Borough of Dumont, Bergen County, N.J.

Public Notice:  The meeting of the Governing Body, which was scheduled for October 20, 2020, has been rescheduled for October 27, 2020 at 6:30PM.  The meeting will be held by means of communication equipment.  The call-in number is 978-990-5000, access code: 859534.  Formal Action shall be taken.

Susan Connelly, RMC
Municipal Clerk

The Dumont Community Group, in conjunction with the Borough of Dumont, New Jersey, will be hosting a Town-Wide Garage Sale on 10/24 at 9AM - RAIN DATE 10/25. Due to the current climate and the financial restraints to some from the COVID-19 Pandemic, there will be no fee.

An interactive Google map will be created, an ad will be placed in the local newspaper, lawn signs will be dispersed through town, and the event will be promoted on Facebook.

*PLEASE FOLLOW ALL CDC/SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES*

*SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON 10/12/2020

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY - Sign up here:

https://forms.gle/Co3fiXYotxWKCvNM7

Stay safe, be well, and GOOD LUCK on your sales!

Mayor LaBruno and The Dumont Council unanimously supported a resolution opening Dumont Borough Hall to the public. Dumont Borough Hall is now open to the public by appointment only.

• Appointments can be made Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. We still encourage all residents to conduct as much borough business remotely as possible.
• Entry to Borough Hall will be limited to the first floor. 
• All visitors must sign in, wear a face mask and have a body temperature under 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit to enter Borough Hall. Thermal scanners will ensure that everyone entering Borough Hall meets that criteria.
• Every department is by appointment only so please make sure you visit the department you have an appointment for and then exit the building.
• The Dixon Homestead has also reopened with hybrid service. Door side service is available to Dumont resident’s weekday mornings from 10:00am to 1:00pm. In-person service is available from 1:30pm until closing, with some service limitations. For details about services and new visitor requirements visit dumontlibrary.org/reopening or call 201-384-2030.

Due to the current COVID-19 public health crisis, solicitors are discouraged from knocking on our residents’ doors.  The Borough has a “No-knock” ordinance in place. 

Please fill out the attached request for a “No-knock” sticker and call Cathy Romeo at 201-387-5027 for an appointment to pick one up.

Please click on the link below for important information regarding the 2020 General Election:

The Borough of Dumont must unfortunately announce the postponement of our fall sports programs. The Dumont Recreation Commission recently voted not to move forward with fall sports based on the current state guidelines and restrictions on youth sports believing it will be impossible to fully incorporate these regulations. After this vote, The Borough of Dumont in coordination with our legal counsel and risk manager, citing borough liability and reports of COVID-19 outbreaks throughout youth sports leagues, determined that it is not possible to manage a safe sports program this fall. We understand many will be disappointed but please know our top priority during the COVID-19 public health crisis has been the safety and well-being of our community. Please continue to follow us for updates as we remain committed to providing recreational programs where possible for the benefit of our Dumont family.

This section of the website provides easy access to two different content areas: 1) POSTS and notices about the current COVID-19 Coronavirus public health emergency, and 2) DOWNLOADS relating to Coronavirus.

1. Coronavirus Posts/Notices:

>> CLICK HERE FOR CORONAVIRUS POSTS/NOTICES

2. Coronavirus Downloads:

The Dumont Police Department, Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and Dumont Volunteer Fire Department continues to be ready, willing and able to assist all individuals who may call upon us for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For emergency calls please call 9-1-1 for all non-emergency calls please call 201-387-5000. In an attempt to minimize personal contact between Officer and the general public and thus minimize the potential spread of COVID-19 the following modified operating procedures have been implemented.

Individuals who come to Police headquarters: 

• Individuals will initially communicate with a Dumont Police Department employee via a phone which is mounted on the outside of our headquarters. 
• Based on your needs an Officer/Dispatcher will either come outside to speak with you or they will allow you into our facility. 

Individuals who need an Officer at their physical location: 

• An assessment will be made related to whether your call for assistance requires an Officer on scene or if this communication can be done via a phone call. 
• If an Emergency Responder is needed at your location pre-arrival questions will be asked to confirm that your location is safe for us to respond to. 
• If a location is deemed to be unsafe the responding Officer will either take precautionary measures or the officer may conduct their investigation from outside your residence/business. 
• In order to protect you and all of our Emergency Services Personnel we ask that you inform the Dumont Police Department call taker if you or anyone in your household/business is experiencing any flu-like symptoms.  

You will be screened for flu-like symptoms.  If you are experiencing fever, cough or mild respiratory illness and you have NO shortness of breath or breathing difficulty, it is recommended you stay home. The Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be dispatched for difficulty breathing.

• If you are symptomatic and concerned, it is important to call ahead to your primary care provider, emergency department, or urgent care center first, in advance of your arrival, so that staff can guide you and respond appropriately.
• Do not go to any health care provider without calling first. Calling first helps to prevent the possible spread of illness by limiting exposure to others.

To stay healthy and limit the possibility of transmission of COVID-19 please remember to:

• Wash your hands
• Avoid touching your face, and practicing social distancing. 
• This can help ease the burden on our first responders and try to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed with patients.
• Call 9-1-1 for medical emergencies. 

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding related to these modified operating procedures.  Please remember we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we will continue to provide the same excellent services to each and every one of you as we work through this crisis together. 

It is our endeavor to ensure the safety, health, and social well-being of our community; and this includes keeping you informed with credibly sourced information and options. Only get your information from official sources (i.e., CDC, State, County, and Local Governments); consider information from email threads and Facebook as ‘hearsay’ until you can verify from official sources.

The New Jersey Department of Health also has information about COVID-19 that is specific to our communities and state. A COVID-19 call center is open 24/7 and can be reached at 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 (if in NJ but using a non-NJ cell phone). Additional information can be found at: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml