🚦 Traffic Update – New Signal Pattern at Knickerbocker Rd & High St 🚦
Please be advised of a new traffic light pattern at the intersection of Knickerbocker Road and High Street.
🔹 What’s changing?
Southbound Knickerbocker Road will now have a delayed green light, allowing northbound Knickerbocker Road traffic to proceed first.
This adjustment is designed to improve traffic flow and enhance safety at this busy intersection.
🚗 Please use caution, be patient as drivers adjust, and always obey traffic signals.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our roads safe!

Looking for an indoor activity this weekend while staying local ?
Come join us at the Closter Library for an afternoon of entertainment !

Mayor Glidden Issues 2026 "State of the Borough" Address
Please view here:
https://youtu.be/V9gfjHcgISw
Please view here:
https://youtu.be/V9gfjHcgISw
Village School Commons - Affordable Housing Information Update

On behalf of the borough and our DPW, for your continued reference and convenience, please find below a link to the borough's official 2026 Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule.
2026 Closter Recycling & Trash Schedule Calendar - Click Here for Printable PDF Version
Please also consider downloading our Recycle Coach App which is useful tool for obtaining trash and recycling pickup dates, set reminders, etc.
App Download and Info
On behalf of the Borough of Closter we would like to congratulate Councilwoman Amitai and Councilman Yammarino on being sworn in last week for a new term in their respective positions.


Mayor Glidden's Committee for the Arts Announces First Round of 2026 Concerts
Borough of Closter Announces REVISED Ground Breaking Ceremony Date for Village School Commons - New Date is Wednesday January 21

The Borough of Closter and Mastermind Development LLC Announce Upcoming Groundbreaking for Village School Commons, Preserving Historic Closter Village School Site
View Press Release Here:
https://aptg.co/7CtNzr
View Press Release Here:
https://aptg.co/7CtNzr


Closter Board of Health Announces Free Rabies Clinic - Saturday January 10

Mayor Glidden’s December 2025 newsletter is now available for viewing.
You may review newsletter here:
https://aptg.co/YCXpKp
Please take a moment to read about some of the current updates and happenings in our community.
You may review newsletter here:
https://aptg.co/YCXpKp
Please take a moment to read about some of the current updates and happenings in our community.

PLEASE Help us to Help you. 🙏“Adopt” the nearest fire hydrant to your home and care for it during this projected storm by shoveling it and keeping it clear & accessible ! ❄️🚒🔥🙏

With the impending snow storm arriving this afternoon, residents shall make every possible effort to remove your vehicles parked on the streets until the roads are plowed sufficiently (Boro Ordinance 183-45C No Parking on snow covered roadway) Thank You for your Cooperation !

Mark your calendar ! All members of the community are invited to join in this celebration of service and community. We can’t wait to share this memorable evening with you !

Welcome aboard to our newest Fire Inspector Anthony Padilla. He comes to Closter Fire Prevention Bureau with a well rounded background of education and experience and will be an asset with covering our ever increasing inspection obligations. 🔥🧯📝

Mayor Glidden Offers Holiday Message

Giant Lego Menorah Lighting Event - Tuesday December 16th

Shade Tree Commission Announces 2025 Fall Foliage Photo Contest Winners




NVD Project Graduation Announces Holiday Shopping Boutique - Sunday December 14


Thanks to Borough of Closter staff and past Councilwoman Witko for once again making sure our borough is represented with a tree at Bergen County's Winter Wonderland in Van Saun Park in Paramus


