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Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

As the number of cases of the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continues to grow, I want to reassure our residents that the Borough of Elmwood Park is taking this situation seriously. The health and safety of you, your family, and our employees remains our top priority.

Our professionals continue to serve the community day in and day out to ensure that you are protected and that the Borough continues to function effectively.

• Previously, all public schools in Bergen County were closed until further notice.
• In order to protect our Borough employees, as well as those coming into Borough offices, Borough Hall and all Borough offices will be closed to the public. Until further notice, Borough staff will be working on a modified staggered work schedule. The Police Desk, on the first floor of Borough Hall, will be open to the public. We encourage you to e-mail us or call the Borough at 201-796-1457 for assistance. Many of our services are available online, through the Borough website.
• Borough Recycling and Garbage collection will continue as scheduled.
• All Building Department inspections have been postponed, except for new construction outdoor inspections or total renovation of houses where no one is living in the house. All Building Department business will be conducted by appointment only by calling 201-796-1457 Ext: 204.
• All non-essential Borough Board and Committee meetings have been suspended until further notice.
• The Public Library is closed until further notice.
• Municipal Court - Persons scheduled to appear in the Elmwood Park Municipal Court to contest a parking or traffic ticket or violation of an Elmwood Park ordinance from March 16-27, 2020 should not appear and should await a notice of a new court date.
• All recreational programs at the Elmwood Park Recreation Center have been cancelled until further notice.
• The Senior Center is closed until further notice.
• The Recreation Center is closed to the public.
• All school and recreational sports, including practices, have been cancelled. All public and Board of Education recreational fields, school grounds, tennis and basketball courts, and playgrounds within the Borough are closed. All organized sports activities scheduled on all municipal and Board of Education parks/fields, as well as recreational activities run by the Borough of Elmwood Park or Board of Education, are hereby postponed until further notice.

All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to them can call 2-1-1. NJ 211 is New Jersey’s statewide, comprehensive, information and referral service operated by United Ways of New Jersey.

Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.

Sincerely,
Robert Colletti, Mayor
Borough of Elmwood Park

Dear Elmwood Park Community,
My name is Dale Fava, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Recreation Director for Elmwood Park.
With over a decade of experience in educational administration and student management, combined with a strong background in athletics and community program coordination, I am eager to bring my skills to this new role. As a lifelong resident of Elmwood Park, I have had the privilege of participating in the Elmwood Park Recreation programs from a young age. My own journey began at just nine years old, playing football, wrestling, and baseball through the very programs I now have the honor of leading.
I firmly believe that teamwork and open communication are key to delivering exceptional services, and I am committed to ensuring that Elmwood Park Recreation continues to thrive.
It is truly an honor to serve such a vibrant and dynamic community, where recreation and leisure activities play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
My vision for Elmwood Park Recreation is simple: to foster an inclusive, engaging, and thriving environment for everyone. Whether you’ve been a part of this community for years or are new to Elmwood Park, we offer a diverse range of activities, programs, and events for individuals and families of all ages and interests. From our parks and sports leagues to special events and fitness classes, there is something here for everyone.
In the coming months, we will continue to build upon the strong foundation of our recreational services while also expanding new initiatives. My primary focus will be on increasing access to our programs, enhancing community engagement, and ensuring that our facilities remain safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all.
I look forward to hearing your feedback, ideas, and suggestions as we work together to make Elmwood Park Recreation the best it can be. Whether you're joining a class, participating in a sports league, or simply enjoying a stroll through one of our parks, your involvement strengthens our community and contributes to our shared success.
Thank you for your warm welcome. I look forward to seeing you at our parks, programs, and events!
Sincerely,
Dale Fava
Recreation Director

Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing an early morning ULV Truck Spray in Elmwood Park on Wednesday August 21st, between the hours of 3:00-6:00 AM. They will be spraying Duet adulticide to eliminate active, adult mosquitoes as well as Vectobac larvacide to help control the mosquito larvae. As a precaution, keep your windows closed. In the event that it rains, the spray will be postponed until Friday August 23rd. The map of the spray area and additional information can be found at https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/public-works-mosquito-control/bergen-county-mosquito-control-spray-notice .

Please see the below documents for more details.

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