NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Some of the hardest hit areas in North Caldwell have had power restored since Tuesday's tropical storm. PSE&G crews will continue to work through the weekend, but some repairs may continue through Monday. Please be assured that the Borough is in constant contact with PSE&G representatives and with crews on the streets.
Please continue to conserve water as we restore utility service to the water pumping stations.
Trees, branches and yard debris will be collected with your second trash collection of the week. Please bundle branches and limbs (maximum of 4 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter) with rope/twine. Please be patient as the haulers may take longer than usual to collect the overwhelming amount of storm debris. In the meantime, place debris at the curb but NOT in the street.
Please report power outages to PSE&G if you have not done so already. Please notify the NCPD of emergencies at 973-226-0800 or by dialing 911. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. (posted 8/7/2020)
Fireman's Community Center is open today from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm as a cooling station and for the charging of electronics. Masks are required to enter and social distancing will be enforced. A maximum of 25 persons are permitted at a time. (posted 8/6/2020, 12:00pm)
Recovery continues from yesterday's tropical storm. Damage throughout the Borough is still evidenced by downed trees and utility wires. PSE&G expects 85% of customers to have restored service by Friday night but some difficult restorations may continue through the weekend and into early next week.
Please continue to conserve water and keep generators well-ventilated.
Trees, limbs, branches and yard debris will be collected on your 2nd trash collection day of the week. Please bundle all sticks and limbs with twine/rope in lengths of 4 feet or less. Please ensure branches and limbs are no wider than 6 inches in diameter. Smaller twigs and leaves can be bagged in lawn/leaf bags. Please place all debris at the end of your property at the street but NOT IN the street. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.
(posted 8/5/2020, 7:30pm)
The Department of Public Works, Police Department and Fire Department continue work through the night to clear roads and ensure public safety after today's storm. PSE&G is aware of the outages in North Caldwell and has additional crews on their way to help restore power. Please use caution when walking and driving on the roadways as there are still downed wires present. Please keep the streets clear of any storm debris, branches, tree limbs, etc. which causes hazardous driving conditions. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Stay safe! (posted 8/4/2020 11:20pm)
Several downed trees and utility poles have caused power outages in North Caldwell and surrounding areas. PSE&G has been notified of the outages and need for repairs. Firemen's Hall Community Center is open to the public today until 8:00pm for charging of electronics and as a cooling station. Masks are required to enter and social distancing will be enforced. A maximum occupancy of 25 people will be permitted at a time.
Borough Hall phone lines are out of service due to power outages. There are several downed trees, wires and utility poles throughout the Borough. Please stay off of the roads if you can. Many streets are closed throughout town. (posted 8/4/2020, 1:30pm)
In preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias, the North Caldwell DPW will be clearing catch basins and drainage areas today. Please help the Borough and your neighborhood by keeping the catch basins in front of your home clear of debris so water can drain quickly and easily. Thank you and stay safe! (posted 8/3/2020)
NOTICE: LIBERTY FIELD RESTROOMS
Please be advised that the restrooms at Liberty Field near the tennis court entrance are temporarily closed due to water pipe repairs. There will be no restroom facilities available at Liberty Park. The repairs have been prioritized for reopening within the week. (posted 8/2/2020)
Attention North Caldwell Optimum Customers:
The Borough is aware of service issues being experienced by our Optimum customers. The Borough has been in touch with Optimum’s Area Director of Government Affairs and they have begun investigating their infrastructure. Additionally, a VIP service team has been assigned to North Caldwell to respond to this issue. A special online form has been established for North Caldwell residents to submit their complaints to this VIP team (link below). A member of Opimum’s VIP team will be in touch with you after your submission to follow-up on your complaint. Optimum will use the data received from the community to help diagnose the problem(s) and address any needs in their infrastructure to improve their service.
Essex County COVID-19 Testing in North Caldwell
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
of the Mayor and Council on July 27, 2020 at 4:00pm
See attached notice
MIDPOINT REVIEW REPORT
Under the Fair Housing Act and its Third Round Judgment of Compliance and Repose, the Borough is required to post a Midpoint Review Report.
Click to view the Midpoint Review Report.
ELECTIONS
Should you wish to register to vote, change your address, or change your party affiliation, please complete and submit the New Jersey Voter Registration application ( http://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Eng-09-08.pdf ). Voter Registration Deadline is June 16, 2020.
Should you wish to apply for a Vote by Mail Ballot, please complete and submit the Application for Vote by Mail Ballot ( http://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/vote-mail-ballot-essex-english.pdf ). Mail-in Ballot Application (by mail) deadline is June 30, 2020. Mail-in Ballot Application (in-person) is July 6, c0c0 by 3:00pm at Essex County Hall of Records.
MUNICIPAL POOL
Hours of operation will be as follows:
Monday-Friday 12:30PM-6:30PM
Saturday & Sunday 11:30AM-6:30PM
Due to the new mandatory state health requirements for Municipal pools recently announced by the Governor and public health officials, additional guidelines and restrictions will be established to provide a safe and healthy environment for all members and staff. Please be advised of the following:
1. Maintain 6 foot social distancing at all times.
2. Masks MUST be worn when social distancing is unable to be maintained. Masks do NOT have to be worn when in the water.
3. The entrance of the pool will be strictly a one-way area; the exit will be located at the far end of the pool pavilion.
4. The snack bar will NOT be open during the 2020 pool season.
5. No chairs will be provided...please feel free to bring your own. There will be a limited number of umbrellas.
6. No guests will be allowed at this time...members only.
Email soneill@northcaldwell.org with any questions.
TENNIS COURTS
Hours of operation will be daily from 7:00 am-7:00 pm.
Use of the tennis courts is strictly for MEMBERS ONLY. All residents must register via Community Pass for access to the tennis courts.
The following policies have been established to ensure the health and safety of all residents:
1) Masks MUST be worn at all times except when in play.
2) Each player MUST use hand sanitizer before entering the courts and after exiting the courts. The hand sanitizer unit is located next to the entrance of the upper courts.
3) No spectators are permitted on the courts.
5) Members must maintain social distancing (no closer than 6 feet to another player) in addition to all other guidelines set forth by the CDC, State of New Jersey and local health departments all of which are subject to change from time to time as conditions evolve.
6. Members may not enter the tennis courts until the previous players have exited the courts.
7. Single play ONLY. No Doubles. Only 2 players allowed per court.
8. 1 hour maximum court time use (courts change over every hour). Players must vacate court after playing if someone else is waiting.
At this time, please go onto Community Pass and sign-up for your seasonal tennis membership. Email any questions to Bill Maranz, Recreation Director at ncathletics@northcaldwell.org OR Samantha O'Neill, Program Director at soneill@northcaldwell.org.
MUNICIPAL COURT
North Caldwell & Essex Fells Shared Court will now hold Court by video (virtual Court) sessions pursuant to the Hon. Glenn A. Grant, J.A.D 2nd Omnibus Order dated Feb. 28, 2020. Regular in-person Court sessions will remain suspended until further notice.
If you have a matter that is scheduled with the Municipal Court of North Caldwell / Essex Fells or will like to view a Court session, please complete the registration form by Clicking Here. After registering you will receive an email confirmation with the instructions on how to access the Virtual Court session.
Anyone with questions or concerns about Virtual Court should contact the Court office prior to the scheduled session. Court Officials may be reached by calling 973-228-6420 or via email at court@northcaldwell.org.
We would like to thank you in advance for patience and understanding as we all adapt together to these new changes.
Please check the Ordinances tab to learn about introduced (pending) and adopted ordinances. Note the amendment of Chapter 96 concerning the removal of trees adopted on April 14, 2020.
COVID-19
Many thanks to the Smith Center for Infectious Disease and Urban Health for administering over 325 COVID-19 tests to North Caldwell residents today. Please consider showing your appreciation for the testing they perform throughout our community at no charge. Visit smithcovidtesting.com and make a donation so their good work can continue at DONATE@smithcenternj.org. Thank you to all who participated!
April 6, 2020 - Nixle Alert: Memo from Mayor Alessi
March 27, 2020 - Memo from Mayor Alessi
March 26, 2020 - Nixle Alert: Memo from Mayor Alessi
March 25, 2020 - Nixle Alert: Essex County Testing Facility Announcement
March 21, 2020 - Nixle Alert: Memo from Mayor Alessi
March 20, 2020 - Nixle Alert: Memo from Borough
North Caldwell Emergency Management Proclamation
March 16, 2020 - Nixle Alert: Governor Murphy's Executive Order
March 15, 2020 - Nixle Alert: North Caldwell Confirms First Case of Coronavirus
March 13, 2020 - Advisory Notice to Residents
March 12, 2020
Please know that Mayor Alessi, the Borough Council, Administration, Office of Emergency Management, Police Department, Fire Department, Health Department and Department of Public Works are closely working with the following Federal, State, County and Local authorities to provide the most current information and safety protocols: Centers for Disease Control, State Department of Health, Essex County Office of Emergency Management, Essex County Department of Health, West Caldwell Board of Health, West Essex First Aid Squad, West Essex School District and North Caldwell School District.
Please utilize the mail slot near the front door of Borough Hall to drop off any payments, water readings, etc. in lieu of dropping items off at the front counter.
The most current information about the virus can be found on the CDC website at cdc.gov/coronavirus. COVID-19 Fact Sheet
Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for the most current information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
The latest quarterly issue of
North Caldwell Community News
is now available here.
2020 BOROUGH FLYER
* Annual Trash, Bulk, Recycling Schedule *
The annual flyer is available online here.
Copies are available at Borough Hall or mailed upon request
to info@northcaldwell.org or by phone at (973) 228-6410,
x-104 or x-121.
2020 CENSUS
North Caldwell's current response rate is 80.6%
Census Takers Are Following Up with Nonresponding Households - Census takers begin interviewing households that have yet to respond to the 2020 Census. The majority of census offices across the country will begin follow-up work on August 11. All offices will conclude work no later than October 31. Census takers will follow local public health guidelines when they visit. Learn more at Census Takers In Your Neighborhood.
Please visit https://2020census.gov for more information.
MISSED TRASH COLLECTION?
Residents may now submit Trash Collection inquiries/reports ("missed garbage collection") through our new online portal. Please complete the
GARBAGE INQUIRY FORM under the QUICK LINKS menu.
Provide the location and type of trash collection (household trash, bulk, yard debris, etc). The request form will be directed to the Trash Collection Company as well as to Borough Hall. You will receive a confirmation of the submission and a response to your inquiry by email.
Residents may now pay WATER BILLS online. Please find the "Online Water Utility Payments" option under the Quick Links menu to the left of the home page. You can view your readings and bills and make a payment. Water meter readings can also be entered online under the "Water Meter Submission" Quick Link.
Online payments for Taxes and Sewer Utilities are coming soon!
Information regarding the Affordable Housing opportunities currently available at the Hilltop in North Caldwell
can be found at www.rpmwhiterock.com.
Essex County’s 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) can be found at
https://www.essexsheriff.com/oem-category/2020-mid-plan-update/
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ADVICE TO RESIDENTS CONCERNING CANVASSERS AND SOLICITORS
The Code of the Borough of North Caldwell requires all Canvassers and Solicitors to honor “No Solicitor” signs posted by residents and shall immediately depart from premises so posted. Residents may download and print a No Solicitor sign courtesy of the Borough of North Caldwell by following this link:
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC
