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Neela, Mahbuba
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Paterson, NJ 07505
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Passaic County Press Releases

February 09, 2021
Passaic County Board of County Commissioners Introduce 2021 Budget
On Tuesday, February 9, the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners introduced a structurally balanced and responsible 2021 budget of $436 million.
January 15, 2021
NJDOT Traffic Advisory - Rt. 46 Eastbound Daytime Lane Closures Next Week

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced daytime lane and shoulder closures will be necessary next week for demolition work on Route 46 eastbound between Passaic Avenue/CR 613 and Pompton Avenue/Route 23 as the Route 46 at Passaic Avenue to Willowbrook Mall project advances between Fairfield, Essex County and Wayne, Passaic County.

January 15, 2021
NJDOT Traffic Advisory - Rt. 46 Daytime Blasting to Begin
Route 46 daytime blasting begins next week as interchange improvement project advances 15-minute slowdowns on Route 46 required for roadway widening work.
January 19, 2021
Passaic County Clerk's Office COVID-19 Response Update

In an abundance of caution regarding the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, all Passaic County Clerk’s Offices closed on March 18, 2020. On August 17, 2020, our offices opened by appointment only.  As of January 2021, our offices remain open by appointment only. The updated information below outlines our current available services.

January 15, 2021
Passaic County Opens First COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site

Passaic County will open its first mega-site for distributing COVID-19 vaccines beginning on Wednesday, January 20 at the former Modell’s Sporting Goods store located at 1710 Route 46 West in Woodland Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

November 10, 2020
Passaic County Launches Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced they will be launching the Passaic County/NJRA Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program. The grant program will assist suffering businesses with lease payments to help alleviate the impacts of COVID-19.
October 28, 2020
Dundee Island Park Ribbon Cutting
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a ribbon cutting for the County’s newest park, Dundee Island Park in Passaic City, New Jersey.
October 21, 2020
Passaic County Conducts Needs Assessments of Individuals and Families
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders partnered with Perselay Associates and Janus Solutions earlier this year to work with the Passaic County Department of Human Services to perform a full needs assessment of individuals and families in Passaic County. 
October 19, 2020
SNAP Fraud Alert to Residents of Passaic County
The County of Passaic and the Hudson County Division of Family Services is urging residents to beware of any solicitation made by any other agency/company/consulting group besides the Passaic County Division of Family Services, including, but not limited to FSP Consulting.
October 01, 2020
Passaic County Announces Special Testing Date for School Employees

The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced their mobile testing dates for October last week. A special testing site for school employees has been added for October 17, 10 AM to 2 PM at 401 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ.

September 24, 2020
Passaic County Announces October Mobile Testing Dates
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders continues to offer free mobile testing to all Passaic County residents. Today, the County announced their October mobile testing dates.
September 17, 2020
Passaic County's Ribbon Cutting for New Pet Disaster Relief Trailer

The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders hosted a ribbon cutting for the Passaic County Animal Response Team (CART) Trailer on September 17, 2020.


August 04, 2020
Passaic County Awarded $7.5M from NJDOT for Infrastructure Improvements
The NJDOT (New Jersey Department of Transportation) has awarded the County of Passaic $7,529,999.00 in State FY21 County Aid from the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) to help with infrastructure improvements on the local level. 
July 13, 2020
FOPCP Cancels Annual County Fair
Amid continuous COVID-19 concerns, the Friends of Passaic County Parks, Inc. (FOPCP) has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Passaic County Fair.
June 23, 2020
Pool Chemicals: Necessary, But Potentially Dangerous
Opening home swimming pools is often an exciting event as residents are anxious to kick off their shoes and jump into their summer tradition of cooling off in their backyard pools. Although poolside activities are a summer staple, they can come at a cost if you are not aware of potential dangers by the pool.


June 18, 2020
Passaic County and NJEDA Partner to Administer $10 Million in CARES Act-Funded Grants
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders will launch a $10 million dollar grant program to help Passaic County small businesses and non-profit agencies financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 


June 09, 2020
Passaic County Launches Mobile Testing Sites To Expand Options For Residents
To view the dates and locations of upcoming mobile test sites, please visit passaiccountynj.org/covid19. 
May 29, 2020
Passaic County Announces At-Home Testing

The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders announce free at-home COVID-19 testing for Passaic County residents.

May 27, 2020
Passaic County Unveils COVID Relief Non-Profit Grant Program
Passaic County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders and Department of Planning & Economic Development announced the launch of a COVID-19 relief grant opportunity to support non-profit organizations in a variety of programs throughout our communities.
April 07, 2020
PASSAIC COUNTY PARKS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders have announced the closure of all Passaic County parks, in coordination with Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order No. 118, which orders all state and county parks to be closed until further notice, effective Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 8 PM. The closure includes both vehicular and foot traffic.
March 23, 2020
PASSAIC COUNTY TO OPEN COVID-19 SCREENING SITE
Passaic County will open up its COVID-19 drive-thru testing site on Wednesday, March 25. The site is located at William Paterson University.
March 16, 2020
Notice From Passaic County Department of Health
The Passaic County Department of Health Services understands that residents are concerned about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Health Department would like to remind you of basic preventative actions that should be followed during this pandemic. 
March 06, 2020
PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LOWERS TUITION

With additional funding from the state, PCTI saves taxpayers over $1M

February 12, 2020
Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders Introduce 2020 Budget With No Increase to Tax Levy
At the February 11, 2020 Freeholder Meeting, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders introduced the 2020 Budget with no increase to the tax levy.
January 10, 2020
Passaic County Launches 2020 Books Program
Passaic County has launched its annual Parks Programs guide. Viewers can get a year at a glance in this book, which contains everything from recreational events to cultural activities to special programs that will take place in Passaic County throughout the 2020 year.
January 09, 2020
PASSAIC COUNTY FREEHOLDERS LEPORE AND DUFFY AND SHERIFF BERDNIK OFFICIALLY SWORN-IN FOR ANOTHER TERM

Governor Phil Murphy administered the Oath of Office to the newly reelected Freeholders, whilst Judge George Rhode administered the Oath of Allegiance to Sheriff Berdnik at the January 8 Swearing-In Ceremony.

January 08, 2020
Passaic County Appoints New Freeholder Director

New Freeholder Director, Deputy Freeholder Director, County Counsel and Deputy Administrator Appointed

January 06, 2020
❗️ O & R Cautions: Scam Alert:
(Pearl River, NY) Jan. 4, 2020 – O&R cautions customers to beware of an increase of scam calls today. The scammer is making an O&R phone number show up on the customer’s caller ID screen and instructing the customer to pay their bill or their service will be shut off within the hour. Don’t fall for it!
December 16, 2019
Passaic County Census 2020 Press Conference

The Passaic County Complete Count Committee, formed earlier this year to prepare county residents to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census, will launch its 2020 effort on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at 10:30AM, releasing videos in five languages, conveying the importance of a complete census count: English, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati and Spanish.

December 09, 2019
90th Anniversary of Passaic County Preakness Healthcare Center
On December 9, 2019, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders presented Passaic County Preakness Healthcare Center with a proclamation in recognition and celebration of their 90th anniversary.  View photos
December 05, 2019
NJDOT Traffic Advisory: I-80E Pavement Preservation Project Begins in Wayne
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the beginning of a pavement preservation project on I-80 in Passaic County.
December 05, 2019
Call for Submissions: 2020 Passaic County Film Festival
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Passaic County Motion Picture and Television Film Commission are excited to announce the 16th  Annual Passaic County Film Festival.
November 04, 2019
Passaic County Adopts #NJSugarFreed Campaign
On October 8, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed Resolution R2019-0880 authorizing the Passaic County Department of Health to initiate our own Passaic County SugarFreed campaign in order to help our residents lead a healthier lifestyle. This campaign focuses on encouraging people to drink more water. 
October 31, 2019
Passaic County Awarded Green Acres Grant Funding
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Friends of Passaic County Park, Inc. received notification of grant awards to the County of Passaic and Friends of Passaic County Parks, Inc. for four improvement projects in the Passaic County Park System from the Green Acres Program.
October 29, 2019
Ground Breaking Ceremony For Dundee Island Park Project
Elected officials, stakeholders, and dignitaries are breaking ground on the Dundee Island Park Project, a twelve million dollar endeavor to revitalize seven acres of riverfront parkland with a new field house, amphitheater, river walk, athletic field, and other amenities in the City of Passaic.
October 28, 2019
Passaic County's Credit Upgraded by Moody's Investor Services
Moody’s Investor Services upgraded Passaic County’s credit rating to Aa1 from Aa2. This is Passaic County’s third credit rating upgrade since 2010, demonstrating the strong financial management and conservative fiscal policies implemented by the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
October 08, 2019
Passaic County Hosts Fourth Annual Paws In The Park

“Our Passaic County community includes our furry friends, which is why the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit join together every year to advocate for our homeless pets through Paws in the Park,” stated Deputy Freeholder Director Cassandra “Sandi” Lazzara. 

September 27, 2019
Garret Mountain Mountain Phase II Improvement Project
The latest improvements to Garret Mountain Reservation will include additions to the Auto Overlook and High Meadow area of the reservation, while still staying true to the original Olmsted design.
September 26, 2019
Passaic County Awarded NJ Historic Trust Grant to Rehabilitate Lambert Castle
The project includes exterior and interior repairs, site improvements and the rehabilitation and restoration of the adjacent Carriage House. The Carriage House is going to be repurposed as a visitor center, office suites, community meeting space, and a permanent library for the Passaic County Historical Society’s archives.
September 11, 2019
Passaic County Freeholders Commemorate Anniversary of 9/11
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a memorial at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy to honor the lives that were lost on September 11th, 2001. 
August 19, 2019
Goffle Brook Park Improvements Set To Begin
"Our investments in Goffle Brook Park represent the Freeholders’ continuing commitment to preserve history while providing new and improved recreational opportunities for Passaic County families,” Freeholder Director John W. Bartlett said.
July 29, 2019
Garret Mountain Reservation Becomes Friendlier to Native Plants
The gardens at the Pat DiIanni Boathouse have been upgraded to include native plants such as wild-blue indigo, swamp milkweed and little blue stem. 
July 23, 2019
Register Now for the Rutgers Master Gardener Class of 2020
Registration is open for the 2020 Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County’s Master Gardener Class. The class registration deadline is August 31, 2019. 
July 15, 2019
Construction Contract Awarded for Dundee Island Park Project
“The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders continues to invest and enhance our County’s open space, recreational facilities, and historic sites,” stated Freeholder Director John W. Bartlett. “Dundee Island Park is going to be state of the art – with a new river walk, amphitheater, athletic field, and field house."
July 09, 2019
Passaic County Opens New Rutgers Cooperative Extension Teaching & Demonstration Site
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County inaugurated a new teaching and demonstration site consisting of a high tunnel located at Preakness Valley Golf Course.
June 13, 2019
Passaic County Clerk's Office Announces Property Fraud Warning System
The Property Fraud Warning System is a free service that provides email notifications whenever a property document with your name is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office.
April 26, 2019
Passaic County Hosts The Moving Wall
Passaic County will host The Moving Wall at Garret Mountain Reservation from May 9 to May 13. The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Washington D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, built by veteran volunteers for those who do not have the opportunity to go to Washington. 
April 24, 2019
Passaic County Clerk Offers In-Person Voting for Passaic Municipal Election
Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof is offering extended hours at the County Clerk’s offices located at 401 Grand Street, Room 130 in Paterson on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 13, 2019.
February 13, 2019
Board of Chosen Freeholders Introduce 2019 Budget with No Increase to Tax Levy
The 2019 budget reflects continued efforts to regenerate and grow fund balance ensuring financial stability, proactively increasing reserve accounts to protect taxpayers, and engagement with municipalities and school districts to continue implementing share services agreements.