Passaic County Launches 2020 Park Programs Directory

Viewers can get a year at a glance in this book, which contains everything from recreational events to cultural activities to special programs that will take place in Passaic County throughout the 2020 year.

01/10/2020 11:00 AM

Passaic County Commissioners Lepore and Duffy and Sheriff Berdnik Officially Sworn-In for Another Term

Governor Phil Murphy administered the Oath of Office to the newly reelected County Commissioners, and Judge George Rhode administered the Oath of Allegiance to Sheriff Berdnik at the January 8, 2020 Swearing-In Ceremony.

01/09/2020 1:00 PM

Passaic County Appoints New County Commissioner Director

A new County Commissioner Deputy Director, County Counsel, and Deputy Administrator were also appointed.

01/08/2020 2:00 PM

Passaic County Census 2020 Press Conference

The Passaic County Complete Count Committee will launch its 2020 effort on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., releasing videos in five languages, conveying the importance of a complete census count: English, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati and Spanish.

12/16/2019 9:00 AM

90th Anniversary of Passaic County Preakness Healthcare Center

12/09/2019 1:00 PM

Passaic County Awarded Green Acres Grant Funding

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners and Friends of Passaic County Park, Inc. received notification of grant awards for four improvement projects in the Passaic County Park System from the Green Acres Program.

10/31/2019 10:00 AM

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Dundee Island Park

Elected officials and stakeholders break ground on transformative project in the City of Passaic.

10/29/2019 10:00 AM

Passaic County's Credit Upgraded by Moody's Investor Services

Moody’s Investor Services upgraded Passaic County’s credit rating to Aa1 from Aa2. This is Passaic County’s third credit rating upgrade since 2010, demonstrating the strong financial management and conservative fiscal policies implemented by the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners.

10/28/2019 3:00 PM

Passaic County Hosts Fourth Annual Paws in the Park

Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne.

10/08/2019 2:00 PM

Garret Mountain Phase II Improvements Project

The latest improvements to Garret Mountain Reservation will include additions to the Auto Overlook and High Meadow area of the reservation, while still staying true to the original Olmsted design.

09/27/2019 11:00 AM

Passaic County Awarded NJ Historic Trust Grant to Rehabilitate Lambert Castle

The project includes exterior and interior repairs, site improvements and the rehabilitation and restoration of the adjacent Carriage House. The Carriage House is going to be repurposed as a visitor center, office suites, community meeting space, and a permanent library for archives.

09/26/2019 3:00 PM

Passaic County Commissioners Commemorate Anniversary of 9/11

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners held a memorial at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy to honor the lives that were lost on September 11, 2001.

09/11/2019 9:00 AM

Passaic County Hosts Annual Art in the Park Festival

Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne.

08/28/2019 1:00 PM

Goffle Brook Park Improvements Set to Begin

Please be advised that contractors will start work on the Goffle Brook Park Improvements - South of Diamond Bridge Avenue project on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

08/19/2019 11:00 AM

Construction Contract Awarded for Dundee Island Park Project

“Dundee Island Park is going to be state of the art – with a new river walk, amphitheater, athletic field, and field house," said County Commissioner Director John W. Bartlett.

07/15/2019 2:00 PM

Passaic County to Host Moving Wall

Passaic County will host The Moving Wall at Garret Mountain Reservation from May 9 to May 13, 2019. The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Washington D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, built by veteran volunteers for those who do not have the opportunity to go to Washington.

04/26/2019 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners Introduce 2019 Budget with No Increase to Tax Levy

The 2019 budget reflects continued efforts to regenerate and grow fund balance ensuring financial stability, proactively increasing reserve accounts to protect taxpayers, and engagement with municipalities and school districts to continue implementing share services agreements.

02/13/2019 9:00 AM