By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Charlotte Ersalesi The Rutherford Police Department held its Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th. Many residents and their families enjoyed free entertainment, including bouncy houses, rock climbing walls, food trucks, and music. Many community organizations set up tables with giveaways and resources, including Mission Kids Success, Alfred M. Fiume Foundation, American Legion, Scouts and Cub Scouts, Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Meado

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 Photo credits: Jennifer Ersalesi and Janice Guzman This year, the Ragamuffin Parade took place on Saturday, October 25th, on a crisp, sunny fall morning. As in years past, participants gathered in front of Rutherford High School and then walked to Lincoln Park where judges and a large audience waited for them to arrive. Councilman Ray Guzman and Councilwoman Christie Delrey-Cone were the Masters of Ceremonies for this beloved tradition. Mayor Frank Nu