Submitted by Pam Tully, Rutherford Public Library Rhoda Portugal, reference librarian at Rutherford Public Library for 32 years, has retired from an extraordinary career spanning more than 50 years as a librarian. Rhoda is a knowledgeable and intellectually curious and enthusiastic resource for all things library, research, genealogy, museum passes, periodicals, and yes, even microfilm! We celebrate all of her contributions to the library and wish her well. In honor of her ye

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Rutherford Recreation Department This past Sunday, June 28th, the Rutherford Recreation department held its 94th Annual Baby Parade. This longstanding tradition welcomes all families with young children to participate in the parade demonstrating their American pride and their enthusiasm for the upcoming July 4th holiday. The parade began on Elliot Place in front of Rutherford High School and traveled to Lincoln Park. Once they arrived at

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Janice Guzman, Rutherford Recreation Councilwoman Christie Del Rey-Cone and Councilman Ray Guzman made an important surprise announcement at the Annual Baby Parade on Sunday, June 28th. As Diane Jones sat on the stage of the bandshell as one of the judges of the parade, Councilman Guzman and Councilwoman Del Rey-Cone read aloud a proclamation honoring Diane for her many years of volunteerism. Diane has been a Board of Education member fo

By Jennifer Ersalesi People in our own community, surrounding communities, and worldwide have World Cup fever. Many restaurants, hair salons, and other businesses are adorned with soccer and world flag decorations. Rutherford has embraced the proximity of these World Cup games and the enthusiasm that comes along with viewing these games from the field or on a screen. The Rutherford Chamber of Commerce, along with the Borough of Rutherford, has organized this summer's only D

Submitted by Pamela Tully, Rutherford Public Library Rutherford Public Library celebrated the winners of its Summer Reading Design contest at the May 11 Rutherford Borough Council meeting. Mayor Frank Nunziato presided as Barbara Bivin, a Friends of the Library of Rutherford board member, presented the winners with a certificate, award ribbons, and a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. Sreya Sriju, First Place Winner First place went to Sreya Sriju, whose winning design is o

By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford's Board of Health has existed for 125 years. It currently consists of seven members and two alternate members who are appointed by the Mayor and Council. They volunteer their time to assist the Rutherford Health Department. Their mission, as stated on the Borough website, is "To prevent the spread of communicable diseases, to safeguard the health and equity of all people, and to offer efficient public health services and education to Rutherf

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith On Thursday, March 26th, the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce invited the community to their new home in the Rutherford Train Station. The Rutherford Historic Preservation Society, the Meadowlands Museum, and local Rutherford historian Billy Neumann set up an informative exhibit about the history of the Rutherford Train Station and included other Rutherford memorabilia as well. Lifelong resident, Rutherford EMS volunteer sinc

By Jennifer Ersalesi The 9th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade presented and organized by the Rutherford Irish-American Association will take place on Sunday, March 1st at 1 pm. The parade travels the length of the Park Avenue from Woodland Ave to the review stand at the corner of Park Ave and Ames Ave. As in years past, various groups and organizations from Rutherford and local areas will march in the parade. Pipe and Drum bands, Parade Dignitaries, Fire and Police departmen

By Jennifer Ersalesi Volunteers are the backbone of communities. Our Borough is fortunate to be able to recognize an individual who has dedicated most of his life to volunteerism and protecting the safety and health of Rutherford residents. During a Mayor and Council meeting in January, Mike Tarantino, was recognized for his twelve years as Rutherford First-Aid Ambulance Volunteer Corps Squad Captain. This is Rutherford interviewed Mike to learn about his dedication to th

Information provided by Rutherford Green Team The Rutherford Green team, a Borough Advisory Committee, is introducing a new Municipal Composting Program. They need twenty-five households to sign up using this link to get started. The Green Team explained, "Why compost? Food waste makes up 30% of household trash In landfills, it creates methane, a greenhouse gas 80x more potent than CO₂. Composting turns scraps into a resource that builds healthy soil and supports local

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...