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Township of Nutley Fall 2024 / Winter 2025 Newsletter


Mayor's MessageI’d like to begin by thanking Commissioners Petracco, Scarpelli, Tucci and Evans and their respective departments for the great team effort in transforming the new Municipal Plaza and surrounding area into a Holiday Wonderland for all to enjoy at our annual Tree Lighting and Hanukkah…

Commissioner Scarpelli Announces Important Recycling News


Commissioner Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli and the Department of Public Works (DPW) are pleased to announce that the Township’s award-winning recycling program will remain unchanged.“While there have been adjustments to the garbage collection system managed by the Department of Public Affairs, our recycl…

Commissioner Tucci, Parks & Recreation's Toy Drive Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Churches


In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the Nutley Parks and Recreation Department (in collaboration with the Nutley Irish American Association, Core Physical Therapy, and generous Nutley residents) has successfully delivered a collection of new toys to local …

Elf Jr, the Musical Ushers in Holiday Season!


Last weekend, Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the Nutley Parks & Recreation ushered in the  holiday season by presenting a festive and heartwarming presentation of Elf Jr., The Musical, delighting audiences from December 6th to 8th. The show featured an impressive cast of 48 talented Nutley stu…

Mud Hole Flood Mitigation Work to start in January, Park Open Through the Holidays


Nutley Parks and Recreation Department Director Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci announced today that permits have been received and a preliminary survey will be starting next week on the Memorial Park (the Mud Hole) mitigation project. Initially planned for early November, the park will be closed to th…

Second Annual “Holiday Sip and Shop” A Huge Success


Mayor John V. Kelly, III and the Department of Public Affairs and Health in partnership with the Nutley Chamber of Commerce  presented the second annual Nutley Small Business “Holiday Sip and Shop” at the Nutley Knights of Columbus Tuesday night. The event featured a wide range of local businesses …

Township Demonstrates and Delivers Semi-Automated Garbage Collection Details


In preparation of the Township-wide new semi-automated garbage collection system, which will go into effect on January 2, 2025, Township officials conducted the first of two live demonstrations in the Nutley Town Hall Chambers on November 21. The demonstration was designed to help the community und…

Nutley RAKES Program Support Seniors Over Holiday Weekend


Commissioner Joseph P. Scarpelli reported that the 16th Annual Department of Public Works’ RAKES (Random Acts of Kindness Extended to Seniors) Program, with over 70 volunteers, cleaned and bagged the leaves of 36 senior citizens’ properties over the holiday weekend.  “I would like to thank Coach He…

Nutley Surprises Martha Stewart with Honorary Street Name


The Township of Nutley surprised former resident Martha Stewart live on the Drew Barrymore Show yesterday during a remote broadcast from Elm Place, the street she grew up on, as Township officials honorarily named the street “Martha Stewart Place.” Stewart was raised in the Township and is a 1959 N…

Department of Public Safety Announces 2024 Shovel Out Seniors Program


Shovel Out Seniors is a program in the Township of Nutley’s Department of Public Safety connecting our Senior Residents with our Nutley High School students.  The purpose of this program is to provide affordable shoveling services for seniors without them having to pay extremely expensive shoveling…