BOROUGH OF TOTOWA
Hello. This is Mayor John Coiro.
This message is to announce road closings on Saturday, November 30, when the annual fire truck parade will once again be in Totowa. The parade route begins at Passaic Valley High School at 5pm and then proceeds through Woodland Park and eventually enters Totowa at the Hillery Street Bridge. The parade route will then continue on Totowa Road and turn south on Union Boulevard and will end at Crews Street.
Therefore, beginning at 5 pm, Totowa Road from the Hillery Street bridge to Union Boulevard and Union Boulevard from Totowa Road to Bogert Street will be closed to traffic. Furthermore, all streets that intersect with the parade route will be blocked to traffic and Peterson Road and Cherba Place will also be closed. Please take note if you are driving through town on Saturday.
The annual fire truck parade has become very popular with our residents. Please come out and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. The fire department will be collecting unwrapped toys for children at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson and the elves will be at the beginning of the parade accepting toys. Unwrapped toys can also be brought to the Volunteer’s Firehouse on Mitchell Ave. on Sunday December 1st from 10 AM until noon.
In closing I’d like to wish all our residents a Happy Thanksgiving and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Christmas Tree Lighting - December 6, 2024
Mayor and Council along with the Totowa Board of Recreation present Totowa's Annual Tree Lighting on December 6, 2024 at 6:30 pm.
Caroling Around the Borough - Dec.18, 2024
Trolley pickup at 6pm, 7pm & 8pm on Peterson Road. Trolley seats are limited to 28 people. Please see flyer below for registration information or visit parksrec.egov.com/totowa
Motor Vehicle on Wheels -
The Totowa Library is excited to announce they will have another Motor Vehicle on Wheels Event for Driver Licenses, Registrations, Placards and more. Appointments are required.
New dates coming soon - keep checking our website for updates.
Totowa Fire Department Fund Drive
The Fire Department holds it's annual Fund Drive during the month of October, but if you would like to donate to the Fire Department, see attached letter, 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.
Thank you for your continued support!
Passaic County Recycling Events
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
Medical Sharps Collection
Fluorescent/LED Bulb Collection
Scrap Metal/Tanks/Cylinders Recycling Collections
Clothing/Textiles Recycling Collection
The Totowa Police Department has issued a warning concerning an important traffic issue:
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.
The fine for this violation is $55.
Fire Department Notice
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.
Fire Department Notice
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!