Notices & Announcements

Attention small business owners! The County of Bergen has expanded the Bergen County CARES Small Business Grant Program to include essential businesses. Applications for Phase 2 (Restaurants and Food Service Establishments) are being accepted from now until Friday, October 5th.

Do you own a restaurant or food service establishment that was seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be eligible to apply for financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage payments, and utility expense.

To apply, visit www.BergenCountyCARES.org. If you have additional questions or technical issues, you can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 201-336-6011.

Hackensack, NJ, August 27, 2020 - Bergen County Superintendent of Elections Patricia DiCostanzo issued a notice that Tuesday, October 13, 2020 is the last day for residents to register to vote for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election in the State of New Jersey. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an American Citizen, be 18 years old on or before November 3, 2020, and be a resident of New Jersey and Bergen County.

Bergen County residents may register to vote at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections, located at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380, in Hackensack. In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9:00AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. People may also register at their local municipal clerk’s office, hours vary.

Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing a truck-mounted spraying mission to control adult mosquitoes and larvae using Duet Adulticide and Vectobac WDG in Elmwood Park on Wednesday September 2.Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing a truck-mounted spraying mission to control adult mosquitoes and larvae using Duet Adulticide and Vectobac WDG in Elmwood Park on Wednesday September 2.

This application will be performed between the hours of 4-6 AM. Please keep your windows closed and pets indoors during the operation. Also move your pets, their food, and water dishes inside during the ULV application. Additionally, bring clothing and children’s toys inside. Remain indoors with windows closed and with window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off during spraying. If you must remain outdoors, avoid direct contact with the spray. This operation is weather dependent and may be postponed until the next day. For more information and possible updates please visit https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/mosquito-control/bergen-county-mosquito-control-spray-notice.

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Dear Elmwood Park Community,

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Shawn Warren and I have the great pleasure of announcing to you that I am honored to have been selected to serve this community as your new Director of Parks and Recreation.

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The Borough of Elmwood Park is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Municipal Innovation Award for 2020, for its innovation with the Residents Assistance Program.

The Borough of Elmwood Park is seeking a Director for the Recreation and Parks Department.

TITLE: Director of Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Borough Administrator, through the Mayor and Council: direct and manage the Parks and Recreation Department by performing professional, administrative, and supervisory work in the planning, development, promotion and operation of a comprehensive public recreation and parks system.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience/Training

* Equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position and required work.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

* Valid NJ driver’s license is required

* CPR Certification

REPORTS TO: Borough Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DATE: August 2020

Please submit Resumes to Borough Administrator Michael Foligno This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please include a cover letter and indicate your desired salary. Resumes will be  accepted until August 4, 2020.

COUNTY OF BERGEN ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR MUNICIPALTIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Bergen County CARES provides Direct Reimbursement to Municipalities and Small Business Grants up to $10,000 for eligible local businesses

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen will launch a grant program to provide relief for municipalities straddled with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and small businesses financially impacted by the government ordered shutdown. The programs, which utilize CARES Act relief funds, will provide direct reimbursement to municipalities for costs associated with health officials, law enforcement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing improvements. “Non-essential” businesses that were forced to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 can receive up to $10,000 in financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage, and utilities expenses.

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For the first time in over 26 years, the Borough of Elmwood Park was advised by the Division of Local Government Services, Local Finance Notice # 2020-07 dated March 20, 2020, to issue estimated tax bills for the 3rd quarter tax period due on August 1, 2020.For the first time in over 26 years, the Borough of Elmwood Park was advised by the Division of Local Government Services, Local Finance Notice # 2020-07 dated March 20, 2020, to issue estimated tax bills for the 3rd quarter tax period due on August 1, 2020.

The Corona Virus has affected state government as well as local governments in a way never seen before. Your tax bill is computed using a assessed value of your home multiplied by a factor. The factor is comprised of Municipal Government Budget, County Municipal Government, Local Library Budget, County Open Space.

The Average Home owner’s estimated tax bill due August 1, 2020 is comprised as: for example 330,000 assessed value of a home

• County Tax: 330,000 x .27 = $891.00
• County Open Tax: 330,000 x .01 = $33.00
• District School Tax: 330,000 x 1.79 = $5,907.00
• Library Tax: 330,000 x .04 = $114.00
• Local Municipal Tax: 330,000 x .92 = $3,036.00

Which means the home owner tax bill estimated to pay the Borough will be 9,981.00. The home owner would take the February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1 tax stubs, add them up, and would equal (in the example of 330,000 average assessed value, $9,981.00).

Once the State of New Jersey adopts their budget, only then, will the state release its rates to the Bergen County Board of Taxation, in turn, which will certify Elmwood Park's actual "rate: i.e. factor. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Tax Office at 201-796-1457 Ext: 212.

Thank you,

Roy Riggitano
CFO, Borough of Elmwood Park