The Bergenfield Mayor and Council call upon their residents to participate in the Memorial Day events to be held on Monday, May 27, 2013. In the morning at the Borough Hall, the Fire Department will conduct their service and inspection at 10:00 am, the Veterans Alliance Service will follow at 11:00 am and the Annual Parade will begin at 2:00 pm, rain or shine.
The Parade will assemble on West Clinton Avenue (near Portland Avenue), turning right on So. Washington Avenue proceeding south, turning right on New Bridge Road proceeding west and passing the reviewing stand at Veterans Memorial Park.
Please join us in remembering those who gave their last full measure of devotion and to recognize those who fought and continue to fight globally.
Memorial Day Events - Monday, May 27, 2013
Bergenfield Family Fun Day Sunday June 9th
Bergenfield’s Annual Family Fun Day will be held on Sunday June 9th starting at 1pm and ending at the conclusion of the Fireworks Display.
Family Fun Day is free to all Bergenfield residents and features;1:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Free Rides, Free Cotton Candy, & Free Sno-Cones
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Music provided by a DJ
9:00 pm: Fireworks Display.
There will also be vendors available to purchase additional food/drinks
Help Protect the Environment & Keep Our Waterways Clean
Please keep our waterways clean by doing your part to eliminate Nonpoint Source Pollution (People Pollution). Nonpoint Source Pollution results from the improper disposal of everyday products. Improperly discarded products eventually end up in our waterways where people drink and swim, and where wildlife lives. Some of these improperly disposed products enter into our sanitary sewer system and negatively affect the water treatment process.
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Spring Reminders - Portable Basketball Hoops & Electronics
With the arrival of Spring,and the accompanying warmer temperatures, Bergenfield residents are reminded that the placement of stationary or portable basketball hoops within the Borough is regulated by Chapter 273 6(c) of the Borough Code. Stationary and/or portable basketball hoops are prohibited from being placed between the curb and the sidewalk, or on the street against the curb. Penalties for violations range from a Posted Notice to remove the stationary or portable basketball hoop within five (5) days up to a $500 fine. Please refer to the entire section of the code which is available online via the Borough’s website at www.bergenfieldboro.com.
PSE&G energy assistance programs
PSE&G Energy Assistance Programs are available for New Jersey residents who are struggling to pay their energy bills. LIHEAP accepting applications until April 30th. Watch this video available at the following link http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/bill/help/index.jsp Or visit www.pseg.com/help for more information
First Annual Mayor Tim Driscoll Bocce Tournament
The Bergenfield BocceLeague is pleased to announce the establishment of the First Annual Mayor Driscoll Bocce Tournament on Sunday, June 30 at 11 AM at the John A.Aversa Bocce Grove in Memorial Park. Under Mayor Driscoll's administration the bocce courts were renovated and an active league program was established through theBergenfield Recreation Department. The cost forparticipation in the Driscoll tournament is $ 10 per four person team plus the donation of two cans of food to the Bergenfield food pantry. Trophies will be given to the first, second and third place teams. Registrations form are available from Pat Scagliotti on the first floor of theBergenfield Municipal Building or by contacting Joe Scalora at 201 385 1355 or Bob Gallione at 201 421 6819.
Bergenfield ranked among the best of 540 New Jersey municipal websites
The Monmouth University Polling Institute and Graduate Program in Public Policy recently announced the results of their New Jersey E-Government Municipal Website Evaluation. The project assessed 540 municipal websites in New Jersey for both content and ease of use.
The Borough of Bergenfield's website was ranked in the top 20 as one of the best municipal websites.
Bergenfield ranks #2 on NeighborhoodScout's Top 100 Safest Cities in the U.S.
Neighborhoodscout recently ranked Bergenfield, New Jersey, as the 2nd safest in the nation on their list of the 100 safest cities in America with 25,000 or more people.
Neighborhoodscout based their rankings on the total number of property and violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Crimes include burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, murder, forcible rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. Data used for this research consisted of 1) the number of total crimes reported to the FBI to have occurred in each city, and 2) the population of each city.
For more information on Neighborhoodscout's list of the 100 safest cities in America go to www.neighborhoodscout.com. For more information and answers to FAQ on neighborhoodscout ranks the safest cities in America go to http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/neighborhoods/crime-rates/top100safest/.
2013 Garbage/Recycling Calendars
The 2013 Garbage/Recycling Calendars for Quadrants 1 through 4 are available for download below.
MANGO Languages at Bergenfield Library
Starting January 2, 2013, the Bergenfield Library is offering Bergenfield residents access to MANGO Languages, the remarkable new online language learning tool, suitable for travelers, business people, students, and English as a Second Language learners.
Local assistance for Bergenfield residents in need
The Bergenfield Food Pantry has canned and boxed goods for anyone needing food. Also available are winter coats. The food pantry is open 9:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday. Please see Sue Muller or Anne Marie DelaCruz in the Borough Clerk's Office, Rm. 21 at the Municipal Building.
Budget 2013 - as adopted