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Bergen County Parks System Adds 4 additional Volta Electric Vehicle-charging Stations

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners announce that the Bergen County Parks System is now home to four additional Volta electric vehicle-charging stations. The new Level-2 EV chargers are located in the Ridgefield Park section of Overpeck County Park and offer visitors free public charging for up to two hours. The expansion comes at no expense to Bergen County taxpayers thanks to an existing public-private partnership between the County of Bergen and Volta. The additional charging stations more than double the County’s public charging capacity, which to date has already been utilized over 2,800 times, powering nearly 40,000 miles of free EV driving so far.

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Pascack Road and Washington Avenue Upgrade to Begin in Spring 2022 in Twp. of Washington

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Twp. Of Washington NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has informed the Township that the start of the intersection improvement and signalization at Pascack Road and Washington Avenue with construction anticipated to start in Spring 2022.

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Bergen County United Way and the Madeline Corporation Celebrate the Opening of a “Ridgewood Commons”

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco , “Today I joined Bergen County United Way and the Madeline Corporation to celebrate the opening of a “Ridgewood Commons,” a new housing development that will soon serve Bergen County residents with developmental disabilities. The 24-bedroom group home is located in the former Sealfon’s clothing store and offers the new residents access independent living right in the downtown of Ridgewood. The County of Bergen’s Community Development Office played a major role in the project, contributing $1 million in funds out of the $2.1 million budget. I would like to give a special thank you to Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen and the Village Council for their support. I also want to thank all the project’s partners NJ HMFA, TD Bank, Columbia Bank, Valley National Bank, Onyx Equities, McGowan Construction, and the James Mazzo Family.

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FEMA SCHEDULES ADDITIONAL DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TEAM VISITS IN BERGEN COUNTY

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners continue to urge residents and business owners impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for Federal disaster relief. FEMA is deploying additional Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams to municipalities across Bergen County to answer questions, assist with registration for FEMA Individual Assistance, and conduct inquiries on the status of existing applications. This support is supplemental to the Bergen County Disaster Recovery Center at the Bergen Community College Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in Hackensack. Bergen County residents sustaining damage from Hurricane Ida are eligible to seek assistance at any of the following additional sites below:

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DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TEAMS COMING TO MUNICIPALITIES ACROSS BERGEN COUNTY

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners continue to urge residents and business owners impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for Federal disaster relief. Starting tomorrow, FEMA will deploy Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams to municipalities across Bergen County to answer questions, assist with registration for FEMA Individual Assistance, and conduct inquiries on the status of existing applications. This support is supplemental to the Bergen County Disaster Recovery Center at the Bergen Community College Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in Hackensack. Bergen County residents sustaining damage from Hurricane Ida are eligible to seek assistance at any of the following sites below:

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DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN HACKENSACK

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and Bergen Community College announce the deployment of a Disaster Recovery Center in Hackensack to assist residents and businesses with applying for Federal disaster relief. The center has representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration on hand to handle applications in-person.

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Bergen County Residents and Business Owners Impacted by Hurricane IDA can apply for Federal Disaster Relief

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners urge residents and business owners impacted by Hurricane IDA to apply for Federal disaster relief. Over the weekend, the County of Bergen received a major disaster declaration from President Biden. The action releases Federal funding to those in Bergen County who sustained losses from September 1 to September 3 as a result of Hurricane Ida. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

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County Breaks Ground on Wild Duck Pond Restoration in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  today Bergen County broke ground on a cornerstone ecological restoration project that will return the beloved Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood to that of its glory days, preserving it for the enjoyment of future generations. The restoration is expected to be complete next year and through the construction of stormwater treatment wetlands as well as the installation of a new pond liner, the project will restore ecological functions of the pond, enhance public use, and prevent the threat of fish kills from lack of oxygen. This is yet another project underway in our nearly 10,000 acres of Bergen County Parks System, which demonstrates both the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and administration’s continued commitment to the preservation of open space, the protection of our environment, and the enhancement of our parks.

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BERGEN COUNTY TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF WILD DUCK POND IN SADDLE RIVER COUNTY PARK

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Ridgewood NJ, a ceremony to mark the start of an ecological restoration project at the Wild Duck Pond in Saddle River County Park. The project scope includes replacing the pond liner and implementing stormwater best management practices, which will restore the pond’s wetlands and further support native wildlife. Funding for the restoration project comes from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund and a grant from NJ Green Acres.

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Bergen County Breaks Ground at the site of the Future Bergen County Rowing Center

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Lyndhurst NJ, on Friday morning the County broke ground at the site of the future Bergen County Rowing Center in the southern section of Riverside County Park. Not only will this exciting project revolutionize the sport of rowing in Bergen County, but will also expand once-limited access to the Passaic River for the public’s recreational enjoyment. Once complete, this 14,285 sq. ft. two-story multi-purpose center will provide more efficient and increased boat storage, as well as improved instructional and community spaces. I am grateful for those that have helped make today’s groundbreaking a reality, including our community partners the Passaic River Rowing Association and the Passaic River Coalition.

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July 23 will be the Last Opportunity for Bergen County Residents to Apply for the Rental and Utility Relief

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County is still encouraging residents to apply for the Bergen County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP), which started on June 14, 2021. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 23, 2021. . The program provides financial relief for Bergen County residents unable to meet their rental obligation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible ERAP applicants can apply for up to 12 months of assistance to cover unpaid back rent and gas and electric utility expenses (payable for amounts past due as of March 13, 2020). Amounts approved for funding will be paid directly to property owners and utility providers.

Residents can apply for funding online at www.BergenCountyCARES.org. Thanks to a partnership with Greater Bergen Community Action, residents can also receive in-person help to apply for a program. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 201-464-8970.

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Bergen County Operated Senior Activity Centers including Northwest Senior Activity Center in Midland Park Re-Open

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the Bergen County operated Senior Activity Centers has re-opened to the public on Monday, June 7th.

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County of Bergen is seeking County resident artists 17 years or older to take part in a virtual art exhibit linked to the County Website

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the County of Bergen is seeking County resident artists 17 years or older to take part in a virtual art exhibit linked to the County Website in June of 2021.

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Field Station: Dinosaurs signs five-year lease at Overpeck Park in Leonia

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Leonia NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners made some new friends  on Friday May 14th ,joining Guy Gsell, executive producer of Field Station: Dinosaurs to celebrate National Dinosaur Day and sign a five-year lease at Overpeck Park in Leonia.

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Ridgewood Stop Asian Hate Rally Interrupted by Crackpot Protest

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Ridgewood NJ, the Stop Asian Hate Rally was held yesterday at 2pm at Van Neste square. We have to be honest when we first heard about the rally , given some Ridgewood residents recent attacks on the only non white school board members ,who also happen to be Asian and the derogatory language used by some residents toward some Asian community in public meetings, it did cross or mind that this would be a “Hate Asian ” rally .We where however pleasantly surprised that is was not.

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