City News

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PART TIME
The City of Northfield Construction Department is seeking a part time Fire Inspector. Possession of a valid Fire Protection Inspector License (license level ICS or HHS; HHS preferred) issued by the NJ Department of Community Affairs is REQUIRED.

2 days per week, approximately 5 hours per week.

Qualified candidates should use the link provided to view our employment application. Completed applications and copies of required Inspector license may be sent to the City Clerk's Office, 1600 Shore Road, Northfield NJ 08225.

Deadline to apply November 1st.

The City of Northfield is an equal opportunity employer.
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Atlantic County Local Road Safety Plan Public Meeting
Join SJTPO on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Training Center for the Atlantic County Local Road Safety Plan Public Meeting!

During the meeting you will have the opportunity to learn more about the project and provide your input.
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FALL HOUSEHOLD RENOVATION MATERIALS COLLECTION OCT 14TH-18TH
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 14th through 18th only. The next scheduled household renovation debris collection will be in Spring 2025.

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.

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).

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