleville and loves the kids of Belleville. He has some great ideas on how to make the team better, not only immediately but in the years to come. He’s going to help us build a program that will be consistently competitive. I think the interview panel did a great job of interviewing candidates. Coach Cuniglio knows he has my full support.” “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to coach here,” Cuniglio said. “I never thought it would happen here, but the doors opened for me and I’m happy about it.” His vagabond shoes finally have a home in Belleville with the Bucs. Mario Cuniglio, a name that sounds like it belongs in Belleville, is finally getting the chance to be like his brothers.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Golden Griffins green, head to toe, from coach on down By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

“He’s the senior captain,” Edwards said of Arroyo, who has already committed to Corning Community College ick Edwards knew exin upstate New York. “He has actly what he was in to lead the team. It’s like havfor when he took over ing another coach out there. the Queen of Peace baseball He’s helping the young guys program last year. and is giving the team some “We’re young, very young,” sort of leadership.” said Edwards, the North Freshman Bryan HenderArlington native who was son, Jr. is a promising rightthe head football coach at hander. Kearny before last season. “He keeps the ball down “They’re really not mature and he’s not all over the enough to compete at a varplace,” Edwards said. “He sity level. But they’ve been throws strikes and that’s the good. Everyone is trying to first step. He has not given find their roles and finding to up a lot of walks.” learn my way of coaching.” Another freshman Jeuri So how does Edwards think Morel is part of the Griffins’ the Golden Griffins will fare staff as well. this season? “He has a great body,” Photo by Jim Hague “They have their moEdwards said. “He has big The Queen of Peace baseball team opens play this weekend against St. Anthony and Hoboken. From l., are Donovan ments,” said Edwards, who legs and uses them well. He Arroyo, head coach Nick Edwards, Jeuri Morel and Bryan Henderson Jr. was once an assistant basehas to use his strength as a ball coach at St. Peter’s Prep, “They’re starting to see if teams are, that they need to the experience they’re gopitcher. He has a strong arm. his high school alma mater. they want to be where other work a little harder. Then, all ing to gain as freshmen and He’s grasping slowly what sophomores will pay off.” he needs to do, but I like his And Edwards likes the desire. He wants to be great.” potential of the team. Left-hander Will Onder is Vivint Home Security. “That’s what makes me the third Griffins’ pitcher. Simply smarter. so hungry,” Edwards said. “He has potential,” Ed“I can see what we have in GET UP TO wards said. “We’re still store for the future. These developing him, whether kids have to come in and play he’s going to be a starter or a worth of right away because we have reliever.” no freshman team and no JV FREE EQUIPMENT* Sophomore Aaron Russo is (junior varsity). They have to the team’s catcher. step in and for now, they’re “He knows the game,” Limited Time! being thrown to the wolves. Edwards said. “He’s very Call Now! But in two years, I think positive. He is great with the they’re going to be pretty pitchers. He’s an excellent good.” leader, even though he’s only The Golden Griffins have a sophomore. He doesn’t play Call Now For Your No only one senior who is a like a sophomore. He also Obligation Rate Quote returning starter. Donovan has a good stick.” Arroyo is the team’s shortstop and No. 1 pitcher. continued next page

$1500

800-351-0860

Protect your home & family from anywhere with Vivint Smart Home Security

Whether you’re away or at home, you can still rest easy and feel secure. Your smartphone will tell you if anything changes around the house, and you’ve got a whole army of monitoring professionals looking out for you.

Touchscreen Panel 24/7 Domestic Monitoring Wireless Connectivity Remote Access Two-Way Communication Smartphone Apps Automatic door locks & MORE!

Get a smart home system that’s customized to suit your lifestyle. *60 month monitoring agreement (48 months in AR, WI, or CA total fees from $3,359.52) at $69.99/month for Full Home Automation Package required. Up to $99 activation fee after discount, home ownership, and satisfactory credit history required. Taxes and permit fees may apply services not available in all areas. Offer valid for new customers only. Package includes 7” touchscreen Vivint Sky panel, 7 points of security equipment, smart thermostat, 1 small appliance module, 1 door lock, and 1 camera. Additional equipment may be added for a fee. Speak to a representative for complete equipment details and pricing. MS #: 15010729 / Alabama #: 980, 12082, 1321 / Alaska #: 952694, 36012, 10-052 / Arizona #: ROC218272, ROC272138, 18335 / Arkansas #: E 07-009, 1440150 / California #: ACO6286, LCO5368, 874794 / Connecticut #: ELC - 0192591-L5, ELC.0191352-L5, HIC.0634529 / Delaware #: 06-116, 2006209146, FAL-0328 / Florida #: EF20001030 / Georgia #: LVU406189 / Hawaii #: CT31374 / Idaho #: 011630, 012673 / Illinois #: 127-001290 / Iowa #: AC-0011, 04643-06 / Maine #: LM50017112 / Maryland #: 107-1302, IR-2525 / Massachusetts #: 1471 C, 1351 / Michigan #: 3601206218, 7109296 / Minnesota #: TS01618, MB648213 / Montana #: 216 / Nebraska #: FA12465 / Nevada #: 62684 / New Jersey BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARM #: 34BF00000100 / New Mexico #: 93695 / New York #: 12000301658, 68VI1000200, D BY THE N.Y.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE / North Carolina #: 25514-SP-LV, 1811-CSA, NC: 2370-CSA / North Dakota #: TM-00227 / Ohio #: 53891547 / Oklahoma #: 1026, 143819 / Oregon #: 173349, CLE216, 37646 / Pennsylvania #: PA017248 / Rhode Island #: 3734, 34456 / South Carolina #: BAC5569, FAC3437, 1256 / Tennessee #: 1253, 333, 1524 / Texas #: TACLA00043940E, B13684, ACR-2854, 2854A / Utah #: 6093322-6501 / Virginia #: 11 4822, 2705 138422 / Washington #: VIVINI*894BZ / Washington D.C. #: ECS901552, 71101930 / West Virginia #: WV040401 / Wisconsin #: 1209627 / Wyoming #: LV-G-16005

Kiddie Soccer

Ages 31/2 - 6 (co-ed)

Spring Season starts

APRIL 9 at

Belleville Park Visit our website or call us for a complete schedule

973-543-1197

www.kiddiesoccer.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Senior Christopher Lepore is the team’s first baseman. “He didn’t play baseball last year, but he’s come back and made an impact,” Edwards said. “He’s the vice-president of his class, so he’s a good leader. He’s also a good bunter.” Freshman Billy McMann is the second baseman. “He’s a tough, scrappy guy,” Edwards said. “We’re also working on him being a relief pitcher. He throws strikes as a pitcher. I just have to let him develop.” Arroyo and Henderson, Jr. are sharing the shortstop duties, depending upon who is pitching. Morel is the third baseman and a very slick fielder there. Morel has a tremendous upside and is definitely a player to watch. Sophomore Michael Mejia is the team’s other third baseman and will play there when Morel is on the mound. Keyon Means-Bowman, who is also a member of the QP football team in the fall and wrestling team in the winter, is the team’s left

fielder. “He has some good speed and can hit the ball,” Edwards said of the versatile sophomore. Mark Peteya is the team’s center fielder and another senior. “He has good speed,” Edwards said. “Right now, he’s our leadoff hitter.” Sophomore Brandon Burgos is the right fielder. Senior Brian Lee has been seeing time in right field, with sophomore Ryan Villa serving as the team’s utility player. The Golden Griffins open the season with games against St. Anthony and Hoboken and will face a test from Harrison on April 4. Edwards has only one goal: To improve on last year’s win total, which was three. “If we win 10 games this year, then that’s a hell of a year,” Edwards said. “We have to come to play and we have to be hungry.” One thing the Griffins don’t have to be is young. They already have that down pat.

Kearny’s LTET initiative gives BOE ‘distinction’ KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education has been named a “District of Distinction” by District Administration magazine. The magazine selects school districts around the nation for recognition of “K to 12 initiatives that are yielding quantifiable benefits and that could be replicated by other districts.” In the past year, the magazine has so recognized 176 school districts. Kearny was singled out for implementation of its “Learning Today, Earning Tomorrow” initiative, a college/ career readiness program. As explained by the publi-

cation, through the program “students at Kearny High School prepare for a range of careers” by incorporating “rigorous technical standards and critical workplace skills, such as problem-solving, communication and teamwork.” “In the past few years, career technical programs have been developed, including photography, culinary arts and a Cisco Networking Academy. And the school offers AP and college-level courses on-site through Hudson County Community College,” the magazine said. The Cisco Networking Academy is credited with

helping prepare students for potential future careers in “configuring network devices, routers, ISP services and troubleshooting. “Similarly, the culinary program allows students to earn college credits from the Culinary Institute of America.” The magazine goes on to note that, “All of the students in the program now graduate and perform above the New Jersey state average in English language arts and math [and] 52% of Kearny students participate in career and technical education coursework, compared to just 19% of students nationwide.” – Ron Leir

Don’t forget to follow The Observer on

Add Peace of Mind to

Your Family’s Family’s Future Family Advantages of pre-planning   

STOP BY  CALL  VISIT ONLINE

OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

April 2 & April 3

’

Price increase scheduled for April 4

Stop by and speak with a Memorial Planning Advisor with no obligation.

Take Advantage of Open House Savings! -

Holy Cross

Cemetery & Mausoleum

340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ

888-467-8903 9:00am - 4:30pm

Open Daily 9:00am - 4:30pm 888-467-8903 www.CatholicJourney.org

A Ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Cemeteries

For our Catholic community

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

STATIONS from

Church’s liturgical year. On this day, churches are stripped bare — and as the Rev. Msgr. Michael Desmond would often say, the idea is for the church to be “cold, both literally and figuratively.” By dramatizing Jesus’ death, that cold, bareness was palpable. Oscar Omar Fernandez is a longtime parishioner at St. Cecilia’s. He was one of the organizers of the event. He said this was the second time the parish has “performed” the Way of the Cross — he was absolutely thrilled to see the three communities of St. Cecilia’s come together for the special commemoration. “It was just amazing to see the English, Spanish and Portuguese communities together,” Fernandez said of the tri-lingual service. “We are so happy to show people who

Photos by Kevin Canessa Jr.

LEFT: A parishioner playing Jesus carrying his own cross. RIGHT: Mourners, including Mary Magdalene, pray over Jesus’ body.

may not be in the parish that it’s possible for people of all backgrounds to come together for something as special as this was.” And because the three communities did so well together, it is Fernandez’s hope that

SCHUYLER The Time is SAVINGS BANK

people from other Catholic parishes in the area will want to participate next year. “This isn’t just about Saints,” Fernandez said. “It’s about the death of Jesus Christ. We want people, say, at St. Stephen’s, and else-

Right

“We’re Not Just a Bank, We’re FAMILY.”

MONTHLY FEES GETTING YOU DOWN? Schuyler Savings Bank will make you SMILE! NEW & TOTALLY FREE CHECKING ACCOUNT! • NO Minimum Balance • FREE Mobile Banking • NO Monthly Service Charges • FREE Person to Person Transfer • FREE 24 Hr Online Banking • FREE ATM / Visa Debit Card • Introductory Rate of 1.00% APY* (Guaranteed for 3 Months • FREE Monthly Statement on Balances up to $25,000.00) with check images

FREE GIFT!

2 FREE AMC MOVIE TICKETS & A $10 CONCESSION CARD

Kearny Ofﬁce Harrison Ofﬁce Tel. 201-991-0001

Tel. 973-412-1266

WWW.SCHUYLERSAVINGS.COM Terms and Conditions: Must have a Direct Deposit. Direct deposits include deposits made by your employer, a federal or state government agency or retirement benefits administrator and any payments made by corporations or other organizations. It does not include deposits to your account made by an individual using online banking or an internet payment provider such as PayPal. Gift will be given after the first Direct Deposit transaction takes place and is subject to restrictions. Gift is considered Interest and will be reported to the IRS on Form 1099-INT. The Bank reserves the right to substitute the gift for one that is of equal or of greater value. *Variable Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective as of this printing and is subject to change without notice following the 3 month introductory period. Introductory period begins at account opening. 1.00% APY paid on balances up to $25,000; .10% APY on balances over $25,000. Special promotional rate subject to change or cancellation without notice. Account must remain open for 12 months or a $30.00 early close out fee will apply.

where, to see that this is a very powerful experience — and you don’t have to be a member of our parish to take part. We’d love to see people from other parishes attend or even act next time.” The weather complied What was supposed to be a mostly overcast Good Friday, with a 90% chance of rain, turned out to be rather dry, at least for the Way of the Cross. The procession, which began at the gazebo at West Hudson Park, ended with the re-enactment of the crucifixion near the tennis courts and that lasted about two hours — it went off completely without anyone getting wet. Not two minutes after it concluded, rain began to fall, at times, heavily. “Our backup plan was to do this in the gym at [the former] St. Cecilia’s School, but the weather cooperated,” Fernandez said. “I couldn’t have been happier.” Several attendees spoke of how emotional the morning was for them. Pedro Gomes, 43, was visit-

ing from Elizabeth and attended the Way of the Cross with his aunt, a parishioner at Saints. He said he was overcome with emotion, especially at the end. “To see how poorly Jesus was treated hit me hard,” Gomes said. “It was very difficult to watch the emotion on Jesus’ face. The man who portrayed him played the role so well and you could almost feel that he was feeling the pain Jesus did. It was amazing to witness.” Laura McKay, also visiting, echoed Gomes’ sentiments. “At times it was too difficult to watch, like it was in the movie ‘The Passion of the Christ,’” McKay said. “But this is something I am glad I got to see in person. You can read about Jesus’ death many times from the scriptures, but to see it enacted — that’s something else, really.” Editor’s note: In addition to the photos here in print, see more images from the day at www.TheObserver.com or on our Facebook page at www. TheObserver.com/facebook.

West Hudson towns get Alliance aid Three West Hudson communities are sharing in a Municipal Alliance Allocation Grant of $608,898 awarded Hudson County for fiscal year 2017 from the governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. The funds will be deposited into the Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund and will be utilized to help Hudson County municipalities address the issues surround-

ing alcoholism and drug abuse in their communities. Each community must provide a 100% match — 25% cash match and a 75% in-kind match. Upon state approval, the county has recommended the allocation of grant money for fiscal year 2017 as follows: Kearny, $35,148; and Harrison and East Newark, a combined $13,845.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

CEMETERY from

migrants who, during the late 1800s, lived and worked in Belleville and worshiped at the then-Dutch Reformed Church, now occupied by La

Senda Antigua, an Hispanic Pentecostal church. At the time, despite the then-repressive American policy on Asian immigration, Belleville was considered a sort of refuge for Chinese

people living in the U.S. and a place where the Chinese were permitted to engage in public celebrations of the Chinese New Year by setting off fireworks within the township. “April 3rd and 4th is the traditional Chinese Memorial Day and that’s a time when the Chinese visit the graves of their relatives,” Perrone said. Perrone has met with representatives of the Chinese Consul General’s Office from New York and of the New Jersey Chinese American Association in Belleville and has sparked their interest in the

site. He said the society is working on creating a monument to memorialize the Chinese buried below the church. Meanwhile, Perrone said the society is “discussing organizing a ceremony for April 10 at the cemetery to pay tribute to the dead and to Belleville serving as “home to the first Chinese community in the eastern United States.” To that end, the society has secured a reproduction of a three-sided 1869 Quing Dynasty flag with dragon logo which, according to Perrone,

“was flown in Belleville from 1870 to 1887 by Belleville’s Chinese immigrants.” “We hope to have it displayed at the April 10 event,” he added. Another activity associated with the Chinese observance of their traditional Memorial Day, Perrone said, is kiteflying so, as part of the April 10 ceremonies, the society is exploring the possibility of using the Belleville High football stadium complex for that purpose, assuming cooperation by the Belleville Board of Education.

BRADY, BRADY & REILLY

Photo courtesy Michael Perrone

Belleville seamstress and Historical Society volunteer Maryann Casesse measures border of 1869-era Chinese Emperor ﬂag before attaching trim.

Flea market benefits Lyndhurst HS band A flea market and vintage fair will be held Sunday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the parking lot of the New Jersey Transit Station (near Patsy’s Shop Rite) at 540 New York Ave., Lyndhurst. This event, a fundraiser for the Lyndhurst High School band, features more than 75 vendors selling an array of quality merchandise such as handbags, sports collectibles, jewelry for all ages, clothing, gift items, gloves and scarves, toys, perfumes, antiques and collectibles, garage/tag sale items, all at

bargain prices. Some of the merchandise are vintage items while others are new and second-hand. There’ll also be some crafts, some services and some food. JC Promotions, Inc., which is organizing the event, is a fundraising company that produces flea markets, street fairs, arts & crafts shows, throughout New Jersey for over 50 organizations, is coordinating this event. For more information, visit the company’s website at www. jcpromotions.info or call 201998-1144.

Don’t forget to follow The Observer on

Experience. Expertise. Success. NO FEES UNLESS YOU RECOVER DAMAGES. FOR 45 YEARS, BRADY, BRADY & REILLY has provided outstanding legal representation to citizens of North Jersey. Firm attorneys are committed to their clients, their profession and their community. They have demonstrated expertise in handling complex legal issues and high-value claims. PRACTICE AREAS The firm has a strong focus on personal injury cases including motor vehicle and construction accidents, medical malpractice and criminal defense. The attorneys are expert litigators and are known for their success in the courtroom. LEGAL LEADERS The firm is pleased that partners Lawrence P. Brady and Kathleen M. Reilly have been selected for inclusion on the 2011 Super Lawyers list.* Brady has 45 years of experience in

representing clients who have suffered injury as a result of others’ negligence. Since 1982 he has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney. The National Board of Trial Advocacy has also certified him in a civil trial advocacy. His practice is concentrated on plaintiffs’ personal injury, products liability and toxic torts. Reilly has 30 years experience in handling personal injury claims. She has numerous successfull verdicts including a recent $6 million verdict in a construction case and a $1.2 million verdict on behalf of a bicyclist. She is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney. *No aspect of of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of NJ.

377 KEARNY AVE., KEARNY, NJ 07032

T: 201-997-0030 • F: 201-997-7150 • www.bbr-law.com HOUSE CALLS • HOME VISITS NOW AVAILABLE

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

Semiao & Associates 213 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

201- 991-1300 Ext. 410 Cell: 201-679-3785

Each office is independently owned and operated

Frank Riposta CDPE, SFR Sales Associate

PRICE REDUCTION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 1 FAM, CAPE COD STYLE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 FULL BATH, CENTRAL A/C, EXTRA LARGE 50 X 112 LOT, ONE CAR DETACHED GARAGE $295,000

KEARNY: 1 FAM, EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED, WOOD FLOORS, FULL WALK UP ATTIC, LOW TAXES, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND ALL TRANSPORTATION. $225,000

KEARNY: Level buildable Lot for sale in residential area of Kearny. Measures approximately 25’ x 92’. $129,900

KEARNY: 1 FAM, WELL MAINTAINED, 3 BR AND 1.5 BATHS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING SCHOOLS AND TRANSPORTATION. CAN BE PURCHASED WITH ADJACENT LOT. $249,500

blend of 2014 Muscato/ Grenache/Zinfandel It wasn’t until 2009 “light red table wine.” — when Vincent’s son For his part, ConfesLance gave him a gift sore said that Kearny certificate to purbuddy James Sanchase the equipment tomauro introduced — that Franco’s interhim to the festivities at est in wine-making Corrado’s. “I enjoyed was rekindled and he the events and liked enlisted his son, along the idea of doing it as with nephews Kevin, a hobby so I decided to Michael and Kevin Sul- do it at home,” he said, livan, and close friend initially pairing with Mark Balogh as his Jersey City acquaintteammates. ance Franco GuadadielThe team set up shop lo to learn more about in a rented warehouse the craft from 2000 to space in Wallington to 2003. conduct their enterThen, for the next prise in vino. three years, he worked “Grandpa Franco alone, picking up a would have been very bronze medal for his proud of his son and Chardonnay, before four grandsons for con- rejoining Guadadiello tinuing something very and picking up a new important to his life,” partner, Ray Obiso of Vincent said. Old Bridge. Ultimately, with Since then, the medencouragement from als have come at a fellow educator, famfurious pace each year, ily friend and veteran with the most recent wine-maker Confesin recognition of his sore, the effort led team’s 2013 Merlot/ to Franco’s contest Cabernet Sauvignon/ entry and medal for a Merlot. WINE from

WELCOME HOME with Karen DeRose

KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL STYLE, ON DEAD END BLOCK, 3 BR, 1.5 BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, ONE CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND TRANPORTATION $294,900

KEARNY: 2 FAM, 6 BR AND 2 FULL BATH, DESIRABLE ARLINGTON SECTION, HARDWOOD FLOORS ALL SEPARATE UTILITIES, FULL FINISHED 3 RD FLOOR FOR EXTRA LIVING SPACE. $379,500

UNDER CONTRACT

“Franco has been key to my success, along with Ray,” Confessore said. Also a big boost, he said, was “having a science background” as an educator, especially when it comes to checking the acidity, sugar and temperature levels of the wine during the manufacturing process. During fermentation, for example, if the mixture is too cold, the naturally forming yeast won’t eat the sugar and if it’s too hot, the tannin (flavor) can be adversely affected, he said. Confessore makes “six or seven” different wine blends and, of those, his personal favorite is a 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. Both Confessore and Franco enjoy making gifts of their brand wines to friends and family during the year as long as the supply lasts.

Broker Sales Associate

New Year... Call me today if you’re looking for a new beginning for a Complimentary Market Analysis” Analysis “Complimentary of your property. Contact Karen DeRose, a Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professional, and I will show you how much your property is worth in today’s marketplace.

KEARNY: 3 FAM HOME IN DESIRABLE ARLINGTON SECTION, GREAT INVESTMENT PORPERTY! ALL LARGE ROOMS! GREAT CORNER PROPERTY!! $395,500

CEDAR GROVE: 1 FAM, COMPLETELY RENOVATED, HUGE 50 X 150 LOT, 3 BR AND 1.5 BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL A/C, FULL FINISHED WALK UP ATTIC, PLENTY OF PARKING $439,750

789 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013 Ofﬁce: (973)778-4500 Cell: (973)580-6445

UNDER CONTRACT

Web: www.KarenDeRose.com

Email: karen.derose@cbmoves.com

© 2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC.

KEARNY: 2 FAM, WELL MAINTAINED, ALL SEPARATE UTILITIES, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FULL FINISHED 3RD FLOOR, FULL HIGH AND DRY BASEMENT, GREAT NATURAL WOODWORK! $359,900

KEARNY: 1 FAM, WELL MAINTAINED, DESIRABLE SECTION, 4 BR AND 2 FULL BATHS, FINISHED BASEMENT W/ FULL BATH, 1 CAR DETACHED GARAGE, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS AND TRANSPORTATION. $309,900

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

HOUSE OF THE WEEK OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS – Do not buy until you see this 2 bedroom Ranch near Lincoln School. Central air, drive and garage. Lots of potential at only $250,000 HEATHER GLEN 2 BEDROOM – This unit is all original and priced at $30,000 less than what the last 2 bedroom sold for. At only $139,900. It will not last.

RACT

UNDER CONT

VALUE PACKED - This 4 bedroom Kearny Cape Cod sits on a 46x96 lot. It contains one and a half baths, central air and a drive and garage. Unbeatable at only $224,900. ONE OF A KIND – This wonderful West Arlington Cape Cod sits on a sprawling 66x100 lot. The home contains 3 or 4 bedrooms, one and a half baths, gas heat, drive and garage. Asking just $289,900..

RACT

UNDER CONT

EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM – If you wait til spring you will miss this one. Lovely Kearny Manor Colonial with three bedrooms and one and a half baths. Beautiful woodwork, fireplace, large deck. New gas furnace and more. $299,000. Hurry. We have the key.

RACT UNDER CONT

Think you can’t refinance because values are down?

NORTH ARLINGTON • NJ 07031

RATES AT HISTORIC LOWS!

THINK AGAIN!

FREE

Analysis for Purchase & Refinance!

ROB PEZZOLLA • NMLS# 266181 • ROB@KEYPOINTMORTGAGE.COM

TEL: 201.998.9050 • FAX: 201.820.0505

Real Estate

DIRECTORY

KEARNY 2 FAMILY - Two 5 room (2 bedroom) apartments. Newer kitchen and baths. Separate gas heat and central air. $335,000. NORTH ARLINGTON - JUST LISTED - This newer 2 Family features three bedrooms in the spacious first floor apartment and 2 bedrooms in the second floor apartment. The basement contains a third full bath and additional finished rooms. Quiet dead end street. Very well kept $489,000.

To advertise in this directory CALL 201-991-1600

761 Ridge Rd. Lyndhurst, NJ 201-460-8000

Semiao & Associates

213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 201-991-1300

Buying or Selling, It All Starts On...

NJMLS.com Try our Mobile App Whether you’re selling a home or buying one, njmls.com is your local marketplace: • Thousands of listings published and updated directly by the listing office. • Real time market activity - view under contract and sold listings here first. • Network of REALTOR® members working together to sell more NJ homes.

The Bixler Group

LLC

The Bixler Group

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 758 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201.991.0032 BixlerEST1891.com

Keypoint Mortgage

North Arlington, NJ 201-998-9050 Rob@keypointmortgage.com

Arlington Real Estate Owned & Operated by the Capobianco family since 1924

201.991.0905

New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc. The source for local listings

NJMLS_Observer_23REV_QtrPg_4C.indd 1

3/23/2016 12:23:10 PM

636 Kearny Ave., Kearny • 201-997-7000 424 Valley Brook Ave. Lyndhurst • 201-939-8900 info@cocciarealty.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

CRIME from

to network not only with police departments in the surrounding communities -- sharing alerts and BOLOs -- but also to be part of the very active Rt. 21 Corr-Stat and the RTCC, Real-Time Crime Center.” Corr-Stat is a collaborative effort among local, county and state authorities to reduce crime along the Rt. 21 corridor. The RTCC, based out of Newark, is a state-run information-sharing initiative. Said Dowie, “They do everything in their power to give us the most up-to-date information on such things as crime trends, carjacked or wanted vehicles, wanted persons, etc.” Just a couple of more statistics. As noted on the Town of Kearny’s website, www.kearnyusa.com: “The total number of uniformed personnel in the Kearny Police Department at the end of 2015 was 108. With a total population of 41,389, there was one officer for every 383 residents in Kearny.”

Jefferson School honorees listed Jefferson School, Lyndhurst, has released the lists of High Honors and Honors students for grades 4 to 8 for the second marking period:

High Honors – Grade 4: Alex Abelleira, Nicholas Adamo, Michelle Bysina, Andres Cevallos, Nell Chojnacki, Laura Drejaj, Camille Echois, Michael Rizzo, Jeremiah Santos, Sean Seaver, Joseph Sweeney, Robert Thompson, Natalie Voz and Cameron Werner. Honors – Grade 4: Zindy Curiales, Gabriel Diaz, Tricia Fobi, Ava Garcia, Francesco Infurna,

To place a classified ad, please call

201.991.1600

See SOLUTIONS Page 26

James Keefe, Kylie Koehne, Sebastian Liuba, Jonathan aurent DrejajMagalias, Bryant Mendoza, Lia Tripodi and Maya Wachlaczenko.

High Honors – Grade 5: Jayden Baliatico, Eliana Cardona, Laurent Drejaj, Gabriel Gomez, Jimena Molina-Capurro, Jade Montgomery, Samuel Ruggier, Alex Ryabenkov and Luisa Villanueva. Honors – Grade 5: Daniela Cabrera, Elize Cardona, Nya Estrella, Brielle Gedrimas, Sebastian Merino, Olivia Nowinski, Kenneth Paglio, Cory

Seaver, Adam Shehata and Sierra Sommers.

High Honors – Grade 6: Alessandra Alberti, Gianna Cruz, Collin Inciong, Alejandro Jaramillo, Danny Liu, Joshua Nam, Jaylene Rivera, Emma Rodrigues, Ozde Ustun, Kyle Werner and Dean Wise. Honors – Grade 6: Isabella Bauer, Alan Carrino, Maria Gaccione, George Keefe, Cayce Lusinger, Michelle Mercado, Renee Mercado and Myla Salvato. High Honors – Grade 7: Faiza Chowdhury, Julia McCann, Tanish Mehta and

Stephanie Voza.

Honors – Grade 7: Gianna Alberti, Alexa Borino and Marc Melvan. High Honors – Grade 8: Kiara Acta, Alicia Henrichsen, Colin Kittredge, Brian Madura, Johanna Majamo, Ornella Novak, Selin Surdum and Jordan Werner. Honors – Grade 8: Aaron Alvarez, Yara Attia, Gabriella Bruno, William Chock, Joseph Cutola, Elaina Henning, Samantha Lago, Nicole Mercado, Jordan Nunez and Halimat Olunlade.

THEME: NAME THE SPORT ACROSS 1. Something proclaimed true without proof 6. Trigonometry abbr. 9. *____surfing with no board 13. Shrek and Fiona, e.g. 14. “____ the Games Begin!” 15. Core of personnel 16. Motion picture 17. Baseball stat 18. Spock or Mork 19. *Mask and epee 21. *Pistes and moguls 23. Santa ___ winds 24. Attention grabber 25. *____-wrestling, like in “Over the Top” 28. Openmouthed astonishment 30. Hollywood’s lighting person 35. 1970s carpet 37. “Cheers” regular 39. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 40. Queen of Carthage 41. *____ racing, on a single-mast vessel 43. Slang for safecracker 44. Altogether 46. 1952 Olympics host 47. No neatnik 48. Candy containing fruit or nut 50. Spanish earthen pot 52. Porky’s home 53. Log splitter 55. A in IPA 57. *Scored with love 60. *Most popular sport in India 64. Battle royal 65. Color quality 67. Fill with happy spirit 68. “... for _____ waves of grain...” 69. Sixth sense 70. ____ Academy in Annapolis 71. Popular newspaper page 72. Hi ____ monitor 73. Market booth DOWN 1. Remove, as a hat 2. Eye rakishly 3. Sheepish expression 4. Hajj destination 5. Inquiring 6. Horsefly 7. Old-fashioned “over” 8. Squirrel away 9. Island east of Java 10. Norse deity

11. Residue 12. Japanese monetary unit 15. Alligator’s cousin 20. Indian bread, pl. 22. Liquor store pony 24. Kind of can 25. Echo sounder 26. Prized for its horns 27. Address to a woman 29. *Played on horseback 31. Fairies 32. Diesel and natural gas, e.g. 33. Cereal killer 34. *____ union or _____ league 36. *Played by Rory 38. John Dillinger’s girlfriend, e.g. 42. “____ Express” movie

45. Portrait painter 49. It often precedes “chi” 51. Plural of #18 Across 54. Theater guide 56. “Bravo! Bravo!”, e.g. 57. Short-term employee 58. Major European river 59. Sometimes you get what you ____ 60. Porcinos 61. Pacific Islands’ ceremonial drink 62. And others 63. Rossini’s William ____ 64. Communist Zedong 66. Put to work

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

To submit an obituary: fax: 201-991-8941

obituaries@theobserver.com Brian ‘BJ’ Gleason Brian “BJ” Gleason, formerly of Kearny, died suddenly in Seoul, South Korea, on March 15. He was 54. Husband of Hyunmi Im, he was the son of Mary (nee Mulraney) and the late Edmund R. Gleason. He was also the brother of Ann Dowie, Katie Dwiatek, Thomas Gleason, Peter Gleason and the late Michael Gleason. Arrangements are by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. A memorial service will be planned in about a month. A complete obituary will be published several days in advance of that service. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to The NJIT Scholarship Endowment Fund, 326 Eberhardt Hall, Newark, N.J. 07102. njit-connect.njit.edu/ foundation-donation-form.

obituaries

hoto), died March 26 at home. She was 69. Born in Portugal, she lived the past 38 years in Rutherford. Idilia was the wife of Jose M. Mauricio and daughter of Emilia and the late Joaquim Canhoto. Mother of Claudia Gibney (Ronald) and Michael Mauricia (Wendy), she is also survived by her brother Joaquim “Jack” Canhoto (Sara) and her grandson Andrew. Visiting is Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Robert A. Kelly Robert A. Kelly died at home on March 26. Douglas C. Masterson He was 87. Douglas C. Masterson passed Born in Jersey City, he lived away peacefully at home after a in North Arlington the past 45 long illness. years. He was 70. Bob was a retired Jersey City Born in Newark, he lived police lieutenant. He served in most of his life in Harrison. the U.S. Army and was a KoDouglas attended Rutgers rean War veteran. He had been University and worked as a a member of the VFW in North computer programmer at Man- Arlington. hattan Life in NYC. He was an Husband of Evelyn (nee avid reader, enjoying someCorbliss), he is also survived times three papers per day. He by his children, Robert Kelly loved crossword puzzles and (Hazel), Joan Stein (Kenneth), Sudoku. Nancy Smith (Teddy), KathHe and his beloved wife, leen O’Donnell (Andrew) and Charleen (Pardy) were together Daniel Kelly (Genny); his sister, since 1969 and were married Claire Huszar; 10 grandchildren in January 2013. They enjoyed and one great-grandchild. traveling and often planned Private arrangements were their trips around the location by the Armitage & Wiggins of The World’s Fair. Funeral Home, Kearny. He was the son of the late In lieu of flowers, kindly Charlie and Dorothy (nee Wil- consider a donation to St. Jude lar) Masterson. Children’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife Charleen; his sister Elizabeth Allan Males Strohecker; his nieces Elizabeth Allan Males, of North ArTroy and Miranda Troy; and his lington, entered into eternal nephews Kenneth Strohecker rest on Thursday, March 24, at and Ryan, Benjamin and Kevin St. Michael’s Medical Center, Ciesla. Newark. In lieu of flowers, kindly He was 63. consider a donation to St. Jude Arrangements are under Children’s Hospital. the direction of the MulliVisiting was at the Armitgan Funeral Home, Harrison. age & Wiggins Funeral Home, Friends may call on Tuesday, Kearny. Cremation was private. from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Idilia C. Mauricio at the funeral home on Tuesday Idilia C. Mauricio (nee Canat 8 p.m. For directions or to

send condolences to his family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Allan lived in Kearny for 26 plus years before moving to North Arlington 11 years ago. He was a kosher butcher for many years before retiring in 2005. In his free time, Allan enjoyed fishing, hunting and was also a car enthusiast. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Joan (nee Wood) Males; his loving sons, Michael, and his wife Colleen, Allan, and his wife Kimberly, and Nick Males; his loving mother Valli Males; his cherished grandchildren, Devin and Shaelyn; dear siblings, Helen Baunhuber, Manuel and his wife Gloria, Alberto and his wife Cristina, Elizabeth Molchon, and her husband John and Victoria Drake and her husband Richard. Allan is also survived by many nieces, nephews, sistersin-law and brothers in-law. He was predeceased by his father, Ivan “John” Males. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home, in loving memory of Allan. Maria E. Guillen Maria E. Guillen, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 24, at University Medical Center, Newark, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born and raised in San Salvador, El Salvador, before moving to the United States in 1986. She lived in North Bergen prior to moving to Harrison in 2001, where she was a homemaker. She is survived by her beloved husband, Walter Diaz; her cherished sister, Nancy Guillen; her loving children, Guillermo Guillen, Omar Perez, Zamara De Grandos and Elsa De Aleman; her dear nephews, Walter Guillen Jr. and Christopher Guillen and five grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Sunday. To send condolences to her family, visit www.mulliganfh.com.

To submit an obituary: fax: 201-991-8941

obituaries@theobserver.com

Margaret ‘Peggy’ Kearns Margaret “Peggy” Kearns (nee Haran), of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on Friday March 25, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For directions or to send condolences to her family, visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Westford, Mass., she was a lifelong resident of Harrison. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, where she was a member of the church’s St. Margaret’s Guild, senior citizens club and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Margaret enjoyed listening to Irish music and spending time with her children and grand-

children. She took great pride in raising her 10 children. Predeceased by her husband, James, in 1986, she is survived by her loving children, Kevin and his wife Frances, Brian and his wife Marie, Kathleen Primeau and her husband Roger, Maureen Baroody and her husband Louis, Patricia Brignola and her husband Jerry, Ellen Simons and her husband Robert, Sheila Hesketh and her husband Edward, Michael and his wife Kristine, Derek and his wife Jo Ann and Dennis and his wife Jodi; 28 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and her dear siblings, Thomas Haran and Mary Valente. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers Jack, James (Father Dennis Haran), David, Joseph and Michael and her granddaughter Rachel Kearns. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to St. Benedict’s Abbey, 12605 224th Ave., Benet Lake, Wisc. 53102 or in care of the funeral home in loving memory of Peggy.

Shaw-Buyus Home for Services

Mario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757

Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible.

138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032

(201) 991-2265 www.buyusfuneralhome.com

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

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

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

www.theobserver.com

The Observer is not responsible for typographical errors. Credit for errors will not be granted after the next week’s publication. No changes or refunds. Deadline PM. Deadlinefor forclassifieds classifiedsisisMonday Mondaybyby3:00 3 PM.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

CLASSIFIEDS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR apt. $1,300/month. 1 BELLEVILLE 6 Large month’s security. Rooms, 3 BR’s, LR, DR, Utilities separate. EIK, plus porch. Colo- (201) 741-2857 nial Style. All H/W floors. Close to Schools, Park, Shopping & NYC Com- KEARNY 3rd fl. 4 rooms, mute. $1,500/month $1,200/month + + utilities. Avl. April 1st. utilities. 1 month security. no pets. Avl. (973) 759-5929. Now. (732) 899-5854 or BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. (201) 772-6415. 3 BR, LR, Large EIK, 1 month security. No pets. KEARNY 3rd fl. Near No smoking. Avl. April Garfield School. $950/ 1st. (973) 759-7077. month. 1 1/2 months security. No smoking. Avl. Now. Laundry on HARRISON premises. No pets. (201) 681-8356. HARRISON 2 apts. for rent in 3 family house, no pets. utilities. separate. KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ Laundry hook-up Avl. HW included. Elevated building. Laundry facilmay 1st. 2nd fl. 3 BR’s modern Kitchen and ity on premises. $995/ bath, $1,500/month. 1st month,. Call Sofia after 3pm (201) 998-3516 or fl. 2 BR’s Modern Kitchen and Bath. see super after 3pm 654 Backyard and Drive- Elm St. Apt Basement 1. way. $1,700/month, Call (973) 393-0345 To KEARNY 2 BR, LR, DR, schedule appointment. 1 Full Bath & Kitchen. $1,300/month. 1 1/2 HARRISON Single Row- months security. No house on Sussex Street. pets. (201) 855-2761. 2 BR, 1 bath in whole 2 story house. $1,750/ KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, LR, month. Adjacent to kitchen, C/A, 1 month township parking lot. security. Avl. April 1st. Good credit required. Call (201) 259-0689 or (973) 201-338-0706. 757-0518 call after 3pm.

BELLEVILLE

KEARNY KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 rooms, $850/month. HT/HW included. No pets. No smoking. 1 month security. (201) 997-7944 or (201) 803-3256 se habla espanol.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT KEARNY 3 & 4 Clean rooms. HT/HW included. From $950-$1,200/ month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm (917) 8588246 for appointment.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,050. 1 BR start at $825. Jr. 1 BR start at $900. (201) 289-7096

E.NEWARK

KEARNY 5 airy rooms, 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, $1,250/ month + utilities. 1 year lease. 1 1/2 months security. (973) 838-1662

KEARNY 2nd fl. in new 2 family house. 2 BR’s, $1,100/month. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. April 1st. If interested please Call (201) 991KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 3886. Two 2 BR Apts. Avl. 1st Fl. All units have W/D Hook KEARNY 1 BR. + Den up & Basement Storage. Apt. Bldg. Arlington Sect. $985 & $1,100/month Newly Renovated. + Utilities. 1 1/2 months Laundry on Premises. security. Close to NY HT/HW included. Near Transportation. NO PETS. Transportation. No pets. Call (201) 998-8226 Ext. $985/mo.+ security. 10. Between the hrs. (201) 998-4972 7am-4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt. KEARNY Brand new 3 BR, LR, DR, Large Kitchen, KEARNY 2 BR, LR, DR, $2,500/month + utilities. EIK, Sun Porch. 7 rooms. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. Nice Area. Also 2 BR apt. $1,700/ Plenty of street parking. month. (201) 290-2788 1 1/2 months security. or (973) 849-7632. Avl. Now. credit check required. (973) 991-4483. KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR’s,

KEARNY New 2nd fl. 3 BR apt. 1 Bath, Modern EIK w/ceramic tile floor, Dishwasher & W/D hookup. DR/LR combo with French doors opening to balcony & decorative KEARNY 1 BR, with A/C non working Fireplace. & Refrigerator. $1,025/ Beautiful crown molding, month. 1 1/2 months woodwork & H/W floors throughout apt. Use of security. No pets. yard. CA/HT. No pets. (551) 655-1619. Supply own utilities. 1 KEARNY Modern 3 month security deposit. rooms, $980/month. HT Avl. Immed. Must see! Call & HW included. No pets. (201)983-1623. Avl. April 1st. (973) 9603531

POLICIES

There are NO REFUNDS or CREDITS with CLASSIFIED ADS • PLEASE NOTE • There will be a $10.00 PROCESSING FEE if changes need to be made for running specials (201) 991-1600 Visit our website @ www.TheObserver.com

W/D hook-up. Close to transportation. Newly Renovated. No pets. $1,400/month. 1 month security. Avl. May 1st. (201) 998-6325. KEARNY 3 large modern rooms, tile kitchen, H/W floors. Close to NY transportation. Laundry facilities. $975/month + utilities. (908) 240- 9302 KEARNY 1st fl. 5 modern rooms, w/refrigerator. Clean & quiet. Near transportation. Additional finished rooms in basement that can be rented with apt. Avl. May 1st. (201) 600- 5180. KEARNY 3rd fl. 2 BR, 1 bath. $1,200/month. 1 month security. Avl. Immediately. Call Carmen 201-622-8315 KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR apt.. No pets. No smoking. 1 ½ months security. $1,175/month. Utilities not included. 1 year lease. Avl. May 1st. Credit check. (201) 998-3566.

LYNDHURST

E.NEWARK 1st Fl. 1 BR, All utilities included except cooking gas. $1,250/month. 1.5 months security. Avl. April 15th. (973) 9806335.

NEWARK NEWARK Belleville Border. 2 BR, kitchen. LR, Close to Train. $1,0001,100/month + utilities. 1 1/2 month security. No pets. Avl. April 1st. (973) 715- 8391 Newark Newly renovated, 1 BR $875/mo. Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/ Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. H/W Floors. Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. Avl April 1st. 973-216-9470. www.aptrentalnj.com

N. ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON Fully renovated, 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen, Bath. No pets. separate utilities. $1,350/month. 1 1/22 months security. Call Day (732) 734-1642 Evening (732) 388-1642 N.ARLINGTON 1st. Fl. 2 BR’s, H/W Floors, Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. (201) 657-2119.

W. ORANGE W.ORANGE Studio apt., Comfortable room, $900/month. Everything included. 1 ½ months security. Parking in driveway. Walking distance to transportation. (973) 715-6904

CONDO FOR RENT HARRISON Open House Saturday 1-3pm. 601 Davis Ave. #3 Gorgeous, Totally Renovated 1 BR apt., 1st fl. Maintenace Includes Heat. $160,000. (973) 294-2295.

HOUSE FOR SALE

LYNDHURST 3rd fl. 1 BR, kitchen, LR, Bathroom. $1,000/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. (973) 343-1167

N.ARLINGTON $245,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Full basement. Separate Utilities. Call owner (973) 2841056.

LYNDHURST 2nd fl. Spacious, 2 BR’s, EIK, $1,550/month. HT/HW included. 1 month security. Close to transportation. Avl. Immediately. (201) 259-4957.

BELLEVILLE Nutley Border, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. $237,000. No realtors. Karen (973) 747-7654.

ROOM FOR RENT

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com classified@theobserver.com BUSINESS FOR SALE

KEARNY Located on Kearny Ave. Sandwich restaurant for sale. All equipment included. 2,000 sq. ft. Contact Kin BELLEVILLE $460/ (862) 324-1206 for more month plus $460/secu- information. rity. Fully furnished. Male Ironbound preferred. Call after 5pm NEWARK (973) 450- 9457 se habla section, Established Full service beauty salon & Spanish. spa. Diverse clientele. LoHARRISON 1 attic room cated in Busy Mall. With a for rent. $450/month, lot of Walk-ins. 2,000 sq. ft. Must see. For more everything included info. Call (973) 202-6555. cable & internet. (973) 525- 3860. KEARNY room for rent. Everything included. Available now. (201) 2799251.

KEARNY Newly renovated, All utilities included. Shared bathroom & Kitchen. $580/month. 1 month security. Call Carmen (201) 622-8315.

KEARNY Transfer of ownership for a restaurant in Kearny w/parking. For more information call Jorge (973) 536-6443 Carmen (201) 898-8900 Se habla español.

CAR HARRISON Room for rent. Shared kitchen. FOR SALE Private Entrance. Utilities included. Available now. 1994 Dodge Intrepid (201) 978-4868 Call any- White, 85,000 original time. Se habla español. miles. New tires, excellent condition inside and out, good mecanical order, APARTMENT car runs great. $2,500. WANTED (862) 201-7070. Kearny/ Harrison area Mature clean, quiet, no pets, non smoking, woman Seeking 1 BR Apt. or Spacious studio. Must be near transportation, $650/$750 Possible utilities included April/May Call 732-447-7028 _________ Mujer Busca 1 cuarto, o Estudio amplio. Debe estar cercatransporte. $650/$750 732-447-7028

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT KEARNY small office, center of town, ground level $650/month. Call for details. (201) 9972341.or (201) 538-1319. N.ARLINGTON Prime location on Ridge rd., 2,500sq. ft. Can be used. Retail/office/medical space. On Ground floor. Off street parking call for detail (201) 538-1319 or (201) 997-2341

2013 Nissan Rogue, SUV, AWD, Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles. $14,000. (917) 362-0828

GARAGE FOR RENT KEARNY Kearny Secure storage with Parking Lot for rent, storage 32x27ft., Parking 22x70ft. $900/ month negotiable. (917) 721-2590 or (718) 522-0083. NUTLEY Commercial parking space available in Nutley (201) 390-1729

ITEMS FOR SALE $50 takes it all. High chair, stroller, walker, crib mattress, 2 car seats, playpen & play yard. Can be seen Saturday April 2nd. 11am-1pm, 24 Pulaski Drive, N.Arlington, Ring bell.

GARAGE/YARD SALE

286 Berkeley Ave. Bloomfield, Nj. Sat. 4/2 & Sun 4/3 9am-2pm. Tools, Womens clothing, purses, Household items, KEARNY Former law Furniture, seasonal office, Three large rooms decorations, dishes. on second floor near Kearny and Midland Ave. 471 Thomas Ave., featuring wall to wall car- Lyndhurst, Sat. April 2nd peting, ten foot ceilings 10am-3pm. Furniture, and a walk in vault. Heat Tools, Seasonal Decorasupplied. Vacant. To in- tions, Household Items, spect call 201-600-2811. CD’s & DVD’s.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Driving Instructor Needed. Will train right candidate. Must be reliable. (201) 246-8000 Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceautical Sales Experience with a Network of Doctors. Highly Competitive Commission. Please email your reume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

Money Motivated Appointment Setter Needed Will train $10-15/HR. Full Time. Must Posses the following: Excellent Oral Commun. skills Neat appearance Enjoys talking with people Avail. to work until 8:00 p.m. Avail. Saturdays Bilingual a plus. Excellent bonuses. Call (201) 955-0001 Ask for Donna.

HELP WANTED FOR RESTAURANT IN N.ARLINGTON. KITCHEN, CASHIER & SERVER . (917) 816-2419 FOR MORE INFO.

Seasonal & PT Positions Available Apply Online Lazparking.com • Cashier • CSR • Valet Attendant • Maintenance Red Bull Valet 335 Somerset St. Harrison, NJ 07029 Contact Person: Clarita Nicholson

929-259-1501

Full Time/Part Time veterinarian receptionist wanted at the Arlington Dog and Cat Hospital. Must be 18 years of age. Experience preferred, but we are wiling to train the correct individual. Weekends a must. Please apply in person at the Arlington Dog & Cat Hospital, 857 Passaic Ave. Kearny, NJ. Drivers-Owner Operators! $2,000 Referral Bonus!! Home Nightly! 100% FS. Non-Force dispatch. CDL-A. TWIC, SEALINK Card. 877-725-8241

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

www.theobserver.com

The Observer is not responsible responsible for for typographical typographical errors. Credit for errors will not be be granted granted after after the the next week’s publication. No changes changes or or refunds. refunds. Deadline byby 3:00 PM. Deadlineforforclassifieds classifiedsis isMonday Monday 3 PM.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Fire Prevention Specialist Civil Service exam and on-line applic is available at www.state. nj.us/csc, symbol M0238U. Current/ valid fire inspector cert issued by NJ DCA and NJ drivers lic req. For details & residency info, go to www.kearnynj. org. Exam filling deadline 4/20/16. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

Kitchen Help wanted for Italian restaurant in No. Arlington Tues-Sun Call Amanda

201-889-0988. $$ NOW HIRING! $$ Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net. (732)766-4425

CDL Class A Driver - So. Kearny tank cleaning company has an immediate opening for a 3rd shift yard switcher. Holiday & Vacation paid. Must have CDL Class A, clean background and verifiable work history. Starting salary at $18.00 per hr. Please call Mike C. at 973-589-3300.

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 Computer data entry, Experienced using Bookkeeping software for order entry, invoicing and other associated computer work. As well as other office duties. Must be proficient in math. Full time job, permanent position. NEWARK location. Email resume to Production3@ optonline.net.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

CLASSIFIEDS HANDYMAN SERVICES

Fernando Ferrer Quick books expert European Experience needed for a Ceramic Work, furniture company Carpentry, in Harrison, NJ. $14.00 per hour Painting - Must be fluent (201) 428-4477 in English.Send resume to HANDYMAN matisholl@gmail. Do all types of home com

Phone sales needed for a furniture company in Harrison, NJ. $10.00 per hour plus commission - Must be fluent in English. Send resume to matisholl@gmail. com CLEANING SERVICES Annes Cleaning Service Homes, offices, Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

repair at reasonable cost. Free Estimate Augi (201) 575-5376

HOME IMPROVEMENT

G & R Builders

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

FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DO IT ALL Interior Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223

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

ROOFING & SIDING

MASONRY SERVICES

Copacabana Landscaping

N&J REMODELERS

Manny Vidveiro Masonry

• Lawn Maintenance • Spring Clean-up • Design Retaining • Walls Pavers • Tree Service • Install Fence & Repair Free Estimates & fully Ins. Eder (201) 997-9271 www.copacabana landscaping.com

MARIO ESPOSITO LANDSCAPING LLC Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch Free Estimates

201-438-3991

(201) 893-0656

Cleaning Services Homes, Apartments, offices, Move-in and Final Cleaning. Weekly and bi-weekly. References available. (973) 519-2730 (973) 986-0046

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work Fair prices Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100

(201) 906-2422 All Around House Repairs Inside & Out • Brick Steps • Sidewalks • Wood Steps • Replacing windows • Doors • Painting & Addition Call: 201-280-0600

FM Property Home Repairs & Improvements

A1 Affordable Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Bush Trimming • Clean-Ups • Design For free estimates call 201-998-1262

Nick (201)997-7657

New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing Window installation • Siding • Gutters Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 (201) 528-8350 Lic#13VH04302300

PAINTING & DECORATING Painting & Decorating Andreas Painting Professional HousePainter 165. Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering - Taping Free Estimates (201) 997-0706 Speak slow in answering machine please

Classic Painting Exterior house starts at $799. Free Estimates. Call Don (862)754-1789 Leave Message. Kevin’s Home Improvements

Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts.

201-565-6393. PLUMBING & HEATING

JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Hot Water Heaters. Fully Ins. Lic# 165

(201)637-1775

Courageous Plumbing • Kitchens HVAC LLC • Bathrooms • Doors LIC. # 11103 • Floors • Windows • Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • Painting • Decks • Hot Air Furnaces All types of repairs • Sewer Drain Cleaning Lic. # • Video Sewer Inspections •Oil Tank Removal 13VH05674000 No money up front, Fully Insured Finance up to

201-428-7160

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

115 payments. (201) 206-4845

RUBBISH REMOVAL A1 affordable Rubbish Removal

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

(201) 998-1262. ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

Spring Removal, Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/ Demolition Lic.13VH04443200 (201) 726-0287

Kevin’s Home Improvements Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall Policies papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts.

201-565-6393. SEAMLESS GUTTERS D. FITZGERALD

Seamless Gutters Installed LLC • Gutters Cleaned • Yankee Gutters Repaired & Relined • Slate Roofs Repaired • Flat Roofs Sealed & Coated “Save Plenty“ Call Dennie” 1-800-479-3262

To Toplace placean anad adcall: call: 201-991-1600 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com classified@theobserver.com MASONRY SERVICES

• Blocks • Concrete • Bricks • Flatwork • Basement

Waterproofing • Tiles.

(908) 456-8016 ALL CONCRETE WORK SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, RETAINING WALLS, STEPS BRICK PAVER DESIGNS SANTOS CONSTRUCTION CO. FREE ESTIMATES. Family Owned for Over 30 Years Fully Insured and Licensed Call Our Office: 973-589-2712 “LET US SHOW YOU OUR WORK” SERVICES OFFERED

WANTED TO BUY

Kearny home and office cleaners Call us today for free estimate. (973) 757-9886

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Cash Paid (201) 920-8875 ELECTRICAL SERVICES

BULLSEYE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING 30 years Experience Residential & Commercial Free estimate 10% OFF with Ad Lic#17137 Fully bonded and Insured (201) 696- 0789 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Looking for qualifying Business Partners! Are you sports minded, self motivated, entrepreneurial minded individual? Contact me Opportunity @lmfmarketing.com to educate yourself on this opportunity and see if this is a fit for you.

www.theobserver.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

To place a classified ad, please call 201.991.1600

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

WATER from

BUSINESS

DIRECT RY 0% FINANCING UP TO 18 MONTHS! NO MONEY DOWN!

• Boilers • Bathroom Remodeling • Oil to Gas Conversions

• Sewers Video Camera Inspections

267 River Rd. | North Arlington | New Jersey

LIC# 9529 |T: 201.997.8565 | F: 201.997.1085 | www.DeGracePlumbing.com

Benmar Services

NJ Lic# 11103/ HICL#13VH05090700

COURAGEOUS

PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING Sewer & Drain Cleaning/Tank Removal/Central AC

NO MONEY UPFRONT

FINANCE UP TO 115 PAYMENTS

CourageousLLC.com • CourageousPlumb@aol.com

201.206.4845 • 908.387.8150

Our service includes: Free DELIVERY PAYROLL 4 Contractors: Certified Payroll

• BOOKKEEPING • COLLECTIONS • CONSULTING SERVICES Ph: 973-868-7999 Fax: 973-481-0344 benmarservices@yahoo.com

Divorce $299 + Court Cost

Bankruptcy $450 + Court Cost

Restaurant & Bar Specializing in Seafood & BBQ Catering for All Occasions & Takeout

877 Broad St. #208 Newark, NJ 07102

973.481.3646

(973)273-1325

224 GRANT AVENUE • EAST NEWARK

www.divorcebankruptcyimmigration.com

www.picnicrestaurant.com

The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.

Water Superintendent Ted Ferraioli, tendered a letter of resignation March 2, 2015, but as of last week, he was still on the job. He does not have the W-3 water system operator license certification required in Kearny. So the town is relying on Suez to satisfy that obligation. Part of Suez’s responsibilities as the manager of the municipal water system is to respond to emergency situations such as water main breaks like the one on the morning of Wednesday, March 9, when, according to Kearny Town Administrator Michael Martello, a contractor excavating to install monitoring wells drilled through a 30-inch main

along Central Ave., causing a pipe to rupture, disrupting water service to industrial customers in the area. Martello said that before the drilling began, the contractor’s representative had visited the Kearny Water Department to inspect markouts showing location of water pipes in the area along Central. Nonetheless, the contractor apparently miscalculated and drilled into the pipe, he said. Suez personnel, working with Ted Ferraioli, arranged for an emergency bypass to have water sent to the Hudson County Jail and notified area industries about the break. Water service was restored by Thursday evening, he said. Santos said that once

the town gets a bill from Suez for the cost of the repairs, it will send it along to the responsible party for payment. That will likely be the state Department of Transportation (DOT), he said. Suez spokeswoman Treva Spence Dupree said the company was alerted to the incident at 10 a.m. and immediately sent an emergency crew to the site. She said the crew stopped the flow from the stricken main and opened another valve to allow for an interconnector to provide an alternate flow. Suez called in Hackensack contractor J. Fletcher Creamer to handle repairs to the pipe. Neither Martello nor Dupree nor the DOT could identify the drilling contractor.

To place a classified ad, please call

201.991.1600

Do you want to learn to make pizza? HCCC will teach you Hudson County Community College’s nontraditional programs is offering a pizza class. Enjoy some good, oldfashioned, hands-on fun with your family. Bring your children and learn to create a pizza made of the finest, freshest ingredients. You’ll work together to make your own crea-

tive pizza and enjoy it together in our kitchen … then recreate it over and over in yours. Class will be held Saturday, April 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuition is $70 and classes will be held at the Journal Square campus. Payment is due at time of registry, and can be paid in cash or check in person or

by credit card online. For more information, contact the department of Community Education at 201-360-4246, or CommunityEd@hccc.edu. For more information about the class or other classes offered, visit www.hccc.edu/communityeducation to see a catalog.

- Thomas Jefferson

SOLUTIONS from Page 22 Startadvertising advertisingyour yourproducts productsand andservices servicesthis to reach Start week to reach over 100,000 readers. over 100,000 readers for as low as $35 a week! Contact your media representative today! 201-991-1600

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

KPD from while suspended. Both were arrested and taken to HQ. Mould later bailed herself out. Garcia-Carretero was held for pick-up by Jersey City police.

March 24 Shortly after midnight, Officers Jason Rodrigues and Dominic Dominguez responded to Oakwood Ave. and Devon St. on a report of a sus-

picious vehicle -- a 2007 BMW that had been parked with its lights on for “an excessive” amount of time. Police said its occupant, Jorge Gonzalez, 33, of Paterson, was found to have a Clifton motor-vehicle war-

rant. He was arrested and later released on bail. ••• At 3:20 a.m., Officer Michael Gontarczuk was alerted that the owner of a 1997 Acura travelling near Beech St. and

the Belleville Pike had a Jersey City warrant for driving without a license, police said. Rafael Vargas, 22, of Union City, was arrested and released on bail. -- Karen Zautyk

Kelly joins BHGRE | Coccia Realty as sales agent Karen Kelly, who for the last 24 years has been a licensed real estate agent, has joined the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Coccia Realty Lyndhurst office, the company’s president and owner Jan R. Kwapniewski announced. “I’ve wanted to expand my market area,” Kelly said. “I also like the Better Homes and Gardens | Coccia Realty professionalism and track record for real estate sales in the area, and felt that the agent tools would enable me to continue to grow my business and better service clients.” “To be a successful in real estate, an agent must wear many hats.” Kelly said. “I am a skilled negotiator, a problem solver, have excellent written and communication skills, the ability to set my clients’ property apart from the rest, while recognizing unique and marketable features in properties.” Before turning to real estate,

job done,” Kelly said. “Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, looking to list your property to obtain the highest price possible in the current market or are looking to buy the home of your dreams, I’m ready to go to work for you.” Kwapniewski says Kelly’s confidence, her knowledge of Bergen and Hudson counties and her communications background were just a few of the many reasons why he’s de-

lighted Kelly joined the Better Homes and Gardens Coccia team. “We’re very fortunate to have such a highly motivated agent with us and I have every confidence that her clients are going to see just how dedicated she is to getting the job done and done well.” Contact Karen Kelly 201-6554727 or Karen.Kelly@mycoccia.com to schedule a free, no risk market analysis today. Find out more about

BHGRE | Coccia Realty by logging on to www.CocciaRealty.com. Any experienced agent interested in taking his/her real estate career to the next level or considering a new career is invited to contact Colette Ravaché, confidentially, to learn what the company can do for them and/or their clients as the firm continues to grow. Call Colette at 973-476-8051 or email colette@mycoccia.com.

Karen Kelly

Kelly spent more than a decade in the communications field. “My experience working in various areas in the communications field, including magazine publishing, advertising and PR, combined with many years of listing and selling homes, makes me an ideal choice for buyers and sellers who seek an agent to get the

The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time. - Thomas Jefferson

Startadvertising advertisingyour yourproducts productsand andservices servicesthis to reach Start week to reach overfor 100,000 over 100,000 readers as lowreaders. as $35 a week! Contact your media representative today! 201-991-1600

View the entire issue online!

www.theobserver.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

EX P EC E C TT BETTE BETTE R R E XP EX P E CT BETTE R The The #1 Real Real Estate Broker in the theinarea area for 2016!* The #1 Estate Broker in 2016!* #1 Real Estate Broker the for area!* Get your your FREE, FREE, Customized Customized Home Home Get Valuation & & Market Market Analysis Analysis from from Valuation the Area’s Area’s #1 #1 Broker* Broker* the If you’ve been wondering what your home is worth, If you’ve been wondering what your home is worth, computer generated estimates are great, but they are computer generated estimates are great, but they are no substitute for a personalized analysis completed by no substitute for a personalized analysis completed by an agent familar with your area. an agent familar with your area. To request your FREE analysis, visit: cocciarealty.com/cma To request your FREE analysis, visit: cocciarealty.com/cma Or call us toll free 800-997-9704 we’ll connect you Or call us toll free 800-997-9704 we’ll connect you with an agent specializing in your community. with an agent specializing in your community.

Let BHGRE COCCIA Sell your home! Let BHGRE COCCIA Sell your home!

NJMLS Residential Sales Stats from 1/1/15 to 12/31/15* NJMLS Residential Sales Stats from 1/1/15 to 12/31/15*

Brokerage Company Brokerage Company BHGRE Coccia Realty BHGRE Coccia Realty C.21 SEMIAO & ASSOC. C.21 SEMIAO & ASSOC. NENO-ROSA AGENCY NENO-ROSA AGENCY ERA JUSTIN REALTY ERA JUSTIN REALTY MID-REALTY, INC. MID-REALTY, INC. EXIT GOLDEN REALTY GROUP EXIT GOLDEN REALTY GROUP ELITE REALTY GROUP ELITE REALTY GROUP SAVINO AGENCY SAVINO AGENCY RE/MAX WHITE HOUSE RE/MAX WHITE HOUSE HARRISON REALTY HARRISON REALTY ARLINGTON REAL ESTATE ARLINGTON REAL ESTATE THE BIXLER GROUP THE BIXLER GROUP

# of Closed Transactions # of Closed Transactions 356 356 245 245 159 159 135 135 108 108 88 88 87 87 84 84 64 64 33 33 26 26 23 23

CONDO CORNER Lyndhurst

$200,000

Large Ridge Rd Ground level 4 rm, 1 bdrm condo w/2 parking spaces, 1 covered garage space & storage rm! Convenient to shops, bus and short walk to train station! Pet friendly building, on site laundry.$235 maint fee Lorem includesipsum heat! dolor sit amet, consectet

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet uer adipiscing ac Lyndhurstelit. Quisque sed nisi $479,900 uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ut ac quam tincidunt Curabitur Mint conditionmolestie. split level with 3 bedrooms,t2.5 quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. baths situated on a corner 75 x 100 Integer lot.ut Modern urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer eat-in mi kitchen, large family room with wetarc bar and 2 ultricies, et pharetra cursus, sem ultricies, mi etgarage. pharetra cursus, sem arc car tandem u consectetuer neque, eget interdum u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet Lorem ipsum dolor amet, sed consectet uer adipiscing elit. sit Quisque nisi ac Lyndhurst $350,000 uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ac t quam tincidunt Curabitur 3 bedroom, 3 bathmolestie. colonial located withinut a short quam molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices erat. walk tincidunt to train station and dui nearin NYC busInteger stop! urpis. Donec duicursus, in erat. Integer Lovely home, finished basement. 1 carsem garage ultricies, mi etultrices pharetra arcand ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem driveway. Wood floors, updated kitchen andarc bath! u consectetuer neque, eget interdum u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet Lorem ipsum dolor amet, sed consectet uer adipiscing elit. sit Quisque nisi ac Kearny $279,900 uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ut ac t 2 Attractive, 1 ½ storymolestie. Bungalow Style 4 Bedroom, quam tincidunt Curabitur quam molestie. Curabitur ut t full Bathtincidunt home. Layout includes large Living Room urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer with Gas Fireplace, Dining Room, Eat-in-Kitchen, urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc Den, Bedroom andpharetra Bath on first floor, 3 sem Bedrooms ultricies, mi et cursus, arc u consectetuer neque, eget interdum and full tiled Bath on second floor. Great location u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

Lorem ipsum dolor amet, sed consectet uer adipiscing elit. sit Quisque nisi ac uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ut ac t quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t Lyndhurst $179,000 urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Very clean 1 bedroom, 4 room onerat. 2nd fl,Integer 1 urpis. Donec ultrices duicursus, in ultricies, mi et pharetra sem arc parking space, Maint fee of $177 includes ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem uheat. consectetuer neque, eget interdumarc u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet Lorem ipsum dolor amet, sed consectet uer adipiscing elit. sit Quisque nisi ac uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ut ac t quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur Nutley $300,000 quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer 1 fam w/2 car garage. 65x135 lot. 3 bdrms, 2 baths urpis. in Wood erat. sem Integer livDonec rm mi w/fireplace. Findui base. floors, near Bus ultricies, etultrices pharetra cursus, arc ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc line to NYC & bus to Newark & Clifton train! u consectetuer neque, eget interdum u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet Lorem ipsum dolor amet, sed consectet uer adipiscing elit. sit Quisque nisi ac uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ut ac t quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur Lyndhurst $425,000 quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Mixed use on Ridge Rd. completely renovated urpis. Donec duiGreat in erat. Integer store/office apartment. investment ultricies, miand etultrices pharetra cursus, sem arc ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc Opportunity! Separate heat and utilities. Possible u consectetuer neque, eget interdum Seller financing to qualifiedeget buyer. u consectetuer neque, interdum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet Lorem ipsum dolor amet, sed consectet uer adipiscing elit. sit Quisque nisi ac uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ut ac t quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur Kearny $200,000 quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Arlington Section 1 fam. 3 bedrms, full basement. urpis. Donec duicursus, in erat. sem Integer Inspect andmi make your offer! ultricies, etultrices pharetra arc ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem u consectetuer neque, eget interdumarc u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet Lorem ipsum dolor amet, sed consectet uer adipiscing elit. sit Quisque nisi ac uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ut ac t quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur Lyndhurst $329,000 quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Brick front colonial w/garage & driveway 2 urpis. Donec duicursus, infloors, erat. newer Integer bedrooms, 2 full Hardwood ultricies, mi baths, etultrices pharetra sem arc ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc kitchen & bath. Fenced yard w/deck & winter NYC u consectetuer neque, eget interdum view. Property backs to Lewandowski Park. u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

in a great area!

Call us us today today to to sell sell your your home! home! Call KEARNY •• 636 636 Kearny Kearny Ave Ave •• 201-997-7000 201-997-7000 KEARNY LYNDHURST •• 424 424 Valley Valley Brook Brook Ave Ave •• 201-939-8900 201-939-8900 LYNDHURST info@cocciarealty.com info@cocciarealty.com

www.cocciarealty.com www.cocciarealty.com

©2016 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® ©2016 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Estate® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes Real and Gardens isReal a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation Equal licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Housing Opportunity. Each Better Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company. ® Real Estate Equal Opportunity Housing Opportunity. Better Homes andLLC. Gardens Real Estate Company. Franchise isEqual Independently Owned andEach Operated. ® Franchise is Independently Owned andmade Operated. and Gardens Real Estate * Homes Statistics based on information derived from NJMLS for all sales transactions from * Statistics based on information derived frombut NJMLS for all sales transactions made from 1/1/15 to 12/31/2015, deemed reliable not guaranteed. 1/1/15 to 12/31/2015, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.