Public Affairs News and Notices

In an effort to help them gain meaningful employment with access to activities within their community, members of the Nutley community have joined forces in support of the township’s Rise Beyond initiative to help provide resources and information to township adults with disabilities. 

Led by Commissioner John V. Kelly, III and the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health in partnership with the Rise Beyond Committee, the Nutley Board of Education and the Nutley Chamber of Commerce, the township hosted its first-ever informational session on January 30 to educate the community about the various resources available to its residents with special needs. Showing great support for the mission, residents filled the Stockton Room at the Nutley Public Library to capacity to hear from multiple social organizations that provide assistance to special needs adults. Many success stories were shared, including parents of adults with disabilities’ personal accounts of what gainful employment seeking has been like for their adult children as a result of these programs. 

Commissioner Kelly told the audience the idea for the program was born from a conversation he had with Kimberly Donohue, a Nutley resident who is not only a parent to a child with special needs, but is also a special needs attorney. Upon asking what more the township could do to help its residents with special needs, Donahue told him, “It’s great that you ask, cause there is a lot.” Kelly spoke about how much he has since learned about what parents of adults with special needs contend with since that first conversation six months ago. Although they may have only just begun to scratch the surface, the intention of the initiative is to pick up where the Board of Education and the schools leave off in “doing a great job of educating our young people, including those with special needs” in order to “help individuals with special needs find meaningful employment once they get out of school.”

Presentations were made by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Supportive Choices, Beyond 21 and Attain and Gain Counseling, LLC. Discussions were focused on helping adults with disabilities explore their individual interests to help them find employment opportunities that would best suit their needs and strengths. Resources involving social activities, access to transportation and residential services were also explored. Parent testimonials were given by township Public Health Nurse Patty Cruz as well as Donohue. Nutley Chamber of Commerce President Joe Graziano told the audience that the chamber and local businesses involved support the initiative “one thousand percent.” 

“There is the saying that ‘it takes a village,’ expressed Kelly. “Well, in this case, it takes a township!” 

A video of the presentation is available to view on the Township of Nutley YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nutleynjgov/videos. For more information about the Rise Beyond initiative, call the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health at 973-284-4976.

Commissioner John V. Kelly, III announced today in recognition of American Heart Health Month, the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health is sponsoring an “axe-citing” event in an effort to raise awareness about Heart Health. Join us for a fun-filled morning packed with friendly competition, sure to get your heart pumping and blood flowing! This free event will be held on Saturday, February 10th at the Jersey Axe House, 52 East Centre Street, Nutley, NJ beginning at 10:00am.  Coffee and light refreshments will be served.  Please click on the link to register or call the Nutley Health Department at 973-284-4976, for more information.

Since 1963, February has been celebrated as American Heart Health Month to urge Americans to join the battle against heart disease.  Since 2004, February has also been recognized for the Go Red for Women campaign, sponsored by the American Heart Association, to raise awareness about Women’s Heart Health.  This year, Friday, February 2, 2024, has been designated as National Wear Red Day, at which time residents are encouraged to Wear Red to inspire women to take charge of their heart health. On this date also, all Township of Nutley Municipal Buildings will be illuminated in red in an effort to bring further awareness to this initiative.

#HeartHealth #WearRedDay #WearRedandGive #HeartMonth

~ Do your part, care for your heart ~  

Commissioner John V. Kelly, III and the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health are pleased to partner with Vitalant Blood Services of New Jersey to conduct their annual Community Mobile Blood Drive in memory of Nutley resident and business owner Keith Jaret.  Keith and Maureen Jaret were Nutley business owners and residents for many years.  Many of you know, love and remember them as the driving force behind the Petite Café as well as Jaret’s Stuffed Cupcakes.  In February 2018, Keith passed away due to liver disease.

The drive will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Nutley Public Affairs Building located at 149 Chestnut Street from 2:30-7:30pm, appointments strongly advised. All safety precautions will be put in place to ensure the health and well-being of all donors and technicians.  Please do not donate if you are sick or may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. As always, donors must be between the ages of 16 and 76, weigh over 110lbs and be in general good health.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please click on the following link:

Vitalant New Jersey - Donor Portal (cbsblood.org)

New Jersey on a whole is experiencing critically low donation numbers; ranking lowest in the entire country in donations.  There is an urgent need for Type O Negative, O Positive & B Negative Blood Types, but all types are welcome and needed!

Find answers at Vitalant.org to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 and the virus that causes it (novel coronavirus, now called SARS-CoV-2) in relation to blood donation and what Vitalant is doing to keep donors, blood drive coordinators, volunteers, staff and patients safe. If you have a question not covered here, please visit our donor eligibility page, call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) or email us at getinvolved@vitalant.org.  

For any additional information, please call the Department of Public Affairs at 973-284-4976.  

With another impending heat wave predicted for the next few days, Commissioner Kelly and the Nutley Health Department (NHD) urge residents to take steps to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

When the weather turns extremely hot and humid, it’s vital to drink plenty of fluids, spend time in cool places and reduce or reschedule any physical activity. Please remember to check on elderly family members and neighbors to make sure they are safe.

To avoid health complications from excessive heat:

• Drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic beverages.
• Make sure children and the elderly are drinking water, and ensure that persons with mobility problems have   adequate fluids in easy reach.
• If you do not have air conditioning, spend time in air-conditioned places such as libraries, movies, malls or other public buildings during the hottest hours of the day.
• Wear loose and light-colored clothing. Wear a hat when outdoors.
• Reduce physical activity or reschedule it for cooler times of the day.
• Don't leave children, a frail elderly or disabled person, or pets in an enclosed car -- not even for a minute -- as temperatures can quickly climb to dangerous levels.
• Talk to your health care provider about any medicine or drugs you are taking. Certain medications -- such as tranquilizers and drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease -- can increase the risk of heat-related illness.

People suffering heatstroke can go from appearing normal to extremely ill in a matter of minutes. Victims may have hot, dry skin, a high body temperature of 106 degrees or more, an absence of sweat, and a rapid and strong pulse. Victims may become delirious or unconscious. Persons suffering from heatstroke need immediate medical attention.

Heat exhaustion is a milder illness that may take several days of high temperatures to develop. Victims may have pale, clammy skin and sweat profusely. They may feel tired, weak or dizzy and have headaches or sometimes cramps, but their body temperature will remain close to normal.

For more information on preventing heat-related illness, please contact the Nutley Health Department at (973) 284-4976.

Please be advised that all Vital Statistic Records (birth, death, marriage) being held in the Township of Nutley between 1900 and 1968, will not be available until further notice, as they are being digitized for safety purposes. If you need to request documents within that time period, please know that there will be a delay until the records are returned, or you can request those documents from the State. Please be advised that the State office provides birth records for the last 100 years (1923- present). Marriage and death records from 1941-present.

Birth records prior to 1923 and marriage and death records prior to 1941 – requestors should be directed to NJ State Archives. The New Jersey State Archives office holds birth records that are over 100 years old and marriage/death records prior to 1941. Please contact the New Jersey State Archives office for this type of request: https://nj.gov/state/archives/index.html   The phone number to reach Archives is 609-292-6260.

Commissioner John V. Kelly, III and the
Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health are pleased to offer a 

MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE
BIVALENT BOOSTER CLINIC

Individuals 18 years of age or older are eligible for a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, if it has been at least two months since they have completed primary vaccination or have received the most recent booster dose with any authorized or approved monovalent COVID-19 vaccine.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Nutley Health Department
149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, NJ
10:00am – 12:00pm 

APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY 

Schedule your appointment now!
Click on this link or call 973-284-4976 for assistance

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR COVID 19 VACCINATION CARD

Nutley Residents that have received BOTH doses of the Moderna or Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine or the single dose Johnson and Johnson/Jansen vaccine, are now able to receive a booster dose.

*Residents should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them*

Commissioner John V. Kelly, III and the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health want to remind residents that as the weather gets colder, heaters are being turned up.  In order to prevent exposure to carbon monoxide, remember to make sure your furnace is in good working order and serviced regularly.  Also, check to make sure your CO detectors are in working order. 

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning.  It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Many household items including gas- and oil-burning furnaces, portable generators, and charcoal grills produce this poison gas.

Following these important steps can keep your family safe.

https://www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/documents/ceohs%20content/CO_poisoning_homeowners2021_May_2021.pdf (English version)

https://www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/documents/ceohs%20content/CO_poisoning_homeowners_sp.pdf (Spanish version)

Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health

Please be advised that household kitchen trash WILL BE PICKED UP on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd.

Vegetation pick up will end as of Wednesday, December 28, 2022 and resume April 2023. Please make sure all vegetation is in brown biodegradable bags or vegetation bins, and placed at the curb on Tuesday evenings for Wednesday morning pick up.

Vegetative waste will not be picked up if it is put out with regular garbage during months of January through early April 2023.

CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL:
Live Christmas Trees should be put out Tuesday evenings for Wednesday collection throughout the month of January. Please be sure to remove plastic removal bags, tinsel, lights, ornaments, etc

Please be advised that the last day for vegetative waste pick up for the 2022 season will be Wednesday, 12/28/22 and will resume in April 2023.

• As a reminder, ALL leaves and vegetative waste must be placed in brown biodegradable bags or vegetation receptacles and placed at the curb on Tuesday nights for Wednesday morning pick up.
• Black/plastic bags (even biodegradable plastic bags) WILL NOT be collected.
• Loose or unbagged leaves must not be left in the street.  They will not be removed by the Township or Recycling Hauler.
• Dirt/soil, rocks, and roots balls containing soil cannot, and will not, be collected.
• If using a landscaper, removal of leaves and vegetative waste is the responsibility of the landscaper.
• Loose wood, brush, small tree limbs and branches must be cut into four foot lengths and tied in bundles weighing no more than 50lbs and placed at the curb on Tuesday nights for a Wednesday morning pick up.

Please note that vegetative waste will not be picked up if it is put out with regular garbage during the time period of January through early April 2023.

Commissioner John V. Kelly, III and the
Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health
are pleased to offer a 

MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE 
BIVALENT BOOSTER CLINIC

Individuals 18 years of age or older are eligible for a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, if it has been at least two months since they have completed primary vaccination or have received the most recent booster dose with any authorized or approved monovalent COVID-19 vaccine.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Nutley Health Department
149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, NJ
10:00am – 1:00pm 

APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY 

Schedule your appointment now!
Click on this link or call 973-284-4976 for assistance

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR COVID 19 VACCINATION CARD

*Residents should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them*

THE NUTLEY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL CONDUCT A CLINIC FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND INDIVIDUALS 19 YEARS OR OLDER

THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 10AM – 2PM
AND
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 5, 2022 10AM – 2PM

Nutley Health Department
 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley

**No appointment necessary**

Flu Shots are FREE for those with
 Traditional Medicare PART B
 *uninsured & underinsured residents may also be eligible for free vaccine
PLEASE BRING YOUR CARD!!!!

ALL OTHERS: $20.00 Fee

*IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL,
 EVEN WITH MINOR SYMPTOMS, PLEASE STAY HOME*

JOHN V. KELLY, III
 COMMISSIONER

THOMAS A. RESTAINO
  PUBLIC HEALTH COORDINATOR

Please contact the Nutley Health Department for additional information 973-284-4976

Commissioner John V. Kelly, III and the
Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health
are pleased to offer a 

MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE 
BIVALENT BOOSTER CLINIC

Individuals 18 years of age or older are eligible for a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, if it has been at least two months since they have completed primary vaccination or have received the most recent booster dose with any authorized or approved monovalent COVID-19 vaccine.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Nutley Health Department
149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, NJ
10:00am – 1:00pm 

APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY 

Schedule your appointment now!
Click on this link or call 973-284-4976 for assistance

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR COVID 19 VACCINATION CARD

*Residents should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them*

Tuesday, May 10
Tuesday, May 17

10:00am – 2:00pm 
Nutley Health Department
149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, NJ

Schedule your appointment now!
Click on this link or call 973-284-4976 for assistance

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR COVID 19 VACCINATION CARD

Nutley Residents that have received BOTH doses of the Moderna or Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine or the single dose Johnson and Johnson/Jansen vaccine, are now able to receive a booster dose.

*Residents should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them*
  

Commissioner John V. Kelly and The Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health encourage all township residents to join them in “going dark” on March 26^th between the hours of 8:30pm – 9:30pm, to raise awareness to climate change.  Thanks to Mayor Tucci, of Nutley Parks and Public Property, all Nutley Municipal Buildings will go dark for the hour as well.

Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, supporters in over 190 countries and territories unite, taking action on and raising awareness of the issues facing our one home.

But Earth Hour is more than just an hour for Earth - it's a movement for our own futures, for the benefit of people and planet

And it's not only a symbol of solidarity - it's a catalyst for change, harnessing the power of the crowd.  Earth Hour is now one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment

To learn more about Earth Hour and how you can get involved, please visit earthhour.org

And as always, the safety of our residents remains a priority, please use flashlights in place of candles, for your safety and the safety of others.

Commissioner John, V. Kelly, III and Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health, in partnership with the Nutley Public Schools and the Nutley Women’s Networking Group are thrilled to introduce the following dynamic women participating in the 2022 Women’s History Month Discussion Panel. Each panelist will speak as a woman achieving success in their respective fields, sharing their success, struggles, inspiration, etc.  The program will transition into a question-and-answer segment from the audience members after all panelists have spoken.

The event will kick off on Tuesday, March 15^th at 7:00pm in the Nutley High School Auditorium with the following presenters:
Patty Cruz, Nutley Public Health Nurse Supervisor; Maria Hamlin, Veteran/Former Nutley Police Officer; Dawn Maloney, Professional Makeup Artist; Mary Spinelli, Hyssop Beauty Apothecary Boutique; Lynn Vigilante, Lynn’s Pampered Pets and Tina Cervasio, FOX5 NY Lead Sports Anchor, Host of "Sports Xtra" (tentatively).

The following Tuesday, March 22^nd, panelists will include:
Nella Cicchino, Mamma Vittoria Restaurant; Nancy DeLima, Farmers Insurance; Maria Geltrude, Vastu Practitioner/CPA; Dr Julie Glazer, Nutley Superintendent of Schools; and Nicole Shaw-Provillon, Kurly Kurtosh/CPA.

Don’t miss this exciting, informational, and fun evening! Registration is suggested for this free event by clicking this link!

Refreshments will be available through the NHS Women’s Empowerment Club.

Commissioner John V. Kelly, III and the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health want to remind residents that

March is Colorectal Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. among cancers that affect both men and women.

You May Be at Increased Risk If:

• You or a close relative have had colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer.
• You have inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis.
• You have a genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome).

People at increased risk for colorectal cancer may need earlier or more frequent tests than other people.

If you think you may be at increased risk, talk to your health care provider about the routine screening tests that are right for you

Do you know how to prevent colorectal cancer? Take this quick quiz to check your knowledge.

Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Free Colorectal Cancer Education & EZ Detect Take-Home Kits will be available at the 

Nutley Health Department – 149 Chestnut Street

Tuesday, March 22, 2022   11am – 1pm

No Appointment necessary

Commissioner John V. Kelly, III and the Nutley Health Department, in recognition of American Heart Health Month, invite all to participate in Heart Health Walk on Saturday, February 26, 2022. This free event will take place at DeMuro Park, beginning at 9:00am.

Get your heart pumping and blood flowing! Participants will meet at DeMuro Park, for the hour long walk - four times around the track equates to one mile, so you can walk it as many times as you would like within the one-hour period.  Afterwards, we invite all participants to join us at Kurly Kürtősh located at 74 E. Passaic Avenue, for complimentary coffee or tea, and a sampling of Kürtősh or chimney cakes, a sweet Hungarian pastry that's a cross between a churro and donut - they are delicious!

Please click HERE to register by February 21, or contact the Nutley Health Department if you have any questions or need additional information. 973-284-4976. 

#HeartHealth #WalkNutley #WalkingForHeartHealth #OurHeart

Joining with the American Heart Association, the Department of Public Affairs and Health recognizes National Wear Red Day for Women Friday, February 4th, 2022 as an opportunity to learn more about Heart Disease, a leading cause of death in the U.S. by raising awareness to look for the warning signs in an effort to empower and inspire everyone by uniting a common goal to end cardiovascular disease and improve overall well-being.

National Wear Red Day for Women is supported by the American Heart Association and celebrated in conjunction with National Heart Health Month encouraging everyone to don the color red in order to raise and spread awareness in hopes to eradicate heart disease and stroke in millions of women all over the nation. 

Cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths in women every year making it the number one health related killer in women. The good news is 87% of all heart issues are believed to be preventable making awareness, education, research, and resources vital to the cause this holiday supports. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can reduce your chances of heart disease by as much as 80 percent.

There are some common symptoms whether the issue is a heart attack, angina, or heart failure. Some similar symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, nausea and/or stomach pain, and light headedness to name a few.

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

If you have any of these signs, call 9-1-1 and get to a hospital right away.

1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.
2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
4. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
5. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort.

But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

If you have any of these signs, call 9-1-1 and get to a hospital right away.

1. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
3. Sudden trouble seeing or blurred vision in one or both eyes
4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
5. Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Share on social media to encourage others … Join the conversation with the hashtags #WearRedDay, #GoRedforWomen, #HeartMonth

Follow the American Heart Association (@AmericanHeart) and Go Red for Women (@GoRedforWomen) on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Source: www.goredforwomen.org; Advancing Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Research & Innovation | NHLBI, NIH

Commissioner John V. Kelly and the staff of Nutley Health Department, would like to remind residents that February is American Heart Health Month, and encourage all citizens in Nutley to show their support in preventing heart disease by learning more about heart health, eating a healthy diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Since 1963, February has been celebrated as American Heart Health Month to urge Americans to join the battle against heart disease.  Since 2004, February has also been recognized for the Go Red for Women campaign, sponsored by the American Heart Association, to raise awareness about Women’s Heart Health.  Although heart disease death rates among men have declined steadily over the last 25+ years, sadly rates among women have fallen at a slower rate.  February 4, 2022, has been designated as National Wear Red Day, at which time individuals are encouraged to Wear Red to inspire women to take charge of their heart health. We encourage you to share your photos of support on the Township of Nutley Health Department Facebook page and/or the nutley_dpa Instagram page.

In recognition of National Wear Red Day, on Friday, February 4, 2022, all municipal buildings will be illuminated in RED, under the direction of Mayor Mauro Tucci and the Nutley Department of Parks and Public Property.

Save the Date!  February 26th at 9:00am, the Nutley Health Department will sponsor a Heart Health Walk at DeMuro Park. Details to Follow!

#HeartHealth #WearRedDay #WearRedandGive #HeartMonth #OurHearts

~ Do your part, care for your heart ~  

Christmas trees will be collected every Wednesday throughout the month of January.

Trees should be placed at the curb Tuesday nights without any plastic bags or trees stands attached.

No other vegetation will be collected at this time.  Vegetation pick up will resume in April 2022.

Thank you and Happy New Year!

In response to the evolving and complex situation within Afghanistan, The Nutley Board of Commissioners has decided to postpone the “Parade of Gratitude”, which was initially scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2021, to a later date. In particular these developments pertain to the return of troops within Afghanistan. With the parade’s purpose being to honor those who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan war, it would not be appropriate to hold such an event until a full withdrawal from Afghanistan has occurred. The Board of Commissioners appreciates the support it has received thus far and looks forward to the public’s continued support while a new and more timely date for this event is determined. If you have any questions or wish to receive further information, please contact Daniel Jacoby of the Nutley Military and Veterans Affairs Bureau at (973) 284-4951 ext. 2428 for additional information.

 For any veteran, particularly Afghanistan veterans or Goldstar families that are struggling in response to this current situation in Afghanistan please feel free to reach out to:

• Vincent De Notaris LAC, LCADC,CART,SAC: (973)284-4951 ext. 2428
•  Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 – confidential chat at MilitaryCrisisLine.net or text 838255