Monday, February 27, 2017

Library Pilates

27-February-2017
   On Saturday-25-February the Bogota Public Library hosted a Pilates workout session. This was presented by Instructor Deborah Glassford who led the attendees through a series of total body workouts. This was done with easy flowing movements to stretch and strengthen a person's muscles in order to improve flexibility.  The purpose is to incorporate a number of different exercises to  reduce pain where needed and to add power to other areas of the body. For more information please about this and other Library events visit their web site at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/   The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 







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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Bogota Sports

26-February-2017
   Results of Bogota Sports from the weekend
   Three members of the Bogota/ Weehawken Wrestling squad competed in the Region 2 Tournament   Michael Martinez at 120 lbs,  Danny Gonzalez at 126 lbs,  and  Evan Schroer at 285 lbs were all eliminated after the first round.


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  In the state Indoor Meet of Champions held at the Bennet Centre in Toms River  Danny Daurio placed 25th with James Draney coming in at 29th place in their 3200 m race.
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  In  The Mens Basketball Bucs played in the third place game of the Bergen Invitational Tournament  taking place at St. Josephs High School in Montvale, NJ.  Bogota played the Dwight- Morrow Raiders from Englewood, NJ. Bogota had a two point  lead after the first half, with the Raiders coming back to lead Bogota 30-34 at the break.  In the third Quarter  the Bucs would pull ahead a gain by the score of 50-48 at the end of three Quarter time.  As time was starting to run down at the end of the game Bogota again trailed by the score of 55- 59.  The Bucs defense shifted  and shut out Dwight- Morrow the rest of the way while scoring the last five points of the night for a 60-59 win. Deiker Padrino had a game high of 21 Points including 5 Three Point baskets. Bogota's record is now 18-7.  On Tuesday -28-February the #4 ranked Bucs play in the NJSIAA North 1 Group 1 Tournament. They will  their first round game play at home  on the Jay Mahoney Court  against #13 North Warren.  The game is scheduled for a 7:00p start.




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This Weeks Events

26-February-2017

  Some events scheduled to take place in and around Bogota  for the week starting on Monday-27-February.  Times and dates may change due weather or other circumstances. Please contact the event for the most up to date information.  More events will be added when they become available.

Monday-27-Feb. 
Bogota
 Starting this day the Bogota Public Library will have a members of the Bogota Girls Scout be available for Reading and Tutoring. This will begin at 3:30p and be available every Monday and Wednesday the Library is open. To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

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Monday-27-Feb.
Bogota 
     The Library will have it's  Night Traveler's Teen Club The Night Traveler's Teen Club is open to grades 6-12. Club members participate in various activities and interact with peers. Bring your ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm to the table. This will be held from 5:00p to 6:00p on the second floor This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the library in advance.   To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
    The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  

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Monday-27-Feb.
Bogota 
   The Bogota Public Library will present  their next Smarty-pants lecture  on Social Security planning. This will start at 7:00p and be held in the quiet study area on the first floor.   This is a free event  with registration required. To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  



Monday-27-Feb.
Bogota 
    The weekly " Meet the Mayor"  event will take place in the office of Mayor Chris Keleman  This is open to any Bogota resident who would to ask the Mayor a question about  Bogota, or to discuss any matter to help improve the quality of life in the Borough. Anyone who wishes just to have an informal conversation with the Mayor is also welcome to attend. Meetings will be held on a first come basis. This will run from 5:00p to 7:00p in the Mayor's office. His office is on in Bogota Borough Hall located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.
  Bogota Borough  Hall is located at 375 Larch Ave. in Bogota, NJ.

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Tuesday-28-Feb.
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have the following programs:  Makers Lab for Students 4:00p -5:00p,  Unplugged game night    6:00p-8:30p. This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the library in advance.   To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 


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Tuesday-28-Feb.
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have a workshop on how to apply for American Citizenship. This will be held in the second floor Seniors Centre and start at 6:00p. This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the library in advance.   To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 


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Tuesday-28-Feb.
Bogota
 The Bogota Board of Education will have their regular meeting and work session. Action may will be taken at this meeting. This will be held in the Bogota High  School  Cafeteria starting at 7:30p. This is open to the public. The Cafeteria is located on the second floor at 2 Henry Luthin Pl. Bogota, NJ


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Wednesday-1-March
Bogota 
    The Bogota Public Library will have a members of the Bogota Girls Scout be available for Reading and Tutoring. This will begin at 3:30p and be available every Monday and Wednesday the Library is open. To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

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Thursday & Friday-2 &3-March
Bogota 
 The Bogota Public Library is again working with AARP this year to provided assistance in tax preparation. This will be available on Thursday and Fridays from now until Saturday 15- April.  This is targeted to anyone over the age of 60 who could also be collecting Social Security .  
   To register for  the tax aide, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  


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Thursday-2-March
Bogota 
 The Bogota Borough Council will be holding their regular Council meeting  and work session starting at 7:30p. It will take place in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall. Borough Hall is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  This meeting is open to the public. 

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Friday-3-March
Bogota 
  
The Bogota Public Library will host a Mini-Makers lab for Students age 4-6. This will be held on the library first floor in the Teen quiet study area. It will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00p This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the library in advance.   To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 


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Friday-3-March
Bogota 
  The Bogota  Public Library will host their weekly Fit Club. This will take place on Fridays in the second Floor Senior Centre.  It will start at 4:00p , and is a free event.  To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

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Bogota Sports 


Tuesday-28-Feb
Men's Basketball          #4 Bogota play #13 North Warren in the first round game of the  NJSIAA North 1 Group 1 Tournament. On the Jay Mahoney Court  The game is scheduled for a 7:00p start.

Monday-27-Feb to Friday-3-March
Middle School Basketball      Maywood Tournament

     
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Saturday, February 25, 2017

The Lt. Ryan Memorial Bridge

25-February-2017
   On, or about, Monday -27-February  the Lt William Ryan Bridge will be closed for replacement. Also known as the Midtown Bridge connecting  Bogota with Hackensack over the Hackensack River will finally be replaced with a new structure. In October of 2013  the Ryan Bridge needed to be closed in order to replace a number of decking plates that had become damaged due to age.  In 2014 The New Jersey Dept. of  Environment Protection, The Bergen County  Soil Conservation District and the U.S. Coast Guard  clear approval of construction of a replacement bridge. In early 2016 plans for the replacement structure were prepared. Work on the bridge will begin after the drainage project on W. Ft Lee. near the River Club site, is complete.
   The current Truss Box super structure and the approach from the Bogota entrance will be totally dismembered  to the concrete piers and deposed of. The concrete will then be refurbished and strengthen as needed.  The single box truss is scheduled to be replaced with a twin Warren Truss super structure that will meet at the existing centre pivot pier. There will again be an approach deck from  W. Main St. coming out of Bogota.  The new super structure of the Warren Truss will be open at the top with no horizontal members. This will eliminate  the current 15 ft height restrictions,  at this time is not a maximum weight limit to the new bridge.  The sidewalk will be included on the southern face of the bridge deck, with a decorative  fence replacing the chain link fence on the current bridge. New safety barriers will be added and the dedication plaque to Lt William Ryan will be replaced.
   The bridge decking will be a exodermic concrete deck instead of the current open mesh deck being  currently used.  An Exodermic® (or "composite, unfilled steel grid") bridge deck is comprised of a reinforced concrete slab on top of, and composite with, an unfilled steel grid. This efficient system maximizes the use of the compressive strength of concrete and the tensile strength of steel to provide a lightweight, strong and durable bridge deck. (1) This will reduce he construction time  and weight  of the new deck, while providing a smoother and quieter ride over the bridge. The existing sections of W. Main St in Bogota, and Salem St ext in Hackensack will be regraded and repaved.
   The tentative schedule is to have the bridge closed for 9 months for construction, with a cost of over 4.5 Million dollars. Access to the Bogota Tennis Club, The Bogota Recreation Centre, parking in Olsen Park in Bogota, along with the Ice House and Bowler City in Hackensack will be provided subject to construction. Detour signs will be posted directing traffic to the Lt Harold Dillard  Memorial Bridge to the south or The Anderson St. Bridge in Teaneck to the north.  The current timetable should allow the new bridge to be open before the River Club in Bogota, and Lot"C" development in Hackesack gets fully underway. The timetable and final design are subject to change.  

note #1 from DS Brown Co. of North Baltimore MD.













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