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From Community Director
Ramadan Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, February 27, 6:00 PM
Please join the American Muslims of Franklin Lakes, Moutaz Charaf - Muslim Chaplain and the Imam of El-Zahra Islamic Center, the Mayor and Council for our fifth Annual Ramadan Lighting Ceremony.
Ramadan is a holiday observed by Muslims in the US and around the world every year. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by practicing Muslims as a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. During this month, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn till dusk, practice compassion with charity, pray and celebrate with festivities. Come join as we light in front of Borough Hall with green and white lights to commemorate Ramadan. Location: Borough Hall, Council Chambers, 480 DeKorte Drive.
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From Borough Clerk
Business Owners & Rental Unit Owners Required to File Certificate of Liability Insurance with Borough Clerk
To comply with N.J.S.A. 40:A:10A-1, et seq., owners of businesses and rental units must file a Business Owners and Rental Unit Owners Registration Form and the required certificate of insurance with the Borough Clerk annually through the SDL portal. Visit https://www.sdlportal.com/towns/nj/bergen/franklinlakes/requests to create an account or log into your existing account to complete your submission.
Click or scan the bar code to complete the insurance registration online.
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| If you do not already have an account: | Once you have logged in to your account: |
- Click Sign Up to create an account.
- In the Primary Town field, enter the first few letters of Franklin Lakes Borough, then click Find and select it from the list.
- Click Create Account.
- Click the verification link in email sent to the email address you provided.
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- Select Business Owners & Rental Unit Owners Insurance Registration, click View Form and complete.
- Click Select Files to attach compliant certificate of insurance.
- Sign and click Accept.
- Click Submit Form to complete.
- Watch email for status of submission from “SDL Portal ”
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Toiletry Donations for Families for Families
Now through Friday, February 28
Families for Families is a 501(c)(3) organization in Wyckoff who collect and distribute amongst other things gently used furniture, household goods, and personal hygiene items to families in need. Currently they are looking to collect toiletries (shampoo, soap, bodywash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.) and feminine products. If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to Borough Hall between now and the end of February. There will be a container in the main foyer where you can leave any of these items. A donation receipt, is available at www.families4families.com. Thank you in anticipation of your generosity.
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Help Wanted
Recycling Center Monitor - Part-time - Saturdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (5 hours). Monitor activity at the Borough’s Recycling Center. $16 per hour. Immediate opening available. Year round position. Application available at www.franklinlakes.org/forms or at Borough Hall, 480 DeKorte Dr, Franklin Lakes. For information, call Nancy at 201-891-4000, ext. 3010. Franklin Lakes is Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. The Borough of Franklin Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Technical Assistant to the Construction Official (TACO) - Full-time - Must be able to communicate effectively, be organized, multitask, & positive attitude to work with experienced, helpful staff in a busy office. Two years’ experience as TACO preferred with Technical Assistant license issued from DCA required. Computer skills including MS Word and Excel required. Knowledge of SDL software a plus. Mail resume to Construction Official at 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, or email GGoodman@franklinlakes.org, by February 22. 35 hrs per week, full benefits, salary commensurate with experience. The Borough of Franklin Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Street Banner Sponsorship 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2025
The Borough of Franklin Lakes is selling Street Banner Sponsorships for 2025. All Franklin Lakes businesses will have the opportunity to advertise on our lamp posts either on Franklin Avenue or Franklin Lake Road (FLR has 6 lamp posts, first come first serve). Please consider showing your support by purchasing up to two banners. Banners will be displayed from April 2025 through October 30th. (November 1st our Hometown Hero banners will be going up). The banners are double-sided and will have your business logo on the lower portion of the banner.
For more information on how to order please see attached letter and lamp banner sponsorship application form. All applications and artwork (high resolution PDF or JPEG 16’ x 8”) must be submitted by email to drobinson@franklinlakes.org by March 1st.
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Baskets 4 HOPE
Save the Date - Saturday, June 7, 2025
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 Avenue Recreation Field. It’s time to start putting together your teams and come up with creative team names. Teams of four are recommended, as you are guaranteed three games in the tournament. Every registered player will receive a reversible basketball jersey.
This year’s tournament will raise money in memory of Larry Sellitti. Larry dedicated 37 years to the Franklin Lakes Department of Public Works, where he retired as Forman in July of 2024. Throughout the past few years, Larry battled many health issues including heart disease and kidney failure. Please help us raise funds to donate a memorial bench to Franklin Lakes, Maywood, and Ringwood. The three towns Larry spent his life; working, raising his three sons, coaching, and growing up.
Registration will open March 1 at www.franklinlakes.org/baskets. Event flyer. To volunteer or sponsor, email the Community Director at drobinson@franklinlakes.org.
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From Recycling Coordinator | |
Recycle Right
Electronic Waste (e-waste recycling)
Be a resourceful recycler by using the Recycle Coach app to learn what is recyclable in Franklin Lakes. 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 - Join us on Friday, March 7th. An Old Stone favorite band, Timepeace, will be performing from 8:00 -10:00 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. 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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The Latest Buzz
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