HACKENSACK, NJ -- Hackensack Meridian Health will be administering COVID-19 vaccines from 12-6pm today. They will be administering the Pfizer vaccine to those 12 years old and up. 

Photo identification is required and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Vaccinations will take place at the M&M Building located at 116 Holt Street in Hackensack. 

The Bergenfield Public Library is pleased to reopen to in-person browsing effective Monday May, 24. Welcome back Bergenfield!

Hours of operation will be Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm. Visitors can stay in the building for up to 1 hour. No one under the age of 14 may enter the Library without a parent or guardian.

Curbside pick up service will still be available. Quiet study rooms and public computers are available on a first come first serve basis. ESL tutoring is permitted for limited sessions as well.

Please note that mask or cloth facial coverings are to be worn by all visitors at all times, regardless of vaccination status. This will be strictly enforced, along with occupancy limits and social distancing requirements. These requirements will be updated in accordance with State guidelines.

When you revisit the Library, you might notice a few physical changes. While the Library was closed to the public, the public computer area was modified and repainted, the building's lighting was upgraded to LED and many of the rooftop HVAC units were replaced with energy efficient models. We hope these changes make the Library more comfortable for our visitors!

We've also added many new services for residents including:

• Passport application acceptance - appointment needed
• Expanded museum pass program including Storm King Art Center and NJ State Parks pass
• Borrow a STEAM kit or Launchpad tablet from the Children's Room
• Borrow a Roku stick that's preloaded with subscriptions to Disney+, Hulu, Netflix and ESPN Plus
• Check out our new bilingual AWE learning station in the Children's Room
• Expanded eBook and eAudiobook collections

For more information, visit www.bergenfieldlibrary.org or call 201-387-4040

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday, May 17, 2021 has been cancelled.

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- This Wednesday, Mayor Arvin Amatorio and Councilman Marc Pascual delivered meals to residents at Murray Hill Senior Center. This is a weekly tradition in which the Borough brings free meals to senior residents. 

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. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Borough of Bergenfield is continuing to make serious investments in the future of the community by doing additional infrastructure improvements this summer to roads and sewer systems. 

In order to help offset the costs of the road work, the Borough received $237,450 through an NJDOT Grant to pave Anderson Ave. and $88,521 through a Bergen County Community Development Block Grant to pave S. Railroad Ave. The Council additionally commits millions of dollars every year that goes directly towards these types of projects. 

“We are continuing to invest in the future of Bergenfield by making much needed infrastructure repairs throughout our community,” said Mayor Amatorio. “We are able to do this critical work without raising taxes on residents because the Council and I have maintained fiscal responsibility and have worked hard to get grant money from the county and the state. When we have a set schedule of when these roads will be paved, we will communicate with affected residents so they know beforehand.”

Though a schedule has not yet been determined for this road work, the following streets will be paved this summer:

Elder Ave., Barry Pl., Davis Dr., Highland Ave., Merritt Ave. from Third St. to the Cresskill border, Spring Ave., Beverly Pl. and Berwyn Pl.,  Anderson Ave. and South Railroad Ave.

“Over the last six years as Borough Administrator, we have made it a priority to take a proactive approach to infrastructure,” said Borough Administrator Corey Gallo. “Under Mayor Amatorio and the current Council, this approach has continued without needing to raise the tax burden of residents. We work with the county and state to get as much grant funding as possible, while also working with our private partners at PSE&G and Suez to get their work done.”

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ -- Bergen County will be offering mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccinations during the month of May in different parts of the county. If you attend one of these events, please remember to bring an ID, proof of Bergen County residency and an insurance card if applicable. To make an appointment, go to bergencovidvaccine.com or call 201-967-4070. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Borough residents are invited to join members of the community and the Bergenfield Stigma-Free Committee for a mental health awareness event this Sunday at 11am at Veterans Memorial Park. All residents are welcome at the event and are encouraged to join. 

“Mental health is extremely important and especially after the isolation that we faced as a result of COVID, it is critical that we take it seriously,” said Mayor Amatorio. “We are focused on all aspects of health as we come out of the pandemic, including both our physical and mental health. Please join us for this event where we will have open conversations about such an important topic.”  

“As we come out of the COVID-19 health crisis it is critical that we deal with the mental health impacts that the last year has had on our community,” said Councilman and Liaison to the Stigma-Free Committee Tom Lodato. “Nobody in Bergenfield should feel alone in their battle with mental health and that is why we are holding this event on Sunday, so that we can have honest and open conversations about these issues.” 

Attendees can connect with other members of the community and will have an opportunity to win prizes. 

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ -- Bergen County will be offering mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccinations during the month of May in different parts of the county. If you attend one of these events, please remember to bring an ID, proof of Bergen County residency and an insurance card if applicable. To make an appointment, go to bergencovidvaccine.com or call 201-967-4070.