The Township of Nutley hosted its seventh annual Welcome to Nutley Day last week at Nichols Park. The event, which is specifically held for students and staff from the ON3 project, offered a day of community-building and local business engagement.

Commissioner Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli praised the event’s success and the wide participation across township departments. “Today’s Welcome to Nutley Day event was an overwhelming success in showcasing our restaurants and businesses to our ON3 neighbors,” said Commissioner Scarpelli. “All the Township departments participated, not only at the event, but also in helping prepare for today’s activities.”

Nichols Park, located just across from ON3, was bustling with nearly 30 local vendors offering delicious food and giveaways. Entertainment was provided by DJ Rob Frannicola for honored guests from ON3 companies, including Eisai Pharmaceuticals, Seton Hall University Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus, Modern Meadow, Ralph Lauren, the Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation, and Prism Capital Partners.

Commissioner Scarpelli offered special thanks to the Mayor and fellow Commissioners, DJ Rob Frannicola, Lisa Zitola, and the men and women of the Department of Public Works for making Welcome to Nutley Day a success. “Despite the threat of rain, we had an incredible turnout this year,” said Scarpelli. “It’s always a thrill to have a day to share some of the great things we have in our town