Future alterations to municipal buildings

Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

In anticipation of being able to reopen our Borough buildings, at some point, hopefully in the near future, we will be taking steps towards making our building safer for our employees and residents. This will include making minor alterations to our facilities.

Some of the changes will be as follows:

  • Adding protective plexiglass barriers in offices that interact with the public, where barriers do not currently exist.
  • Adding additional automatic hand sanitizer stations throughout our buildings.
  • Installing automatic light switches.
  • Change out high point touch areas in bathrooms, such as sinks, hand dryers, toilets and paper towels dispensers, to motion activated fixtures.

In the meantime, while still closed to the public, our offices are still operating. If you need assistance from any of our departments, please call Borough Hall at 201-796-1457.

Please see a list of extensions below:

  • Mayor's Office: Ext. 224 or 106
  • Borough Administrator: Ext. 104
  • Borough Clerk: Ext. 202
  • Building Department: Ext. 601
  • DPW/Recycling/Garbage: Ext. 450
  • Tax Office: Ext. 602
  • Fire Prevention: Ext. 221
  • Tax Assessor: Ext. 605
  • Police Desk: Ext. 116
  • Chief of Police: Ext. 107
  • Municipal Court: Ext. 603
  • Recreation: Ext. 350

Mayor Robert Colletti

2026 Municipal Budget

2026  Municipal  Budget
                       
of the BOROUGH of   ELMWOOD PARK   County of  
  BERGEN   for the fiscal year 2026.        
             
Revenue and Appropriations Summaries
           
           
Summary of Revenues Anticipated
        2026   2025  
1. Surplus     4,650,000.00   5,285,000.00  
2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues     7,429,853.00   9,159,919.00  
3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes     550,000.00   550,000.00  
4. a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes     27,573,712.00   23,621,407.00  
  b) Addition to Local School District Tax     0.00   0.00  
  c) Minimum Library Tax     1,199,899.00   1,077,173.00  
               Tot Amt to be Rsd by Taxes for Sup of Muni Bnd     28,773,611.00   24,698,580.00  
                                             Total General Revenues     41,403,464.00   39,693,499.00  
           
           
           
Summary of Appropriations 2026 Budget   Final 2025 Budget  
1. Operating Expenses:  Salaries & Wages   13,731,410.00   13,285,384.00  
    Other Expenses   18,242,059.00   17,027,564.00  
2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations     4,233,425.00   4,146,439.00  
3. Capital Improvements     400,000.00   360,000.00  
4.  Debt Service (Include for School Purposes)     2,346,570.00   2,484,112.00  
5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes     2248746.75 2,450,000.00   2,390,000.00  
                         Total General Appropriations     41,403,464.00   39,693,499.00  
           
           
           
    2026 Dedicated Water   Utility Budget    
Summary of Revenues Anticipated
        2026   2025  
1. Surplus            
2. Miscellaneous Revenues       4,124,195.00   4,120,908.00  
3. Deficit  (General Budget)              
                       Total Revenues       4,124,195.00   4,120,908.00  
               
Summary of Appropriations 2026 Budget   Final 2025 Budget  
1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages   640,000.00   560,000.00  
    Other Expenses   3,100,000.00   3,100,000.00  
2. Capital Improvements            
3. Debt Service     304,195.00   380,908.00  
4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations     80,000.00   80,000.00  
5. Surplus  (General Budget)            
                               Total Appropriations       4,124,195.00   4,120,908.00  
Total Number of Employees              
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
Balance of Outstanding Debt
      General   Water      
Interest      677,268.00   53,948.00      
Principal     1,669,302.00   250,247.00      
Outstanding Balance     21,119,320.00   1,395,247.00   0.00  
           
           

Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the council members of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen on April 23, 2026.

A hearing on the Budget and Tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building, on May 21st, 2026 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2026 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons.

Copies of the Budget are available in the office of Shanee Morris, Borough Clerk, at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Phone # 201-796-1457 during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M

Welcome from Mayor Robert Colletti

Elmwood Park Mayor Robert CollettiAs Mayor of Elmwood Park, it is my pleasure to extend to you a warm welcome. Whether you are a new resident, business, or visitor, I look forward to sharing the amenities our town has to offer. We are constantly moving forward with new plans, projects, and initiatives to improve our quality of life. I encourage you to become involved in our future, and will always appreciate your input. For more information please check out our website, and should I be able to offer any assistance, my door is always open.

Mayor, Robert Colletti

Introduction to Ordinance 26-14

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.

 

Ordinance #26-14

CALENDAR YEAR 2026 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

Borough of Elmwood Park

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

MEETING NOTICE

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
MEETING NOTICE

Please be advised that a Special Meeting of the Elmwood Park Mayor and Council will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00PM, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ for the purpose of:

1 – INTRODUCTION OF THE 2026 BUDGET – BUDGET

2 – INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING OF COLA ORDINANCE

3 – APPROVE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

Copies of this notice were distributed to the Mayor and Council, Officers, Municipal Attorney, emailed to The Record and Herald News, filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk, posted on the Borough website at https://elmwoodparknj.us/public-notices" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://elmwoodparknj.us/public-notices and posted on the bulletin Board in the Municipal Building. 

Formal action will be taken.

 

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Vaccination Information Shared by Mayor Robert Colletti

Incoming Vaccination Help Line Set to Open for Bergen County Vaccination CenterResidents 75+ can schedule vaccine appointments by calling(201)-967-4070 starting on March 19

Paramus, N.J. – Starting on March 19, Bergen County residents age 75 years and older now have the option to schedule vaccination appointments at the Bergen County vaccination site, located at the Alternate Care Facility Annex on the campus of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, by phone thanks to a new incoming vaccination help line.

Adoption of Ordinance 26-11

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-11

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 902, LOTS 3 & 4 AS SHOWN ON THE TAX MAP OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-10

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-10

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22-6.5 (“FAILURE TO COMPLY; PENALTY”) FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT OF SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL AND RELATED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. 

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-01

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-01

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, TO FIX THE RATES AND PRICES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE USE OF WATER AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION, SUPPLY, USE AND PROTECTION OF SAID WATER AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN SAID RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Calendar At A Glance

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Upcoming Events

06 May 2026
07:00PM -
Planning Board Work Session
07 May 2026
07:00PM -
Mayor & Council Meeting - Work Session
11 May 2026
07:00PM -
Board of Health Meeting
13 May 2026
07:00PM -
Planning Board Regular Public Meeting
18 May 2026
06:00PM -
Library Board Meeting