Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Town Council recently announced that the Town’s roadway repaving project is slated to resume this month. Originally scheduled for 2020, the project was suspended due to the pandemic’s impact on the contractor’s ability to field work crews. The project includes …
Quarterly Tax Bills Adjusted for Homestead Benefit Property Tax Credit
The Kearny Finance Department has applied the Homestead Benefit Property Tax Credit to the May 2021 tax quarter for eligible property owners. Adjusted tax bills have been mailed. There are 1,520 property owners in Kearny that will be receiving this credit, totaling $803,283.47. Unlike the regular …
Resumption of Regular Operating Hours at Gunnell Oval Recreational Complex
Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Town Council announced that the Gunnel Oval Recreational Complex would re-open to the public and resume regular operating hours on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The facility will be open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to dusk with the exception that games with permits from …
THE KEARNY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DRIVE-THRU FREE RABIES CLINIC
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 10th TIME: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PLACE: Franklin Elementary School rear recreational field parking lot | Entrance is on Kingsland Avenue off Bergen Ave. Registration is required to attend the clinic. Please call the Kearny Health Department office during …
Town of Kearny Announces Home Improvement Program
The Kearny Home Improvement Program (HIP) was created by the Mayor and Town Council to provide funds to assist properties occupied by low and moderate income households to correct existing interior and exterior health, safety and code substandard conditions of major housing systems in conformity …
Annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival will be held virtually this year on Thursday, December 3rd beginning at 7 p.m.
In accordance with public health guidelines, the Annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival will be held virtually this year on Thursday, December 3rd beginning at 7 p.m. But don't fret!! The family-focused virtual event has been especially designed to entertain and engage the kids. The approximately …
Kearny Veteran’s Day Ceremony Recognizes and Honors Nation’s Veterans
At 11 a.m. on November 11, 2020, the American Legion Post 99 held a Veteran’s Day ceremony honoring all veterans for their service to our country. The ceremony took place at Veteran’s Memorial Park where Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Council Members joined Kearny residents and members of American …
Kearny Awards $1.24 Million in CARES Act Grant Funding to Small Businesses
Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise announced today that $1,244,946 in grant funding has been awarded to 83 small businesses in Kearny, NJ. The funding was allocated through Kearny’s share of the federal CARES Act and can be utilized for COVID-19 related expenses such as …
Town of Kearny holds Annual Tie a Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Event
On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Albino Cardoso, Marytrine De Castro and Peter Santana joined Emma Quintana, members of Mujeres Valientes (Brave Women) and Minette’s Angels Foundation for the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Tie a Pink Ribbon event in front of …
Election Day Is Tuesday November 3, 2020
If you wish to find out whether you are registered to vote visit N.J. Division of Elections link: https://nj.gov/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml VOTE BY MAIL: This year registered voters in the State of New Jersey will be casting their vote by paper ballot otherwise known as VOTE BY …
Town of Kearny’s Tribute to COVID-19 Victims
To our Kearny friends and family that have passed away from COVID-19, we will forever cherish the moments we shared with you. You live on in our memories. Stay Strong …
Letter from Mayor Santos Regarding the 3rd and 4th Installment 2020 Tax Bills and the 1st and 2nd Installment 2021 Tax Bills
Dear Kearny Taxpayer: Your tax bills for the 3rd and 4th quarters of calendar year 2020 and the 1st and 2nd quarters of calendar year 2021 are enclosed. The due date for the 3rd quarter tax bill is August 31, 2020. By State law, quarterly payments received after that date will incur interest from …
Town of Kearny Holds Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Promoted Fire Chief, Deputy Chief and Captain
(Kearny, NJ) – On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Carol Jean Doyle, Eileen Eckel, Susan McCurrie, Marytrine De Castro, Peter Santana and Gerald Ficeto joined members of the Kearny Fire Department and residents for a swearing-in ceremony of Kearny’s new Fire …
KEARNY FARMERS MARKET OPENS JUNE 18th
Beginning Thursday, June 18th the Kearny Farmers Market will be opened for business. Shoppers will enjoy “JERSEY FRESH” produce like just picked strawberries and blueberries, honey, herbs, pickles, specialty cookies and breads. This year the Kearny Farmers Market will have a different look, due …
KEARNY LAUNCHES SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF LOAN PROGAM FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 HEALTH EMERGENCY
Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Town Council authorized at their meeting of May 5, 2020 a new Small Business Relief Loan Program that was established by the Kearny UEZ to provide much-needed working capital to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 health emergency. The loans are an …
AFC Urgent Care Offering COVID-19 Testing for West Hudson Residents (En español, Em português, 用普通话 )
Keegan Landfill Closure Order is Signed by the Town, NJSEA and NJ DEP
On March 6, 2020, the New Jersey Superior Court entered a final consent order officially memorializing the settlement between the Town of Kearny, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to permanently close the Keegan …
The Town of Kearny holds its Annual Reorganization Meeting
On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, the Town of Kearny held its annual Reorganization Meeting. Tatiana Lima performed a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem and God Bless America, Reverend Joe Mancini offered the Invocation, and Deacon John Sarnas offered the Benediction. The Town Clerk Patricia …
Kearny Recreation Wrestling Receives New Wrestling Mat Donation
On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Mayor Alberto Santos joined Kearny Recreation Commission Chairwoman Lyla De Castro Lawdanski and Vice-Chairman Lewis Battista, Recreation Director Ralph Cattafi and Nick Machado, Assistant Wrestling Program Coordinator along with youth participants and parents at …
Kearny’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, 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 …
Annual Kearny KUEZ Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the Annual Kearny KUEZ Holiday Tree Lighting Festival! This year the event is being held on on Thursday, December 5th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The popular town-wide tradition begins on the steps of Town Hall with a holiday concert featuring local performers …
Halloween parade
KEARNY, NJ – On Saturday, October 26, 2019, 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, Albino Cardoso, Eileen Eckel, Susan McCurrie …
Town Files Suit against DEP for Inadequate Oversight of the Keegan Landfill
Earlier today, the Town of Kearny filed a lawsuit against the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) alleging the State violated the Town’s rights under the Environmental Rights Act and the due process clause of the State and Federal constitutions by repeatedly issuing year-to-year …
Statement of Mayor Alberto G. Santos Demanding that the Keegan Landfill be Capped (from NJSEA Meeting of October 17, 2019)
This morning’s presentation by Ms. Wilkerson [SCS Engineering] provides more examples of what I call distorting, disguising, deliberately obscuring, or even reversing the meaning of words. You, the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority (NJSEA), have created your own dystopia here, where if …
Town of Kearny holds 16th Annual Tie a Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Event
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Carol Jean Doyle, Susan McCurrie, Maytrine De Castro and Peter Santana joined Emma Quintana, members of Mujeres Valientes (Brave Women) and Minette’s Angels Foundation for the 16th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Tie a Pink …
Town Wins Court Action to Keep the Keegan Landfill Closed
On September 30, 2019, the Hudson County Superior Court granted the Town of Kearny the relief it sought against the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) to keep the Keegan Landfill in Kearny closed. The court’s decision came after a full hearing and makes final a preliminary injunction …
Annual Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade & Festival
KEARNY, NJ – Registration is now open for the annual Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival, which takes place Saturday, October 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arlington Depot Park in Kearny. While there will be plenty of other activities at the festival, the Doggie PAWrade is definitely …
Town Of Kearny Makes Important Changes To Leaf Collection Program
Kearny, NJ – Beginning in the Fall of 2019, the Town of Kearny will make changes to the leaf collection program in accordance with stricter State regulations regarding the disposal of leaves. All residents should place their leaves in biodegradable leaf bags and place them at the curb for pickup by …
Town Celebrates Mexican-American Community, and Mexican Culture and Heritage, at Grupo Civico Poblano de Hudson’s Inaugural Flag Raising at Town Hall
Kearny, NJ - On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Grupo Civico Poblano de Hudson celebrated the contributions of the Mexican-American community and 209 years of Mexican independence at its first annual flag raising at Kearny Town Hall. Participants exhibited their culture through the use of native …
Letter from Mayor Santos Regarding the 3rd and 4th Installment 2019 Tax Bills and the 1st and 2nd Installment 2020 Tax Bills
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