Township of Clark Report to the People. Mayor Sal Bonaccorso. Township Council Angel Albanese Council at Large

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1 Township Council Angel Albanese Council at Large Alvin Barr Council at Large Bill Smith Council at Large Township of Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso John F. Laezza, Business Administrator Frank Mazzarella Ward 1 fmazzarella@ourclark.com Patrick O Connor Ward 2 poconnor@ourclark.com Steven Hund Ward 3 shund@ourclark.com Brian Toal Ward 4 btoal@ourclark.com Township Direct Numbers Administration: Public Works: Clerk: Construction: Tax Office: Tax Assessor: Health/Vitals: Sewer Utility: Recreation: Court: Board of Ed: Library: Non-Emergency Numbers Police Desk: Fire Desk: Vol. First Aid: Report to the People CLARK TOWNSHIP RADIO FREQUENCY 590 AM

2 2018 Mayor & Council WORKSHOP MEETINGS 7:30 PM 430 WESTFIELD AVENUE ROOM 30 FIND US ONLINE ClarkTwp TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETINGS TV 36 SHOWINGS: TUESDAY, THURSDAY, & SATURDAY 1PM, 7:30PM, 10PM **Re-Org. Meeting 7PM January 2nd **January 2 (Tuesday) February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4 July 2 August 6 September 4 (Tuesday) October 1 November 7 (Wednesday) December 3 **Council Chambers 315 Westfield Ave at 7pm PUBLIC MEETINGS 7:30 PM 315 WESTFIELD AVENUE COUNCIL CHAMBERS January 16 (Tuesday) February 20 (Tuesday) March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December 17 2

3 TOWNSHIP EVENTS Saturday, January 27th Warinanco Park 6-8PM Saturday March 24th Easter Egg Hunt Monday May 28th Memorial Day Parade Wednesday June 13th Senior Breakfast (Jan-Jun Birthdays) Gran Centurions Wednesday, July 4th Independence Day Celebration Fireworks ALJ approx. 9:15pm Tuesday, September 11th Nelson Memorial Wednesday, September 12th Senior BBQ Deutscher Club UNICO 12th Annual Feast October 4, 5, 6, & 7 Wednesday, October 17th Senior Breakfast (Jul-Dec Birthdays) Gran Centurions Saturday, October 27th Trunk and Treat Town Hall Parking Lot Sunday, November 11th Veteran s Day Ceremony ALJ Parking Lot 11AM November 21st Community Bonfire ALJ Soccer Field 6pm. Sunday November 25th Breakfast with Santa at Gran Centurions (2 sessions) & Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting at Town Hall 3-6PM Senior Holiday Party December 6th Questions can be ed to mayor@ourclark.com or call X3001 3

4 TOWN HALL OFFICE CLOSURES Monday, Jan 1st: Monday, Jan 15th: Monday, Feb 19th: Friday, March 30th: Monday, May 28th: Wednesday, July 4th: Monday, Sept 3rd: Monday, Nov 12th: Thursday, Nov 22nd: Friday, Nov 23rd: Monday, Dec 24th: Tuesday, Dec 25th: New Year s Day Martin Luther King Day President s Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Health/Vital Records To obtain information pertaining to flu shots, rabies shots, health clinics, health alerts, animal control, or Vital Records go to and select health department. If the information you re seeking doesn t pertain to Vital Statistics double click health department, and you will be brought to the main page. 4 RECREATION Ralph Bernardo or rbernardo@ourclark.com For more information pertaining to the Recreation Department please follow the Township s Facebook page. In addition, please stay tuned for a new online recreation portal coming in 2018!

5 2018 BULKY WASTE By APPOINTMENT ONLY Please or call DPW directly to schedule your pick-up. All appointments need to be made by 3PM the Thursday before your scheduled pickup. CLARK DPW March Ward 1 March 5th Ward 2 March 12th Ward 3 March 19th Ward 4 March 26th April Ward 1 April 2nd Ward 2 April 9th Ward 3 April 16th Ward 4 April 23rd Supervisor: Scott McCabe Asst. Supervisor: Pat Hofschneider dpw@ourclark.com We DO NOT pick-up: Construction material of any kind, building materials from demolition, alterations, repairs to buildings, (i.e.: kitchen or bathroom remodel), no mattresses, box springs, propane tanks, auto parts, tires, railroad ties, concrete, logs, dirt, rocks, paint cans, TV s, fences. If you are unsure if an item is acceptable please contact DPW for assistance. May Ward 1 May 7th Ward 2 May 14th Ward 3 May 21st Ward 4 May 29th* July Ward 1 July 2nd Ward 2 July 9th Ward 3 July 16th Ward 4 July 23rd September Ward 1 Sept. 4th* Ward 2 Sept. 10th Ward 3 Sept. 17th Ward 4 Sept. 24th June Ward 1 June 4th Ward 2 June 11th Ward 3 June 18th Ward 4 June 25th August Ward 1 August 6th Ward 2 August 13th Ward 3 August 20th Ward 4 August 27th October Ward 1 Oct. 1st Ward 2 Oct. 9th Ward 3 Oct. 15th Ward 4 Oct. 22nd **=stands for change in day pick-up. We pick-up furniture, storm screens, windows, rugs (cut and tied) doors, toys, and garden tools. All bulky items should be placed between the curb and the sidewalk (not in the street) in boxes, containers, etc. 5

6 Grass Pick-up (revised) Please be advised that the Township of Clark will remain handling grass removal. The Department of Public Works will begin removing bagged grass from residents starting May 1, 2018 (TUESDAY Pick-ups). The Township will issue the first bundle of bags (10 per resident), and then residents will be responsible for purchasing additional biodegradable bags. Additional bags can be purchased at Ace Hardware on Westfield Avenue in Clark or any retailer of your choice. We encourage residents to mulch their grass. For additional information on grass mulching you can visit our webpage at and click the DPW tab. Grass Bag Distribution: Bags will be distributed 9am to 1pm at the DPW Garage: April 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th. If you cannot pick up your bundle on the designated pick-up days bags will be available at Town Hall in Room 26 (APRIL ONLY) Monday-Friday 8:30am- 3:30PM. Please note ID will be required! GRASS 2018 PICK-UP SCHEDULE (TUESDAYS) May: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 June: 5, 12, 19, & 26 July: 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 August: 7, 14, 21, & 28 September: 4, 11, 18, & 25 October: 2 & 9 If your grass isn t removed on the designated Tuesday please allow an extra day for DPW to remove the bags NO PLASTIC BAGS Please note that DPW will not remove grass unless it is bagged in biodegradable bags. Any grass placed in the street will not be removed and the resident will receive a violation letter from DPW. If you should have further question please contact DPW directly and they will assist with all your questions. 6

7 RECYCLING 2018 PICK-UP SCHEDULE January: 6*, 15, & 29 February: 12 & 26 March: 12 & 26 April: 9 & 23 May: 7 & 21 June: 4 & 18 July: 2, 16, & 30 August: 13 & 27 September: 10 & 24 October: 8 & 22 November: 5 & 19 December: 3, 17 & 31 Please note the Township doesn t issue recycling bins to residents. FOR MISSED PICK-UPS CALL GIORDANO DIRECTLY AT *Jan 1st is a holiday Saturday Pick-up Please help avoid contamination by rinsing products clean, ensuring no liquid remains, and removing straws! PLEASE AVOID COMMON RECYCLING MISTAKES AND KEEP THESE ITEMS OUT OF YOUR RECYCLING CONTAINER: *Food contaminated boxes *Hoses *Mirrors & Glass *Paper towels, cups, & plates *Plastic cups, tubs, and lids *Plastic Bags NEVER! *Styrofoam *Coat Hangers *Empty Prescription Bottles *MEDICAL WASTE Recycling Made Easy #1 & #2 Plastic Bottles Metal Cans If you have questions about recycling please contact DPW or Union County Recycling. Let s work as a team. Cartons, Cardboard, Paperboard, & Paper. Glass Food & Beverage Cartons 7 **Please note the Township does NOT issue recycling containers. You can purchase a container at your local hardware store. If you d like a recycling sticker for your container they re available in DPW.

8 Spring Clean-up: Mid-March through the end of April. Please place the following items out in the street; leaves, lawn debris and small branches only. Please do not block catch basins. Branch Pick-up: April through September (weather permitting). Branch pick-up will be the 4th week of the month. Please place branches out in the street on the 3rd week to ensure pickup: April 15th, May 13th, June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, and September 16th. Leaf Pick-up: Starts the end of October and runs through December. Please place leaves in the street (a foot from the curb to allow for water flow). Please do not block catch basins. If branches are mixed with leaves they will not be removed. Appliance Pick-up: March through October pick-up on Mondays by Appointment ONLY. Please contact DPW by 3pm the Thursday before to schedule your appointment. i.e., washers, dryers, grill (without propane), refrigerators, & metal items. Electronic Drop-off (Residents ONLY): Equipment can be dropped off at the DPW Garage behind the Police Department on the last Saturday of each month between the hours of 9am and 1pm. Acceptable equipment: computers, printers, keyboards, monitors, scanners, televisions, fax machines, and 4-8 round & u-shaped fluorescent light bulks. Schedule: Jan 27th, Feb 24th, Apr 28th, June 30th, July 28th, Aug 25th, Sept 29th, and Oct 27th. Motor Oil Drop Off: Used motor oil can be dropped off at the DPW yard located behind the Police Station Monday-Friday from 9am to 1pm. Please do not leave empty containers. Clark Paper Shredding Event: June 6th at DPW 9am-1pm or until truck is full. Christmas Trees can be placed curbside starting the end of December through end of January. Shade Tree Services Please call DPW with any of your Shade Tree concerns such as trimming, take downs, dead, or diseased trees. Please be advised that a permit is required to cut down any tree(s) on your property (no cost). All contractors are responsible to remove all debris! For Union County Recycling Events please call them directly at :

9 TAX /SEWER BILLS Any questions relating to tax bills and sewer bills can be made directly to the tax collector at: Tax Office: Sewer: The Township of Clark Department of Tax Collections is responsible for processing billing and payments for both property taxes and sewer utilities. Tax Bills are mailed out in late June each year. Tax payments are due February 1 st, May 1 st, August 1 st, and November 1 st. Sewer Utility bills are mailed out in February. You have the option to pay this bill in one installment, or two equal installments, the first due March 15 th and the second September 15 th. We offer a 10-Day grace period for both Sewer Utility and Tax payments. If the 10 th of the month lands on a weekend or holiday the grace period is extended to the next business day. MAKE A PAYMENT ON-LINE: 1) Go to and scroll down to Pay Taxes Online which is located on the bottom right hand side. Click on Pay Here. 2) Find your home through one of the searches, then click on Make Payment 3) Follow payment instructions * If paying by Electronic Check the convenience fee is $1.05 * If paying by Visa Debit card the convenience fee is $3.95 * If paying by All Other Debit/Credit cards the fee will be approximately 2.95% of your total bill. *Please note that there is a $20 fee for all returned checks. HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT IN PERSON: We accept cash, check or money order at the Tax Collection Office located in Town Hall at 430 Westfield Avenue. Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT AT THE DROP BOX: Deposit tax payments in the mail slot located on the front left side of the Building. It s convenient and easy! HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT BY US MAIL: Make Check Payable to: Township of Clark Mail to: Township of Clark 430 Westfield Avenue Clark, NJ If you have any questions, please contact the Tax Collection Office in Town Hall at (732) or lcaliguire@ourclark.com. We are here to help. 9

10 10 TAX OFFICE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTENTION SENIOR RESIDENTS: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Seniors, Surviving Spouses and the Disabled are eligible for $250 Property Tax Deduction Homeowners who are Senior Citizens; (65+) or under 65 receiving Social Security Disability Benefits can apply for the property tax deduction. Income must be less than $10,000 excluding Social Security, (for married couples it is the combined income). Applications are to be submitted to the Assessor s Office in Town Hall. Veterans and Widows of Veterans are eligible for a $250 Property Tax Deduction. To qualify you must have served active duty during time of war, (DD-214 required as proof). Must have been honorably discharged. Must live in the home as your owner occupied home. No income requirement. Applications are to be submitted to the Assessor s office in Town Hall. New Jersey Homestead Benefit administered by the State of New Jersey Must be a NJ resident You must have owned and occupied the home as your primary home as of 10/1 of the prior year. Your property taxes must be current. You have to meet certain income limits which are subject to the current year State budget. Best way to apply is by phone: New Jersey Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) Program, (a.k.a., Property Tax Freeze Program) Homeowners who are Senior Citizens; (65+) or under 65 receiving Social Security Disability Benefits can apply for the property tax deduction. Must have lived in NJ continuously; as a homeowner for at least 10 years and owned a home or mobile site on which you paid taxes during that time. You have to meet certain income limits which are subject to the current year State budget. Best way to apply is by phone: Other Helpful Phone numbers for our Senior Community NJ Division on Aging; Medicare and You Handbook, (Free); Social Security & Medicare Information; Pharmaceutical Assistance, (PAAD); Home Energy Assistance Programs; (HEAP); National Do Not Knock; Do Not Call; National Do Not Mail; Better Business Bureau;

11 CLARK SENIOR CITIZENS AARP Meetings Monthly General Meetings Second Friday at 1PM in the Cafeteria January 12th February 9th March 9th April 13th May 11th June 15th July-August Closed September 14th October 12th November 9th December 14th First Thursday at 1PM in the Cafeteria January 4th February 1st March 1st April 5th May 3rd June 7th July-August Closed September 6th November 1st Clark Senior Fitness Center Monday-Friday 8:30AM-12PM In order to participate you must bring a note or prescription from your primary doctor clearing you to use the facility to the Mayor s Office. For information pertaining to Senior Events you can mayor@ourclark.com or call CLARK SENIOR BUS SCHEDULE YOU MUST CALL BY 3PM THE DAY BEFORE TO SCHEDULE PICK-UP MONDAYS: AM: SHOPRITE PM: WALMART IN LINDEN WEDNESDAYS: AM: ACME PM: AVIATION PLAZA (1ST) CLARK COMMONS (2ND) WOODBRIDGE MALL (3RD) MENLO PARK MALL (4TH) 11 FRIDAYS: AM: SHOPRITE PM: TOWN HALL/LIBRARY/ CLARK STORES PICK-UP FOR MORNINGS START APPROX. 8AM UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. PICK-UP IN THE AFTERNOON STARTS APPROX. 12PM UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED