Borough Newsletter

EDGEWATER – “A Great Place to Live” by Gregory S. Franz – Borough Administrator

NEW 2020 RESIDENT PARKING PROGRAM

REGISTRATION WILL BE COMPLETED IN FOUR SECTIONS; NOVEMBER – SECTION 1 Fort Lee border to Glenwood Avenue, DECEMBER – SECTION 2 Glenwood Avenue to Hilliard Avenue, JANUARY – SECTION 3 Hilliard Avenue to Archer Street, FEBRUARY – SECTION 4 Archer Street to North Bergen border

On November 1, 2019, the Borough of Edgewater opened our on-line registration portal for the new resident parking permit system available on our web site at www.edgewaternj.org.  We have divided the town into four sections with each section assigned a registration month, Section I was assigned the month of November from the Fort Lee border south to Glenwood Avenue and we are now notifying residents in Section II from Glenwood Avenue to Hilliard Avenue, both sides. Residents will need to fill out the on line form and scan all supporting documentation such as New Jersey driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of residency in the form of a lease agreement, property deed, along with a utility bill with matching name and address.  Once registration is approved, your vehicle license plate becomes your permit.  However, in the first year of implementation and possibly succeeding years, you will also be provided a decal, similar to what is provided with the current system.  When you have a short term visitor (7 days or less) who will need to park their car whether it’s for a one evening dinner or a week of vacation, registration is easily completed on line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Section 1 and 2 residents who need in person support can visit Borough Hall on Saturday December 7th from 10am to 1pm and again on Tuesday December 10 from 5pm to 8pm.  The Borough will hold special registration periods for businesses at a later date.

EDGEWATER FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP – Please help us to help others by donating non-perishable food items to the food pantry at Holy Rosary Church, 365 Undercliff Avenue, 201-945-6329.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE – The annual toy drive is in full swing thanks to members of the Edgewater Police Department and Health Department. This annual event spreads holiday cheer to those Edgewater and area residents in need and facing economic hardship during this season of giving. New unwrapped toys and any gift cards will be accepted at Edgewater Police Headquarters, 55 River Road, or the Edgewater Community Center, 1167 River Road.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – The premier annual event for the children of Edgewater is again here.  Come enjoy breakfast and a visit with the big man from the North Pole on Saturday December 14, 2019 at the Edgewater Community Center, 1167 River Road from 9:00am to 11:00am.  Parents remember to bring your own camera and call 201-943-1700 ext. 6003 for information or questions.

SANTA AND FRIENDS PARADE - The annual emergency services Santa and Friend’s Parade will be Saturday, December 21, 2019.  The Fire Department and First Aid Squad sponsor this annual event as Santa Claus and friend’s parade around town to music with all of the equipment outfitted with holiday lights.   The volunteers do their best to bring the holidays to your neighborhood by decorating all of the equipment with Santa and friends handing out candy canes to all.  The parade will stop at the following locations and times as a tentative schedule subject to change: 

5:15pm – Community Center, 5:35pm – Colony Clubhouse, 5:50pm – Undercliff Avenue and Sterling Place, 6:10pm – Undercliff Avenue and Hudson Avenue, 6:30pm – Undercliff Avenue and Hilliard Avenue, 6:45pm – Holy Rosary Church, 7:00 pm - EVG School, 7:30pm – The Alexander, 7:50pm – Main Street Edgewater Harbor, 8:15pm – City Place, 8:30pm - Independence Harbor, 8:45pm – Edgewater Commons Mall.

MENORAH LIGHTING – Come celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with our annual Menorah Lighting on Sunday December 22, 2019 at 5:30pm on the front lawn of the Edgewater Community Center, 1167 River Road.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULES - Borough Offices close at 2:00pm on Tuesday December 24 and Tuesday December 31 closed Wednesday December 25 and Wednesday January 1, Place trash at the curb no earlier than 8pm on December 25 for December 26 collection as well as January 1 for January 2 collection, Mixed paper north collection on Tuesday December 24 and Mixed paper south collection on Tuesday December 31. No ferry service Wednesday December 25 and Wednesday January 1. Look for the 2020 Edgewater Calendar to be mailed to all residents in early January, retain for full year reference.

RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING – (Tentative) Borough government to re-organize on Monday January 6th at 7pm, Borough Hall Council Chambers, 55 River Road.

REMINDER OF SNOW REMOVAL REGULATIONS - Regulations are intended to make it easier for pedestrians to access sidewalks and bus shelters as well as restrict the placing of snow in any roadway or sidewalk right of way.  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.  Remember that this ordinance also requires that snow and ice be removed within 24 hours from when the storm stops.  Also, the fire department reminds residents who live near a fire hydrant to please shovel around the hydrant and not cover the hydrant with snow.

HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION – Place undecorated trees free of decoration and plastic at the curb for a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday collection the whole month of January.  Management companies will make arrangements with public works department for apartment and condominium complex collection.

The Edgewater Mayor and Council wish our residents a happy, healthy, and joyous holiday season.