Many local residents took advantage of the opportunity to receive services from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission without having to leave their hometown of North Bergen. The MVC came to them instead on Wednesday, Nov. 27

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Braddock Park at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The event will be held near the park entrance at Palisade Avenue and Woodcliff Avenue.

Mayor Nicholas Sacco invites everyone to join the Nutcracker Winterfest on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. along Bergenline Avenue. The evening includes free photos with Santa at Atlantic Carpets, located at 77th and Bergenline Avenue, courtesy of Mayor Sacco

Join the NB Rec Center & Library for “Penguin Pointers,” an exciting chance to see a live penguin up close and learn about penguin biology, care, feeding, and conservation. This event will take place Tues Dec. 3 at 4:30 pm at the NB Rec Center & Library. Recommended for ages 5+

Join the North Bergen Free Public Library on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. for the virtual event “When Christmas Came to North Bergen” with township historian Michael Maring. Explore the history of Shiny Brite ornaments and their connection to North Bergen's Christmas traditions.

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Town Hall will close at 1 pm Wed Nov. 27 - closed Thurs & Fri Street sweeping parking suspended Thurs Nov. 28, Fri Nov. 29, Sat Nov. 30 Garbage/recycling - regular schedule Schools early dismissal Wed Nov 27 closed Thurs Nov. 28 & Fri Nov. 29

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and the Township Commissioners send their very best wishes to all North Bergen residents, families, friends, and neighbors for a happy, healthy, safe, and enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Mayor Sacco, Public Safety Commissioner Pascual, Police Chief Farley, Assemblyman Marenco & members of the North Bergen Police Dept participated in the annual Shave-Off event at Eye Contact Vision Center on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The event marked the end of No Shave November.

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and the Township of North Bergen are proud to support Small Business Saturday. This year the Township & NB Parking Authority are once again encouraging the community to support our local businesses by providing free parking while shopping on Saturday, Nov. 30

The North Bergen Recreation Center & Library is offering an exciting lineup of December programs for both kids and adults. No registration is required, just stop by at 1231 Kennedy Boulevard and enjoy. Programming begins on Monday, Dec. 2 and runs through Jan. 3.

Mayor Sacco & the Township Commissioners presented a special certificate to St. Rocco Church in recognition of its 100th anniversary, honoring a century of service to the community from 1924 to 2024 on Tue, Nov 26. Congratulations to St. Rocco Church on this notable milestone.

North Bergen’s Wednesday Night Special Needs Program celebrated Friendsgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Nutrition Center. The evening event, organized by coordinator Lisa Lagomarsino, was filled with joy and community.

NB C.A.R.E.S. and the Township of North Bergen once again handed out more than 5,000 free turkeys and pernil at their annual free Thanksgiving giveaway on Monday, Nov. 25 to ensure that all residents were able to enjoy a celebratory home-cooked meal.

The Gateway Development Commission announced that effective Wed, Nov 27, pedestrian access along the east side of Tonnelle Ave (northbound) will be changed to accommodate the next phase of construction. The new temporary route includes a pedestrian bridge adjacent to Tonnelle Ave

Mayor Nicholas Sacco, Commissioner Hugo Cabrera, and the Board of Commissioners invite children ages infant to 9 years old to the annual North Bergen Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will be held at the North Bergen Recreation Center beginning at 9 a.m.

Mayor Nicholas Sacco & County Commissioner Robert Baselice invite residents to get their MVC needs addressed locally rather than having to travel and wait on line. You can access MVC services on Wed Nov 27 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Terrace/Meadow Hill Apartments, 6800 Columbia Ave

Mayor Nicholas Sacco, Township Commissioners Hugo Cabrera, Allen Pascual, Claudia Rodriguez, Anthony Vainieri along with County Commissioner Robert Baselice & Assemblyman Julio Marenco invite everyone to the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Braddock Park 6 pm Tues Dec. 3

Join the North Bergen Free Public Library for a captivating free performance by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the main library, 8411 Bergenline Ave.

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and NB C.A.R.E.S. invite North Bergen residents to the annual Thanksgiving giveaway on Monday, Nov. 25 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the North Bergen Recreation Center, located at 6300 Meadowview Ave.

The North Bergen Free Public Library’s monthly movie matinee is the 2021 romantic drama “The Last Letter from Your Lover.” The film is being screened for free on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at the main library located at 8411 Bergenline Ave.