By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Rutherford residents One of Rutherford's longest-standing traditions, the 73rd Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade, took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The parade traveled from the West End to the Rutherford Public Library on Park Avenue, where the Christmas tree lighting took place. As in years past, groups of children marched with their Scout troops and sports teams. Festively decorated cars and trucks escorted busines

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Kim Bogosian Mayor Frank Nunziato, Council members, the Frazier children, and former Mayor Bernadette McPherson. Reverend Ray Frazier, a longtime Rutherford resident, former Councilman, and retired Reverend of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, passed away on June 30, 2025. On Monday, October 27th, he was honored with a street naming. His family, the Mayor and Council, former Mayor, Bernadette McPherson, Pastor Pate of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church

By Jennifer Ersalesi Election Day is just a few weeks away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This year, the Borough of Rutherford has one incumbent candidate and three other candidates vying for two available Council positions. This is Rutherford asked all four candidates the same set of interview questions. Their responses are listed below in the order they were received. Frank Wilson, Republican Candidate for Council TIR: What do you love most about living in Rutherford?

Rob Fencik, Colleen Fencik, Matt Ackermann, and Marisa Ackermann By Jennifer Ersalesi Our Borough embraces the arts throughout the entire...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith Park Avenue and Lincoln Park were lined with over 75 businesses and organizations this...

By Jennifer Ersalesi   Rutherford Day is back! Visit Lincoln Park on Saturday, September 20 th,  from 12-5 pm. Table space is limited to...

Submitted by Kim Bogosian, Public Information Officer Photo credits: Kim Bogosian Photo credit: Jessi Davidson The 2025 Rutherford...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Rutherford Recreation Department As a way to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Borough of...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Maggie McGill, Dan Meredith, and Janet Mariano Merli On Wednesday, June 18th, the Rutherford Chamber...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford is kicking off the summer months with several community events the weekend of June 13th and 14th. Events...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Women and young girls wore their "Field of Dreams" Rutherford Softball shirts while standing along the perimeter of...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Jennifer Ersalesi On Monday, May 26th, the Rutherford Veterans Alliance sponsored and presented the...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Kelly Lancaster and Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford residents, organizations, and the governing body...

By Jennifer Ersalesi This year's Primary Election will take place on June 10, 2025. This year, six Democratic candidates and two...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith Several Rutherford restaurants were invited to participate in a Roundtable discussion...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford is filled with businesses that make our community proud. Residents nominated and voted for several of...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Peter O'Brien On Sunday, March 2nd, the Rutherford Irish-American Association (RIAA) held its annual...

By Jennifer Ersalesi To celebrate Women's History Month, the Borough of Rutherford and Felician University will host a special Panel...

By Jennifer Ersalesi This Sunday, March 2nd, the Rutherford Irish-American Association will host its 8th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade....

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo Credits: Maggie McGill, Maggie McGill Photography The holiday season has officially begun in the Borough of...