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Clara Maass opens new unit

Clara Maass Medical Center recently marked the opening of a 20-bed Transitional Care Unit for patients who no longer need… Continue

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A BANNER DAY

At the Nutley St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, members of the Belleville Middle School Stompers strutted th… Continue

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Dyed-in-the-wool Irishman

A motorcycle officer from the Belleville Police Department, sporting a green mustache, serves as an outrider duri… Continue

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Suspected drug dealer arrested in Belleville

By Patrick Bober, Managing Editor
Essex County sheriff’s officers made a routine motor vehicle stop last week that resulted in a drug-dealing suspect being found with $3,573 in cash and approximately $5,000 worth of narcotics, according to officials.
On the evening of March 3, Officers Giuseppe Forgione and David Cohen were assigned to a seatbelt enforcement detail at Mill Street and Union Avenue. At 5:30 p.m., they observed a 2001 Acura TL with illegally tinted windows and a pl… Continue

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Toscano father, son sentenced

By Roman J. Uschak, Staff Writer
The Toscano family murder case that began almost a year and a half ago came to a close last week in Superior Court, Newark.
Peter Toscano, who fatally shot his cousin, Jordan Voorhees, with a .38-caliber handgun in 2008, pleaded guilty on March 1 to an amended charge of aggravated manslaughter. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
“He also pled guilty to disturbing human remains,” said Essex County Assistant Prosecutor William Neafsey last… Continue

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Babe Ruth League accepts signups

The Bloomfield Babe Ruth League is a nationally-chartered organization offering quality baseball for youth between the ages of 13-18 for Belleville residents. There are two divisions: Junior Division for 13-14-year-olds and Senior Division for 15-18-year-olds.
It is every high school ball players dream to make their high school team, but unfortunately there are just so many roster spots available. The Bloomfield Babe Ruth League is accepting applications through March willing to accommodate… Continue

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BHS wrestler Colon has good State tourney run

Belleville High School varsity wrestler Justin Colon had a good run at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Colon, a 112-pound sophomore, won in the preliminary round before losing in the pre-quarterfinals on March 5.
Colon returned the next day and remained alive with a victory in the wrestlebacks first round, but was then eliminated in the wrestlebacks second round.
Colon qualified for the NJSIAA tournament for

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SHE’S GOT A BIG HEART

Library patron Esther Tubello holds the box of chocolates she won in a Valentine’s Day contest at the Belleville Publi… Continue

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Snow where to go

A resident stands in the snow and waits in the cold for a bus on Franklin Avenue. A week ago, more than 12… Continue

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9/11 memorial beefsteak gains dispensation on Lenten oversight

By Roman J. Uschak, Staff Writer
Belleville Township will host the first 9/11 Memorial Park Beefsteak next week. The March 12 event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 96 Bridge St.
Organizers received special dispensation from the Archdiocese of Newark, through St. Peter’s Church in Belleville, to host the beefsteak on a Friday during Lent, a day when Catholics are supposed to abstain from eating meat. Catholics who attend the all-you-can-eat event may substitute th… Continue

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BOE introduces new superintendent

By Roman J. Uschak, Staff Writer
Last week’s Belleville Board of Education meeting saw the informal introduction of incoming Superintendent of Schools Joseph Picardo, who will assume his new position on April 9.
Picardo was in the audience at the school board’s Feb. 22 meeting held in the Belleville High library.
“I was just supposed to be a bystander tonight,” said Picardo as he made his way to the front of the library to address the assembly of more than 30 individuals. “… Continue

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BHS' Colon advances to State wrestling tournament

By Joe Ragozzino
Sports Editor
Belleville High School wrestler Justin Colon qualified for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association tournament for the second straight season.
Colon, a sophomore, finished third in the 112-pound weight class at the Region 4 tournament at West Orange High School on Feb. 27 to qualify for the State tournament, which will be held March 5-7 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
In the third-place consolation, Colon decisioned Devrin Egipc… Continue

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BHS track teams enjoy fine efforts this season

The Belleville High School boys’ and girls’ indoor varsity track and field teams enjoyed fine seasons.
Sherece Shabazz and Vanessa Ackon sparked the girls’ team, which finished third overall at the Essex County Relay Championships and won its first track trophy in school history. The girls’ team also finished in fifth place at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Championships.
Bryon Cure sparked the boys’ team.
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Stand tall!

Belleville High School cheerleaders vie in a cheer competition at Nutley High School on Feb. 17. The team from… Continue

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Fire Department gains a $72,900 FEMA grant

By Patrick Bober, Managing Editor
The Belleville Fire Department recently received a $72,900 grant from the federal government to help purchase much needed supplies, including radios.
The grant is part of a federal effort that goes back to2001. The Firefighter Investment Response Enhancement, or FIRE, Act is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and awards grants directly to local departments which are best able to identify their greatest needs.
FEMA award… Continue

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Council members up for re-election

By Roman J. Uschak, Staff Writer
The election for the Belleville Township Council is still more than two months away and it remains to be seen who will challenge the three incumbents.
Mayor Ray Kimble, Deputy Mayor Michael Nicosia and Councilman Kevin Kennedy are seeking new four-year terms after being elected in 2006. A call to the municipal clerk’s office late last week revealed that no other candidates had yet filed petitions.
Kennedy discussed why he is running for a fou… Continue

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A rich history at Zion Church

By Roman J. Uschak, Staff Writer
The Little Zion Union American Methodist Episcopal Church has been servin… Continue

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BHS wrestler Anello wins District title

Joe Anello captured the 152-pound weight class to lead the Belleville High School varsity wrestling team at the District 14 tournament in Livingston on Feb. 20.
Oscar Cabrera, Justin Colon, Nick Fruncillo and Chase Hamilton also finished third in their weight classes for the Bucs, who placed fifth overall among the nine scoring teams. Bloomfield won the team title. Livingston was second; Montclair was third and Nutley fourth.
The top three finishers in each weight class advanced to the R… Continue

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BHS boys’ basketball team upends Nutley

Chad Barnes had 16 points and Tommy Rosario added 10 points and 15 rebounds to spark the Belleville High School boys’ varsity basketball team to a 56-44 win over archrival Nutley on Feb. 19 in Nutley.
Justin Winchester also had 13 points for the Bucs, who won their second straight and reportedly improved to 3-15.
In the previous day, the Bucs topped West Essex, 66-59, at home. Keith Everett had 18 points, Winchester had 16 points; Barnes had 12 points and Rosario had nine points.
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