Information for Bergenfield Residents

BUILDING PERMITS
Required for most alterations including roofing, siding, fences, additions, Apply in The Building/Zoning Department (basement level of Borough Hall)

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Required on all resales of homes, condos, rentals and new business tenants. Apply at least 2 weeks prior to the closing. Apply in The Building/Zoning Department

CODE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
Accepts rental registration for all non-owner occupied single and multi-family dwellings Contact: 201-387-4055 x4151

CHILD CARE
Before School For elementary school children Breakfast is served on a daily basis Spanish translator is available Location: Franklin School Hours: 7AM-8AM Contact: Kathy Moore

CHILD CARE
After School for grades K-8 Supervised by certified teachers and assistants Program includes: activities such as arts and crafts, active and quiet games, and homework time Transporation available from Roy W. Brown Middle School Location: Franklin School Jefferson School Lincoln School Washington School Hoover School Contact: Kathy Moore

CLUB / ORGANIZATIONS / OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Information may be obtained at the Bergenfield Free Public Library Information Center Contact: 201-387-4040

COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM
Team comprised of police, educators, psychologists, a councilmember, clergy and social workers. To help troubled youngsters Contact: 201-262-HELP Outreach Worker 201-387-5486 / 201-387-4050

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION
Required for all contractors working in the Borough of Bergenfield, except for plumbers and electricians who are licensed by the state. Homeowners may check to make sure that potential contractors are properly registered with the Borough Construction Code Department. Contact: 201-387-4055 x4092

COOPERS POND
Popular spot for Wedding Photographs and Prom Pictures Events: Art Exhibits Craft Fairs Summer Concerts Fishing Contests Plant Sales Christmas Caroling Ice Skating (when frozen)

GARAGE SALES
Limited to two two-day sales per year. Permits are required for Garage Sales. $5.00 in the Building Department.

HANDICAPPED AND ELDERLY TRANSPORATION PROGRAM
Providing residents with transportation to Doctors, Hospitals or Clinics in this area. Also provides a shopping route every Wednesday. Operation Days: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Operation Hours: 9AM-1PM Contact: DPW Dispatcher at 201-387-4055 x4088

IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
U.S. Department of Justice Agency Location: 970 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Contact: 1-800-375-5283 / 1-800-870-3676 (for forms only)

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OPEN MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS
Tuesdays at 8PM Location: Council Chambers / Executive Council Chambers on the second floor in the Municipal Building Contact: Clerk's Office 201-387-4055 x6 (to check dates)

MEMORIAL PARK PAVILION AREA
May be reserved for group outings and a letter of request must be written to the Mayor and Council. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. Charge for usage, a refundable security fee, and proof of insurance which must be complied with in advance. Contact: Clerk's Office at 201-387-4055 x6 (to check dates)

MUSEUM SOCIETY

Bergenfield Museum--located at 100 Cooper St--at the North end of Cooper Pond.
The Museum displays many artifacts portraying the history of Bergenfield --from the early 1800's to present day.
See and touch "old " furniture including original Cooper Chairs, view vintage photos, play with dolls and toys, read and see military info on Camp Merritt, purchase literature in our museum shop and more .All available for your viewing and enjoyment. Never an admission fee .
Look-up the history of your street and the "old' neighborhood . relive your shopping experiences in the town's stores like the Florence Shop and Woolworth 5 and 10. Walk the grounds and visualize living in the 19th century and stroll around Cooper Pond for a nice leisurely walk . And all of this is free.
Open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1:30 to 3 :30 PM . For more info contact
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OVERNIGHT PARKING
NOT permitted on the streets and roads in Bergenfield from 2AM to 6AM except on Howard Drive and Georgian Court. Please advise the Police Department of any overnight emergency parking.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS
You must go to a U.S. Passport Agency or a U.S. Post Office with the required documents for issuance. Application available at: http://travel.state.gov/get-forms.html Contact: 1-900-225-5674 Closest Passport Agencies: Bergen County Clerk's Office One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ Bergenfield Post Office Tenafly Post Office

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Enforced by the Borough and residents are advised to properly maintain their dwellings and grounds. Contact: 201-387-4055 x4092

PUBLIC LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTER
In addition to the endless amount of books available, there are lectures, films, children's story hours, summer reading clubs, crafts, videos, compact discs, audio cassettes, copier machines, art exhibits, and a reference and information department. ESL program available.

RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAM
Starts usually the end of June and continues to mid-August. Variety activities including field trips to the bowling alley, skating rink, zoo, shore, etc. Tennis lessons are available Sign-up at the park in June. Location: Memorial Park / Hickory Park Hours: 9AM-12 Noon / 1PM-4PM

RENTAL REGISTRATIONS
Required annually for all non-owner occupied single family and multi-family dwellings, and rental rooms Inspections are required annually and whenever there is a change in occupancy. Please register with the Code Enforcement Bureau at Borough Hall, 201-387-4055 x4151

REVERSE 911
Notifies the residents of important notices or emergencies within the Borough and surrounding communities. If you have an unlisted telephone number, please call Office of Emergency Management (201-387-4055 x4045) to add your number. Information will be kept confidential.

SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS
Planned by the Mayor's Advisory Committee for Senior Citizens. Plans a monthly event available to all Bergenfield Seniors. Announcements of time and place to sign up are in the Twin Boro News.

SNOW SHOVELING, SNOW BLOWING OR PLOWING

From sidewalks or driveways into the streets is prohibited.
Vehicles are prohibited from parking on any roadway when the road is snow covered.
According to Ordinance 1046: Sec. 3-6.1 "The owner or tenant of lands abutting or bordering on paved sidewalks of the streets, avenues and public places shall remove all snow and ice from the same within 24 hours after the snow and ice shall have ceased to fall or form."

SOLICITING
Only permitted after issuance of a license. Apply at the Police Records Department.

SUMMER CAMP
Child care program for working parents during the summer months. Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 200 Hickory Avenue Contact Kathy Moore at 201-385-2732 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS

Always needed from the community for the Volunteer Fire Companies and the Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
All fire department activities in the Borough are performed by volunteers, with the exception of the work of the six paid daytime firemen.
Residents, who are at least 18 years of age and who are physically able to perform the tasks, are eligible to make application.

Bergenfield Fire Co. No. 2
Home Place at West Johnson Avenue
201-387-4000 x4085 or press 3
Alert Fire Co. No. 1
West Church Street at Ralph Street
201-387-4000 x4084 or press 3
Prospect Fire Co. No. 1
238 West Clinton Avenue
201-387-4000 x4086 or press 3
Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Froelich and South Front Streets
201-385-4000 x4079 or press 4

Information for Residents