BSA Troop 147 in Nutley celebrates Scouting’s highest honor

BSA Troop 147 in Nutley celebrates Scouting’s highest honor

NUTLEY, NJ — BSA Troop 147, sponsored by the Franklin Reformed Church of Nutley, held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Oct. 25 at VFW Post 493 to present Scouting’s highest honor to Scouts Ethan Wanko and Archer St. Amant.  Senior Patrol Leader David Crecco opened the ceremony with Assistant SPL Joseph Buset leading […]

2022 Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series to take center stage

2022 Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series to take center stage

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2022 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the historic Essex County Park System and provides residents with an evening leisure activity. This year’s series features three concert and fireworks spectaculars, five concerts in Brookdale Park, 12 concerts […]

Essex County announces winners of annual photography contest

Essex County announces winners of annual photography contest

ROSELAND, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards to the eight winners in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in adult and youth categories. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks Photography Contest and thank all the contestants for sharing what they experienced in our […]

Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series returns for 2021

Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series returns for 2021

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2021 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series will bring a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the Essex County Park System. This year’s free series features three concert and fireworks spectaculars, five concerts in Brookdale Park, 12 concerts throughout the county, and two cultural festivals. […]

Kingsland Colonels defeat the Flemington Neshanock in old-timey game

Kingsland Colonels defeat the Flemington Neshanock in old-timey game

NUTLEY, NJ — The Kingsland Colonels of Nutley won a hard-fought baseball game against the Flemington Neshanock on May 15 at Yanticaw Park. The final score was 9-7 at this sixth annual game. The Neshanock travel across New Jersey during the spring and summer playing baseball clubs using the rules from the 1860s. The biggest […]

Nutley gathers for Day of Peace

Nutley gathers for Day of Peace

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley residents gathered in Yanticaw Park on Sept. 21 to commemorate the International Day of Peace and to celebrate the second anniversary of Nutley becoming the 223rd International City of Peace. Residents folded 1,000 paper cranes at the event, and T-shirts were sold to raise money for a public art installation that […]

Nutley youngsters clean up trash at basketball court

Nutley youngsters clean up trash at basketball court

NUTLEY, NJ — When the Crespo family became aware via the “Nutley Parents” Facebook group that the basketball court at Yanticaw Park was covered in garbage, the family jumped into action. “These three just picked up over 160 pieces of garbage! Let’s hope it stays this clean,” parent Christian Crespo said of his three young […]

Area shutterbugs take home awards for photographing county parks

ROSELAND, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards to the nine winners in the Anual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in Adult and Youth categories and were recognized on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks […]

County SummerMusic Concert Series returns

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2018 Essex County free SummerMusic Concert Series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the historic Essex County Park System and provides residents with an evening leisure activity to enjoy the parks. This year’s series features three concert and fireworks spectaculars, Friday night concerts […]