Tunnel to Towers mobile museum was on display in Kearny much of last week
TBy Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
here are countless stories about those who were heroic on Sept. 11, 2001. None of them set out to be heroes, but so many of them were. And, most tragically, many didn’t make it home that Tuesday night 23 years ago.
One of those heroes was
FDNY Firefighter Stephen G. Siller. On that fateful day, Siller completed a shift when he got word a plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. And though he was slated to play a round of golf with one of his broth-
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Nutley offers safe driving course
In partnership with AARP, Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health are offering a low-cost driver safety class at the Nutley VFW Post 493, 271 Washington Ave., Nutley.
The class will be taught by trained AARP driver safety volunteers Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The AARP Smart Driver course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Since 1979, the course has helped more than 20 million drivers learn research-based tips to adapt their driving to compensate for physical and cognitive changes that may occur with aging.
The course has also recently been updated with new content, so students will have the most up-todate information. Plus, you
may qualify for a multiyear automobile-insurance discount by completing the course (check with your auto insurance agent for details).
Attendees should bring lunch and a beverage to the class and are asked to arrive no later than 8:45 a.m.
The fee for the course is $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP. Please write membership number on check (if applicable and bring card to class) Only exact cash will be accepted at door. Please remember to bring your driver's license.
Pre-registration is necessary and class size is limited. The course is open to all drivers, regardless of age.
To register, contact the Nutley Department of Public Affairs at (973) 284-4976.
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Kearny UNICO installs officers
At its first meeting of the new membership year, Sept. 10, the Kearny Chapter of UNICO swore in its new officers. Here, PDG Lou Pandolfi administers the oath of office to chapter president Annamarie Latushko. Latushko is the chapter’s first woman president. Celeste Pandolfi, treasurer and Joe Sorbera, secretary were also sworn in at the meeting.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
New state program could help complicit whistleblowers
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Anew Whistleblower Non-Prosecution Pilot Program designed to proactively root out bribery, fraud, healthcare offenses, civil rights violations, corporate misconduct and matters affecting the integrity of financial markets is set to take effect soon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The program encourages individual participants in certain non-violent offenses to disclose their criminal conduct and provide cooperation against others who were involved. In exchange, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will enter into a non-prosecution agreement where certain specified
conditions are met, including the condition the government was not previously aware of the criminal conduct that is the subject of the disclosure.
By providing clarity on the requirements and the benefits of such self-disclosure, the office seeks to incentivize individuals and their counsel to provide actionable and timely information. That will, in turn, help bring more misconduct to light and better protect the citizens of New Jersey.
“We are always looking for new and effective ways to identify and aggressively pursue crime,” Sellinger said.
“This program sends a clear message that if you’ve helped commit a crime, you should
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Seen here are members of the Port Authority Police Department donating backpacks and school supplies to Harrison school children via the Port Authority’s Illyrian Association and its Muslim Officers Society. The NJ State Police also assisted the Port Authority. Meeting the officers at the giveaway as was Harrison Councilman Larry Bennett.
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RWJBarnabas opens new Kearny facility
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group officially opened a new location at 206 Bergen Ave., Suite 201, Building C in Kearny on Wednesday, Sept. 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The building is the former West Hudson Hospital.
“We are thrilled to open our new facility in Kearny as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare,” Michael Prilutsky, executive vice president, RWJBarnabas Health and president, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, said. “By bringing our services to Kearny, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact on the health of Kearny residents, ensuring they receive the care they deserve, right where they live.”
This location, affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center and the Jersey City Medical Center, will provide a comprehensive range of primary and
specialty health care services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, neurology and women’s health (OB/GYN).
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HCCC a ‘great college to work for’ for third year in a row
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Hudson County Community College leadership says a great workforce plays a significant role in distinguishing one college from another. And faculty and staff set the standard of quality for creating a culture of student success, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, promote professional growth and maintain an environment where everyone is heard, valued, and respected.
And now, for the third year in a row, Hudson County Community College has been chosen as a Great College to Work For by ModernThink LLC.
HCCC was selected as one of only 75 colleges and universities, and one of only 22
community colleges to achieve “Great College to Work For” recognition in what it says is its acknowledgment of the college’s best practices, policies and positive employee survey ratings.
The college was recognized for excellence in job satisfaction and support, professional development, faculty and staff well-being, shared governance, faculty experience and its DEI. This was the second consecutive year in which HCCC earned Great Colleges Honor Roll designation, which was granted to just four two-year colleges nationwide that were most often recognized by their employees in each category.
ModernThink LLC uses a two-part assessment process: an institutional questionnaire
that captures employment data and workplace policies and a survey administered to faculty, administrators and professional support staff.
“Our commitment to our students begins with our dedication to our entire HCCC family,” HCCC President Christopher Reber said. “Investing in the professional growth of our
colleagues helped us build an effective workforce that is centered on student achievement. The fact that employee feedback was the primary factor in earning this honor makes it even more special.”
When he began his presidency in 2018, Reber says he focused on climate, culture and community, addressing
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morale, salaries and mutually respectful relationships among all employees. He instituted monthly town hall meetings for faculty, staff and students to stay informed and to communicate with each other, and he also helped to establish collaborative relationships with all four of the college’s collective bargaining units.
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Harrison East Newark Elks hosting fish & chips dinner
The Harrison-East Newark Elks host a fish & chips dinner Sept. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the lodge, 406-408 Harrison Ave.
Dinners are $6 each.
Visit the lodge that day to order.
North Arlington Library hosts Patron Appreciation Week
The North Arlington Free Public Library celebrates Patron Appreciation Week this week through Saturday, Sept. 28.
On Sept. 28, the library will give out light refreshments along with North Arlington Day being celebrated. Stop by the library during the week so it can “thank you” to patrons. Also, any patrons who sup -
ported the BCCLS Libraries Rock 2024 Library Tour, passports are due into the library by Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Remember, you could win a gift card for your efforts.
Kearny UNICO sponsors casino bus trip
Kearny UNICO hosts a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino and Resort Sunday, Sept. 29. A bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the American Legion, 314 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Coffee will be served starting at 7:45 a.m. The cost is $40, with $25 back in slot play. To purchase tickets, send a check for $40 pp made payable to Kearny UNICO to Lou Pandolfi, 81 Thoma Ave., Maywood, N.J. 07607. Reach Pandolfi at (201) 693-8504 with any questions. All proceeds benefit UNICO’s scholarship fund and more.
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come forward early and fully. If you don’t, someone else will. To get on the right side of the law and take advantage of this program, email us using the instructions on our website.”
DNJ’s Whistleblower Non-Prosecution Pilot Program is for individuals who participated in criminal activity and face criminal liability; it is different from the Department of Justice’s Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program, which is for individuals who did not meaningfully participate in criminal activity that falls within four subject areas, as further detailed at Corporate Whistleblower.
As with all internal policies of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, this new program provides guidance to prosecutors. Nothing in these policies creates any substantive or procedural rights, privileges or benefits enforceable in any administrative, civil or criminal matter by prospective or actual witnesses or parties.
It remains at all times the sole discretion of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to determine whether an individual has satisfied each of the conditions necessary for the office to enter into a non-prosecution agreement in exchange for the individual’s cooperation and, where the office has determined that any of those conditions are not met, it remains at all times in the sole discretion of the office to determine whether to extend a non-prosecution agreement in exchange for the individual’s cooperation.
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BUCS OFF TO A FAST START
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
As an assistant coach at Belleville for the past seven years, new boys soccer head coach Joseph Pontoriero saw firsthand the potential of this group of seniors.
“I saw these kids growing and I knew coming into this season that the 12 seniors that we had, that this was going to be a team, that we would have a chance to kind of do something and make a run possibly in the counties of the states,” said Pontoriero. “These kids worked hard in the off season. They all played on the same club team, and they’re a good group of guys. They’re coachable. They’ve been with us since day one and I’ve seen them grow and mature and I knew right off the bat that coming in that these kids were going to be something special.
Through the first three weeks of the season, Pontoriero’s belief has been on point. Belleville has started the season with an impressive 6-1-1 record, the lone loss, a 2-1 game against a West Orange team currently ranked No. 12 in the state.
“I saw from Day one against Newark Academy that we would have no problem competing, and they’ve stayed true to that,” Pontoriero said. “They’ve kept their heads for the most part. We said we need to win the mental game as well.It was a concern going into the season, but then once I saw them playing against Newark Academy, I knew for sure they’re 100% committed. They bought into what we do. They’ve executed our game plans perfectly.The focus has been on one thing and that’s winning games.”
That maturity has been especially evident on the defensive end for the Buccaneers.
Leading that defense and its old-school diamond formation is Jhon Mendez at sweeper. The 6-foot-3 junior has already established himself as one of the top defenders in the state.
“He’s got the size, he’s got the skill, he’s got all the tools. He’s
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definitely our anchor back there,” said Pontoriero. “He’s a guy that’s on everyone’s radar. Our focus is how do we get the ball through him so that we’re not getting beat out wide. Because once it comes through the middle, Jhon’s going to swallow it up. “
Two veteran seniors man the outside back spots in Connor Egovail, a returning starter, and Kevin Chumbimune, who previously started as the stopper spot at the top of the defense.
The move has opened up the stopper role for senior Raul Pineda.
Another player who has changed positions for this season is senior Eric Castillo, who was the team’s second leading goal scorer last year with nine. This fall, Castillo has shifted from attacker to a holding midfielder.
“His vision on the field is so huge that pushing him up in the center mid with Nico (Bustios) is when we’re at our best,” Pontoriero said. “But Eric has more of a center defense and midfield role.”
Bustios, a senior, leads Belleville in assists with seven to go with a pair of goals on the year. Both Bustios and Castillo are captains for the Bucs.
Freshman Leo Vergara has also been pressed in a role there due to injuries and has shown why he has the tools to be a big-time player in the future, recording three assists Senior Wilberto Solorzano, a three-year starter and sophomore Michael Rivera are the starters on the outside.
Belleville’s fortunes took a
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dramatic turn when it learned junior Sebastian Sierra was returning after playing club soccer last year. The striker leads the team in scoring with six goals and two assists.
“Sebastian, he’s just a motor. He’s nonstop,” said Pontoriero. “He goes for every ball hard. He’s constantly in the challenge of defenders. He makes it difficult, he makes their job difficult there. The center back doesn’t have time to have the ball on his feet and make a decision because Sebastian’s always there. It’s been huge for us to get him involved more.”
Also up top is junior Uriah
Vergara, who was the team’s leading scorer last year and has four goals with two assists this season.
Sophomore Nicholas Cooper has been the primary keeper and was off to a stellar start with two shutouts before getting injured.
With backup Justin Valenzuela also injured, Belleville turned to senior midfielder
Charlie Chabla in goal.
Chabla has hit the ground running with consecutive shutouts over Caldwell and Technology.
In addition to Chabla, seniors Xavier Pitti and Jorge Carrion provide added depth in the midfield as well as Kevin Escobar.
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on defense, while freshman Santiago Flores and junior Marco Salomone are seeing minutes at striker.
Pontoriero has made it a point to consistently challenge his team this season and on Saturday at 1 pm, the Bucs will face by far its great challenge when it hosts the legendary St. Benedict’s program currently ranked No. 5 in the country. Before that are division games with rival Nutley (Sept. 24) and Verona (Sept. 26) as it not only takes aim at a SEC Colonial Divi -
sion title, but also making a deeper run in the county and state tournaments than it has in years.
“I’m expecting to have a high seed this year (in the Essex County Tournament), probably the highest we’ve ever had just because of the teams we beat,” Pontoriero said. “If we can make it to a quarter final, maybe upset somebody, that’d be great. There’s so many teams that we can run into that can give us some trouble, but I think we can compete with the best. They’ve had a schedule that’ll prepare them for it and then we just got to see what happens.”
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NNutley’s Rotbaum plays through injury, runs for 135 yards in win
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
utley head coach Chris Helm has described sophomore Aidan Rotbaum as a “old school Nutley running back,” when discussing the toughness Rotbaum possesses.
“I don’t know what exactly it is, but Nutley kids have a little bit of that extra, that toughness, that grit,” Helm said. “He’s definitely a prime example of it for sure.”
This past Thursday night showed just how tough Rotbaum truly is.
Just six days after suffering an injury to his left hand that required it to be wrapped up and clubbed when he took the field, Rotbaum had the best rushing day of his career.
Rotbaum ran the ball 24 times for 135 yards and a touchdown and also had four tackles and a fumble recovery on defense to give Nutley a 20-14 victory over Passaic. The performance makes Rotbaum this
week’s Observer Athlete of the Week.
When Rotbaum initially got hurt in the game at Wayne Hills on Sept. 13, there was concern he may have broken his left hand. Once it was determined there wasn’t a fracture, there was no doubt in Rotbaum’s mind — he was going to continue, even if it meant compensating for the injury.
“I knew even if it was broken, it didn’t matter,” Rotbaum said. “I was still playing running back.
“I knew I had to play with this club on my hand, which is pretty hard to run the ball with. I couldn’t put the ball in my left hand so I knew I only had one functional hand to run the ball the whole game, but I made it work OK.”
Not only did Rotbaum make it work, he did at a time when his running was needed more than ever. Facing a Passaic team that entered the night averaging 27.7 points per game, the strategy was to play ball control and dominate time of
possession to keep the visiting Indians’ offense off the field. The result was Nutley running the ball 39 times as a team compared to just three pass attempts and Rotbaum smashing his previous career high in carries.
“That was partially the game plan,” Helm said. “(Aidan’s) done a great job of carrying the load on offense for sure as a running back.”
“I just ran in the game with a different mindset,” said Rotbaum, who wanted to credit family friend Kenny Sweetman, who helps him in the weight room and with offseason training for football and wrestling. “I always try to play my best, but that night something just clicked.”
Rotbaum’s desire to carry the ball has been there for many years, well before he even became a running back in middle school
Growing up, Rotbaum played center on his Nutley rec team, but after the sixth- grade, he transformed his body to become a running back.
“I wanted to carry the ball,” Rotbaum said. “I never really wanted to be on the line, but I was always a pretty big kid. I was pretty chubby back then. Then I
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wanted to lose weight, become a running back. My dad helped me a lot with that.”
At 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds might not have the size of that prototypical “Nutley running back” but Rotbaum, who had already made a name for himself as a linebacker and as an accomplished wrestler as a freshman, is starting to show he belongs with some of those running backs of the past.
“I was fortunate enough to coach Ray Cetrulo, Antonio Sibilia, Matt DelMauro, a lot of really good running backs that set county and state records, and he’s right up there with them. He’s just as tough,” Helm said. “He’s very strong and he plays incredibly tough. He plays a lot bigger than (his size) for sure.”
Joseph Russo Jr.
Joseph Russo Jr., of Kearny died at home on Sept. 18, 2024.
He was two days shy of his 59th birthday.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.
His funeral Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Lyndhurst. His entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum., North Arlington.
Joe was a real estate broker. He owned Manchester Reality in Lyndhurst and served several surrounding towns. He was a former member of UNICO
He was the son of Josephine and the late Joseph Russo Sr.; brother of Rosa Russo, Sadie Brubaker and Elina Santorelli. He is also survived by his niece Julia and nephew Joseph.
Rosemary Poggioli
Rosemary “Pookie” Poggioli (nee Anacharicho), 90, of Kearny, died Sept. 16, 2024, after a brief illness.
Born Feb. 25, 1934, Rosemary spent the first 60+ years of her life in Newark, before becoming a long-term resident of Kearny.
Rosemary is survived by three nephews, Jimmy DeSpagna, Peter Zarrillo and Louis Zarrillo and two nieces, Carol Haughney and Sharon Rodas. She was predeceased by her daughter, Debra Anne Poggioli.
Rosemary will be forever remembered.
Robert H. Schweickhardt
Robert Schweickhardt of North Arlington died Sept. 14, 2024.
He was 89.
There was a service for Bob on Sept. 19, 2024 at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens in Woodbridge.
Bob is survived by his wife Linda (Donner) Schweickhardt and his niece Kathy Orbe along with her family. He was the
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brother of the late Ruthann Hanrahan.
Bob was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW. He was the 2024 Veteran of the Year in North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Knights of Columbus or the VFW in North Arlington.
Patricia A. Tighe
Patricia A. Tighe of East Newark died rest peacefully on Sept. 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85.
Born in Jersey City and raised in Harrison, Pat moved to East Newark after getting married. Pat was a proud member of the East Newark Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary and the Harri-
son/East Newark Elks.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave. Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony Church in East Newark.
If you would like to read her complete obituary or send a condolence message to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com.
Stanislaw ‘Stanley’ Gronet
Stanislaw “Stanley” Gronet, 90, died rest peacefully in his home on Sept. 19, 2024, in Harrison.
He was born on May 16, 1934, in Woluszewo, Poland, to the late Marianna and Teodor Gronet.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan
Shaw-Buyus
Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave. Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated in Polish at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Harrison. His interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.
If you would like to read his complete obituary or send a condolence message to his family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com.
Louise T. McFadden
On Monday evening, Sept. 16, 2024, my beautiful mother Louise T. McFadden (Pierson/ Przebieglec) joined her hus-
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band, (Daniel C. McFadden), mother and father, (Jane & John Pierson/Przebieglec) and brothers (Joseph Pierson and Walter Przebieglec, in heaven.
Louise was 84.
She grew up on Osborne Terrace, Newark, eventually moving to Harrison. She was part of the Harrison High School class of 1957. Louise also was a graduate of St. Michael’s Nursing School in the mid/late 1960s. Her nursing career lasted 41 years, with most of them at West Hudson Hospital until it shut its doors,
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where she worked every shift and almost every department.
During her active years, Louise was involved with the Holy Cross Choir, Pop Warner Football league and the Harrison-East Newark Elks, alongside her late husband, Daniel C. McFadden, PER.
Louise was also lovingly known as the neighborhood nurse, where she answered many a question and helped many a neighbor.
Louise is survived by her three adult children, Daniel S., Kevin and Kathleen and her three grandchildren Josef and Johann McFadden and Agnes Sicinski.
The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, at 11 a.m. Friends and relatives of Louise may attend her visitation Friday, Sept. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m.
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N.ARLINGTON Beautiful Skyline of NYC! 2 BR’s. EIK W/Stainless Steal appliances. Close to Pharmacy & Super Markets. Parking for 1 car. $2300 + 1.5 months security. Heat included. Laundry on premises. Spacious closets. Pet friendly. Available now Credit Check (201) 998-7011 19W03
KEARNY Large big room with private bath. Responsible person. Utilities included. No Smoking. Private entrance. Available Now (973)704-4186 19W03
KEARNY Large Big room, $1000 + 1 month security,Utilities included, access to Kitchen Available Oct 1st call 201-679-3254 21W03
KEARNY 2 BRs, LR, EIK $2200 + 1.5 months security Utilities Separate. No Pets/Smoking, Access to Yard Available Now (201)772-9965 20W03
KEARNY 1st Floor
Beautiful 2 bedroom, clean spacious No pets/smoking Great location! $1700 + I.5 months security, Utilities separate deposit req. Available starting Oct.1st (609)-902-3562 20W03
KEARNY Arlington Section. 2 BR, H/W Floors. Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. Avl. Now (201) 657-2119 19W03
KEARNY 2nd floor 4 bedrooms, Kitchen, LR & DR 2 bathrooms. Hardwood floors throughout and lots of closet space. 1 Parking space, Laundry room ,Excellent location, next to public school, close to Stores and 10 minutes to Harrison path. No Pets/Smoking Available Now (201)6793254 21W03
N.ARLINGTON 3rd floor 2 BR’s, LR, Kitchen, Bath $1700 + 1 months security Utilities separate Available October 1st (201)988-7536 19W03
N.ARLINGTON One bedroom 3 room apartment in an apartment complex. Excellent location, near stores and transportation. $1825.00 per month, one month security. Heat and hot water provided. Laundry on premises and one parking space available. Storage in basement. No smoking and no pets. Adults preferred. Please call between 10:00am and 7:00pm: 201-997-2341 21W03
N.ARLINGTON Large room, access to kitchen, washer/dryer, $800 + 1 months security, Utilities included No Pets Available Now(201)9374861 21W03
LYNDHURST 1 room for single person in shared apartment. $800 + 1 month security Utilities included. Close to Transportation. No Pets/Smoking. Available Now. (862)201-6013 19W03
Garage Sale: Estate/Garage/Moving sale: Where: 510 Belgrove Drive, Kearny When: Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29 - 10am-2pm RAIN OR SHINE MOVING HOUSE AFTER 40+ YEARS ….ONE HUGE ESTATE/GARAGE SALE… WAY TOO MANY ITEMS TO LIST…EVERYTHING FROM FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, BOOKS, Harley & Hunting & other CLOTHING & access, mechanic & carpenter TOOLS, garden TOOLS, RC PLANES, HELI, & Parts, ETC ETC. 21W01
Drafting Coordinator– Part Time L&R Ultrasonics, a leader in the manufacturing of ultrasonic equipment, solutions and accessories is seeking a team oriented experienced draftsperson to join our team on a part-time basis – approximate 20-hour work week reporting to the Director of Engineering. Requirements: Minimum 3 - 4 years’ experience in AutoCAD 2016 or later Excellent communication skills (Proficient in English) Excellent office skills and computer software knowledge (Microsoft office) Experience in managing engineering product documentation Good understanding how to edit/design drawings using CAD software Design experience a plus Detail oriented with the strong desire to conform to engineering processes Independent work ethic with the drive to see projects from start to finish. Open to new ideas and adapting to changing environments Responsibilities include but not limited to: Manage engineering product documentation Modify New and Existing Documentation with AutoCAD Modify Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Procedures
Create and Manage Part Numbers, Drawing Numbers & Engineering Change Notice (ECN) Numbers. Keep records in logs and in drawing files. Create Bills Of Materials (BOMs) on drawings and the Company Database
Organize and coordinate documents for release to production after approval. Keep the Drafting Department in compliance with our ISO 9001 standards in an efficient and accurate way. Please send resumes to ibarutis@LRultrasonics.com We o ffer a flexible schedule (work hours between 7 am and 4:30 pm Monday – Friday). Pay starting at $25.00/hour Paid vacation, holidays 401K company match 19W03
Seamless Gutter Business for Sale, 1 pick up Truck, 1 - 16ft box gutter truck. Contracts and customers. Three business phones, 1 800#, fax number All office furniture. In business for over 40 years, must sell due to health reasons.
$60,000 Negotiable (800)479-3262 or (201)954-4287
Ask for Dennie 19W03
Seaboard Twine Company, a small, family-run wholesale business located in Clifton NJ, is looking to hire for a full-time warehouse employee. Responsibilities include moving boxes (which weigh up to 65 lbs), picking, palletizing and shrink wrapping orders, loading and unloading trucks, using electric pallet jacks and forklifts, and keeping the warehouse neat and organized. Willing to train. Pleasant work environment, with a culture of respect and courtesy. Looking for a responsible and dependable individual who is looking for a long term job. Pay depends on experience. Please email aalinewire@gmail.com or call 718-456-2657 21W03
FULL TIME Now hiring Auto parts salesperson Monday - Saturday 8AM - 5PM Bib’s Auto Parts (201)725-7060 20W03
Looking for Hair Dresser or Salon Assistant position Flexible hours Licensed & Experienced (201) 887-5191 21W03
Assistant Health Officer
The Town of Kearny is accepting applications for a full time Assistant Health Officer that reports directly to the Health Officer and assists in overseeing the personnel operations, environmental services, clinical services, public health nursing and communicable disease investigations, health education, and administrative duties. The applicant must hold a valid New Jersey Health Officer license and a valid New Jersey driver’s licenses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with planning and executing Department programs and services, evaluating all Department activities, ensuring compliance with public health statutes and regulations and the ability to provide assistance to the Health Officer in the daily functions of the office. The applicant must have excellent communication and customer services skills as well as be dependable, self-motivated, and a team player. Salary is negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
An application for employment can be found at: https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ 19W03
Part-Time Court Attendant to support judge by maintaining order and security in the courtroom, making official announcements, assisting with court proceedings, and may assist with apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law; Key responsibilities include administering oaths, serving court documents, directing litigants and attorneys, executing court orders, including bench warrants when required. The role involves record-keeping and various administrative tasks. Appointees must have knowledge of court practices and procedures, proficiency in English communication, ability to follow oral directives and learn quickly, and strong interpersonal skills. $22.00 - $28.00 per hour. Download an application at https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ Completed applications and resumes must be submitted to the Personnel Department at 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 21W03
KEARNY
N. ARLINGTON
FULL/PART TIME person with cabinet making experience call Dan at (973)851-6363 19W03
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EMPLOYMENT/HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING Front desk receptionist. Monday - Saturday 8AM - 5PM
Must speak Spanish Bib’s Auto Parts call (201)725-7060 20W03
The Town of Kearny (Hudson County) is currently accepting applications for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO), Class III. Under the command of the Chief of Police, the SLEO will be assigned to work within Kearny School District facilities as an added level of security. An applicant must possess a NJPTC certification for SLEO III or Basic Course for Police Officers (Class A Certificate) with less than 3 years separation from a full-time New Jersey law enforcement agency. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, less than 65 years in age at the time of appointment, and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applicants must be able to pass a background investigation, pre-employment medical examination, and NJ Attorney General drug screening. Applicants must be physically capable of performing the functions of this position determined in accordance with the NJ Police Training Commission. Applicants must be retired from a law enforcement agency and submit a letter of good standing issued by the agency from which the officer retired, listing the date and type of retirement. The starting salary for the position is $36.00 per hour. The anticipated work schedule will be 8 hours per day, 180 days per year, and shall coincide with the Kearny Public Schools calendar. A complete list of requirements as well as an application for employment can be found at: https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/. Applications should be submitted no later than September 23, 2024.
The Town of Kearny is an equal opportunity employer 19W03
ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
Bank Reconciliation, Payroll, Journal Entry experience required. Work with MS Word, Excel & Quickbooks. Bilingual English/Portuguese/ Spanish
Send resume to ncococpa@outlook.com 201-955-3339 21W03
Part time Driver for mornings. Instructor Wanted will train. Must be reliable. Please email NJDRIVINGSCHOOL@ hotmail.com or call (201)246-8000 20W03
Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS)
The Town of Kearny is accepting applications for Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS).
Under direction of the Health Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: sanitary inspections for compliance with applicable public and environmental health regulations, investigations of nuisance complaints and violations of applicable public health laws and ordinance, educational outreach activities, maintenance of accurate paper and electronic records of surveys, investigations, and inspections performed, lead inspections of rental dwelling units, and other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
The position may require periodic evening and/or weekend activities. Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health. Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor permit issued by the NJ Department of Health preferred but not required. Appointees will be required to possess a current driver’s license valid in New Jersey. Starting salary is $58,528.
An application for employment can be found at: https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ 19W03
Take notice that applications for a Flood Hazard Control Act Permit, Waterfront Development Individual Permit, and a Water Quality Certification will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Land Use Regulation (DLUR) for the development described as follows:
PROJECT NAME: Remediation of a Portion of Occidental Chemical Corporation (OCC)
Chromite Ore Processing Residue (COPR) Site 49, Lot 13 in Kearny, New Jersey
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are not a legal newspaper)
PROJECT APPLICANT: Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc., on behalf of its affiliate Occidental Chemical Corporation (OCC)
The proposed Project consists of remedial activities on a portion of Chromite Ore Processing Residue (COPR) Site 49, Lot 13 in Kearny, New Jersey. The work will be implemented by Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc., on behalf of their affiliate, OCC, in accordance with a Remedial Action Workplan approved by NJDEP pursuant to a Consent Judgement between NJDEP and OCC; PPG Industries, Inc.; and Honeywell International Inc., dated September 2011. The proposed Project includes excavating and removing COPR-impacted fill below the high-tide line. Post excavation, the bank of the Hackensack River will be restored and stabilized using clean stone fill.
BLOCK: 298 LOTS:
13 MUNICIPALITY: Kearny COUNTY: Hudson
The complete permit application package can be reviewed at the Kearny Town Clerk’s Office or by appointment at NJDEP’s Trenton Office. NJDEP welcomes comments and any information that you may provide concerning the proposed development and site. Please submit your written comments within 15 calendar days of the date of this notice to the following address:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Land Use Regulation
Mail Code 501-02A PO Box 420 Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Attn: Kearny Supervisor 21W01
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ers — he was the youngest of seven children — when he heard about the incident, he went back to his Squad 1, Brooklyn, grabbed his turnout gear and then hopped into his car to get over to Manhattan.
The thing is, Siller got caught in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, where traffic came to a standstill. The New York City Police Department already had word not to allow anyone into Manhattan. So, Siller’s next move was to grab his gear and walk the rest of the way — into Lower Manhattan.
He eventually got to the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers.
And he was one of the 343 firefighters who were killed that day.
But his legacy would continue, through the Tunnel to
Part of the siding of an FDNY truck that was destroyed on Sept. 11, 2001, is on display at the Tunnel to Towers mobile museum that was in Kearny much of last week.
Towers Foundation, which was created by his family in his memory. They organization has raised more than half a billion in the years since and helps to build homes for the families of fallen first responders, among many other charitable causes.
Additionally, the T2T Foundation created a mobile museum,
filled with mementos from that terrible day. For four days last week, students from Harrison, Lyndhurst, East Newark, North Arlington and Kearny were permitted to tour the traveling remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001.
We were also permitted to tour it and did so along with students from Kearny High School,
Superintendent of Schools Flora Encarnacao, Assistant Superintendent Aliki Bieltz, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Councilwoman Marytrine DeCastro. Upon entering the trailer, which crosses the country for viewing, there’s an immediate sense of the history there. Massive images of the former
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Twin Towers of the World Trade Center are visible. A large-screen television plays the CBS coverage of the attacks as they happened that beautiful Tuesday morning.
And it was here the first docent spoke to those assembled.
He is a retired New York City firefighter.
He told stories about his harrowing day — fortunate to be one of the first responders to make it home that day. He spoke of the victims. He spoke of his colleagues, living and deceased. And the students from Kearny High School listened in awe.
Stationed inside where the kids stood was a gigantic piece of marble flooring that one was the platform deep below the Towers at the World Trade Center PATH station. As the teens filed past it, some touched it. Just beyond the marble were two mangled pieces of two
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FDNY trucks that were destroyed after both Towers collapsed not long after being struck by two airplanes — American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, both originating from Boston.
Another of the docents, himself retired FDNY, showed the youngsters some of the equipment salvaged that day, including a turnout coat, pieces of piping, parts of a mangled ladder, original models of the Twin Towers, images of what became Ground Zero, a firefighter’s uniform shirt with two pens that were in his pocket in 2001, an oxygen tank and corresponding facemask, an FDNY patch with “343” on it and two stunning pieces of WTC steel, pieced together to look like the former towers, with “WTC 9/11 — Never Forget” welded onto each beam.
There’s also a massive image of the Rev. Mychal Judge, the FDNY’s chaplain, who was victim No. 00001, the first reported casualty that day.
Another of the docents asked why the kids were so quiet that day. One quickly fired back a response.
“This is a somber place. The history. So many died that day. We have to be quiet out of respect.”
Doyle, meanwhile, took time to reflect on that awful day 23 years ago.
“At our 9/11 remembrance, we all said the exact same thing. We all remember where we were, what we were doing and afraid of what was happening,” Doyle said. “Then we realized we were under attack. I am so glad you are here now. So many don’t remember because they weren’t born yet. So this is a wonderful opportunity to see that some good came from this awful day.”
Harrison Superintendent of Schools Maureen Kroog also reflected.
“Our students were excited to participate in the 9/11
exhibit which was staged at the American Legion parking lot in Kearny. They were provided with a workshop prior to the visit to the museum that gave them the background to the history of 9/11, as well as receiving classroom lessons and projects in their social studies classes this fall. The exhibit is a tribute to all who lost their lives
on Sept. 11, 2001, including the 343 members of the FDNY who made the ultimate sacrifice and all who continue to lose their lives to 9/11-related illnesses. This comprehensive experience is something our students won’t soon forget.”
Laura Comppen contributed to this report
DIRECTORY BUSINESS
Photo by Kevin A. Canessa Jr. None of this happens were it not for the efforts of Martin Nystrom, of Kearny, right, a first responder on Sept. 11, 2001. He was responsible for bringing the mobile museum to Kearny and for coordinating its four days here with the various school districts. He’s seen here with Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle.
