Saturday, May 23, 2026

Community Energy Plan

 
23-May-2026
 On Wednesday-20-May the Borough of Bogota Community Energy Plan was presented.
This was to allow Bogota to address climate change, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This report was funded with a grant from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), the New Jersey Clean Energy Program (NJCEP), and Sustainable Jersey. The report was prepared by Colliers Engineering and Design, with Ms. Kristin Russell giving the presentation.
  A 2019 NJ Energy Master Plan has a number of possible guidelines for Municipalities.
-Reduce energy consumption and emission with the use of more Electric Vehicles (EV).
- The use of more renewable energy and distribution resources.
- To improve energy efficiency and conservation.
- To reduce energy  consumption in buildings.
-Support job development and innovation in the clean  energy sector.
 At the start of the presentation Bogota Mayor Daniele Fede said that the Borough is already using parts of the strategies in the report.
 Then Ms. Russel talked about the ideas in the NJCEP master plan  that could be used in Bogota. These include,
-Support zoning and regulation of EV charging units and other infrastructure. Improve Municipal Fleet efficiency. Train First Responders about situations involving EV's and EV supply equipment along with other charging units. And have more community outreach.
- Adopt Zoning and Planning to include Solar collection in both the Public and Private sector. Training of Non-Emergency Staff on Solar Energy resources.
- Upgrade energy efficiency for Municipal facilities.
 Some plans to increase energy efficiency was to install more Public Charging units on Municipal properties. Increase the number of rooftops that have solar panels on them. Currently 73% (about 1,900 locations) of the building in Bogota could be used for solar panels. Only 82 structures have solar panels on them.
 Other plans can be to upgrade the energy use of the 8 buildings owned by the Borough. This would be done with installing more LED lighting fixtures and replace HVAC equipment to more efficient systems.
This plan will be presented to the Borough Council at their next meeting scheduled for Thursday-28-May at 7:30p in the Council Chambers on the second floor of 375 Larch Ave. It is open to the Public.

 

 

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Ridgefield Park Police

21-May- 2026
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Weekend Events

 21-May-2026

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the weekend starting Thursday-21-May.  Additional information will be added when confirmed.


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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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 The Bogota Public Schools will have a half day and will reopen on Tuesday -26-May May at their regular time.



Saturday-23-May
Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will be closed and reopen on Tuesday-26-May






Monday-25-May
Memorial Day
Bogota
All Government Offices will be closed and reopen on Tuesday-26-May at their regular time.
The Bogota Public Library will be closed and reopen on Tuesday-27-May 
There will be no Trash or Vegetation pick-up.
The Bogota Public Library will be closed and reopen on Tuesday-26-May
The Bogota Public Schools will be closed and reopen on Tuesday-26-May
The Bogota VFW Ralph Hall post #5561, and the Bogota American Legion Clifford Dunn Post #117 will hold for their Memorial Day events for 2026. This year Memorial Day will be on Monday-26-May. 
-The Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony will start at 10:30a. In front of Borough Hall.
-The Borough of Bogota Memorial Day Service starting at 11:00a. This will take place in front of Borough Hall located at 375 Larch Ave Bogota, NJ. This event is free and opened to the Public.  








 
 All Government Offices will be closed and reopen on Tuesday-26-May at their regular time. 
There will be no Trash or Vegetation pick-up.
The Ridgefield Park Volunteer Fire Department will hold their Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. This will take place at Euclid Ave. and Cedar St. Starting at 9:30a. This is open to the Public. 
The Ridgefield Park VFW will hold their Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. This will take place at Euclid Ave. and Mt. Vernon St. Starting at 11:00a. This is open to the Public. 
 



Tuesday-26-May
Bogota
Planning Board meeting at 7:00p. in the Council Chambers on the second Fl. of 375 Larch Ave.


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 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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 The Bogota Public Library will have Kids Craft 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/
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 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/
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