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VFW Post 6467 First Responder and Teacher Awards

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VFW Post 6467 First Responder and Teacher Awards
 
At Tuesday's (6/20/23) Mayor and Council Meeting the VFW Post 6467 presented awards to four outstanding members of our community. Three first responders and one teacher were honored see below for brief descriptions of each recipient.
 
Firefighter Damont Brown: Is an integral part of FMBA Local 65 of the Bergenfield Fire Department, a career firefighter for 10 years, holding a plethora of state certifications which include fire inspector, fire official, fire officer 1 & 2, fire investigator, incident safety officer.
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Police Officer John Galarza: A Police Officer with the Bergenfield Police Department for the past 18 years. Officer Galarza is also a U.S. ARMY veteran, originally, he started his career in Law Enforcement with the Paterson Police Department. Officer Galarza has been a Patrol Officer with the Borough since 2005 and moved on to the Records Bureau in 2015. He has held multiple positions including Evidence Officer, TAC Officer, LESO Officer, Resiliency Officer (Cop2Cop), and I.T./Network Support for the entire Police Department.
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Ahmos Silvera: Deputy Chief Ahmos Silvera has been an Emergency Medical Technician with the Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the past 9 years. Deputy Chief Silvera has distinguished himself as an EMT who is devoted to serving the Bergenfield community. Ahmos has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from City College of New York and plans to attend medical school.
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Deana Rothenberg: Mrs. Rothenberg has taught English as a Second Language at Bergenfield High School, working tirelessly to improve her students’ verbal language skills. Mrs. Rothenberg has welcomed students that are new to Bergenfield and new to this country. Mrs. Rothenberg has supported her students by attending concerts and performances. To Mrs. Rothenberg "teaching is not what you do, it’s who you are." We wish you well in your retirement.
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Fall Sport Sign Up

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See Below for contact information

 

Junior Football Sign-Ups: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Junior Football Camp:

  • August 26 @ PAL Complex
  • August 27-28 @ Hickory Field 

Bergenfield Junior Football League Cheerleading: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CHEERLEADING SIGNUPS WILL CLOSE ON JULY 25TH

 

 

 

Vivyen Park Update

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Update on the progress of Twin Borough (Vivyen Park). The field is still under construction and will not be ready for use for approximately 2 weeks. Thank you for understanding, we know everyone is anxious to use this new facility. We ask that no one enters the field until it is complete. Also, dogs are not allowed on the field at any time, dog waste poses a health risk and will ruin the artificial turf.

 

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DPW Honored for Public Works Week

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 16, 2023

BERGENFIELD DPW HONORED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

BERGENFIELD, N.J. – At last night’s Mayor and Council Meeting (5/16/23), the Bergenfield Department of Works was honored with a Proclamation for their commitment to serving the people of Bergenfield. Our DPW professionals are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our town’s solid waste and recycling systems, maintain public buildings, parks, transportation, and waste water management.

The American Public Works Association has chosen “Connecting the World Through Public Works” as the theme for 2023. National Public Works Week has been celebrated since 1960; this year marks 63rd anniversary.

Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bergenfield, extend their sincere commendations and praise to the Bergenfield Public Works and hereby proclaim Sunday, May 21, 2023 through Saturday, May 27, 2023, as Public Works Week in Bergenfield, New Jersey.

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Borough Hall Update

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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: THE ELEVATOR AT BOROUGH HALL IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. AS A RESULT, ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL BE SCHEDULED TO ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS

(BERGENFIELD LIBRARY OR BERGENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL).

 

For residents who need to conduct Borough business and require use of an elevator, we request that you contact that particular Department by phone in advance so that a convenient meeting location at the Borough can be provided so to ensure your business needs are met.

 Please call Borough Hall (201) 387-4055

  • Dial 0 for Police Records
  • Dial 2 for the Court & Violations
  • Dial 3 for DPW
  • Dial 4 for Building Department/Code & Fire Official
  • Dial 5 for Health Department/Vital Records
  • Dial 6 for Clerk’s Office/Administration/Mayor 
  • Dial 7 for Tax Department
  • Dial 9 for Recreation Department

 

****For residents, not in need of the use of the elevator, entry to the Borough Hall and Borough Offices are accessible via stairs.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Summer Recreation Information and Download Forms

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Application for Summer Recreation Children

View/download Application for Summer Recreation Children

Application for Summer Recreation Personnel 

Summer Recreation Personnel Application 2023

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about the Summer Recreation Program at Memorial Park

Q- What are its hours of operation?
A- The summer recreation program starts on the first Monday after school closes for the year and continues for six (6) weeks. It opens at 9AM and runs through 4PM, weather permitting. There is no recreation on July 4th.

Q- What happens if it rains?
A- If it is raining before 9AM, recreation will be closed. A decision will be made by 12 Noon to see if recreation can reopen for the afternoon. If it’s still raining (or the facilities are wet and unusable), recreation will be closed for the day. If it starts to rain (or thunder & lightning) during recreation, all children must be picked up from the park. Because there are no indoor facilities for the recreation program, the program will shut down during these situations.

Q- Must I register my child for the Recreation Program?
A- Yes. Upon completion of registration, each child will be assigned to group, by age, and to a counselor. It is imperative that child stay with his/her counselor and his/her group.

Q- Is there a registration fee?
A- Yes. The registration fee is $175.00 per child ($125.00 for each additional family member) for Bergenfield residents. This fee is payable upon registration and it covers the entire six week program, regardless of how many weeks or days your child(ren) attend the program. There are NO refunds.

Q- What are the ages of the children in the program?

A- Ages 4 through 12. 

Q- Where does my child meet his/her counselor each day?
A- Each group has a designated meeting place. Children are to meet their counselor(s) at this location. Likewise, children will be dismissed from this location also. To make the comparison to a school setting, this is their classroom and their counselor is their teacher.

Q- What do I do about lunch?
A- You may come and pick up your child(ren) for lunch at whatever time you arrange with them. Be sure to let your child’s counselor know that you are taking your child for lunch (or at any other time when your child is leaving the program early). Or, your child may bring his/her lunch to the program and eat at the park with his/her group and counselor. Be sure to put your child’s name on the bag (or lunch box). Do not pack perishable items.

Q- What should my child bring to recreation?
A- Children are encouraged to bring a snack with them each morning. In the afternoon, the ice cream truck stops by and it is not a bad idea to give your child some money for ice cream. If your child is going to play in the sprinklers, a change of clothes and a towel are important. DO NOT let your child bring to recreation any personal equipment- baseball cards, toys, sports equipment, iPods, CD players, etc. Things like this are very often lost and/or misplaced.

Q- Are the sprinklers going to be used?
A- Yes. The sprinklers will be open from about 12 Noon to 3:45PM. (or earlier if warranted), weather permitting.

Q- Are there field trips and other special programs/events?
A- Yes. All field trips and other special programs and events will be announced several days in advance. Permission slips are required for all field trips. Also, there is a cost involved with each trip, which will be stated on the permission slip.

Q- Is there a phone number for the Recreation Office?
A- Yes. For emergencies only, you can call (201) 387-4055, then option #9.

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