In a letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill, the Mayor and City Council thanked the Governor for signing legislation expanding seven days of early voting for May nonpartisan municipal elections. The new law strengthens ballot access and helps ensure voting rights are protected statewide.

The Mayor and Council have long warned that legacy PILOT agreements would eventually burden taxpayers. CFO Jim Mangin confirmed at Monday’s Special City Council meeting that inherited tax exemptions are now straining the 2026 budget. We are facing the consequences of “stunt budgeting” from the 2025 election cycle, which left the City short on resources, with gaps in infrastructure and aging equipment. While rising healthcare costs are a statewide challenge, our situation has worsened due to a lack of responsible long-term planning. This budget represents a necessary course correction, not the beginning of a new era of higher taxes, as this administration works to rebuild the City’s financial foundation. Since taking office last July and implementing new safeguards, healthcare costs have trended downward for nine consecutive months. Watch this clip from the meeting for more information, and join us for the full budget presentation on April 21.

We recently mailed letters to residents about the PSE&G Community Solar Program. Some residents have expressed concerns about the legitimacy of these letters, and we want to assure you they are genuine. For more information, you can view the presentation from the March 3rd Council Meeting below, where program representatives explained how the program works and answered questions.

Join the City of Hackensack for the City Wide Garage Sale on May 16 and 17 from 9AM to 4PM. Residents and residential homes only can participate with a $10 donation. Register online at hackensack.recdesk.com by May 13 to be included on the official map. For questions or payment, contact the City Manager’s Office at 201-646-3900.

Project Healthy Bones returns to Hackensack. Join our free 24-week senior exercise class to improve strength, balance, and flexibility, with a focus on osteoporosis. Weekly starting April 23, 1:30 PM–3:00 PM at the Hackensack Recreation Center.

Help keep Hackensack’s streets safe and smooth. If you spot a pothole in your neighborhood, let us know so crews can address it as quickly as possible. Send the location and any helpful details to pothole@hackensack.org!

Get ready to Slam! Slam Dunk the Junk is coming to Hackensack on April 18 at Atlantic Street Park. Registration closes April 10 and organizations must register in advance.

Honor a veteran in your life through the City of Hackensack’s Hometown Heroes Veterans Banner Display Program. Submit their name and image to be featured on a banner along Main Street. Register online or in person. For more information, visit hackensack.recdesk.com or contact veteranbanner@hackensack.org.

We were made aware of an issue with the mailed Sanitation/Recycling Calendar that occurred during the printing process. Please click below for the revised calendar.

The City of Hackensack, in partnership with NJ Clean Communities and Hamline University, is proud to present the “Adopt-A-Drain” program for their residents.