The Bergenfield Health Department will be offering free flu shots to residents over the age of 19. The three drive thru events will be held at Memorial Park Pavilion (using the entrance at Melrose Avenue and Judith Place) from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, Thursday, October 22 and Tuesday, October 27.

All participating residents must remain in their vehicles and wear a face covering. Residents who arrive without a vehicle will be required to follow proper social distancing guidelines.

Flu shots will be provided on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. 

Bergenfield residents are invited to participate in free COVID-19 antibody testing conducted by Mt. Sinai Hospital on October 19, 2020. Testing will be done between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. at VFW Post 6467, located at 321 S. Washington Avenue. 

During this time, healthcare professionals will also be screening individuals to see if they qualify to donate plasma for COVID-19 treatments. 

This event, which is being made possible for a collaboration arranged by Councilman Ora Kornbluth and First Lady Ilya Evangelista Amatorio, is open to all residents between the ages of 18 and 65. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by visiting covidserum.com/bergenfield-igg-testing. Walkins will be accepted.

SUNSHINE NOTICE
BERGENFIELD BOARD OF HEALTH

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Health public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2020 has been rescheduled. On this date, the Board will meet in CLOSED SESSION to discuss "PERSONNEL." The closed session meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 will commence at 7:00 P.M.

PLEASE ALSO TAKE NOTICE that the public portion of the October 13, 2020 is rescheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, and will commence at 7:00 P.M.

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. Members of the public can join this meeting from their computer, tablet or smartphone. Members of the public who join this meeting will be able to give public comment during the open hearing portions of the meeting. Below, please find the link to the meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/92893435143?pwd=Zmphbm9iMjhjbFR4RGlvSStzM0hjQT09

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Please note that the Bergenfield Community Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, October 12 in Observance of Columbus Day.. 

Beginning on Wednesday, October 14, the food pantry will reopen at its new, permanent location in the basement of Borough Hall. Residents are advised the food pantry will resume its normal operating hours Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m, on this day. Those in need of assistance are advised to line up by the side door of the Building (Building Department entrance) in order to gain entry to the food pantry. For additional information, call 201-387-4055 ext. 6. 

Borough hall offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2020 in observance of Columbus Day.

Reminder: The last day to register to vote for the general election is Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The municipal clerk's office will be open until 8:30 pm on October 13, 2020.

WHAT: Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting

WHEN: October 13, 2020, 8:00PM

WHERE: VFW Post 6467, 321 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ

The Bergenfield Health Department is offering a free seasonal flu vaccination for residents over the age of 19 on today, October 7 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Memorial Park Pavilion. 

This year, the CDC is advising all adults to receive a flu shot as a COVID-19 vaccination continues to be researched. The flu shot administered by the Borough is a Quadrivalent, no preservation vaccine that protects against the four most common strands of the flu expected this coming winter. 

Residents interested in participating are asked to complete the below consent form.