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CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION/DISPOSAL SERVICE REQUEST FOR BIDS HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Due to the Covid-19 testing at Bergen Community College, the BCUA has moved the location of the Sunday, June 14th Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event to the following site:

Bergen County Utilities Authority
Foot of Empire Blvd.
Moonachie, NJ 07074
Hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Please note that wait times may be extensive due to COVID-19 safety requirements. The BCUA will NOT accept any materials from municipalities or businesses.

Bergen County Superintendent of Elections Patricia DiCostanzo issued a notice that Tuesday, June 16, 2020, is the last day for residents to register to vote for the July 7, 2020, Primary Election in the State of New Jersey. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an American Citizen, be 18 years old on or before July 7, 2020, and be a resident of New Jersey and Bergen County by June 16, 2020.

Bergen County residents may register to vote at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections, located at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380, in Hackensack.  In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9:00AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  People may also register at their local municipal clerk’s office, hours vary.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic and Executive Order No. 144, ALL DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN REGISTERED VOTERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT for the July 7, 2020 Primary Election. If an Unaffiliated or Inactive Status Voter would like to participate in the Primary they should complete and return the Vote-by-Mail Application that will be sent to them.

If you have a disability and need an accessible ballot, please contact (201) 336-7020 or you may go to your assigned polling place, which will provide access to an in-person accessible voting device on Primary Election Day. Should you choose not to vote on a Mail-In Ballot and show up to one of the limited number of Polling Places on Election Day, only Provisional Paper Ballots will be available to cast your vote. The ADA compliant Voting Machine is only for voters who have a disability.

Superintendent DiCostanzo would like voters, already registered in Bergen County, to be aware of the procedures regarding late address changes within county.  If a voter has moved from one election district to another in the SAME town or has moved to another town in Bergen before Tuesday, July 7, 2020, please notify this office as soon as possible so that a Mail-In Ballot or an application can be sent to you.  If you have any questions, please call 201-336-6110 for assistance.

The Bergen County Superintendent of Elections’ office is responsible for Voter Registration and all associated concerns, Issuing Voter Acknowledgement Cards, Maintaining Custody of Voting Machines and Poll Books, as well as other duties relating to the enforcement of elections laws as per NJSA Title 19.

On Tuesday, July 7th, voters will cast ballots for their party candidates for President of the United States, US Senate, Congress, Freeholders, and local candidates. It is up to each and every American Citizen to exercise their right to vote. 

Superintendent DiCostanzo and Deputy Theresa M. O’Connor are available to answer any question that you might have @ 201-336-6109.

Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Borough of Elmwood Park has made the decision to cancel the upcoming Town Wide Garage Sale and Rabies Clinic scheduled in May. Once we have rescheduled said events, we will notify the residents via our Borough website and Facebook page.

Thank you and stay safe.

Good morning Elmwood Park Residents,

In accordance with Executive Order #130 issued on April 28, 2020 by Governor Murphy, the deadline for the payment of 2nd quarter taxes has been extended to June 1, 2020.

Borough Hall is still closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, all offices are staffed and operational. If you need assistance from any of our Borough offices, please call our main number at 201-796-1457 and listen for the prompts to select the extension that you need.

Additionally, your 2nd quarter tax payments can be mailed in or dropped off at the main entrance (rear of the building) to Borough Hall.  We have attached a secure mailbox to the exterior of the building located next to the main entrance.

We have also installed a phone in the vestibule at the main entrance with a list of extensions for your convenience, should you need additional assistance.

Michael Foligno, Chief of Police/Borough Administrator

Municipal court sessions are suspended until Monday, April 27, 2020 in order to mitigate public exposure to COVID-19.

For this extended period, individuals scheduled to appear before the municipal court to contest a traffic or parking ticket, a minor local ordinance violation, or other matter should instead await notice of a new court date.

Defendants may continue to make payments for parking and traffic matters through the municipal court’s online payment website at NJMCdirect.com.

Due to the municipal court building being officially closed, no in-person payments can be accepted at the court window.

Defendants may also continue to mail in payments but be advised that court staff may have limited access to the court office to process those payments.

To contact the Elmwood Park municipal court office by telephone, please call 201-796-1457. You may also contact the court office via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For updated information, visit the New Jersey Judiciary’s website at www.njcourts.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.

Agency seeks to protect police officers and the public by limiting exposure to CoronavirusAgency seeks to protect police officers and the public by limiting exposure to Coronavirus

In rapid response to the Coronavirus public health crisis, over the weekend the Elmwood Park Police Department quickly implemented a new online reporting system to help keep their officers, and the public, safer.

Called the Citizen Online Reporting System ("CORES"), the new web portal at www.elmwoodparkpd.com gives residents the ability to do online filing of certain criminal incident reports, property check requests, and alarm system registrations.

This section of the website provides easy access to two different content areas: 1) POSTS and notices about the current COVID-19 Coronavirus public health emergency, and 2) DOWNLOADS relating to Coronavirus.

1. Coronavirus Posts/Notices:

>> CLICK HERE FOR CORONAVIRUS POSTS/NOTICES

2. Coronavirus Downloads:

This is to advise of a future vacancy for the above referenced part-time position in the Elmwood Park Police Department. A Police Communications Dispatcher is responsible for receiving and transmitting pure and reliable messages, and recording other important information. They receive calls from individuals who need assistance from first responders. Once information is obtained from the caller, dispatchers activate the services necessary to respond to the nature of the call for help.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Interested candidates must possess the ability to perform all duties by the Police Department such as but not limited to:

* Answering all incoming calls, administrative as well as emergency, and soliciting essential information from callers in order to appropriately handle each call.
* Dispatching, coordinating, and monitoring radio communications for Officers, other law enforcement, emergency situations, and/or public safety personnel.
* Monitoring officer status, to include periodic checks on field personnel.
* Accessing information from and disseminating information to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system.
* Receiving and responding to alarms programmed to call this agency.
* Obtaining and providing information needed by field personnel.

Requirements:

* Candidates shall possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Candidates must possess Basic Telecommunication and 911 Officer and Emergency Medical Dispatch certifications.
* Candidates will be required to work at least 25 to 29 hours per week. The candidate may be required to work a variety of flexible hours between 7am 7pm depending on the needs of the agency. This includes weekdays, weekends and holidays.
* Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
* The right candidate is highly motivated, well organized self-directed professional who embraces new challenges and collaborates well with team members, accepts responsibility and sees assignments to completion; exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate will be privy to highly confidential matters and transactions and must display the utmost discretion and professionalism.
* Ability to understand and follow complex instructions, manage multiple tasks and work effectively under stress and with interruptions, within deadlines and with change in work priority.

Interested applicants must submit a resume to Michael Foligno, Chief of Police at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;  Compensation shall be $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. The Borough reserves the right to interview applicants for anticipated vacancies. The deadline for application submissions is March 11, 2020.