A Mayor & Council work session is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2012 in the Executive Council Chambers at 8 p.m. On the agenda is the public hearing for the Bergenfield Special Improvement District for CY2012.

On November 22, 2011 the Borough Council adopted ordinance 11-2445 which amended Chapter 273 of the Borough Code entitles "Streets and Sidewalks". The amendment includes a new section regulating the placement of stationary or portable basketball hoops:

"No property owner shall maintain a stationary or portable basketball hoop between the curb and the sidewalk or against the curb on the street or grass side overnight, or when the road is snow covered, or on refuge collection days or leaf collection days. If and in the event a property owner is found to be in violation of this requirement for a first offense, the property owner shall be notified by Posted Notice to remove the stationary or portable basketball hoop within five (5) days. Any subsequent offense shall require immediate removal. If said stationary, or portable basketball hoop, has not been removed, the Borough shall authorize its removal under the appropriate enforcement proceedings of this Chapter."

Penalties for violation of the amended ordinance shall subject the property owner to a fine of up to $500.00.

Residents who have a stationary, or portable basketball hoop, and no longer have a need for it can place the basketball hoop out for collection during bulk pickup days provided that the basketball hoop is broken down into three separate parts:

1. Hoop/backboard
2. Post
3. Base - The base must empty (No sand, water, cement etc.)

Bulk Pickup dates for January 2012 are as follows:

• Quadrant 1 – January 4th
• Quadrant 2 – January 11th
• Quadrant 3 – January 18th
• Quadrant 4 – January 25th

Please call the Department of Public Works at 201 387-4055 ext. 4088 for questions and/or additional information.

The DPW has now completed the first round of leaf pickup in approximately 85% of the Borough. The remaining 15% in Quadrant # 4 and Quadrant # 2 is expected to be completed before the end of the week.

In Quadrant #2 the DPW is will be working tomorrow through Friday in the following area(s); Williamson Road and the surrounding side streets, West Church Street to West Clinton Avenue between Prospect & Front.

In Quadrant # 4 the DPW is working tomorrow through Friday in the following area(s); New Bridge Rd. to West broad St, between Prospect & Woodbine, and West Clinton to West Broad St between Prospect and Front St.

The goal is to complete at least one leaf pickup in all four Quadrants by Friday December 23rd.

Residents, and their landscapers, are again asked to get their leaves out to the curb before the DPW makes it first pass. Do not place any branches into the street where the DPW has previously made its initial pickup.

Regular Street Sweeping continues to be cancelled as the one driver has been re-assigned to a bucket loader to assist with the storm debris cleanup and the other driver, and street sweeper, is re-assigned to work with a leaf pickup crew. Normal Street Sweeping operations will not resume until the roadways have been cleared of both storm-related debris and leaves.

Additional information on garbage collection cancellations will also be distributed via Nixle, Twitter and Reverse 911 calls. If you have not already signed up for NIXLE please go to www.NIXLE.com for information. If you are not following the Borough on Twitter, please consider doing so. Finally, please check our website frequently for additional updates.

The Borough continues to thank all of our residents for their patience as we continue to work hard to clear the roads of leaves and branches.

The first pass for leaf collection in Quadrant # 1 and #3 was completed at the end of last week.

The DPW is currently picking up leaves in both Quadrant # 4 and Quadrant # 2.

In Quadrant #4 the DPW is currently working in the following area(s); south of West Clinton, north of Dudley Dr. and west of Prospect Ave towards the New Milford Border. They will also be clearing the area of Melrose Ave, Wildrose Ave, Lake St, Broad St. and Anderson Ave either today or Monday.

In Quadrant # 2 the DPW is working to clear the main roads, i.e. Prospect Ave, River Edge Road, Graphic Blvd, West Church St, West Central Ave, Franklin Ave before moving into the side streets.

The goal is to complete at least one leaf pickup in all four Quadrants by Friday December 23rd.

Residents, and their landscapers, are again asked to get their leaves out to the curb before the DPW makes it first pass. Do not place any branches into the street where the DPW has previously made its initial pickup.

Today December 16th is the last time garbage pickup will be cancelled for leaf collection.

Recycling will be picked up on its normal schedule. Only garbage pickup is cancelled on the 16th.

Regular Street Sweeping continues to be cancelled as the one driver has been re-assigned to a bucket loader to assist with the storm debris cleanup and the other driver, and street sweeper, is re-assigned to work with a leaf pickup crew. Normal Street Sweeping operations will not resume until the roadways have been cleared of both storm-related debris and leaves.

Additional information on garbage collection cancellations will also be distributed via Nixle, Twitter and Reverse 911 calls. If you have not already signed up for NIXLE please go to www.NIXLE.com for information. If you are not following the Borough on Twitter, please consider doing so. Finally, please check our website frequently for additional updates.

The Borough continues to thank all of our residents for their patience as we continue to work hard to clear the roads of leaves and branches.

The first pass for leaf collection in Quadrant # 1 and #3 was completed at the end of last week. The DPW is currently picking up leaves in both Quadrant # 4 and Quadrant # 2. The goal is to complete at least one leaf pickup in all four Quadrants by Wednesday December 21st.

Residents, and their landscapers, are again asked to get their leaves out to the curb before the DPW makes it first pass.

Regular Street Sweeping continues to be cancelled as the one driver has been re-assigned to a bucket loader to assist with the storm debris cleanup and the other driver, and street sweeper, is re-assigned to work with a leaf pickup crew. Normal Street Sweeping operations will not resume until the roadways have been cleared of both storm-related debris and leaves.

Garbage pickup will be cancelled again on Thursday December 15th and Friday December 16th to allow for DPW personnel to concentrate on Leaf and branch cleanup.

The 15th and 16th will be the last time garbage pickup will be cancelled for leaf collection.

Recycling will be picked up on its normal schedule. Only garbage pickup is cancelled on the 15th and the 16th.

Information on garbage collection cancellations will also be distributed via Nixle, Twitter and Reverse 911 calls. If you have not already signed up for NIXLE please go to www.NIXLE.com for information. If you are not following the Borough on Twitter, please consider doing so. Finally, please check our website frequently for additional updates.

The Borough continues to thank all of our residents for their patience as we continue to work hard to clear the roads of leaves and branches.

Leaf collection has been completed in Quadrant # 1. Leaf collection is currently about 85% completed in Quadrant # 3, and it is expected to be completed by the end of today. The DPW expects to begin picking up leaves in both Quadrant # 4 and Quadrant # 2 tomorrow, Dec. 9th. The goal is to complete at least one leaf pickup in all four Quadrants by Friday, December 16th.

Residents, and their landscapers, are again asked to get their leaves out to the curb before the DPW makes it first pass.

The DPW is continuing to remove branches and brush that was placed at the curb after the DPW had made its original pickup debris left in the wake of the October storm.

Regular Street Sweeping continues to be cancelled as the one driver has been re-assigned to a bucket loader to assist with the storm debris cleanup and the other driver, and street sweeper, is re-assigned to work with a leaf pickup crew. Normal Street Sweeping operations will not resume until the roadways have been cleared of both storm-related debris and leaves.

Garbage pickup will be cancelled again on Friday, December 9th to allow for DPW personnel to concentrate on Leaf and branch cleanup.

Recycling will be picked up on its normal schedule. Only garbage pickup is cancelled on the 9th.

Information on garbage collection cancellations will also be distributed via Nixle, Twitter and Reverse 911 calls. If you have not already signed up for NIXLE please go to www.NIXLE.com for information. If you are not following the Borough on Twitter, please consider doing so. Finally, please check our website frequently for additional updates.

The Borough continues to thank all of our residents for their patience as we continue to work hard to clear the roads of leaves and branches.

Leaf collection has been completed in Quadrant # 1. Leaf collection is currently about 40% completed in Quadrant # 3, and leaf collection in Quadrant # 3 is expected to be completed by the end of this week. The DPW expects to begin picking up leaves both Quadrant # 4 and Quadrant # 2 by next Monday, December 12th. The goal is to complete at least one leaf pickup in all four Quadrants by Friday, December 16th.

Residents, and their landscapers, are again asked to get their leaves out to the curb before the DPW makes it first pass.

The DPW is continuing to remove branches and brush that was placed at the curb after the DPW had made its original pickup debris left in the wake of the October storm.

Regular Street Sweeping continues to be cancelled as the one driver has been re-assigned to a bucket loader to assist with the storm debris cleanup and the other driver, and street sweeper, is re-assigned to work with a leaf pickup crew. Normal Street Sweeping operations will not resume until the roadways have been cleared of both storm-related debris and leaves.

Garbage pickup will be cancelled again this Thursday & Friday, December 8th & 9th to allow for DPW personnel to concentrate on Leaf and branch cleanup.

Recycling will be picked up on its normal schedule. Only garbage pickup is cancelled on the 15th & 16th.

Information on garbage collection cancellations will also be distributed via Nixle, Twitter and Reverse 911 calls. If you have not already signed up for NIXLE please go to www.NIXLE.com for information. If you are not following the Borough on Twitter, please consider doing so. Finally, please check our website frequently for additional updates.

The Borough continues to thank all of our residents for their patience as we continue to work hard to clear the roads of leaves and branches.

The DPW has completed it first sweep through the Borough to remove branches and brush from the October storm. It is now starting to remove debris that was placed at the curb after the DPW had made its original pickup.

Leaf collection is expected to be completed in Quadrant # 1 today. The DPW will begin leaf collection in Quadrant # 3 either this afternoon or Monday 5th. We expect to begin picking up leaves in Quadrant # 4 and Quadrant # 2 by the end of next week. The goal is to complete at least one leaf pickup in all four Quadrants by Friday, December  16th.

Residents, and their landscapers, are requested to get their leaves out to the curb before the DPW makes it first pass.

Regular Street Sweeping continues to be cancelled as the one driver has been re-assigned to a bucket loader to assist with the storm debris cleanup and the other driver, and street sweeper, is re-assigned to work with a leaf pickup crew. Normal Street Sweeping operations will not resume until the roadways have been cleared of both storm-related debris and leaves.

Garbage pickup will be cancelled again next Thursday & Friday,  December 8th & 9th to allow for DPW personnel to concentrate on Leaf and branch cleanup.

Information on garbage collection cancellations will also be distributed via Nixle, Twitter and Reverse 911 calls. If you have not already signed up for NIXLE please go to www.NIXLE.com for information. If you are not following the Borough on Twitter, please consider doing so. Finally, please check our website frequently for additional updates.

The Borough wishes to thank all of our residents for their patience as we continue to work hard to clear the roads of leaves and branches.

Garbage pickup is being cancelled for this Thursday & Friday December 1st & 2nd. The DPW will use this time to continue leaf & branch pickup. It is anticipated that leaf collection will take until mid-December.

Leaf collection is currently progressing through Quadrant # 1. The DPW will be working southbound from the Quadrant # 1 to Quadrant # 3 (now through December 2nd), then across the railroad tracks to Quadrant # 4 and finish in Quadrant # 2 (December 5th through December 16th). DPW crews removing leaves will make their way through the Borough at least once before going back to an area already cleaned. Residents are requested to try and get their leaves out to the curb before the DPW makes it first pass.

Regular Street Sweeping has been temporarily cancelled as the one driver has been re-assigned to a bucket loader to assist with the storm debris cleanup and the other driver, and street sweeper, is re-assigned to work with a leaf pickup crew. Normal Street Sweeping operations will not resume until the roadways have been cleared of both storm-related debris and leaves.

The Borough wishes to thank all of our residents for their patience as we continue to work hard to clear the roads of branched and other debris and falling leaves.

Information on any additional garbage collection cancellations will be posted in separate press releases on our website, Nixle, Twitter and Reverse 911 calls. Please check our website frequently for additional updates.

With the cancellation of garbage pickup last Thursday & Friday November 17th & 18th the DPW concentrated on cleaning up branches and other storm-related debris. They have now removed much of the debris from approximately 95% of the Borough’s streets.

For the remainder of November the DPW, in addition to its normally scheduled garbage co-mingle/recycling pickup, and newspaper/cardboard pickup, will have two crews assigned to storm debris cleanup and they are expected to finish the remaining 5% of the Borough Streets by the middle of next week (Wednesday, November 30th). These crews will also be working to open several of our parks that have been closed due to the continued danger of falling branches.

On November 17th the DPW also began its seasonal leaf collection. It is anticipated that leaf collection will take longer this year than in the past due to the continued re-assignment of personnel to the storm cleanup activities. It is highly anticipated that additional garbage collection dates will be cancelled in November and early December to facilitate the removal of fallen leaves from the Borough’s roadways. Information on any additional garbage collection cancellations will be posted in separate press releases on our website, Nixle, Twitter and Reverse 911 calls.