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From Mayor Kahwaty
Volunteers Needed to Serve
Planning Board, Zoning Board and Environmental Commission
Mayor Charlie Kahwaty is finalizing appointments to the Borough’s various boards, committees and commissions. There may be opportunities to serve on the Borough’s Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Environmental Commission. If you are interested in serving on one of these boards, please let the Mayor know by completing a Volunteer for Boards & Committees Application form. Volunteers are the backbone of our community and we need committed residents to serve on these important boards. Please let the Mayor know of your interest as soon as possible as appointments will be made at the January 2, 2025 Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council.
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From Community Director
Operation Toy Train Pick Up
December 14, 11:50 AM to 12:05 pm
Operation Toy Train for the first time will be stopping in Franklin Lakes on December 14th! The Mayors Wellness Campaign along with the Girl Scout have collected toys for Operation Toy Train’s: Toys For Tots program who’s mission of the Marine Toys for Tots program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Train Stop Location: The train will be stopping at 803 Susquehanna Ave 11:50 AM to 12:05 PM (in the cul-de-sac).
While Toys for Tots Coordinators organize, coordinate and manage the campaign, the ultimate success depends on the support of the local community and the generosity of the people who donate toys. Please join the Mayors Wellness Campaign and the Girl Scouts on Saturday. All new unwrapped gifts are appreciated.
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Annual Bergen County Tree Lighting at Van Saun Park
Saturday, December 14 at 6:00PM
Please join the Borough of Franklin Lakes and the Franklin Lakes Girl Scouts at Van Saun Park for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Tree Decorating Contest. Bergen County will light their annual Christmas Tree at 6:00 PM followed by announcing the winners of the Tree Decorating Contest. Come check out our Bluey themed tree and cheer us on for the contest. Purchase tickets now to join an evening of celebration with music, and access to the Winter Wonderland.
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Flags at Half-Staff
Have you ever wondered why a flag is flown at half-staff? In the United States, the president or governor can issue an order for the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff.
The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of State creates and maintains an electronic notification system alerting the public when United States and State flags are to be flown at half-staff. If you would like to be kept informed, visit New Jersey Flag Status to subscribe to the Flag Status notification email list.
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From the Borough Clerk
Franklin Lakes Commuter Parking Permit Renewal
Due by December 31, 2024
2025 Commuter Parking Permits for the Franklin Lakes Commuter Parking Lot at Parsons Pond Park are now available. For complete renewal instructions or to apply for a new parking permit, please visit franklinlakes.org/parking or contact the Borough Clerk’s office at 201-891-4000 x1200 or boroughclerk@franklinlakes.org.
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From Boy Scout Troop 34
Christmas Tree Sale
Now to December 15
The Boy Scouts will be selling Christmas Trees this year at the Crossroads Church in Franklin Lakes at 649 Franklin Ave. Starting on November 23, the hours will be Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also order online. Flyer.
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Recycle Right
Recycle Coach App
Residents can access Recycle Coach from their desktop computers, mobile devices, or through digital assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. By leveraging the power of voice technology, the platform makes it easy for people to get local disposal information for thousands of household items when they need it. And the best part: it's absolutely free.
With Recycle Coach, residents can:
- Stay organized with custom curbside collection and events calendars.
- Receive collection reminders and real-time updates on service disruptions.
- Become recycling experts with a comprehensive "What Goes Where?" search tool, including local disposal information and collection requirements for common and uncommon items.
- Take the "What Type of Recycler Are You?" quiz for useful recycling tips and tricks.
- Use the problem-reporting tool, equipped with geolocation, to notify municipal customer services about issues like missed collections.
The service takes the guesswork out of recycling, empowering residents to make smarter disposal decisions and take an active approach to reducing household waste. For Franklin Lakes, this can help increase recycling rates and decrease contamination in the community's recycling stream.
Recycle Coach is available online at www.franklinlakes.org/RecycleCoach. Become a better recycler today by downloading the Recycle Coach app for free at the iTunes Store and Google Play.
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Borough Holiday Hours
- Tuesday, December 24 - open 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 25 - closed
- Tuesday, December 31 - open 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - closed
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thank you to our residents who were able to join Mayor Kahwaty and Council Members as Santa, Mrs. Claus and our little helper Mackenzie as we lit our Annual Christmas Tree this year. The event was sponsored by the Borough of Franklin Lakes, the Franklin Lakes Library, and the Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign. Special thank you to the Market Basket, The Franklin Lakes Parks and Recreation Foundation, The Girl Scouts, Access Storage, The Chamber of Commerce, and Mathnasium for their generous donations!
Please see the beautiful photos from Dick Stanton of our "special visitors" from the North Pole, Franklin Avenue Middle School Choir and Village Carolers who song Christmas Carols.
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Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Borough Hall
Thursday, December 26 - Save-the-Date
On Thursday, December 26, the Chabad NWBC will host their annual Chanukah Lighting Ceremony. This year a Drone Show will fly over Municipal Field after the ceremony. The celebration is centered around the lighting of the Borough Menorah by Rabbi Kaplan, and will be featuring for the first time a Drone Show. There will also be costumed mascots, light-up giveaways, crafts and traditional holiday refreshments including potato latkes, hot chocolate, donuts, and chocolate gelt!
All are welcome! There is no charge for food or participation. This event is sponsored by the Chabad Jewish Center in Franklin Lakes.
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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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Mayor and Council Sine Die, Reorganization and Executive Meeting
Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Sine Die (last meeting of 2024), Reorganization and Work Session meetings of the Mayor and Council are scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The Mayor and Council agendas will be available prior to the meeting.
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Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, December 16 at 6:30 PM, Recreation and Parks Meeting, Conference Room
- Monday, December 16 at 7:00 PM, Environmental Commission Meeting, Council Chambers
- Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 PM, Mayor and Council Meeting, Council Chambers
- Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 PM, Planning Board Meeting, Council Chambers
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Upcoming Community Events
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Qigong with Tara Farley - Thursday, January 9 at 10:00 AM. Franklin Lakes Public Library. Register online for weekly series.
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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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