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Mayor Linda H. Schwager Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 9/4/2020

Posted on: September 4, 2020 - 3:20pm
Coronavirus Update 9-4-2020

Update on Voter Registration Deadline from Bergen County Board of Elections:

Bergen County Superintendent of Elections Patricia DiCostanzo issued a notice that Tuesday, October 13, 2020 is the last day for residents to register to vote for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election in the State of New Jersey. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an American Citizen, be 18 years old on or before November 3, 2020, and be a resident of New Jersey and Bergen County.

Bergen County residents may register to vote at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections, located at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380, in Hackensack.  In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9:00AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  People may also register at their local municipal clerk’s office, hours vary.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic and Executive Order No. 177, ALL REGISTERED VOTERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT for the November 3, 2020 General Election. You may return your postage paid ballot via USPS or bring to one of 18 secured Vote by Mail Drop Boxes located throughout the County. You may contact the Board of Elections at 201-336-6230 or the Board of Elections website to locate a Drop Box near you. 

If you have a disability and need an accessible ballot, please contact (201) 336-7020 or you may go to your assigned polling place, which will provide access to an in-person accessible voting device on General Election Day. Should you choose not to vote on a Mail-In Ballot and show up to one of the limited number of Polling Places on Election Day, in you town only Provisional Paper Ballots will be available to cast your vote. The ADA compliant Voting Machine is only for voters who have a disability. Voters may also return their Vote by Mail in person to their consolidated polling place in their municipality. Voters will receive a post card notice prior to the election from the Bergen County Clerk which will indicate their consolidated polling place

Superintendent DiCostanzo would like voters, already registered in Bergen County, to be aware of the procedures regarding late address changes within county.  If a voter has moved from one election district to another in the SAME town or has moved to another town in Bergen before November 3, 2020, please notify this office as soon as possible so that a Mail-In Ballot can be sent to you at your current address.  If you have any questions, please call 201-336-6110 for assistance.

The Bergen County Superintendent of Elections’ office is responsible for Voter Registration and all associated concerns, Issuing Voter Acknowledgement Cards, Maintaining Custody of Voting Machines and Poll Books, as well as other duties relating to the enforcement of elections laws as per NJSA Title 19.

On Tuesday, November 3rd, voters will cast ballots for President of the United States, US Senate, Congress, Freeholders, and local candidates. It is up to each and every American Citizen to exercise their right to vote.

Superintendent DiCostanzo and Deputy Theresa M. O’Connor are available to answer any question that you might have at 201-336-6109.

Bergen County Executive James Tedesco III Provides Update on Mobile Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing:

The County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center will resume community mobile testing this month with several enhancements

  • Expanding the program to test public school teachers.
  • Testing sites will now offer the flu shot to prevent a combined outbreak of flu and COVID-19, which can further burden healthcare systems and increase complications for those who become ill.
  • The program will utilize a regional approach for testing locations.

Mobile COVID-19 testing for teachers, faculty, and staff of Bergen County public schools will begin in mid-September and regional COVID-19 community mobile testing will resume on September 28 for all county residents. Details and information will be forthcoming and posted regarding the schedule and locations.

Borough Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday:

Borough Offices, except for emergency services, will be closed on Monday September 7, 2020 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Borough Offices will re-open on Tuesday September 8, 2020. We wish you a safe Labor Day Holiday.

Oakland Senior Center and Health Department Announce Upcoming Flu Clinic:

The Borough of Oakland Senior Center in conjunction with the Oakland Board of Health are pleased to announce a Flu Clinic has been scheduled for Thursday October 8, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oakland Senior Center, 20 Lawlor Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436.

Flu shots are administered by Oakland Pharmacy. Oakland Residents 65 years and older are eligible, with Medicare Part B, no HMO.

Appointments must be made by September 17th by calling the Board of Health at (201) 337-8111, ext. 2018.

Upcoming Board, Committee, Commission Meetings:

Meeting Links and Passwords for upcoming Board, Committee, and Commission Meetings are posted here. 

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment 9/8 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Planning Board 9/10 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Communications Commission 9/14 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Shade Tree Commission 9/14 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Flood Commission 9/14 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Public Events Committee 9/14 at 7:30 p.m.

Coronavirus Positive Tests in Oakland:

Today the Borough of Oakland was notified by the Bergen County Health Department that there are a total of 246 individuals in Oakland who tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bergen County has a total of 21,700 positive Coronavirus Cases, and the State of NJ has 193,422 positive cases.

If anyone has questions about COVID-19, you can call the 24-hour New Jersey Hotline at (800) 222-1222. You can also visit the State of NJ Coronavirus Website Here.

Important Resources:

  • The latest data on coronavirus infections in New Jersey are available on the New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard. The dashboard has been updated to provide more information on scope of the virus and hospitalizations, including the number of patients hospitalized, discharged, in critical care, in intensive care, and on ventilators, along with data on statewide ventilator capacity, numbers of positive/negative tests, and more.
  • New Jersey’s COVID-19 Information Hub includes valuable resources and information for families, workers, and employers who have questions or needs arising from the current crisis.
  • Testing Sites: To locate a testing location, specifics on how to get a test, and the hours of operation, click here.
  • Information for businesses impacted by COVID-19.