OUR TOWN-ITS COMMUNITY OFFICERS

ANN A. TROY

“Following the incorporation of the town of Nutley by the State Legislature on March 5, 1902, a Council form of government was set up.

On Tuesday, April 8, 1902, the following Councilmen were elected:

James Gilmore, Councilman at large (Mayor)

First Ward: William H. De Vausney, Lester Kierstead

Second Ward: Wilson G. Kierstead, William F. Dittig

Third Ward: John J. Vossler, Philip J. Young.”

The present Commission form of government was adopted by Nutley on March 26, 1912. Three commissioners were elected: Abram Blum, Mayor; Henry T. Lefferts and Arthur R. Carr.

Mayors who have served are listed with years of service:

Abram Blum, 1912-1916; Emil Diebitsch, 1916-1920; Ernest P. Cook, 1920-1924; Francis T. Stager, 1924-1928; Charles A. Sherwood, 1928-1932; Walter F. Reinheimer, 1932-1935; Raleigh S. Rife, 1935-1936; Fred H. Young, 1936-1940; Charles A. Sherwood, 1940-1944; William J. Jernick, 1944-1952; Harry W. Chenoweth, 1952-1964.

Commissioners in office for the term 1960 to 1964 are:

Harry W. Chenoweth, Mayor, A. Theodore DeMuro, John H. Lucy, William J. Jernick, Henry L. Gundersdorff.