Nutley Rotary Club makes donation to historic house

At right, the Nutley Rotary Club recently presented the Van Riper House with a donation of $4,500. The money was raised at the Nutley Rotary Club’s 5th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. The Van Riper House was the home of John Abraham Van Riper, who served as a private in the Essex County militia during the Revolutionary War. The historic home owned by the township is considered one of the finest houses of its type in the lower Passaic River valley area. The house is the last Passaic River colonial manor home in Nutley, according to the state. The donation will help in the ongoing capital campaign for restoration of the house. Pictured left to right are Roe Costa, club treasurer, John Demmer, Dante Intindola, John Monaco, Rotary Club president.

The latest episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winning set decorator Rena DeAngelo, who is a Nutley High School Class of 1984 graduate.

DeAngelo discusses her journey from Rutgers Place to the Academy Awards red carpet and everything in between, including working with such iconic figures as Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, James Gandolfini, Bruce Springsteen, Ed Harris, Diana Ross and Mick Jagger. DeAngelo also also explains the many challenges of being the set decorator on such major projects as “West Side Story,” “The Sopranos,” and “Mad Men.”

Hosted by lifelong resident Thomas Greco, the monthly podcast looks at town issues, spotlights residents and former residents, businesses and answers questions from residents. The podcast is avail- able on iTunes, Soundcloud and the Township of Nutley Facebook page.