Rt. 21 Lane Closures Will Affect Belleville, Nutley: NJDOT

The work is part of a $8.8 million federally-funded project that will preserve about five miles of pavement on Route 21.

Nutley Sees Several Catalytic Converter Thefts On Same Day: Police

A series of crimes and suspicious incidents involving the pricey car parts were reported in Nutley, authorities said.

Nutley Resident’s Car Repeatedly Vandalized; Police Probe Continues

Nutley PD: “Detectives have been investigating this for several months, with the victim’s tires being slashed on multiple occasions.”

New Traffic Signals Installed At 2 Busy Belleville Intersections

Essex County Executive: “The improvements will enhance safety for pedestrians and motorists at these heavily trafficked intersections.”

Paving On Greylock Parkway In Belleville; ‘Avoid Area If Possible’

A paving project is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in Belleville, weather permitting.

Bicyclist, Teen Hit By Cars In Nutley: Police

Two people were hit by cars in Nutley in as many days, authorities said. Here’s where the incidents happened.

Driver Rear Ends Dump Truck On Rt. 21 In Nutley: Police

Authorities shut down a portion of the road after the crash. The juvenile driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Nutley police said.

NJMVC ‘Mobile Unit’ Will Come To Belleville: Licenses, IDs, More

A variety of services will be available for residents, drivers and vehicle owners – all without having to visit a NJMVC office.

Driver Crashes Into Fence In Nutley After Bee Flies Into Car: Police

The vehicle, fence and a utility pole were damaged in the crash, which also deployed the car’s airbag, Nutley police said.

Stolen Car Flees Nutley Cops, Drives Towards Belleville: Police

A Nutley officer saw a car driving with its lights off at night. When the officer tried to pull it over, it fled towards Belleville.

No Riding ATVs On Public Service Utility Property, Nutley Police Say

Nutley Police Chief: The property is private, and anyone who is on it risks being charged with defiant trespassing.

Car Drives Off With Gas Pump Hose Attached In Nutley: Police

A car with 3 masked men inside drove off from the pump with the hose still attached, stealing $73 worth of gas in the process, police said.

Motorcyclist Succumbs To Injuries After Belleville Crash: Police

A Hudson County man lost control of his motorcycle and crashed in Belleville, police said.

Bloomfield Driver Hits Boy On Bike In Nutley; No Injuries: Police

Although the youth’s bicycle was damaged, no injuries took place. But the driver was “shaken by the incident,” authorities said.

Driver Pounds Car With Bat During ‘Road Rage’ Incident: Nutley PD

A driver struck another motorist’s car with a baseball bat during a “road rage” incident in Nutley, police say.

$290K In Pedestrian Safety Upgrades Coming For Belleville

Belleville will use a $290,000 state grant to make improvements at two pedestrian corridors leading to the Silver Lake Light Rail Station.

NJ Awards Belleville $290K For 'Light Rail Pedestrian Safety'

Belleville will get $290,000 in state funding as part of the latest Safe Streets to Transit Program grants.

Car Thefts, Burglaries Continue In Nutley; Cops Offer Safety Tips

Nutley PD: Several cars left idling near convenience stores have been stolen. Burglaries have been reported involving unlocked vehicles.

Icy Road May Have Caused Nutley ‘Rollover Crash,’ Police Say

“While the cause of the crash is believed to be icy road conditions, it remains under investigation,” Nutley police said.

2 Car Crashes In Nutley: Drivers Hit Telephone Pole, Fire Hydrant

Nutley Police: A driver hit a telephone pole, breaking it in half. Another fled the scene with “heavy front-end damage.”

Nutley, Belleville Police Cooperate On 2 Stolen Car Cases

Police in Nutley and Belleville worked together on two, separate stolen vehicle cases. Here are the details.

Garbage Truck Spills Fluid, Causes ‘Contamination’: Nutley Police

A garbage truck spilled hydraulic fluid and caused “contamination” on Highfield Lane in Nutley last week, authorities said.

Nutley Sees Wave Of Car Thefts, Burglaries As Holidays Approach

Nutley public safety officials issued an advisory for residents after a series of car thefts and burglaries in the township.

Belleville, Nutley To Get State Funds For Road Improvements

Belleville and Nutley will be among the New Jersey towns getting a piece of a $161 million state funding package.

2 Belleville Gas Stations Accused Of Overcharging Customers

Authorities say five gas stations in Essex County allegedly sold “regular” fuel as “premium.”

School Bus Crashes Into Golf Course Fence In Belleville

A school bus crashed into the fence of a county-run golf course last week. No children were on board at the time, officials said.

Woman Hails Uber In Nutley, Driver Speeds Off With Phone: Police

She threw her phone on the back seat and started to close her umbrella. Then the driver sped off – with her phone in the car, police said.

Sand Poured In Car Engine, Other Vandalism Reported In Nutley: PD

In one case, sand was poured into a car’s engine. Another car had its window smashed, Nutley police said.

$5K Reward Offered To Catch Driver In Fatal Nutley Hit-And-Run

Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward to help capture a hit-and-run driver who killed a 75-year-old woman in Nutley.

Saw Used To Steal Vehicle's Catalytic Converter In Nutley: Police

Thefts of the expensive car parts continue to be reported in Nutley, authorities say.

Nutley Driver Says Imposter Racked Up $1K In E-ZPass Violations

Someone driving a damaged Ford Focus has racked up nearly $1,000 in E-ZPass violations on a Nutley resident’s account, police said.

Belleville Will Restart Alternate Street Parking, Street Sweeping

The Township of Belleville will resume alternate street parking and street sweeping in April, officials said.

Plan To Create North Jersey Greenway Finds Support In Belleville

The massive hike/bike path would cross through Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Jersey City, Kearny, Montclair, Newark and Secaucus.

Another Catalytic Converter Stolen In Nutley, Police Say

Nutley PD: The victim turned their vehicle on and heard a “loud noise.”

3 Crashes In Nutley End With Alcohol, Intoxication Charges: PD

Three unrelated car crashes took place in Nutley over the course of a week, each allegedly involving alcohol or intoxication, police said.

Car Plunges Into River In Nutley; Belleville Man Gets DWI: Police

A car crash in Nutley ended with a DWI charge for the driver, who escaped unharmed (but wet), authorities said.

Township Of Belleville: No Parking On Snow Streets During Winter Storm

Please see below for a revised list of emergency snow streets. There will be no parking permitted on these streets during the storm. 

Man Reported Missing In Nutley, Found At Miami Airport: Police

An elderly man reported missing in Nutley was found the next day at an airport in Miami, authorities said.

Driver Leaves Scene After Hitting Pedestrian In Nutley: Police

The Nutley Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad transported the victim to a nearby hospital with mouth and chin injuries, police said.

Township of Belleville Announces Alternate Street Parking Suspended

Please be advised that as of December 11, 2020 alternate street parking will be suspended until Spring 2021.