Follow local news and events in Nutley with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 21, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Nutley has revived “Seniors Helping Seniors” program for residents age 65+ needing help with light household tasks. The program will be facilitated by the department of public affairs and health, the initiative involves volunteers assisting their peers with minor jobs, excluding those needing licensed professionals. Residents can participate either as volunteers or recipients by contacting the department of public affairs by phone.
Nutley Township
John H. Walker Middle School PTO to host “Parents Night Out, Featuring The Struggle!” on Feb. 24 in Nutley. Doors open at 8 p.m. at The Oakley, 789 Bloomfield Ave., and the band starts at 9 p.m. Ticket sales fund the school’s PTO. Discount tickets must be paid by Feb. 23. Add to 📅.
John H Walker Middle School
Nutley library to host “Origami Friday” for ages 7+ on Feb. 23. Artist Nobuko Okabe will host the class at 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Adults must accompany children ages 9 and under. The group will meet again on March 22. Add to 📅.
Nutley Public Library
Nutley library plans “Video Game Free Play” drop-in session to play Switch games on Feb. 24. Sessions are from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open to all skill levels with no registration required. Add to 📅.
Nutley Public Library
Mountainside Medical Center to host a free “Oh Baby! A Baby Expo” for expectant parents on Feb. 24 in Montclair. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will feature a birth plan workshop, hospital tours, conversations with physicians, and local organizations offering baby-friendly services. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Mountainside Medical Center
Essex County activated Code Blue procedures from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, helping people find shelter as temperatures drop below 32 degrees. Participating shelters and warming stations include Catholic Charities in Newark, Joi’s Angels in East Orange, St. Mark’s Church in Montclair, among others throughout the county. Additional locations can be found on the NJ 211 website.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Regional news
New Jersey lawmakers will receive a 67% salary increase, boosting their pay from $49,000 to $82,000, following legislation signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. The governor’s salary will also increase from $175,000 to $210,000, effective 2026, post Murphy’s final term. The raise, first in over two decades, was justified by some lawmakers as necessary to keep up with inflation and rising costs.
Patch Newark
