NUTLEY, NJ -  Events like the 2019 Nutley Irish American Associations 41st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade would not be possible without the support of the local community including local businesses.

The 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday March 2, 2019 on Harrison Street Nutley near Holy Famly Church, continue to Franklin Ave., then run along ...

NUTLEY, NJ - doorjam, the house band of the Franklin Reformed Church, hosts a CD release party for "A Pilgrim’s Psalm – a Contemporary Oratorio for Lent" on the afternoon of Sunday Feb. 24. 

The free event will allow guests to experience the story of Holy Week through the words and music of doorjam. 

 “A Pilgrim’s Psalm" is an ...

ESSEX COUNTY NJ, SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION: The “Beav-Haw” team from Nutley Scout Troop 147, sponsored by the Franklin Reformed Church, placed second in the Prospectors Division of the Lenape Trail District's Annual Klondike Derby held last Saturday at South Mountain Reservation. Lenape Trail is one of three districts in Northern New Jersey Boy Scout Council.

The Scout ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo presented Community Development Block Grants to 12 Municipalities and 22 non-profit organizations in Essex County this week.  

The programs are funded throught the  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Essex County Division of Housing and Community Development. Nutley received ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With local elections coming up soon, it is once again time to share TAPinto Nutley's election policies. 

Candidate Statements: 

For the general election, statements can be submitted from Labor Day up through the week before Election Day. 

Publication of candidate statements is at the sole discretion of the editor of that town’s site.  No ...

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the state of emergency that took effect on midnight of February 12, 2019, for all 21 counties in New Jersey will be lifted as of 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

ROCHESTER, NY - Two Nutley residents earned places on the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2018 Fall Semester:

Dennis Kirby Jr is in the civil engineering technology program.

Timothy Render is in the computer engineering program.

Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With local elections coming up soon, it is once again time to share TAPinto Nutley's election policies. 

Candidate Statements: 

For the general election, statements can be submitted from Labor Day up through the week before Election Day. 

Publication of candidate statements is at the sole discretion of the editor of that town’s site.  No ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A landmark program at Rutgers University serving adults with autism will get a new center under a proposal that gained approval Wednesday from the university board of governors.

Board members approved plans for the construction of a $9.8 million center on the Douglas campus that will serve as the permanent location of the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services.

Rutgers ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley parents’ concern has grown over the years regarding their children being glued to their electronic devices and the counselors of John H. Walker Middle School  at Kersting best covers these worries.

On January 29, 2019, the JHWMS counselors will bring in Tom Kersting to present parents and students with his program, Digitally Distracted. This ...

NUTLEY, NJ - After a several year hiatus, the Maroon and Gray, along with the Journalism program, returned to Nutley High School for the 2017-2018 academic year. For the 2018-19 year, the publication is going monthly with the January 2019 issue  issue published just this week. 

To read the latest issue of the Maroon and Gray, click here: The Maroon and ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Zoned Sports Academy, in Bridgewater, held its annual signing day Feb. 7, honoring its baseball and softball players, including Nutley's Marty Higgins who has committed to playing in college next year.

About 160 family, friends and students attended to watch the event, which featured speeches by Zoned owner Duke Baxter and Bridgewater Mayor Dan Hayes.

As ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The won-lost records might not show that it was an upset, but the respective strengths of schedule and their seeding positions certainly suggest that it was.

Nutley, the 26th seed, took the lead for good midway through the first quarter and pulled away in the second quarter on its way to a 70-51 victory over 10th-seeded West Orange Thursday afternoon at Tarnoff ...

NUTLEY, NJ - On your mark, get set, GO! The 21st Annual Nutley Chamber of Commerce 5K was approved unamimously by the commissioenrs in attendance at the Feb. 5. Board of Commissioners meeting. 

The 5K Fun Run and Kids Fun Run is slated for Sunday, May 5, 2019, 8:00 am at the Park Oval on Franklin Avenue.  The 2019 beneficary is the Nutley Educational ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Jaycees are currently accepting nominations for the 48th annual Distinguished Service Awards in the areas of business, education, civic affairs, public health and safety, and young adults.

The nominees must either live or work in Nutley. Individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the quality of life in Nutley. 

“The ...

NUTLEY, NJ - When heading to the supermarket for the milk, bread, and eggs ahead of the snowstorms, pick up a can or three of soup to donate to those facing challenges.

Canned soup is an excellent choice for donation because, other than adding a can of water for some varieties, it is full meal with little preparation required. Of course the other benefit of canned soup is the long ...

NUTLEY, NJ – A feeling of hope and inspiration filled the air during the 2019 Kickoff Celebration to officially launch the 13th Annual Relay For Life of Nutley’s fundraising efforts on Thursday evening at Parks and Recreation Center.

Over 200 residents, including many local cancer survivors, attended the festivities that included dinner, live entertainment, guest ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - An 83-year old Bloomfield resident died Friday night following a house fire on Watsessing Ave.

The Bloomfield Fire Department was dispatched at around 5:40 p.m. to 160 Watsessing Ave. DC Motzer called a working structure fire and upgraded it to a second alarm, bringing Montclair and Belleville units to the scene. Crews made an aggressive interior ...

NUTLEY, NJ - What started as an ordinary motor vehicle stop, ended with a 19 yr. old Nutley man having a court date at which time he will answer possession and disorderly person's charges. 

On Saturday Feb 2, officers of the Nutley Police Department stopped a motor vehicle on Harrison St. for no front license plate. The driver, Michael Rodrigues, was placed under arrest and ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Public Safety Commissioner Alphonse Petracco appointed the 2019 Emergency Management Council/Local Emergency Planning Council/Environment Commission effective from Jan. 15, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2020 during the Tuesday, Jan. 15 Board of Commissioners Public Meeting.

William Cassidy will replace former Emergency Management Coordinator Thomas Nicolette, who recently retired ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A new supermarket chain will be coming to Lackawanna Plaza, but not without controversy.

By a 5-2 vote, During Montclair's planning board meeting on Monday, officials approved the application to redevelop Lackawanna Plaza as a mixed-use project. It was also revealed that German supermarket chain, Lidl, will bring a new store to the location.

The two objecting ...

NUTLEY, NJ - You can't be bougie with bad table manners, but when there's a state of emergency you can't even get a table! 

Aspires "Etiquette 101" event, oriignally scheduled for Tuesday Feb 12, is postponed to Tues. Mar. 5.

The postponement is due to the impending weather event. 

The event, guiding students in grades 9 through 12, through table manners ...

TOTOWA, NJ - Famous for its Jameson's Irish Coffee, Murph's in Totowa is getting currently getting ready for North Jersey's biggest St. Patrick's Day party, but don't wait, enjoy some of that famous Irish-American hospitality now. 

Owner Brendan Murphy said  “We’re a local place in town where everyone knows everyone,” and since being built ...

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Greenutley and the Nutley Farmers Market invite you to our first ever Winter Market on Sunday, February 10, 2019 1:30-5:30pm at Vincent Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Place, Nutley.

Our Winter Market will feature a variety of local foods, handmade products, vintage treasures, and community organizations. Nutley High School volunteers will keep ...

NUTLEY, NJ -  Events like the 2019 Nutley Irish American Associations 41st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade would not be possible without the support of the local community including local businesses.

The 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday March 2, 2019 on Harrison Street Nutley near Holy Famly Church, continue to Franklin Ave., then run along ...

NEWARK, NJ - Mayor Ras Baraka today said that Newark is “well poised” to have Amazon’s second headquarters following the retail giant’s announcement to pull out of New York.

Amazon in November selected Long Island City, Queens and Arlington, Va. over Newark for its second headquarters, with a promise to create thousands of high paying jobs. But the company faced ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A new supermarket chain will be coming to Lackawanna Plaza, but not without controversy.

By a 5-2 vote, During Montclair's planning board meeting on Monday, officials approved the application to redevelop Lackawanna Plaza as a mixed-use project. It was also revealed that German supermarket chain, Lidl, will bring a new store to the location.

The two objecting ...

NUTLEY, NJ - doorjam, the house band of the Franklin Reformed Church, hosts a CD release party for "A Pilgrim’s Psalm – a Contemporary Oratorio for Lent" on the afternoon of Sunday Feb. 24. 

The free event will allow guests to experience the story of Holy Week through the words and music of doorjam. 

 “A Pilgrim’s Psalm" is an ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - The 6th annual Interfaith Music Festival will take place on February 10, 2019 at 4pm.

Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair, the event will be located at 67 Church Street. The annual event will feature musical selections from several local congregations.

Suggested donation is $5.00.

NUTLEY, NJ - Liquid Church welcomes new Campus Pastor, Jim Gottshall, to Essex County this Sunday.

Gottshall comes to Nutley with his wife Shawna and their two boys (ages 4 and 6).

Everyone is enouraged to wear their favorite football jersey this Sunday to celebrate Big Game Sunday.

Liquid Church worships at John H. Walker Middle School on Franklin Ave. Services are at 9:30 a.m. and ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Weather forecasters are calling for freezing temperatures to overnight tonight and into Thursday. Freezing temperatures can be very dangerous to pets.

NJ State Law says dogs cannot be outside if temperatures are below 34 degrees without proper shelter (insulated, elevated, heated). Keep your pets safe and avoid getting a fine by bringing your pets indoors any time ...

EDISON, NJ –  Billed as "The Pet Lover's Dream Weekend",  the Super Pet Expo will be held at the NJ Convention & Exposition Center on February 8, from 3 p.m.to 8 p.m., February 9, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and February 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"More than 2,000 dogs, cats and an occasional pony, parrot or iguana will visit the show along with 20,000 pet ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Members of the Bloomfield community showed up in droves at Anthony’s Cheesecake on Washington Street throughout the day on Saturday as the popular eatery donated profits from meal sales to the Homeless Animal Adoption League.

“This is the second time we are doing this and (business partner) Phil Byrne and I are both animal lovers, so we want to help ...

TRENTON, NJ  – A cow that gave birth after narrowly escaping death in December has inspired new legislation that will protect future pregnant bovines from being slaughtered.

Brianna’s adventure started on December 27 when she miraculously escaped the truck just minutes from the destination where she was scheduled to meet her fate. After fleeing on foot down Route 80, Brianna ...

Mayor Dr. Joseph Scarpelli announces Nutley DPW Computer and Electronics Recycling Day.

Saturday, February 16, 2019
9:00am - 1:00pm

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE:
Municipal Parking Lot 7
(507 Franklin Avenue - behind Bella Luce)

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Computers and Laptops
FAX Machines
Microwaves
Monitors
Printers
Scanners
Stereos and Speakers
Televisions
VCR and ...

CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ – Boy Scouts of America, Patriots’ Path Council announced that it will host “Jersey Jam 2019,” a jam-packed weekend of activities, exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and special events that’s expected to attract 5,000 Scouts, Explorers, Venturers and Sea Scouts from New Jersey and neighboring states. Scheduled for October 4 – 6, 2019 at ...

NUTLEY, NJ - John H. Walker Middle School student Braden Somers, 12, of Girl Scout Troop 20642 is working hard at banning plastic bags in Nutley. The project, which she started with a group of girls last April, is now a solo project which, if successful, will earn her the highest award a Girl Scout cadet can earn, the Silver Award.

To receive the award Girl Scouts must complete a project ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Mike Giaimo of Good Vibes Yoga will lead a Yoga-Walk in Nutley this Saturday (Feb. 16) as a part of American Heart Health Month. The free event will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Nutley Health Dept. before heading off on a three-mile walk through the township's parks.

The morning will begin with a yoga-stretch session lasting about 15 minutes. then everyone will join the ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Haloacetic Acids  (HAA5) in Nutley water are making headlines again. The chemical compound is in low concentrations and only in those areas of the township served by Newark.  These chemical compounds are known to be carcinogenic only when in high concentrations with long term exposure.

 Haloacetic Acids are a by-products of the water ...

NUTLEY, NJ -- Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In fact, about 46 percent of all crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter.

AAA analyzed bad weather and crashes over a five-year period. The study found that the highest ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With local elections coming up soon, it is once again time to share TAPinto Nutley's election policies. 

Candidate Statements: 

For the general election, statements can be submitted from Labor Day up through the week before Election Day. 

Publication of candidate statements is at the sole discretion of the editor of that town’s site.  No ...

NEWARK, NJ - Former Newark Mayor Cory Booker announced his bid for president Friday morning, entering a crowded field of Democrats looking to get the party's nomination.

With the 2020 election 637 days away, the junior U.S. senator is wasting no time. The 49-year-old made his announcement on Twitter with a video touting his past in Newark.

"I am the only senator who goes home to a ...

NEWARK, NJ - The former mayor of Newark who tossed his hat in the 2020 presidential election today said there should be fewer corporate tax breaks and more investment in infrastructure to address elevated lead levels in Newark and around the county. 

Booker, who was mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, earlier this morning announced he would seek the presidency in 2020. He held a press ...

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill that will provide $100 million over five years to support horse racing in New Jersey.

Sen. Vin Gopal of District 11 in Monmouth County, home to Monmouth Park and Freehold Raceway, and Sen. Paul A. Sarlo, District 36, which includes, Bergen County, home of the Meadowlands, sponsored the bill.

The Senate approved its version of the ...

WELLINGTON, Fla. — Samantha Weinerman of Chester, N.J. beat 45 other junior riders on Feb. 8 during the fifth week at the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).

The first equitation class of the weekend was the USHJA Jumping Seat Medal. With a solid plan of action and confidence in her new mount, piloted Charmeur to a returning spot for the test where she would ride to the win.

North ...

WACO, Texas. — Local riders scored points for their team in National Collegiate Equestrian Association Action of the weekend.

Kara Kaufmann tied once and earned a point while competing for the No. 1 Auburn equestrian team in horsemanship.

She rode to a 72.5 tie in the meet with U.T Martin on Feb. 8, which the team won 17-0 and moved to 8-0 on the season.

The victory marked the ...

The pantry is full of fall favorites like squash, onions and potatoes, but busy schedules may have you finding a few things growing in the back of your cupboard. With little effort and a pinch of creativity you can grow these into a very imaginative indoor garden.  

Kids and adults love to watch kitchen discards grow into new plants. According to KidsGardening.org, a national nonprofit, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Consider giving your valentine something different this year. Select an indoor plant with heart shaped leaves or flowers.

Anthuriums are an easy-to-grow, low maintenance, long-blooming indoor plant. The red, pink or white heart shaped flowers rise above glossy green leaves.

Pothos and philodendron with heart shaped leaves are easy-to-grow and long time favorites.

Brighten your indoor décor with plants that bloom. Whether growing traditional favorites, flowering tropical plants, or annuals moved inside for winter; their colorful flowers are sure to elicit smiles and months of enjoyment. Just provide the right growing conditions and sufficient light and you will be enjoying months of indoor color.

You may have enjoyed an initial burst of color ...

NEWARK, NJ - The Newark Archdiocese on Wednesday released a list of 63 priests “credibly accused” of sexual abuse. Among those listed on the website for the Archdiocese of Newark were three priests who served at churches in Nutley. 

All clergy included in the listing have since died or been removed from the ministry, according to the Archdiocese. Of those ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Weather forecasters are calling for freezing temperatures to overnight tonight and into Thursday. Freezing temperatures can be very dangerous to pets.

NJ State Law says dogs cannot be outside if temperatures are below 34 degrees without proper shelter (insulated, elevated, heated). Keep your pets safe and avoid getting a fine by bringing your pets indoors any time ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — After 90 minutes of deliberating in closed session with members of the West Orange Township Council, Mayor Robert Parisi surprised the public at Tuesday night’s public meeting when he announced the township’s intention to purchase Rock Spring Country Club.

His proclamation comes less than a week after Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo announced ...

TRENTON, NJ – In 2016, 53 people in New Jersey loss their lives in a fire and another 239 sustained injuries from deadly blazes. Legislation sponsored by state Assembly members Annette Quijano, Joe Danielsen and Annette Chaparro hopes to prevent such deaths and injuries as part of the “New Home Fire Safety Act.” 

The measure cleared the Assembly Housing and Community ...

CALDWELL, NJ — In response to the news that the owner of the residence located at 30 Smull Avenue in Caldwell has applied to have the structure torn down, many area residents as well as Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) have expressed disapproval, claiming it to be an important part of the borough’s history and architectural heritage.

Some residents have taken action to ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND - Frigid temperatures, strong winds, snow, and freezing rain have put a damper on fishing activities in Southern Ocean County. With symptoms of “cabin fever” gripping area anglers, some are finding cures in various ways.

First, there are some local fishing flea markets along with fishing and boating shows that are only a short drive away. These ...

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Today's State of Emergency may have gotten off to a slow start, but at the lunch hour, Northern NJ was already experiencing snow, sleet, freezing rain, or a combination of all three. Roads, as predicted, are slick.

AAA Northeast offers driving tips for those who find themselves out and about today, and face the evening communte later.  

Take the time ...

NUTLEY, NJ -- Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In fact, about 46 percent of all crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter.

AAA analyzed bad weather and crashes over a five-year period. The study found that the highest ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  The community is invited to a spooky night out at Fosterfields Living Historic Farm on Friday March 1 at 7:30pm. Visitors explore the ghost hunting phenomenon with a lecture by Frank Rigillo, founder of Specter Seekers Paranormal Society and 25 year paranormal investigator veteran.

The Spector Seekers Paranormal Society uses scientific and skeptical methods, and ...

EDISON, NJ -  The annual New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo, produced by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, will be held at the NJ Convention & Expo Center from February 14-17.  The show will run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 10a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Along with boats, the marine marketplace will offer accessories, ...

BELMAR, NJ — After being held a stone’s throw from the Belmar beachfront for three decades, the New Jersey Seafood Festival is headed to a new venue — the borough’s downtown district.

Belmar officials currently are hammering out details for the move, which will shift the popular event to be held on May 17, 18, and 19 to Belmar’s shopping hub, with food vendors to ...

NEWARK, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy today urged the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to replace the aging AirTrain system that connects Northeast Corridor passengers to Newark Liberty International Airport. 

The AirTrain transports about 33,000 riders each day between Newark Liberty International Airport terminals, parking lots, rental car facilities and the Northeast Corridor Rail ...

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - Sandals and Beaches resorts will eliminate all Styrofoam from their resorts in the Caribbean starting Feb. 1, 2019. Sandals operates 19 resorts on seven islands including the Bahamas, Grenada, and Turks & Caicos. 

"As we enter the New Year, it's incredibly important to our Sandals family that environmental sustainability remains a key ...