Longtime volunteer speaks out on Nutley podcast

The latest episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast featuring Nutley icon Anthony Iannarone, longtime president of the Nutley Public Library’s Board of Trustees, is now available.

Iannarone, 92, joins Inside Nutley and discusses a lifetime of volunteerism, his dedication to the Nutley library and the township, as well as how a lab accident at the age of 19 changed his life forever.

Hosted by lifelong resident Thomas Greco, the monthly podcast provides a look at current town issues, explores how the town is moving forward, spotlights residents and former residents and businesses and answers questions from Nutley residents.

The Inside Nutley Podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube at the link below.

https://youtu.be/aTOWAcJVyF8

For more information on the Township of Nutley, contact publicrelations@nutleynj.org.

2023 General Election Information

Election Day: Nov. 7

The following are important dates for New Jersey voters:

Sept. 23, commencement of mailing of mail-in ballots for general election;

Oct. 17, Voter registration deadline for general election;

Oct. 28 to Nov. 5, Early voting period;

Oct. 31, Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail for general election;

Nov. 6, by 3 p.m., Deadline for in-person mail-in ballot applications for general election;

Nov. 7, General Election Day;

Nov. 7, Deadline for Post Office receipt of mail-in ballots from the general election

Nov. 13, Deadline for receipt of timely mailed postmarked mail-in ballots to county boards of election.

Promotions for finest and bravest and new firefighters sworn in

A joint ceremony was held recently to mark promotions in the Belleville police and fire departments.

The nine members of the police department and eight members of the fire department who were receiving promotions were greeted with rousing applause, hugs and smiles from residents, friends and family.

“Belleville is proud of these brave first responders who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our communities,” said Township Manager Anthony Iacono. “We must never lose sight of their commitment, dedication and acts of heroism, no matter how small or great.”

Police Chief Mark Minichini announced that Pasquale Complitano has been promoted to captain; Matthew Dox, Cheryl Lopez and Gary Devito have been promoted to lieutenant; and Anthony Damico, Andy Jimenez, Michael Povinelli, Steven Plumer and Justin Versprill have been promoted to sergeant.

Fire Chief John Olivieri announced that William Hands, Steven Salzer, Brian Salmon, Francis Alfano and Jose Perez have been promoted to battalion chief; and Tyler Quarantiello, Carl Piscatowski and Joseph Lunelli have been promoted to lieutenant.

“These promotions are well-earned,” Minichini said. “The members of the police and fire departments whose promotions were recognized at this ceremony have conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism and demonstrated an uncommon dedication to Belleville.”

In addition to the promotions, six new Belleville firefighters were sworn in during the ceremony.

Olivieri said that Vincent Agosta, Brian Antonio, Andrew Brenneman, Anthony Cifelli, Zaid Hassen and Nicholas Marques are joining a department that is close-knit and ever-vigilant.

“We welcome these new recruits into what really is a family,” Olivieri said. “We look out for one another while we are looking out for the people of Belleville.”

The ranks of the police department will soon be growing, as well. Iacono pointed out that 10 recruits are undergoing training at Essex County’s police training academy.