Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Tree Lighting

 
10-December-2024
 On Sunday-8-December, the Borough of Bogota held their annual Christmas tree lighting in front of Borough Hall. A large crowd gathered to start the Holiday season in Bogota. There was a large bouncy Sleigh, from Bounce House Mania to jump on and pose for photos.  Beetch Barn Craft N ’Sip had  coloured sand for anyone to create sand art in small bottle. With Elfina and Students from Bogota High School serving Cookies and Hot Chocolate. Mrs. Claus walked around the street to hand out raffle tickets to the younger Students.
  Music was provided by the St. Joseph Church of Bogota Choir. Along with Girls Scouts from Troop 98856. Both sang Christmas Carols on the steps to Borough Hall waiting for the arrival of a Special Guest.
 Soon horns sounded and lights flashed which alerted everyone that something special was about to happen. Then the Bogota Volunteer Fire Department Engine Co. #1  and Hook and Ladder Co. #1. pulled up to Borough Hall. The Firefighters then assisted Santa Claus from the top of the Ladder Truck. He was greeted with cheers and claps of the children there to wish him a Mery Christmas. Santa walked through the crowd waving, shaking hands, and giving hugs to anyone who wanted one.
   Once on the step Santa took the time to personally talk with some more children before he started the lighting countdown. When everyone got to the count of ONE the pine tree was lit up for the Holiday Season. Santa stayed a little longer to have his photos taken with anyone who wanted one. 
-Other Holiday Events are:
- The Bogota Recreation Department will hold its annual House Decorating Contest. This is open to all Bogota residents and will have three winners chosen. To enter addresses must be submitted by Saturday-14-December. Winners will be announced on Wednesday-18-December. For more information, please use email: rec@bogotaonline.org
 

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Chief's Election 2025

 

9-December-2024
 On Saturday-7-December, the Bogota Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Chiefs election. This was held inside the W. Broad St. Firehouse. Fire Chief Mr. Michael Krynicky gave a brief year-end report which was highlighted by the new rolling stock that has been added to the department and the new turn out suits for the members. Chief Krynicky thanked the Mayor and Council for their support for the Firefighters in Bogota. He also thanked the members of the Dept who work hard to keep Bogota safe, then need to return to their full time jobs afterward.  Chief Krynicky then asked for a moment to remember the actions at Pearl Harbor 83 years ago.
 Then the time served announcements were made. First were Ms. Heather Montague and Mr. Joseph DeMario Jr  for 10 years of service. Next were Mr. Joeph Carnevale, and Mr. Jan Cordeno  for 20 years of Service. Mr. Joseph DeMario Sr.  for 25 years of service.  Mr. Scott Woegens for45 years of service, and Mr. Louis Kern for 50 years of service.  Next unit citations, for their rescue efforts in responding  to a house fire on 11-November-2023. These were presented to Engine Co. #1 and Hook and Ladder Co. #1.
 Mayor Ms. Daniele Fede swore in the Captains and Lieutenants for 2025. Followed by Mayor Fede swearing in Mr. Adam Schaeffer as Fire Chief for 2025, then Mr. Robert Dirr as Assistant Fire Chief for 2025.  It was then announced that Mr. Alex Breuss was elected by the members of Hook and Ladder Co. #1 to be Battalion Chief for 2025. He was then sworn in by Mayor Fede.   
 Chief Krynicky was first presented a token by Mayor Fede for his year as the Departments Chief. Then the ex-Chief badge by former Chief Chip Griener. In some of his last official duties for 2024, Chief Krynicky presented Mr. Scott Woegens from Hook and Ladder Co. #1 with the Fire Fighter of the Year trophy.   This was followed by Engine Co. #1 being named Company of the year for 2024.
  The Bogota Fire Department, and all the other Emergency Service Companies in Bogota are now currently recruiting new members to become volunteers. This is open to anyone Female or Male who are at least 18 years of age , and are residents of Bogota as well as Ridgefield Park, Teaneck ,and Hackensack.  Training, and equipment will be provided. There is also a Junior Firefighter program open to young Women, and Men who are at least 16 years of age. A Junior Firefighter will also receive training  and be a part of the support system to the Firefighters themselves. For more information about volunteering please go to: bogotafire.org/  or call; 201-342-1736 ext. 2007.  There is also a meeting the 1st Wednesday of each month at the W. Broad St. Firehouse from 7:00-8:00p
To Volunteer for any of these Department please visit them at the following site;
Bogota Volunteer Fire Dept:  http://www.bogotafire.org/
Bogota Rescue Squad: BogotaRescue@gmail.com

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Sunday, December 8, 2024

This Week's Events

 8-December-2024

 Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the week starting on Sunday-8-December

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Bogota
Fund raiser for the Bogota Marching Buccaneer Band is now running on Raise Snap. This is to support the Band and the Chorus for their Spring competitions. 
Donations will be accepted until Monday-16-December.




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Bogota








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Bogota
Starting on Monday-10-July PSE&G will be working on Elm Ave. for utility work.
 
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  The Borough has started a Hometown Heroes Banner program. This will allow residents of Bogota to honor a family member who serviced in the Armed Servies. The cost of a banners will be $150.00 payable to the Borough of Bogota. For more information, and details please contact the Borough Clerk at 201342-1736 ex 235. or by email at:  clerk@bogotaonline.org

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Ridgefield Park, NJ
 The Village of Ridgefield Park has made available the sign up and the trial period for their Food Waste Municipal Composting Program through the end of the year.
 Information at: https://ow.ly/Hsg750RfGC2
 
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Leaf season is from Monday-14-October until Monday-23-December. Homeowners are allowed to place raked, leaves and grass cutting in the street, along the curb, in front of their residents.  It is asked that the piles be placed in such a way as not to interfere with traffic, and away from storm sewers and drain to prevent flooding, or other water build-up. Leaf Season is schedule to end on Monday-23-December after that date all yard waste must be placed in brown leaf bags for pick-up. 
                                                       

                             
Note:
The Bogota Department of Public Works have moved the Recycling Center to the Swim Club Parking Lot at the end of Feller Pl.  This will accept Cardboard Monday to Friday from 8:00a to 2:00p. And Saturdays 9:00a to 1:00p. 
Closed on Holidays and Sundays.

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Sunday-8-December
Bogota
 The Bogota Recreation Department will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This is scheduled to start at 4:00p. It will be held in front of Borough Hall located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. The Public is welcomed. Prizes will be awarded by a Special Guest.
        
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Sunday-8-December
Bogota
The Luka's Italian Cuisine will host a Holiday Party. This will feature live music and with a Buffet Dinner. Tickets are priced at $125.00 per person and at available at the door.   Doors will open at 5:00p. It is located at 10 River Rd Bogota, NJ. For Tickets call 201-440-2996.
        
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The Bogota Public Library will have a 1,2,3 Come & Read with me workshop at 12:00n.
This will be an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs.Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés.
For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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The Bogota Public Library will have Teen Craft Kits available starting at 3:00p. 1 kit per person. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will its Anime Adventure starting at 3:30p.  For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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Bogota
The Bogota Public Library Board of Trustees meeting at 7:00p. It will take place in the Second Floor Senior Center and is open to the Public. For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.
http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
 
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Tuesday-10-December
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will their next Drawing for Kids Workshop at 4:00p. It will be held in the second floor Seniors Centre. Registrations are requiredFor more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  
  
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Tuesday-10-December
Bogota
The Bogota Public library will host a lecture on the Holiday Lights in New York City starting at 7:00p. It will be presented by Mr. Marion Medici. To register for this event visit: Registrations are requiredFor more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  
  
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Tuesday-10-December
Bogota 
    The Bogota Planning Board meeting at 7:00p.  In the Council Chambers on the second fl. of 375 Larch Ave. It is open to the Public.

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Wednesday-11-December
Bogota     
 The Bogota Public Library will have "Tiny But Mighty" story time reading starting at 10:30a. This is for Children ages 3 three years and younger. This will include stories and songs. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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Wednesday-11-December
Bogota     
 The Bogota Public Library will have their Kids Craft Day
 starting a 3:30p. This is for Children ages 3 three years and younger. This will include stories and songs. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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The Bogota Public Library will have a Crochet Workshop at 6:00p. It will be held in the second floor Seniors Centre.  Students from age 12-18 are invited to join and learn the basics of crochet. Projects can include stuffed animals, clothes, and other geeky goodies. Registration required. All supplies will be provided.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  
  
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The next BACSA Coalition meeting will be held on zoom starting at 7:00p. 
To register for the meeting please go to: 
 
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Thursday-12-December
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library Storytime starting at 10:30a. This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. Registrations are required.  For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
    
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Thursday-12-December
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have Hybrid Yarn twisters workshop event at 6:45p. This will take place at the first-floor lounger and online.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/ The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

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Thursday-12-December
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library their next Adult Colouring Club at 6:00p This will take place first floor lounger.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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Friday-13-December Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host Kids Bingo at 3:00p This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. Registrations are required.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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Friday-13-December Bogota
 The Bogota High School Music Department will hold their Holiday Concert. Curtain time for both Performances will be 7:00p. This will feature music by the High School Concert Band, Concert Choir, the Purple Notes and the High School Jazz Band.
 

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Friday-13-December
Teaneck, NJ
The Women’s support group "Never Alone Again" and the Bergen County Food Security Task Force is offering hot meals to go curbside pick-up every Friday starting at 5:00p This will be held at their resource center located at 668 American Legion Dr. Teaneck, NJ. For more information, please call 201-289-1718 or visit their website at www.neveraloneagain.org 

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