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Bergen County Prevention Coalition Hosting Interactive Educational Seminar for Parents

The Bergen County Prevention Coalition is hosting an interactive seminar to help parents identify potentially concerning items found in their teenage child’s bedroom. “Hidden in Plain Sight” will be held on Monday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m.

The event includes a virtual recreating of a teen’s bedroom, a Kahoot game and presentation on some of the items found and their uses. Anyone interested in participating should RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Sunday, October 25. 

Information on how to join by Zoom can be found in the flyer below.

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Bergenfield Offering Three Additional Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinics in October

The Bergenfield Health Department will be offering free flu shots to residents over the age of 19. The three drive thru events will be held at Memorial Park Pavilion (using the entrance at Melrose Avenue and Judith Place) from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, Thursday, October 22 and Tuesday, October 27.

All participating residents must remain in their vehicles and wear a face covering. Residents who arrive without a vehicle will be required to follow proper social distancing guidelines.

Flu shots will be provided on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. 

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Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing and Plasma Donation Screening being Held in Bergenfield on Monday, October 19

Bergenfield residents are invited to participate in free COVID-19 antibody testing conducted by Mt. Sinai Hospital on October 19, 2020. Testing will be done between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. at VFW Post 6467, located at 321 S. Washington Avenue. 

During this time, healthcare professionals will also be screening individuals to see if they qualify to donate plasma for COVID-19 treatments. 

This event, which is being made possible for a collaboration arranged by Councilman Ora Kornbluth and First Lady Ilya Evangelista Amatorio, is open to all residents between the ages of 18 and 65. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by visiting covidserum.com/bergenfield-igg-testing. Walkins will be accepted.

Community Litter Cleanup Sun 10/18/20 at Cooper's Pond Park 2pm-4pm

There will be a community litter cleanup event at Cooper’s Pond Park on Sunday 10/18/20 from 2pm-4pm, open to all the public. Non-medical disposable face coverings, disposable non-latex gloves, light duty safety work gloves, safety glasses, and pickers will be available to volunteers during the litter cleanup event. Any non single-use item will be sanitized before and after each use. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and restrooms to wash hands with soap and water will be available to volunteers during the event. Face coverings and social distancing required. Volunteers please check in at the W. Church Street front entrance of the park upon arrival. If you have questions, please call 201-387-4055 option 3 or email your questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Board of Health meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020

SUNSHINE NOTICE
BERGENFIELD BOARD OF HEALTH

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Health public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2020 has been rescheduled. On this date, the Board will meet in CLOSED SESSION to discuss "PERSONNEL." The closed session meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 will commence at 7:00 P.M.

PLEASE ALSO TAKE NOTICE that the public portion of the October 13, 2020 is rescheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, and will commence at 7:00 P.M.

Due to the current state of emergency and public health emergency declared by Governor Murphy and pursuant to Executive Order No. 103, and in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19, the meeting will be held via Zoom. Members of the public can join this meeting from their computer, tablet or smartphone. Members of the public who join this meeting will be able to give public comment during the open hearing portions of the meeting. Below, please find the link to the meeting:

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Food Pantry Closed on Columbus Day, Will Reopen in New Location on Wednesday, October 14

Please note that the Bergenfield Community Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, October 12 in Observance of Columbus Day.. 

Beginning on Wednesday, October 14, the food pantry will reopen at its new, permanent location in the basement of Borough Hall. Residents are advised the food pantry will resume its normal operating hours Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m, on this day. Those in need of assistance are advised to line up by the side door of the Building (Building Department entrance) in order to gain entry to the food pantry. For additional information, call 201-387-4055 ext. 6. 

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Updates on the impact of the COVID-19 / 2019 Novel Coronavirus ("Coronavirus Disease") upon the Bergenfield community, and the actions the Borough is taking

News from the Bergenfield Department of Public Works

News from the Bergenfield Health Department

News from the Bergenfield Public Library

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News from the Bergenfield Recreation Department

News from the Bergenfield Tax Office