2015 GOVERNING BODY MAYOR Paul A. Hoelscher COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council President Gregory Evanella Police Municipal Court Personnel Joon Chung Recreation Comm. Liaison Bd. of Education Public Information Allan S. Napolitano Planning Board Board of Adjustment Construction Fire Department Ambulance Corps Jorden Pedersen Finance Admin. & Exec. Grants Michael Rutigliano DPW Recycling/Sanitation Building & Grounds Michelle Ryan Board of Health Environmental TEL: 201-768-1700 SCHOOL’S OPEN PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY IMPORTANT DATES: Borough Hall will be Closed Mon. September 7th for Labor Day and Mon. October 12th for Columbus Day No Vegetation Pick up Monday Sept. 7th for Labor Day Pick up will be Tuesday Sept. 8th The Harrington Park Police Department now has a NIXLE Account . Residents may sign up for this emergency alert system by TEXTING TO ….888777 the word HPALERTS and if you want to receive emails….. go to www.nixle.com...RESIDENTS and click Sign UP ****** This system is in addition to the INSTANT INFO that is set up through our website. Please sign up for both, they are not interchangeable. Harrington Park Newsletter SEPT./OCT. 2015 harringtonparknj.gov 85 Harriot Avenue Harrington Park, NJ 07640 [email protected]FOLLOW US Final call from American Legion Post #30 If you served in the military while living in Harrington Park…. Commander Simpson is updating the veterans Monument at the HP School at 191 Harriot Avenue. Please contact the Clerk’s office 201-768-1700 or [email protected] and provide, name , branch and rank with years served. Cut off date to be included in this project is November 15, 2015. Town Day-Saturday Sept. 12th Noon-4pm Highland Field Rain Date Sunday Sept. 13th Food, Fun, and Games for all Ages! Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Slides, Rock Climbing Wall, and Dunk Tank $5 Wristbands for unlimited rides!!! Treats an snacks sold by the HP Juniors Meatheads will be selling BBQ
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2015
GOVERNING BODY
MAYOR
Paul A. Hoelscher
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council President
Gregory Evanella
Police
Municipal Court
Personnel
Joon Chung
Recreation Comm.
Liaison Bd. of
Education
Public Information
Allan S. Napolitano
Planning Board
Board of Adjustment
Construction
Fire Department
Ambulance Corps
Jorden Pedersen
Finance
Admin. & Exec.
Grants
Michael Rutigliano
DPW
Recycling/Sanitation
Building & Grounds
Michelle Ryan
Board of Health
Environmental
TEL: 201-768-1700
SCHOOL’S
OPEN PLEASE DRIVE
CAREFULLY
IMPORTANT DATES: Borough Hall will be Closed Mon. September 7th for Labor Day and Mon. October 12th for Columbus Day
No Vegetation Pick up Monday Sept. 7th for Labor Day Pick up will be Tuesday Sept. 8th
The Harrington Park Police Department now has a NIXLE Account . Residents may sign up for this emergency alert system by TEXTING TO ….888777 the word HPALERTS and if you want to receive emails….. go to www.nixle.com...RESIDENTS and click Sign UP
****** This system is in addition to the INSTANT INFO that is set up through our website. Please sign up for both, they are not interchangeable.
Harrington Park Newsletter SEPT./OCT. 2015 harringtonparknj.gov 85 Harriot Avenue
If you served in the military while living in Harrington Park….
Commander Simpson is updating the veterans Monument at the HP School at 191 Harriot Avenue. Please contact the Clerk’s office 201-768-1700 or [email protected] and provide, name , branch and rank with years served. Cut off date to be included in this project is November 15, 2015.
Town Day-Saturday Sept. 12th Noon-4pm Highland Field Rain Date Sunday Sept. 13th
Food, Fun, and Games for all Ages! Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Slides, Rock Climbing Wall,
and Dunk Tank $5 Wristbands for unlimited rides!!!
Treats an snacks sold by the HP Juniors Meatheads will be selling BBQ
Junior Woman’s Club Ashley Plescia 201-704-3527 [email protected] Help make a difference in our town! Come join an organization of women who are committed to promot-ing volunteerism and improving our community through effective action and leadership. SAVE THE DATE ANNUAL RAGAMUFFIN PARADE SAT. OCTOBER 31ST!
Garden Club of Harrington Park Contact: Gerri Gibney -- 201-768-2615
7:30pm HP Library First Monday of each month All Harrington Park Historical Society meetings are free and open to the public. Sept 14th- Author, John Zinn will speak on
“The Mutinous Regiment: The 33rd new Jersey in the Civil War”
October 5th-William (Pat) Schuber, Historian, Author, and
Former Bergen County Executive presents: Spanish/American War and US Involvement with Cuba
The Harrington Park Lions Pancake Breakfast will be held on Feb.
2, 2014 Super Bowl Sunday from 8:00-11:30 AM. Tickets are
$6.00 children under 5 are free. An ipad will be given away as a
door prize. Come in your favorite NFL team jersey!!
Harrington Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps HELP US HELP YOU!
Your Ambulance Corps is currently in need of volunteers
The hours are flexible, training is free. Learning to provide medical care could prove an
invaluable asset for you, your loved ones, friends and neighbors.
For more details, please email [email protected] or call 201-768-5441
Club 60 for SENIORS
WE WANT YOU!! (if you’re over 59)
Welcome our New Officers:
Pres: Flo Chaleff
VP: Daisy Jaeger
Secy: Irene Jackson
Treas: Ed Farrelly
Next Meeting-Sept. 11th Lunch will be served.
Come and meet Assemblywoman 39th District
Holly Schepisi
October 9th Meeting Entertainment
A Touch of Sinatra If not a member, you are welcome to attend-please
call to reserve a seat call Pete: 201-213-6641.
If you are interested in becoming a member
CALL PETE AT 201 767-8411 OR COME TO
OUR NEXT MEETING. MEETINGS ARE
HELD ON THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH
MONTH AT NOON AT THE COMMUNITY
CHURCH. Lunch and Coffee are provided.
Trips: Hunterdon Playhouse-Sept 24th $52/pp
See the show Social Security
Westchester Theater-October 14th $59/pp
See the show Showboat
Bergen County Senior Picnic will be held at
Van Saun Park on Wed. Sept. 16th from 10-3
Harrington Park Volunteer Fire Department
Come join our roster of over 40 Volunteers. We provide the training.
Stop by the Fire House on the 1st or 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Junior Program for teens ages 16-18
The HPFD has taken the initiative to enhance their preparedness to handle Hazmat incidents. They have taken the lead in the Northern Valley area for preparedness training. Our officers have participated in CSX programs involving the County OEMs, Fire Academy and the Interboro Mutual Aid Group. 10 members attended hands on training at the CSX rail yard in Kearny. In addition, 2 members attended a week-long Crude By Rail course taught at the Security and Emergency Response Training Center in Colorado.
YOUR Vol. Fire Department has committed themselves to explore every
opportunity to keep our community safe.
Come see what we have to offer!
14th Annual Harrington Park 5K NOVEMBER 14th
and participation in the 3rd Annual Triple Crown 5Ks
Scenic 5K, the Kiddie Run, and Mile Run WE are looking for additional volunteers to help run this ongoing spirited community event. The proceeds help support the HP Ambulance Corps, Fire Department, Library, the HP School, and funding two scholarships for graduating NVOT Seniors. Join in the fun and the spirit; please contact Scott Weiner ([email protected]) or Jeff Walker ([email protected])
HP Woman's Club
We always welcome new members Dee McMorrow, Pres. 201-767-0084.
The Beautification Committee Thank you to all who have supported the
Beautification Committee and its Endeavors.
As you ride around town you will see the new street signs that honor our soldiers who died while in service to our country. The older street signs were changed to a new white sign that includes there rank and branch of service. Thank you to Commander Simpson of Harrington Park’s American Legion Post #30 for his generous donation of these signs.
New Town Entrance Signs are ready to be ordered. With the support of organizations in town, we are getting sponsorship but still need more... If there is a family or business that is
interested in sponsoring a sign or two please reach out to Ann Bistritz, Borough Clerk at Borough Hall or e-mail Suellen Spillane for any questions or discussions E mail [email protected] Again, thank you for your support Suellen Spillane,Chair Beautification Committee
From the Environmental Commission:
Please curb your dog and pick up any waste and dispose of in your OWN garbage can….Be considerate of your neighbors...they’ll appreciate it! Composters are available at the Borough Hall-$53/each Rain Barrels are available –contact bcua.org Compost and wood chips are always available at the DPW Recycling Center-Free of Charge.
FLU CLINIC Board of Health SEPT. 16th BOROUGH
HALL 9am-10:30am Please bring your Medicare info.
The Community Church In Harrington Park
201-768-2457 Sunday Worship 10am
Rev. Steve Sayer Need Affordable, Flexible Childcare for a 2 ½ to 5 Year-Old? Our unique, NJ state-licensed Parents Day Out program will begin its 36th year of service to the community on Tuesday, September 15. Why are we unique? If you registered and a have a last-minute need for childcare, call us between 9 and 9:30 AM to see if there is availability. You can choose your hours to meet your schedule from Monday through Thursday, from 8:45 AM to 2:30 PM, following the Harrington Park School calendar. Call 201-768-2796 for more information.
We need musical talent and welcome everyone—all ages, for our children’s choir, our adult choir (high school through adult), and our handbell choir (high school through adult). The children’s choir meets on Sunday mornings after worship at 11:10; our adult choir meets on Thursday evenings at 8 PM, and the handbell choir meets on Mondays at 8 PM. If interested, please call the church office.
OCCUPANCY REQUIRED Any rental, lease, or sale of any residential use will require the owner to apply and secure a Certificate of Continued Occupancy from the HP Building Department. This inspection is in addition to the Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Certificate also filed through the Building Department. BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
Re: HP Resident Please make sure that all your smoke alarms
and carbon monoxide detectors are working
properly.
Replace Smoke Detectors over 10 years old
and Carbon Monoxide units over 5 years old.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT OFFICE Debra Rielly 201-768-2585
Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:30pm
To obtain permit applications, make payments and to pick up processed permits
For Inspections: CALL 201-768-7110 Joseph Zavardino
Construction Official Zoning Official Building Subcode Official Fire Subcode Official Monday-11:30am-12:30pm Tues. & Thurs. Office-12:30pm-2:30pm Tues. & Thurs. Inspect. 2:30pm-5:00pm (or by appointment)
Property Maintenance 201-768-0873 Leave a message and you will be called back .
From Board of Health…. Health and Blood Pressure
in Borough Hall Sept. 9th 11am-1pm
Club 60 Meeting Fri. Sept. 11
Last Day to Register to Vote
November General Election
Tuesday, October 13th Applications may be dropped off
at the Borough Clerks Office
The Harrington Park Lions Club Monthly meeting at 7:30PM on the first Thursday of each month at the 76 House Restaurant in Tappan, NY. All guests, residents and potential members are cordially invited. e-mail [email protected] visit www.hplions.com
HARRINGTON PARK LIBRARY NEWS Regular Hours Resume 9/8
Children should come to the Library prepared to do
homework, research or reading. SMALL snacks are
permitted. Students that do not behave will be
asked to leave. Thank you for your courtesy!
Back to School Duct Tape Event-9/16 Gr. 4+
Create book covers and folders with Duct Tape!
Sign up at desk.
Safari Adventures with Mrs. Ciccoricco Sept. 18th 3:30pm Gr. K-5
Please sign-up at the desk. Space is limited.
Reading Patch Club Sept. 28th @ 7:00pm Gr. K-3
Join us to learn about the Club an decorate your
own book bag. Read at your own pace and earn
iron-on badges for your bag!
Rubber Ducky Club (Preschool-Age 5)
This Club helps encourage children to love
language and books while having fun!
Rubber Duck prize at end of the program.
Book Group Tuesday, Sept 29 @ 1:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Follies By Paul Auster
Refreshments, books are available at the desk
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SEPTEMBER LIBRARY DISPLAY
Blossoms, Butterflies, Birds and More
Photography by Edward Ciccoricco
Pictured (L-R) Scholarship Committee Chair Louis Apa, Olivia Budinich, Hannah Reeves and Lions Club pres. Robert Budinich. Olivia Budinich and Hannah Reeves each received $2,000.00 scholarships. Olivia and Hannah both attended NVRHS-Old Tappan. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of grades, leadership and community service. Olivia will be attending University of Rhode Island and Hannah will be attending The Rowan University.
UNITED WATER UPDATE As of this writing, a contract to purchase has been signed between United Water and the Allegro Development Company. United Water has moved all of their corporate operations to Paramus, New Jersey. While no plans have been submitted to the Borough, Allegro has proposed the development of a combination of age restricted market rental units, assisted living units, and memory loss care units on the Old Hook Road site. Their proposal is currently under review by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, the Hackensack Riverkeeper and SWAN. Following these reviews, the proposal will be submitted to the Borough for our consideration, and approval. You can rest assured that you will be kept informed as to the progress of this plan.
CSX SAFETY REFORM AND EMERGENCY PREPARATION On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, I attended a CRUDE BY RAIL FUNCTIONAL TABLETOP EXERCISE, at the Bergen County Technical School in Paramus. The primary purpose of the exercise was to provide participants with an opportunity to “assess capabilities, plans, policies and procedures,” should we ever have an emergency situation along, or on, the railroad line. Harrington Park, was well represented, and Fire Chief Doug Roem was appointed incident commander. Hopefully, the lessons learned will never be needed. To that end, CSX is working to improve safety conditions and maintenance of the line. They are making inspections of the rails, and security personnel have been seen at various times in Harrington Park. In addition, plans are underway to address problems at the trestle near the Harrington Park/Closter border. Also, you have probably noticed that the trains transporting crude oil are moving much slower, as they travel through town. We are keeping pressure on CSX to continue improving safety conditions in our immediate area.
BOND ORDINANCE #698 APPROVED At the July 13, 2015 Mayor and Council meeting, a bond ordinance in the amount of $241,550, was approved. This ordinance will provide funding for the following capital improvements: Computer equipment and related software for the Borough’s municipal offices. Protective and communication equipment for the Fire Department Major repairs and reconditioning for one of the Borough’s fire trucks A digital court recorder system New dump truck with a snow plow for the DPW Police Department building repairs All the above items will allow us to continue to serve you in the manner you are accustomed. As the result of proper fiscal management, the Borough was able to secure a 1.9% bond rate for 10 years, while maintaining a very high Moody’s rating.
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From the Mayor’s Desk continued….
OUR YOUTH IN THE NEWS Liam Malara, a seven year old resident of Harrington Park, was honored at the July 13, 2015 meeting for his outstanding art work that is on display at South Central Station Café in town. A Court of Honor was held on June 27, 2015 ,for Eagle Scout, James Mohrwinkle. James joins a distinguished group of Eagles from Troop 616. The Mayor and Council honored Girl Scout Troop 1403 Gold Award recipients Kourtney Mendello and Esther Choi, at the August 10, 2015 meeting. Both girls have contributed greatly to our society as they made their journey from Daisies to Ambassadors Girl Scouts. Congratulations to all on their great achievements.
NOTICE TO HARRINGTON PARK SENIORS Bergen County officials have notified the Borough that the Annual Senior Picnic, at Van Saun Park, Paramus, New Jersey, will be held on September 16, 2015, from 10am-3pm. All are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served. Feel free to call the Borough Hall for more details at 201-768-1700.
HARRINGTON PARK AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING Only July 7, 2015, a Declaratory Judgment, on behalf of the Borough, was filed to provide temporary immunity from Mount Laurel lawsuits. The Judgment, filed at the Bergen County Superior Court Law Division, will protect the Borough for five months from the date the court determines the criteria and guidelines with which the Borough must comply. This matter relates to problems associated with conditions at the Council on Affordable Housing, more commonly known as COAH.
PRESENTATION OF HISTORIC DOCUMENTS At the Mayor and Council meeting, September 21, 2015, Bergen County Clerk, John Hogan, will present the Borough with historic documents related to Harrington Park. These will become part of our archives and will be at Borough Hall for all those interested to review.
Paul A. Hoelscher, Mayor
Neil Hess DVM Christine Asgar DVM
Shelagh McCaffrey DVM
TRAVEL OF HARRINGTON PARK Your Professional Neighborhood Agency
Joanne Scalpello, President [email protected] www.travelofharringtonpark.com