The Borough will no longer vacuum leaves raked to the curb. Leaves will be collected in bio-degradable brown bags or in barrels only. Every household will be receiving a bundle of 25 bags. Additional bundles are available at Borough Hall at a cost of 3 for $1 or a bundle of 25 for $8.00 |
- Bingo benefiting Wanaque First Aid SquadPosted on: 2011-05-11Bingo benefiting Wanaque First Aid Squad
Each Thursday night :
Bingo begins : 7:30 PM
Wanaque First Aid Squad Building
5 Melrose Avenue
Wanaque, NJ 07465
- Wanaque works on getting grant money for Back Beach tennis courtsPosted on: 2011-06-02The borough will apply for grant money that, if won, will go toward renovations of two tennis courts and light fixtures in Back Beach Park. Borough Administrator Tom Carroll talked about the borough requesting money from the Passaic County Open Space & Farmland Preservation Trust Fund at the May 8 Mayor and Council meeting. On May 8, the Mayor and Council passed a resolution allowing the grant application process to take place. The tennis courts can be found in Back Beach, which is located at the end of Fourth Avenue in the Haskell section. The tennis courts are 20 years old and were originally built with money from the state Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program. According to Carroll, the borough expected the developer of the Valley View project to redo the tennis courts. Valley View was a proposed 114-unit project that has stalled in its construction because the developer is in foreclosure. However, very unsightly cracks – maybe inches wide – run through the courts' surface, crying out for attention. 'We can't wait any longer,' Carroll said. 'There are a number of cracks that can be a hazard. The courts are well used, and they need to be addressed.' If eligible for the Passaic County Open Space grant, the borough will not only work on the tennis courts, but also the four light fixtures that flank the court area. The lights are fixed on wooden poles and are 20 years old. Though equipped with new lamps 10 years ago, the lighting is not energy efficient, Carroll said. 'All the infrastructure is there,' he said. 'It's just a matter of replacing the poles and replacing the lights.' The borough is still working on getting an estimate for the overhaul project so officials could get a better idea of how much grant money to seek. Councilman Edward Leonard asked Carroll about what surface material options would be available for the tennis courts. Carroll replied that once an estimate comes in and a grant application is filed, borough officials can talk details such as court surface material. In a phone interview, Leonard said he liked Carroll's answer. 'I'm glad he gave that response because I'd like to see the options we have and what's affordable and not affordable,' he said.Email:edmond@northjersey.com
- Voters say yes to Wanaque's Lakeland budgetPosted on: 2011-05-07Voters passed the Lakeland High School budget 2011-12 tax levy of $15,736.378. They spared programs from cutbacks.
- Would you rather pay your traffic ticket online????Posted on: 2009-09-04Here's the solution...Direct Payment of Motor Vehicle
Tickets can now be paid at the following website:
http://www.judiciary.state.nj/mcs/index.htm - Important WebsitePosted on: 2009-09-04http://www.afamilytown.org/
- New Program Initiated from Tax CollectorPosted on: 2009-09-04The tax collectors office of Wanaque Borough has initiated a new program that will email a reminder to you that your quarterly tax payment is due. This will be done every quarter and will be emailed several weeks in advance of the due date. The list is entirely private and is intended for this specifc purpose only and will not be given to any other agencies.
To sign up, call 973-839-3000 ext: 7125. Give the clerk your preferred email address and ask to be included in the next tax payment reminders. - SWINE FLU INFORMATIONPosted on: 2009-09-04The New Jersey Dept. of Health and Senior services has developed an H1N1 Influenza website with current information for local citizens, schools, businesses and goverment.
The website is available at http://nj.gov/health/er/swineflu/
This site contains the latest health advisories in both English and spanish.
Information is also available by calling 1800-321-9571 - Child ID Cards Now Available at County Clerk Satellite SitesPosted on: 2010-07-20Child ID Cards are being offered by Passaic County free of charge at all Satellite Sites.
To obtain a Child ID Card for children between the ages of 3 to 17 years old, the following documentation must be presented:
The child's citizenship or legal status must be proven and one (1) of the following items must be presented:
U.S. Birth Certificate with parents' names listed. If not in English, must be translated and notarized.
Valid U.S. Passport
Naturalization Certificate / American Citizen Certificate
Alien Registration Card
If child has other than natural parent(s), one of the following must be presented:
Adoption Decree
Court Order of Custody
Court Order of Guardianship
Proof of Passaic County Residency:
A recent mailing (within the last three months) to the parent at the home address.
Parent of Legal Guardian must be present and provide either a valid NJ Driver's License or U.S. Passport or two (2) of the following items:
Social Security Card
Naturalization Certificate
Alien Registration Card
Government or Military ID Card
The other services offered by the County Clerk's Office at the satellite sites are:
Processing of Passport Applications, Renewals, and taking of Passport Photos
Notary Public Applications, Administration of Oaths, Renewals, and ID with Photo
Trade Name Search and Registration - Worn Flag Deposit BoxPosted on: 2010-07-20James McCartney VFW Post has placed a 'WORN FLAG DEPOSIT BOX' outside the Post home at 425 Ringwood Avenue, for all who wish to dispose of their worn or tattered US Flags. In this way, the VFW can dispose of them in a dignified manner as prescribed in the bylaws and regulations of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. US flags should never be disposed of in a disrespectful manner such disposing of them with the weekly garbage collection. The collection box is for US FLAGS ONLY.
- DIRECT WITHDRAWAL OPTION AVAILABLE for Tax PaymentsPosted on: 2010-07-20The Borough of Wanaque now offers residents an option to make tax payments via direct withdrawal. To participate in this program, please print out the Direct Withdrawal Form from behind the following hyperlink and submit to Borough Hall Tax Collector's Office. Thank you.
- Our Soilders whom you may know...Posted on: 2010-07-20Here is a link to see the soilders who are currently (or who have) serving in our military. They are your neighbors. They are from Wanaque !
http://www.wanaqueborough.com/honor.htm
Feel free to update the site if you know of anyone who is not listed. May God keep them safe !Website:www.wanaqueborough.com/honor.htm - Emergency Procedures in the Borough of Wanaque:Posted on: 2010-08-10Since 9/11, both school districts and St. Francis School have been working with the Borough's Office of Emergency Management, and have established plans to act when necessary. The Police Department, First Aid Squad, Fire Department, Health Department and various Passaic County departments have been trained in appropriate response measures. While details such as shelters and evacuation routes are in place, the specific situation will dictate the response. Remain calm and follow the directions you receive. Information will come from many sources, including:
WGHT Radio - 1500 AM - Local news specific to our area - Keep a battery- operated radio available
Borough of Wanaque information line at:
973-839-3000, extension: 7149
Local websites:
Wanaque Borough at:
www.wanaqueborough.com
Wanaque schools at:
www.wanaque.k12.nj.us
Lakeland Regional High School at:
www.lakeland.k12.nj.us
Cablevision public access stations
Local news channels, including
News12 New Jersey and New Jersey Network
New Jersey Homeland Security:
www.njhomelandsecurity.com
Federal government websites, including:
www.FEMA.gov
www.NJSP.org
www.redcross.org
www.ready.gov
In case of an incident or a code Red declaration, don't panic. Your children may be safest at school. All teachers have been trained to address these situations. Listen to the radio for instructions. Your local government and schools are prepared to act should the need arise. With calmness and cooperation, we will make it through these trying times.
