Nov. 28, 2018 edition of The Observer by The Observer Newspaper

November 28, 2018 • www.theobserver.com • Vol. CXXXI, No. 29

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BOE trustee-elect Tunnero arrested on theft charges By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

LYNDHURST BOARD OF EDUCATION trustee-elect has been arrested and charged with the theft of $102,500 after he reportedly failed to make repairs to two properties in Seaside Heights following agreements to make repairs to

those properties. Vincent D. Tunnero, 41, of Third Avenue, Lyndhurst, was charged in Seaside Heights by a summons prepared by Lawrence Mayberry, of the Warrants Squad of the Seaside Heights Police Department, on Oct. 25. According to the summons: • On April 5, 2016, Tunnero allegedly “committed

the offense of theft by purposefully obtaining or retaining currency upon agreement … to a known legal obligation and instead dealt with the property as his own while failing to make the required disposition by taking $37,000 in currency from (the victim) for remodeling/renovating/repairing 433

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As NA teachers get raise, Kearny’s educators are still without a new contract By Ron Leir Special to The Observer

HILE KEARNY public school teachers struggle toward a new labor deal with the intercession of a state mediator, their peers in North Arlington have succeeded in negotiating a

new pact. Under a new deal approved Nov. 19 by the N.A. Board of Education, the borough’s public school teachers, custodians and maintenance staff, secretaries and nurses are getting a 3-year contract, retroactive to Sept. 1, 2018, and running through June

30, 2021. The employees are represented in bargaining by the North Arlington Education Association, whose membership voted overwhelmingly Nov. 2 to ratify the agreement. According to Samantha Dembowski, BOE assistant business administrator,

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the new contract awards teachers’ salary increases, inclusive of annual step pay increments, of 2.95% for the 2018-2019 school year, 3.2% for 2019-2020 and 3.2% for 2020-2021. Dembowski said there are no changes to employee contributions for health insurance or pension coverage or longevity pay. She said teachers agreed to give back some time for “extended Mondays” for professional development and faculty meetings but were accorded increases in compensation for class coverage pay, detention pay, all student club and activity advisors and sports coach stipends. Also, Dembowski said, the BOE agreed to provide stipends to advisers of any new student clubs that may be formed. Custodians got an increase in their uniform allowance, she said. Dembowski was unable to readily provide the cost to the board for the pay adjustments and additional compensation for the current school year. The revised association employee salary guide, which has been adopted by the BOE, calls for starting pay for a first-year teacher with B.A. only to rise, over the life of the contract, from $50,000 to $50,600

while maximum pay for a 17-year teacher with a master’s degree plus 60 graduate credits would go from $98,650 to $100,250. For custodial/ maintenance staff, the new contract maintains $40,000 as the starting pay throughout the three years while top pay, reached after nine years, will climb, from $60,520 to $63,440, over the life of the contract. Twelve-month secretaries’ maximum salary will go from $70,238 to $73,794 over the threeyear contract period while 10-month secretaries’ minimum and maximum pay levels will stay stable. The contract for N.A. public school administrators expires June 30, 2019, while the contract for supervisors continues through June 30, 2021, according to Dembowski. The BOE hired Alicia Beltsios as a special education teacher at the middle school at $55,650 and Kimberly Cappiello as full-time teacher of Spanish at the middle school and at Jefferson, Washington and Roosevelt elementary schools at $51,000. Both will start Jan. 2, 2019. And it agreed to pay Rabco Equipment Corp.,

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Get your soon-to-be-legal weed elsewhere, pols say Despite anticipated green light from state, leaders don’t want pot sold here By Ron Leir Special to The Observer The Lyndhurst Township Board of Commissioners is looking to go on record opposing the creation of any recreational marijuana businesses within the town limits. On Tuesday, Nov. 20, the governing body introduced an ordinance amending the local zoning code to ban the use of any property “for the sale or distribution of marijuana stores, retail and wholesale marijuana products manufacturing facilities, and retail and wholesale testing facilities, and the operation of retail and wholesale marijuana social clubs.” The amendment goes on to say that, “All activities related to the abovementioned retail and wholesale uses such as, but not limited to cultivation, possession, extraction, manufacturing, processing, storing, laboratory testing, labeling, transporting, delivering, dispensing, transferring and distributing are expressly prohibited within the township.” The lone exception allowed is for “a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, registered or otherwise, or registered dispensary pursuant to the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, N.J.S.A. 24:61-1.” Anyone found guilty of violating this law would be subject to a fine of up to $2,000 or up to 90 days in jail or 90 days of community service. If the measure passes a public hearing set for Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the Municipal Building, 367

Valley Brook Ave., it will be “subject to review and recommendation by the township Planning Board.” Township Attorney Carmine Alampi said township commissioners “don’t feel it’s appropriate to facilitate” this type of business. Alampi guesstimated that “about half” the municipalities in Bergen County fall into the same camp as Lyndhurst. He said he presumed those communities willing to accept recreational marijuana companies are doing so for tax revenues. The New Jersey legislature is expected to act shortly to pass a bill legalizing the private operation of recreational marijuana businesses in the Garden State and the governor has said he would sign that legislation. It is anticipated that other nearby communities will follow Lyndhurst’s lead in putting the kibosh on recreational marijuana outfits from operating there. In Kearny, for example, Mayor Alberto Santos told The Observer in a Nov. 16 email that, “In the past I have expressed serious concerns about the impacts of this kind of business on a community. However, we don’t know what the municipal options are since we do not yet have state legislation on legalization — there are multiple bills being discussed in Trenton. “Once there’s clarity from Trenton, we’ll take it up at a Council meeting.” Asked if any entrepreneurs have made overtures about setting up such a business in Kearny, Santos said: “No one has approached Kearny to date.”

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For Jane Mackesy, program coordinator for Kearny Prevention Coalition, an arm of the Kearny Alliance that is seeking to combat local youth substance abuse, there is no time like the present to outlaw recreational marijuana enterprises in town. “We should be ahead of

the curve,” Mackesy said at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Coalition which is looking to increase membership and expand. It was mentioned at last week’s meeting that Hasbrouck Heights, Garfield, Secaucus and Elmwood Park have all passed local ordinances banning recreational

marijuana facilities. Kearny Town Council President Carol Jean Doyle, a 25-year member of the Kearny Alliance, told The Observer she’s “definitely against” the introduction of that type of enterprise in town. “No way it would get my

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KHS senior actors have ‘One Wife Too Many’ By Ron Leir Special to The Observer KEARNY – TV star James Holden, just back from a honeymoon with his fourth spouse, is checking out actresses auditioning for the character playing his wife in a new sitcom. A mob boss with an interest in his current flame enters the picture and complications ensue.

That’s the premise of “One Wife Too Many,” a slapstick comedy by Tony Howell, offered as the choice of the annual Kearny High School Senior Play. Show dates are Dec. 7 and 8 in the KHS auditorium. Curtain goes up at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Proceeds go to offset costs related to the Class of 2019 graduation. “It’s a pretty obscure

play,” said director Milly Gonzalez, but her preference was for “a comedy with a large cast” and this play — with 25 roles — fit the bill. In keeping with the flavor of the piece, Gonzalez has a 10-member stage crew and four lighting operators assembling “cartoony” scenery designed for a flow of “constant entries and exits” by characters “larger than life.”

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by digging into “a lot of mob movies,” like “Scarface” and “The Godfather.” Diaz’s only prior acting gig came as a sixth-grader when he auditioned for a somewhat different type of “enforcer” as Sebastian

the Crab in a Roosevelt School production of “Little Mermaids.” He credits that experience with helping prepare him for line memorization. The two-act show runs about 85 minutes, with a

15-minute intermission between acts. Among the adult helpers are John Bednarczyk, lighting design and scenery; David Caravella, sound; and Kathleen Astrella, business administration.

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Diego Diaz (in the role of Max Malone) between Arianna Garcia (playing Velvet Taylor), left, and Alexandra Restrepo (as Alicia Holden) in rehearsal for ‘One Wife Too Many,’ the upcoming KHS Senior Play bowing Dec. 7.

Continued from previous page surprise plot twist, identifies more as a music-oriented performer — she does traditional Portuguese-style dancing and sings with the KHS K-Birds. But she allowed herself to be talked into auditioning for this year’s show and now she’s happy she did. “I grew up so much this year,” Fernandes said, “and it just shows how some teachers – like Miss G – can help change you … by giving you a safe space to do it.” At first, she said, “it was very hard” to find a link to her character because “she’s like an airhead” and because

she has to produce a “high nasal” tone in her voice. But she’s getting there. Arianna Garcia, in the role of Holden’s first wife Velvet Taylor, was previously seen by KHS audiences as part of the ensemble in “Sister Act.” Velvet, she said, “is very caring of others and can also be playful and I see myself relating to her.” Audiences should keep a watchful eye on Diego Diaz as he takes on the character of Max Malone, the Vegas mobster who stirs the pot when he makes the scene. “He’s engaged to one of James’ ex-wives and wants to take matters into his own hands,” Diaz said. He is preparing for his role

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In praise and thanksgiving to Cardinal Tobin for his fearless approach to abuse crisis

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When Joseph Cardinal Tobin, the archbishop of Newark, first arrived from Indianapolis to replace embattled retired Archbishop John Joseph Myers, he very likely knew he had a massive mess to clean up. For nearly two decades, Myers did very little to make himself beloved by his flock. And when Cardinal Tobin first arrived here, we felt there was something very special about this man. After all, he keeps himself off a pedestal, quite unlike many of his brethren — by often asking to be called just “Joe” or “Padre Joe.” To say he hasn’t disappointed would be a gross understatement. Cardinal Tobin has visited every single deanery in the Archdiocese of Newark. Think of a deanery as you would a county but instead, it’s a group of parishes, mostly nearby, but in different municipalities. When news broke of

EDITORIAL former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick’s alleged abuse of seminarians and former altar servers in the 1970s and beyond, Cardinal Tobin responded forcefully — he even had a prayer service at the CathedralBasilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark where an abuse survivor spoke candidly and frankly about the abuse he suffered — when he was a young lad — at the hands of a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark. What Cardinal Tobin has done, in a short period of time, has topped what Myers did — or more aptly, didn’t do — from 2002 to 2016. He speaks candidly, which Myers never did. He touches the hearts of the survivors (and all of his flock, frankly.) He’s shown he is a leading force in the Catholic Church not just locally, but throughout New Jersey,

America and the world. It’s no wonder Pope Francis loves him so much. Now, last week, we learned Cardinal Tobin has ordered the Archdiocese of Newark and the other dioceses in the state, to set up a compensation fund for victims — including for those who cannot seek justice in a court of law because antiquated statutes of limitation exist. He’s also ordered the names of all priests, deacons and religious with credible allegations against them be named publicly sometime in the beginning of 2019. This was something Myers fought against relentlessly and cowardly. The differences between Cardinal Tobin and Myers is staggering. To our knowledge, this is also a first-of-its-kind setup where a church is acknowledging crimes were com-

mitted, and that despite what the law says, the church says this is unacceptable. Lastly, the dioceses will also ensure the victims have access to proper counseling — at no cost — for the rest of their lives. We knew Cardinal Tobin was a special man from the get-go. However, we could have never dreamed he would take such a proactive and trend-setting approach to dealing with the abuse crisis. When things didn’t go well with him, this newspaper chastised Myers. Therefore, it is only fair — almost required — that we take the time to praise Cardinal Tobin for refusing to let the tarnished work and legacy of Myers to continue in the Church of Newark and beyond. Cardinal Tobin, thank you for being a true leader. Thank you for doing what your predecessor and brother bishops should have done decades ago.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thank you, Pronti & Karcic, for capping rent increases for seniors at 2% in N.A. To the Editor: I want to thank the North Arlington council, especially Mayor-elect Dan Pronti and Councilman Mario Karcic, for the passage of an ordinance that will permit a 2% rise in rents for seniors in community housing.

This will negate the original 4%that has been the law until now. I have worked on this proposal for the last year and am so grateful to our town fathers for this legislation. It will benefit struggling seniors

who gave of themselves all their lives and only ask for a little help. Thank you for your service to our beautiful community and God speed. John Drzymkowski North Arlington

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CORRECTION A caption in last week’s Observer accompanying a story about the Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire Department getting protective equipment should have read this way: From left, LVFD Capt. Nicholas Haggerty, Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, LVFD Chief Joseph Abruscato and Lyndhurst Deputy Fire Commissioner Paul F. Haggerty display safety helmets and bullet-resistant vests.

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Clara Maass scores ‘A’ rating for quality By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit healthcare ratings’ organization announced that Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, has earned its 11th “A” grade for quality and patient safety from. The designation recognizes the medical center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. The Leapfrog Group is a national organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care. “As a high reliability organization, earning the highest letter grade from the Leapfrog Group confirms again that we are intentional about creating a culture that is safe for our employees, physicians, patients, visitors and the entire community,” said Mary Ellen Clyne, president and CEO of Clara Maass Medical Center. “I am so proud of each and

every member of our team that helped our facility to be one of 855 hospitals in the country to earn an ‘A’ grade this fall.” “Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grades recognize hospitals like Clara Maass Medical Center that focus on advancing patient safety. This ranking provides an important resource for patients, and a benchmark for hospitals, to determine how care at one hospital compares to others in a region,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Hospitals that earn an “A” Hospital Safety Grade deserve to be recognized for their efforts in preventing medical harm and errors.” Developed under the guidance of a national expert panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital-safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. The methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are open to the public. To see Clara’s full-grade details, and to access patient tips for staying safe in hospital, visit www. hospitalsafetygrade.org.

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Kearny’s Christmas Tree lighting, festival is Nov. 29 By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com ‘Tis the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny UEZ Holiday Tree Lighting Festival on Thursday, Nov. 29. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of Town Hall with a holiday concert featuring local performers of all ages, including local dancers, local performers James Berko and recording artist Tatiana, the

cast from the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Hudson County Charter School’s Third Grade Chorus and more. At 6:30 p.m., Santa arrives to help Mayor Al Santos and the Town Council light the Christmas Tree. The festivities then then move to Town Hall Park, where Santa, joined by Mrs.

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Hudson Arts and Science Charter School 3rd Grade Chorus St. Stephen’s Children’s Choir • Recording Artist Tatiana Lima Guitarist James Berko • West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s production ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ • Next Step Dance Studio W.H.A.T. Ed Program production ‘Toys’ Santa’s arrival & lighting of the Kearny Holiday Tree

Festival in Town Hall Park 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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Jingle Bell State starring Frosty, Fun & Games and Special Guest Performances • Face Painting • Princess Photo Ops Balloon Making • Magic Shows • Holiday Crafts Santa’s Sled • Customized Characters • The return of the LIFE SIZED SNOW GLOBE, and more!

Special thanks to: Girl Scouts • Holsman Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation HVAC Services, LLC • Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington Kearny Fire Department • Kearny Bank • Kearny Public Library ShopRite of Kearny • Kearny Scouts Unit 305 Midtown Pharmacy • Provident Bank • Rosa Agency West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) West Hudson / South Bergen Optimis Club Sponsored by

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otherwise noted) include: • Jingle Bell Stage — On stage will be local entertainers, games of trivia and appearances by popular princesses and more. Kids can also dance the night away at a special dance party with Frosty and join in a special holiday singalong. • Life Sized Snow Globe — Make some merry memories in this life-sized snow globe. • Holiday Sand Art — Kids can make holiday trees with sand art. • Face Painting — Put on a happy holiday “painted” face. Two stations. • Princess Meet & Greet — Stop by for a meet and greet and photo with Belle, Anna & Elsa. • Balloon Art— Take home a piece of air-filled art. • Holiday Craft Making — Make a beautiful, custom craft for the holiday season. • Holiday Photo Booth — Have fun in the holiday-themed photo booth and bring home a festive memory. • “A Charlie Brown Christmas” — Take a photo in Snoopy’s dog house, decorated for the holidays. W.H.A.T. will also be selling tickets to its next

production, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” • Magic Reindeer Food — Make reindeer food to sprinkle outside for Rudolph and friends while Santa makes his deliveries. • Make a Jingle Bell Necklace — Children and adults can also sign up for Library cards and take home free books. • Holiday Safety Information — Members of the Kearny Fire Department will be on hand distributing coloring books, children’s fire hats and more. A KFD pump and ladder truck will also be parked on Kearny Avenue, which kids can explore with the firefighters. The KUEZ will also host its annual toy raffle. It will distributie free 2019 Kearny Calendars. Visit the Kearny PBA table for some free hot chocolate and donuts. Food will also be on sale. And this new this year, The Observer newspaper will be covering the Tree Lighting as a Facebook Live event at www. theobserver.com/facebook. Please note: Kearny Avenue will be closed between Liberty Street and Quincy Avenue throughout the event.

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Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting upcoming Belleville’s annual Winter Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting takes place Friday, Dec. 7, on the Belleville High School campus. Festivities run from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony takes place at 8:30 p.m.

Harrison Holy Cross heads to Caesar’s Dec. 2 Head on down to Caesar’s Atlantic City with Holy Cross Church on Sunday, Dec. 2, with a bus departing at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross School on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South. Coffee will be served at 9:15 a.m. in the church’s basement. For reservations call Joan at 973-481-2434 (English) or Maria at 973-481-1799 (Spanish.)

Harrison HS NHS, Lions hosting winter bazaar Family-fun activities include trackless train rides, music and food vendors, bounce house, horse and carriage rides, pictures with Santa, free refreshments, petting zoo and more. A new attraction for this season’s event is ice skating. The National Honor Society of Harrison High School (HHS) hosts the Harrison Lions Club (HLC) for its annual Winter Wonderland bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at Harrison High School, 401 Kingsland Ave. There will be a unique variety of crafty items to choose from. A free craft will be available

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for the first 50 kids. Visit “Kids Corner,” to receive a free vision screening or to get a free picture with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be basket raffles from vendors. Every shopper gets a raffle ticket for every $5 spent at a vendor’s table. To earn extra raffle tickets, bring old eyeglasses and a Lion will give you a chance for a raffle. For more information, visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/harrisonnj or www.facebook.com/ harrisonlionsclub.

also be a giant table of arts & crafts, stuffed animals and baked goods. All proceeds will benefit the PBGC. For more information, call Fraser at 201-991-6734.

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PBGC’s annual carnival upcoming

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Kearny Elks host a vendor night. Come and shop ‘til you drop, as there will be crafters, direct sales vendors and food vendors. Light refreshments will be served 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 601 Elm St. Then on Sunday, Dec. 9, stop by for a Breakfast Buffet with Santa, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your camera and a gift. At the Kearny Library Adult coloring classes Tuesday nights at 6 Join us in this fun, relaxing new trend. All materials, refreshments and ambiance provided by the KPL. Adult chess classes Wednesday nights at 7 Adults and teens are invited to join us for a 4-week introduction to the game of chess.

The PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts its annual carnival Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. both days. The club, under the direction of Tom Fraser, encourages the entire community to attend. Fraser, a former Lincoln School guidance counselor, and Paul Viera, chairman of the board, will supervise the carnival along with other board members. More than 50 kids will participate in operating 30+ games of skill, including the goldfish toss, spin the wheel, feed the clown, go fish and more. There will

Tuesday, Nov. 27 at a p.m. – “Crazy Rich Asians.” Zines for teens workshop Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. All teens are invited to join our super-cool instructors as they talk about fanzines and magazines. Participants will then create their own, unique zine together. Children’s dance classes Tuesday afternoons at 4 Ages 7 to 10 are invited to call and sign up for an introduction to dance class.

Holiday movie night upcoming Harrison High School’s PTSO host a holiday movie night Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m., in the high school auditorium, featuring an appearance by Santa. Admission may be gained by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for the Harrison-East Newark Elks’ annual toy drive —of $2 per person.

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Back in Kearny, meanwhile, teachers — represented by the Kearny Education Association — are next scheduled to meet with the stateappointed mediator on Dec. 5, according to Kearny BOE attorney Kenneth Lindenfelser. In recent months, teachers — carrying placards calling attention to their plight — have been showing up in droves at BOE meetings, most recently Nov. 19 at Lincoln Middle School.

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SCHOOL NEWS Earlier this year, the KPD were called to remove teachers from a BOE meeting at the board’s tiny conference room at its Midland Avenue headquarters because their numbers exceeded the room’s legal capacity of about 40. That action prompted the KEA to sue the BOE

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low-impact exercise class Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. Here’s a way to exercise without stress on knees, joints, bones and muscles. The class is open to resident and nonresidents alike. Just bring a bathing suit and towel and Art with Mrs. Mills pool staff will take care of the Wednesday, Nov. 28 rest. Parking and entrance to Preschool Art for ages 3 to the pool is on Forest Avenue. first-grade at 4 p.m.; schoolFor more information, send age art for second- to fourthgrade at 5:15 p.m.; and cool age an email to poolinfo@lyndart for fifth-grade and older at hurst.org or call 201-935-3493. Santa’s mailbox has re6:30 p.m. turned The Department of Parks & Children›s cooking workshops Recreation, announces that Instructor Martina Nevado Santa’s mailbox has been set returns for a celebration of up on the Lyndhurst Town Thanksgiving for children in Hall lawn. It is a special mailthird-grade and older Nov. 29 box that goes directly to Sanat 4 p.m. Then, Saturday, Dec. ta’s Workshop in the North 1 at 11 a.m., children in pre-K Pole. Please do remember that to second-grade are invited to Santa needs the children’s last join in a cake pop workshop. name and addresses to answer Adult cooking workshop all the letters, so make sure Saturday morning, Dec. 8 at 11 it is included before putting See what instructor Lidia it in the mailbox. He was Quinones is cooking up this very sad he couldn’t answer month with her fresh, seasonsome letters last year. Also al ingredients. note that since Santa will be getting much busier closer to Lyndhurst Christmas, the mailbox will get transported back to the Flu shots available North Pole on the morning of The Township of Lyndhurst Monday, Dec. 17. has scheduled an additional date for flu shots for residents, North Arlington on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from noon to 1 p.m., at the LyndSanta’s Stop & Shop hurst Health Department, 253 On Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 Stuyvesant Ave. Anyone inp.m., head over to the North terested in getting vaccinated Arlington Senior Center against the flu should call the (behind the library off Ridge department at 201-804-2500. Road) for one-stop Christmas Immerse yourself in the shopping with local vendors, warmth of the Lyndhurst pool gift-wrapping and refreshThe indoor, climate-conments. There will be some trolled Lyndhurst Community great deals. The event is sponPool — at Lyndhurst High sored by the North Arlington School — hosts a free aquatic Woman’s Club. Children›s yoga classes Monday afternoons at 4 All children ages 6 and older are invited to learn about yoga poses from local teacher Andrea Fiore.

— and the case went to Hudson County Superior Court in Jersey City where Judge Kimberly Espinales-Maloney accepted a settlement agreement between the parties, according to Lindenfelser. The settlement calls for the KEA to notify the BOE five days in advance of a scheduled meeting if the union feels that a space larger than the BOE conference room will be needed to accommodate its membership, Lindenfelser said.

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Oval project delayed yet again

KEARNY — The long, arduous road to the makeover of the Gunnell Oval athletic complex has hit another bump in what often seems to be circular path to the goal. At long last, after public hearings on baseball vs. soccer priorities, deliberations by the municipal recreation ommission and governing body on field layouts and after many months of

awaiting approval of plans by outside regulatory authorities, the town was ready to take construction bids the Friday before Thanksgiving. It didn’t happen. But Mayor Alberto Santos, who has kept up a steady drumbeat at municipal meetings urging the town’s consulting engineers ever onward toward a goal of starting work before the holidays, has found a bright

side to the delayed bid opening. His explanation to The Observer: “There is a lot of interest in the public bid for the Gunnell Oval renovation. The town engineer will likely ask for an extension of time on the award of the bid until next month because of questions on some of the specs that were raised by those [companies] who picked up the bid specs.”

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The bid package outlined various components to the ambitious project: raising the site out of a flood plain, installation of a comprehensive stormwater drainage system and turfing the playing fields. “We should be able to award at our December meeting,” Santos said. Santos deferred further questions to Michael Neglia, of Neglia Engineering, Kearny’s engineering consultants. Neglia agreed there was “a tremendous amount of interest” in the Oval project “from all of the major contractors in the state.” But after a pre-bid meeting at the project site with representatives of firms that picked up the bid specs, Neglia said, “we continued getting clarification questions” from those representatives about technical aspects related to fill required to help elevate the site and other issues. “We want to make sure all bidders’ questions get answered so they can put together a competitive and clean bid,” Neglia said. So, to that end, he said his firm will advertise a new bid package that will look to further clarify any uncertainties voiced by prospective bidders. Neglia said there will be “no changes” to the essential components contained in the original design plans and specifications – which contain “150-plus items” involved in the job. He said the town will be looking to pick a single general contractor to handle the project and that contractor., in turn, figures to be lining up “a lot of subcontractors” who will be delegated different tasks. Neglia listed the project’s major components as bringing in fill and placing cap on site; installing two

pumps and two force mains; installing stormwater drainage system; installing lighting for athletic fields; turfing all athletic fields; new parking lots and entrances; building a retaining wall; creating a new children’s play structure, and volleyball and basketball courts. Neglia said he’ll ask the governing body to extend the date for the opening of bids to Dec. 14 – (the next council meeting is scheduled for Dec. 4) – which, he said, should give sufficient time to award a contract at a special meeting “before Christmas.” If that timetable is met, Neglia said he’s hopeful work could “start right after” Jan. 1, depending on weather conditions, for completion within 18 months. The estimated cost of the project is “in the range of $24 million to $25 million,” Neglia said. The town has already taken steps to bond much of that amount and has received outside grants to cover a small portion of the total. Neglia’s firm is getting close to $1 million for plans and specifications related to the job. Neglia said the first phase of the project will be bringing in the fill on trucks. He said he didn’t expect much impact on vehicular traffic in the area because, “a lot of the materials will be going into the site during offpeak hours, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., so it’s not going to be a headache at all.” While the Oval is being renovated, the Rec Department will be shifting many of its programs to other municipal play areas as scheduling and fieldavailability permits become more clear, according to Ralph Cattafi, department director. — Ron Leir

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Mullins returns to coach Kearny boys’ hoops When Bill Mullins stepped away from coaching the boys’ basketball program at Harrison High School at the end of last season, he knew in his heart that he was not retiring from coaching. Mullins just needed the right opportunity at the right place. “I still liked coaching and knew that I wanted to coach again,” said Mullins, who has been a coaching lifer in basketball and volleyball for the better part of almost four decades – even on two totally different continents. “I was thinking about volunteering with a friend of mine. I always hoped that I would get the right chance, because I was still interested in coaching if something opened up.” Little did Mullins know that the opportunity would sure enough arise – albeit unexpectedly -- in a very familiar setting. When Bob McDonnell abruptly resigned last month after six seasons because of his legal woes, Mullins threw his hat into the ring to show that he was interested in returning to become the head coach of the Kardinals once again. Considering that Mullins is a teacher in the Kearny school district, is already the head boys’

volleyball coach in the spring and already had spent seven years as the head basketball coach from 2002 through 2008, it was a no-brainer for the Board of Education to select Mullins as the man to take over the vacant head coaching slot. “When the job opened up, I thought it would be a good opportunity,” said Mullins, who was just approved by the Board of Education two weeks ago and was able to oversee tryouts last week. “It was a good chance for me to get right back into it.” Mullins said that he has been coaching in the Kearny Recreation basketball program for the last few seasons, helping to coach his two sons, who are now in the eighth and seventh grades. “I know the ins and outs of the program,” Mullins said. “I still live in Kearny. I teach here and still coach the volleyball team, so I know the kids.” Mullins said that he stepped down as the head coach at Kearny in 2008 to focus on helping to raise his two sons. Now, the boys are older and don’t need the constant supervision that a father brings.

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North Arlington High School athletes Savannah Smith (right) and Eric McKenna (left) sign their National Letters of Intent with local colleges, Smith to play soccer at Bloomfield College and McKenna to play baseball at Caldwell College.

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All-NJIC performer in soccer and was a mainstay on the North Arlington High School When Eric McKenna and bowling team that captured Savannah Smith were growa state sectional championing up in North Arlington, ship last February, he always they dreamed together of aspired to be a baseball player eventually becoming college in college. athletes. “I always wanted to play The two long-time friends baseball, but I never really and classmates eventually thought about becoming a became stalwarts in high scholarship baseball player,” school athletics – Smith as a McKenna said. “About a year soccer player and McKenna as or so ago, I realized that I had a three-sport athlete (soccer, a future as a pitcher.” bowling and baseball). McKenna played for the Last week, McKenna and Gamers Group in Kenilworth Smith fulfilled their lifelong last summer and gained dreams when they officially notoriety there as a pitcher. became scholarship athletes He also pitched for Complete at local colleges. Performance Baseball AcadMcKenna signed a baseball emy. scholarship letter with Cald“I wasn’t expecting this,” well College, while Smith also McKenna said. “No one from remained local by signing a North Arlington ever gets letter to play soccer at nearby this kind of opportunity for Bloomfield College. baseball.” Although McKenna was an North Arlington head

baseball coach Paul Marcantuono realizes the enormity of McKenna’s signing. “It’s a proud moment for the program,” Marcantuono said. “I’m very happy for the family. It’s like hitting the lottery for them. Something like this brings more status to the program. You get more recognition when you have a scholarship player.” Marcantuono said that McKenna developed nicely as a pitcher. “Any time you have a scholarship player, it’s big,” Marcantuono said. “He developed into a top-notch pitcher. He’s going to be a good college pitcher. I think they know that at Caldwell. It’s so good to see one of your athletes go on to the next level. Little old North Arlington got one. I think this helps our players

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about where I’m going now.” McKenna said that he dedicated the scholarship to his Continued from Page 11 parents. “They’re the ones who develop the interest that they brought me to every practice, can play beyond high school. to every game,” McKenna I would like to keep that tradi- said. “This is my way of giving tion.” back to them. It feels good. I’m McKenna, who is a twolooking forward to pitching in handed bowler, gets ready for college.” a bowling season that begins Smith, North Arlington’s allthis week. He will be more time leading goal scorer with than ready for his final base107 career goals, was weighing ball season come March. other offers when Bloomfield “I think this relieves some of came back with a solid scholthe stress that I had,” McKenarship package. na said. “I don’t have to worry “I visited the school in May

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and was one of my top options,” Smith said. “I really wanted to go to Bloomfield. I like that it’s a smaller school. I’m more comfortable with a smaller school. I also wanted to stay close to home.” Smith said that she received a tour of Bloomfield College from the soccer coaches at the school. “I also got to see a couple of their games,” Smith said. “I think it’s a good fit for me.” North Arlington girls’ soccer coach Dan Farinola, who ironically coaches McKenna in bowling, was happy for

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Smith. “I’m really proud of her,” Farinola said. “She showed the most growth of any player I’ve ever had. She might be undersized, but no obstacle ever gets in her way. She’s the hardest worker I’ve ever had. She scored 107 goals and I don’t think that record will be broken anytime soon.” Smith had to recover from a torn ACL in her knee as a sophomore to return to set the school record. “I think after my injury, I think I became more determined to get back so I could play in college,” Smith said. “She did whatever she could to get back,” Farinola said. “She knew what was ahead for her. She was in the weight

room all the time. She did all the little things you need from a player. She worked to where she could shoot with either foot. She’s also one of the fastest players I’ve ever seen.” Farinola believes that Smith is an impact player. “I think she’s going to play right away,” Farinola said. “She’s going to help them. I think she’s had a great learning experience to get ready for the next level.” Smith said she was happy to share the moment with her good friend McKenna. “Eric and I have both worked very hard,” Smith said. “We both really deserve this. It’s crazy to think we both did it. The hard work definitely paid off.”

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Continued from Page 11 “It was a different situation then,” Mullins said. “I’ve always been involved in Kearny basketball. I’ve been around Kearny my whole life. I coached a lot of these kids in Kearny Recreation.” Mullins said that he had a meeting with the players soon after getting hired. “I’ve coached some of these kids’ brothers,” Mullins said. “I know the families. I see the kids around the school, in the hallways. I can sense that they’re interested and that they want to play.” Mullins said that he was able to put together a coaching staff that features two of his former players when he coached basketball at Kearny the first time, namely standouts Sejdo Gurzakovic, who graduated in 2009, and Troy Blunt, who graduated in 2008. Both Gurzakovic and Blunt were teammates on Mullins’ Kearny team in 2008 that defeated Vernon in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV state playoffs. “It feels good to have them both back in the program,” Mullins said. “It helps that

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Veteran coach Bill Mullins has returned as the head coach of the Kearny High School boys’ basketball team. Mullins was the head coach of the Kardinals for seven seasons from 2002 through 2008 and returns this season.

they know me. They’re young guys and can relate to the players. I think having them is going to be a big help. I was fortunate to have my staff with two of my former players.” Mullins said that he was excited to get going, as practices began Monday. “I think the kids are anxious to see what’s going on and see what we have,” Mullins said. “They want to

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said. “I wasn’t looking for anything. I was just going to keep my eyes open and see if there was something that appealed to me. And then Kearny opened. I’m excited, because I’m a Kearny guy. My heart’s into it. I’ve always wanted to see Kearny to do well in all sports. I’m excited for this chance, because it’s my hometown. I’m proud to be from Kearny. We’re going to try to get better every day and see what happens. I’m looking forward to it.” So Mullins is grateful to have the chance to coach the basketball program he once headed a decade ago. “I feel very fortunate to get this opportunity,” Mullins said. “You don’t get these chances often. I feel very strongly about getting this chance.” The Kardinals open the 2018-2019 season Dec. 14 when they play Dickinson. In the sports pages of The Observer, there will be features on all the local boys’ and girls’ basketball teams in the coming weeks.

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Mullins said that he wasn’t sure how the players would respond to having a new coach in such a sudden fashion. The plan all along was to have McDonnell return, but the legal situation didn’t allow that to happen. McDonnell had to be replaced and Mullins was tabbed to be the one to replace him. “It’s a little bit of a setback for sure,” Mullins said. “But the kids have all been very receptive to me. We’re starting from scratch here. It’s going to take some time.” Mullins knows that facing the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League competition will not be easy. Teams like Hudson Catholic, St. Peter’s Prep, North Bergen, Snyder and Dickinson will all be strong contenders. There are no weak sisters among the group. “I know a lot of those teams are tough,” Mullins said. “We have our work cut out for us.” So Mullins doesn’t know what the future holds. “I wasn’t expecting this, that’s for sure,” Mullins

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When the youth football season began for the North Arlington Junior Vikings,

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The North Arlington Junior Vikings won the Meadowlands Football League Super Bowl recently, defeating Manchester in the title game to complete an 11-0 undefeated dominant season.

the makings of a special team. “They went 7-3 last year,” Witt said. “We knew we had something special, because we had 24 kids who were there every day. Not one kid quit. That was a testament to their makeup and character. We knew we had a good team and we were expecting to do well.” However, there wasn’t a person alive who thought that the Vikings would turn out to be a completely dominant force. Except maybe the head coach. “We beat Lyndhurst in the first game and I knew right away that this team could win a championship,” Witt said. “We did very well the first game.” Then, the Vikings traveled to MetLife Stadium, the Mecca of all local football palaces, to face Bridgewater in a scrimmage. ‘They had an unlimited weight class,” Witt said. “Our kids can only weigh 165 maximum.”

Again, there was more success. Although the scrimmage didn’t count in the record books, it made the coach wonder. “I knew we were going to be special,” Witt said. “We had a very aggressive group of kids, a special group.” As it turned out, the Vikings were more than special. They outgained their opponents to the tune of 2,914 yards to just 349 yards. They posted eight shutouts and outscored the opponents by a wide total of 361-27. The Vikings were 8-0 in the Meadowlands Football League regular season, defeated Lyndhurst in the first round of the playoffs, 38-0, knocked off Rutherford, 45-0, in the conference final and then handled Manchester, 39-15, in the Meadowlands Super Bowl at the New Milford Recreation Facility last week to complete the magical 11-0 season and the league title.

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It marked the first time that North Arlington had won the Meadowlands Football League Super Bowl since 2011. Witt, who also coaches youth baseball in the town, has been the Junior Vikings head coach since 1995. He’s produced other undefeated Super Bowl champions before, but this year’s team ranks with the very best the town has ever produced. And that’s great news for the North Arlington High School program, which has fallen on some tough times in recent years. The quarterback of the Vikings is Devin Rivas. “He had a great year,” Witt said. “He rushed for more than 500 yards and threw for another 500. He’s a leader. Other kids on the team look up to him. He’s an all-around good football player who is deceptively fast.” The team’s leading rusher is a name that should be remembered in North Arlington football folklore. Anthony Almeida is the team’s top running back. “He’s probably the best player to come out of the system since Brian Kearns,” Witt said. That idea says a lot, con-

sidering Kearns went on to have a great career at St. Joseph of Montvale and is currently having a phenomenal football career at Stonehill College in Massachusetts. Almeida merely rushed for 1,332 yards and scored 26 touchdowns. In the Super Bowl, Almeida had an astounding 338 yards on 21 carries and five touchdowns. That’s no misprint. He also scored five touchdowns in the win over Rutherford. “He’s a special kid, our best player,” Witt said. “Offensively, defensively, the kid does it all.” The team’s fullback is Dante San Giacomo, who was the lead blocker in a lot of Almeida’s carries. San Giacomo had four touchdowns and 250 yards rushing. Another running back is seventh grader Brendan Smith, who will return next year. “I’m looking forward to him doing some big things next year,” Witt said of Smith. The backup quarterback is Gerald Lawless. The tight end is Lucas Young, who Witt called “the best receiver in the league hands down.” Kyle Villani, Julian Cas-

tillo, Matt Colon, Kenny Jaramillo and Kieran McNeil are the wide receivers in an obviously deep and talented receiving corps. The offensive line certainly did a great job, led by tackles Jason Gilbert and Anthony Aviles. The guards are Giovanni San Giacomo (Dante’s twin brother) and Robert Carselda and the center, who has a very appropriate football name, is Aiden Halas. The Vikings sported a 4-4 defensive front, with Villani and Halas playing defensive end and Giovanni San Giacomo, Carselda, Aviles, Isaiah Alvardo, A.J. Correia, Adam and Ibrahim Gabor (the team’s second set of twins) and Jose Rodriguez all getting time at defensive tackle. Aviles’ dedication caught Witt’s eye. “He came into camp over 200 pounds and had to drop to get under 165 in order to play,” Witt said. “That says a lot.” Giovanni San Giacomo led the team in tackles with 44. Yes, this coach certainly keeps accurate statistics. Rushing superstar Almei-

da was one outside linebacker along with Rivas. “He’s that good of an athlete to play both linebacker and quarterback,” Witt said of Rivas. “He’s that tough.” Dante San Giacomo and Young were the inside linebackers. Witt sang the praises of Young. “He was like our Lawrence Taylor,” Witt said of Young. “Teams had to make a game plan to try to stop Lucas.” The cornerbacks were Ian Crudele and Brendan Smith with McNeil at safety. Justin Grullon gave depth to the defensive line at defensive end. Anthony Baulo was the team’s kicker and also played defensive back. Needless to say, it was a season to remember for the Junior Vikings program. “We had some lean years recently, so this team made us very proud,” Witt said. “You see how hard the kids work every day and it pays off. It’s an unbelievably great feeling.” Nothing like being a champion. And there’s certainly nothing like being an undefeated dominant champion, a Super Bowl winner.

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NA Mighty Mites soar in regular season NA’s Mighty Mite football squad soars in regular season, falls just short in post season From the summer heat of August to daily practices five nights a week, the North Arlington Mighty Mite Football team enjoyed an undefeated regular season. All but three boys ever participated in tackle football coming from the flag league. Head Coach Pete Bennett, who has been coaching in North Arlington for 10 years, initially thought the season would be extremely tough considering the inexperience of the team. “Before the season began, I looked at the schedule thinking it was going to be a very rough year facing the rivals Lyndhurst and Rutherford in back-to-back weeks to start the season,” Bennett said. “Then as the practices progressed, our

coaches Javier Cruz, Ed Duffy and I saw something special in this team. They worked very hard and had the mix of heart and determination that make great teams.” The coach says one concern was that they were the only team that chose to bring up younger flag players to play, as opposed to bringing down in division 8- and 9-year-olds from the upper division which other teams did. Cruz and Duffy noted the experience for these players will be invaluable and can only make them better as they move up in divisions. Highlights of the season were defeating Lyndhurst in an extremely competitive game and defeating Rutherford twice. The wins against Rutherford — both shutouts — were on their field in back-to-back weeks. In the Mighty Mite

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obituaries@theobserver.com William ‘Billy’ McKenzie William “Billy” McKenzie died Nov. 10, 2018. He was 68. William was a Marine Corps veteran, having served in Vietnam with the 1st Battalion 9th Marines — known as “The Walking Dead.” He was born and raised in Kearny and graduated Kearny High School in 1968. He then joined the Marines. He served in the Marines for 11 years. Bill worked for Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia, where he met his wife Carla. They were married for 25 great years, living in Savannah and Cherry Vale, Kansas. He loved hunting and fishing. He was also a master motorcycle mechanic. Bill leaves behind his wife Carla; hos mother Elizabeth Elsmore; and his brother Glenn (wife Judy) of Blairstown. He will be missed by his many relatives and friends, his brothers-in-arms and his

tournament, North Arlington fell just short to Lyndhurst. Despite the loss, the coaches were very proud of the boys. The team included QBs Noah Vargas and Javier Cruz; running backs Ricky Lopes, Aidan Bower, Ryan Moya and Braden Duffy; linemen who fought every down for their backs including tackles Zach DeCicco and Yevhan Bokyo; guards Jonathan Paulino and Jayden Beauchene. Rounded off with two flag-eligible 6-year-old players were tight end Dean Cavadas and center Peter Bennett III. “There’s no doubt in my mind if these boys stay together, North Arlington will add a powerful upcoming generation to an already very successful program, and I’m looking forward to seeing these boys grow together,” Bennett said.

Rangers win league

Photo courtesy of Armando Diaz Jr.

The Kearny Rangers 11U baseball team captured the USABL Continental North Championship on Nov. 3 by defeating the Springfield Minutemen — who were the No. 1 seed headed into the playoffs — by a score of 9-0. Harrison’s JJ Drennan pitched a complete-game shutout with 14 strikeouts and helped his cause by going 2-3 with 3 RBI including a 3-run home run. Pictured standing, from left, are Manager Armando Diaz Jr, JJ Drennan, Rohan Patel, Ben Wilkinson, Coach Mike Stanzione, Ryan Eakins, Enrique Hernandez, Coach Louie Ramos Sr., Anthony Tetto, Coach Mike Tetto and Colin Capobianco. Kneeling, from left, are Kevin McKenna, Jayden Diaz, Louie Ramos Jr., Nick Stanzione and Michael Jarquin.

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Mary Evans Mary Evans died Nov. 16, 2018. She was 98. Graveside services were in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

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Nutley school board member resigns with year left on her term NUTLEY — Just a few weeks after voters defeated a school referendum and booted three school trustees, the Nutley school district experienced another jolt with trustee Brenda Sherman’s announcement she’ll be leaving at year’s end. Sherman, who was sworn in January 2017 to a three-year term as a member of the Nutley Board of Education, made public her resignation, effective Dec. 31, at a Nov. 20 BOE meeting. She will leave with a full year left in her term. How the board plans to go about filling the seat has yet to be announced. Reading from a prepared statement, Sherman paid tribute to her fellow trustees, pointing to “… the hours each one of them dedicates to volunteer their time not just at meetings, but in the community, attending events supporting the students, wrestling long hours over difficult decisions, time away from their family, and enduring criticism — sometimes unfairly — on social media … all so they can give back to the community in a way that profoundly impacts the students by making tough decisions in order to provide the students with the best educational foundation.” She also credited Nutley students as they “embrace all of the challenges put before them during uncertain times that are often hard to explain to them.” As much as she enjoyed her time with her colleagues, Sherman said, “the time has come for me to end my journey as a member of the [BOE],

in order that I may embrace new opportunities ahead of me ...” She didn’t elaborate on what those opportunities entailed. A 1986 Nutley High School alum who graduated from Montclair University in 2008, Sherman had initially served on the board from July 2012 to November 2013, filling the then-unexpired term of Steve Rogers after he was elected to the township commission. She has served as a paralegal for the McCarter & English law firm in Newark for the past several years. Trustee Charles Kucinski, who also came on the board in 2017 and who served with Sherman in her prior interim capacity, expressed disappointment in her resignation. “Too bad for the Nutley Board of Education,” Kucinski said. “I worked with Brenda on many committees both on the school board — particularly the academic and policy committees — and in the township — she chairs the St. Patrick’s Parade committee — and she has always been a good, dedicated worker. As head of the school board’s policy committee, Sherman discovered some policies were outdated, Kucinski said, “and she took that task on full-fledged. She spent a lot of time researching — something she was well-prepared to do, given her experience as a paralegal.” Asked if his colleague’s decision to leave may have been influenced by the referendum’s rejection by the voters, Kucinski said: “We all know the needs of this district — we were all disenchanted by the results.” — Ron Leir

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Tunnero now faces. “Public service announcement … the next time myself, my family or my friends are attacked on social media, I want you all to consider the source,” he wrote. “ … liens and judgments against his name for construction fraud … there’s a whole bunch of information on the Internet —

keep it up.” Following his arrest and processing, Tunnero made his first appearance at the Superior Court of Ocean County and was released on his own recognizance — meaning he did not have to post bail or bond of any kind — pending further court action, according to a police report.

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Continued from Page 1 Bayside Terrace, bungalow No. 2, and failing to complete said job.” • On the same date, he allegedly did the very same to another victim, at the same address, but for bungalow No. 5, and allegedly took $65,500 and failed to make repairs. The Observer is not releasing the names of the two victims. According to a Seaside Heights police report, when Tunnero — who did not announce his arrest before the election — was taken into custody Oct. 25 of this year and listed himself as “unemployed.” He was fingerprinted and photographed when he was taken into custody, the report said. Tunnero was elected to the Lyndhurst Board of Education 12 days after his arrest by a slim margin — on Nov. 6 — having finished in third place with 1,714 votes. The top-three vote-getters won a seat. There were a total of eight candidates in the race with two within striking distance of Tunnero. Stephen Vendola finished with 1,694 votes, just 20 votes behind Tunnero; Sheri Jarvis, meanwhile, finished with 1,625 votes, 89 votes behind the third-place finishing Tunnero. After the election, Tunnero took to Facebook to offer thanks to his supporters and wife. That day, it wasn’t quite clear whether he’d won because all votes hadn’t yet been counted. That has since changed. “So much love, so much support and so humbled,” Tunnero wrote. “It is too close

to call, but the fact that I am actually in the position that I am is because of the good people that I have around me. Desiree Tunnero, I cannot express how thankful I am for everything you’ve done. I am here because of you. I love you babe.” Two days before he was arrested — Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Tunnero hosted a fundraiser at a Lyndhurst restaurant and catering hall headlined with a performance by ’80s freestyle star Judy Torres. He spoke for a few minutes at the event — and uploaded a video of his remarks to Facebook the day after. “We cannot take this election for granted,” he said. “There is way too much at stake. I will be the most transparent, I will be the most successful, I will be the most honest member of the board. You will never have to wonder where I stand because I will share my vote with each and every one of you and I will let you know the reason why I voted and why.” Two days before the election, Tunnero, listed as a 1995 graduate of Parsippany High School, posted a video to say he hoped “communication” between the board and parents would increase were he to be elected. “One of the things I’ve talked a lot about in my campaign is communication,” he said. “I would love to see a lot more communication between the parents and the teachers, the PTA and the board. One of the things I’ve talked about is having certain board members assigned to certain school and have the PTA appoint a liaison … that reports to said board member and that board member directly brings just the issues that are affecting that school to the board. We can get a lot of communication open and it

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