Borough of Lincoln Park News for November 2018 |
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Mayor David Runfeldt, the Borough Council and the entire Borough of Lincoln Park wishes everyone a very safe and a very
Happy Holiday Season!
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- December 1-8: Clothing Drive
- NOW through Dec 14 - Toys for Tots
- December 15: SANTA RUN
- December 24 - 25: Borough Offices Closed
- December 31: Borough Offices OPEN
- January 1, 2019: Borough Offices Closed
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Final 2018 Curbside Leaf CollectionRoute #1: Dec 5 & 12Route #2: Dec 6 & 13Route #3: Dec 7 & 14
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Borough Clerk's Office:December 3: Council Work MeetingDecember 17: Council Regular Meeting
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CONTACT US with questions about your Route # or any other concerns 973-694-6100 #2058
Recycling Recycling Collection Requirements have changed. Please be sure to review the list of acceptable and non-acceptable material.
Please do not put your recyclables in plastic grocery bags or clear garbage bags. When in doubt, please throw it out!
CURBSIDE BULK COLLECTION - JANUARY 2019 RT #1 JANUARY 7 RT #2 JANUARY 14 RT #3 JANUARY 22
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NEW FEATURE FOR LP RESIDENTS:Recycle Coach: Whether it’s remembering to take out the trash or figuring out what you can and can’t recycle, we’ve got you covered. We worry about your garbage and recycling so you don’t have to. The Borough of Lincoln Park has partnered up with a new program called recycle coach! Visit the Recycling page of our website for more information or click to read more....
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Current classes:- Yoga: Monday Evenings in the Community Meeting Room of the Municipal Complex
- Zumba: Tuesday Evenings in the PAL Gymnasium of the PAL Bldg / Community Center
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If you or anyone you know is in need of assistance please contact us: 973-694-2890 or online at Foodpantry@bolp.orgYear-Round Donation Drop-Off Locations:- Borough Hall
- LP Public Library
- PAL Building
- St Joseph Parish
- The First Reformed Church of LP
As we approach the end of 2018, we desperately need funds to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for our families. If you or your organization would like to make a monetary donation please send a check payable to the Borough of Lincoln Park Food Pantry and mail to: The Borough of Lincoln Park - FOOD PANTRY 34 Chapel Hill Road Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 Gift Cards are always welcome! |
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12 ways to Have a Health Holiday SeasonAlong with all the merry making, the holiday season can bring on a lot of stress. Take steps to prevent illness and to stay safe. Here are some tips from the CDC to help you out. https://www.cdc.gov/features/healthytips/index.htmlFlu VaccinesThe health department had our yearly flu clinics on October 2 nd and 10 th. If you still need a flu vaccination many local pharmacies offer them with no co-pay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. Certain people are at a greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Those at high risk include: - Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
- People 65 years of age and older
- Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks postpartum
- American Indians and Alaskan Natives
- People who have medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease and diabetes
Flu vaccination should also be a priority for those persons who live with or care for individuals at higher risk for complications. Atlantic Health System Free Cancer ScreeningsThe Morris County Cancer Education & Early Detection Program (NJCEED) Provides early detection screenings, assistance in planning appointments, follow-up to patients diagnosed through the program and community-based outreach & education. Upcoming screenings for women - December 5, December 8, January 16
Upcoming screenings for men - December 12
Please call for more info or to schedule an appointment call 973-971-7971
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Building / Zoning
185-2. TIME LIMIT FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVALThe owner or tenant of any land abutting a public highway, street or avenue in the Borough shall remove all snow and ice from the abutting sidewalks of such public highway, street or avenue within twelve (12) hours of daylight after the same shall fall or otherwise be formed or accumulate thereon.
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Lincoln Park Fire DepartmentThe LP Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season. Smoke rises, so mount smoke detectors on the ceiling or high on the wall. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors weekly and vacuum them monthly. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding battery replacement. Replace carbon monoxide detectors every five years and smoke detectors every 10 years.
CHECK DATES AND BATTERIES TODAY!
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Emergency Medical ServicesIS YOUR HOUSE NUMBER VISIBLE? Help protect your family members and property by making sure the number on your house is clearly visible from the street.
VITAL minutes can be wasted trying to locate EMS calls due to buildings not being marked at all, being marked with wrong numbers, or by markings that are not visible from the street. HELP us HELP you!
HOW HOW & WHERE TO DISPLAY YOUR HOUSE NUMBER: - best location is on a mailbox on both sides and near the front door within the radius of the porch light
- no less than (3) inches and must be Arabic numerals
- conspicuously placed on the building facade parallel to the street so that it can be read from the center line of the street in daylight
- any building more than fifty (50') feet from the street line should display numbers at least five (5") inches in height
- if the house is not visible from the street, the number shall be placed near the walk, driveway or entrance to such building and upon a gate, post or fence so as to be easily visible from the center line of the street
- READ MORE IN THE BOROUGH CODE BOOK - CHAPTER 82
SAVE THE DATE: Lincoln Park EMS Tricky Tray – APRIL 4, 2019 at the Bethwood in Totowa. Keep an eye out for ticket sales! CPR CLASSES: Interested in attending a CPR class? Contact us at 973-694-3304 x2910 and leave a message. And FINALLY…THANK YOU!! Many thanks to all of you who have supported and continue to support our great organization. Your donations during our recent solicitations is GREATLY appreciated.
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General Meetings are scheduled for September 26. All are invited to join us to see what is going on or how to get involved.
- December 13: PAL Board Meeting
CONGRATULATIONS LP RAIDERS JUNIORS!
On Sunday, November 18th, the Lincoln Park Raiders Junior squad avenged an early season loss by defeating the Kinnelon Colts 37-27 in this year’s Super Bowl. It was an exciting game, with both teams taking turns in the lead. The 4th seeded Raiders played hard and fought to win the game against the number 2 seed Colts. The Raiders had previously beaten the number 1 seeded Pequannock Panthers to secure their spot in the championship game. We are extremely proud of how this team demonstrates good sportsmanship, teamwork, and love for the game. Congratulations Raiders Juniors!
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Go PaperlessThe Water & Sewer Department is offering E-Bills.
Go paperless and get your water and sewer bills emailed to you each quarter. To sign up please stop by the Water Department or visit the Water Dept page of the Borough’s website. Sign Up now for E-Bills
ACH DIRECT WITHDRAWL: The Automated Electronic Funds transfer program allows you to pre-authorize payment of your municipal charges directly from your checking or savings account through electronic funds transfer - with no paper check involved! To sign up for ACH Direct Withdrawal, visit the Finance Dept page to print the form. Please drop off or mail back to the Borough with a copy of a voided check.
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Non-Emergent Notification System sending residents information about town events, public works, recycling, health events, recreation and much more!
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OEM & POLICE Notification System In the event of an emergency in our area we may send out notifications. You may choose to receive the notifications through your landline telephone, cellular phone, text message or email. You may register for this free service at https://getrave.com/login/lincolnpark In order to register for text alerts, text LincolnParkAlerts to 67283. While text alerts will be utilized, we encourage you to also complete the full registration at the website above.
If you have any questions please contact Officer Ruggiero at 973-694-5533.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH LINCOLN PARK: There are so many ways to stay in touch with the Borough and to get the information you need. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter or visit our website and look for NOTIFY ME.
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