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Nutley: School Open Tomorrow and Other Vital Information

PSEG aware of all outages and addressing as they're able call 973-932-3468 or 973-932-2353 regarding warming centers

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The Board of Commissioners would like to thank the residents of Nutley for their patience during Hurricane Sandy and the aftermath. It is estimated that over 75% of town was without electricity immediately after the storm.  Although the majority of town has been restored there are still sections of town without power and heat.  Please know that the Board is very aware of the seriousness of this situation and is working with Public Service on a non-stop basis to rectify the problems in those areas.  Some of the steps we have taken to help comfort our residents are setting up a warming center where residents could go if their homes became too cold, establishing an alert system to keep all residents apprised of the latest town information, and  providing call-in phone numbers for the public to address their concerns.  We want to offer our residents the assurance that whatever can be done is being done.
We also understand that the people in the most need are not receiving this message.  We ask that those with power and getting this message check on their friends and neighbors in the true Spirit of Nutley volunteerism.

  1. Continued Alert : RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED OF THE DANGERS OF LIVE WIRES. Use extreme caution when outside and under no circumstances go near or try to move wires.  Nutley Parks and Public Works personnel are continuing to clear debris so roadways and pedestrian walkways can be cleared.
  2. Power: If you are still without power please be aware that PSE&G is aware of all outages that still remain in town. The servicemen must begin at the substation to first identify the problem then go out to the streets/areas where the outages are occurring. They have advised us that service should be restored to all areas shortly.  If you experience any new power losses please report to the police desk immediately at 973-284-4940.
  3. Gas: The dispensation of petroleum products within the Township shall be made as follows: effective immediately:
  4. As to motor vehicles, the last number on the license plate of said vehicle shall determine whether it is “odd" or ”even”,
  5. Until further notice, petroleum products shall be dispensed on odd dates only to odd numbered vehicle customers. By way of explanation, November 5th is an "odd” date.
  6. Until further notice, petroleum products shall be dispensed on even dates only to even numbered vehicle customers. By way of explanation, November 6th is an "even date.
  7. Deeming all license plates not displaying a number as an odd numbered plate.
  8. Warming Centers: For more information please  call 973-932-2353 or 973-932-3468
  9. Schools:  As of 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon, OEM, the police department, and the Township’s Commissioners agree that the town is and will be safe for school beginning tomorrow, Monday, November 5th.
  10. Important Information:
  11. On Monday morning, access to Yantacaw School will not be possible via Brookfield Avenue. Please avoid Brookfield Avenue between Elm and Yantacaw. Please enter from Passaic Ave on Brookfield Avenue and exit to Franklin Avenue. Police will be at this location preventing all traffic, by foot and by car. This is expected to be completely clear by the end of school on Monday, but please use caution.
  12. On Monday morning, for access to Spring Garden School, by foot and by car please enter via Alexander and exit on Bloomfield Avenue. Please avoid High Street until further notice. Police will be at this location preventing all traffic, by foot and by car
  13. Police will also be stationed throughout town before and after school to facilitate travel. Please follow all of their instructions. These personnel will only be present before and after school to assist with direct travel to and from homes.
  14. The police have asked that I reiterate that, at this time, limited work has been done in the township’s parks and therefore, all parks should be avoided until further notice.
  15. During school on Monday and Tuesday, no elementary students will be released for lunch unless signed out by and under the direct supervision of a parent. No students will be released during lunch on their own Monday or Tuesday. Please plan accordingly.
  16. The township has postponed Halloween celebrations until further notice. All students and parents are asked to return home immediately after school hours. Support personnel will be available only during travel time and then will return to aid in the cleanup and support of the township. Halloween parties will occur as planned in classrooms only. There will be no Halloween activities after school at any of our schools for these reasons.
  17. Garbage: Regular garbage pick-up is on schedule.
  18. Tree Limbs / Branches: Debris should be left by curbside for pick-up. Leaves should be put in brown paper bags and left at curbside as well. Loose leaves and leaves in plastic bags will not be picked up.
  19. Town Hall/ Tax and Water Bills/ Code Enforcement:  Town Hall will be open for regular business tomorrow, Monday November 5th.
  20. Library: The Library will be open beginning tomorrow, November 5th.
  21. Halloween: Please be advised that Halloween Trick or Treating has been postponed indefinitely. While every effort is being made to clear streets quickly there do remain streets that are not completely safe for pedestrian traffic.  The Parks and Public Works Departments are working in conjunction with PSEG to prepare the streets for the public in the safest manner. Until all Township streets are cleared for pedestrian travel we must enforce the restriction on door to door trick or treating.
  22. Presidential/General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6th: The Municipal Clerk’s Office will advise residents of alternate voting locations if regular locations are without power.
  23. Lyndhurst Nutley Bridge has re-opened.
If you need to report an EMERGENCY, dial 9-1-1. DO NOT use 9-1-1 for calls that are not Emergencies. PHONE CALLS TO THE MUNICIPALITY: Residents should be advised that Municipal Administrative phone lines are not operating at this time. Residents may call the following numbers:
  • 973-932-2353 or 973-932-3468 for non-emergency Police or Fire related assistance. These phones will be monitored 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  • For general Township information including Public Service updates, questions about tree removal, Code Enforcement information or other non-emergent information residents may call 973-932-3245 or 973-932-2372. These numbers will be monitored from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. until Monday, November 5, 2012.
  • To register for disaster assistance, questions about your application, housing resources or other information call FEMA @ 1-800-621-3362. For hearing impaired call 1-800-462-7585.

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