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Roof on Davis Ave. Firehouse on verge of collapsing By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

blocking the sidewalk. This is because the roof of the 115-year-old building is “slowly collapsing.” KEARNY – Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl If you’ve been down on said a structural problem at Davis Ave. lately, you’ve likely Station 1 was discovered May noticed a distinct lack of KFD 26. On May 27, the 16 fireactivity at the firehouse befighters assigned there were tween Hoyt St. and Devon Terrelocated to KFD headquarters race — as well as barricades

on Midland Ave., as was their fire engine. The 3,000-square-foot Davis Ave. building, which Dyl said has been declared unsafe by Kearny Construction Code Enforcement, now stands empty, awaiting an engineer’s report. And a repair-cost estimate. Dyl said that on May 26,

workers from Bower & Co. roofing were replacing the gutters on the firehouse -- which has been in use since January 1901 -- when they observed that a portion of the wooden plate just below the roofline was bulging out on the Devon Terrace side. Apparently the 1901 construction did not in-

clude “collar ties,” the lack of which has resulted in the roof joists pushing the plates out of alignment. “It’s not something you’d look for in a regular inspection,” Dyl noted. But once the flaw was discovered, the KFD see KFD page

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Stringham’s early retirement triggers search for new leader By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

BOE members; milestones such as having many years of well over 90% of our students graduating NAHS NORTH ARLINGTON – and subsequently entering college, university, technical e still has a year to schools and the military in go in his contract similar percentages; having with the North Arthe honor to open and work lington Board of Education, with a remarkable staff to but, effective June 30, Oliver establish our first middle Stringham will call it quits school; our district having as the district’s chief school our first National Blue Ribadministrator. bon Award winning school Asked why he decided to – Roosevelt School; the new step down now, Stringham Rip Collins Athletic Field told The Observer, “After from referendum to complegreat prayer, thought and tion; extensive fiber optic discussion with my family, cabling of our district that I believe this is the approhas laid the technological priate time for me to retire; and I look forward with the Photo courtesy NABOE foundation for our district for years to come; our disGood Lord’s grace to opOliver Stringham trict being recognized as a portunities to help and serve high-performing district by others in different capacities dent who went through the ranks of the school system the state; the creation of inin the future.” and that’s a testament to his district classrooms for pre-K Stringham, 58, did not dedication. He’s responsible autistic students so that they elaborate as to what he for our students’ increased may be educated at home meant by “different capacitest scores. Everything he here in North Arlington; ties.” phenomenal partnerships The borough school board did was always in the best interests of the kids.” with local service organizahas yet to name a replaceStringham’s advocacy for tions and the North Arlingment for Stringham, who the $3.5 million 2013 referen- ton Education Foundation, will have completed 36 dum to upgrade Rip Collins as well as our NAPD, NAFD, years at the end of this Field was “a great decision,” NAVES, as well as so many school year, the last 14 as McDermott added. And the other things. superintendent of schools. addition to Roosevelt School “Not because of me has BOE President George – which will be completed any of these things been McDermott said that the after he’s gone – will be done – but because of superintendent “chose to people willing to work for retire on his own. I guess he another part of the departing administrator’s legacy, a common good. I consider decided it was time for him he said. myself blessed to have been to enjoy his retirement. We “The memories that will given the opportunity to weren’t anticipating it but burn deep in my heart,” said lead, or to follow, or to we will move forward – the Stringham, “are those where encourage, or to support, show has to go on. We’ll do what’s right for the district.” help was given to a student, or to serve in any way that a parent, a family, colhelped accomplish these and An internal search comleagues or other members of so many other important mittee has been screening the community. outcomes for our district.” several candidates, he said. “I am proud to have A product of Jefferson McDermott commended Stringham as “a strong edu- worked with so many terrif- School and NAHS, Stringic children and families, and ham launched his career as cator, studious and a lifeexceptional district staff and an educator as a teacher’s long North Arlington resi-

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aide at Washington School, continued as a teacher at Washington and Roosevelt, then principal at Jefferson, the first principal at the middle school and, ultimately, superintendent. The BOE sweetened Stringham’s departure by voting May 23 to authorize merit pay in recognition of his having achieved the five goals he set for the 2015-2016 school year as follows: • $5,244.75 for achieving “three areas for school improvement … based upon the topics presented at the NJNCAG (N.J. Network to Close the Achievement Gaps).” • $5,244.75 for securing a new school bus and completing an agreement between the BOE and North Arlington Education Foundation. (The BOE has yet to publicly release the contents of that agreement.) • $5,244.75 for evaluating 100% of the “target population” using the Danielson teacher evaluation model. • $3,937.50 for providing the BOE a “summary of results of a possible future elementary school redistricting paradigm.” • $3,937.50 for implementing a “pilot program in full CPR training.” The total merit payments -- $23,609.25 -- will be added to Stringham’s base pay of $157,500 and will help boost his annual pension. Stringham’s pay had been reduced by about $40,000 in 2014 to comply with the state’s mandated salary scale for superintendents keyed to the size of a school district and this merit adjustment helps soften that blow.

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KPL hosts Black Maria Film Festival By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

n 1893, on the grounds of his West Orange laboratory, Thomas Alva Edison completed construction of what is considered to be America’s very first movie studio. Oddly shaped, and covered inside and out with tar paper, it earned the

Public Library played host to the program. Presented, free to the public, were eight sublimely creative shorts -- narrative, animation, documentary and dance -- ranging in length from four minutes to 17 minutes, and all of them prize-winners from prior festivals. This member of the audience was mesmerized -- from start to finish

by Jorge Lopez Navarrete of Barcelona told the story of a dog and a horse who embark on an adventure through the Spanish countryside. In six minutes, and without one word of dialogue -- unless you count barks -- there was more drama and emotion than in 2 1/2 hours of your average Hollywood “blockbuster.” • “The Apothecary” by

Helen Hood Scheer of Palo Alto, Calif., documented a Colorado druggist, who sometimes doubles as a surrogate doctor since his is the only pharmacy in 4,000 square miles. (Think about that.) He is also dealing with his wife’s debilitating illness. This offering was inspiring and heart-rending -- and also educational, offering a peek at a Colorado that isn’t all ski

slopes and purple mountains’ majesty. • “A Place of Spirit” by Natalie Conn and Jay Weichun of Brooklyn depicted the challenges faced by Staten Island artist Andrea Phillips, who was being evicted from her home of 44 years. Weichun, a friend of Phillips, was at the library see FILMS page

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-- but we’ll focus on our four favorites. • The opening work, “Virtuous Virtuell” by Thomas Stellmach of Hessen, Germany, was composed of ink drawings interpreting the overture from Louis Spohr’s 1829 opera “The Alchemist.” We can best describe it as a Rorschach test set to music -- a Rorschach test full of drama and beauty and suspense. When it was over, the intricacies of the animation left us thinking, “How did he DO that?” • “Little Block of Cement With Disheveled Hair Containing the Sea” (we have no idea what the title means)

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June 10 23, of Passaic, had an outstand- received a phone call from Eric Dotoli, 27, of Nutley, ing warrant from the Passaic someone claiming to be her hanks to the quick thinkwas arrested on Park Ave. and County Sheriff’s office. He was granddaughter who told her to ing of a local CVS pharcharged with defiant trespass, later released on his own recogwire $1,925 to New York City macy manager, a resident according to police. Dotoli alnizance, pending a new court because she’d been arrested was spared being bilked of legedly entered a business he’d date. Tarell Rhodes, 30, of Cliftand jailed on drunken-driving more than $5,300 by a fraudster, been banned from entering. A on, had active warrants from charges. The victim sent the but the victim is still out $500 staffer alerted police that Dotoli Passaic and Paterson. He was money to the unknown woman — for now, the Nutley Police had entered the establishment. released into the custody of the through MoneyGram, police Department said. After being processed, Dotoli Passaic Police Department. No said, and the woman was The victim went to NPD was released on his own recogJune 7 advised not to wire money to charges were filed against the Headquarters on June 9 and nizance, pending court. A motor vehicle stop on anyone else claiming to be her third person involved. gave police the following stateCentre St. led to the arrest of granddaughter. ••• ment: – Kevin Canessa Jr. Fernando Hoyas, 49, of Newark. A resident told police she A man who called himself Police said Hoyas was driving Kevin Mason phoned the victim and said he was an agent erratically, leading to being FREE ESTIMATES with the U.S. Department of the pulled over. He was issued FULLY INSURED summonses charging him with Treasury and that the victim drunken driving, driving withREFERENCES owed back taxes from 2013. out a license and failure to keep “Mason” directed the victim right. He was released on his to go to the Nutley Post Office own recognizance, pending a to purchase a $500 iTunes gift mandatory court appearance. card and to call him back with ••• the card’s serial number. A resident told police he’d The victim did just that — purchased a vehicle from a and was then instructed to go friend — but after doing so, he to his bank to withdraw $5,309 and then to go to a CVS to send only got the vehicle’s registration card, and not the car’s title, the money to him via Money00 following the purchase. And Gram. there was a good reason for The victim made the bank 6 30 6 3 0 300 withdrawal, but when he got to that — the vehicle had recently CVS and tried to send the cash, been repossessed. The “friend” hasn’t answered numerous the store’s manager advised and and him he was likely the victim of phone calls from the victim and police. An NPD officer left a scam — and that he should atthe thesame same a message with the friend and at site,site, report this to the NPD. While giving police his state- advised him to call police to and discuss the matter. and ment, “Mason” called the victim back, at which time a police June 8 officer took the call and told Al Fahtir Anthony, 20, of Nutthe alleged fraudster the victim ley, was arrested on Park Ave. was “at the Nutley police stafollowing a motor vehicle stop tion, reporting the incident.” and charged with possession of “Mason” then hung up. CDS under 50 grams. He was The victim was advised to released on his own recognibring a copy of his report to the zance, police said. post office for possible reim••• bursement of payment for the Yet another resident reported iTunes card. being the victim of fraud, the ••• 736 Page Avenue NPD said. In this incident, THERADIOLOGYCENTER Meanwhile, the NPD released Multi-Slice CT Ultrasound/ Doppler Studies High-Field MRI Open MRI Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 someone opened an account X-Ray Digital Mammography/ CAD Breast Biopsy Bone Densitometry the following reports of inciwith T-Mobile in the victim’s dents that took place between 736 Page Ave. • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 • (201) 729-1234 name. The victim got a bill June 4 and June 10: for $317.58, but he doesn’t have OPEN MRI •HIGH FIELD MRI • CT SCAN • ULTRASOUND • DOPPLER STUDIES service with T-Mobile. A furJune 4 ther investigation revealed the ECHOCARDIOGRAM • DIGITAL X-RAY • DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY • BONE DENSITY SCAN While watching a baseball fraudster also got four iPhone game at a Hancox Ave. baseball field, a resident reported a foul 6 Plus phones in the victim’s name, each valued at $749.99. ball struck and damaged his

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In the mood for a ghost story? By Karen Zautyk o, that’s not a scene from an upcoming episode of “Outlander.” It’s a depiction of the 42nd Highland Regiment — the Black Watch — at the Battle of Fort Carillon during the French & Indian War. In the fierce engagement on July 8, 1758, a combined force of 15,000 British and American colonial troops (including a New Jersey regiment) faced off against approximately 3,600 French. The French won. But this column isn’t about the battle, per se. It’s about one of the Scottish combatants, Major Duncan Campbell of Inverawe. The legend varies a bit, depending on the storyteller, but basically it goes something like this: One night, years before, Campbell had been sitting in his Highland castle when there came a hammering upon the

door. Answering it, he found a frightened man who ran into the great hall, touched the hearth, and pleaded for asylum. The stranger confessed that he has slain another man in a fight and was being hunted down. According to the story, there was an unwritten Highland law “that sanctuary must be given to any man who touches your hearthstone.” (Why, we have no idea.) In any case, the laird swore an oath to shelter the fugitive. He hid him in the castle and then in a cave, and the man eventually escaped to freedom. However: When those who were hunting the killer reached the castle, Campbell learned that the person who had been murdered was his own cousin (or foster brother, depending on which story you read), Donald. That’s when the nightmares

began. Donald appeared in a dream, “imploring him to give up the murderer, but Inverawe was honour bound and was forced to refuse.” Twice more, the ghost appeared — the final time leaving with a warning, vowing that he would meet Campbell again, in death, “at Ticonderoga.” Campbell had never heard of the place. (Nor had anyone else in early 1700s Scotland,

we presume.) Years later, having joined the Black Watch and risen to the rank of major, he was dispatched to North America, where the French & Indian War was raging. On the shores of Lake Champlain, near Lake George, stood Fort Carillon, which the British forces were ordered to seize from the French. The night before the attack, Donald once again

came to Campbell in a dream, repeating the warning about where they would meet one last time. In the battle that followed, Campbell was mortally wounded, and he died nine days later. He is buried in Union Cemetery in Fort Edward, N.Y. The inscription on his tombstone reads: “Here Lyes the Body of Duncan Campbell of Inverawe, Esq., Major To The old Highland Reg., Aged 55 Years, Who Died The 17th July 1758 of The Wounds He Received in The Attack of the Retrenchment of Ticonderoga or Carillon the 8th July 1758.” Yes, “Carillon” was the French name for the fort. The Native Americans called it “Ticonderoga.” [Note: Scottish singer Isla St. Clair has recorded a beautiful ballad version of the legend. To hear it, just google her name and “Ticonderoga.”]

CAORRECTION production error led to the deletion of parts of two May 27 entries in last week’s Kearny police blotter. The entries should have read: • Officers Victor Girdwood and Steve Podolski were on patrol at 3:45 a.m. at Harrison and Bergen Aves. when a 2008 Audi reportedly swerved from the middle lane and nearly struck their marked police car. Police said the motorist, Nevin Perkins, 20, of Jersey City, was found to have a suspended license and three warrants: a $1,000 drug-related one from Denville and two MV warrants, $675 from Rockaway and $200 from Lake Hopatcong. He was arrested on all of the aforementioned and also received summonses for careless driving and driving while suspended. ••• • Officer Chris Levchak responded to a three-vehicle accident — two cars and a Dodge pick-up — at 6:20 p.m. on the 300 block of Kearny Ave. Police said there were no injuries, but following field sobriety tests, the truck’s driver, Brandon Olivero, 22, of Clifton, was arrested, taken to HQ for an Alcotest, and charged with DWI, driving while suspended, careless driving and failure to keep right.

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not brought this up before. She wants to know how he has “missed it,” because the school is in his ward. Not once in her letter does Cifelli-Sherry take any semblance of responsibility for the largest school in Kearny that is literally falling apart. And therein lies the makeup of the current board — they’re above

any criticism and beyond any responsibility. Cifelli-Sherry criticizes Konopka for not attending board meetings, as if his presence would have somehow repaired the high school. She labels the KHS project as an inherited problem; however, many of the current board members have been serving a

long time. If memory serves, CifelliSherry, along with Samantha Paris, began serving on the board in January 2014, which means they have been serving for two and a half years. Which begs the question: “How long do you have to see LETTER page

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Promoting citizenship is her goal By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

tion in Wildwood. “Susan Zive was the instigator,” Williams said, referring to the president of the Kearny KEARNY – VFW Auxiliary. “She nomiver since she got her nated me [for the award].” The bachelor’s degree in pair have known each other education from Monmouth College in 1978, Kathie nearly two decades, since Williams has been full-time in the Williams has never strayed district. from her mission. And her connection to the “I believe that in order for veterans began with her servstudents to truly become eduing as Student Council adviser, cated, a strong dose of citizeninitially at Franklin School and ship must be infused into their now at Lincoln Middle School, lives. It’s all part of my educain which capacity the educator tional recipe I use throughout has consistently promoted the the year with my students in Photo courtesy Kathie Williams and outside of the classroom,” VFW-sponsored Patriot’s Pen Kathie Williams Contest as “the first writing Williams said. assignment I use at the begin- to provide my students with Now in her 38th year as ning of the year to remind my chances to speak about an educator, the last 19 years American topics and create students or even to introduce as an eighth-grade reading them to their important roles teacher in the Kearny public as citizens, [which] transforms school system, Williams has them to learn and accept their made good on that goal — an effort that is now getting state- roles as Americans. “Throughout the years, wide recognition. many of my students’ essays A product of St. Cecilia’s have placed first, second and/ School, Kearny, and Queen or third – sometimes all three of Peace High School, North – in the district and even move Arlington, Williams will be on to win the county competifeted June 16 as Teacher of the tion. As an English teacher, Year by the New Jersey VFW Auxiliary at its annual conven- I have the best opportunity

their own histories by writing and becoming involved in the community when they participate in contests sponsored by organizations like the VFW, American Legion and Optimist Club outside of school.” Williams is also honoring military service by family members: Her dad, the late Melvin Diehl, was a World War II Army staff sergeant who saw combat action in Germany and France and her brother, Bruce Diehl, was an Army sergeant who served in Vietnam with the 4th Battalion (Mech.), 25th Infantry Division during 1969-1970. In mentoring the student council, Williams opens her students’ eyes to the electoral

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Project new school to open by fall ‘19 By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

preparation work: clearing the 27,778-square foot site – most recently used as a municipal parking lot – and before that, HARRISON – was occupied by a restaurant t long last, construction and, prior, a school dating from the 1800s. has begun on HarWhile excavating part of the rison’s newest public school for primary grades that site, an Ambient crew came will rise across the street from across a set of stairs leading to the boiler room of the old Washington Middle School school which will have to be and, ultimately, free up space at overcrowded Hamilton and carefully disassembled, likely adding several weeks to the Lincoln schools. site work schedule, according The N.J. Schools Developto James Doran, the district’s ment Authority, which has director of personnel. allocated $35.4 million for the There had been fears that project, including land acquithe governor might veto the sition, demolition, site work, remediation and construction, proposed expenditures but that hurdle has been cleared. is using a “design-build” apThe SDA says the contractor proach to the job. is entrusted with “clearing the This means, according to a release from Gov. Chris Chris- site, removal of all sub-surface footings and foundations, retie’s office, that the SDA can moval of unsuitable and/or en“contract with one firm for both design and construction.” vironmentally impacted soils, remediating areas of concern As a first step, meanwhile, and [bringing in] clean fill to the SDA has awarded a $1,047,685 contract to Ambient be compacted and graded.” Three residential structures Group LLC of Sewell for site

is targeted for the district’s pre-K program, now housed in the town’s community center. The balance of the district’s preschoolers – currently 330 – will continue to attend five privately-run but publiclyfunded off-campus early childhood centers, he said. “We’re prepared to do a special education preschool program, too,” Doran said. Also planned for the first floor layout are a music room, gym, cafetorium that will also accommodate kindergarten and first-grader students, an all-service kitchen, the buildPhoto by Ron Leir ing’s main office, nurse’s office, Site preparation work has begun for the new school at Washington St. and faculty conference room and Harrison Ave. mechanical systems. on S. Fifth St. are to be torn contractor to maneuver equipThe second level will be a down to provide more room ment while installing windows kindergarten center, with the for the project and that is exand so forth. expectation of nine classpected to begin before the end When the elevator-equipped rooms, each designed for 21 of the year, the SDA said. building is completed – occustudents, plus a self-contained The SDA will also reportpancy is projected for Sepspecial education K classedly be temporarily “renttember 2019 – it will contain room. ing” rear yard space from 65,500 square feet of space On the top floor will be nine other nearby homeowners to spread over three floors. provide enough room for the Doran said the first story see NEW SCHOOL page

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Town won’t stand for chairs on Vets Field By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – ow that summer is rapidly approaching, Kearny town officials are gearing up for the traditional Independence Day celebration at Veteran’s Memorial Field. But now that the field has been made over with artificial turf, the town wants to ensure that its surface is adequately protected. To that end, the town is asking residents not to bring

lawn chairs onto the field for the holiday fest. Blankets for reclining on the grounds, however, are acceptable. Ralph Cattafi, the town’s director of recreation, disclosed that change in policy at a recent meeting of the municipal governing body when asked for a preview of the July 4th event. As part of the safety steps being taken, Cattafi said he would be positioning the musicians engaged to play on a platform to be carefully assembled on the field. Additionally, the Kearny Po-

lice Department’s “eye in the sky” tower will be relocated to a vantage point outside the field, he said. And there will be absolutely no vehicular parking on the field, said Cattafi, even for people working at the event looking to make a quick getaway. “I’m not going to permit anyone to drive on the field,” he said. Nor will anyone be allowed to bring food on to the field,

although bottled water and non-alcoholic drinks will probably be allowed, he said. Other activities associated with the July 4th event, such as pony rides, inflatables and food vendors, will be set up along Belgrove Drive, Cattafi said. To better ensure crowd control and enforcement of field-access rules, Cattafi said residents will be directed to two or three entrances to the

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St. Dominic Academy seniors graduate Nutley’s Kathryn Marano received an academic award for excellence in social studies at the 138th commencement exercises of St. Dominic Academy, Jersey City, held on June 6. Barbara Griffin, head of school, presided over the event

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following students: English to Destiny Foster of Hasbrouck Heights; Spanish to Francesca Dell’Aqua of Jersey City; and physical education to Elinor Mokaya of Jersey City. Jennifer Valencia of Jersey City was recognized with the science and music awards and Leanna Hernandez, also of Jersey City, received the fine arts and the business awards. Angrosina along with Daniella Magcalas, also of Bayonne and Nina Magdaraog of Jersey City were honored for having had four years of perfect attendance. In her closing remarks, Griffin thanked and congratulated not only the graduates, but also their parents, citing “their success is yours as well.” The commencement exercises were concluded with a benediction and the Academy’s Alma Mater.

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St. Peter’s Preparatory, Jersey City, celebrated its 138th commencement at St. Peter’s University on Saturday, June 4. The following local residents were among the graduates, and their college destinations are noted parenthetically: BELLEVILLE: Joshua Yanicak, Cum Laude, (University of San Francisco). BLOOMFIELD: Taylor Bolshoi (Bentley University), Sa’id Boykin (Southern Connecticut State University), Patrick Deleon (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Matthew Fetherman (Pennsylvania State University) and Daniel Okoh, Cum Laude, (Rutgers University, New Brunswick). NORTH ARLINGTON: Brian

Fitzhenry (Iona College), Brady Marinho (Rutgers University, New Brunswick), Alphonso Palacios (Seton Hall University), Matthew Rodriguez (Manhattan College) and Robert Wisowaty (The College of New Jersey). Matthew Rodriguez graduated Cum Laude and won the Scholar-Athlete Award. NUTLEY: Michael Fogle (Boston College), Sawyer Swanson (The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa) and Cameron Vasfailo (University of Miami). Michael Fogle graduated Magna Cum Laude. Cameron Vasfailo was presented his diploma by his father, Joseph Vasfailo, Class of ’76.

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Kearny Farmer’s Market in 11th season By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

picked the day before,” Peneda said. “In the months of July and August, patrons KEARNY – will be able to take advantage of a $1 off coupon to be used he 11th season of the on a purchase of $10 or more Kearny Farmer’s Marat any individual vendor. But ket kicks off Thursday, we also hope that when paJune 23, and when it does, it trons of the farmer’s market will be flanked by the Don De are done buying their fruits Pascale Jazz Duo, with a live and vegetables, they explore performance beginning at 1 p.m. businesses in the area. Maybe The market takes place someone comes to the market noon to 6 p.m., each Thursand then says, ‘Well, while day through October, on we’re here, we can stop into Garfield Ave., between Mandees.’ We want people,

ty and freshness of fruits and vegetables, as well as breads and cheeses,” Mayor Alberto Santos said. “You will not be disappointed.” Senior citizen vouchers redeemable at the market

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Kearny Ave. and Chestnut St., adjacent to the main Kearny Public Library. The aforementioned music is part of a special program put together by Library Director Josh Humphrey, that brings live music to the library and market during the summer. John Peneda, who helps coordinate the market as the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone coordinator, says this year’s market will be the best in its 11-year history. “On opening day, the first 100 patrons will receive a free herb,” Peneda said. “Those who spend $10 at any one individual vendor will also receive a free canvas bag that can be reused to carry items home at future installments of the market.” These are only a handful of reasons why Peneda hopes residents and non-residents alike will take advantage of the market. “Everything is freshly

especially those who are from out of town, to see all we have to offer.” Those coupons will be made available through an insert in future editions of The Observer — so be sure to look out for them. Fourth Ward Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, who was instrumental in bringing a farmer’s market to Kearny more than a decade ago, echoed Peneda’s sentiments — this year’s market will be the best ever, she says. “We are really proud of the popularity of the Kearny Farmer’s Market,” McCurrie said. “We expect this 11th season will be even better than before. Where else can you shop Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, receive a free canvas bag, a free plant and listen to wonderful music?” The market will also feature fresh breads and cheeses. “There’s such a great varie-

Notification of Environmental Investigation and Cleanup COPR Site 168 (PSE&G) Third Street and Central Avenue, Kearny, NJ Block 293, Lot 8 NJDEP Preferred Identification # G000008782 In accordance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regulations for “Notification and Public Outreach”, Tierra Solutions Inc. is required to provide information relating to environmental conditions and remedial activities being conducted at the above-referenced chromite ore processing residue (COPR) Site. The Site is under the oversight of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Fill material containing chromite ore processing residue (COPR) was identified on the Site in December 1991. COPR is a residue from chromium (Cr) chemicals production. Soil impacts by COPR have been observed throughout the property and immediately adjacent to the Site and the contaminant of concern is hexavalent chromium. Groundwater at the Site and adjacent properties to the north, south, and west is impacted by total chromium, hexavalent chromium and elevated pH. Environmental caps consisting of layers of asphalt pavement, dense graded aggregate, clean fill, and/or synthetic materials have been installed as interim remedial measures over contaminated materials and are routinely inspected and maintained to minimize the potential for human exposure, and to protect human health and the environment. A Remedial Action Selection Report/ Remedial Action Work Plan (RASR/RAW) was submitted to NJDEP on December 11, 2015 and proposes a final remedial action consisting of excavation and off-Site disposal, engineering controls and institutional controls (i.e., Deed Notice) and will be implemented following NJDEP’s final approval of the RASR/RAW. Additionally, a groundwater Classification Exception Area (CEA) will be established as an institutional control to address the groundwater impacts at this Site and adjacent properties. Groundwater in the area of the Site is not used as a potable drinking water source. For additional information or to obtain a copy of the complete fact sheet for this site, please contact Tierra Solutions, Inc.’s representative, Michael Turner, at (973) 344-4300.

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The annual Kearny Senior Citizens Picnic will be June 15 at the Doyle Pavilion in Riverbank Park. The event runs from noon to 3:30 p.m. In case of rain, the picnic is moved to the Benstead Center, 60 Columbia Ave. Get free tickets at Town Hall, the Main Library, the Board of Health office, St. Stephen’s Church or the Benstead Center. Proof of residency is required. ••• Calvary United Methodist Church, 342 Elm St., hosts a kids’ craft night Friday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., and it includes crafts, face painting and snacks. Space is limited. Call 201-414-6411 for costs and to register. ••• The Kearny Public Library offers the following programs which, unless noted otherwise, take place at the Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave. • The Kearny Public Library hosts a summer garden craft project for children in grades K-5 on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Children will decorate their own flowerpot and learn how to grow a flower inside. There is a class size limit of 15. Call the library at 201-998-

2666 to reserve a spot. • Instructor Janet Noble conducts an adult cooking empanadas class on Saturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. Although many cooks are known to fry their empanadas, Noble will introduce a healthier option of baking them. Students will make at least one empanada for themselves to taste with a filling of ground meat and other ingredients. Noble will also explain how to make sofrito, a cilantro-based sauce used in many Latino dishes. The class size is limited to 10 adults. Call the library to reserve a spot. • A free children’s cooking workshop for two different age groups is offered this month. On June 17, at 4 p.m., children in grades K to 2 are invited to join instructor Martina Nevado and on June 24, at 4 p.m., children in grades 3 to 5 may participate. The recipes take food allergies into consideration and each class will be about an hour and a half. Seating is limited to 15, first-come, firstserved. Parents should plan to arrive early to ensure a spot. • Vacation Reading Challenge kicks off Wednesday, June 22, from 4 to 8 p.m., when the Creativity Caravan

from Nutley comes to display a collection of handmade tiny books. From 4 to 5 p.m., all ages are invited to make tiny books. This workshop will teach folding skills and squash-book making. • Art classes led by Desiree Mills take place Thursday, June 23. Ages 2 1/2 to 4 may attend from 11 a.m. to noon. Ages 5 to 9 attend from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited and will be first-come, first-served. The library will provide art supplies. • Tiny Tee Ball will take place in the library garden from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 29, and Thursday, June 30. Parents are invited to register preschoolers ages 2 or 3. Preference will be given to Kearny residents. Parents must stay to supervise children. The library will provide equipment and instruction. Call the library at 201-9982666 for more information. For a listing of the library’s programs, log on to www. kearnylibrary.org.

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The Lyndhurst Health Department hosts “Healthy Summer Barbecuing” on

Friday, June 24, at 10 a.m., at ShopRite of Lyndhurst, 540 New York Ave. Julie Harrington, a retail registered dietician, will present ways to choose and prepare a guilt-free, flavorful cookout. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited to 15 participants. Call 201-8042500 to register. ••• The Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts these programs: • In honor of Father’s Day, “Donuts with Dad” will be offered Saturday, June 18, from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Enjoy donuts, a special storytime and a craft. The program is open to dads with children in pre-K to grade 4. Call 201-804-2478 to register. ••• The Humane Society of Bergen County, 221-223 Stuyvesant Ave., has a supply of both canned and dry dog food for anyone having a hard time feeding dogs because of unemployment or any other financial hardship. For more information, call 201-896-9300 or just stop by.

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Myers names 11 new Catholic Charities trustees The Most Rev. John J. Myers, archbishop of Newark, has appointed 11 new members to the Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. In making the announcement, Myers noted the diverse experience of the new members and their personal commitment to the underprivileged will enhance the mission and work of Catholic Charities during this Year of Mercy. “I am grateful and honored that these individuals have accepted to serve as trustees,” the archbishop said. “They bring with them not only their professional abilities and leadership but a heartfelt concern and advocacy for the poor and most vulnerable in our community.”

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and a permanent diaconate candidate for the archdiocese. • Linda Graves, a resident of Caldwell and founder and president of Blue Sky Data Corp., Parsippany, who also serves on numerous boards of the archdiocese. • Catherine L’Insalata, a resident of North Bergen who has served for over 30 years in Catholic Charities and most recently served as director of Volunteer and Community Access Services of Catholic Charities. • Christina McAleer, resident of Greenwich Conn., who has served as a development consultant for a number of non-profit and faith-based organizations. • The Very Rev. Brian Plate, V.F., pastor of St. Teresa of

Avila Church, Summit. • The Rev. Thomas Quinn, pastor of St. Michael Church, Jersey City. • Tony Rico, a resident of Ridgefield, who serves as director of Human Resources, Goya Foods, Jersey City. • Douglas Sylva, a resident of Summit, who serves as president of Dimensional Merchandising Inc., Wharton, and as a senior fellow at the Center for Family and Human Rights Institute, New York. Tracing its roots to 1903, Catholic Charities is a ministerial outreach of the Archdiocese of Newark, a concrete expression of the Church’s commitment to ease suffering and bring social justice and hope to all without regard to religion, race or culture. As one of New Jersey’s old-

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sions.” And Weichun noted, “There’s about 12 years’ worth of footage being uploaded to YouTube every day.” But, as you might be aware, not everything uploaded to YouTube could be considered art. YouTube has no creative “filter.” Which is where organizations like the Black Maria come in, offering professional, juried evaluations of short films. Higgins noted that the Black Maria judges will spend months pre-screening and “whittling down” the number of entries. Their dedication obviously has paid off: In 2015, for the eighth consecutive year, the Black Maria Festival was awarded the N.J. State Council on the Arts “Citation of Excellence.” The Festival is a project of the independent, nonprofit Thomas A. Edison Media Arts Consortium, based out of New Jersey City University’s Department of Media Arts. Jane Steuerwald is the Festival’s executive director.

The current Festival tour has been made possible through a grant from the Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and Tourism. Forthcoming screenings are scheduled at the North Bergen Library and the Greenville Library in Jersey City, with the program changing from site to site. And sometime in the fall, there are plans to bring the fest back to Kearny. The Black Maria also presents screenings up and down the East Coast, including one at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.blackmariafilmfestival. org. And if you’re an aspiring filmmaker seeking inspiration, remember Weichun’s observation: There are stories everywhere. [Editor’s note: The original Black Maria movie studio was demolished in 1903 but today you can see a reproduction, built in 1954, at what is now known as the Edison National Historic Site in West Orange.]

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Dream season comes up one match short for Harrison Three years ago, Harrison High School boys’ volleyball coach Nick Landy brought his team in unison to the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions finale to watch the match together. “He said to us, ‘That’s going to be you some day,’” said senior setter Jimmy Vega. “We all thought he was nuts, but he was serious. So we started thinking that maybe it could be us.” Sure enough, the Blue Tide took the leap from being a good volleyball team to a great one. They first won more matches than any team in Harrison history. Then they won a New Jersey Interscholastic League divisional crown. Then they won the Hudson County Tournament for the first time a year ago and won it again this year. The Blue Tide rolled to heights in volleyball that no one could imagine. A year ago, they won their first-ever NJSIAA state sectional title and headed to the state’s Final Four. This year, it was more of the same, only the Blue Tide managed to defeat East Brunswick in straight sets to advance to the overall

state championship, the Tournament of Champions finale against Southern Regional last Thursday. The Blue Tide just didn’t have one more victory in them and they lost, 25-21, 25-21, in the T of C title game at South Brunswick High School. “It’s a mixed bag of emotions,” Landy said. “There’s the spirit of accomplishment for the whole team to get as far as they did, but we’re disappointed that we could get the four seasons a state championship. But we got beat by a really good team. I knew it was going to be a tough one.” The two teams met three times during the regular season. The Blue Tide, who finished the season with a brilliant 37-5 record, won the first meeting, then Southern won the last two, especially the big one that counted most. “We made too many mistakes,” Landy said. “We never got more than a few points ahead. They got up by eight in the second set, then we ran six points, but it just wasn’t enough. Once see VIEW page

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Kneeling, from l., are Michael Cooper, Matthew DeMarco and Ryan Smith of Lyndhurst. Standing is North Arlington’s Michael Manzo-Lewis. They, along with Timmy Ford of North Arlington, were members of the South All-Stars for the 21st annual North-South All-Star Football Classic at Lyndhurst High School.

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whole life,” Smith said. “I wanted to get another chance to play with my best friends.” Buddy Matthew DeMarco yan Smith was conwas hopeful that the trio of vinced that his high friends could get selected to school football career the Bergen County All-Star was finished. When Lyndhurst Classic, especially since the High School closed its season game this year was being held last November with a loss to on their home field in Lyndneighboring Rutherford in the hurst. NJSIAA North Jersey Section “I knew about the game and 2, Group II playoffs, Smith was I hoped I would get a chance sure that he had donned the to be selected,” DeMarco said. Golden Bears uniform for the Sure enough, the trio of very last time. Lyndhurst buddies was among “I basically thought it was the South All-Stars in the 21st over,” said Smith, a fine twoannual game played last Friday way lineman for the Golden night at Lyndhurst, a game that Bears. “I wasn’t expecting was won by the North, 33-26, in anything.” an epic battle not usually seen Smith’s teammate Michael in All-Star games. Cooper also figured that his Smith, Cooper and DeMarco high school football career was were joined on the South history. squad by Michael Manzo-Lew“I’ve played football my is and Timmy Ford of North

Arlington, giving the South a strong local flavor. “It’s an awesome feeling to be able to play one last time before we all go off to college,” said DeMarco, who started the game at middle linebacker. “It’s something I really wanted to do and didn’t want to pass up the chance to play one more game on my home field, play one last time with my longtime friends. That makes it all so much better, that I get a chance to share this with them. Added DeMarco, “I wanted to play here. I am extremely excited to be here. When I heard we made the team, I was so hyped for it.” DeMarco, a three-sport athlete at Lyndhurst (football, wrestling and baseball), just played his final baseball game see ALL STARS next page

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in the state sectional title game against Parsippany the prior Friday. “I’m still in baseball shape,” DeMarco said. “Going from season to season is tough, but I was able to do it.” DeMarco will play football at Montclair State University in the fall. “I was really happy to make the team,” said Smith, bound for Wilkes College in WilkesBarre, Pa. in the fall. “I didn’t think I had much of a chance to make it. When I heard, I just flipped out and yelled, ‘Hell, yeah!’ I was ecstatic. I just tried to have fun. I know this is my last high school game, so I wanted to have fun in my last game.” Smith registered a solo sack of North quarterback Tim O’Brien of Indian Hills in the first quarter. Cooper is headed to play at Delaware Valley University. “This game me the last opportunity to play in the Lynd-

hurst gold helmet,” Cooper said. “It’s where I played my whole life. It’s an awesome feeling. I’m having a good time, hitting people with my best friends.” Michael Manzo-Lewis, the sensational North Arlington quarterback, was one of two signal callers on the South squad and threw a 32-yard touchdown pass late in the game. It was the last time ManzoLewis would play quarterback, as he is headed to East Stroudsburg University on a football scholarship as a wide receiver. “I’m just trying to make the most of it,” Manzo-Lewis said before the game. “I’m definitely happy to have made the team. I’m excited just putting the pads back on. I really missed playing football.” Manzo-Lewis played basketball during the winter months and ran track in the spring. “But football is my best Photo by Jim Hague sport,” Manzo-Lewis said. Lyndhurst senior Matthew DeMarco goes after the football during a practice “I’m glad to be back playing. drill before last Friday night’s Bergen County All-Star Football Classic.

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player in the history of Harrison volleyball. Piotr Namiotko ended his Harrison career with more than 1,000 kills, one of just 20 people in New Jersey volleyball history to reach the historic plateau. Namiotko had 15 kills in the title match. “I never saw anyone play like the way Piotr did this year,” Landy said. “He’s just an amazing player who got

us playing in the final and it actually happened,” Vega said. “It’s amazing.” Landy said that the coaching staff will get things organized for next season. “I still think we’re going to be competitive,” Landy said. “It’s going to be tough with the talent we lose, but we’ll start next week

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since suffering the loss. “I’m very proud of my teammates,” said Vega, who had 21 assists in the setback. “We did a lot for the program and got a lot of things accomplished that never happened before. We have to look at winning the league, the county, the state sectional. All those things never happened before we got there. We had a successful season, but we just didn’t come out with the last win.” Vega said that the season came with a ton of due diligence. “We put in a lot of hard work,” said Vega, who is headed to New Jersey City University to play in the fall. “All of us play club (volleyball), so that helps a lot.” Landy recalled his four seniors, a group that includes Vega and the greatest

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lthough he’s already signed his national letter of intent to attend Rutgers in the fall, Anthony Condito didn’t think he was qualified for the New Jersey High School Baseball Coaches Association’s All-Star Classic. “I didn’t think I had a good year,” said the slugging Nutley outfielder, who deserves his place among the state’s top 100 players, who were sched-

uled to convene at Diamond Nation in Flemington Tuesday for the annual All-Star gettogether. “I was actually surprised I was picked,” said Condito, who batted .436 with eight homers and 33 RBI for the 20-10 Maroon Raiders. “It’s definitely a good way for me to end my high school career. It was something that I was looking forward to.” The Maroon Raiders made it to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III semifinals Photos by Jim Hague

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK JUST LISTED – This charming Cape Cod sits on a 45x90 lot and features a living room, dining room, bedroom, modern eat in kitchen and full tile bath on the first floor. The second floor contains two additional bedrooms. The large basement could easily be finished. Asking a very reasonable $265,000. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS – Do not buy until you see this 2+ bedroom Ranch near Lincoln School. Central air, big high basement, drive and garage. Reduced $239,900 for quick sale.

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SUN. 6/19 • 1PM - 3PM 491 Devon St. Kearny - $324,900 1 Fam. - COMPLETELY REMODELED! 4 Bdrm 2.5 Bath - Modern Kit - LR DR - Finished Attic - Finished Basement- Fenced Yard.

242 Highland Ave. Kearny - $425,000 2 Fam. - 3 Bdrm 3 full bath - LR’s DR’s - Large Kits Parking Space for 2 cars.

WOW - KEARNY MANOR – This ﬁve bedroom 2 bath home sits at the top of the hill. Hardwood ﬂoors, 3 car garage and a huge level 50x150 lot. This is the one $399,000.

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Harrison - $259,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrm 1.5 Baths - LR - DR EIK - Full Basement.

HAVE IT ALL – This beautifully kept North Arlington two family is located on a lovely dead end street. It contains three bedrooms on the first floor, 2 bedrooms in the second floor apartment and a wonderful finished basement with an additional full bath. Off street parking too. Asking $469,900.

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KEARNY 3 FAMILY - TOTALLY RENOVATED – Three, 3 bedroom apartments, 3 brand new kitchens and baths. 3 central AC units. New siding. Drive and garage. Annual income right now $57,000. Unbeatable at $575,000.

No. Arlington - $489,999 2 Fam - 4 Bdrm 2 Full Bath - Lg LR’s Lg DR’s - MKit’s - Pantries Full bsmnt - Det. 2 car garages w/ driveway.

Kearny - $289,000 2 Fam. - 2 Bdrms EIKs - LRs Long Driveway 2 car detached garage.

Lyndhurst - $349,000 Townhouse - 2 Bdrms 2.5 Bath - Garage LR with fireplace - Modern EIK - Lots of natural light.

Kearny - $419,000 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrm3 Full Bath -LR w/Fireplace DR- MEIK - Finished attic 1 car garage w/ driveway.

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Linden - $388,900 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrm2 Full Bath - LR - DR KIT - Fam Rm Full basement Att. 1 car garage.

1st FL feat. LG doctor’s office 2nd & 3rd FL consists of 2 Bdrm Apt w/1 Full bath & Storage RM - 1 car garage w/ long driveway. Call office for more details.

Kearny - $319,900 Res/Com - Mixed Use -

Kearny-$289,999 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms - 1.5 baths - LR w/ Fireplace - DR- EIK Full basement - Attic w/ potential - Long Driveway.

Lyndhurst - $525,000 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrm 2 Full Bath - LR’s - EIK’s Full Basement w/ Lg room & laundry - Att. 2 car garages.

Kearny-$579,000 2 Fam.- 5 Bdrms - 3 Full Baths - 2 Car Garage - Full Finished Basement.

Kearny - $292,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms 1.5 Bath - LR - DR - Kit Semi-finished basement Det. 2 car garage.

Kearny - $309,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrm- 2 full Bath- LR- DR- EIK- finished basement - Det. 1 car garage

Kearny- $139,000 Condo - 1 Bdrm- LREIK- Full Bath- Laundry in Unit- Parking.

Harrison - $259,000 1 Fam. - 2 Bdrms - 2 full baths- LR- EIK- Den Balcony- Finished Basement - Parking space for 3+ cars.

Belleville - $599,000 2 Fam. + LOT INVESTORS & BUYERS!! All Brick - Adjacent Lot incl. Builds 1 Fam.’s or Condos

Kearny - $315,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms 2.5 bath - LR- DR - EIK Sun Parlor - Attic - full basement - Att. 1 car garage.

Jersey City - $249,999 Condo. - 2 Bdrms 1 full bath - LR/DR combo Kit - Laundry RM 2 parking spaces.

Harrison - $129,900 Studio Condo - Bdrm/LR EIK- CTB - Parking. Harrison - $179,900 Condo - 1 Bdrm - EIK - LR Full Bath - Parking.

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No. Arlington - $349,000 Professional condo feat. LG reception area, 6 RMs, kitchen/lounge area, 2 Bath and storage.

Bloomfield - $550,000 4500 Sqft. Retail use, 6 units separate electric & gas.

No. Arlington - $2,000 Office Space - 1,400 SQ Reception area 5 Separate Offices Parking

No. Arlington - $3,250 2,044 Sq.Ft. Lg reception area.Kit lounge area 2 bath - storage.

Kearny - $21,000 3 story building w/ total floor area of approx. 36,000 SqFt. 15 classrooms, office space, KIT, cafeteria, & restrooms.

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THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR – Our office has this incredible 3 bedroom two and a half bath Colonial on a 50x100 lot in the Arlington Section of Kearny (Roosevelt School district). Beautiful woodwork, hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and central air are just some of the extras that

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Arlington Section 3 Family 50 x 100 ft lot Driveway Sep Utilities Asking $429,000

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Completely Renovated 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrm - 2 Full Bath LR - DR - Modern Kit - Partially Finished basement - Det. 1 car garage w/ long driveway.

Two Family near high school long driveway w/ 2 car garage. Apt 1 has liv with FP, 1 BR, EIK FB Apt 2 Liv, EIK, 1BR finished basement separate gas utilities. New carpet & fresh paint.

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KEARNY

NEW LISTING! Kearny – 1 Family – Updated Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Dining Rm, 2 Full Baths, Kitchen & Nice Deck. Hardwood Floors, Central Air & 2 Car Garage. Basement w/ Large Rec Room & Laundry Rm. Asking $320,000.

KEARNY

Kearny – 2 Family – Arlington Section - Both Apts Have 2 Bdrms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Semi-Finished Basement. Driveway and 2 Car Garage. Asking $419,900.

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Harrison – Riverpark Condo – Brewster Model Townhouse w/ 2 BedrM & 2.5 Modern Bath. 1 Covered Parking Space. Affordable Taxes & Maintenance Fees. Close to PATH Trains to NYC. Asking $399,000.

BELLEVILLE

Kearny – 1 Family – Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen. Fenced in Yard w/ Patio. Many recent upgrades in the past few years. Asking $249,000.

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NEW LISTING! Kearny – 1 Family – Colonial w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms (2 Large), Full Bath & Walk-up Finished Attic. Basement w/ Rec Room, Laundry & Full Bathroom. Great Condition. New windows, New Roof & New Chimney. Fenced Backyard w/ Above Ground Pool. Asking $264,900.

HARRISON

KEARNY

Belleville – 1 Family – Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Full Bath, Eat in Kitchen & Living Rm. Large Fenced in Backyard. Driveway for 2-3 Cars. Asking $235,000.

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Garfield – Townhouse – 1 Year Old Townhouse w/ 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Modern Kitchen w/ Beautiful Cabinets, Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances. Built in 1 Car Garage. Asking $380,000.

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ship and involvement in the affairs of the club would have been investigated as part of their background checks, and the security clearances that they were required to maintain as federal law enforcement employees likely would have been denied, prosecutors said. The feds said Glover did not tell people at the club he was involved in law enforcement. Polos, however, reportedly once lifted up a pant leg for the wife of a co-owner of the lounge during an argument, pointed to a gun on his ankle, and said: “This is the boss. I am the boss.” The complaint against Glover and Polos said

dancers were required to pay the club owners anywhere from $10 to $30 a night to dance. “Most of the dancers were undocumented immigrants from either Brazil or Russia,” the court documents said. Glover and Polos were aware the women weren’t citizens, the documents said, because the dancers often made it clear they weren’t. On Aug. 11, 2011, President Barack Obama was in the area, and Glover and Polos, in a series of text messages, allegedly joked about getting the president to the club to “check out” certain dancers.

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county. “I wasn’t aware that my teacher had submitted my artwork, so I was really surprised when I received the notice that it had been selected,” Rodrigues said. “Participating in the Teen Arts Festival was a lot of fun.” The Bergen County Teen Arts Festival is founded on the belief that the arts are an essential language that provides an indispensable means of self-expression to students. The festival strives to engage each student at a deeper level of artistry and professionalism and showcases the extraordinary talents of Bergen County middle- and high-school students and their teachers.

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Let BHGRE COCCIA Sell yourListed: home! Listed: $450,000 • Days on Market: 10 $350,000 • Days on Market: 11

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Closed: May 27, 2016 • Sale Price: $199,900 Agent: Helen Rzegocki

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