Bergen 250 announced its third annual Star-Spangled Spectacular event at Overpeck County Park on July 4. The celebration features live music including The Sugarhill Gang along with family activities and fireworks.
Bergen County has expanded its community transportation fleet with a new federally funded vehicle. Officials say this addition will improve access for seniors and those with limited mobility who rely on these essential transit services.
Bergen County officials will hold an annual public hearing on May 12 focused on senior citizens’ needs in the county. Community members are invited to provide oral or written testimony about issues facing local older adults.
Bergen250 will host a public lecture focusing on a key Revolutionary War battle at Old Paramus Reformed Church. Historian George W. Wright and artist Bill Angresano are set to present insights into this historic engagement alongside new commemorative artwork.
Bergen County Zoo will hold its annual Party for the Planet Earth Day celebration April 25-26 in Paramus. The event features educational activities by local conservation groups with standard admission.
Jane Fraser has been named by the New York Fed’s Board as representative on a key advisory council for a one-year term beginning January 2026. The appointment places her among twelve industry leaders advising federal policymakers on banking issues.
Raymond Toenniessen has been named a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Community Advisory Group ahead of their upcoming meeting on March 31. Toenniessen brings experience from his work with veterans at Syracuse University.
Bergen County officials have launched United We Serve Bergen—a weeklong volunteer initiative tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in April 2026. Residents are encouraged to participate in service projects benefiting local communities.
Bergen County has opened applications for its 2026 Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program. Municipalities and non-profits can apply for funding in land acquisition, historic preservation, or park improvements by March 27.
Bergen County has opened all its public golf courses for the new season. Officials encourage golfers to register for membership to enjoy discounts and early reservations. The Overpeck Golf Course Clubhouse is expected to open later this spring.