Farmer’s Market is back on Sundays

The Nutley Farmers Market has returned for its 14th season and is scheduled to be open every Sunday through Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market is located in Municipal Lot 7 at 507 Franklin Ave. in Nutley behind Bella Luce.

“We are always excited at this time of year to get the Market back up and running,” Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli said. “We look forward to welcoming our vendors and residents, and making this year’s Market the most successful one yet.”

Vendors include: Asprocolas Acres, BAKER.nj, Cat-Like Reflexes Lemonade/Tornado Potato, Cozz Coffee,

Empanada Lady Food Truck, Grandma Emma's, Hidden Valley Farm, Hoboken Farms, Neshanic Valley Beekeepers, LLC, Paolo's Kitchen, Pickles Olives Etc., TreeLicious Orchards & Just Made Bakery, Cannapalooza Nursery, Emilio's Wood Fire Pizza, Hidden Brook Ranch LLC, and Somers 27 Soap Co.

The Market welcomes your donations of fresh produce and non-perishables for the Nutley Family Service Bureau, Inc. Food Pantry. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor or musical guest this season should contact Market Co-Manager Meredith Blank at farmersmarket@nutleynj.org or 973-284-4978.

The Rotary Club, in collaboration with Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Fire Chief Paul Cafone, will be awarding six Nutley firefighters Rotary International Hero Awards.

The firefighters of the department’s Tour 1 were on duty the night Hurricane Ida caused devastation in Nutley in September of 2021.

Firefighters Pesci, Serrani, Miller, Ritacco and LaCorte saved countless lives during the first hours of the storm. Without fearing for their own safety, they went into raging flood waters along Franklin Avenue and other numerous locations in Nutley. The people they rescued were transported to fire headquarters for their safety. Without stopping, they continued to battle the storm that left parts of Nutley with severe damage.

Capt. Will Cassidy will be acknowledged for all his hard work as Office of Emergency Management coordinator. Through several severe storms and the Covid pandemic, Cassidy showed nothing but professionalism and dedication to the township, according to a press release from the Rotary, which said that Cassidy worked day and night to make sure all aspects of the town’s safety were handled.

The awards will be handed out on July 11 at fire department headquarters, 228 Chestnut St., at 6 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners have entered into a shared services agreement with the Board of Education and established an ad-hoc committee to share resources and collaborate on initiatives that will improve conditions for the township’s youth and community.

Planned efforts include the improvement of existing conditions of board and township buildings and facilities and to improve upon current and future infrastructure for students’ academic and developmental support, according to a press release from the township.

"We are excited to get started on this initiative with the Board of Education subcommittee to further our mutual goal of ultimately optimizing the facilities, buildings and programs available to our residents," said Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli.

The Township and BOE have historically shared services assisting each other in various capacities, including the recent completion of an outdoor preschool playground.

“We’ve been working cooperatively with the BOE for many, many years,” explained Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci. “But we never really formalized the way

The Nutley Chamber of Commerce has a Networking Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, July 20.

The event is scheduled to run from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Oakley Kitchen, 789 Bloomfield Ave., in Nutley. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for prospective members and guests.

The Chamber has a meeting for prospective members on the third Thurs-

day of each month, according to a press release from the Chamber, which said that the events are an opportunity to build a professional network, gain business intelligence, and learn more about businesses in our community.

If your business or organization would like to sponsor an event and gain additional exposure, please email chamber@nutleychamber.com.

(Continued from Page 3) we go about doing things. We need to make sure that our children are given the best educational experience we can possibly afford. The best way to do this is to pool our resources.”

Tucci said the township and the BOE are committed to the same ideals and family goals.

“I’d like to commend the leadership of the board and this administration for taking this initiative,” Tucci said. “When one of us wins, that’s good, but when all of us win, and the entire Township benefits, that’s great. That’s what we’re supposed to do. By introducing this resolution this evening, we’re making that statement that we’re committed to that.”

Commissioner Thomas J. Evans said the commission has been talking about the importance of having a top-notch educational system for a long time.

“If you think about our school system and its structure, we can do better,” Evans said. “But we can’t do anything without getting together and recognizing that two organizations in the same town that have the ability to operate independently just can’t do as much as we need to do if we do it separately. What’s been paramount is the level of trust and mutuality of that trust, that says we need to do this, we want to do this, and we can.”

Members of the Nutley Board of Education were also present for passage of Resolution 138-23, including BOE President Sal Ferraro, who addressed the Board following its favorable vote.

“This resolution is the first formal step in establishing a joint agreement that will implement solutions to benefit our school district and community,” Ferraro said. “I want to thank the BOC for their insight and knowledge. We look forward to continuing our work together.”

The Essex County Division of Senior Services will be distributing 2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers at the Nutley Farmers Market on Sunday, July 16.

Residents can register for the program between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Municipal Lot 7, which is located at 507 Franklin Ave. behind Bella Luce.

All residents 60 years and older, and income eligible, will be able to receive vouchers for the 2023 season, according to the Essex County Division of Senior Services. Applicants should be prepared to produce valid photo identification, as well as proof of income.

As of July 1, 2023, eligible residents can earn no more than $26,973 annually; $2,248 monthly; 1,038. bi-weekly.

In addition, the Nutley Farmers Market has received a grant from City Green to provide approved residents an additional $25 in coupons, which can be redeemed for fresh fruit and vegetables only, at the Nutley Farmers Market, through Oct. 29.

For more information, please call the Public Affairs Department at 973-2844976.

Applications for the 2024 Essex County Local Arts and History Grant Program are now available. The funding is for programs that will take place from Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024. The application deadline for both grant programs is Aug. 15.

“Essex County has a vibrant and diverse non-profit arts and historic preservation community that contributes greatly to our quality of life and local economy,” said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. “The Essex County Local Arts and History Grant Program offers support that can help eligible non-profit organizations and government units continue providing high-quality arts programs.”

The Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs receives grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State and the New Jersey Historical Commission which is then regranted to support local arts and history organizations.

Non-profit organizations within Essex County that offer cultural and/or historical programming are encouraged to learn more about this grant opportunity. Grants are available to support general operating expenses and special projects. For additional information, visit https://essexcountyparks.org/cultural/grants.