Belleville Schools Budget, Hospital Scare, Marathon Survivor and a Glider Landing

Only five percent of registered voters came out Tuesday to reject the $63.5 million 2013-14 school budget by nearly 70 votes, while three candidates gained three, three-year Board of Education seats running unopposed. The small percentage of residents voted down the school budget 464 to 377.

Nutley Runner Finished Boston Marathon Before Blasts

A Nutley resident racing in the Boston Marathon finished before the explosions set off, according to the Boston Athletic Association's database. Abraham was one of four athletes running the marathon the Clifton Roadrunners Club. The club's president Ben Teixeira told Patch he spokewith the members of his club, and confirmed that all of them were not injured in the blast.

Threat Against Clara Maass Found to Be False Alarm

Clara Maass Medical Center was on alert for over an hour on Saturday after a threat was made to the hospital. 

Nutley Resident Makes Emergency Glider Landing in Pennsylvania

A Nutley resident piloting an engine-less glider plane was not hurt after making an unplanned landing this week in a Pennsylvania farm field.

Nutley Red Cross Pantry Food Drive Breaks Record

Red Cross North Jersey announced that thanks to the help of Nutley’s Boy Scout Troop 142 and Cub Scout Packs 141 and 142, the Red Cross food pantry in Nutley collected nearly 11,000 food items last month.