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RESOLUTION 23-203 OF THE BOROUGH OF FAIRVIEW RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH
WHEREAS, hunger and food insecurity are a reality for far too many of our neighbors; and
WHEREAS, those who are food insecure are without reliable access to an adequate amount of affordable, nutritious food. Food insecurity can affect anyone, whether they are recently unemployed, underemployed, or supporting a large family; and
WHEREAS, food insecurity is a symptom of broader challenges, such as unemployment, disability, retirement or unforeseen financial hardships; and
WHEREAS, those who do not have their basic needs met are further hampered in their path toward self sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, ongoing economic instability has increased food insecurity amongst individuals and families throughout Bergen County and across the country; and
WHEREAS, food pantries in Bergen County have experienced an approximately 22% increase in need for food assistance compared to last year, and a 40% increase in need from the unprecedented levels seen in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, there are residents in every municipality in Bergen County who receive SNAP benefits, illustrating that this is an issue impacting residents all across Bergen County; and
WHEREAS, the economic coattails of the pandemic are long, and despite the end of Federal and state emergency declarations, tremendous need still exists within our community; and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Food Security Task Force was established to support food pantries in Bergen County by increasing the supply of healthy food options, connecting those in need to vital services, and investing in long term infrastructure to build a more resilient pantry network to ensure no one in Bergen County goes hungry; and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Food Security Task Force has been incorporated into the Department of Human Services as the new Office of Food Security to reaffirm that the county’s commitment to fighting hunger continues past the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the energy, philanthropy, and hands-on efforts of a multitude of volunteers throughout the county make a tremendous impact in combating hunger in our community, and are vital in meeting the struggles of our neighbors with compassion; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Fairview is fortunate to host the Franciscan Community Development Center of Fairview within our municipality; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor & Council of the Borough of Fairview hereby recognizes the month of September 2023 as “Hunger Action Month” in the Borough of Fairview , and encourages all Bergen County residents to support their local food pantries.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Borough of Fairview Mayor & Council is committed to ending hunger in Bergen County and will spread awareness and increase engagement in our community to solve this problem
RESOLUTION 23-204 RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS "GO GOLD MONTH" IN SUPPORT OF PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH
WHEREAS, each September across our great nation we commemorate National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, childhood cancer spares no socioeconomic, ethnic, racial or geographic class and every year almost 13,000 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer; and
WHEREAS, pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children yet is grossly under-funded and under-researched, and 1 in 285 children in the United States will be diagnosed by their 20th birthday; and
WHEREAS, 46 children per day or 16,790 children per year are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. each year; and at any given time there are approximately 40,000 children on active treatment; and
WHEREAS, although the causes of pediatric cancer are still largely unknown, statistics indicate that a quarter of those diagnosed will not survive the disease; and
WHEREAS, in the last 25 years only two drugs have been specifically developed for children’s cancer, and during the last decade the funding for pediatric cancer has been going down with less than 5% of federal government’s total funding for cancer research dedicated to pediatric cancer, and only 3% of funds raised on behalf of the National Cancer Institute scheduled to go directly to pediatric cancer research; and
WHEREAS, in September we pay tribute to families, friends, professionals, and communities who lend their strength to children fighting pediatric cancer, we remember the young lives taken and dedicate our energies to combating pediatric cancer; and
WHEREAS, in 1997 gold was chosen as the ribbon color for universal awareness of pediatric cancer, with the objective of putting a spotlight on the types of cancer that affect children, survivorship issues, and the importance of raising funds for research and family support.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, on this 19th day of September, 2023, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fairview hereby designates September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and calls upon all citizens to do their part in observing this month and raising awareness for a cause that deeply impacts families in our community and communities across the nation.
ELECTION INFORMATION
LATE NIGHT VOTER REGISTRATION
THE BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 17TH FOR LATE NIGHT VOTER REGISTRATION. IF YOU WANT TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION, PLEASE REGISTER NO LATER THAN 10/17. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR 201-943-3300
BECOME A POLL WORKER FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION
THE BERGEN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR POLL WORKERS & SUPER POLL WORKERS. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FROM 5AM TO 9PM ON JUNE 6TH (PRIMARY ELECTION), MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN BERGEN COUNTY & MUST COMPLETE A 2 HOUR POLL WORKER TRAINING CLASS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS (201) 336-6235 OR 201-336-6230
OUTREACH SERVICES
MOTOR VEHICLES ON WHEELS
THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES WILL BE IN FAIRVIEW ON OCTOBER 14TH AT 101 ANDERSON AVENUE, FAIRVIEW, NJ 07022. THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES WILL BE OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: DRIVERS LICENSE RENEWAL, REGISTRATION RENEWAL, INITIAL EXAM PERMIT, DISABILITY PLACARD, BOAT STICKERS, ADD VETERAN DESIGNATION TO LICENSE, NON DRIVER ID, NAME CHANGE, REAL ID
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REGULATIONS FOR THE LANDLORD IDENTITY REGISTRATION FORM
THIS FORM IS TO BE FILED WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLERK AND DISTRIBUTED TO TENANTS IN SINGLE-UNIT DWELLINGS AND IN TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS THAT ARE NOT OWNER-OCCUPIED.
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LATE NIGHT VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION IS 10/17. THE CLERK'S OFFICE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 9PM