Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The Nutley Board of Commissioners looks at joining surrounding municipalities in negotiating a garbage contract as a group to save money, says problems can be solved.,
The Board of Commissioners agreed to extend the nearly $800,000, Nutley trash collection contract for another year, and renewing the option brought discussion of possibly joining other towns to get a lower group rate. The governing body picked up the option on Jan.15 to use the same solid waste collection company through 2013, after discussion about the price being competitive. Officials also praised the quality of the service. At the Jan. 15 public commissioners meeting, Commissioner Steve Rogers brought the idea to the four other board members. Commissioner Thomas Evans then questioned the entire process of negotiating a garbage contract. “Do we know if any of the other towns, like say Bloomfield, are using the same hauler?” Evans asked…
Friday, January 11, 2013
Commissioner says half the bridge will be open on different sides during the state-funded replacement, which will begin this spring and take more than one year to complete
The Centre Street Bridge over the Second River in Nutley will be rebuilt starting this spring, but half the bridge will remain open during construction, and the bridge's historic look will be preserved, according to local and county officials. The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders' voted Nov. 20 to provide $1 million from the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund for the township project, according to Nutley Commissioner Joseph Scarpelli, who oversees the Department of Public Works. "Centre Street is a county road, so we asked the freeholders for help, and we are getting it," Scarpelli said, adding that Nutley officials applied for the funding with the help of county officials last June. The Nutley funding represents the lion's …
Friday, December 28, 2012
Association contributes iPads, software, an air conditioner, kitchen appliances and scholarships to assist special education in Nutley schools.
For the second straight year, special-needs and autistic students in the Nutley School District are the beneficiaries of school-related equipment donated by the Joseph P. Scarpelli Civic Association. Nutley Commissioner Joseph Scarpelli presented more than $11,000 worth of equipment to Nutley School Board President James Kuchta at the Nov. 19 school board meeting. "We are very proud to have successfully raised the funds through the association to help special needs students," Scarpelli said. "We made a similar contribution in 2011 and are happy to have raised even more in 2012." Kuchta said the entire school board wanted to thank Scarpelli for his association's work to help special-needs students. "We are happy to accept this contribution…
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Commissioner Joseph Scarpelli urges residents to shop Nutley first and take advantage of free shoppers' parking now through Christmas Day in all of the township's business areas.
There will once again be free, two-hour metered parking throughout the township from now through Dec. 25, according to Commissioner Joseph Scarpelli, Director of the Department of Public Works . The program was put in place to encourage residents to shop locally, Scarpelli said. “We want to promote our business districts and support our local merchants anyway we can,” said Scarpelli. “We have wonderful shops and restaurants in our downtown, Olde Towne Centre, and throughout our other business districts." The suspension of metered parking during the holiday season is a Nutley tradition. “The convenience of our on-street parking and municipal lots coupled with the opportunity to leisurely walk while both shopping and dining offers a pleasant…
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The Board of Commissioners meet Tuesday night and also approve a fiber optic company to come to town, a new salary for a recreation superintendent and a $310,000 fire truck.
The Nutley Board of Commissioners said Tuesday night they are reaching out to unemployed residents with a support group, while the board also approved three other major items. The commissioners will allow a fiber optic company to install cables in parts of town, approved a salary for a new recreation superintendent that will save approximately $40,000 and approved the purchase of a new fire truck for $310,000. Commissioner Steven Rogers said the Public Affairs Department’s plan to assist unemployed Nutley men and women experiencing tough times they are facing, providing knowledge, shared experiences, networking and peer counseling. Rogers said he hopes the support group run by public affairs employees forms a strong network of job leads …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Board of Commissioners approve a plan to quicken the delivery of emergency funds to residents seeking public assistance
Nutley officials Tuesday night took steps that will make it easier and faster for families in need to obtain financial assistance. Nutley’s chief financial officer will be authorized to immediately cut a check to any resident in emergent need of public assistance, after the Board of Commissioners introduced a change to speed up the process during their regular meeting. The township is the source of public assistance "of last resort," according to Commissioner Steve Rogers, who sponsored the ordinance. "We need to tighten up the language, and give the township CFO the authority to give residents a check right away if needed," Roger said. The township will then be reimbursed by county and state public assistance funds, he said. Mayor …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Board of Commissioners meet tonight to continue work began earlier this summer.
While Nutley residents have enjoyed vacationing this summer, Nutley officials have been hard at work. That work will continue when the board meets tonight at 7 p.m. in Nutley Town Hall Commissioners Chambers on Chestnut Street. At its last meeting, Nutley commissioners approved funding assistance for a special needs group, exempted artists from paying fees to attend an upcoming event, and OK’d an application to repair sidewalks and repave streets. Commissioner Mauro Tucci said at the Aug. 21 commissioners meeting a bid was awarded for services to the Special Young Adults group in town, but a second bidder has contested the award, so the official vote had to be delayed. The group, which provides an adult day program for special needs youth…
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Board of Commissioners considering waiving the peddlers' license fees for the event.
Nutley is inviting artists, photographers, sculptors and painters to a new event – Art on the Avenue, tentatively scheduled for this October. The idea was proposed by Commissioner Steven Rogers, who said he’d like to schedule Art on the Avenue for on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The art display would take place in the pedestrian walkways adjacent to municipal parking lots 1 and 2. Artists will have the unique opportunity to display their works in the heart of Nutley’s downtown area with the option to sell to the public, he said. “There are so many talented artists in our area,” Rogers said in a statement. “This event is a unique way of displaying their talents for our community’s enjoyment. I also believe this is type of event …
Monday, July 30, 2012
Seniors are encouraged to apply for vouchers that will allow them to get free produce at the Nutley Farmers Market.
Starting this week, Nutley senior citizens may qualify for a free voucher they can spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at the Nutley Farmers’ Mareket. The market takes place every Sunday through October. Nutley officials are working with Essex County’s Department of Health and Senior Services to provide funding for qualifying Nutley seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, according to Nutley Commissioner Steven Rogers, who directs the Department of Public Affairs and the Health Department. Qualifying seniors will receive up to $20 in vouchers, in four installments of $5 each, that can be used at participating stands at the Farmers Market, and other local markets, Rogers said. Nutley’s Farmers Market takes place every…
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Nutley Commissioner Joseph Scarpelli pushes recycling at the Farmers Market on Sundays.
The Township of Nutley is embarking on several environmentally-friendly projects and one of them is taking place this Sunday. Visitors to the Famers Market at Nutley's Parking Lot 1 can recycle their hangers while shopping for fresh produce. "Come out to this Sunday's farmer's market, enjoy the fresh food and bring your hangars, metal, plastic and wood," said Commissioner Joseph Scarpelli, director of the Department of Public Works, which coordinates recycling. The market is located on William Street near the old Janette Shop, on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 28. Along with hangers, recycling days for copy and fax machine ink cartridges is coming later this summer, according to Scarpelli. Efforts to improve recycling long-term…
Kristen
3:19 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
I imagine that Casey Jackman is not incorrect. But I have the same query as Lutz Hoemke. It would be nice to read in the article why the bridge is being repaired/rebuilt. more ›