Jul 30, 2010 -Despite a multitude of challenges ranging from construction projects to re-designing classroom space and the hiring of new teachers, Nutley's two top school officials say the expansion to the town's first all-day kindergarten sessions will be flawless for September's opening day.

"This has been a long time coming and we certainly can assure that opening day will be as flawless as possible," Mariana Francioso, assistant superintendent of schools says. She and Superintendent Joseph Zarra this week escorted

"One thing that can be assured is any additional furniture and supplies that we might require will be where they need to be well before opening day," Francioso said. Some final interviews of teachers are scheduled to take place in August.

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Supt. Joseph Zarra and Mariana Francioso oversee academic and facility preparations to accommodate Nutley's first full-day kindergarten sessions beginning in September.

Jul 28, 2010 - Officers of Nutley Unico and the Nutley Irish-American Association presented a $1,026 donation to the Family Service Bureau. The monies represent the proceeds from this month's benefit softball game played in Kingsland Park.

This year's softball match and family picnic was the first sponsored by the two organizations but another is already being planned for next year. David L.Flemming, director of the Nutley Family Service Bureau, said the donation is much needed for the on going support the bureau offers to local residents.

Seen in the photo to the right are Steve Tucholski, Irish Assoc. co-chair; Tom Enery, Irish Assoc. president; David Flemming, Family Service Bureau director; Neil Henning, Nutley Family Service Bureau president; Maryann Kane, Irish Assoc. secretary; Marie Solimo, president of Nutley UNICO, and Mike Italiano, co-chairman of the event.

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Officers and members of Nutley UNICO and the Irish-American Association at check presentation ceremony on the steps of the Nutley Family Service Bureau.

Registration procedures for new students, kindergarten thru senior high school, have been changed for all Nutley schools and now require an advance appointment by contacting Mrs. Jean Boyle at(973)320-8494. A number of specific documents are also being required.

Once an appointment is made, parents are required by bring several documents relating to proof of residency. These documents include a N.J. driver's license or a township ID with a Nutley address; also bring current utility bills including those for PSE&G, water, cable and telephone.

Additionally, homeowners must provide a mortgage statement or tax bill. For renters, a certified landlord statement and lease agreement must be provided at the time of registration.

Also, parents must provide an original birth certificate and health records. for the child, custody papers if applicable, as well as health and other records.

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Mayor Joanne Cocchiola says this year's July 4th celebration in Nutley "continued our theme of good, old-fashioned fun." In a prepared statement, she thanked townspeople for joining in the holiday celebration.

"The Firecracker Competition - the traditional children's games in the Oval - was a big hit with children of all ages coming out to show their skills. The competition is always so fun to watch because the children's spirit is contagious.

"Thank you to all of our volunteers who are dedicated to this long-stand- ing tradition. They seamlessly run the events, registration and awards throughout the morning; to the Board of Education and Phil Nicolette, who continue to support our efforts and go above and beyond; our very own "Simon" - Jeff McCreesh; Rita's Ice for supplying the free Italian ice; and, of course, Frank Sasso and Fred Scalera - the biggest supporters of our games.

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The "High Honor Roll" of Nutley High School students has been released. The list includes 22 of the graduating seniors this year.

Seniors on the high honors' list include Anna Blank, Christopher Clarke, Ryan Connor, Mark Feaster, Shannon Feher, Daniel Felton, Steven Filippi, Savan Kabaria, Raj Kothari, Timothy Larigan, Larissa Lohman, Meghan Mcgrath, Nicole Mundy, Maria Murillo, Matthew Newton, Kristin Rempusheski, Patrick Roche, Anthony Rotondo, Achal Shah, Brendan Striano, Carrie Tolve and Alissa Tucci.

The 18 juniors named for high honors include Laura Andrews, Shane Byrnes, Julianne Costa, Alexandra Gaynor, Shannon Keating, Paul Lee, Paris Metzger, Callie Perrone, Michele Pezzolla, Elaine Roghanian, Daniel Rohr, Anthony Romano, Domenick Scutti, Sarah Jo Semper, Tara Shertel, Mizuki Tanaka, Elise Trivett and Wilbur Vale.

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Jul 27, 2010 - A high level of cooperation between the Nutley Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners has developed in recent months, first evidenced by both levels of government adopting common measures to ease the impact of Trenton's severe fiscal restraints, and continuing to last night when school trustees gave an informal thumbs up to cooperating with the Commission with plans to upgrade a large area of the "town

A strong indication of this new cooperative respect between the boards came last night when the Board of Education terminated its relationship with Bruno Associates, a firm hired earlier this year to explore sources of monetary grants.

Earlier last night, trustee Charles Kucinski noted that town Commis- sioners had discussed plans withtheir grant writer, Susan Scavone, to consider developing a "town center"

"I'd like our board to consider moving forward with the plan, especially since it might involve our Park Oval," Kucinski said. The board agreed.

Jul 21, 2010 - Nutley Commissioners spent a relaxed 25 minutes last night (7/20) looking into the future and asking what kind of a town Nutley might be in the year 2020. At the top of the list are two concepts: one a redesign of the Nutley Center area – the area along both sides of Franklin Avenue adjacent to Centre Street. The second project would consist of an upgrade of the "olde town center" described as the area encompassing the Park Oval, the Nutley Library, Town Hall, the Public Safety Building and stores along Chestnut Street, and both the John A. Walker Middle School and Nutley High School.

Commissioners have informally agreed to proceed with both projects, at least during the initial design phase which would aid in the development of costs which eventually would be borne largely by state and federal funds.

"The money is out there for a project of this type," Susan Scavone, grant writer for Nutley said.

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