MyEnglewood December 2019

| DECEMBER 2019 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD MyEnglewood © North Jersey Media Group 2019 Produced quarterly by Northern Valley Suburbanite | www.northjersey.com NEWS & NOTES Quarterly taxes due, can be paid online Top Brass Standing Proud Residents can now visit the Tax Collector’s page on City of Englewood’s website, www.cityofenglewood.org, to pay taxes online. It is listed under the “Services” tab or on the Tax Collector’s department page. The next quarterly due date for property taxes is Feb. 1. The office will extend its hours to 8 p.m. on Feb. 3. As always, the last day to pay to avoid interest charges is the 10th of the month. Please remember if you would like a receipt for your tax payment the entire tax bill must be submitted at the time of payment or your cancel check will be your receipt. If you have any questions you can contact the Tax Collector at 201-871-6607 or [email protected]. Exciting season planned at Mackay Ice Rink After extensive renovations and improvements, the Mackay Ice Rink in the John T. Wright Arena welcomes guests to another great season of ice skating. Some of this year’s highlights include increased Public Session hours and the return of hockey. This season there will be added Special Public Sessions listed where all Engle- wood students can skate FREE. Remem- ber to show your Community Pass ID for discounts throughout the year. Whether you are an avid hockey player, competitive figure skater or just out to enjoy some family fun, plan on visiting Mackay this season! For a full listing of lessons, programs and special events, go to www.mackayicerink.com or contact Ken Katz, Manager/Program Director, at [email protected]. PHOTO/CITY OF ENGLEWOOD From left are Chief Lawrence Suffern, Mayor Michael Wildes and Deputy Chief Gregory Halstead at a recent ceremony to swear in four new Englewood police officers: John McConnell, Brian Havlicek, Paul Schluter and Edwin Sanchez. More information about the ceremony may be found in the Mayor’s Message on page 2. AGE-FRIENDLY ENGLEWOOD ANNOUNCES NEW PLANS Age-Friendly Englewood is putting plans in place for several projects in the months ahead, all of which will make Englewood better for those seeking to remain in their homes or in the Englewood community as they age. In addition, Age-Friendly Englewood is forming an Older Adults Advisory Committee to advocate for implementation of age-friendly All of us for all of you. practices in Englewood. Key among these are more affordable housing options; better transportation options for those who no longer drive; and reaching those who are isolated. For more information about Age-Friendly Englewood’s 2020 plans and its Older Adults Advisory Committee, see story on page 2. Our team of over 400 providers at more than 100 locations throughout northern NJ and Rockland County has you covered. Find a physician: 833-234-2234 or englewoodhealthphysicians.org