The Borough Hall offices and the DPW will be closed this Wednesday 11/11/2020, in observance of Veterans Day. There are no changes to the garbage and recycling pickup schedule for this week. If you would like a copy of the 2020 garbage and recycling pickup schedule calendar for your quadrant, then please click HERE.
News from Bergenfield: Notices, Announcements, & Community Events
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Available to Bergenfield Residents on November 9 and November 10
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, in Partnership with the County of Bergen will be hosting a regional community mobile COVID-19 testing site for those with or without symptoms
Testing will be done at Overpeck County Park, 199 Challenger Road, in Ridgefield Park on Monday, November 9 and Pascack Brook County Park, 150 Emerson Avenue on Tuesday, November 10. Those interested in being tested should arrive between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. with proper identification, proof of residency and your insurance card, if applicable. Flu shots will also be available on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information, please visit co.bergen.nj.us.
Friday (11/6/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update
Today (11/6/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough on Hallberg Avenue, Alice Place, Barry Place, Dudley Drive, Cameron Road, Baker Avenue, Surrey Lane, John Place, and Gordon Road. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles on Bergen Avenue, Legion Drive, S.William Street, S. Summit Street, S.Taylor Street, S. Woodside Avenue, Palisade Avenue, Madison Avenue, Ford Court, Zuegel Court, S. First Street, Huber Place, Galvan Place, and Lincoln Avenue.
On Monday (11/9/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough on Glenwood Drive and Westview Drive southwards. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Clinton Park Drive and Porter Avenue southwards.
Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.
Bergenfield Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Newly Renovated Memorial Park Baseball Diamonds
The Borough of Bergenfield has completed the renovations of two baseball diamonds at Memorial Park for recreation baseball and softball. As part of the project, new playing surfaces, bullpens and a new dugout were built at the park. On Wednesday evening, Mayor Arvin Amatorio and the Borough Council joined the Bergenfield Recreation Department and baseball programs to celebrate the completion of the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
“Bergenfield remains committed to providing residents with quality parks and recreation opportunities for residents of all ages and the renovations at Memorial Park reaffirm that promise,” said Mayor Arvin Amatorio. “Now, more than ever, it is critical to provide residents with quality and accessible greenspace and we will continue to identify ways to accomplish just that.”
The first diamond is designed for 46/60 and 50/70 baseball and softball that will be used for youth programs. The second diamond is a full 60/90 playing surface commonly used at the teenage, high school, and college level baseball with renovations that include installation of bullpens, on deck areas and new dugouts. Additionally, Bergenfield’s DPW resided the Field House and built new benches for the dugout.
“The renovations at Memorial Park afford the Recreation Department the opportunity to expand and provide additional programs to Bergenfield residents,” said Director Ed Volmer. “We look forward to helping our children create lifelong memories on the mound and behind the plate of our new diamonds.”
Last year, grant money from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres fund was used to install new fencing at Memorial Field. The latest renovations were approved by the Borough Council prior to the global health crisis and a contract was awarded to the lowest bidder to perform the work.
“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, construction crews worked around the clock to ensure that renovations to Memorial Park would be complete for recreational activities once restrictions were lifted,” said Council President Rafael Marte, Chairman of the DPW and Parks Committee. “Our children and organized sports programs have already begun utilizing the new diamonds and we are confident the investment we’ve made in these facilities will benefit our community for years to come.”
Thursday (11/5/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update
Today (11/5/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Harcourt Avenue southward to Spring Avenue. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles from E. Church Street southward to Grove Street, including Cedar Street, Willow Street, and Davis Drive.
Tomorrow (11/6/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Hallberg Avenue southward. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles from Bergen Avenue southward, including Lincoln Avenue and Lunn Avenue.
Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.
General Election Results
Bergenfield General Election results are available on the Bergen County Clerk's website at the following link: https://www.bergencountyclerk.org/Election/
Please note the following:
- Bergen County has received over 450,000 ballots!
- Bergen County will continue to receive mail-in ballots until November 10th, provided they are postmarked November 3rd.
- Provisional Paper Ballots cannot be counted until all mail-in ballots have been counted. Therefore, Provisional Paper Ballots (paper ballots given to voters at the polling place to vote) will not be counted until after November 11th.
- In New Jersey, the General Election will be certified on November 20th.
- All voter ballots that have a "received" status in the tracking system will remain "received" until after the General Election is certified.
- Results will be updated on the Bergen County website every night, provided updates are available.
For more information, please see "voting information" under the Borough Clerk's department page.
Wednesday (11/4/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update
Today (Wednesday 11/4/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Riveredge Road southward to W. Main Street. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles from Phelps Avenue southward to E. Johnson Avenue.
Tomorrow (Thursday 11/5/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Harcourt Avenue southward. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles from Deerfield Street southward.
Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.
Mayor & Council November Work Session Meeting - November 17, 2020
Please be advised, the meeting date for the November Work Session has been changed to a new date. The Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Building, located at 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Formal action will be taken.
Election Update - Unofficial Results
Please be advised, Bergen County Election Unofficial Results can be obtained from the Bergen County Clerk's website at the following link:
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