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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From Recycling Coordinator
Holiday Paper and Cardboard Recycling Schedule
New Date - Thursday, December 26
There will be no regularly scheduled recycling collection on Wednesday, December 25. All residents will have their recycling (paper/cardboard) collected on Thursday, December 26. Holiday pick-up instructions.
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From Community Director
Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Borough Hall
Thursday, December 26 at 5:30 PM
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! Flyer.
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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Extra Holiday Garbage Collection
Friday, December 27, 2024
The Mayor and Council have made special arrangements with Gaeta Recycling for all Borough residents to receive an additional garbage collection after Christmas.
The special collection is scheduled for Friday, December 27. All residents will have this extra garbage collection on Friday, December 27. Please place your garbage at the curb the night before or by 6:00 AM on Friday morning. Since this is a special collection, pickup times may differ than your regular garbage collection. Please limit your garbage to regular kitchen trash. No furniture, carpet or non-kitchen garbage items will be picked up. Information is available at www.franklinlakes.org/holidayschedule.
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From Mayor
2024 Mayor's Volunteer Awards Presented
At the Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, December 17, eight deserving volunteers were honored as recipients of the 2024 Mayor’s Volunteer Award, based on nominations submitted. The Mayor’s Volunteer Award recognizes volunteers in the Franklin Lakes community that provide services and fill the needs of many that would not otherwise be met. The Awards were presented by Mayor Charles Kahwaty as an expression of the gratitude of the Borough community for these volunteers who have given so selflessly of their time and talent in service to others.
The 2024 Mayor’s Volunteer Award recipients are as follows (in alphabetical order):
- Frank Bivona
- Barbara Capozzi
- Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
- Robert J. Goldstein
- Julius Lauber
- Terry Leonard
- Steve Mazzola
- Greg Reid
View the Photos. Congratulations to these wonderful volunteers!
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Fire Department Honored for 100 Years of Service
At the Mayor and Council meeting on December 17, Mayor Kahwaty issued a Proclamation honoring the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary.
The Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department was founded on December 4, 1924, and has been faithfully servicing the residents of Franklin Lakes for 100 years.
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From the Webteam
Borough Calendar Packets
The 2025 Borough Calendar's will be mailed to all residents and businesses. Delivery should be before the new year begins. If you have any questions, e-mail us at calendar@franklinlakes.org.
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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 the Community Director
Operation Toy Train/Toys for Tots
What a fantastic turnout for the first year that Operation Toy Train stopped in Franklin Lakes. Under the leadership of the Franklin Lakes Girl Scouts and the Mayors Wellness Campaign we were able to donate close to 600 new toys! A very special thank you go to our partners who put out a box for collection, FAMS PLC, FAMS, CRS, HMR, WAS, Borough Hall and Sunrise Senior Living! We look forward to having more locations collecting toys next year. View photos.
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From Recycling Coordinator | |
Recycle Right
Recycle Holiday Gift and Shipping Boxes
Cardboard, including gift boxes, cereal boxes, paper towel rolls, and cardboard shipping boxes are all recyclable in your curbside pickup of paper and cardboard. Please break down and flatten any boxes before placing them in a recycling bin, container, or paper bag.
To learn more about recycling, please visit www.franklinlakes.org/recycleright.
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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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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Christmas Tree Recycling Collection
Friday, January 3 and January 17, 2025
There will be curbside collection of Christmas trees throughout the Borough beginning on Friday, January 3 (collection may take several days) and then beginning again on Friday, January 17. Please be patient as Gaeta works its way through the town which may take a few days. Remove all ornaments and do not place tress in plastic bags. Trees in plastic bags will not be picked up. Do not place Christmas trees in the street.
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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 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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