EMERSON—Mayor Danielle DiPaola said the total reported positive cases of Covid-19 for January were 315 and the total reported positive cases of Covid-19 for February were 28.
Reporting at the March 15 meeting of the Borough Council, she said as of that day there were 15 total positive cases for March.
Also in the mayor’s report:
- The Volunteer Ambulance Corps is still in need of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Borough Clerk’s office at (201) 262-6086 option 9.
- The 2021 Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence. To qualify, you must meet all eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year. The deadline to file is Oct. 31. Applications may be picked up at the Tax Office in Borough Hall. More information is available on the borough website.
- Memorial Day is coming quickly and in order to have a Military Tribute Banner displayed for the season, it is suggested that you place your order soon. For more information visit the borough website.
- “I noticed there have been inquiries about the Environmental Commission’s Community Garden for the season as well as other projects. Please stay tuned as information will be forthcoming after their meeting next week.”
- Mixed garden debris pickup will begin again on Monday, March 21 and continue every Monday through the end of the year. Please place items out on Sunday after 6 p.m. or on Monday before 6 a.m. All mixed garden debris should be in paper bags or reusable containers.
- The County of Bergen is seeking poll workers for the 2022 Primary and General Elections. If you have questions, call the Bergen County Board of Elections at (201) 336-6230, visit pollworker.nj.gov or call the Emerson Borough Clerk at (201) 262-6086 option 9.
- The senior bus service continues to run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you would like to get out during the nicer weather, call Stacy at (201) 262-6086 ext. 1212 to book a ride.
- Congratulations to Capt. Mark Savino, Lt. Rocco Duardo, and Lt. Ryan Sokerka on their promotions.
- “I just want to remind people that during Covid-19 it was difficult for the governing body to celebrate all the outstanding achievements of our student-athletes and Emersonians. In the coming months we will be celebrating these accomplishments at the beginning of our meetings. Please check our agendas to see when we will be recognizing one of your friends or neighbors.”
- Our meetings are open to the public and we welcome your participation at all of our meetings. The next regular meeting and introduction of the 2022 Municipal Budget will take place on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.