May 18, 2013 - "Our goal for this year is to raise $120,000 for cancer research," Danna Vitale told the crowd of about one thousand at the start of Friday's overnight "Relay for Life" event.

And while the exact totals won't be tabulated until Monday, officials reported that $71,000 had already been raised by 7:30 last night as the first team of Nutley cancer survivors left the "starting line" to complete the first of many laps which others continued non-stop until 6 a.m. today (Saturday.)

The "Relay for Life" annual event, now in its seventh year, had raised over $600,000 going

Topping the fundraising list in Nutley this year were the member of the Nutley Irish-American Club.

A complete list of contributors for last night's event won't be reported until next week.

Overall event planning for the Relay has been coordinated annually by the township's Parks and Recreation Dept.

Overall, the largest contingent of participants at DeMuro Park included those once inflicted with cancer who survived.

May 23, 2013 - The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored Nicholas Gould of Nutley, a senior at Nutley High School, during its 10th Annual "Essex County Celebrates Youth" program held at the Hall of Records in Newark.

The annual youth achievement

encourages outstanding young people throughout Essex County for high accomplishments and contributions both in school and throughout the community. Nicholas's award was sponsored and presented by Freeholder Brendan W. Gill of Montclair whose 5th District includes Nutley.

He also has served his community as a member of the Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad. A member of the squad since May of 2010, Nicholas throughout those years has volunteered 24 hours each week helping clean the squad's building as well as the trucks and ambulances.

May 23, 2013 - The Nutley Historical Society, in cooperation with the township and the Nutley Public Library, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Nutley Velodrome, the legendary cycling track that was part of the "golden age" of bicycle racing in the United States.

Two events on Tuesday, June 4,

May 15, 2013 - Public Affairs Commissioner Steven Rogers and Parks Commissioner Mauro Tucci apparently have reached a tentative agreement to merge portions of their departments as an effort to reduce expenditures to taxpayers.

Rogers told a health "wellness" meeting this week that the overlap involving hundreds of participants was obvious in recent weeks when a winter-spring program involving health wellness activities including monitored exercise classes utilized the facilities at the Parks building on Park Avenue.

"There should be a considerable savings to taxpayers," Rogers said.

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Wellness Champs! - Actually all the participants in the "Wellness Weight Loss Challenge" were winners. Pictured here at Monday night's finale are (l-r) three of the most successful participants wearing their gold medals, (l-r) Arlene Danchak, Tom Falduta and Julie Serritile.

May 19, 2013 - Nutley Little Theatre will open its production of the musical comedy, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" on Friday, June 7, at 8 p.m. in the NLT Barn, 47 Erie Place. The opening night performance is for the benefit of the Nutley Family Service Bureau.

With book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" is described as a

Evening performances will be on June 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. Matinees are on June 9, 16 and 22. Curtain for evening performances is 8 p.m.; for matinees, 2 p.m.

May 14, 2013 - A plan by Nutley Assemblyman Ralph Caputo to install silent alarms and emergency lights in all of New Jersey's public schools is a step closer to being passed after being released yesterday by the Assembly's education committee.

Assemblyman Caputo, a Nutley resident, said his legislation is designed "to bolster school security and prompt an even quicker

"Time is of the essence when it comes to school security emergencies," said Caputo.

"Directly linking a panic alarm to local law enforcement authorities to enable them to respond quicker is common sense.

"It's commonplace technology and something that should be done to better protect our children."

May 7, 2013 - Overcrowding at the Washington Elementary School, already a worrisome issue for the Board of Education, is also a concern of the town Commission which already is following the effects of large-scale construction of apartment units in the East Centre Street and River Road area.

Commissioners at Town Hall last night delved into the issue of school overcrowding blaming both apartment and home owners for what has become an educational issue.

The Board of Education is concerned with the number of new apartments being built in the east side of town and blames over- crowding of the Washington Elementary School on the increased construction in that area.

Revenue and Finance Commissioner Tom Evans last night said that recent school population studies by the town also attribute the increase in the number of students as originating to single family homes in the area.

May 9, 2013 - The weather was perfect on Saturday, May 4, as the community gathered Kingsland Park for the Annual Living Memorial Program and Arbor Day Celebration. The memorial tree planting program was created as a way to memorialize the lives and memories of loved ones and also to symbolize a renewal of life for generations to come.

"Twenty-five trees were planted during this ceremony alone to bring shade, beauty and a lasting legacy to the Nutley park system," Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci said.

"We have also placed three 'Memorial Benches' throughout the parks system, similar to the tree program that inscribes a plaque with a personalized saying in a designated park location.

May 3, 2013 - Commissioner Steven Rogers announced today that the Nutley Department of Public Affairs, Military & Veterans Affairs Bureau has launched "Operation Welcome Home," a program designed to provide "big welcome home events to Nutley's returning veterans.

"Operation Welcome Home is designed to provide respectful, thoughtful, uplifting and joyous homecomings for all of Nutley's returning veterans and their

"I am requesting that all Nutley families who have, or know of, a Nutley resident who is presently serving in the military, and who will be returning home, to contact our office.

Once we have this information we will work closely with the family to ensure that their veteran friend or family member is provided the best welcome home ever," says Commissioner Rogers.

May 6, 2015 - "Cruisin' at Nutley," a classic car event, will be featured every Tuesday evening starting tomorrow, May 7, and continuing thru Sept. 24 in the municipal parking lot along William street on the southern side of Franklin Avenue.

The cars won't be racing but families and aficionados will be able to visit and enjoy seeing the classic and custom vehicles restored from "back in the day that still brings fun memories," says Commissioner Dr. Joseph

Beside the vintage cars and the array of accompanying activities, Scarpelli is hoping many of the visitors will take advantage of the adjacent Franklin Avenue stories and do some shopping.

Nov 1, 2012 -Nutley High School senior Michelle Hastasi was the designer of this year's logo for the annual 5K race sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Michelle is pictured here with Mike Zippo, the chair of this year's 5K race.

Michele's logo was featured on more than 400 tee shirits, brochures, advertisements and on a 40-foot banner above Franklin Avenue.

The Chamber presented her with a thank you for her efforts including a few of the runners' tee shirts, a Nutley oval magnet and Nutley Chamber of Commerce gift certificates.

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May 9, 2013 - The Nutley Commu- nity Preservation Partnership on Wednesday, May 29, will host Robert Sciarrino, Star-Ledger award winning writer and photo- grapher, who will discuss his recent Arbor Day report on the "Oldest Surviving Trees in New Jersey."

The special 7:30 p.m. program at the Nutley Museum, 65 Church St., is free and open to the public.

"Our trees have taken a beating

"Some of these trees are 100-300 years of age and even one is estimated to be 600 years old!" Beadle says.

May 7, 2013 - Renovations to the building that is home to Nutley's Special Young Adults were among the projects approved by the Board of Commissioners tonight at Town Hall.

The Special Young Adults building off of Franklin Avenue, just south of Harrison street, is badly in need of repair, Parks and Public Property Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci said.

His proposal to spend $9,488 for improvements to the facility was

Tucci said the work planned at the site involves all existing drop ceiling in the building and replacing them with new ceiling tiles throughout the structure including the community room, office and hallways. New window shutters and an overall painting of the structure, inside and out, are planned.

A contract was approved with Zenith Construction Services of Orange for the renovation work.

May 1, 2013 - Nutley and Bloomfield police are seeking assistance from the public regarding an attempted carjacking yesterday (Tues.) on Coeyman Avenue near the Nutley-Bloomfield border. The incident was reported at 5 p.m. Tuesday by Bloomfield police who have been

April 22, 2013 Earth Day was celebrated throughout America Saturday but no where was there a more hard-working and enthusiastic group than the young students and adults who spent most of the day cleaning and sprucing up Nutley's park lands.

Throughout the morning hours, volunteers from throughout the community turned out for the annual clean-up of town parks. Many back-yard lawns were also manicured for the annual holiday.

Commissioner Mauro Tucci provided a slight assist to the youngsters in the photo (right) as they planted a new tree marking the conclusion of Saturday's formal Earth Day event.

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Planting a new tree is an exhausting task for these youngsters.

Apr 11, 2013 - Memorial ceremonies on the front lawn of Town Hall marked the 50th anniversary of the loss of the USS Thresher, the most advanced attack submarine of its time. Pervis Robison Jr., a popular Nutley High School graduate who was aboard the Thresher, was remembered by classmates and friends as "a fallen warrior who never came home to his family and friends

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Commissioner Steven Rogers, retired U.S. Navy Lt. Commander, leads the salute at Thursday's memorial service marking the loss of the USS Thresher.

Apr 11, 2013 - Township residents are cautioned that two males in their 3's are posing as utility company employees asking to look at homeowners water meters. Once inside the house, occupants are distracted while an accomplice rummages through the home for valuables. The latest incident occurred at 12:15 p.m. today (Thursday) on Ravine Ave. The first

Apr 3, 2013 - The township's financial records are such a "sound fiscal condition" that the Board of Commissioners has been approved to assume full responsibility of conducting its own annual budget examination, a responsibility normally granted to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in Trenton.

Nutley Finance Director Thomas J. Evans, in a lengthy statement incorporated as a formal resolution, declared that Nutley's 213 budget has met all the necessary

A formal resolution finalizing Nutley's action was adopted unanimously by the commission.

In other actions April 2, Public Works Commissioner Dr. Joseph Scarpelli announced he was able to acquire a $10,303 savings for an expensive roadway reconstruction project for Maple Place and Prospect Street.

The new contract price for the project is now $199,136.

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Mar 23, 2013 - Young Victor Eshag discusses his science project at the Academic Booster Club's (ABC)BC project with judges Jorge Madrazo, and David and Diane Wilson." Parents interested in the ABC Booster Club's projects and events are meeting this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Spring Garden School.

Apr 5, 2015 - Nutley High School Principal Denis Williams today announced the names of students inducted into the World Languages Honor Society. The honorees are:

French

Hye-Jo Ahn, Karennys Espinosa, Monica Figueras, Katie Long, Brielle Picone, Molly Spector-Williams and Stephanie Zysk.

Italian

Mark Mohammed Al Zouibi, Salvatore Cordaro, Jason Dorr, Natalie Fariello, Mary Grandinetti, Maria Hadjikonstantinou, Lindsay Hargrave, Christina Lamberti, Kathryne Macaluso, Alana Meo, Teresa Palase, Kristen Palermo, Jamie Reilly, Cindy Wasilczuk, Phelan Yu and Robert Zajac.

Latin

Amber Berry-Simonis, Kayo Bien, Brianna Connor, Luca Farrell, Joseph Forte, Abigail Gardener, Brandon Kwan, Isaak Lindenbaum, John McCullough, Joseph Nichols and Hasnan Shah.

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Mar 29, 2013 - The food drive (3/23/13) conducted by Nutley Boy Scout Troop 142 and Cub Scout Packs 141 and 142 (working in conjunction with the Nutley Rotary Club) saw a record collection for the Nutley Food Pantry housed at the local Red Cross office on Chestnut Street. As of this afternoon, 10,256 items were collected, an increase from the previous high of 9,009 donations collected last year. In 2011 the total was 7116. The project in Nutley began in 2006 and 2007 is the first year of recording the totals with 3,405 items collected.

Mar 22, 2013 -Nutley Commissioners met Friday morning and unani- mously agreed to introducing the 2013 municipal budget reflecting an increase in spending of $659,000 or 1.28 percent for the coming year. A public hearing on the budget prior to its formal adoption was held Thursday, April 25, at Town Hall.

Prior to the final vote, Commissioner Tom Evans provided a detailed summary of the budget, saying the 1.28% increase was primarily attributed to rising health care costs along with added spending for the hiring of professionals needed to advance economic developments efforts.

Apr 6, 2013 - A new six-week "Yoga for Every-Body" program began Saturday, April 6, at the Parks Recreational Annex, 65 Bloomfield Ave.

Parks Commissioner says the hour-long 10 a.m. Saturday sessions is being be led by Kara Camacho, a certified instructor. Fee for the program is $30.

The atmosphere at yoga sessions is friendly, supportive and attitude-

Online registration is available at www.nutleynj.org or submit forms to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 44 Park Ave. Questions should be addressed to the Recreation Department at 973-284-4966 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Mar 25, 2015 - Nutley Commissioners unanimously approved Commis- sioner Steven Rogers'd nomination of Nutley High School senior Juliana Leite to serve as a member of the Nutley Historical Preservation Committee.

The appointment was made at last Tuesday's (3/18/13) session. "It is very important to encourage young

"I have a passion for elementary and special education and will be majoring in this field in college," Leite said "

Mar 20, 2013 - Frances V. Bouchoux, senior associate dean at Rutgers School of Law–Newark and a Nutley resident, today received the 2013 Trailblazer Award from the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA)in ceremonies at the Law Platinum Gala attended by 600 federal state judges and their staffs.

Bouchoux oversees all admini- strative functions relating to students and is primarily responsible for establishing policies and procedures with respect to admissions and career services activities.

Bouchoux lives in Nutley with her husband, attorney Alan Thomas, and her son, Michael Thomas.

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Frances V. Bouchoux, senior associate dean at Rutgers School of Law–Newark

Mar 18, 2013 - Department of Public Affairs Commissioner Steven Rogers announced today that the Nutley Health Department, in partnership with the Greater Montclair Health Reserve Corps, is creating a Nutley Chapter to train and supplement the existing workforce in responding to public health and other emergencies. The new local chapter will be called the Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps.

Any Nutley citizen 18 years and older can volunteer to become part of the new Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps. Citizens who are not health professionals are encouraged to apply and are

Thomas Restaino, deputy director of the Nutley Health Dept., says a minimum amount of training for volunteers is need to ensure adequate emergency preparations are in place. Restaino said the program involes no cost to volunteers.

Citizens interested in obtaining more information and an application to join the Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps can call 973 284-4976 or email trestaino@nutleynj.org.

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Sen. Ron Rice (left) discusses political issues with Nutley residents Assemblyman Ralph Caputo and Anthony Iannarone at the Democrats' St. Patrick's party March 13 at he Diamond Spring Beach Club on Evergreen Avenue.

Mar 13, 2013 - Somehow the promised bagpipers got lost last night leaving the St. Patrick's holiday party for Nutley Democrats without music but with plenty of corn-beef and cabbage and lots of political chatter as county and state candidates approach the June 11 Primary Election date.

Nutley's two legislative representatives, Sen. Ron Rice and Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, addressed the holiday event March 12 while attorney and town Democratic chair John Gizzo and vice-chair Nancy Pepe pledged an ambitious campaign.

While Democrats likely will win the majority of local and county race, the big attraction with the nation watching will be Gov. Chris Christie's reelection bid. Polls presently show Gov. Cristie leading his challenger, State Senator Barbara Buono, by a 58-22 margin. Running with Cristie for re-election is Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno.

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Mayor Alphonse Petracco introduced several Nutley citizens including state wrestling champion Robert Trombetta.

Mar 16, 2013 - Mayor Alphonse Petracco attracted a capacity crowd to the Nutley Elks Lodge Thursday night for an unusual pre-2016 election rally – unusual because there was no mention of an election or rallying the troops in anticipation of election that's two years away. Instead, Mayor Petracco spent a half-hour thanking individuals and organizations for their past support.

There were more than 300 of his admirers to thank.

Mar 12, 2015 - Overcrowding in Nutley's elementary schools and efforts to control bullying throughout all grade levels highlighted the March 11 monthly Board of Education meeting.

The overcrowding issue is one that's carefully being monitored, especially at the elementary level, Supt. Russell Lazovick said. He explained that overcrowding could lead to moving sixth grade classes from each of the town's elementary schools into the John Walker Middle School.

Such a move, Lazovick said, could force the Board of Education offices to vacate its space on the ground floor and move to a new

"Incoming kindergarten registration for next September is similar to what we experienced last year," Lazovick said.

Most of the March 11 meeting dealt with an update on how the Nutley school system is dealing with H.I.B. (harassment, intimidation and bullying) issues. Joseph Cappello, anti-bullying coordinator, reported that between September and this past December, there were 62 bullying instances reported but that investigations reduced that number to six.

Mar 6, 2013 - Nutley property owners on March 5 were given permission to apply for rent increases up to 15 percent on homes and business properties whenever landlords are unable to realize a seven percent return on their investment.

The new law, sponsored by Mayor Alphonse Petracco, allows only one "hardship rental increase within any 12-month period."

Town Attorney Kevin Hawkins

"The Rent Leveling Board and not the Commission will review applications," Hawkins said.

Under the ordinance adopted last night, landlords will be limited to one hardship rental increase within any 12-month period.

No one in the audience on March 5 spoke for or against the ordinance.

Feb 21, 2013 - An intensive study designed to project what the physical character of Nutley might look like in the future was launched Tuesday night by Revenue and Finance Director Tom Evans with the unanimous support of his colleagues on the Township Commission.

"We have a town that largely was built many years ago, long before our streets were crowded with cars and other heavy traffic," Evans said as he outlined the challenge for the future in finding solutions for a sensibly upgrade of existing space, not only for parking but for modern redevelopment, "and not only along Franklin Avenue, but Washington

Evans' plan calls for the creation of an "Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) that will help coordinate and promote objectives and planning with mandatory detailed reports and consultation with the Board of Commissioners every 45 days.

The overall projection into Nutley's future will not be limited to the business sector, Evans said, but would include residential neighborhoods. And despite the need to modernize the worn down areas, the protection of open space would be a priority.

Mar 7, 2013 - The Women's Initiative of Nutley is celebrating Women's History Month with an art exhibit at the Nutley Library.

Works in oil, watercolor, pastel, pencil, and photography are featured throughout March in both the library's gallery and main showcase.

Feb 27, 2013 - Nominations are now being accepted for the Nutley Hall of Fame. The bi-annual induction ceremonies will be conducted this fall in formal Sunday afternoon ceremonies at the Nutley Public Library.

The Hall of Fame recognizes Nutley individuals, past and present, who through significant personal achievement have distinguished themselves on a statewide, national or international level and have made their association with Nutley a source of pride for the community.

To be eligible, the nominee must have been born in Nutley, or graduated by Nutley High School, or a resident of the town for at least

An administrative committee will review applications to assure required criteria is met. Exhaustive background research is also conducted before the final selections are sanctioned by a panel of judges.

Nomination forms are available at Township Hall, the Library and the Parks and Recreation Building and on the Hall of Fame website at nutley.bccls.org/nutleyhalloffame/hofhomepg.htm. In the alternative, nominations with background summaries of candidates can be sent or emailed to the Director's Office, Nutley Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley, in care of the Hall of Fame Committee. Deadline for nominations is April 30, 2013.

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Adam Jernick (3rd from left) is the Exalted Ruler of the Nutley Elks Lodge.

Feb 16, 2013 - More than 170 persons, including dignitaries from throughout the state, tonight celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of Nutley Elks Lodge 1290, one of the earliest and most prestigious in New Jersey.

"We've been planning this 100th year event for a long time, "Adam Jernick, Nutley's current Exalted Ruler, said. John Zelna, secretary of the Nutley Lodge, was the night's principal speaker, telling of the organization's rapid growth "as a dynamic presence in the community, right from its inception and continuing to the present day."

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Margaret Brodowski, a public health nurse since 2001 in Nutley, was honored by Town Commissioners at the February meeting for her years' service here. She has taken a new position as Director of Nursing in the office of the Montclair Health Department.

While in Nutley, she dedicated much of her personal and professional time to educating the public about the importance of food allergy awareness as well as providing comfort and outreach to families of Alzheimer's patients.

She is pictured here with Commissioners Dr. Joseph Scarpelli, Steven Rogers of Public Affairs and Tom Evans of Revenue and Finance.

Feb 17, 2013 - Nutley's 2nd annual "Community Expo" spotlighting an unusually wide variety of local products, services and shopping, has been scheduled for April 17, Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci announced today.

The event will last only four hours, 4-8 p.m. with dozens of local businesses participating, "from food to fashion, cars to bars, delis to doctors, Expo will have it all." Best of all, there is no entry fee for Nutley residents.

To pre-register for the Nutley Expo and to view a full list of exhibitors, visit www.nutleyexpo.com.

Information is also available by telephone, 973-284-4966.

Staged in the huge gymnasium inside the parks building at 44 Park Avenue, the event's main sponsors include the Proponent Federal Credit Union, the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and the Dept. of Parks and Recreation.

"We're excited to announce that, due to the success of our first event last year, dozens of exhibitors have already signed up to return this year.

"And we are also welcoming several new businesses," Commissioner Tucci said.

Feb 5, 2015 - The Independent Wrestling Federation returns with a family-friendly live-event fundraiser to benefit Nutley's annual "Relay for Life" overnight community even benefiting the American Cancer Society's. The star-studded wrestling night benefit featuring several main-line events happens Saturday, April 13, with a 7:30 p.m. bell-time at the parks building, 44 Park Avenue.

Nutley High School graduate and township resident Kevin Knight will be defending the IWF Heavyweight Title that night.

Joining the Kevin Night and the professional wrestlers in the competition will be Nutley High School coach Frank Piano along with Belleville's Justin and Mark Corino.

"Join us as the Nutley Parks and Recreation Department continues our own-going effort to help find cures, raise funds and support the American Cancer Society," Commissioner Mauro Tucci said.

Feb 1, 2013 - Nutley's Pinewood Derby dates back 52 years when Cub Scout Master Don Murphy wanted to create a new father-son activity he could do with his 10-year-old son who was too young to race in the Soap Box Derby which requires driving a home-made car down a hill. Murphy's idea got national attention when "Boys Life Magazine" published an article that led to the Don's idea going full swing the following year.

Nutley Cub Scout Pack 14 for the past 10 years has reorganized and sponsored the derby.

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Brian McClean, co-Cubmaster of Pack 141, placing the cars in place at the top of the 30-foot incline for a race. Cars reached speeds more than 180 mph.

Feb 4, 2013 - A two-week professional baseball camp for youngsters in grades K-8 is being offered in by the Nutley Dept in July, Parks Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci announced today. Quality instruction will be directed by Tom Gargiulo along with a group of exceptional and experienced college and top high school baseball players.

The camp will be offered for two sessions and is open to youngsters in kindergarten through 8th grade. The first session will be held from July 8 through July 12. A second session will be held from July 15-19.

"By the end of this camp, we hope to have helped participants develop a more positive approach, mentally and physically, to this great game of baseball," Commissioner Tucci said today. "We are fortunate to have coaches of this caliber assist in molding our young athletes," Tucci said.

Registrations are now being accepted. Enrollment is limited; applications will be honored on a first come, first served basis.

Jan 19, 2013 - N.J. Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, a Nutley resident, has joined with Sen. Ronald Rice is drafting state legislation that would protect local taxpayers from any undue financial burden arising from the departure of Roche from the community.

Roche is the largest property taxpayer in Nutley generating more than $9 million in revenues for the community.

Nutley Finance Director Tom Evans has been leading the effort for state tax relief and it was through

Hoping to speed up action on the tax relief proposal, Nutley commissioners have introduced a formal resolution urging state leaders including Gov. Chris Christie and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadango to "take all necessary steps to quickly adopt this legislation."

Jan 19, 2013 - Nutley's new Office of Advocacy and Asssistance for Sesnior Citizens is now in full swing, Commissioner Steven Rogers said today.

Former Nutley Police Detective Sergeant Robert DeBello has been named the deputy director of Public Affairs and is heading up the new

"Now our seniors have an advocate to help them deal with red tape and other challenges they face such as protection from unscrupu- lous business people, fraud and other services providing a broad spectrum of issues," Commissioner Rogers said.

Jan 16, 2013 - A proposal by Jim Grueter of Nutley to convert a vacant building at 184 Franklin Avenue building was presented to the Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment Monday night. The plan also includes Ave. includes a bar and restaurant.

Architect Joseph Haines of Dassa Haines Inc., Montclair, also testified at Monday's Planning Board hearing.

The proposal is still being reviewed by the Planning Board.