• Borough Hall: 198 N. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ 07621

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Borough of Bergenfield Mourns the Loss of Community Leader and Trailblazer Anna “Cookie” Ramirez

Bergenfield, NJ – The Borough of Bergenfield is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Anna “Cookie” Ramirez, a beloved community leader, former Bergenfield councilwoman, and a tireless advocate for the Hispanic community. Ramirez, who passed away recently, leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love for her community. She was a trailblazer who […]

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Bingo & Raffle Applications

Many local organizations have 50/50s and tricky trays to fundraise for notable causes.  These games require licensure by the State of New Jersey and the Borough of Bergenfield.  No organization can begin any portion of a raffle or bingo without a license from the Borough Clerk. Every organization interested in conducting raffles or bingo, must […]

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Elections & Voting

2026 PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND.  2026 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD.    THREE (3) WAYS TO VOTE: IMPORTANT DATES:   April 8th Party Affiliation Deadline April 18th Mailing of Vote-By-Mail Ballots Begins May 12th Voter Registration Deadline May 26th through May 31 Early Voting May 26th […]

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Zoning Officer Review & Approval

Zoning Officer review is required FIRST for the following: Homeowners must provide a scaled copy of property survey (including sidewalks, driveways, sheds, etc.) with proposed addition or proposed plans to scale. Survery and or plans must have proposed location of new structure- to scale. All setbacks (distances from front, side and rear yards) must be indicated as well as […]

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Inspectors & Schedules

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM Construction Clerk: Lisa Sereno Permit Clerk: Jayne Mania Phone: 201-387-4055 press 4 for Building Dept Building Inspector: Harry Hillenius and Michael Ravenda Construction Official: Michael Ravenda Zoning Officer Michael Ravenda Fire Subcode: Robert Byrnes, Sr. Plumbing Inspector: Michael Ravenda Electrical Inspector: Leo Belgiovine Elevator Inspector: Richard […]

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Work Requiring Permits

Permits are issued between 9AM and 4PM Work Requiring Building Permits (Residential and Commercial) : Water heater.Boiler or furnace replacementsinterior alterations for interior of houseAll new constructionDemolition, whole house, and interiorAdditionsRelocation of plumbing fixturesReplacement of piping to same location plumbing  fixturesChimney reliningCommercial roofsCommercial sidingResidential siding using polypropylene siding materials onlySprinkler systemsDecksSheds over 200 square feetAbove ground/inground […]

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Construction Code Office

Construction Code Inspector: Joe Picheo Address: 198 North Washington AvenueBergenfield, NJ 07621 Phone: 201-387-4055  press 4 E-mail: Jpicheo@bergenfieldnj.gov Building-Zoning: 201-387-4055 x4051 Rental Housing Registration: 201-387-4055 x4151 Fax: 201-385-7376 Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM Web: www.state.nj.us/dca/codes The Construction Code Department of Bergenfield is a regulatory agency which licenses trades, permits construction and demolition, and inspects buildings for structural safety, […]

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Bergenfield Community Garden

Bergenfield Community Garden  Bergenfield Community Garden (Windsor Road) Open 9am to 8pm daily Rules and Regulations   DOWNLOAD COMMUNITY GARDEN REGISTRATION FORM HERE: 

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Stormwater Management Information & Keep Our Waterways Clean

Please keep our waterways clean by doing your part to eliminate Nonpoint Source Pollution (People Pollution). Nonpoint Source Pollution results from the improper disposal of everyday products. Improperly discarded products eventually end up in our waterways where people drink and swim, and where wildlife lives. Some of these improperly disposed products enter into our sanitary […]

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