BOROUGH OF BOGOTA RECREATION DEPARTMENT > BOARDS and COMMISSIONS > RECREATION DEPARTMENT > Key Contacts Recreation Director Phillip Conte Recreation Center Address 162 West Main Street Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-487-4368 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Recreation Department The goal of the Bogota Recreation Department is to provide year-round activities and quality recreation programming for the community. To this end, the Recreation Center provides a wide range of programs and activities. A new state of the art playground is designed to provide children and parents with learn by activities. Committee Meetings, in addition to regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM. Recreation Committee Members MowZus Baugh Stephanie Carl Jared Deutch Nicole DeValle Jonathon Escalante Kristen Meberg Sandra Ospina Phillip Conte, Recreation Director Councilman William Hordern, Council Liaison Councilman John Mitchell, Council Liaison Recreation Forms All youth program volunteers must pass a background check and be fingerprinted before beginning activities within any of our youth programs. Volunteer Fingerprint Form Volunteer Background Check Form Community Pass CommunityPass is your resource for event and activity registration within your Community. To begin, click the link below complete the sign-up form and enjoy the convenience of online registration! Recreation Department - New Temporary Location All Recreation Committee meetings will now be held at: Borough Hall 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, NJ

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Air Quality Guidance BOROUGH OF BOGOTA CURRENT AIR QUALITY INFORMATION > PUBLIC INFORMATION > AIR QUALITY INFORMATION > Air Quality Forecast Air Quality Information Source (AirNow) AirNow is a partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service, NASA, Centers for Disease Control, and tribal, state, and local air quality agencies. Agencies all over the country send their monitoring data to AirNow for display. The Department of State provides data from U.S. Embassies and Consulates to inform personnel and citizens overseas, and the U.S. Forest Service and NOAA provide fire and smoke data. AirNow’s centralized data system provides quality control, national reporting consistency, and the ability to distribute data to the public, researchers, businesses, educators, and to other data systems. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is divided into color-coded categories and each category is identified by a simple informative descriptor. The descriptors are intended to convey information to the public about how air quality relates to public health. The table below defines the AQI categories. Current Air Quality Air Quality Historical Information

Borough Administrator Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR > DEPARTMENTS > BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR > Key Contact Borough Administrator Conall O'Malley Office Address 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-342-1736 x267 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Duties and Functions The basic function of the Administrator is to direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Borough, except as otherwise provided by law. The Administrator is responsible to the Mayor and Council for carrying out all policies established by it and serves as liaison between the Mayor and Council and the Borough’s departments and agencies. The Administrator is the chief administrative official of the Borough and is responsible, among other responsibilities, for the following: Supervises the preparation of and recommends annually to the Mayor and Council an operating budget, a capital budget, and a five-year capital plan. Receives and deals with requests for, and complaints about, Borough services that cannot be dealt with by the operating departments and agencies. Appoints and promotes subordinate Borough officers, except as otherwise provided by law. Negotiates contracts for the Borough as authorized and directed by and subject to the approval of the governing body. Oversees a proper purchasing system, approves all requests for goods and services to be purchased by the Borough, and approves all bills and vouchers for payment prior to final approval by the governing body.

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM) > DEPARTMENTS > OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM) > Key Contacts OEM Coordinator Robert Foster Deputy OEM Coordinator Lt. Geoffrey Cole Office Address 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-646-0802 Facsimile 201-342-7019 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Office of Emergency Management Mission Statement To provide a comprehensive Emergency Management System which coordinates people and resources to protect the lives, property and environment of the Borough of Bogota, using an all-hazard approach through mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from disasters and emergencies. Responsibilities The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible, by Federal and State Law, for the coordination of all the Emergency Services in the Borough of Bogota. This includes Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Rescue, Public Works, Health Department and all additional agencies contributing to any large scale emergency incident or disaster. Emergency incidents can strike anytime, anywhere and in many forms, such as a hurricane, snow storm, earthquake, flood, fire, hazardous material incident; an act of nature or an act of terrorism. Teamwork Besides working closely with the Police Chief, Fire Chief, EMS Chief and Rescue Chief, the Bogota Office of Emergency Management receives support from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management and the New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management. The Bogota Emergency Services are dedicated to the protection of our borough residents and business community. Membership is also held in the New Jersey State Emergency Management Association where experience and knowledge are shared by all Emergency Management personnel. Information During non-business hours the OEM Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator are available for emergencies through the Bogota Police Department. Robert Foster OEM Coordinator Lt. Geoffrey Cole Deputy OEM Coordinator Bogota OEM Team Mayor Daniele Fede OEM Coordinator Robert Foster Deputy OEM Coordinator Bogota Police Lieutenant Geoffrey Cole Police Department Chief Daniele Maye Police Department Captain Hector Liriano Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Dirr Deputy Chief Alex Breuss Battalion Chief Dan Klima Health Officer Sam Yanovich Health Secretary Yenlys Flores-Bolivard Liaison to Environmental Commission Mayor Daniele Fede Superintendent of Schools Damian Kennedy Registered Nurse Cathy Capasso Wh at is the Office of Emergency Management's Role? Should an emergency arise that would cause the activation of the Office of Emergency Management Organization, and Department Heads Would remain in charge of their respective sections. However, requests for communications, movements, resources and needs would be coordinated through the incident command post site or at the Emergency Operations Center”. How does the OEM achieve its mission? Mitigation – Activities that eliminate or reduce the risk of disaster (insurance, building codes, flood plain management, public education) Preparedness – Planning, exercise, training, public information systems and warning Response – Direction/Control, warning, evacuation, emergency service to address immediate and short term effects of an emergency/ disaster Recovery – Short term, those operations that seek to restore critical services and meet basic needs. Long term, those actions that restore the community to its normal state. Mitigation measures such as temporary housing and food, restoring non-vital Borough services. Preparedness Bogota's Emergency Operations Plan is on file with Bergen County OEM as well as the New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management. Bogota's Emergency Management Plan... Describes use of assets for all emergency / disaster situations, evacuation procedures. Describes direction and control protocol of Police, Fire, medical, DPW services. Describes alert and Warning protocol – Radio, TV, Autodialing systems. Describes critical facilities, shelters, roads, waterways. Address all emergencies – Weather related, Hazmat, Terrorism, WMD The Bogota Office of Emergency Management Team meets on a monthly basis. The Local Emergency Planning Committee meets quarterly. Create Your Own Family Emergency Preparedness Plan Every home and family should have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for every type of emergency or disaster. The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. Here are some tips to assist you in creating your own Family Emergency Preparedness Plan Include two places for family members to meet if separated; two ways to evacuate your home, if required; teach children how and when to dial 911; have phone numbers available for out of area friends who can assist. Store at lease three days of emergency supplies, such as water, food, communications equipment, clothing and bedding, sanitary needs. Know where valuable papers are stored, such as social security cards, wills, bank books, insurance policies. If you are a pet owner, your Family Emergency Preparedness Plan should include your pets. Terrorism All Municipalities in the country must have an Emergency Operations Plan, which is the responsibility of the local Emergency Management Coordinator. This plan details all types of emergencies and the responsibilities of all local Emergency Services during declared state of emergencies. This plan must be undated every four (4) years and approved by the State of New Jersey. The Bogota Emergency Operations Plan was completely revised in 2009 and was approved by the State and placed in service in June of 2009. After the disastrous events of September 11, 2001, the State requested all local OEM’s to prepare and submit for approval, a Terrorism Plan for their community. The annex details the responsibilities of all Emergency Services during a terrorism incident, sets up an Emergency Management Command Post, and details what outside services should be called. A terrorism incident is a Law Enforcement function and therefore, the Bogota Police Department is the lead agency in any response to such an incident. OEM will coordinate all involved agencies. Emergency Operations Center The Bogota Emergency Operations Center is the Borough Wide Command Post for emergency operations during any major incident, involving all Emergency Services. There are three (3) different Operation Centers, which are staffed, depending on the type of incident being managed. Incident Type: Large Scale Incident Which Affects the Entire Borough For these incidents, where all Borough Agencies, County and State Agencies are assisting. The Emergency Operations Center will be activated at the Bogota Emergency Operations Center at 69 W. Broad Street. The following personnel will report to the Center: The Mayor, Emergency Management Coordinator, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Rescue Chief, Public Works representative and any out-of-town personnel required by the Coordinator. Incident Type: Out of Town Incidents where Bogota Emergency Services are Requested. For an incident where the Bogota Emergency Services were requested to assist in other locations, out of the borough, and protective services were required locally, the Emergency Operations Center will be activated and maintained by committed personnel. Incident Type: Single Location Incidents within the Borough For a large-scale incident, which is confined to one location or one section of the borough. The Emergency Operations Center will be operated at the scene, using the Emergency Management Coordinators vehicle, which is equipped to communicate to all Borough, County and State Emergency Services. In these cases, as needed the following personnel will report to the Mobile OEM Command Center The Mayor, Emergency Management Coordinator, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Rescue Chief, Public Works representative and any out-of-town personnel required by the Coordinator. Transporting Pets to an Evacuation Site Birds Transport in a secure travel cage or carrier. Try to keep the carrier in a quiet area. Do not let the birds out of the cage or carrier. In cold weather, wrap a blanket over the carrier and warm up the car before placing birds inside. During warm weather, carry a plant mister to mist the bird’s feathers periodically. Do not put water inside the carrier during transport. Provide a few slices of fresh fruits and vegetables with high water content. Have leg bands and a photo for ID. Snakes Snakes can be transported in a pillowcase, but they must be transferred to a more secure housing when the reach the evacuation site. If your snakes require frequent feedings, carry food with you. Take a water bowl large enough for soaking as well as a heating pad. When transporting house lizards, follow the same directions as for birds. Small Mammals Hamsters, gerbils etc... should be transported in secure carriers suitable for maintaining the animals while sheltered. Take bedding materials, food, bowls and water bottles. A Few Days After a Disaster In the first few days after a disaster, leash your pets when they go outside. Always maintain close contact. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet may become confused and lost. The behavior of your pets may change after an emergency. Normally quiet and friendly pets may become aggressive or defensive. Watch animals closely. Leash dogs and place them in a fenced yard with access to shelter and water. Emergency Incident County, State and Federal Links Bergen County Office of Emergency Management New Jersey Office of Emergency Management New Jersey Office of Homeland Security United States Department of Homeland Security FEMA American Red Cross

BOROUGH OF BOGOTA SNOW REMOVAL and PARKING ORDINANCES > PUBLIC INFORMATION > SNOW REMOVAL and PARKING ORDINIANCES > Code Enforcement Key Contact Bogota Code Enforcement Officer Nick Barese Office Address 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-342-1736 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Code Enforcement Contact CLICK HERE § 3-5.1 Removal of Snow and Ice Required [Ordinance #1485] a. The owner or tenant in possession of lands abutting or bordering upon the sidewalks and gutters of the streets within the borough limits shall remove or cause to be removed all ice and snow from all such sidewalks within eighteen (18) hours after such snow or ice shall have fallen or accumulated. b. Every owner of real property on which there has been constructed a multiple dwelling of three (3) or more residential units shall remove or cause the removal of all snow and ice from all streets, lanes, alleys, driveways, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, walkways, steps, and stairs located on such property that are open to the public, to which the public is invited, or which are designated for common use by the occupants or tenants within eighteen (18) hours after such snow or ice shall have fallen or accumulated. c. Every owner or tenant of real property, improved or unimproved, used, or zoned for commercial, business, religious, professional, or office use shall remove or cause to be removed all snow and ice from all streets, lanes, alleys, driveways, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, walkways, steps and stairs located on said property that are open to the public, or to which the public is invited, within eighteen (18) hours after such snow or ice shall fall or have accumulated. d. If snow or ice may be frozen or impacted as to make removal impractical in the judgment of the sub-code official, borough superintendent of public works, or members of the regular Bogota Police Department, the owner shall forthwith cause said snow and ice to be covered with clean sand, ashes, sawdust, rock salt, or similar material, thoroughly covering all sidewalks, walkways, steps, and stairs located on said property as hereinabove set forth, within six (6) hours of daylight after the accumulation of such snow or ice. e. No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow or ice upon any public sidewalk, street, or publicly owned parking facility in any manner that may obstruct or impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. f. No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow or ice that has accumulated on any sidewalk or within the boundaries of private property upon any public sidewalk, street, or publicly owned parking facility. g. The owner of any real property abutting any fire hydrant shall clear such fire hydrant of snow, within twenty-four (24) hours of snow coverage. Failure to clear such fire hydrant shall be a violation pursuant to subsection 3-5.3 below with a fine in an amount not to exceed seventy-five ($75.00) dollars. Borough Ordinance Links §3-5.1 - Remove of Snow and Ice §7-3.10 - Parking Prohibited (Snow) § 7-3.10 Parking Prohibited When Streets Are Covered with Snow [Ordinance #1114, S1; Ordinance #1396] a. No vehicle shall be parked on any streets or highways or portions thereof whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that at least two (2) inches of snow cover the street or highway. b. The above parking prohibitions shall remain in effect after the snow has ceased to fall and until the streets have been plowed sufficiently so that parking will not interfere with snow removal activities and with the normal flow of traffic.

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Bogota NJ Elected Officials BOROUGH OF BOGOTA MAYOR and COUNCIL > GOVERNMENT > MAYOR and COUNCIL > 2026 Meeting Agendas 2026 Meeting Agendas Front Row: Borough Attorney William Betesh, Borough Administrator Conall O'Malley, Mayor Daniele Fede, Borough Clerk Yenlys Flores-Bolivard Standing: Councilman Patrick H. McHale, Councilwoman Conseulo Carpenter, Council President Lisa Kohles, Councilman John Mitchell, Councilwoman Diana Vergara, Councilman William Hordern Mayor and Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes 2026 Meeting Minutes 2026 Meeting Minutes Mayor and Council The Borough of Bogota is governed by a Mayor and Council who are elected by the voters. The mayoral term is a four-year term, while each council member is elected to serve for a three-year term. The Mayor and Council approve an annual budget, determine policies and adopt resolutions and ordinances which guide all functions of the borough government. The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bogota will hold public meetings the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M in the Council Chambers of the Borough Hall located at 375 Larch Avenue, Bogota, NJ 07603 – 2nd floor. All meetings of the Mayor and Council shall take place in-person and remotely via Zoom. The Governing Body generally meets the first Thursday of each month for Work Sessions and the third Thursday for Regular Meetings, unless otherwise advertised. (Please see calendar) El Alcalde y el Concejo del Municipio de Bogota realizarán reuniones públicas el primer y tercer jueves de cada mes a las 7:30 p.m. en la Cámara del Concejo del Borough Hall ubicado en 375 Larch Avenue, Bogota, NJ 07603 – 2do piso. Todas las reuniones del alcalde y el consejo se llevarán a cabo en persona y de forma remota a través de Zoom. Los miembros del concejo generalmente se reúnen el primer jueves de cada mes para Work Sessions y el tercer jueves para Reuniones Regulares, a menos que se anuncie lo contrario. (Por favor, ver calendario) Key Contacts Council President Lisa Kohles Office Address 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-342-1736 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Key Contacts Mayor of Bogota Daniele Fede Office Address 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-342-1736 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Mayor Daniele Fede Term Expires: December 31, 2027 Contact Mayor Fede Councilwoman Consuelo Carpenter Term Expires: December 31, 2027 Contact Councilwoman Carpenter Council President Lisa Kohles Term Expires: December 31, 2026 Contact Councilwoman Kohles Councilman Patrick H. McHale Term Expires: December 31, 2028 Contact Councilman McHale Councilman John Mitchell Term Expires: December 31, 2028 Contact Councilman Mitchell Councilman William Hordern Term Expires: December 31, 2027 Contact Councilman Hordern Councilwoman Diana Vergara Term Expires: December 31, 2026 Contact Councilwoman Vergara 2026 Borough Council Committee Assignments Committee / Organization Liaison Backup Liaison Administrative / Personnel Councilman McHale Councilwoman Vergara BACSA Councilwoman Carpenter Councilman Hordern Board of Education Councilwoman Kohles Councilman Mitchell Buildings and Grounds Councilman McHale Councilman Mitchell Construction / Planning / Zoning Councilwoman Kohles Councilman Mitchell County and State Councilwoman Carpenter Councilwoman Kohles Department of Public Works Councilwoman Carpenter Councilman Hordern Environmental Commission Councilwoman Vergara Councilman McHale Finance / Tax / Grants Councilwoman Vergara Councilwoman Carpenter Fire Department Councilwoman Kohles Councilwoman Vergara Health / Insurance Councilwoman Carpenter Councilwoman Kohles Library Councilman Hordern Councilman McHale Police / Aux Police / Court / OEM Councilman McHale Councilwoman Vergara Councilman Hordern Property Maintenance Councilman McHale Councilman Hordern Recreation Councilman Hordern Councilman Mitchell Senior Citizens Councilman Mitchell Councilman Hordern Transportation Councilman Mitchell Councilwoman Kohles Veterans' Affairs Councilman Mitchell Councilman Hordern Grant Applications Please see the following link for a recent grant application description [CLICK HERE]

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The Bogota Fire Prevention Bureau is a multifaceted department responsible for the enforcement of all state and local fire codes within the Borough of Bogota, New Jersey. BOROUGH OF BOGOTA FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU > DEPARTMENTS > FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU > Key Contacts Fire Marshal Daniel Klima Bogota Fire Prevention Bureau 31 Fairview Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-646-0801 Emergencies Dial 9-1-1 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm Note: If an appointment is needed outside the scope of regular business hours, please email this office to schedule. The office is closed on holidays. Bogota Fire Prevention Bureau Mission Statement The Bogota Fire Prevention Bureau is proud to service our community by increasing the level of fire safety within the Borough of Bogota through the performance of comprehensive fire inspections, investigations, emergency response and public education. We are committed to providing our residents and businesses with the highest quality fire protection to meet today's needs, demands and standards. Fire Prevention Bureau Forms and Applications Document Title Business Registration Download ▼ Carbon Monoxide Certification Download ▼ Mobile Food Truck Inspection Form Download ▼ Oxygen in Use Sign Download ▼ Permit Application Download ▼ Single and 2-Family House Rental Registration Download ▼ Variance Application Download ▼ Violation Abatement Time Extension Application Download ▼ Fire Prevention Tips U.S. Fire Administration Link

BOROUGH OF BOGOTA BOGOTA PARKS > COMMUNITY > BOGOTA PARKS > Oscar E. Olsen Park West Main Street Extension Originally known as Riverside Park, this park was established in the early 1950s under the guidance of Councilman Oscar E. Olsen, who also served as Mayor of Bogota from January 1956 through April 1956. The park was dedicated to his memory soon after. Sgt Frank Pagano Park Queen Anne Road at Beechwood and Elmwood Avenues Sergeant Frank Pagano grew up in Bogota and was veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy house to house in Seoul, South Korea and died of those wounds on September 26, 1950. More information about Sergeant Pagano's service to our country can be found here... Veterans Park / Bogota Community Garden River Road at West Fort Lee Road Vincent F. Petrik Park Leonia Avenue at East Broad Street Originally known as Frank Mills Park, named in honor of Bogota's oldest resident in 1969, this park was re-dedicated as Vincent F. Petrik Park in 2006. Mr. Petrik was a devoted volunteer, businessman and friend of many in Bogota for over 30 years in the 1970s - 2000s.

BOROUGH OF BOGOTA COMMUNITY CALENDAR > COMMUNITY > COMMUNITY CALENDAR > The Bogota Community Calendar is maintained to provide residents with a quick resource for date, time and location of public meetings and events. Community organizations holding public events are encouraged to provide information about their event for publication on this calendar once approved by the administration. CLICK HERE for Bogota Public Schools Calendar CLICK HERE for Bogota Public Library Calendar CLICK HERE for Bogota Garbage and Recycling Calendar Borough of Bogota Community Calendar Click each listing for event time and more details about the event listed Calendar Abbreviations Key: BOE - Board of Education M&C- Mayor and Counci l P/Z - Planning and Zoning Board Rec - Recreation Committee You are seconds away from getting this done. 🤩 
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