Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: A t-shower in spots; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 65.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Township of Nutley September 21, 2026 Blood Drive (tapinto.net) — Nutley residents can help ease New Jersey's critical blood shortage at a community blood drive on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 3–7 p.m. at 149 Chestnut Street. Mayor John V. Kelly and the Department of Public Affairs urge donors, especially those with Type O and B Negative, to schedule appointments and follow simple health guidelines before giving.
• West Orange Daily Buzz: Sep. 1, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Nutley residents have a chance to apply for a part-time circulation assistant job at Nutley Public Library, with applications due September 12. The regional roundup also highlights nearby Essex County programs, including English classes, free children's vaccinations, and small-business support events in West Orange and surrounding towns that Nutley readers can register for online.
Early Morning Walking Club Nutley Township Community Calendar Public Affairs / Health Department at 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 6:30 pm
Sunday September 6
Nutley Farmers Market Nutley Township Community Calendar Booth Drive at Booth Drive, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 9:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Early Morning Walking Club Nutley Township Community Calendar Public Affairs / Health Department at 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 6:30 pm
Board of Education Meeting Bloomfield Township School District 155 Broad Street 7:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
Home and School Meeting The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen Multi-Purpose Room 6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
BHS Back to School Night 6-8pm Belleville High School 100 Passaic Avenue , Belleville, NJ 07109 6:00 pm
Early Morning Walking Club Nutley Township Community Calendar Public Affairs / Health Department at 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 6:30 pm
Board of Education Meeting Belleville School District 102 Passaic Avenue , Belleville, NJ 07109 7:00 pm
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Thunderstorms prompt ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. Operations expected to resume at 6:30pm EST. 5:37PM on Sep 1: Thunderstorms prompt ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. Operations expected to resume at 6:30 PM EST. (Nextdoor )
Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Bloomfield. Apply here.
Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bloomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nutley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bloomfield
TV Crews Bring Stars to Montclair, Bloomfield, West Orange. Here's What's Filming (montclairlocal.news)
NJ Students & Professors Are Fighting Back Against University Cuts to the Humanities (njmonthly.com)
2026 PREVIEW: Nutley HS football team boasts strong work ethic (essexnewsdaily.com)
Belleville
Belleville Mayor Officiates His First Wedding, Opens Door For More (patch.com)
Montclair
Essex Republican Women Will Celebrate 6 'Extraordinary' NJ Leaders At Gala (patch.com)
NJ Theater Company Will Hold 9/11 Tribute Show On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks (patch.com)
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