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From the Borough Clerk
Attention Pet Owners - Check Your Pet’s Rabies Expiration Date
When the Clerk’s office begins annual pet license renewals on March 1, you will need to present a rabies Vaccination Certificate valid through January 1, 2026 to receive a 2025 license. Animals whose vaccination expires before January 1, 2026 must receive a booster vaccination prior to licensure. Please check your pet’s rabies expiration date now, and if necessary, plan a booster vaccination in order to renew in a timely manner.
Free Rabies Clinics are available locally. Select the links before for more information.
All dogs and cats are required to be licensed annually. Failure to have obtained a 2025 license by
March 31 will result in late fees and possible fines. The Clerk’s office will begin processing renewals on March 1. Newly acquired dogs must be licensed within 10 days of acquisition or within 10 days of reaching the licensing age of 7 months. Cats brought into the Borough must be licensed within 90 days or upon reaching the licensing age of 5 months.
For more information, please visit franklinlakes.org/pets or contact the Borough Clerk’s Office at 201-891-4000 x1200 or by email to boroughclerk@franklinlakes.org.
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From Tax Collector
1st Quarter 2025 Taxes Due
1st Quarter 2025 taxes are due February 1, 2025. The last day of the grace period for 1st Quarter 2025 taxes is Monday, February 10, 2025. Payments received after February 10, 2025 will have interest charged back to February 1, 2025 as mandated by the State of New Jersey. We do not honor postmarks.
Tax payments can be made by using any of these options:
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Pay taxes online. Recommended option.
- Use Drop-box at Borough Hall - place tax payments (checks only) in a sealed envelope, in the secure drop box by the front door of Borough Hall. If you need a receipt, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. The drop-box is available 24/7.
- Mail payments to the Tax Collector's Office at 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. If you need a receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please allow sufficient mail time as it is taking longer to get postal deliveries during this time. We do not honor postmarks.
For additional information call 201-891-4000, ext. 1216 or e-mail TaxCollector@franklinlakes.org.
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Help Wanted
Fire Prevention Secretary - Part-time - 12 hrs per week. Fire Prevention Secretary to assist Fire Prevention Bureau. Must be a self-starter with good people skills & organized. Computer skills including MS Office required. Experience preferred. Hourly rate based on qualifications and experience. Email resume and cover letter to Fire Official at BComitto@franklinlakes.org, by February 17. The Borough of Franklin Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Administrative Assistant to the Construction Official - Full-time - Must be able to communicate effectively, be organized, multitask, & positive attitude to work with experienced, helpful staff in a busy office. Computer skills including MS Word and Excel required. Knowledge of SDL software a plus. Two years’ experience as Technical Assistant preferred. Mail resume to Construction Official at 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, or email GGoodman@franklinlakes.org, by February 14. 35 hrs per week, full benefits, salary commensurate with experience. The Borough of Franklin Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Mayor and Council Special/Work Session Meeting
View the Mayor and Council Agenda for the 7:30PM Special/Work Session Meeting in the Conference Room at Borough Hall on Tuesday, February 4.
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Upcoming Meetings at Borough Hall
- Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30 PM, Special/Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council, Conference Room
- Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 PM, Planning Board Meeting, Council Chambers
- Thursday, February 6 at 7:30 PM, Zoning Board Meeting, Council Chambers
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From the Community Director
BASKETS 4 HOPE
Saturday, June 7th
The Mayors Wellness Campaign will host the annual Baskets 4 Hope, 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 7th on the outdoor basketball courts at Pulis Ave Recreation Field.
It’s time to start putting together your teams and come up with creative team names. Teams of 4 are recommended, as you are guaranteed 3 games. Every registered player will receive a reversible basketball jersey. Flyer.
Registration will open March 1st, please email the Community Director at drobinson@franklinlakes.org to volunteer or sponsor.
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Farmers & Artisan Market - Vendor Registration
Saturdays, May 10 through October, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign will be hosting a Farmers & Artisan Market starting this Spring at Veterans Plaza. The market will feature 20+ vendors each week. You can expect fresh produce, artisanal breads and baked goods, meats and dairy, spices and sauces, beverages, prepared foods and snacks, home and beauty, pet goods and treats, health and wellness, arts and activities, interactive and retail, children activities, crafters and food trucks. If you or your business would like to be involved, email drobinson@franklinlakes.org. Farmers & Artisan Market Vendor Registration Application.
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From Recycling Coordinator | |
Recycle Right
Food Residue, Diapers, and Pizza Boxes
Rinse out food residue before you recycle it. Excessive food contamination ruins our recycling. Disposable diapers are not recyclable! Please keep them out of your recycling bin. Don’t put that greasy pizza box in your recycling bin! It’s an ingredient that can ruin your recycling! www.franklinlakes.org/recycleright
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Schedule a Curbside Collection for Bulk Waste, and Metal/Appliance Recycling
Details on curbside collections that need to be scheduled, visit Metal/Large Appliance and Bulk Waste. Residents must schedule a collection by completing a request form for bulk waste and metal and large appliance pick-up no later than10:00 AM the day before the scheduled date of collection.
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Donate Bulk Waste Items
Before you place any bulk waste items out for curbside collection, consider donating any furniture or household items. A list of local organizations is available at www.franklinlakes.org/donations.
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Upcoming Community Events
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The Old Stone Music and Coffee House - Friday, February 7th. Tim Gysin (our favorite “Piano Man”) will be performing from 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30. $10 cover charge, which includes entry and unlimited coffee, tea, a cold drink and some yummy baked goodies. BYOBOW is allowed. Bring a donation for the CUMAC food pantry, and you'll be entered in a drawing to get your cover charge back. Event flyer.
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Library Car and 50/50 Raffle - The Franklin Lakes Library Foundation is selling 4,000 raffle tickets at $100 per ticket. To purchase a ticket mail a check made out to Franklin Lakes Library Foundation, 470 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Flyer.
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Franklin Lakes Library - Find out what's happening at the Franklin Lakes Library, view our weekly newsletter. A full list of programs and services is available at franklinlakeslibrary.org.
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Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce - Monthly Networking Meetings, 7:00 AM, second Friday of the month at the OEM Building.
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Stay Connected with Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education
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The Latest Buzz
"The Latest Buzz" will give updated status reports on those issues that seem to generate the most buzz throughout town, that may be under-reported in other news outlets. We will keep this information fresh and up-to-date, with the "Last Updated" date noted at the end of each article.
For more information on the following topics visit: www.franklinlakes.org/buzz.
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