Greetings!
Here's the latest information about things going on in the Borough of Pompton Lakes this month, assembled and produced by the Public Information Department.
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As we settle into the New Year, I look forward to new opportunities, goals, and objectives. The transition for the New Year began during the Reorganization Meeting of the Governing Body that was held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Council elect Erik DeLine and Bobby Cruz were given the Oath of Office and the Governing Body established their policy that allows for the transition and procedure of business throughout the year.
Councilwoman Reicher has completed her tenure and stepped down as a Councilwoman on December 31, 2021 after serving the community for over 12 years. I thank Councilwoman Reicher for her dedication and service for the residents of Pompton Lakes. I look forward to working with newly elected Councilman Bobby Cruz and wish him much success. Through his many years of past service, Councilman DeLine has demonstrated his commitment to the community and I am confident he will continue to expand on past initiatives and explore new projects.
During the Reorganization Meeting of the Borough, members were appointed to the various boards, commissions and committees. These members volunteer and offer their time and talents to serve our community. If you are interested in serving on a board, commission or committee please contact myself or the Municipal Clerk.
Many of our first responders are volunteers who offer their services and assist during emergencies or a disaster. Our first responder volunteers are trained and support residents when needed. The Fire Department, First Aid and OEM/CERT promote outreach programs in an effort to safeguard and prevent safety hazards.
I, along with the Governing Body are thankful for all the volunteers who make our community a better place to live and work. I always encourage residents to get involved and volunteer – community service is rewarding!
Redevelopment is moving along and is a reinvestment into our community as well as it revitalizes areas within Pompton Lakes. Currently, the Borough has several planned projects underway and numerous projects in the planning stages. These projects will create economic growth, job opportunities, tax base expansion and increase property values. I am hopeful other developers will be attracted to Pompton Lakes and spur further development and growth.
The last two years have been challenging for our residents, businesses, first responders as well as the Board of Education. The COVID pandemic has impacted our community but I am optimistic we have weathered the storm and as a united community we will come out stronger. Please safeguard yourself and adhere to COVID protocols.
In closing, please remember during winter storm events there is no parking in the roadway while streets are snow covered, clear snow from sidewalks and fire hydrants, and remove basketball hoops from roadways.
Mayor Michael Serra
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Very often, residents request information regarding services or documents that are provided by Passaic County Clerk’s Office located at 401 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07505. Below is a listing of County Clerk services.
As of January 2022, County offices remain open, by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled online by visiting our website, www.passaiccountyclerk.org. All COVID-19 safety protocols will remain in effect for both employees and the public.
County Clerk's Election Division:
Please direct questions to (973) 881-4127 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email: CountyClerkElections@passaiccountynj.org.
County Clerk's Registry Division:
E-Recording services will continue; information and fee schedules can be found at: http://www.passaiccountynj.org/government/elected_and_appointed_officials/passaic_county_clerk/e-recording.php. Please direct questions to (973) 881-4777 or email: PassaicCountyClerk@passaiccountynj.org.
County Clerk's Vault and Map Room (77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, N.J.)
The Vault and Map Room are open. Please call (973) 881-4785 with any questions. Deeds and mortgages dating back to 1989 and all other documents dating back to 2000, are available to be searched and viewed online, free of charge, by visiting http://records.passaiccountynj.org/press/indexPassaic.aspx.
County Clerk Services:
Business Trade Names, Notary Certifications and Oaths, DD214 and Veteran Cards as well as Passports services can be processed during regular business hours by appointment only. For specific information regarding the documents required, fees and who to make the check or money order payable to, visit our website, www.passaiccountyclerk.org.
County Clerk Satellite Office:
The County Clerk’s Satellite Office, 1237 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque (Haskell), New Jersey 07465, is open for all services by appointment only.
Elizabeth Brandsness, R.M.C.
Municipal Clerk/Deputy Administrator
Borough of Pompton Lakes
973-835-0143 ext. 238
clerk@pomptonlakes-nj.gov
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Borough of Pompton Lakes Welcomes New Pet Store to the Community |
Pompton Lakes has started the new year with a new pet supply store located within the Business Improvement District. Home Towne Pet Shoppe, located at the Pompton Lakes Towne Square Shopping Center, 55 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, N.J. 07442, has officially opened as of Sunday January 30, 2022. |
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Pictured Mayor Michael Serra, Borough Council Members, and Store Owner |
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Pompton Lakes Mayor Michael Serra, Borough Council Members, and Business Improvement District Officials gathered to welcome them to the Pompton Lakes Business Community. "We are an independent and family owned Pet Supplies retailer", said Store Owner Sam D'Angelo. "Our team is certified in Pet Nutrition and offers a knowledgeable and personal shopping experience. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of food and products for your pet family." "We are grateful for the tremendous community support."
Home Towne Pet Shoppe also provides a Self Pet Wash by appointment to freshen and clean your pet. They carry a large assortment of dog collars and leashes, dog food, cat food, litter, holistic dog food, freeze dried raw, raw frozen, fresh pet, cbd, treats, bones, chews, pet beds, shampoo to name a few.
The hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Sunday's from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Visit their online website here.
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Passaic County Opens Mega Vaccination Site |
Passaic County has opened a COVID-19 Mega Vaccine Site at Preakness Shopping Center, 1210 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, N.J. 07470. Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., and Sat. from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Register www.passaiccountynj.org/covidvaxx.
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Pompton Lakes Trails Maintenance Committee Announces 2022 Events |
The Pompton Lakes Trails Maintenance Sub Committee has announced their 2022 event dates:
Maintenance Days - 2022:
- March 20, 2022 at 2 p.m.
- May 7, 2022 at 10 a.m.
- May 15, 2022 at 10 a.m.
- June 25, 2022 at 9 a.m.
- July 11, 2022 at 9 a.m.
- August 13, 2022 at 9 a.m.
- September 25, 2022 at 10 a.m.
- November 27, 2022 at 10 a.m.
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Family Hike Series - 2022:
- May 1, 2022 at 1 p.m. - Appalachian Trail Boardwalk, Vernon, N.J.
- June 4, 2022 at 10 a.m. - TBD
- September 18, 2022 at 1 p.m. - High Mountain Park Preservation, Wayne, N.J.
- November - TBD
For further questions, please email trails@pomptonlakes-nj.gov.
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Free Yoga Classes Offered for Pompton Lakes Residents |
Free Yoga Classes are offered through the Wayne Township Health Department on Wednesday's in February and March via Zoom Video Conferencing. Classes are held from 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. To register, submit the registration form with a check payable to the “Wayne Health Department” at the: Wayne Health Department, 475 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. To register, submit the flier with payment.
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Pompton Lakes Recreation Winter Basketball |
Pompton Lakes Recreation is hosting a Men's Basketball League on Tuesday and Friday's from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. until May 14, 2022 at Lincoln Elementary School, 44 Mill Street, Pompton Lakes, N.J. 07442. Register on site for the season. |
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Pompton Lakes Environmental Protection Committee Announces River Clean Up Pledge: Keep Our Rivers and Streams Free of Debris |
The Pompton Lakes Environmental Protection Committee has announced a river cleanup campaign as COVID-19 has forced the in person river clean up event to be cancelled.
Take the pledge here, and return to the Borough of Pompton Lakes, Attn: Borough Clerk, 25 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 or email it to clerk@pomptonlakes-nj.gov.
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Pompton Lakes Library New Hours |
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Starting Saturday, September 11, 2021, the library will resume regular hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Pompton Lakes Library Launches Brainfuse - An E-Learning Program for all Ages |
The Pompton Lakes Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse – on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Brainfuse HelpNow™ provides differentiated learning solutions for users of diverse needs and background. |
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Students communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. HelpNow™ will be available to all library patrons from the public computers at the Pompton Lakes Public Library or from any computer with an internet connection. To access HelpNow™, please visit the library’s website at https://www.pomptonlakeslibrary.org.
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Passaic County Announces Free Eye Health Clinic |
Passaic County is hosting a Free Eye Screening on February 14, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 930 Riverview Drive, Suite 250, Totowa, N.J. This is open to Pompton Lakes residents. |
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Passaic County Hosting Free Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screening |
Passaic County is hosting a free Health Screening on February 7, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 930 Riverview Drive, Totowa, N.J. 07512. This is open to Pompton Lakes residents. |
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Passaic County Announces Upcoming COVID-19 Clinics |
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Passaic County Hosting Electronics Collection |
Passaic County is hosting a Post Holiday Electronics Collection on Saturday February 5, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Passaic County Para Transit Facility, 1310 Route 23-North, Wayne, N.J. 07470. This is open to Pompton Lakes residents free of charge. |
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Garbage and Recycling News |
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The Borough of Pompton Lakes would like to inform residents on what is accepted in recycling.
Accepted Materials:
- Mixed Paper, Office Paper, and Envelopes
- Corrugated Cardboard (flatten and/or cut into bundles)
- Telephone Books and Soft Cover Books
- Glass Food and Beverage Jars (all colors)
- Aluminum & Metal Beverage Containers
- Pet Food Cans
- Milk Jugs and Plastic Beverage Bottles
- Detergent and Shampoo Containers
- Juice Boxes & Juice/Beverage Cartons
- Plastic with #1, #2, or #5 Symbols
Not Accepted:
- Plastic Bags
- Pizza Boxes
- Light Bulbs
- Aluminum Foil & Baking Pans
- Drinking Glasses, Dishes, and Broken Window Glass
- Ceramics and Pottery
- Aerosol Cans
- Motor Oil and Anti-Freeze Containers
- Clothes Hangers
- Cookie Tins and Bandage Tins
- Carbon and Waxed Paper
- Tissue Paper, Napkins, Paper Plates, and Paper Towels
- Styrofoam
- Plastics with #3, #4, #6, and #7 Symbols.
Any questions can be directed to the Department of Public Works at (973) 616-5900.
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Recycling Center
The Borough Recycling Center is located on Grove Street and is open to all Borough Residents and Businesses. Residents and Businesses must display on their mirror or show the attendant a valid Borough decal or I.D. upon entering the Center. The Center is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The Recycling Center offers biodegradable lawn and leaf bags at a cost of $.35 cents per bag. The following materials are accepted at the Recycling Center:
- Grass Clippings
- Leaves, Brush & Tree Limbs (max length 8 ft; max diameter 2 inch)
- Co-mingled Glass, Plastic & Metal Recyclables
- Aluminum cans - must be separated from other co-mingled recyclables
- Paper & Cardboard Recyclables
- Corrugated Cardboard – must be separated from other paper recyclables
- Electronic Equipment & Computers
- Metals
- Waste Engine Oil
- Car Batteries
Tires may be brought to the Recycling Center at a cost of $2.50 per tire without the rim and $5.00 per tire with rim. Propane tanks are not accepted at the Recycling Center.
LEAVING MATERIALS AT THE RECYCLING CENTER GATE WHEN THE CENTER IS CLOSED IS CONSIDERED ILLEGAL DUMPING AND PUNISHABLE BY FINES AND/OR IMPRISONMENT.
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Recycling No Paper:
February 9 & 23
Borough Wide Paper Pickup: February 2 & 16
Metal: Every Monday and Thursday
Garbage: Please refer to the Borough Calendar for Garbage Collection dates
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First Responders Flash Briefing |
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Pompton Lakes Fire Department Announces Important Winter Safety Tips |
The Pompton Lakes Fire Department would like to provide residents with safety tips for heating homes and staying warm this winter.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, heating is the second leading cause of home fires and more than 150 people in the U.S. die every year from accidental non-fire-related carbon monoxide poisoning associated with consumer products, including generators.
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In order to keep residents warm and safe, the Pompton Lakes Fire Department wishes to share the following tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to help prevent heating-related home fires:
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment,
- like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater.
- If you have children living in your home, have a 3-foot “kid-free zone”
- around open fires and space heaters to ensure their safety.
- Avoid using an oven to heat your home. Residents should have a licensed professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Avoid using space heaters as your primary heating source in your home.
- Never leave portable heaters on when you leave a room or the house, or go to bed.
- All heating equipment/chimneys should be cleaned and inspected every year by a licensed professional.
- Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
- If you smell gas in your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave the home immediately and call your local fire department or gas company.
- Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
- All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Residents are also encouraged to check their smoke and CO alarms periodically to ensure they are working properly, as well as develop and practice a home escape plan with all members of the household.
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Mayor Michael Serra
Council Members
Council President - Jennifer Polidori
William Baig, Bobby Cruz, Erik DeLine, Maria Kent, Ekamon Venin
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(c) 2022 Borough of Pompton Lakes
Borough of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
25 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 | (973) 835-0143 |
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