Nutley, NJ

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to introduce two ordinances and hold public hearings on three others, including a $125,000 soil remediation project and zoning changes. The board will also vote on six resolutions, including a $147,974 sound system purchase and a $45,150 state grant for public safety. Several event applications and monthly reports are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 3625: $125,000 for soil remediation behind Public Safety Building at 224 Chestnut Street
• Resolution 213-26: $147,974.38 for HD Pro Audio Sound System for Commissioner Chambers
• Resolution 215-26: $45,150 Safe and Secure Communities grant for public safety
• Ordinance 3624: Stop intersection at Nutley Avenue and Whitford Avenue
• Ordinance 3623: Parking time limit on south side of Essex Street

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings

The Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The board will consider four applications for variances or approvals, including a driveway widening, a covered porch addition, additions to a corner-lot property, and a reconsideration of conditions. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• 12 White Terrace – Widen driveway/front yard coverage
• 51 Ridge Road – Covered porch addition
• 4 Villa Place – Additions/alterations on a corner lot
• 31 Overlook Terrace – Reconsideration of conditions

Planning Board Meetings

The Nutley Planning Board is meeting on August 5, 2026, with a light agenda. The main item is a continuation hearing for a preliminary and final major site plan application at 536-544 Washington Avenue by Galaxy Invest, Inc., which will be adjourned to September 2, 2026. The board will also review the status of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners. No new business or resolutions are scheduled.

• Continuation hearing for 536-544 Washington Avenue major site plan (Galaxy Invest, Inc.)
• Review of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to Board of Commissioners
• No new business or resolutions on agenda

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will introduce four ordinances, including one amending zoning rules for accessory buildings and off-premises parking, and one fixing non-union salaries. They will also hold a public hearing on a handicapped parking ordinance for Wilson Street. The board will vote on 27 resolutions, including several budget insertions from grants and a contract for a road improvement project.

• Ordinance 3622: amend zoning chapter on accessory buildings and off-premises parking
• Ordinance 3620: fix non-union employee salaries effective Jan 1, 2026
• Resolution 207-26: $182,289.11 contract to D&L Paving for CDBG roadway work on San Antonio and Van Winkle Avenues
• Resolution 203-26: designate ORO NJ, LLC as redeveloper for 507 Franklin Avenue
• Resolution 185-26: $15,247.41 property tax refund for 420 Franklin Avenue

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 21, 2026, to vote on nine resolutions, including professional service contracts, a fire truck garage renovation, and IT purchases. They will also introduce an ordinance to add a handicapped parking location on Wilson Street, and consider event applications and a raffle request. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Ordinance No. 3619: add handicapped parking on Wilson Street (public hearing Aug 4)
• Resolution 177-26: $49,500 contract to Approved Construction for fire truck garage renovations
• Resolution 176-26: $29,503.50 contract to Ocean Computer Group for software subscriptions
• Resolution 181-26: $36,883.08 purchase of video monitors for Commission Chambers renovation
• Resolution 179-26: $37,990.14 change order for Franklin Avenue Streetscape Project

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings

The Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Court. The board will consider four applications, including a demolition and new construction at 117 Saint Mary's Place, a driveway width variance at 217 Ridge Road, a front yard fence at 435 Prospect Street, and a modification of a prior approval at 624 Bloomfield Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, memorialization of resolutions, and public comment.

• 117 Saint Mary's Place: demolish existing single-family dwelling and construct new two-family dwelling
• 217 Ridge Road: leave as erected, driveway width
• 435 Prospect Street: front yard fence on corner property
• 624 Bloomfield Avenue: modify an approval
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

The Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda, each by a 4-0 vote. The most significant was a variance for a new two-family dwelling at 117 St. Mary's Place, which required relief from height and lot coverage limits. The board also approved a driveway width variance, a fence variance with conditions, and a modification to a prior approval for a foyer height increase.

• Approved variance for two-family dwelling at 117 St. Mary's Place (4-0)
• Approved driveway width variance at 217 Ridge Road (4-0)
• Approved fence variance at 435 Prospect Street with condition to install evergreen trees (4-0)
• Approved foyer height modification at 624 Bloomfield Avenue (4-0)

Historic Preservation Committee Meetings

The Nutley Historic Preservation Committee met via Zoom on July 16, 2026, and approved the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting. They discussed updates on the Vreeland House, including a site visit and upcoming grant announcement, and agreed that the house should remain a Township responsibility with Committee support. No formal decisions were made on new business items, which included planning for the township's 125th anniversary and updating webpages for landmarked properties.

• Approved meeting minutes from 6/23/2026
• Agreed Vreeland House remains a direct Township responsibility with Committee support

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two ordinances, including one to adopt the Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan, which creates an overlay zone for townhomes on Block 102, Lot 9. The board will also vote on 15 resolutions covering contracts, refunds, and appointments. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Ordinance 3617: Adopt Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan (Block 102, Lot 9)
• Ordinance 3618: $150,000 for IT infrastructure in municipal buildings
• Contract to Cifelli & Son for Father Glotzbach Park pathway upgrades, not to exceed $74,550
• Contract with IPS Group Inc. for parking management software, $35,000
• Reappoint Jonathan Bruno as Township Attorney (May 2026–May 2028)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 3617, creating an overlay zone for the Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan on Block 102, Lot 9, and Ordinance 3618, providing $150,000 for technology infrastructure improvements. They also approved several resolutions, including a $74,550 contract for Father Glotzbach Park pathway and stairs upgrades, and reappointed Jonathan Bruno as Township Attorney. The meeting included extensive public comment on a potential data center at the ON3 site, with no formal action taken.

• Adopted Ordinance 3617, Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan overlay zone (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3618, $150,000 for technology infrastructure improvements (5-0)
• Approved $74,550 contract to Cifelli and Son for Father Glotzbach Park pathway and stairs (5-0)
• Reappointed Jonathan Bruno as Township Attorney for term May 20, 2026 to May 15, 2028 (5-0)
• Approved $7,847,068.16 in bills and payroll (5-0)
• Approved resolution for CDBG roadway improvement project bidding (5-0)
• Approved resolution for IPS Group parking management equipment contract not to exceed $35,000 (5-0)
• Approved resolution for PoliceApp software contract not to exceed $25,000 (5-0)

Planning Board Meetings

The Nutley Planning Board is meeting on July 1, 2026, to hear a master plan consistency review presentation for the Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan at 300 Kingsland Street. The board will also review the status of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners. No new applications are scheduled, and the meeting is largely procedural with one presentation.

• Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan, 300 Kingsland Street (Block 102, Lot 9) - Master Plan Consistency Review presentation
• Review status of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners
• Continuation hearing for 536-544 Washington Avenue - Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Application by Galaxy Invest, Inc. (scheduled for August 5, 2026)

The Nutley Planning Board approved minutes and an invoice, and continued the 536-544 Washington Avenue application to August 5, 2026. The Board voted unanimously to recommend the Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan for Block 102, Lot 9 to the Commissioners, with conditions including age restriction per a settlement agreement and green infrastructure requirements.

• Approved meeting minutes for July 17, 2026
• Approved $150 invoice for Gail Santasieri's minutes preparation
• Continued 536-544 Washington Avenue application to August 5, 2026
• Recommended Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan for adoption (9-0)

Historic Preservation Committee Meetings

The Nutley Historic Preservation Committee is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes updates on ongoing projects such as the Vreeland House, a marker for Town Hall, and plans for US 250th Anniversary Celebrations, as well as updates from the New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference. No new business is listed, and the meeting includes a public comment period.

• Vreeland House general updates
• Marker for Town Hall
• US 250th Anniversary Celebrations
• New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference updates, including HPC Training

Planning Board Meetings

The Nutley Planning Board is meeting on June 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Parks & Recreation Department, 44 Park Avenue. The main item is a public hearing for a preliminary and final major site plan application by Galaxy Invest, LLC for properties at 536-544 Washington Avenue. The board will also review the status of prohibited uses and definitions previously submitted to the Board of Commissioners. No new business or future hearings are scheduled.

• Hearing: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Application for 536-544 Washington Avenue by Galaxy Invest, LLC
• Review of status of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Communications and bills
• Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes)

The Nutley Planning Board approved the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and a $150 invoice for minutes preparation. The board heard testimony on the 536-544 Washington Avenue Preliminary/Final Major Site Plan application by Galaxy Invest, LLC, which proposes a 24,740 sq. ft. two-story building with 28 parking spaces and 4 truck bays. Due to time constraints and a request for updated plans, the hearing was carried to the July 1, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $150 invoice for Gail Santasieri's minutes preparation
• Carried 536-544 Washington Avenue site plan hearing to July 1, 2026

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will introduce two bond ordinances totaling over $3 million for utility and general improvements. The board will also introduce an ordinance to rezone property at Block 102, Lot 9 for townhome redevelopment. Additionally, the board will vote on a right-of-way agreement for Pilot Fiber NJ LLC and approve a change order for tax lien services.

• Ordinance No. 3615 appropriates $1,050,000 for water and sewer utility improvements
• Ordinance No. 3616 appropriates $2,125,000 for various township improvements
• Ordinance No. 3617 creates an overlay zone for townhome redevelopment at Block 102, Lot 9
• Resolution No. 149-26 approves non-exclusive consent for Pilot Fiber NJ LLC right-of-way use
• Resolution No. 150-26 approves a $2,145.00 change order for ROK Industries d/b/a NJ Tax Lien Investors.com

The Board of Commissioners introduced an ordinance adopting the Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan, creating an overlay zone for Block 102, Lot 9, and passed it to a second reading on July 7. They also introduced a $150,000 IT infrastructure bond ordinance and adopted two bond ordinances on second reading: $1.05M for water/sewer improvements and $2.1M for capital improvements including a fire truck. Additionally, they approved a parking prohibition on Grant Avenue, a $2,145 change order for tax lien services, and a resolution canceling $150,000 in unexpended capital funds.

• Introduced Roche Townhome Redevelopment Plan ordinance (first reading, 4-0)
• Introduced $150,000 IT infrastructure bond ordinance (first reading, 4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3614 prohibiting parking on Grant Avenue between River Road and Washington Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted $1,050,000 water/sewer bond ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted $2,100,000 capital improvements bond ordinance (4-0)
• Approved $2,145 change order for ROK Industries tax lien contract (4-0)
• Canceled $150,000 unexpended balance from Ordinance 3592 (4-0)
• Approved Pilot Fiber rights-of-way agreement (4-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings

The Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The board will consider six applications, including a demolition and new construction, a gazebo, additions, a driveway, and two fences. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, memorialization of resolutions, public comment, and an executive session.

• 117 Saint Mary's Place: demolish existing single-family dwelling and construct new two-family dwelling
• 371 Walnut Street: gazebo
• 278 Kingsland Street: additions and second-floor deck
• 150 Coeyman Avenue: driveway in front of dwelling, front yard coverage increase, and walkway
• 96 Howard Place: 6-foot solid fence in side yard

Rent Leveling Board Meetings

The Nutley Rent Leveling Board is meeting in person to handle routine business, including approving the May 14, 2026 minutes and addressing landlord/tenant issues, with an update on 94 Park Avenue as the only listed item. The agenda is mostly procedural, with open discussion and a next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026.

• Update on 94 Park Avenue landlord/tenant issue
• Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Open discussion period

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on final adoption of the amended 2026 municipal budget, and introduce two bond ordinances totaling $3.175 million for water/sewer and general improvements. The board will also consider several event permits, contracts, and refunds.

• Final adoption of 2026 municipal budget as amended (No. 142-26)
• Bond ordinance $1,050,000 for water and sewer utility improvements (No. 3615)
• Bond ordinance $2,125,000 for various improvements (No. 3616)
• Award contract to Eleven-Eleven Systems for internet circuits at $16,973.76/month (No. 147-26)
• Refund overpayment of tax charges for 572 Prospect Street, $5,025.54 (No. 137-26)

Planning Board Meetings

The Nutley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary and final major site plan application for 536-544 Washington Avenue by Galaxy Invest, LLC. The board will also review the status of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners, and discuss workshop issues including the Washington Avenue Study, parking regulations, noise ordinance, Diamond Spring Tour, and zoning ordinance 700-71(H) on fences and retaining walls. A future hearing for 530 Franklin Avenue is scheduled for June 17, 2026.

• Public hearing: 536-544 Washington Avenue — Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan (Galaxy Invest, LLC)
• Future hearing: 530 Franklin Avenue — Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan (530 Franklin LLC) on June 17, 2026
• Review of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to Board of Commissioners
• Workshop: Washington Avenue Study, parking regulations, noise ordinance, Diamond Spring Tour, zoning ordinance 700-71(H) (fences and retaining walls)

The Nutley Planning Board approved the proposed noise ordinance as set by the NJ DEP and voted to send it to the Board of Commissioners for consideration. The board also approved the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and an invoice for minute-taking services. No new business was discussed, and several items were deferred, including a Washington Avenue land use study and a backyard fence ordinance.

• Adopted NJ DEP noise ordinance as written, sent to BOC (9-0)
• Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $150 invoice for Gail Santasieri for minutes preparation

Planning Board Meetings

The Nutley Planning Board is meeting to conduct routine business and hold a continuation hearing for a preliminary and final major site plan application at 530 Franklin Avenue by 530 Franklin LLC. The board will also discuss offsite parking requirements and review prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners. No other applications or hearings are scheduled.

• Continuation hearing for 530 Franklin Avenue major site plan application
• Discussion of current offsite parking requirements
• Review of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners

The Nutley Planning Board approved adding off-premises vehicle parking lots back to the conditional use schedule in several zones, responding to concerns about parking agreements bypassing board review. The board also approved meeting minutes and invoices, and discussed short-term rental bans and parking requirement suggestions.

• Approved April 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $150 invoice for Meredith Blank for minutes preparation
• Approved $640 invoice from RicciPlanning, LLC for 530 Franklin Avenue review
• Adjourned 530 Franklin Avenue LLC application to June 17, 2026
• Approved adding off-premises parking lots to conditional use schedule in zones R3, B1, B2, B3, B3A, B4, M, MO, and M1 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting with a public hearing on Ordinance 3613, which appropriates $270,000 for the 2026 garbage and recycling carting system. The board will also vote on 14 resolutions, including contracts for fire station renovations, road resurfacing, towing services, and a liquor license transfer. Several event permits and monthly reports are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 3613: $270,000 for garbage and recycling carting system
• Resolution 123-26: $27,700 contract to Dassa-Haines Architectural Group for Nutley Fire Station renovations
• Resolution 126-26: $32,220 contract to Schifano Construction for road resurfacing on Brookdale Avenue
• Resolution 127-26: Transfer of liquor license from Mar2Nat LLC to Nube Hospitality Inc. at 522-526 Franklin Avenue
• Resolution 132-26: Settlement agreement with Railroad Management Company over crossing fees

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings

The Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The board will consider four applications, including a use variance for a contractor/storage yard at 198 Park Avenue, an addition at 395 Walnut Street, a gazebo at 371 Walnut Street, and a driveway and walkway at 150 Coeyman Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, memorialization of resolutions, and public comment.

• 198 Park Avenue: contractor/storage yard, continued non-conforming use, use variance
• 395 Walnut Street: addition/alteration
• 371 Walnut Street: gazebo
• 150 Coeyman Avenue: driveway in front of dwelling, front yard coverage increase, add walkway

The Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a use variance for a contractor yard at 198 Park Avenue, allowing parking of commercial vehicles and storage of materials in an R-3 zone. The board also approved a variance for additions at 395 Walnut Street and carried a gazebo application at 371 Walnut Street to the next meeting.

• Approved contractor yard variance at 198 Park Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variance for additions at 395 Walnut Street (7-0)
• Carried gazebo application at 371 Walnut Street to June 15, 2026 (7-0)

Rent Leveling Board Meetings

The Nutley Rent Leveling Board is meeting to handle landlord-tenant issues, including follow-ups on 688 Passaic Avenue and a new case at 94 Park Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the April 9 meeting and remind landlords to file disclosure statements. This is a regular monthly meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Follow-up on 688 Passaic Avenue landlord-tenant issue
• New landlord-tenant case at 94 Park Avenue
• Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reminder to file disclosure statements

The Nutley Rent Leveling Board approved the April 9, 2026 meeting minutes. The board advised a tenant at 688 Passaic Avenue to refuse a rent increase to $2,000 per month, which would violate the township code, and to send any related correspondence to the board. At 94 Park Avenue, the board instructed its attorney to send a letter to the landlord about tenant complaints and to notify the landlord of the state law requiring annual security deposit reports to tenants. All board members reported filing their disclosure statements.

• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Advised tenant at 688 Passaic Avenue to refuse $2,000/month rent increase as code violation
• Instructed board attorney to send complaint letter to landlord at 94 Park Avenue
• Directed landlord at 94 Park Avenue to provide annual security deposit reports per state law

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three ordinances, including a $1,030,000 appropriation for garbage and recycling carts, a tobacco/hemp sales regulation, and a cap bank ordinance to exceed budget limits. They will also present and hold a hearing on the 2026 municipal budget. The board will vote on 15 resolutions, including contracts for bond counsel, architectural services, and a police in-car video system.

• Ordinance 3610: $1,030,000 for garbage and recycling carts
• Ordinance 3612: Regulating sale of tobacco, hemp, and related products to minors
• Ordinance 3611: Cap bank ordinance to exceed budget limits
• Resolution 116-26: NJDEP approval for sewer connection for 56,082 sq ft R&D facility at 340 & 430 Kingsland Street
• Resolution 110-26: Motorola Solutions contract for police in-car video, $8,140 first year

Planning Board Meetings

The Nutley Planning Board is meeting with no new applications or resolutions on the agenda. The board will review the status of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners, and will address issues from a joint meeting. A continuation hearing for the 530 Franklin Avenue site plan application is scheduled for May 20, 2026.

• Review of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners
• Continuation hearing for 530 Franklin Avenue preliminary and final major site plan (530 Franklin LLC) on May 20, 2026
• Workshop on issues discussed at the joint meeting
• Public comments on agenda items only (3 minutes)

The Nutley Planning Board approved restoring a paragraph to the Zoning Ordinance (section 700-46) that was removed in error in 2023. The board also approved minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting and an invoice for minutes preparation. Workshop discussions covered drainage issues, garbage enclosures, fencing, and other topics, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $150 invoice for Gail Santasieri for minutes preparation
• Approved restoration of removed zoning ordinance language (section 700-46) unanimously

Shade Tree Committee Meetings

The Nutley Shade Tree Committee is meeting to review monthly reports, discuss updates on the tree inventory grant and community forestry plan, and hear appeals for tree applications at 295 Nutley Avenue and 381 Passaic Avenue. The committee will also get updates on spring tree planting and ongoing railroad maintenance discussions.

• Tree application appeal – 295 Nutley Avenue
• Tree application appeal – 381 Passaic Avenue
• Update on Tree Inventory Grant Application
• Update on Community Forestry Management Plan revisions
• Update on Spring Tree Planting

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting with a public hearing on an ordinance to acquire garbage and recycling carts, appropriating $1,030,000. The board will also vote on 13 resolutions, including contracts, tax exemptions, and recognitions. The agenda is otherwise routine, with reports, bills, and public comment periods.

• Ordinance 3610: $1,030,000 for garbage and recycling carts (public hearing May 5, 2026)
• Resolution 95-26: $165,000 engineering contract with Pennoni Associates
• Resolution 99-26: $83,040 confirming order for Badger Meter equipment
• Resolution 97-26: $45,000 Municipal Court E-Ticket contract with GTBM, Inc
• Tax exemptions for Elysee Petit (458B River Road) and David Ingrassia (19 Laura Avenue)

Planning Board Meetings

The Nutley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary and final major site plan application for 530 Franklin Avenue, submitted by 530 Franklin LLC. The board will also review the status of prohibited uses and definitions previously submitted to the Board of Commissioners, and address issues from a joint meeting. No new business or memorializations are scheduled.

• Public hearing: 530 Franklin Avenue – Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan (applicant: 530 Franklin LLC)
• Review of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to Board of Commissioners
• Discussion of issues from joint meeting
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes)

The Nutley Planning Board approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes and a $150 invoice for minute preparation. The board heard the 530 Franklin Avenue LLC application for a major site plan to renovate and add a third-floor apartment, but agreed to defer decisions until revised plans addressing parking and other comments are submitted. The applicant's request for adjournment to May 20, 2026, waiving time constraints and notice requirements, was granted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $150 invoice for Gail Santasieri for minute preparation
• Granted 530 Franklin Avenue LLC adjournment to May 20, 2026, waiving time constraints and notice requirements

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings

The Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on April 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The board is scheduled to hear five applications for variances or approvals, including a use variance for a ground-floor studio apartment and several additions and structures. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and resolutions, public comment, and other business.

• 165 Franklin Avenue—Ground Floor Studio Apartment/Continued Non-Conforming Use/Use Variance
• 55 Highfield Lane—Pool Attached to Dwelling
• 104 Stanley Avenue—Add-a-level Addition
• 72 Whitford Avenue—Corner Property Fence
• 24 Joerg Avenue—Garage Addition

Rent Leveling Board Meetings

The Nutley Rent Leveling Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss landlord/tenant issues including a follow-up on 688 Passaic Avenue, and remind landlords to file disclosure statements. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Follow-up on landlord/tenant issue at 688 Passaic Avenue
• Reminder for landlords to file disclosure statements in April

The Nutley Rent Leveling Board approved the minutes from its March 12, 2026 meeting. It addressed a tenant complaint about a rent increase at 688 Passaic Avenue, advising the landlord that the increase must comply with the Township Code; the landlord agreed to comply. Board members were reminded to file disclosure statements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from March 12, 2026 meeting
• Resolved 688 Passaic Avenue rent increase dispute; landlord agreed to comply with Township Code

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 7, 2026, introducing the 2026 municipal budget and considering several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a $1.03 million appropriation for garbage and recycling carts, an ordinance to exceed state budget caps, and a tobacco/hemp sales restriction for minors. The board will also vote on change orders for public works projects and various permits and proclamations.

• Introduction of 2026 municipal budget (Resolution No. 75-26)
• Ordinance No. 3610: $1,030,000 for garbage and recycling carts (public hearing May 5)
• Ordinance No. 3611: exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank
• Ordinance No. 3612: regulate sale of tobacco, hemp and related products to minors
• Change Order No. 1 for Glotzbach Softball Field improvements: $30,183.68 (Keystone Sports)

Planning Board Meetings

The Nutley Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with no new applications or hearings scheduled. The board will review the status of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners, discuss a proposed definition for accessory warehouses, and schedule a future public hearing for an application by 530 Franklin LLC at 530 Franklin Avenue.

• Schedule hearing for 530 Franklin Avenue (applicant: 530 Franklin LLC)
• Review status of prohibited uses and definitions submitted to the Board of Commissioners
• Review proposed definition of accessory warehouses
• Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes per person)

The Nutley Planning Board approved a proposed definition for accessory warehouses and voted to submit it to the Board of Commissioners for adoption into the municipal code. The board also approved minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting and an invoice for minute preparation. No new business was conducted, and no public comments were made.

• Approved meeting minutes for March 4, 2026
• Approved $150 invoice for Gail Santasieri's minute preparation
• Approved accessory warehouse definition (9-0) and submitted to Board of Commissioners
• Recommended code definitions for pawn shops, bail bondsmen, check cashing, and short-term rentals be adopted as prohibited uses in all zones

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Nutley Board of Commissioners will vote on 12 resolutions, including temporary appropriations for the 2026 budget, tax refunds, and several contracts. The agenda also includes a request for a street concert on Franklin Avenue and a proclamation. No ordinances are scheduled for introduction or public hearing.

• Temporary 2026 budget: $30,318,743.65 general, $5,507,206 water/sewer
• Tax refunds: $3,147.71 (139 Margaret Ave) and $3,980.91 (231 Washington Ave)
• Contract: ROK Industries for electronic tax sale, $15/item up to $4,500
• Contract: Geese Chasers for goose control, $24,360 for one year
• Medical director for fire dept: Dr. Matthew Letizia, $6,000/year

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the March 17, 2026 bill list totaling $6,204,972.31, including payroll. They also approved several contracts and resolutions, including a tax sale services contract with ROK Industries, a change order for The Banker Group, a vision care plan with New Benefits Ltd., a geese control contract with Preferred Outdoor Experience, and a medical director agreement for the Fire Department. The board authorized a temporary budget continuation and a Safe & Secure Communities Grant insertion, and approved raffle licenses and a proclamation for National Donate Life Month. The meeting adjourned to closed session for contract negotiations.

• Approved bill list totaling $6,204,972.31 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with ROK Industries for electronic tax sale services, not to exceed $4,500 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund of $3,147.71 for Block 8502, Lot 4 (unanimous)
• Approved water charge refund of $3,980.91 for Block 6603, Lot 7 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary budget continuation for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 with The Banker Group for $7,250 (unanimous)
• Approved vision care plan contract with New Benefits Ltd. for $1,031.04 (unanimous)
• Approved geese control contract with Preferred Outdoor Experience for $24,360 (unanimous)