NEWS & NOTICES
Greetings from the Mayor
Thank you for visiting our website. The purpose of this website is to provide information about the local government services provided by the Borough of Victory Gardens.
Continuous improvements are being made so we can make your visit more pleasant. The Governing Body is here to serve you.
Victory Gardens is the smallest municipality in the State of New Jersey but pride in our community is huge.
Thanks again for visiting our town,
Mayor David Holeman Jr.
Borough of Victory Gardens, NJ
NJDEP Fire Ban in Effect throughout the State
ALL INSPECTION REQUESTS MUST NOW BE IN WRITING: Inspectionrequest@victorygardensnj.gov
The inspection request must include the property address, permit number, and must be confirmed by the Building Department Staff before it is added to the schedule.
If you do not receive confirmation, you are not on the schedule.
NO ACCESS TO EMAIL??
A construction permit inspection request form can be found here OR YOU CAN CALL OUR OFFICES
AT 973-366-5312 or email inspectionrequest@victorygardensnj.gov FOR A FORM
Lead Paint Assistance Program Application
Important Information on Recycling
Morris County Mosquito Control Division Information
Fentanyl Abuse:The Dangers of fentanyl and what to do if someone Overdoses
Addiction Help
Addiction Treatment Resources
Addiction Resources
Vietnam Moving Wall
On Saturday, May 9, 2022, Mayor Dave Holeman attended the opening ceremonies of the Vietnam Moving Wall and represented Victory Gardens by placing a wreath at the memorial. See pictures from the event here.
Pet Licensing:
Dog and Cat licenses must be renewed every year in January to avoid any late fee. The fee for spayed and or neutered dog and or cat is $7.20. If your animal is not spayed and or neutered the fee is $10.20. In February, a late fee of $10.00 is assessed. After that it is $1.00 per month for every month thereafter until the end of the year. Please come to the Borough Hall between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm with payment, cash or check, and a current rabies certification valid thru November of the current year. This is a state law that all dogs must be licensed and have a current rabies vaccination. If you have any questions, please call the Borough Hall.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RECYCLING: As of January 1, 2022, any recycling placed to the curb in PLASTIC BAGS will NOT be collected. Plastic bags, of any kind, are not to be placed with the curbside recycling. All plastic bags, may be taken to your local supermarket where they have bins as you walk in the store. You must place your recycling in a container or can that cannot be blown over by the wind. All shredded papers are to be thrown out with your household garbage or placed into a box, like a cereal box and then placed with the recycling. Do not place loose, shredded paper out for recycling, it blows away when placed into the DPW truck. Please see any and all information regarding recycling under the "Recycling" tab on the front page of our web site. Any questions, you may call the Borough Hall.
If you have excess "Empty, Clean and Dry" bottles, cans, and plastics, you may come down to Borough Hall and place them in the dumpster to the left. The dumpster to the right is for paper and cardboard. Remember: NO PLASTIC BAGS and NO USED, DIRTY FURNACE FILTERS are to be placed in with the recycling. See the tab for "Recycling" for a complete list of what is and what is not recyclable.
PAPER, TRASH ONLY and EMPTY Bottles and Cans, stickers available in the Borough Hall. Remember all recycling must be EMPTY, CLEAN and DRY. Please do not place your recycling to the curb in plastic bags. Plastic bags are NOT recyclable at the curb, you can take those to the grocery store. For a full list of what is and what is not recyclable, please see the "Recycle" tab to the left.
Residents: We now have a "Little Red Free Library" in the Borough. This free little library is located at the entrance to the playground. Please visit it and take a book or two for your little ones. The library will be re-stocked as needed. We ask that you do not donate any of your books to it due to Covid concerns. This little free library has been donated to us by Randolph Girl Scout Troop 96244.
It is a wonderful project they thought of and implemented here in our Borough for our residents. We thank them for thinking of us and our children.
It's easier than ever to get your COVID Vaccine. Free transportation is even available through NJ Transit VARIDE: https://www.njtransit.com/vaxride
Where to get vaccinated: covid19.nj.gov/vaccine
If you have any questions regarding the vaccine or resources for food, transportation, medical care, etc., please contact Michael Hodges at:
mhodges@rockawaytownship.org / 973.627.7200 x 2045
County of College of Morris and Dover Public school system have joined together to offer motivated low-income middle and high school students with the opportunity to secure a college path. Please see additional information under the Public Notices tab.
FOR RESIDENTS WITH PAST-DUE UTILITY BILLS, HELP IS AVAILABLE!
For full details on all of New Jersey State programs, visit www.nj.gov/bpu/assistance/programs/
Rabies Clinics in Morris County. The web site to obtain any future clinics is:
https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Public-Safety/Rabies-Clinics
SAFETY ALERT: There have been attempted break-ins of vehicles and homes here in Victory Gardens. Please make sure your vehicles are locked at all times and remove all valuable items from your car(s). All your windows and doors on your home should be locked at all times as well. If you see or hear anything, please contact the State Police @ 973-347-1000, ask for the Netcong Barracks. Thank you.
Residents you may subscribe for Morris County updates at: https://morriscountynj.gov/category/press-releases/
For Coronavirus updated testing and vaccination information the site is: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/
For the Morris County Website the link is: https://morriscountynj.gov
There have been many complaints regarding the excessive noise happening after hours.
The noise ordinance: Chapter III - Conduct and Prohibitions, Section 3-11.3 Noise Control - Specific Standards: f, g, and h. Basically reads that between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. there is to be no excessive noise. Your neighbors should not hear your voices or vehicles of any kind or your music after the hours of 10:00 p.m. Please be respectful and understanding that some people go to work early and need their sleep. There are also people who work all night and when they come home would like to go to sleep with uninterrupted excessive noise. Thank you.
Residents of school age children, please see the attached notice
regarding bus passes and what you need to do for the upcoming school year to receive them from the Dover Board of Education. Any questions, please call the Borough Hall. Click Here.
Important Announcement
Garbage/Trash Pick-up
Click HERE
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management offers a free, confidential registry for those with special needs in the case of a major disaster.
Please check the "Public Notices" tab for the information. We ask that you read through the entire registry link to see if it would apply to you and or a family member. Thank you.
Hispanic Affairs in Dover has Home Energy Assistance Programs available.
Please see the information sheets under the "Public Notice" tab on this web site.
If you would like additional information Borough Hall has some including applications.
Be a part of New Jersey's: Knock Out Opioid Abuse!
Sign Up for County-wide Emergency Alerts
Alert Morris
Click HERE for more information!
Homeless Hotline Information can be found under the "Public Notices" section of the website
Please stop by the Borough Hall for information on planning for emergencies and what supplies to have on hand for emergencies. This information is for adults and children.
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