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News · January 10, 2019

The Town of Kearny holds its Annual Reorganization Meeting

On Monday, January 7, 2019, the Town of Kearny held its Inaugural Ceremony and annual Reorganization Meeting. The elected officials were led into the Council Chamber by bagpiper Francis P. Raftery. Tatiana Lima performed a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem and John Lennon’s Imagine, …

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News · January 9, 2019

Torch From Mexico Stops In Kearny

On December 11, 2018, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Susan McCurrie, Eileen Eckel, Albino Cardoso and Peter Santana joined the Group Civico Poblano De Hudson in celebration of La Carrera Antorcha Guadalupana (The Run of the Guadalupe Torch) which stopped in Kearny at the steps of Town …

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News · December 10, 2018

Annual Holiday Celebration

North Pole’s Most Popular Resident, Santa Claus Visits Kearny On Saturday, December 8, 2018 after making his list and checking it twice, Santa made an early visit to town. After being escorted along Kearny Avenue, Midland Avenue, and Davis Avenue by our Kearny Police and Fire Departments, Santa …

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News · December 3, 2018

Veteran’s Day: 100 Years since World War I Armistice

On November 11, 2018, the American Legion Post 99 held a Veteran’s Day ceremony honoring the memory and service of those who died in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the War On Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ceremony took place at Veteran’s Memorial Park where Mayor Alberto G. …

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News · November 30, 2018

Kearny’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

On Thursday, November 30, 2018, the Town of Kearny held its Annual Town Hall Tree Lighting Festival, sponsored by Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Members of the Town Council and the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone. The event was attended by hundreds of families that witnessed a festive holiday concert and …

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News · November 8, 2018

Swearing In Ceremony Held for New Police Officers

Mayor Alberto G. Santos, members of the Town Council and Kearny Police Chief George King held a swearing in ceremony for newly hired police officers On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos, members of the Town Council and …

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News · October 30, 2018

30th Annual Halloween Parade

Town of Kearny Gets Into the Halloween Spirit The Halloween Parade and Recreation Commission Chairwoman Lyla De Castro Lawdanski announced that Kearny’s annual Halloween parade stepped off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The beautiful autumn afternoon was perfect for the ghosts, goblins and …

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News · October 5, 2018

Health Department Holds Flu Clinic

The Kearny Health Department held its first Flu clinic for the 2018-2019 season. The Flu shots were free and available to Kearny and East Newark residents only. The clinic was held at the Kearny Health Department, 645 Kearny Avenue on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. The clinic was …

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News · September 29, 2018

Tie a Ribbon Campaign™ Kicks Off in Front of Kearny Town Hall

On Saturday, September 29, 2018, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Carol Jean Doyle, Albino Cardoso, Eileen Eckel, Marytrine De Castro and Peter Santana joined members of Mujeres Valientes (Brave Women) and Susan B. Komen for the Cure® Tie a Ribbon ™ Campaign in front of Kearny Town Hall. …

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News · September 25, 2018

Mayor Alberto G. Santos Issues Proclamation to Franklin School

Lupus Awareness Education Initiatives On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos issued a Proclamation recognizing Franklin School for their ongoing Lupus Awareness initiatives and efforts to educate the school community, …

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News · September 25, 2018

Mayor Alberto G. Santos Announces 15th Annual Tie a Ribbon ™ Campaign

Mayor Alberto G. Santos Announces 15th Annual Tie a Ribbon ™ Campaign to Kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Recognizes Emma Quintana, Mujeres Valientes (Brave Women) and Susan G. Komen North Jersey® On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Town Council presented a …

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News · September 25, 2018

Kearny Announces 2018 Play Ball Town and Fall Ball Program for Children

During the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Tuesday, September 25, 2018, Mayor Alberto G. Santos issued a Proclamation designating the Town of Kearny as a 2018 Play Ball Town and announced the Fall Ball Program for children. Play Ball is a joint program from MLB and USA Baseball that …

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News · September 13, 2018

Police Tour de Force makes stop in Kearny

On Saturday, September 7, 2018, police officers from across the country stopped in the Town of Kearny for lunch in route from West Point Academy, to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, as part of the 2018 Tour de Force run to recall those lost on September 11, 2001. In the past, the ride …

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News · September 6, 2018

Peruvian Civic Association Sponsors West Hudson Peruvian Independence Day Parade

On Sunday, July 22, 2018, the Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey (PCANJ) celebrated Peruvian Independence with their annual parade. The parade line of march stepped off in Harrison and traveled to Kearny Town Hall while participants exhibited their culture through the use of native costumes, …

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News · July 6, 2018

Town of Kearny Celebrates the 4th of July

(KEARNY, NJ) – On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, the Town of Kearny held its annual Fireworks Celebration at Veteran’s Memorial Field on Belgrove Drive. Mayor Alberto G. Santos along with Councilmembers Carol Jean Doyle, Susan McCurrie, Marytrine De Castro and Peter Santana joined Kearny residents for …

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News · July 3, 2018

Mayor Santos Announces Upcoming Civil Service Exam for Fire Fighter

Mayor Alberto G. Santos announced that exam applications for the civil service position of fire fighter in the Town of Kearny are now available online. Residents can obtain an application and submit payment online at www.state.nj.us/csc. Only online application will be accepted. Fire protection …

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News · June 21, 2018

Mayor and Council Unveil Sign and Dedicate Kearny Community Garden in Memory of Edward C. Bixler

On Thursday, June 21, 2018, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Town Council, members the Kearny Community Garden, Rev. Elaine Connolly and members of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington joined the family of the late Edward C. Bixler for a sign unveiling and dedication ceremony at the Community …

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News · June 18, 2018

Town of Kearny Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Promoted Police Captain and Sergeant

On Tuesday, June 13, 2018, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Town Council and Kearny Police Chief George King held a swearing in ceremony for newly promoted Police Captain Paul Bershefski and Police Sergeant Jason Ward. Chief King and Mayor …

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News · June 13, 2018

Letter from Mayor Santos Regarding the 3rd and 4th Installment 2018 Tax Bills and the 1st and 2nd Installment 2019 Tax Bills

Dear Kearny Taxpayer: Your tax bills for the 3rd and 4th quarters of calendar year 2018 and the 1st and 2nd quarters of calendar year 2019 are enclosed. The due date for the 3rd quarter tax bill is September 4, 2018. By State law, quarterly payments received after that date will incur interest …

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News · June 12, 2018

Town Environmental Group “Kearny Awake” plants trees at Vet’s Field

On June 9th, Kearny Awake (Association of Water, Agriculture and Kearny’s Environment) planted trees on Vet’s Field near Passaic Avenue as the group’s first green infrastructure project. The planting of trees at Vet’s Field is the first step towards a project to help reduce storm water runoff onto …

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News · June 7, 2018

Kearny Farmers Market Opens June 21st

Beginning Thursday, June 21st the Kearny Farmers Market will be opened for business. Shoppers will enjoy “JERSEY FRESH” produce like just picked strawberries and blueberries, honey, specialty cookies and breads, and herbs and flowers. Also, during the market year, shoppers will receive a FREE …

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News · May 24, 2018

Kearny Memorial Day Ceremonies Recognize and Honor Those Who Served and Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Country

The annual Memorial Day Parade took place on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 7:00 pm. The parade line of march stepped off at Belgrove Drive and Locust Avenue and traveled south on Belgrove Drive, culminating in a ceremony held at the American Legion Post 99 recognizing those who died while in service to …

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News · May 9, 2018

Town of Kearny holds Flag Raising Ceremony in Honor of Dorothy Halpin Bolinger

(Kearny, NJ) - On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Albino Cardoso, Marytrine De Castro, Eileen Eckel, Carol Jean Doyle and Susan McCurrie held a Flag Raising Ceremony in the Reading Garden of the Kearny Public Library. The United States flag that was unfurled at the …

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News · May 1, 2018

Mayor Alberto G. Santos holds Lupus Awareness Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

(Kearny, NJ) - On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Albino Cardoso, Marytrine De Castro, Peter Santana and Carol Jean Doyle, joined Elizabeth SantaCruz and her daughter Miah Andrade, Caring for Lupus and Team Gwanny’s Hearts outreach groups, and TV Anchor Brenda …

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News · April 26, 2018

Kearny Sponsors the 27th Annual Passaic River Cleanup

Kearny, NJ - The Town of Kearny held its 27th annual River Cleanup at Riverbank Park in Kearny on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Organized by 3rd Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle and co-sponsored by the Passaic Valley River Restoration Group, numerous volunteers showed up at the park’s Frank A. …

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News · April 24, 2018

Mayor Alberto G. Santos Issues Proclamation Designating May as Lupus Awareness Month in the Town of Kearny

On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos issued a Proclamation designating May as Lupus Awareness Month in the Town of Kearny to educate the public about Lupus and the needs for research funding, accurate diagnosis, and effective …

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News · April 23, 2018

Kearny Recreation Little League Baseball Celebrates Opening

On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Mayor Alberto Santos, Town Council members and Recreation Commissioners attended opening day ceremonies for the Kearny Little League Baseball Program at Veteran’s Memorial Field. This year, 290 children registered for participation in the baseball program which is now …

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News · April 18, 2018

Kearny Fire Department Swearing-in Ceremony

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Kearny Town Council held a swearing-in ceremony at Town Hall for John DeGiovanni and Joseph Mastandrea, the newest Deputy Fire Chiefs and Ronald Protokowicz and Michael Janeczko, the newly appointed Fire Captains of the Kearny Fire …

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News · April 9, 2018

Softball Opening Day

On Saturday, April 7, 2018, Mayor Alberto Santos, Town Council Members Albino Cardoso, Marytrine De Castro and Peter Santana attended opening day ceremonies for the Kearny Softball Program at Veteran’s Memorial Field. This year, 175 children registered for participation in the softball program …

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News · April 4, 2018

Reported Crimes in Kearny Drop by 29% in 2017

The Town of Kearny’s Uniform Crime Report Index for 2017 shows 762 reported crimes in 2017, a significant drop of 29% from the previous year’s number of 1,078. The decrease continues a downward trend in reported crimes in recent years. Of note, the 2017 number is less than half of what was …

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