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ictionary definition of the noun “dog”: “A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell and a barking, howling or whining voice.” Hey! That doesn’t sound very flattering. Last Friday morning, we made the acquaintance of one of these domesticated carnivorous mammals, one with smarts, talents and skills that some humans could envy. He’s a 9-year-old Czechoslovakian German Shepherd called Zarek. (No relation -- as far as we know -- to your correspondent, despite the name similarity.) Zarek’s “jail name,” though, is Zorro. He spends a bit of time in the Hudson County Jail -- not that he’s ever been arrested. His record is clean. Zarek/Zorro’s partner is Officer Luis Galvez, a county Corrections Department K-9 trainer. And both were guests at Kearny’s Junior Police Academy, where they captivated the 43 young cadets in the audience at Lincoln School. The 2017 academy, for youngsters aged 11-13, began July 24 and ends Aug. 3, with a graduation ceremony. Sponsored by the Kearny Police Department’s Community Policing Unit, the program featured presentations from county, state and federal law-enforcement and local fire departments, “handson practice and physical training to give the students an idea of what training is involved in becoming a police officer.” KPD Officers Jack Grimm, Steve Montanino and Vanessa Sevillano and Sgt. Adriano Marques were the staffers, organizing the events and doing marvelous work with the kids. We wish we could attend every event, but time constraints force us to choose. And this year, we picked the K-9 program, and (as always) were not disappointed. Galvez’ talk ranged from what life is like in jail (don’t taste
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TOP: The Kearny Junior Police Academy cadets paused for a photo after the K-9 presentation last week. AT RIGHT: Zarek the dog, who spends much of his time at the Hudson County Jail ... but not because of any wrongdoing. More than 40 Kearny youngsters enrolled in this summer’s Academy program.
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By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — The town of Kearny and a development firm appear to be on the same page now that the town’s governing body has agreed to settle a legal dispute involving the value of a 26-acre property on Bergen Ave. And the town is getting a big cash windfall in the bargain. That settlement – approved by the mayor and Town Council at a special meeting Tuesday, July 25 – clears the way for one Hartz tenant to begin operating and for another to take shape. The agreement puts an end to wrangling between the town and Hartz Mountain Industries over a longstanding master lease dating from 1979 whose terms Kearny had challenged. A court ruling had dismissed all but one of the town’s challenges, leaving open the question of the calculation of the lease amount. As a consequence of the settlement, the town will issue a permanent certificate of occupancy to the newly-built 61,825-square foot Cummins truck training and repair facility and permits the town Planning Board – tentatively on Sept. 6 – to review a Hartz site plan for a proposed refrigerated warehouse. And it will provide Kearny with a payment, from Hartz, of $1 million to buy out the lease from the town while retaining its rights as the property’s redeveloper. The town accepted a recommendation by Michael I. Hanley, a principal of the Hoboken-based NW Financial Group, which provides financial advice to state and local governments, to accept
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A rendering of what the Preferred Freezer Services building would look like once complete. (Inset: The newly-built Cummins truck training & repair facility.)
Hartz’s offer. Additionally, Hartz – which has invested millions of dollars to remediate the property, a former landfill – “shall release the town from all claims relating the physical condition of the [property], including claims under federal and state environmental law.” The closing on the transaction is scheduled for Sept. 8, by which point Kearny is expected to have delivered to Hartz an “estoppel certificate” – sought by Hartz in support of a Wells Fargo loan for the new project – and an easement. Another part of the settlement calls for Hartz to pay for appraisals of town-owned property leased to Hartz at 700 Belleville Turnpike – where two warehouses are situated – to be completed by Sept. 15 for a possible sale to Hartz. Meanwhile, conditional on the Planning Board granting site plan approval of a Hartz application to build a 197,000-square foot, onestory, 58-foot-tall refriger-
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20-year PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) for the Preferred Freezer Services project set at 15% of the gross revenues, “which reflect the provisions with the master lease.” Those payments have been projected at $600,000 a year. At the end of the 20 years, the property will revert to conventional taxation. Mayor Alberto Santos and members of the Town Council – except for the absent Susan McCurrie and Albino Cardoso – met in closed session for about a half hour to hear an explanation of the settlement’s details from town attorneys Jim Bruno and Greg Castano Jr. Returning to open session, Santos said the town contested the original master lease for the Bergen Ave. property on the grounds that, “the terms to the town were not as favorable as they should be, so now we’ve been advocating for the town’s best interest to renegotiate that lease.” “This settleament,” he added, “now puts that chapter behind us.”
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Blood gets raise, passes on merit bonus By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com
KEARNY — Kearny’s top public schools’ administrator is now earning $196,584 for the 2017-2018 school year, as prescribed by a July 17 vote of the Board of Education. But lest you wonder whether that represents a meteoric rise from the state mandated ceiling for superintendent salaries of Kearny’s size — $167,500 — think again. First of all, the state legislature in April revised that cap for districts like Kearny to the current pay level now being collected by Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood. Secondly, under the old state policy, Blood was entitled to a 15% merit pay increase if the board believed she had successfully achieved certain goals she set at the beginning of the school year. And she was also eligible for annual 2% increases to her salary cap, if the board felt her deserving of that. For the recently-concluded 2016-2017 school year, the board concluded that Blood managed to accomplish her goals and awarded her the merit pay, which entitled her to an additional $25,000, explained board counsel Ken Lindenfelser. The merit “bonus” pay then brought Blood’s salary up to $192,500, Lindenfelser
said. So when the board voted July 17 to extend the superintendent’s employment contract, from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019, her annual base pay has increased by just $4,000, he noted. Given the district’s budget vulnerability, with the board having opted not to reappoint 14 non-tenured instructors, Blood has agreed with the board to forego the merit increase option along with the option to raise the cap for the 2017-2018 school year, he said. What the board will do, if anything, for the 2018-2019 school year remains to be seen, Lindenfelser said. Board member Mercedes Davidson helped assess the board’s position on extending the superintendent’s contract, saying that she and her colleagues were happy with Blood’s leadership and that if they did not renew her appointment, they could lose her to retirement or another district, forcing them to conduct a search for a replacement, ending up with someone new and possibly throwing the district into upheaval. Thus, the best option for the board, Davidson reasoned, is to stay with the present superintendent. In other business, the board voted to reappoint two non-tenured teachers, Ashley Sansone and Christine Taylor
BELLEVILLE — Those entrusted with the Belleville public schools’ future and some residents don’t sound entirely convinced. So, before a $48.5 million referendum to fix “life-safety” issues at the district’s nine schools goes to the voters, the Board of Education has to figure out if it’s worth the financial pain to local taxpayers. If the board puts this plan
an additional $2.19 million in state aid, it will be up to the board to decide whether to bring back the remaining non-tenured personnel whose contracts have not been renewed.
That decision is anticipated at the Aug. 28 board meeting. The board, meanwhile, continues to negotiate with the district teachers’ union on a new contract.
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Labor lawyer hired, COPS grant sought LYNDHURST – The Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners occupied themselves with business involving personnel and infrastructure recently. They awarded a contract to Eric M. Bernstein & Associates LLC, of Warren, as special counsel — labor attorney at an hourly fee of $175 with no cap listed. Bernstein’s firm was one of
three to respond to the township’s Request for Proposals for the position. Also considered were submissions from Decotis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin LLP, of Teaneck, and Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs LLC, of Oakland. The resolution awarding the contract to the Bernstein law firm said that “a review of the qualifications of these firms, experience and fees
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all submissions in favor of requesting additional proposals under the “Fair and Open Process” at a date to be fixed. On another personnel front, this one involving prospective uniformed employees, the BOC voted to apply to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for $375,000 in grant funding for fiscal 2017 “to hire three additional police officers to fill vacancies and replace retiring police officers.” The grant, if secured, would pay the salaries and benefits for the three cops over a 3-year period. Lyndhurst, if successful, would be obliged to retain those officers — at the township’s expense — for at least one year beyond the life of the grant. On a law enforcement-related topic, township resident Mary Ann Nakonchny asked why Lyndhurst hasn’t participated in “National Night Out,” a program that seeks to promote good relations between citizens and police, as well as among neighbors in a community.
Typically, residents keep their porch lights on during evening hours, organize block parties and welcome members of local police departments as guests. “We did it one time,” replied Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner Robert Giangeruso, “and we can do it again.” Nakonchny reminded the mayor that the annual observance occurs Aug. 1, “so time is growing short.” Giangeruso promised to investigate further. On the infrastructure front, the BOC voted to award J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc., of Hackensack, a contract for $39,200 for Chubb Ave. force main air release valve improvements on the recommendation of township engineer Michael Neglia. And the BOC, also on Neglia’s recommendation, voted to accept plans and specifications for Chubb Ave. pumping station modifications and authorized advertising for bids on the project. — Ron Leir
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The Scots Club recently hosted Luis Robles, of the Red Bulls, at Jake Bradley Hall. Fans of RBNY, Viking Army, Red and White SC, local community, Scots Club members and families and a huge turnout from Thistle FC chatted and posed for pictures. After more than a dozen items were raffled off, in true testament of his character and generosity, Robles said: “We’re not done here,” as he continued to pull numbers and gave away over a dozen personal items, including multiple pairs of his GK gloves, jerseys, boots and tickets to games (which included one winner being able to sit with his family at a match.) Meanwhile, the Scots presented Robles with a club scarf and Sir Alex Ferguson’s latest book “Leading,” which contained over two and a half pages of signatures by as many Scots members as could be found. Robles, humbled at the thought, thanked the club. The night could not have happened without the collaboration of the Red Bulls’ front office, sponsors and the Scots Club.
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Giangeruso’s vision: restaurant row He’s ready for part of Stuyvesant Ave. to become a hot dining spot By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com
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LYNDHURST — t’s been in the works for a while, but if Mayor Robert Giangeruso gets his way, a parking lot on Stuyvesant Ave. could be the biggest factor in transforming the street’s business district, near the NJ Transit train station, into a “restaurant row” of sorts. Last week, the mayor briefed The Observer on location, about his goals for the lot and for the rest of the area. The lot would be built on a vacant piece of land the township already owns (see accompanying photo.) When finished, it would provide 20 new parking spaces. Anyone who’s ever been in the area knows — parking is at a premium, since it’s a mixed bag of businesses and apartments on top of the businesses. “The parking is critical,” the mayor said. “Once more parking is available, we envision so much more.” What the mayor envisions is a destination of sorts, a place where residents and non-residents alike, could come to Lyndhurst, enjoy a meal, perhaps al fresco and not have to travel far. “What we would like, is on a Wednesday or Thursday night, is to be able to set up tables and chairs, close down
the street and give people an opportunity to enjoy what we have to offer.” Now, while there are only a few eateries in the area at present, the mayor hopes to entice potential restaurateurs to Stuyvesant with “low-interest loans” to get off the ground. “There are some empty store fronts already,” Giangeruso said. “When we build this area up, we can really make this the place to be.” One thing the mayor stressed about his vision — under no circumstances would eminent domain be used to seize property for “restaurant row.” “Never,” Giangeruso said. “We hope the incentive of low-interest loans will do the trick.” Meanwhile, Giangeruso, who just three months ago was re-elected as commissioner (and who was reappointed the township’s mayor) said there’s no initial time frame for completion of this “concept,” but he does hope the work to transform the parking lot property — currently covered in grass and protected by fencing — can kick off sooner than later. “No matter the location, parking is always an issue because it’s at a premium,” Giangeruso said. “The sooner this is completed, the better off it will be for all the businesses in the area.”
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CRIME BRIEFS Sentenced for role in Oxy ring A Belleville man was sentenced last week to 41 months in prison for his role in a drug ring that illegally obtained and distributed oxycodone in New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Rickie Horvath, 56, previously pleaded guilty before
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Belleville bank robber sentenced A Newark man was sentenced last Thursday in Newark Federal Court to 45 months in prison for robbing a Valley National bank in Belleville in April 2016. Donald Myer, 60, has previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jose L. Linares to one count of bank robbery. In addition to the prison term, Linares sentenced him to three years of supervised release and ordered him to pay $1,000 in restitution. According to authorities, Myer admitted that during the robbery, he passed a note to a bank employee, demanding money and threatening to use a gun. Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick credited special agents of the FBI, along with the Belleville, Kearny and Port Authority police departments for their contributions to the case.
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Seniors crusing town in style in new bus By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — Well, it took some doing but Kearny finally has a new bus to help transport senior citizens around town. John Sarnas, the former municipal health officer, got the wheels rolling in 2011 when he applied for a state Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program grant to acquire a new vehicle. The Health Department had two buses for full-time use and a back-up but they were all showing signs of age, as evidenced by frequent breakdowns and repairs. Unfortunately, a lot of other communities in New Jersey had similar woes so there was a lot of competition for those grants, explained current health officer Ken Pincus, and Kearny had to wait. Last year, Pincus renewed the application process and this spring, Kearny was awarded a grant for $58,392 for acquisition of a 2016 Ford
E450 Extended Mini-Bus. Pincus said the vehicle, which seats 12 and is equipped with a wheelchair lift, is leased through NJ Transit for five years, after which the town will own it outright. It’s air-conditioned and outfitted with comfy cushioned seats with belts attached. There’s no communications device so if a bus breaks down or if there’s a medical emergency, the driver uses a cell phone to call for assistance. The bus was tested out and, ultimately, put on the roads a few weeks ago on one of the two Monday-to-Friday routes assigned to driver Alexandra “Sandy” Walsh. Pincus said the department’s spare bus, which dates from 1989, has been decommissioned. Presumably, it will either be auctioned or scrapped. Last Tuesday, July 25, two representatives of The Observer were permitted to ride the route with Walsh during
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Senior jitney ride ... a true lesson in history By Kevin Canessa As you may have read already, elsewhere in this newspaper, on Tuesday, July 25, my colleague Ron Leir and I had a chance to ride the new Kearny senior jitney bus for an hour. The new bus is magnificent — and that was the reason we took the trip: to get a sense of what the passengers thought of it. But after the first stop, at the senior building on Schuyler Ave., near Laurel Ave., it quickly became more about one rider — Catherine McGrath. To start, let me just say that in 25 years as a journalist, this simple bus ride around the streets of Kearny, turned out to be one of the best — if not the best — story I’ve ever covered. The stories McGrath told were epic. Whether it was a tale of her dad serving in the British Army during World War II, or her move from Scotland to Kearny in 1961, or becoming an American citizen nine years later, let’s just say she had a treasure trove of experiences she was willing to share. While I won’t share her age, let’s just say McGrath doesn’t look like she should be riding the senior jitney. Time has done wonders for her. That said, I couldn’t help
but feel like Princess of I was a kid Wales, and again — her Dodi Fayed, thick Scottish her partner at accent the time, lost reminded their lives in me of an era France. Where gone — one does the time where no go? matter where • Last week, you were my colleague in Kearny, Karen Zautyk you heard wrote of a Scottish Belleville accents and doctor who Irish brogues. had been Photo by Kevin Canessa arrested and It Catherine McGrath, of Kearny, rides the town’s new senior jitney bus. reminded charged with me just how reportedly important issuing much on the senior citizen these pillars of the countless scripts for community?” But it hit me community were to Kearny. narcotic pain killers. The years ago — if towns didn’t, Now mind you, in no report said the doc may who would? It would be way is this me lamenting. have gotten away with all of too easy to forget about the The diversity of Kearny is this (cash for prescriptions) people who built what we what brought me back here were it not for a bright see and know today. after having been gone for pharmacist in Atlantic It reminded me why 10+ years in 2016. But on County (where many of the town’s senior citizens occasion, it’s nice to look them had been filled.) The liaison, Carol Jean Doyle, back — and Catherine pharmacist got suspicious — spends so much time in her McGrath certainly allowed why were so many Atlantic own life making sure the for that. seniors have what they need County patients seeing a The bus trip was also a doctor 100+ miles away in and enjoy their twilights. great reminder of just how Kearny has always been a Essex County? important the senior citizen After a thorough wonderful town. But if and community of Kearny truly investigation, the doctor was when the time comes that is. Everyone who hopped on you question it — recall — arrested. the bus last week — there And the epidemic just the seniors are still here. were about six in total on continues and continues and And we are very lucky to our journey — has a story, continues. These so-called have them. Bravo! has a history, has something physicians who take an important to contribute to immediate oath to “Do No Odds & ends our town to this very day. Harm” do more harm than • It’s hard to believe There were times, when some common, street drug that on Aug. 31, it will have I was young, when I’d think, dealers do. Because they been 20 years since Diana, “Why do towns focus so make it so easy — entirely
WE’VE GOT MAIL To the Editor: This North Arlington homeowner and taxpayer says enough is enough. Tell Construction Official Robert Kairys to do his job. The Zoning Board ruled in my favor, 4-1, (years ago) and the fence (near my back yard) is in violation. Why has there been no action? There was bigtime political collusion by former Mayor Pete Massa and the
too easy — for people to get their hands on these pills that should be reserved for people who truly need them … for pain! Zautyk’s report said people only needed to pay $50 to $100 for up to 120 pills. Their visits to the doctor — they lasted just a few minutes. And the epidemic? It won’t end until every single unethical, disgusting doctor — and there are plenty of them we don’t even know about — loses their license and does serious hard time behind bars. The time to get tough and crack down on these doctors has passed. It’s time authorities do whatever it takes to hunt such doctors down, to charge them — and to do whatever it takes to prosecute and convict them once and for all. I can’t even begin to imagine the strain doctors like the one in Belleville cause for law enforcement agencies throughout the country. Don’t think this is a problem? You’ve missed our police blotters, for sure. That’s all for now. Next time I write a column, it will be late August — and that much closer to September and the fall. That time can’t get here fast enough.
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board. I spoke to the former mayor three separate times — once in front of his home and two times at a council meeting. Each time he said, “I told Robert Kairys to resolve this situation and I am holding him responsible.” One meeting, he told me to sit down — he refused to hear my statement. Now we have a different mayor
and council. I spoke to Mayor Joseph Bianchi recently and he said, “I don’t know why this isn’t resolved.” This violation was witnessed by Bianchi and other officials in person. At the time, Bianchi and Councilman (Richard) Hughes said, “We can’t do anything — we’re outnumbered.” Well, now the Republican Party has responsibility to support the decision
of the Zoning Board’s 4-1 decision. Why are there so many red flags? Why do all contractors, homeowners and taxpayers go by a height of no higher than 6 feet? Just who is running North Arlington? Is it the administrator? The mayor? The council? Or is it Robert Kairys? Bob Norcia North Arlington
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Lambert & Queen: perfect together By Joann Barton Special to The Observer
1991, he was spot on with his vocals, exposing his own flair. Lambert actually told audience that he could never fill have always been a fan of Freddie’s shoes and he wasn’t Queen and while watchtrying to — but he noted how ing American Idol with lucky he was to perform with my kids, I became an Adam the legendary progressive Lambert fan as well. When I first heard Lambert sing, I im- rock band and that he was a fan, too. mediately thought he would This experiment was very be a perfect fit for Queen. successful. Prior to Lambert Lo and behold, Adam has taking the lead vocals, Paul been working with and tourRodgers, of Bad Company, ing with Queen since 2012. was singing lead for Queen Lambert met Queen for from 2004-2009. I am more the first time on the eighth than positive that that was a season finale of “American wonderful music marriage. Idol” in 2009. Lambert came in second place to Kris Allen. However, Rodgers doesn’t Adam should have won; don’t have the vocal acrobatics of Mercury and Lambert. know what happened with Lambert, 35, has a decade of that vote. experience in musical theater Lambert may have lost on where he probably gained Idol, but he certainly came out the overall winner. What most of his flamboyance. The set on stage looked a dream come true, to work like an old huge oil tanker with Queen, one of the best that you see on the Turnpike rock bands from the ‘70s in Elizabeth. A thunderous and ‘80s whose music is still bass drum would shake the heard on the radio today. I was extremely excited for container and signify that the show was about to start. this concert. Show time was The robot from Queen’s 1977 8 p.m., but they didn’t come “New of the World” album on until 8:45. Every minute appeared to open/crush the after that was just amazing. oil tanker. The audience went The music was perfect and wild when he appeared, inalthough Lambert didn’t try cluding me. The anticipation to imitate Freddie Mercury, was uncontrollable waiting the lead singer who died in for the show to finally get
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KPD: The pursuit of justice len from the front porch of a Laurel Ave. home. Det. Daniel id you ever notice Esteves located security video on those real-life TV from the area and reportedly cop shows how susrecognized and developed as pects being chased manage to a suspect Joseph Ferguson, 25, crash their cars or leap from a of Kearny. building or do similar things Police said Ferguson was that would debilitate thee also known to be wanted on and me, but they apparently a no-bail Hudson County escape serious injury? This Sheriff’s burglary warrant week’s KPD blotter includes and a $750 MV warrant from such an incident. Rockaway, N.J. The story begins the night At 6:30 p.m., July 26, Esteof July 22, when a child’s bicyves, Sgt. Chris Levchak and cle (readily recognizable neon Officer Chris Medina went green with blue rims and yelto the suspect’s residence on low tires) was reported stothe 600 block of Devon St.,
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In addition to the warrants, Ferguson was charged with burglary, theft and resisting arrest and was sent to the Hudson County Jail. where bars prevent people from jumping out windows. Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following, three of which also involved pursuits: July 24 Det. Neil Nelson, at Kearny Ave. and Afton St. at 1:30 p.m., reportedly recognized Steven Martinez, 31, of East Newark, and confirmed he had warrants -- Hudson County Sheriff/NCIC, no bail; Newark, contempt, $10,000 (10%); Lyndhurst, contempt, $626 (full), and Clifton, town ordinance, $250. Police said that as Nelson approached him on foot, Martinez turned and ran south on the avenue, cut through the Mandee’s lot and scaled the fence onto Maple St. The pursuing detective radioed the runner’s description and direction of flight, and KPD units established a perimeter and began a foot search. According to police, when Dets. Ray Lopez and Michael Farinola and Sgt. Brian Wisely found him hiding behind a garage on Windsor St., a “defiant” Martinez declared, “F--- this!” and reached for his waistband. The officers pounced, forced him to the ground and cuffed him. And fortunately, his waistband held, not a weapon, but a cell phone. In addition to the warrants, he was charged with resisting arrest. July 25 At 8 p.m., Det. Sgt. Michael Gonzalez and Esteves spotted a white Yamaha motorcycle, operated by a middle-aged white male, speeding -- and pulling a wheelie -- on the 300 block of Maple St. They followed in their unmarked car, but activated the lights at Maple and Halstead Sts. Instead of stopping, the biker led them on a chase. In the interest of conserving space (you might want to check a map), we shall list just the route, not the direction of travel (all compass
points): Halstead to Belgrove Drive, to Liberty St., to Kearny Ave., Halstead again, back to Belgrove, Midland Ave., N. Midland, Passaic Ave., Laurel Ave., Hillcrest Road (where Officer Tim Castle’s marked patrol car became the lead chase vehicle), Magnolia Ave., Kearny Ave., Stewart Ave., Passaic Ave., across the Pike bridge to Cortlandt St. in Belleville and then Rt. 21, where the biker was last seen speeding south toward Newark. The KPD terminated the pursuit and notified the N.J. State Police Real-Time Crime Center in Newark to activate all automatic license-plate readers in the area to try to get the cycle’s tag. The investigation is ongoing. July 27 Officer Jonathan Dowie, on patrol at 4 a.m., checked out a ‘97 Ford wagon parked in a secluded part of the Walmart lot and found the passenger seat occupied by Christopher Kennedy, 31, of Rutherford (formerly of Kearny). Police said Dowie confirmed that Kennedy had a no-bail NCIC larceny warrant from Teaneck and, with back-up from Levchak and Medina, arrested him. Teaneck police were notified and were to pick him up at KPD headquarters. ••• At 10 p.m., Officers Medina and Sean Podolski responded to a report of a man walking in the roadway and interfering with traffic at Passaic Ave. and Afton St. Police said the 19-year-old from Newark identified himself as Darnell Kelly, but his real surname turned out to be Sanders. He was issued a complaint summons for hindering apprehension and was transported to Newark. July 28 Officers Dowie and David Bush, on patrol on Rts. 1/9 in South Kearny at 1:30 a.m., noticed a southbound 2015 Dodge van whose driver appeared reluctant to pull abreast of the police car. They got behind the van, queried see KPD page
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At the library Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., hosts a variety of programs for all ages during the upcoming week. In the Children’s Room: • Kids Coloring Club, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2 to 4 p.m. For ages 5 to 11. Supplies are provided. • Bookworm Bingo, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2 to 3 p.m. Kids ages 5 to 11 play bingo and win books. • Storybook Friends, Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m. Kids ages 2 to 5 share stories, songs and themerelated crafts. • Crafternoon, Thursday, Aug. 3, 1 to 3 p.m. Kids ages 5 to 11 create binoculars, stained glass art and more. • Friday Play Day, Aug. 4, noon to 3 p.m. Free play for ages 5 to 11 with the Wii gaming system, Legos and board games. • Rizzo’s Reptile Discovery, Monday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. Rizzo brings a ton of interest animals to see and touch. For families. For adults and teens: • Crochet Club Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn to do the basic stitches of crochet, read a pattern and produce a small project. Or bring your knitting, embroidery or other needlework. • Intro to Computers, Internet & Email, Thursday, Aug. 3, 10 to 11 a.m. Get an introduction to the Internet: getting connected, using a web browser and navigating web pages. Learn about contact options needed for email. • Netflix Documentary – Galapagos: Part 1 “Born of Fire,” Friday, Aug. 4, 1 to 2 p.m. The three-part series begins with the birth of the islands and an exploration of what makes them unique. • Family Movie Day – Smurfs “The Lost Village,” Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. In this fully-animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Heft on an
exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.
AARP October trip AARP Chapter 2051 sponsors a three-day, two-night trip to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, Oct. 4-6. Breakfasts, dinners, a wagon tour of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, a river cruise, Taber Museum, tour of Millionaire’s Row, the Rowley House Museum and Little League Museum are included. Pickup is in Belleville at a location TBD. The cost is $399 per person with final payment due Aug. 18. Call Marie Kim at 973759-3912 for more information.
Harrison Library summer schedule The Harrison Public Library is now operating under summer hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, closed.
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Auditions for ‘Kearny’ show The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. announces auditions for “Kearny: A True American Warrior” Aug. 4 and 6, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the company’s theater, 65 Oakwood Ave., Kearny. The show is a brand-new contemporary historical musical about Gen. Philip Kearny (for whom the town is named) that was written for the town’s sesquicentennial (150th anniversary). For the audition, prepare a song from a musical in the appropriate key, contemporary rock musicals encouraged — think “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson,” “American Idiot,” “Rocky Horror,” “Spring Awakening” or “Rent.” Visit www.whatco.org for more details. From his personal to his professional life, Gen. Kearny was one of the most interesting and controversial figures in the Civil-War era and in American history. The musical delves into that life. To many he was a hero and to some a nuisance. This new contemporary musical tells his personal and professional Civil War story. Show dates are Oct. 19-21, at times to be determined. For more information, visit kearnymusical.com or www.whatco.org.
Run in Oliveira’s memory The third annual 5K Run/ Walk in memory of SSG Jorge Oliveira takes place Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Kearny VFW, 300 Belgrove Drive, to raise funds for a scholarship given to a graduating Kearny High School Catch the B.D. Lenz Band senior. Sign up at RunThe Kearny Public Library SignUp.com. The day of the presents the B.D. Lenz Band race, registration is at 8 a.m., free in concert Thursday, and race steps off at 9 a.m. Aug. 10, at 2 p.m., in the library’s reading garden. PBGC activities Mix together the styles of Here’s what’s on tap for Pat Metheny, Mike Stern and the coming week at the Pres- Stevie Ray Vaughn and you byterian Boys & Girls Club, have the recipe for contem663 Kearny Ave.: po-jazz guitarist/composer • Take in a baseball game B.D. Lenz. The New Jersey between the New Jersey native has played guitar Jackals and the Ohowa War- since his early teens, is a riors at Yogi Berra Stadium graduate of Musicians Instiin Little Falls on Wednesday, tute in Los Angeles and has Aug. 2. Tickets are $10. A bus studied with masters such leaves the club at 10 a.m. as Mike Stern, Vic Juris and • Participate in Bingo Charlie Banacos. Night and vie for big prizes The guitarist has peron Thursday, Aug. 3, and formed in 1,000 shows interDunkin Donuts Night on nationally, keeping the audi-
ence on their feet whether playing jazz, fusion or jam.
Fresh cooking at the KPL The KPL hosts another cooking workshop with instructor Lidia Quinones on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 4 p.m. Quinones will use ingredients fresh from the Kearny Farmer’s Market. The class meets in the lower-level kitchen at the main library, 318 Kearny Ave. All ingredients will be provided. All adults are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Please plan on arriving early. Oceans rock at KPL The KPL presents an “Oceans Rock” animal program for kids 4 and older Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. Experience an interactive presentation and museum exhibit on ocean life. Then, participate in an ocean dig where participants can find and take home genuine shark teeth fossils, seashells, sea stars and more. Sign-up isn’t required, but space is limited, so please arrive early.
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and bassoon, performs. The trio will offer a program on the architecture of musical instruments, which will include music as well as interactive movement games for children. They will talk about the different aspects of musical instruments, including those you bow, hit or play with air. Each child will make a percussion instrument in the program. The Main Library is located at 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny. For more information about this or other programs, call 201-998-2226 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org. St. Stephen’s Seniors St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 Kearny Ave., meet at 1 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month in Hedges Hall. Refreshments are served at noon. Attendees are invited to participate in a 50/50 drawing and bingo. New members are welcome. Upcoming meetings are: June 20; July 11 and 25; Aug. 8 and 22; and Sept. 5 and 19. For more information, call club president Allan Henderson at 201-9914771.
Lyndhurst Turtle Back Zoo comes to Kearny The KPD also presents Animal Coverings with the Turtle Back Zoo Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. All children 5 and older are invited. Animals are covered in skin, fur, shells, scales and feathers. Meet animal ambassadors to discover how different coverings help the animals survive and thrive in their native habitats. There will be two sessions: one at 1 p.m., the other at 2 p.m. Each will be limited to 35 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early. Kids’ music at the library The KPL presents a children’s music program Friday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m., in the outdoor garden reading space. The City Winds Trio, a professional chamber group consisting of flute, oboe
School supplies needed The Lyndhurst Health Department seeks school-supply donations for students in need. Items sought include backpacks, dividers, folders, loose leaf paper, marble notebooks, three- and fivesubject notebooks, pens, dry erase markers, tissues, wet wipes, three-ring binders and glue sticks. Donations may be left at the Health Department, 253 Stuyvesant Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Please deliver donations by Aug. 31. If you have a child in need, contact the Health Department at 201-804-2500 to schedule a pick-up of the supplies.
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Woman still missing BELLEVILLE – Belleville resident listed as missing since nearly mid-July is still unaccounted for, according to the Belleville Police Department. The BPD said Alicia Sanchez, 48, was reported missing by her son July 12. Police said the woman was last seen at her home at about 10:40 a.m., wearing a bathrobe. Sanchez suffers from schizophrenia, police said. The woman was described as Latina, 5-feet-2, 200 pounds, with brown eyes, brown hair and of light complexion. Anyone with information on Sanchez or who comes into contact with her is asked to contact the BPD at 973-4503334. *** Three individuals suspected of having participated in the armed robbery of a male on
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the night of July 27 are in police custody. BPD Det. Sgt. John McAloon said officers responded to the 100 block of Wallace St., at about 11:35 p.m., on the report of a robbery. McAloon said the victim told police that two males had approached him and demanded cash, but when the victim yelled for help and a relative called police, the suspects fled. At the time of the incident, McAloon said, responding patrol units had been on the lookout for a black BMW linked to three street robberies in Newark and one in Nutley. Belleville officers reportedly observed a BMW matching the description of the vehicle sought in connection to the prior incidents fleeing the scene of the Belleville robbery and gave chase, McAloon said. He said the BMW was pur-
sued through Belleville, East Orange and Newark, ending with the BMW crashing near the intersection of Sixth Ave. and N. 11th St. in Newark. Three suspects exited the vehicle and fled but were apprehended by a collaborative effort from Newark PD, Essex County Sheriff’s Office and BPD, McAloon said. Proceeds from the victims in the Newark and Nutley robberies were recovered and the three suspects were arrested on charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault on police, eluding, receiving stolen property, with additional charges from Nutley and Newark expected, according to McAloon. The suspects were identified as: Hazim Skipper, 18, of Newark; Geovanni Hernandez, 19, of Newark; and a 17-year-old, also of Newark. – Ron Leir
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Take The Observer with you when you’re on vacation This summer, when you go away, take a copy of The Observer with you — and while you’re at the beach, the lake, or anyplace else, take a photo of yourself, or the family, with The Observer in the picture! Then, submit the photo (by email to editorial@theobserver.com) to us (be sure to ID everyone from left to right & let us know where you went on holiday.) We’ll publish the photos in an edition of The Observer. In the meantime, here’s wishing you all a great summer! Please be advised that there will be a special meeting of the Lyndhurst Board of Education on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Lyndhurst High School Autitorium. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS SESSION UNDER CHAPTER 231, LAWS OF 1975, P.L. 1960, C173. NOTE: IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE PUBLIC MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THIS SESSION UNDER CHAPTER 231, LAWS OF 1975, P.L. 1960, C173, SEC. 7B, UNDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION.
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By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com KEARNY – Dr. Dohee Park, DDS, has been practicing dentistry in his 47 Kearny Ave. office for the last eight years. Before that, he was in another Kearny location. Yet all these years later, the doctor has remained true to his goals when he first set out as a dentist — and that is, to offer the highest-quality care to his patients, while using state-of-the-art equipment and only the best dental materials. “Sometimes, patients say, ‘That is $100 more than another dentist,’” Park said. “But I always tell my patients that’s because I only use the best, highest quality materials, for my patients.” Park, a 2000 graduate of the NYU College of Dentistry, explained that that could include something as simple as what’s used to make a filling. Because what he uses is of a better quality, chances are
patients he gives fillings will have them for life, Park said. Using a lower-quality could lead to patients having to have a filling redone years after, he added. But it’s not just that which makes Park stand out as a dentist. Hudson Park Dental recently began a program where each month, 10 senior citizens, who do not have dental insurance, are able to come into the office for a free cleaning, X-ray and exam. In fact, if you’re a senior citizen who fits this description, give the office a call to set up an appointment. And don’t delay — with 10 spots available, they’ll go fast. Now, what you see at the office is quite extraordinary, too. First, there are three “surgery” rooms at the office, each equipped with a top-ofthe-line dentistry chair for patients — and each with a computer terminal Park can use to do something as simple as looking at a patient X-ray. In-between two of the sur-
gery rooms is an enormous Xray machine. It’s so advanced that a patient only needs to stand at it, with their chin on a brace of sorts — and it has the ability to take pictures of an entire set of teeth. What’s more? All of the X-rays go directly to a computer. Park can see the X-rays right on a monitor — in any of the rooms at the office. “No need to develop the X-rays,” he said. “They’re right here.” While we visited his office, Park showed us an X-ray he took some time ago. On it was a person’s entire mouth. We could see nerves in gums. We could see fillings. We could see a cavity. Park says the state-of-the-art X-ray system ensures he’s fully aware of what he’s up against when a patient comes in for dental work. “There’s no room for error,” he said. Now, in addition to the general dental work he does
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he needed the work – to fight in WWI and was killed in the fighting in Belgium where he lies buried. These days, McGrath – who adopted Kearny as her home more than a halfcentury ago – is using a cane to steady herself but she’s ready and willing for a mobile ramble at any time. Walsh, a veteran bus operator who was born in the old West Hudson Hospital, has been driving for Kearny full-time since 2001; before that, she was a fill-in for a year and also drove a school bus. “This is a nice bus,” Walsh volunteered. “It rides nice. The others, which are six years old, are diesel but this is gas-powered and the ride is quieter, smooth steering.” As for the job itself – she drives the same meandering route three times in the morning and three more times in the afternoon with an hour off for lunch – “I love this stuff,” Walsh said, even while having to maneuver around double-parkers on Kearny Ave. and impatient drivers itching to pass. “It’s the best job ever. I’ve become friends with a lot of my passengers,” she said. The number of riders varies each day, from a handful to full, with the ranks typically diminishing during the summer, Walsh said. “The heat holds them back but you do have the troupers.” Most of her passengers favor shopping at the malls on Passaic Ave. or Kearny Ave. stores or doctors, she said, “but there’ve been a few who go to LA Fitness because the insurance pays for it [as therapy].” Having the bus as a transportation option is critical, Walsh said, because “some of the seniors have never driven and others had to give it up. And people in the senior building can’t afford cabs.”
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Kearny trio headed to RBI Softball World Series
Just when you thought that the Kearny High School softball season ended in May. Three members of the Kardinals continued their softball season by playing for the Hoboken Shockers All-Stars in Major League Baseball’s RBI (Rebuilding Baseball in the Inner-cities) program. And that team just recently won the Northeast Regional title in Providence, R.I. to earn a berth in the RBI World Series in Cincinnati, beginning this weekend. Sydney Pace, Emilee Marshall and Tatiana Fermaint will wear Hoboken on their shirts, but will be representing Kearny at the RBI World Series. “It gives us a chance to prove ourselves,” said Pace, who plays second base and pitches for the Hoboken team. “People think that Kearny is not a good softball area, so we have a lot on our shoulders. We can prove that we’re really good.” Pace came up big in the Hoboken 13-0 win over Roberto Clemente of Jersey City in the regional title on the campus of
Brown University. She had three hits and three RBI. “We have a lot of talented players in Hudson County,” Pace said. “It’s good to be on one team that represents Hudson County.” It was Fermaint, the standout catcher for the Kardinals, who got the other two Kearny girls involved with the Hoboken squad. Fermaint is a native of Hoboken who moved to Kearny when she started high school, so she was friendly with some of the players and familiar with the program. “Taty told me what it was like to be on the team, so I decided to join,” Pace said. “We had a difficult end to the high school season,” said Fermaint, who is catching, playing right field and acting as a designated hitter for the Hoboken team. “This has been great to be a part of. We practice all the time, sometimes for several hours and we still have fun. Honestly, it’s so see VIEW page
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The Kearny Boys’ Basketball Camp had approximately 80 eager youngsters, ages 8 through 14, recently at Kearny High School.
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wayne Hopson may only be 10 years old, but he comes from basketball royalty. You see, the Schuyler School fifth grader is a distant cousin of former Boston Celtics and Miami Heat sharpshooter Ray Allen. He’s also related, in a cousin way, to Dennis Hopson, who was once the first round draft pick of the New Jersey Nets. But until recently, young Dwayne never thought of becoming a basketball player like his already famous relatives. Dwayne Hopson decided to attend the Kearny High School Boys’ Basketball
Camp. His friends were going, so Dwayne thought it would be smart if he went as well. “I didn’t think I could play,” Hopson said. “I never even gave it a try.” However, with the help of Kearny head coach Bob McDonnell and his staff, Hopson was given the chance to improve. “I learned how to make layups,” Hopson said. “This really helped me with my friends and let them know that I’m pretty good.” Some 80 youngsters, ages seven through 14, converged on Kearny High to learn more about the game, with McDonnell leading the way. “I was very happy with the number of young kids we had here,” said McDonnell, who will begin his fourth year as
the head coach of the Kardinals in the fall. “We had a lot of walk-ups. We had the younger kids and the incoming freshmen, who impressed me with their talent level. I was very pleased with that. They’re going to help our program.” But there was one age group that really gained McDonnell’s attention. “The younger kids, the eight and nine-year-olds,” McDonnell said. “Their improvement throughout the week was great. They remembered the drills from what we did before. A lot of the 9-and-10year-olds were teaching the little ones. That was fun to see.” McDonnell said that apsee CAMP next page
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cut,” Kulesza said of a particular move that was taught to get proximately 90% of the enroll- open to get the ball. “You start out under the basket and make ment of the camp was coma cut to the elbow, then turn. prised of Kearny residents. You’re making an ‘L’ shape.” “It shows that basketball is Sure sounds like the kid growing in Kearny,” McDonlearned. nell said. “There are more “I already had a lot of the courts being used in town. foundation of basketball Without a doubt, kids from Kearny want to play basketball down,” Kulesza said with confidence. “I’ve been here before, and this is proof.” so that helped me a lot.” Anthony Kulesza is a Kulesza is also a soccer 12-year-old seventh grader at player, so that will take preferLincoln School. He learned a ence in the fall. However… lot during the camp. “When I get back to playing “I learned how to do the ‘L’ CAMP from
basketball in the early winter, I will be ready,” Kulesza said. “I will be in control. I’m a busy guy.” Braidan Logue is a 9-yearold fourth grader at Roosevelt School. “I learned the jab step,” Logue said. “I had to learn it, because I had to make sure no one will steal the ball from me. It was a lot of fun. This is the second year I came to the camp. I like being here because I get to play with my friends.” Chris Serrano is a 14-year-
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old who will be a freshman at Kearny High next month. He’s a player to watch. “Basketball is my main sport,” Serrano said. “There are days that I always fit basketball in. I come home and I shoot a little. But being here helps me as an overall player. The coaches are looking at me, so they’ll see how I play. I always have to hustle to be a better player. I think I can prove to be a better overall basketball player.” Francisco Penaherrera is another 14-year-old freshmanto-be at Kearny. “It was a very good camp, very organized,” Penaherrera said. “It was more disciplined than I thought. The coaches are teaching me more about basketball and making me want to be here and how to act. But it was a lot of fun.” Lorenzo Edwards IV is a 10-year-old fifth grader at Schuyler School. “I learned how to dribble and move with the ball,” Edwards said. “I learned I have to be close to the ground. I’m getting better at it. It really was a lot of fun. It’s my
favorite sport. It really helped me to become a better player.” McDonnell liked the fact that Hopson was such a quick learner. “He came that first day and it wasn’t good,” McDonnell said. “He was very discouraged. But he kept working and finally became comfortable. He picked up some fundamentals and remembered it during the stations.” McDonnell thanked his staff, namely former assistant Mike Reilly, who provided fun trivia questions during the course of the week, along with former assistant Anthony Calabrese, now an assistant at Kean University; former Harrison head coach Noel Colon (now at Barringer in Newark); as well as former Kearny players Gary Williams, Rhett Gross, Dukens Germain, Michael Trauama and Graylen Vereen. “We had a good group working with the kids,” McDonnell said. “The kids were definitely intent on learning. At 9 a.m., we got the stations off without a hitch and the attention span was amazing.”
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much fun to be with these girls.” And of course, her Kearny teammates. Marshall joined the Hoboken team last year. Pace is playing her first season for the Shockers, sponsored by Hoboken Recreation and coached by Hoboken High School veteran coach Vinnie Johnson. “I just told Emilee what we do and she wanted to join,” Fermaint said. Marshall, who plays first base and left field for the Shockers, felt at home with the new team right away. “It was just different,” Marshall said. “I love meeting new people and getting new people to bond with. It’s just a different experience.” Marshall went with the Hoboken team to the World Series last year, also held in Cincinnati. “I felt like a movie star,” Marshall said. “They treated us so well that I felt like a major league player. For sure, I wanted to get that chance again.” Marshall said that she loves sharing the trip to
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A trio of Kearny girls, namely from l., Sydney Pace, Emilee Marshall and Tatiana Fermaint, will play for the Hoboken Shockers in the Major League Baseball RBI Softball World Series this weekend in Cincinnati.
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Kids having their kicks in Nutley By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer
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oseph Figa might be only seven years old, but he knows what he wants to do. “I love playing soccer,” said the red-headed Figa with a bright smile, missing one front tooth. “I have a lot of fun playing soccer.” So there was no doubt that the young Nutley resident would attend the Nutley High School Soccer Camp last week at the Nutley Oval. What was the one thing Joseph liked more than anything else at the camp? “I liked playing cowboys and Indians,” Figa said. Wait a minute. A soccer camp having a western theme. That’s different. “It’s a game with soccer,” Figa said. “You run around in the middle and the coaches kick the ball at you. If it hits your legs, you’re out. It was a lot of fun.”
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The Nutley High School soccer camp had 105 youngsters at the Oval last week.
Figa also learned something about soccer, much like the 100 or so other youngsters in attendance. “I learned how to trap the ball with the inside of my foot,” said Figa, obviously a
quick learner. There were others who captured ideas that really had nothing to do with soccer. “I learned that even when you’re down, you have to pull through and keep working
your hardest,” said 12-year-old Poppy Jelley, an experienced soccer player who plays forward for the Nutley United program. “You have to express yourself and do what you love to do.”
Jelley was not the only female, as this camp was completely co-educational. Jasmine Ouatu is a 10-yearold midfielder who plays club soccer for the Clarkstown Soccer Club in New York. She was one of the most impressive players — boy or girl — at the camp, a player with an incredibly bright future. “I learned how to support my teammates and encourage them,” said Ouatu, who was a slick, proficient ball handler. “If you encourage your teammates, it puts them in the right frame of mind.” Yes indeed, the young lady is only 10. “I have a lot of friends here,” Ouatu said. “It’s great that we can play together.” Austin Hamer is another budding star. The 13-yearold Hamer plays forward for SDFC in Nutley. He once scored five goals in a game story continued next page
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when he was 10 years old. Hamer, who is headed into eighth grade, looked at the camp in another way. “I look at it as a chance to meet the coaches and get my name out there,” Hamer said. “I get a chance to meet the (Nutley High School) varsity players and how they play. This way, I can be ready when I get to high school.” Hamer said that he didn’t mind being at a camp with younger kids. “I encourage them and help them,” Hamer said. “The younger guys are fun to be around.” Yes, it was like one big happy soccer family in Nutley. That’s because the camp was being run by a part of the premier soccer and wrestling family in Nutley, namely Nutley head girls’ soccer coach Mike DiPiano. DiPiano, whose father and brother are highly respected coaches and officials, has organized this camp along with former Nutley High boys’ soccer coach Marcellino Marra, who just recently left the post to become the new athletic director at neighboring Belleville. Marra and DiPiano started the camp six years ago. “The first year, we started with 30 kids, then it just started to grow,” DiPiano said. “We have 105 kids and we’ve had parents ask if we could extend the camp to two weeks. That’s something we will have to look into. There’s a want for soccer in this town and this211115A01 is proof. We’ve been able to build this camp into one of the best ones around.” It’s definitely a sign that soccer is flourishing in Nutley. “We have 19 travel teams in
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LEFT: Two campers go for the loose ball in a drill during the Nutley High School soccer camp. RIGHT: Joseph Figa goes after a ball during a shooting drill at the Nutley High School soccer camp.
Nutley United,” DiPiano said. “We’ve changed. Football people always keep saying that we’re a football town. Well, I think this is proof we’re changing. Kids want to play soccer. They’re being steered in a different direction. Added DiPiano, “The kids are here and want to be here. They want to play. We’re not just sending them out there and letting them play. They come here to learn and they want to learn.” DiPiano was impressed with the way the camp materialized last week. “The kids have this youthful energy that refuels you and makes you want to coach them,” DiPiano said. “We had so many kids this year that we might have to move it to another complex. We have a lot of kids playing. We have a lot of girls playing.” Many of the counselors were DiPiano’s players on the Nutley High School varsity. “They want to be here help-
ing the younger kids,” DiPiano said. “Some of them are their siblings. The kids are getting great instruction from our players.” DiPiano said that a third of the day is spent on instruction, then a third spent on drills, speed and condition-
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tivities, class and school organizations and volunteer activities in their school and community. The 2017 recipients are: • Raquel Queiruga, who was awarded a $500 scholarship. • Muskan Vyas, who was awarded a $500 scholarship by an anonymous donor who is a
member of the Woman’s Club of Arlington. • Chelsea Jaime, who was awarded the $100 Hudson County Community College Scholarship by the Woman’s Club of Arlington. • Samantha Tulipani, who received the $100 Vocational Scholarship from the Woman’s Club of Arlington.
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Attending WCA scholarship event, from l., are club co-president Patricia Sherwen and scholarship winners Raqual Queiruga, Muskan Vyas, Chelsea Jaime and Samantha Tulipani.
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different meanings to a lot of different people cellent background but if you want a lyrical vocals. analysis you would see The band consisted of that a lot of their songs the great guitarist, Brian were about Freddie’s May, 70, phenominal struggles and quest to drummer Roger Tayfind true love and hapler, 68, and of course piness. on lead vocals, Adam “Fat Bottom Girls,” Lambert. “Another One Bites the To get that perfect Dust,” “Who Wants to sound, they incorpoLive Forever,” “Crazy rated keyboardist Spike Little Thing Called Edney, bassist Neil Love,” “Radio Ga Ga,” Fairclough and percus“I Want It All” and so sionist Tyler Warren. many more songs were All of their most performed to fill this popular songs were two-hour plus set with performed with the exno break in between. ception of “Best Friend.” The only breaks were “Killer Queen” was when May sang “Love of performed on a 6-foot My Life.” head of the robot from Since he did a solo on “News of the World,” acoustic guitar that gave which rose from a everyone a break and trap door in the floor. of course a moment for “Under Pressure” was another costume change performed by Lambert for Lambert. Then for and Taylor. Taylor sang Brian to take a break, David Bowie’s verses they had the drum solo/ and it was perfect. battle between Taylor The drum kit also rose and Warren. The drums from the stage and they were mic’d perfectly. sang it on the neck of The bass drum replaced the guitar. May sang your heartbeat. Later, acoustically to “Love of Brian would then do a My Life” alongside the guitar solo in which he superimposed image of was elevated at least 100 Mercury. It appeared feet or more into the air they were singing a duet from the stage. side by side. Keeping Queen’s It was very emotional spirit alive, this tour was since most of Queen’s unforgettable. All of songs were torch songs their great songs were from a man hiding his performed with accusexuality. “I Want to racy. Lambert was not Break Free,” “Somebody imitating, but infusing to Love” and believe his vocal influence was it or not “Bohemian great. They even threw Rhapsody.” “Bohemian in one of Lambert’s Rhapsody” has had songs, “Two Fux.” Wish QUEEN from
they did “Whataya Want From Me,” instead, but “Two Fux” was just as good. So with the five costume changes and amazing special effects from Quantum Special Effects the evening was explosive, especially when floor cannons shot shiny gold mylar confetti into the air that spanned across the entire audience. There was a plethora of special effects, the lighting which for the most part was synched to the music and a lot of smoke. Speaking of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” no one at the time of its release ever thought it would make it on the radio never mind becoming an anthem. Record label execs claimed it would never amount to anything since it was six minutes long. So about that … The tour ends Aug. 5. If you can make it to a show, it shouldn’t be missed. Thanks again to the wonderful Prudential Center for a great evening. Upcoming events at the Rock include Earth, Wind & Fire with Chic on Aug. 4; Shawn Mendes on Aug. 17; Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey on Aug. 18; and Kendrick Lamar on Aug. 25. Visit prudentialcenter. com for more information.
WCA cited for its agenda The Woman’s Club of Arlington was honored with several awards by the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) at the NJSFWC Annual Convention. The Woman’s Club of Arlington was recognized both on a state level and within the Liberty District which is comprised of 29 clubs in northeast Jersey. The awards were:
• For communications – second place in the state and first place in the Liberty District. • For education – first place in the state and first place in the Liberty District. • For arts/creative functions — first place in the Liberty District. • For membership — first place in the Liberty District. • For legislation/resolutions — first place in the Liberty District. Also, as part of the
Woman’s Club of Arlington’s commitment through its 123 years of service to promote literacy and education, the club recently donated 30 new books to the Kearny Public Library. The books, with a total value of $310, ranged from toddler to middle school selections. They were presented to Josh Humphrey, Kearny Public Library director, by Carolyn Gretchen, education chairwoman of the WCA.
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the food) to why misguided youth become gang members. “They think they’ll be protected in jail. No. Someone will rat you out because they’ll get perks.” Zarek’s job at the county lock-up includes looking for contraband, such as drugs (he gave an impressive stage demo of sniffing some out) and flip phones, which can sell for $1,200 “inside.” The dogs and their human handlers spend 16 weeks, eight hours a day, in
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REFERENDUM from ing last Wednesday, July 26, by consultants Jerry Rubino, of Di Cara/Rubino Architects of Wayne, and attorney Lisa Gorab, of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer of Woodbridge. Here’s the preliminary breakdown of projected perschool costs: Belleville High School, $9.9 million; Belleville Middle School, $4.4 million; School 3, $3 million; School 4, $5.1 million; School 5, $3.2 million; School 7, $3.8 million; School 8, $3.5 million; School 9, $2.3 million; and School 10, $2.2 million, for a total of $37.8 million. An additional $10.7 million is built in for professional and contingency fees, for a grand total of $48.5 million. Plans call for exterior el-
K-9 school before they can join the unit. If a dog is then to be trained as a drug-sniffer, that’s another 8-12 weeks in narcotics school. But the K-9s, Galvez noted, are not limited to the jail. They are now “dispatched all over,” working with SWAT teams, the State Police, Park Police, FBI, etc. And often, what they will be hunting down is people. Since human beings are “shedding” minute particles of skin all the time, “the dogs can track you for miles, they can go through water
and not lose the scent,” Galvez said. Do you know why bloodhounds are especially good trackers? Their large ears “flap back and forth, pushing the scent up into their nose.” Did you know that the dogs trained to find explosives “can smell the gunpowder in a gun?” We also learned that if a K-9 is brought to a criminalvs.-cops standoff, things have come to a head. “When they call in the dogs,” Galvez explained, “there is no more
negotiating.” At that point, most people give up, he said. Zarek has learned to always watch Galvez’ back. Literally, his back. If the officer is walking forward, perhaps with gun drawn, the dog stays behind him, to insure no one approaches from the rear or the side. “He is trained always to protect,” the officer said. A bit later, we got out of our seat to take a photo of Galvez addressing the cadets. We stood several feet to his left and slightly behind him, wanting an angle that would
show him, the dog and the audience. When we looked through the viewfinder, we noticed that Zarek — ears up, eyes staring — had turned to face us, which we thought was sweet. Until we heard Galvez remind the kids what he had said about the dog always watching his back. “Apparently,” he commented, “the journalist here with us wasn’t listening.” If I had been a cadet, I would have had to do 40 push-ups.
evators and bathroom renovations in Schools 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); repairs to masonry walls, upgrades to heating and ventilation and electrical service, replacement of lighting, clocks and intercoms and site work at all schools; new windows at BHS, Schools 3, 7, 9 and 10; and roof work at BHS, the middle school, Schools 4, 9 and 10. Most of the aging schools still have their original windows, Rubino said, “and the district has a serious problem with water infiltration.” In many schools, he said, “boilers have exceeded their useful life” and electrical service “is in disarray.” If the referendum is submitted to voters for a special
election on Sept. 26 – the first such opportunity being considered – and it passes, construction bonds would be issued January 2018 with the first tax impact during fiscal 2019. Gorab said the state Department of Education has agreed to pick up 49.75% of debt service aid on the project but “the referendum must pass” for the district to qualify for that assistance. “The state is not willing to be your partner unless you approve the referendum,” she stressed. Gorab said the timing for going the bonding route is “good because the [interest] rates are still relatively low.” Still, several members of the public in the audience remained skeptical about going forward with the project,
given the enormous expenditure, coupled with the municipal tax burden. Vincent Frantantoni, who attended a project planning session last year, questioned whether the BOE would be overpaying for some of the proposed work items, such as “$430,000 for wall cabinets and countertops” at one elementary school. “There’s page after page of extreme prices,” he said. “It puzzles.” Rubino, who said his firm represents 55 school districts in New Jersey, replied he was inclined to “agree with you – I’ve had people tell me they can build a house for that money. But when you bid it out, that’s what it’s going to cost.” Much of the work outlined for the new project “could be done by our maintenance people,” Frantantoni reasoned. “This bond ordinance cannot be allowed to go through in its present form. … We want to pay for it sensibly, properly. Stop this in its tracks.” Resident Jeff Mattingly concurred, saying the proposed project proposes “a laundry list, a magnitude of endeavor, that’s simply not realistic.” To achieve ADA compliance, “we can potentially bus handicapped kids” to School 3, for example, Mattingly said. Outfitting six schools with elevators
“seems unnecessary to me,” he added. Nonetheless, Rubino said, it would be wise for Belleville to take advantage of the state aid offer while it’s on the table. “This is the highest percent of aid I’ve seen working 27 years for school districts in New Jersey. … You want to wait till a boiler blows?” Still, Trustee Lisa Lopez griped: “We should’ve been given a more thorough presentation [by the professionals]. This is not something I can support. The public is right. We should enter into this with more caution, more information. Show us what work [items are] more important than others.” Schools Superintendent Richard Tomko said the list of work items included in the referendum represents a paring down of a prior $80 million work plan that was scaled down to “prioritized capital repairs.” “This is 100% health and safety,” Tomko said. “No fluff. This is as transparent as you could possibly get.” State monitor Tom Egan added: “God forbid, bricks are going to fall – that’s not going to happen on my watch.” BOE president Christine Lamparello urged her colleagues to, “step up to the plate and do what we have to do – what’s best for the children.”
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HARRISON completely renovated 1st fl. 1 BR, w/appliances, $1,350/ month + 1 month security. Close to Public Transportation. Avl. Now. KEARNY 2 level apt. 2 BR, (917) 776-0607 from LR, EIK, 1 bath. 1 parking 4pm-9pm. space. $1,400/month + security. Call before 9pm. No pets. No smoking. HARRISON 3 room apt. Avl. Sept. 1st. (917) 3621st fl. Close to PATH. 0212. No pets. No smoking. $900/month + utilities. 1 month security. KEARNY (973) 484-3152.
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KEARNY 177 Chestnut St. 2nd fl. 3 rooms, LR, Kitchen, Bath. 1,400/ month + security. Avl. storage in attic. Avl. August 1st. month to month lease. (973) 2612964.
HARRISON 2 Br, 1 Bath, Near PATH. No pets. $1,500/month. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. August 1st. (646) 675-5113.
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N.ARLINGTON 3 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen Utilities separate. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Sept. 15th. KEARNY Good Location, (201) 889-4843 or (201) 2 family house for sale by 889-4847. owner. $429,000. 1st fl. LR, EIK, 3 BR’s. 2nd fl. LR, EIK, 3 BR’s, 3rd fl. Finished N.ARLINGTON 5 room Attic. Full High Basement. apt., 2 BR, $1,200/month Approx. Age. 1940’s. Ren+ utilities. 1 month secuovated in 2002, se habla rity. no pets. WED-THRUS. espanol. Call Carlos (201) ONLY 4:30-7PM. Call 334-7048. (201) 997-6043.
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SERVICES OFFERED Certified aide seeks Position to take care of the elderly. 5-7 days, Live in/out. Excellent references. (201) 407-3669. EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Early Learning Center in Kearny looking for 2 FT, employees. Preschool teacher must be able to do lesson plans and follow through with curriculum and routine. Infant assistant must have experience taking care of multiple children. Bring resume to 545 Kearny Ave and ask for Monica.
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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Now Hiring! warehouse workers. $9/hr. Heavy Lifting. Apply in person 260 Schuyler Ave., Kearny, NJ Office cleaning people M-F 3-9pm. Interviews Aug 3rd. 1:30-2:30pm. 38 Johnston Ave., Kearny. NO DL Req. Drivers: $55,000$75,000+ Yearly! $500.00 Orientation Pay! Monthly Bonuses! Medical, Dental, Vision & Great Home-Time! Rider Program starts Immediately! 1yr CDL-A: 855-842-8498
Entry Level Customer Service/ Office Clerk For a busy truck repair shop in South Kearny. The position starts part time @ 35/hrs for training to full time within 1-1/2 mo. Should have some exp. in dealing w/customers, handling money/register, computer literate. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) and car a must. Must be able to work flexible hours and every other Sunday. $11.00 per hour. Please email resume to lauren@ojtankwash. com.
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Barmaid wanted with or without experience. Apply in person after 3:30pm at Euro pub 631 Schuyler Ave. Kearny, NJ. CARPENTRY Want to join a winning team with growth potential? Looking to hire full time, motivated Carpenters, Assistant Foreman and Foreman for a top tier residential Framing Contractor. Must have good communication skills and your own transportation. We offer competitive pay, Paid Time Off / Medical and Dental Benefits, Life Insurance and 401K participation. Contact: (609)-860-8790
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the plate number and were advised that the vehicle was stolen. Police said the officers tried to pull it over, but it continued heading to Newark, then made a U-turn and started speeding toward Jersey City, making unsafe lane changes and almost hitting other vehicles. The cops pursued it into that city, where it screeched to a halt in the area of Ocean and Orient Aves., its two male occupants then jumping out and fleeing on foot. Police said Dowie and Bush nabbed the driver -- a 16-year-old from Jersey City -- but the passenger escaped into the backyards. The JCPD and Kearny Sgt. Jack Corbett also had responded to the scene, and the driver was taken to KPD headquarters, charged with possession of stolen property and possession of marijuana. Hudson County Juvenile Intake was contacted, and the teen was ordered remanded to the Juvenile Detention Center in Union County. – Karen Zautyk
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Washington honors announced
Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School, Kearny, announces that the following students have achieved academic honors for the fourth marking period of the 2016-2016 school year: Grade 4 Principal’s Honors: Brianna Lopez, Steven Mejia, Christopher Mendes, Mariana Milara, Grace Millerick and Vincent Zhang. Honors: Isabella Acosta, Kiara Batista, Amelia Bonilla, Enzo Chavez, Elianna Centeno, Allyssa DaSilva, Frank del Sontro, Yasmin Goncalves, Jayden Lima, Fiona Lin, Brianna Lopez Reyes, Persia Lozano, Nicole Marquez, Ashley Martinez, Felicia Mendez, Anthony Murillo, David Parker, Samantha Perez, David Przybylski, Gabriela Quinde Garcia, Willian Rodrigues, Alexander Rojas,
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Grade 6 Principal’s Honors: StephGrade 5 anie Carabajal, Daphne Cielo, Principal’s Honors: Justin Iris Cuazitl, Leslie Flores, Arroyo, Bouless Awad, Elmer Dominique Gale, Geneses Cruz, Brandon DaSilva, SamGomez, Shelsey Gonzalez, uel DeVargas, Mayra Escobar Juliana Marquez, Rebecca Alvarez, Oswin Guzhnay, Bran- Monterrosa, Gissel Oliveira, don Maddatu-Wong, Joshua Jackelyn Tovar and Julia Umana. Montalvo, Giancarlo MonterHonors: Makayla Casen, rosa, Javier Pena, Thomas Jaylanie Diaz, Claudia Farfan, Revilla, Emilia Sikorski, RayRachel Tambo, Silvana Torres ane Skiker, Giovanni Suarez, and Bianca Umana. JunTao Wu, Michal Wika, Jamil Yarleque, Ivan Zhang and Alessandra Zulueta. Honors: Kevin Acuahuitl, Adrian Aranda, Yanira Batista, Albert Calle, Alexa Cicchino, Alex Cruz, Laryssa DaSilva, Dayanna Flamencio, Ricardo Guttierez, Emily Jaramillo, Devon Nieves, Gabriel Noya, Luis Rivera, Lizeth Rosas, Caio Souza, Alexandria TaggartGreen, Reina Torres and David
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sponsors an overnight trip to Dover Downs, Delaware, Sept. 20-21. The hotel and casino are smoke-free. Package includes hotel room, $50 in slot play, one dinner and a buffet breakfast. For more information, call Libby at 973-481-2118. National Night Out The North Arlington Police Department hosts its 34th annual National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, Aug. 1. That night, residents are encouraged to meet and greet neighbors. Residents should also leave a porch light on overnight as a sign of neighborhood spirit. NAPD Chief Scott Hedenberg encourages residents
to throw a block party that night, too. As an incentive to do so, the first 10 block parties organized will receive a free barbecue package courtesy of the NAPD’s Crime Prevention Unit and the Arlington Diner. NAPD and borough officials will visit all organized block parties. Interested in organizing a block party? Visit the NAPD for an application. The NAPD will seek to close all streets with parties from 5 to 9 p.m. that night. Free concert The Borough of North Arlington presents a free concert at Riverside Park Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.: Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band. Bring lawn chairs.
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A state corrections officer, who lives in Kearny, has been charged with drunken driving by the Harrison Police Department, Lt. David Doyle, of the HPD, said. Michael Floyd, 43, who reports say works at a state prison in Newark, blew a .22% blood-alcohol content on two Alcotests, nearly three times the legal limit of .08% BAC, according to Doyle. Doyle said the HPD responded to a report of a motor-vehicle crash at 1:14 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, on Supor Boulevard near Ann St. When police arrived, they said they found a blue Toyota had rear-ended a white Ford box truck — and it appeared that Floyd was under the influence. Floyd was asked — but was unable to perform — psychophysical tests at HPD HQ , Doyle said.
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$690,000
Home is 10’ longer on each floor & 543 sq. ft. larger than the ‘average’ new 2 family. 9’ ceilings! Each unit has 3 bedrooms! 1st unit has 3 full tiled baths, upper unit has 2 full tiled baths. Kitchen w/ granite top & tiled back-splash, microwave, stove, dishwasher.
Call us today to sell your home! www.cocciarealty.com KEARNY • 636 Kearny Ave • 201-997-7000 Call us or visit our website CocciaRealty.com today! LYNDHURST • 424Kearny Valley Brook Ave • 201-939-8900Rutherford Lyndhurst Secaucus 201-997-7000 201-939-8900 201-939-0001 201-867-2100 info@cocciarealty.com © 2016 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. ©2016 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. * Statistics based on information derived from NJMLS for all sales transactions made from 1/1/15 to 12/31/2015, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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