NEWS & ALERTS

•  WASHINGTON / PASCACK INTERSECTION - Construction is slated to run August through December. Work hours are 7am – 3:30pm,  Monday thru Friday. Motorists are advised to avoid the intersection if possible and expect some delays during these times. *For the latest updates on road closures and new bus routes, please monitor the police department's social media as well as the Township's social media postings (links at top of page). For specific plan details, visit here. 

•  UPCOMING LOCAL RABIES VACCINE CLINICS - visit here

•  ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL - RESCHEDULED TO 10/15 due to the severe weather forcost for 10/1

•  BC PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND - 10/19/22 - PROPOSED 2022 FUNDING ALLOCATIONS - Please Take Notice: As required by the State of New Jersey in N.J.S.A. 40:12-15, et seq., the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Public Advisory Committee, on behalf of the Bergen County Board of County Commissioners, will conduct a public hearing on the proposed allocations of its Open Space Trust Fund for Funding Year 2022 on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. It will be held in The Learning Center on the 4th Floor of the County Administration Building, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Please click here for full notice

•  Twp. of Washington Wins the 2022 NJ Safe Routes to School Recognition Program -This year, the EZ Ride Bike & Pedestrian Program team hosted more than 450 events in 300 communities, including safety presentations, poster contests, bike safety presentations, walk assessments, and walk-to-school days to promote safe and biking. Approximately 40,000 students attended these events. The result – 154 schools and municipalities were recognized as winners of the NJ Safe Routes to School Program by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. 76% or 117 of the 154 awardees were from disadvantaged communities. Click here for All Bergen County Winners.

•  MAYOR'S MESSAGE re: Updated plans for new DPW building - click here to view. 

•  UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LIST - Residents are encouraged to search here to check if they have any unclaimed property, in additional a list for Township residents was provided by Assemblyman Auth & Assemblywoman DeFuccio as well - click here to view.

•  BERGEN COUNTY MOSQUITO SPRAYING - 2022 - Truck spraying will take place from April 30 - Oct 31 - click here for further pesticide info and here for truck spray schedule. Helicopter spraying will take place beginning 4/14/22 - visit here for locations Helpful Mosquito Prevention Checklist - click here

•  FLOOD MITIGATION UPDATE 8.8.22 - The Pascack Valley Mayor's Association is requesting the League's formal endorsement of S-790 and its companion, A4200. The proposed legislation would impart a flood mitigation duty upon all water management facilities throughout the state. Click here to view our letter.

•  AIRCRAFT NOISE - TO FILE A COMPLAINT ELECTRONICALLY  Click Here or call the Teterboro Noise Abatement Hotline: 800-225-1071 or 201-288-8828.  Collectivitly the mayors of the Pascack Valley crafted, signed and submitted a letter to the Teterboro Airport Noise Abatement Advisory committee asking for relief and now representation on the committee to help combat the worsening aircraft noise issues after attending the PA's virtual meeting on 2/8/22. Click here to view the letter dated 2/15/22 and click here to view the Port Authority of NY/NJ's presentation as viewed by the BC elected officials in attendance. 

•  DROP BOX - our drop box is located outside of Town Hall for depositing all incoming mail, tax payments, fees & corrspondence. *No cash should be placed in the mailbox and all payments must be in a sealed envelope, addressed to the proper department and identified by address or block & lot.  Pay taxes online here

•  2021/22 ROAD PAVING PROGRAM - Click here

•  PSE&G - visit here to download their app, call 1-800-436-7734 to report outages or downed power lines.

• SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL EATERIES - Visit here for a list of local establishments open and serving our community.

• COUNCIL MTG LIVE STREAM - To view the live stream, go to WCTVNJ here. 

•  COOLING  CENTER  - will be open during extreme temperatures from 12:00 - 7:00PM in the Senior Ctr. Before entering, stop at the Police Desk to sign in. Visit here for tips on preventing heat related illnesses. For a list of additional Bergen County Cooling Centers, visit here. 

•  BE BEAR AWARE - What to do if you encounter a bear (and other wildlife) - visit here