Hazardous Weather Outlook

 23-September-2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Tri-State area.

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
-DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low chance of flash flooding Saturday into Saturday night.
-DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
There is a low chance of flash flooding Sunday into Sunday night.
Steady rain develops Saturday morning, falling locally heavy at times through the afternoon. Intermittent showers continue Saturday night and Sunday.
 2" to 3" of rain through the weekend
 Gusts 35 to 45 mph along coast Saturday
Minor coastal flooding

Saturday

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 60. Northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain likely before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 63. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 11 mph.

• Today
  
  

  

  Heavy Rain

  High: 60 °F

• Tonight
  
  

  

  Showers
  Likely

  Low: 59 °F

• Sunday
  
  

  

  Showers

  High: 63 °F

• Sunday
  Night

  

  Showers
  Likely

  Low: 58 °F

• Monday
  
  

  

  Chance
  Showers

  High: 66 °F

• Monday
  Night

  

  Mostly Cloudy

  Low: 55 °F

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Bogota Varsity Sports

 22-September-2023

Results from Bogota Varsity Sports from Mid-Week.

 On Wednesday-20- September

 The Bogota Cross Country Bucs competed in a Tri-Meet at Darlington Park.  Both squads would run against Cresskill and Hawthorne Christain Academy.  The Lady Bucs would score wins over Cresskill 17-42, and Hawthrone Christain Academy 18-42.  Bogota's Isabel Michel and Lily Ojo would place 6th and 7th overall in a 74-runner field. Their record is now 6-0.

The Men's squad would beat Cresskill 24-31, and Hawthrone Christain Academy 21-37. Bogota's Emmanuel Marin would finish first overall in a 100-runner field. Their record is now 6-0. They compete on Saturday-23-September in the Magee Class Meet at Greystone. Park Morris Plains NJ. The first race is scheduled to start at 9:00a.

 On Thursday-21-September 

 Bogota Soccer Bucs lost a double overtime game to the Palisades Park Tigers 1-0. Their record is now 0-5. They next play on Monday-25-September against Wood-Ridge starting at 4:00p. This will take place on Zakrzewski Field in Olsen Park.

 The Bogota Lady Bucs Volleyball team traveled to Ridgefield to play the Lady Royals. Bogota would win the Match 2-0 (25-9:25-11), Bogota's record is now 5-1.

 Emma Fowler scored a match high 12 Kills. She led in Service Points with 8. Kaelee Zuniga also had a Match high with 26 assists. Isabella Cruz recorded 4 Digs. Adamarys Pinos, Ms. Fowler and Ms. Zuniga each has 2 Aces. Their next match on Friday-22-September against Glen Rock. The first serve is scheduled for 4:00p and be held in Speary Gym. 

  The Bogota Football Bucs traveled to Elmwood Park to play the Crusaders. Bogota would take the first lead with a 1-yard dive in the middle by Joseph Perpepaj for the Touchdown. Justin Roca would add the Extra Point to make the score 7-0. In the second quarter Bogota would score again with a another 1-yard from Mr. Perpepaj. The extra would be missed to make the score 13-0. The Bucs made it a 20-0 advantage when Jayden Gonzalez scored from the 1 yard line. Mr. Roca completed the scoring with a successful extra point. Elmwood Park would add a Touchdown before the half ended, and Bogota went into the locker ahead 20-7. 

After the restart Michael Olivo would take the pass from Joseph Perpepaj and move down the right side line. Mr. Olivo would cut into the center of the field and go in for the Major Score making the score 26-7. The Crusaders would at 14 points to make the final a 26-21 for a Bogota Road win. The Bucs' record is now 4-0. Omar Moore would record a Fumble Recovery and Joseph Perpepaj would have one Interception. They next play on Friday-29-September in Weehawken with a 7:00p Kick-off.

                                

  

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Board of Education

 21-September-2023

On Tuesday 19-September the Bogota Board of Education held its regular meeting for September. In his reports section Superintendent Mr. Damain Kennedy presented an update on improvements that will be financed by the 2022 referendum. He started with a new Feigel Field which will have turf surface, running track and lighting, so it can be used for multiple sports. The existing stands will be moved to a new location, and the current field house will remain the same. A new entrance plaza and service building will be constructed. This new building will house a concession stand, training room, and equipment storage. In Olsen Park a new Varsity Softball and Baseball will be created. Since this is on Borough property the District has been asked that these field will remain with natural grass and dirt. They will also have lights for evening games.  

   Superintendent Kennedy answered some questions by saying the all the field lighting will be on a timer and are designed to have less light spillage to local homes. The projected timeline for Feigel Field construction is to start in March of 2024 with an opening for the fall season in September of 2024. This is based on approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the bidding process. The ball fields in Olsen Park are schedule to start in June of 2024 with a September of 2024 opening. There is also planned walking trail to connect with the current walkway around Olsen Park. This new trail extent along the Hackensack River to the Swim Club parking lot.  

   In addressing the school buildings Superintendent Kennedy said that the High School will have renovated done to all existing Bathroom.  The new CTE building will have five technical classrooms to accommodate trade programs that will be determined in the future. In Bixby School there will be new and realigned Bathrooms in order to service each grade and allow more bathrooms for Pre-school and Kindergarten Students. The timeline for the High School bathrooms to start in June of 2024 and be ready for the opening of the 2024-25 school year.

  For Bixby School to renovate and re-alignment of 7 classrooms will start in June of 2024 and be ready for the opening of the 2024-25 school year. The CTE building will start interior renovation in January 2024 with an opening in December of 2024. 

  When all the renovations are completed, the District wants a re-alignment of the grades in the District. This would be to have the E.Roy Bixby School used for the Pre-School classes up to second grade. The Lillian M. Steen School will have Students from third grade to sixth grade. The Bogota Middle School will be used for seventh and eighth grade Students. Bogota High School will become a full-time high school with Student from ninth to twelve grades.

  Superintendent Kennedy will make a presentation and update on improvements that will be financed by the 2022 referendum at the Bogota Borough Council meeting on Thursday-21-Septemeber. This will take place in the Council Chambers located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. It will also be held remotely. Please click the link below to Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88397477141 

  Then the Board of Trustees considered the items on the consent agenda. All items were moved to vote on at the regular meeting. Items of note were: Approval of 2023 High Impact Tutoring Grant Submission, and approves the appointment of Mr. Matias Reinoso as Assistant Band Director

  The next Board of Education meeting will be Tuesday-10-October at 7:00p. This will take place in person in the cafeteria located at 2 Henry Luthin Pl. Bogota, NJ and online. This meeting is open to the Public. For more information, please go to: https://www.bogotaboe.com/   

The recording of this meeting can be found at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jbqnTeHLBI

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