e-Newspaper for March 27, 2023

ONE ELK OF A WOMAN

After years of service, Kearny’s Melanie Pasquarelli takes charge as lodge’s Exalted Ruler

or so many years, Melanie Pasquarelli has given of herself for the betterment of the Kearny (and now Belleville) community, most especially with the Elks.

And now, she’s the local lodge’s exalted ruler, just the third woman to ever be elected to that position here. We asked her to explain how she rose in the ranks — and we bring you some of her journey in a Q&A format.

Tell me when you became an Elk, and more importantly, why?

I became an Elk approximately eight years ago. I had been around the organization for some time prior to that because my husband, Chris, had joined when he joined the dart league. We would attend different events and activities with the Elks and honestly, I

always felt included even as a non-member. At that time, I was an involved mom who was involved with the PTA, the Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington and I was a Girl Scout leader.

One day, my neighbor who was a single mother came home in the middle of the day to check on her son who was home sick and while she was on lunch, her apartment went on fire. Her son was lucky to survive, and she lost everything with the exception of her dog and son. She didn’t have insurance and her life changed in an instant.

As someone who had experienced a house fire when I was 8, I knew the devastation and I knew I had to do something. I decided to work with some of the amazing volunteers within our Kearny community and put together a

“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

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hosting special Jack the Ripper program

The North Arlington Public Library will host “Jack the Ripper: a Mystery of Mysteries,” by Mark Vogel, Saturday, April 13, at 1 p.m. Vogel, a clinical psychologist who used to write a food column for The Observer, has studied this

cold case extensively, reviewing original police files and visiting the murder sites.

He will discuss the identity of Jack the Ripper and other mysteries contained within this mystery. Was the Ripper a doctor? Did he have an accomplice? Why did he keep some of the victims’ organs?

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Are the famous Ripper letters authentic or a hoax? How was he able to avoid being caught? Why did he stop killing?

Vogel’s books will be available for sale after the program. Space is limited. Please visit the NAPL Reference Desk to register.

Kearny ACES Town Wide Cleanup day coming in April

Kearny’s annual Town Wide Cleanup is coming soon — and organizers say they can use your help.

The event will take place

Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with five sign-up locations — Frank A. Vincent Marina, 277 Passaic Ave.; Arlington Depot Park, 470 Elm St.; the Girl Scouts House, 635 Kearny Ave.; the Portuguese Cultural Association, 408 Schuyler Ave.; and Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave.

Coordinators will be at each of the aforementioned location to direct volunteers where to go to participate.

Volunteers of all ages are needed, though minors must be accompanied by an adult.

The ACES crew will provide gloves and bags. Visit ACES on social media for more information.

Troop 305 hosting BBQ and tricky-tray fundraiser

KGC hosting car-show fundraiser

The KGC cheer team sponsors a car, truck and bike show fundraiser April 13 (rain date April 14) at the American Legion, 314 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Registration takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Judging begins at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and awards will be presented at 3 p.m. There will also be music and a food truck on hand.

Food giveaway upcoming at Kearny Health Annex

Hunger Free UIC, in partnership with Table to Table, hosts a food giveaway from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., March 30, at the Health Annex, 50 Belgrove Drive, Kearny.

Please bring your own bags — first come, first served. Attendees who arrive after 11 a.m. won’t be able to participate.

The event may end early if supplies are exhausted.

Kearny street hockey registration open

Spring registration is underway for Kearny Recreation street hockey through April 5, for children 6 to 17. Visit www. kearnynj.org for forms.

Boy Scout Troop 305 of Kearny hosts a Texas BBQ & tricky tray fundraiser Saturday, April 20, from 6:30 p.m. at Hedges Hall, of St. Stephen’s Church. There will also be a 50/50 and a live band in addition to typical tricky tray prizes. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased at 205texasbbq.eventbrite.com. Those wishing to contribute prize donations may send a note by email to friendsof305@gmail. com

Vietnam Veterans Day wreath laying set for late this week

Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, the Town Council, American Legion Post No. 99 and other organizations will host a special Vietnam Veterans Day service and wreath laying service Thursday, March 28, at 3 p.m., at Memorial Park, Beech Street and Kearny Avenue. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is set aside to remember and celebrate the service and sacrifice of all Vietnam War veterans.

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Kearny’s Branch Library will be renamed for Christine Jablonski

Just a day after a very emotional funeral Mass that drew more than 800 mourners to St, Stephen’s Church, the late Christine Jablonski got one more honor, one that likely would have caused her to blush.

When Mayor Carol Jean Doyle took the mic at the March 19 meeting of Kearny’s governing body, she announced an additional resolution to add to the agenda — to rename the Kearny Branch Library the Christine Jablonski Branch Library.

She had been a member of the library’s board of trustees for 11 years and was a member of the Friends of the Kearny Public Library even longer.

“The next order of business is one that brings a lot of sadness and some joy,” Doyle said before reading a touching proclamation written for Jablonski. Before she was able to even completely read it, Jablonski received a standing

ovation from the large crowd gathered for the meeting that was started by Councilman Richard Konopka.

Doyle then added the resolution for the name change after reading the proclamation.

“I spoke to Josh Humphrey — we got a lot of requests that we do something in her honor,” Doyle said. “We both agreed that would be fitting to Christine’s memory and to perpetuate all the good that she did for our library.”

Then, Councilwoman Eileen Eckel, who serves on the library board, herself, also made comments about her late friend and colleague.

“I know the entire library board was planning to meet and have a conversation about that as well,” Eckel said. “But I guess they just hadn’t had the opportunity to meet yet. I’m sure they’ll be glad to know the town is recognizing Christine. Anyone who knew her knows that the last thing she’d want is to have her name on a building or recognition or accolades or attention given at all because

her call to service was personal, spiritual, intelligent. She will be greatly missed.”

There will be an official dedication sometime this summer when husband, Jeff, and sons, Nate and Eli, will be in town, on break, from their studies at the College of the Holy Cross of Worcester, Massachusetts, the very same institution their mom (and dad) both attended.

KPD: 2 arrested after Forest Junction crash displaces several residents

Acrash March 17 at the Forest Junction condos in Kearny resulted in significant damage, it displaced numerous residents and was all the result of road rage — but two men were arrested and now face serious

charges, police said.

First, some background.

Jonathan Vega, 30, of Newark and Alize Nulls, 28, of Paterson, were both taken into custody and charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, aggravated assault, causing or risking widespread injury or damage, obstruction by flight, trespassing, burglary, conspiracy

to commit burglary, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, possession of burglary tools and receiving stolen property.

Police say it appears two vehicles chased down a third, north on Davis Avenue, until reaching the dead end, at which point they all crashed. The occupants of the chasing vehicles then

jumped the driver they were chasing and stole his cash and other belongings.

The 12-unit condominium building has since been evacuated until it can be deemed safe.

A victim told police he was driving from Newark to Kearny to see a friend, when a Dodge began to tap into his rear bumper in an effort to get him to pull over. When victim wouldn’t pull over (likely to be robbed) the Dodge began ramming him harder, nearly causing him to spin out. Speeds rose and the robbers chased him into the crash.

(Editor’s note: The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office bans police pursuits but technically does not govern the actions of criminals, so they were allowed to chase their target.)

Police then canvassed the area and located the two suspects. Most surprisingly, the Dodge they had been driving was stolen; however, the criminals had outfitted it with a “valid” license plate belonging to a Toyota (a common tactic which obscures the stolen nature of the vehicle, therefore disallowing pursuits). The second pursuing vehicle was a rental, which was under another person’s name, also a common tactic to obscure police detection.

Meanwhile, camera footage confirmed the victim’s narrative. A handgun was reportedly also involved, but it was not recovered as the suspects likely rid themselves of it before apprehension.

The victim’s stolen cash was recovered from the captured suspects.

Police say the incident could have gone much worse, with three vehicles passing through residential streets at speeds that were high enough to partially take out the foundation of a building. The damage to the building was severe as the foundation wall, complete with electrical service and meters for the units, were taken out. The Kearny Fire Department inspected the building and deemed it to be hazardous and structurally unsound, thus, residents could no longer remain there until repairs

could be made.

Meanwhile, at the request of Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Police Chief George King further explained details of the case.

“It began in Elizabeth and culminated in a road-rage incident and a crash in Harrison, King said. “Two vehicles were chasing each other. The vehicles then went into the parking lot (at Davis and Midland) where they rammed a residence, sending that vehicle through the wall and it damaged the power to the building — so the entire building was without power …all of the panels on the outside, they were destroyed.”

King also noted there was damage interiorly to water heaters, yet another reason why the building was deemed uninhabitable.

The suspects, meanwhile, were ultimately found in the meadows after police deployed their drones.

“The use of our drone has paid for itself 10 times over,” King said. “We were able to make an apprehension with this, we made one on Belgrove Drive where we found one of the parties hiding on a roof … we used the drone with the fights on Kearny Avenue that we previously discussed. So the use of this technology has really come in handy and paid dividends.”

Now, since numerous residents were, indeed, displaced, Officer Richard Poplaski Jr., one of the town’s two deputy coordinators of emergency management, was called to the scene and with the assistance of the

Newark-JC Tpk. crash claims life of one driver, injures several others: KPD

Acrash on the NewarkJersey City Turnpike two weekends ago claimed a life and left several other severely injured, the Kearny Police Department said.

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, at approximately 7 a.m., the Kearny Police Department says it received a call on a motor vehicle crash Rt. 508 involving entrapped motorists and possible severe injuries.

One passenger, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene, and several other involved sustained serious bodily injuries.

The Kearny Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate with the assistance of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office’s Regional Fatal Collision Unit.

Initial officers arriving on scene — including Officer Richard Pawlowski of the Traffic Bureau — observed what appeared to be a fivevehicle crash, including a onevehicle roll over.

No motor vehicle summonses have been issued as yet.

In 5-4 vote, Kearny Council rejects latest Vermella PILOT

As a marathon Kearny Town Council meeting came to a close on March 19, the governing body voted against approving a new PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) to Ed Russo, the developer of Kearny’s Vermella apartment homes, this

one slated for 55 Passaic Ave. Voting against the proposal were Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Councilmen George Zapata, Dennis Solano, Renato da Silva and Stathis Theodoropoulous. Voting in favor of it were Councilmembers Marytrine DeCastro, Richard Konopka, Eileen Eckel and Jerry Ficeto.

Russo and company pleaded their case for approval for more than two hours at the marathon council session that began at 7 p.m. Russo began to speak at approximately 10:30 p.m., after all of the regular council business has been discussed.

Russo distributed massive packets of information, prior

to speaking, to the council and to the public, including several pages of 11x17” handouts with imagery of what the Passaic Avenue property looked like in the past, what it looks like now and what it could look like in the future if he was granted a pilot.

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“We know it’s late and we’re going to try to keep our presentation as brief as possible,” Russo said as he began. He then pointed to actual PILOT payments his company has made over the years to the Town of Kearny. And, with that, he said the company’s projections for how 55 Passaic Ave. would perform were similar to those already approved by the governing body for previous properties.

sudden, when redevelopment started to come whether it was the project that we built or a handful of other projects that were built throughout town during that period, there was a meaningful change in the tax rate once redevelopment started to kick in and I think for those of you that were here when the redevelopment plans for Passaic Avenue and Schuyler Avenue were adopted back in 2000 and 2002, I believe that was the vision at the time — it was improve these properties and how do we create new revenue when our tax base is continuing to increase each year.”

Despite these pleas, when it came time to vote, some just weren’t convinced. And there was a noticeable tension as the council voted.

Those payments totaled nearly $6 million — and included permit fees, contribution payments for the PILOTs and improvements to the town.

First, Eckel and Konopka voted “yes” while offering their rationales.

DeCastro also voted “yes” as a First Ward representative.

Russo also noted those improvements to the town included re-pavement of Bergen Avenue, intersection upgrades at Schuyler and Bergen avenues, a storm line easement, the to-be-built Passaic Riverfront walkway, a new water main for Marshall Street, improvements to Clark and Marshall streets, more Passaic Avenue upgrades and various signal improvements.

“It’s my ward and the area has been blighted for years,” she said. “I look forward to seeing the site prosper and come to fruition. I’m looking forward to seeing the area continue to be vibrant and welcoming to all residents. And I thank you for working with the Town of Kearny …”

In total, $6.7 million spent. And this is in addition to land taxes he’s required to pay.

“If you look at the difference between the total payments that we made for one year — one year only … It’s a $2 million swing,” Russo said. “(And) $2 million of additional revenue has an enormous impact in a community the size of Kearny, but you’ll see when we get to the bottom of this table when we look at what the Kearny tax rate has done over the last 20 years, it’s no coincidence that the tax rate was increasing meaningfully for extended periods time over here and then all of a

Then Ficeto joined in a “yes” vote and at this point, it seemed, at 4-0 in favor, the ordinance would be adopted. But that was the final affirmative vote. Though he proffered the ordinance that would have granted the PILOT — and he moved it be adopted — the first “no” vote came from Zapata.

He, like his colleagues, thanked all who presented that night and he thanked Russo for the positive contributions he has made to Kearny. But then, things turned.

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spaghetti dinner. At the time, my husband called Bill Dow Jr. from the Kearny Elks and immediately he agreed to help.

He offered the lodge so I could host the event, he told us the Elks would help with anything we needed, and, in the end, they made 10 gallons of homemade sauce and sausage. The thing that resonated with me at the time was how quickly they agreed to help someone that they didn’t even know.

As it turns out the event had to be relocated to the LCCC because we had such a great response and the lodge would not be able to hold that many.

When the event started, there were the Elks who donated the sauce and sausage actually attending the fundraiser for my neighbor. It was inspiring to see people just be amazing members of the community and to see people rise to the occasion for no other reason but to do what is right. At that point, I wanted to be like them, so I asked my husband to sponsor me and I became an Elk.

I understand you may be only the second woman to become ER. It’s kind of great especially since we now have our first female mayor. Tell me what that means to you.

It’s amazing being a female

Elk, especially given that the history of our organization was male. Throughout the course of the history of the Elks, the ladies were always supporting the efforts of their spouses and had the Ladies Auxiliary. Those woman set the foundation of what we see today.

I am actually the third female Exalted Ruler from our lodge; however, I have a lot of support within the organization from other wonderful women who are just as giving. Once Belleville Elks decided to merge with us, we gained even more women in leadership roles within the organization. The Elks have come full circle and now have had ladies serve in several capacities. I am lucky to have been able to witness three wonderful ladies become New Jersey State Elk Association Presidents, two of whom have been present at our annual Incredible Duck Race.

What are some of the things you’d like to do in your first term as ER?

As I mentioned, our lodge had a recent merger. We have been able to open up our lodge to members from Belleville, but like any new marriage, we have had some obstacles. The needs of the Belleville community are just as diverse as the needs of the Kearny community, and it is my goal as the Exalted Ruler to ensure we are doing

our best to meet the needs in both communities. Over the last few years, we have put a lot of programs in place that help support Kearny and it is time to evaluate and execute how we can do something similar in Belleville.

What are some of the things you’d like to continue to do that have already begun?

We do some amazing things at our lodge and it brings me great joy to see them continue. My goal is to ensure we not only continue these programs, but we identify additional opportunities to be there for both of the communities we serve. Our lodge started in 1906 and as a service organization, we always

want to provide programs that have value and give back to our communities.

Currently, our lodge helps support many of our schools with donations and supplies to help support positive behavior such as the rewards system put in place at several of the elementary schools. We support drug education and awareness through handing out literature and sponsoring our local teens to attend the Path to Peer Leadership program that the NJ Elk Drug Awareness Committee hosts annually in Long Branch.

As we all know, the opioid epidemic is ongoing and anything we can do to ensure we are helping children make positive life choices is extremely

important. Our Special Children’s Committee supports our special-needs community with donating educational materials, hosting events, opening up Turtle Back Zoo for Friendship Day and sponsoring campers to attend Elks Camp Moore.

The amount we do for veterans is unmatched. Many of our members take time out of their weekends to deliver brand new furniture and household supplies to veterans who are transitioning from homelessness to housing. Our Veteran’s Committee also provides care packages to the patients at the local VA hospital, and we donate

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clothing and toiletries to the Kearny VOICE.

We host many youth programs including our Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot, Batter’s Up programs and we provide books and coats to children in need. For the last four years, we have been fortunate to host and help coordinate the Kearny Giving Tree with our current Mayor

and active member Carol Jean Doyle. I think that continuing these fantastic programs while working on increasing our visibility and commitment to the Belleville community as well will really help us grow as an organization and encourage others to join our herd.

Give us an idea of some of the bigger things you do within the Elks

In order to do great things, you need to find ways to ensure the funds are there when you get a request for assistance. That need to serve the community gave birth to an idea of what has become our largest annual fundraiser, the Incredible Duck Race. Annually we close down a portion of Belgrove Drive and host this event. We offer live music, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, a

scavenger hunt and a rubber duck race. All of the proceeds of this event help fund the many programs our lodge offers and I am proud to say that I have been the coordinator since the inception. When I am not requesting donations, looking for participants or selling raffle tickets I also serve our North Central District as the Elks National Foundation chairwoman. Both of these activities help

us make our charitable dreams a reality.

You often tell me how great your team is — tell me about them and why they are so special?

My team is so special because they are just as the word implies ... a team. They work together to ensure we can provide our programs and take care of the needs within our communities. I have members who are happy to rise to the occasion and pitch in regularly.

Many team members work full-time but help out in the lodge in many capacities. I have a local educator who regularly cleans our lodge. This may seem like a small task, but given we are open to the public anywhere from 6 to 7 days a week having a member step in helps use the funds that a cleaning company would cost toward charity.

I have a few other members who are always willing to assist with the basic maintenance of the lodge and this helps us save a tremendous amount of money annually. Our members tend to show up and participate in many of our programs even though many of them have very active lives. As I say often, many hands equal light work and with their participation, we are able to accomplish so much more than many other service organizations.

Our organization thrives because of everyone pitching in and that is exactly why I enjoy being part of this organization. This mentality is something I’ve witnessed at both a lodge and district level. In fact, many of the volunteers on the day of the duck race are from all over our district.

In conclusion

We welcome others to see what our lodge is about and the many programs that we offer. You can follow our Facebook page: Kearny-Belleville Elks 1050 to see what is scheduled or visit our club at 601 Elm St.

SPORTS & HEALTH Kearny’s Jacob Cardenas takes fourth at NCAA Wrestling Championships

For the second year in a row Jacob Cardenas can call himself an NCAA All-American.

On Saturday, at the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Kansas City, Cardenas, a Kearny native and Cornell University standout, added another line to his already stellar resume when

he took fourth place at 197 pounds.

Cardenas went 6-2 during the three-day event, finishing his senior season with a 22-8 record. Five of those wins came through the consolation bracket as he bounced back from a second round upset at the hands of Missouri’s Rocky Elam on Thursday night.

“I did what I had to do,”

Joe Sorce knows that his Belleville baseball team might have taken some people by surprise last spring when it went 20-7 and won the Super Essex Conference - Colonial Division title with a very young roster.

With much of that group back

this spring, that past success comes with an understanding that this version of the Buccaneers won’t be able to sneak up on anyone as they begin their title defense.

“They know that and we really hit home with these kids in the offseason that you got to realize you are the hunted now,” Source said. “We won our

Cardenas said. “I think I did good enough to get by and I definitely could’ve done better. But overall, I’m happy with my effort and I think I did a good job of focusing in the wrestlebacks.”

Cardenas’ wrestleback run started on Friday morning with a 4-2 decision over Jaxon Smith of Maryland followed by an 11-2 major decision against Northern

Iowa’s Wyatt Voelker.

The winning streak continued into the late session as Cardenas downed Nebraska’s Silas Allred by a 5-2 decision then recorded a pin at 1:11 to defeat Stephen Little of Little Rock.

The consolation semifinals on Saturday morning brought a familiar foe in Elam. But this time, Cardenas came out on top with a 7-3 decision to

advance to the consolation final for third place overall. “It definitely felt good to avenge the loss,” said Cardenas. “I didn’t really do anything different to be honest. I just let go of all nerves or any doubts I had earlier in the tournament and went out there fearless.”

Cardenas’ tournament run

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Belleville baseball set to defend SEC Colonial title with experienced group

league last year, so everybody’s looking at us. They’re looking at us and saying ‘Belleville’s the team to beat,’ if we are or we’re not. It doesn’t matter.”

With all, but one starter back from a lineup that averaged nine runs per game, the offense should once again be the strength for the Bucs.

That offensive firepower

again start at the top of the lineup with sophomore third baseman Crismel Deleon (.361 average with 21 walks, three homers, 27 stolen bases and 35 runs) expected to lead off and junior shortstop Ayden Carrero (.405 average with 33 runs, 21 RBI and 23 stolen bases) set to hit second.

Both are viewed as two of

Essex County’s top up-andcoming talents.

“Those two guys, batted one, two last year, did a great job, and they’re most likely going to start the year in that role,” said Sorce. “And we’ll go from there with that.”

While the specific order is

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ended in defeat, falling to Oklahoma’s Stephen Buchanan, 9-4, in the third place

match on Saturday.

Despite the loss, it capped off a banner weekend for Cardenas and Cornell.

Cardenas, who finished eighth at 197 pounds a year ago, became just the 14th

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wrestler in Cornell history to be a two-time NCAA All-American.

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As a team, Cornell took second place with 72.5 points, trailing only Penn State. It marked the third time Cornell has ever finished second and the first time since 2011.

According to Cardenas he “has a good idea on what I want for my graduate year,” he’s decided to take some time off to rest before making a final decision on his next destination.

“It means the world to me,” Cardenas said. “To say we are one of the best teams in the country makes me so proud to be a Cornellian. We all work extremely hard and it’s great that an Ivy League team is able to get on the map like that.”

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After the NCAA Tournament performance, Cardenas, a two-time NJSIAA state champion at Bergen Catholic, improved his overall college mark to 71-22.

While Cardenas has one more season of eligibility due to the NCAA granting an

extra “Covid Year” it won’t be at Cornell since the Ivy League decided not to grant their student-athletes the fifth year of eligibility.

The thought of this past weekend being the last time in a Cornell singlet was not on his mind during the NCAA Tournament, but he knows it will be emotional when he graduates in May with his degree from Cornell’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning program.

“It hasn’t kicked in yet, so I can’t tell you what it feels like now, but I’ll most definitely shed a tear or two after graduating this May,” Cardenas said. “All I know now is how grateful I am to be a part of this school and this amazing program. I owe my life to this team!”

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to be determined, Sorce knows the middle of the Bucs’ lineup will be a combination of Josh Abramon, Santiago Nunez, Jordan Rosario and Sean Walsh.

Abramson, a senior captain and outfielder, hit .333 with 22 runs and 17 stolen bases. Rosario, a junior who hit .409 with 18 RBI, can and will play all over the infield and outfield. Walsh, a sophomore 1B/OF, hit .329. Nunez, a left-handed junior, hit .406 in limited action and is set to play primarily first base and designated hitter.

Junior Rafael Matos, who hit .308 and 17 runs scored last year, will also be in the mix at first base, but is expected to see a lot more time in the outfield than a

season ago. Junior Derek Gonzalez (21 runs), is another guy with extensive infield experience, who could see time in the outfield. Senior Bernie Fajardo and promising sophomores Marcos Atehortua and Jordan Armstrong could as well.

Gonzalez and Rosario shared second base last year. Senior Luis Deleon will see time at third base and both Atehortua and Armstrong will be in the mix all over the infield.

Junior Ariancy Paulino and senior Marino Perez are once again set to share the catching duties with freshman Damir Giddens vying for a role behind the plate.

On the mound, Belleville will once again rely heavily upon its bullpen to get through games. A big reason for that is the onetwo combo of senior captain

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James Monroig, who had a 1.99 ERA in 24 2/3 innings and Perez who posted a 1.19 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings.

“James pitched in, I believe, 13 games last year,” Sorce said. James was one of our top guys. When you can get one of your

top guys on the mound in that many games, even in short work and ending two innings, two outs, whatever it is, that’s huge.

“Our bullpen really was a key to our success last year because James and Marino coming in games really shutting it down

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Luis Deleon (3.50 ERA in 16 innings) and Armstrong should further bolster the bullpen as relievers while also getting a start or two in weeks with four or five games.

Walsh, who had a 3.60 ERA in 44 2/3 innings, is once again the top starter on the mound, with Abramson and Carrero are also back in the Bucs’ rotation.

Belleville begins the regular season on April 1 at home against Cedar Grove in a matchup of the Colonial Division’s top two teams a year ago. Division games at Newark Academy and Newark Tech follow with a home independent contest against Verona on Saturday, April 6.

North Arlington baseball looks to build upon last year’s finish

Paul Marcantuono saw significant progress from his North Arlington baseball team as it overcame an 0-7 start to finish the 2023 season at 12-13.

While time on the field has been limited so far this preseason, the Vikings’ head coach sees a group that resembles the version he saw late in the year when they closed the season with 12 wins in the final 18 games.

“They proved to themselves that they can compete with some of these teams and win some big games,” Marcantuono said. “And they also proved to themselves that they weren’t the 0-7 team that started. They’re more like the 12-6 team they were to end the season. That’s the team that I’m seeing early in the season. That’s how they’re working.”

Several of the key figures from

last year’s turnaround are back this spring, including one of the area’s best catchers in senior Robert Kairys. The three-year starter caught every inning for the Vikings last year as he hit .312 with three home runs and 18 RBI, while bringing a rare level of maturity baseball IQ behind the plate.

“I trust him with most of the pitch calls and just the daily operations are calling out where the ball is supposed to be going and stuff like that,” said Marcantuono. “His knowledge of baseball is very high and he’s just like having a second coach out there. it’s important for your catcher to have that quality and Robert possesses that quality.”

Another cornerstone of the North Arlington lineup is at first base where senior Kevin Zidiak is back after a monster junior season. The 6-foot-3 Zidiak, a three-year starter, hit .402 with

16 walks, 29 runs scored and 10 stolen bases out of the leadoff spot and should continue in that role this spring.

“His biggest quality is that he sees a ton of pitches, fouls a ton of baseballs off, and he ends up on base,” Marcantuono said. “I think last year he had a hit in 21 out of the 25 games or something like that. So he gets the inning started, he gets the game started, sees a lot of pitches. He’s not going to be impatient. He waits for his pitch.”

Zidiak could also see time in the outfield this spring thanks to the return of junior Rohan Patel, who missed all of last year due to injury.

Sophomore Luis Ramos, who started at second base late last season is back at the position this year with junior Julian Moya vying for time.

Another senior entering his third year as a starter is shortstop

Robert Carselda, who hit .276 with 18 runs and 16 RBI. Ramos will also see time at shortstop with Carselda serving as one of North Arlington’s top starting pitchers.

Sophomore Chris Troyano is poised for a big season at third base after getting 22 hits as a freshman. Junior Joshua Sheffler will also see time at the hot corner.

Sophomores Matt Higgins and Richard Vargas will also be vying for time in the infield.

The starters in the outfield are likely to vary by the game, but one constant out there will be senior Nate Smith, a three-year starter.

Besides for Zidiak and Sheffler, sophomore Sam Rosamelia, senior Matt Green and junior Kevin Barrone are also in the mix for playing time in the outfield.

On the mound, Carselda (3.68 ERA) and Troyano will be the

top two starters. Patel has been impressive in the preseason and will also be in the rotation along with Zidiak, who looks to regain the form of his sophomore season after an injury plagued junior year on the mound.

Smith, Ramos, Sheffler and Rosamilla are also sure to see innings for a pitching staff, which hopes to be bolstered by the return of senior Luca Ziakos later in the season.

Seeking to avoid a repeat of last year’s slow start, North Arlington opens the season on Monday, April 1 at Butler before its home opener against Park Ridge two days later. Division play within the always competitive NJIC National Division begins on April 8 when the Vikings travel to Rutherford before home contests against St. Mary’s of Rutherford and Secaucus.

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Garry Egan

Garry V. Egan, 69, died March 1, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Relatives and friends visited at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny. Interment was private. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid. com.

Mr. Egan was born in Jersey City and lived in Kearny before moving to Mississippi five years ago.

He was a pipefitter for Local No. 32 for many years before retiring.

He was a member and past president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and was honored as Irishman of the Year in 1998 for the United Irish of West Hudson and also served as a parade delegate.

Garry is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Knoepfler; four children, Colleen Egan,

OBITUARIES

Maureen Egan (Junior), Jamie Egan (Julia) and Michael Egan (Morgan); and eight grandchildren, Corey, Aiden, Elijah, Riley, Lilian, Dylan, Lena and Layla.

He was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Ann M. (McGarry) Egan.

Jose Geraldo Luciano

Jose Geraldo Luciano of Newark died March 12, 2024.

Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A viewing and funeral service took place at the funeral home. His final disposition will be private.

All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission.

Jose was a fan of the Ponte Preta F.C. (Also his nickname) and the Buffalo Bills.

He is survived by his wife Marta, children Peter and Bruna, as well as grandchildren Thomas and Benjamin and many extended family members and close friends.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh. com.

Roy Nelson

Roy Nelson of the Villages, Florida, died March 12, 2024.

He was 90.

Born and raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Jose lived in Newark for the last 40 years. He worked for Emerald Seafood Company in the Bronx for many years. He was a member of UFCW Local Union No. 342, Staten Island.

Prayer to Our Lady of Aparecida

Dear Mother, Our Lady of Aparecida, you who love us and guide us every day, you who are the most beautiful of mothers, whom I love with all my heart, I ask you once again to help me achieve a grace (make your request here). I know that you will help me and I know that you will always accompany me, until the hour of my death. Amen!

M.S.

Roy was born in Hoboken, to Hermann Nelson and Mary (nee Abate)

Miracle Prayer

Dear Sacred Heart Of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one favour. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it in your own broken heart where our Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. AMEN. Say this prayer for 3 days and promise publication and favor will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail.

in 1933. He attended Dickenson High School and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He lived in Kearny for 30 years before moving to the Villages, Florida, in 2010.

Roy was a member of the Army and a veteran of the Korean War, earning the Distinguished Unit Citation in 1953. He was a lifelong member of the Masonic Order and served five terms as Worshipful Master of Triune Lodge in Kearny, as well as one term as Grand Chaplain for the state of New Jersey.

His true passion was dance

roller skating. He began skating as a young soldier and continued until his death at age 90.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Nelson (nee Micjenka,) his son Roy Robert Nelson and his longtime companion Patricia Costanzo. He is survived by his daughter Linda Nelson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Salvation Army in his memory and honor.

Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

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I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several residents, both those who live near the proposed development as well as those who commute every day. The overwhelming responses to this proposed PILOT has been concern — quality of life concerns — as well as the potential impact this may have on safety. I was not part of the council in 2015 … I was still in high school. We all remember the old bat factory as well as remembering how it is now. But I still can’t shake the concerns my residents have presented to me. The quality of life concerns, so it is with that I vote ‘no.’”

Then Theodoropoulous voted “no” without comment. Solano, admitting the whole process made him “nervous,”

then voted “no.” Next, da Silva voted “no” without discussion.

And Doyle was the tie-breaking voter.

“I’m also a ‘no,’” the mayor said. “I am consistent with that. I voted ‘yes’ once … and I walked that ward, and the residents were adamant — no PILOT. I’m consistent and staying with my ‘no’

vote.”

Meanwhile, Sydney J. Ferreira, former candidate for mayor, who has long campaigned against PILOTs anywhere, says he was elated by the vote, which finished just after he’d been asked to leave the Town Council chambers — he was cheering on the “no” votes, but was

asked to stop and this, removed.

“I woke up so happy this morning, Ferreira said. “Three years ago, when I announced that I was running for Mayor, a key issue kept coming up in my conversations with residents and I quickly adopted it as part of our platform. I wanted to see an end to the tax breaks for wealthy developers like Russo Development (the builder of the four Vermella buildings).

“Last night, we finally notched a victory in that effort. The Town Council voted 5 to 4 against the financial agreement for 55 Passaic Ave. that would have given more generous tax breaks to Vermella Development for their fifth residential building. The Town Council listened to our concerns, and they did the right thing.”

View the entire meeting online at www. kearnynj.org.

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Red Cross, he found temporary housing for all residents, including for some who had no nearby family to stay with.

Residents were, however, allowed to retrieve some belongings before being placed in temporary housing.

King also noted how fortunate it was the incident concluded as it did.

“With the type of incident … there were no injuries,” the chief said.

King says investigators will be backtracking through the municipalities where the chase occurred to see if further charges could be levied.

Doyle, meanwhile, who like Fourth Ward Councilman Jerry Ficeto, was at Kearny PD Headquarters after the incident, took time to levy praise for how well the KPD handled the incident.

“I want to compliment Officer Poplaski — he was excellent, took time with each resident, he provided donuts and coffee to keep everybody calm,” the mayor said. “Two families didn’t have families to go to (and to stay with.)

But the Red Cross was there quickly and it was just commendable, chief, (as was) your staff.”

Nulls is currently in custody at the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny.

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Vega was released from custody earlier this week. However, this is clearly not his first foray into crime. In fact, in 2017, he was arrested as part of a state police sting that involved the theft of high-end vehicles in Bergen County — Bentleys, BMWs and Mercedezes — resulting in conspiracy, financial facilitation of criminal activity, fencing, receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking and burglary charges. In that case, Vega was ultimately sentenced to 18 months in state prison.

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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. see application here https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ deadline to apply is 2/29/24

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Salary Range ($46,874-$70,702) DEFINITION:

The Town of Kearny seeks an Information Technology (IT) /Management Information Systems (MIS) Technical Assistant with strong communication, organizational, and technical skills. Under supervision, is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Town’s Information Technology (IT) and Management Information Systems (MIS) computer network(s). Applicants must be familiar with maintaining a network’s active directory and IP addresses. Applicants should have strong customer services skills to provide troubleshooting in person and through a helpdesk ticketing system. Applicants should be familiar with industry best practices for installation, operation and maintenance of servers, switches, racks, cabling, and UPS equipment. Applicants should be knowledgeable with installation and operation of both hardware and software. Applicants must be familiar with cyber security best practices involving the installation, operation and maintenance of web filters and firewalls. Applicants should be familiar with Microsoft 365 environment. Applicants should have a working knowledge of how to program and configure mobile phones and the Town’s Avaya telephone network. The successful candidate will also be required to attend evening meetings of the Mayor and Council and operate the audio/visual system in the council chambers. Applicants must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License. Applications are due April 12, 2024. The Town reserves the right to hire the best qualified candidate before the application due date.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

(We are not a legal newspaper)

ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES:

Online Public Information Center for the Bridge Street Bridge in the Town of Harrison and City of Newark, NJ. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

The Counties of Essex and Hudson will be hosting an online Public Information Center meeting regarding the Local Preliminary Engineering (LPE) phase for the Bridge Street Bridge Replacement over the Passaic River. The meeting and project implementation are in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The purpose of the Public Information Center meeting is to inform the public of the status and schedule, present the Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA) refinements and proposed design and detour plans for the bridge replacement, and to solicit public input on the bridge replacement. This meeting is being conducted in conformance with Federal and State regulations. The public is invited and encouraged to comment on the study. This meeting is open to all members of the public. For members of the public without internet access, a copy of the meeting presentation can be provided to you. To receive a copy, please contact Andres Gomez-Ortiz at 973-226-8500 x 2500 or agomez@essexcountynj.org no later than March 27, 2024. Written comments will be accepted through April 19, 2024. Comments may be submitted to: Andres Gomez-Ortiz, PE, Essex County Principal Engineer agomez@essexcountynj.org 973-226-8500 x 2500 or Joseph Glembocki, PE, Hudson Assistant County Engineer jglembocki@hcnj.us 201-369-4340 x 4160

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: You can also dial in using your phone: www.zoom.us/j/99872734403 - US: 305-224-1968, Meeting ID - 998 7273 4403. For more information, please visit bridgestreetbridge.com

Los condados de Essex y Hudson: CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN PÚBLICA para el Bridge Street Bridge en Ciudad de Harrison y ciudad de Newark, Nueva Jersey, Miércoles 20 de marzo de 2024, de 6:00 a 8:00pm

Los condados de Essex y Hudson estarán llevando a cabo una reunión en línea del Centro de Información Pública sobre la fase de ingeniería preliminar local (LPE, por sus siglas en inglés) para hablar sobre el reemplazo del puente de Bridge Street sobre el río Passaic. La reunión y la implementación del proyecto se harán en cooperación con el Departamento de Transporte de Nueva Jersey (NJDOT), la Autoridad de Planificación del Transporte del Norte de Jersey (NJTPA) y la Administración Federal de Carreteras (FHWA). El propósito de la reunión del Centro de Información Pública es informar al público sobre el estado y el cronograma del proyecto, presentar las mejoras de la Alternativa Preferida Preliminar (PPA), el diseño propuesto y los planes con las desviaciones para reemplazar el puente, además de conocer la opinión del público sobre el reemplazo del puente. Esta reunión se realizará de conformidad con las regulaciones federales y estatales. Se invita y anima al público a comentar sobre el estudio. Esta reunión está abierta para todos los miembros del público. Para los miembros del público que no tienen acceso a Internet, les podemos proporcionar una copia de la presentación de la reunión. Para recibir una copia, comuníquese con Andres Gomez-Ortiz al 973-226-8500 x 2500 o al correo agomez@essexcountynj.org antes del 27 de marzo de 2024. Aceptaremos comentarios escritos hasta el 19 de abril de 2024. Los comentarios pueden enviarse a: Andres Gomez-Ortiz, PE, Ingeniero principal del condado de Essex agomez@essexcountynj.org 973-226-8500 x 2500 o Joseph Glembocki, PE, Ingeniero asistente del condado de Hudson jglembocki@hcnj.us 201-369-4340 x 4160 Puede unirse a la reunión desde su computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente: www.zoom. us/j/99872734403 También puede llamar al teléfono: Estados Unidos: 305-224-1968, ID de la reunión – 998 7273 4403. Para más información, visite bridgestreetbridge.com 47W01