BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The NJ Shade Tree Federation (NJSTF) is now accepting applications for the William J. Porter Arboricultural Scholarship as well as the Community Tree Project Award:

The William J. Porter Arboricultural Scholarship is offered to encourage studies and careers in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. Rutgers students, professionals and volunteers in the industry are eligible to apply. Visit website njstf.org for more information regarding the application process and deadlines for submission. William J. Porter Arboriculture Scholarship, application deadline for Rutgers students is 3/31/21 and for professionals/volunteers is 5/31/21:  https://njstf.org/wjp-scholarship.php

The William J. Porter Community Tree Project Award is intended to provide up-front funding for a small project that benefits the tree resource in a community. There will be one awardee per year. The deadline for submission is 6/30/21. Visit website njstf.org for more information regarding the application process. William J Porter Community Tree Project Award: https://njstf.org/wjp-community-tree-project-award.php. 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Bergenfield is announcing plans to upgrade all 12 parks in the Borough this spring in order to improve recreation areas for children. The project is expected to be completed by Memorial Day which would allow Borough children to enjoy the renovated parks all summer. 

“Our administration has made it a priority to ensure that our kids have adequate spaces to engage with other children, play and get a healthy amount of exercise,” said Mayor Arvin Amatorio. “We are prepared this spring to make necessary improvements to equipment and fencing at our parks so that our children have quality, safe places to play.”

Equipment includes new slides, jungle gyms and freestanding climbing apparatus. The Borough will be completing the project in a cost efficient and timely manner so that no tax dollars are wasted. 

“It is exciting that we are moving forward on these important park renovations,” said Councilwoman and Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Department Ora Kornbluth. “Bergenfield has some of the best parks in the county and our Parks Department works hard to maintain them. I look forward to seeing this project completed so that our children have top notch equipment to use this summer.” 

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- The Borough of Bergenfield is honoring its Dominican community this week by raising the Dominican flag at Borough Hall for the first time in history. The decision is part of this week's celebration of Dominican Independence Day which is February 27th.  The ceremony will take place on the steps of Borough Hall located at 198 N. Washington Avenue on Saturday, February 27th at 12pm (RAIN or SHINE).

 “In Bergenfield, we have a proud and vibrant Dominican community and it is time that we honored their contributions to our borough by hoisting the Dominican flag,” said Mayor Arvin Amatorio. “We are fortunate to be a part of such a diverse and inclusive community and it is imperative that we celebrate that whenever we have the opportunity.”

 “What makes Bergenfield so special and unique is how welcoming it is to different cultures and groups of people,” said Councilman Rafael Marte. “My family and I have made Bergenfield our home and gotten so involved in our community because we recognize what a great place this is to live. I am thrilled that the Dominican flag has finally been raised at Borough Hall.”

 2021 marks the 177 year anniversary of the Dominican people winning their independence from Haiti. 

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