From left to right: Councilman Edward Pfleging, Councilman Eric Shuler, Council President James G. Koth, Mayor Joseph L. Murray, Jr., Councilwoman Donna Risse Alonso, Councilman Garrie Murphy, Councilman Antonio B. Meo

LIVE ORADELL, LOVE ORADELL, BUY ORADELL:  Please support your local Oradell Merchant!!!

IMPORTANT - HEALTH OFFICE HOURS:  The Health Office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Please leave your name, phone number and message at 201 261-8106, your requests will be handled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

PET LICENSES: It is still time again to renew your Pet License(s).  All dogs and cats must be licensed even if your pet never leaves the house.  Licenses must be renewed annually; a late fee of $5.00 per month, per animal will be assessed beginning March 1.  You must call the Board of Health at 201 261-8106, if your pet is deceased or no longer living in Oradell.

LIBRARY PROGRAM:"Enchanted New Mexico" - visit beautiful locations through Ray Turkin's photography on Wednesday, February 8 at 1:30 PM; "West Side Story" - Movie on Friday, February 24 at 2:00 PM; "Radio Nation" display will be on from February 1 to March 17; Non-native English speakers who want to improve their language skills, the program is free and open to all Oradell residents; email: gabriella.radujko@bccls.org.

ICE SKATING: The Recreation Departments is closely monitoring the Ice Skating Pond conditions and hope to open as soon as conditions permit.  Safe skating is designated by “YES” sign at entrance to pond.  For daily updates, call (201) 261-4231.  Skating pond hours:  Weekdays:  3:30 PM to 10:00 PM;   Sat:  10:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Sun:  12 NOON – 10:00 PM.

PSE&G's PROPOSED REQUEST TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR A RATE INCREASE: To recover the costs of combating the last two weather storms, the PSE&G would like to increase their rates and pass the cost on to the ratepayer so that they can operate at a 0 risk cost model.  Please state your opinion, wheteher or not you feel that this is acceptable, to the Board of Public Utilities at www.nj.gov/bpu/assistance/complaints.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS: Please note that the Borough has yet to access damage in various local wooded areas and paths (i.e. Lotus Woods, Memorial Woods, the Commander Black bike path to DPAC).  Residents should use caution in using these areas and report hanging limbs or fallen trees or any other hazards to the DPW – 201-261-8610.

NIXLE ALERTS: Please take time to register for Oradell's Nixle alerts!!! To date we only have 1300 residents registered.  This Nixle system proved to be a highly effective way for the Borough to comunicate important information during this recent storm.  It is recommended that each resident also register a cell phone in the case of cable or land line phone outages.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Councilman Antonio B. Meo.  Please contact this office if you are a prospective or current merchant with any local Government related questions or concerns - 201 649-9078.                                                                                              5

WATCH GOVERNMENT IN ACTION on Oradell's own OPTV, tune in on Cablevision Channel 77 or Verizon Channel 28.

OPTV: If you have not already completed the OPTV questionnaire, we encourage you to do so!! A copy can be found and downloaded under the OPTV schedule tab on this Web site.  Completed questionnaires can be dropped off or mailed to the Town Clerk.

ORADELL SENIOR'S CORNER: Don't forget, take advantage of the FREE Health Consultation Program administered by County's Public Health Nurse every month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for Walk-Ins, and from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM By Appointment, Borough Hall, Room 105.

OPS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FORMATION: Volunteers needed!!!  OPS Parents and friends are in the process of establishing a charitable foundation to financially assist with the institutional needs of Oradell Public School.  Please contact Tomasina Schwarz if you have an interest in serving in this important group - 201 634-9502.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM: Do you have an interest in your community, a desire to freely and flexibly give of your talents and to meet/work with new people? Oradell needs you!!!!!  Please contact Ivana Malec at 201 649-9274 for additional community volunteer details.  This potentially is the best and most rewarding job you'll ever have!!!

BERGEN COUNTY VETERANS' HONORARY SERVICE CARDS:  The Bergen County Clerk's Office is issuing Honorary Service Cards to Bergen County's Veterans. Veterans can obtain a card by visiting the Office of the Bergen County Clerk, One Bergen County Plaza, Room 122, Hackensack.  Office hours are Mondays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Tuesdays-Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  For details, please call 201 336-7025 or download the application at www.co.bergen.nj.us/countyclerk.

when and how to fly the American flag: Although it is permitted to fly the American Flag any and every day of the year, it is recommended to fly the flag on certain holidays and special occasions. Please check this web site for details and information;

http://www.united-states-flag.com/flying-flag.html

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/RECYCLING DEPOT

Dumpsters are available to verified Oradell Residents for the disposal of the following items: household garbage, newspapers, cardboard boxes, cereal boxes, commingled recyclable materials (cans & bottles), metal/white goods, brush, concrete and garden debris. These dumpsters ARE NOT to be used for construction debris, windows, sheetrock, plumbing items, carpets, batteries and motor oil.  For items not listed please call 201 807-5825 or visit www.bcua.org for disposal information.

The Borough of Oradell is now using NIXLE for text message and email alerts.  Register now, it's free and easy.

Bridge Closure - The Elm Street Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic, for safety reasons, immediately and for an indefinite time.   Periodic updates will be provided here.

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