Kearny, NJ - On Thursday, December 1, 2022, 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 immensely popular town-wide tradition began at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of …
Kearny Veteran’s Day Ceremony Honors Nation’s Veterans
The Town of Kearny gathered at 11 a.m. on November 11, 2022, to honor the nation’s veterans during the Veteran’s Day remembrance ceremony held by VFW Post 1302, Marine Corps Detachment 209 and American Legion Post 99. The ceremony took place at Veteran’s Memorial Park where Mayor Alberto G. Santos …
Kearny in the Halloween Spirit at the 33rd Annual Halloween Parade
Kearny, NJ – Kearny Recreation Commission Chairwoman Lyla De Castro Lawdanski announced that Kearny’s annual Halloween parade stepped off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022. The beautiful autumn afternoon was perfect for the ghosts, goblins, and superheroes to parade along Kearny Avenue. Prior to …
Kearny Holds Oktoberfest Concert at Veterans Memorial Field
Kearny, NJ – On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Town of Kearny held its 1st Annual Oktoberfest Concert at Veterans Memorial Field. Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Town Council Members joined the Recreation Commission and Department, and residents for a memorable evening which featured live music …
Town of Kearny holds Annual Tie a Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Event
Kearny, NJ – On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Albino Cardoso, Marytrine De Castro, Richard Konopka, Eileen Eckel and Susan McCurrie joined Emma Quintana, members of Mujeres Valientes (Brave Women) and Minette’s Angels Foundation for the annual Breast Cancer …
UNICO Lays Wreath Honoring Christopher Columbus in Kearny
KEARNY, NJ – Under a sunny sky, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos, and members of the Town Council along with Kearny UNICO members gathered at the statue of Christopher Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. UNICO Chapter President Annamarie Latushko welcomed everyone to the ceremony and presented brief …
PUBLIC AUCTION, TOWN PROPERTY – 369 FOREST STREET
Public Notice – Town of Kearny - Public Notice of The Sale at Public Auction of Town Owned Property Located at 369 Forest Street (BLOCK 210, Lot 28) to the Highest Bidder The Town-owned property known as 369 Forest Street (Block 210, Lot 28) shall be offered for sale to the highest bidder at a …
Kearny Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Brazil’s Independence
Kearny, NJ – On September 7, 2022, Mayor Alberto G. Santos, Council Members Carol Jean Doyle, Marytrine De Castro, Richard Konopka, Peter Santana, Eileen Eckel, Susan McCurrie and Gerald Ficeto, and Board of Education Member George Zapata, gathered at American Revolution Bicentennial Park (Town Hall …
Town of Kearny marks 9/11 with Flag Raising and Memorial Ceremony
Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Council Members Carol Jean Doyle, Marytrine De Castro, Richard Konopka, Peter Santana, Eileen Eckel and Gerald Ficeto joined Martin Nystrom, Fire Chief Joseph Mastandrea, Aide to the Mayor, Lyla De Castro and Commissioner Stathis Theodoropoulos for the 9/11 Flag Raising …
Kearny High School Remembers 9/11 with Annual Memorial Ceremony
Kearny, NJ – On Friday, September 9, 2022, the students of Kearny High School assembled in the school stadium for their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. Martin Nystrom, who participated in the WTC rescue efforts in the days after September 11, 2001, led the ceremony. In attendance were family …
Letter from Mayor Santos Regarding Tax Bills
Letter from Mayor Santos Regarding the 3rd and 4th Installment 2022 Tax Bills and the 1st and 2nd Installment 2023 Tax Bills. The due date is extended to Tuesday, September 6, 2022. …
Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos signs Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
(Kearny, NJ) – On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos issued a Proclamation to proclaim August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in the Town of Kearny, raise awareness of drug overdoses, end the stigma of drug-related death, and …
Kearny Celebrates National Night Out Against Crime
Kearny, NJ – On August 2, 2022, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Town Council Members Carol Jean Doyle, Richard Konopka and Peter Santana attended National Night Out Against Crime held on Belgrove Drive near Veterans Memorial Field. The annual community-building event, hosted by the Kearny Police …
Peruvian Civic Association Sponsors West Hudson Peruvian Independence Day Parade in Kearny
Kearny, NJ – On Sunday, July 24, 2022, Council Members Marytrine De Castro, Peter Santana and Eileen Eckel joined the Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey (PCANJ) and President Aurora Albinagorta and Consul General Patricia Raez for the annual Peruvian Independence parade. The parade line of …
Kearny Celebrates Peruvian Independence Day at Peruvian Heritage Park
Kearny, NJ – On Saturday, July 9, 2022, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Council Members Susan McCurrie, Eileen Eckel, and Peter Santana joined the Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey (PCANJ) and Consul General Patricia Raez for the Peruvian flag raising at Peruvian Heritage Park at Riverbank in …
Town of Kearny Celebrates the 4th of July – A Grand Display of Patriotism
Town of Kearny Celebrates the 4th of July – A Grand Display of Patriotism (KEARNY, NJ) – On Monday, July 4, 2022, the Town of Kearny held its annual Fireworks Celebration at Veteran’s Memorial Field on Belgrove Drive. Mayor Alberto G. Santos, the Town Council, Recreation Commission and Department …
Kearny Schedules Additional Date For NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Mobile Unit
NJ MVC Mobile Unit Returning to Kearny Town Hall on Monday, July 11, 2022 – Registration closed. All appointment slots filled. The Town of Kearny has scheduled an additional date to host the NJMVC Mobile Unit on Monday, July 11, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kearny Town Hall. An …
Kearny’s Farmers Market Returns For 17th Season
On Thursday, June 23, the Kearny Farmers Market returned at its customary location next to the Kearny Public Library. Shoppers can enjoy “JERSEY FRESH” produce, strawberries and blueberries, honey, herbs, and specialty cookies. This year, the Kearny Farmers Market welcomes a new, local area …
Town of Kearny Raises LGBTQ+ Pride Flag
Kearny, NJ – On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Mayor Alberto G. Santos, and Council Members Carol Jean Doyle, Marytrine De Castro, Richard Konopka, Peter Santana, Eileen Eckel, and Gerald Ficeto joined Kearny residents to help raise its rainbow pride flag for LGBTQ+ Pride Month and to promote and foster …
Kearny Holds Annual Senior Citizens Picnic
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, under sunny June skies, Mayor Alberto G. Santos, Council President Carol Jean Doyle, and Council Members Marytrine De Castro, Richard Konopka, Peter Santana and Gerald Ficeto joined more than 200 seniors for the annual senior citizens picnic sponsored by the Mayor and …
Town of Kearny Holds Portugal Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Kearny, NJ – On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Mayor Alberto G. Santos, Council Members Marytrine De Castro and Peter Santana, joined by Henrique Chaves, President, and members of the Portuguese Cultural Association (ACP), raised the Portuguese Flag in honor of Portugal Day. The flag raising ceremony took …
Kearny Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Honors Veterans Who Served and Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
The annual Memorial Day Parade took place on Thursday, May 26, 2022, 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 Congratulates American Legion Fire and Police Award Recipients
During a ceremony held May 12, 2022, the American Legion Post 99 recognized Kearny’s Firefighter of the Year Yamil Miranda and Police Officer of the year Sean Kelly. Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Town Council Members Carol Jean Doyle, Albino Cardoso, Marytrine DeCastro, Eileen Eckel, and Gerald …
Public Auction, Town Property – 369 Forest Street
Public Notice – Town of Kearny - Public Notice of The Sale at Public Auction of Town Owned Property Located at 369 Forest Street (BLOCK 210, Lot 28) to the Highest Bidder The Town-owned property known as 369 Forest Street (Block 210, Lot 28) shall be offered for sale to the highest bidder at a …
Kearny Holds Lupus Awareness Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Kearny, NJ – On Saturday, April 30, 2022, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Albino Cardoso, Marytrine De Castro and Peter Santana joined Elizabeth SantaCruz and her daughter Miah Andrade, Caring for Lupus, TV Anchor Brenda Blackmon and the Kearny Eagles to officially kickoff May as Lupus …
Kearny Recreation Celebrates Little League Baseball Opening Day and Honors Longtime Volunteer Coaches
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Mayor Alberto Santos, Town Council Members Albino Cardoso, Marytrine DeCastro, Richard Konopka, Peter Santana, Eileen Eckel and Gerald Ficeto and Recreation Commissioners Lyla DeCastro Lawdanski and Lewis Battista attended the opening day ceremonies for the Kearny Little …
Kearny Sponsors 29th Annual Clean-up, Commemorates Earth Day
Kearny NJ-The Town of Kearny held its 29th annual clean-up commemorating Earth Day on Saturday April 23, 2022. Organized by Kearny ACES, numerous volunteers showed up at the park’s Frank A. Vincent Marina and Kearny Town Hall to help remove litter and debris from the banks of the Passaic River, …
Kearny Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro Honored at the Women’s History Month Award Ceremony
Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro was honored during the Hudson County Women’s History Month Celebration and Award Ceremony themed “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” held on March 30, 2022 in the Brennan Courthouse in Jersey City. Nominated by Mayor Alberto G. Santos and members of the Kearny …
Kearny Holds Annual Free Dog and Cat Rabies Clinic
Kearny, NJ – The Kearny Health Department sponsored its annual free dog and cat rabies clinic from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The popular clinic was held at the Franklin Elementary School Rear Recreational Field Parking Lot and, as in prior years, was well attended. The Kearny Health …
Town of Kearny Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Promoted Police Lieutenant and Sergeants
On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos, the Town Council and Kearny Police Chief George King held a swearing in ceremony for newly promoted Police Lieutenant Joseph Vulcano and Police Sergeants Dean Gasser and Timothy Castle. …
