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This document is the official Resident Handbook for the Borough of Franklin Lakes, published in 2025. It serves as a comprehensive guide for residents, detailing municipal services, departments, and community information. The handbook covers a wide array of topics including local government structure, administration, public safety services (Police, Fire, Ambulance), public works (garbage, recycling, roads, parks), and community resources such as the library, senior services, and recreation programs.
The handbook provides essential contact information for various borough departments and officials, meeting schedules for boards and committees, and details on local ordinances related to property maintenance and snow removal. It aims to inform residents about how the borough operates, available services, and opportunities for community engagement.
It is important to note that this document is a general informational handbook and not a solicitation for bids or proposals. No specific procurement opportunities, deadlines, or contract values are outlined within its content.
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--- Document: Resident Handbook Document ---
HANDY REFERENCE GUIDE FOR ALL
BOROUGH INFORMATION
www.franklinlakes.org
BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN LAKES
RESIDENT HANDBOOK
Photo by Dick Stanton
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2025 Mayor and Council ............................................................. 3
Mayors Wellness Campaign ........................................................ 4
History of Franklin Lakes ............................................................ 5
Meeting Schedule ....................................................................... .6
Communications ......................................................................... .7
Administration ............................................................................. 8
Borough Clerk ............................................................................. 9
Voter Registration ........................................................................ 9
Dog and Cat Licensing ................................................................ 9
Finance and Tax Collection ....................................................... 10
Tax Assessor .............................................................................. 11
Municipal Court ......................................................................... 11
Code Enforcement Department ................................................. 12
Planning Board .......................................................................... 13
Zoning Board of Adjustment ..................................................... 13
Property Maintenance ................................................................ 13
Police Department ..................................................................... 14
Ambulance Corps ...................................................................... 14
Fire Department ......................................................................... 15
Fire Prevention ........................................................................... 15
Office of Emergency Management ............................................ 16
REACH (REducing Addiction through Care and Help) ............ 18
Board of Health .......................................................................... 19
Environmental Commission ...................................................... 19
Garbage and Recycling .............................................................. 20
Department of Public Works ..................................................... 22
Report an Issue .......................................................................... 22
Shade Tree Commission ............................................................ 23
Recreation and Parks Committee ............................................... 24
Recreation and Parks Department .............................................. 24
Parks, Fields, and Facilities ....................................................... 25
Recreation Registration Schedule .............................................. 26
G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve ........................................... 27
Franklin Lakes Public Library ................................................... 28
Education Facilities ................................................................... 29
Houses of Worship .................................................................... 30
Affordable Housing ................................................................... 30
Transportation ............................................................................ 31
Senior Services .......................................................................... 32
Clubs and Organizations ............................................................ 33
Franklin Lakes Community Center ............................................ 33
Snow Removal ........................................................................... 34
Crisis Services and Narcan ........................................................ 36
Directory ..................................................................... Back Cover
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2025 MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Mayor Charles J. X. Kahwaty
(201) 891-4000, Ext. 1203
Mayor@franklinlakes.org
Franklin Lakes operates under the Borough form of government, with six
Councilpersons and one Mayor. The governing body is empowered to
enact local ordinances, levy municipal taxes, and conduct the affairs of
our community.
The Mayor serves a four-year term and is responsible for carrying out
certain executive functions within the Borough. The Mayor runs the
Mayor and Council meetings but votes on issues only in the case of a tie.
The six Councilpersons serve staggered three-year terms and are
responsible for most legislative and executive functions.
The Mayor and Council are chosen through partisan elections. Look for
election information on the Borough Clerk’s webpage on the Borough’s
website.
Mayor and Council meetings are open to the public. They are generally
held at 7:30 PM at Borough Hall on the first (in the Conference Room on
the first floor) and third (in the Council Chambers on the second floor)
Tuesday of each month. At every meeting there is an opportunity for the
public to speak on any issue, whether it is on the agenda or not. Meeting
agendas, minutes, and other information are available on the Borough
website.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Mayor Kahwaty,
please contact Deputy Borough Administrator, Lynette Sidoti, at (201)
891-4000, ext. 1204.
Councilperson Joel Ansh
JAnsh@franklinlakes.org
Councilperson Ardith Cardenas
ACardenas@franklinlakes.org
Councilperson Michele DeLuccia
MDeluccia@franklinlakes.org
Councilperson Gail A. Kelly
GKelly@franklinlakes.org
Councilperson Gary Sheppard
GSheppard@franklinlakes.org
Councilperson Constantine D. Skamas
CSkamas@franklinlakes.org
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MAYORS WELLNESS CAMPAIGN
Mayors Wellness Campaign Coordinator
Dina Robinson, Community Director
DRobinson@franklinlakes.org
The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign coordinates programs
conducted throughout the year to promote healthy activities and
well-being in our community. The goal of the Campaign is to increase
opportunities for residents to participate in physical activity with a
long-term goal of improving their health. Activities and events are
designed for all age groups, from youth to seniors. The Mayors Wellness
Campaign sponsors many wellness activities throughout the year.
To get involved, contact the Community Director, Dina Robinson, at
DRobinson@franklinlakes.org. For more information, visit the Mayors
Wellness Campaign webpage at www.franklinlakes.org/mwc.
“The Mayors Wellness Campaign has been committed to
improving the health and wellbeing of its residents through
a variety of programs. Franklin Lakes takes a lot of pride
in our “Franklin Lakes Living Healthy Campaign."
Through this initiative, our Community has truly embraced
health and wellness.”
- Dina Robinson, Community Director
Mൺඒඈඋඌ Wൾඅඅඇൾඌඌ Cൺආඉൺංඇ Eඏൾඇඍඌ
www.franklinlakes.org/mwc
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Baskets 4 Hope
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Blood Drives
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Goals 4 Hope
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Living Healthy Journey
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Movies in the Park
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Nature Wellness Walks
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Paddle Days
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Scenic Half Marathon & 5K
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Snow Tubing Event
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SUP (stand up paddle) Yoga
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Triathlon
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HISTORY OF FRANKLIN LAKES
In the 17th century, Lenni Lenape Indians inhabited
the land we now call Franklin Lakes. They made
winter camp in the “Clove” near Buttermilk Falls (in
the High Mountain Preserve near the Indian Trail
Drive “circle”) and fished in Micharagrape Pond (now
Franklin Lake).
Slowly, the Dutch settlers made their way west from the Hudson River
Valley. In 1772, Franklin Township was formed and included much of
northwestern Bergen County. Farming was the major occupation of the
early inhabitants, mostly Dutch with the names of Van Winkle, Van
Houten, Ackerman, Pulisfelt, Van Blarcom, etc. They built solid
farmhouses of sandstone and fieldstone. Fourteen of these historic homes
still stand in our Borough.
Mills sprang up along the creeks: sawmills, gristmills, tanneries and
forges. The 1876 Walker Atlas showed that the area later known as
Franklin Township had about 100 residences, five mills, one tannery,
three schools, four blacksmith and wagon shops, one church, two hotels,
one store, and two railroad depots.
The railroad stations were built in 1869 when the New Jersey Midland
Railroad was extended to Oakland. One station stood at Campgaw on
Pulis Avenue, the other at Crystal Lake on High Mountain Road.
Residents used the train for commuting, moving goods and mail.
Around the turn of the century, estate houses and mansions began to
appear in the area. The industrial revolution brought wealth and many of
the wealthy became “gentleman farmers,” some living here only in the
summer. Eventually the Campgaw section became the civic center of our
Borough.
In 1922, Franklin Lakes separated from Franklin Township, incorporated,
and elected William V. Pulis as its first Mayor.
Edward May built three lakes and started the Shadow Lake Swim Club,
which evolved into Shadow Lakes Estates. On the other side of the
Borough, J. Nevins McBride purchased land around Franklin Lake and
began building single-family homes in Urban Farms.
When Route 208 was extended to Oakland in 1959, Franklin Lakes
became more accessible, and by 1980 there were more than 8,500
residents. The completion of Interstate 287 in the early 1990’s stimulated
another boom in building. The most recent Census (2020) reports that
Franklin Lakes had a population of 11,079.
Fඋൺඇඅංඇ Lൺൾඌ Hංඌඍඈඋඒ
For more information visit www.franklinlakes.org/History.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
All meetings held at Borough Hall, 480 DeKorte Drive, unless otherwise
noted. Meeting schedules are subject to change. Check the Borough
website for updated schedules at www.franklinlakes.org/calendar.
Mൺඒඈඋ ൺඇൽ Cඈඎඇർංඅ
First and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM
Bඈൺඋൽ ඈൿ Hൾൺඅඍඁ
First Monday of January, March, May, June,
September, November at 7:00 PM
Eඇඏංඋඈඇආൾඇඍൺඅ Cඈආආංඌඌංඈඇ
Dates at www.franklinlakes.org/calendar at 7:00 PM
Lංൻඋൺඋඒ Tඋඎඌඍൾൾඌ
Third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM
Local History Room at the Franklin Lakes Public Library
REACH
(REducing Addiction through Care and Help)
9:30 AM in the Ambulance Corps Building
Dates at www.franklinlakes.org/calendar
Pඅൺඇඇංඇ Bඈൺඋൽ
First and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM
Rൾർඋൾൺඍංඈඇ ൺඇൽ Pൺඋඌ Cඈආආංඍඍൾൾ
Third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM
Sඁൺൽൾ Tඋൾൾ Cඈආආංඌඌංඈඇ
Last Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 PM
Zඈඇංඇ Bඈൺඋൽ ඈൿ Aൽඃඎඌඍආൾඇඍ
First Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
Bඈඋඈඎඁ EBඅൺඌඍ
Through the E-Mail Update service, you can receive periodic
e-mails from the Borough with Borough news, emergency alerts,
information on special events and upcoming meetings. Sign up to
receive e-mail updates and information on what’s happening in
the Borough at www.franklinlakes.org/eblast.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Borough Website - www.franklinlakes.org
The Borough’s communications program starts with its award-winning
website. The website is the comprehensive source for all Borough
information. Website content includes news and events, meeting agendas
and minutes, Borough ordinances, help wanted notices (under “Jobs and
Bids”), Borough calendar which includes Library events, forms and
applications including service request forms, and online payment for
taxes. All communications are coordinated “in-house.”
Other elements of the communications program include:
Nංඑඅൾ Rൾංඌඍඋൺඍංඈඇ
The Borough of Franklin Lakes utilizes a community alert
notification service called Nixle, which alerts residents on
localized
emergency
situations
and
relevant
community
advisories. Nixle is administered through the Franklin Lakes
Police Department. Messages are delivered to residents instantly
through text or email. This real-time communication is used for
issues such as paving projects, road closings, storm information,
emergency management alerts, garbage and recycling schedule
changes, and public events.
There are two simple ways to register:
x Text 07417 or FLPD to 888777 from your mobile phone.
x Sign up at www.franklinlakes.org/nixle.
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Borough calendar
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Nixle (during emergencies)
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Resident Handbook
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Weekly E-blast
(e-mail update)
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Facebook - /FranklinLakes
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Instagram - franklinlakes.borough
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X (Twitter) - @Franklin_Lakes
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Press releases
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ADMINISTRATION
Borough Administrator
Gregory C. Hart, QPA, CPM
GHart@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1201
Deputy Borough Administrator
Lynette Sidoti, RMC
LSidoti@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1204
Assistant to Borough Administrator
Leonor Diehl
LDiehl@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1206
Under the direction of the Mayor and Council, the Borough
Administrator supervises the day-to-day activities of the Borough
departments and acts as chief administrative officer of the Borough. The
Administrator is responsible for the proper and efficient administration of
the business affairs of the Borough.
The Administrator administers personnel regulations, works on the
budget with the CFO, functions as purchasing agent, prepares bid
documents, administers contracts, supervises public communications,
handles citizen inquiries, and performs other administrative duties and
special projects as requested by the Mayor and Council.
Pඋඈඃൾർඍ Mൾൽංർංඇൾ Dඋඈඉ Bඈඑ Lඈർൺඍංඈඇ
Franklin Lakes Police Department
490 DeKorte Drive
Franklin Lakes Police Department offers a secure drop box open
24/7 to drop off unneeded and expired medications to keep them
away from those at risk of abusing them.
x
The drop boxes accept solid
pharmaceuticals such as pills, capsules,
patches, inhalers, and pet medications.
x
Liquid products should remain in their
original container with the cap tightly
sealed to prevent leakage.
x
Syringes and other sharp instruments
are not accepted.
For additional information, visit
www.franklinlakes.org/dropbox.
Open 24/7
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BOROUGH CLERK
Borough Clerk
Gail M. Rulli, RMC
GRulli@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1202
The Borough Clerk’s Office serves as a central point of contact for
residents. The Borough Clerk serves as the secretary to the governing
body, prepares the meeting agendas, records the minutes of Mayor and
Council meetings, and processes resolutions and ordinances adopted by
the Mayor and Council in accordance with State law.
The Borough Clerk is the custodian of the municipal seal and maintains
custody of all minute books, bonds, contracts, and archival records of the
Borough. The Borough Clerk is the liaison between the public and the
governing body.
The Borough Clerk is the Election Official for the Borough and provides
voter registration applications, issues and receives nominating petitions
for Borough elective offices, conducts local elections and certifies the
results.
Vඈඍൾඋ Rൾංඌඍඋൺඍංඈඇ
www.franklinlakes.org/elections
The last day to register to vote in the General Election is 21 days
before the election. You must be 18 years old by the date of the
next election and have resided in Franklin Lakes for at least 30
days prior to the election. Mail-In Ballot applications may be
obtained from the Borough Clerk or County Clerk no later than
seven days prior to the election.
Dඈ ൺඇൽ Cൺඍ Lංർൾඇඌൾ Rൾඇൾඐൺඅ
All dogs and cats must be licensed. Licensing is conducted during the
month of March. Licenses must be renewed annually in accordance with
local ordinances.
Application requirements, fee schedule, and applications are available in
the Borough Clerk’s office and online at www.franklinlakes.org/pets.
If you have any questions, please contact the Borough Clerk at
(201) 891-4000, Ext. 1200, or by email at GRulli@franklinlakes.org
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FINANCE AND TAX COLLECTION
Chief Financial Officer
William G. Pike, CMFO
WPike@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1215
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Finance Office is responsible for all financial operations of the
Borough. All services are performed in-house except for payroll
processing. The Finance Office maintains books and records of all
financial transactions, administers payroll, pays claims, and controls all
expenditures to ensure that budget appropriations are not exceeded. The
preparation of the annual budget originates within this department.
The Tax Collector’s Office collects and processes tax payments. Tax bills
are mailed twice per year. An Estimated bill is mailed by June 30th with
payment due by August 1st. The Final/Preliminary tax bill is mailed by
September 30th for the remaining quarters. The bill includes four
quarterly payment coupons for payments due on August 1, November 1,
February 1 and May 1. Please note the Borough has a 10 calendar day
grace period for each tax quarter. If payment is received after the grace
period, interest reverts back to the due date. Interest is charged at the rate
of 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% for any amount above $1,500.
Information available at www.franklinlakes.org/taxes.
Tൺඑ Pൺඒආൾඇඍ Oඉඍංඈඇඌ
x Pay taxes online with a credit card, debit
card or e-check at
www.franklinlakes.org/taxes.
x Submit by mail.
x Use online bill pay through your
personal bank.
x Setup automatic ACH withdrawal
of quarterly payments with Tax Collector.
x Pay in person by placing check in drop box at the
front door or next to the Tax Collectors office.
Quarterly Tax
Due Dates:
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1
Tax Collector
Meena Sivakumar, CTC
MSivakumar@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1216
Municipal Finance Associate
Kelly Semrau
KSemrau@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1214
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Tax Assessor
Edmund Brown, CTA
EBrown@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1223
Hours: Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Tax Assessor Clerk
Leonor Diehl
LDiehl@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1222
Hours: visit www.franklinlakes.org/TaxAssessor
The Tax Assessor is required annually to assess real property at full value
as of October 1st of the pretax year. When assessing properties for
taxation, the Tax Assessor acts as an agent of the State.
TAX ASSESSOR
MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge
Honorable Francis J. Leddy, Jr., J.M.C.
Prosecutor
Joseph P. DeMarco, Esq.
Court Administrator
Stacey Gambuti, CMCA
SGambuti@franklinlakes.org
Violations Clerk
Beth DeVries
BDeVries@franklinlakes.org
(201) 891-5480
Court Sessions - Second and Fourth Wednesdays at 5:00 PM
Mission Statement
The Court is constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of
disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and
liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and law of the United States, the
State of New Jersey and the Borough of Franklin Lakes. While
maintaining its integrity and independence its mission is to provide
quality customer service, ensuring equal justice to all who come in
contact with the Municipal Court.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE,
AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Code Enforcement Department issues permits to ensure that all
Borough construction is done in accordance with the New Jersey State
Uniform Building Code and local building and zoning codes. Building
permits provide the means for Code Officials to protect the residents’
health, safety and welfare by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe
construction. An application for a permit must be made before any
construction or remodeling work begins.
The Land Use Administrator is the Zoning Officer, Secretary to the
Planning and Zoning Board, and enforces the provisions of the
Borough’s zoning ordinances. Zoning permits must be obtained prior to
any construction, erection, relocation, or alteration of any structure or
prior to the filing of any application for site plan approval.
For more information on building permits, the inspection sequence, and
other
frequently
asked
questions,
visit
www.franklinlakes.org/
codeenforcement.
Quality of Life Inspector
Mark Thomas
MThomas@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1226
Land Use Administrator
Diane Lilienthal
DLilienthal@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1220
Tඈ Sർඁൾൽඎඅൾ ൺඇ Aඉඉඈංඇඍආൾඇඍ ඈඋ Iඇඌඉൾർඍංඈඇ
Online at www.franklinlakes.org/codeenforcement
or call: 201-891-4000, Ext. 1500
Construction Official
Garrett Goodman
GGoodman@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1213
Subcode Officials
Building - Garrett Goodman
Electrical - Leo Belgiovine
Plumbing - Mike Daly
Fire - Brian Comitto
Administrative Assistant
Erica Davenport
EDavenport@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1217
Technical Assistant
Jean Bibbo
JBibbo@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1211
Construction Assistant
Silvana Massaro
SMassaro@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1212
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Chairperson
Joseph Pullaro
Land Use Administrator
Diane Lilienthal
DLilienthal@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1220
The Planning Board is responsible for reviewing and approving
subdivisions, site plans, capital improvements, and various applications.
The Planning Board also proposes and reviews Borough zoning
ordinances and is responsible for the preparation of the Master Plan that
guides development within the Borough.
The Planning Board meets on the first and third Wednesday of each
month at 7:30 PM.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Chairperson
Robert Bavagnoli
Land Use Administrator
Diane Lilienthal
DLilienthal@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1220
The Zoning Board reviews applications for dimensional variances, and
use variances, as well as, appeals from decisions of the Land Use
Administrator, and requests for interpretation of the zoning ordinance.
The Zoning Board meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM.
PLANNING BOARD
Pඋඈඉൾඋඍඒ Mൺංඇඍൾඇൺඇർൾ
The Code Enforcement Office enforces the Borough’s property
maintenance ordinances which require that property owners
maintain their properties in accordance with certain standards.
The Office also administers processes which have been
established to eliminate unsightly nuisance properties, including
vacant and abandoned properties.
For questions or concerns call:
201-891-4000, Ext. 1226
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480 Bender Court
For an emergency, call 911
For a non-emergency, call (201) 891-5151
www.flvac.org
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department operates as the Borough’s public safety
department. This department is committed to outstanding service and
ensuring a safe place to live for Borough residents 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. For more information visit the Police Department webpage at
www.franklinlakes.org/police.
Detective Bureau - detectivebureau@franklinlakes.org
Traffic Bureau - trafficbureau@franklinlakes.org
Social Media:
Facebook: FranklinLakesPD
Instagram: @franklinlakespd
X (Twitter): @FranklinLakesPD
490 DeKorte Drive
For an emergency, call 911
For a non-emergency, call (201) 891-3131
Police Chief
Mark McCombs
MMcCombs@franklinlakes.org
The Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps is comprised of a
dedicated group of individuals. They unselfishly dedicate their time and
energy to provide ambulance service and first aid care to residents of the
Borough and other area municipalities without cost. The Ambulance
Corps also provides standby coverage and first aid personnel in the event
of fire, disaster, civil disorder, and for functions held within the Borough.
Their mission is to provide timely, caring and professional emergency
medical service to our community.
To find out more information or to join the Franklin Lakes Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, please visit their website at www.flvac.org.
AMBULANCE CORPS
“Jඈංඇ ඈඎඋ Tൾൺආ" - Vඈඅඎඇඍൾൾඋඌ Nൾൾൽൾൽ!
The Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps would love to have you come
and join us! Prospective volunteers must be at least 16 years old and must
complete EMT training before joining the Corps. Emergency Medical
Technician training is free.
For more details, or to volunteer, leave a message on the voicemail
at 201-891-5151 or visit www.flvac.org and click on "Join our Team."
www.franklinlakes.org
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The Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1924 and
continues to serve the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The
Fire Department is continually working to promote a “fire safe” Franklin
Lakes. If you are interested in joining the Fire Department, contact Fire
Chief Chuck Bohny at (201) 891-5736 or firechief@franklinlakes.org.
Volunteer applications are available from the Borough Clerk. Must be at
least 16 years of age. Information at www.franklinlakesfire.com.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
479 Bender Court
For an emergency, call 911
For a non-emergency, call (201) 891-5736
www.franklinlakesfire.com
FIRE PREVENTION
Ext. 1218
Hours by appointment.
Fire Official
Brian Comitto
BComitto@franklinlakes.org
Fire Prevention Secretary
Nicole Priestner
NPriestner@franklinlakes.org
Fire Inspectors
Don Christian DeVera
Khaleel Thomas
Pඋඈඍൾർඍ Yඈඎඋඌൾඅൿ ൺඇൽ Yඈඎඋ Fൺආංඅඒ Tඈൽൺඒ!
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two
minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke
alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives.
Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your family today by following these
recommendations:
x Change smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries biannually. Test
monthly. Replace old or defective detectors. According to the U.S. Fire
Administration, most devices have a lifespan of 8-10 years. Most alarms
have the date of manufacture on the unit.
x The National Fire Protection Association recommends the installation of a
sealed 10-year battery smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
x Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and
outside sleeping areas. Sleep with your bedroom door closed.
x Create a home escape plan and practice it with your family at least twice a
year. Know at least two ways out of each room - especially bedrooms!
Have a meeting place in case of a fire so that you'll know whether every-
one is out safely.
x In case of an emergency in your home, get out, stay out, and call 911.
x Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors save lives! Visit
www.ready.gov/home-fires for more safety tips.
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OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergency Management Coordinator
Christopher Poppe
OEM@franklinlakes.org
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinators
Joe Barcelo, Brian Brunsch, Denny Knubel, and Nelson Winokur
745 Franklin Avenue
(201) 891-2349
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) takes an “all hazards”
approach to emergency management. That means that we prepare for and
respond to all incidents - natural, manmade, cyber, etc. We ultimately
report through to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The OEM is responsible for ensuring that the Borough of Franklin Lakes
has a current Emergency Operations Plan in place and for coordinating
with all Borough Emergency Services the necessary response to protect
lives and property due to a disaster or emergency situation. OEM
volunteers, including the Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT), County Animal Response Team (CART) and OEM Auxiliary
members are the first line of support when a disaster occurs.
Register for Emergency Notification Systems
The Emergency Notification System allows us to call and text registered
phone numbers, and send e-mail messages. If you want to receive text
messages, e-mail alerts, change or add home or cell numbers, you must
register and enter your information.
Nixle - www.franklinlakes.org/Nixle
Borough e-blasts - www.franklinlakes.org/Eblast
Be Prepared
The better prepared our residents are to react to emergencies, the easier it
will be for all Borough Emergency Services to manage emergency
situations. Visit www.franklinlakes.org/OEM for important information
on how to be prepared.
Emergency Shelter and Comfort Stations
Emergency Stations provide limited transitional services and can
accommodate up to 200 residents. Services include WiFi internet, phone
charging stations, water and a warm place to stay during daytime hours.
If full service Emergency Shelters are activated by Bergen County, OEM
will advise residents of their locations. The Borough will notify residents
if an Emergency Station is operating.
Comfort Station Locations in Franklin Lakes:
Bender Court Firehouse - 479 Bender Court
Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps - 480 Bender Court
Emergency Operation Center - 745 Franklin Avenue
www.franklinlakes.org
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If an emergency is imminent or occurring, OEM’s ability to respond and
protect our residents will greatly depend on volunteers augmenting
existing emergency services capabilities. All residents should plan for
disasters and educate themselves in basic emergency preparedness.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT training provides residents with basic training for
disaster prevention, mitigation and recovery. CERT
training prepares you to take care of your family, your
neighbors, and then the community. If interested in becoming a CERT
member, contact Nelson Winokur at nwinokur@franklinlakes.org for
more information.
FCC Licensed Amateur Radio Communications
During an emergency, our ability to provide reliable
communications is critical. As we have seen in past
emergencies, failure of conventional communications services
(phone, internet and cell) can be catastrophic. When all else fails, OEM
relies on its FCC licensed radio operators to coordinate emergency
operations. OEM holds training sessions and administers license testing.
All residents passing the test are issued radio equipment and training.
Residents
interested in joining our radio team
can contact
OEM@franklinlakes.org or Brian Brunsch at KC2YON@yahoo.com for
more information.
County Animal Response Team (CART)
A County Animal Response Team (CART) is a group of
volunteers and other entities, such as government agencies and
the private sector, with resources and personnel to respond to
animal issues in disasters. Visit www.facebook.com/BergenCART for
additional information.
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(REducing Addiction through Care and Help)
Chairperson
Detective Sergeant Frank O’Brien
Addiction and Recovery Advisor
Elaine Trotta Carmody
Reach@franklinlakes.org
(201) 466-1408
The members of REACH, formerly known as the Municipal Alliance, are
appointed from a broad cross section of stakeholders in the community.
Members include community volunteers, representatives from the gov-
erning body, and representatives from education, health, law enforce-
ment, civic and religious organizations.
Our Mission
To identify, plan and implement programs that address:
(a) the dangers arising from alcohol and drug abuse, marijuana,
cigarettes/vaping and bullying; and (b) the stigma often associated with
mental health issues.
REACH holds educational events and meetings throughout the year. For
additional information and resources, visit www.franklinlakes.org/reach.
REACH
Aൽൽංർඍංඈඇ Rൾർඈඏൾඋඒ Aൽඏංඌඈඋ
Elaine Trotta Carmody
Reach@franklinlakes.org
(201) 466-1408
Elaine Trotta Carmody will assist those in crisis or those who
need guidance on substance abuse issues by referring them to
appropriate services to address their needs. All communications
will be strictly confidential.
If you need help and don’t know where to turn, please reach out,
day or night, to Elaine Trotta Carmody, at (201) 466-1408, or by
e-mail at Reach@franklinlakes.org.
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Chairperson
Rajan Melwani
Registrar of Vital Statistics/Secretary to the Board of Health
Nancy Yarish, CMR
NYarish@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1209
Sanitary Engineer
Martin Spence
MSpence@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1210
The Board of Health consists of five members of the community
appointed by the Mayor and each serving a three-year term. The Board of
Health is charged with the responsibility and authority of protecting and
enhancing public health. The Board may adopt such rules and regulations
as permitted by law which aid in the proper understanding and general
enforcement of public health.
BOARD OF HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Chairperson
Carole Holden
The Environmental Commission is established for the protection,
development or use of natural resources, including water resources,
located within the territorial limits of the Borough. The mission of the
Environmental Commission is to promote and enhance the environmental
quality of the Borough through natural resource protection, conservation,
development, and education.
The Environmental Commission meets on one Monday of each month at
7:00 PM. For dates, see www.franklinlakes.org/calendar.
Sඎඌඍൺංඇൺൻඅൾ Jൾඋඌൾඒ
The Borough of Franklin Lakes is Silver Level
certified from Sustainable Jersey, a nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization that provides the tools and
training to help New Jersey communities pursue
sustainability programs.
The Borough has accomplished a number of actions prescribed by the
Sustainable Jersey statewide program. The Environmental Commission
continues, along with the Borough Administration, to broaden the scope
of the Borough’s actions to include all the actions that will make us
more sustainable.
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GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
Recycling Coordinator
Nancy Durkin
NDurkin@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 3010
The Borough seeks to promote the health and well-being of individuals in
Franklin Lakes by efficient removal and disposal of all household waste.
Through education and oversight programs the Borough works to motivate
residents to increase the amount of material they recycle and decrease the
levels of garbage they create. Successful implementation of these programs
will maximize revenue from sale of recyclables and minimize the cost of
solid waste tonnage fees while helping the environment.
A complete guide to all garbage and recycling issues is available on the
Borough website and in the Borough’s Garbage & Recycling pamphlet
which is distributed annually to all residents. Bergen County Utility
Authority has programs for household hazardous waste, tires, electronics
and shredding.
Curbside Collections
Bulk Waste
Commingled - Glass, Metal, Plastic
Metal and Appliance Recycling
Paper, Magazines and Cardboard
Christmas Tree Recycling
Yard Waste Recycling (no leaves)
Drop-Off Recycling
Books
Commingled - glass, metal, plastic
Clothing and Textiles
Electronic Waste
Leaf Compost Recycling
Metal and Appliances
Paper, Magazines and Cardboard
Rechargeable Batteries
Rൾർඒർඅංඇ Cൺඇඌ
The Borough offers recycling containers for sale at a
discounted price of $40 per can. Payments are made at
the Borough Clerk's office and the can is picked-up at
DPW. Limit one can per resident.
Call (201) 891-4000, Ext. 3700
Helpful Garbage and Recycling Links:
Garbage and Recycling Schedules: www.franklinlakes.org/grschedules
Bulk Waste: www.franklinlakes.org/bulkwaste
Commingled Recycling: www.franklinlakes.org/papercommingled
Metal and Appliance Recycling: www.franklinlakes.org/metal
Paper & Cardboard Recycling: www.franklinlakes.org/papercommingled
Leaf Compost: www.franklinlakes.org/leafcompost
Yard Waste Recycling: www.franklinlakes.org/yardwaste
Shred Day: www.franklinlakes.org/shred
www.franklinlakes.org
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Kൾൾඉ Bൾൺඋඌ Aඐൺඒ ඐංඍඁ Gඈඈൽ Gൺඋൻൺൾ Hൺൻංඍඌ
If you live in areas where black bears have been sighted, secure your trash
containers and place them curbside as close to pick-up time as
possible (if feasible, on the morning garbage or recycling is scheduled for
collection – but not later than 6:00 AM), and wash or spray trash
containers with a disinfectant in order to eliminate food odors.
SAY “NO” TO PLASTIC BAGS IN RECYCLING
Do not bag recycling in plastic bags
or add plastic bags to any recycling.
Check out the latest tool for keeping up to date with recycling schedules
and information. Download the app onto your cell phone or tablet. Visit
www.franklinlakes.org/RecycleCoach for details.
Schedule Bulk, Metal, and Appliance Collections Online
Online collection requests need to be submitted
by 10:00 AM the day before the pick up.
Bulk Waste - www.franklinlakes.org/bulkwaste
Bulk Waste will be collected curbside on the first and third Thursday of
every month, except on holidays. For a list of dates, items, and to schedule
a collection visit www.franklinlakes.org/bulkwaste.
Metal and Appliance - www.franklinlakes.org/metal
Metal and appliance items will be collected curbside on the first Friday of
every month, except on holidays. For a list of dates, items, and to schedule
a collection visit www.franklinlakes.org/metal.
Before you schedule a bulk waste, metal or appliance curbside collection,
consider donating to a local organization.
Bulk Waste Items
Residential wooden furniture
Mattresses
Carpets (rolled & tied)
Decorations, pictures and mirror
Ride-on toys (no batteries)
Metal and Appliance Items
Small and large appliances
Bicycles, metal swings, and poles
Heaters, water heaters, pool heaters
Lawn mowers, snow blowers
Metal furniture, shelving, cabinets
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The duties of the Department of Public Works include:
x
Roads - Maintain all municipal roads which includes snow
plowing and salting, street sweeping, filling potholes and crack
sealing.
x
Drainage - Maintain stormwater drainage system. The Borough
has 2,500 storm drains that must be inspected, cleaned and
repaired. Help maintain Borough waterways.
x
Parks - Maintain all Borough parks, playgrounds/athletic fields,
grounds at all Borough-owned buildings and parking lots, and
Borough rights of way.
x
Fleet maintenance - Operate central repair garage and fuel depot,
and maintain Borough vehicles.
x
Recycling - Operate and maintain leaf compost facility, collect
curbside metal and appliance recycling, and operate and maintain
recycling drop off facility.
x
Buildings - Maintenance and repair of all Borough buildings.
x
Trash and recycling collection - Collect trash and recycling at all
Borough parks and fields, and recycling at Borough buildings.
x
Capital projects - Involved in countless capital projects.
500 DeKorte Drive (behind Police Headquarters)
(201) 891-4333
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Superintendent
Rich Lilienthal
RLilienthal@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 3000
Rൾඉඈඋඍ ൺඇ Iඌඌඎൾ
If you have a non-emergency
issue or problem, submit your
service request online at
www.franklinlakes.org/report.
Administrative Assistant
Courtney Jackson
CJackson@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 3001
Administrative Assistant
Nancy Durkin
NDurkin@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 3010
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SHADE TREE COMMISSION
Chairperson
Michael Tulp
Tree Specialist
Evan Dilluvio
EDilluvio@franklinlakes.org
Ext. 1221
Hours: By Appointment Only.
The Shade Tree Commission oversees the preservation, maintenance, and
enhancement of our shade trees, which include trees within the public
right-of-way and trees in Borough parks. It is the goal of the Shade Tree
Commission to preserve, protect and enhance the existing shade trees,
canopy and forestry resources, through enforcement of the Borough’s
shade tree ordinances, education for greater community awareness,
through replanting, and tree maintenance projects.
The Shade Tree Commission meets on the last Tuesday of every other
month at 7:00 PM.
Contact the Tree Specialist BEFORE removing trees. Borough ordinance
requires an application be completed and permit issued prior to the
removal of any tree that is 7 inches in diameter or more (including dead
or dying trees).
Tඋൾൾ Cංඍඒ USA
In 2024, Franklin Lakes celebrated its 16th consecutive year as a
Tree City USA. The Tree City USA program is a national
program that provides the framework for community forestry
management for cities and towns across America. Participating
communities have demonstrated a commitment to caring for and
managing public trees.
Fඋൺඇඅංඇ Lൺൾඌ
Iආൺൾඌ ඈൿ Aආൾඋංർൺ
The Franklin Lakes Images of America
Book is on sale at the Recreation
Department for $23.99. What better gift
than the gift of Franklin Lakes History.
Email drobinson@franklinlakes.org or call
(201) 847-8200 to reserve your copy.
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RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
One Vichiconti Way
Phone: (201) 847-8200
Community Director
Dina Robinson
DRobinson@franklinlakes.org
(201) 891-4000, Ext. 5001
Sports Director
Kathy Furman
KFurman@franklinlakes.org
(201) 891-4000, Ext. 5000
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Recreation activities are developed to be safe, fun, and healthy for all
children. The Recreation Department promotes the value and importance
of sports and physical activities in the emotional, physical, social, and
mental developments of our youth. Participation in sports and activities
helps to develop important character traits and lifelong values. If the
adults involved have proper training and information, the lives of our
youth can be positively impacted by participation in sports and physical
activities.
The Recreation and Parks Department offers a wide variety of programs
for all ages. Seasonal sports programs for grades K to 8 include baseball,
softball, lacrosse, football, soccer, cheerleading, basketball and tennis.
Summer Recreation Camp is run by the Wyckoff YMCA, July through
August. Visit www.franklinlakes.org/rec for details.
Administrative Assistant
Ana Dominguez
ADominguez@franklinlakes.org
(201) 891-4000, Ext. 5002
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE
One Chairperson and Six Members
The Recreation and Parks Committee advises the Community Director
and Mayor and Council on matters relating to recreation and parks
programs and facilities.
The Recreation and Parks Committee meets on the third Monday of each
month at 6:30 PM.
Pride in Franklin Lakes is Picking Up!
Anti-Littering Campaign
Be responsible to your community,
your neighbors, the environment
and yourself, by always picking up.
www.franklinlakes.org
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BOROUGH FIELDS, PARKS
AND FACILITIES
x
Firemen’s Field
(owned by Fire Department)
Franklin Avenue
x
McBride Field
Franklin Lake Road and
High Mountain Road
x
Municipal Field/Playground
DeKorte Drive behind
Borough Hall
x
Pulis Avenue Recreation Field
and Playground
Vichiconti Way, off Pulis Ave
x
Tommy John Field
DeKorte Drive behind the
Library
x
Parsons Pond Baseball Field
500 Parsons Pond Road
Oඍඁൾඋ Aඋൾൺ Rൾർඋൾൺඍංඈඇ Fൺർංඅංඍංൾඌ
x
Franklin Lakes Community Center, One Vichiconti Way
www.franklinlakes.org/FLCC, (201) 904-2112
x
Indian Trail Club - (201) 891-4480
Private club used for swimming, sailing, fishing, and tennis.
x
Lorrimer Sanctuary - (201) 891-2185
790 Ewing Ave
x
Saddle Ridge Riding Academy - (201) 847-9999
Offers horseback riding lessons.
Rൾർඋൾൺඍංඈඇ Fංൾඅൽඌ
x
Bocce Ball
McBride Field
Franklin Lake Road and
High Mountain Road
x
Dog Park
Old Mill Woodlands Dog Park
Old Mill Road
x
Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Old Mill Woodlands Park
Old Mill Road
x
Alice and Bud’s Meadow
Blue Hill Terrace
x
G. Thomas Donch Nature
Preserve
Nature Preserve Way
x
Old Mill Woodlands Dog Park
Old Mill Road
x
Memorial Pond Park
DeKorte Drive behind
Borough Hall
x
Parsons Pond Baseball Field
500 Parsons Pond Road
Pൺඋඌ
Aർඍංඏංඍංൾඌ
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RECREATION REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
x
Baseball and Softball - Spring sport
Grades K to 9 - register online February 1 - 28
Travel - Tryouts held in October
x
Lacrosse - Spring sport
Grade 1st to 8th - register online October 1 - 30
x
Football - Fall sport
Grade K Clinic to 8th - register online April 1 - 30
x
Cheerleading - Fall sport
Grade 1st to 8th - register online April 1 - 30
x
Cheer Camp Team - Summer sport
Grade 1st to 8th - register online July 1 - 30
x
Competition Cheer Team - Winter sport
Tryouts in Fall.
x
Soccer - Fall sport
Grade K Clinic to 12th - register online April 1 - 30
x
Basketball - Winter sport
Grade K- 8th - register online October 1 - 30
Adult - register in person October 1 - 30
x
Travel Basketball - Fall/Winter
Tryouts - October - register October 1 - 15
x
Volleyball
Adult Co-ed - register online October 1 - February 1
OLD MILL TENNIS COURTS AND PICKLEBALL
Old Mill Woodland Park
Old Mill Road
Court Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Court Season: Mid-March to October 31
All tennis and pickleball players are required to register to play on the
courts. Memberships are seasonal and end on October 31st.
In person registration begins in February at the Recreation Department,
1 Vichiconti Way, Franklin Lakes, Monday to Thursday between
10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Past members should bring their card to be
reactivated and renew membership.
For more information, visit www.franklinlakes.org/tennis.
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G. THOMAS DONCH NATURE PRESERVE
Nature Preserve Way
Enter from High Mountain Road, North Haledon
The G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve is a 120 acre park. With its
beautiful scenic views, it features hiking paths, including a handicapped
accessible trail, a picnic grove in a stand of pine trees, boating, fishing
and birdwatching. The Nature Preserve is maintained by the NY-NJ
Trail Conference. Maps are available in the park kiosk and at
www.franklinlakes.org/np. The entrance to the parking area is on High
Mountain Road in North Haledon, south of the Franklin Lakes border.
x
Open dawn to dusk
x
Fishing with NJ State license
x
Please do not leave trash
behind (Carry In - Carry Out)
x
No littering
x
No swimming, no wading
x
No ice skating or ice fishing
x
No motorized vehicles
x
No alcohol
x
No fires
x
Dogs must be kept on leash
x
Pick up after your dog
x
Boating shall only be permitted from April 1 through November 15.
x
Only boats, canoes, kayaks, or similar watercraft that are typically
transported on top or inside vehicles and have been transported to
the Nature Preserve on top or inside a vehicle may be used. Boats
transported by a trailer are prohibited.
x
Motors of any sort are prohibited.
x
Boats may only be launched from the designated boat launch,
located adjacent to the parking area off of High Mountain Road.
x
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted on boats without
adult supervision.
x
Personal flotation devices must be worn by the operator of the boat
and all passengers.
Please do not leave trash behind - Carry In - Carry Out!
Nൺඍඎඋൾ Pඋൾඌൾඋඏൾ Rඎඅൾඌ ൺඇൽ Rൾඎඅൺඍංඈඇඌ
Bඈൺඍ Rൾඇඍൺඅඌ
Ramsey Outdoor rents kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards at the
G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve, weather permitting. For additional
information and fees, visit www.franklinlakes.org/boating, or contact
Ramsey Outdoor at (201) 327-8141.
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FRANKLIN LAKES PUBLIC LIBRARY
470 DeKorte Drive
(201) 891-2224
www.franklinlakeslibrary.org
Library Director
Elysse Fink
Fink@franklinlakes.bccls.org
The Franklin Lakes Library invites you to join our Library and explore
our large collection of books, movies, music, and more. The Library also
offers a variety of programs for all ages both in person and online.
In addition to books and programs, Franklin Lakes cardholders have
access to downloadable books and audiobooks as well as streaming
movies and music. Our Library is continuously updated, we have
Museum Passes which allow you to visit family attractions for free. We
also offer computer access and free WiFi so you can work and study
without distractions. Franklin Lakes cardholders also can use their
Library card at 78 libraries belonging to the Bergen County
Cooperative Library System. Materials may be ordered online and will
be delivered to the Franklin Lakes Library for pickup. Visit
www.bccls.org to register for a Library card online.
Stay up to date on Library programs and services by signing up for our
eNewsletter and following us on Facebook and Instagram. Complete
program information is available on our website and the Library
calendar. Come in, relax, and enjoy the many things the Library has to
offer.
Lංൻඋൺඋඒ Bඈൺඋൽ ඈൿ Tඋඎඌඍൾൾඌ:
Meetings are held on the fourth Monday during January and February
and the third Monday the rest of the year in the Library’s Meeting Room.
Meetings begin at 6:00 PM unless otherwise posted.
Fඋංൾඇൽඌ ඈൿ ඍඁൾ Fඋൺඇඅංඇ Lൺൾඌ Lංൻඋൺඋඒ:
The Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting the programs and services of the Library. To become a Friend,
visit our website at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org/friends-of-the-franklin-
lakes-library.
Lංൻඋൺඋඒ Hඈඎඋඌ
Mon - Thurs: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
www.franklinlakes.org
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EDUCATION FACILITIES
Fඋൺඇඅංඇ Lൺൾඌ Bඈൺඋൽ ඈൿ Eൽඎർൺඍංඈඇ
Kindergarten to 8th Grade
490 Pulis Avenue
(201) 891-1856
district.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us
Schools:
x
Colonial Road School
Kindergarten to 5th Grade
(201) 337-0336
x
High Mountain Road School
Kindergarten to 5th Grade
(201) 891-4433
x
Woodside Avenue School
Kindergarten to 5th Grade
(201) 891-5600
x
Franklin Avenue Middle School
6th Grade to 8th Grade
(201) 891-0202
Rൺආൺඉඈ-Iඇൽංൺඇ Hංඅඅඌ Bඈൺඋൽ ඈൿ Eൽඎർൺඍංඈඇ
High School
97 Yawpo Avenue
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 416-8100
www.rih.org
Regional High Schools:
x
Ramapo High School
(201) 891-1500
x
Indian Hills High School
(201) 337-0100
Pൺඋඈർඁංൺඅ Sർඁඈඈඅ
Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Kindergarten to 8th Grade
(201) 891-4250
www.ambs.org
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HOUSES OF WORSHIP
x
Barnert Memorial Temple
747 Route 208 South
(201) 848-1800
x
Chabad Jewish Center of Northwest Bergen County
375 Pulis Avenue
(201) 848-0449
x
Crossroads Church of Franklin Lakes
649 Franklin Avenue
(201) 891-3253
x
Ebenezer Netherlands Reformed Church
875 Ewing Avenue
(201) 891-3826
x
Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church
454 Pulis Avenue
(201) 891-0022
x
Grace Community Church
886 Franklin Avenue
(201) 337-8088
x
High Mountain Presbyterian Church
730 Franklin Lake Road
(201) 891-0511
x
Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church
782 Franklin Lake Road
(201) 891-4200
x
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
1 Church Lane, Oakland, NJ
(201) 337-4909
x
Temple Emanuel of North Jersey
558 High Mountain Road
(201) 560-0200
Aൿൿඈඋൽൺൻඅൾ Hඈඎඌංඇ
For information on affordable housing visit
www.franklinlakes.org/affordablehousing
www.franklinlakes.org
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TRANSPORTATION
Fඋൺඇඅංඇ Lൺൾඌ Cඈආආඎඍൾඋ Pൺඋංඇ Lඈඍ
Pൺඋඌඈඇඌ Pඈඇൽ Rඈൺൽ
The main bus stop in Franklin Lakes is located on Parsons Pond Road. A
parking permit is required for all vehicles parked in the lot Monday to
Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Overnight parking is prohibited.
The Borough Clerk’s office issues parking permits. Please visit the
webpage, www.franklinlakes.org/parking, to apply for a parking permit.
Franklin Lakes Commuter Parking permits must be renewed on an
annual basis. Permits expire each year as of December 31. If you have
any questions, contact the Borough Clerk’s office at (201) 891-4000,
Ext. 1200.
Bඎඌ Sൾඋඏංർൾ - available Monday to Friday only
x
Coach USA (800) 631-8405
www.coachusa.com
x
New Jersey Transit (800) 772-2222
www.njtransit.com
Tඋൺංඇ Sൾඋඏංർൾ
Nearby train service is available in Allendale, Fair Lawn, Hawthorne,
Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Ramsey, Ridgewood and Waldwick. Contact New
Jersey Transit at (800) 772-2222 or online at www.njtransit.com.
Oඏൾඋඇංඁඍ Pൺඋංඇ Rඎඅൾඌ
Parking is prohibited on all Borough roadways and in Borough
parking lots between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. If a situation arises
where a resident needs to park a vehicle on the roadway overnight
(e.g., driveway repairs, overnight guests, etc), they must submit an
overnight parking request form online by 1:30 AM. Failure to notify
the Police Department will result in a $50 summons being issued.
Complete overnight parking request form at
www.franklinlakes.org/overnightparking.
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SENIOR SERVICES
Sൾඇංඈඋ Cංඍංඓൾඇඌ Cඅඎൻ
The Franklin Lakes Seniors, Inc.
PO Box 399, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
www.franklinlakes.org/seniors
The Franklin Lakes Seniors, Inc., is an organization open to residents 62
years of age or older. Seniors meet on the first and third Wednesdays of
each month at 12:30 PM. Meetings are held at the Bender Court
Firehouse/Senior Citizen Center. Residents wishing to join may do so by
attending a meeting.
Mൾൺඅඌ ඈඇ Wඁൾൾඅඌ Nඈඋඍඁ Jൾඋඌൾඒ
Meals on Wheels North Jersey is a non-profit organization of volunteers.
They have been providing meals delivered for the needs of housebound
residents since 1972. Residents who are unable to shop or no longer can
cook for themselves may request this service for a small monthly fee.
Special dietary meals are developed by dietitians from Christian Health
Care. Meals are delivered mid-day Monday through Friday, except on
holidays. If you are a resident who needs this service, apply online at
www.mealsonwheelsnorthjersey.org. For questions call 201-358-0050, or
mail info@mealsonwheelsnorthjersey.org.
Bൾඋൾඇ Cඈඎඇඍඒ Dංඏංඌංඈඇ ඈൿ Sൾඇංඈඋ Sൾඋඏංർൾඌ
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack: (201) 336-7400
A list of available services is located at https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/
division-of-senior-services.
If you need help and you are:
x
an adult 60 years of age or older
x
an adult with a disability 18 years of age or older
x
a family member or a caregiver
Call (201) 336-7400 or (877) 222-3737 or e-mail to an Aging Specialist
at seniors@co.bergen.nj.us.
Sൾඇංඈඋ Tඋൺඇඌඉඈඋඍൺඍංඈඇ
A variety of transportation services are available to seniors and eligible
residents over 18 with disabilities. The services range from no-charge
bus and van routes, to services with nominal fees per trip, to taxis and
Uber-type services.
Residents are advised to thoroughly investigate each service to
determine its suitability and reliability to best satisfy your specific
requirements.
For information on local senior transportation options, visit:
www.franklinlakes.org/seniortransportation\
www.franklinlakes.org
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
For additional information on all listed clubs and organizations, visit
www.franklinlakes.org/clubs.
x
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
https://boyscoutstroop34.wixsite.com/bsat34
x
Girl Scouts
www.gsnnj.org
x
Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary
www.franklinlakes.org/vha
x
Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce
https://franklinlakeschamber.org/
x
Franklin Lakes Education Foundation
www.flef.net
x
Franklin Lakes Newcomers & Neighbors Club
www.facebook.com/Franklin-Lakes-Newcomers-Neighbors-Club-
114648198591695/
x
Franklin Lakes Lions Club
www.franklinlakeslions.org
Email: franklinlakeslions@gmail.com
x
Lorrimer Sanctuary
https://njaudubon.org/centers/lorrimer-sanctuary/
The Franklin Lakes Community Center, located in the heart of Franklin
Lakes, provides premiere fitness and wellness opportunities for adults, teens
and pre-teens. Partner with our friendly, knowledgeable staff who encourage
all members to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle and work towards
obtaining each member’s fitness goals. Our “boutique-style” center offers a
variety of membership options and welcomes you and your family to….
Experience the Y Difference!
One Vichiconti Way
(201) 904-2112
www.franklinlakes.org/FLCC
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SNOW REMOVAL
Aඎඍඈආඈൻංඅൾ Sൺൿൾඍඒ
State law prohibits drivers from operating a motor vehicle with accumu-
lated snow and/or ice on any part of the vehicle. This includes all areas
including the roof, hood, trunk, windshield, and the tops of trailers.
Police officers are authorized to issue a summons “when the officer feels
the accumulation on the vehicle poses a danger to persons and/or
property.” N.J.S.A. 39:4-77.1.
Sඇඈඐ Rൾආඈඏൺඅ/Dඎආඉංඇ
Roadways must remain clear of snow to provide safe travel for motorists.
Snow deposited onto public roadways may refreeze and create a
significant hazard. Large mounds along the sides of streets or near
intersections can obstruct visibility and cause a safety hazard to motorists
and pedestrians. Inform snow plowing firms that it is against Borough
ordinance to move snow into (or across) any roadway, which will be
enforced by police. Borough Code §425-2(D). Be courteous to neighbors
as they do not wish to have your snow piled on their property which may
result in property damage and/or flooding issues.
Mൺඇൽൺඍඈඋඒ Rൾආඈඏൺඅ ඈൿ Sඇඈඐ ൺඋඈඎඇൽ Fංඋൾ Hඒൽඋൺඇඍඌ
Property owners or lessees are required to clear snow from around the
fire hydrants on their property within a five foot radius. Borough Code
§373-15.2. Fire hydrants are identified with a hydrant stake to mark lo-
cation for first responders in the event of an emergency. If you are
unable to clear the snow due to physical limitations, ask your snow
removal contractor, friend or neighbors to help. If you cannot get
assistance or need a hydrant stake, e-mail firechief@franklinlakes.org or
call 201-891-5736.
Mൺඇൽൺඍඈඋඒ Sඇඈඐ Rൾආඈඏൺඅ Fඋඈආ Sංൽൾඐൺඅ
It is mandatory for snow to be removed from sidewalks abutting
commercial and residential properties on main roads near schools within
24 hours of a snowfall. Borough Code §373-15.1.
Mൺංඅൻඈඑൾඌ - Fඋඈආ Tඁൾ Pඈඌඍආൺඌඍൾඋ
The Postmaster reminds all residents that, after a snowstorm, they must
remove snow in front of their mailbox to allow the mailman clear access
to drive up to the mailbox and pull away in a vehicle.
Mൺංඅൻඈඑ Lൺඇൽඌർൺඉංඇ Dൺආൺൾ Dඎൾ Tඈ Sඇඈඐඉඅඈඐංඇ
The location of mailboxes must meet the guidelines of the United States
Post Office. If a mailbox which does not meet the guidelines is damaged
due to salting/snowplowing, the homeowner will be responsible for
repairs. The Borough shall not be responsible for any damage caused by
the Borough or Borough contractors to lawns, landscaping, or any objects
or property including, but not limited to, sprinklers, boulders, fences,
planters and driveway piers, that are located within 10 feet of the edge of
pavement or the curb. Borough Code §425-31 and 32.
www.franklinlakes.org
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SERVICES
x
Electric Service
Rockland Electric
(877) 434-4100
www.oru.com
x
Gas Service
PSE&G
(800) 436-7734
www.pseg.com
x
Newspapers
The Record
(201) 646-4236
www.northjersey.com
x
Post Office
Franklin Lakes Post Office
785 Franklin Avenue
(201) 847-0697
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
www.usps.gov
x
Water Supply
Veolia Water
(800) 422-5987
https://mywater.veolia.us
Hඈඇඈඋൺඋඒ Sൾඋඏංർൾ Cൺඋൽඌ ൿඈඋ Mංඅංඍൺඋඒ Vൾඍൾඋൺඇඌ
The Office of the Bergen County Clerk is issuing Honorary Service
Cards to Bergen County Military Veterans. The card can be used at
participating businesses and organizations which provide discounts to
Veterans. In order to obtain a photo ID card, applicants must bring a
copy of their DD214 to Room 120 at the Bergen County Clerk's
Office. For additional information call (201) 336-7011 or visit
www.bergencountyclerk.org/services/46.
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NEW JERSEY CRISIS SERVICES
Emergency
Response
9-1-1
Suicide &
Crisis
Lifeline
9-8-8
Basic
Needs
2-1-1
Police - Fire - Ambulance
Crime
Medical Emergency
Overdose
Rescue
Suicide attempt
Mental health crisis
Substance abuse crisis
Suicidal thoughts
Crisis stabilization
Follow-up Services
Referrals
Lංඏൾ Sൺඏංඇ Nൺඋർൺඇ (Nൺඅඈඑඈඇൾ)
Aඏൺංඅൺൻඅൾ ංඇ Fඋൺඇඅංඇ Lൺൾඌ
Narcan is a very easy nasal spray to administer and rapidly reverses the
effects of an opioid overdose. If you suspect an opioid overdose,
administer the first nasal spray dose of Narcan and dial 911.
Box Locations:
x
Ambulance Corps
x
Bender Court Firehouse
x
Borough Hall
x
DPW
x
Library
x
Muni Field Snack Stand
x
Police Department
x
Recreation Building (Pulis Ave)
x
Southside Firehouse
x
Old Mill Tennis Courts
Questions & Answers:
Q: Must I call 911 if I encounter someone in need of help?
A: YES, you must administer the first nasal spray dose of Narcan, then dial
911. The effects of Narcan can wear off more quickly than the effects of
opioids, so it’s important to call for medical assistance.
Q: If an overdose is suspected and Narcan is administered, will it hurt the
person if he/she is not having an opioid overdose?
A: No, if no opioids were involved, Narcan will not harm the person, it just
won’t have any effect.
Q: Is there liability if I administer Narcan?
A: No, we in NJ are protected by the Good Samaritan Law, which is
designed to encourage individuals to seek medical assistance for drug
overdoses without fear of legal repercussions.
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DIRECTORY
Emergency ................................................................911
Police Department............................................201-891-3131
Fire Department................................................201-891-5736
Ambulance Corps.............................................201-891-5151
Addiction and Recovery Advisor ....................201-466-1408
Department of Public Works............................201-891-4333
Recreation & Parks ..........................................201-847-8200
Public Library ...................................................201-891-2224
BOROUGH OFFICES (201) 891-4000
Extension
Mayor
1203
Borough Administrator
1201
Deputy Borough Administrator
1204
Borough Clerk
1202
Deputy Clerk
1200
Chief Financial Officer
1215
Tax Collector
1216
Accounts Payable
1214
Tax Assessor
1223
Court Administrator
1205
Violations Clerk
1208
Fire Prevention Official
1218
Construction Official
1213
Technical Assistant to Construction Official
1211
Inspection - Schedule Appointment
1500
Planning and Zoning Board
1220
Quality of Life - Property Maintenance
1226
Board of Health/Vital Statistics
1209
Recycling Coordinator
3010
Septic Services
1210
Tree Specialist
1221
BOROUGH HALL OFFICES
480 DeKorte Drive
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417
Main Phone (201) 891-4000
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM*
Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)
*Check individual departments for hours of operation.
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