Local government left in the dark

KEARNY –  The roll had been called, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Kearny governing body was…

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 more about tax appeals

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

News in brief

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

Abducted Delaware child could be in NJ, NYC

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

NAPD sees upswing in residential burglaries

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

Fitness center coming; new housing under review

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – It may require an extended backstop at Harvey Field to…

3 displaced, 1 injured in Belleville fire

BELLEVILLE – Three township residents were displaced and one was injured by a fire that heavily…

Fitzhenry picked for vacant seat

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON –  Republican loyalist Brian Fitzhenry was rewarded for his longtime service to…

Kitchen fire quickly contained

HARRISON –  A fire at D’ Carbon, a Peruvian barbecue restaurant at 506 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North, last Monday…

Bianchi focused on meadows redevelopment, spending checks

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  North Arlington selected a group of new professional staffers at the…

2014: The year in review

Compiled by Karen Zautyk & Ron Leir  Observer Correspondents    JANUARY The revolving door on the office of…

Home for the holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, I know I speak for all my colleagues at The Observer when I wish all…

Improvements eyed at Kearny Point

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  The town governing body is poised to adopt a conceptual redevelopment plan…

High stakes lottery

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  Close to 150 folks have entered a special lottery which –…