Parking Ban in Effect in Butler, Bloomingdale

No parking on borough roads overnight.

The Borough of Butler has implemented a parking ban for the early morning hours on all borough roads. During the ban, which spans from Nov. 1 through April 15, vehicles are not permitted to be parked on borough roads between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. In Bloomingdale, a similar ban prevents cars from parking on borough roads from midnight until sunrise from Nov. 1 through April 1. Residents who need to have the ability to park a car on the road during those hours can request special permission by calling Bloomingdale police at 973-838-0158. Riverdale also has a parking ban which will be in effect beginning Dec. 1. During the ban, parking is prohibited in the borough from midnight through 6 a.m.

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Bloomingdale Collecting Toys for Tots

Toys can be donated up until Dec. 14.

The Borough of Bloomingdale has kicked off its annual Toys for Tots program, in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps., and will be collecting toys at the borough municipal building. "The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is to assist the U.S. Marine Corps. in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas," the borough wrote in a press release. Those wishing to contribute should drop off a new, unwrapped toy to the borough clerk's office inside the Bloomingdale Municipal Building at 101 Hamburg Turnpike. Toys will be collected until Dec. 14. "The ultimate success of this program depends on the support of the local community and the generosity of the people who donate the toys," the …

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Councilman: Bloomingdale Losing on Street Sweeping Agreement

Councilman feels false information was presented to council on shared services agreement.

The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted by Bloomingdale Councilman Mark Conklin. If you would like to submit a Letter to the Editor, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com. Dear Editor, The council members received a worksheet regarding street sweeping for the Borough of Riverdale at the last council meeting on June 26, 2012. Council members have desired information about the shared service programs for several weeks and have failed to see any information brought forth until this past meeting.  The worksheet presented was received by the council members during a five-minute recess requested by Councilwoman Linda Shortman at 9:05 p.m.  The worksheet presented information showing employee’s salary and wage as well as the fee …

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What Did You Think of Bloomingdale's 4th of July Fireworks?

Borough brings back Independence Day celebration with a bang.

After a brief hiatus, Bloomingdale brought back the Fourth of July fireworks last Friday at the Walter T. Bergen School. Last year, the fireworks display was cancelled in Bloomingdale and no fireworks were shown in Kinnelon. At one point, the two boroughs considered having a joint fireworks celebration. In addition to the bright, burning show Friday, kids enjoyed carnival rides, games and food and families came together from Bloomingdale and beyond. Check out our photo gallery from this year's Bloomingdale fireworks here. For those of you who watched the fireworks display, we want to know what you thought.  Participate in our poll below and then leave your comments.

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Rosemary s

6:04 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012

They did play theNational Anthem People just didn't pay attention . the Cornet Band Played it .   more ›

Letter: Thanks for Honoring Veterans at Tri-Boro Parade

Borough clerks proud of community spirit at Memorial Day parade.

The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted by the borough clerks of Kinnelon, Butler and Bloomingdale. If you would like to submit a Letter to the Editor, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com. Dear Editor: We would like to thank all of those who came out to remember our veterans on May 28 for our Tri-Boro Memorial Day ceremonies in the Boroughs of Bloomingdale, Butler and Kinnelon.  As we marched through the towns, it was evident from those who lined the streets that community spirit was at its best in showing our veterans the honor and appreciation that they so truly deserve, not only Memorial Day but everyday.  Special thanks for all the participants in the parade who once again showed their community spirit and respect for …

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Council Passes Bond Ordinance for Field Lighting Project

Borough to hold off on going out to bid until more information is gathered.

The Bloomingdale Council unanimously approved a bond ordinance to appropriate $455,000 for the field lighting project at the Walter T. Bergen School Tuesday. While Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy said the borough was originally planning to go out to bid on the project on Sunday, he said incoming Councilmen-elect Ray Yazdi and John D'Amato wanted a chance to review the bid specifications and that they may be able to contribute ideas to the project. Yazdi and D'Amato will be sworn in during an inauguration ceremony on Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. The field lighting project has been debated and discussed by the mayor and council since March. The council majority felt the project was too costly and voted to have the project put on a referendum in the November …

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Resident Concerned Over Revaluation Field Workers

Bloomingdale resident said field workers should have criminal background checks.

Ladder, Chainsaw Missing From Bloomingdale Shed

Resident said he believes items were taken a week ago.

A Bloomingdale resident reported an Echo chainsaw and 20-foot extension ladder stolen from the shed at his Main Street home last week. The resident filed the report Saturday but said he is unsure when exactly the alleged theft took place, but that the items had been missing for about a week. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 973-838-0158. Also from the Bloomingdale Police Department

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