MyEnglewood September 2019

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD SEPTEMBER 2019 MyEnglewood © North Jersey Media Group 2019 Produced quarterly by Northern Valley Suburbanite | www.northjersey.com NEWS & NOTES Listening post draws feedback from residents At Englewood Community, Age-Friendly Englewood offered visitors the opportunity to express what they liked or what they wanted to change in Englewood. Comments were passed on to the Mayor and Council. Opening day nears at Mackay Ice Rink Opening day is almost here at the Mackay Ice Rink in the John T. Wright Arena. The season’s highlights include increased Public Session hours and the return of hockey in NJ/Englewood. Show your Community Pass ID for discounts throughout the year. Englewood Community Day PHOTOS/CITY OF ENGLEWOOD Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes brought back a tradition with “Englewood Community Day” held Sunday, Aug. 18, at Depot Square. The celebration, which drew hundreds, was sponsored by Englewood Health and brought together businesses, churches, food vendors, crafters, a petting zoo and organizations to one place. City and county departments were also present to introduce to the residents the services provided. Attendees enjoyed free ice cream from Mayor Wildes’ tent courtesy of Ice Cream on Grand. Among the attractions were a live petting zoo and a surprise performance by Israel Pop Artist Gad Elbaz. There were activities and fun for all ages, that ended with a backpack giveaway in tandem with Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The day was a celebration of community and health, as well as an opportunity to raise awareness of the services provided by Englewood Health. FIRE DEPT. LAUNCHES ‘GOOD MORNING ENGLEWOOD’ Please sign up for SWIFT911 Visit cityofenglewood.org and add your contact information to our emergency noti- fication list so you can be contacted with important information and announcements. From your head to your toes and everywhere in between. The Englewood Fire Department is offering a Good Morning Englewood Program to citizens who are elderly or infirm that may not have the ability to move around freely and may need someone to check on their well-being. Every morning, dispatchers call to say “Good morning” and confirm that all is well. In the event they are told that you need assistance, or they don’t hear from you, they will respond to the residence to verify that all is well. This is a simple and free service sponsored by the Englewood Fire Department that has helped many residents in the past. If you or a loved one would like to try this offering, contact Lieutenant Brown at 201-568-6304 or email him at [email protected]. Our team of over 400 providers at more than 100 locations throughout northern NJ and Rockland County has you covered. Call 833-234-2234 or visit englewoodhealthphysicians.org.