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11-01-2019 WALDWICK COMMUNITY NEWS
CURBSIDE BAGGED LEAF COLLECTION another option for residents who wish to rake and bag their own leaves. LEAVES MUST BE IN BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS and placed curbside on Tuesdays by 6:00 am through the end of December. Leaves in plastic bags will not be picked up.
After leaf collection ends, residents must BAG THEIR LEAVES IN BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS and bring to the Recycling Center, 19 Industrial Park during normal business hours (Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm) or keep leaves on your property until the Grass-Brush/Branch collection begins in April 2020.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT RESIDENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - The Borough is now using Nixle exclusively for both Police alerts and Borough Community alerts. We encourage all residents to sign up for this free service as it is one of the tools we are using to inform our residents of what is going on in town. To sign up, go to our website, www.waldwicknj.org and click on Resident Notification System. All Police alerts will be sent to the cell phone number provided. All Borough Community alerts will be sent to the email address provided and include the Friday Waldwick Community News.
SIGN UP FOR RECYCLE COACH to program your streets leaf collection dates, garbage and recycling pick up dates, BC Household Hazardous Waste pickup schedule, what to recycle and much more.
REMINDER – CARDBOARD RECYCLING ONLY on Wednesday, November 6. MUST BE CURBSIDE BY 6:00 am.
**NEW RULES FOR GARBAGE BULK PICK UP: Borough ordinance permits a maximum of 2 bulk items per garbage pickup to be placed curbside. Bulk items are limited to household furniture including couches, dressers, mattresses, etc.
**NEW RULES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION: Borough Ordinance permits a maximum of four (4) 50 gallon/50 lbs. containers, or bundles not exceeding 4 ft. and 50 lbs. total. The ordinance also requires that containers/bundles MUST be curbside by 6:00 am on the day of your pickup and that the garbage containers be removed from the curb by the end of the day. PIZZA boxes and STYROFOAM are considered garbage.
VETERANS DAY PARADE & SERVICE is scheduled for Monday, November 11 at 11:00 am with the parade to begin at the American Legion to the Police Officer Christopher Goodell Public Safety Complex where a service will be held. All are invited to attend and stop by The American Legion Hall after the event for hotdogs.
WEF'S HARLEM WIZARDS VS FOUNDATION WARRIORS FUNDRAISER - The FUNTASTIC & HIGH FLYING Harlem Wizards Will Be BACK in WALDWICK! Order your Tickets today. Tickets go on Sale at 6pm on November 1. LINK to ORDER TICKETS: https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/161067
Please note in previous years, tickets have sold out quickly.
To see what to expect at a Wizards Game, click the promo link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJEIHvrbT50
When & Where
January 4, 2020 - 6:30pm @ Waldwick High School Gym - Gym Doors Open at 5:30pm
Everyone should enter 2nd floor in the Cafeteria
Cafeteria Doors Open at 4:30pm
Snacks & Beverages are available to purchase in the cafeteria before the game! This will save you time to get your seats & Wizard Gear!
Sponsors will be in the cafeteria with tables! Anyone wanting to sponsor this game, contact Mary Beth Nappi 201-693-7841.
Ticket Info
General Seating - $17 - 3rd+ Row Seating
Reserved Seating - $25 - 1st or 2nd Row Seating & Poster (Please note: several 1st row seats have player chairs in front of them).
Courtside Seating - $35 - 1st or 2nd Row Seating, Lanyard, & Meet & Greet with 2-3 Wizards & $10 discount on Wizards Jersey
Warm Up with the Wizards - Buy a Jersey and Become a Wiz Kid! 30 Minutes prior to game, you can come onto the court and warm up with the Wizards! Order Jersey online and pickup at the Game! Jersey's start at $45.
ATTENTION: Help Raise Additional Funds - Order Wizard Souvenirs ONLINE in Advance. All purchases benefit the fundraiser ONLY when the EVERT CITY/DATE is selected at checkout! You MUST select Waldwick/January 4, 2020. Please be sure to use the Dropdown box to select Waldwick/January 4, 2020. Any questions please email the [email protected] or contact Mary Beth Nappi at 201-693-7841. Thank you.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - DPW can be reached by calling (201) 652-5987. Recycling Center is located at 19 Industrial Park and is open Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
FREE CAT & DOG RABIES CLINIC will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the DPW Garage, 19 Industrial Park.
LIBRARY EVENTS - See what’s going on at the Library http://waldwick.bccls.org/
Introduction to Crochet
7:00 pm, Mondays 10/21-11/25
Sally Ann returns as our expert in residence to introduce beginning crochet enthusiast to the craft. Class size is strictly limited. Participants should bring size 8 crochet hook and worsted yarn. $20 cash deposit to be refunded upon attendance is necessary to register. Call 201-652-5104.
Introduction To Dungeons and Dragons Ages 16+
Saturday, November 2, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Have you always been curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Want to know why people are so passionate about it? Join Dungeon Master and President of the Science Fiction Club of Bergen County Phil DeParto who will lead an introductory class covering the basics of the game. Class size strictly limited. Please call 201-652-5104 to register.
Mindfulness & Meditation - No Registration Required
1st Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (11/6, 12/4)
Mark Van Buren, will lead classes introducing students to the positive benefits of mindfulness and meditation which include lower stress levels, improved focus and
better overall well-being. Visit Mark Van Buren’s website at www.authormarkvanburen.com
Mount Rushmore & Luigi Del Bianco
Thursday, November 7, 7:00 pm
Storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather, Luigi Del Bianco, and talks about his unsung contribution as chief carver on our nation’s greatest memorial, Mount Rushmore. Lou uses authentic photos, timelines and primary source documents to bring Luigi’s story to life. Copies of Del Bianco’s “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow” will be available for purchase.
8 Things To Know To Avoid the Retirement Tax Bomb
Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 pm***
When you’re building your distribution plan, it is crucial to include tax strategies that will help protect the money you worked so hard to save. Efficiently harvest your income sources – whether they are Social Security, 401(k)/IRA, other sources, or a combination of them all.
***Date different from published date...changed at presenter's request.
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 7:30 pm in the Administration Building, Council Chambers, 63 Franklin Avenue.
Keep your home, car, and valuables safe! #9PMROUTINE
11-01-2019 WALDWICK COMMUNITY NEWS 
AMERICAN LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR BASEBALL - The American Legion will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 3, to benefit the Cooperstown Baseball Team. (Each year, the Waldwick Baseball team raises funds to go to Cooperstown, they have also sold mums at the Legion - come out and support the team!). Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Hash Browns, Toast, and coffee/tea/juice will be served. Cost is $5, breakfast runs from 9-12.
TAXES AND WATER BILLS due November 1. Last day to pay without interest November 5. Finance Office open until 7:00 pm on November 5.
VOTE BY MAIL-IN BALLOT IN PERSON – The Bergen County Clerk’s Election Division will be open on Saturday, November 2 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm for anyone wishing to vote by mail in person.
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR MAIL-IN BALLOT IN PERSON at the Bergen County Clerk’s office is by 3:00 pm November 4. The Bergen County Clerk’s office is located at One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack.
GENERAL ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 5. Polls open 6:00 am – 8:00 pm. SAMPLE BALLOT
LEAF COLLECTION BY DISTRICT started October 21 - Leaves will be picked up by voting district. Voting districts are listed on the home page of the Borough’s website - waldwicknj.org.
First round of Leaf Collection by District: District 4 – October 23 - completed; District 6 – October 25 - completed; District 3 – October 30 - completed; District 5 – November 1; District 1 – November 6 and District 2 – November 13.
CURBSIDE BAGGED LEAF COLLECTION another option for residents who wish to rake and bag their own leaves. LEAVES MUST BE IN BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS and placed curbside on Tuesdays by 6:00 am through the end of December. Leaves in plastic bags will not be picked up.
After leaf collection ends, residents must BAG THEIR LEAVES IN BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS and bring to the Recycling Center, 19 Industrial Park during normal business hours (Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm) or keep leaves on your property until the Grass-Brush/Branch collection begins in April 2020.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT RESIDENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - The Borough is now using Nixle exclusively for both Police alerts and Borough Community alerts. We encourage all residents to sign up for this free service as it is one of the tools we are using to inform our residents of what is going on in town. To sign up, go to our website, www.waldwicknj.org and click on Resident Notification System. All Police alerts will be sent to the cell phone number provided. All Borough Community alerts will be sent to the email address provided and include the Friday Waldwick Community News.
SIGN UP FOR RECYCLE COACH to program your streets leaf collection dates, garbage and recycling pick up dates, BC Household Hazardous Waste pickup schedule, what to recycle and much more.
REMINDER – CARDBOARD RECYCLING ONLY on Wednesday, November 6. MUST BE CURBSIDE BY 6:00 am.
**NEW RULES FOR GARBAGE BULK PICK UP: Borough ordinance permits a maximum of 2 bulk items per garbage pickup to be placed curbside. Bulk items are limited to household furniture including couches, dressers, mattresses, etc.
**NEW RULES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION: Borough Ordinance permits a maximum of four (4) 50 gallon/50 lbs. containers, or bundles not exceeding 4 ft. and 50 lbs. total. The ordinance also requires that containers/bundles MUST be curbside by 6:00 am on the day of your pickup and that the garbage containers be removed from the curb by the end of the day. PIZZA boxes and STYROFOAM are considered garbage.
WALDWICK ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - Hosted by our Public Health Nurse, clinics are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Waldwick Health Center, 22 Whites Lane (behind Waldwick Ambulance Corps) Waldwick. Free blood pressure screenings, health and nutrition information and more are available. Flu shots are also available during at the clinic. No appointment necessary. Questions? Please contact NWBRHC (201) 445-7217, x201 or [email protected]. If you have additional questions, please call Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at 201-445-7217, ext. 0.
VETERANS DAY PARADE & SERVICE is scheduled for Monday, November 11 at 11:00 am with the parade to begin at the American Legion to the Police Officer Christopher Goodell Public Safety Complex where a service will be held. All are invited to attend and stop by The American Legion Hall after the event for hotdogs.
WEF'S HARLEM WIZARDS VS FOUNDATION WARRIORS FUNDRAISER - The FUNTASTIC & HIGH FLYING Harlem Wizards Will Be BACK in WALDWICK! Order your Tickets today. Tickets go on Sale at 6pm on November 1. LINK to ORDER TICKETS: https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/161067
Please note in previous years, tickets have sold out quickly.
To see what to expect at a Wizards Game, click the promo link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJEIHvrbT50
When & Where
January 4, 2020 - 6:30pm @ Waldwick High School Gym - Gym Doors Open at 5:30pm
Everyone should enter 2nd floor in the Cafeteria
Cafeteria Doors Open at 4:30pm
Snacks & Beverages are available to purchase in the cafeteria before the game! This will save you time to get your seats & Wizard Gear!
Sponsors will be in the cafeteria with tables! Anyone wanting to sponsor this game, contact Mary Beth Nappi 201-693-7841.
Ticket Info
General Seating - $17 - 3rd+ Row Seating
Reserved Seating - $25 - 1st or 2nd Row Seating & Poster (Please note: several 1st row seats have player chairs in front of them).
Courtside Seating - $35 - 1st or 2nd Row Seating, Lanyard, & Meet & Greet with 2-3 Wizards & $10 discount on Wizards Jersey
Warm Up with the Wizards - Buy a Jersey and Become a Wiz Kid! 30 Minutes prior to game, you can come onto the court and warm up with the Wizards! Order Jersey online and pickup at the Game! Jersey's start at $45.
ATTENTION: Help Raise Additional Funds - Order Wizard Souvenirs ONLINE in Advance. All purchases benefit the fundraiser ONLY when the EVERT CITY/DATE is selected at checkout! You MUST select Waldwick/January 4, 2020. Please be sure to use the Dropdown box to select Waldwick/January 4, 2020. Any questions please email the [email protected] or contact Mary Beth Nappi at 201-693-7841. Thank you.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - DPW can be reached by calling (201) 652-5987. Recycling Center is located at 19 Industrial Park and is open Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
FREE CAT & DOG RABIES CLINIC will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the DPW Garage, 19 Industrial Park.
LIBRARY EVENTS - See what’s going on at the Library http://waldwick.bccls.org/
Introduction to Crochet
7:00 pm, Mondays 10/21-11/25
Sally Ann returns as our expert in residence to introduce beginning crochet enthusiast to the craft. Class size is strictly limited. Participants should bring size 8 crochet hook and worsted yarn. $20 cash deposit to be refunded upon attendance is necessary to register. Call 201-652-5104.
Introduction To Dungeons and Dragons Ages 16+
Saturday, November 2, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Have you always been curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Want to know why people are so passionate about it? Join Dungeon Master and President of the Science Fiction Club of Bergen County Phil DeParto who will lead an introductory class covering the basics of the game. Class size strictly limited. Please call 201-652-5104 to register.
Mindfulness & Meditation - No Registration Required
1st Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (11/6, 12/4)
Mark Van Buren, will lead classes introducing students to the positive benefits of mindfulness and meditation which include lower stress levels, improved focus and
better overall well-being. Visit Mark Van Buren’s website at www.authormarkvanburen.com
Mount Rushmore & Luigi Del Bianco
Thursday, November 7, 7:00 pm
Storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather, Luigi Del Bianco, and talks about his unsung contribution as chief carver on our nation’s greatest memorial, Mount Rushmore. Lou uses authentic photos, timelines and primary source documents to bring Luigi’s story to life. Copies of Del Bianco’s “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow” will be available for purchase.
8 Things To Know To Avoid the Retirement Tax Bomb
Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 pm***
When you’re building your distribution plan, it is crucial to include tax strategies that will help protect the money you worked so hard to save. Efficiently harvest your income sources – whether they are Social Security, 401(k)/IRA, other sources, or a combination of them all.
***Date different from published date...changed at presenter's request.
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 7:30 pm in the Administration Building, Council Chambers, 63 Franklin Avenue.
Keep your home, car, and valuables safe! #9PMROUTINE
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Waldwick, NJ 07463
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