Monitor will stay for now

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  The Town of Harrison, which has received special state aid for…

OK to build but be careful driving

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –  Carlstadt builder Ed Russo can expand his residential project at Bergen…

Learn good nutrition with Julie at ShopRite

ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a series of nutrition and wellness events for March led by…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., is offering Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers every Wednesday at 11 a.m., beginning March…

N.A. hiring ex-NJMC boss

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON — Robert Ceberio, former New Jersey Meadowlands Commission executive director, is…

Brothers exit, United Water enters

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Now that Kearny has lost its top two administrators of its…

Teen bound for Far East

BELLEVILLE – A Belleville High School freshman will be spending part of the summer in Japan. Andrea Romero…

Council seat filled; 5 cops promoted

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Marytrine DeCastro was seated as the newest member of the Kearny Town…

Township has Roche land but no developer

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  Belleville is taking the vacant 18.5-acre Roche Diagnostics parcel at Franklin Ave.…

Learn more about tax appeals

KEARNY –  With the April 1 deadline looming for filing municipal tax appeals, the Town of Kearny is offering local…

Dr. Mark Schachman joins Smile Center

Dr. Blair Schachtel of The Smile and Implant Center welcomes Dr. Mark Schachman to his practice in Kearny. Dr. Schachman is…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., holds Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers every Wednesday at 11 a.m., beginning March 11.…

Decastro picked

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  It’s all over but the swearing in – which was scheduled…

Gov.’s veto leaves UEZ up the creek

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Farewell, Farmers’ Market? No more Doggie Halloween Pawrade? Maybe sooner than…

Most liquor stores don’t check IDs

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent In 2013, the Hudson County Coalition for Drug Free Communities (HCCDFC) conducted a test…

News in brief

KEARNY –  He is still seeking approvals to expand his residential project at Bergen and Schuyler Aves. in Kearny…

New contract gives cops 3% pay hikes

BELLEVILLE –  Belleville’s police force, from the rookie to the chief, is the beneficiaries of a new labor contract, approved…

Learning good habits for proper nutrition

As part of its community wellness efforts, ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, recently hosted two events for North Arlington…

around town

Bloomfield  Bloomfield Public Library’s Book Club, 90 Broad St., has released its program schedule for March: Book Club meets…

Abducted Delaware child could be in NJ, NYC

NEW CASTLE, Del. — The New Castle County, Del., police seeks your help in locating a…

Nutley police: Did you witness Centre St. robbery?

NUTLEY — Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man they say robbed a Centre…

NAPD sees upswing in residential burglaries

The North Arlington Police Department wants to ensure residents are aware that there have been a…

NA’s Ryen Pezzolla a semi-finalist for ECRHA’s top award

Ryen Pezzolla, of North Arlington, a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep and the grandson of Observer…

Up and running

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  The Kearny Police Department’s enhanced 911 emergency communications system at its South…

Does girls crew row vs. bias?

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A Kearny parent has filed a federal civil rights complaint against…

How to ward off the cold

With predictions of continued frigid weather, including wind gusts of up to 40 mph and wind chills of -15…

Photos tell his story

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Last year, Bobby Travieso was doing some spring cleaning when, in the back of…

Outlet for grieving over loss of pet

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  If you’re not someone who loves animals, you can skip this…

Fire roster beefed up but still shortstaffed

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Seven additional firefighters are being hired by Kearny but, because of upcoming…

Koppers, NJ Transit perfect together: HCIA

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  NJ Transit may be giving Kearny the silent treatment on its…