Waldwick Patriots Club

06/02/2026

⚡️ Warrior Nation: State Semifinal Week! ⚡️

It’s a huge week for Waldwick athletics as both our Softball and Baseball Warriors are competing in the State Semifinals! 🥎⚾

The road to a championship is never easy, but these student-athletes have earned their place among the best through hard work, determination, and teamwork.

🥎 Softball Warriors
📍 Home Game
🆚 Indian Hills
🕖 7:00 PM

⚾ Baseball Warriors
📍 Away Game
🆚 Park Ridge
🕓 4:00 PM

Whether you’re cheering from the stands, following along online, or supporting from home, let’s show our Warriors what community pride looks like.

Waldwick has always rallied behind its athletes, and this week is no different. Pack the stands, wear your blue and white, and help create a playoff atmosphere worthy of Warrior Nation!

💙 Good luck to our players, coaches, and families as they continue their postseason journey.

One town. One school. One Warrior Nation.

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05/31/2026

🗳️ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING! 🇺🇸

Republican voters in Waldwick, this is your final opportunity to vote early before Election Day.

📍 Early Voting Location
Wyckoff Public Library
200 Woodland Ave
Wyckoff, NJ

🕙 Hours Today
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Support the Waldwick Patriots for County Committee:

🇺🇸 District 1
Andrew & Carol Brennecke

🇺🇸 District 4
Michele & Steven Weber

🇺🇸 District 5
Kellie Wilks-Ramundo & Mark Ramundo

🇺🇸 District 6
John Vervoort

Our candidates are your neighbors. They live here, work here, volunteer here, and serve here.

If you haven’t voted yet, make a plan today.

📅 Election Day: Tuesday, June 2

🇺🇸 Your District. Your Voice. Your Vote

05/31/2026

🌟 Community Spotlight: Waldwick Warriors Track & Field Heads to Nike Nationals! 🌟

Big congratulations to the incredible student-athletes of the Waldwick High School Track & Field Team for qualifying for the prestigious Nike Outdoor Nationals in Oregon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Competing on a national stage is an amazing accomplishment that reflects countless hours of training, dedication, perseverance, and teamwork. These athletes have proudly represented Waldwick all season long, and now they have the opportunity to compete against some of the best high school athletes in the country.

Today, the team is holding a Bake Sale outside Bagel Nosh from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM to help offset travel, lodging, and competition expenses for their trip to Oregon from June 19-22, 2026.

If you’re out and about this morning, consider stopping by for some homemade treats and breakfast snacks while supporting these hardworking Warriors. Every purchase helps bring our athletes one step closer to the national stage.

Waldwick has always been a community that rallies behind its students, and this is another opportunity to show our Warrior pride.

💙 Best of luck to our athletes as they prepare to compete at Nike Nationals!

💙🏅🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

05/29/2026

Bergen County adopted a $746.3 million budget, which increased by $27 million since last year. Here is why. See link below ⬇️

📸 Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com

05/26/2026

Tonight!

🇺🇸 WALDWICK MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING PREVIEW 🇺🇸
📍 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Administration Building | 63 Franklin Turnpike

The Waldwick Mayor & Council will hold their next Regular Meeting on Tuesday evening. Below is a detailed breakdown of the agenda items currently scheduled for discussion and action.

As always, the Waldwick Patriots Club encourages residents to stay informed, ask questions, and participate in local government. 🏛️

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🔹 PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS
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📌 Presentation from:
• Waldwick Community Alliance
• Waldwick Museum of Local History

📌 Committee & Department Reports Expected From:
• Mayor Tom Giordano
• Financial & Administrative Committee
• Fire & Police Protection Committee
• Public Safety Committee
• Recreation & Health Committee
• Public Works Committee
• Buildings & Grounds Committee

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🔹 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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These items are generally voted on together unless pulled for separate discussion by Council.

📌 Approval of:
• April 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Closed Session Minutes

📌 Municipal Pool Requests:
• Waldwick High School Senior Class requesting use of the Municipal Pool for Senior BBQ
• Waldwick Middle School PSO requesting use of the pool for the 8th Grade Promotion Party
• Traphagen & Crescent Class Activity Parents requesting use of the pool for 5th Grade Splash Party
• Waldwick Girl Scouts requesting an end-of-year pool party

📌 Pavilion Requests Involving Alcohol Service:
• Pavilion B, May 29: Graduation Party
• Pavilion B, June 14: Family/Friend Event
• Pavilion A, August 1: Birthday Party

📌 Borough Operations & Financial Items:
• Resolution urging State leaders to address rising public employee health insurance costs
• Approval of amendment to the BCUA Solid Waste Cooperative Marketing Program through May 2027
• Approval of towing contracts for June 2026 through May 2027
• Redemption of a tax title lien
• Approval of Borough vouchers and bills

📌 2026 Municipal Pool Personnel Appointments:
• Pool Manager
• Head Swim Team Coach
• Assistant Swim Team Coaches
• Lifeguards

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🔹 ORDINANCES
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📌 Introduction of Ordinance 2026-06

An ordinance amending salary and compensation structures for Borough officials and employees.

⚠️ Important Note:
This ordinance is being INTRODUCED at this meeting, not adopted. Residents typically have the opportunity to comment prior to final adoption at a future meeting.

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🔹 REDEVELOPMENT MATTERS
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Two redevelopment-related resolutions are listed under unfinished business authorizing planner Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP to prepare redevelopment plans for designated redevelopment areas.

📍 Resolution 2026-150
Redevelopment planning for:
Block 114, Lots 1, 7, 9, 11, 15, 16, 24, 25 & 26

📍 Resolution 2026-151
Redevelopment planning for:
Block 116, Lots 9, 16 & 18

🏗️ Redevelopment planning decisions can have long-term impacts on:
• Land use
• Traffic
• Density
• Parking
• Municipal services
• Neighborhood character
• Future tax revenue and infrastructure demands

Residents following redevelopment discussions may want to pay close attention to these agenda items.

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🔹 CLOSED SESSION
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Council is expected to enter Closed Session regarding:

📌 Contract negotiations involving Phoenix Advisors

Under New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act, municipalities may enter Closed Session for certain matters including personnel, litigation, and contract negotiations.

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🔹 HOW TO WATCH / ATTEND
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📍 In Person:
Administration Building Council Chambers
63 Franklin Turnpike

💻 Livestream Available Through:
Borough of Waldwick YouTube Channel

Stay informed. Stay engaged. Local government decisions affect all of us. 🇺🇸

05/26/2026

https://www.waldwicknj.gov/departments/parksandrecreation/waldwickswimteam

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 A Memorial Day Message from Mayor Tom Giordano 🇺🇸

“My Dear Neighbors & Friends,

On this Memorial Day, let us remember what this day truly means.

It is a day of reflection, when we remember and pay tribute to those who have served our country in uniform and who died protecting our freedom.”

Mayor Tom Giordano shared a heartfelt Memorial Day message reminding the residents of Waldwick that freedom is never free and that we must always remember the sacrifices made by generations of American service members.

In his message, the Mayor reflects on the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of those who gave their lives defending our nation and reminds us that, as America approaches 250 years of freedom, it is our duty to keep their memory alive in our hearts and community.

“May God continue to bless and protect our Country, Veterans, their families and our home Waldwick.”

Thank you, Mayor Giordano, for honoring our fallen heroes and reminding us of the true meaning of Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we remember the extraordinary courage carried by the men and women who answered their nation’s call, often at unimaginable cost.

One story that recently caught our attention was that of Vietnam War Army helicopter pilot Art Jacobs, who repeatedly flew rescue missions into enemy fire to evacuate wounded soldiers. On one mission alone, three helicopters were shot down beneath him.

The story is a powerful reminder that behind every uniform is a human being carrying fear, sacrifice, duty, and the weight of those they could not bring home.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, let us never forget the true meaning of Memorial Day: honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country and remembering the sacrifices made long after the battles ended.

We encourage our followers to take a moment to listen, reflect, and remember. 🇺🇸

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