City News

Birch Grove Park - Paving upgrades
Please use caution when vising Birch Grove Park this week. Our contractors are doing some paving work to include handicap accessways to the picnic area. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, December 20th.

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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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