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Filipino Pop Culture Exhibit at Bergenfield Library

In celebration of “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” (National Language Month) the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Sentro Rizal New York, highlight the Filipino language through Filipino pop culture, particularly comics.
Throughout August, a mobile exhibit will be featuring the iconic characters of the "King of Philippine Komiks" - Mars Ravelo - from the likes of "Dyesebel," "Darna," and "Captain Barbel," to his earlier works, such as "Rita," "Ric Benson," and many others.
The Filipino language comes alive through Mars Ravelo's captivating artistry and dynamic dialogues.
Visit the exhibit on the following dates and locations:
09-13 August
Bergenfield Public Library - *Opening Day*
50 W Clinton Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
14-17 August
Jersey City Free Public Library: Five Corners Branch
678 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
19-20 August
Consular Outreach
La Salette Shrine, 947 Park St.,
Attleboro, MA 02703
21-27 August
Philippine Center
556 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
28-31 August
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
This exhibit is made possible with the support of the Ravelo Family, Mars Ravelo Komiks Characters, Inc., and ABS-CBN.
May be an image of poster, magazine and text that says 'FILIPINO POP CULTURE COMICS EXHIBIT NEW YORK NEW JERSEY MASSACHUSETTS PENNSYLVANIA AGOSTO 2023 Buwan Ng Wikang Pambansa FEATURING Mars Ravelo's Works WYOR MARS RAVELO MARS ABS-CBN newyorkpcg. org /phlinny phinnewyork 2023. ABS-CBN. ALLrights reserved. @phinnewyork #DFAForgingAhead'
 

UPDATE: Mayor and Council Meeting via Zoom 8/8/23

UPDATE-MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
*TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023

As previously noted in the Sunshine Notice dated July 20, 2023, the Mayor and Council will hold their August Public Meeting remotely via Zoom on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The meeting will commence at 8:00 p.m. The Zoom meeting link is below and will be available on the Borough website with the agenda and resolution at the following link: www.bergenfield.com.

Mayor and Council Public Meeting – Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86543769504?pwd=M3hxaFVmUmxlK1EvMWpMdkx0T0IyQT09
Passcode: 797057

 

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Stigma Free Committee Hosts Inside Out

 

 

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On Wednesday, August 16th the Bergenfield Stigma Free Committee is hosting a "Summer Movie Night." Featuring Inside Out

Wednesday, August 16th
Bergenfield Public Library 50 West Clinton Ave
To register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Quadrant 4 (Southwest) Bulk Pickup Wednesday 7/26/23

There is a bulk pick-up in Quadrant 4 (Southwest) on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.

Bulk garbage pickup is on schedule for all quadrants as listed on the 2023 Garbage & Recycling Pickup schedule calendars. Please reference your 2023 pickup calendar to the (B) pick up in your quadrant. 2023 garbage & recycling calendar can be found by clicking HERE.

As a reminder, please note:

-Bulk pickup is for residential purposes ONLY.

-The DPW does NOT pick up contractor debris, concrete, bricks, asphalt, rocks, mortar, stone, cultured stone or any stone-like materials, wet paint, chemicals, tires, fluorescent lightbulbs, vehicle batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane/fuel tanks, fire extinguishers, TVs, computer monitors, computer towers/computer CPUs, laptops, tablets, printers or fax machines.

-The limit per bulk day is 4 pieces of household furniture, 2 household appliances (ex. air conditioning (AC) unit), oven, washer, dryer, refrigerator (DOOR MUST BE OFF), and 1 carpet or rug that does not exceed 12 feet in length and/or 1 foot in diameter (including the pad) or a mixture of fragments from carpet or rug of said size. The DPW will not collect carpet removed professionally. 

-Water heaters must have borough-issued inspection stickers on them, or they will not be picked up. Please call the Building Department to schedule an inspection, 201-387-4055, option 4.

-Bulk may not be placed at the curb any earlier than 6:00pm the night before the scheduled bulk pick-up days. Bulk must be ready no later than 6:00am on the schedule day of the bulk pick-up.

-There is a bulk pick-up on scheduled bulk pick-up days ONLY. There are no special pick-ups. Please reference your 2023 pickup schedule calendar for the bulk (B) pickup day in your quadrant by clicking HERE.

-Please take the following items to a BCUA collection event: wet paint, chemicals, tires, fluorescent lightbulbs, vehicle batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane/fuel tanks, fire extinguishers, and electronics. For 2023 BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events and BCUA 2023 Tire Recycling/Electronics Recycling/Mobile Paper Shredding/Unwanted Medication Collection Event locations, dates, times and list of accepted items, please click HERE.

-The DPW does NOT collect bricks, mortar, stone, concrete, cultured stone, or any stone-like materials: the homeowner must dispose of these privately. All bulk refuse generated by a private contractor (construction debris), or trade waste generated by any business, shall be removed at their own expense and risk. 

-The following electronics ONLY are accepted at the Bergenfield DPW building: TVs, computer monitors, computer towers/computer CPUs, laptops, tablets, printers, and fax machines. The Bergenfield DPW is located at 198 N. Washington Ave, Bergenfield. Office hours are Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm. The electronic drop off is closed on weekends and holidays. 

-PAINT must be dried solid and put out at the curb for bulk (B) pickup days ONLY with the lid off. Wet paint must be taken by the resident to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. For 2023 BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events and BCUA 2023 Tire Recycling/Electronics/Mobile Paper Shredding/Unwanted Medication Collection Event locations, dates, times and list of accepted items, please click HERE.

-Vegetative waste (grass, leaves, shrubs, branches, yard waste) is NOT collected on bulk days. Please reference your 2023 pickup schedule calendar for the vegetative waste (V) pick up day in your quadrant. 

-For reference: Ord. No. 17-2517

*If you have any questions, please call the DPW office at 201-387-4055, option 3, Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm (except for holidays as marked on your 2023 pickup schedule calendar) or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To add your cell phone and/or home number to the Borough's "robo call" important announcement phone call list, please email your name, address and phone number to the Bergenfield Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mosquito Control Spray 7/19/2023

Mosquito Control Spraying

The Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing an early morning ULV Truck Spray in Bergenfield on Wednesday July 19, 2023 between the hours of 3:30-6 AM. The spraying will be: Duet adulticide to eliminate active, adult mosquitoes as well as Vectobac larvacide to help control the mosquito larvae. As a precaution, please keep your windows closed. In the event that it rains, the spray will be postponed until Friday, July 21, 2023. Attached are fact sheets for the materials being used.

The map of the spray area and additional information can be found on the county website:

Mosquito Control Information

Click the link below to see the map. 

Bergenfield Spray Area

 

Quadrant 3 (Southeast) Bulk Pickup Wednesday 7/19/23

There is a bulk pick-up in Quadrant 3 (Southeast) on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023.

Bulk garbage pickup is on schedule for all quadrants as listed on the 2023 Garbage & Recycling Pickup schedule calendars. Please reference your 2023 pickup calendar to the (B) pick up in your quadrant. 2023 garbage & recycling calendar can be found by clicking HERE.

As a reminder, please note:

-Bulk pickup is for residential purposes ONLY.

-The DPW does NOT pick up contractor debris, concrete, bricks, asphalt, rocks, mortar, stone, cultured stone or any stone-like materials, wet paint, chemicals, tires, fluorescent lightbulbs, vehicle batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane/fuel tanks, fire extinguishers, TVs, computer monitors, computer towers/computer CPUs, laptops, tablets, printers or fax machines.

-The limit per bulk day is 4 pieces of household furniture, 2 household appliances (ex. air conditioning (AC) unit), oven, washer, dryer, refrigerator (DOOR MUST BE OFF), and 1 carpet or rug that does not exceed 12 feet in length and/or 1 foot in diameter (including the pad) or a mixture of fragments from carpet or rug of said size. The DPW will not collect carpet removed professionally. 

-Water heaters must have borough-issued inspection stickers on them, or they will not be picked up. Please call the Building Department to schedule an inspection, 201-387-4055, option 4.

-Bulk may not be placed at the curb any earlier than 6:00pm the night before the scheduled bulk pick-up days. Bulk must be ready no later than 6:00am on the schedule day of the bulk pick-up.

-There is a bulk pick-up on scheduled bulk pick-up days ONLY. There are no special pick-ups. Please reference your 2023 pickup schedule calendar for the bulk (B) pickup day in your quadrant by clicking HERE.

-Please take the following items to a BCUA collection event: wet paint, chemicals, tires, fluorescent lightbulbs, vehicle batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane/fuel tanks, fire extinguishers, and electronics. For 2023 BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events and BCUA 2023 Tire Recycling/Electronics Recycling/Mobile Paper Shredding/Unwanted Medication Collection Event locations, dates, times and list of accepted items, please click HERE.

-The DPW does NOT collect bricks, mortar, stone, concrete, cultured stone, or any stone-like materials: the homeowner must dispose of these privately. All bulk refuse generated by a private contractor (construction debris), or trade waste generated by any business, shall be removed at their own expense and risk. 

-The following electronics ONLY are accepted at the Bergenfield DPW building: TVs, computer monitors, computer towers/computer CPUs, laptops, tablets, printers, and fax machines. The Bergenfield DPW is located at 198 N. Washington Ave, Bergenfield. Office hours are Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm. The electronic drop off is closed on weekends and holidays. 

-PAINT must be dried solid and put out at the curb for bulk (B) pickup days ONLY with the lid off. Wet paint must be taken by the resident to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. For 2023 BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events and BCUA 2023 Tire Recycling/Electronics/Mobile Paper Shredding/Unwanted Medication Collection Event locations, dates, times and list of accepted items, please click HERE.

-Vegetative waste (grass, leaves, shrubs, branches, yard waste) is NOT collected on bulk days. Please reference your 2023 pickup schedule calendar for the vegetative waste (V) pick up day in your quadrant. 

-For reference: Ord. No. 17-2517

*If you have any questions, please call the DPW office at 201-387-4055, option 3, Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm (except for holidays as marked on your 2023 pickup schedule calendar) or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To add your cell phone and/or home number to the Borough's "robo call" important announcement phone call list, please email your name, address and phone number to the Bergenfield Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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