Bogota Council

11-December -2018
   On Thursday -6- December the Bogota  Borough Council had their  first meeting for the month of December. A major topic of discussion was the purchase of an electronic  tree to be placed in front of Borough Hall. This was purchase in November, along with an Menorah  and other figures to be displayed during the Holiday season. All the items were purchase using fund from the Recreation  Commission.  However  the total cost exceeded the limit that could spend without  putting the purchase out to bid. Mayor Kelemen took  full responsibility  for the error and the Menorah  and other figure were returned.
  Then there was a quick call to vote on the purchase of the tree. This was passed  by a 4 to 3 vote with Mayor  Kelemen breaking the tie. Then another vote was taken, this one was to purchase a Menorah  for next year.  The motion was passed  5-1.
   All agenda items were passed. At this time  Mayor  Kelemen had to leave due to a personal  matter. Council  President  Danielle Fede finished  the meeting  in the Mayor's place.
   Announcement  made was the Sine Die will  take place on Thursday -3-January-2019. This will be held in the Senior Centre located on the second floor  of 375 Larch Ave. Bogota NJ starting at 7:00p  Another announced  made was the Volunteer Service Dinner  for 2019 will take place on Saturday -5-January  -2019 at 6:00p.  This will be held at the Fiesta Hall located at 225 Rte 17 South, Wood-Ridge, NJ. 
  Finally Councilwoman Kathy Ferris announce at the Council meeting scheduled for  Thursday -17- January -2019  some special presentations will be made.  There will be the unveiling the Bogota’s  Quasquicentennial 125th Anniversary logo.  The introduction the of  Anniversary Honorary Chairperson, Pat Shuber.  There will also be the recognition of oldest and youngest residents of Bogota. Along with  the official launch of  anniversary website, Face Book page, twitter and Photo Voice projects. 
   The next Bogota Borough Council meeting is schedule for Thursday-20-December, it will start at 7:30p. It is scheduled to be held in the Borough Council Chambers  located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota NJ.   The Public is invited to the meeting. 

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Tree Lighting

10-December-2018
  On Friday-7-December the Borough of Bogota held their annual Tree Lighting ceremony in front of Borough Hall. This was a block party on Larch Ave were  Families and friends gathered to celebrated the Holidays together. Music was provided, and the Bogota Varsity Cheerleaders passed out cookies and hot chocolate to ward off the cold. Mrs. Claus, and an Elf helper, handed out raffle tickets to the younger attendees , which could win them a prize from Santa.  The Bogota Public had a  number of seasonally books that could be read, or checked out to read at home.
  Then with the blare of lights and the sound of siren the Bogota Volunteer Fire Dept  arrived, from the North, with a special guess riding on the back of the Hook and Ladder truck. The caravan stopped in front of Borough Hall and Santa Clause climbed down to first meet Mrs. Clause, then said hello to all the Children gathered.  He made his way to the reviewing stand and lead the countdown to light the Tree in front of the building.  Then he awarded the prizes to the winners of the raffle. Santa then took some time to meet as many children as he could and listened to what they want for Christmas.
Then Santa wave a big goodbye to everyone wishing them a Happy Holidays.
   On Sunday-16-December Santa Claus,  with help from the Bogota Volunteer Fire Dept, will again travel though Bogota  to see all the good children and pass out lollipops. This will start in the afternoon and he hopes as many Families will come out a wave to him.

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This Weeks Event

9-December-2018

Some events scheduled to take place in and around Bogota, for the week starting on Sunday-9-December. 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.

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Continuing
 The Bogota Public Library is having their annual Fund Raising Campaign. Their goal for this year is to raise at least $8,000.00 to help the Library continue their service to the Borough of Bogota. This campaign will continue until 31-December-2018.
   For more information about the Library  and the projects & events  they proved please visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
   To donate :  Bogotapubliclibrary.org/donate

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  

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Continuing 

  Starting on Sunday-1 July-2018 the Borough of Bogota will change the ordnance in what can be recycled. Bottle & cans recycling pick-up the Borough of Bogota will now be limited to: Aluminium, Glass, Bi-metal/Tin cans. Aluminium foils and pie plates will be accepted but must be clean. Plastic Containers with the symbol  1, 2, or 5  only  will also be accepted.   All recyclable material must be placed in  reusable trash receptacles.  Items places in plastic bag will not be collected. Paper and cardboard recycling remains unchanged.

   The  collectible the products that have been removed from the accepted list will now be accepted by The Borough of Bogota in cooperation with the Ridgefield Park  environmental commission and collected in a separate way. The Trex Corporation has provided bins to accept the following item. Grocery bags, bread bags, case overwrapping, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, wood pellet bags, zip lock & other re-seal able bags, produce bags, bubble wrap, salt bags, and cereal bags. All  recyclable materials must be clean, dry and free of food residue. For every 500 pounds of plastic collected the Trex Corporation will donate a new park bench, made from recycled materials. The benches will be donated to both Bogota and Ridgfield Park on a rotating basis. As of now a Trex collection bin is in the lobby of the Bogota Borough Hall and  the Bogota Public Library can be accessed  during  regular business hours. More bins are planned for other locations in the future.

  The collection day under the new rules will be Thursday-5-July (due to the Fourth of July Holiday) Then every other Wednesday. 

  For more information please see the accompanying poster below.

Continuing 

Monday-1-October

Bogota

October to December

    Monday-1- October will be the start of Leaf Season. Home Owners are allowed to place raked, leaves and grass cutting  in the street , along the curb, in front of their residents.  It is ask 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 -17- December after that date all yard waste must be placed in brown leaf bags for pick-up. 

 until Sunday-16-December

Teaneck, NJ

The Township of Teaneck is having their annual Toy Drive. This will continue until Sunday-16-December. They are accepting new unwrapped toy to be delivered this Holiday Season. Donation can be dropped off at the Teaneck Municipal Building, the Police Headquarters, The Teaneck Public Library, and of the Firehouses, and the Teaneck Recreation Dept. 

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Monday-10-December

Bogota
 The Bogota Public  Library will have their Youth's Sewing Club meeting.  This is  open to  Students ages 9-18.  This will teach anyone the art of sewing. There will be a chance to learn machine, and hand sewing as well as shown different project and types of material. This will be from 1:00p to 4:00p in the back reading room.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-10-December

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will present  Coffee, Cookies, and Colouring. This is designed to have a moment of relaxation by joining other for some cookies & coffee while passing the time to do some colouring. This is open to anyone 16 years of age or over. It will run from 6:00p-7:00p. 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-11-December

Bogota

   The Bogota Public Library will have the following program:  Makers Lab for Students 4:00p -5:00p, 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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Wednesday & Thursday-12 &13-December

Bogota

The Bogota  Public Library will have  story time reading  starting at 10:30a. También habrá Historias leídas en español en este momento. This is open available to any Student wishing to join in.  This will be held  under the tree in the Nikki Spiegel Story Time Corner. This is a free event and open to anyone. 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-13-December

Bogota  

The Bogota Music Dept. will present their Winter Concert starting at 7:30p.  This will  performances by the Concert band and the Jazz band and the Bogota Guitar ensemble. Also performing will be the Student  Choir,  and the Women's A Cappella group.  .This will be held in the High School Auditorium located on the first Floor at 2 Henry Luthin Pl. Bogota , NJ 

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Thursday-13-December

Bogota 

 The Bogota Public Library will present the movie "Christopher Robin" starting 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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Friday-14-December

Bogota

   The Bogota  Public Library  host their Toddler play group. This is an opportunity for   young children and their Parents to play and relax in a safe area. This will  start at 10:30a and be held in the second floor Senior Centre.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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Saturday-15-December

Bogota

     On Saturday-22 July the Bogota Library held a meet & greet for photographer Mitzi Michelle Williams Rayner.  Works by Ms Rayner are currently on display in the case of the Library's reading room.  Her show is entitled " Simple Things in Life". It features images from everyday life that may get overlooked.  For more information, email us or call 201-488-7185. 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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Sunday-16-December

Bogota

     Members of The Bogota Volunteer Fire Dept. will be escorting Santa on his Lollipop tour of the Borough. This a final chance for the Bogota Children to show Santa that they  have be nice this year. He starts his tour at about Noon with Lollipops being passed out by his helpers.

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Bogota Sports

Monday-10-December

Bowling-                 vs Butler. This will be played at the Parkway Lanes in  in Elmwood Park the match is scheduled to start at 4:00.p

Tuesday-11-December

Bowling-                 vs Harrison. This will be played at the Parkway Lanes in  in Elmwood Park the match is scheduled to start at 4:00.p

Thursday-13-December

Bowling-                 vs Leonia. This will be played at the Parkway Lanes in  in Elmwood Park the match is scheduled to start at 4:00.p

Friday-14-December

Wrestling            at Dover  First bout scheduled for 5:00p

Friday-14-December

Men's Basketball     at Palisades Park  Tip-off scheduled for 7:00p

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