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February 22, 2021 - COVID-19 Update - Message from the Mayor

We continue to see a decline in positive cases in Franklin Lakes, but we still had another 12 over the last week. Further good news is that we now see the number of active cases in town drop to about 40; it had been over 100 just two weeks ago. The virus is still spreading so we still have to take every precaution to slow the spread and keep people healthy, but the trend is encouraging.

Franklin Lakes Positive Tests

Vaccines are more abundant now and appointments are available but still very limited. There have been some delays in delivery due to weather across the nation but they expect to catch up with canceled appointments relatively soon. Keep trying to get an appointment! Over 1.5 million vaccines have been administered in New Jersey thusfar and the number of vaccination sites continue to grow. It does take two doses of the vaccines currently in use to be more fully protected against the virus and it takes a few weeks after vaccination for your body to build an immune response. So, we still have a ways to go before we see the full effect of vaccinations.

Keep safe and thank you for your continued efforts to keep Franklin Lakes safe!
 
Mayor Frank Bivona
(201) 788-8039
Mayor@franklinlakes.org

From the Community Director - Be a Hero, Give Blood - BLOOD DRIVE

Tuesday,  March 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ambulance Corps Building, Franklin Lakes
The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign will host a Blood Drive on March 23rd. It’s safe to donate blood, and it’s more important than ever! There is a critical need for Type O blood. Every blood donation saves lives..........................

Don’t Get Left Behind… All About Colorectal Cancer

From the Board of Health
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Register Now for Virtual Zoom Presentation
In observance of March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Valley Health System is sponsoring a FREE virtual Zoom panel presentation of “Don’t Get Left Behind…All About Colorectal Cancer.” The presentation will focus on learning about current...

New! Process Your Dog License Online Beginning March 1, 2021

From the Borough Clerk


On Monday, March 1, the Borough Clerk's office will launch SDL Portal, a new online software to apply for a 2021 dog license. If your dog was licensed last year and you provided a valid e-mail address, you will be e-mailed a notice of renewal on March 1...

Certificates of Recognition Awarded to Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps Members

From the Ambulance Corps

Pictured left to right: Zachary Schultz, Dana Kukol, Daniel
Di Mond, Laurie Burnette, Michael O'Brien, Arlene Flink
Not Pictured: Jeffrey Foster, Kelly Larson, Alec Massood,
Marc McKeon, Nicholas Romaniello, Justin Yazdi
 
During the surge of COVID cases during March and April of 2020, many volunteer EMTs throughout the State asked to take a leave of absence until the crisis abated. Twelve members of the Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps insisted on remaining on active service and continued to respond to calls. These twelve members received "COVID-19 Responder"...

Swearing In Ceremony of Officers

From the Ambulance Corps

Mayor Frank Bivona performed a swearing in ceremony of the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps Officers on February 11, 2021....

Pride In Franklin Lakes Is Picking Up After Your Dog

From the Community Director
As I was walking the path from the Muni fields to the Old Mill Woodlands tennis courts, I noticed that the path is covered in dog poop. How disappointing it is to see that our residents who own dogs are not cleaning up after their pets. Our walking paths and parks...

National Cancer Prevention Month - Stay Healthy!

From the Board of Health
You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active and not smoking. It's also important to follow the recommended screening guidelines  which can help detect certain cancers early...

Meadowlands COVID-19 Vaccine Megasite

Hackensack Meridian Health is scheduling appointments as more COVID-19 vaccines are received.

Megasite Online Registration:
To schedule an appointment online for the Meadowlands Megasite, visit the Hackensack Meridian Health.

Megasite In Person Registration:
To schedule an appointment in person, visit the Meadowlands Megasite located at:
50 NJ-120
East Rutherford 07073
Parking located in Lot M - OLD TRACK

Turn-By-Turn Directions to the Megasite:
Click here for directions from Google Maps. 

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site in Oakland

Open to Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Wyckoff Residents
Monday and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Borough of Oakland is hosting COVID-19 nasal swab testing site for all Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Wyckoff residents at the Oakland Senior Center, 20 Lawlor Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436...

Free Drive-Thru COVID Testing Site at Bergen Community College

February Testing Dates - Results in 24 Hours to 48 hours
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER - NO WALK-UPS AVAILABLE
The County of Bergen in collaboration with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center announce February 2021 dates for drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ. The program will now offer COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Diagnostic PCR tests providing results in 24-48 hours tests on the following days below for the month of February. Click for details:

Thursday, Feb 4
Saturday, Feb 6
Tuesday, Feb 9		 Thursday, Feb 11
Tuesday, Feb 16
Thursday, Feb 18		 Saturday, Feb 20
Tuesday, Feb 23
Thursday, Feb 25

HER Drive Bergen County - Donate Today!

Ends Saturday, February 20, 2021
A few local college students are collecting items for Her Drive Co. which organize drives for women in need. All items collected during the drive will be donated to both Paterson Oasis Women & Children's Shelter and Rochelle Park Center for Hope and Safety.
 
A drop box to donate items is located in the foyer of Borough Hall at 480 DeKorte Drive. Please donate to support this great cause! HER Drive flyer.

List of Items to Donate:
  • New/gently used bras, bralettes, and sports bras.
  • Feminine hygiene products.
  • Toiletries - shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and lotions.
  • Dental care - floss, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Face Mask Disposal

From the Franklin Lakes Environmental Commission
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced all of us to protect ourselves, and others, by wearing face masks whenever we are in close contact with other people. While the residents Franklin Lakes have responded well to this social imperative, we have inadvertently created another...

Incident at McCoy Place on Sunday, February 9, 2021

From the Borough Administrator
As indicated in a press release issued by the Police Department on Monday morning, there was an incident at McCoy Place, the supportive needs housing development located at the corner of Colonial Road and McCoy Road, on Sunday night. The Police Department responded...

Snow Removal Reminder

From Franklin Lakes Police Department
When clearing driveways of snow in the winter months, please remember that roadways must remain clear in order to provide safe travel for motorists. Many Franklin Lakes residents utilize privately contracted snow plowing services that move snow into the roadway and/or onto another’s property....................

Snow and Ice Removal from Vehicles

From Franklin Lakes Police Department
The Franklin Lakes Police Department would like to remind all residents that New Jersey Statute  prohibits drivers from operating a motor vehicle with accumulated snow and/or ice on any part of the vehicle. This includes all areas such as the roof, hood, trunk, windshield, and the tops of trailers...

Winter Tips - From the Department of Public Works

Street safety is the primary concern for the winter months. The public works provides snow removal in the Borough whenever road conditions call for these services. Please remember that snow removal operations are performed under emergency conditions. Drivers experience extended work hours to provide safe and effective snow and ice removal...................................

Vegetation Management Program

From Rockland Electric
Orange and Rockland Electric will commence a vegetation management in the Borough of Franklin Lakes on or about February 1, 2021 and continue for approximately four (4) weeks. Nelson Tree Service, under O&R supervision, has been contracted for this project....

When to Quarantine

CDC - When to Quarantine
Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Quarantine helps prevent spread of disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick...

When to Isolate if Sick

Isolation is used to separate people infected with COVID-19, even those who are not infected.
People who are in isolation should stay home until it’s safe for them to be around others. At home, anyone sick or infected should separate from others, stay in a specific “sick room” or area, and use a separate bathroom (if available).

Visit the CDC website for up to date information on isolation at CDC - When to Isolate.

Upcoming Programs at Franklin Lakes Community Center (FLCC)

Make and Take Workshops - February
Teen Classes - February thru June
Pay the Day - Joiners fee February
Triathlon and Scenic Half Training - begins February 15
Indoor Triathlon - Sunday, March 14
Better Balance - April 26
Bone Up - view dates and times on website
Ask the Experts - AOA Lectures 12 PM to 1 PM, January thru May
Onsite School Age Care - Virtual Learning & Camp Program - 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Call 201-904-2112 for more information on the Franklin Lakes Community Center. 

Help Us Help You - Shovel Around Fire Hydrant

From the Franklin Lakes Fire Department
shovel around fire hydrantBorough code § 373-15.2 requires that owners or lessees that have hydrants on their property clear snow from around the hydrants within a five-foot radius. If you have a contract for snow removal, please consider...

"Living with New Jersey Black Bears"

The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife overs a free DVD, “Living with New Jersey Black Bears.” The video discusses the biology, habits and management of black bears in New Jersey and steps the public can...

Informational Tips and Articles

2021 Recycling Schedule, Garbage and Recycling Newsletter and Borough Calendar
Resident Handbook
Bear Safety Tips

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