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Bergen County Cooling Centers to help residents stay cool during heat wave

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Hackensack, NJ - Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has opened several cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave which is supposed to last until Wednesday, July 22. Temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees and the accompanying humidity will make it feel closer to 100 degress. There are several designated cooling centers open throughout the county. Additionally, public libraries, shopping centers, recreation and senior centers can also provide respite from the high temperatures. Bergen County has established four regional cooling centers. The following will be open these next couple of days from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Bergenfield Senior Center (239 Murray Hill Terrace, Bergenfield) - (201) 387-7212 County Administration Building (One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, 1st Floor) - (201) 336-7300 Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center (46-50 Center Street, Midland Park) - (201) 445-5690 Southwest Bergen Senior Activity Center (147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford) - (201) 935-8920 It is recommended that residents stay indoors if possible when the sun is at its strongest and burns and heat strokes are more likely to occur. All age groups are at risk for heat stoke so place take necessary precautions if your have to be outdoors, including wearing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and staying properly hydrated. It is NOT okay to leave your child or pet in a locked vehicle even for a moment as temperatures can rise quite quickly. It is also imperative to lock all parked vehicles so children cannot accidentally lock themselves inside while playing games like hide and seek. Also check on elderly family, friends, and neighbors, to assure their well-being.

Notice: 2015 Final/2016 Preliminary Tax Bills

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Please be advised that we are waiting for the tax rate from the County.  We are hoping to have it by the end of July, with the grace period extended by 25 days from the date of mailing.  As soon as the amounts become available, you will also be able to pay or view the amounts online.

Family Fun Day - Sunday, June 7, 2015

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The Borough is hosting the annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 7th in Memorial Park on New Bridge Road. 

The event starts at 1:00 p.m. and concludes with fireworks at approximately 9:00 p.m.  There will be rides for the children and a variety vendors present, including remote control nascar racing!

Come down and enjoy the day!

2015 Bergenfield Municipal Budget

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Notice is hereby given that the 2015 budget was appoved by the Council of the Borough of Bergenfield on April 7, 2015.  A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at Borough Hall on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 8:00 p.m., at which time and place objections to the budget and tax resolution for the FY 2015 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. Copies of the budget are available in the office of the Borough Clerk and under finance documents on the Borough website.

Mayor & Council Special Closed Session Meeting on 2/10/15

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The 2015 Meeting Schedule adopted by Resolution #15-044 was amended to add a Special Closed Session Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 to conduct interviews with candidates for the position of Borough Administrator.  No formal action will be taken.  The meeting will commence at 6:00 p.m. and will end no later than 9:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Executive Chambers in Borough Hall. Download Resolution for Special Closed Session Meeting on February 10, 2015

Garbage Pickup for Monday February 2nd Cancelled Due to Impending Snow

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Due to the impending snow storm expected to arrive late-tonight and continuing into tomorrow, Monday February 2nd. garbage pickup in the 2nd and 4th quadrants is cancelled. The next garbage pickup in those two quandrants (Northwest & Southwest) will be on Thursday as regularly scheduled.Paper recyclables will be picked up in the 1st Quadrant (Northeast) as scheduled.

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Bergenfield 125th Anniversary

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