Rockleigh,
New Jersey Current Events
BOROUGH OF ROCKLEIGH PUBLIC NOTICE:
Mayor and Council Meeting
January 4, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., the Mayor and Council of Rockleigh will conduct an Electronic/Audio Public Sine-Die Meeting in lieu of its in-person regular Public Meeting. Members of the public may access the meeting and call in any questions or comment during the portion of the meeting reserved for public comments by dialing (978) 990-5000; Access Code: 893000#.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 8:00 p.m., the Mayor and Council of Rockleigh will conduct an Electronic/Audio Public Re-Organization Meeting in lieu of its in-person regular Public Meeting. Members of the public may access the meeting and call in any questions or comment during the portion of the meeting reserved for public comments by dialing (978) 990-5000; Access Code: 893000#.
Agenda items for the meetings will be listed on the Borough website. The foregoing Electronic Public Meetings are recommended due to the current situation involving the COVID-19 Virus and directives of State and County governments.
OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.
Agenda_Sine-Die_01-04-2021.pdf
Agenda_Re-Org_01-04-2021.pdf
Board of Education Meeting
December 14, 2020
Please see documents below.
BOE_Agenda_12-14-2020.pdf
Electronic Meeting Notice –
Special Meeting of Mayor & Council
December 21, 2020
Please see documents below.
MC_12-21-2020_Meeting_Notice.pdf
MC_12-21-2020_Agenda.pdf
MC_12-21-2020_Ordinance_2020-7.pdf
MC_12-21-2020_Ordinance_2020-8.pdf
Covid-19 Testing – December 2020 Dates
Please see documents below.
Covid-19-Testing_12-2020_Dates.pdf
Open Book Night (Tax Assessor)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 2020 Tax List will be open for public inspection at the Borough Offices, 26 Rockleigh Road, Rockleigh, NJ between the hours of 5:00PM to 6:00PM on Monday, December 14, 2020. Opportunity will be given to review the assessments on Land and Building in the Borough of Rockleigh for the year 2020.
Patrick Wilkins, Assessor
Borough of Rockleigh
Rockleigh Sewerage Authority Meeting
December 7, 2020
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE on December 7, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., the Rockleigh Sewerage Authority will conduct an Electronic/ Audio Public Meeting in lieu of its in-person regular Public Meeting previously advertised. Members of the public may access the meeting and call in any questions or comment during the portion of the meeting reserved for public comments by dialing (978) 990-5000; Access Code: 893000#.
Agenda items for the meeting will be listed on the Borough website. The foregoing Electronic Public Meeting is recommended due to the current situation involving the COVID-19 Virus and directives of State and County governments.
OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.
RSA_Agenda_12-07-2020.pdf
RSA_2021_Budget.pdf
RSA_2021_Budget-Adoption.pdf
BOROUGH OF ROCKLEIGH PUBLIC NOTICE:
Mayor and Council Meeting
December 7, 2020
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE on December 7, 2020 at 8:00 p.m., the Mayor and Council of Rockleigh will conduct an Electronic/ Audio Public Meeting in lieu of its in-person regular Public Meeting previously advertised. Members of the public may access the meeting and call in any questions or comment during the portion of the meeting reserved for public comments by dialing (978) 990-5000; Access Code: 893000#.
Agenda items for the meeting will be listed on the Borough website. The foregoing Electronic Public Meeting is recommended due to the current situation involving the COVID-19 Virus and directives of State and County governments.
OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.
Agenda_MayorCouncil_12-07-2020.pdf
Voter Registration Deadline—General Election
Please see the PDFs below for full details.
Voter-Registration-Deadline_General-Election.pdf (591 kB)
Bergen_County_Ballot_Drop_Boxes_Locations.pdf (343 kB)
Rockleigh's Hiking Trails
Rockleigh's hiking trails will be open June 22, 2020.
- The children's park remain closed until further notice.
Please see the PDFs below for full details.
Rockleigh_hiking_trails_to_open
Meeting Cancellation : Rockleigh Planning Board
Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Rockleigh Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 29, 2020 has been cancelled.
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Resumption of Non-Essential Construction, Curbside Pickup at Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Gatherings in Cars
Read the complete article on covid19.nj.gov.
NJMVC Adds More Online Services
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission today announced it has added to its growing offering of web-based transactions, expanding the types of vehicles eligible for online registration renewals and replacements.
The additional vehicle registration categories range from four-year commercial trailers to commuter vans and ATVs. A full list is available at NJMVC.gov.
“We recognize that extended agency closures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have caused a hardship for many of our customers,’’ said MVC Chief Administrator Sue Fulton. “While these closures are necessary to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees, the Commission has worked diligently on multiple fronts to offset these hardships, including the addition of key online services.’’
Customers should visit NJMVC.gov for the latest updates and news.
COVID-19 update for O&R (Orange & Rockland)
Please see the link below for more information.
www.oru.com/en/about-us/media-center/community-updates
COVID-19 update for SUEZ
Please see the PDF document below for more information.
SUEZ_CovidUpdate0317 (135 kB)
Police Department Update March 16, 2020
As of Tuesday March 17, 2020, the Northvale Police Department Headquarters will be closed to the public due to the Coronavirus emergency facing our nation and community. These measures are being taken to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19 and for the safety of our staff.
If you need police assistance please call the Northvale Police Department at 201-768-5900. Our 24 hour dispatchers are available to answer all calls.
Requests for Motor Vehicle Crash reports and Incident Reports can be made over the phone and can be faxed or emailed to you when completed.
In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1. In the interest of public safety, please inform the dispatcher if you are quarantined (mandatory or self-imposed) in your home due to possible or confirmed Covid-19 exposure. If possible please place a sign on your front door or window to alert police and safety personnel to take precautionary measures. Upon arrival officers will be asking you questions and will only enter your home or business if determined to be necessary. Please be patient and respect this procedure as it is for the safety of all involved. Please use social distancing measures when interacting with officers.
We are committed to providing the residents and businesses of Northvale with the highest service as we have always done. We need to protect our personnel so that we can continue to serve and meet the needs of the community.
Thank you for your support and cooperation during this difficult time. As a community, we can get through this together.
Stay safe and stay healthy.
Howard Ostrow,
Chief of Police/OEM Coordinator
NEWS REGARDING COVID 19
AS OF MARCH 16, 2020, THE BOROUGH OF ROCKLEIGH IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (201) 768-4217 FOR AN APPOINTMENT, IF NECESSARY.
The documents attached below are for your reference with regard to the Building Department, Office of the Clerk, Office of the Registrar & Vital Statistics and the Municipal Court.
NJ_State_Vital_Statistics_Bulletin_Covid-19.pdf (85 KB)
Borough_Clerk_Requests.pdf (212 KB)
Building_Department.pdf (239 KB)
Municipal_Court.pdf (217 KB)
Office_of_Vital_Statistics.pdf (216 KB)
OSHA_FAQ_Exp_Respirators.pdf (904 KB)
The_Road_Back_-_Restoring_Economic_Health_Through_Public_Health (223 KB)
Additional Information
Please see the PDF document below for more information.
Supp_COVID-19_HC_Facilities_04.17.2020.pdf (257 KB)
Coronavirus_Facts-CDC_Branded.pdf (161 KB)
COVID-19-MessageMaps-03022020.pdf (154 KB)
COVID19_schools_FINAL_3.2.20.pdf (208 KB)
Guide_for_businesses.pdf (1.52 MB)
Hand_Washing-Female.pdf (9.24 MB)
Hand_Washing-Male.pdf (2.56 KB)
LINCS_M_M_030420_level3.108102_002.pdf (228 KB)
Stop_the_Spead_of_Germs.pdf (4.29 KB)
Wash_You_ Hands.pdf (717 KB)
What_You_Need_To_Know_About_Coronavirus.pdf (1008 KB)
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Borough Codes—Rockleigh Borough adopted Codes
The direct link to access the Rockleigh Borough Code and Board of Health Code:

2018_Rockleigh_Zoning_Map.pdf (1.00 MB)
Please click on the Borough Code link above to be automatically directed to the Codes. The Code is presented in a user-friendly format and the arrangement corresponds with the printed books.
NJDEP Newsletter: Proper Use of Woodstoves and Fireplaces In Cold Weather Months
Please see the PDF document below for more information.
Wood_Burning_Stoves.pdf (189 KB)
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Utility Companies
SaveOnEnergy.com, a PSE&G website
Emergency Contacts to Report Power Outages
PSE&G: 1 (800) 436-7734
Orange & Rockland: 1 (800) 434-4100
Please refer to www.bcoem.org for information on winter weather preparedness.
Garbage/Recycling
Garbage is picked up every Monday and Thursday.
Recycling is picked up every Thursday.
- Recycling materials are allowed to be comingled (paper and plastics together).
Emergency Preparedness Information
Please see the PDF document below for more information.
Emergency_Preparedness_Information.pdf (625 KB)
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Storm Water Information
Please see the PDF document below for easy things you can do every day to protect our water.
Stormwater_2011 (2 MB)
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Board of Health Notice
If a Rockleigh resident acquires a dog 6 months of age or older (pursuant to section 5-3.4 of the Borough Code) it is mandatory to obtain a dog license. Permit forms for annual dog licenses are available for download from this website under Forms & Permits, or in the Office of the Borough Clerk.
Board of Health Flyer
Please see the Board of Health page for more information.
How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
Please see PDF below for more information.
Household_Hazardous_Waste_Collections.pdf (1.23 MB)
New Jersey State Library Web Site
The New Jersey State Library has created a web site that provides assistance to New Jersey residents and businesses to help them through tough economic times. The site has a wide range of useful links that may be of assistance to local officials that are trying to assist their residents address their concerns.
The site: http://gethelp.njlibraries.org/ has links and references in the following areas:
- New Jersey Work Tools
- New Jersey Financial Tools
- New Jersey Housing Tools
- New Jersey Health Tools
- New Jersey Parental Tools
- Tools for Seniors
Stormwater Related links
Environmental Education
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/seeds/
Multimedia items, including tip cards that can be reproduced
http://www.cleanwaternj.org/
Watershed Management Educational Resources
http://www.nj.gov/dep/watershedmgt/outreach_education.htm
NJ Watershed Ambassador Program
http://www.nj.gov/dep/watershedmgt/ambassadors_index.htm
Inspection Reports
All inspection reports are subject to "Open Public Records Act (OPRA)" at Rockleigh. The inspection report will be available for review at the following link:
http://datamine2.state.nj.us/dep/DEP_OPRA/
Scroll to the blue header titled "Search for Regulated Sites by ID Number." The ID number is 213713 and the program is Water Quality. The inspection report will be available in about a month.
Leaf
Removal
As a reminder, the Borough of Rockleigh does not provide leaf pick-up. It is the responsibility of each homeowner/landscaper to see that the leaves are removed or composted. If leaves are being removed by your landscaper they must be picked up and removed prior to your landscaper leaving the property. In addition, landscapers’ trailers are not to be left on any Borough Street unattended or unattached. Homeowners/landscapers are not to blow leaves onto streets, public property or that of your neighbors. (As per Borough Ordinance 07-07). Thank you for your cooperation. |