• Bergen County Invites Veterans to Share Stories for Anthology Book - there are approximately 55,000 veterans living in Bergen County. The county is seeking information from veterans who were born, resided or are currently living in Bergen County. Family members are welcome to submit their loved ones biographical information and short stories as well. The Biographical Data Form can be found on the county website by following http://co.bergen.nj.us/bcresources/BioForm.pdf
  Please fill it out and send it back to the Division of Veterans Services, One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601. For additional information you can call 201.336.6325.

• DPW Shredding Event - on Saturday, September 11th from 9 am - 1 pm at the DPW/Recycling Yard for New Milford residents only. The service has been made possible by the Bergen County Utilities Authority and there is no charge to residents. Residents will be able to safely and securely dispose of their personal and confidential information; items will be shredded on-site. In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, you are asked to limit documents to 4 bags/boxes weighing no more than 10 lbs. each. Not necessary to remove paper clips or staples. For more information call, 201.967.8172.

• The New Jersey State Library has created a web site that provides assistance to New Jersey residents and businesses to help them through tough economic times. The site has a wide range of useful links that may be of assistance to local officials that are trying to assist their residents address their concerns. The site: http://gethelp.njlibraries.org/ has links and references in the following areas:

• - New Jersey Work Tools
  - New Jersey Financial Tools
  - New Jersey Housing Tools
  - New Jersey Health Tools
  - New Jersey Parental Tools
  - Tools for Seniors

• The New Milford Woman's Club, meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm at the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 225 Center St., New Milford. Welcome to all women of neighboring towns, for more information please call Ruth Warren, 201.265.9093.

• If you need assistance with Foreclosure Issues or to learn about what resources may be available, please refer to the following links.  For additional information, please contact 1-888-995-HOPE or one of the counseling agencies listed on page 2 of "Foreclosure Fast Facts".  All information contained in these links is available to download and copy for distribution.

1.  Foreclosure Fast Facts:  A 2-page listing of assistance, numbers to call, and general assistance, including counseling agencies experienced in foreclosure:

http://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/foreclosureprevention_resources.pdf

 

2.  The NJ HOPE (Home Ownership Preservation Effort) website provides information about resources that are available for homeowners who are delinquent in their mortgage payments, need counseling or have questions: http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/njhope/