Nutley NJ

Nutley is a small town to the east of Montclair and closer to NYC. Though it doesn’t have a direct train line, it offers a super quick bus commute of twenty minutes (with no traffic) and easy access to highways. There are nearby train stations in Clifton (Delawana) and Harrison (PATH to Wall St). Despite proximity to the big city, this is an intimate town—mostly offering charming colonials, built in the 1920s on streets with well-kept green lawns and lots of trees. (One of my favorite nurseries, Centre Ridge, is in Nutley, offering beautiful perennials and trees and knowledgeable help.) Nutley also offers some interesting restaurants, a great library, and a real downtown shopping district, with some new here and some old there—you can get a latte at Starbucks or walk to a spot that’s legendary among ballroom dancers: The Starlight Dance Studio, where people come from all over to take classes in the fox trot and tango.

Schools

Public School

• Nutley School District
• NJ Department of Education Report Card for Nutley
• High school rankings in 2008, according to NJ Monthly survey
• Results of standardized tests, published in Star-Ledger/NJ.com

Private Schools

• Good Shepherd Academy
• Abundant Life Academy
• The Phoenix Academy (special needs)
• Sacred Heart Catholic School (Lyndhurst)

Preschools and Daycare

• Abundant Life Academy
• Little Angels Nursery School – 973-661-0537‎

Community

• Township of Nutley
• Nutley Public Library
• Nutley Garbage, Recycling, and Composting Information
• A History of Nutley
• Old Nutley

Press and Media

• Nutley Journal/Local Source
• Nutley Topix

Parks and Gardens

• Yanticaw Park
• Nutley Community Preservation Partnership

Arts and Entertainment

• Nutley Little Theater

Walking, Biking, Green Living

• Nutley Garbage, Recycling, and Composting Information
• GreeNutley Eco-Fest
• Live Well Be Well
• Nutley Dept of Parks and Recreation

Favorite Local Businesses

• Nutley Old Towne Center Shopping District
• The Glass Gallery Stained Glass Studio
• Beauty Bridge spa
• Giovine Music Supplies
• Starlight Dance Center

Favorite Local Restaurants and Food Shops

• The Petite Cafe
• The Kitchen Table Restaurant
• Farm 2 Bistro
• LaPrete’s
• Lil Burgers
• The Shannon Rose Irish Pub
• Edible Arrangements
• Green Jade – 227 Franklin Ave, 973-284-1222

Transit to NYC

• DeCamp Bus Lines Route #32
• NJ Transit Bus Routes:
  • #75 (pdf)
  • #191/195 (pdf)
  • #192 (pdf)