Borough Of Norwood
New Jersey
March 30, 2026
Mayor James Barsa’s Week in Review
Week Ending: 3/29/26
Message from the Mayor
Fire Co. No. 1 held their annual Easter egg hunt this past Sunday. There was a great turnout for all age groups. Thank you to Norwood Fire Co. No. 1 for once again generously donating your time and candy for this event.
Our annual shredding event is scheduled for May 30th, from 9am to 1pm, in the DPW parking lot. This is a great time to safely and securely dispose of papers you no longer need.
Congratulations to the boys 5th/6th grade soccer team for winning the championship game to become the Northern Valley Soccer League champs!
Department of Public Works
Grass and brush collection will be starting in the next few weeks. Please continue to monitor the Borough website and official Facebook pages for more information.
Recreation
Registration for the summer basketball program will be opening in early May. Please follow the Norwood Recreation Facebook page, as well as the Borough website and official Facebook pages, for more information.
Blue and Gold Football Camp will take place at the NVOT the week of July 20th to the 24th from 9am to 2pm. The camp is open to children entering 1st through 9th grade. To register please use this link: https://forms.gle/xeCM4gcJVbxT4SpK6
The Golden Knights Basketball Camp will be held at NVOT July 6th to the 10th from 9am to 1pm. Boys entering 2nd through 9th grade can sign up using this link: https://sites.google.com/nvnet.org/goldenknightsbasketballcamp/home
Norwood Fire Department
The Norwood Fire Department is in need of new members who would like to give back and serve their community. For more information, or to become a member, stop by the fire house on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm.
Upcoming Events
· Chair Yoga – 4/1/26 11:15am in Community Center
· Women’s Club Meeting – 4/1/26 6pm-8pm in Community Center
· Planning Board Meeting – 4/1/26 7pm in Borough Hall Council Chambers
Library Events
Adult Programs:
· Chair Yoga – Tuesdays 1pm
· ESL Coffee & Conversation – Wednesdays 11am
Children’s Programs:
· Story Time with Miss Christine – Wednesdays 11am
· Chess Club – Wednesdays 3:15pm
· Crafternoon – Wednesdays 3:15pm
· Kids Movie Afternoon – Thursdays 3:15pm
· Saturday Story Time – Saturdays 11am
Notices & Reminders
Garbage pickup is every Tuesday and Friday
Recycling pickup is every Wednesday
Bulk pickup is every Friday, you do not need to schedule an appointment for pickup
White Goods pick up – call or email the DPW to schedule an appointment (201-768-4152 Rtracy@norwoodboro.org)
Did you Know?
March Trivia – What is the oldest home still standing in Norwood?
Week Ending: 3/29/26
Message from the Mayor
Fire Co. No. 1 held their annual Easter egg hunt this past Sunday. There was a great turnout for all age groups. Thank you to Norwood Fire Co. No. 1 for once again generously donating your time and candy for this event.
Our annual shredding event is scheduled for May 30th, from 9am to 1pm, in the DPW parking lot. This is a great time to safely and securely dispose of papers you no longer need.
Congratulations to the boys 5th/6th grade soccer team for winning the championship game to become the Northern Valley Soccer League champs!
Department of Public Works
Grass and brush collection will be starting in the next few weeks. Please continue to monitor the Borough website and official Facebook pages for more information.
Recreation
Registration for the summer basketball program will be opening in early May. Please follow the Norwood Recreation Facebook page, as well as the Borough website and official Facebook pages, for more information.
Blue and Gold Football Camp will take place at the NVOT the week of July 20th to the 24th from 9am to 2pm. The camp is open to children entering 1st through 9th grade. To register please use this link: https://forms.gle/xeCM4gcJVbxT4SpK6
The Golden Knights Basketball Camp will be held at NVOT July 6th to the 10th from 9am to 1pm. Boys entering 2nd through 9th grade can sign up using this link: https://sites.google.com/nvnet.org/goldenknightsbasketballcamp/home
Norwood Fire Department
The Norwood Fire Department is in need of new members who would like to give back and serve their community. For more information, or to become a member, stop by the fire house on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm.
Upcoming Events
· Chair Yoga – 4/1/26 11:15am in Community Center
· Women’s Club Meeting – 4/1/26 6pm-8pm in Community Center
· Planning Board Meeting – 4/1/26 7pm in Borough Hall Council Chambers
Library Events
Adult Programs:
· Chair Yoga – Tuesdays 1pm
· ESL Coffee & Conversation – Wednesdays 11am
Children’s Programs:
· Story Time with Miss Christine – Wednesdays 11am
· Chess Club – Wednesdays 3:15pm
· Crafternoon – Wednesdays 3:15pm
· Kids Movie Afternoon – Thursdays 3:15pm
· Saturday Story Time – Saturdays 11am
Notices & Reminders
Garbage pickup is every Tuesday and Friday
Recycling pickup is every Wednesday
Bulk pickup is every Friday, you do not need to schedule an appointment for pickup
White Goods pick up – call or email the DPW to schedule an appointment (201-768-4152 Rtracy@norwoodboro.org)
Did you Know?
March Trivia – What is the oldest home still standing in Norwood?