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Bergenfield Stigma-Free Committee to Host Substance Abuse Prevention Campaign Event at Bergenfield High School Today at 12:30pm

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Bergenfield Stigma-Free Committee will host a substance abuse prevention event for Bergenfield High School students today at 12:30pm. Topics for the event will include types of substances, how addiction develops, the dangers of substance abuse and understanding the resources available for people suffering with addiction. The event will take place in the Bergenfield High School Auditorium located at 80 S. Prospect Ave.   

 

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Reminder! Bergen County has Launched a Rental Assistance Program to Provide Financial Relief from COVID-19

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ --  Bergen County has launched an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to provide financial relief to Bergen County residents unable to meet their rental obligation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Eligible applicants will receive up to 12 months of assistance for unpaid rent, gas and electric utility expenses (payable for amounts past due as of March 13, 2020).  Amounts approved for funding will be paid directly to the landlords and utility provider.

The application portal for the Bergen County CARES Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will be open to all eligible tenants beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 via www.BergenCountyCARES.org. The ERAP will remain open from June 14, 2021 through July 23, 2021 and is based on available funding.  

Greater Bergen Community Action is partnering with the County of Bergen to assist any applicant who needs one-on-one help filling out their ERAP application - whether over the phone or to use their computer resources. For assistance, call 201-464-8970 Monday-Friday 9am-8pm or Saturday 9am-1pm. Language translation is available in Spanish, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, French, Filipino and Turkish. 

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Borough Offices to Close at 12:30pm Today in Honor of Juneteenth

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Following President Joe Biden signing the Juneteenth federal holiday into law, Borough offices will close at 12:30pm in honor of the day. Borough offices will reopen on Monday morning on a normal schedule. 

 

“Today, Bergenfield will honor the new federal holiday Juneteenth by closing Borough offices at 12:30pm,” said Mayor Amatorio. “Juneteenth is an important day in American history and it is crucial that we recognize the significance of it.” 

 

Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of the last remaining slaves in Galveston Texas on June 19, 1865.

 

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Bergenfield Public Library Wins State Grant, Expands Bilingual Services to Residents

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Bergenfield Public Library is pleased to announce that it has won funding from the New Jersey State Library’s CARES Act Mini-grant program. “Bridging a Bilingual Bergenfield” is a full-scale campaign to actively promote bilingual learning programs in the Borough, targeting the specific needs of bilingual youth and adults and providing them with specific equipment to assist in increasing digital literacy in an inclusive environment. 

 

“It is outstanding news that our library has received grant funding that allowed it to purchase critical equipment that our residents will be able to take advantage of,” said Mayor Amatorio. “Our Borough works hard to get money back from the state and federal government so that we can deliver excellent services at no cost to taxpayers and this is another example of that work paying off.”

 

The new equipment will increase engagement in reading and cross curricular subjects, sparking genuine interest and developing skill building and comprehension from a young age into adulthood.

With the grant funds, the Bergenfield Public Library purchased an All­inOne Early Literacy Station with Bilingual Spanish module from AWE Digital Learning. This technology offers children 4,000+ customizable bilingual literacy activities, 14 interactive e-books, 70+ software applications, a 20 ­inch touch screen with keyboard and a safe and secure web browser. The workstation caters to all learning styles (visual, kinesthetic, tactile, and auditory) as well as to those with minimal mobility or motor skill control.

 

“As a result of the library being awarded this money by the New Jersey State Library’s CARES Act Mini-grant Program, we will be able to provide our ESL students with new state of the art technology that will better assist them in learning english,” said Bergenfield Library Director Allison Ballo. “Bergenfield residents that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home can come to the library and get assistance from our staff and get the support that they need to help them along their english language journey.” 

 

To supplement the extensive work of its English as a Second Language (ESL) program, the library also used the grant funding to purchase a collection of adult ESL Launchpads from Findaway. These devices are preloaded learning tablets that teach words, phrases, pronunciation, writing, grammar, and spelling in American English utilizing effective tutorials, flash cards, and quizzes. These five devices are targeted specifically to adults and include lessons on U.S. Law, English grammar, spelling and writing. 

 

Launchpads are available to all Bergenfield cardholders as part of the Library’s fledgling “Library of Things” collection. These devices are vital for non-native speakers who may not have access to a computer at home and are in significant need of off-site bilingual learning programs. Adults who are not tech savvy can feel comfortable using these devices since they are self-contained and cannot be easily broken/damaged.

 

The “Bridging a Bilingual Bergenfield” project supports not only the Library’s core values of access for residents and celebrating the town’s diversity, but the primary goal in its strategic plan, where the library will serve as “leading the community as the primary cultural and civic center for lifelong learning.” The purchase of the various equipment will directly aid in bilingual residents’ understanding of technology and access to literacy resources so they can explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives.

 

The “Bridging a Bilingual Bergenfield” project is supported with funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library.

For more information about these new services, visit www.bergenfieldlibrary.org.

 

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How to join Planning Board meeting on June 21, 2021

When: Jun 21, 2021 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Planning Board Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81174523140?pwd=YVNhRlRYekI2VFFRNTNLY240T0E2Zz09
Passcode: 901966

Or One tap mobile :
US: +13017158592,,81174523140#,,,,*901966# or +13126266799,,81174523140#,,,,*901966#

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):  US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833

Webinar ID: 811 7452 3140
Passcode: 901966

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdUVsAqzfN

Bergenfield Stigma-Free Committee to Host Pride Event on Thursday, June 17 at 7pm

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Bergenfield Stigma-Free Committee will join Mayor Amatorio, members of the Borough Council and members of the community for a Pride event on Thursday, June 17 at 7pm. The event will occur at Veterans Memorial Park and will celebrate contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community. 


“Last week, we honored Pride Month by raising the Pride flag at Borough Hall and this week, we will join together for a Pride event to continue celebrating our vibrant LGBTQ+ community,” said Mayor Amatorio. “Please join us for a night of celebration and recognition at Veterans Memorial Park.”

 

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Bergen County to Launch Rental Assistance Program to Provide Financial Relief From COVID-19

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that  Bergen County will soon launch an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to provide financial relief to Bergen County residents unable to meet their rental obligation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Eligible applicants will receive up to 12 months of assistance for unpaid rent, gas and electric utility expenses (payable for amounts past due as of March 13, 2020).  Amounts approved for funding will be paid directly to the landlords and utility provider.

The application portal for the Bergen County CARES Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will be open to all eligible tenants beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 via www.BergenCountyCARES.org. The ERAP will remain open from June 14, 2021 through July 23, 2021 and is based on available funding.  

For any questions or more information, please contact the ERAP Call Center at 855-203-6952.

 

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Bergenfield to Hold Back in Business Block Party and Bergenfield Mayors Wellness Campaign Closing Event on Saturday, June 12 at 5pm

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Borough of Bergenfield is inviting all residents to join them for a Back in Business Block Party and the closing of the Mayors Wellness Campaign on Saturday, June 12 at 5pm. The event will include Zumba, line dancing, raffles and outdoor dining on Washington Ave. between W. Clinton and W. Main St. 

 

“After a difficult year for so many of our small businesses, it is critical that we come out and support them in any way that we can,” said Mayor Amatorio. “As we did last year, we will be holding a series of block parties to get residents out of the house and giving them the opportunity to experience Bergenfield’s incredible local cuisine. Additionally, we will be closing out our Mayors Wellness Campaign which saw hundreds of residents participate in an effort to get healthy and combat COVID-19.” 

 

June 12 

Outdoor Dining from 5pm - 10pm 

5pm - Zumba 

6pm - Program/raffles 

7pm - Line Dancing 

DJ/Dance/Dance/Dance 

 

The next block parties will take place:

  • July 10 (7/17 Rain Date)  - Closure on Washington Ave – Between Liberty and Broad St.
  • August 21 (8/28 Rain Date) – Closure on Washington Ave- Between Church St. and Columbia Ave.

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Bergenfield Museum to Honor Alfred B. Thomas with Memorial This Sunday 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Bergenfield Museum will have a memorial displaying the artwork of its late member, Alfred B. Thomas this Sunday between 1-4pm. The Bergenfield Museum is located at 100 Cooper Street in Bergenfield. Admission is free to the event and mask wearing is optional. 

Al Thomas was a well known wildlife photographer for many years and in his retirement, he studied pastel art and became proficient in that medium as well. His subjects included everything from lions to abandoned houses.

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BCUA (County) Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Sunday 6/13/21

BCUA (County) Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Sunday 6/13/2021

9:00am-3:00pm (rain or shine)

Bergen Community College

400 Paramus Road

Paramus, NJ 07652

For the 2021 BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection events with locations, dates, times & list of accepted items, click HERE.

For the 2021 BCUA Recycling Collection Events flyer with locations, dates, times & list of accepted items, click HERE.

Subcategories

Updates on the impact of the COVID-19 / 2019 Novel Coronavirus ("Coronavirus Disease") upon the Bergenfield community, and the actions the Borough is taking

News from the Bergenfield Department of Public Works

News from the Bergenfield Health Department

News from the Bergenfield Public Library

News from the Bergenfield Office of Emergency Management

News from the Bergenfield Recreation Department

News from the Bergenfield Tax Office