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You are here: Home / News / Town of Kearny Holds 2026 Reorganization Meeting and Swearing-In Ceremony

News · January 8, 2026

Town of Kearny Holds 2026 Reorganization Meeting and Swearing-In Ceremony

The Town of Kearny officially commenced the 2026 legislative year on Wednesday, January 7, with its Annual Reorganization Meeting. The ceremony opened with a moving rendition of the National Anthem by Bernadette Oberndorf and an invocation by Deacon John Sarnas.

Distinguished guests, including Senator Angela V. McKnight, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, Hudson County Sheriff James Davis, and Christian Gil, representative from Congresswoman Nellie Pou’s office, looked on as Town Clerk Patricia Carpenter certified the election results. The Honorable Judge Mary Costello then administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Council President Marytrine De Castro and Council Members Jose Rodrigues, Fred Esteves, and Gerald Ficeto, along with Deputy Mayors George J. Harris and Melanie Ryan.

The meeting also included the approval of numerous appointments and re-appointments to municipal boards and committees. Mayor Doyle and the Town Council shared remarks thanking residents who generously volunteer their time and Town employees for their continued dedication and service. The evening concluded with a small reception, offering an opportunity to celebrate the start of the new year together.

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El miércoles 7 de enero, la ciudad de Kearny dio inicio oficialmente al año legislativo 2026 con su Reunión Anual de Reorganización. La ceremonia comenzó con una emotiva interpretación del Himno Nacional a cargo de Bernadette Oberndorf y una invocación del diácono John Sarnas.
Entre los distinguidos invitados presentes se encontraban la senadora Angela V. McKnight, el ejecutivo del condado de Hudson, Craig Guy, el sheriff del condado de Hudson, James Davis, y Christian Gil, representante de la oficina de la congresista Nellie Pou, quienes presenciaron la certificación de los resultados electorales por parte de la secretaria municipal, Patricia Carpenter. Posteriormente, la honorable jueza Mary Costello tomó juramento a la alcaldesa Carol Jean Doyle, a la presidenta del Consejo, Marytrine De Castro, y a los concejales Jose Rodrigues, Fred Esteves y Gerald Ficeto, junto con los vicealcaldes George J. Harris y Melanie Ryan.
La reunión también incluyó la aprobación de numerosos nombramientos y reelecciones para las juntas y comités municipales. La alcaldesa Doyle y el Consejo Municipal expresaron su agradecimiento a los residentes que generosamente dedican su tiempo como voluntarios y a los empleados municipales por su continua dedicación y servicio. La velada concluyó con una pequeña recepción, que brindó la oportunidad de celebrar juntos el comienzo del nuevo año.

A cidade de Kearny iniciou oficialmente o ano legislativo de 2026 na quarta-feira, 7 de janeiro, com a sua Reunião Anual de Reorganização. A cerimónia começou com uma comovente interpretação do Hino Nacional por Bernadette Oberndorf e uma invocação do Diácono John Sarnas.
Convidados ilustres, incluindo a senadora Angela V. McKnight, o executivo do condado de Hudson, Craig Guy, o xerife do condado de Hudson, James Davis, e Christian Gil, representante do gabinete da congressista Nellie Pou, assistiram enquanto a secretária municipal Patricia Carpenter certificava os resultados das eleições. A juíza Mary Costello administrou, então, o juramento de posse à presidente da Câmara, Carol Jean Doyle, à presidente do Conselho, Marytrine De Castro, e aos vereadores Jose Rodrigues, Fred Esteves e Gerald Ficeto, juntamente com os vice-presidentes da Câmara, George J. Harris e Melanie Ryan.
A reunião incluiu ainda a aprovação de várias nomeações e reconduções para os conselhos e comissões municipais. A Presidente da Câmara Doyle e o Conselho Municipal fizeram discursos agradecendo aos residentes que generosamente dedicam o seu tempo como voluntários e aos funcionários da cidade pela sua contínua dedicação e serviço. A noite terminou com uma pequena receção, oferecendo uma oportunidade para celebrarmos juntos o início do novo ano.

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