Nutley
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 (Delawanna) 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.
Fun Facts: Nutley is the childhood home of Celebrity homemaker Martha Stewart and the fictional hometown of Archie Bunker's wife Edith in the 1970's TV show "All in the Family".
Begin Your Nutley Real Estate Search!
Schools
Public School
- Nutley School District
- NJ Department of Education Report Card for Nutley
- High school rankings in 2012, 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 – (via Belleville-Nutley Patch)
Community
- Township of Nutley
- Nutley Public Library
- Nutley Recycling Guide
- GreeNutley Program, including Nutley Farmer’s Market
- A History of Nutley
Press and Media
Parks and Gardens
- Yanticaw Park
- Nutley Community Preservation Partnership
Arts and Entertainment
Walking, Biking, Green Living
- Nutley Recycling Guide
- GreeNutley Program, including Nutley Farmer’s Market
- 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
- Lil Burgers
- The Shannon Rose Irish Pub
- Edible Arrangements
- Green Jade – 227 Franklin Ave, 973-284-1222
- Michaels
Transit to NYC
- DeCamp Bus Lines Route #32
- Nutley Jitney Service to Delawanna Station
- NJ Transit Bus Routes:
Updated June 2010.