Board of Chosen Freeholders
John W. Bartlett Esq.,
Director
- Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara,
Deputy Director
Assad R. Akhter - Theodore O. Best Jr. - Terry Duffy - Pat Lepore - Bruce James
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2019 Passaic County Film Festival
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The 15th annual Passaic County Film Festival will be held on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Fabian 8 Cinema in Paterson. The festival showcases a wide range of film projects created by students and independent filmmakers who live, attend school, or work in Passaic County.
The festival features film entries 10 minutes in length in the categories of:
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- General Short Film and Animation
- Public Service Announcement
- Documentary
- Music Video and Performance
- Passaic County Tourism or History
- Silent Film
The Passaic County Film Festival Award – The Costello – will be awarded to the best film of the festival. The North Jersey Federal Credit Union will also be awarding a special “Rising Star” award to support film makers in Passaic County.
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Saturday, April 13
10:00 AM
Fabian 8 Cinema
Center City Mall (Upper Level)
301 Main Street, Paterson, NJ
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A selection of short films will be seen on the big screen. Admission to the festival is free and it is open to the public. The Passaic County Film Festival is sponsored by the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
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As the weather warms up, the county will begin moving forward with its road re-paving plan for 2019. The county and PSE&G will be conducting various road and bridge improvements throughout Passaic County. To stay up to date on the latest road notices,
sign up here for notifications. Notices will also be posted on the homepage of our website, as well as County social media.
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22nd Annual Candlelight Vigil
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Join the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office for the 22nd Annual Candlelight Vigil to honor crime victims in Passaic County. Participants must register for this event. Register through
Eventbrite
by April 23, 2019.
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The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Passaic County Sheriff's Department and the Passaic County Department of Senior Services will host a five-week Senior Police Academy this spring.
The 2019 Senior Police Academy will be held every Tuesday from April 30 to May 28 in the Senior Services Department, located at 930 Riverview Drive, Suite 200, Totowa, NJ 07512. Each session begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at noon.
The Senior Citizens Police Academy is designed to increase communication, understanding and awareness regarding services with senior residents and the public. This five-week course will cover a variety of topics.
Topics include:
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- Fraud, Scams & Identity Theft
- Money Smart for Older Adults
- Personal Safety & Home Safety
- Crime Prevention and Gang Awareness
- Prescription Drug Abuse & Drug Drop-Off
- 9-1-1 Communication
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- Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
- Learn About Project Lifesaver
- Emergency First Aid
- Gambling Prevention
- K-9 Unit Presentation
- Senior & Veterans Services Overview
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Registration is $5 and closes on April 5. For more information and to register, please call the Senior Services Department at (973) 569-4060.
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Public Forum on Special Needs Estate Planning
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How can you provide for the long-term care and well-being of your special needs child? What protections can be put in place to ensure your child the resources needed after you’re gone? How does the law treat special-needs adults and their caregivers?
If you’ve ever felt any of these concerns, join us on April 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. and learn from the experts. Passaic County Surrogate Judge Bernice Toledo and estate planning attorney Naomi B. Collier, Esq. will explain the ins and outs of how guardianship proceedings and trust and estate planning can give you peace of mind and help ensure your child’s security and well-being at any stage of life.
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April 29, 2019
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Little Falls Civic Center
19 Warren Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
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Household Hazardous Waste Collections
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 7
Saturday, June 8
Sunday, September 8
Saturday, November 9
Computer and Electronics Recycling Events
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday, May 17-Saturday, May 18
Friday, October 4-Saturday, October 5
Used Bicycle and Sewing Machine Collection Event
9:00 AM - Noon
Saturday, October 26
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Document Shredding and Recycling Collection Program
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, June 2
Saturday, September 14
Saturday, November 23
Tire Recycling Collections
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 27
Sunday, September 15
Sunday, December 8
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale and Education Program
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday, May 11
Saturday, September 28
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The locations of each event can be found on the
County calendar. For more information, visit the
Recycling page on our website or call (973) 305-5738.
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April is Autism Awareness Month
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April is Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Day is April 2. Campaigns around the country are working to spread knowledge about Autism and the associated spectrum disorders.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Pledge to wear blue in honor of World Autism Day.
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- Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 in boys.
- Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the United States.
- Boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to have autism.
- Autism costs a family $60,000 per year on average.
- More than 3.5 million Americans live with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Autism symptoms vary greatly from person to person.
- Children with autism can progress with early intervention.
- There is no medical detection or cure for Autism.
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Tips for Communicating with People with Autism
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- Speak calmly.
- Allow extra time for the person to respond.
- Avoid touching. If necessary, gesture or gently guide the person.
- Be alert to the possibility of outbursts or unexplained actions.
- Avoid using phrases that have more than one meaning.
For more information please visit:
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2019 Park Programs Directory
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The
2019 Park Programs Directory is now available. This directory includes a calendar of events, maps of our parks, information on historic sites and how to rent them, and more. Check out arts and culture activities, health and fitness programs, historic presentations, and activities for the whole family.
A digital copy is available for download on
our website. Printed copies will be available at the County offices of Parks & Recreation and the Department of Cultural and Historic Affairs, as well as at your local library.
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County of Passaic
(973) 881-4000
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