Weekend Events

 2-November-2023

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the weekend starting on Thursday- 2-November. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.

                           

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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.

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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. 

                                                       

 

Thursday-2-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-2-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-2-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-3-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-4-November Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host their Storytime starting at 11:00a in the Children's Area. 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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Saturday-4-November

Ridgefield Park

Ridgefield Park Arts Association will hold their Fall Market and Festival. This will be held in Fellowship Park at 11:00a. With Vendors, Food Trucks and live music. Scheduled are BD Lenz Trio, Larry Umana Latin Jazz Project & John Tarpinian Ensemble For more information, email: ridgefieldparkarts@gmail.com

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Sunday-5-November

Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge # 1506 will host a Country Night starting at 6:00p. A donation of $25.00 per person, which includes Dinner music and Line Dancing instructions. For information or to reserve a seat please contact Anthony Perrone at 201-914-8524. Proceeds will benefit the Polar Plunge.

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Sunday-5-November

Clifton, NJ

The Bogota Marching Buccaneer Band will participate in the 76th North Jersey Band Festival at the Clifton Stadium.  This will start at 4:00p with Bogota scheduled to be the 15th band to perform.  Bogota has been the only High School band to attend all 76 festivals. Tickets are $15.00 at the gate. 

Clifton Stadium is located at 350 Piaget Ave. Clifton NJ. 

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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.

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