The Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program is now accepting applications to help assist property owners who have lost rent income as a result of COVID-19. The grant is through the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and is available to landlords financially impacted between April and July 2020. 

The application period ends on August 26 at 1:00 p.m. and though this is not a first come, first served program individuals are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The agency is expecting a high volume of applicants and should you be unable to submit your application on the first attempt, please continue to visit their website. 

A checklist of necessary documents to complete the application can be found by visiting: njhousing.gov/rentals/sleg/checklist

Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing a truck-mounted spraying mission to control adult mosquitoes and larvae using Duet Adulticide and Vectobac WDG larvicide in Bergenfield on Friday, August 14th. This application will be performed between the hours of 4-6 AM. Please keep your windows closed and move your pets, pet food and water bowls, clothing, and children’s toys inside during the ULV application. During the time of application, please remain indoors with windows closed and keep window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off. If you must remain outdoors, avoid direct contact with the spray. This operation is weather dependent and may be postponed until the next day. For more information and possible updates please visit https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/mosquito-control/bergen-county-mosquito-control-spray-notice

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, the Board of Health meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, August 13^th , 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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The Bergenfield DPW and Bergenfield Police Department are working around the clock to assist residents who have been affected by the impacts of Hurricane Isaias. 

If you have suffered from any type of property damage (car, home, fence etc.) caused by a Borough tree, please first contact your insurance provider and then report it to Bergenfield Police. If you have a tree down, branches or debris on your property or street, please call the Bergenfield DPW at (201) 387-4055 (Ext. 4088). 

Power outages can be reported to PSE&G 24/7 via text (“OUT” to 4PSEG), online through MyAccount, on their mobile app, by using Alexa or by calling 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). We ask that all residents please be patient with your requests, and we will do our best to service you in a timely manner. The DPW plans to be servicing residents with tree/ property damage, over the next week. 

Should you have any further questions or problems other than those already listed, please call the Office of the Administrator at (201) 387-4055 (ext. 6) Thank you and be safe.