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 17-December-2025

Forecast of weather conditions from the National Weather Service for the next several days.   Information is for local area around Teterboro Airport. For more information, please visit their website at: https://www.weather.gov/okx/

                     
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Today
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 42 °F⇑
Showers
Likely then
Showers



Friday
High: 54 °F⇓
Showers and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 47 °F
Partly Sunny

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Temperature falling to near 42 by 8pm, then rising to around 54 during the remainder of the night. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature falling to around 42 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Tuesday

A 30 %. chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

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Fire Chiefs Election

 

 16-December-2025
 On Saturday-6-December the Bogota Volunteer Fire Department held their Chiefs elections for 2026. This was held at the Hose #2 firehouse on Central Ave.
 Officer Robert Dirr from Hose Co. #2 was sworn in as Chief of the Department for 2026. Then Officer Alex Breuss of Hook & Ladder Co.#1 took the oath of office as Deputy Chief in 2026. Next it was announced at Officer Dan Klima from Engine Co. #1 was elected Battalion Chief for the upcoming year.
 After this the Company Officers were sworn in, they are:
 For Engine Co. #1 
-Captain Joseph DiMauro, Jr
-Lieutenant Nicholas Arciuolo
For Hook and Ladder Co.#1
-Captain Scott Worgens
-1st Lt William Hordern
-2nd Lt Ryan Smith
 For Hose Co.# 2
-Captain Joseph Kleiber
-Lieutenant Matthew McGurty
 For Engine Co. #3
Captain John (Jack) Dunn
1st Lt James Corrigan
2nd Lt Michael Kynicky
 Then Chief Schaeffer received his “Retired Chief’s” badge.
 After this outgoing Chief Adam Schaeffer presented Chief Dirr with his new helmet badge. This was followed by Deputy Chief  Breuss, Battalion Chief Klima receiving their new helmet badges for their new office.
 Former Chief Michael Kynicky was presented with the Maltase Cross photo frame for this time as Chief in 2024. Then Chief Schaeffer was presented with his Maltase Cross photo frame for 2025.
 Then a few awards for time served were presented, they were to Anthony Friel for 20 years, Michael Englehardt for 20 years, Alex Breuss for 30 years, Adam Schaeffer for 25 years, and Steve Andreazza for 40 years.
 The final presentation was to award Engine Co. #1. Company of the Year for 2025.
 The ceremony ended with music from members of the Bergen County Firefighters Pipe Band.
 On Sunday-21-December Companies of the Bogota Fire Department will hold their Lollipop Sunday drive around the Borough starting around noon.
 On Wednesday-24-December Santa Claus will be escorted around Bogota by the Fire Dept. to see the Children one more time before his Christmas Eve journey around the world. This is scheduled to start at 5:30p
 The Bogota Fire Department is 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. There is also a meeting the 1st Wednesday of each month at the W. Broad St. Firehouse from 7:00-8:00p
To Volunteer go to the following site.
Bogota Volunteer Fire Dept:  http://www.bogotafire.org/ or call; 201-342-1736 ex 2007
 
 
                        Photos courtesy of Mr. Ray Dwyer and the Bogota Volunteer Fire Dept.
 
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Bogota Bowling

 15-December-2025
 On Monday-8-December the Bogota Bowling Bucs open their Winter Season. This season they will be coached by Mr. Mo Ghotok. The first match was against then Hawthorne Christian Academy Defenders.  Bogota would post a 7 to 0 win. Nico Lucarelli would post match highs with 420 total Pins and a 154 in the second game. Christian Garcia would also score a 154 in the first game.

 The Defenders were led by Jed Cha with a 419 total and 145 Second Game.

Bogota scored 1,896 pins to Hawthorne Christian Academy 1,569 pins.

 On Thursday-11-December Bogota would face the Mary Help of Christians. The Bucs would win the match by a score of 7 t0 0. Nico Lucarelli would post match highs with 470 total Pins and a 178 in the first game.

 Bogota now has a record of 2-0. They next play on Tuesday -16-December against Park Ridge. The first game is schedule for 4:00p and will be held at the Parkway Lanes in Elmwood Park, NJ.

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Grinch Breakfast

 
15-December-2025
 On Saturday-13-December, the Go Bucs PTO hosted a Holiday breakfast in the High School Cafeteria. The menu featured Pancakes, or Waffles, Sausages, & Eggs with an assortment of pastries and drinks. There was a table set aside for the younger Students so they could colour a variety of holiday scenes. 
  The Grinch from the Dr. Suess story would walk around the room to greet the Students and the Parents. At times some of his Grrinchyness came out when he would try to hide treats for himself. Other times the Grinch who try to help colour, but it always seem to be with the green crayons. However, he would return the candy to get a smile from the victim. And allow the Students use all the colours available.
 Also in attendance was Bogota Mayor Ms. Daniele Fede. She welcomed the Grinch and told him he should be on his best behavior while visiting the Borough. A few times she defended the Borough from his mischief. The Grinch then listened to the Mayor and would be on his best behavior from now on.
 The Grinch went back to greeting everyone in attendance. He would allow some of the Students to chase him around the room. When caught the Grinch would fall down, and let the Students help him to stand, and start the chase again. He also took the time to pose for photos with some of the Families.
 Proceeds from the morning will go to help fund PTO projects throughout the year. They were aided by the donation from Lidl grocery store to purchase the food for the breakfast. 
For more information or to join contact them at: https://www.gobucspto.com/

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Bogota Tree Lighting

 

14-December-2025

 On Friday-5-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 truck that sole hot chocolate and a stand that gave away cookies and candies. Beetch Barn Craft N ’Sip, had ribbons and pipe cleaners for anyone to make something of their own. Mrs. Claus walked around Borough Hall Park and handed out raffle tickets to the younger Students.
     Music was provided by the Bogota High School Jazz Band. Students from Isabelle School of Dance, along with the Girl Scouts from Troop 98856 danced to Christmas music and other songs on the steps to Borough Hall. This kept everyone in attendance entertained while 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 Merry 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 and Mrs. Claus started the lighting countdown. When everyone finished counting down from ten, the pine tree was lit up for the Holiday Season. Santa and Mrs. Claus stayed a little longer to have their photos taken with anyone who wanted one.

 
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