This Week's Events

 6-Novemeber-2023

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the week starting on Monday-6-November. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.

                           

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Continuing

Bogota

Starting on Monday-10-July PSE&G will be working on W. Ft Lee R. between River Rd and Elm Ave. between 7:30am and 5:30pm. This to install new, durable plastic and/or coated steel gas piping. For more information, please visit their website at https://pseg.com/gaswork or call 833-661- 6100.

Continuing

Bogota

Leaf season started on Tuesday-10-October until Monday-18-December. Homeowners are allowed to place raked, leaves and grass cutting in the street, along the curb, in front of their residents.  It is asked that the piles be placed in such a way as not to interfere with traffic, and away from storm sewers and drain to prevent flooding, or other water build-up. Leaf Season is schedule to end on Monday -18- December after that date all yard waste must be placed in brown leaf bags for pick-up. 

                                                       

Monday-6-November

Bogota     

The Bogota Public Library will host their Teen Game Day. This will take place in the second floor Senior Center. starting at 3:45p Registration 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-7-November

Bogota Election Day

  General Elections for 2023 in the State of New Jersey will take place on Tuesday-6-June.  The polls will be opening at 6:00a and will remain open until 8:00p.

The Public schools of the Bogota Board of Education will be closed to allow for voting. 

 

Candidates are listed in order as seen on the sample ballot.

Bogota Borough Mayor one four-year term.

- For the Democratic party: Ms. Mary Ellen Murphy

- For the Republican party: Ms. Daniele Fede

This year both Candidates for the Bogota Mayoral will be women. This marks the first time that Bogota will have a Female Mayor.              

           

Bogota Borough Council two three year terms.

- For the Democratic party: Ms. Lisa Kohles and Ms. Diana Vergara
- For the Republican party:  Mr. Michael Connors and Mr. Marco Navarro

Bergen County Commissioners two, three-year terms

- For the Democratic party:  Incumbent Ms. Joan Voss, and Mr. Rafael Marte 

- For the Republican party: Ms. Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard and Ms. Agninshalah Collins

 

New Jersey State Legislation  

State Senate in the 37 NJ Legislative District

One four-year term

- For the Democratic party: Incumbent Mr. Gordon Johnson

- For the Republican party: Ms. Dierdre Paul

General Assembly in the 37 NJ Legislative District

Two two-year terms

- For the Democratic party: Incumbent Ms. Shama Haider, and Incumbent Ms. Ellen Park

- For the Republican party:  Ms. Katherine Lebovics and Mr. Robert Bedoya, 

Bogota Board of Education

Three, Three-year terms

- Mr. Brandon Escobar

- Mr. Jonathan Escalante

- Mr. David Sinor

- Ms. Adriana Alcalde

- Incumbent Ms. Bisi Ruckett

- Incumbent Mr. Jose Chavez

The General Election will be on Tuesday-7-Novoember 2023 with the polls opening at 6:00a and remaining open until 8:00p.

Polls are located at the at:
-- For Districts 1& 6 it is the Bogota Recreation Center at 162 W. Main St.
   Districts 1&6 is that part of the Borough located West of the Railroad tracks.

-- 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 Recreation Center - 162 West Main Street
2 Bogota High School Gym - One Henry Luthin Pl. (Left Rear of Bldg)
3 Bogota High School Gym - One 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 Recreation Center-162 West Main St.

Tuseday-7-November

Bogota

The Borough of Bogota with the Hackensack Meridan Health will hold a Vaccine Clinic. This  will start at 11:30a to 12:30p it the Bogota Senior Center on the second floor of 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ 

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Tuseday-7-November

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have their virtual Bilingual Storytime Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe virtual:  Join us for an evening of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs on Zoom.

Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una noche de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés en Zoom.

Starting at 3:30p. A partir de las 3:30p.

Se requiere registro    Registration 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. 

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

Tuesday-7-November Bogota The Bogota Public Library will have a Colouring workshop event. This will start at 4:00p. 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.              (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ) Tuesday-7-November Bogota The Bogota Public Library will host Isabels School of Dance performance of Don Quixote starting at 6:30p. It will be held in the second floor Seniors Centre, andregistration 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.              (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Wednesday-8-November
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 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-8-November

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host their Board Game Day starting at 3:30p.  This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. Registrations 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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Wednesday-8-November

Bogota

The Borough of Bogota Recreation Committee meeting starting at 7:00p. This will take place in the Recreation Center located at 162 W. Main. Bogota, NJ. This meeting is open to the public. 

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Thursday-9-November Bogota The Bogota Public Library will have a Children Storytime at 10:30a in-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. (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Thursday-9-November Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host their Tech Roots coding classes. Tech Roots Academy teaches computer programming to children of all ages so they will learn ahead of the curve. Laptops will be provided for the event. Please register one spot per child. Perfect for ages 8-12 It will be held in the second floor Seniors Centre. 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.  

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

Thursday-9-November Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host a lecture about the history of the Barbie Doll. This will be presented by Mr. Rich Feingold and be held in the second floor Seniors Centre. Registrations 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. 

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

Thursday-9-November Bogota The Bogota Public Library will hold a Hybrid Yarn twisters' workshop at 6:45p. Registration is required, more information, and to register and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/ The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Thursday-9-November Bogota

The Bogota Borough Council will hold their Workshop meeting starting at 7:00p. This will take place in the Council Chambers located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. This meeting is open to the public. More information can be found at:  https://www.bogotaonline.org/

 

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Thursday-5-October

Ridgefield Park, NJ

  The Village of Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners Caucus meeting starting at 6:00p. Then their Regular Meeting at 7:00p. Boths meeting is open to the public. This will be held in the third floor of at 234 Main St. Ridgefield Park.

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

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Thursday-9-November Teaneck, NJ The Teaneck Farmers Market continues. The market is open every Thursday until 16-November and runs from Noon to 6:00p It is located in the Municipal Parking lot at Garrison Ave & Beverly Rd. For more information, please go to: http://www.cedarlane.net/ or call 201907-0493 (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Friday-10-November 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-11-November Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will be closed in honor of Veterans Day. It will reopen at its regular hours on Monday-13-November.

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