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BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Ordinance #26-16

Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

It is with great disappointment that I report that after consulting with the Veteran’s Committee, we have no other choice but to cancel this years Memorial Day Parade. As it stands, the Governor’s Executive Order would make it impossible to have an event such as a parade.

Our plan is to have some sort of organized ceremony, once the Executive Order is lifted or relaxed, to honor our veterans, who bravely and honorably gave their lives for our great country.

On a more positive note, I have been collaborating with the Borough Administrator/Police Chief to formulate a plan to re-open our Borough Parks starting this Monday, May 4th.

We would have like to have had them open and ready for Saturday, but due to some logistical issues, it won’t be possible until Monday at around noon.

In the meantime, our County Park, Artesian Fields is open, effective Saturday, as per the Governor’s order.

Please do your best to enjoy what appears to be a beautiful weekend, weather-wise.

Stay safe and God Bless you and your family.

Mayor Robert Colletti

• The sale of the surplus property no longer needed for public use shall be conducted through GovDeals.com pursuant to State Contract A-83453/T2581 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the State Contract. The terms and conditions of the agreement entered into with GovDeals is available online at GovDeals.com and also available from the Municipal Clerk and Superintendent of Public Works.
• The sale will be conducted online and the address of the auction site is GovDeals.com.
• A list of the surplus property that is to be sold is as follows:

• The surplus property as identified shall be sold in “as is” condition without express or implied warranties.
• The online auction shall take place online at Govdeals.com beginning on Thursday, June 4, 2026 8:00am for 10-days until Monday, June 15, 2026
• The Borough of Elmwood Park reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted as determined to be in the public interest.

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

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Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

We would like to share some information regarding unemployment benefits and stimulus payments. Please see updates below:

$600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC)

* If you are currently collecting unemployment: Residents already collecting unemployment will begin to see their $600 supplemental unemployment benefit arrive April 14 (for the week of March 29th). It will be a separate payment from your regular unemployment benefit, and will continue through July 25.

* New filers: You also will be eligible for the additional $600/week; it will be retroactive to the week of March 29th.

Freelancers, gig workers, independent contractors: While we wait for federal guidelines, we encourage you to apply for unemployment now. Your claim likely will be denied, but your ineligibility for regular unemployment is a prerequisite for receiving benefits due to COVID-19. Additional details will be posted online as they become available. Please visit myunemployment.nj.gov.

Stimulus Payments

Beginning April 14th, the government will send out the first economic stimulus checks of up to $1,200 to eligible taxpayers, beginning with people who have direct deposit set up with the IRS. You'll be able to track your payment with the IRS, through a tool called Get My Payment that the agency will have on its website this week, the IRS.

The IRS will turn on an online tracking tool called Get My Payment by April 17. This online tracking portal will show the status of your payment, including the date it's scheduled for deposit into your bank account, or mailed out to you.

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, May 21, 2026.

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

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, May 21, 2026.

Ordinance #26-13

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, NEW JERSEY AMENDING THE BOROUGH CODE AND ALL GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH; MORE SPECIFICALLY, SECTION 4-7.3. LICENSING [ADDED 8-19-2021 BY ORD. NO. 21-13; AMENDED 3-17-2022 BY ORD. NO. 22-041; AMENDED 9-21-2023 BY ORD. NO. 23-33] TO PERMIT CLASS 6 CANNABIS DELIVERY SERVICES

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

Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has thrust our community into unknown territory.  We are committed to ensuring that our residents are safe and updated with only the most important information while we continue to do everything we can to protect and care for our community.

On behalf of the governing body of the Borough of Elmwood Park, I would like to ask for your help in standing up to this invisible enemy by continuing to do your part to follow the vital social distancing guidelines and stay home unless you are an essential employee or if you need food or medication from a grocery store or pharmacy. Our Borough Administrative Offices, our Police Department, Fire Department, EMS and DPW are all doing their part to selflessly serve this community during this most difficult time.

Below you will find links to some valuable resources that will assist you with any questions you may have.

Please be well and know that we will continue to do our part to see our great community outlast and overcome this temporary health crisis.

Robert Colletti, Mayor
Borough of Elmwood Park

Covid 19 Toolkit & Resources:

Prevention & Protection

• What you Need to Know About Coronavirus Factsheet (CDC)  [Spanish]
• Stop the Spread of Germs Factsheet (CDC)  [Spanish]
• Hand Washing Poster (CDC)   [Spanish]
• How to Properly Wash Your Hands Poster (CDC)  [Spanish]
• What is My COVID-19 Risk Level? Chart (NJDOH)
• How to Take Your Temperature Poster (NJDOH)
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendation Guidelines (CDC)
• COVID-19: Health Actions to Protect You and Your Family Factsheet
• COVID-19 Quick Facts Poster (NJDOH) 
• How the CDC Protects and Prepares Communities Infographic (CDC)
• I am Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Coronavirus Communication Card (NJDOH) 

If You Think You Are Sick

• COVID19 Symptoms Poster (CDC)
• What To Do If You Are Sick Poster (NJDOH)
• When To Use A Mask Guidelines (WHO)
• 10 things you can do to manage your health Factsheet (CDC) 

Social Distancing, Quarantine, Isolation

• What is Social Distancing? Poster (NJDOH)
• What is the difference between isolation and quarantine? Factsheet (NJDOH)
• How Can I Prepare for Self-Isolation? Factsheet (NJDOH)
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak Factsheet (SAMHSA)

• Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks Factsheet (SAMHSA) 

Local, State and National Resources

• Centers for Disease Control - Info & Resources 
• NJ Dept. of Health – Info & Resources
• COVID-19 NJ STATE MAP - Cases by County
• 15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 (Whitehouse.gov) [Spanish]

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, May 21, 2026.

Ordinance #26-12

AN ORDINANCE Amending Section 7-21 (“MULTI-WAY STOP  INTERSECTIONS”) TO ADD INtERSECTIONS ON East 55th St. 

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

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, May 21, 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, June 18, 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 #26-15

AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARY, WAGE, AND COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND SERVANTS OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2026.

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

March 27, 2020

Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

Borough Officials are working behind the scenes, doing whatever is necessary, to support our professionals and department heads who are on the front lines battling the COVID-19 crisis.

A top priority of the Governing Body was to explore options as to how the Borough can assist families that may feel the financial strains of dealing with the collateral issues that this pandemic has caused.

I was able to connect with the owner of Wendy's, located at 231 Route 46 West in Elmwood Park. The owner made a very generous donation to the Borough by providing us with $1,000.00 in food coupons that he will honor at his restaurant for those families that are struggling to make ends meet.

We reached out to our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Anthony Iachetti, and will be disseminating these coupons to families within the Borough's school district through his assistance. Those families that the school district feels can use the assistance most will be contacted by school officials.

Additionally, the Governing Body, Resident's Assistance Program, Elmwood Park PBA Local 185 and the Elmwood Park Police Department are currently working on a second outreach program that will be announced on Monday, March 30th as we are still working on its final components.

The Borough of Elmwood Park would like to thank Wendy's for their generous donation to the residents of Elmwood Park.

Please stay safe and be well.

Sincerely,
Robert Colletti,  Mayor
Borough of Elmwood Park