Borough of Lincoln Park News for February 2019 |
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New Dates for 2019: Town Wide Yard Sale - SAT, MAY 18Food Truck Festival - SAT, MAY 18Beavertown 5K - SAT, OCTOBER 19
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Lincoln Park Welcomes 2 New
Emergency Service Vehicles!
Lincoln Park EMS recently took delivery of a 2019 Ford F550, Horton Type 1 Ambulance. This new rig has four wheel drive and the latest technology, including blind spot cameras, crew safety restraints and airbags. We are currently training our members to drive this new and slightly larger vehicle, so you may see and hear us around town. For more information on volunteering with EMS, please visit our website: www.lpfas.org or call 973-694-3304 Ext. 2921.
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Lincoln Park Fire/Rescue Hose Co. #2 is proud to present their NEW Fire/Rescue Truck. For more information on volunteering with the Fire Department, please contact us at 973-694-1393 |
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The First Aid Squad and Fire/Rescue Hose Co. #2 would like to thank the Mayor, Borough Council, Administration and the residents of Lincoln Park for helping keep our volunteers moving & working safely so they can assist residents when needed!
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Borough Clerk's Office:February 4: Work MeetingFebruary 19 TUESDAY: Regular Meeting
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Do you need to register to vote? Update an address? Change your party affiliation?
Please fill out the FORM and either mail to the Morris County Clerk OR drop off at the Clerk’s Office.
See You at the Polls!
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CONTACT US with questions about your Route # or any other concerns 973-694-6100 #2058
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!
Monday, February 18th:
- The Recycling Yard will be closed in observance of Presidents Day.
- Rt #1 curbside recycling collection is rescheduled to Thurs, Feb 21st.
- Rt #1 garbage collection will remain the same.
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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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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT LP Recreation is accepting applications for an Assistant Lake Director for the 2019 Summer Season. This is a temporary seasonal position with full-time hours from Memorial Day though Labor Day. Please contact Patti Delaporte for more information or to apply - 973-694-6100 EXT #2206
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Fitness classes have resumed. Check out the 2019 class schedule to see what works for you. MONDAY
YOGA in the Community Meeting Room 7-8pm, please bring a mat and water
TUESDAY
New! Functional CIRCUIT TRAINING in the PAL/Community Center gym 9:30-10:30am, please bring a mat, water and weights (optional)
ZUMBA in the PAL/Community Center gym 7-8PM, please bring water
WEDNESDAY
New Night! CARDIO & STRENGTH TRAINING in the PAL Meeting Room 7-8pm, please bring a mat, water and weights (optional)
*New! Class Packages are "interchangeable", not specific to a single class.
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General Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Wed of each month. All are invited to join us to see what is going on or how to get involved.
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness MonthEvery year an alarming number of high school students, - approximately 1.5 million – experience physical abuse by a dating partner. Only 1 in 4 parents have ever talked to their children about domestic violence. We encourage everyone to break the cycle and start a conversation with their children. For a guide on how to start the “NO MORE” campaign there is a toolkit entitled “How to Start a Conversation: Talking About Dating and Healthy Relationships Step by Step”
Too Cold to Walk Outside?
“Walk with a Doc” at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne at the food court every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9am. The first few minutes the doctor will give a brief presentation on an important health topic, then for the remainder of the hour, participants will go for a walk together. The program is FREE. Call 973-831-5475 for pre-registration. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring a friend!
Atlantic Health System Free Cancer Screenings
The 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. For more information, to find out if you’re eligible or to schedule an appointment call 973-971-5952
Upcoming screenings for women:February 13th
Upcoming screenings for men:February 6th
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Jacque CastanedaLP Food Pantry CoordinatorFOOD PANTRY APPLICATIONIf you or anyone you know is in need of assistance please contact us: 973-694-2890 or e-mail us at Foodpantry@bolp.org, everything is kept confidential Follow us on Instagram: Foodpantry2018 THANK YOU to everyone who donated coupons & items from the Shop Rite anniversary sale ! A huge thank you to Boiling Springs Bank for their generous monetary donation & all private citizen donations and an ongoing thanks to the parishioners of St Joseph Church & The First Reformed Church for their monthly donations.
All money goes directly to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for our families in need.Year-Round Donation Drop-Off Locations:- Borough Hall
- LP Public Library
- PAL Building
- St Joseph Parish
- The First Reformed Church of LP
We also accept monetary donations to purchase fresh fruits & vegetables for our families in need each month. Checks may be made out to:Borough of Lincoln Park - FOOD PANTRY34 Chapel Hill RoadLincoln Park, NJ 07035Gift Cards are always welcome!
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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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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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Emergency Medical Services"UNDER THE SEA" 2019 FIRST AID SQUAD TRICKY APRIL 4, 2019 at the Bethwood in Totowa. Lincoln Park EMS will be having a Tricky Tray fundraiser on Thursday April 4th @ 6pm. The event will be held at The Bethwood in Totowa. Tickets are on sale now for $45 which includes one small sheet of prize tickets, dinner & dessert. If you purchase your ticket before March 1st you will get an extra sheet of small prize tickets. To purchase tickets please call 973-694-3304. IS 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
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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Lincoln Park Fire DepartmentSmoke 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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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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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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