Nutley community will gather to remember Sept. 11 victims

NUTLEY, NJ — Commissioner Alphonse Petracco has announced plans to hold a remembrance ceremony for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. at the 9/11 monument site located in front of Nutley Township Hall, 1 Kennedy Drive. Residents are invited to join township officials, victim’s families, friends and clergy in remembering those who perished that day. Among those lost were three Nutley residents: Lt. Robert Cirri, Frank LaLama and Dorota Kopiscko. Social distancing protocol will be in place.

In addition, township residents are asked to display a lighted candle on their front porch or an electric candle in a window between the hours of 8 and 10 p.m on Sept. 11. Residents are also encouraged to display an American flag in front of their homes to show united support against the war on terrorism.

Any questions can be directed to 973-284-4935.