KEARNY, NJ – On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Town Council held a swearing-in ceremony at Town Hall for newly appointed Kearny Police Chief George King and Deputy Chief Scott Macfie. Mayor Santos administered the oaths and Kearny retired Police Chief John Dowie …
Town of Kearny Honors Police Chief John Dowie and Extends Farewell during Retirement Ceremony
KEARNY, NJ – The members of the Kearny Police Department and elected officials honored and saluted retiring Police Chief John Dowie for his four decades of service to the Kearny Police Department – the last 19 years as Chief of Police – at an outdoor ceremony held on December 1, 2017 at the front …
Kearny Welcomes Newest Firefighters
Kearny, NJ – On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Kearny Town Council held a swearing-in ceremony at Town Hall for five newly hired firefighters of the Kearny Fire Department. Mayor Santos administered the oaths and Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl presented each new …
Save The Date! Annual Kearny Uez Holiday Tree Lighting Festival Is Thursday, November 30th , 5:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Welcome Santa, Lighting of the Town Tree, Enjoy Free Events and Activities HO! HO! HO! Save the date because it’s almost time to kick off the holiday season and celebrate at the Annual Kearny KUEZ Tree Lighting Festival, this year being held on Thursday, November 30th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. …
Kearny 150 Block Party & Fireworks Celebration – Sunday, October 1, 2017
Kearny’s 150th Sesquicentennial Anniversary Block Party celebration will be held at Veteran’s Memorial Field on Sunday, October 1, 2017, 3:00 pm through 8 pm and will feature musical performances, food, a beer garden, local restaurants, zip line and a grand finale fireworks display. There will also …
Sesquicentennial Photo Contest Honoring Kearny’s History
On September 24, 2017 in celebration of the Town of Kearny’s 150th anniversary, the Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington sponsored a photography contest honoring our Town’s History. The two categories were “Kearnyscapes” and “What Community Means to Me”. Congratulations to all of the contestants and …
Kearny’s Sesquicentennial Committee Plans Block Party Celebration for Sunday, October 1, 2017
The Town of Kearny’s Sesquicentennial Committee has begun organizing the closing event, Kearny’s final celebration of 150 Years of Community. The closing event will showcase the history and diverse cultures of the Town of Kearny at a fun, free, family-friendly event. Kearny’s 150th …
Town of Kearny Celebrates the 4th of July – A Grand Display of Patriotism
(KEARNY, NJ) – On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 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 and Marytrine De Castro joined Kearny residents for the event. Each …
Town of Kearny holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: Re-opening of the Davis Avenue Firehouse (Station 1)
(Kearny, NJ) – On Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Eileen Eckel, Susan McCurrie, Albino Cardoso, Richard Konopka, Marytrine De Castro and Peter Santana joined Fire Chief Steve Dyl, members of the Kearny Fire Department and local area residents for the ribbon-cutting …
Kearny Farmers Market Opens June 22nd
Beginning Thursday, June 22nd 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 …
Town of Kearny, We Are One New Jersey Hudson County Center and the Portuguese Cultural Association Hold Citizenship Clinic Saturday, July 1, 2017
The Town of Kearny in partnership with We Are One New Jersey Hudson County Center and the Portuguese Cultural Association held a Citizenship Clinic on Saturday, July 1, 2017, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. The citizenship clinic took place at 408 Schuyler Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 and the event was open …
Mayor Santos and Council Members Cardoso and De Castro Open the Newly Renovated Pettigrew Playground in the First Ward
(Kearny, New Jersey) – During a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 10, 2017, Mayor Alberto G. Santos joined First Ward Council Members Albino Cardoso and Marytrine De Castro and Council Members Eileen Eckel (3rd Ward), Susan McCurrie (4th Ward), Peter Santana (2nd Ward) and members of the …
Follow-Up Public Meeting For Final Design Review Of The Gunnell Oval Recreational Complex Project Scheduled For Wednesday, May 17, At 6 PM
The Mayor and Town Council of Kearny and the Kearny Recreation Commission will hold a Public Meeting for final project design review of the Gunnell Oval Recreational Complex Redevelopment project at the Town of Kearny Town Hall Council Chambers, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey at 6 p.m. on …
Mayor Alberto G. Santos holds Lupus Awareness Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
(Kearny, NJ) - On Saturday, May 6, 2017, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Councilmembers Albino Cardoso, Marytrine De Castro, Carol Jean Doyle, Eileen Eckel, Susan McCurrie and Peter Santana, joined Elizabeth SantaCruz and her daughter Miah Andrade along with the Caring for Lupus outreach group and TV …
Kearny Celebrates its 150th Anniversary: Opening Ceremony held on Town Hall Steps
The Town of Kearny officially kicked off its year-long Sesquicentennial Celebration, “150 Years of Community,” on Thursday, April 27th at 6 pm with an event on the Town Hall steps commemorating the 150th anniversary of the municipality’s incorporation. The commemoration of the municipality’s …
Town of Kearny Sesquicentennial: Presentation of the Town Hall 150th Anniversary Banners
(Kearny, NJ) – On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Alberto G. Santos held the 150th Anniversary Banners presentation at the Kearny Town Hall. The presentation of the anniversary banners provided the opportunity to call attention to the historic, milestone sesquicentennial anniversary and …
Mayor Alberto G. Santos Issues Proclamation Designating May as Lupus Awareness Month in the Town of Kearny
On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 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 …
Design Selected for the Town Hall 150th Anniversary Banners
(KEARNY, NJ) – Mayor Alberto G. Santos announced today that the design for the Town Hall 150th Anniversary banners has been selected. Daniel Veloso, a third year Kearny High School Graphic Arts student and Graphic Arts instructor Joseph Domalewski collaborated on nine comprehensive banner designs …
Town of Kearny Celebrates Irish Cultural Heritage, Music and Dance: United Irish Associations of West Hudson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
On Sunday, March 12, 2017, the Town of Kearny celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by participating in the 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade organized by the United Irish Associations of West Hudson. While it was it was an extremely cold day, the weather didn’t stop marchers and spectators from …
Winter Storm Advisory For Kearny Residents
The Kearny Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with the Kearny Police and Fire Departments, Kearny Emergency Rescue Squad, Mayor Alberto G. Santos & Town Council, Kearny Health and Public Works Departments and the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority are preparing for the major winter …
Reported Crimes In Kearny Decrease By 4% In 2016 And Reach A New 16-Year Low
The Town of Kearny’s Uniform Crime Report Index for 2016 shows there were 1,078 reported crimes in 2016, a drop of 4% from the previous year’s number of 1,130. The overall decrease is consistent with the downward trend in reported crimes in Kearny since 2012. The report also shows that reported …
Town Of Kearny Celebrates 150th Anniversary: Banner Sponsorship Program Available To Residents And Businesses
Kearny, N.J. (March 9, 2017) – Mayor Alberto G. Santos announced today that the Town of Kearny Sesquicentennial Committee will offer residents and local businesses the opportunity to participate in the banner sponsorship program to commemorate the sesquicentennial anniversary. Sponsorship banners …
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FINAL PROJECT DESIGN REVIEW OF THE GUNNELL OVAL RECREATIONAL COMPLEX REDEVELOPMENT
The Mayor and Town Council of Kearny and the Kearny Recreation Commission will hold a Public Meeting for Final project design review of the Gunnell Oval Recreational Complex Redevelopment project at the Town of Kearny Town Hall Council Chambers, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey at 6:00 PM on …
Recognizing the Life and in Mourning of the Passing of Councilman Jonathan D. Giordano
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of our colleague Jonathan D. Giordano who served as 2nd Ward Council Member for the Town of Kearny. He was a lifelong resident of Kearny who graduated from Kearny High School in 1984 and attended New Jersey City University before joining his father …
