Last day to donate to annual toy drive Dec. 19
If you are a family in need of a meal or toys for the holiday, contact Aimee at 201-392-0229 or afocaraccio@northbergen.org. To donate toys, they can be brought to the following places: North Bergen Health Department, 1116 43rd St., second floor; North Bergen Town Hall (Chambers), 4233 Kennedy Blvd.; North Bergen Police Department, 4233 Kennedy Blvd second floor; North Bergen Parking Authority, 4225 Bergen Tpk.; North Bergen Public Library, 8411 Bergenline Ave.; North Bergen Public Library, 2123 Kennedy Blvd.; Broadway Pharmacy, 7211 Broadway, and all North Bergen schools.
Free health seminar at the Library
The Main Library will hold their free monthly medical seminar on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. The seminar will be presented by Hackensack UMC Palisades medical staff who will speak about dealing with grief. They will discuss the definition and stages of grief, coping mechanisms and how to care for grieving persons.
Bus transportation will be provided from the Kennedy Branch at 2123 Kennedy Boulevard at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event. To put your name on the list please contact the library at 201-869-4715. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. The main library is on 8411 Bergenline Ave.
Free movie of the month at the library
The Main Library will hold a screening of Pete’s Dragon on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 12:30 p.m. Admission and refreshments are free. Please contact the library at 201-869-4715 for more information. The Main Library is located at 8411 Bergenline Avenue.
Free vaccines for North Bergen residents Dec. 5
North Hudson Community Action will be at the Main Library on Monday, Dec. 5 to provide free vaccinations to North Bergen residents. To get vaccinated residents must be between ages 19 and 99, must be uninsured or underinsured where the current insurance does not cover vaccines, and must have a proof of address and picture identification. The library is on 8411 Bergenline Ave.
Vacinnes include Hep B, Hep A, MMR, Zostavax (aged 60 and over), Tdap, HPV (Ages 19-26), Pneumovax 23, Prevnar13, Meningococcal, and Varicella.
North Bergen DPW is Ready for Winter
With brand new equipment ready and plenty of salt on hand, North Bergen’s Department of Public Works is primed for the winter season.
The DPW purchased three new pieces of heavy equipment to assist with keeping local roads clear this winter. Two new snowplows and spreaders will replace two older units, while a new Skid-Steer Bobcat will work in spaces too tight for the larger equipment.
The vehicles, which were purchased under state contract, will be used year-round, according to Public Works Commissioner Frank Gargiulo. In warmer months they will be outfitted to handle construction, hauling, asphalt, and other work. The older units they replace will be auctioned off, said DPW Superintendent John Shaw.
In preparation for winter the DPW has also prepared a stock of 4,000 tons of salt to help keep North Bergen’s streets clear.