This Weeks Events

 26-February-2022

  Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the week starting on Sunday-27-February. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.

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Teaneck, NJ

 The organization Never Alone Again Domestic Violence Organization & Resource Center (NAAG) will host a covid -19 testing site. This will run every Saturday from 10:30 a to 1:00p. Please Provide ID & Medical Insurance. If you don’t have medical insurance, please provide ID. 

Their resource centre located at 668 American Legion Dr. Teaneck, NJ.

   For more information on this and other services they provide.  And to volunteer or donate please go to: https://www.neveraloneagain.org/

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Monday-28-February

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have virtual drawing class starting at 4:00p.  Participants need to have their own supplies of paper, pens, pencils, or markers. 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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Monday-28-February

Bogota

The next meeting  of the Bogota Test Kitchen will discuss the books: "Food Truck Road Tip"  and "The Food Truck Cookbook" 

Books are available for pickup at the library.  This is a free event and open to anyone over the

 age of 18 years old.  This will start at 6:00p. Anyone wishing to participate must register before hand, with the cookbook of the month available at the Library. 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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Thursday-3-March

Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Ridgefield Park Public Library will be hosting a series of virtual yoga classes for six consecutives Tuesdays starting on February 8. All classes will start at 7:00p. All log-in information will be sent after registration. Classes will be presented by Jaime Ressler. For more information and to register please go to www.ridgeparkpubliclibrary.org

Tuesday-1-March

Ridgefield Park

    The Ridgefield Park Elks lodge #1506 will host their Tuesday Night Dinner.

The dinner will be Chicken Cacciatore with Salad, and Dessert is included. 

This is a $10.00 donation fee per order. Indoor seating will be available by reservation

and pre-order only. Supplies are limited and subject to change.

Orders will be for in town deliveries only, and must be pre-order. This will start at 6:00p. 

For more information please contact Mary Ann Applegate at 201-522-6427

         

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Wednesday-2-March

Bogota 

The Bogota Public Library will have virtual "Tiny But Mighty" story time reading  starting at 10:30a. This is for Children ages 3 three years and younger. This will included stories and songs. 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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Thursday-3-March

Bogota 

The Bogota  Public Library will have Kids Craft Kits available at the Library, outside the front door, starting at 3:00p. Limit one per person.

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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Thursday-3-March

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have virtual story time reading one starting at 10:30a And a afternoon session starting at 3:30p. 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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Thursday-3-March

Bogota

The Bogota Borough Council will hold its Regular meeting starting at 7:30p. This is open to the Public.

Log-in information will follow.

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Thursday-3-March

Ridgefield Park, NJ

  The Ridgefield Park Arts Association will host an opening night reception for their latest Municipal Building Gallery show. This will start at 5:30p and be held in the Courtroom located on the Third Floor of 234 Main St. Ridgefield Park, NJ 

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Thursday-3-March

Ridgefield Park, NJ

  The Village of Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners Caucus meeting.  The meeting is open to the public and will start at 7:00p. This will be held at the Municipal Building in the Meeting room. This is located at 234 Main St. Ridgefield Park.

For more information please go to: https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/

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Friday-1-March

Ridgefield Park

    The Ridgefield Park Elks lodge #1506 will host a Friday Night Fish Fry.

This is a $10.00 donation fee per order. Orders must be place by Wednesday-March-2. Indoor seating will be available by reservation

and pre-order only. Supplies are limited and subject to change.

Orders will be for in town deliveries only and must be pre-order. This will start at 6:00p. 

For more information, please contact Cathy Hamilton at 201-230-2475

         

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Friday-4-March

Teaneck, NJ

The Womens support group "Never Alone Again" and the Bergen County Food Security Task Force is offering hot meals to go curbside pick-up every Friday starting at 5:00p This will be

held at their resource center located at 668 American Legion Dr. Teaneck, NJ. For more information, please call 201-289-1718 or visit their website at www.neveraloneagain.org

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Hidden in Plain site

26-February-2022

   
 On Wednesday-23-February Bogota High School hosted a workshop on helping Parents learn about what type of legal and illegal substance available for use  by minors. This was held in the Bogota High School Auditorium and was presented by Kathy Viola of The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources (TCADR). Before the lecture started, attendees were invited to come on stage and look at a simulated Student’s bedroom. This was intended to show how, and where, Students can hide many items to prevent discovery by an Adult. The main goal was to show how paraphernalia can be made to look like common objects.  Pens, markers,  flash-drives, and even incorporated into clothing items. The display also included items that can be used to hide other controlled substances. These included beverage cans, & bottles, potato chip containers, sports equipment, books, and toys which could have hidden compartments built in. 

  The presentation began with the explanation of brain development in Humans. The chart provided showed that, in Humans, the brain does not become fully developed until a person is in their early 20’s. This is when the prefrontal cortex finishes maturing.  This is the area that is most  involved in controlling impulses and decision-making. Smoking and Alcohol consumption before the ages of  21 or 22 slows, and may even reduce, proper brain growth and development.  Along with other factors included lack of sleep, and poor nutrition can also affect the brain’s development. It was explained that how the use of stimulus can have an effect on Humans.  

   Ms. Viola went on to discuss the wide number of different types of available narcotics. From readily available items such as cigarettes, alcohol and prescription drugs to non regulated  narcotics. In the 20th century companies were shown to have been targeting High School Students, and younger, along with ethnic communities with their advertising. This lead to a ban on cigarettes ads on public media and the use of cartoon images in other types of ads.  Some steps being made include when the  Bogota Council has passed an ordinance limiting the sale of “Nicotine Products” within the Borough. This comes with an increase licensing fee to offer these products for purchase. Signage stating that “Nicotine Products” are only to be sold to anyone over the age of 21 with proper identification. And a large fine for anyone, or business, in violation of the law. Funds from these fees are scheduled to be used to help fund education and treatment groups like the Bogota Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse (BACSA) to aid them with education on ways to prevent drug and alcohol abuse. Along with providing information for anyone who may need help with problems related to drugs and alcohol.

   Another point made by Ms.Viola, is to have Parents become more aware of the choices to Students, no matter what age, that are available. With the idea of just engaging in conversation, either a formal talk, or routine questions of how a Student day is encouraged. This would be a way to learn about what the Student knows and feels about different topics that can affect their development. This is better to be done in a non confrontational way and letting the Student talk about how they feel on the subject, and not have an Adult opinion forced on them.  Another idea presented was to become interested in things they do & believe. This could show a Student that a Parent trying to understand their opinion on these topics themselves.  Also Parents needs to be aware of who their friends are, and keeping an eye out for physical and emotional changes. A Parent should also asked about what their Children want to do with their free time. If a problem seems to be starting, let them know about your concerns, again, in a non-confrontational way, and to be prepared to assist and listen to their feeling. Which should be done by being supportive, as well as being a Parent who wants to protect their Children. 

  Also Ms.Viola mention in case of a scenario of any type overdose occurring what can be done to aid the victim. TCADR has a 24 hour Hotline at 201-589-2976 that can be call, or by text, to aid in finding service and support for addiction with recovery specialist. 

  For more information about The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources and the programs they offer please visit their website at:

: https://www.tcadr.org/

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Bogota Basketball

 25-February-2022
 Results of Bogota Varsity Basketball from Thursday-24-February.

 The Men's Basketball Bucs traveled to Wallington to play the Panthers. Wallington took an early lead and had a 19-13 advantage after 8 minutes. The Bogota defense then slowed the Panthers scoring in the second quarter. Just over the halfway point of the quarter the Bucs took over the lead, which they never gave up. By halftime Bogota was ahead by the score of 35-28. After the restart Bogota would continue scoring at a double digit pace and won the game by the score of 73-45.

   Bogota's Evan Meberg led all scorers with 31 Points. Mr. Meberg now finishes his High School career in 7th place on the Bucs all time scoring list with 1,218 Points. He also had 3 Three Point Baskets along with teammate Vincent Ducut.  Wallington was lead by Jordan Vega with 26 points, including a game high of 4 Three Point Baskets. Bogota finishes their season with a record of 9-12

  The Lady Bucs hosted the Wood-Ridge Lady Blue Devils on the Jay Mahoney Court in Speary Gym. Bogota led at the end of the first quarter by the score of 14-10. In the second quarter the Lady Bucs, at one time, held a 12 lead. By halftime the Lady Blue Devils cut the deficit to only three points. After the restart Wallington scored the first five points and pulled ahead 29-27. By the three quarter time mark they had a 38-35 advantage. Bogota would tie the game at 39 apiece early in the final quarter. Close to the five minutes left in the game the Lady Bucs retook the lead  41-40. They would still be in front by three point with under 5 seconds left in the game. A last chance three point attempt by Wallington was missed, but the shooter was fouled on the play. All three foul shots did not go into the net, and Bogota held on for a 49-46 win. 

   Wallington's Victoria Drotos had a game high of 21 Points, including 5 Three Point baskets.

Ashley Bautista led the Lady Bucs with 17 Points with 1 Three Point Basket. Maryann Gesmundo also had 1 Three Point Basket. 

  The Lady Bucs finishes their season with a record of  6-15.

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Bogota Planning Board

 24-February-2022
   On Tuesday-21-February the Bogota Borough Planning Board pass a resolution to instruct Planning Board Attorney Mr. Kevin Kelly to create a resolution for the approval of the Bogota component of  what is known as the 30 Cross St Project. This project if  approved will turn the current Bogota Golf Centre site into a warehouse, distribution, or light manufacturing complex. This is an area located between the NYSW Railroad tracks and the Hackensack River, and is shared by the Borough of Bogota, closest to Cross St, in the Northern half and by the Village of Ridgefield Park, by Interstate 80, to the South.  This application for use is being file by the Hampshire Venture Partners LLC.

   The Bogota Planning Board needs to approve the plans for Building #2, to the north. This building will be 89,130 sq ft in total. 83,630 sq ft will be warehousing and 5,500 sq ft of offices. There will 10 loading docks and parking spaces for 145 cars.  The primary access will be from Cross St with three driveways. A central entrance for trucks and deliveries, and two small entrances to the North and the South for cars. The entrances will be large enough to allow access by all emergency vehicles. 

   Hampshire Venture will also create a Public River Walk along the shore of the Hackensack River. This will have a new sidewalk connection over the railway tracks and meet with the existing Cross St sidewalk. The track crossing at Cross St. will still be at grade level, but widen to 43 ft. It will now have crossing gates for both lanes of traffic and secondary gates for pedestrian traffic. Industrial Ave will be moved 3 ft to the west and widen to 36 ft.  Hampshire Venture  will re-build and maintain Industrial Ave from the NYSW Crossing to within Ridgefield Park. As part of the agreement Hampshire Venture will repave Cross St before the Building receives their Certificate of Occupancy. Industrial Ave will also be constructed with a wider turning radius to allow for longer trucks crossing over the railroad tracks. 

 The River Walk will be 12 ft wide with fencing and wall for safety. It will be lighted, planned with native trees & bushes, public benches, with trash receptacles and four dedicate parking spots for River Walk users. The walk will be open from Dawn to Dust. The lighting will be LED fixture and placed as to not allow ambient light to be seen from the residential building near by. 

   The parking lot will be graded to allow for drainage towards the river, with outflow pipe to the river. This pipe will also be equipped with a check valve to prevent river flooding onto the property. The parking lot will also be equipped with 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for employee use. Building #1 will have a sewer connection into the sewer system for Building #2. And is dependent on County jurisdiction and demands. Mechanical equipment on top of Building #2 will be placed behind fencing in-order to be hidden from the River St. level. 

   The resolution for Building #2 is schedule to be formally presented to the Planning Board at their meeting on Tuesday-22-March. Time, date, and location are subject to change. 

   After the Bogota Planning Board approves the Hampshire Venture request the plans for warehouse #1 will be present to the Ridgefield Park Planning Board.

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Weekend Events

 24-February-2022

  Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the weekend starting on Thursday-24-February. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.

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Teaneck, NJ

 The organization Never Alone Again Domestic Violence Organization & Resource Center (NAAG) will host a covid -19 testing site. This will run every Saturday from 10:30 a to 1:00p. Please Provide ID & Medical Insurance. If you don’t have medical insurance, please provide ID. 

Their resource centre located at 668 American Legion Dr. Teaneck, NJ.

   For more information on this and other services they provide.  And to volunteer or donate please go to: https://www.neveraloneagain.org/

            (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

 

                             

  

Thursday-24-February

Bogota 

The Bogota  Public Library will have Kids Craft Kits available at the Library, outside the front door, starting at 3:00p. Limit one per person.

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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Thursday-24-February

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have virtual story time reading one starting at 10:30a And a afternoon session starting at 3:30p. 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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Thursday-24-February

Bogota

  A workshop for Students on the dangers of distracted driving, and how to engage Law Enforcement Offices during a traffic stop will be held in the Bogota Rescue  Squad  Headquarters. This is scheduled to start promptly at 7:00p . Retired Bogota Police Sgt Craig Lynch is scheduled to talk. For more information please call 201-694-1925 or by email at:  

educatedontescalate@gmail.com

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Thursday-24-February

Bogota

The Bogota Borough Council will hold its Budget meeting for 2022 starting at 7:30p. This is open to the Public.

It will be an online meeting with access at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8739645182

Meeting ID: 8739645182

One tap mobile

+19292056099,,8739645182# US (New York)

No passcode is needed. This is open to the Public.

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Friday-25-February

Teaneck, NJ

The Womens support group "Never Alone Again" and the Bergen County Food Security Task Force is offering hot meals to go curbside pick-up every Friday starting at 5:00p This will be

held at their resource center located at 668 American Legion Dr. Teaneck, NJ. For more information, please call 201-289-1718 or visit their website at www.neveraloneagain.org

          (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Saturday-26-February

Bogota
The  Bogota Public Library will hold its next Friends of the Library meeting.  This is an  opened to anyone interested in learning about and to support the Library. This is scheduled to start at 11:00a. 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-28-February

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have virtual drawing class starting at 4:00p.  Participants need to have their own supplies of paper, pens, pencils, or markers. 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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Monday-28-February

Bogota

The next meeting  of the Bogota Test Kitchen will discuss the books: "Food Truck Road Tip"  and "The Food Truck Cookbook" 

Books are available for pickup at the library.  This is a free event and open to anyone over the

 age of 18 years old.  This will start at 6:00p. Anyone wishing to participate must register before hand, with the cookbook of the month available at the Library. 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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