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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

Mission Statement:

The Elmwood Park Youth Police Academy is an educational program designed to help children and teens learn about law enforcement, public safety, leadership, and community responsibility in a positive, hands-on environment. The Elmwood Park Youth Police Academy teaches participants through demonstrations, activities, and teamwork rather than traditional classroom lectures.

Children learn about:
• Police officer duties and responsibilities
• Community safety and crime prevention
• Traffic safety and bicycle/pedestrian laws
• Emergency response procedures
• Teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills
• Respect for laws and civic responsibility
• Communication and conflict resolution
• Physical fitness and wellness
• Drug and violence prevention awareness
• First aid or basic emergency preparedness

The Youth Police Academy also include interactive experiences such as:
• Police vehicle and equipment demonstrations
• K-9 unit presentations
• Mock investigations or forensic activities
• Drill exercises and obstacle courses
• Visits to courts, dispatch centers, or training facilities
• Helicopter demonstration
• Self-Defense Training
• And more....

Our mission statement is to build trust between young people and law enforcement while encouraging confidence, responsibility, and positive decision-making.

Additional Information:

• Open to Elmwood Park children, Ages 8 to 16
• Camp Hours 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Location: Elmwood Park Memorial High School
• Dates: Check Community Pass Website
• For further information, contact Detective Rivera. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Enrollment:

• Families must sign up for a family account on Community Pass (CommunityPass)
• Each Child must be registered on the family account: Home > "My Account" > "Add Child"
• To Register: Home > "Browse Activities" > "Verify Account" Find "E.P.P.D. Youth Police Academy" > "show sessions" > "Add to Cart" > "Check Out"

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.

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

For information on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Please log into the Bergen County Website to register.

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us

• 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 Friday, May 1, 2026 10:00am for 10-days until Monday, May 11, 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 

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 21^st, 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

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