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  2. Government

    1. Administration
      1. Borough Professionals
      2. Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
      3. Nixle Notifications
      4. Terms of Use, Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board of Ethics
      2. Board of Health
      3. Environmental & Beautification Committee 
      4. Friends of Fort Lee Film, Inc.
      5. Historic Preservation Commission
      6. Housing Authority
      7. Individuals With Disabilities Advisory Committee
        1. Accessible Facilities
        2. Contact the Advisory Committee
        3. Hearing Aid Programs
        4. Equipment Distribution Program
        5. Wireless Devices Pilot Program
        6. Resources for Residents with Disabilities
        7. Title II ADA Request for Accommodation Form
      8. Library Board of Trustees
      9. Parking Authority
      10. Planning Board
      11. Rent Leveling Board
      12. Senior Citizen Council
      13. Sign/Facade Review Committee
      14. Zoning Board of Adjustment 
        1. Zoning Codes
        2. Applications & Forms for Planning & Zoning Boards
        3. Board Applications (Currently Before the Board)
        4. 2022 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Dates (PDF)
    4. Borough Clerk
      1. Borough Code
      2. Bids
        1. Passports
      3. Elections
        1. Ballot Drop Box Locations
        2. Vote By Mail Application
        3. Voter Registration Application
      4. Liquor License Info & Application
      5. Garage Sale/Sidewalk Sale Permit Applications
      6. Mayor & Council Agendas
      7. Passports
      8. Proclamations, Ordinances and Resolutions
      9. Request for Public Records (OPRA)
      10. Landlord Identity Registration Form
    5. Mayor & Council
      1. Borough Special Reports (Videos)
      2. Mayor Mark J. Sokolich
      3. Councilwoman Ila Kasofsky
      4. Councilman Joseph Cervieri
      5. Councilman Harvey Sohmer
      6. Councilman Peter J. Suh
      7. Council President Paul K. Yoon
      8. Councilman Bryan Drumgoole
      9. Mayor & Council Committee Liaisons
      10. Past Mayors & Council
    6. Past Mayors & Council
    7. National / State Government Sites
    8. State & Local Legislators
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  3. Departments

    1. Building Department
      1. NJ Division of Codes and Standards - Zoning
      2. Housing Inspection Helpful Hints
      3. Permit Requirements
      4. Staff & Inspectors
      5. Construction Permit Application Packet
      6. Planning & Zoning Board Applications
    2. Community Center
    3. Film and Cultural & Heritage Affairs
      1. All About Fort Lee
      2. Barrymore Film Center
      3. Birthplace of the Motion Picture History
    4. Finance
    5. Fire Department
      1. Become a Volunteer Firefighter
      2. Fire Houses
      3. Fire Prevention Bureau
      4. Fire Watch (For Personnel Only)
      5. History of the Fire Houses
        1. Engine Company Number 1
        2. Engine Company Number 4
        3. Hook & Ladder Company Number 3
        4. Rescue Company Number 2
      6. A Practical Guide to Preventing Fires at Home
    6. Fire Prevention Bureau
      1. Applications & Forms
      2. Lead-Based Paint Hazards
      3. Programs & Duties
      4. A Practical Guide to Preventing Fires at Home
    7. Health
      1. All Things COVID-19
        1. Governor Murphy Executive Orders re: COVID-19
        2. Mayor's COVID-19 Special Reports (Videos)
        3. Ride United Vaccination Access FAQ (PDF)
        4. Secure, Digital Access to COVID-19 Immunization Records (LINK)
      2. Applications, Permits & Informational Materials
      3. Bergen County Resource Hotline Numbers
      4. Borough of Fort Lee Health Code
      5. Board of Health
      6. Cat/Dog Licenses & Animal Welfare
        1. Rabies Information
      7. Marriage License Requirements & Applications
      8. Med Safety Tips: Protecting Children
      9. Mosquitos
      10. Swimming Pools
    8. Municipal Court
    9. Office of Emergency Management
      1. Animal Emergency Preparedness
      2. Disaster Psychology Preparedness
      3. Driving in Bad Weather
      4. Electrical Outages
      5. Family Disaster Kit
      6. Flooding Preparedness
      7. High Heat Preparedness
      8. Hurricanes
      9. Sheltering in Place
      10. Special Needs Registry
      11. Thunderstorms & Lightening
      12. Winter Weather Preparedness
    10. Office of Veteran Affairs
      1. VFW Cairola-Barber Post 2342
      2. VA Welcome Kit
      3. 2018 Federal VA Benefits Guide
      4. NJ Veteran Resource Guide (PDF)
      5. Request Copy of Discharge or Military Recod (PDF)
      6. Application for VA Medical Benefits (PDF)
      7. Request To Change Military Records (PDF)
      8. Request for Presidential Recognition Letter (PDF)
      9. NJ Annual Veteran Income Tax Exemption App (PDF)
      10. USC Title 38 Veterans Code (PDF)
      11. U.S. Veterans Publication "Our Flag" (PDF)
      12. Wars/Conflicts
      13. Application for National Park Pass (PDF)
    11. Parking Authority
    12. Planning Board
    13. Police Department
      1. Accident Report
      2. Animal Cruelty
      3. Body Worn Camera (BWC)
      4. Community / PBA 245
        1. Child Safety Seat Program
        2. Office of the Chief
      5. Contact Us
      6. Divisions / Bureaus
        1. Specialized Units & Programs
        2. Administrative Division
          1. Communication Division
          2. Records Bureau
          3. Training Bureau
        3. Detective Division
          1. Anti-Crime / Narcotics Unit
          2. General Investigations Bureau
          3. Juvenile Bureau
        4. Patrol Division
          1. Community Policing Unit
          2. K-9 Unit
          3. Traffic Bureau
          4. Uniform Patrol Division
        5. The Professional Standards Division
        6. The Office of Community Relations
      7. History
      8. Internal Affairs
      9. Meet the Chiefs
      10. Nixle Alerts
      11. Pay a Ticket
      12. Placard for Persons with a Disability
      13. Police OPRA Request (PDF)
      14. Public Documents & Forms
      15. Recruitment
      16. Road Closure Map
      17. Firearm's ID Card/Handgun Purchase Permit Online Application
      18. Permit to Carry Instructions
    14. Public Library
      1. FLPL Official Website
      2. Friends of the Fort Lee Library
      3. Library Board of Trustees
      4. FLPL Newsletter - June, July and August 2022
      5. Request For Qualifications
    15. Department of Public Works & Recycling (DPW)
      1. Bergen County Utilities Authority
      2. Community Gardens
      3. Garbage Collections, Recycling & Seasonal Debris
        1. Recycle Coach
        2. Solid Waste Pick-Up Schedule Map (PDF)
        3. 2023 Fort Lee Recycling Schedule
      4. 2023 Recycling Calendar & Map (PDF)
      5. Green Infrastructure
      6. Mosquitos
        1. Mosquitos - What Everyone Should Know 2021 (PDF)
        2. BC Mosquito Habitat Checklist July 2021 (PDF)
      7. Parks Maintenance
      8. Roads Department
        1. Road Closure Request
        2. Street Sweeping Enforcement
        3. Report a Pothole
      9. Report a Pothole
      10. Snow Plowing Procedures
      11. Sewers Department
        1. Stormwater & Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Mngmnt
        2. Road Opening Permit
      12. Stormwater & Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)
      13. Streetlight Outtage for PSE&G Customers (Online)
      14. Streetlight Outtage Report (PDF)
      15. Utilities
      16. Hurricane Ida Public Assistance
        1. FEMA Assistance for NJ Survivors Affected by Hurricane Ida (PDF)
        2. Governor Phil Murphy Press Release Announcing Financial Relief
        3. Start Your Recovery Process (Spanish & English) (PDF)
        4. FEMA Assistance for Damaged Wells, Furnaces, Septic (PDF)
        5. FEMA Assistance for Damaged Wells, Furnaces, Septic (Spanish) (PDF)
      17. 2023 BCUA Recycling Events
      18. Materials For Waste Collections
      19. 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
    16. Recreation
      1. Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center
        1. CC Activities, Classes & Events-January 2023 (PDF)
        2. CC Activities, Classes & Events December2022
        3. CC Classes, Activities & Events February 2023
        4. CC Activities, Classes & Events March 2023
      2. Recreation Facilities
      3. Spring 2023 Recreation Program Brochure
      4. 2022 Tennis/Pickleball Court Info (PDF)
      5. 2023 Basketball Court Info (PDF)
      6. Sports Leagues & Organizations
      7. CC Activities, Classes & Events - March 2023
    17. Senior & Human Services
      1. Bergen County Resource Hotline Numbers
      2. March 2023 Menu
      3. March 2023 Exercise Schedule
    18. Tax Assessor
    19. Tax Collector
      1. 2020 Borough of Fort Lee Tax Sale List
      2. Apportionment of Levies & Rates
      3. New Jersey Property Tax Relief Programs
      4. Property Tax Owners Bill of Rights (PDF)
      5. Sample Tax Bill (PDF)
      6. Seniors & Disabled Tax Deduction
      7. Veterans / Surviving Spouse Property Tax Deduction
    20. Videography & Social Media
      1. Fort Lee Today On Demand Videos
        1. Borough Special Reports (Videos)
          1. 2020 Borough Special Reports (Videos)
        2. COVID-19 Special Reports (Videos)
          1. 2020 COVID-19 Special Reports (Videos)
      2. Community Calendar
      3. Download Our Mobile App
      4. Fort Lee Today Newsletter
      5. Fort Lee Today On Demand on YouTube
      6. Honors, Awards & Acclaim
      7. Press Announcements
    21. Volunteer Ambulance Corps
      1. Call Statistics
      2. Become a Volunteer
      3. Programs
    22. Zoning Board
    23. General Services
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  4. Living & Visiting

    1. All About Fort Lee
      1. Birthplace of the Motion Picture Industry
      2. Fort Lee Historic Park
      3. Fort Lee Historic Element District Map (PDF)
      4. Historic Fort Lee
      5. Demographics
      6. George Washington Bridge
      7. Rededication of Borough Hall
      8. Past Mayors & Council
        1. Tribute to Mayor Nicholas Corbiscello (1919-2020)
      9. Women of the Borough 2021
    2. Calendar of Community Events
    3. Community Center
    4. Emergency Preparedness
      1. Animal Emergency Preparedness
      2. Disaster Psychology Preparedness
        1. Assistance During a Traumatic Event
      3. Driving in Bad Weather
      4. Electrical Outages
      5. Family Disaster Kit
      6. Flooding Preparedness
      7. High Heat Preparedness
      8. Hurricanes
      9. Ready.gov Resources
      10. Sheltering In-Place
      11. Thunderstorms
        1. Lightning
      12. Winter Weather
        1. Being Prepared
        2. Cold Related Injuries
    5. Fort Lee Board of Education & Schools
    6. Fort Lee Business District Alliance (BDA)
    7. Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce
    8. Fort Lee Public Library
    9. Honors, Awards & Acclaim
    10. Houses of Worship
    11. Local Businesses
    12. NJ Transit
    13. Parks & Facilities
    14. Pay a Bill
    15. Sustainable Fort Lee
      1. Community Gardens
      2. Environmental & Beautification Committee 
      3. Recycling / Recycle Coach
    16. Utilities
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Contact
      1. Borough Adminstrator
      2. Borough Clerk
      3. Building Department
      4. Mayor & Council
      5. Police Department
      6. Public Works & Recycling (DPW)
    2. Find
      1. Community Center
      2. Fire Houses
      3. Houses of Worship
      4. Information on COVID-19
      5. Parks
      6. Public Library
      7. Who My Elected Representatives Are
    3. Learn About
      1. Building Permit Requirements
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Health Services & Programs
      4. Recycling
      5. Marriage License Requirements
      6. Public Administration Education
    4. Pay a Bill
      1. Court / Traffic Ticket
      2. Parking Ticket
      3. Tax Bill
      4. Utility Bill
    5. Submit
      1. Application for a Parking Permit
      2. Crime Tip
      3. Employment Application
      4. General Concern
      5. Fire Department Volunteer Form
      6. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request
      7. Landlord Identity Registration Form
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    1. Zoning Codes
    2. Board Applications (Currently Before the Board)
    3. Applications & Forms for Planning & Zoning Boards
    4. 2022 Planning Board Meeting Dates (PDF)
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    1. Property Records Search
    2. Tax Map (PDF)
    3. Property Tax Deduction/Exemption
    4. Mailing Address Change Form
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    1. Parking Authority 2023 Meeting Schedule PDF
    2. ADA Compliance Policy & Form
      1. ADA Complaint Form (Printable)
      2. ADA Complaint Form (Online)
    3. Reasonable Modification Policy
    4. Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy & Complaint Form
    5. Contact the Parking Authority
    6. Free Bus Transportation
    7. Metered Parking
    8. Mobile Pay Parking
    9. Monthly Parking Permits
    10. Palisade Ave Ferry Bus Route - August 2021 (PDF)
    11. Parking Lot Locations
    12. Parking User Fees
    13. Residential Parking
    14. Street Sweeping Enforcement
    15. Parking During Snowstorms
    16. Professional Service Contracts 2021
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