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401 Grand Street, Room 205
Paterson, NJ 07505
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Passaic County Fair Returns to Garret Mountain August 13–16
Four Nights of Live Music, Fireworks, Rides, Food and Free Admission Await Families Across the Region
07/31/2026 5:30 AM
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Assumes Emergency Dispatching for Borough of Wanaque in Deal Saving Taxpayers $2 Million
The Passaic County Sheriff's Office is now the emergency dispatch provider for the Borough of Wanaque, with services starting on August 4.
08/06/2026 12:00 PM
Construction Alert: Ratzer Road, Wayne
Overnight paving operations are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 4.
07/31/2026 10:45 AM
Construction Alert: Main Avenue, Clifton
Milling and paving operations are scheduled to begin on Friday, July 31.
07/29/2026 10:30 AM
Passaic County Brings Back Sensory-Friendly Family Day at American Dream
August 1 Event Offers a Judgment-Free Day of Play and Practical Resources for Children with Special Needs and Their Families
07/28/2026 2:00 PM
Construction Alert: Valley Road, Wayne
Drainage and culvert repairs are scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 29.
07/27/2026 1:45 PM
Passaic County and Hawthorne Sign 10-Year Public Health Partnership
Agreement brings County health officers, nurses and inspectors to the Borough starting now
07/21/2026 8:30 AM
Passaic County Board Welcomes Nick Veliky to Board of County Commissioners
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners welcomed the selection of Nick Veliky of Clifton to the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners following his selection by the Passaic County Democratic Committee to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Commissioner John W. Bartlett.
07/16/2026 8:01 AM
Passaic County Advances Major Outdoor Recreation Project: Dundee Island Park Pedestrian Bridge Reconstruction
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners are advancing the conversion of an abandoned railroad bridge to a pedestrian bridge over the Passaic River at Dundee Island in the City of Passaic.
07/15/2026 10:00 AM
Passaic County Fair Returns to Garret Mountain Reservation This August, Sponsorships Now Available
The Passaic County Fair is coming back and local businesses are invited to be part of it.
07/13/2026 10:00 AM
Passaic County Taps Montclair State University to Lead Tranquility Ridge Reforestation
The next step is underway for one of the county's most ambitious environmental restoration projects
07/08/2026 12:30 PM
Construction Alert: Hamburg Turnpike / Central Ave, Wayne
Construction is schedule to start on or about Monday, July 6.
07/02/2026 9:55 AM
Extreme Heat Safety: What Passaic County Residents Need to Know
With temperatures forecast to reach dangerous levels across Passaic County from June 30 through July 6, 2026, the Passaic County Department of Health Services is urging residents to take extreme heat seriously.
06/30/2026 3:54 PM
Passaic County Reopens Lambert Tower at Garret Mountain Reservation After Multi-Year, $2.4 Million Restoration
Historic 1896 Observation Tower Returns to Public Access with Free Guided Tours Beginning Today
06/30/2026 2:30 PM
Passaic County Honors Commissioner John W. Bartlett Upon Retirement After More Than 13 Years Of Public Service And More Than $600 Million In Federal Funding Secured For The County
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners honored Commissioner John W. Bartlett, marking his retirement after 13½ years of dedicated service to the residents of Passaic County.
06/24/2026 9:00 AM
Passaic County Awarded $1.47 Million State Grant to Reforest Tranquility Ridge
NJDEP Natural Climate Solutions Grant Will Fund Reforestation Across West Milford and Ringwood
06/18/2026 1:00 PM
Passaic County Dedicates New Pedestrian Bridge At Hershfield Park In Pompton Lakes
The $1.3 Million Structure Replaces a Deteriorated 60-Year-Old Bridge and Restores Safe Access Across the Wanaque River
06/16/2026 10:00 AM
Passaic County Secures More Than $2 Million in State and Federal Grants to Support Human Services Programs
Board of County Commissioners Approves Funding for Shelter Services, Mental Health Coordination, and Human Services Planning
06/15/2026 9:00 AM
Passaic County Secures Over $3.4 Million in State Funding to Improve Parks, Open Space and Historic Sites
Passaic County Board of County Commissioners and its park partner organizations have been awarded more than $3.4 million in new state funding.
06/12/2026 8:00 AM
Passaic County Board of County Commissioners Invites Community to Art in the Park Festival at Goffle Brook Park
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and visitors to celebrate creativity and culture at Art in the Park, a free festival taking place Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne, New Jersey.
06/10/2026 4:00 PM