The Township of Nutley Municipal Clerk’s office would like to remind residents that Election Day is quickly approaching on November 5th. If you are a vote-by-mail recipient, Nutley’s secure ballot Drop Box is conveniently located on the right side of the Town Hall at 1 Kennedy Drive.  This Drop Box is available 24/7 with ballots collected daily. Make sure your ballot includes signatures that meet the necessary criteria provided with your ballot.

Registered voters who wish to vote-by-mail can request a ballot from Essex County. Your request must be received by the County no later than Tuesday, October 29th by 3:00pm.  For instructions, please visit vote.nj.gov. 

The Township Drop Box offers the fastest and most secure method for returning your vote-by-mail ballot. If you choose to use the regular mail service, be sure that your ballot is postmarked no later than 8:00pm on Election Day.  

Early voting in New Jersey is set for October 26th through November 3rd. It’s important to note that you can visit any one of the locations listed below if you are a resident of Essex County. These locations will be open Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 8:00pm  and Sunday, 10:00am - 6:00pm. No appointment necessary.

• Bloomfield: Watsessing Park Community Center, 38 Conger Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
• East Orange: East Orange City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017
• Fairfield: Fairfield Community Center, 221 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004
• Irvington: Irvington Municipal Building, 1 Civic Square, Irvington, NJ 07111
• Verona: Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
• West Orange: New Education Center at South Mountain Recreation Complex, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
• Newark:
  • Essex County Parking Complex (Market Street entrance)
  • Branch Brook Park Cherry Blossom Welcome Center
  • Weequahic Park Community Center (Meeker and Elizabeth Ave.)
  • West Side Parking Community Center, 600 South 17th Street, Newark, NJ 07103

For further information, please reach out to Township Municipal Clerk Eleni Pettas at (973) 284-4955.