Borough Administrator/Borough Clerk: Laurie Varga

Municipal Offices located at 320 Boulevard

201-288-0195

201-288-6408 FAX

Office Hours

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Labor Day through Memorial Day

Summer hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after Memorial through Friday before Labor Day

The Tax Collector’s Office is also Open on the Saturday prior to the first of the month that taxes are due.

The position of Borough Administrator was created by Ordinance in 1988. The ordinance provides that the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, shall appoint the Administrator. Laurie Varga was appointed to this position January 1, 2021, replacing Michael Kronyak who had served as the Borough’s second Administrator.

The Borough Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Borough and as liaison between the Governing Body and the officials, departments, and agencies of the Borough. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Borough at the direction of the Mayor and Council and in accordance with the policies they have established. Mrs. Varga’s office is located on the main floor of the Municipal Building on the Boulevard next to the Finance office. It is no accident that their offices are next to each other since they work very closely with one another.

On any given day the Administrator may deal with issues ranging from labor negotiations to potholes, or from street light outages to contract administration for construction projects. This diversity is part of what makes the position interesting and challenging. This office understands that when a resident comes in to discuss an issue it is not the only issue in town but at that point in time it is most important to the resident. Very often this office will be the first stop for a resident with a problem that needs attention. The Administrator will call upon the talents of other departments and employees of the Borough whenever needed.

In addition the Borough Clerk is responsible for:

Keeping and preserving the minutes and records of the proceedings of Council.

Preparing detailed written minutes and making them available to Council.

Upon approval of Council, the minutes shall be made available to the public.

Preserving and compiling all ordinances and resolutions throughout the year and codifying and binding them at years end.

Maintaining custody of the Borough Seal.

Maintaining custody of all official books, papers and documents of the Borough for which no other provision is made.

Providing secretarial and clerical services for the Mayor and Council in the discharge of their official duties.

Preparing, arranging, keeping and amending the Council meeting agendas.

Coordinating activities between the Council and the various boards and bodies of the Borough and collecting and distributing the minutes of various boards and bodies of the Borough.

Permits and Licenses

The Borough Clerk’s office issues a variety of permits and licenses. Information and regulations for each type of license is available at the office. Noted below is a brief description of requirements and fees:

Amusement Games

A license is required to operate amusement games in permitted establishments. The fee is $500 per machine, per year. ABC sites are $250 per machine, per year.

Burglar Alarms

All residential alarms must be registered with the Police Department and a permit must

be obtained from the Borough Clerk’s Office. Initial residential fee is $25 for central station and a $10 annual renewal. $10 for outside audible (one-time fee).

Initial business burglar alarm fee is $100 and a $25 annual renewal.

Garage Sale

Two garage sales, for two consecutive days each, are permitted per year, per household. A permit must be obtained from the Borough Clerk’s Office. A garage sale is defined as the selling of used household items. There is a $5 fee for the first sale and a $10 fee for the second sale.

Limousines

Certificate to obtain “o” license from Motor Vehicle available only to businesses based

in Hasbrouck Heights. Insurance policy and proof of ownership required.

Liquor Licenses

Renewed yearly. Applications are processed in compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission requirements.

Municipal Building Meeting Rooms

Application for use of the Municipal Complex Public meeting rooms by local non-profit

civic, social, fraternal and/or educational organizations.

Pavers for Veteran’s Memorial Walkway/Firefighter’s Walk of Honor

Engraved brick pavers memorializing those who have served in the military are available

for purchase of $50 and placement at the Veteran’s Memorial Walkway. Firefighters,

Ambulance Squad and Rescue members can also be memorialized with engraved brick

pavers for purchase of $65 and placement at the Firefighter’s Walk of Honor.

Raffle/Bingo Licenses

Available to qualified organizations licensed by Legalized Games of Chance. A license is

needed for each occasion by Mayor and Council resolution. Fees are based upon the

type of raffle.

Solicitor/Peddlers

Must have permit to solicit in residential zone for personal profit. An application with

required documentation must be provided and approved by the Hasbrouck Heights

Police Department.

Woodland Park Pavilion

A permit must be obtained from the Borough Clerk’s Office for use of the Pavilion, for

picnic facilities for groups of eight or more. A fee is required. No alcoholic beverages

allowed.