Kearny, NJ – On Sunday, March 13, 2022, Irish eyes were smiling at the 47th Annual West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day parade which returned after the 2020 and 2021 parades were cancelled due to the pandemic. Thousands of people lined Kearny Avenue to enjoy the parade after two years of virtual …
Town of Kearny Congratulates Legion of Honor Award Recipients
During a ceremony held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at St. Stephen's Church in Kearny, the Marine Corps West Hudson Detachment honored recipients of the Legion of Honor National Awards. The Legion of Honor awards were presented at the Sanctuary of the Four Chaplains to Christopher Soldano, Mary …
Kearny Announces Return Of The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Mobile Unit – Registration closed. All appointment slots filled.
NJ MVC Mobile Unit Returning to Kearny Town Hall on Monday, April 25, 2022 Registration closed. All appointment slots filled. The Town of Kearny has scheduled an additional date to host the NJMVC Mobile Unit on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kearny Town Hall. An …
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Data for 2021
After delivery of all required audits for properties in Kearny benefiting from Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs), calculations of amounts collected by the Town of Kearny for 2021 have been finalized. The owners of these properties pay both land taxes and PILOT payments annually, some of which are …
Remembering the Four Chaplains of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester and Honoring Their Ultimate Sacrifice
KEARNY, NJ – A solemn memorial service was held at 12 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church in remembrance and honor of four United States Army chaplains whose lives were lost on February 3, 1943 when the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, a military transport ship carrying 902 …
Kearny Supports Small Business Saturday
On Small Business Saturday, Mayor Alberto G. Santos visited Vintage Nutrition juice bar, located at the corner of Midland Avenue and Devon Street, to celebrate the one year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the local shop, and to enjoy one of their amazing smoothies. Small business …
New Jersey Courts’ Landlord Tenant Informational Seminar to be held in Kearny on December 2, 2021
Hudson Vicinage to Hold Landlord Tenant Seminars The Hudson Vicinage will offer a series of free in-person seminars beginning Thursday, Dec. 2 to inform the public about the state of landlord tenant dockets in New Jersey and in Hudson County. The first program will take place in the Kearny High …
Kearny Veteran’s Day Ceremony Recognizes and Honors Nation’s Veterans
The Town of Kearny gathered at 11 a.m. on November 11, 2021 to honor the nation’s veterans during the Veteran’s Day remembrance ceremony held by the American Legion Post 99. The ceremony took place at Veteran’s Memorial Park where Mayor Alberto G. Santos, UVO Liaison Council President Carol Jean …
Town of Kearny Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Joseph E. Frobisher Jr. American Legion Post 99
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Mayor Alberto G. Santos, Council President Carol Jean Doyle and Council Members Marytrine De Castro and Gerald Ficeto joined members of Joseph E. Frobisher, Jr. Post 99 in celebrating over 100 years of service to our veterans. The Town of Kearny recognizes the …
Annual Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival
KEARNY, NJ – On Saturday, October 30, 2021, the Town of Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) held the Annual Kearny Dog Halloween Pawrade and Festival at Arlington Depot Park in Kearny. Mayor Alberto G. Santos joined Council Members Marytrine De Castro, Eileen Eckel, Susan McCurrie and Gerald Ficeto …
Town of Kearny holds Annual Tie a Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Event
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmember Maytrine De Castro joined Emma Quintana, members of Mujeres Valientes (Brave Women) and Minette’s Angels Foundation for the 17th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Tie a Pink Ribbon event in front of Kearny Town Hall. October is …
The Black Poster Project, Silent Memorials, Raising Awareness through Lives Lost to Addiction
On September 30, 2021, Dee Gillen and Sheryl Cashin of The Black Poster Project and Nancy Labov of Alumni in Recovery presented Angels in the Pews Silent Memorials, a powerful exhibit honoring the lives lost to addiction. Community leaders and residents came together in an impactful walk through …
KEARNY SCHEDULES ADDITIONAL DATE FOR NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION (MVC) MOBILE UNIT NJ MVC
The Town of Kearny has scheduled an additional date to host the NJMVC Mobile Unit on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kearny Town Hall. An appointment is required. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Mobile Unit will be parked in front of the Kearny Town Hall, offering residents …
Hudson County Residents Affected by Hurricane Ida Can Now Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
On September 10, Hudson County was designated as eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program. Homeowners and renters in Kearny affected by Hurricane Ida could be eligible for help from FEMA. If you have homeowners or renters insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. By law, …
Letter from Mayor Santos Regarding the 3rd and 4th Installment 2021 Tax Bills and the 1st and 2nd Installment 2022 Tax Bills
Kearny Celebrates National Night Out Against Crime
Kearny, NJ – On August 3, 2021, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Town Council Members Carol Jean Doyle, Susan McCurrie and Gerald Ficeto attended National Night Out Against Crime held on Belgrove Drive near Veterans Memorial Field. The annual community-building event, hosted by the Kearny Police …
Kearny Celebrates Peruvian Independence Day at Peruvian Heritage Park
Kearny, NJ – On Saturday, July 10, 2021, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro joined the Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey (PCANJ) for the Kearny Peruvian Independence Day celebration at Peruvian Heritage Park and Monument at Riverbank Park in Kearny. The ceremony …
Town of Kearny Holds Peruvian Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Kearny, NJ – July 9, 2021 – Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Council Members Marytrine De Castro, Peter Santana and Gerald Ficeto joined members of the Peruvian Civic Association (PCANJ) to raise the Peruvian Flag in honor of Peruvian Independence Day. The flag raising ceremony took place at American …
Town of Kearny Celebrates the 4th of July
(KEARNY, NJ) – On Sunday, July 4, 2021, the Town of Kearny held its annual Fireworks Celebration at Veteran’s Memorial Field on Belgrove Drive. Mayor Alberto G. Santos, Councilmembers Marytrine De Castro and Gerald Ficeto along with the Recreation Commission and Department joined Kearny residents …
Town Of Kearny Raises LGBTQ+ Pride Flag
Kearny, NJ – June 26, 2021 - Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Council Members Carol Jean Doyle, Marytrine De Castro, 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 LGBTQ+ inclusivity and unity in …
Availability of walk-up appointments for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Kearny’s Farmers Market Returns for the Season
On Thursday, June 17, the Kearny Farmers Market will return at its customary location next to the Kearny Public Library. Shoppers will enjoy “JERSEY FRESH” produce like just picked strawberries and blueberries, honey, herbs, pickles, specialty cookies and breads. This year, the Kearny Farmers …
Municipal Results of Primary Election
The following is the tabulation by the Municipal Clerk of all voting machines (30 of 30 districts) in the Town of Kearny for the Primary Election held on June 8, 2021. These results do not include provisional ballots which will be added when certified by the Board of Elections. If you wish to …
Kearny Eats!
In an effort to support Kearny’s restaurant and food businesses, the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) is launching its first ever Kearny Eats! program. From Friday, June 4th through Sunday, June 20th, Kearny Eats! will spotlight food and beverage deals and special menu items from over two dozen …
Kearny Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony For A New Storm Water Pump Station
Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Kearny Town Council held the groundbreaking ceremony for a new storm water pump station after years of engineering and permit approvals from the State’s Department of Environmental Protection. The DDTH Pumping Station Improvements project consists of the …
Reported Crimes in Kearny Drop by 27.5% in 2020
The Town of Kearny’s Uniform Crime Reporting Index for 2020 shows 518 reported crimes in 2020, a significant drop of 27.5% from the previous year’s number of 715. The decrease continues a downward trend in reported crimes in recent years. Of note, the 2020 number is less than half of what was …
Kearny Names Residents Beatriz and Victor Santos Senior Citizens of the Year
Kearny Names Residents Beatriz and Victor Santos Senior Citizens of the Year On May 11, 2021, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos issued a Proclamation recognizing Beatriz and Victor Santos as Kearny’s Senior Citizens of the Year. Each year, Mayor …
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Data for 2020
Required annual audits for properties in Kearny benefiting from Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) were recently delivered to the Town of Kearny’s Finance Department, thereby allowing for final calculations of amounts due the Town for 2020. These properties pay both land taxes and PILOT payments, …
NJ DEP Endorses Geomembrane Cover Over the Entire Keegan Landfill
In a March 2021 letter to the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA), the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) endorsed the installation of a geomembrane cover system placed over the entire Keegan Landfill in Kearny. The estimated cost of the remedy, to be paid by the NJSEA, is …
Moody’s Credit Agency Upgrades Town of Kearny Citing “Dramatically Improved Finances”
Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos announced that Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the Town of Kearny’s rating to A3 (from Baa2) in a Credit Opinion and Rating Review released on Tuesday, April 13th. “When it became apparent a year ago that the pandemic would not be short-term, we began …
