BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Amatorio and the Borough Council presented those that assist with the Bergenfield Food Pantry with plaques this week as part of Hunger Action Month. The Bergenfield Food Pantry has assisted residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and has been essential for members throughout the community. 

“Through no fault of their own, many residents of Bergenfield found themselves without the resources to purchase food for their families as a result of the COVID-19 crisis,” said Mayor Amatorio. “The Bergenfield Food Pantry and those that assist us to make it possible, have helped our community through a difficult year and a half and are continuing to play an essential role for so many.” 

“All races, ethnicities and religions have worked together to ensure that no Bergenfield family goes hungry,” said Councilman Hernando Rivera. “We live in a special community in which we come together and help each other when we need it the most and I am so grateful to all of our tremendous people involved with the Food Pantry.”

The Bergenfield Food Pantry is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm by appointment. Please call 201-387-4055 ext. 6 if you would like to make an appointment. 

Commissioner Amoroso is joined by County Clerk Elections Division Supervisor Sabrina Taranto; Superintendent of Elections and Commissioner of Registration Debra Francica, and Deputy Superintendent of Elections Jamie Sheehan-Willis. The four discuss the upcoming General Election, and clarify the three ways to vote in Bergen County. This helpful podcast provides listeners with important dates, phone numbers, and websites that residents can use to to make sure their vote gets counted this November.

Listen to the podcast here.

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- FEMA will be at Borough Hall this Sunday, September 26 from 9am-5pm to assist residents without flood insurance that were impacted by Hurricane Ida. If you are a Bergenfield resident that needs FEMA assistance please come to the courtroom of Borough Hall this Sunday. 

This assistance is only for residents that have not yet applied for aid. Though it is not a replacement for flood insurance, FEMA assistance can help with basic needs to begin recovery. Possible assistance includes making essential home repairs, finding a temporary place to live and repair of certain household items. 

Residents can apply for disaster relief directly by visiting www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7am-10pm (local time).

“Hurricane Ida had a devastating impact on homes and businesses across our community, which is why it is so important that FEMA is coming to Bergenfield this Sunday,” said Mayor Amatorio. “If you were impacted by this storm and do not have flood insurance to pay for the damages, please come to Borough Hall on Sunday so that FEMA can help you.” 

Anyone that enters Borough Hall is required to wear a mask in order to protect everyone in the building. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Due to lack of demand for the upcoming testing, the Borough has decided to cancel the COVID-19 Testing at Bergenfield High School. The Borough apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause. 

Residents that would like to be tested may still do so at either AM/PM Urgent Care which is located at 19 S. Washington Ave. or at Bergen New Bridge Health which is located at 136 N. Washington Ave. Suite 102. 

At both locations an appointment is required as there a no walk-ins. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Amatorio and the Borough Council honored Oreoles Familia this week for his outstanding dedication to the community which includes his work at the Bergenfield Food Pantry. During the COVID-19 pandemic the food pantry was especially critical to ensure that all residents had access to healthy and nutritious meals. 

"Oreoles Familia is a perfect example of the kinds of caring and generous people that we have here in Bergenfield," said Mayor Amatorio. "Oreoles has taken a great deal of time from his schedule in order to help people in our community that needed assistance and for that we are all grateful." 

BERGEN COUNTY NJ -- The Bergen County Division of Mental Health Services is hosting a free "Talk Saves Lives" presentation on Tuesday, September 21^st at 7pm. The presentation will be between 45 minutes to an hour and will be done virtually. 

The presentation is especially important as September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide and how to keep themselves and others safe.  

To register for the presentation, go to https://tslbergencounty.attendease.com/.  

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The US Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance is offering help to residents and small businesses that have been impacted by Hurricane Ida. There will be an office in Bergen County located at the Bergen County Community College, Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center which will be open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. 

Click here for a fact sheet on what type of aid may be available to you and click here for that same information in spanish. The Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center is located at 

355 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Bergenfield Elks Lodge 1477 will hold its annual Pig Roast this Saturday between 5-9pm. The lodge is located at 40 W. Church St. and the cost is $40 per person. 

Children 12 years old and under get in for free and there will be food, refreshments and entertainment. 

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Sep 13, 2021 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

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BERGENFIELD, NJ -- If you have suffered damage to your home from Hurricane Ida, you may apply for federal emergency FEMA relief today. FEMA has approved a major disaster declaration for several New Jersey counties including Bergen County. To apply, go to www.disasterassistance.gov.