GLENROCKOPOLY!
The "GlenRockopoly"
fundraiser is a joint project of the Glen Rock Women in
Community Service (WICS) and Children's Aid and Family
Services (CAFS) and proceeds will support the charitable and
community service efforts of both of these non-profit
organizations. The "Monopoly-style" board
games feature Glen Rock businesses and organizations and
sell for $25. The games are available at several local
merchants, including SASHA Hair & Day Spa, Glen Rock
Digital Photo, The Grow-cery, and Mail & More; or Sue
Needleman (WICS) at 201-447-6555 or Donna Nihan (WICS) at
201-652-5392.
IMPORTANT PSE&G
INFORMATION
Call
Before You Dig
http://www..pseg.com/customer/town/damage/overview.jsp
Report
a Streetlamp Outage
https://extsecure.pseg.com/webformsWeb/resources/jsp/psegcom/streetlight-out.jsp
Welcome
to the Neighborhood
http://www.pseg.com/customer/home/welcome/overview.jsp
New
Construction Services
http://www.pseg.com/customer/business/new_service/process.jsp
Request
Service for New Construction
http://www.pseg.com/customer/business/new_service/overview.jsp
Request
a Service Removal
http://www.pseg.com/customer/home/service/demolition/overview.jsp
Planting
the Right Tree in the Right Location
http://www.pseg.com/customer/home/safety/tree.jsp
Energy
Assistance and Conservation Programs
http://www.pseg.com/customer/home/save/overview.jsp
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PROGRAM
Your account balances are unaffected by
your participation; there are no dues to pay or withdrawals
to make. No information concerning your accounts is
revealed; your accounts remain private and secure.
For further information or to enroll
call or visit your local Boiling Springs branch. You
may also call Stacey or Margaret at the Community meals
office at 201-447-8295 Monday thru Friday, 10:30 am to 2:30
pm.
As participation in the program grows
so will our rewards. Won't you help us?
Enroll in the Community Alliance
program today.
MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS WANTED
Community Meals on Wheels
is now delivering meals to needy clients in Glen Rock.
Volunteer drivers familiar with the area are needed to
deliver meals to these individuals. Can you lend a
hand? If you can spare an hour or so a week your
participation can ensure timely meal delivery to those who
are unable to provide for themselves. To become part
of our Community Meals delivery group call our office at
201-447-8295 any weekday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and
ask for either Margaret or Stacey. Won't you join our
Community Meals family? Call today.
2008 Resident/Commuter Permits now available at
Police Headquarters
- This permit is required to
park in the Resident Commuter parking
areas. A vehicle
registration must be presented at Police Headquarters in order
to obtain a permit.
- The fee is $120.00 payable to The
Borough of Glen Rock at
Police
Headquarters by check between 8 am and 11 pm.
GLEN ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT:
201-652-3800
SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
Check school website: www.glenrocknj.org
WINS 1010 AM Radio
WCBS 880 AM Radio
A REMINDER TO ALL RESIDENTS:
All loose rubbish to be disposed of on
curbside rubbish day must be put in bags or disposable
containers and will be thrown into the sanitation
truck. ALL ACCEPTABLE RUBBISH AND ITS CONTAINER
LEFT AT THE CURB WILL BE TAKEN AND COMPACTED. Reusable
metal or plastic trash cans or garbage barrels are
not acceptable for holding rubbish at the curb on
curbside rubbish pick up days and will be passed by.
Department of Public Works
Sanitation Department
IMPORTANT COMPOST CENTER
INFORMATION:
When dumping loads at the Borough
Compost Center, make sure all vegetative waste is garbage
free (i.e. coffee cups, bags, newspaper, concrete, rocks,
etc). If any garbage/trash is accidentally mixed in
with the vegetative waste, you must take the time to separate
the garbage/trash out of the vegetation and dispose of the
garbage/trash properly.
If caught dumping trash of any type
that does not belong in compost center, privileges for use
could be revoked.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Glen Rock Seniors need your help in the
following areas:
Snow Shoveling
Raking
leaves/yard work/lawn mowing
Small errands, etc.
If you have community service hours to fulfill or you would
just like to volunteer, please call Borough Hall at (201)
670-3956.
SPORTS FIELD SCHEDULES
For a specific sport schedule please click on
the appropriate link below.
Lacrosse: grlax.com
Baseball/Softball: grba.org
G.R. Soccer Club: grsc.org
Shooting Stars Soccer: glenrockshootingstars.com
REHABILITATION FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR BOROUGH RESIDENTS
As part of the Borough's effort to comply with
our COAH (Council on Affordable Housing) requirements, please be
advised that funds are available to Borough residents for
rehabilitating their primary residence. Household income restrictions
may apply. For additional information, please contact Jacqueline
Scalia, Borough Clerk at (201) 670-3956.
SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE INFORMATION
The Social Security Office is located at 201
Rock Road, 2nd floor of the Galleria Mall, Glen Rock, NJ. The telephone number
is 800-772-1213 (7:00 am to 7:00 pm). The hours of operation are 9:00
am - 4:00 pm, Mon. - Fri.
The following is a list of some of the services available on the
website at
www.socialsecurity.gov
- Apply for benefits (retirement/spouses and
disability)
- Apply for extra help with Medicare prescription
drug costs
- Check status of your pending online application
- Find out if you qualify for benefits
- Calculate your monthly benefit amount
- Change your address and telephone number
- Change your direct deposit
- Get a replacement Medicare card
- Request a proof of income letter
- Request a 1099/1042S (social security benefit
statement)
- Get a password
RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED NOT TO CALL 911 EXCEPT IN CASES OF LIFE
SAVING EMERGENCY.
IF ANY TYPE OF DISASTER OR TERRORISM OCCURS, GLEN
ROCK WILL BRING IN EXTRA OPERATORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO ANSWER
201-670-3956. HAVE YOU READ YOUR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BROCHURE,
DISCUSSED IT WITH YOUR FAMILY, AND PREPARED A FAMILY PLAN?
Glen Rock Community Shuttle Services
and Schedules (For G.R. senior citizens and physically challenged
residents)
The Shuttle will pick up residents at their
homes, bring them to the daily activity, and return them to their
homes.
To participate, just call Borough Hall at
201-670-3956 the week you wish to get on the list.
Tuesday - Shopping at Kilroy's
Pick-up at Glen Courts at 10:00 am
Pick-up residents from their homes immediately following on the way to
Kilroy's
Bus will wait while you complete your shopping, help load your bags
onto the bus and carry your bags into your home for you.
Thursday - Mall every other Week
Pick-up at Glen Courts at 11:00 am
Pick-up residents from homes immediately following on the way to the
mall.
Return to your home from Mall approximately 1:30 pm
Friday - Shopping at Shop Rite in Fair Lawn
Pick-up at Glen Courts at 10:00 am
Pick-up residents from their homes immediately following on the way to
Shop Rite
Bus will wait while you complete your shopping, and return you to your
homes.
Call Borough Hall at 201-670-3956 the week you
wish to participate.
The Glen Rock Police Department joins PROJECT
LIFESAVER for Alzheimer's patients.
The Glen Rock Police Department, in cooperation
with the Bergen County Police Chief's Association and the Bergen
County Sheriff's Department, has undertaken a program for search and
rescue using electronic signaling devices as an aid in searching for
lost persons who suffer in one form or other from diminished mental
capacity or other disability.
For more information go to glenrockpolice.com
Free Rapid HIV Test Now Available
A free rapid HIV test is now available in a
publicly funded counseling and testing site in Bergen County. The new
test means people can receive results in minutes rather than days,
ensuring HIV patients can be sure of their status immediately and get
access to care as soon as possible.
The rapid HIV tests will be conducted through a
finger stick blood test (using OraQuick HIV) whose results can be
determined in less than an hour. Locally, this service is available at
the Bergen County Health Department.
This service is free to all residents of your
community who wish to take advantage of it. For more information on
rapid HIV testing, visit www.njhiv.org or call
201-487-3243.
Volunteers Needed for Glen Rock Emergency Services:
Glen Rock Ambulance Corp.
Glen Rock Fire Department.
Glen Rock Office of Emergency Management
Glen Rock Auxiliary Police
Training will be provided.
Call Borough Hall at 201-670-3956.
Help your town to make us all safer!
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