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(201) 652-5900
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Location
63 Franklin Turnpike
Waldwick,
NJ
07463
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2026 Borough Calendar

Please see the updated 2026 Borough Calendar for information regarding:

2026 Hydrant Flushing Schedule - updated January 9, 2026

The Borough will be performing hydrant flushing from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm as outlined in the schedule below.



Section 1 - **1/5 - 1/14, 2026**
From Wyckoff border going east to Crescent Avenue
From Allendale / Wyckoff border South to Midland Park border
 
Section 2 - **1/15 - 1/21, 2026**
Crescent Avenue going east to Hopper Avenue / Monroe Street
From Allendale border to Midland Park / Ridgewood border
 
Section 3 - **1/22 - 1/28, 2026**
Hopper Avenue going east to Franklin Turnpike, including Franklin Turnpike
From Allendale border to Ridgewood / Ho-Ho-Kus border
 
Section 4 - **1/29 - 2/4, 2026**
From Franklin Turnpike going east to Route 17 South
From Allendale border to Ho-Ho-Kus border
 
Section 5 - **2/5 - 2/11, 2026**
From Route 17 North going east to Saddle River border
From Saddle River border to Ho-Ho-Kus border

Residents may experience temporary discoloration or changes in water pressure during flushing. If discoloration occurs, run water until clear.

The Department of Public Works has 17 full time employees and 1 part time employee.  The Department is responsible for the operation and functioning of the Borough's extensive municipal infrastructure (road maintenance, road sweeping, sewer maintenance, water testing, installing of water meters, maintenance to the water system, grass cutting on Borough properties including parks, minor building maintenance, storm water maintenance and cleaning, maintenance of the Borough pool, playgrounds and parks, leaf pick up, curb side grass and branch (yard waste) pick up, snow removal, de-icing, white metal and electronics pick up, operation of the Recycling Center, parking meter maintenance, street sign maintenance, light vehicle maintenance, storm clean up) as well as providing emergency services and participating in many Borough functions.

Employees have commercial driver's licenses and are diversified in operating equipment from lawn mowers to large construction equipment. Many of the employees belong to an emergency service organization in the Borough. There is an employee on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle emergencies.

After hours, emergency calls should be directed to the Waldwick Police Department at (201) 652-5700.