Board of Health
Animal Control
Tyco Animal Control Services
1 Stouts Lane, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
201-652-4554
Septic
The Borough contracts with the Bergen County Department of Health Services (BCDHS) for Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) services, and BCDHS serves as the Borough's Health Officer.
Phone: 201-634-2730
REHS E-mail: [email protected]
Health Department Information
The Board of Health has contracted with the Bergen County Department of Health Services, an organization that provides a variety of health-related services. For information on these services, see Bergen County Department of Health Services
For any inquiries or complaints please contact the Duty Officer at 201-634-2730
Physical Exams Free for Children
The Board of Health offers a monthly Child Health Conference for Old Tappan children from birth through age 6 where they may receive free, complete medical physical exams and all required immunizations. Children ages 7 through 18 years of age may receive immunizations only. Appointments are necessary. For further information call 201-666-4800 ext 1528. Sessions are held at the Hillsdale Borough Building, 380 Hillsidale Avenue, in the lower level. Services are provided by a Pediatrician and Public Health Nurse.
Board of Health Information
The Board of Health is responsible for ensuring that proper health standards are maintained within the Borough. The Board also oversees that Borough Ordinances, intended to guarantee healthy living circumstances in Old Tappan, are respected.
The Board of Health regulates the maintenance of food and beverage vending machines and retail food establishments, controls the keeping of animals, authorizes the inspection of premises by the health officer, and oversees and regulates other establishments in order to guarantee healthy living circumstances.
Members
Rubina Bhatia - Chairperson
Lisa Troy - Vice Chairperson
Julie Fortunato
Sarabjit Singh
Ciro Scilingo
Sean Wengerter
Stephen Wiklinski
Traci Burgess
Marta Di Santi - Secretary
Christine Massaro - Council Liaison
Meeting Dates
Meetings held on the third Wesnesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
The Board meetings are presently held virtually via Zoom
Please contact the Borough Administrator if you would like to get information on joining the zoom meeting.