BOROUGH OF TOTOWA
LETTERS TO SANTA
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Send letters to Santa at the North Pole. Mailboxes will be open from December 5th to December 17th.
There will be three locations:
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Board of Recreation Headquarters at 490 Totowa Road
Totowa Library at 537 Totowa Road
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING AROUND THE BOROUGH
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Totowa's 5th Annual Christmas Caroling Around the Borough will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm.
Please see attached flyer more information.
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Register at: PARKSREC.EGOV.BASGOV.COM/TOTOWA
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Totowa Fire Department Fund Drive
The Fire Department is currently holding their annual Fund Drive during the month of October. If you would like to donate to the Fire Department, see attached letters in English and Spanish, which includes QR codes for easy donating via Venmo and PayPal. The letter also has information if you are interested in joining our volunteer fire department.
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Thank you for your continued support! ​
PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACES SURVEY
Passaic County is conducting its Open Spaces Survey to gather input from residents across all municipalities about the future of our parks, trails, recreation spaces and historic sites. The feedback Passaic County receives will directly guide future investments and improvements. Ensuring that every community benefits from safe, vibrant and welcoming open spaces. The survey - see links below - is open until November 17, 2025.
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DISPOSAL OF PAINT CANS
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Gaita Recycling has contacted the municipality concerning latex paint cans filled with paint at the curb for trash collection. Paint cans cannot be thrown out with paint in them - the paint must be removed completely before throwing the cans out into the trash.
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The paint can be removed with kitty litter, shredded paper or rags. Once the paint is dry, remove the dried paint and throw it in the trash along with the paint can.
2025 Passaic County Recycling Events
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Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Computer and Electronics Recycling Events
Document Shredding and Recycling Collection Program
Used Bicycle and Sewing Machine Collection Event
Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale and Education Program
Scrap Metal/Tanks/Cylinders Recycling Collections
Clothing/Textiles Recycling Collection
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NIGHT COURT AT THE TOTOWA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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The Passaic County Surrogate Court will process estate business such as wills, trusts, and administrations at the Totowa Public Library every 3rd Thursday of the Month between the hours of 5pm - 7pm. Appointments must be made and you must pre-file information about the estate at the following:
https://www.passaiccountynj.org/government/passaic-county-surrogate/appointments/totowa-night-court.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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Does your home need repairs? Apply to Totowa's Home Improvement Program. If you live in Totowa and your gross annual income qualifies, you can receive up to $20,000 to use on house repairs. For more information please click here.
Contractors interested in this Home Improvement Program, please click here for more information.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS - SNOW ON THE STREETS
As a reminder - there is NO PARKING on snow covered streets. The Borough offers several options to park during this time. Please help keep our streets safe and park your vehicle(s) at these designated areas.
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Another reminder - residents are NOT ALLOWED to throw snow into the street. View Snow Letter with more information
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The Totowa Police Department has issued a warning concerning an important traffic issue:
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There have been several car crashes that involve vehicles that have been parked contrary to traffic and then have pulled out into oncoming traffic. It is a violation of N.J.S. 39:4-135 to park in this manner.
It is required to park on the right side of the roadway and in the direction of traffic.
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The fine for this violation is $55.
Fire Department Notice
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Interested in serving your community? We are ALWAYS looking for new volunteers to join our department and help us to keep our community safe. Training is free! Call 973-956-8644 or stop by any firehouse for more information.
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Fire Department Notice
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Always be sure to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors! Not sure if your detector needs to be replaced? Give our department a call and we can assist you in determining whether your detector should be replaced. If either detector sounds, call 911 right away!