October 30, 2012, 7:58PM

PSEG is still reporting that power outages can be expected to last until next week.

Borough Hall is currently without power and will be closed until power is returned.

There are approximately 22 road closures in the Boro due to fallen trees and electrical wires. The DPW is working extended hours trying to clear the trees but can only do so after PSEG has verified that there is no current to the lines.

PSEG was in the Boro today trying to recharge a main line. That effort will continue tomorrow. PSEG will be restoring power to hospitals, schools and emergency service centers first. Then the will work on electric lines that service the largest amount of customers. Small electric feeder lines will be restored last.

DO NOT PUT BRANCHES IN THE STREET. Branches must be cut, tied and placed in bundles at the curb. Again, DO NOT PUT TREE LIMBS, ETC. IN THE STREET.
Thank you for patience and coperation.

In light of the suspicious-luring incident reported here in Bergenfield on
October 22, which remains under investigation, the recent luring attempts
in New Milford and throughout northern New Jersey, and the horrific event
that unfolded Tuesday in southern New Jersey, an 8:00 pm curfew will be
imposed on October 30 and October 31 for all persons under 18 years of
age during the  Mischief Night/Halloween activities.  The curfew will apply to
all persons on the street within the Borough of Bergenfield.

With Halloween approaching the possibility of large numbers of children on
the streets creates too rich a target environment for pedophiles especially
given current events throughout the area. The Borough of Bergenfield has
an ordinance in place (Chapter 138  CURFEW) that addresses the issue of
juveniles in public places between the hours of 11:00 pm and 6:00 am. The
Police Department believes that based on the events described previously,
the need to change the time to 8:00 pm is a way to keep our children
safer. Adding in the adult supervision is the best deterrent to avoiding any
crime or incidents that could occur.

The details of the curfew for October 30 and 31 are as follows:

• Children and teens under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
at least 21 yrs. of age or older after 8:00 pm.
• Those found without an adult escort after 8:00 pm will be brought to
Bergenfield Police HQ where an adult over 21 yrs. of age will be contacted
to take custody.

We are requesting that parents be especially vigilant over their children
while trick or treating and report suspicious activity immediately to your
local police department.

The Bergenfield Schools’ Superintendent has been informed and will
disseminate the same information.  It will also be placed on the Borough of
Bergenfield website (www.bergenfieldboro.com),  The Bergenfield Police
Department website (bergenfieldpd.org), NIXLE (SMS + Email alert), and
the Bergenfield Police Department Twitter account (bergenfieldnjpd) and
local news outlets.  The New Milford and Dumont Police Departments have
also implemented the same curfew for those dates.

Chief Michael T. Carr
Bergenfield Police Department

The Borough of Bergenfield (the “Borough”) is soliciting Qualification Statements from interested individuals and/or firms for the provision of the services listed below. However, inclusion of a position or service in this notice does not constitute a warranty that the Borough will fill the position at this time or through this process. Through a Request for Qualification (“RFQ”) process, persons and/or firms interested in assisting the Borough with the provision of such services must prepare and submit a Qualification Statement in accordance with the procedure and schedule in the RFQ. The Borough will review Qualification Statements only from those firms or individuals who submit a Qualification Statement which includes all the information required to be included (in the sole judgment of the Borough). Failure to submit a completed RFQ will be cause for its rejection by the Borough. The Borough intends to select person(s) and/or firm(s) that: a) possess the professional, financial and administrative capabilities to provide the requested services, and b) agrees to and meets the terms and conditions determined by the Borough to provide the greatest benefit to Borough taxpayers.

Notice of Meeting
Borough of Bergenfield
Ethics Board
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Council Chambers, Bergenfield Municipal Building,
198 North Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ
Board Administrative Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Ethics Violation Hearing - 7 p.m.

Barry Doll, Acting Chair
Bergenfield Ethics Board

The Bergenfield Recreation Dept. and the Bergenfield Community Center Bldg. Fund Comm. invite all Bergenfield children from toddler through 12 years old to participate in the annual Halloween Parade. The parade will take place at the Bergenfield High School Track. This year's parade will be on Saturday, October 27th. Registration is at 9:30 AM and the parade starts at 10:00 AM. Goodie bags for all children in costume. Awards for Best Costume in different age groups. In the case of rain, please report to the Rear Gym at the High School.

Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, is upgrading the electric power supply in Bergenfield to meet the increased demand for power and improve electric reliability to customers and businesses. Most recently, PSE&G has been replacing and/or installing new underground and overhead electric facilities in the vicinity of our Bergenfield Substation which is located behind DiBella’s Music Store on South Washington Avenue at the intersection of Liberty Street.

The Borough of Bergenfield, in partnership with the Bergen County Utilities Authority and Safeguard Document Destruction will host a confidential document shredding program for Bergenfield residents on Sunday August 26th, 2012, between the hours of 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the rear parking lot of Borough Hall located at 198 N. Washington Ave. The event will be held rain or shine.

The Mayor and Council Work Session shall begin at 7:30 p.m. on August 7th in the Council Chambers in order to make Police and Fire Promotions.

The Mayor and Council Meeting on Tuesday evening, July 24th will begin at 7 p.m. Borough Engineer, Bergenfield Community Center Building Committee and the PAL are scheduled to be in attendance for a Community Center discussion period.