City News

Fall Street Sweeping September 30th - October 11
The City of Northfield will be conducting street-sweeping services from September 30th through October 11th. Please be advised that the operation will commence at 7:00am, and that citizens will be required to remove their vehicles from the side of the street on which sweeping services are being performed. This is the number one reason that areas are missed and or skipped, and your assistance is appreciated.
Street Sweeping Plan

Atlantic County Division of Public Health Newsletter Fall 2024
The provided edition of Your Health, Your Life includes the Atlantic County Division of Public Health flu clinic schedule. They have advised that annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older - it continues to be the best way to help reduce risk of severe flu related illness.

Residents are also reminded to protect their families and pets from rabies - Northfield has a free rabies clinic in March each year, watch this site for details towards the end of the year.
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NEW! TRAFFIC ADVISORY PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE
We are pleased to announce a NEW page on the City website which will list traffic advisories that may be in effect throughout the City. It is prominently featured on the 'home page' (look for the green box). On the page, there is also a link to the County website for any traffic notices that may affect County roadways (Burroughs Avenue, Dolphin Avenue, Mill Road, Shore Road, Tilton Road, Zion Road).

NORTHFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CO CENTENNIAL PARADE AND CELEBRATION
Saturday, September 28th, parade starts at 12pm and follows the 4th of July route: Shore Road, at Jackson Avenue, to Mill Road, then down Mill Road to Burton Avenue, and finishing at the Burton Avenue Fire Station where there will be entertainment, face painting, food, and more! Watch the parade and then join in the fun at the Fire Station.
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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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CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT - NEW INSPECTION PROCEDURE
The Construction Department is no longer able to accept verbal requests for Inspections - pursuant to state law, all such requests must be in writing. Please read the attached for additional information.
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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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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