Town News

Memorial School Students Certified “Internet Smart”

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Students highlight their use of Technology and Education Tools provided to the school by Cablevision’s Power to Learn program.

Township Committee Reorganizes

Friday, January 11th, 2008

New committee and board members sworn into office - click to read story and view photos.

SHFD Boot Drive A Huge Success

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

The officers and members of the South Hackensack Fire Department extend their gratitude to all who helped make their Boot Drive a “Huge Success”.  The boot drive was held at various locations throughout town on November 23 & 24.

Nasta Promoted to Deputy Chief in Newark Fire Department

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Life-long township resident Michael Nasta was recently promoted to Deputy Chief in the Newark Fire Department. Michael began his career in Newark in 1984, progressing through the ranks from firefighter to Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalian Chief. In his new position he is now in charge of creating training programs for the 600+ member […]

DEP Provides Grants & Loans for Underground Storage Tank Remediation

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

The Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade & Closure Fund (UST Fund) is a grand and loan program available to both homeowners and commercial property owners for funding remediation of contamination caused by leaking underground storage tanks. Recent legislative changes have added a non-leaking tank component to the UST Fund which awards grants for […]

Emergency Management Prepares for Active An Storm Season

Friday, June 1st, 2007

With the prediction of 13 to 17 major storms this season, the office of emergency management has brochures and information available on all types of natural and man-made disasters. The hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th, our greatest chance is between September and the end of November. Further information can be obtained […]

NJBPU Announces Flood Assistance

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

TO ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINSSES
We have been informed by Bergen County OEM that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) advises impacted flood victims of available assistance for HVAC, Boilers, Hot Water Heaters and other equipment.
In the wake of recent flooding throughout the Garden State, The NJBPU on May 3rd announced the availability of […]

FEMA Opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Bergen County

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Starting Sunday (04/29) at 1200 PM, FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center at the Bergen County Administration Building, One Bergen County Plaza, Room 460 (The Learning Center) in Hackensack.
A Disaster Recovery Center allows residents and businesses to meet one-on-one with FEMA and other federal, state, and county agencies to discuss their disaster related needs.
The […]

Flood Information

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Thank you to all our residence and businesses for cooperating with the township during the storm. Your cooperation was much appreciated.
At this time FEMA officials are in Bergen County and assessing the damage from the past storm. The Mayor and I have rescinded the emergency declaration and the township is returning to normal.
When and if […]

NJMC Provides Township with Laptop Computer

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission presented the township with a laptop computer to access the NJMC’s Geographic Information System. The Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute, the scientific arm of the NJMC, develops and updates the GIS, which includes digital maps, emergency services, and right-to-know data.