New Snow Removal Regulations

Ordinance 1462-2011 amending sections of chapter 380 – All sidewalks, walkways, handicapped ramps, staircases, shall be cleared to a width of 42” or the maximum width of the sidewalk, walkway, handicapped ramp or staircase.  No person, partnership, corporation, or other entity shall cause to permit any snow or ice accumulated within the boundaries of the property be deposited onto, upon, or in a manner as to limit access to any street, sidewalk, crosswalk, or other public property.  Fines will be issued of $50 to $150 for persons found in violation.

Route 5 open in both directions until further notice.

Test Your Home for Radon Exposure!

For further information, contact the Bergen County Cancer Coalition at 201-634-2707.

The Mayor and Council are pleased to announce that the annual 2012 community calendar and planner has been mailed to residents. The front picture of this year’s calendar is of the new Borough Hall along with our new Public Works Recycling Truck. As always, the calendar provides a multitude of information from trash and recycling collection schedules, meeting dates for all boards and committees, and a variety of useful information such as contact names and telephone numbers. Please retain this calendar for a full year of reference information.

On Monday December 19, 2011, at the regular Edgewater Mayor and Council meeting held at Borough Hall, Borough Engineer Michael Neglia along with Environmental Consultant Ronald Dooney, Jr., the borough’s Licensed Site Remediation Specialist of TERMS Environmental Consulting, presented their findings from additional soil testing since the field’s closure on September 16, 2011 as well as a recommended site remediation plan. As a result of the additional testing, five (5) areas have been identified as areas that polychlorinated biphenyls or commonly known as PCB’s exist beyond the residential standard of 0.20 parts per million of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection standards. In these areas, soil will be removed and replaced with clean fill. When this is completed, approximately two (2) feet of clean fill will be used to cap the entire facility, essentially raising the existing grade. This cap will create a protective barrier between the existing soil and the new clean fill that the public will then be permitted to utilize. As part of the remediation, the borough will utilize its Veterans Field Master Plan which was developed several years ago to improve and upgrade the facility with properly placed baseball and softball diamonds along with a soccer field. The impervious areas such as the existing basketball and tennis courts, the walkway, and community center will remain intact and undisturbed. If a safe and affordable means exist whereby the basketball and tennis courts along with the walking track can be re-opened during construction, the borough will attempt to have this done. Based on the remediation and the master plan upgrades, the estimated cost of this project is between $8 and $10 million, of which approximately $1,721,240.62 already exists in New Jersey Green Acres and Bergen County Open Space funding awarded to the borough. The estimated completion date whereby the facility can be re-opened to the public is the spring of 2013. The borough will schedule a public presentation once design plans have been completed.

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

1167 RIVER RD.  – EDGEWATER, NJ 07020

201 943-1700 EXT 6005

FAX 201 886-8366

patricia@edgewaternj.org

Press release for 2011

Flu Vaccines Available

Adult Flu Vaccines will be given every Wednesday 9am-12noon and 2-5pm, free if 65 years and older $20 for 18 yrs -64 yrs. Children’s Flu vaccines (limited supply) call for appointment 201 943-1700 ext 6005.

Checks made payable to “Edgewater Health Department” or cash will be accepted.  Pregnant women and residents with medical issues must have a note from their physician, prior to vaccination.

Vaccines will not be given to residents allergic to eggs or with a previous reaction to flu vaccine. All flu vaccine is preservative free.

Please call (201) 943-1700 ext 6004 or 6007,Office of the Public Health Nurse.

 The Office of the Bergen County Clerk will begin issuing Honorary Service Cards to our Military Veterans.  Starting Monday, September 12th, Bergen County Veterans may obtain Honorary Service Cards in the Office of the Bergen County Clerk.  The cards can be used at participating businesses and organizations which provide discounts to veterans.

This wallet-sized card will be issued to those veterans who have filed a copy of their military service records with the county.  There is no charge for filing or issuance of the card.

To obtain a copy of the application and a flier on the "Frequently Asked Questions" pertaining to the program, the application can be downloaded from the County Clerk's website at www.co.bergen.nj.us/countyclerk or picked up at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 122, Hackensack, NJ. Any questions please contact the Office of the County Clerk @ 201-336-7000.

Home Energy Assistance Program

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LHIEAP) Program Now Accepting Applications

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs announces that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for the upcoming heating season, which runs from November 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. The DCA administers this federal program, which provides low-income households with money to help pay their heating bills and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance. The application can also be used to apply for the Universal Service Fund Program (USF), which is a state-funded initiative to help make natural gas and electric heating bills more affordable for low-income households.

“During these tough economic times, many New Jersey households are still struggling to pay their bills. They shouldn’t have to make a choice over whether to pay their heating bill or some other necessity, now that winter has arrived,” said Governor Christie. “If heating is a concern this winter, families should take advantage of this invaluable program and submit their applications as soon as possible.”

To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, a household must be responsible for home heating, either directly or included in the rent, and have a gross income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. To be eligible for USF benefits, a household must have a gross income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level, and pay more than 3% of its annual income for electric or natural gas. If a household has electric heat, it must spend more than 6% of its annual income on electricity to be eligible. Assistance toward heating costs depends on income, household size, fuel type, and heating region.

To learn how to apply for LIHEAP, go to www.slale.ni.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/hea.htmi  or call 1-800-510-3102. Households should contact the authorized local community action agency or organization in their area, listed at www.nj.gov/dcaldivisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.htrnl  on the DCA website. For persons age 60 or older, or who are disabled, applications may be received and returned by mail.