Inside Nutley

The September 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features professional musician, audio engineer and Nutley High School Class of 1978 Graduate Keith Pied.

Host Thomas Greco talks with fellow NHS Class of ‘78 graduate Keith Pied, who discusses his career as a professional musician, audio engineer and manager of the famed Montana Studios in New York City as well as his time growing up, leaving and coming back to raise a family in Nutley. Keith shares his memories of working with a who’s who of popular music including Beyonce, Paul McCartney, Jennifer Lopez, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Britney Spears, the Rolling Stones, Justin Timberlake, Metallica, James Taylor, Lou Reed and Anthrax.

The August 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features recent Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (located ON3, the former Roche site) graduate and lifelong Nutley resident Dr. Nick Cozzarelli along with Dr. Jeffrey Boscamp, dean of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Host Thomas Greco brings you inside the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine through the eyes of Dr. Cozzarelli, a Nutley native who shares his journey from Spring Garden to Hackensack Meridian; and Dr. Boscamp, an integral figure in bringing the school to Nutley and overseeing what has become one of the leading medical schools in the country.

The July 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features Courtney Johnson, Director of the Department of Public Affairs and Health’s Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Council and Nutley Public Health Officer Michele O’Reilly.

Gunnery Sergeant Johnson joins lifelong resident and host Thomas Greco to discuss his role as Director of the Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Council as well as his journey from growing up in Florida, serving his country for over two decades, the Township's Veterans Affairs Department and the discovery of the legendary Savoy Records' legacy in Nutley.

Then Michele O’Reilly joins Inside Nutley to explain the challenges that go with being the Township's first Public Health Official since the early 2000s, how the COVID pandemic changed healthcare forever, and her goals for continuing to make Nutley a leader in the healthcare field."

The June 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features National Football League official and Nutley High School Class of 1997 graduate Robin DeLorenzo. Nutley native Robin DeLorenzo, the third woman ever to be hired as a National Football League official, joins host lifelong Nutley resident Thomas Greco as they discuss Robin's groundbreaking journey from growing up in Nutley to refereeing local high school to officiating Michigan-Ohio State before over 100,000 people to joining the NFL.

The May 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli, Director of the Nutley Department of Public Works.

Join host lifelong Nutley resident Thomas Greco and Mayor Scarpelli as they discuss maintaining the Township's roads; its renown snow removal and water and sewer service; and its award-winning recycling programs as well as crucial topics including redevelopment, smoke shops, flooding and the difficulties and emotional toll of leading a municipal government through a pandemic.

Mayor Scarpelli also explains what goes into various DPW events such as the Beautification Day Project, the Farmers Market, the Leaf Bag Distribution Day and Food Drive, the RAKES program, Big Truck Day and much more!

The April 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features Commissioner Maruo G. Tucci, Director of the Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation. Join host Thomas Greco and Commissioner Tucci as they take a deep dive into the Township's thriving Parks and Recreation Department.

Commissioner Tucci takes viewers and listeners behind the scenes of the Township's incredible parks system, the dozens of recreation programs for everyone from toddlers to seniors, the many special events the department hosts for all ages and his thoughts on topics facing Nutley's present and future.

“Inside Nutley” Podcast with Commissioner Alphonse Petracco, Director, Department of Public Safety.

The March 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features Commissioner Alphonse Petracco, Director, Department of Public Safety. Join host Thomas Greco and Commissioner Petracco as they discuss the challenges of the Township’s largest department (which includes police, fire and emergency services). Commissioner Petracco delves into subjects such as bail reform, the highly successful Neighborhood Watch program, crime, traffic and overnight parking as well as the many programs and events the Public Safety Department hosts."

The February 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features Commissioner Thomas J. Evans, Director of the Nutley Department of Revenue and Finance. Join host Thomas Greco and Commissioner Evans as they discuss the many facets of arguably the Township’s most anonymous department. Commissioner Evans explains in detail the duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Clerk, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor and Code Enforcement’s offices as well as Nutley's rare commission form of government.

The Commissioner also touches on the many debt relief programs available to residents (and how his office can help) as well the State’s ANCHOR Program and StayNJ Plan. All leading up to a discussion on some of the Township's biggest concerns: new development, improving our schools, property taxes and much more.

Inside Nutley Podcast EXTRA:

Introducing the new Nutley Resource Recovery Informational Center

A special EXTRA edition of the Inside Nutley Podcast is now available! The podcast introduces the new Nutley Resource Recovery Informational Center. The Center focuses on helping and educating those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction as well as mental health.

Host Tom Greco is joined by Sharon Lemma-Bozza, Deputy Registrar for the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health and Vincent DeNotaris, Nutley Department of Public Affairs Veterans Addiction Counselor to discuss this unique and ambitious initiative.

The January 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features Commissioner John V. Kelly III, Director of the Nutley Public Affairs and Health Department. Join host Thomas Greco and Commissioner Kelly as they discuss many of the Public Affairs and Health Department's programs including: Nutley Seniors, Mental Health, Military & Veterans Affairs, Women’s Health, Public Health Nursing, Environmental Health, Animal Control, the Nutley Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Council, the Nutley Family Treasure Chest and much more.