BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE
101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 www.bloomingdalenj.net T: 973.838.0778
Incorporated
February 23, 1918
WELCOME
PACKET Population as of 2010 7,656
County
Passaic
Square Miles
9.25 sq mi
ACTING MAYOR JOHN D’AMATO
Dear New Residents:
On behalf of the Borough Council of the Borough of Bloomingdale, let me take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you and your family. Please use this packet to help acquaint you with the Borough of Bloomingdale. Enclosed please find information for all the Borough departments and the many services we provide to our residents. Additional information can be found on our website at www.bloomingdalenj.net. Make sure to ‘like’ the Borough’s Facebook page to receive updates on all Borough events, activities, and more.
This entire “Welcome Package” is designed with one goal in mind: to let you know that we are pleased you have chosen the Borough of Bloomingdale as a place to live. We believe you have made a great choice.
At your convenience, I invite you to visit us at the Borough Hall, give us a call, or send an email. We are here to serve you and answer any questions you might have.
Best regards and Welcome! John D’Amato
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ACTING MAYOR JOHN D’AMATO ...... 2 BOROUGH COUNCIL ...... 4 BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION ...... 5 CLERK’S OFFICE ...... 7 TAX OFFICE ...... 8 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ...... 9 POLICE DEPARTMENT ...... 10 FIRE DEPARTMENT ...... 11 FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU ...... 11 BUILDING DEPARTMENT ...... 12 BOROUGH COURT...... 13 ANIMAL CONTROL ...... 14 NORTH JERSEY COMMUNITY ANIMAL SHELTER ...... 15 SENIOR CENTER ...... 16 BLOOMINGDALE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 17 TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE ...... 18 BOROUGH RECREATION FACILITIES ...... 18 BLOOMINGDALE COMMUNITY GARDEN ...... 18 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION ...... 19 DO NOT KNOCK ...... 20 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ...... 21 BOROUGH PROFESSIONALS ...... 22 STANDING COMMITTEES ...... 23 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS LIAISONS ...... 24 ELECTION DISTRICT ...... 25 PASSAIC COUNTY/NJ STATE INFORMATION ...... 26 HOSPITALS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP ...... 29 BOARD OF EDUCATION ...... 30 SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ...... 31 BLOOMINGDALE MAP ...... 35
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BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Borough Council meets twice a month. Check the website for the dates of the work sessions and regular meetings which begin at 7 p.m. in the Borough Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, NJ unless otherwise noted.
John D’Amato [email protected] Rich Dellaripa [email protected] John Graziano [email protected] Dawn Hudson [email protected] Drew Juhlin [email protected] Ray Yazdi [email protected]
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BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION
Animal Control Services Lisa Perry, ACO 973-838-8959 Animal Control Officer Jennifer Adams 973-838-8959 Animal Control Officer Nicole Stewart 973-838-8959 Animal Licensing Erin Alvarez 973-838-7426 Borough Engineer Tom Boorady (Darmofalski Eng) 973-838-8300 Building Department 973-838-7995 Construction Official/Zoning Officer Chris Walthour 973-838-7995 Technical Assistant Maureen DePascale 973-838-7995 Technical Assistant Cathy Lime 973-838-7995 Building Sub-Code & Inspector Dan Hagberg 973-838-7995 Electrical Sub-Code & Inspector Chris Walthour 973-838-7995 Plumbing Sub-Code Official & Inspector Vinnie Pellegrini 973-838-7995 Fire Sub-Code Official & Inspector Thomas Dillion 973-838-7995 CCO Mark Lime 973-838-7995 X4 Property Maintenance Mark Redfield 973-838-7995 X4 Business Administrator Mike Sondermeyer 973-838-0778 X243 Chief Financial Officer Donna Mollineaux 973-838-0778 X246 Assistant CFO Michael Yazdi 973-838-0778 X244 Department of Public Works 973-838-6055 Superintendent Al Gallagher Assistant Superintendent Frank Neuberger Foreman Billy Morris Deputy Clerk & Registrar Theresa Sauer 973-838-0778 X241 Fire Prevention Bureau Mark Lime 973-838-9484 Health Department – Pequannock 973-835-5700 Health Officer Tom Cantisano 973-838-5700 Library Director Patricia Perugino 973-838-0077 Municipal Clerk Breeanna Calabro 973-838-0778 X239
Municipal Court 973-838-0127 Court Administrator Phyllis Muter
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Municipal Judge Dana D’Angelo Municipal Prosecutor David Stanziale Public Defender David Amadio Planning Board Secretary Barbara Neinstedt 973-838-0330 Police Chief Joseph Borell 973-838-1058 Police Secretary Sandy Caparotta 973-838-0158 Recreation Director Rachel Bodor 973-222-1310 Senior Citizen Coordinator Pat Yannacci 973-838-9259 Tax Collector Barbara Neinstedt Adubato 973-838-0330 Tax Assessor Brian Townsend 973-838-7426 Tax Office Assistant Erin Alvarez 973-838-7426 Treasurer Sherry Gallagher 973-838-0778 X245 Water Billing Borough of Butler 973-838-7208
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CLERK’S OFFICE
Breeanna Calabro, R.M.C Municipal Clerk
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday
973-838-0778 Ext 239
Fax: 973-838-5115
The position of the Municipal Clerk is required by New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133) to serve as the Secretary to the Mayor and Council, Secretary to the municipal corporation, Chief Registrar of Voters and Election Official, Custodian of Public Records and Chief Administrative officer of licenses and other permits.
Theresa K. Sauer Deputy Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday
973-838-0778 Ext. 241
The Registrar of Vital Statistics is the keeper of birth, death, marriage records, domestic partnership records and civil union records, also referred to as “vital records.” These vital records are confidential and not openly accessible to the public. For more information, please call Terry at the number listed above
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TAX OFFICE
Barbara Neinstedt Adubato, C.T.C. Tax Collector
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the neighborhood. Once you are settled, please contact the Tax office at (973) 838-0330 or stop in so we may answer any questions you may have. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, excluding holidays.
All new homeowners should have received a copy of their tax bill at their closing. If not, please request a new bill from us. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve your obligation as a taxpayer. The tax bills are sent out once a year in late June or early July. These bills include four stubs – one for each quarter.
Please make a note if you, the homeowner will be paying your taxes directly or if a mortgage company will be making your tax payments for you. If you are using a mortgage company, we require written authorization from the mortgage company stating that they are responsible for your payments. Once your mortgage is satisfied, please contact the Tax office.
Taxes are due four times a year, the first day of February, May, August, and November. We offer a ten-day grace period. After the grace period, state statute requires interest for overdue periods date back to the first of the month. We do not send reminder notices. You may pay your taxes by mail, in person or online (www.bloomingdalenj.net). If you pay by mail, we receipt your taxes based on the day we receive your check, not the date written on the check or postmark date.
There are various property tax relief programs that are offered by the state that you may qualify for. For more information, www.state.nj.us.treasury, Taxes, Property Tax Relief Program
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Al Gallagher, DPW Superintendent
188 Union Avenue Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-838-6055 973-291-8935 (FAX)
DPW DEPARTMENT: Al Gallagher, Superintendent [email protected] Frank Neuberger, Assistant Superintendent [email protected]
WATER DEPARTMENT: Billy Morris, DPW Foreman 973-838-1542 [email protected] 973-838-4642 (Fax) 30 Ballston Street, Bloomingdale NJ
Bloomingdale provides our residential solid waste pickup. Residential solid waste curbside collection is twice a week. Questions or concerns regarding garbage should be directed to the DPW Superintendent at 973- 838-6055.
Bloomingdale also picks up Recycling curbside every other Wednesday. For more information, contact the DPW Superintendent at 973-838-6055.
The borough also provides curbside leaf collection and metal pickup and electronics. Also, brush and Christmas trees are picked up curbside.
Please review the garbage and recycling flyer for detail on pickup days for both garbage and recycling.
Bloomingdale Recycling Center – 188 Union Avenue
Hours: Monday – Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday – 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Passaic County Recycling Hotline 973-881-4506 (Call for dates for computer and electronics and Hazardous Waste pickup dates)
Passaic County Office of Recycling & Natural Resources 973-305-5738
The Bloomingdale Water and Sewer Department continuously strives to provide its customers with an adequate supply of high-quality water. Our drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and NJ State standards.
Our waste water (sewerage) disposal complies with all environmental requirements.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Bloomingdale Police Department is to prevent crime, Preserve order and to protect the rights, lives and property of the citizens of Bloomingdale
The success of the mission depends upon a continuous effort to increase awareness and develop higher levels of trust and understanding among police officers and the community.
We shall continuously strive towards attaining excellence by providing our employees with fair and effective leadership, supervision and training.
In accomplishing these goals; service will be our commitment; honor and integrity our mandate.
CHIEF: Joseph Borell
WEBSITE: www.bloomingdalepolice.com
PHONE: 973-838-0158
Bloomingdale Police Department 101 Hamburg Turnpike Bloomingdale NJ, 07403
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement
It will be the goal of the Bloomingdale Fire Department, a 60 member all volunteer municipal fire department, to provide high quality and professional fire and rescue services to the citizens and businesses of the Borough of Bloomingdale, with all the necessary safety precautions and training to minimize the risks to its members; to inspect any and all commercial and life hazard occupancies to prevent fires from starting; to educate it's citizens in the fundamentals of fire safety and to respond when called upon by our mutual aid partners.
CHIEF: ERIC TUASON
WEBSITE: www.bloomingdalefd.org
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
[email protected] 190 Union Ave, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 Tel 973-838-9484 Fax 973-838-9485
(Hours by Appointment Only)
Bloomingdale Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Information
Smoke Detector Inspections Building Department – 973-838-7995
Fire Official & Bureau Secretary - Mark Lime
Inspectors: Anthony Catalano, Mike Hudson, Mark Lime
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
The Building Department processes construction permit applications and enforces compliance with construction sub-code requirement
CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL: Christopher Walthour
PHONE: 973-838-7995
FAX: 973-838-5790
ADDRESS: 182 Union Ave, Bloomingdale
EMAIL: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: Borough ordinance 11-1.6 G.
All payments for a Continued Certificate of Occupancy shall be made in cash or cashiers check to the Borough of Bloomingdale.
Bloomingdale CCO Application (Residential)
Bloomingdale CCO Application (Commercial or Tenant Rental)
Bloomingdale CCO Requirements
Permit Forms
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BOROUGH COURT
The Municipal Court Office is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is located on the ground floor at the rear of the Municipal Building.
Court sessions are generally held on the first, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. The Courtroom is located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building. Contact the Court Administrator for scheduled court dates
The Municipal Court is considered a court of limited jurisdiction, having responsibility for motor vehicle offenses, parking tickets, minor criminal-type offenses, municipal ordinance violations, and other offenses such as fish and game violations. A Municipal Court usually has jurisdiction only over cases that occur within the boundaries of its municipality. Many serious criminal cases start out as complaints filed in the Municipal Court, but those cases are transferred to the Superior Court in Paterson. More information on the New Jersey Court system can be found at www.njcourts.gov
The Municipal Court Office accepts cash, checks, or money orders and most major credit cards.
For more information, please call the Municipal Court Office at 973-838-0127.
Phyllis Muter - Court Administrator Dana D'Angelo – Municipal Judge David Stanziale – Municipal Prosecutor David Amadio – Public Defender
PHONE NUMBER: 973-838-0127
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE NEW JERSEY COURT SYSTEM We are an independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States and this State.
***Please Note there is no overnight parking November 1st – April 1st from midnight to sunrise*** Please visit www.bloomingdalepolice.com to obtain a permit
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ANIMAL CONTROL
Bloomingdale Animal Control provides varied services to your community. Following local and state regulations we strive to protect the health and well-being of both the citizens and animals of the towns we serve. We strive to perform the duties and responsibilities entrusted to us with respect and compassion. We are available 24/7 to meet the needs of those we serve. We encourage you to contact us should you have any questions. Our phone number is 973 838-8959 or email us at [email protected]
The Borough requires all dog and cat owners to license their pets with the town. This is the law and compliance bring benefits to you, your pet and the community. Applications are available on our website and at Borough Hall. The benefits of licensing your pet include:
*A way to ensure reunification in case your pet is ever lost. Anyone who has lost a pet knows how we worry about them until they are safe at home. The license tag can be quickly used to find your name and address and the authorities can notify you. This will bring about a quick reunion.
*Licensing is a way for the community to ensure that pets are protected against a fatal virus commonly known as rabies.
*The fees from licensing stay in the community and helps fund rabies clinics and support the animal control efforts in your community.
*The cost of the license is far less than the fine imposed if your dog is found without a license.
*Last, but not least, it is the law!
Free Rabies Clinics are held throughout the year. Please contact the Animal Control Department for dates and locations. All New Jersey pet owners are welcome to attend.
DIRECTOR/ ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: Lisa Perry
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS: Jennifer Adams & Nicole Stewart
PHONE: 973-838-8959 FAX: 973-838-7548
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NORTH JERSEY COMMUNITY ANIMAL SHELTER
Mission Statement
The North Jersey Community Animal Shelter (NJ CAS) has been established to serve the residents and animals of the community by providing a safe haven for stray and homeless animals until they can be reunited with their owners or adopted into responsible homes. NJ CAS is dedicated to treating all people and animals with respect, compassion and kindness.
Open 7 days a week 10am-noon Call the shelter for an appointment to reclaim your pet or for adoptions. The shelter is closed most holidays and in inclement weather.
Volunteers Welcome
Volunteers are welcome provided they attend orientation and training. Shelter Staff will further assist volunteers. Once a time commitment is made volunteers are expected to work according to the established shelter schedule.
There are volunteer opportunities waiting for you!
PHONE: 973 850-6767 ADDRESS: 23 Brandt Lane, Bloomingdale EMAIL: [email protected]
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SENIOR CENTER
The Bloomingdale Senior Center located behind the Borough Hall is a full-service Senior Center opened to residents of Bloomingdale and the surrounding communities. Activities include, but are not limited to, exercise classes including aerobics, chair aerobics, chair yoga and Zumba. Other programs include a walking program, parties, trips (both day and overnight), cards, mahjongg and Bingo.
Informational talks on subjects of interest to seniors and their families are given on a regular basis. Medicare and State Health Insurance information and help is available through a certified S.H.I.P. Counselor.
The Bloomingdale Golden Age Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. A calendar of each month’s daily activities is available at the center. Hours of operation vary based on the daily activities.
The Bloomingdale Senior Center is home to a Passaic County Nutrition Center which serves a hot, nutritious meal, Monday through Friday. Transportation to this program is available through the Passaic County Para-Transit program. Information and reservation for the County program can be made by calling 973-835-4433.
SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR: PAT YANNACCI
PHONE: 973-838-9259
FAX: 973-838-9258
ADDRESS: 103 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale
EMAIL: [email protected]
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BLOOMINGDALE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Located in the lower level of Borough Hall, the library offers free Internet and Wi-Fi access, story time for ages 6 months and up, monthly feature films for children and adults, bilingual classes, and much more!
As a member of PALS Plus, the library consortium of Passaic County and beyond, the library shares collections and services with 19 public and academic libraries located in Passaic and Essex Counties, NJ. Members share library and computer resources to better serve the information needs of our communities.
We welcome you to register for a library card at your earliest convenience. Proof of Bloomingdale residency is required to obtain a library card. Check out our website at: www.bloomingdalelibrary.org for additional information.
Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday and Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday Closed
LIBRARY DIRECTOR: PATRICIA PERUGINO
PHONE: 973-838-0077
ADDRESS: 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale
EMAIL: [email protected]
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TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Held annually in April - Registration available in the Municipal Clerk’s office & on the Borough webpage, must register to be included on the distribution list. The garage sale fee is waived for participants.
For more information, please call the Municipal Clerk’s office at 973.838.0778
BOROUGH RECREATION FACILITIES
Bogue Pond 17 Sandra Lane, Bloomingdale Basketball court, playground, fishing
Delazier Field 52 Ballston St, Bloomingdale (may be accessed from Chestnut St) Basketball court, playground
Martha B Day 225 Rafkind Rd, Bloomingdale Basketball court, playground
Oakwood Lake Lakeside Ave, Bloomingdale Playground, fishing
Walter T Bergen School 225 Glenwild Ave, Bloomingdale Basketball court, tennis courts, playground, walking path, exercise equipment
BLOOMINGDALE COMMUNITY GARDEN
Second St, Bloomingdale Email [email protected] for availability of plots
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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
Borough of Bloomingdale Emergency Notification Contact Information Request Form (All Information is Strictly Confidential)
Emergency Notification - Borough of Bloomingdale (bloomingdalenj.net)
In our efforts to provide more reliable communications with Residents [and Businesses] in the borough, we have implemented Swiftreach Networks, Inc. as our Emergency Notification service provider.
Swift911™ in its simplest form is a system that makes phone calls to specific people or areas in the event of an emergency or for sharing important information. All the calls you receive will have the Caller ID of Bloomingdale Township or Bloomingdale Police Department.
If you are not receiving these calls, please log in to the Swift911 Portal below to add or update your contact information. You may also remove yourself from our lists. If you register, please wait up to an hour for the registration confirmation email to arrive.
Any resident who had previously registered for Swift911™ should reregister on the portal, which will automatically update the existing residential list with the new information provided.
Mail or Drop Off To: Bloomingdale Police Department 101 Hamburg Turnpike Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
You may also fill out this form online at www.bloomingdalepolice.com
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DO NOT KNOCK
‘DO NOT KNOCK’ REGISTRATION FORM (BOROUGH ORDINANCE NO. 15-2019)
NAME:______
ADDRESS: ______
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ 07403
DATE: ______
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4-2.18. Restrictions for Peddlers and Hawkers (in summary)
Entering on posted property prohibited: No individual obtaining a license pursuant to this Section shall enter onto any property on which is located a sign or signs stating “no solicitors” or carrying a similar message forbidding the entry of any persons onto the property.
Non-solicitation list: The Office of the Borough Clerk shall collect, prepare and maintain a list of addresses of those premises where the owner and/or occupant has notified the Borough Clerk that soliciting and canvassing is not permitted on his/her premises. The list shall be submitted to the Chief of Police & also be distributed to applicants seeking a license to solicit or canvass pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The licensee shall not solicit or canvass at any address on the non-solicitation list. Any individual violating the provisions of §4-2.18.2.B shall be punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment as prescribed in §4-2.18.3.
Please note: Tax Exempt organizations such as charitable, religious, political, or other non-profit organizations are excluded from the Do Not Knock list
Return Form to: Breeanna Calabro, Municipal Clerk 101 Hamburg Turnpike Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 (or by email: [email protected])
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
•BOARD OF HEALTH •PLANNING BOARD •ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION •RECREATION COMMISSION •ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION •ROSE FUND •LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES •SEARCH AND RESCUE •LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COUNCIL •CITIZENS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) •MUNICIPAL DRUG ALLIANCE
Please visit the Borough webpage for a full listing of active members. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the ‘Bloomingdale Volunteer Form’ and submit to the Municipal Clerk’s office.
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BOROUGH PROFESSIONALS
Date of Name Term Expired Appointment 1/1/21 Fred Semrau, Borough Attorney 1 year 12/31/21
1/1/21 Samuel Klein, Borough Auditor 1 year 12/31/21 1/1/21 Vozza Insurance Agency 1 year 12/31/21 Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer P.A. 1/1/21 1 year 12/31/21 Bond Council 1/1/19 Thomas Boorady, Borough Engineer 3 years 12/31/21 1/1/19 Donna Mollineaux, CFO 4 years 1/2/22 9/1/19 Dana D’Angelo, Municipal Judge 3 years unexp 12/31/21 1/1/21 David Amadio, Public Defender 1 year 12/31/21 1/1/21 David Stanziale, Prosecutor 1 year 12/31/21
1/1/21 Richard Kunze, QPA 1 year 12/31/21
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STANDING COMMITTEES
STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER
Budget Committee Rich Dellaripa, John D’Amato, Drew Juhlin
Governmental Operations John D’Amato, Ray Yazdi, Dawn Hudson
Public Health and Safety John D’Amato, Dawn Hudson, Ray Yazdi
William Graf, Edward Simoni, Pete Croop, William Ordinance Review Committee Steenstra, Chris Walthour, Ray Yazdi, Brian Guinan
Shared Service Committee Ray Yazdi, John D’Amato, Dawn Hudson
Flood Committee Jack Miller, Drew Juhlin, Rich Dellaripa, Bernie Vroom
Grants Committee Rich Dellaripa, Drew Juhlin
Public Outreach Committee Dawn Hudson, Rich Dellaripa
Public Events Committee Dawn Hudson, John D’Amato
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS LIAISONS
Organization Liaison Bloomingdale Board of Education Richard Dellaripa Bloomingdale Board of Health Dawn Hudson Bloomingdale Fire Department John D’Amato Bloomingdale/Butler Youth Club Drew Juhlin Environmental Commission Drew Juhlin Library Board of Trustees Mike Sondermeyer Local Emergency Planning Council John D’Amato Municipal Drug Alliance Richard Dellaripa, John Graziano Rose Trust Fund Advisory Board Drew Juhlin Senior Citizens Advisory Committee John D’Amato Triboro Chamber of Commerce Bree Calabro Triboro Little League Drew Juhlin Economic Development Committee John Graziano Passaic County Film Commission John D’Amato Floor Committee Liaison Drew Juhlin Passaic County Flood Basin Task Force John Graziano Recreation Drew Juhlin Bloomingdale/Butler United Soccer Club Ray Yazdi Triboro First Aid Squad John D’Amato
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ELECTION DISTRICT
Residents of Bloomingdale reside in Passaic County’s 11th Congressional District and 39th Legislative District.
Voter Registration application, Political Party Affiliation Declaration form and Application to Vote by Mail Ballot are all available on our website: www.bloomingdalenj.net
Elections Dates are posted on the Borough Website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office.
Polling Places for Primary and General Elections:
District 1 Health Center at Bloomingdale 255 Union Avenue
District 2 Samuel R. Donald School 29 Captolene Avenue
District 5 Samuel R. Donald School 29 Captolene Avenue
District 3 Bloomingdale Firemen’s Hall 97 Hamburg Turnpike
District 4 Bloomingdale Firemen’s Hall 97 Hamburg Turnpike
Poll workers needed for all Elections:
$200 for the day. Must be registered voter in Passaic County.
Contact the Passaic County Board of Elections to become a poll worker: [email protected]
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PASSAIC COUNTY/NJ STATE INFORMATION
PASSAIC COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS: Passaic County Administration Building 401 Grand Street – 2nd Floor, Room #223 Paterson, NJ 07505 FAX: 973-742-3746
Pasquale “Pat” Lepore, Director [email protected] 873-881-4536 Bruce James, Deputy Director [email protected] 973-225-3145 Assad R. Akhter [email protected] 973-881-4417 John W. Bartlett [email protected] 973-225-5415 Theodore “TJ” Best, Jr. [email protected] 973-225-5427 Terry Duffy [email protected] 973-881-4537 Cassandra “Sandi” Lazzara [email protected] 973-881-7896 Louis E. Imhof, Clerk [email protected] 973-881-4412
PASSAIC COUNTY SURROGATE: Honorable Bernice Toledo 973-881-4760 71 Hamilton Street, Room 101 Fax: 973-523-3449 Paterson, NJ 07505 [email protected]
PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Michael Lysicatos, 401 Grand Street, Ste 417 973-569-4047 Director of Planning Paterson, NJ 07505 [email protected]
PASSAIC COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS:
401 Grand Street, Room 205 Paterson, NJ 07505 Anthony J. DeNova, III 973-881-4405 County Administrator FAX: 973-881-2853 [email protected]
Marc E. Seemon Deputy County Administrator 973-881-4407 [email protected] FAX: 973-881-2853
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PASSAIC COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS: Danielle Ireland-Imhof 401 Grand Street – Room 130 County Clerk Paterson, NJ 07505 FAX: 973-754-1920 [email protected] 973-225-3690
Ken Hirmann 401 Grand Street 973-881-4780 Office Administrator Paterson, NJ 07505 FAX: 973-523-9121 [email protected]
Shona Mack-Pollock Superintendent Of Elections 501 River Street 973-881-4515 Commissioner Of Registration Paterson, NJ 07505 FAX: 973-881-1634 [email protected]
Ronald Fava 973-225-3674 Deputy Superintendent Deputy Commissioner of Registration [email protected]
Wanaque Satellite Office 1237 Ringwood Avenue 973-839-3000 Wanaque, NJ
PASSAIC COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: Jonathan Pera, P.E. 401 Grand Street, Room 524 973-881-4450 Paterson, NJ 07505 FAX 973-742-3936 [email protected]
NEW JERSEY STATE LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES: Michael Cerra 222 W. State Street 609-695-3481 X120 Executive Director Trenton, NJ 08608 [email protected]
Lori Buckelew 222 West State Street 609-695-3481 X112 Asst. Executive Director Trenton, NJ 08608 FAX: 609-695-0151 [email protected]
Website: www.njlm.org
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STATE LEGISLATORS - DISTRICT 39 Senator Holly Schepisi 287 Kinderamack Road 201-666-0881 Westwood, NJ 07675 FAX: 201-666-5255
Assemblyman Robert Auth 1069 Ringwood Ave 862-248-0491 Haskell, NJ 074250
Assemblywoman DeAnne DeFuccio
UNITED STATES CONGRESS - 11TH DISTRICT Mikie Sherrill 8 Wood Hollow Road 973-526-5668 Parsippany, NJ 07054 FAX: 973-292-1569
FEDERAL OFFICES – U.S. SENATE
Robert Menendez Cory Booker 528 Hart Senate Office Building 717 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4744 202-224-3224
PRESIDENT: Joseph Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414
GOVERNOR: Phil Murphy 609-292-6000 Office of the Governor FAX: 609-292-3454 P.O. Box 001 State House Trenton, NJ 08625
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HOSPITALS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP
HOSPITALS
Hospital Address Phone Chilton Memorial 97 West Parkway, Pompton Plains 973-831-5000
Morristown Memorial 100 Madison Ave, Morristown 973-971-5004
St Joseph Childrens Hospital 703 Main St, Paterson 973-754-2500 St Josephs Hospital 224 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne 973-942-6900
St Joseph Reg Med Center 703 Main St, Paterson 973-754-2000
Valley Hospital 223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood 201-447-8000 Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
PLACES OF WORSHIP St Anthony’s RC Church Bartholdi Ave, Butler 973-838-0031 Bloomingdale United 65 Main St, Bloomingdale 973-838-6053 Methodist Church
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dr. Michael Nicosia – Acting Superintendent / Director of Special Education
Ms. Donna Alonso - Interim School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary
Martha B. Day School Karen Husser, Principal 225 Rafkind Road 973-838-1311 ext 102 973-283-1476 FAX
Walter T. Bergen Middle School Jon Deeb, Principal 225 Glenwild Ave 973-838-4835 ext 302 973-283-1893 FAX
Samuel R. Donald School Kerridyn Trusheim, Principal 29 Captolene Ave 973-838-5353 ext 202 973-838-9195 FAX
BOARD MEMBERS Lauren Grecco, President James Schalago Robert Bloodgood, Vice President Christine Spencer Charles Carabalo Alexis Wilson Carol Marcus S Nadia Hussain Elizabeth Santana
For unscheduled closings of schools due to inclement weather or other emergencies, turn to Channel 77, WGHT Radio Station Postings will also be listed on Board of Education website. Swiftreach messages will be sent to parents and guardians of resident students.
Please do not attempt to call the schools, Police Department or radio/TV stations for information concerning school closings but listen for the information.
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SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
American Legion #154 Commander John Turko Jr PO Box 267, 28 Main St, Butler, NJ 07405 973-838-4348
American Legion Auxiliary #154 Lisa Akerman 28 Main St, Butler, NJ 07405 [email protected]
Bloomingdale Memorial Golden Age Sue Gillespie, President Club 31 Macopin Terr, West Milford, NJ 07480
Bloomingdale Municipal Drug Alliance Open position
Bloomingdale Senior Center Pat Yannacci, Director 103 Hamburg Tpke, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-838-9259 Office 973-838-9258 Fax [email protected]
Bloomingdale Recreation Rachel Bodor, Director 47 Main St, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-838-7618 Office 973-222-1310 Cell [email protected]
Boy Scout Troop #86 Michael Earle, Scoutmaster 14 Winfred Ct, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-650-5105 [email protected] www.Bloomingdale86.mytroop.us
Butler Museum Ken Montanye, Co-Chair 221 Main St, Butler, NJ 07405 973-838-7222 Phone 973-283-9895 Fax [email protected] www.butlermuseumnj.org
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BBYC Pom Pom Girls and Cheerleaders Dana Sarno 10 Walnut Lane, Butler, NJ 07405 973-342-3237 [email protected]
Camp Hope Senior Program Shaniqua Wallace, Division Director PO Box 931 1792 Union Valley Rd, W Milford, NJ 07480 973-881-2487 Office 973-728-5902 Fax [email protected]
Coronet Band Michael Kallimanis, Director PO Box 93, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 201-370-0423 [email protected] www.bloomingdalecornetband.org
Cub Scout Pack #86 Dan Hawkins 6 Pearl St, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-943-0181 [email protected] www.bloomingdale86.mypack.us
Democratic Municipal Leader Bernie Vroom, Leader 183 Reeve Ave, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-492-1009
Fire Department Hall Rental Dawn Hudson 97 Hamburg Tpke, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 [email protected]
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Krissy Karcher, President 101 Hamburg Tpke, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
Girl Scouts of Northern NJ Theresa Merino, Unit Manager 41 Sunset Rd, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 551-580-0560 [email protected]
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L.E.A.D. – Bloomingdale Police Dept Officers Sgt Mark Loveland Ptl Robert Grabowski Ptl Steve Smith Ptl Kevin Peirsel Ptl Vincent Graziosa 101 Hamburg Tpke, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
North Jersey Community Animal Shelter 23 Brandt Lane, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-850-6767 Office 973-850-6768 Fax [email protected] Pompton Reformed Church 59 Hamburg Tpke, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973-835-8541 Pomptonreformed.org
Republican Municipal Leader Linda Huntley, Leader 86 Van Dam, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-283-8798
Salvation Army Lt Colonel Donald Lance Star Lake Camp & Conference Center 289 Macopin Rd, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-838-7000 Office 973-838-0810 Fax
St Anthony of Padua Father Joseph Jurasek 65 Bartholdi Ave, Butler, NJ 07405 973-838-0013 church 973-838-0649 fax
Tri-Boro Animal Welfare Becky Karpowich, President 12 Belleview Avenue, Butler, NJ 07405 973-831-5555 [email protected] Tbaw.org
Tri-Boro Area Chamber of Commerce Jamie Cerosimo, President PO Box 100, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 201-921-6868 [email protected] Triborochamber.org
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Triboro First Aid Squad Justin Hill, President PO Box 222, Butler, NJ 07405 973-838-7292
Tri-Boro Little League Joe Bennett, President PO Box 254, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 [email protected] Triborolittleleague.com
United Methodist Church Reverend Hannah Lee 65 Main St, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 973-838-5140 church 973-850-6053 parsonage
Veterans of Foreign Wars - #8096 Wayne Stein, Commander 69 Carey Ave, Butler, NJ 07405 973-332-6297 Office 973-838-9899 Hall [email protected]
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BLOOMINGDALE MAP
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2021 Bloomingdale Public Events Calendar
Sat. April 3rd Easter Egg Hunt (cancelled due to Covid-19)
TBA (Fall) Trout Fishing Contest at Bogue Pond 10am Rain or shine
Sat. April 17th Paper Shredding – Senior Center 9AM (until truck is full)
Sat. April 17th Little League Opening Day Sun. April 18th Rain Date
Sat. April 24th Town Wide Garage Sale Sun. April 25th Rain Date (Need to apply by April 16 @Boro Hall)
Sat. May 8th Town Clean-up Day at Bogue Pond Rain or Shine 10AM
Mon. May 31st Memorial Day Ceremony Sat.
June 26th Fourth of July Fireworks Walter T. Bergen School 6pm Sun. June 27th Rain Date
Sat. Aug. 14th River Clean-up Day at Sloan Park 10am Rain or Shine Sat. Sept. 11th Candlelight Memorial at Sloan Park 7pm
Sat. Sept. 25th Pride Day & Bob Kochka 5k at De Lazier Field– 12pm-5pm Sun. Sept. 26th Rain Date is for Pride Day only (Kochka Race rain or shine)
Sat. Oct. 16th Paper Shredding –Senior Center 9AM (until truck is full)
Fri. Oct. 29th Halloween Dance at SRD School 7PM
Thur. Nov. 11th Veterans Day – Sloan Park 11AM
Sun. Dec. 5th Holiday Event Walter T. Bergen School 2PM
**This is a tentative schedule of our Town’s events. All events, dates and times are subject to change. For updated information visit www.bloomingdalenj.net or email [email protected]
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LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE
BOROUGH COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETINGS 2021 CALENDAR YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED, the Borough Council of the Borough of Bloomingdale has adopted the following schedule of Workshop and Regular Meetings of the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale for the 2021 calendar year:
WORKSHOP MEETINGS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS
January 5, 2021 (Reorganization & Work Session) January 19, 2021 February 2, 2021 February 16, 2021 March 2, 2021 March 16, 2021 April 6, 2021 April 20, 2021 May 4, 2021 May 18, 2021 June 1, 2021 June 15, 2021 July 20, 2021 August 17, 2021 September 7, 2021 September 21, 2021 October 5, 2021 October 19, 2021 November 1, 2021** November 23, 2021 December 21, 2021
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that starting May 1, 2021 all scheduled Workshop & Regular Meetings of the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale as outlined herein shall be held in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, NJ. All such meetings shall begin at 7:00 p.m., except for November 1, 2021 which will commence at 8:00 a.m.
Official action may be taken at all meetings outlined herein.
Breeanna Calabro, RMC Municipal Clerk, Borough of Bloomingdale
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The Borough has created an Internet Transaction Safety Zone. Our residents can safely perform legal internet transactions such as Craigslist sales or purchases outside in the rear of the Borough hall Parking lot where it has camera surveillance, lighted and near our Police Station.
UPDATE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION USING THE FOLLOWING FORM
OR ONLINE: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register
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New Jersey 68 Voter Registration Application Please print clearly in ink. All information is required unless marked optional. 1 Check all boxes that apply: o New Registration o Name Change o Political Party Affiliation FOR OFFICIAL o Address Change o Signature Update o Vote By Mail USE ONLY 2 Are you a U.S. Citizen? o Yes o No 3 Are you at least 17 years of age? o Yes o No Clerk (If No, DO NOT complete this form) (If No, DO NOT complete this form) 4 Last Name First Name Middle Name or Initial Suffix (Jr., Sr., III) Registration #
Office Time Stamp 5 Date of Birth (MM / DD / YYYY) / / 6 Gender (Optional) o Female o Male 7 NJ Driver’s License Number or MVC Non-driver ID Number If you DO NOT have a NJ Driver’s License or MVC Non-Driver ID, provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. ______o “I swear or affirm that I DO NOT have a NJ Driver’s License, MVC Non-driver ID or a Social Security Number.” Home Address (DO NOT use PO Box) Apt. Municipality (City/Town) County State Zip Code 8
Mailing Address (If different from Home Address) Apt. Municipality (City/Town) County State Zip Code o 9 by mail o in person Last Address Registered to Vote (DO NOT use PO Box) Apt. Municipality (City/Town) County State Zip Code 10 Muni Code #
Former Name if Making Name Change Party 11 12 Day Phone Number (Optional) Ward E-Mail Address (Optional)
13 Do you wish to declare a political party affiliation? o Yes, the party name is . District (Optional) o No, I do not wish to be affiliated with any political party. 14 Request for Mail-In Ballot for all future elections (Optional) o I wish to receive a Mail-In Ballot for all future elections until I request otherwise in writing to the County Clerk’s office. o Mail my ballot to the following address if different from Mailing Address above. Mailing Address if different from above Apt. Municipality (City/Town) State Zip Code
Declaration - I swear or affirm that: l I will have resided in the State and county l I understand that any false or fraudulent l I am a U.S. Citizen at least 30 days before the next election registration may subject me to a fine of up l I live at the above home address l I am not on parole, probation or serving a to $15,000, imprisonment up to 5 years, or l I am at least 17 years old, and understand sentence due to a conviction for an indictable both pursuant to R.S. 19:34-1 that I may not vote until reaching the age of 18 offense under any federal or state laws
Signature of Registrant: Sign or mark and date on lines below If applicant is unable to complete this form, print the name and address of individual who completed this form. Name
Date (MM / DD / YYYY) / / X Date / / Address (MM / DD / YYYY) Important Instructions for sections 7, 8, 13 and 14 7) Registrants who are submitting this form by mail and are registering to vote for the first time: If you do not supply any of the information required by section 7, or the information you provide cannot be verified, you will be asked to provide a COPY of a current and valid photo ID, or a document with your name and current address on it to avoid having to provide identification at the polling place. Note: ID Numbers are Confidential and will not be released by any governmental agency. Any person who uses such numbers illegally shall be subject to criminal penalties. 8) If you are homeless, you may complete section 8 by providing a contact point or the location where you spend most of your time. 13) You may declare a political party affiliation or you may declare to be unaffiliated, regardless of any prior party affiliation. If you are a previously affiliated voter who wants to change political party affiliation or become unaffiliated, you must file this form no later than 55 days before the primary election in order to vote in the primary election. Completing section 13 is OPTIONAL and will not affect the acceptance of your voter registration application. 14) If you wish to receive a Mail-In Ballot for all future elections, mark the appropriate box in section 14. You will continue to receive Mail-In Ballots for all future elections until you request otherwise in writing to your County Clerk’s office. Need More Information? Check boxes below if you would like to receive more information about: o voting by mail o polling place accessibility o voting if you have a disability, including visual impairment o becoming a poll worker o available election materials in this alternative language: NJ Division of Elections - 08/24/18 New Jersey Voter Registration Information You can register to vote if: n You are a United States citizen. n You are at least 17 years of age.* n You will be a resident of the State and county 30 days before the election. n You are currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction. NOT *You may register to vote if you are at least 17 years old but cannot vote until reaching the age of 18. Registration Deadline: 21 days before an election Your County Commissioner of Registration will notify you if your application is accepted. If it is not accepted, you will be notified on how to complete and/or correct the application. Questions? visit Elections.NJ.gov or call toll-free 1-877-NJVOTER (1-877-658-6837)
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New Jersey Voter Registration You can register to vote if: n You are a United States citizen n You will be 18 years of age by the next election n You will be a resident of the county 30 days before the election n You are NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction Registration Deadline: 21 days before an election Your County Commissioner of Registration will notify you if your application is accepted. If it is not accepted, you will be notified on how to complete and/or correct the application.
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3 APE HERE APE T Application For Vote by Mail Ballot Please type or print clearly in ink. All information required unless marked optional. I hereby apply for a Mail-In Ballot for: MILITARY/OVERSEAS VOTER ONLY (CHECK ONLY ONE) I request Vote-By-Mail Ballots for all elections in which I am eligible to vote and I am (CHECK ONLY ONE) r ALL FUTURE ELECTIONS, until I request otherwise in writing. r A Member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on r Or for ONLY ONE of the following: General (November) active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent. 1 r Primary (June) r Municipal r School r Fire r A U.S. Citizen residing outside the U.S. and I intend to return. r A U.S. Citizen residing outside the U.S. and I do not intend to return. r Special ______To be held on / / r (Specify) (MM / DD / YYYY) A U.S. Citizen residing outside the U.S. and I have never lived in the U.S. PLEASE NOTE: Your ballot can only be sent to the mailing address supplied on this application. If your mailing address changes, you must notify the County Clerk in writing. Last Name (Type or Print) First Name (Type or Print) Middle Name or Initial Suffix (Jr., Sr., III) 2 Address at which you are registered to vote: Mail my ballot to the following address: r Street Address or RD# Apt. Same Address as Section 3
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Date of Birth (MM / DD / YYYY) Day Time Phone Number E-Mail Address (Optional) 5 / / 6 ( ) 7 Signature Please sign your name as it appears in the Poll Book. Today’s Date (MM / DD / YYYY) 8 9 X ______/ / OPTIONAL - ONLY COMPLETE SECTIONS 10 OR 11 IF APPLICABLE Assistor: Any person providing assistance to the voter in completing this application must complete this section. Name of Assistor (Type or Print) Signature of Assistor Date (MM / DD / YYYY) 10 X / / Address Apt. Municipality (City/Town) State Zip
Authorized Messenger: Any voter may apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Authorized Messenger. Messenger shall be a family member or a registered voter of this County. No Authorized Messenger can (1) be a Candidate in the election for which the voter is requesting a Mail-In Ballot or (2) serve as messenger for more than THREE qualified voters per election. I designate ______to be my Authorized Messenger. Print Name of Authorized Messenger Address of Messenger Apt. Municipality (City/Town) State Zip Date of Birth (MM / DD / YYYY) / / 11 Signature of Voter X ______/ / Date (MM / DD / YYYY) Authorized Messenger must sign application and show photo ID OFFICE USE ONLY STOP in the presence of the County Clerk or County Clerk designee. Voter Reg # ______“I do hereby certify that I will deliver the Mail-In Ballot directly to the voter and no other person, under penalty of law.” Muni Code #______Party ______Signature of Messenger Date (MM / DD / YYYY) X / / Ward ______District ______
NJ Division of Elections - 08/18 option, the County Clerk’s office must be notified in writing. Ballot for all future elections. If such voter no longer wants this Voters now have an option of automatically receiving a Mail-In Clerk until 3 P.M. the day before election. to the election. He or she may also apply in person County A voter may apply for a Mail-In Ballot by mail up to 7 days prior PLEASE NOTE 6.Y Do not submit more than one application for the same election. 5. he County Board of Elections no later than 48 hours ion Day. If returning your Mail-In Ballot by mail, it must vote by machine at your polling place in the same election. 2. 1. VOTING INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. 3.
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