Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli, the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Public Works joined together to bring “Beautification Day” to Nutley yesterday. The project, the first in a series of planned business community projects slated to take place this year, began with Chamber members, DPW workers and volunteers painting light poles and parking meters throughout the town.

“The whole idea of this project is to beautify our Township's business districts,” Mayor Scarpelli told the gathered volunteers.”You will see a big difference with just a little touch up. It really does dress everything up and makes it look pretty neat.”

The team spent the day painting from Harrison Street to the ShopRite of Nutley as well as down Centre Street, Stager Street and more. Nutley Chamber of Commerce President Joe Graziano was thrilled with the participation of all involved. “I was overjoyed with, first of all, the partnership with the town,” he says, “and secondly, the number of Chamber members that came out. These are business owners and volunteers that did the work to help beautify the business districts. We had over 25 people there. I couldn't be happier.”

The mayor thanked the Chamber and everyone who participated. “We really do appreciate you all for coming out on an early Sunday morning for this community project. We look forward to more to come with our partnership with the Chamber.”