The Township of Nutley’s Board of Commissioners welcomed Nutley High School students on Thursday, April 18 for this year’s annual Student Government Day. Students were selected based on their academic achievements and outstanding leadership qualities throughout their high school career.

After a gathering at the Town Hall, students “shadowed” their municipal counterparts, including the Mayor, Commissioners and department heads and gained invaluable experience as they   learned about the way our township is governed, along with additional information about each of the various departments within the township.

“Student Government Day is another wonderful Nutley tradition,” Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli says. “I know I speak for the entire Board of Commissioners when I say it is thrilling to see our young people interested and looking to learn about our governmental  process. Nutley has a unique form of government so I think that adds a dimension not found in many other places.”

Following the morning activities, the students gave short presentations to the rest of the participants, Commissioners, and Township employees during a luncheon at the Parks and Recreation Department. 

Participating students:

Department of Public Works:
Giana Pizano, Sophia Demetroulakos, Serena Genna   

Department of Parks and Recreation:
Gavin Goldsworthy, Morgan Dolaghan,Cynthia DePersio, Kenan Tat   

Department of Public Safety:
Soham Goswani, Kaitlyn Gibney, Giavanna Polewka, Erik Thompson, Erin Granelli  

Department of Revenue and Finance:
Sean McAloon, Emma Chell, Jonathan Breihof     

Department of Public Affairs & Health:
Kattie Guerrero, Gabriella Hunter,  Sofia Miller, Danielle Goode, Sarea DeMatteo