Special Events, Announcements and Employment Opportunities

Upcoming Special Events

Walk to School with the Mayor

Wednesdays in October, as part of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign.

Mayor's Wellness Campaign

The Mayor's Wellness Campaign supports Mayors as role models to the residents of our community by promoting daily physical activity and wellness. The campaign provides opportunities for residents to live an active and healthy lifestyle. This program will help reduce health challenges such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.

Our community program will include elements of educational and physical aspects to help promote residents well being. A kickoff event on September 30 at noon at Tryon Field. This event will include a Zumba demonstration, educational pamphlets, music, Felician College Woman's Basketball Team drills and more. Residents are welcome to stop by and sign a pledge for commitment to the Mayor's Wellness Campaign goals and programs.

Campaign Kickoff Sunday, September 30th, 12:00 noon at Tryon Field.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
ADVANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT NOTICE

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. SINCE THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR PUBLIC DISSEMINATION OR RELEASE TO THE NEWS MEDIA. ALL WORK IN THIS NOTICE IS WEATHER DEPENDENT.

TRAFFIC IMPACT NOTICE

NEXT TWO BLASTING EVENTS SCHEDULED

To All:

(DPM Project) Updated NOTICE OF IMPACT: Please Note: This afternoon's blast has been postponed and re-scheduled for tonight at 12:00 AM Midnight. A waiver has been received to allow a night time blast.

Nature of Work:
Demolition by Blasting of the old bridge footings.

Route/Direction/MP:
Route 3 / EB & WB/ MP 3.82 to 6.30
Route 21/ NB / including Ramp to Route 3/MP 9.3 to 9.55
Route 21 NB ramp to Route 3
Passaic River / NB & SB / 1,500 Feet Upstream & 1,500 Feet Downstream from Route 3

Municipality/County:
Boroughs of Rutherford and Lyndhurst / Bergen County
Borough of Clifton / Passaic County

Impacts:
One Fifteen (15) minute complete stoppage (slowdown) of roadways and waterway mentioned above for each blasting event. No permanent impact to traffic. All waterway and roadways will resume their normal traffic patterns after the slowdown.

Proposed Start Date of New Traffic Pattern:
Saturday February 2, 2013 at 12:0 AM Midnight.
Monday February 4, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Any other comments: Detour route for the Ramp closure (Route 21NB to Route 3) is: Proceed on Route 21 NB to Exit 10. Make a left on top of ramp then make another left to River Road. Then motorists can make a left to go to Route 3 WB or drive 500 Ft. then make a left to Route 3 EB.

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ADVANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT NOTICE

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. SINCE THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR PUBLIC DISSEMINATION OR RELEASE TO THE NEWS MEDIA. ALL WORK IN THIS NOTICE IS WEATHER DEPENDENT.

To All,

(DPM Project) 14 Day Notice

Nature of work: Retaining wall construction proposed for the Ramp 'N' area requiring Ramp Closure with detour

Location: Route 3/WB/MP 5.6 to 5.7

Municipality/County: Rutherford and Lyndhurst/Bergen County

Impacts: Ramp 'N' (Rt. 3 WB to Ridge Road/Barrows Avenue. will be closed. Estimated duration of closure: 4 months

Proposed Start Date of Closure: Monday March 12, 2012

Any other comments: Detour route: Take Exit for Route 17 SB, to Rutherford Avenue to Ridge/Barrows

The State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has announced that the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade & Closure Fund is available to both homeowners and commercial property owners for funding remediation of contamination caused by leaking underground storage tanks and, in some instances, for the proactive removal and replacement of non-leaking storage tanks. For eligibility requirements, please go to http://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/finance/ustfund/ and http://www.njeda.com/ust_funding.asp. Additionally, a Homeowner’s Guide to Cleaning Up Heating Oil Discharges and other useful information is available at http://www.nj.gove/dep/srp/community/homeowner/htm.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EOE

SEASONAL LABOR RELATED EMPLOYMENT -

The Rutherford Department of Public Works is looking for seasonal employees to perform a variety of tasks within the Borough. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid NJ Driver's license. Employment to begin immediately and continue through September 6, 2013. Salary is $10.00 per hour. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and completed application to Corey Gallo, Borough Administrator, 176 Park Avenue, Rutherford. Applications can be secured from the Borough Clerk's Office in Borough Hall, 176 Park Avenue. Deadline for submission of applications is May 22, 2013.

PART-TIME PAYROLL CLERK

THE BOROUGH OF RUTHERFORD is seeking a dedicated, hard-working individual who would appreciate the opportunity to work a preferred schedule, approximately 15 hours per week. Primary responsibilities include payroll preparation and processing; State pension and other reports preparation and filing; maintain files; assist with benefits management; perform all related work as required; ensure compliance with Federal Law, State Regulation and Local Ordinances. Working knowledge of Excel a must. Experience with ADS Payroll and Edmunds a plus as well as excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Interested candidates can send their resume, interest letter and salary history by April 30, 2013 to Margaret Scanlon, Borough Clerk, The Borough of Rutherford, 176 Park Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.

Library Associate

The Rutherford Public Library seeks an energetic individual to join its team as a Library Associate. The Library Associate will work across departments, providing support in areas such as circulation services, programming, and collection maintenance. Candidates should excel at working directly with the public, possess a robust technological skill set, and demonstrate a strong attention to detail. This position is well-suited for someone who is a jack- or jill of all trades and thrives in a work environment that involves varied assignments. A Bachelor's degree is required. Compensation range starts at $11.40/hourly. Schedule will typically be 30 hours/week, including some night and Saturday hours. E-mail letter of interest and resume to Judah Hamer, Library Director, at hamer@bccls.org. Library Monitor

The Rutherford Public Library seeks two Library Monitors to support programs and services during Summer 2013. Monitors will work on a range of assignments to support collections and services. Candidates should have a strong technological skill set and demonstrate an ability to work easily with the public. One of these positions will be more focused in the children's department, providing support to the Summer Reading Program. Schedule will typically be 30 hours/week, including nights and Saturdays. Compensation range starts at $10.00/hourly. E-mail letter of interest and resume to Judah Hamer, Library Director, at hamer@bccls.org.

Library Page

$7.25/hour. Library pages primarily shelve materials, retrieve items, and keep the collections in order. This position requires strong math and English skills. Individuals must be able both to work independently and as part of a team. Pages need to be available for 2 shifts 5 days/week. Applications are available at the Rutherford Public Library or online at http://www.rutherfordlibrary.org/explore-the-library/about-us/staff. Please return complete application to the Rutherford Public Library, 150 Park Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 or to Judah Hamer, Library Director, at hamer@bccls.org.

PRE-SCHOOL AIDE (Substitute)-

The Rutherford Recreation Department seeks a substitute aid for its pre-school program. The successful applicant will have experience teaching pre-school age children in a formal learning environment. Responsibilities include: assisting the pre-school teacher in various daily activities including preparing for and assisting with the administering of lessons and other curriculum related activities; arts & crafts; and snack time. Program hours are, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. through 1:15 p.m. Send completed application (available from the Borough Clerk), resume and letter of interest to Corey Gallo, Borough Administrator, The Borough of Rutherford, 176 Park Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey, 07070. EOE.

Park Ranger Position

Rutherford Recreation has openings for Seasonal Park Rangers. Park Rangers are sresponsible for the enforcement of ordinances, regulations, and policies regarding the use of the parks by the public. In addition, the park ranger must perform a variety of routnine maintenance taskes with the parks.

Park Rangers work from March through October as needed. The salary is $9.50 per hour. Hours (depending on the field schedule) are:

Monday through Friday 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - Shift 1 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - Shift 2 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The candidate must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid NJ Driver's License. In addition, the candidate must be able to lift and unload garbage baskets weighing a minimum of 25 pounds. Candidates must feel comfortable dealing with the public.

Interested parties can contact the Rutherford Recreation Department at 201-460-3015 for further information and to pick up an application.