Mayor Carol Jean Doyle Council members Marytrine De Castro, Gerald Ficeto and Mayoral Aide Lyla De Castro joined The Kearny/Bellevile Elks and The Kearny Prevention Collation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Town Hall. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and other drug and violence …
Italian Heritage Month
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Council Members Marytrine De Castro and Gerald Ficeto joined UNICO President, Anna Marie Latushko and members to raise the Italian Flag and to recognize October as Italian Heritage Month at the Christopher Columbus monument at Riverbank Park. La alcaldesa Carol Jean …
Hometown Heroes
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and the Kearny Town Council members Marytrine De Castro, George Zapata, Stathis Theodoropoulos, Eileen Eckel, Richard Konopka joined Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone Coordinator Linda Kraus D’Isa at American Revolution Bicentennial Park at Town Hall for the Kearny Hometown Heroes …
“Tie Kearny Pink” Campaign
Ava De Castro Lawdanski, an Ambassador Girl Scout, launched her "Tie Kearny Pink" campaign at Town Hall. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with breast cancer survivors, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Council members Marytrine De Castro, Gerald Ficeto, and George Zapata, Senator Angela V. …
Hindu Heritage Awareness Month
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and the Kearny Town Council officially proclaimed October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Awareness and Appreciation Month. Amruta More, representing the Hindu Community Center, accepted the proclamation alongside fellow community members. This month-long observance invites Kearny's …
Kearny’s Annual Oktoberfest Concert
lively mix of music, food, and dance. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro joined the fun, dancing alongside residents to the nostalgic melodies of the Cameos. El concierto anual Oktoberfest de Kearny en el Veterans Memorial Field reunió a la comunidad con una animada …
Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Council members Marytrine De Castro, George Zapata, Stathis Theodoropoulos, and Eileen Eckel and Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with a flag raising ceremony and community resource fair. The event showcased an array of regional …
9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle recently visited the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit alongside Kearny High School students. This powerful tribute, launched by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001, including the 343 FDNY members who made the ultimate sacrifice. About …
New ‘Welcome to Kearny’ Sign Unveiled
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, council members Marytrine De Castro and Gerald Ficeto, and members of the Cali family proudly unveiled Kearny's new "Welcome to Kearny" sign. Sponsored by Cali Carting in memory of John Cali Jr., the sign greets visitors crossing the Belleville Turnpike Bridge. La …
Kearny Fire Department Open House
The Kearny Fire Department open its doors, inviting the community for an up-close look at the world of firefighting. Families immersed themselves in the world of firefighting through: * Hands-on fire hose operation * Live demonstrations of vehicle extrication and fire sprinkler systems * …
Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month in Kearny
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle presented proclamations to Paula and Nurse Kristy from ICCDAA, officially declaring September as both Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month in Kearny. These proclamations underscores Kearny’s commitment to raising awareness, about mental health and addiction, promoting …
Breast Cancer Awareness
Ava De Castro Lawdanski, Gold Award Candidate and Ambassador Member of Kearny's Girl Scout Troop 10648, spearheads two major breast cancer awareness events: "Tie Kearny Pink" Campaign: Decorating trees with pink ribbons at key locations throughout October Kickoff: Saturday, …
Kearny’s Newest Firefighters
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle swore in four new firefighters, Zachary Myers, Matthew Duane, Justin Erezuma, and Gustavo Martinez, during a Town Council meeting at Kearny Town Hall. We thank these dedicated individuals for their commitment to keeping Kearny safe. Photos By Barbara …
Listening Tour Session For Seniors
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, joined by Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and council members Gerry Ficeto, George Zapata and Eileen Eckel, hosted a Listening Tour Session for seniors at the Henrietta Benstead Senior Center. The event gave Kearny's senior citizens a platform to voice concerns and …
NJMVC Mobile Unit Made A Stop In Kearny
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro dropped by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's Mobile Unit as it made a stop at Kearny Town Hall. The NJMVC Mobile Unit offered residents an easier way to drop off expired license plate, renew driver's license, registration renewals, …
Mexican Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Council members Marytrine De Castro, Eileen Eckel, and Richard Konopka, along with NJ Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato, joined members of Kearny’s Mexican community to celebrate Mexican heritage with a flag-raising ceremony at Town Hall. La alcaldesa Carol Jean …
9-11 Flag Raising and Remembrance Ceremony
The Town of Kearny commemorated the victims of September 11, 2001, with a solemn Flag Raising and Remembrance Ceremony at Town Hall's American Revolution Bicentennial Park. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle honored the Kearny residents who lost their lives by reading their names aloud. Family members of the …
RWJBarnabas Health Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro, and New Jersey State Senator Nellie Pou joined RWJBarnabas Health for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new Kearny facility, located at 206 Bergen Ave. This center aims to make high-quality health care easily accessible to Kearny …
Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Council members Marytrine De Castro, Eileen Eckel, and George Zapata alongside Police and Fire Department members, joined Kearny High School students for the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. The event, held in the school stadium, featured the raising of a commemorative flag …
Empowering Kearny’s Small Businesses
Representatives from the US Small Business Administration and the NJ Economic Development Authority visited local business owners to listen to their needs and share information on grants and growth opportunities. Joined by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone, the team—including Claudia Yarborough, …
Opioid Awareness Flag Raising
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Councilman Gerald Ficeto joined the Kearny-Belleville Elks and Kearny Prevention Coalition in a flag-raising ceremony at Town Hall. The event aimed to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic, highlight overdose prevention strategies, and honor lives lost to opioid …
80’s Revolution Concert
Nostalgia filled the air at Arlington Depot Park as the Kearny Recreation Department hosted a free concert featuring 80's Revolution. Residents of all ages enjoyed a beautiful evening while dancing to the timeless hits from 80’s. Photos By Barbara Goldberg La nostalgia inundó el aire en …
Kearny Mourns The Loss Of Congressman Pascrell Jr.
Ecuadorian Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Council members Marytrine De Castro, Dennis Solano, and George Zapata joined members of the Ecuadorian community to celebrate Ecuadorian Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony at Town Hall. Residents of Ecuadorian descent comprise 10% of the Kearny …
Shakespeare Under the Stars:
This weekend, the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (WHATCo) transformed Arlington Depot Park into an open-air theater with their production of "Twelfth Night, or What You Will." As part of their "Summer Shakespeare" series. The perfect summer evening drew a crowd that included Mayor Carol Jean …
Letter from Mayor Doyle Regarding Tax Bills.
Letter from Mayor Carol Jean Doyle regarding the 3rd and 4th Installment 2024 Tax Bills and the 1st and 2nd Installment 2025 Tax Bills. …
Peruvian Heritage Park Flag Raising
The Peruvian Civic Association's annual celebration cumulated in a flag raising at the Peruvian Heritage Park. Vibrant traditional costumes and dance performances kicked off the event. Council Members Marytrine De Castro, Dennis Solano, and George Zapata joined in honoring the local Peruvian …
Peruvian Parade
The Peruvian Civic Association's annual celebration brought Lima to Kearny. Spectators were treated to a display of Peru's rich cultural heritage, with vibrant traditional costumes, dance performances, and traditional music. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle joined Town Council Members Marytrine De Castro, …
Congratulations to Kearny’s KGC Senior Black and KGC Junior Red cheer teams
Congratulations to Kearny's KGC Senior Black and KGC Junior Red cheer teams for their recent victories! KGC Senior Black claimed second place at the Global Games in Hawaii, while KGC Junior Red secured the Championship Title at the American Spirit Tournament in Wildwood. Both teams were honored with …
Fourth of July Celebration
The Town of Kearny hosted its annual Fourth of July celebration at Veteran's Memorial Field on Belgrove Drive. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Council Member Marytrine De Castro, Councilman Gerald Ficeto, Recreation Commission Chairperson Lyla De Castro Lawdanski, and Recreation Director Ralph Cattafi …
