Teaneck Batwalk

 
29-June-2029
 Sun.-28- June, Mr. Joseph D’Angeli of The Wildlife Conservation & Education Center held a Bat Walk in Teaneck. This took place in the Teaneck Creek Conservancy at 20 Puffin Ln. Teaneck. Mr. D'Angeli had a table with information about bats and batty merchandise. The Conservancy also had a table set-up with information about the park. Conservancy Secretary Ms. Roxana Dempsey and Board Member Mr. Phil Selby were available to talk about the Conservancy.
 About 25-30 people attended to learn more about bats. As the participants gathered Mr. D’Angeli answered some questions asked of him.
 Then Mr. D’Angeli talked about the types of bats in New Jersey and their importance to the environment. They are the Little & Big Brown Bat, Northern Long-eared Bat, and the Indiana Bat, which is a State and Federal endangered species. He also answered more questions. One was about the outbreak of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) that infected and killed over a million bats from 2006-18. He said that the outbreak has seemed to lessen but has taken 15-20 years for the population numbers to return to normal.
 Ms. Dempsey explained about the two years restoration project successfully finishing in September 2022. Bergen County funded the effort to restore the native vegetation, flow of water and creating a freshwater wetland.
 The group then moved down a small path to look over part of one of the restored wetlands that were flanked by grove of trees on both sides. The group waited as dust fell with Mr. D'Angeli and
some assistants carrying listening devises that could detect a bats echolocation call. Soon multiple bats flew over for their evening hunt. Some stayed above the treetops as other swooped down to gather food. A few of the bats flew lower to the ground, this allowed the Humans to get a closer look.
 At times, the bats would fly overhead, then turn to fly over the marsh again as Fireflies flashed their lights in the darkening sky.
 For information about the Wildlife Conservation and Education Center go to: https://www.thebatcave.org
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Bogota Borough Council

 29-June -2026
 On Thursday-25-June, the Bogota Borough Council held their Regular meeting for the month.
 After Citizens Comments the Council introduced an ordinance that will prohibit parking on a portion of E. Main St., and on a portion of Linwood Ave. This will affect the North Side of E. Main St from Westerly from the Borough line of E. Main St. starting from a distance of 100 feet to a distance of 143 feet west to the eastern most driveway curb cut of 145 E .Main St. And  the South side of Linwood Ave, Location westerly from the Borough line of E. Main St. starting from a distance of 100 feet to a distance of 143 feet west to the eastern most driveway curb cut of 145 E. Main St. 255 ft westerly from Palisade Ave. to a distance of 303 feet west to the western most, driveway curb cut of 58 Linwood Ave.
 This will be open to Public Comment at the Council meeting on Thursday- 30-July.
  This was followed by the Council voting on the Consent Agenda. All items passed by unanimous vote.
 Items of note were:
-Authorizing Shared Services Agreement with Bergen County for Snowplow/Salting of County Roads
- Authorizing Contract with Traffic and Parking Control Co, LLC (TAPCO) for Pedestrian Crossing Signs for an Amount not to Exceed $15,510.80
- Advertise for Bids for Petrik Park Playground Improvements (BCOS Funded)
- Resolution Urging the New Jersey Legislature to Defeat S1836 and Other Legislation That Preempts Municipal Land Use Authority and Local Planning
- Approve DOT FY 27 Municipal Aid Grant Application and Execute Grant Contract for Phase II of the Elmwood Avenue and Linwood Avenue Improvements Project.
Other approvals were:
- New Firefighter: Oscar Estevez- Hose Company #3
- New Junior Firefighter: Austin Schaefer- Engine Company #3
- Street Closure for Community Dance Events at 36A W. Ft. Lee Rd. for Sundays 16, 23, & 30 August from 4:00p to 8:00p
- Raffle License 2026-02 and Municipal Fee Waiver for St. Joseph Church on Sunday-20- September.
  Then Mayor Fede announced several appointments: they were
- To appoint Mr. Ryan Mullally to the Planning/Zoning Board as Alternate Member I, replacing Mr. Samuel Harris (resigned), for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2026.
- Advise and Consent: Appointment of Ms. Lindsey Klein to the Board of Health, Replacing Mr. David Fitting (resigned) for the Unexpired Term Ending December 31, 2028.
The next Council meeting will be held on Thursday-30-July starting at 7:30p. It is scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers located on the second floor of 375 Larch Ave Bogota, NJ. For more information please visit: https://www.bogotaonline.org/ 
  

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This Week's Events

25-June-2026

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the weekend starting Thursday-25-June.

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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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Sunday-28-June

Teaneck, NJ

NJ Batman will host a Bat Walk has been moved to Sunday-28-June due to weather conditions it will still start at 8:00p. This will be presented by Mr. Joseph D’Angeli who will explain what look for and listen to spot bats in the early twilight. There will additional activities and education. It will start at Teaneck Creek Parking lot. This is Located at 20 Puffin Way. Teaneck, NJ. Registration is Required. A $10.00 suggested donation. For more information go to thebatcave.org 
Or call 201-257-2231

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Monday-29-June

Bogota

 Bogota Summer Camp will begin. This will continue until Tuesday- 7-August for Student ages 5 to 12 years. Times are Monday to Thursday 9:00a to 3:30p, Friday 9:00a to 1:30p. For more information contact: jmawer@bogotaonline.org 

Monday-29-June

Bogota

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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Monday-29-June
Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have their Adult Craft Day starting a 6:30p. 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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Tuesday-30-June

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host a unique creaters event  starting  at 6:30p. Reservations 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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Wednesday

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1-July

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

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1-July

Bogota 

The Bogota Public Library will have Video Game Day starting at 3:30p.  This will be held in the Senior Centre on the second fl. of 375 Larch Ave. 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

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1-July

Bogota 

 The Bogota Public Library will host the Crochet Club starting at 6:00p.  This will be held in the Senior Centre on the second fl. of 375 Larch Ave. 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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Thursday-2-July

Bogota    

The Bogota Public Library Unearth a Story Storytime is perfect for kids ages 3-5. Register one spot per child. Register one spot per child.  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

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Thursday

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2-July

Bogota    

The Bogota Public Library will host a Unearth a Story craft workshop.at starting 4:00p.

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

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Thursday

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2-July

Bogota    

The Bogota Public Library will have Hybrid Yarn twisters workshop event at 6:45p.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. Registrations are required. More information at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ 

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Thursday

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2-July

Bogota    

The Bogota Public Library and the Bogota Recreation Department will present the movie 'Zootopia 2"

in Olsen Park starting at 8:30p.

More information at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ 

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Thursday-2-July

Teaneck, NJ  

Teaneck Farmers Market From 12:00n to 6:00p at Garrison Ave. at Beverly Rd.  in Teaneck NJ

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Friday-3-July to Saturday-4-July

Bogota

 The Bogota Borough Hall, the Department of Public Works, the Bogota Public Library will be closed for the Fourth of July Holiday. They will re-open at their regular schedules on Monday-6-July.

 
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Friday-3-July
Ridgefield Park, NJ
The Ridgefield Park Municipal Building, and the Recycling Center will be closed. They will re-open with their regular schedule on

Monday-6-July.

The Public Library will reopen on Monday-6-July.

 

Saturday-4-July

Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Village of Ridgefield Park will hold their 132^th Fourth of July Celebration
-7:30a there will be a reading of the Decoration of Independence at the Memorial Plaza. This will be followed by the raising of the Pearl Harbor American Flag.
-8:00a the Ridgefield Park Volunteer Fire Department will have a review of the Officers and Equipment at the Firefighter Memorial. Both will be held on Euclid Ave.
-9:00a the Baby and Youth Parade will start. This will begin at the corner of Popular St. and Euclid Ave.
-11:00a the Main Civic Parade will start at Preston St. and Hudson Ave. It will move to Main St. and end at Brinkerhoff St.
-7:30p the Rutherford Community Band will perform in Biggs Stadium followed by the Ridgefield Park Fireworks show.
After Ridgefield Park Fireworks are over the Bergen County Firework show will take place. The Public is welcomed to stay in Biggs Stadium to view the fireworks from Overpeck Park.
 
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Friday-4-July

Ridgefield Park, NJ

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