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There will also be Nutley School System support groups hosting fundraising tables. At the conclusion of the celebration, all are invited to visit the Live Nativity at the Vincent United Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Place. from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with performances every 20-30 minutes.

Commissioner Alphonse Petracco hosts a “Santa Meet and Greet” on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Department of Public Safety. The event will feature snacks, drinks, photo opportunities with police officers, fireman, EMTs and Santa.

On Monday, Dec. 11, Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite grandparents and their little angels to a special holiday event, "Christmas Cookie Decorating with Grandma and Grandpa.”

This event will be held at the Parks and Recreation Department. 44 Park Ave., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The evening will include cookie decorating, light refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus.

On Dec. 16, Scarpelli and the DPW office, along with the Nutley Music Boosters and High School Choir will spread holiday cheer by visiting local businesses and restaurants singing Christmas carols throughout the afternoon and evening.

Public Affairs and Health Commissioner John V. Kelly recently announced plans to once again collect letters written to Santa by children in the Township and forward them directly to Santa Claus in the North Pole. Santa has promised that each and every letter will be read and responded to, thanks to the Santa Express Mailbox, Kelly said..

The special “Santa Express Mailbox” will be placed at the Nutley Park Oval entrance on Chestnut Street where children can deliver their letters. The last day of collection will be Sunday, Dec. 17, allowing Santa enough time to respond to each letter.

Parents are asked to please remember to have children include their ages and return address, or an email address, if you prefer to receive an “e-letter” from Santa this year.

The Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health and the Nutley Board of Education’s ongoing Annual Holiday Treasure Chest / Adopt-a-Family Program is designed to help families needing assistance during the Holiday Season. Gift card donations to local stores such as Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, ShopRite and online stores like Amazon will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 8. To donate, please call 973-284-4976.

“Every one of our events are uniquely Nutley,” Scarpelli adds. “We take the season of peace, love and joy very seriously…but with lots of smiles, cookies and treats.”

For more information, please contact publicrelations@nutleynj.org.

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