By BoroPark24 Staff

Community Board 12 held its annual Erev Pesach coordination meeting to review preparations and ensure that city services and community organizations are ready for the upcoming Yom Tov, with CB12 once again serving as an important bridge between the community and city agencies, helping coordinate services and address concerns to ensure that busy holiday periods run as smoothly as possible.

One of the primary topics discussed was garbage collection during the busy pre-Pesach period. The Department of Sanitation urged residents to place garbage out on their regular collection days, including both regular trash and recycling. Residents are encouraged to include any additional waste they may have as they clean for Pesach, rather than waiting until Erev Yom Tov to discard it.

Sanitation officials also announced that on April 1, beginning at 12:00 a.m. until sundown, crews will be collecting garbage throughout the area. Residents should place both regular trash and recycling out for pickup during that time. For questions regarding sanitation services, residents can contact the Department of Sanitation helpline at 718-449-2671.

Preparations for Sereifas Chametz were also discussed. Officials noted that the locations for public burning will be announced. The FDNY reminded residents that if any of the fires get out of control, firefighters will be required to fully extinguish the fire and will not be able to allow it to be restarted.

Public safety during Yom Tov was another topic addressed at the meeting. The NYPD announced that there will be increased patrols throughout the neighborhood during Yom Tov to help ensure safety and order.

The meeting was attended by representatives from several city agencies and community organizations, including the FDNY, Department of Sanitation, NYPD Brooklyn South Chief, NYPD Executive Officer, NYPD Community Affairs, Hatzolah, Shomrim, Chaverim, Misaskim, the Department of Transportation, Yanky Eisdorfer from the Borough President’s Office, and representatives from the office of State Senator Simcha Felder.

Following the meeting, the group went to be menachem avel Reb Berish Freilich, who is sitting shiva following the passing of his mother.

photos: Dovid Jaroslawicz