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DIVERSITY ON DISPLAY Hugely successful Harrison Fest brings throngs from all over By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com HARRISON — he hot late-September temperatures were no match for Harrison Fest 2017. For the 22nd consecutive year, the annual event was successful — and based on the comments from attendees, there couldn’t have been a better way to spend a day … or entire weekend … in the early fall. “I look forward to this event every year,” said Mia Romano, 32, of Elizabeth, who said she’s come to Harrison Fest every year since 2012. “Some of my relatives live in Harrison. Pulling something like this off every year seems impossible. But they do it. I give a lot of credit to the organizers.” The organizer of the event is Harrison Second Ward Councilman Anselmo Millan, who is the president of the Harrison Fest organization. He spends what seems like the entire year in preparation for the event, by hosting fun-

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Goodwill closing Harrison facility By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com HARRISON — oodwill Industries of Greater N.Y. and Northern N.J. will be shutting down its Harrison facility and moving elsewhere.

Jose Medellin, a corporate spokesman for the nonprofit, confirmed that development last week, saying that the organization is continuing to search for “a new location.” The move is expected to happen between now and year’s end. Although where the facility will end up has yet

to be determined, Medellin asserted: “We are not leaving New Jersey.” In fact, he added, the nonprofit was scheduled to open a “flagship store” in North Plainfield last Thursday, although that event was abruptly postponed with no explanation. An announcement posted on the

Goodwill website a few months ago attributed to CEO Katy-Gaul Stigge, said Harrison would be one of five of the organization’s 40+ stores to close. (Four are in New York.) They are casualties, she said, of a See GOODWILL, Page 11

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By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com HARRISON — On a beautiful Tuesday morning in September, Ironstate Development and the Pegasus Group cut a ribbon for a grand opening of Harrison Urby, a 409-unit rental complex that combines modern architecture and landscape design with an active events calendar. On hand for the ceremony were numerous dignitaries, including Mayor James Fife, most members of the Harrison Town Council, Hudson County Executive Thomas DeGise, Hudson County Freeholder and Harrison attorney Albert Cifelli and others. Situated two blocks from the Harrison PATH station, Harrison Urby is just a 20-minute train ride from Lower Manhattan. It’s is the third Urby development to be completed in the New York City metropolitan area, following Staten Island Urby and Jersey City Urby. “We are thrilled to open a third Urby location in one of Hudson County’s fastest growing areas,” said David Barry, CEO of Urby and president of Ironstate Development, which is developing over 2,200 residential units, a hotel and 80,000 square feet of shops and restaurant space in Harrison. ÐHarrison Urby illustrates the Urby brandÐs commitment to creating efficient apartments located near mass transit.Ð Joy among elected officials At the special ceremony, Fife took time to reflect on the latest of many redevelopment projects flooding Harrison. “I’m delighted to be here today celebrating the opening of another exceptional residential building from Ironstate Development Company and The Pegasus Group,” Fife said. “They are visionary developers who have helped re-energize our town. We’re fortunate to have such experienced and committed partners helping us shape the future of the Town of Harrison.” Fife joked that one can no longer see the river from Urby — because of the adjacent hotel. “The only thing I’m disappointed about is not being able to see the river anymore — I was promised being able to see the river,” Fife joked.

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Meanwhile, Ele Villalta, the Second Ward councilwoman who represents the new development, said she was thrilled with the new development. “This is wonderful,” Villalta said. “It’s absolutely beautiful here and it’s an honor to represent the residents.” Third Ward Councilman Larry Bennett agreed. “People really want this kind of place to live,” Bennett said. “But more than just that — Harrison is becoming a place known for more than just soccer. It’s becoming a destination.” For Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Dolaghan, Urby is the culmination of decades of hard work that began in the early ‘90s under the leadership of the late Mayor Raymond McDonough and the late Councilman Peter Higgins. “I’ve been around since the beginning,” Dolaghan, the former Town Council president, said. “It’s been incredible to see this becoming a neighborhood as places continue to be built out. I’m very proud of what’s going on here.” What are the units like? Designed inside and out by the Amsterdam-based architecture and interiors firm Concrete, Harrison Urby is comprised of a four-story building set around landscaped green spaces. The building offers thoughtfully designed residences that make smart use of space, available in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. Each apartment features large windows to maximize natural light, built-in closets

with drawers for storage, a full washer/ dryer, sustainable bamboo flooring and dimmable LED lights. Rents range from $1,800 for a studio to $3,200 for a two-bedroom apartment. Common areas Collective spaces are important elements at Urby and are designed to create natural opportunities for residents to meet and interact. In Harrison, the twostory Coperaco Café, located in the lobby, features a 30-foot tree house library and a Steinway baby grand piano for performances. The nearby Urby Blues is an onsite recording studio that serves as a practice space for UrbyÐs jazz musicianin-residence, Davell Crawford. Residents will also have access to a two-story fitness center with cardio and weight equipment, a yoga room and regularly scheduled fitness classes. The Urby Kitchen is a stunning communal chefÐs kitchen used to host culinary classes, wine tastings and events from local business owners, including pop-up dinners, a salon series and workshops for residents. Outside, the courtyard is home to a heated saltwater swimming pool and patio, as well as fire pits and a great lawn, complete with gardens, paths and lawn games including bocce ball and table tennis. The complex also features car parking, bicycle storage and is quite pet friendly, featuring a Woofgarden (park) for dogs. Harrison Urby is located at 777 South Third St.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Noise from Newark annoying Kearny residents

Kearny residents fed up with music blasting at them from across the Passaic River into the wee hours have a chance to make themselves heard on this side of the water. Mayor Alberto Santos is inviting them to take note that he will be convening a public meeting on the subject Monday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall council chambers. A representative of the Hudson Regional Health Commission is expected to attend. “I feel pain for our residents,” said Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, from whose ward many of the complaints are coming. “Some have their air-conditioners running, TV on and windows shut and they can still hear [the music]. I know of one person who likes playing Mozart and he’s certainly affected by this.” The unpleasant vibrations are said to be emanating from Verona Ave. and McCarter Highway in the Brick City, primarily during the weekends, according to Doyle. Terrace Place resident Kelly Logue said her family – like others on her block – have been suffering with the noise for a while now. “It’s going on now two, maybe three years,” Logue said, “during August and September, toward the end of summer. I’m lying in bed with the TV and the A/C on, trying to sleep, and … it’s like being in a concert at [MetLife] Stadium.” The first time she heard it,

Logue said, “I thought, ‘My neighbor is having a huge party.’” And, typically, she said, it happens on Sunday nights. “I’ve got four young kids I’m trying to put to bed and they’re not getting to sleep until 3 a.m.” A neighbor, Logue said, told her the sound is so loud, “the water in their pool is vibrating.” When she called the KPD to complain, “they directed me to the Newark police,” Logue said. “And they told me they don’t know where it’s coming from. It’s very frustrating.” When resident Melanie Ryan raised the issue at the Sept. 12 meeting of the governing body, the mayor essentially shrugged it off, saying the situation was “not within our jurisdiction. If they [the city of Newark] don’t enforce their noise regulations, we can’t do it.” Santos said the only possible remedy open to Kearny is to “file a lawsuit,” which, he added, would likely get tied up in the courts. And, given a lot of other issues Newark faces, noise is likely “not at the top of their list” to deal with. Now, however, the mayor is reportedly calling on the Kearny health officer – who serves as the town’s noise enforcement officer – to get involved in the matter. So maybe Kearny will be taking Newark to court after all. Stay tuned. No bike-share program for Kearny In November 2016 Kearny put in motion a plan to put residents on wheels … two-

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projects this year.” Statewide, there were 133 applicants requesting more than $100 million and, of those, 37 were approved for $26.9 million in funding. Among the applicants, aside from Kearny, from The Observer coverage area, were Lyndhurst, North Arlington and Bloomfield. None were selected. — Ron Leir

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The vote was 4-0, with council members Hans Peter Lucas and Jose Silva absent. On the advice of special counsel Anne S. Babineau, the governing body conditioned that consent on a review of the certificate of insurance provided by the firm for coverage. Just to be sure, Babineau said, she will confer with the borough’s insurance consultants to ensure that the submission conforms to the proper form used for an “environmental insurance policy.” Another check will be made by the experts, she said, to verify the financials earmarked for professional fees (such as bond counsel, etc.) and fees for the “redevelopment professionals” (such as planning consultant Robert Cotter). As of now, Babineau said, “it looks like we have enough money to cover [those categories].” With the signature of the redeveloper secured for the agreement, Babineau said, and once the technical hurdles are cleared, “we should be ready for action.” As for Alma’s wherewithal to cover the costs associated with the project, Babineau said it appears that the redeveloper’s “financial condition is stronger than when we first met them [in 2007].” She produced an “updated professional experience” submitted by the company detailing its more recent redevelopment track record, including the $77.6 million Taffee Place Lofts, a conversion of five former lightmanufacturing factories to 330 residential loft apartments and 25,000 square feet of retail space in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, N.Y. Alma – the same firm now at work converting the former SoHo hospital building in Belleville into luxury apartments – says it has “spearheaded over $800 million worth of construction

projects in the last 15 years and has always completed its projects.” Borough Councilman Ken Sheehan Sr. asked whether the redeveloper agreement mandates the use of union labor on the project. Babineau replied there was no such condition included and borough attorney Neil Marotta added that, “There is case law that we could not provide that requirement in [the agreement].” Babineau said there was a note of irony in the fact that, essentially, the agreement the governing body was now sanctioning is, in essence, “the same agreement we had [with Alma] back in 2009,” with the exception of some amendments dealing with the size of the apartments. The big holdup, she recalled, was the dispute about whether Alma should receive a tax abatement or PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) for the project. The borough refused to grant one and finally got its way. Next – and presumably final step in the paperwork process – will be for Alma/ ENTC to apply to the Planning Board for site plan review which, according to Babineau, should happen “shortly.” At that point, ENTC will be producing engineering/design plans for the project, she said. “After that,” Babineau said, “we’re talking about proceeding in [construction] phases,” starting from the Central Ave. section of the block-long complex of buildings along Passaic Ave., and moving east. Plans call for more than 600 apartments to be built. There is to be demolition of some of the smaller structures and garages on site but, for the most part, the lion’s share of the project will involve interior work including partitioning, plus installation of new windows and cleaning/ painting of the exterior façade.

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DPW chief Kerr retiring Nov. 1 KEARNY — A loyal Kearny civil servant who will be leaving the town’s employ the end of next month bade an early farewell in spirit. At its Sept. 12 meeting, the Kearny governing body voted to accept the retirement application of Gerard “Gerry” Kerr, superintendent of Public Works, effective Nov. 1. Kerr, who will have completed 13 years and two months of service by that date, took the opportunity Robert Pezzolla during the public portion of the meeting to address the Newspaper: mayor and Town Council. Kerr had a prepared speech but he halted several times in his delivery, clearly overcome with emotion. He thanked the members of the governing body for their support over the years and credited the patience of residents in cooperating with DPW as his crews struggled to get control of the many “snowstorms and weather-related emergencies” that have hit Kearny during that time. “I especially want to thank

the men and women of the Council members sec• Bruce Vaughn, DPW Public Works Department for onded the mayor’s tribute laborer, who departed Sept. their hard work,” Kerr said. and offered Kerr a round of 1 after 25 years and three After Oct. 31, he said he applause. months of service. He is due anticipated spending more Kerr stands to pocket $2,338 in longevity payments. quality time with his family. $4,637 in unused vacation • Police Officer John M. And, he added, “I will look and longevity, “subject to Telle, who also left Sept. 1 forward to the first snow in change if additional time is after completing 30 years and my retirement where I can taken.” one month of service. He will look out my window and get No decision has been made take home $51,095 in terminal back in bed.” leave pay and unused vacaabout Kerr’s replacement, if Kerr conceded, with tion time, “subject to change any, according to the mayor. tongue in cheek, that it if additional time is taken.” The governing body voted hasn’t all been a bed of roses In other business, the govto accept two additional over the years – particularly erning body voted to: employees’ applications for with phone calls from the • Authorize an emergency retirement. They are: gm@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 mayor in the wee hours asking about snow conditions Client: around town. Nor, he added, has it been a pleasant experience “sitting here [in the assembly chambers] on hard benches during council meetings.” (Municipal department heads are generally expected to attend such gatherings as part of their job, to answer Advertisingany questions that may arise Here are two layouts in CMYK color for Dr. Doshi: about their departments.) “Gerry,” said Mayor Alberto Santos, “you’ve got one of the hardest jobs and you did it well.”

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department a 2% raise for 2017, retroactive to Jan. 1 of this year; and a second, codifying existing regulations dealing with employment of cops for “extraduty” details. Brigite Goncalves, the borough CFO, said last week she was in the process of preparing the checks with the retroactive increases to be sent to the cops. Mayor Joseph Smith said the borough limited the duration

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The entire property, encompassing the building and parking lot, was recently sold to a real estate investment company which has yet to disclose what it intends to do with the property. Smith said the parking lot section is zoned for public uses and the borough wants to use it for municipal parking. He estimated it could accommodate about 20 spaces. Smith said the borough tried to negotiate with the Archdiocese of Newark – the original owner of the property – for the parking lot, “but they wanted to sell the entire property.” “We have a big waiting list for our off-street parking lots,” he said. Residents pay a monthly parking fee ranging from $45 to $50, depending on the location of a lot. The former St. Anthony’s lot would be the borough’s seventh lot, Smith said. Parkers for that lot would either be chosen from the waiting list or from a lottery, he said. 218 and seven members of the FMBA Local 18 to attend the annual N.J. State FMBA Convention in Atlantic City Sept. 18-21 and permit one member of the KFD to attend the annual N.J. State Firemen’s Convention in Wildwood on Sept. 16. • Appoint Michael Cavalier to the permanent parttime position of Recreation Dept. lifeguard to work a maximum of nine hours per week at the current rate of $15 per hour, effective Sept. 18. Also, the mayor appointed Kearny High School junior Karina Teixeira as one of the student representatives of the Kearny Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse through Dec. 31, 2017.

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KPD: Living up to expectorations? KEARNY — Alternative headline: “Oh, spit!” At midnight on Sept. 17, Officer Andre Fernandes and back-up Officers David Bush, Jonathan Dowie and Sgt. Chris Levchak responded to a report of an individual assaulting vehicles in the area of Bergen Ave. and Devon St. There, police said, Fernandes located a witness, who pointed out “heavily intoxicated” Henry Lopez, 18, of Kearny, who allegedly had attacked two cars — hurling rocks at a 2012 Honda and engaging in a wrestling match with one of the mirrors on a 2011 Mazda. When the officers arrested Lopez on a charge of criminal mischief, police said he became unruly and began spitting at and in the patrol car, said spitting allegedly continuing upon arrival at KPD headquarters. In addition to the criminal charge, Lopez was issued a town ordinance summons for expectorating in public. Police said the patrol car had to be taken out of service until a cleaning company could come in and remove all the saliva. (Will the court make the spitter pay for that cleaning? Just asking.) *** Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Sept. 15 At 1:45 p.m., Officers Angelo Palagano and Kyle Plaugic responded to the Belleville Pike and Schuyler Ave. on a 911 call about a male “possibly” hitting a female. The parties were located, and the dispute turned out to be merely a verbal argument. However, police said the male — Brendan McCall, 26, of North Arlington — was arrested anyway, on two drug warrants: $624, Lyndhurst; $250, Newark. He was booked and the other jurisdictions were notified. Sept. 16 At 7:30 p.m., at the entrance to Gunnell Oval, Officer Dowie, with Bush as back-up, stopped a car for a blocked-vision violation and, police said, detected a “very strong” odor and recovered from the vehicle two rubber discs — one containing marijuana oil; one, marijuana wax — two packs of rolling papers and a plastic vial, “commonly used” to store

drugs. Driver Jessi Achong, 23, of Kearny, was charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia. He also got summonses for possession of a CDS in a MV and the blockedvision offense. Sept. 17 Officers Jason Ward and Richard Poplaski responded to a 4:30 p.m. 911 call about a man apparently attempting to eject a woman from a second-floor window on the 800 block of Kearny Ave. Police said Ward, who arrived first, banged on the door of the apartment and was greeted by “visibly irate” resident Paul McGinnis, 47, who said he had only been pretending. When McGinnis started to go back inside, he was advised that it was Ward’s duty to check on the well-being of the other occupants and that no warrant (which McGinnis reportedly demanded) was necessary. Police said a shoving match ensued, Ward had to deploy OC spray, McGinnis retreated to the kitchen, and another struggle took place. Ward was eventually able to overcome and cuff him, even though the three female occupants attempted to intercede on the suspect’s behalf. Poplaski stopped them. Police said the women were all uncooperative, but none of them showed any evidence of, or admitted to having, recent injuries. McGinnis was charged with obstructing the administration of law and resisting arrest. *** At 11:30 p.m., Officer Bush observed an eastbound 2008 Chrysler come to a stop in the middle of Hoyt St. near Chestnut St. Approaching to inquire ask why it had thus halted, he reportedly detected a certain smell. The driver, an 18-yearold Kearny male, submitted to a search, with negative results. However, passenger Anderson DeOliveira, also 18 and from Kearny, allegedly was found to have two bags of suspected pot in his pocket. DeOliveira was charged with possession of the drug and drug paraphernalia. The driver got a summons for obstructing the flow of traffic. Sept. 18 Shortly after midnight, Officers Fernandes and Chris Manolis responded to the report of a hit-run on the 100

block of Bergen Ave., where they found that a parked 2010 Kia had been struck. The Kia’s owner said he had followed the fleeing vehicle to the 100 block of Quincy Ave., and there, police said, the officers located a “heavily damaged” 2003 Infiniti, leaking fluids and parked in the middle of the street. They reportedly also found Natalie Alonso, 29, of Kearny, sitting on a stoop nearby. Police said Alonso emitted a heavy odor of alcohol and showed signs of a recent facial injury, but she declined medical attention, even though North Arlington EMS had been summoned. After field sobriety tests, she was taken to HQ and charged with DUI, refusing to take an Alcotest, careless driving and leaving

the scene of an accident. *** Officer Jason Rodrigues, at Passaic and Webster Aves. at 2:45 a.m., found a 2006 Ford Expedition stopped in the roadway and its driver — Joseph Machuca, 23, of Kearny — asleep at the wheel with a lap full of hamburgers, police said. Following FSTs and an Alcotest at HQ , he was charged with DWI and obstructing the flow of traffic. (We do not know what became of the burgers.) Sept. 19 Vice officers, at the Pike and Passaic Ave. at 5 p.m., spotted a 2008 Honda operated by Domingo Armental, 44, of Kearny, whom they knew to have a suspended license, police said. When they stopped the vehicle, police said, the detec-

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The hell of 9/11/01 turned to joy on 9/21/01 By Kevin Canessa Sept. 21, 2001, was my 27th birthday. Following the terror attacks just 10 days earlier, it really hit me how insignificant my birthday would be. I didn’t want it to be my birthday. I didn’t want to celebrate. Because truth was, there was nothing worth celebrating. That day, a week-and-a-half after the worst terror attack on our nation, things were still very raw. And yet, that was the day sports was going to return to New York City following the attacks. There was a pre-season NHL game at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 17, where only a few thousand people showed up to see the Devils and Rangers. But that didn’t count in the standings, though it was beyond amazing to see the Devils and Rangers alternatively line up on the blue lines for the National Anthem. But it was Sept. 21, 2001, when the New York Mets hosted the Atlanta Braves, that sports was to return, officially, to the Big Apple. Imagine that matchup, too — two teams that hated each other beyond words. There was Chipper Jones. There was the memory of John Rocker from just a few season prior when he went on a rampage, calling New Yorkers every conceivable derogatory name. There was the ever-rocking and annoying Leo Mazzone, the Braves’ pitching coach. I could go on forever here. But this was the quirky matchup that was scheduled months in advance before anyone knew it would have such amazing significance. Baseball was coming back to New York. Sports were coming back to New York. It was the Mets and the Braves. It just so happens I had tickets for that Friday night game. My colleague at St. Anthony’s, Fran Kochanski, and I, took kids to a Mets game every September. Kochanski ordered the tickets month in advance. Nonetheless, we had the ducats, and a few days before the game, it all became a matter of whether we should actually take the eight or so kids to the game. After some debate, the principal at the time, Sister Felicia, decided that not only could we go — we should go. Sister, Kochanski and I all concurred that getting out, doing some-

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thing that should take the attacks off our minds, would be the best thing to do. The parents of the kids slated to go with us agreed — with one exception. The mom of one of the kids was still so frightened by what had happened that she didn’t want her son going to Shea, to New York — or for that matter, anywhere near what happened 10 days earlier. So, after school that day, Kochanski, eight kids and I took a ferry boat from downtown Jersey City to Manhattan. I don’t think the PATH trains were back up and running that day … or maybe they were … but we took the ferry boat nonetheless. On the way there, the horrible odor emanating from Ground Zero was still absurdly strong. Even though New York City was likely the safest place on the planet that night, I still had moments of fear. Any loud sound spooked me. Remarkably, the kids were the most poised that night. When we finally arrived at Shea after what seemed like an eternal

ride on the 7 Train, we took the short walk from Willets Point to the gate behind home plate. Our seats were in the Upper Deck — the red seats — directly behind home plate in Section No. 1. We always liked sitting there because the line of sight was perfect and the seats were still very cheap — $8 apiece. Before we were able to enter Big Shea, the security was like nothing I’d ever experienced before … and I was happy about that. It took nearly an hour to get inside because every single bag was inspected, every woman’s purse emptied, every camera scanned and tested for explosives, every pocket was emptied. We were early, fortunately, so we were still in time for one of the most emotional pre-game ceremonies one could ever imagine. Whether it was the bagpipers, or the NYPD Color Guard presenting the flags, or Marc Anthony singing “The Star Spangled Banner,” every second of it was beyond emotional. Dry eyes were very, very hard to find.

As for the game, I am not sure whether it even mattered in the first seven innings. The Mets hadn’t had a lead in the game. But then there were renditions of “God Bless America” from Diana Ross and “New York, New York,” sung by Liza Minnelli. I get chills thinking of those two performances to this very day. Enter the bottom of the 8th inning. What happens if the Mets take the lead in the 8th or 9th? Do we celebrate? Do we stay in our seats and cheer? Well, Mike Piazza did the unthinkable. He hit one of the most powerful homeruns he ever hit. The place erupted. Shea Stadium shook, so much so it felt like it could collapse. Everyone cheered. Everyone jumped. Strangers hugged and high-fived each other. Grown men were crying. I’d been to Shea Stadium for Games 6 and 7 of the 1986 World Series, but nothing, ever, came close to the feelings and emotions that came with Piazza’s homer that night. Because for a moment, the 42,000+ who showed up at Shea that night — and the countless others watching at home — had a chance to forget about all that had happened over the previous 10 days. We all had a chance to forget that just a few miles away, in Lower Manhattan, there was still unthinkable carnage, still countless people dead and missing. At that moment, we knew we were going to be OK in the long run, because we were all united, elated. Sure, it wore off quickly, but for a few hours, Mike Piazza gave many people something to celebrate. We were all New Yorkers then, even if we did live on the other side of the Hudson. The pain melted away for a night. And as difficult as life was at that time otherwise, we knew for sure, it would only get better. And as more time passed, it did. Still, there was nothing like that crisp final-night-of-the-summer in mid-September 2001. In the midst of the most awful time in our nation’s history, we could celebrate. And that memory, on that birthday that was supposed to really stink, turned out to be the most memorable birthday, a birthday of a lifetime. Man is it amazing what sports can do at times.

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Council mulls fate of parking lot By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com

been a sufficient deterrent for parking situation. may explore, Santos said, is al- 24 spaces for overnight permit some offenders. He said they’ve asked the locating half the lot for meters holders, said Town Clerk Pat Mayor Alberto Santos said town to consider “metering while reserving the other half Carpenter. there is “no bidding going on” the lot” so that their patrons for overnight permit parking It was formerly occupied by KEARNY – for 101 Kearny. would fi ll the meter during the by residents. Satriale’s Pork Store – where he fate of a municipal He said the town has been evening so they can relax and Another possibility, he said, “The Sopranos” TV episodes parking lot located in the approached by representatives enjoy their meal instead of to provide an alternate lot for were fi lmed – and the store heart of Kearny’s main of the two restaurants – O having to rush and move their resident parking. was torn down to make way business district hangs in the Calamares and Cooper’s Block car and re-park elsewhere. The lot is currently debalance. Pub & Eatery – about the One possibility the town signed to accommodate up to see PARKING LOT page A posting on the town website notes: “The Town of Kearny has not yet determined if the 101 Kearny Ave. parking lot is available for overnight parking by permit in 2018 for residents.” In the meantime, it says, permit applications for the right to park overnight [for an annual fee of $125] there are still being accepted “and if [the lot] is available, we will notify you. If it is not, we will indicate if any alternatives are available.” At their Sept. 12 meeting, members of the town governing body learned that lot, which sits on the west side of Kearny Ave. near the Dukes St. intersection, has become something of a hot spot in recent weeks. Resident Maria Alvez, who holds a permit to park overnight at that site, said she’s had a tough time getting access to her reserved space at night because another driver – not a registered permit holder – has parked there. “Sometimes I’m sitting there [in her car] 45 minutes to an hour,” Alvez said, until the car’s owner appears to move HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT the vehicle. CSBK is here to help you use the equity in On other nights, Alvez said, your home to pay for updates, upgrades, she’ll drive to her residence and “double-park” there for renovations, additions or other projects a while because, “there’s no * APR using the flexibility of a Home Equity Line place to park [on the street] as it is.” of Credit. Weekends in particular With auto-debit from CSBK Checking are tough, she said, because customers of two nearby restaurants on opposite sides of Kearny Ave. tend to use the Apply online at csbk.bank or call 888-562-6727. lot to park and some reportedly stay well beyond the time No application fee. No closing cost for loans up to $250,000. when overnight permit parking takes effect. And other drivers, accordClifton • Fair Lawn • Garfield • Hoboken ing to Alvez, park illegally in Lyndhurst • Montclair • Wallington • Wayne yellow prohibited curbside zones, impeding egress at an adjacent firehouse. *CSBK's Home Equity Line of Credit is a variable rate product; the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) adjusts with the Prime rate as reported in the Wall Street Journal. Rate quoted effective 9/21/17 and subject to change. A discount of .50% will be applied with auto debit from a qualifying CSBK checking account. If auto debit is discontinued Alvez acknowledged that, from a CSBK checking account, the discount will be discontinued. Term is 20 years; 15-year draw period plus 5 years of repayment. Interest rate floor is 3.25%; interest periodically, she has seen rate cap is 18.00%. Interest may be tax-deductible; consult with your tax adviser. Subject to credit approval; other terms and conditions may apply. Speak to a client service representative for more information. NMLS# 518884. Member FDIC. © CSBK 2017 non-permit cars “ticketed and towed” for parking illegally in the lot but she said that hasn’t

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general fund budget increase reflecting the additional aid and to increase the corresponding general fund accounts accordingly. Smith told The Observer that the state Department of Education expects such an accounting from each district that received the special aid which, he said, Kearny anticipates it will continue to get each year. Since the infrastructure projects will be one-time, nonrecurring costs, Smith said the district would hope to apply a comparable amount next school year for other needed capital projects. “Getting new windows for Garfield School, for example, would be high on the list,” he said. For this school year, here’s how the district plans to allocate the cash: • $502,755 to re-turf the high school athletic field, which is used for scholastic football, soccer, track and field, gym classes and summer rec play. The BOE agreed to contract with FieldTurf USA to replace the decade-old turf. That’s the same company facing lawsuits by several local school districts and municipalities in New Jersey, including Newark, and elsewhere, following publication by last year’s Star-Ledger series alleging the company sold defective artificial playing surfaces between 2006 and 2010. And it was FieldTurf that installed the original artificial surface at Kearny High. After the Ledger’s stories appeared, The Observer asked Kearny school officials if they had any issues with the turf vendor but neither district operations director Mark Bruscino nor former KHS athletic director John Millar had any reservations about the product. Millar had said that because the field had taken a beating from its constant use over the years, it would need a replacement at a cost he projected at between $500,000 and $700,000. Smith said his understanding was that the company had disassociated itself with its former fiber supplier — reportedly the source of the alleged deficiency. “That was old stuff and they’ve corrected that,” he added. It’s the same company, Smith

said, that installed the field at the new Atlanta Falcons (football) stadium. And, he said, “they just did two new fields in Fort Lee and Parsippany.” “They’re solid guys,” Smith asserted. “I have full confidence in them.” Smith said he anticipated work would begin “after the last [home football] game of the season, probably sometime in December. The job can be done during the winter.” • $200,980 to resurface the high school track. This job will also be done by FieldTurf USA, in conjunction with Copeland Coating Co. of Nassau, N.Y. Smith said portions of the track surface have been damaged over time so rather than patching it, the district will be having it done over. For both the field and track, the district has arranged for the work to be contracted through the Keystone Purchasing Network Purchasing Program, a national purchasing cooperative administered by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, an educational service agency and political subdivision of Pennsylvania, based in Milton, Pa. Work on the track will be weather-driven, Smith said. In order to spray a rubberized mat coating, the temperature “must be above 55 [degrees]. It will be done before the spring.” • $111,426 to purchase new auditorium seats for Franklin School. The BOE awarded the installation contract to Nickerson Corp. of Union Beach and Bayshore, N.Y., through Educational Data Services, a turnkey cooperative procurementmanagement program based in Saddle Brook. Many of the approximately 250 wooden-slat seats, which date from circa 1960, are showing signs of serious wear. There are gaps in some rows where seats — too far gone to repair — have been removed and not replaced. Franklin School Principal Yvonne Cali said the new seating will be hard plastic. She said she’s requested a green coloring to match the school color pattern along with a tan floor. “We’ll be delighted to get see AID page

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Clean up township, head to see shows volunteers before cleaning beyndhurst Parks & Recrea- gins. Afterward, as an appreciation sponsors the follow- tion, a gift bag and free lunch ing upcoming events and will be given to volunteers at trips: the Community Center. • Community Clean-Up Day Equipment will be supplied on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 for the clean-up as well as bus a.m. to noon. transportation to and from Volunteers are needed and each location. should meet at the Community • The department is trying Center on Riverside Ave. at 9 to secure tickets to see “War a.m. T-shirts will be given to all

Paint,” (the story of Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden) on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. The $110 tickets includes transportation to and from the show. The bus will leave the Parks Department at 6 p.m. If you are interested, call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 to reserve seats. There is a limit of four tickets per person.

• The department has obtained tickets for two shows at Rockefeller Center to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. The first show will be on Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. The price for the orchestra seats and transportation is $72 each. The bus will leave the NJ Transit lot at 9:30 a.m. The second show will be on

Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. The price for the orchestra seats plus transportation is $84 each. The bus will leave the Parks Department at 6 p.m. There is a limit of purchasing four tickets per person. Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 to reserve tickets for shows or for more information.

has impacted the Goodwill thrift “brick-and-mortar retail” operation. And, she said, while retail “will remain a vital part of our model,” the nonprofit “must adapt to market realities and focus our retail footprint where it can drive our social enterprise ….” To that end, Stigge said, Goodwill NYNJ will phase out programs that “are

not geared toward helping people with disabilities and other barriers to employment find work….” At the same time, she said, NYNJ “will cut overhead costs across the organization, including reductions in administrative headcount, reducing executive compensation and ending the employer retirement match.” These reorganization steps

are all part of what NYNJ calls “Vision 2020,” designed to keep it sustainable in the near- and long-term future. Harrison Mayor James Fife said he had no way of knowing how many town residents shopped at the thrift, “but I’m sure there are people from Harrison who go there.” He said he was unaware of any residents who par-

ticipated in the nonprofit’s programs for the disabled. Still, he said, their departure “is probably a loss because it’s a good operation.” On the plus said, he added, the land will become taxable after the non-profit departs. Among the estimated staff of “maybe 30,” the mayor said, “We did have a couple of people from Harrison working there.”

custodian’s salary and benefits will likely total about $50,000 and the overtime is related to cleanup and maintenance work triggered by the private contractor finishing new classrooms and cafetorium in the high school. • $332,747 for four new instructional coaches. • $220,000 for health insurance for additional staff. • $162,935 for three teachers at the high school: math, English and special education. • $107,564 for two teachers at Franklin School: secondgrade and pre-K. • $51,783 for a resource

teacher at Roosevelt School. • $51,783 for a third-grade teacher at Washington School. • $150,000 for raises for the district’s 203 teacher aides. A new salary guide that took effect Sept. 1, 2017, sets these hourly rates: $11.25 for up to 4 years of service; $11.75 for 5-9 years; $13 for 10-14 years; $14.50 for 15-20 years; $15 for 21-25 years; and $15.50 for 26 or more years. • $122,999 for special education tuition for out-ofdistrict placements. • $75,936 for maintenance, custodial and building equipment district-wide.

at the Kearny Health Center and one in East Newark. Dates for those clinics have yet to be scheduled, he said. The CDC recommends all individuals 6 months and older take the flu shot, especially people age 65 and older, with and without chronic health conditions; residents of longterm care facilities; people ages 2-64 with chronic health conditions; children 6 months or older who attend any licensed child care center or pre-school; pregnant women; health-care personnel who provide direct patient care; household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children under 6 months

of age. Those who should avoid flu shots, according to the CDC, are: • Children younger than 6 months • people with threatening allergies to flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine. This might include gelatin, antibiotics or other ingredients. • those allergic to eggs or any of the ingredients of the vaccine or who have had GuillainBarre Syndrome are advised to consult with their doctor. For more information, call the KHD at 201-997-0600, ext. 3505 or 3500. – Ron Leir

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for a luxury condo development that was never built. Kearny acquired the property in October 2013 for $700,000, according to town records, and the Kearny UEZ paid for the paving and striping of the lot to serve as a municipal parking facility.

The town made that investment with the intent of helping support a “thriving Kearny Ave.” retail presence and to “create overnight parking” for residents, the mayor said. The question now facing the town, Santos said, is “how do we accommodate both the interests of our local businesses and our residents? That’s the debate we’re going to have during our next couple of [council] meetings.”

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Continued from Page 10 them,” she said. Depending on the availability of the product and the vendor’s schedule, Smith hopes the seats can be put in “during the Christmas break” to avoid disruption of school assemblies and other activities held in the auditorium. • $100,000 for a new custodian assigned to the high school plus “overtime due to construction in high school.” No specific breakout was readily available but a

Kearny Health Dept. offers new flu vaccine KEARNY – It’s time to think about getting a flu shot and the Kearny Health Department is in action to facilitate that objective. This year, though, there’ll be a new wrinkle to the annual flu shots administered by the health department. Kenneth Pincus, the town health officer, said he’s getting a new type of vaccine called “quadrivalent,” which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “is designed to protect against four different flu viruses: two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses.” Last year, the KHD went with

the trivalent vaccine to protect against three flu strains: an influenza A H1N1 virus, an influenza A H3N2 virus and one B virus, although, as explained by the CDC, “there are two very different lineages of B viruses that both circulate during most seasons. … Adding another B virus to the vaccine aims to give broader protection against circulating flu viruses.” Now, Pincus said, it makes sense to go with the best protection available so he’s ordered 350 doses of the quadrivalent vaccine. That’s 50 fewer doses than last year but that’s due partly to price differential – the trivalent

costs about $10 per shot versus nearly $15 per shot for quadrivalent – and supply and demand, which has hovered around 300 a year, Pincus said. As a safety factor, Pincus requested pre-loaded syringes, “so that once the nurse injects someone, she can discard it right way and there is no chance of re-drawing the needle tip from the vial, no doubledipping, to prevent possible contamination.” Additionally, he said, “The vaccine is latex-free and free of preservatives for people with allergies.” Pincus said the KHD is planning “two or three” flu clinics

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The Rev. Paul Gulya, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church, will bless animals on Sept. 30 in Kearny. Father Gulya is an avid animal-rights activist and participates in monthly rescue caravans with Animal Aid USA to save dogs from euthanasia and deplorable conditions in rural Georgia. All are welcome to bring their pets to receive a blessing. Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church will host the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m., on the lawn of Grace Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny. All are welcome, regardless of faith, to bring pets to receive a blessing. All animals should be properly leashed or in pet carriers. This event commemorates the upcoming feast of St. Francis of Assisi, which takes place Oct. 4. St. Francis was a 12th century monk who lived and preached in Italy. He was the founder of this religious order and has been the inspiration for religious orders and for the faithful throughout the centuries. He is recognized as the patron saint of

animals and of ecology and the environment. Among his most recognized writings are his “Canticle of the Sun,” which is a hymn of praise to God in which he refers to all the elements of creation as his brother and his sister, and his prayer for peace, “Lord make me an instrument of thy peace …” which is recited and sung in churches throughout the world to this day. Sacred Heart of Jesus ANCC parish, which serves Hudson County and the greater Kearny area, is a key parish of the American National Catholic Church and is about to celebrate its fourth anniversary. The American National Catholic Church is an all-inclusive church of the Catholic tradition where all are welcome regardless of lifestyle

or circumstance. The ANCC embraces and promulgates the spirit of progress and reform initiated by the Second Vatican Council. Additionally, Sacred Heart of Jesus ANCC parish recognizes the diversity of the community in which they live and worship and are actively seeking to integrate Spanish-language prayers into many of their liturgies. Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at 380 Kearny Ave. in worship space that Grace United Methodist Church generously shares with Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church. All are welcome, without exception, to visit any Sunday. For more information, visit www.SacredHeartANCC.org.

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To the Good People of Lyndhurst: Happy 100th anniversary! What an amazing milestone this is in the life of your township. And what an amazing job the 100th anniversary committee did pulling together what is sure to be a wonderful celebration of the township’s past, present and future. We pause now to take time to thank the people of Lyndhurst. We also thank Mayor Robert Giangeruso and the Board of Commissioners. We thank all who were on and who worked with the 100th anniversary committee who worked tirelessly to prepare this wonderful anniversary celebration. And last but not least, we thank the businesses of Lyndhurst. Together, you all make Lyndhurst a wonderful place to live, to grow and to do business. It was an absolute honor for The Observer to have been part of this celebration. We are most grateful. Again, Happy 100th, Lyndhurst. May there be many more anniversaries to come. Sincerely,

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History and tradition abounds in latest Nutley Athletic Hall class Albie Hallam is now 75 years old and almost 60 years removed from graduating from Nutley High School. In fact, Hallam was certain that most people had forgotten his accomplishments as a three-sport standout (football, basketball and baseball) at Nutley High. “I think so, mainly because I’m not in the record books anywhere,” said Hallam, who earned AllEssex County honors in football and baseball and was Third Team All-State in football. “I guess a lot of people had to have seen me play to appreciate what I had done.” But Hallam is a rich part of Nutley’s past. “We were the No. 1 team in the state in 1960,” Hallam said. “And the top two teams were from Essex County. We were the only team in Nutley history that produced four future college football captains.” Hallam went on to play at Gettysburg College after his days in Nutley were through. He played tight end for three years at Gettysburg and lettered there for three seasons. But someone remembered Hallam’s contri-

butions to Nutley High and nominated him for induction into the Third Half Club’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Hallam, seven other athletes and an entire team will gain their worthy spot in the Nutley Hall on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Chandelier in Belleville. The 2017 Hall of Fame class, the first class to be inducted in five years and only the 10th since the inaugural Hall of Fame dinner was held in 1988, will first be honored at the dinner, followed by the official induction Saturday, Oct. 14, prior to the Nutley Homecoming football game against Orange at the Nutley Oval. Hallam is the eldest of this year’s Hall of Fame class. The other inductees include Sam Battaglia (Class of 1964, football); John Monaco (Class of 1981, wrestling); Dawn Marie DeRose (Class of 1983, soccer, basketball, softball); Andy Joyner (Class of 1984, basketball, baseball); Alan Branigan (Class of 1993, soccer); Don Sellari (Class of 1993, football, track); Kim DiVincenzo-Root (Class see VIEW page

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The Harrison girls’ volleyball team, pictured here, owns a 5-2 record in the early going. Seated, from l., are Kierrah Lucas, Brianna Martino, Julia Farkas, Alyssa DaSilveira, Layla Barakat and Angie Espinoza. Standing, from l., are Karolayn Gutierrez, Chelsea Ramos, Madison Lucas, Jacqueline Mulrenan, Jailyn Montilla, Angelique Estremera, Beatriz Barros and team manager Catia Alves.

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fter posting a 15-11 record last year, the Harrison High School girls’ volleyball team had higher hopes and aspirations for this season. With many of the key players returning, head coach Anthony Sabia had an inkling that the Blue Tide would be much more competitive this time around. “I knew that I had basically

my entire team back,” Sabia said. “We also won the Harrison summer league, so that was a good sign. The girls all worked out together all summer long, four days a week. We had a very busy summer.” So the Blue Tide entered the 2017 regular season with a renewed sense of confidence. “I knew we were going to be very good,” Sabia said. But no one could have ever predicted just how good the Blue Tide would be.

The Blue Tide has exploded out to a 5-2 record in the early going, including a huge threeset victory over rival Secaucus. It marked the first time that Harrison defeated Secaucus since 2002. Secaucus holds the state record for most NJSIAA state championships with 21. Secaucus is to girls’ volleyball what Harrison is to boys’ soccer. “Back then, beating Secaucus was a fluke,” Sabia said. see HARRISON next page

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“This time, we knew we had a pretty good shot.” The Blue Tide lost the first game in thrilling fashion, 29-27, then won the second game in impressive fashion, 25-10, before winning the third and final game by a 2522 margin. “The first game, we couldn’t put it away,” Sabia said. “After the second game, we won the third game and there was almost this sense of relief that we finally had done it. It was like the monkey on our back was finally lifted. I was sick and

tired of losing to them. They were on the winning end too many times. Now, we don’t have to talk about Secaucus anymore.” The Blue Tide has also defeated Wallington, Ridgefield, Bergen Charter and North Arlington, while dropping a straight set match to state-ranked Hudson Catholic last Saturday. Harrison lost earlier in the season to Dwight-Englewood School, also in straight sets. “We played pretty well against Dwight-Englewood, then we came right back after that loss and beat Secaucus,” Sabia said. “It was a big

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years in the oil industry before retiring in 2007. He has also been married for 49 years to his wife Kathie. The Battaglia family still resides in Nutley. Son Joseph resides right next door and works for UBS and daughter Kristin is a teacher’s aide in a preschool. “I just didn’t want people to think that I was doing this to honor myself,” Battaglia said. “My wife and son were the driving forces behind this. They went into this old box with my old clippings and put my name Left photo courtesy Andy Joyner, right photo courtesy Sam Battaglia up. If it weren’t for my family LEFT: New Nutley Hall of Fame member Andy Joyner now spends a lot of his nominating me, it never would time umpiring baseball games, like the Little League game shown here. RIGHT: have happened.” New Nutley Hall of Fame member Sam Battaglia shows off the moves that Battaglia is proud of what the enabled him to gain a scholarship to the University of Maryland. Third Half Club has been able to accomplish over the years, three years with the Nutley var- that he vividly recalls his first raising more than $165,000 in sity as an offensive tackle and varsity game as a sophomore. order to present four or five defensive end, then headed off “I got to replace Sylvester students a year a scholarship. to the University of Maryland Moore,” Battaglia said. “That Battaglia said that the Third to play offensive tackle from was a big thrill for me.” Half Club also organizes the 1964 through 1968. Moore was one of the greatMarch Madness youth basket“If I didn’t get the scholarest two-way linemen in Maroon ball tournament in the spring ship to Maryland, I might not Raider history. and a golf tournament is held have made it through college,” “We had some good players every summer. said Battaglia, who serves as back then and I played on some “We’ve done a great job takthe president of the Third Half good teams,” Battaglia said. ing care of the young people of Club. “That pushed me to the limit. I Nutley,” Battaglia said. Battaglia, who played on was able to excel and go on to Joyner played three years some of the greatest football college.” of high school and four years teams in Nutley history, said Battaglia went on to spend 45

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DIRECTORY Continued from the previous page Menendez here,” said William Hall, of Harrison. “He’s going through a lot right now, so it says a lot about our town that he comes here every year.” After the parade — and the following day, Sunday, Sept. 24 — there was more to do than one could have ever dreamed of. From face painting, to games, to bake sales to ethnic food and tradition fare, you name it, it was happening at Harrison Fest. For 8-year-old Samantha Garvey, who came to the festival with her grandparents Saturday afternoon, it was a great way to avoid something else she might have been doing at the same time. “My grandma told me if I was good, I wouldn’t have to do my homework until tomorrow (Sunday),” she said. “I got to do things with some of my friends that were here. I’m having a lot of fun, yes.” And Garvey wasn’t alone. Jim Synnott, 64, says he doesn’t get around much anymore. But Harrison Fest is something he does his best to go to each year because he likes getting the chance to support something local. He says the weekend wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated group of people who volunteer to put everything together. “I don’t know how Anselmo (Millan) does it,” Synnott said. “They tell me he has meetings all the time throughout the year and that he lives and breathes this with his sidekicks John Pinho and Monica (Miguens). Look around. There are people all over, from all over, not just Harrison you know. This really is what sets us apart from the

other towns around here. We bring people together.” That was a sentiment echoed by Jose Guzman, 49, also a Harrison resident. “I love that at a festival like this, we don’t just pull people together — we celebrate our diverse cultures,” Guzman said, referring to the many different performances that happened in the parade and on the Harrison Fest “stage.” Diversity is something we celebrate here. And we live in a time where diversity isn’t exactly seen as a good thing by some people. “Harrison Fest makes me proud to be a Harrison resident. So many great things are happening here. It’s like the place to be these days, yes? Harrison Fest is a very important part of why this is the place to be. Yeah, it’s pretty hot, but it doesn’t matter. I, for one, couldn’t be happier.” Perhaps the most unexpected performance of the entire weekend came when a Michael Jackson impersonator took to the stage. The guy really was a doppelganger for the late pop icon. And for 58-year-old Justina Rivera, visiting Harrison from her native Voorhees in South Jersey, the impersonation was the most enjoyable part of her day in Hudson County. “Look at him!” she said. “My God, it looks so much like Michael Jackson. I can’t believe it.” And sure enough, now that Harrison Fest 2017 is complete, it’ll be time for Millan and his crew to get back to work … for Harrison Fest 2018. “Next year, we will do this again,” Millan said. And given Millan’s standards, it will likely be bigger and better than ever before.

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Born in Belleville, she lived in Bloomfield before moving to Kearny 27 years ago. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated Friday, Sept. 22, at St. Anthony Church, Belleville. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Jenny was an outside foreman for Quickway Contracting in Kearny. She was a devout Christian and very active with The Rock in Newark and Calvary Chapel in Old Bridge. The loving daughter of Harry Faulk and Anne Martucci, she was the sister of Lisa Blozen (Anthony), May, Jan, Eddie, Elaine, Harold, Debra and Michael Faulk. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews Brianna, Ciena, Harry, Chrissy, Gia and many more loving nieces and nephews. She was also the beloved niece of John and Holly Martucci and Fran and Joey Alercio. Jenny had a great fondness for animals, especially Sadie, Splinter and Stevie, along with all the neighborhood squirrels and birds. Joseph E. Pearn Sr. Joseph E. Pearn Sr., 81, of Kearny, died Sept. 18. He was predeceased by his wife Maria and is survived by son Joseph (Stephanie) Pearn Jr.; daughters Sandra (Mark) Kearns and Dolores Duffy; sister Mary (William) Conn; 11 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. A cryptside service took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, on Friday, Sept. 22. Arrangements were by Landmark Funeral Home, 4200 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Fla. 33021. Please sign the online register book at www.landmarkfuneralhome.com. Carolyn Montanino Carolyn M. Montanino (nee Ackerson) died Sunday, Sept. 10, at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. She was 77. Her funeral was Sept. 13 at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny. Cremation was private. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com.

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