BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Borough offices will close today at 1:30pm in anticipation of the Fourth of July weekend. Offices will reopen on Tuesday when normal hours will resume. Enjoy your weekend!

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Borough of Bergenfield has postponed its Family Fun Night as a result of the forecast for tonight. The event will instead occur on Thursday, July 8 at 6pm at Veterans Memorial Park. 

“As a result of tonight's forecast, we have made the decision to postpone Family Fun Night and reschedule for next Thursday,” said Mayor Amatorio. “I look forward to seeing everyone next Thursday when the weather will hopefully be better.”

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Third quarter tax bills for Bergenfield residents have been mailed out and should be arriving shortly. The grace period for third quarter tax payments has been extended to August 10 to ensure that residents have ample time to pay the bill. 

For questions with your tax bill, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 201-387-4055 ext. 7. Payments may be made online at https://www.cit-e.net/bergenfield-nj/cn/TaxBill_Std/?tpid=15731. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Bergenfield Police Department participated in the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department “Chief for a Day” program this Friday. Departments from throughout Bergen County participated in the program in which local children with chronic health conditions and special needs get a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement.

“The council and I are grateful for the work that our Police Department does every day to keep Bergenfield families safe and I applaud their commitment to building lasting relationships with our community,” said Mayor Amatorio. “The “Chief for a Day” program is a great chance for children with health conditions or special needs to see what a police officer does on a daily basis and get to know them on a more personal basis.”

Bergenfield Police selected Tristan Ramos, an 11 year old Bergenfield 5th grader who attends Lincoln School. Bergenfield Police picked up Tristan and his family at their home at 8am. He received a tour of BPD headquarters and all departments with their “Chief for a Day” participants gathered at the Bergen County Justice Center before taking part in a motorcade procession which ended at Van Saun Park where everyone took part in brunch. 

“Our department participates in this program because it is a fantastic experience for the children that are going through a difficult time in their lives. The kids get to learn about what police officers do on a daily basis and they get to interact with other children that are also going through a difficult time,” said Chief Rabboh. “It is important that our department gets to know residents from a young age so that they feel safe and know that our officers are here to protect them.”

When: Jun 29, 2021 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Bergenfield Board of Adjustment Special Meeting

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BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Bergenfield Stigma-Free Committee will host a substance abuse prevention event for Bergenfield High School students today at 12:30pm. Topics for the event will include types of substances, how addiction develops, the dangers of substance abuse and understanding the resources available for people suffering with addiction. The event will take place in the Bergenfield High School Auditorium located at 80 S. Prospect Ave.   

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ --  Bergen County has launched an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to provide financial relief to Bergen County residents unable to meet their rental obligation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Eligible applicants will receive up to 12 months of assistance for unpaid rent, gas and electric utility expenses (payable for amounts past due as of March 13, 2020).  Amounts approved for funding will be paid directly to the landlords and utility provider.

The application portal for the Bergen County CARES Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will be open to all eligible tenants beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 via www.BergenCountyCARES.org. The ERAP will remain open from June 14, 2021 through July 23, 2021 and is based on available funding.  

Greater Bergen Community Action is partnering with the County of Bergen to assist any applicant who needs one-on-one help filling out their ERAP application - whether over the phone or to use their computer resources. For assistance, call 201-464-8970 Monday-Friday 9am-8pm or Saturday 9am-1pm. Language translation is available in Spanish, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, French, Filipino and Turkish. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Following President Joe Biden signing the Juneteenth federal holiday into law, Borough offices will close at 12:30pm in honor of the day. Borough offices will reopen on Monday morning on a normal schedule. 

“Today, Bergenfield will honor the new federal holiday Juneteenth by closing Borough offices at 12:30pm,” said Mayor Amatorio. “Juneteenth is an important day in American history and it is crucial that we recognize the significance of it.” 

Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of the last remaining slaves in Galveston Texas on June 19, 1865.

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Bergenfield Public Library is pleased to announce that it has won funding from the New Jersey State Library’s CARES Act Mini-grant program. “Bridging a Bilingual Bergenfield” is a full-scale campaign to actively promote bilingual learning programs in the Borough, targeting the specific needs of bilingual youth and adults and providing them with specific equipment to assist in increasing digital literacy in an inclusive environment. 

“It is outstanding news that our library has received grant funding that allowed it to purchase critical equipment that our residents will be able to take advantage of,” said Mayor Amatorio. “Our Borough works hard to get money back from the state and federal government so that we can deliver excellent services at no cost to taxpayers and this is another example of that work paying off.”

The new equipment will increase engagement in reading and cross curricular subjects, sparking genuine interest and developing skill building and comprehension from a young age into adulthood.

With the grant funds, the Bergenfield Public Library purchased an All­inOne Early Literacy Station with Bilingual Spanish module from AWE Digital Learning. This technology offers children 4,000+ customizable bilingual literacy activities, 14 interactive e-books, 70+ software applications, a 20 ­inch touch screen with keyboard and a safe and secure web browser. The workstation caters to all learning styles (visual, kinesthetic, tactile, and auditory) as well as to those with minimal mobility or motor skill control.

“As a result of the library being awarded this money by the New Jersey State Library’s CARES Act Mini-grant Program, we will be able to provide our ESL students with new state of the art technology that will better assist them in learning english,” said Bergenfield Library Director Allison Ballo. “Bergenfield residents that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home can come to the library and get assistance from our staff and get the support that they need to help them along their english language journey.” 

To supplement the extensive work of its English as a Second Language (ESL) program, the library also used the grant funding to purchase a collection of adult ESL Launchpads from Findaway. These devices are preloaded learning tablets that teach words, phrases, pronunciation, writing, grammar, and spelling in American English utilizing effective tutorials, flash cards, and quizzes. These five devices are targeted specifically to adults and include lessons on U.S. Law, English grammar, spelling and writing. 

Launchpads are available to all Bergenfield cardholders as part of the Library’s fledgling “Library of Things” collection. These devices are vital for non-native speakers who may not have access to a computer at home and are in significant need of off-site bilingual learning programs. Adults who are not tech savvy can feel comfortable using these devices since they are self-contained and cannot be easily broken/damaged.

The “Bridging a Bilingual Bergenfield” project supports not only the Library’s core values of access for residents and celebrating the town’s diversity, but the primary goal in its strategic plan, where the library will serve as “leading the community as the primary cultural and civic center for lifelong learning.” The purchase of the various equipment will directly aid in bilingual residents’ understanding of technology and access to literacy resources so they can explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives.

The “Bridging a Bilingual Bergenfield” project is supported with funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library.

For more information about these new services, visit www.bergenfieldlibrary.org.