City News

Fall Street Sweeping
The City of Northfield will be conducting street-sweeping services from September 21st through October 2nd. 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.
Schedule and Map

Fall Household Renovation Pickup
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 October 12th through October 16th only. 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 Public Works at 609-641-2832x201.

WHERE DO YOUR 2026 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 using the link provided. Roughly 29 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 71 cents is sent to the local and regional schools, and to Atlantic County government, to fund the services they provide.
Click here for pie chart

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.