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General Election Timeline:

October 14, 2014 - Last day to register to vote (Borough Clerk's Office will be open until 9 pm to accept voter registration applications)

October 28, 2014 - Last day to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot by Mail

November 1, 2014 - County Clerk's Office open from 9 am - 1 pm to vote in person by Mail-In Ballot for General Election

November 3, 2014 - Last day to apply at County Clerk's Office in person for General Election Mail-In Ballot (up to 3 pm)

November 4, 2014 - General Election (Polls are open 6 am to 8 pm)

PROPERTY TAXES

Please be advised that we are still waiting for the tax rate.  As soon as we have it, we will calculate, print and mail out the tax bills.  The grace period will be extended by 25 days from the date of mailing.

Residential Special Needs Assistance Registry

The Barrier Free Advisory Committee of Bergenfield has established a Residential Special Needs Assistance Registry for residents who may require special assistance during an emergency. The information will be entered into the Police Department database.

Garbage Collection Canceled on Thursday (2/20/14) & Friday (2/21/14)

 

     In an effort to improve the condition of the Borough's streets, the personnel normally assigned to garbage collection are being re-assigned to snow removal on the 20th and 21st of February.   Recycling collection on both days will remain the same.  The Borough has already spent nearly twice as much money on snow removal in 2014 as we spent in the entirety of last year.  The cancelation of garbage collection will reduce the amount of overtime that will be required to clear the streets of snow. We need to balance the required work with our budget restrictions.

      We are acutely aware that these reductions in garbage collection place a burden on many families.  However, we would not have made this decision if it was not the best alternative available to us.  Our goal is to have as many of our streets as possible cleared of snow curb-to-curb, so we can lift the parking ban that continuous to be in place.  The benefits of our snow removal efforts are already clearly visible if you travel on Washington Avenue as we recently cleared a large amount of snow from the street.

      Depending on the progress we make in clearing streets of snow during this week, the possibility does exist that we may have to cancel garbage collection next week on Thursday and Friday as well. We will keep you informed as soon as a decision is made.  Additionally, we are also looking to making some changes to the scheduled collection of vegetative waste in order to accommodate the anticipated huge increase in pot holes that will occur because of the weather.  Again, you will be kept informed as soon as decisions are made.

     The cooperation of the residents during this very stormy winter season has been tremendous, and we are all thankful.

Garbage/Recycling Schedule

Business cardboard will be picked up on Tuesday, February 11th. Due to the holiday on Monday, February 17th, garbage for Quadrant 1 & 3 will be picked up on Wednesday, February 19th. Paper recycling for Quadrant 1 will be Wednesday with garbage. Quadrants 2 & 4 have no change in their schedule.

January 21st Mayor & Council Regular Meeting Postponed - Rescheduled for Tuesday, Janaury 28th

Due to the inclement weather, the Mayor & Council Regular Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2014 has been postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2014. The meeting will commence at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 198 North Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ.

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