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Incorporated in 1908 and nestled in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains about twenty miles northwest of New York City, Ramsey is a six square mile Borough with some 14,500 residents. Ramsey is proud of its countless volunteers dedicated to making a difference in all aspects of the community from emergency services to fine arts to recreational programs. These volunteers, coupled with its dedicated Borough employees working to provide quality services to the residents, make Ramsey a community that cares. From the superior school system, to the expanded senior center and programs; Ramsey is an ideal community for all ages.
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"Ramsey Responds" graciously accepts used furniture, appliances, bedding and other household items in good condition for local families. For information kindly call Ramsey Reponds at 201-312-4843
If you are not currently listed on our Reverse 911 system and would like to be added, please call, Mike Adams, OEM Coordinator, at 201-825-3400 X 420 or e-mail him at mfadams.oem@ramseynj.com You may also come to the Borough Hall and fill out a form in the main office.
For any information regarding the vegetation management that was proposed by Rockland Electric please visit http://www.state.nj.us/bpu/pdf/rules/20070904elecRule.pdf
Don't forget to enter www.ramseynj.com as one of your favorites as important notices are often posted. In addition, if you are to receive a reverse 911 phone call, additional information will be posted on this site. Please DO NOT call the Ramsey Police Department; their lines must be left open for emergency calls.
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade & Closure Fund (UST Fund, a grant and loan program available to both homeowners and commercial property owners for funding remediation of contamination cause by leaking underground storage tanks.
Log on to www.nj.gov/dep/srp/finance/ustfund/ and
www.njeda.com/ust_funding.asp
In addition, a Homeowner's guide to Cleaning Up Heating Oil Discharges and other useful site remediation information is available at
www.nj.gov/dep/srp/community/homeowner.htm
With the onset of the Fall, black bears begin actively foraging for food to prepare for the winter denning season. For more information about black bears go to www.njfishandwildlife.com/bearfacts.htm
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