Borough of Palisades Park

Holiday Closure Notice
📢 Holiday Closure Notice
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📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026

Borough Hall Closed — Lincoln’s Birthday

The Borough of Palisades Park offices will be closed on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, February 13, 2026. We wish everyone a safe and pleasant holiday.

Official Notice
Alternate Side Parking Notice

Effective: Thursday
Alternate Side Parking will be in effect to support snow removal operations.

Alternate Side Parking regulations will be in effect on Thursday to allow the Department of Public Works (DPW) to safely and efficiently plow streets and remove snow.

Resident Reminder
Please move your vehicles during posted alternate side parking hours so DPW crews can perform snow removal operations without delay.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please continue to follow posted parking regulations for the safety of our community.
Ramadan Event Section
Welcome Ramadan 2026 — Community Gathering Event Poster
☪ Community Event

Welcome Ramadan 2026

All neighbors are invited to join with family and friends as we welcome the holy month. Learn about Ramadan, experience culture, enjoy light refreshments, and make new friends.

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Friday, Feb 13, 2026 5:00 PM
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275 Broad Avenue Palisades Park, NJ
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Free Admission All are welcome
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Open to Everyone Families encouraged


Mayor’s Notice: Snow Removal Update

Official public notice to Palisades Park residents regarding snow removal operations and alternate side parking.

New Snow Removal Plan Effective Tomorrow (January 30)

  • DPW will publish a daily list of streets scheduled for plowing and snow removal on the Borough website, social media, and through resident email alerts.
  • Alternate side parking will be enforced but NOT ticketed, unless you block a street scheduled for snow removal.
  • If your car is parked on a street scheduled for clearing, you WILL be ticketed—and finally towed if it continues to obstruct the work.

NOTICE TO PALISADES PARK RESIDENTS

Today, I spent many hours on the road with our Department of Public Works (DPW) responding to resident concerns about snow removal—particularly why certain streets remain uncleared even when alternate side parking is in effect. Your concerns are valid, and I want you to know that I take them seriously. I left my daytime career so I could dedicate myself fully to serving as your Mayor, and that commitment is why I am out there with our staff, seeing conditions firsthand.

Like neighboring towns such as Fort Lee, Leonia, and Ridgefield, our Borough does not have the resources to remove all snow at once. I personally visited these towns today, and their school zones and side streets are in similar condition to ours.

This afternoon, I held an impromptu meeting with the Police Department, DPW, Borough Administrator, Councilman, and DPW Committee Chairperson Charlie Shin. Together, we developed a new coordinated strategy that surrounding towns have not implemented, and we hope this will be a win-win execution.

NEW SNOW REMOVAL PLAN (Effective Tomorrow, January 30th):

  • DPW will publish a daily list of streets scheduled for plowing and snow removal on the Borough website, social media, and through resident email alerts by tomorrow.
  • Alternate side parking will be enforced but NOT ticketed, unless you block a street scheduled for snow removal.
  • If your car is parked on a street scheduled for clearing, you WILL be ticketed—and finally towed if it continues to obstruct the work.
  • If your neighbors have not cleared snow or there is a dangerous amount of ice on the sidewalk, please contact the Police Department. Our Code Enforcement team will respond and handle the situation.
  • After each group of streets is completed, DPW will release the next list, and the same process will continue.

PLEASE subscribe to the Mayor’s Newsletter on the Borough website to receive important updates directly. PLEASE see the snow clearing schedule below.

This hybrid approach is a first for our municipality. It requires coordination and does not prioritize summons revenue—but it prioritizes you, our residents. I believe this will be a win-win for both the community and the Borough.

I also inspected key areas today—Lindbergh, Notre Dame, the High School, and the Library. Crosswalks were clear, visibility was safe, and our crossing guards and police were doing an excellent job under the freezing conditions. After just one day of alternate side parking in effect, our DPW staff is working diligently and making real progress.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and care for one another. Please continue to look out for your neighbors.

I ❤️ PALISADES PARK
Chong “Paul” Kim
Mayor of Palisades Park

 

팔리세이즈파크 주민 여러분께 알립니다

오늘 저는 공공사업국(DPW) 직원들과 함께 여러 시간을 현장에서 보내며, 제설과 관련된 주민 여러분의 우려에 직접 대응했습니다. 특히 교대 주차가 시행되고 있음에도 일부 도로가 왜 아직 치워지지 않았는지에 대한 질문이 많았습니다. 여러분의 걱정은 모두 정당하며, 저는 이를 매우 중요하게 생각합니다. 저는 주민 여러분을 위해 전념하고자 기존 직업을 내려놓았고, 그 책임감으로 오늘도 직원들과 함께 현장을 직접 확인했습니다.

포트리, 레오니아, 리지필드 등 인근 타운들도 마찬가지로 모든 눈을 한 번에 치울 수 있는 인력과 장비를 갖추고 있지 않습니다. 저는 오늘 직접 이들 지역을 방문했고, 학교 주변과 이면도로 상황이 우리와 크게 다르지 않음을 확인했습니다.

오늘 오후에는 경찰서, DPW, 보로 행정관, 한 의원, 그리고 DPW 위원장인 찰리 신 위원장과 즉석 회의를 열었습니다. 그 결과, 주변 타운에서는 시행하지 않은 새로운 협력 제설 전략을 마련했으며, 주민과 보로 모두에게 도움이 되는 방식이 되기를 기대합니다.

새로운 제설 계획 (1월 30일, 내일부터 시행)

  • DPW는 제설 및 눈 치우기 예정 도로 목록을 매일 보로 웹사이트, SNS, 주민 이메일 알림을 통해 공지할 예정입니다.
  • 교대 주차는 시행되지만, 단속은 하지 않습니다. 단, 제설 예정 도로를 막고 있는 차량은 예외입니다.
  • 제설 예정 도로에 차량을 주차해 작업을 방해할 경우 과태료가 부과되며, 계속 이동하지 않을 경우 견인 조치가 이루어집니다.
  • 만약 이웃이 눈을 치우지 않았거나 인도에 위험한 얼음이 남아 있다면, 경찰서로 연락해 주십시오. 코드 집행팀이 출동해 조치할 것입니다.
  • 한 구역의 제설이 완료되면 DPW가 다음 구역 목록을 발표하며, 동일한 방식으로 진행됩니다.

중요한 공지를 바로 받아보시려면, 보로 웹사이트에서 시장 뉴스레터 구독을 꼭 신청해 주십시오.
아래 제설 일정도 확인해 주시기 바랍니다.

이번 하이브리드 방식은 우리 보로에서 처음 시행하는 제설 전략입니다. 이는 부서 간 긴밀한 협력이 필요하며, 과태료 수입을 우선하지 않습니다. 우선하는 것은 여러분, 우리 주민들입니다. 이 방식이 주민과 보로 모두에게 도움이 되는 윈-윈 전략이 될 것이라 믿습니다.

오늘 저는 린드버그, 노트르담, 고등학교, 도서관 등 주요 지역도 직접 점검했습니다. 횡단보도는 잘 보였고, 시야도 안전했으며, 혹한 속에서도 교통보호원과 경찰이 훌륭하게 임무를 수행하고 있었습니다. 교대 주차가 단 하루 시행된 상황에서도 DPW 직원들은 최선을 다해 실제적인 진전을 이루고 있습니다.

여러분의 인내와 협조, 그리고 서로를 향한 배려에 깊이 감사드립니다. 앞으로도 이웃을 살피는 따뜻한 마음을 이어가 주시기 바랍니다.

I ❤️ PALISADES PARK
정 “폴” 김
팔리세이즈파크 시장

 

AVISO A LOS RESIDENTES DE PALISADES PARK

Hoy pasé muchas horas en la calle junto con nuestro Departamento de Obras Públicas (DPW) respondiendo a las inquietudes de los residentes sobre la remoción de nieve—especialmente por qué ciertas calles siguen sin limpiarse aun cuando está en vigor el estacionamiento alternado. Sus preocupaciones son válidas, y quiero que sepan que las tomo muy en serio. Dejé mi carrera profesional para dedicarme por completo a servirles como su Alcalde, y por eso estoy afuera con nuestro personal, observando las condiciones directamente.

Al igual que en los municipios vecinos como Fort Lee, Leonia y Ridgefield, nuestro Borough no cuenta con los recursos para remover toda la nieve de una sola vez. Hoy visité personalmente estas localidades y sus zonas escolares y calles secundarias están en condiciones similares a las nuestras.

Esta tarde, sostuve una reunión improvisada con el Departamento de Policía, el DPW, el Administrador del Borough, un concejal y el presidente del Comité de DPW, Charlie Shin. Juntos desarrollamos una nueva estrategia coordinada que los municipios vecinos no han implementado, y esperamos que resulte beneficiosa para todos.

NUEVO PLAN DE REMOCIÓN DE NIEVE (Vigente a partir de mañana, 30 de enero):

  • El DPW publicará una lista diaria de las calles programadas para limpieza y remoción de nieve en el sitio web del Borough, en redes sociales y por correo electrónico a los residentes.
  • El estacionamiento alternado se hará cumplir, pero NO se emitirán multas, a menos que su vehículo bloquee una calle programada para la remoción de nieve.
  • Si su vehículo está estacionado en una calle programada para limpieza, recibirá una multa y, si continúa obstruyendo el trabajo, será remolcado.
  • Si sus vecinos no han limpiado la nieve o hay una cantidad peligrosa de hielo en la acera, comuníquese con el Departamento de Policía. Nuestro equipo de Cumplimiento de Códigos responderá y tomará las medidas necesarias.
  • Una vez que se complete cada grupo de calles, el DPW publicará la siguiente lista y el proceso continuará de la misma manera.

POR FAVOR suscríbase al Boletín del Alcalde en el sitio web del Borough para recibir actualizaciones importantes directamente.
POR FAVOR revise el calendario de limpieza de nieve que aparece a continuación.

Este enfoque híbrido es el primero en nuestro municipio. Requiere coordinación y no prioriza los ingresos por multas—prioriza a ustedes, nuestros residentes. Creo firmemente que será una estrategia beneficiosa tanto para la comunidad como para el Borough.

Hoy también inspeccioné áreas clave—Lindbergh, Notre Dame, la escuela secundaria y la biblioteca. Los cruces peatonales estaban despejados, la visibilidad era segura y nuestros guardias de cruce y policías estaban haciendo un excelente trabajo bajo las condiciones de congelación. Después de solo un día de estacionamiento alternado, nuestro personal del DPW está trabajando con dedicación y logrando avances reales.

Gracias por su paciencia, cooperación y por cuidarse unos a otros. Les pido que continúen velando por sus vecinos.

I ❤️ PALISADES PARK!
Chong “Paul” Kim
Alcalde de Palisades Park
Sincerely,

DPW Snow Clearing Schedule

To view the DPW schedule, please click the button below.


Click here to view the DPW Schedule (PDF)

Note: This link opens a PDF document.

🚨 Important Notice
Resident Parking Permit Portal Update

✅ The Borough of Palisades Park has transitioned to a new online Resident Parking Permit system.

🔒 The previous IPS permit portal has been deactivated.
🔁 All active permits have been transferred and work with Borough enforcement devices.

📝 Residents must use the official Permit Portal for applications, visitor permits, and permit updates.

👉 Access the Permit Portal:
Open Permit Portal
https://www.tocite.net/palpark/portal/permit
ℹ️ Please use the new portal link above for all permit-related services.

Palisades Park Borough Seal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 27, 2025

Contact: Sara Rossi,
sara@vmmi.net


Palisades Park Police Department Regains Control of
Internal Affairs

Palisades Park, NJ – The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) has advised that control
over Internal Affairs functions has been returned to the Palisades Park Police Department,
signaling confidence in the department’s progress under new leadership and its commitment to
maintaining the highest professional standards. This development follows a period during which
the BCPO temporarily oversaw Internal Affairs operations at the PPPD.

“We welcome this development as a sign of restored confidence in our department and the
direction we’re heading,” said Palisades Park Police Chief George Beck. “We remain committed
to handling Internal Affairs investigations with the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and
transparency, as we do with all other public safety functions.”

Chief of Detectives Matthew J. Finck from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office adds,
“I am confident that Chief Beck will lead the department with integrity and distinction. We are all
fortunate to have a leader with his experience and commitment to public safety at the helm.”

“This marks a powerful milestone for our community and our police department. We’ve
committed ourselves to building a culture of accountability and professionalism—and this
decision proves that progress is real, promises are being kept, and reform is underway,” said
Mayor Paul Kim.

Both agencies have emphasized their ongoing cooperation. The Palisades Park Police Department
is focused on moving forward under new leadership, reinforcing accountability within the ranks,
and strengthening the partnership between officers and the community. That positive direction
was recently highlighted by the appointment of Chief Beck in August.

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- Federal ICE Information and Guide -

Attention Residents:
The Borough of Palisades Park would like to share an important resource from the New Jersey Department of Human Services – Office of New Americans
The guide, “Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights,” provides helpful information on what to do if approached by federal immigration officers (ICE) and explains your basic rights at home, in public, or if detained.
We recommend reviewing this information to stay informed of your rights.
Visit the full resource here: View the full guide (PDF)
Residents are encouraged to review this document to stay informed and prepared.
Notice:
All business and residential alarms must be registered annually with the Palisades Park Police Department. The form is on the police web site or pick up a copy at the police window. – Michael Gardner, Police Director

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