Holiday Spirit Shines Among Nutley’s Business Community

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley’s business community has been resounding with holiday spirit as 2023 draws to a close.

Shoppers recently came out in droves in support of the Township of Nutley’s “Holiday Sip and Shop” event at Mamma Vittoria Catering. More than 30 local businesses participated in the shopping extravaganza, which was held in partnership between the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health, the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and Commissioner John Kelly.

Kelly said the town’s businesses are the “backbone of our community.”

“When they thrive, we thrive,” he told attendees in a recorded message. “It’s a symbiotic relationship that must be nurtured and supported, and you are all doing your part here tonight by supporting our businesses.”

According to Kelly, special thanks goes to Nella Cicchino, the owner of Mamma Vittoria Catering, who loaning her space for the event. Businesses that donated food for the event included Bell Paese Pizzeria & Deli, Inc., Chris and Angie’s Dinette, Jernick’sSpecialties, Lori Tavola Calda, Ritacco Brothers Pizzeria and Plaza Bakery.

The following Nutley-based businesses took part in the Dec. 4 Sip and Shop event: All That Sarah Creates, Cannapalooza Farms, Cara Pezzolla-Goldgell Getaways, Centre Nutrition & Wellness, D&D Arch Designs, Danielle’s Tote - Alley Divine Shop, Dalli Art, DiLuRu Boutique, Dustin Passigli/Professional Physical Therapy, Eden’s Sweet Ideas, Gia’s Dance Studio, Great Finds/Dina Laufer, Katie’s Candles, Kelly M. Gentry Counseling, Hyssop Beauty Apothecary, Lady Vastu, Mary Kay, Nutley Family Service Bureau, One Hope Wines, Rinku’s Yoga, Shimmer and Shine, Somers 27 Soap, Renee Friscia / State Farm Insurance, Seven x Seven, Sub Rosa Handmade, Sweet Life Cafe, The Curious Shopper, Tinsel’s Adventure, TNC Trendy Design, Touchstone Crystal and Yarning for Something New.

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HOLIDAY TREASURE CHEST

Local families in need will have an even brighter holiday this year thanks to the LoCurcio family – owners of the Nutley, Belleville and Kearny ShopRite supermarkets – who recently donated $7,500 to the Township of Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health’s “Holiday Treasure Chest” program.

According to a news release from the township:

“The Annual Holiday Treasure Chest has an amazing impact on recipient families thanks to annual donations like this and many more from businesses and residents. Throughout the weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday, the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health accepts donations from the community of gift cards in $25 increments to local stores, to be given directly to families in need to help them better enjoy the holiday season.”

“The generosity of the Locurcio family underscores the importance of the impact local businesses have in our community,” Kelly said.

“I'm truly blown away by their gift to our community,” the commissioner added. “They are true neighbors to all of us and they have made the holidays brighter for so many Nutley residents.”

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