BERGENFIELD, NJ -- In celebration of National Youth Week, Mayor Amatorio and the Borough Council hosted a mock council meeting in the council chambers. The Bergenfield Elks worked with Bergenfield High School students so that they could learn more about local government. 

“This yearly tradition of having Bergenfield High School students come to our council chambers to learn more about how local government works is a tremendous learning opportunity for the students,” said Mayor Amatorio. “The Council and I love meeting the students and watching them run a mock meeting every year. This is only possible  thanks to the help of the Bergenfield Elks and our Municipal Clerk Marie Quinones.”

The students were assigned to the roles of Mayor, Councilmember, or Clerk and they had the opportunity to sit on the dais and run a public meeting. This year, the Mayor was Aiden Boyce, and Axel Chavez and Justin DeJesus served as Councilmembers.  

Bergenfield Municipal Clerk Marie Quinones served as their Clerk preparing the agenda and calling the roll when requested by Mr. Boyce. They approved items such as testing at Memorial Park and a vaccination clinic at Conlon Hall. This program has been running for several years and BHS students have always done an incredible job filling the role as Mayor and Council.

BERGENFIELD, NJ --  Last week, free meals were once again delivered to Bergenfield seniors at the Murray Hill Senior Center. As part of this weekly tradition, elected officials greet residents and provide them with delicious food. 

These food deliveries are made possible thanks to donations made by Bergenfield's community partners which include Ridgewood Feed the Front Lines, the Health Barn Foundation and the Bergen County Food Task Force. 

Pictured from left to right: Councilman Buddy Deauna, BC Commissioner Tracy Zur,  Councilman Rafael Marte, Mayor Arvin Amatorio, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Bergen County Lynn Bartlett, Tenant Service Coordinator for the Bergen County Housing Authority Joy Lannaman and Commissioner of the Housing Authority of Bergen County Michael Apicella.

Michael Apicella,

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Poll workers are needed for the June 8 primary election in Bergen County. Poll workers will be paid $200 for a day of work from 5:30am to 8:30pm. 

The qualifications to be a poll worker are that you are a Bergen County resident, registered to vote, at least 18 years old and you must be able to attend a training webinar. If you are interested in being a poll worker, contact the Bergen County Board of Elections at 201-336-6225 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Cub Scout Pack 95 is continuing to do an outstanding job helping to keep our community clean and free of litter, while also helping to raise awareness about the dangers of littering. 

Last month, Pack 95 picked up 155 pounds of garbage in four hours during a litter cleanup of the Green Acres area adjacent to Vivyen Field, around Twin Boro Park, and around the Bergenfield dog park. The Cub Scouts earned Messenger of Peace awards for their excellent community service. 

Together they picked up cups, cans, glass and plastic bottles, clothes, shoes, plastic bags, fishing rod, gloves, masks, large plastic computer chair mats, toys, ropes, scraps of metal, plastic pipes, 5-gallon buckets, medication bottles and many pet waste bags. 

When asked about their experience, Jasmine Paes, (2nd grader at Franklin School) said, “I felt happy saving the wildlife. We collected 10 big garbage bags of trash!” 

In addition, Isaiah Boodhoo (1st grader and former Bergenfield resident) stated, “I felt sad for the animals in the forest because people’s trash can harm them.” 

James Paes (Kindergartener at Franklin School) concluded that it was the best and most exciting award he has ever earned. 

To continue doing their part to help sustain the environment, Pack 95 also visited the Bergenfield Recycling Center last week. They were given a tour with an opportunity to ask questions and learn about Bergenfield’s current recycling program. Any groups that are interested in scheduling a short, educational tour of the Bergenfield Recycling Center are encouraged to contact the DPW Office Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm by phone at 201-387-4055 option 3 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Bergen New Bridge Medical Center will be offering walk-in vaccinations for COVID-19 throughout the month of June in Bergenfield. For any questions about getting the vaccine, call 201-967-4000 or email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ -- Ride sharing app Uber is now offering free rides to Bergen County residents that wish to get vaccinated for COVID-19. To sign up for a ride, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaccinationrides or call 201-968-0200 ext. 7089. 

Bergenfield, NJ -- Bergen New Bridge Medical Center officially launched its newest satellite location, Bergen New Bridge Health at Bergenfield with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Salvatore Focella, MD, a Bergen New Bridge primary care physician and Sunitha Moonthungal, MD, a Bergen New Bridge internist, are the physicians providing primary care services and COVID-19 vaccines to the community at 136 North Washington Avenue, Suite 102 in Bergenfield. 

“We are so proud to continue our commitment to providing equitable access to quality care for all our communities and to partner with Mayor Amatorio and his council at a permanent location within the Bergenfield community,” said Bergen New Bridge President Deb Visconi. “We are dedicated to serving those who will truly benefit most from our services and to responding quickly to the needs of our communities.”

“Bergen New Bridge has been a tremendous asset to us throughout the pandemic and we are pleased to formally welcome them into our community,” said Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio. “It is an honor to partner with the biggest and one of the best community focused hospitals in New Jersey.”

“This new location is the next step for Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in expanding access to care into our communities,” said Bergen New Bridge/Care Plus Bergen Board Chairperson Robert Pacicco. “I have worked alongside Mayor Amatorio for years and I am thrilled to once again be partnering with him for the health and wellness benefit of Bergenfield’s residents.”

“As a physician, I am so pleased to see Bergen New Bridge expanding its footprint directly into communities that can greatly benefit from increased and direct access to primary care,” said Justin Sambol, MD, FACS Bergen New Bridge/Care Plus Bergen Board Trustee and Senior Associate Dean Clinical Affair and Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School. “We have seen the value of the special relationship between Rutgers and Bergen New Bridge and the positive health care outcomes it continues to produce.”

To schedule an appointment at Bergen New Bridge Health at Bergenfield, call 201 225 7130 or for more information, visit www.newbridgehealth.org. 

ABOUT BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER                                                                                                                     

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth-largest publicly-owned hospital in the nation. 

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and community physicians, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and long-term care to the greater Bergen County community. The Medical Center, including its Long-Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents. 

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is a full-service hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography), and more than 26 medical specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. The Medical Center is a Veterans Community Care Provider proudly serving the healthcare needs of veterans and is a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) for 2020.  Learn more at www.newbridgehealth.org.

Pictured:Left to Right: Bergen New Bridge Chief Medical Officer Gian Varbaro, MD;Bergen New Bridge Chief Clinical Officer for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Michael Paolello; Bergen New Bridge Chief Clinical Officer for Behavioral Health Kristine Pendy; Bergen New Bridge Chief Operating Officer Aaron Hajart; Stephanie Elsing;Bergen New Bridge/Care Plus Bergen Board Trustee Justin Sambol, MD, FACS; Sunitha Moonthungal, MD; Salvatore Focella, MD; Bergen New Bridge/Care Plus Bergen Board of Trustees Chairperson Robert Pacicco; Bergen New Bridge President and CEO Deborah Visconi; Bergen New Bridge Chief Administration Officer Kristen Muldowney; Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio; Bergenfield Council President Hernando Rivera; Bergen New Bridge/Care Plus Bergen Board Trustee Ilya Evangelista; Bergenfield Councilman Marc Pasqual; Bergenfield Councilman Buddy Deauna; Bergenfield Councilman Rafael Marte 

TRENTON, NJ -- On May 12, 2021 Governor Phil Murphy signed a new Executive Order providing updated guidelines for the COVID-19 health crisis. See below for the full order: