04-18-2019 WALDWICK COMMUNITY UPDATE - Find out what's going on in town. 
An Easter & Passover Message from Mayor Tom Giordano
My Dear Neighbors & Friends:
As we begin to prepare to celebrate Easter & Passover, let us take a moment from our busy lives to remember that Easter & Passover are times of renewal, awakening, a time of peace, love, happiness and family. It brings us fun, the freshness of spring and God’s endless blessings.
Passover is a celebration of freedom that people had to fight for Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is the Jewish festival commemorating the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ freedom from slavery to the Egyptians. “Passover affirms the great truth that liberty is the inalienable right of every human being” - Morris Joseph
On This Easter & Passover let us remember our loved ones who are spending Easter in Heaven.
“God has you in his arms, I will have you forever in my Heart.”
May this Easter make you find the renewal of hope, health, love and the spirit of God. May you realize your dreams and feel new inspiration. May those who attend your Seder Feast be blessed with everything that life has to offer, and may your cup overflow with prosperity.
On behalf of myself, my family, your Council members and their families, we wish you and your family a wonderful, happy and safe Easter & Passover.
May all the Blessings of Easter & Passover fill your hearts and home with Love. May this time of renewal invigorate your spirit and strengthen your faith.
Happy Easter & Passover
YARD WASTE PICKUP BEGAN TUESDAY, APRIL 16 - The collection schedule is listed below. Please be aware of the following information regarding you pickup:
- Leaves can be mixed with grass and must be put out the night before pickup in a trash can or brown yard waste bags.
- All brush and branches must be put in cans placed curbside the night before pick up. A maximum of 4 containers/cans up to 50 lbs. will be picked up per collection day.
- Yard waste in plastic bags will NOT be accepted/collected. All yard waste must be in cans/containers or brown yard waste bags.
- The Borough will not pick up yard waste left on the ground. Resident can bring yard waste to the Recycling Center during normal business hours. (Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - located at 19 Industrial Way)
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays: North of East Prospect Street to Allendale/Saddle River border; all streets from Franklin Turnpike to Nordham Street, not including Franklin Turnpike.
Wednesdays: Both sides of Crescent Avenue to the Wyckoff border and the area east of Route 17 North.
Thursdays: Both sides of Franklin Turnpike to Crescent Avenue to the Wyckoff border and the area east of Route 17 North.
Fridays: Both sides of East Prospect Street to Ho-Ho-Kus border, all streets between Nordham Street to Route 17 South. (Please note Fridays first pick up will be Friday, April 26 due to Good Friday holiday observance)
TRAFFIC ALERT - Starting April 18 Sheridan Avenue in Waldwick and West Saddle River Road in Saddle River are going to be milled and paved. The work zone is from East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River, south to East Prospect Street in Waldwick. The work will start at 7:00 A.M. and end at 5:00 P.M.
On April 18, 19 & 24 Sheridan Avenue will be CLOSED to North bound traffic at Lower Cross Road and detoured around to East Allendale Road. Allowing only residents access into the work zone.
On April 20 & 21 The road will be open to all traffic. The roadway will be milled and not a smooth paved surface.
On April 22 & 25 Sheridan Avenue will be CLOSED to North bound traffic at East Prospect Street and be detoured around to East Allendale Avenue. Allowing only residents access into the work zone.
On all the work days West Saddle River Road will be CLOSED at East Allendale Avenue to south bound traffic and will be detoured around to Sheridan Avenue. Allowing only residents access into the work zone.
** The scheduled dates of the work may change due to inclement weather.**
WASTE DISPOSAL & SHRED DAY - Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tires, Wood Waste & Car/Truck Batteries: The Borough will hold a one day collection of tires, wood waste and car/truck batteries at the Recycling Center, 19 Industrial Park (off Hopper Ave.) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Shredding is 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and is sponsored by the BCUA. Tires on or off rims from autos, vans, and pick-up trucks will be accepted. No truck tires will be accepted. All types of wood will be accepted. No tree stumps, large limbs or household batteries will be accepted. This event is for residents only, no commercial businesses please.
WALDWICK SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM - The Borough of Waldwick is proud to provide tennis lessons this summer at the Waldwick Tennis Courts in Veteran's Park. All grade levels (K-12) are welcome to sign up as programs are designed specifically for each age group. The tennis camp will run from June 24-August 2 Monday-Friday and you will be able to sign up for the full summer program or individual weeks.
WALDWICK SWIM TEAM - Waldwick Swim Team Registration will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Waldwick Ambulance Building, 20 Whites Lane. See flyer for details.
WALDWICK WELLNESS DAY - In celebration of National EMS Week, WALVAC is hosting the Second Annual Waldwick Wellness Day on May 19 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Train Station. This is a community event aimed at promoting healthy living and providing local resources that the community can access. There will be games and crafts for kids, tours of our ambulances, giveaways and display tables where residents can interact with local businesses and public health orgnaizations.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT EVENTS
REVISED SCHEDULE FOR ADULT HEALTH CLINIC: The April 2019 clinics will be held on Thursday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 23.
Small Group Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities - Due to popular demand, The Waldwick Board of Health and the New Jersey Transportation Independence Program (NJTIP) at Rutgers will again host Small Group Transportation Instruction for Seniors and People with Disabilities, a program to develop independence and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities, older adults and others by empowering them to use the public transit system safely and independently. The event will take place Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6:00 pm, Tamaron Association Clubhouse, 8 Tamaron Drive, Waldwick NJ.
Participants will learn how to safely navigate public transportation, including bus, train, light rail, county and private systems. They will also learn how to read bus and train schedules, plan trips, pay fares and take safety precautions.
This event is free of charge. Registration is recommended but not required. Please contact Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at 201-445-7217 or [email protected] to reserve your seat. To learn more about NJTIP, please visit http://vtc.rutgers.edu/njtip/.
STIGMA-FREE FUNDRAISER- The Waldwick Stigma Free Task Force T-Shirt Fundraiser is LIVE. T-Shirts will be on sale through Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 with pickup available at Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission beginning May 1st. Cost is $15 and all proceeds benefit Waldwick Stigma-Free. Men’s, Women’s and Youth styles are available. Click here to purchase:
https://waldwicktaskforce19.itemorder.com/sale
In addition, Waldwick Stigma-Free is hosting a 1-Mile Walk Team for this year’s Waldwick 5K, Sunday, May 5th, 2019. Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Waldwick/WaldwickChamberofCommerce5K?fbclid=IwAR1kFL249RSP95MmBQ3GvhBhwcBs_OJL8KLvgj7JBjjkZMreauAJX6bRmUQ&remMeAttempt=
Click on “Competitive Teams” then “Waldwick Stigma Free”. Use coupon code WSF19 during registration.
LIBRARY EVENTS
A Debra Taylor Workshop
Saturday, April 20, 11:00 am
90% of women will be managing their own finances at some point in their lives. Learn how to make the decisions that will offer you the best options for a secure future.
Mah Jong Lessons With Kristen
Fridays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
April 26-May 17 or June 7-June 28
Learn to play one of the worlds most loved games in a non-competitive environment with our new instructor Kristen. We will supply everything you need to play. Players are expected to commit to each of the four classes in a session. Class size strictly limited and registration is required.
CERT CLASSES OFFERED - The 2019 Spring Basic CERT Class will be starting on May 2, 2019. It will be hosted at the Paramus Life Safety Complex. Please follow the links for the schedule and registration form. http://swift911v4.swiftreach.com/Public/Attachments/200986/files/Spring-Summer%202019%20Basic%20CERT%20Training%20Schedule.pdf
CHRISTOPHER GOODELL MEMORIAL WORKOUT will be held on April 27, 9:00 am at CrossFit Waldwick, 140 Hopper Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07430. Workout participation $20.00/Commemorative T-shirt $20.00.To Register: www.goodellmemorialworkout.eventbrite.com
Please join us at CrossFit Waldwick as we recognize our community's fallen Hero, and dedicate a "Hero" Workout in his honor. After the dedication ceremony, we will be running heats of this "Hero" Workout for anyone in attendance to participate in. We will also be selling t-shirts commemorating Officer Goodell. All proceeds go to the Christopher Goodell Scholarship Fund.
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm, Administration Building, Council Chambers, 63 Franklin Turnpike. BOROUGH OFFICES will be CLOSED on Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday.
There will be normal garbage pickup on Friday and Saturday.
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Waldwick, NJ 07463
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