Borough of Lincoln Park 973-694-6100 |
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I am happy to report that for the 12th consecutive year, the total budget expenditures have remained relatively stable and minimal. Cost containment continues to be a primary goal of mine and has likewise been an aim of the Borough Council. Once again, with this direction, we have attained a very positive result and I commend Council for their steadfastness to this objective. Another annual goal has been to present a fully compliant budget to Council with regards to the State's financial regulations. This budget is, in fact, a fully compliant budget without any cuts in services.
This budget contains an average increase of 2.26% in municipal taxes to a property in Lincoln Park. The total amount to be raised in taxes is $193,190 below the allowable levy cap. It is also essential to note that this budget was achieved in the face of the continued loss of tax ratables due to flood buy outs and successful tax appeals, primarily in the commercial and industrial sector. On a positive note, however, it appears Lincoln Park is about to turn the corner and begin to reverse these negative trends. As you know, two significant residential development projects are about to commence in the downtown area. Another residential development, Dovetail Commons, is expected to break ground later this year. Additionally, the former gas station at the corner of Boonton Turnpike and Comly Road is being redeveloped as an upscale multi-unit retail center.
The end result, and more importantly, is what this means to the taxpayers of Lincoln Park. As proposed, this budget will increase the average household's (assessed value of $320,569) taxes bv $75.15 or just $18.79 per quarter.
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If you wish to make an appointment, please call the Borough Offices at 973-694-6100 and contact the appropriate department. Borough Hall will remain locked and all visitors will enter through the main entrance. When you arrive for your appointment, please call your contact person and they will meet you at the door and escort you to their office. All visitors to Borough Hall are required to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. A hand sanitizing station will be located in the vestibule area of the main entrance for your use before you enter the building.
The Borough has 2 lock boxes available 24/7 for anyone wishing to drop off paperwork to any of the departments. One box is located inside the vestibule of the main entrance to the Municipal Building and the other is located outside the Community Meeting Room. Please feel free to contact the appropriate department to confirm they have received your documents.
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There are so many ways to stay in touch with the Borough and to get the information you need. Visit our website for a list of ways to connect with Lincoln Park.
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THE LPCL IS OPENLincoln Park Residents Only for 2020
Hours Labor Day:
open daily from 11am - 6pm weather permitting
MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED – ID & proof of residency must be provided
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973-694-6100 ext 2044 973-694-6100 ext 2066 Summer Camp is Open. Please visit our page for more information.
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There is still time to join.
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FITNESS CLASSES AT THE LAKE:- TUESDAY: Kids Zumba at 11am
- WEDNESDAY: Adult Yoga at 8am
- THURSDAY: Adult Zumba at 7pm
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CONTACT US with questions about your Route # or any other concerns 973-694-6100 #2058
RECYCLE COACH:
Get information on your collection schedule, cancellations, etc... SIGN UP TODAY! Visit the Recycling page of our website for more information
The DPW will be routinely street sweeping & basin cleaning throughout various areas of town.
The DPW along with Morris County Mosquito Control will be out treating for mosquitoes as needed, upon receiving our mosquito application permit from the State.
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GRASS COLLECTIONSee below for collection dates. Please allow a day or two for pick up. All bags must be placed curbside, grass should not be put out more than 24hrs in advance of pick up. Please have grass out prior to 7am to avoid missing the pick-up. Grass can be placed in bio-degradable bags or clearly marked barrels, not to exceed 45lbs or 35 gals. Landscape barrels are discouraged. Route 1: July 2nd,16th, & 30th Route 2: July 9th & 23rd Route 3: July 9th & 23rd
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Five Minutes or Less for Health: Be Summer-Savvy
Summer brings a lot of fun and a lot of health and safety challenges. Take a few minutes to be safe and healthy.- Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets on the water.
- Use sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty.
- Put on insect repellent.
- Wash your hands often.
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Heat-related illness happens when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Infants and children up to 4 years of age are at greatest risk. Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. For heat-related illness, the best defense is prevention. - Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.
- Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Schedule outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours.
- Stay cool with cool showers or baths.
- Seek medical care immediate if your child has symptoms of heat-related illness.
Just a few serious sunburns can increase you and your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors. - Cover up. Clothing that covers you and your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays.
Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection every time you and your child go outside
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Jacque CastanedaLP Food Pantry Coordinator FOOD 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. Follow us on Instagram: Foodpantry2018 Year-Round Donation Drop-Off Locations located at: Borough Hall, LP Public Library, PAL Building, St Joseph Parish, The First Reformed Church. Cash or check donations to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for our clients.and/or gift cards are always welcome. Healthy options are always needed and appreciated.
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Borough Clerk's Office:COUNCIL MEETING - July 20: Work & Regular Meeting.
ELECTION UPDATE:
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS JULY 7, 2020 6am TO 8pm
The Clerk’s Office will NOT have results of the Primary Election for at least 7 days post-election.
The County Committee election is postponed until the 2021 election year. Current County Committee member’s terms will be extended until the 2021 primary.
If you are a registered Republican or Democrat you should have received your ballot in the mail. If you are unaffiliated you should have received an application in the mail. Please fill out and mail using the stamped envelope, OR…
Montville Township has a 24 hour drop box for your primary ballot and is the closest town that has a drop box. (Mt. Olive Township municipal building, Rockaway Township municipal building, Madison Borough municipal building and in front of the Morris County Clerk’s Office on Court Street, Morristown)
There is NO machine voting for this election. You will only be able to vote provisionally at the polling site.
2020 CENSUS: PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR 2020 CENSUS. The process only takes a few minutes to complete on line. www.2020census.gov
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The Lincoln Park Library will be closed until further notice is response to COVID-19.
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A MESSAGE FROM PAL Now that summer is upon us, some PAL sports will begin thanks to Governor Murphy allowing practice and eventually the playing of games. This is great news for the children of Lincoln Park. The kids can get out and play the sports that they enjoy as well as seeing some of their friends. Lincoln Park without baseball, softball and soccer this spring was very unusual, but Covid-19 was something we had to take very seriously.
PAL Sports intend to follow the social distancing rules that were put in place by the State of New Jersey as well as the Borough of Lincoln Park. With that being said, both players and parents MUST adhere to the 6 feet social distancing rules. While the children are playing a sport, they are not required to wear a mask, but while they are on the bench or the sideline, they are required to wear a mask, as are the coaches. There will be ABSOLUTELY NO SHARING OF EQUIPMENT. Coaches will have sanitizer with them.
The PAL takes this virus very seriously, and the coaches will be required to enforce social distancing and mask wearing regulations. Temperature checks of ALL participants will be taken prior to any practice or game. As a reminder to parents, if your child is not feeling well for any reason, please keep him/her home. The safety of your son or daughter, as well as the other players and volunteer coaches is of the utmost importance. Your help and cooperation will be needed to ensure we experience success in opening sports activities up this summer.
Enjoy your summer and be Safe!
Lincoln Park PAL Board
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Building / Zoning· Sal Marino: salm@bolp.org ext. 2026 · Judy Waters: judyw@bolp.org ext. 2028 Please contact Sal Marino for property maintenance complaints or questions. Please contact Judy Waters for forms or other information. You may drop off your applications and appropriate fees in the black drop box outside the Community Meeting Room or inside the vestibule of the main doors of the Municipal Complex. Exterior Maintenance - GRASSAll exterior grass and lawn areas of residential premises shall be maintained at a cut height of no more than six (6) inches. Failure to comply with Borough Ordinance can result in a summons being issued.
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