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.

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.

Garden Club Wreath Sale
Saturday, December 1, 2012 9am-2pm
at Coopers Pond

Bergenfield’s 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk has something for everyone. This event, on Sunday, November 11 at Bergenfield High School, now includes a new race, the Children’s Challenge for youngsters from under four through nine years old. This will be followed by the 1-mile Fun Run for children up to 8th grade and adults; and the 5K Run/Walk. Starting times are Fun Run at 9:15am, and the 5K Run/Walk at 10:30am. Check-in and registration begins at 8:30am.

Joe Scalora, vice president of the Bergenfield Bocce League, is pleased to announce awards for the Summer Bocce League.

John and Linda Horseman were selected as outstanding wife and husband team. The most improved player award went to Gene Varsalona and the Rookie of the Year honors went to Doug Petro. John Leonessa was recognized for his commitment to expanding the sport of bocce to residents of Bergenfield and Mike Cavilla was given the Dante Abballe good sportsmanship award. At the awards ceremony Joe Civitello was recognized as the best bocce player over the age of 80. Head judge Steven Lastra complimented Ned Kneisler, DPW Director, and the parks department for the excellent condition of the bocce courts.

John Scagliotti, Director of Recreation, has announced the 15th Annual Carlo Cecchino Bocce Tournament will be held at the John A. Aversa Grove on Sunday, October 14. A tree planting ceremony will be held at 10:30 AM in honor of Carlo Cecchino who promoted the sport of bocce during his tenure as a councilman. Application forms to participate in the tournament are available at the Bergenfield Municipal Building, first floor, or by contacting Joe Scalora at 201 385 1355 or Bob Gallione at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . There is no fee to enter the tournament but participants are asked to donate a can of food for the Bergenfield Food pantry.

John A. Aversa Spring Bocce Tournament at the John A. Aversa Bocce Grove, Memorial Park adjacent to New Bridge Road. Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Four-player team registration forms are available at the Bergenfield Municipal Building, 198 North Washington Avenue, 1st floor, or by contacting Joe Scalora at 201-385-1355 or Bob Gallione at 201-384-9374. The Aversa Tournament is free. Each player is asked to donate two cans of food for the Food Pantry. The Tournament is co-sponsored by the Bergenfield Recreation Committee and the Bergenfield Bocce League.

The Environmental Committee will be presenting the winners of their poster contest on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22nd, 1 p.m. at Coopers Pond. And at 3 p.m., Scouts will be participating in the worldwide movement to clean our environment and have volunteered to clean up at the pond.

The 31st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade sponsored by the Bergen County Council of Irish Associations will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. The parade will begin at South Washington Avenue on Englewood Avenue and proceed north along Washington Avenue to St. John's R. C. Church.

The 8th Annual Bergenfield Film Festival, which celebrates independent and mainstream cinema, will take place on Thursday, May 3, beginning at 6:30 pm at Clearview Cinema 5 Theater, Bergenfield.

 

Bergenfield's annual Holiday Party and Tree Lighting will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cooperas Pond. The event is sponsored by TD Bank in conjunction the Bergenfield DPW Employees Association, Bergenfield Recreation Committee, and supported by Bergenfield Nissan.