Dear HP Residents,
In the fast-paced environment of COVID-19, all municipalities are taking a range of steps to protect their citizens and mitigate transmission of the virus. These include limiting large group gatherings, restricting travel, instituting remote learning, and many variations of these and other measures.
The Borough of Harrington Park closed all parks and sports fields, both public and school facilities effectively AS OF March 16. No activities are permitted, including the usage of the playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, and etc. All recreation and sports programs have been suspended indefinitely as well.
The County Executive has issued an executive order requesting that "no groups of more than four people, other than family members, shall assemble in public at any time..." It is important for all the children and the youth of our town to follow the same instruction and continue to keep the recommended social distance with their peers. With the fast approaching warm weather, we request that all parents remind their children to refrain from congregating as a large group.
Certainly the way of life in Harrington Park has temporarily changed and it is not easy to adapt to the new way for many families. However, although it is important to keep calm and patient, it is critical to know that the well-being of our community depends on our cooperation and support. Please visit the Borough website (http://www.harringtonparknj.gov/) to learn more about COVID-19 and if you have any concern or questions, contact the Borough at (201)768-1700. Thank you.
HP Recreation Commission
Harrington Park Recreation Commission Meeting
June 3, 2020
Please take notice that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. and in consideration of Executive Order no. 103, issued by Governor Murphy on March 9, 2020 declaring a State of Emergency and a public Health Emergency in the State of New Jersey, and Governor Murphy's Executive Order no. 107 that restricts public gatherings and directs residents of New Jersey to stay at home," please be advised that the already scheduled and advertised June 3, 2020, 7:30 pm meeting of the Harrington Park Environmental Commission will take place via Zoom conference. Instructions to access the Remote Meeting and procedures for commenting are as follows: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: June 3, 2020, 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Environmental Commission Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83476163030?pwd=Tjcva3Q0Unl4OEJYbFBZOE5jazVZQT09, Meeting ID: 834 7616 3030, Password: 927440: One tap mobile +16465588656,,83476163030#,,1#,927440# US Or Telephone: Dial: +1 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 834 7616 3030, Password: 927440. Remote meeting access instructions will also be posted on the Borough Website harringtonparknj.gov. Video conferencing services can be accessed via the Zoom App which can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device before the meeting. Members of the Public can participate in the Public Comment portion of the meeting through both the video and audio conferencing mentioned previously. Questions regarding the Hearing may be directed as provided for on the Borough's website, or to the Board Secretary Tel. (201) 768-1714, or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
All meetings of the Harrington Park Recreation Commission are public meetings which are always open to members of the general public.
Marti Francis
Secretary to the Environmental Commission
AMENDMENT TO MEETING LOCATION
Harrington Park Recreation Commission Meeting
May 13, 2020
Please take notice that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. and in consideration of Executive Order no. 103, issued by Governor Murphy on March 9, 2020 declaring a State of Emergency and a public Health Emergency in the State of New Jersey, and Governor Murphy's Executive Order no. 107 that restricts public gatherings and directs residents of New Jersey to stay at home," please be advised that the already scheduled and advertised May 13, 2020, 8:00 pm meeting of the Harrington Park Recreation Commission will take place via Zoom conference. Instructions to access the Remote Meeting and procedures for commenting are as follows: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: May 13, 2020, 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Recreation Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89976833921?pwd=c1oTHRMaDFTbDFIVzBYZVhTYS9MZz09, Meeting ID: 8997683394, Password: 214137: One tap mobile +16465588656,,89976833921#,,1#,214137# US Or Telephone: Dial: +1 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 899 7683 3921, Password: 214137. Remote meeting access instructions will also be posted on the Borough Website harringtonparknj.gov. Video conferencing services can be accessed via the Zoom App which can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device before the meeting. Members of the Public can participate in the Public Comment portion of the meeting through both the video and audio conferencing mentioned previously. Questions regarding the Hearing may be directed as provided for on the Borough's website, or to the Board Secretary Tel. (201) 768-1714, or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
All meetings of the Harrington Park Recreation Commission are public meetings which are always open to members of the general public.
Marti Francis
Secretary to the Recreation Commission
AS OF MARCH 13, 2020 THE HP REC T-BALL, BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINATELY AT THIS TIME-THIS INCLUDES ALL
PRESEASON TRAINING, PRACTICE AND GAMES
Please be mindful of the neighborhoods where you walk your dog(s).
All dogs are required by Ordinance to be on a leash. In addition, you are required to curb your pet and pick up the waste matter, disposing of properly. Lets work together to keep our neighborhoods, yards, Borough Parks and School ground clean and healthy for our community.
Thank you for this consideration.
Recreation Commission
Martha Francis, Commission Sec'y
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Lara Toomin, Recreation Director
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HP Rec Baseball, Softball and T-Ball Registration is now OPEN!
Register your child here: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/harringtonparkreccom
Please register asap - registration will close on February 20th. No late registrations will be accepted.
All of the information is listed on the homepage of the site - please read carefully. We won't know schedules till much closer to the start of the season. You must register your child online and drop off or mail a check to the HP Borough Hall Finance Department (Tax Dept) to complete registration.
If you want to coach please mark it when you register your child - no need to send emails.
In order to coach you must be Rutgers Certified. We are excited to let you know that we will be holding a training session at the HP Borough Hall on the evening of March 4th. For details and to register for the Rutgers training please visit: https://hprec.typeform.com/to/QOaRUS
Thank you.
Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month
8pm- Borough Hall, 85 Harriot Avenue
Board Consists of 7 members with a term of 5 years each-Appointed by Mayor
2020 Recreation Commission Members
Lynne Cappelmann (2015-2024)
Charles DeGruccio (2014-2020)
Thomas Donnelly (2018-2022) Filling Unexpired Term
Robert Hwang (2019-2024)
Patrick Kramer (2018-2022)
Ashley Plescia (2019-2021) Filling Unexpired Term
Matt Saland (2019-2023) Filling unexpired term
Councilwoman Chung (Liaison MC/Voting Member) (2015-2020)
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