Business Of The Month: KM Signs / Operation Chillout

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: April 24, 2018

Second Ward Councilman Joseph Petrosky awarded the April Business Of The Month to KM Signs and Designs along with Operation Chillout. KM Signs, located in the downtown area on Chestnut Street, has created signage for local businesses, corporations, organizations, and individuals. Owner Kevin Murphy has for over three decades provided signs, banners, metal logos, plaques, […]

Tia Jiana Dog Care Is March Business Of The Month

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: March 18, 2018

Tia Jiana Dog Care was celebrated as Business of the Month for March 2018 by the governing body at the March 15th Mayor & Council meeting. Owner and operator Janaina Hernandez was present to accept the certificate. Having opened Tia Jiana Dog Care just three years ago on March 1, 2015, Janaina has offered pet […]

Salon One Twenty Two Is February Business Of The Month

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: February 26, 2018

Salon One Twenty-Two was honored as the borough’s Business of the Month for February 2018. At the February 15th Mayor & Council meeting, owner Jessica Afonso Carvalho accepted the certificate on behalf of the studio. Mayor Carl Hokanson proclaimed, “She and her staff pride themselves on providing the utmost attention, courtesy, and professional service to their […]

Rita’s Pharmacy Is The January 2018 Business Of The Month

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: January 24, 2018

Mayor Carl Hokanson and Councilman-At-Large Joseph DeIorio presented Sanjay ‘Jay’ Shah with 2018’s first Business Of The Month Certificate for Rita’s Pharmacy at the January 18th Mayor & Council meeting. Mr. Shah took over the business in March of 2006 and is the pharmacist in charge. “Rita’s Pharmacy is a staple in the community. For […]

Carmen Tailor Is December Business Of The Month

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 27, 2017

Carmen Tailor was recognized as Roselle Park’s Business Of The Month for December 2017. Fifth Ward Councilman Thomas ‘Thos’ Shipley, along with Mayor Carl Hokanson, presented the award to owner Carmen Morales at the December 21st Mayor & Council meeting. “Since opening their doors seven years ago in Roselle Park,” said Councilman Shipley during the […]

Sensory Bounce Therapy For Special Needs Children Coming To Roselle Park

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 3, 2017

A program dedicated to providing occupational therapy to children with special needs is set to start next year at Pump It Up. Sensory Bounce Therapy, founded by Miriam Skydell, started in Paramus four years ago and has expanded to 15 locations from Connecticut to Florida. In addition to the program coming to Roselle Park, the only […]

Crystalz Is November’s Business Of The Month

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: November 26, 2017

Crystalz Barber Shop on West Westfield Avenue was recognized as the November 2017 Business Of The Month at the November 16th Mayor & Council meeting. Having opened its doors ten years ago in the borough, owner and barber Leo Jaramillo has provided a haircut and a shave for anyone – young or old – coming through […]

Sun Tavern Is October’s Business Of The Month

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: October 25, 2017

October’s business of the month was awarded to Sun Tavern. Last year the popular Roselle Park staple was recognized for its quarter of a century in town (link). Third Ward Councilman William Fahoury presented the certificate alongside Mayor Carl Hokanson. Councilman Fahoury read the certificate, stating, “This award is being presented to Sun Tavern. In […]

Big A Service Center Is Business Of The Month

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: August 20, 2017

For close to three and a half decades, since 1983, Ramon ‘Ray’ Adoni, has been providing automotive repair and maintenance along with gas at the corner of Westfield Avenue and Union Road. This month at the August 17th Mayor & Council meeting, the governing body recognized Big A Service Center as Business of the Month. […]

Dowling’s Is Named July Business Of The Month

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: July 31, 2017

Dowling’s Irish Pub & Restaurant was recognized as Roselle Park’s Business of the Month at the July 20th Mayor & Council meeting. In attendance was Marc Dowling who accepted the award on behalf of himself and co-owner Russ Olden. The restaurant, located on the corner of Chestnut Street and Williams Street has quickly become a […]

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