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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, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-11

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 902, LOTS 3 & 4 AS SHOWN ON THE TAX MAP OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

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

• What you Need to Know About Coronavirus Factsheet (CDC)  [Spanish]
• Stop the Spread of Germs Factsheet (CDC)  [Spanish]
• Hand Washing Poster (CDC)   [Spanish]
• How to Properly Wash Your Hands Poster (CDC)  [Spanish]
• What is My COVID-19 Risk Level? Chart (NJDOH)
• How to Take Your Temperature Poster (NJDOH)
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendation Guidelines (CDC)
• COVID-19: Health Actions to Protect You and Your Family Factsheet
• COVID-19 Quick Facts Poster (NJDOH) 
• How the CDC Protects and Prepares Communities Infographic (CDC)
• I am Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Coronavirus Communication Card (NJDOH) 

If You Think You Are Sick

• COVID19 Symptoms Poster (CDC)
• What To Do If You Are Sick Poster (NJDOH)
• When To Use A Mask Guidelines (WHO)
• 10 things you can do to manage your health Factsheet (CDC) 

Social Distancing, Quarantine, Isolation

• What is Social Distancing? Poster (NJDOH)
• What is the difference between isolation and quarantine? Factsheet (NJDOH)
• How Can I Prepare for Self-Isolation? Factsheet (NJDOH)
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak Factsheet (SAMHSA)

• Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks Factsheet (SAMHSA) 

Local, State and National Resources

• Centers for Disease Control - Info & Resources 
• NJ Dept. of Health – Info & Resources
• COVID-19 NJ STATE MAP - Cases by County
• 15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 (Whitehouse.gov) [Spanish]

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, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-10

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22-6.5 (“FAILURE TO COMPLY; PENALTY”) FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT OF SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL AND RELATED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. 

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

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, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-01

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, TO FIX THE RATES AND PRICES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE USE OF WATER AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION, SUPPLY, USE AND PROTECTION OF SAID WATER AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN SAID RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

March 27, 2020

Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

Borough Officials are working behind the scenes, doing whatever is necessary, to support our professionals and department heads who are on the front lines battling the COVID-19 crisis.

A top priority of the Governing Body was to explore options as to how the Borough can assist families that may feel the financial strains of dealing with the collateral issues that this pandemic has caused.

I was able to connect with the owner of Wendy's, located at 231 Route 46 West in Elmwood Park. The owner made a very generous donation to the Borough by providing us with $1,000.00 in food coupons that he will honor at his restaurant for those families that are struggling to make ends meet.

We reached out to our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Anthony Iachetti, and will be disseminating these coupons to families within the Borough's school district through his assistance. Those families that the school district feels can use the assistance most will be contacted by school officials.

Additionally, the Governing Body, Resident's Assistance Program, Elmwood Park PBA Local 185 and the Elmwood Park Police Department are currently working on a second outreach program that will be announced on Monday, March 30th as we are still working on its final components.

The Borough of Elmwood Park would like to thank Wendy's for their generous donation to the residents of Elmwood Park.

Please stay safe and be well.

Sincerely,
Robert Colletti,  Mayor
Borough of Elmwood Park

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, April 16, 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, May 21, 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 #26-13

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

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

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, April 16, 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, May 21, 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 #26-12

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 ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Borough of Elmwood Park Board of Health, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a regular meeting of the Board of Health held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Ordinance #2026-01

AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARY, WAGES AND COMPENSATION OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY.

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Board of Health Secretary

Borough of Elmwood Park