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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
