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Tuesday (11/3/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (Tuesday 11/3/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough in the Anderson Avenue area, and then collected leaf piles from Ames Avenue to Harrington Street up until Riveredge Road. Due to construction, a few streets were inaccessible, but the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on those streets once the streets reopen. On the east side of the Borough, the crews collected leaf piles from New Jersey Avenue to Merritt Avenue, including Momar Drive.

Tomorrow (Wednesday 11/4/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will continue working southward. On the west side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Woods Avenue and westward, and also on Riveredge Road working southward towards the High School, between Prospect Avenue and New Milford border. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Phelps Avenue and southward, between Washington Avenue and Tenafly border.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

 

Board of Health meeting on 11/10/20 at 7:30 p.m.

The Board of Health public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 has been changed from 7:00pm to 7:30pm.

Due to the current state of emergency and public health emergency declared by Governor Murphy and pursuant to Executive Order No. 103, and in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19, the meeting will be held via Zoom. Below, please find the link to the meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/94604447689?pwd=YXZTY1NXck5OdEFCUW5lK090dllQQT09

Election Update - Today is General Election Day!

General Election is today, Tuesday, November 3rd! Residents have several options to cast your vote by 8:00 p.m. today:

Option 1: Complete and return your ballot by Mail.  The ballot must be postmarked by 8:00 p.m. today. 

Option 2: Drop your ballot in the secure ballot drop box in the rear of Borough Hall, back entrance of the building. For more locations, please see the election slide on the main page. 

Option 3: Bring your completed ballot to your designated polling location.  To confirm your polling location, please see your sample ballot or use the polling place search below. 

Just a friendly reminder, voting machines are exclusively for disabled voters who need ADA compliant features.  Voters who choose not to complete their Vote by Mail ballot and wish to  vote in person will be provided a provisional paper ballot. 

If you misplaced your ballot, you are welcome to visit your polling place to vote by provisional paper ballot. You can also pick up your ballot from the County Clerk's office at 1 Bergen County Plaza between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. If you pick up your ballot, you can vote, and return your ballot in the same place, using the County's secure drop box. 

To confirm your polling place, please see the following link: https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml   

For more information, please see the slide on the main page of the website. 

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Available to Bergenfield Residents on November 4

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 on Wednesday, November 4 at the old ShopRite lot, 814 River Road, in New Milford. 

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. 

Please note that priority processing will be given to Bergen County public school staff and faculty between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. and all testing is weather permitting. For more information, please visit co.bergen.nj.us.

Monday (11/2/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (Monday 11/2/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough. The crews collected leaf piles from New Bridge Road and northward to Broad Street, between Prospect Avenue and Woodbine Street, including Highview Avenue, Fairview Avenue, Luke Avenue, Campeau Place, Manning Place, Dalton Place, and Homestead Place. The crews also collected leaf piles from Columbia Avenue southward to Clinton Avenue, between Prospect Avenue and the railroad tracks.

Tomorrow (Tuesday 11/3/20), the DPW collection crews will finish the Anderson Avenue area on the west side of the Borough, and then the crews will start collecting leaf piles at the north side of the Borough and work southwards. On the west side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Twin Boro Lane and work southward. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on New Jersey Avenue and work southward.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Friday (10/30/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

On Friday (10/30/20), DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Thames Boulevard eastward to Windsor Road. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles from Carnation Street southward to Lilac Street, and also between the railroad tracks and Washington Avenue from Columbia Avenue to New Bridge Road.

On Monday (11/2/20), DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles from New Bridge Road working northward, between Prospect Avenue and Woodbine Street. The crews will also be collecting leaf piles from Columbia Avenue and south of Columbia Avenue.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Veteran Committee Meetings Scheduled for November and December

The Bergenfield Veteran Committee will be holding its last two meetings of the year on Saturday, November 7 and Saturday, December 5. Both meetings will begin at 11:00 a.m. at VFW Post 6474, 321 S. Washington Avenue. 

Additionally, please be advised the Borough will be hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 that will be live streamed on Facebook. Additional information will follow.

Thursday (10/29/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (Thursday 10/29/20), DPW leaf collection crews started at Clinton Avenue and worked southward. On the west side, the crews collected leaf piles from Dudley Drive to Thames Boulevard. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles from E. Clinton Avenue to Highland Avenue, including the top section of Marcotte Lane, Pine Drive, Seminary Street, and MacKay Drive.

Tomorrow (Friday 10/30/20), DPW leaf collection crews will continue working southward. On the west side, the crews will collect leaf piles from Hampton Court eastward to Windsor Road, and possibly over to the Greenwich Drive area if time allows. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles from Scott Drive westward to E. Broad Street, and the crews will also collect leaf piles south of E. Broad Street.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

 

Wednesday 10/28/20 - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (Wednesday 10/28/20), DPW leaf collection crews started south of Main Street and worked southward to Clinton Avenue. On the west side, the crews collected leaf piles from W. Main Street to W. Clinton Avenue. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles from E. Main Street to E. Clinton Avenue, including Smith Avenue, Edward Street, O'Neil Street, Murray Hill Terrace, Beucler Place, end of E. Broad Street, Brook Street, and Brookview Terrace.

Tomorrow (Thursday 10/29/20), DPW leaf collection crews will continue collecting leaf piles on Clinton Avenue and south of Clinton Avenue.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection. 

 

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