The Bergenfield Public Library will reopen next week for residents to browse and borrow materials with strict social distancing measures put in place. Beginning July 13, the BPL will operate at a 25% capacity Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the first hour of each day designated for vulnerable and at risk residents. No more than 50 patrons will be permitted in the building at a time and the Children’s Room capacity may not exceed 15 individuals. 

At this time, patrons will be asked to limit their visit to the Library to one hour. In person services that will be offered include: borrowing material that is already available at the BPL, library card registration, summer reading club registration, book sale, wireless printing from your own device, photocopy use and reference assistance. While computers and other direct contact services will not be available at this time, library staff will be on hand to assist residents with any research needs. Additionally, curbside pickup services will remain in place Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

“The Bergenfield Public Library prides itself on serving the community and providing residents with countless resources and educational opportunities,” said Allison Moonitz, Director of the Bergenfield Public Library. “The past several months have been challenging for all of us, but we’ve remained committed to these very principles by offering online and distant services. We’re excited to once again open our doors to patrons in the coming days where we will continue to provide them with a safe and clean environment to research and unwind from daily stressors.”  

Crews will be sanitizing the building throughout the day and the facility will undergo an aggressive cleaning each day after closing. Books returned to the library will also be thoroughly sanitized and will not be placed back into circulation for at least 72 hours. The BPL will continue to monitor information from the state to determine when additional services can be offered. More information can be found online by visiting bergenfieldlibrary.org/reopening-plans/

“The Bergenfield Public Library serves as a lifeline to connect residents with essential resources and educational opportunities,” said Councilman Thomas Lodato, Council Liaison and BPL Trustee. “As we begin to expand our services, we ask residents to continue practicing good social distancing habits when visiting the Library.” 

Please be advised, due to the current state of emergency and public health emergency declared by Governor Murphy pursuant to Executive Order No. 103, and in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19, a Board of Health meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.  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: 

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Tuesday, July 7th is Primary Election Day in New Jersey.  In light of the coronavirus pandemic and Executive Order No. 144, all democratic and republican registered voters should have automatically received a Vote by Mail ballot.  Unaffiliated and inactive voters should have received a Vote by Mail application, in the event they want to participate in this election. If you have any questions pertaining to the Vote By Mail ballot, please call 201-336-7020.

RETURN OF BALLOTS - Deadline - 8:00 p.m. on July 7, 2020

In order to cast your vote in the Primary Election, please use the Vote by Mail Ballot that was issued to you in the mail.  Ballots can be mailed, delivered in person, or placed in a secured mail in ballot drop box. 

1. Mail-in ballot envelopes include a postage stamp and must be postmarked no later than 8:00 p.m. on July 7, 2020. Ballots received up to seven days after the election will be counted, but must be postmarked by the deadline. 

2. Ballots can be delivered in-person to the Bergen County Board of Elections office located at One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack by 8:00 p.m. on July 7, 2020.  Ballots cannot be delivered to the Borough Clerk's office or a polling location.  

3. Ballots can be placed in a secured box for mail-in ballots by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.  

Ballot Drop Boxes Locations

Ballot Drop Boxes are available 24-hours.  Ballots must be in the Drop Box by 8:00 p.m. on election night.  Ballot Drop Boxes can be found outside in the following locations: 

• Demarest - 118 Serpentine Road (Borough Hall) 
• Fort Lee - 1355 Inwood Terrace/Anderson Avenue Circular Driveway (Fort Lee Community Center) 
• Hackensack - One Bergen County Plaza (County Administration Building) 
• Ramsey - 30 Wyckoff Avenue (Library - in rear of building) 
• Ridgewood - 131 North Maple Avenue (Village Hall) 
• Rutherford - 176 Park Avenue (Borough Hall) 

Polling Locations

Three polling locations will be open in Bergenfield on Primary Election day.  Each polling location will have one (1) voting machine. Please note, the voting machine is only for voters with disabilities who need the accessible voting device.  Should you choose not to vote on the Mail-in Ballot and visit a polling place on Primary Election day, you will only be able to cast your vote using a Provisional Paper Ballot.  The following polling locations will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 7th for the designated districts: 

• Borough Hall - Council Chamber (Districts 1,2,3,4,16 & 17) 
• Roy W. Brown Middle School - Room 45 (Districts 5,6,7,8,9) 
• Lincoln School - Room 117 (Districts 10,11,12,13,14,15)

For more information, please visit the Borough Clerk’s “Voting Information” page on the Borough website at www.bergenfield.com. If you have questions pertaining to the Vote by Mail ballot, please contact the County Clerk’s office directly at 201-336-7020. For questions pertaining to the Primary Election, please contact the Borough Clerk’s office at 201-387-4055 ext. 6.  

PLEASE BE ADVISED, BOROUGH HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD IN OBSERVANCE OF THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY.  HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AND PLEASE BE SAFE!

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Primary Election Day is next Tuesday, July 7^th. In light of the coronavirus pandemic and Executive Order No. 144, ALL DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN REGISTERED VOTERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT for the Primary Election. If an Unaffiliated or Inactive Voter would like to participate in the Primary, they should complete and return the Vote-by-Mail Application that will be sent to them. If you have any questions pertaining to the Vote By Mail ballot, please contact 201-336-7020.

If you want to participate in the Primary Election, use the Mail-in Ballot and prepaid postage envelope that has been issued to you. Mailed Ballots must be postmarked no later than 8:00 p.m. on July 7, 2020. The deadline for delivering your ballot in-person to the Board of Elections, or placing it in one of the secure drop boxes is 8:00 p.m. on July 7, 2020.

Ballot Drop Boxes Locations

Ballot Drop Boxes are available 24-hours.  Ballots must be in the Drop Box by 8:00 p.m. on election night.  Ballot Drop Boxes can be found outside in the following locations: 

• Demarest - 118 Serpentine Road (Borough Hall) 
• Fort Lee - 1355 Inwood Terrace/Anderson Avenue Circular Driveway (Fort Lee Community Center) 
• Hackensack - One Bergen County Plaza (County Administration Building) 
• Ramsey - 30 Wyckoff Avenue (Library - in rear of building) 
• Ridgewood - 131 North Maple Avenue (Village Hall) 
• Rutherford - 176 Park Avenue (Borough Hall) 

Polling Locations

Three polling locations will be open in Bergenfield on Primary Election day.  Each polling location will have one (1) voting machine. Please note, the voting machine is only for voters with disabilities who need the accessible voting device.  Should you choose not to vote on the Mail-in Ballot and visit a polling place on Primary Election day, you will only be able to cast your vote using a Provisional Paper Ballot.  The following polling locations will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 7^th for the designated districts: 

• Borough Hall - Council Chamber (Districts 1,2,3,4,16 & 17) 
• Roy W. Brown Middle School - Room 45 (Districts 5,6,7,8,9) 
• Lincoln School - Room 117 (Districts 10,11,12,13,14,15)

For more information, please visit the Borough Clerk’s “Voting Information” page on the Borough website at www.bergenfield.com. If you have questions pertaining to the Vote by Mail ballot, please contact the County Clerk’s office directly at 201-336-7020. For questions pertaining to the Primary Election, please contact the Borough Clerk’s office at 201-387-4055 ext. 6.