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A Grenade, a Graduation and a New Look for Patch

A look back at the news that mattered this week in Belleville and Nutley

Shortly before noon on Wednesday, a contractor working on a home on Hillside Avenue reported a hazardous condition to police. When police arrived, they found a grenade lodged inside the wall.

Nutley High Class of 2013 Steps into the Future

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The Nutley High school commencement ceremony was held indoors to avoid a thunderstorm that never came to pass. But the setting didn't dampen the spirits of the graduates who were energized to celebrate their high school experience. 

Items Worth Thousands Stolen in Belleville Burglary Spree

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Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, computers and video games systems were reported stolen in burglaries in Belleville last week.

Evans, Caputo Argue for Roche Tax Relief Bill in Trenton

Nutley Commissioner Thomas Evans and Assemblyman Ralph Caputo testified in Trenton Friday before an Assembly Budget Committee Hearing in support of Assembly Bill A3807, the “Corporate Disinvestment Property Tax Relief Act."  

Patch Comes Out With a Bold New Look

Now our news looks better, is easier to comment on, and is easier to share. And right below the news on the homepage you’ll see blogs, where we can showcase more town voices and get a view of what’s happening beyond the news. Plus, we’ve made it easier to start a blog yourself, any time, about anything.

 

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