HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Board of Health Members

Mark Schreur - President

Steve Vargo - Vice President

John Davidson

Judith Lewis

Martha Painter

Kristine Nylund
Patricia Rice

Cn. Maryellen Lennon - Liaison

Gail Brunner - Sanitarian

Laura Borchers - Registrar

Health Department  – Monthly meeting is on the third Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

Adult Health Clinics - Ridgewood/Ho-Ho-Kus Combined       

Senior Housing Center                               Ridgewood Library

11 Ridge Rd., Ridgewood                           Maple Ave., Ridgewood

Time 1 Pm - 3 Pm                                     Time 9:30 Am - 11:30 Am

Third Thursday Of Each Month                     First Friday Of Each Month

The Stable                                                    

259 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood                 

Time 1 Pm - 3 Pm                                        

Third Friday Of Each Month                        

Services Available: Blood Pressure Screening, Dietitian, Geriatric Caseworker, Education Personnel.

Staffed By Registered Nurses of Valley Home & Community Services

Dog and Cat Licenses - May be obtained at the Borough Hall, Mon. – Fri. from 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.; licenses run from January 1 to December 31.  All pets over the age of six months must obtain a license which requires a current rabies inoculation, good for the entire calendar year, certificate and proof of being spayed/neutered required to avoid additional State fee. The Borough has a "Scoop the Poop" Ordinance and a "Leash Law" for dogs. 

Marriage License - If the bride is a resident of New Jersey, the marriage license must be obtained from the Registrar of Vital Statistics of the municipality where she lives.  If she is a nonresident and the groom is a resident of New Jersey, get the license from the Registrar in his municipality.  A license issued under either of the preceding circumstances is good for use anywhere in New Jersey.  If both bride and groom are nonresidents of this State, the license must be secured from the Registrar of the place where the marriage is to be performed and may be used only in that place.  A license may never be used outside of New Jersey and a license issued in another state may never be used in New Jersey.

Unless ordered to do so by the proper judge, the Registrar will not issue the license until at least 72 hours after application is made.  If the marriage is scheduled for Saturday or Sunday, application should be made no later than the preceding Tuesday.  If the application is made on Wednesday or Thursday, the 72 hours will end on Saturday or Sunday, but the Registrar will probably not be available on those days, or any public holiday.

It is not necessary for both the bride and groom to be present when the application for the license is made.  One is sufficient, but the application must be completed by both before the license will be issued.  Whether one or both apply, the same witness (at least 18 years old) must be present to swear to the accuracy of the statements made.  Once the license is issued, it may be used at once or anytime within 30 days of the date of issuance.

Rabies Clinic - There is an annual rabies clinic (usually in January) held in the Ambulance Corps Building.  Please call the Borough Hall for more information or look in the local newspaper for the date and time.

Temporary Food License - If your facility is scheduling a social event that involves the preparation and serving of food, a Temporary Food Handling License is necessary.  This license is obtained by filling out an application at the Borough Hall. You will need to know the date of the event, name and address of responsible person, location of event, phone number of responsible person and a listing of food/beverage being served.  There is no fee.

Well Baby Clinic - There is an interlocal agreement with the Borough of Waldwick that offers a Well Baby Clinic.  Call the Borough Hall for details.