1. How do I sign up to join the Crestwood Lake Swim Club?

For a number of years the information about Crestwood has been distributed through the town newsletter. It is also available on our website. You may join by mail or in person at the office of the Municipal Clerk.

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2. If I want to speak to the Mayor and Council in person, how do I get on the agenda?

Both the Work Session and the Regular Session are opened to the public for comments. If you want to speak during Work Session, be at the meeting at 7:30 p.m. because the meeting will be opened to the public very close to that time. At the Regular Session the meeting is opened once to the public to speak on any agenda item, and once to the public to speak about any topic. Plan to be at that meeting for 8:30 p.m. although it is difficult to say what time you will be given an opportunity to speak, that would depend on the complexity of the agenda.

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3. Can I vote if I missed the deadline for an absentee ballot and I won't be in Allendale on the day of the election?

Yes. You may vote in person anytime at the County Clerk's Office in Hackensack until 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the election. You may also vote by court order on the day of the election.

- Last Update: September 12, 2007 which is 240 days ago. - Top

4. What is the purpose to licensing pets?

To avoid the spread of rabies. An additional benefit of licensing your pets is that having a license helps to return them to their owners if they are lost.

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5. When must dogs and cats be licensed for 2008?

In order to avoid a late fee fine of $5, your pets must be licensed by the end of January.

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6. How do I get an absentee ballot?

The Clerk's office can provide you with an absentee ballot application which you mail to the County Clerk's office. On that application you must state where you want your ballot to be mailed. The application must be received by the County Clerk at least seven days prior to the election. If you applied for an absentee ballot you will not be allowed to vote at your normal polling place.

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7. If I moved within Bergen County and didn't register to vote in my new community, can I vote in Allendale?

Yes, you may vote by provisional ballot in Allendale as long as you are still registered to vote in Bergen County.

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8. How do I declare or change my political affiliation?

The only time a political affiliation is important in order to vote is as the Primary Election. At that time you may declare your party at the polling place if you were preciously undeclared. If you were previously a member of a party and wish to change that party affiliation you must do that with a "change of party" card that is available in the office of the Municipal Clerk. That card must be received in the County 50 days prior to the Primary Election.

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9. How often is there a meeting of the Mayor and Council?

There is a Work Session and Regular Session of the Council on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Most months there is also a Monday night Work Session on the Monday that precededs the first Thursday meeting. Work Sessions being at 7:30 p.m., and Regular Sessons begin at 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

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10. How can I contact the Mayor and Council?

As the Secretary to the Mayor and Council you may bring an item of communication to my attention and I will make sure it is distributed to them. Please note "Attn: Municipal Clerk" on your correspondence.

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11. How are the fees determined?

The Governing Body establishes the fees annually based on a recommendation by the Facilities, Parks and Recreation Committee of the Council.

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12. Can residents of other towns join the Crestwood Lake Swim Club?

Yes, but they must be sponsored by someone who is a resident of Allendale and a member of the Lake.

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13. At what age can a child join the Lake without his/her parents?

Fourteen

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14. How old must a dog or cat be in order to need a license?

By the time they are seven months or have their permanent teeth.

- Last Update: September 17, 2007 which is 235 days ago. - Top