Mayor Timothy J. Driscoll and the Borough Council have announced that the Borough of Bergenfield will be hosting a presentation by the Bergen County Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) on October 20th at 8:00 pm in the Borough Council Chambers about a free weatherization assistance program for residents. The program is a national effort to help homeowners and tenants improve the energy efficiency of their homes, and it is being administered locally by the Bergen County Community Action Partnership. Eligibility is largely based on federal income guidelines.

The Environmental Committee is organizing a tree planting and clean-up on Saturday October 22 from 9 AM to Noon. Refreshments and supplies will be provided. Meet in front of the Library at 9 AM.

Also, the Environmental Committee will meet on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 PM in the Civic room of Borough Hall to finalize plans. All are welcome. Please call Joe at 201-247-2016 or Barry at 201-663-1571 for sign-up information.

Letter from Bergen County Executive dated 9/14/11 re. residents whose employment was lost or displaced due to recent natural disasters

The Northbound lane of North Washington Avenue will be closed today, Friday, September 9, starting at 9:45 a.m. between Palisade Avenue & Main Street, for PSE&G related road work. The closure is expected to last all day.

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At its August 16, 2011 council meeting, the governing body of the Borough of Bergenfield passed a resolution expressing its support of the United States’ Senate resolution regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Information on returning to your property safely, cleaning up after flooding, carbon monoxide poisoning

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services is advising residents to take precautions when dealing with power outages and working to clean up their homes and businesses after flooding.

• Monday, September 5 - No pickup. Public Works off.
• Tuesday September 6 - Garbage in 2nd & 4th Quadrant. Newspapers in the 2th Quadrant.
• Wednesday, September 7 - Garbage in 1st & 3rd Quadrant. Newspapers in the 1st Quadrant. Business cardboard pickup in town.
• Thursday, September 8 - Garbage in 2ud & 4th Quadrant. Newspapers in the 3rd Quadrant.
• Friday, September 9 - Garbage in 1st & 3rd Quadrant. Newspapers in the 4th Quadrant.

Grass & Vegetation - Put out in 32 gallon garbage cans or biodegradable paper bags; NOT in the street.

Storm Damage - Large branches: Get to the curb, NOT in the street. Public Works Department will be coming around.

Any questions, call 201-387-4055, ext. 3.

The President has designated Bergen County as a federal disaster area in response to Hurricane Irene.

To register for FEMA Disaster Assistance Programs:

• Call 1-800-621-3362 - or
• Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov

NJLINCS Public Health Advisory on How to Address IndoorMold can be found on the following sites:

• http://www.state.nj.us/health/iep/mold_ta.shtml
• http://www.state.nj.us/health/iep/mold_links.shtml