Nutley Rent Leveling Board Caps Increase on Garage Rent

Overview: In a recent Nutley Rent Leveling Board meeting, a motion was carried to limit the rent increase for a garage on Warren Street to 5%, including it under the rent control ordinance. This decision followed a dispute between a tenant, who argued that the garage had always been part of her rent, and the landlord, who claimed the garage was not a living space and thus not covered by rent control. The board referenced a 2011 memo by former attorney Mr. Gizzo, stating all rent is subject to the code, but also acknowledged that the definition of a dwelling unit could be open to interpretation. Despite the landlord’s attorney presenting three main points to exclude the garage from the rent control, the board ultimately decided in favor of the tenant, recognizing a clerical error omitted the garage from the 2020 lease but did not change the terms of occupancy.

Nutley Council Addresses Car Break-ins and Appoints New Officials

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Nutley Town Council, a focus was on the increase in car break-ins and related crimes in the township. Commissioner Alphonse Petracco highlighted the issue, noting that the crime wave is not isolated to Nutley but is a statewide problem that seems to be worsening. He informed the council of a planned Neighborhood Watch meeting tentatively scheduled for January 17th and emphasized the importance of community vigilance and the need for residents to lock their doors and report suspicious activities to the police.

Nutley School Board Appoints New Members and Addresses Upcoming Vacancy

Overview: In a development at the recent Nutley School Board meeting, Salvatore Ferraro was elected as the President of the Board, while Joseph Battaglia was appointed Vice President. Additionally, the Board announced a vacancy left by Kenneth J. Reilly and outlined the process for filling this position.

Nutley City Council Approves $7M in Bills, Discusses Safety Concerns, and Makes Significant Budget Transfers

Overview: The Nutley City Council, in its recent meeting, approved bills amounting to nearly $7 million, discussed an uptick in local crime, and conducted budget transfers. They also dealt with several resolutions and ordinances, including those related to veterans, municipal utilities, and tax delinquencies.

Nutley School Board Honors Student Hero, Discusses Student Support Initiatives and Examines Future Collaborations

Overview: The Nutley School Board convened to honor a heroic student, discuss significant student support initiatives, and explore potential collaborations. The meeting was marked by an array of commendations, a report from Superintendent Kent Bania, and expressions of concern from the public regarding pandemic-related challenges.