Would you like to add your organization's events to our calendar? Simply goto the calendar, click on the plus sign at the desired date and fill in the information. Once approved, your event will be shown on our site.
Additional information can be found on credible websites such as;
National Weather Service - http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/phi/
National Hurricane Center - http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management - www.ready.nj.gov
American Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org/
Federal Emergency Managment Agency - www.ready.gov
GENERAL STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR FAMILY...
STEP ONE: "GET A KIT" of Emergency Supplies
ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME:
Three days' supply of canned, non-perishable, ready-to-eat FOOD
Three days' supply of WATER (a total of three gallons per family member)
Battery-operated RADIO and extra batteries
FLASHLIGHT and extra batteries
One week's prescription MEDICATIONS
FIRST AID KIT
Personal TOILETRIES
Non-electric CAN OPENER and UTENSILS
SPECIAL NEEDS items:
INFANT care items
Items for ELDERLY family members
Items for relatives with DISABILITIES
CASH or TRAVELERS CHECKS
Store important DOCUMENTS in a waterproof, safe location
IN CASE YOU NEED TO EVACUATE:
Keep your vehicle's gas level at a minimum of half-a-tank.
Every family member must carry CONTACT INFORMATION:
All phone numbers at work, school, etc. for every family member
The name and number of a relative who lives out-of-state, to call in case your family gets separated.
These are the basics.
For further advice, read “Your Family Disaster Supply Kit,” available here from the American Red Cross.
You can also follow these additional tips on emergency food and water supplies.
STEP TWO: "MAKE A PLAN" for Yourself, Your Family or Your Business
First, follow the easy-to-use instructions in “Your Family Emergency Plan,” available here from the American Red Cross.
If you have Disabilities or other Special Needs:
Read these Preparedness Tips for Individuals with Disabilities.
Register with your County OEM and local Police Department. Let them know of the assistance you might need during an evacuation or other emergency.
If you Do Not Own a Car or Cannot Drive:
Ask your County OEM or local Police Department for details on the evacuation plans for transit-dependent individuals.
Make plans with a neighbor who does drive.
If you have Pets:
Read these Preparedness Tips for Your Pet. Disaster shelters cannot accept pets other than ADA assistance animals. You must plan accordingly.
If you want to do more: Learn what it means when Public Safety Officials order you to:
Shelter at Home
Evacuate
Take Health-Related Actions
STEP THREE: "STAY INFORMED" of Possible Threats
It is important to know about the risks that may happen in your community, and to know whether an emergency is imminent or is already taking place.
Contact your local OEM or American Red Cross Chapter.
Ask which Types of Emergency are most likely in your area, and how to prepare for each.
Learn about the warning signals that will be used in your community.
Learn about the local radio and TV stations you should tune into for emergency alerts and official instructions.
Learn about the disaster plans for your Workplace, your children's School or Day Care Center, and Other Places where your family spends time.
Keep track of Current Weather Forecasts and Alerts with:
Local radio or TV stations
NOAA Weather Radio - or listen online
NJOEM's Weather Links
Message From the Mayor
Welcome to the Borough of Lindenwold’s Website. Let me take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Richard E. Roach Jr. and I am honored to be the new Mayor of the Borough of Lindenwold. Together, Council and I are committed to making our streets safer, our town cleaner, and our municipal offices friendlier. I look forward to serving the Borough of Lindenwold and hope that we will be able to move forward in a positive direction.
Each Department in the Borough has a council liaison. If you feel that you need to contact one of the liasion’s please feel free to e-mail the appropriate contact. The council liaisons are as follows:
Council President Cheryle Randolph-Sharpe: Public Safety, Revenue and Finance, Media Committee, & Redevelopment. csharpe@lindenwold.net
Councilman Wayne Hans: Lindenwold Drug Alliance, Public Events, & Fire District whans@lindenwold.net
Councilman Justin M. Jackson Jr.: Construction, Code Enforcement, Zoning, Parks and Recreation, Apartment owners, & The Senior Citizen Organization jjackson@lindenwold.net
Councilman Joseph C. Strippoli: Public Works, Sewer Utility, Lindenwold Library, & Historical Committee jstrippoli@lindenwold.net
We are committed to making Lindenwold a community that we can all be proud of.
I look forward to seeing everyone at our regular council meetings, and at our many summer events at Lindenwold Park. Check this web page for meeting times and future events.
Have a Safe and Happy Summer
Mayor Richard E. Roach Jr. (856) 783-2121 ext. 9236
Seeking qualified applicants for the following position: Housing Inspector- Full Time Provisional
Applicants must possess the qualifications as required by Civil Service. Additional information can be found on the Civil Service Website at http://nj.gov/csc/ or by contacting the Borough Clerk. In additional, successful applicants may be required to take a competitive Civil Service Examination. All applications must be received by February 21, 2012 by the Borough Clerk at 2001 Egg Harbor Rd., Lindenwold, NJ 08021.
On or about January 23, 2012, the N.J. Department of Transportation will begin improvements on Route 30 from Brand Ave. to London Ave. in Lindenwold, Clementon, and Berlin Boroughs.
The Animal Welfare Association has received a grant to offer free spay/neuter services for cats in Lindenwold. To make an appointment for a cat(owned, stray or feral) call (856) 424-2288 ext. 105 or send an e-mail to clinic@awanj.org. Visit www.awanj.org for more information on this program.
IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE OUR RESIDENTS, THE BOROUGH OF LINDENWOLD HAS CONTRACTED WITH A NEW WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE COMPANY. EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 13, 2011, OUR CURBSIDE TRASH COLLECTION COMPANY WILL CHANGE FROM SOUTH JERSEY SANITATION TO CASWORTH WASTE & RECYCLING COMPANY. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN PICK-UP DAYS OR TIMES. ALL ROUTES AND STARTING TIMES (6:00 A.M.) WILL REMAIN THE SAME. THIS CHANGE WILL PRODUCE LITTLE OR NO DISRUPTION IN YOUR CURBSIDE COLLECTION . SHOULD YOU WISH TO CONTACT THE NEW TRASH COLLECTION COMPANY, YOU MAY REACH THEM AT 856-848-3505, BY E-MAIL AT CASWORTH@COMCAST.NET, OR,AS USUAL, YOU MAY ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS OR COMPLAINTS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE DIRECTLY TO OUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AT 856-783-1848.
This is to inform all residents that the revaluation for the Borough of Lindenwold has started. A brochure with more details will be sent under separate cover.
Seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: Housing Inspector- Full Time Provisional
Applicants must possess the qualifications as required by Civil Service. Additional information can be found on the Civil Service Website at http://nj.gov/csc/ or by contacting the Borough Clerk. In additional, successful applicants may be required to take a competitive Civil Service Examination. All applications must be received by February 20, 2012 by the Borough Clerk at 2001 Egg Harbor Rd., Lindenwold, NJ 08021.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, sealed proposals will be received by the Borough of Lindenwold at its offices at 2001 Egg Harbor Rd., Lindenwold, NJ 08021, on December 9, 2011 at 10:00 am, prevailing time for the following:
Municipal Attorney Municipal Redevelopment Attorney Municipal Auditor Municipal Bond Counsel Municipal Engineer Risk Management Consultant Municipal Planning Board Attorney Municipal Planning Board Engineer Municipal Planning Board Attorney Municipal Zoning Board Attorney Municipal Prosecutor Municipal Public Defender
TERM: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit interest from qualified firms and/or individual to provide professional services for the Borough of Lindenwold. A qualified firm and/or individual will be selected through a competitive, quality-based, fair and open process at the sole discretion of the Borough.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS. Mayor and Council will evaluate each submission and selection will be made upon the following criteria:
1. Appropriate professional license 2. Experience and reputation in the field 3. Sufficient staff 4. Experience and familiarity with the Borough of Lindenwold 5. Compensation fees 6. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Borough 7. Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest that the firm may have in performing these services 8. Other factors determined to be in the best interest of the Borough
COMPLIANCE: In addition, all proposals shall comply with P.L. 1977, c33 requiring submission of a statement of corporate ownership, N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 requiring submission of a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and the collection of use taxes; and with P.L. 1975, c127 and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq., requiring compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and the submission of proof of compliance therewith.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Borough of Lindenwold reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive any immaterial defect or informality in any proposals as may be permitted by law.
Interested parties should provide four copies of their written response addressing each criteria to Deborah Jackson, Borough Clerk, 2001 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold NJ 08021 in a sealed envelope by December 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. In addition, any questions regarding this Request for Proposals may be submitted to the Borough Clerk. The responses will be opened in public, reviewed by the appropriate Borough officials and reported to Borough Council for the award of these contracts.
