COMMUNITY EVENTS

Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Holiday Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 8, 2024

The Borough's annual holiday tree lighting took place in front of Borough Hall on Sunday evening, December 8, 2024. There were activates for all who attended. St Joseph's Church Choir together with local Girl Scouts provided some festive music and song.

Santa, who was escorted to the event by members of the Bogota Volunteer Fire Department, joined Mrs. Claus who lit the seasonal tree

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Field Improvements

Friday October 4, 2024

“On Friday October 4th, the Bogota Board of Education hosted their Groundbreaking Ceremony for their Referendum Project to rebuild Fiegel Field, the Olsen Park Baseball and Softball Fields, and updates to park areas surrounding the fields.

Board of Education President Frank Miranda and Superintendent of Schools Damian Kennedy addressed attendees on behalf of the School District and their incredible project. Mr. Miranda paid special thanks to the Borough, and its Board of Education Council Liaisons Councilwoman Lisa Kohles and Councilman John Mitchell for their efforts and collaboration in helping this project become a reality for the Board of Education and for the residents of the Borough. Mr. Miranda emphasized the importance of providing proper facilities for the youth of Bogota and the unity of both organizations to make changes that will benefit the entire community.

The Council Liaisons were joined by Mayor Daniele Fede, Councilwoman Diana Vergara, Councilman Rob Robbins, and Councilman Pat McHale. Also in attendance were BOE Members: Vice President Bisi Ruckett, Adriana Alcalde, Idalia Alvarez, Robert Alvarez, Jose Chavez, Susan Cruz, Marco Navarro and Trina Rivera Olivia. Please stay tuned for more exciting things taking place in Bogota!”

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30, 2024

On Saturday March 30, the Borough hosted its Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the residents of Bogota. The event included a promising showing from families of the community and was facilitated by event staff volunteers including Mayor Daniele Fede, Council President Connie Carpenter, Councilwoman Lisa Kohles, Councilman Rob Robbins, Councilman Pat McHale, and several members of the Borough’s REC Committee. Members of the Borough’s Department of Public Works and Police Department were present to help setup and run this event under the direction of our Rec Department.

The Borough was even able to pull a few strings and secure a visit from our special guest, the Easter Bunny!

A special thanks to our long-time friend and beloved REC Director Mr. Jim Moore for all of his work on a yet another successful hunt. This will be Jim’s final Easter Egg Hunt as Director of Recreation for the Borough, Jim plans to stepdown later this month, and enjoy his retirement with his family. I’m sure it goes without saying that Jim will always hold a special place in our hearts, and his commitment to the this community will never be forgotten. Jim will still assist the Borough’s Rec Department in a part-time role, and as Senior Citizen Coordinator going forward.

Thank you to all who came out and celebrated with us!

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Read Across America

Thursday, March 8, 2024

Mayor Daniele Fede was invited as the special guest reader at Bixby Elementary School as part of the Read Across America Program that is celebrated annually this week throughout the nation. The Mayor was greeted with warm welcome from Ms. Bayan’s First Grade Class, where student’s enjoyed Mayor Fede’s rendition of “This is My Town,” by Mercer Mayer which proved to be a popular choice with her young audience. The Mayor was also a guest speaker this week for Bogota High School’s Career Day, where she discussed her experience and accomplishment’s as one of NJ’s Top Environmental Attorneys.