Public Works News and Notices
Nutley DPW's "Big Truck Day" to be held on Saturday, May 14
Commissoner Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli and the Department of Public Works invite you to BIG TRUCK DAY to be held on Saturday, May 14 from 12:00 - 2:00pm in Municipal Parking Lot 9, 537 Franklin Avenue (next to the former Ciccolini's Building).
Celebrate National Public Works Week by experiencing the high-tech equipment and vehicles used to provide vital township DPW services. Learn how they operate to serve you better. Kids can climb aboard and honk the horn!
DPW Electronics Recycling Day to be held on Saturday, April 30
Commissioner Dr. Joseph Scarpelli announces Nutley DPW Computer and Electronics Recycling Day.
Saturday, April 30, 2022
9:00am - 1:00pm
PLEASE ENTER THROUGH PARKING LOT 9
(537 Franklin Avenue - Former Cicollini's Parking Lot)
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:
- All items MUST BE placed in the TRUNK OF YOUR VEHICLE.
- Workers WILL NOT be able to take items directly from yourself or from the back seat of your vehicle.
- You will need to STAY IN your vehicle at all times
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- Computers and Laptops
- FAX Machines
- Microwaves
- Monitors
- Printers
- Scanners
- Stereos and Speakers
- Televisions
- VCR and DVD Players
For additional information please contact the Department of Public Works at (973) 284-4984
Contactless Shredding Day to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022
Nutley Public Works’ Commissioner Dr. Joseph Scarpelli announced that the Department of Public Works will be conducting “Shredding Day” on Saturday, April 16, 2022. This event will allow residents to safely - destroy sensitive material while also recycling. Cars will enter Municipal Parking Lot 7 behind Bella Luce and proceed to Parking Lot 9 next to Ciccolini’s between the hours of 10am to 2pm or until the trucks are full.
Residents will be required to stay in their car and open their trunk or truck bed to allow staff access to their documents. Residents will be limited to 5 boxes or bags for shredding.
“In light of the COVID-19 pandemic we are making this year’s Shredding Day contactless. I am asking residents to cooperate by utilizing a Stop, Drop, and Go method. This is a safe way of disposing old tax returns, checks, and other private documents in a secure manner, while maintaining social distancing,” said Commissioner. Scarpelli.
Kingsland Street Resurfacing from Passaic Avenue to Orange Street
ROADWAY RESURFACING
Kingsland Street (NJ State Route 7)
From Passaic Avenue to Orange Street in Nutley
The State of New Jersey Department of Transportation will be resurfacing Kingsland Street (State Route 7) in Nutley from Passaic Avenue to Orange Street on or about Thursday April 14th starting at 8:00 PM and continuing through the overnight and Friday April 15th starting at 8:00 PM and continuing through the overnight. Please note that this work is weather dependent. Residents should expect roadway closures, detours, and plan alternate travel routes during the resurfacing process.
All questions regarding this project can be directed to NJDOT at 973-810-9079
DPW Electronics Recycling Day - Saturday, February 12, 2022
Commissioner Dr. Joseph Scarpelli announces Nutley DPW Computer and Electronics Recycling Day.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
9:00am - 1:00pm
PLEASE ENTER THROUGH PARKING LOT 9
(537 Franklin Avenue - Former Cicollini's Parking Lot)
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:
- All items MUST BE placed in the TRUNK OF YOUR VEHICLE.
- Workers WILL NOT be able to take items directly from yourself or from the back seat of your vehicle.
- You will need to STAY IN your vehicle at all times
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- Computers and Laptops
- FAX Machines
- Microwaves
- Monitors
- Printers
- Scanners
- Stereos and Speakers
- Televisions
- VCR and DVD Players
For additional information please contact the Department of Public Works at (973) 284-4984
Nutley DPW Prepares for Harsh Winter
With almost 200 lane miles of public roads in Nutley, the Township’s Department of Public Works (DPW) takes snow removal seriously. Long known for its ability to get the Township’s roads clear in record time, Commissioner Dr. Joseph Scarpelli says their success is due to strategy, teamwork and dedication.
“We thoroughly plan ahead for winter weather, and continuously work to improve our snow removal operations, with the understanding that every snow event is different and procedures may change based on the nature of each storm,” he says. “When it snows, we work around the clock to keep our roadways clear for residents, local businesses, and first responders. We take pride in our responsibility and are committed to doing an excellent job in the face of changing and often challenging weather conditions.”
Well before the first snowflake hits the ground, the DPW is busy behind the scenes working months in advance preparing equipment and training and retraining crews and their supervisors.
A frequent question the Commissioner hears is: “Why hasn’t my street been plowed yet?” Scarpelli explains the Township’s policy. “Not all roads can be plowed at once, which is why we prioritize the streets in Nutley’s entire road network to ensure safe travel conditions as quickly as possible.” The different categories of road priorities are:
- Primary Roads: Major roadways that provide for high traffic volumes over medium to long distances. These are also the most important roads for first responders, who need to get to homes quickly. It also allows every resident to only travel a couple of blocks in order to find a clear street during the height of a storm.
- Secondary Roads: Collectors that distribute traffic between major and local roads, serve as main connectors to primary roads.
- Tertiary Roads: Local roads, dead ends and cul-de-sacs.
- Municipal Parking Lots
“We organize the town into 20 sub-areas,” Scarpelli explains. “No neighborhood is assigned to be last. Plowing equipment is assigned to each of these sub-areas at the start of the plowing shift, and crews all begin their plowing duties at the same time.”
As the Nutley DPW gears up for an expected harsh winter, Commissioner Scarpelli is confident the DPW is up to the task of maintaining the well-earned reputation.
“The men and women of the DPW take extreme pride in their work and do an outstanding job,” he says. “Many times working through the night, to assure Nutley roads are safe. It is gratifying to hear from our residents that travel outside our borders that there is a stark difference between our roads and the surrounding communities. Those comments are very much appreciated by myself and the entire department.”
Road Construction Notification - Harrison Street (Bloomfield Ave. to E. Passaic Ave)
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PSE&G Road Construction Notification (May 10, 2019 thru June 2019)
Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli, would like to notify residents of PSE&G’s upcoming roadway work that may impact Township residents. This notification is in an effort to inform residents of the scheduled work so that alternate routes can be planned if needed and to maintain a level of safety within the community.
Starting Friday, May 10, 2019 and continuing through June 2019, PSE&G will be milling, paving and re-striping where applicable the roadways affected by their gas main/meter upgrade project. Phase 1 of this work will primarily occur in the section of Nutley between and including Harrison Street, East Passaic Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue and Centre Street. All roadways within this area will be affected at some point in time during the construction period specified above.
For further information, please visit PSE&G’s
website at the link listed below or at 833-661-6200.
https://nj.pseg.com/inthecommunity/constructioninyourtown/gasworkinyourtown
CONTRACTOR OF RECORD:
Public Service Electirc & Gas
Ferreira Construction
Crisdel Group, Inc.
WORK HOURS:
Work hours will generally be Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. However, times may be altered depending on weather, roadway conditions and traffic patterns.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
- Street/Roadway will be closed during construction hours;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- If posted, please follow all specified detour routes;
- Traffic delays are expected – please plan alternate routes.
RESIDENT IMPACTS:
- Street closures during construction hours for vehicles;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Entry and Exit to/from Driveways will not be permitted during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- Please park all vehicles on side streets outside of work zone if needed during work hours;
- Contact the Nutley Police Department regarding overnight parking restrictions.
PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS
- Pedestrian walkway access may be limited during construction period;
- We ask that when accessing these areas you use extreme caution.
Co-Mingled Recycling Pick Up Changes - Effective Week of January 29, 2018
Mayor Joseph Scarpelli, Director of the Department of Public Works, announced that starting the week of January 29, 2018, Co-Mingled Recycling material (cans/plastic/glass) will be picked up by F. Basso, Jr. Rubbish Removal Inc. for the Township of Nutley. Paper and cardboard recycling material will continue to be collected by the Township Department of Public Works.
“In an effort to become more cost efficient and reduce manpower we are outsourcing one-half of our recycling pick-up,” said Mayor Scarpelli. “This change should be seamless to our residents, except I am asking everyone to have their recycling curbside before 6am on the collection day.”
Privatizing a portion of the recycling will result in a decrease in the 2018 DPW budget without affecting services. Manpower will be reduced by a combination of retirements, a transfer, people who have separated from employment, and layoffs.
“I am constantly working to see how we can implement cost-savings for our residents without affecting services. There will be more changes in the future as the Township transitions from Roche’s departure to the full re-development of the ON3 campus,” concluded Dr. Scarpelli.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at 973-284-4984.
Road Construction Notification - Harrison Street (Franklin Avenue to Spring Street)
Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli, would like to notify residents of an upcoming road project that may impact Township residents. This notification is in an effort to inform residents of the scope of the work, as well as to maintain a level of safety within the community. Our goal is to minimize disruption to our residents while working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to correct the issue. If you have any questions regarding the below information, please do not hesitate to contact Mayor Scarpelli’s office at the Department of Public Works at 973-284-4958.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
Harrison Street
Location: Franklin Avenue to Spring Street
Beginning on Friday, November 3, 2017, weather permitting and continuing through Friday, November 10, 2017, D&L Paving Contractors, Inc. will be performing milling and paving work on Harrison Street from Franklin Avenue to Spring Street. The work hours will generally be between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. Any changes in this work schedule will be communicated in advance.
CONTRACTOR OF RECORD:
D&L Paving Contractors, Inc. - Nutley, New Jersey
Telephone: 973-667-7300
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
- Street/Roadway will be closed during construction hours;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- If posted, please follow all specified detour routes;
- Traffic delays are expected – please plan alternate routes.
RESIDENT IMPACTS:
- Street closures during construction hours for vehicles;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Entry and Exit to/from Driveways will not be permitted during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- Please park all vehicles on side streets outside of work zone if needed during work hours;
- Contact the Nutley Police Department regarding overnight parking restrictions.
PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS
- Pedestrian walkway access may be limited during construction period;
- We ask that when accessing these areas you use extreme caution.
We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your patience while we rebuild Nutley’s infrastructure.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to learn more about the project, please call (973) 284-4958.
Road Construction Notification - Harrison Street (Franklin Avenue to Bloomfield Avenue)
Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli, would like to notify residents of an upcoming road project that may impact Township residents. This notification is in an effort to inform residents of the scope of the work, as well as to maintain a level of safety within the community. Our goal is to minimize disruption to our residents while working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to correct the issue. If you have any questions regarding the below information, please do not hesitate to contact Mayor Scarpelli’s office at the Department of Public Works at 973-284-4958.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
Harrison Street
Location: Franklin Avenue to Bloomfield Avenue
Beginning on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, weather permitting and continuing through Friday October 6, 2017, D&L Paving Contractors, Inc. will be performing concrete, milling and paving work on Harrison Street from Franklin Avenue to Bloomfield Avenue. The work hours will generally be between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Any changes in this work schedule will be communicated in advance.
CONTRACTOR OF RECORD:
D&L Paving Contractors, Inc. - Nutley, New Jersey
Telephone: 973-667-7300
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
- Street/Roadway will be closed during construction hours;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- If posted, please follow all specified detour routes;
- Traffic delays are expected – please plan alternate routes.
RESIDENT IMPACTS
- Street closures during construction hours for vehicles;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Entry and Exit to/from Driveways will not be permitted during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- Please park all vehicles on side streets outside of work zone if needed during work hours;
- Contact the Nutley Police Department regarding overnight parking restrictions.
PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS
- Pedestrian walkway access may be limited during construction period;
- We ask that when accessing these areas you use extreme caution.
We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your patience while we rebuild Nutley’s infrastructure.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to learn more about the project, please call (973) 284-4958.
PSE&G Gas Main Replacement & Township of Nutley Road Reconstruction Project Advisory Notice
PSE&G Gas Main Replacement &
Township of Nutley Road Reconstruction
Project Advisory Notice
Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli, would like to notify residents of several upcoming roadway projects that may impact Township residents. This notification is in an effort to inform residents of the upcoming work so that alternate routes can be planned if needed and to maintain a level of safety within the community.
Beginning on or about August 7, 2017 and continuing through the end of year, PSE&G will be replacing gas mains throughout the Township of Nutley. The work will primarily occur in the section of Nutley between Kingsland Avenue, Nutley Avenue, Passaic Avenue and Washington Avenue. For more information on this project, please visit the PSE&G website at: https://www.pseg.com/family/pseandg/gsmp/nutley.jsp
If you have questions on this project, please contact PSE&G at 973-414-1443.
During this period of time, the Township of Nutley will also be performing roadway reconstruction work on Harrison Street from Franklin Avenue to Bloomfield Avenue and at various other locations throughout the Township. Further notification will be provided to all areas affected by this work.
If you have any questions regarding the below information, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Public Works at 973-284-4958.
GENERAL ROADWAY ADVISORY INFORMATION
WORK HOURS: The work hours will be between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
- Street/Roadway may be closed during construction hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- If posted, please follow all specified detour routes;
- Traffic delays are expected – please plan alternate routes.
RESIDENT IMPACTS
- Street closures during construction hours for vehicles;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- Entry to Driveways and on-street parking will be limited;
- Should a resident require the use of its vehicles during work hours, please use side streets for parking.
- Contact the Nutley Police Department regarding overnight parking restrictions.
PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS
- Pedestrian walkway access may be limited during construction period;
- We ask that when accessing these areas you use extreme caution.
Hancox Avenue Road Construction (Passaic Avenue to Union Avenue)
Road Construction Notification
Hancox Avenue
Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli, would like to notify residents of an upcoming road project that may impact Township residents. This notification is in an effort to inform residents of the scope of the work, as well as to maintain a level of safety within the community. Our goal is to minimize disruption to our residents while working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to correct the issue. If you have any questions regarding the below information, please do not hesitate to contact Mayor Scarpelli’s office at the Department of Public Works at 973-284-4958.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
Hancox Avenue
Location: Passaic Avenue to Union Avenue
Beginning on Monday, July 10, 2017, weather permitting and continuing through Friday July 14, 2017, Stanziale Construction LLC will be performing milling and paving work on Hancox Avenue from Passaic Avenue to Union Avenue. The work hours will generally be between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Any changes in this work schedule will be communicated in advance.
CONTRACTOR OF RECORD:
Stanziale Construction LLC, Bloomfield, New Jersey
Telephone: 973-676-4414
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
- Street/Roadway will be closed during construction hours;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- If posted, please follow all specified detour routes;
- Traffic delays are expected – please plan alternate routes.
RESIDENT IMPACTS:
- Street closures during construction hours for vehicles;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Entry and Exit to/from Driveways will not be permitted during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- Please park all vehicles on side streets outside of work zone if needed during work hours;
- Contact the Nutley Police Department regarding overnight parking restrictions.
PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS
- Pedestrian walkway access may be limited during construction period;
- We ask that when accessing these areas you use extreme caution.
We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your patience while we rebuild Nutley’s infrastructure.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to learn more about the project, please call (973) 284-4958.
Road Construction Notification - Harrison Street
Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli, would like to notify residents of an upcoming road project that may impact Township residents. This notification is in an effort to inform residents of the scope of the work, as well as to maintain a level of safety within the community. Our goal is to minimize disruption to our residents while working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to correct the issue. If you have any questions regarding the below information, please do not hesitate to contact Mayor Scarpelli’s office at the Department of Public Works at 973-284-4958.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
Harrison Street
Location: Franklin Avenue to Passaic Avenue
Beginning on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, weather permitting and continuing through Friday June 23, 2017, Cifelli and Son General Construction, Inc. will be performing milling and paving work on Harrison Street from Passaic Avenue to Franklin Avenue. The work hours will generally be between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Any changes in this work schedule will be communicated in advance.
CONTRACTOR OF RECORD:
Cifelli and Son General Construction, Inc., Nutley, New Jersey
Telephone: 973-235-0302
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
- Street/Roadway will be closed during construction hours;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- If posted, please follow all specified detour routes;
- Traffic delays are expected – please plan alternate routes.
RESIDENT IMPACTS:
- Street closures during construction hours for vehicles;
- NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
- Entry and Exit to/from Driveways will not be permitted during work hours;
- Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
- Please park all vehicles on side streets outside of work zone if needed during work hours;
- Contact the Nutley Police Department regarding overnight parking restrictions.
PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS
- Pedestrian walkway access may be limited during construction period;
- We ask that when accessing these areas you use extreme caution.
We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your patience while we rebuild Nutley’s infrastructure.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to learn more about the project, please call (973) 284-4958.
Important DPW Recycling Notice for Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Nutley DPW is requesting that all residents with Recycling on Tuesday to not put out their recycling until Tuesday morning.
With the storm and high winds that is expected to hit our area Monday afternoon and night, barrels and recyclables will be blown over. Please do not place Recycling curbside until Tuesday morning.
Thank you.
DPW Christmas Tree Recycling - January 3-13, 2017
Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli announces that Christmas Tree Recycling will take place from January 3, 2017 through January 13, 2017.
Residents with real Christmas trees may leave them at curbside for pickup by the DPW during this time period. Trees must be free of ornaments and stands and cannot be bagged.
For additional information, please contact the Department of Public Works at (973) 284-4984.