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MESSAGE BEING SHARED AT THE REQUEST OF ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC RE STORM PREPAREDNESS
The following is being shared at the request of Atlantic City Electric:

Being prepared is a responsibility that we take very seriously, and we encourage others to do the same. Please help us spread the word in your community about the steps that can be taken to prepare for a winter storm.

• Assemble an emergency storm kit.
• Prepare a plan for what to do during a power outage or winter storm.
• Please confirm we have your current phone number in the “My Alerts and Notifications” section of our website: //atlanticcityelectric.com/MyAccount.
• Visit //atlanticcityelectric.com/Mobileapp to download our mobile app, which has many resources to keep you informed during a storm.
• More tips, resources and safety information are available at //atlanticcityelectric.com/StormPrep.

If a severe storm hits, we monitor local weather reports regularly and follow the advice of local emergency management officials. We follow a strategic response plan to restore service to the greatest number of customers first and will work to restore service in your community safely and as quickly as possible.

Customers are asked to immediately report a downed wire or service issue by calling 1-800-833-7476, visiting atlanticcityelectric.com or through our mobile app. Atlantic City Electric customers can also text “Out” to “20661”. Customers must first text “ADD OUTAGE” to “20661” to sign up for this service.

By taking a few simple steps, together we can be ready and stay safe, warm and dry this winter.
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Holiday Lighting Tour
Do you love the way your Holiday Lights look? Register for the Mayor's Annual Holiday Light Tour. Participants must register by December 11th to be included on the map. Map will be available by December 16th.
2024 registration form

Cookie with a Cop - Winter Event
Join members of the Police Department at Birch Grove Park Center for holiday cookie decorating and winter fun! See Flyer and registration form for further information.


Flyer and Registration Form

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PART TIME
CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED!

The Northfield Police Department is seeking Crossing Guards! If you're interested, please visit us to pick up an application, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We’d love to have you on our amazing team! Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PART TIME FIREFIGHTER/EMT
The City of Northfield is seeking Part Time Firefighters to work on an as needed basis. MUST BE AN EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER WITH CURRENT EMT CERTIFICATION.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose lines, and performing fire suppression activities, Emergency Medical Services, and Rescue operations with rescue equipment and confined space equipment. Participates in fire training, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment. Washes, hangs and dries hose, washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of driver safety Must possess a State of New Jersey Firefighter I Certification Must possess certificates of completion for ICS-200 and ICS 700 Must possess Incident Management Level I certification Must possess a State of New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician certification Current CPR for Healthcare Provider Certification Ability to successfully learn the operation of the listed tools and equipment Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, hazardous materials, techniques Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency training activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke. Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of appointment. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of appointment, a valid New Jersey State driver's license. No suspension or revocation of driver’s license in any State. Ability to read and write the English Language Ability to meet Departmental physical standards.

Required education: High school or equivalent

Required experience: 2 years experience as a professional firefighter

Required licenses or certifications: Current CPR for Healthcare Provider Certification Incident Management Level I certification State of New Jersey Firefighter I Certification valid New Jersey State driver's license Certificates of completion for ICS-200 and ICS 700 State of NJ Emergency Medical Technician Successful completion of background check
Rate of Pay $26.00 per hour.

The City of Northfield is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline to apply 11/29/2024

SEND APPLICATION TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 1600 SHORE ROAD NORTHFIELD, NJ 08225
CLICK HERE FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

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.
CLICK HERE FOR NEWSLETTER

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.
CLICK HERE FOR CHART

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.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
To get more information and apply, CLICK HERE