Friday, May 29, 2026

Council Meeting

 29-May -2026

 On Thursday-28-May the Bogota Borough Council held their Regular meeting for the month.
 This was the first Council Meeting with new Borough Clerk Mr. Scott Devlin presiding.
 After Citizens Comments the Council adopted the Bogota Municipal budget for 2026 by unanimous vote. There is a projection of $319 average increase of the property taxes for the year.
 This was followed by the Council voting on the Consent Agenda. All items passed by unanimous vote.
 Items of note were:
-Authorizing the Submission of a Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Municipal Park improvement Grant Program Application. This will aid in funding of the Sgt. Frank Pagano Park improvements.
- To approve Bogota community energy plan.
- To approve Bogota Day will take place on Saturday-13-June starting at 5:00p
- To approve Acting Municipal Court Administrator – Shared Services Agreement Between the Municipality of Bogota and the Municipality of Lodi (conditionally)
- To approve a NJUCF Green Communities Grant.
- To approve furniture purchase for the Community Center.
 Other resolutions passed were:
-To renew the liquor license for Luxmi
- To approve the Volunteer Fire Dept. Officers for 2026.
- To approve Felix Bordon as a new Firefighter to Hose Co. #2
- To approve five Junior Firefighters for the Bogota Volunteer Fire Dept.
Lily Ojo, Ivanna Chele, Daniel Giraldo, Ramfile Nunez-Holguin, and Eowyn Gregory
-To approve Outdoor Sidewalk Café at Rikuras Latinas on 356 Palisade Ave., Volunteer Fire Dept. Boot Drive Fundraiser on Saturday-6-June at 9:30a-5:30p on Main St. and Palisade Ave., and Bixby School PTO End of Year Block Party on Tueseday-23-June on Fischer Ave at Chestnut & Maplewood.
 During the Council Reports it was said that Movies in the Park start on Tuesday-2-July in Olsen Park at Sunset. Concerts in the Park to start Thursday-25-June.
 They also approved a Committee for a Bogota Memorial Day Parade for 2027.
 The next Council meeting will be held on Thursday-25-June 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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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Weekend Events

 27-May-2026

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the weekend starting Thursday-28-May.  Additional information will be added when confirmed.


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Bogota
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 Borough of Bogota will hold their regular meeting starting at 7:30p. This will be in the Council Chambers on the second floor, located at 375 Larch Avenue. This is open to the Public
More information can be found at https://www.bogotaonline.org/
 Before this meeting a representative from U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer office was available to assistance to constituents with issues relating to Unemployment, Medicare, IRS, Social Security, Passports, Veteran Medals.








Friday-29-May
Bogota
Move Together Walking Program. Meeting at Feigel Field at 10:00a



 The Bogota Public Library will host Tween Hangout at 3:30p This will take place at the second floor Senior Center.   For more information 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 Art Mora Gallery is hosting a Spring Jazz Night & New Art Exhibition With Vocalist Hyeonseon Baek, whose debut album Longing was named one of Jazz Weekly’s Top 10 Albums of 2024, will be joined by pianist Allen Farnham and bassist Caleb Tobocman for a one-hour set of swing, ballads, and original music. Set in a warm gallery space, this evening offers a relaxed and close-up listening experience, perfect for jazz lovers and anyone looking for a unique night out.
Art Mora Gallery is located at 173 Main St. for more information go to:

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Saturday-30-May
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have their Saturday Storytime at 10:30a. It will be held in the second floor Seniors Centre. It is open to the Public.  For more information 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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Saturday-30-May
Bogota
The Bogota VFW Post #5561 will host a Latin Dance Fundraiser starting at 7:00p. Tickets are $35.00/ person. Entrance is 241 W. Shore Ave. Bogota, NJ.


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Saturday-30-May
The Art Mora Gallery hosting opening night reception for Korea artist isletsol's solo gallery show "Blooming Silence". This start at 6:00p in the Art Mora Gallery is located at 173 Main St. for more information go to:

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Sunday-31-May
Bogota
The ARC of Bergen, & Passaic Counties will hold their 24th walk for Children and Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 2019. This will take place in Olsen Park. Registration will begin at 9:30a, with the walk itself will start at 10:30a.  Olsen Park is located at 162 W. Main St. in Bogota, NJ.  Parking will be at the Bogota Swim Club at 452 Feller Pl. 


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Monday-1-June
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will Zentangle class with Mimi, kids will learn the building blocks for drawing patterns and the techniques involved in Zentangle art. Kids will experience first hand the relaxing benefits of this easy to learn , mindful art form while creating a beautiful and unique tile. Kids will use a black graphite pencil and shader on white square or shaped paper tile. Register one spot per child. Perfect for kids in grades 2-6.
This will start at 6:30p. and be held in the second floor Seniors Centre Registration are required. For more information 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-2-June
Bogota

 Primary Elections for 2026 in the State of New Jersey will take place on Tuesday-2-June. The polls will be opening at 6:00a. and will remain open until 8:00p.


  Notes for the 2026 New Jersey Primary Election:
-In Bogota: Due to the construction of a new Community Center. Districts 1 & 6 will use the polls in the Gym of Bogota High School at 2 Henry Luthin Pl.  please use the door towards the back of the building on the North side of the building. 
 -Bergen County will use a "Block Voting" style ballot. Candidates will be listed by Elected Office they are running for. The top of the block will list the office and the maximum number of candidates that can be voted for.  Spaces for write-in candidates are available.   

  Voting for the 2026 New Jersey Primary Elections.
- At the local polling station. (for locations see below)
- By Mail Ballots. Deadline to apply for a mail in ballot is Tuesday-26-May-2026. Ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday-2-June-2026. Or placed in a secure Ballot Box no later than 8:00p on Tuesday-2-June-2026. Secure drop boxes will be set-up in 32 Bergen County Communities. The closest to Bogota are in Hackensack, NJ at One Bergen County Plaza, this is the main county Administration Building. Another is in Teaneck, NJ at 818 Teaneck Rd, this will be located at the North entrance of the Township Municipal Building. Ballot Drop Boxes are available 24-hours. Ballots must be in the Drop Box by 8:00p on election night. Ballots left after 8:00p on election night will be considered late and not counted. Drop boxes will be under 24-hour security and surveillance. Representatives from both major parties will oversee the collecting, and delivery of ballots from Drop Boxes.
Early voting will take place from Tuesday-26-May to Sunday-31-May. Hours are 10:00a to 8:00p. Except for Sunday when hours are 10:00a to 6:00p. The closest to Bogota are in Hackensack, NJ at One Bergen County Plaza, this is the main county Administration Building. Another is in Teaneck, NJ at the Richard Rodda Center at 250 Colonial Ct.
  More information on voting in this year's election can be found at: www.bergencountyvotes.com
  The Bergen County Board of Elections is in need for Poll Workers for the 2026 Elections. Information on becoming a poll worker can be found at: https://nj.gov/state/elections/pollworker.shtml
 
                         (Candidates are listed in order as they appear on the County’s Website)
 
                                                    *Indicates an Incumbent Candidate       
 
Bogota Borough Council:  vote for two, three-year terms.
- For the Democratic party: Lisa Kohles *, Diana Vergara* 
- For the Republican party: Louis Alvarez
 
Bergen County Executive: vote for one, four-year terms
- For the Republican party: Todd Hennessey

- For the Republican party: John Dince, Maria Soledad Laman

- For the Republican party: Timothy Walsh

For Surrogate: vote for one
- For the Republican party: Daniel Ng, Joseph Stephen Conte

United State House of Representative District 37: vote for one, two-year terms
- For the Democratic party:  Josh Gottheimer*
- For the Republican party: Sean Kirrane

United State Senator: vote for one, six-year term
- For the Democratic party:  Cory Booker* 
- For the Republican party:  Richard Tabor, Justin Murphy, Alex Zdan, Robert Lebovics
 
The Primary Election will be on Tuesday-2-June-2026 with the polls opening at 6:00a and remaining open until 8:00p.
The Public schools of the Bogota Board of Education will be open for a half day to allow for voting. 
Officers will be assigned to prove security in buildings used as polling stations.
Polls are located at the at:
-- For Districts 1& 6 it is the Gym of Bogota High School at 2 Henry Luthin Pl.  please use the door towards the back of the building on the North side of the building. Due to the construction of a new Community Center.
Districts 1 & 6 is that part of the Borough located West of the Railroad tracks and between the borders of Ridgefield Park and Teaneck.
-- For Districts 2 & 3 it is the Gym of Bogota High School at 1 Henry Luthin Pl.  please use the door towards the back of the building on the North side of the building.
  Districts 2 & 3 is that part of the Borough located East of the Railroad tracks & North of Beechwood Ave
-- For Districts 4 & 5 it is in the Gym of the Roy Bixby School at Maplewood & Fischer Aves.
     Districts 4 & 5 is that part of the Borough located East of the Railroad tracks & South of Beechwood Ave.
Ward Dist. Address
 1 Bogota High School Gym - Two Henry Luthin Pl. (Left Rear of Bldg)
 2 Bogota High School Gym - Two Henry Luthin Pl. (Left Rear of Bldg)
 3 Bogota High School Gym - Two Henry Luthin Pl. (Left Rear of Bldg)
 4 E. Roy Bixby School Gym. Maplewood& Fischer Aves
 5 E. Roy Bixby School Gym. Maplewood & Fischer Aves.
 6 Bogota High School Gym - Two Henry Luthin Pl. (Left Rear of Bldg)
 
                      (Ballots are listed in order as they appear on the County’s Website)
These are sample ballots for District 1.  All other districts will have their own ballot to vote for.




















Tuesday-2-June
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will host their next Makers Lab for Students grades K to 2. This will start at 4:00p in the Senior Centre on the second fl. of 375 Main St.  Registration is 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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Programs as part of the Mayor's Wellness program.
Tuesday-2-June
Bogota
Narcan Training in the Senior Centre at 1:00p

Tuesday-2-June
Bogota
Salsa Night in Isabel's School of Dance starting at 7:00p. At 36a W. Ft. Lee Rd.



Tuesday-2-June
Bogota
Bogota Senior Club meeting at 11:30a. in the Senior Centre 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 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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 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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