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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.

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

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

ASEZ STAR STUDENT VOLUNTEERS SPARK COMMUNITY PRIDE WITH SPRING CLEANUP IN ELMWOOD PARK
30 Youth Volunteers Join Forces with Borough Officials to Beautify Their Town as Part of the Global “Green World Project”

Elmwood Park, NJ — When the weather warms up, most teens are reluctant to dive into spring cleaning—but not the students of the World Mission Society Church of God. On Sunday, May 4, 30 volunteers from ASEZ STAR (Save the Earth from A to Z) took to multiple sites across Elmwood Park to clean up litter and refresh public spaces, bringing renewed energy and pride to the community.

Mayor Robert Colletti and Councilwoman Lorraine Pellegrine were also present at the cleanup to thank the volunteers personally, expressing their appreciation for the students’ hard work and dedication to keeping Elmwood Park clean and beautiful.

The effort was organized in partnership with the Elmwood Park Borough Council and is part of ASEZ STAR’s global Green World Project, which encourages young students to take the lead in environmental action—right in their own neighborhoods.

“It was exciting to take part in our first ASEZ STAR event with the town,” said Jaden Harris, a high school student. “We found a lot of broken glass in the grass, and it made me realize how even small things can affect a community. Helping to clean that up felt like we were doing something that truly matters.”

From sidewalks to local green spaces, students removed debris, collected trash, and restored a sense of cleanliness and care to the town—just in time for spring. The initiative reflects ASEZ STAR’s mission to empower middle and high school youth to become responsible citizens through service and education. It also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including climate action and sustainable cities.

Local residents and borough officials praised the volunteers’ commitment, noting the positive example they set for their peers and the lasting impact of their service.

For more information about ASEZ STAR and the Green World Project, visit wmscog.com/asez-star.

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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

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.