According to PSE&G, only seven homes in Bergenfield remain without power as of 6:00pm on Sunday 8/9. Verizon and Optimum are still working to repair the phone and cable wires, and DPW is out every day cleaning up debris from the roads. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you still don't have power so we can follow up with PSE&G.
Notices & Announcements from the Borough of Bergenfield
8/4/20: Recycling Center Closed
Due to safety issue from 8/4/20 storm, Recycling Center is closed until further notice.
UPDATE 8/20/20 2pm: Safety issue has been resolved. Recycling Center is re-opened. Recycling Center hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm (closed holidays), Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 1pm-4pm.
DPW Picking Up 8/4/20 Storm Debris from Curb
UPDATE 8/31/20: as of 8/31/20, the DPW is no longer picking up storm debris directly from the curb/street from the 8/4/20 storm. Please cut branches into 4 feet lengths, bundle, tie, and set out on the vegetative waste (V) pickup day marked on your 2020 pickup schedule calendar. Please place leaves and other yard debris into paper bags or 32-gallon or less size containers and set out for pickup on your quadrant's vegetative waste (V) pickup day. Branch bundles, paper bags, and containers must weigh no more than 50 lb each. Please reference your quadrant's 2020 pickup schedule calendar by clicking HERE.
The DPW will be collecting storm debris from the curb over the next few days. However, the DPW will not collect tree debris generated from a tree service. If you hired a tree service to cut your private tree, the tree company must take it away.
Please put large branches at the curb. Please cut up smaller branches into 4 ft. lengths, bundle, tie and place at curb. Leaves and other small debris, please place into 32 gallon or less containers or place in paper lawn bags and place at your curb.
There is no set collection day - the DPW will be around as soon as they are able to in the next few days.
If you have questions, please call or email the DPW Office: 201-387-4055 option 3, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
UPDATE 8/31/20: as of 8/31/20, the DPW is no longer picking up storm debris directly from the curb/street from the 8/4/20 storm. Please cut branches into 4 feet lengths, bundle, tie, and set out on the vegetative waste (V) pickup day marked on your 2020 pickup schedule calendar. Please place leaves and other yard debris into paper bags or 32-gallon or less size containers and set out for pickup on your quadrant's vegetative waste (V) pickup day. Branch bundles, paper bags, and containers must weigh no more than 50 lb each. Please reference your quadrant's 2020 pickup schedule calendar by clicking HERE.
Bergenfield's Response to Hurricane Isaias
The Bergenfield DPW and Bergenfield Police Department are working around the clock to assist residents who have been affected by the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.
If you have suffered from any type of property damage (car, home, fence etc.) caused by a Borough tree, please first contact your insurance provider and then report it to Bergenfield Police. If you have a tree down, branches or debris on your property or street, please call the Bergenfield DPW at (201) 387-4055 (Ext. 4088).
Power outages can be reported to PSE&G 24/7 via text (“OUT” to 4PSEG), online through MyAccount, on their mobile app, by using Alexa or by calling 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). We ask that all residents please be patient with your requests, and we will do our best to service you in a timely manner. The DPW plans to be servicing residents with tree/ property damage, over the next week.
Should you have any further questions or problems other than those already listed, please call the Office of the Administrator at (201) 387-4055 (ext. 6) Thank you and be safe.
Mosquito Spray Operation Has Been Cancelled for August 6
Bergen County Mosquito Control has been cacelled due to several homes in the area not having power due to yesterday's storm. This operation will be rescehduled once power in the area is fully operational. For more information and possible updates, please visit https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/mosquito-control/bergen-county-mosquito-control-spray-notice
Update 7/31/20
Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 7/31/20 2:00pm
Total cases = 953*; New cases in last 24 hours = 2
Total deaths = 38; Total deaths in last 24 hours = 0
- Borough parks are open. Please bring hand sanitizer to use while at playgrounds.
- Boro Hall open weekdays 9am-3pm by appointment only.
*As audits are conducted and contact tracing is performed, positive cases are expected to increase.
Fresh Produce Available through Meadowlands Family Success Center
The Meadowlands Family Success Center, in partnership with the Meadowlands Area YMCA, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, and TabletoTable, are hosting a Drive Thru Produce Distribution event at the Meadowlands Area YMCA every Tuesday in July and August at 9:30 a.m. Food will be available while supplies last.
The organizations will be providing a free box full of produce to all families who participate. Even though the event is in Bergen County, all families are welcome to attend.
Cars should begin to line up outside the Meadowlands YMCA and continue down Murray Hill Parkway. Staff will be on the streets handing out tickets and controlling traffic.
How to join 8/3/20 Zoning Board meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86792129114?pwd=bjlPQ3hXbWVkakZ0UG81RWdHS1liUT09
Meeting ID: 867 9212 9114
Password: 772822
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,86792129114#,,,,0#,,772822# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,86792129114#,,,,0#,,772822# US (New York)
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 867 9212 9114
Password: 772822
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/knYYGUPbg
Paper Shred Day - August 8, 2020 9am-1pm
Paper Shred Day for Bergenfield Residents. Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Parking Lot Behind Borough Hall.
Bergenfield Will Close Washington Avenue to Vehicular Traffic on Saturday to Expand Outdoor Dining, Retail Options
After a successful launch of the “Bergenfield: Back in Business” campaign, the Borough will again temporarily close Washington Avenue to vehicular traffic on Saturday, July 25, to encourage residents to dine out and support local small businesses. The street closure will be in effect from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. between Main Street and Clinton Avenue.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted small businesses and the hospitality industry particularly hard, and now more than ever they need our continued support to stay afloat,” said Mayor Arvin Amatorio. “Temporarily closing Washington Avenue to vehicular traffic is one way our local government can create new opportunities for local restaurants and retailers to expand their outdoor operations. I encourage all residents who have the means to do so to visit their favorite local business this weekend.”
The Borough first temporarily closed Washington Avenue last month, with hundreds of residents attending the launch of the program. Bergenfield also plans to close the same stretch of street on Saturday, August 29.
Subcategories
Coronavirus Information
Updates on the impact of the COVID-19 / 2019 Novel Coronavirus ("Coronavirus Disease") upon the Bergenfield community, and the actions the Borough is taking
DPW Notices
News from the Bergenfield Department of Public Works
Health Department Notices
News from the Bergenfield Health Department
Library Notices
News from the Bergenfield Public Library
OEM Notices
News from the Bergenfield Office of Emergency Management
Recreation Notices
News from the Bergenfield Recreation Department
Tax Office Notices
News from the Bergenfield Tax Office