City News

4th ROUND HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN, UPDATED MASTER PLAN
At its meeting on June 5, 2025, the City of Northfield combined Planning and Zoning Board has adopted a Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, consistent with the goals and objectives of the City’s current Master Plan, which has been appended to include it.
CLICK HERE FOR 4TH ROUND HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN
LINK TO AMENDED MASTER PLAN ON PLANNING BOARD PAGE OF THIS SITE

CONNOLLY MILE RUN
Join the fun in this annual 1-mile run on an out and back course! See link for details

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND TO REGISTER

JULY 4TH PARADE - INFO AND APPLICATION
Come on out on July 4th to enjoy our annual parade, presented by the City of Northfield Cultural Committee!

Parade begins at 10am on Shore Road at Jackson Avenue, follows Shore Road to Mill Road, then down Mill Road, across Route 9, then turning right on Burton Avenue, ending at the City of Northfield Volunteer Fire Company. Spectators are welcome throughout the route - we hope you may be interested in participating, and if so, please use the link provided for the Parade application form.

See you on the 4th~
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

Sewer Pump Station Repair - Intersection of Zion and Mill
Repair work has begun at our Sewer Pump Station at the intersection of Zion and Mill Roads. Traffic may be detoured at times between the hours of 7am and 3:30pm. Please use caution when traveling in the area.

PUBLIC NOTICE - MOSQUITO CONTROL
In compliance with section 9.10 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30) The Atlantic County Dept. of Public Works, Office of Mosquito Control will be applying pesticides for the control of adult populations on an area-wide basis, as needed, throughout Atlantic County during the period of May 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025.

The pesticides used will be those recommended by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) for the control of adult mosquitoes, which may include, but are not limited to: Malathion (Fyfanon), Etofenprox (Zenivex E20, Zenivex E4), Prallethrin Sumithrin (Duet Dual Action, Duet HD), Pyrethrins (Merus 3.0TM).

Products will be applied by ground (using truck mounted equipment) and / or (using aircraft mounted equipment) with Low volume (LV) and / or Ultra Low Volume (ULV) capabilities. All applications will be according to product labeling.

In the case of any pesticide emergency please contact the New Jersey Poison Information and
Education System @ 1- 800-222-1222 or National Pesticide Information Center @ 1-800-858-7378 for routine pesticide related health inquiries. Call the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program @ 1-609-984-6568 for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints and health referrals.

“Upon request the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time”.


The phone number for updated information and location of adult mosquito control applications is 1-877-643-2287, or use the link provided. Those seeking further information regarding Atlantic County mosquito control activities are requested to contact John Abdill Jr., NJCPA# 25869B @ phone number 609-645-5948.
CLICK HERE FOR A MOSQUITO Q AND A
Click here for updated information and location of adult mosquito control applications

HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM
The City of Northfield Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a living tribute created for the community to recognize and honor our Northfield Veterans who are serving or who have served our Country in a branch of the United States Armed Forces.

Banners are 18”x36”, and constructed on 22 oz heavy weight block out vinyl. They are double sided print along with aluminum mounting brackets. They will include the Honoree’s photograph, name, rank and branch of military, era of service, and medal (if applicable).

Banners will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day, on the bike path. See flyer and application for full details.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND APPLICATION

NOTICE OF UPCOMING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FROM ATLANTIC ELECTRIC
Per NJ Board of Public Utilities Regulation N.J .A.C. 14:5-9, we are notifying you of our upcoming line clearance vegetation management activities. Within the next two to three months, Lewis Tree Service, on behalf of Atlantic City Electric, will be performing tree pruning and removal around our electric distribution facilities in your municipality.

This is being done to improve electric service reliability and safety to our customers, including the municipal government, and your residents.
All affected property owners will be notified of our activities prior to work being done and will have the opportunity to discuss with us any concerns they have prior to work proceeding.

Ownership of affected trees is determined by our easement or public right-of-way rights. However, we wanted to make sure you were aware of our activities, as you may hear from your residents about our work.

Please be assured that our work crews will be doing professional utility pruning and tree removal, utilizing best management practices. We look forward to working with you on these activities.

Atlantic City Electric
5100 Harding Highway
Mays Landing , NJ 08330
800.642.3780

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.
CLICK HERE FOR 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.