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NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
ORDINANCE #26-05
 
NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY
The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, on February 19, 2026. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Borough Council to be held in the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, on March 19, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available, at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk's office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:
Title: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPROVEMENT OF GARDEN DRIVE IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $340,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO APPROPRIATE A FEDERAL GRANT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
Purpose(s): Improvement of Garden Drive, including road resurfacing, construction of ADA compliant sidewalk ramps and drainage, curb and sidewalk improvements, where necessary, in, by and for the Borough.
Appropriation: $340,000
Bonds/Notes Authorized: $191,600
Grants (if any) Appropriated: $138,790
Section 20 Costs: $60,000
Useful Life: 10 years
This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

Introduction to Ordinance 26-02

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, January 22, 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, February 19, 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 #26-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-1.4 (“FACILITY USE RULES AND REGULATIONS”) TO ALLOW LEASHED DOGS IN BOROUGH PARKS. 
 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

Message from Mayor Colletti - 5/1/20

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

Introduction to Ordinance 26-03

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, January 22, 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, February 19, 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 #26-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-34.4 (“OPERATING CONDITIONS”) TO UPDATE BOROUGH TOWING FEES. 
 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

Information regarding unemployment benefits and stimulus checks

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.

Introduction to Ordinance 26-04

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, January 22, 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, February 19, 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 #26-04
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BOROUGH CODE Section 7-32 (“ELECTRIC SCOOTER REGULATIONS”) To FURTHER ADDRESS ELECTRIC SCOOTER AND ELECTRIC BICYCLE USE. 
 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

Annual Notice of Public Meeting Calendar

ANNUAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CALENDAR

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, P.L. 1975, C. 231, the Municipal Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park must set forth in an Annual Notice a schedule of its meetings for the year 2026.

 
WHEREAS, formal action by the governing body may be taken at any and all meetings advertised below for the calendar year 2026.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park that the Mayor and Council shall meet during the year 2026 in the Council Chambers for its Regular Public Meetings and in the Caucus Room for Work Meetings, except when social distancing is required of which they will be held in the Council Chambers, in the Municipal Building, located at 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ in accordance with the following schedule:
 
Work Meetings – 7:00PM                                                    Public Meetings – 7:00PM
                                                                                                January 2 (Re-Organization)  
January 8                                                                                 January 22      
February 5                                                                               February 19
March 5                                                                                   March 19        
April 2                                                                                     April 16
May 7                                                                                      May 21           
June 4                                                                                      June 18
July 2                                                                                      July 16
August 6                                                                                  August 20       
September 3                                                                            September 17
October 1                                                                                October 15
November 5                                                                            November 19             
December 3                                                                             December 17
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Annual Notice be filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk, be posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, be transmitted to the
The Record and Herald News of Woodland Park and be legally advertised as required by law. 
 

Letter from Mayor Colletti to residents - 4/3/20

Download the letter in PDF format

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

If You Think You Are Sick

Social Distancing, Quarantine, Isolation

Local, State and National Resources

Download the letter in PDF format

Meeting Notice

Meeting Notice 

 

Please be advised that the Reorganization Meeting of the Elmwood Park Mayor and Council will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ.

Copies of this notice were distributed to the Mayor and Council, Officers, Municipal Attorney, emailed to The Record and Herald News, filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk, posted on the Borough website at https://elmwoodparknj.us/public-notices and posted on the bulletin Board in the Municipal Building. 

Formal action will be taken.

 

Borough of Elmwood 
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk 

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