August 2022

We continue to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months, the renovated playground equipment and the floating dock at the Pompton Lake. 

By this time all residents should have received the July-June 2022-2023 Borough of Pompton Lakes Town Calendar. Those new to Pompton Lakes, the calendar serves as a helpful tool and keeps you informed as to Borough business, phone contacts, provides scheduling for meetings and events as well as the schedule for garbage, recycling and paper pick up throughout Town. If you have not received a calendar please contact the Municipal Clerk or refer to the website for the digital copy.  

I would like to express my congratulations and best wishes to the Pompton Lakes High School Graduates Class of 2022. With persistence and perseverance, you achieved this milestone in your life and I commend you on your well-deserved success!

Summer Concerts on the Library Lawn have begun and are very successful with a large number attending the events. I would urge all to support local businesses and Pompton Lakes eateries before or after concerts. Food and soft drinks are permitted on the Library Lawn and we ask when departing you leave the area clean.   

Some upcoming events include National Night Out to be held on August 2, 2022, Pompton Day is scheduled for September 4, 2022 with a rain date set for September 5, 2022, 9-11 Ceremony will be held on Sunday September 11th at 6:30pm and all are welcome to join the events. 

I continue to urge safety when biking for both children and adults to wear helmets and to use cross walks when crossing the street. Be safe and enjoy the summer! 

Mayor Michael Serra

I would like to introduce myself as the new Administrator for the Borough of Pompton Lakes. I assumed the position as the Borough Administrator upon the retirement of the former Administrator, Kevin Boyle. I have over 21 years of Municipal Government experience with an established record in finance, purchasing, grant and personnel management.

Appointed by the Mayor and Borough Council, the Borough Administrator serves as the principal administrative officer overseeing the day-to-day operations of Borough services, provides managerial leadership for department heads and employees, organizes the preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budget and implements policy and procedure set by the Governing Body. 

I am excited to begin this new position and I am looking forward to working with the Mayor and Council, staff and the many volunteers on the various boards, commissions and committees. I will work with the Mayor and Governing Body to continue to support their goals of stabilizing property taxes, encouraging smart growth within the Business District and managing the progression of Redevelopment that best fits our community. I plan to seek grant funding for the expansion of recreational areas, the maintenance of roadways and other various projects that benefit the quality of life for the residents of Pompton Lakes.  

In the short time I have been in Pompton Lakes, I have witnessed the strong community pride and spirit exhibited by the residents of Pompton Lakes. Many of the events sponsored by the Borough, various organizations and houses of worship bring family, neighbors and friends together making Pompton Lakes a great place to live, work or visit.

Paula Cozzarelli

Borough Administrator

Borough of Pompton Lakes

(973) 835-0143, ext. 239

administrator@pomptonlakes-nj.gov

Open Public Records Act:

The Open Public Records Act (OPRA) is a State statute that replaced the “Right to Know Law” which governs the public’s access to government records in New Jersey. OPRA was enacted to give the public greater access to records maintained by public agencies in New Jersey by balancing the public’s interest in government records, respect for personal privacy, and the efficient process of government. The law is compiled in the statutes as N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.

Per N.J.S.A. 47:1a-1, the legislature finds and declares it to be the public policy of the state that: Government records shall be readily accessible for inspection, copying, or examination by the citizens of the state, with certain exceptions, for the protection of the public interest.

Daniel’s Law:

Following the opening of the Office of Information Privacy (OIP) in March to facilitate the State’s implementation of Daniel’s Law the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and OIP announced an online portal was launched on July 12, 2022 for all authorized public officials and public agencies to apply to have specific personal information redacted from certain records and internet postings.

The law prohibits disclosure of the residential addresses of certain persons covered by the law (“Covered Persons”) on websites controlled by state, county and local government agencies. The community of Covered Persons includes former, active and retired judicial officers, prosecutors, and members of law enforcement and their immediate family member’s residing in the same household.

The Office of information Privacy stands ready to honor request for redaction and carry out the task of protecting covered public servants who reside in New Jersey.

As Covered Persons, the DCA and OIP suggest that they establish an account on the MY New Jersey website if they do not already have one. They will use their MY NJ Log in to access the Portal. While most active Covered Persons already have such accounts, retired or formerly active Covered Persons may not. Taking this step now will allow Covered Persons to submit their requests.

Elizabeth Brandsness, R.M.C.

Municipal Clerk/Deputy Administrator

Borough of Pompton Lakes

973-835-0143 ext. 238

clerk@pomptonlakes-nj.gov

While these conditions have not significantly impacted drinking water supply indicators statewide, persistently hot and dry conditions could adversely affect water supplies. It is important that residents and businesses take proactive steps to help moderate their use of water to help ensure ample supplies throughout the summer.

Current water demands are being met and New Jersey’s water systems are capable of handling periods of low precipitation. Reservoir levels are near long-term averages for this time of year and groundwater supplies are near normal, with the central and southern portions of the state tending to be drier. Local conditions can vary, so it is normal for individual water systems and municipalities to periodically request that their customers reduce water use.

Tax Collector

The Borough has just received the certified tax rate and is in the process of preparing the property tax bills. The tax bills will be mailed sometime during the week of August 1, 2022.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-66 et. seq., the third installment of 2022 property taxes shall not be subject to interest until the twenty-fifth calendar day after the date on which the final tax bills are mailed by the Borough.  

Please note -- tax payments received at the Borough’s offices after said 25th calendar day following the mailing of property tax bills by the Borough shall be subject to interest commencing from August 1, 2022, until such date on which the third installment tax payment is received.

Business Improvement District

Join us for the Pompton Lakes Summer Concert Series on August 4, 2022 and August 18, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Pompton Lakes Library, 333 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, N.J. 07442. 

Fri Sept 2nd (Rain date Sat Sept 3rd)

‘The Naughty Nineties’ (1945)

Featuring Bud Abbott and Paterson’s own Lou Costello, including their favorite sketch ‘Who’s on First’.

Fri Sept 9th (Rain date Sat Sept 10th)

‘Lad, A Dog’ (1962)

Based closely on the novel by Pompton Lakes resident and renowned author Albert Payson Terhune.

Fri Sept 16th (Rain date Sat Sept 17th)

‘Simpler Times’ (2014)

Directed by local actor Steve Monarque and featuring Ben Stiller, the film features locations in and around Pompton Lakes.

‘Pompton Lakes, Our Home Town’ (1956)

Found discarded behind the Colonial Theater and now transferred from reel to digital, a depiction of post-war America

This program is made possible, in part, by a grant administered by the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Recycling No Paper:

August 10 & 24

Borough Wide Paper Pickup: August 3 & 17

Metal: Every Monday and Thursday

Garbage: Please refer to the Borough Calendar for Garbage Collection dates.

View Calendar Here

Pompton Lakes Borough Council

Mayor Michael Serra

Council Members

Council President - Jennifer Polidori

William Baig, Bobby Cruz, Erik DeLine, Maria Kent, Ekamon Venin

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