Ferrarro resigns, takes buyout

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  After months of wrangling with his employer, the Kearny Board of Education,…

New high school VP named

KEARNY – A 13-year school employee has been promoted to vice principal assigned to Kearny High School. Paul Measso,…

Lottery for senior apts. next month

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  HARRISON – The town’s first affordable residence for senior citizens at 774 Harrison Ave.…

Heroin/gun rap for felon

      By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  When Kearny Vice Squad detectives busted a Newark…

Clerk for Kearny doc stole 500G

NEWARK – A woman who had worked as a receptionist at a Kearny medical office pleaded guilty last week to…

Thoughts & Views: Ebola: More questions than answers

It’s not often that I agree with Chris Christie, but on the issue of mandatory isolation for certain persons returning…

CLARIFICATION

Last week’s opinion column “Gov’t stumbles threat to Republic?” was written by Ron Leir. His name…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

THANK YOU!  To the editor:  Queen of Peace Rosary Society Annual Tricky Tray met with success and much…

Borough voters getting school question

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  EAST NEWARK –  A court ruling has cleared the way – over objections…

Teenager Tayla Grace prepares for big time in music world

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Sometimes, when 17-yearolds sing, it’s nice — but there’s only so much…

Don’t expect cops at grid games

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  On Saturday, Oct. 17, the normal presence of local bluecoats to…

Halloween Pawrade in Kearny

                Photos by Karen Zautyk Top r.: KUEZ Among 50+…

Once around the park, please

HARRISON –  Northbound traffic on Davis Ave. in Harrison has been detoured around West Hudson Park for several months pending…

KPD: A formula for crime

If you see the gentleman in the photo accompanying this week’s blotter — particularly if you see him in…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts a Saturday craft program on Nov. 8 at 3…