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KEARNY – The N.J. Civil Service Commission has sanctioned Kearny’s plan to, essentially, shut down the town’s water utility by terminating its employees, effective June 30. Town officials expect that by that date, they will have concluded ongoing negotiations with Suez North America (formerly United Water Co.) to take over the operation and management of the utility. As outlined in a March 31 letter to Civil Service, Kearny is proposing the layoff plan “for reasons of economy and efficiency. “Due to attrition, the Town presently does not have a certified-licensed Water Superintendent or sufficient manpower to properly operate the water utility. “Based on a thorough analysis of its operations, the Town has concluded that it can more inexpensively and efficiently provide water service to its residents by engaging in a subcontracting arrangement with a private vendor, Suez, than by hiring the new employees who would be necessary to staff the water utility. “Moreover, the Town has see LAYOFF page

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Kearny ﬁreﬁghters at the scene of a car crash on April 27 near the intersection of Bergen Ave. and Maple St.

Ave. and Maple St. at around 6 p.m., April 27, and firefighters used the Jaws of Life to KEARNY — extricate one passenger, Chief One person was injured Steve Dyl said. when a car hit a building near The severity of the injuries the intersection of Bergen the victim sustained was not By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

immediately known, Dyl said. He was transported by Kearny Ambulance to University Hospital, Newark, for treatment. At the time of the crash, there were two other occu-

pants inside the vehicle, Dyl said, and both were able to get out of the vehcile on their own and walk away from the crash scene. No other details were readily available at press time.

Kearny Fire Dept. welcomes new fire official By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – He may have grown up in neighboring Harrison, but Juan Barroso has become very familiar with Kearny streets and by-ways since he became a town firefighter in April

2007. And his diligence in learning his job and applying that knowledge at fire scenes has earned him the recognition of his superiors as reflected in his appointment, last Tuesday, to the post of provisional Kearny Fire Official/Chief Inspector.

He replaces John Donovan, who retired from the Kearny Fire Department last June after having spent 24 years with the department. Barroso has been assisting since Donovan’s departure. Donovan was earning $136,600 a year but Barroso, with about nine years on the

job, will await the municipal government’s adoption of a 2016 salary ordinance for the position to learn what his pay will be. Barroso’s permanent appointment is conditional on the outcome of a state Civil see OFFICIAL page

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BELLEVILLE – n old stone bridge on Mill St. in Belleville that reportedly once led to the entrance of the former Rolling Hills copper mine camp has itself been seriously undermined, residents said last week. Work crews assembling a new residential complex at Mill and Franklin Ave. have been hauling in building supplies across and around the bridge, which dates from the 1830s, and are erecting a new bridge adjacent to it, possibly having caused gaps in its stone walls, residents said. At around the same time, neighbors said they discovered a stream of cascading water under the bridge which was later found to stem from a water main break in the area. Resident Mary Higgins, who lives near the site, speculated that vibrations from the heavy equipment used at the construction site may have weakened the pipes underneath, causing the rupture. Deputy Mayor/Councilman Steven Rovell said that when the township Planning Board green-lighted the restricted age housing project, it set down as one of the conditions of approval that the developer restore the bridge, which, he said, has been “in deplorable shape.” But Higgins and others fear that the township has turned a blind eye to the bridge’s integrity by allowing its demise to open up more space for the developer to expand. “Nobody’s taking it down,” Rovell said. “We all agree that it’s something to be preserved. People are creating havoc over nothing. When you have this type of construction, maybe the vibrations may have accidentally

– Ron Leir ••• EAST NEWARK – The Archdiocese of Newark is looking to dispose of part of the St. Anthony’s parish property in East Newark and the borough is putting itself in a position to take the property. On April 13, the mayor and Borough Council adopted an ordinance that would authorize the borough to acquire the Photo by Ron Leir parish center/recreation facility, including [through] the A view of the possibly compromised historic bridge along Mill St. exercise of eminent domain, caused damage. Who knows?” proposed a compromise, giv- if advisable.” Archdiocesan spokesman ing Harrison an initial PILOT Nonetheless, Higgins – Jim Goodness confirmed that (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) who, as a child, used to play the Newark Archdiocese, of $1.3 million and escalatin the “Peter Pan” caves below the bridge – bemoaned ing a bit each year thereafter which controls the property, has been putting out feelers and directing the HCIA – as, the loss of a once bucolic essentially, the new owner of for potential buyers but that space with the removal of no firm decisions have been many sycamore trees and dis- the property – to issue up to $1 million in bonds for future made to date. ruption of wildlife. She worEast Newark Mayor Joseph improvements to the stadium ried that the environmental Smith said that, “the Archdiohit, combined with construc- as needed. Now, according to Harrison cese is looking to consolidate tion and the compromised by getting rid of the property bridge structure, could cause Mayor James Fife, the court – they’re serious about selling has extended that deadline the Second River to flood it.” until after the summer. from winter drain-off. “This “Back in 2005 or 2006,’’ Fife said the mediator recis no less than destruction of when the borough had inommended that the court alneighborhood history,” she low more time for the parties formal discussions with the said. Archdiocese about the propto continue talks so the case ••• erty, Smith said, “we did a “is now off the court agenda HARRISON – study and we found some enand on again for the fall sesEfforts by Harrison to vironmental issues associated sion, possibly for October.” strike a tax settlement with with the building,” including Asked to account for the the owners of the Red Bull the presence of asbestos and delay in reaching consensus, Arena property have been Fife said it has to do with “the a 1,000-gallon underground stalled again. fuel tank. guarantees we have to make Both sides, along with the Now, he said, “we’re still if something [unexpected] Hudson County Improvetalking about it,” but the happens.” He declined to ment Authority, have been borough isn’t quite ready to elaborate, other than to say, conducting negotiations pull the trigger. Asked what “it’s a very complicated matthrough a court-appointed use the borough intended for ter.” mediator to resolve the matthe property, Smith said the HCIA counsel William ter. But the parties were unable Netchert couldn’t be reached site is zoned “for public use. You could put a parking lot for comment. to meet the April 25 state or some type of school there.” The Red Bull ownership Supreme Court deadline to If there are plans for poshave taken the position that nail down terms – on which both the land and the stadium the town had previously should be designated as taxsigned off weeks ago – that see NEWS page

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Another Walgreens coming to Belleville By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

feet with a 3,600 square foot mezzanine and would be 35 feet high. BELLEVILLE – Bohler said the retail store would be open “24/7” while new Walgreens with a drive-thru pharmacy is the drive-thru pharmacy hours were slated to be “8 a.m. to 10 coming to Belleville. p.m. only.” The township Planning Bohler said the drive-thru Board voted April 28 to apwindow would be positioned prove an application for site along the north side of the plan and bulk variances filed future structure, not far from by WIN Belleville Development LLC to develop the retail a proposed driveway entrance on Washington, with a store at 165-183 Washington window, equipped with tray Ave. drawer and speaker, to conFrank Cozzarelli, attorney for the applicant, said the plan duct transactions. Pharmacy patrons could, if calls for the removal of all the they chose to do so, “call or currently vacant retail shops on that stretch of Washington, text ahead” or use a special mostly the former Motorcycle app, to expedite window serMall, to the corner of Rutgers vice, he said. There would be room for up St., and construction of the to three vehicles to queue up Walgreens with on-site parkfor the drive-thru service, acing for 40 cars. cording to testimony given by The development site, conthe applicant’s traffic engineer sisting of just under one acre, lies on the west side of Wash- Joseph Staigar and Bohler. They minimized any concern ington, just across the street that waiting vehicles could from the Municipal Building. end up in the driveway apron, Project engineer Bradford possibly spilling over into Bohler said the new building would comprise 14,000 square Washington, a busy two-way

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The new Belleville Walgreens will be largely on the site of the former Motorcycle Mall on Washington Ave., and beyond to the corner of Rutgers St.

roadway. As many as eight metered parking spaces along Washington may have to go as a result

of the traffic plan for the site, which required review by the state Department of Transportation since Washington – an

extension of Rt. 7 – is a state road, Bohler told the planning board. Elaborating, Staigar explained that in order for vehicles exiting the site onto Washington, those parking spots needed to be removed to ensure that drivers had a clear view of north/south traffic when entering the roadway. Two driveway cuts along Washington are proposed: One on the south side of the retail structure allows for exit only; another on the north side permits traffic in and out but exiting traffic can only turn right to go southbound see WALGREENS page

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erek Tunia grew up in a rough neighborhood in Jersey City — it’s commonly known as Greenville, but residents call it “The Hill.” Like many others his age, that was a strike against him, as far too often, young people who live there don’t always succeed as adults. There’s crime. There are drugs. There are temptations beyond what anyone who doesn’t live there could ever imagine. But for Tunia, life on the mean streets of The Hill were instead a motivating factor to succeed — and not to suc-

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f you saw a man strolling down Kearny Ave., holding some currency in his hand, you’d likely not give it a second thought. Unless you were a detective. And were “very, very familiar” with the individual. Such were the circumstances leading to two drug arrests April 22, Kearny police reported. At 4:30 on the afternoon in question, Vice detectives were on the 100 block of the avenue, near Hoyt St., when they said they observed Ernesto Rosabal, 48, of Kearny, money in hand, walk toward a parked 2004 Chrysler and enter the passenger side. What then occurred, police said, appeared to be a hand-to-hand drug transaction — the cash being exchanged for a black plastic bag. As the detectives were starting to remove both Rosabal and driver Monique Brown, 44, of Jersey City, from the car, he tried to hide the bag between the seats, but it was seized

and found to contain 10 wax folds of heroin and 10 baggies of cocaine, police said. On his person were allegedly found three empty plastic bags and a plunger and cap for a hypodermic needle. Brown was also in concealment mode, attempting to hide money, 72 folds of heroin and four bags of cocaine, police said, noting that $320 in currency was recovered from the car. Both arrestees were charged with possession of heroin, coke and drug paraphernalia. Brown was additionally charged with intent to distribute the narcotics within a school zone, operating a motor vehicle while in possession of CDS and being an unlicensed driver. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: April 25 Patrol units responded to Patterson St. at 10:45 a.m. after

a concerned citizen reported that a woman was attempting to enter parked vehicles in the area. Sgt. Pete Gleason and Officer Jay Ward encountered and detained Melanie Alvarado, 26, of Union City, whom area residents reportedly identified as the person of interest. Based on the ID, Alvarado was arrested for attempted burglary. A search incident to arrest reportedly turned up two small ziplock bags in her possession along with a “large, black, military-style knife” in her sweatshirt pocket. A more thorough search by Officer Rose Traynor at headquarters revealed two small bags of suspected marijuana in the suspect’s sock, police said. Alvarado was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of pot and paraphernalia and three counts of criminal attempted burglary. Because the police felt she was “under the influence of something,” she was taken to

Clara Maass Medical Center for observation. ••• At 11:20 a.m., at Hickory St. and Quincy Ave., Vice detectives arrested Kysean Price, 18, of Kearny, on an outstanding $10,000 Kearny warrant for making terroristic threats. A search reportedly uncovered in his waistband a vial containing seven baggies of suspected pot. Apprised of the new drug charges, Kearny Municipal Court Judge Thomas D. McKeon tacked on an additional $10,000 bail, and Price took up residence in the Hudson County Jail. ••• Officer Jon Dowie was in the area of 1200 Harrison Ave. at 8:30 p.m. when his onboard computer alerted him that the owner of a passing 2001 Chevy had several warrants. Stopping the car, he found it operated by owner Jacquelin Williams, 29, of Newark, who police said had a suspended license, a $350 Montclair warrant

for driving while suspended and two $250 Cranford warrants, for possession of a CDS and possession of same in a MV. She was arrested on the warrants, for driving while suspended and for failure to surrender the suspended license and was later released after she posted the $850 bail. ••• While on patrol at 10 p.m., Officer Dominic Dominguez detected the unmistakable odor of marijuana wafting through the air at the intersection of Davis Ave. and Tappan St. The only people in the immediate area were three young males walking north on Davis, and when the officer approached to conduct a field interview, one of the trio, a 15-year-old from Harrison, became belligerent, tried to push past the cop and had to be advised several times to stay put, police said. The teen had a backpack, see KPD page

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Migrants of all kinds, legacy & peppy poet T By Ron Leir

are trying to repatriate them are running into push-back as he civil strife that has well. torn apart so many As the NY Times reported countries in the Middle April 27, the U.S. Fish & East, Africa and elsewhere has Wildlife Service is being sued impacted all species of life, by animal rights groups and not only human. others over its effort to transAs reported by The New fer eight chimpanzees from York Times on April 26, the the Yerkes National Primate Grauer’s gorilla, described as Research Center at Emory “the world’s largest primate,” University in Atlanta, Ga., to a has been severely reduced wildlife park in Kent, England. in number by an estimated New federal regulations 77% in the last two decades restricting lab research with alone due to guerilla war in chimps are prompting the the Democratic Republic of Georgia facility to ship their Congo. “clients” elsewhere. Initially, Warring factions, in addition the research center sought to to killing as many as 5 million send the chimps to an African people in the region, have also sanctuary but the offer was preyed on the 400-pound gorejected. rillas as a jungle food source, Seems the European Eneven venturing into some ani- dangered Species Program mal sanctuaries to hunt them objects to the move to Engdown, the Times said. land because they feel Europe If the predators continue is already overpopulated unchecked, chances are this with chimps. That argument species will be eradicated sounds strangely familiar to within the next decade, exthe reasons used by some naperts predict, thereby proving tions to keep out humans. that war is hell for every living creature. Shifting landscapes Incidentally, while some naSpeaking of changing envitions – like Australia and Tur- ronments, a Times April 28 key – are doing all they can to story detailed the latest in a prevent the flow of desperate seemingly never-ending achumans into their countries, counts of the forces of “prosome animals whose keepers

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gress” taking a toll on distinct historic neighborhoods, this one a 7-century-old Flemish village called Doel in Belgium. It now stands in the way of a $745 million Port of Antwerp tidal dock expansion project that officials say will generate a dramatic upturn in shipping capacity, 1,300 jobs and $5 billion in revenues. It will also uproot part of the country’s history, dating from medieval times. As one of the few remaining residents holding out – many buildings are now shuttered – put it: “[Doel] was actually a really special village, something you don’t see very often in Flanders, because it

was really small. But it had so much … so many shops, four big restaurants, lots of cafes. There was a special kind of vibe among the people who lived here.” Doel’s impending doom brings to mind another casualty of progress: the old Greene St. Boat Club in downtown Jersey City where a group of fishing and boating enthusiasts had kept their vessels moored at makeshift docks and set up small shops and even some homes for half a century along part of the old Morris Canal. They were ordered by the courts – with prodding from then-Mayor Gerald McCann – to leave in favor of the state extending the Liberty State Park walkway, thereby affording the public waterfront views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Today, the mariners of yesteryear are only a memory: another part of the city’s rich cultural legacy lost. A peripatetic poet It turns out that Walt Whitman, who labored as a newspaperman, government employee and Civil War Army nurse, before publishing his

epic tome, “Leaves of Grass,” also held forth as a physical fitness guru of his day. In its April 30 edition, The Times reports the discovery of a series of articles published in the New York Atlas in 1858 under Whitman’s pen name that promote a self-help program for “Manly Health and Training.” Here is his clarion call: “To you, clerk, literary man, sedentary person, man of fortune, idler, the same advice. Up!” While people are out perambulating, Whitman invites them to consider using shoes “now specially worn by base-ball players” which, he asserts, should be “introduced for general use.” (There is no mention of any endorsement of any athletic footwear company.) His 47,000-word account, which advocates eating “meat, to the exclusion of all else,” and moderate exercise to counteract “too much brain action and fretting,” also recommends taking up bareknuckle boxing as a strategy for building “a hardy, robust and combative nation.” And I bet you thought poets were powderpuffs.

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An image in last week’s edition of The Observer was misidentified. The church pictured with a story about the Academy at St. Mary, Rutherford, was of the parish’s old church, built in 1910 and demolished in 1992.

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Belleville’s annual Memorial Day Observance will be Monday, May 30, with three separate ceremonies as follows: • 10 a.m. — Bridge at Rutgers and Mill Sts., a wreath placement will honor Merchant Marines and Naval War Dead. • 10:30 a.m. — At Belleville Township Hall, 152 Washington Ave., a service honoring fallen first responders, firefighters and police who perished in the line of duty will take place. • 11 a.m. — At the Belleville Veterans Memorial, at Tiona and Union Aves., a ceremony to honor military veterans who died in the line of duty will take place, and it will honor Belleville resident and MOH recipient Pfc. Henry Svehla. Guests will speak at the bandstand, and wreaths and corsages will be placed by local veteran’s service organizations to honor fallen heroes. Questions? Call DAV Post Commander Bill Steimel at 973-955-7211. The Belleville High School class of 1946 is in the planning stages for a 70th class reunion Sunday, June 5, at a local restaurant. All BHS graduates and friends are welcome. Contact Eleanor Guarino at 973-450-4902 or by e-mail at angelhair1322@yahoo.com for more details. The Woman’s Club of Belleville sponsors a pancake breakfast May 21, from 8 to 10 a.m., at Applebee’s, 375 Rt. 3 E., Clifton. For tickets and pricing, call Terry Landon at 973-751-6529.

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cooking ethnic foods. Everyone is invited. Craft and flea market vendor tables will be available to rent for a $15 donation (non-refundable). Set up for vendors will begin at 11 a.m., and two chairs will be provided. Forms are available on the tables in church and at the rectory. Tables will be set up at along Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard S., Harrison Ave. and Church Square. The food court and entertainment area will be on Jersey St. For more information, call Susana at 973-484-5678, ext. 18. Leave a message if there is no answer.

account, which can be used to access many free applications on a computer or tablet, Gmail, alternatives to Microsoft Office, Google Docs, the Internet storage application Google Drive and Google Calendar. This will be a hands-on class for those wishing to bring their own personal devices (iPads, tablets, laptops, etc.) Space is limited, so plan on arriving early. • The library presents a music program in honor of the 2016 Rio Olympics on Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m., in Kearny the Reading Garden, featurThe East Newark/Kearny ing The City Winds Trio, a Health Department offers a professional chamber group free rabies clinic for dogs and consisting of flute, oboe and cats Wednesday, May 4, from bassoon. The trio, who have 7 to 8 p.m., at the East Newark performed concerts throughFirehouse on Sherman Ave. out the East Coast, will play Dogs must be leashed and national anthems of several cats should be transported in countries, including the U.S., a cat carrier and be handled China, Japan, France, Gerby a responsible adult. For many and Brazil. The program more information, call 201will also include movement 997-0600, ext. 3500. games, pictures, an opportuniKearny UNICO sponsors a ty to try out some percussion bus trip to the Tropicana Cainstruments and a chance to sino on Sunday, May 15. The conduct the City Winds. The trip will depart at 8:30 a.m. event is free. from the parking lot of Kearny Visit www.kearnylibrary. Bank on Kearny Ave. Prior to org to learn more about the departure, a brief continental library’s programs. breakfast will be served. AnyThe second annual Memoone interested should call Lou rial Motorcycle Run to benefit Pandolfi at 201-368-2409 for the Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz information and pricing. scholarship fund is Saturday, The Kearny Public Library, June 4. Registration starts at 318 Kearny Ave., offers the fol- 9 a.m. with kickstands up at lowing programs: 10 a.m. The run starts at VFW • The library hosts two free Post 1302, 300 Belgrove Drive, Google classes at the Main proceeds to High Point MonuLibrary on Wednesday, May ment and then back to Kearny 25, and Wednesday, June 1, for a pig roast. The cost is from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., organ$25 per bike. Contact Terri by ized and taught by instructors email at vfwpost1302@gmail. from BookLinx. com. The first class will be an The Salvation Army of overview of Google, includGreater Kearny offers the foling how to search Google lowing programs: effectively, an overview of the • Monday at 4 p.m.: Monet Google Maps feature, Google’s Monday (Art program for translation tool and YouTube. children in grade 1 to 6). The second class will give At 5 p.m.: Troops (pre-K an overview of a Google through grade 12). Tuesdays:

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Children in grades 1 to 4 are eligible for this craft program which meets Wednesday, May 11, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. • Catch the Buzz: Children in grades pre-K to 3 will learn about bees Wednesday, May 18, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. • Visit the U.S.A.: Let your child explore the 50 states in an exciting way. Children will Lyndhurst learn about state symbols and The Department of Parks & important facts. This program Recreation sponsors a trip to is open to children in grades Sands Casino in Bethlehem, 2 to 4 on Tuesdays, May 10, 17, Pa., on Friday, May 27, from 9 24 and 31, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. a.m. to 6 p.m. Call the Parks The Lyndhurst Library anDepartment at 201-804-2482 nounces the introduction of for reservations and pricing. Universal Class Library EdiLyndhurst’s first-ever Spring tion, a new online continuingStreet Fair takes place Sateducation service designed urday, May 14, from 10 a.m. specifically for use by the to 5 p.m., with a rain date of patrons of public libraries. All Sunday, May 16. Vendors, of the courses are free to parides and amusements will be trons with a valid Lyndhurst set up on Delafield and Court Library card. Universal Class Aves. There will also be live offers courses in exercise and music and a DJ. fitness, entrepreneurship, arts The Humane Society and music, home and garden of Bergen County, 221-223 care, cooking, computers Stuyvesant Ave., has a supply and technology, health and of both canned and dry dog medicine, homeschooling, food for anyone having a hard job assistance, law and legal, time feeding dogs because of parenting and family, pet and unemployment or any other animal care and hundreds financial hardship. For more more. Learn more at www. information, call 201-896-9300 lyndhurstlibrary.org under the or just stop by. “Online Resources” section. The Lyndhurst Public LiNutley brary, 355 Valley Brook Ave., The Nutley Public Library, hosts these May events in the 93 Booth Drive, announces children’s room: • Telling Moments: A walk- the following programs. Registration is required where in story session is offered on noted. To register, call 973Mondays, Wednesdays and 667-0405. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Ms. • Patrons are invited to play Melissa, Ms. Jessica or Mrs. Bridge at the library every Gail will read an enjoyable book to children in kindergar- Tuesday at 1 p.m. • Wednesday Afternoon ten to grade 2. No registration Knitters meet weekly at 1 is required. p.m. All levels of knitters are • Mom’s Day Special: Surwelcome. Participants should prise mom on Mother’s Day bring supplies. by creating a special craft. Call the library for more Children in pre-K to grade 4 information on this exhibit are eligible for the class that and other programs. The commeets Wednesday, May 4, plete schedule of programs is from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. available at the library and on • Around the Solar System: the library website at www. Let your child create their nutleypubliclibrary.org. very own planet mobile.

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attain age 60 to begin collecting their pension. In the meantime, Kearny is continuing a contractual arrangement with Suez, paying the firm more than $28,000 per month for water billing, collections and customer service” and nearly $12,000 per month for “interim water operations and management.” Negotiations with Suez toward a long-term agreement have been proceeding for the past six months. Those talks were preceded by the town undertaking a public bidding process for a utility operator but that yielded only one proposal – from Suez – setting the stage for the town to negotiate terms. “We’ve been deliberate [in those talks],” said Mayor Alberto Santos, “because we want to ensure we cover all operation issues adequately in terms of staffing and response [to water emergencies] by Suez, we want to ensure that the cost of providing those services is fair and the state’s approval of the layoff plan is necessary to implement the transition to Suez.” When all is said and done, Martello said the town expects to be paying “the same or slightly less” than what it now costs to run the water utility. The difference, in going with Suez, he said, is that, “we’ll have a fully functioning utility, with a certified water service operator on board.”

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So far, despite a not-sostrong economy and all the struggles that often go with being a young and aspiring artist, it’s paid off. “I love being creative. I have a big imagination, which is important in painting,” Tunia said. “Since that day last November, I have not looked back. It was surreal to me that I sold a canvas for $1,500. I thought to myself, ‘Where did all of this come from?’ I knew I had the talent, but really?” Yes, really. Tunia says he knew he didn’t want to spend the rest of his life sorting and delivering mail to lawyers and other employees at the law office. It wasn’t that he didn’t enjoy his work at the law office either — he really did — but he wanted more. “When I’m at the canvas, I try to take it all in,” he said. Over the last two years, Tunia estimates he’s created 15 to 20 pieces. His largest was 5-feethigh by 4-feet-long. He hopes showing off his work in Kearny will be a way to influence people who might not necessarily care for art. “I really hope to turn people into fans of art and turn them on to my work,” he said. His favorite piece Tunia says his favorite

IF YOU GO … What: ‘Mixed Feelings’ art show with Derek Tunia When: 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 21 Where: Kearny Point, 78 John Miller Way, South Kearny Cost: Free with music and refreshments More details: www.Instagram. com/dtuniaartportfolio and /mrdt201. piece is about a successful guy who had a lot of people in his life he called “friends.” But in reality, the guy didn’t have many friends at all, because people would often smile at him, face to face, but in general, all they ever really did was bring him down. He says that’s something he, as an artist, faces quite often. “I still see it myself, with so-called friends,” he said. “It really applies to a lot of people in this world though. There have been plenty of people who showed some interest in my art, but when push came to shove, they didn’t show up for the shows I’ve been in.” But he’s certain some of his friends will come to this show — his first

one all by himself. He gives a ton of credit to his business manager, Will Baisden, also of Jersey City, and also an alum of St. Anthony HS, for pushing him. “Will’s a lot more organized than I am,” Tunia said. “He’s excellent with time management — I’m not.” Yet for five hours at Kearny Point on May 21, Tunia will be there, showing his work to what he hopes is a large crowd. If you’re a local artist, he wants you there. If you have a slight interest in art, he wants you there, too. And even if you have no interest in art, but might have some kind of artistic talent, that’s the type of person he really wants at the show. “Maybe I can open the eyes of someone who has artistic talent but just doesn’t know it yet,” he said. “There will be plenty there for people of all ages and ability to see. I really hope to see a lot of people out at the show.” Aside from the art you see in the photos included with this story, Tunia has a lot of his work online on Instagram. Check it all out in two locations: www. Instagram.com/mrdt201 and www.Instagam.com/ dtuniaartportfolio. The art portfolio is where you’ll find most of the paintings he’ll display at the show.

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NA softball team is hitting in bunches The North Arlington softball team is enjoying its best season in recent years, posting a 10-4 record as the season nears the halfway mark. According to head coach Carol Dorazio, the Vikings are doing so well this season because they are simply mashing the ball. “Our bats have been carrying us,” said Dorazio, the former standout Viking pitcher who returned to take over the program three years ago. “We’re getting hitting throughout the lineup.” It’s true. The Vikings are batting better than .370 as a team. They have several players batting better than .400. It’s a group of mashers wearing Viking uniforms. Leading the way is senior Marissa Piscal, who is doing a little bit of everything for the Vikings these days. Piscal, one of the top hitters in northern New Jersey, is usually the Vikings’ catcher. But an injury to starting pitcher Danica Krawczyk forced Piscal to move from behind the plate to the pitching circle last week and she pitched brilliantly.

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“The last time she pitched was in middle school,” Dorazio said of Piscal. “I guess sitting behind the plate for as long as she has helped her to learn how to pitch. She naturally knew what to do.” Piscal hurled nearly nine scoreless innings last week, helping the Vikings win games against Paterson Charter and Becton Regional. Piscal is also batting a team-high .440 with two homers and 10 RBI. The senior is headed to Montclair State in the fall and will play softball for the Red Hawks. “She’s just a phenomenal athlete,” Dorazio said of Piscal. Another key contributor is junior shortstop Arielle Castellanos. “Arielle was our second baseman last year and we moved her to shortstop this year,” Dorazio said. “She’s been a great leadoff hitter for us. She provides great leadership for a junior. She makes things happen.” Castellanos is batting .429 with a team-high 19 runs scored and 20 RBI. She also leads the team with 14 stolen bases. She see VIEW page

osmo Liaci was headed for a life on the streets of Newark. In the late 1940s, Liaci, currently a Kearny resident, was a teenager in Newark, destined for a life of trouble. “I was 14 years old and hanging out on the streets,” said Liaci, who will turn 80 later this year. “I was always fighting, you know, the bullies taking on the little guys.” Unfortunately, Liaci was one of the little guys. “So my Uncle Sam (Liaci’s real uncle, not the Uncle of the nation) took me to the Newark YMCA,” Liaci said. “He introduced me to a guy named Jimmy DeLuca, who was part of Jake LaMotta’s stable. DeLuca asked me if I wanted to be a boxer and I honestly didn’t know.” But Liaci started going to the gym three days a week — and he was instantly hooked. Photo by Jim Hague “I was 116 pounds back Kearny’s Cosmo Liaci is all set for his induction into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of then,” Liaci said. “Some people Fame for his contributions to the sport of boxing for more than 60 years. wanted to make a jockey out of me.” Gloves in 1953. In 1954, it was before it ever began. But Liaci decided to remain another trip to the Golden “I was very upset,” Liaci said. in the ring, a decision that Gloves semis as well as the “I couldn’t believe my career would eventually change his AAU Champion that year. was over before it started. I life. “James J. Braddock presented was one of the best left hook “I really didn’t know what me with my award as the AAU guys around.” was going to happen next,” champ,” Liaci said. But it wasn’t meant to be. Liaci said. “I liked boxing. I Liaci won 28 fights as an “I thought I was going to remember watching the Joe amateur. In 1956, under the be the lightweight champion Louis-Jersey Joe Walcott fight guidance of managers Sam of the world,” Liaci said. “But on television in 1947. Back Rose and George Schiner, Liaci every time I tried to come then, everything was about made the decision of his lifeback, I felt the soreness in my boxing. I liked it because of the time. He was turning pro. shoulder. As the years went by, recognition I was getting.” “I was going to get 75 bucks it was harder to try to come Liaci became a top amateur. for my first fight,” Liaci said. back.” “The Newark YMCA was my “Back then, that was a lot of At the tender age of 20, sponsor,” Liaci said. “I didn’t money.” Cosmo Liaci’s boxing career have to pay for anything. They Liaci never saw any of that was history. bought me a robe with my money, because a dislocated “I got a good job, raised a name on it.” shoulder forced him to drop Liaci went to the semifinals out of his professional career see LIACI next page of the New Jersey Golden

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would train with the boxers at the old Kearny PAL on Devon Street. good family,” said Liaci, In November, Liaci will whose four children after receive the greatest award of his sudden divorce decided his career, when he is into stay with their father. “I ducted into the New Jersey wanted to stay close to the Boxing Hall of Fame. sport.” The New Jersey BoxSo the spry octogenarian reing Hall of Fame induction mained active in boxing outceremonies will take place side the ring. He helped out on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the with organization and Rings 20 and 25, serving as president Venetian in Garfield. It will be th of both veteran boxing organi- the 47 annual Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremozations for years. He took his nies. management skills with him Liaci is one of 14 boxing and became a trainer for such great fighters as heavyweight greats to be inducted this year, including boxing judge Conrad Tooker and Kearny Debra Barnes, boxers Scott native and lightweight John DePompe, Derrick Graham Sullivan. and Rodney Price, attorney “Sullivan ended up havPat English, broadcaster Neling a good career,” Liaci said son Fernandez, managers Pat of Sullivan, who won 15 pro Lynch and Leon Muhammad fights and lost in an attempt and timekeeper Ray Ryan. to gain the New Jersey lightBoxers Jimmy Anest, Phil weight title in 1978. Liaci has remained active in Berman, Gerald Hayes and Herschel Jacobs are also beboxing for the last 50 years, ing inducted posthumously. training and working with a Photo by Jim Hague “It’s the highlight of my handful of boxers both on the Kearny’s Cosmo Liaci shows off the Man of the Year award he received in 2010 from the New Jersey Boxing Hall of life,” said Liaci, who is a amateur and pro levels. Liaci LIACI from

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WALGREENS from on Washington. Another driveway cut proposed for the Rutgers side of the building is designed for both entering and exiting traffic but, since Rutgers is oneway, westbound at that point, vehicles leaving the site can only turn left toward Lincoln Place. Cozzarelli said that once construction begins, there are no plans to change the upgrade of the property as it runs uphill. He said that Walgreens has no plans to hire security personnel for the

Martin said he has been searching for additional educational space, on behalf of the East Newark Board of Education, including the vacant Holy Cross School in nearby Harrison, thus far with no results. On paper, the 0.135 acre parish center, at 446 No. Second St., is listed as being assessed at $450,000 and its 0.15

acre adjoining parking area (three lots with John St. addresses) at $58,200. At this point, Smith said, whether the borough can perhaps negotiate a price with the Archdiocese or seize the land via eminent domain, is unclear. “It’s still up in the air,” he said. – Ron Leir

new store but that surveillance cameras would be installed around the site. Asked by the board how many employees the store would hire, Cozzarelli said that information was currently unavailable. As of now, there are two existing Walgreens stores in the township, both on Washington, one at Greylock Parkway/Greylock Ave., and the other between Rossmore Place and Holmes St. Cozzarelli said the new store would be replacing the facility

between Rossmore and Holme and would be known as Walgreens’ “flagship store in Belleville.” “My understanding is that demolition would start as soon as possible,” said Cozzarelli, “with actual construction to abide further review of our proposed driveway cuts,” in line with the planning board’s condition to minimize the loss of any curbside parking. Once the project begins in earnest, it should take “three to four months” to complete, Cozzarelli said.

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from which the pot scent appeared to emanate, and when it was searched, police said, it was found to contain a glass jar holding 13 baggies of the drug. The youth was arrested for possession of pot and paraphernalia and possession with intent to distribute in a public place and near a school zone. He was processed at HQ and released to the custody of his parents. The KPD Juvenile Aid Bureau will follow up on the complaints. The other two youths were not involved and were released without charges.

to know what he was doing. What he ended up doing, police said, was arresting her on two open warrants: one from Totowa, $500, no 10% option, and one from Bloomfield for a MV offense, $1,000, no 10%. In addition to the original parking violation, Gaeta was also charged with driving while suspended, failure to surrender a suspended license and failure to have her vehicle inspected. She was held at HQ awaiting transfer to Bloomfield PD custody.

April 28 At 6 p.m., Chief John Dowie, Sgt. Scott Traynor and Officers Giovanni Rodriguez and April 26 Leroy Bibbs responded At 12:30 p.m. at Kearny to Midland Ave. and Ave. and the Belleville Beech St. — where they Pike, Officer Jordenson had been summoned Jean wrote a ticket for previously — followan illegally parked 2005 ing complaints of Ford. As he was plac“strange and disorderly ing the summons on conduct” by Kearny the vehicle, police said, resident Douglas Welfl. owner Candace Gaeta, Cautioned about his be18, of Bloomfield, aphavior, police said that proached and demanded Welfl, who is 30 years

old, offered the explanation that he had been playing tag. Police said a warrant check revealed that he had two, both from North Arlington: $587, for trespassing; $68 for a town ordinance violation. He was arrested and turned over to the North Arlington PD. ••• Sgt. Traynor and Officer Darwin Paulino were called to the 100 block of Devon St. at 11 p.m. on a complaint of a disorderly person causing a commotion on the street and there found an “enraged and screaming” Kevin Black, 26, of Jersey City, police said. (Black reportedly explained that he had been arguing with a cousin.) A warrant check showed that Black had two, each for $500, for MV offenses in East Orange and Jersey City. He was charged in Kearny with disorderly conduct and transported to the Hudson County Jail on an additional $2,500 bail. – Karen Zautyk

W.H.A.T. will be shaking this Friday night

W.H.A.T. brings “School House Rock Live Jr.” to West Hudson with a final performance Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. This engagement is sponsored by the Kearny Education Association. “School House Rock” was an Emmy Awardwinning ‘70s Saturdaymorning cartoon series that taught the world history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs. “We are very excited to bring family audiences this wonderful stage production,” said Jerry Ficeto, president of W.H.A.T. “We are also extremely grateful to the

Kearny Education Association (KEA) for the support we receive from them year after year for our spring family productions.” The story of “School House Rock Live Jr.” takes audiences on a musical journey through the eyes of a teacher named Tom. Nervous about his first day of work, Tom tries to relax by watching TV, where he is introduced to various characters representing different facets of his personality that show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. A meet-and-greet with the cast will be

held after the show. Discounts for advance-group sales are available. Direction and musical direction are by Natasha Gonzalez and Charles Lalima. The cast includes: Tim Firth, Robert Strauch, Noelle Haefner, Katherine Moreira, Paula Baratta, Kalsey Colotl, AJ Ford, Michael Bradow, Jimena Riva, Breanna Pifano and Liam Malley. The W.H.A.T. Theater is in residence at the First Lutheran Church, 65 Oakwood Ave. All tickets are $8 and are available online at www. whatco.org or by calling 201-467-8624.

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Annual Mattia award goes to UNICO The Dr. Virginious D. Mattia Memorial Committee is presenting its 44th annual award for distinguished community service to the Nutley Chapter of UNICO National. The award was established in 1973 to honor the memory and perpetuate the volunteer spirit of Mattia, who, when president of Hoffmann–La-

Roche Inc., died at the age of 49 in 1972. Considered by many to be Nutley’s most prestigious, the award has been presented to individuals and organizations representing the broad range of Nutley volunteer activities, some well-known to the public and others who help the people of Nutley in quiet ways.

Nutley UNICO is the third largest UNICO chapter in the country. More than $32,000 a year in scholarships, donations to various township organizations — including a permanent book fund at the Nutley Library and a community service day each year involving completion of a township beautification project — are all part

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of the chapter’s mission. While the award is being given based on UNICO’s collective community activities, it bears noting that individual members serve on virtually every official board in Nutley, hold some of the more responsible positions in the community and engage in a wide variety of volunteer activities. Bob Montanino, president of Nutley UNICO, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the organization. “While fulfilling the purposes of ‘Service above Self ’ is sufficient reward in itself, it is certainly satisfying to know our efforts are recognized,” Montanino said. “I really appreciate the Mattia Committee’s understanding that Dr. Mattia’s volunteer spirit may be exercised though organizations, as well as individuals.” Tony Iannarone, acting Mattia Committee president, said: “We have not given the award to an organization for

some years, and UNICO is very meritorious, but selecting just one from so many deserving nominees is never easy. Some very good new nominations were received this year, and we want people to understand that once nominated, the nominees remain eligible, as long as they continue to live in Nutley.” The award will be presented at the committee’s annual dinner at Nanina’s in the Park Wednesday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets include valet parking, an open bar throughout the evening, hors d’oeuvres and a sit-down dinner. Checks payable to the Dr. V.D. Mattia Memorial Committee should mailed to Vicki O’Halloran, 25 Florence St., Nutley, N.J. 07110. For tickets and other information, call her at 973667-7419 or email vicki01@ verizon.net with questions or call Tony Iannarone at 973-235-1065 or email ajiannarone@aol.com.

Prime Healthcare inks 3 new pacts Just days before Prime Healthcare Services was expected to finalize its acquisition of St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, Prime Healthcare announced April 28 that agreements were reached with the hospital’s three major labor unions. Agreements were reached with JNESO District Council 1, District 1199J (National Union of Hospital and Health Care Workers) and the Operating Engineers Local 68. District 1199J members ratified their collective bargaining agreement last Wednesday. The Operating Engineers have scheduled a vote for last Friday and JNESO is scheduled to vote on its agreement sometime this week. The three unions represent more than 780 of St. Michael’s 1,400 employees. “We are grateful to the leadership of the three unions for meeting us at the table and negotiating agreements that are fair to the employees and

their families and will ensure the long-term viability of the hospital,” said Luis Leon, president of hospital operations for Prime Healthcare. “We look forward to furthering the mission of St. Michael’s and preserving compassionate, quality healthcare for future generations of Newarkers.” Prime Healthcare maintained substantially all St. Michael’s staff, eliminating just 29 positions — less than 2% of the hospital’s workforce. Nearly half of the positions were in management. After three years of regulatory review, Prime Healthcare received all necessary approval to purchase the hospital. Prime Healthcare’s acquisition of St. Michael’s was expected to be finalized May 1. Doug Placa, the executive director of JNESO, said the union plans to recommend that his membership ratify the contract when they vote on it next week.

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He was a truck driver with Q Petroleum, Newark, for 25 years. He was a former member of the Hoboken Soccer Club and was a member for 45 years of the Adaniram Masonic Lodge 80 in Lyndhurst. He was the beloved husband of 62 years of Helwida Buchholz Ploghoft. Father of Wayne and Kevin Ploghoft, he was the brother of Hal Ploghoft (Mary), Jimmy McCarthy, and Michael and Donna Ploghoft. Grandfather of Timothy, he is also survived by many nephews and nieces. Mr. Ploghoft was an avid gardener and tremendously enjoyed volunteering and helping others. He was truly a good neighbor. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Adaniram Masonic Lodge 80, at 321 Second Ave., Lyndhurst, N.J. 07071 would be appreciated. Services were last Saturday at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

on Monday, April 25. A memorial service is being planned for this week at Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Barbara was born in Newark and lived in Kearny, North Arlington, and most recently, in Rutherford for the last 20 years. Barbara worked at Slavitt and Cowan in Newark as a legal secretary for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her sister Linda Galka, her mother Thelma Logan and father Mathew Logan. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Jamie Brennan (nee Gnoinski), son-in-law Joseph Brennan, sister Larraine Clifford, brother Mathew Logan and an extended circle of family and friends. She will be especially missed by her cherished grand-daughters Makayla Rielly Brennan and Maeve Kathleen Brennan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the St. Jude Foundation.

Walenty Dudaryk Walenty Dudaryk, 54, of Harrison, died April 24. Walenty is survived by his wife Barbara, his mother Wiera, his daughter and her husband Monika and Steven Adamczyk, one sister, one brother and his grandchildren Patryk and Sebastion. Mass was at St. Casimir’s Church, Newark. Interment Frank Ploghoft was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Frank Ploghoft, 81, of Kearny, North Arlington. Armitage died April 26. & Wiggins Funeral Home, Born in Omaha, Neb., Mr. Kearny, was in charge of arPloghoft was raised in Elliot, rangements. Iowa, before moving to New Barbara Jean Logan Jersey and eventually settling Barbara Jean Logan, 69, in Kearny. passed away suddenly at home

Jean Young Jean Young, 68, of Kearny, died on April 28. Born in Newark, Jean spent most of her life in Kearny. She was a teacher’s aide for 12 years with the Kearny Board of Education. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Young. Mother of Donna Young, Susan Wolenski (Bob) and Dawn Tonner, she was the sister of Fredrick Kersey, Diane Fitz and the late Patricia Stewart. The grandmother of Jennifer, Shawna and Sarah, she was also the “BFF” of Hailey. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home,

Craig Kearney Craig Kearney passed away April 25. He was 79. Born in East Orange, he lived most of his life in Kearny before moving to Warren 20 years ago. Craig was a graduate of Jersey City Sate College. He was a retired Kearny police detective, where he also served as Master/Sergeantat-Arms in 1992. Craig served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1964. He was a proud member of the N.R.A. and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and hunting, but loved and cherished his family and friends first. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maria (nee Caruso); his children, Jon Kearney, an attorney, and Diane Camerada, a pharmacist (Domenick). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Domenick, Michael, Anthony and Vincent Camareda and Tiffanie and Craig Kearney, along with loving cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project. Mass was at St. Lucy’s Church, Newark. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge of arrangements.

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Kearny. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 3, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment will follow the Mass in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Dolores English Dolores English (nee Cattafi) passed away suddenly at home on April 27. She was 75. Born in Jersey City, she spent most of her life in Kearny before moving to Lakeville, Pa., 15 years ago. Visiting was Sunday at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

Dolores was active with the PTA in Kearny. She was past president of Franklin School PTA and was also a life member. She worked as a billing clerk for the former West Hudson Hospital in Kearny. Wife of John R. English, she is also survived by her children Terry English, John English, Valerie Iacono and Stephen English; her sister Rose Guancione; and grandchildren Nicole, Dylan, Stephen, Matthew, Nikalena and Michael. She was predeceased by her brother Anthony Cattafi. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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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.

HARRISON Brand New 2 BR, 1 Bath, EIK, LR, Stainless steel appliance, Central HT/AC. No pets. No smoking. Utilities separate. $1,600/ month, 1/1/2 months security. Avl. Immediately. (973) 985-0764.

KEARNY 1 & 2 BR’s . HT/HW included. From $950-$1,200/month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858- 8246 for appointment.

BELLEVILLE Newly Renovated. 3rd fl. 1 BR + 1 garage. No pets. No smoking. $825/month + utilities. (973) 751-9225.

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BLOOMFIELD 3 family home, 2nf fl. located near GSP, EIK, Bedroom includes large walkin closet. Bonus room serves as DR/Home office. A/C, Laundry mat within close distance. No pets. No smoking. KEARNY $1,300/month. 1 month security. Avl. June 1st. KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 BR’s, (973) 444-4563. LR, DR. $1,400/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. Spanish & Portuguese HARRISON Call (973) 896-8984, HARRISON 2 BR, 1st English Call (973) 856fl. Supply own utilities. 1244 $1,050/month. Call KEARNY Arlington Between 5pm & 7pm. Section, 2nd fl. ExcelNo pets. No smoking. lent condition. $1,300/ (201) 998-5742. month + utilities. No pets. (201) 463-9269 HARRISON 2 BR, 2nd Please call after 4pm. fl. Supply own utilities, $1,400/month. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. June 1st. (908) 4516023. HARRISON 1 BR Apt., Bathroom, Kitchen. & LR. $1,000/month. Water included. 1 1/2 month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. June 1st. (973) 485-8525.

KEARNY 1st. fl., 6 Large rooms, No pets. $1,500/ month + Security. HT/ HW Included. Avl. June 1st. (201) 306-0892 after 4pm. 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 1 BR apt. HT/ HW ncluded. Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises. $995/ month,. Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 HARRISON 3RD FL New Elm St. Apt Basement 1. High Quality, 3 BR, 2 Bathroom. and office. Balcony. $2,300/month. KEARNY Arlington SecUtilities separate Near tion. 1 BR, H/W Floors. Asian Supermarket & Walking distance to High School. 15 min to schools & Supermarket, PATH. Avl. now. (973) all public transportation and NY bus. Avl. Now. 772- 3883/2882. (201) 657-2119. HARRISON 1 BR apt. HT/ HW included. $1,250/ month. Avl. Immediately. (201) 600-2624.

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KEARNY 4 Large Modern Rooms, 2 BR’s, 2nd fl. Arlington Section. Close to NY transportation. Hardwood Floors, Tiled Kitchen, Parking. Laundry Facilities. $1,225/month + utilities. Call (908) 2409302. KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, 1 bath. $1,250/month. 1 month security. Avl. Immediately. Call Carmen 201-622-8315

KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, $1,450/month + 1 1/2 months security. off street parking, 1 car garage. W/D hook-up in basement. No smoking. No pets. Avl. May 1st (908) 227-8747. KEARNY 1 & 2 BR’s. HT/HW included. From $950-$1,200/month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858- 8246 for appointment.

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

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

KEARNY 2 1/2 car garage for storage. Located on Belgrove Dr. in Kearny. Avl. $300/month. May 1st. For more info (862) 273-6541.

BELLEVILLE /Nutley Border, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. No realtors. Karen (973) 7477654.

NEWARK Newark Newly renovated, 1 BR $950/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 June 1st. 973-216-9470.

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KEARNY office/retail, center of town, ground level $650/month. Call for details. (201) 997-2341 or (201) 538-1319.

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BELLEVILLE Convenience Store with great Lease. $140,000 + inventory. Full line of Convenience Items, Lotto, ATM, Cigarettes, Cigars, Beverages and KEARNY furnished room. coffee. Contact refrigerator & microwave. Raj Patel (862) 295-9976 Great location center of town. All utilities includKEARNY 528 Kearny ed. $575/month. Ave. Chinese Restaurant. 201-697-0541 Call 9-12pm. (201) 9912879. KEARNY room for rent. 1 month security. Shared Kitchen. Female Preferred. No smoking. No pets. Avl. Now. Now. (551) 580-8183.

HALL FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY Large Furnished room shared bathroom. $475/month. + Security. (732) 977-8206.

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CLIFTON Clifton liquor store, asking 270,000 + Inventory. Call Mahesh Patel (201) 406-8662 Remax Trust Properties (973) 773-4000 ext. 28.

N.ARLINGTON Lovely 5 room apt. 2nd fl. in private home. 2 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen & tiled bath. separate utilities. Backyard, W/D hook-up, Storage, private parking. Queen of peace area, near transportation. 1 1/2 months security. Call (973) 3380909 after 5pm.

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KEARNY Furnished sleeping room for single person. Smoke-free, Drug-free. Close to transportation. 304 chestnut street. Security required. 201-207-8029.

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Fabiano is ‘My Favorite Teacher’ Belleville High School educator Gerard Fabiano has been selected the winner of this year’s Barnes & Noble Northern N.J. District “My Favorite Teacher” contest. As one of five regional winners, Fabiano – who teaches business and advises the FBLA chapter – will receive a $500 B&N gift card and is eligible for the nation-

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from BHS senior Christopher Andrade, who wrote that, “From the first moment I met Mr. Fabiano, he always inspired me. He worked with me long hours to co-produce and co-direct the ‘Bully Me This’ anti-bullying video, dedicated extensive time and resources as a volunteer coach to hone my soccer skills and taught me so much

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Students’ ‘dream’ designs are prized KEARNY – Two young budding Kearny architects designed “dream homes” that achieved nationwide recognition. Kearny High School students Erick Ruivo and Alexandra Gutierrez both placed in the top 10 out of 775 entries submitted by their peers in the 2016 CAD Academy’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) competition. Students Joshua Nordeste and Nissel Mejia also

submitted home designs, as directed by the contest. Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood said all four students honed their skills through participation in the high school’s Architecture I class. Blood added: “The competition required the students to research and learn about LEED and energy-efficient resources. The students used ARCHICAD, a Building Information System to create their outstanding designs.

“The students spent about four to five weeks researching, creating and designing the project. Their hard work and efforts have paid off.” In his entry to the contest, Erick said he executed his vision for what he calls “Green Breeze … a modern, two-story house located on the beautiful coast of Monterey, Calif. … filled with innovative technology

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Ozone pollution and your family’s health: What to know Recently, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strengthened the federal limit on the amount of allowable ozone pollution, also known as smog, in the air we breathe. Health groups hailed this as a step in the right direction to protect Americans from this widespread and dangerous pollutant. “Once met, the stronger ozone standard will prevent childhood asthma attacks, missed days of work and school, and premature deaths,” says Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the

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State Fair celebrates 30 years at Meadowlands State Fair Meadowlands, the largest fair in the New York metro area with more than 150 rides and attractions, will celebrate 30 years of operation this summer, running for 17 days from June 23 to July 10 at the State Fair Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The fair — featuring acres of food, white-knuckle rides and world-class family entertainment — kicks off with a special “Throwback Thursday” preview night on June 23. Throwback Thursday celebrates the fair’s opening in 1986 with a bargain hand stamp, for both admission and rides, for just $19.86 (non-hand stamp entry price is $7 for adults, $5 for children). Friday, June 24 is Dollar Day, with admission $10 for all ages, and just $2 each for rides, food, games, select food and drinks and parking. “To commemorate 30 years of happiness and fun, this year we are bringing in electrify-

ing new acts, as well as beloved favorites,” said Al Dorso, president of State Fair Meadowlands. “We are proud to present, for the first time, our headline show — the spectacular new High Dive Act. Watch courageous, death-defying daredevils as they dive from dizzying heights into a shallow pool of water. That’s one splash you won’t want to miss!” The following entertainment is free with fair entry ticket. • High Dive Act — If you’ve ever wondered what an Olympic diver does for a living when he’s not at the Olympics, wonder no more. These powerful divers will shock and amaze as they soar from an 85-foot platform into a pool of just 10 feet. Performing twice daily on weekdays and three times daily on weekends and July 4. • The Great American Thrill Show — This is an open-air performance of gymnastic acrobats and aerialists, dazzling audiences on the high wire and 90-foot sway pole — perform-

ing twice daily on weekdays and three times daily on weekends and July 4. • The Racing Pigs — Back by popular demand for their 28th year, throw your arms in the air and cheer them on as they rip up their real piggy racetrack. Performing four times on weekdays and five times on weekends and July 4. • Master hypnotist Steve Bayner — This hypnotist manages to be silly and amazing at the same time. Take your chances and get up on stage with him. Times to be announced. • Live concerts on the American stage, including Trixter, an 80s & 90s band, on June 23; RIFF, the band best-known for its music in films such as “Lean On Me,” on June 24; Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot, featuring members of Billy Joel’s band, on June 28; Rubix Kube, the #1, 80’s tribute act, on June 30; Epoch Failure on July 2; Manny Cabo, New Jersey native from NBC’s “The Voice,” on July

3; Chase Bryant, July 7, a solo country artist who has hit No. 4 on the Billboard charts, and was named by Rolling Stone as one of “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” and Constantine Maroulis, a New Jersey native known for “American Idol,” Broadway’s “Rock of Ages” and “The Wedding Singer,” on July 9. • Educational Petting Zoo — Kids will get up close and personal with animals of the world. This is a perfect spot for ridiculous selfies. Open to the public throughout the fair (rides on the elephant are an extra fee). State Fair Meadowlands also features 50-plus rides and the largest Kiddieland in New Jersey. The Sky Ride returns this year, providing sky-high views of the fair and the Manhattan skyline. For Batman fans, the Batcopter will provide rides with panoramic views of the fair in the original helicopter from the 1966 TV series.

The fair occupies more than 35 acres of grounds. Fair hours are Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturdays 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. to midnight. On Sunday, July 3, the fair is open 2 p.m. to 1 am; on Monday, July 4 from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Kids go free Night is Wednesday, June 29 from 4 p.m. to midnight. Cheap cheap night is Wednesday, July 6, from 4 p.m. to midnight. The fair is closed to the public on Sunday, June 26. Parking is free Monday through Wednesday, and $5 Thursdays through Sundays, plus Throwback Thursday, June 23, and on July 4. On Dollar Day, Friday, June 24, parking is $2. The fair will again offer free shuttle buses from and to the Secaucus Junction train station.. Visit www.njfair.com for information about the event, bargain days and to buy advance sale tickets.

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