City News

Fishing Challange
NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Hooked on Fishing Youth Fishing Challenge. Open to ages 20 and under. Must have own pole and bait. Pre-registration required for "swag bag". All are eligible for 1st - 4th place prizes. See flyer for more information.
Event Flyer and Registration Form

Life Skills through Bike Skills
Join members of the Northfield Police Department and Cross County Connections for helmet fittings and bike skills at Birch Grove Park. Event begins at 10:30. Must have own bike or scooter. Geared toward ages 5-12.
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SURVEY REQUEST FROM ATLANTIC COUNTY DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health is conducting a survey to better understand the health concerns and needs of Atlantic County residents. Please take a moment to complete the survey noted on the attached flyer. They want to hear from everybody - the more participation they have, the better! Thank you.

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ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY RUN - CONNOLLY MILE
Join in this fun annual event - see flyer for details.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PUBLIC WORKS LABORER
Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work, and operates a variety of equipment, in the performance of tasks related to the maintenance and operation of parks, spaces, grounds, turf and related facilities, and the City's sanitary sewer system. Valid New Jersey State Driver's license and CDL certification, or ability to obtain one required. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $29,700.00 /year; excellent benefits package. Required education: High school or equivalent. Required experience: General Labor 1 year; sanitary sewer systems operation or maintenance is desired but not required.

Submit completed application via email to qvitale@cityofnorthfield.org or to the Municipal Clerk's Office, Northfield City Hall, 1600 Shore Road, M-F 8:30am-4:30pm.

Deadline to apply 6/3/2024. The City of Northfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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ORDER OF FAIRNESS, SUPERIOR COURT OF NJ
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, LAW DIVISION: ATLANTIC COUNTY: IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD, COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, DOCKET NO: ATL-L-2050-14 - Civil Action -Mount Laurel – ORDER OF FAIRNESS. On he the basis of the testimony taken during the Fairness Hearing conducted on January 22, 2024, please see attached.


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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MOUNT LAUREL COMPLIANCE HEARING
CITY OF NORTHFIELD, COUNTY OF ATLANTIC PUBLIC NOTICE OF MOUNT LAUREL COMPLIANCE HEARING
Docket Number: ATL-L-2050-14

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on June 13, 2024, beginning at 10:00 am, the Honorable John C. Porto, P.J.Cv. will conduct a Compliance Hearing in the In The Matter of the Application of the City of Northfield in Atlantic County, bearing Docket No. ATL-L-2050-14 at the Atlantic County Superior Courthouse located at 1201 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 to consider approval of the City’s 2024 Amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (hereinafter “2024 Amended HEFSP”).
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Spring Household Renovation Materials Collection
Using grant funding provided through the NJ Clean Communities Entitlement Program, the City of Northfield is pleased to announce an organized pick up event that will allow residents to place household renovation debris, to include doors, windows, fencing, cabinets, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, scrap wood, etc. out for collection on their regular trash day May 12th through 17th only. The next scheduled household renovation debris collection will be in Fall 2024.

This program is not open to contractors; contractors doing work on residential homes are responsible for removing and disposing of construction debris and/or trade waste at their expense.

Residents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Separate these items from your regular trash
• Each household will have a 3 item or can limit (in addition to your regular trash)
• Cans cannot be larger than 40 gallons; 50 pound weight limit for cans or individual items
• No hazardous materials, such as paint, solvents, pool chemicals, flammable liquids, etc.
• Broken glass or items with sharp or jagged edges shall be placed in a secure container to facilitate safe loading
If you have questions or concerns please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 641-2832 x 125.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH DISCLAIMER
The "Northfield Neighborhood Watch” and its members are independent of, not in any way officially or unofficially connected, affiliated or associated with, sponsored, authorized or endorsed by the City of Northfield, or any of its officers, elected officials, offices or departments including, but not limited to, the Common Council for the City of Northfield and/or the Northfield Police Department.

2024 ACUA COLLECTION CALENDAR
Please see attached for the 2024 ACUA collection calendar - calendars have been ordered and we will update this post when they are available.
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WHERE DO YOUR TAX DOLLARS GO?
In NJ, your property tax bill pays for local government, school and county expenses. The City of Northfield collects your property taxes, and distributes most of this money to the other entities. So where exactly does your money go? Please see the chart attached. Roughly 28 cents of every dollar is retained by the City of Northfield for the purpose of providing all municipal services, including public safety, and the other 72 cents is sent to the local and regional schools, and to Atlantic County government, to fund the services they provide.
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LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHWAP)
The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help you pay arrears
for your water and sewer bills. The program may also be able to help address tax liens due to
water and sewer arrears. For more information use the link provided or call NJ211.

EN ESPANOL:
El Programa estatal de Asistencia con el Agua para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos (LIHWAP) puede ayudarle a pagar sus facturas atrasadas de agua y alcantarillado. El Programa también puede brindar ayuda para los gravámenes tributarios por cuentas pendientes del agua y alcantarillado. Para más información y solicitar asistencia, vaya a waterassistance.nj.gov o marque el NJ211.
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To get more information and apply, CLICK HERE