History of Bogota, NJ FROM THE BOGOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY HISTORY COLLECTION HISTORY OF BOGOTA > ABOUT US > HISTORY OF BOGOTA > The Borough of Bogota was formed on November 14, 1894, from portions of Ridgefield Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day. It was a result of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. Prior to the founding of the Borough of Bogota, the area was inhabited by members of the Lenape Tribe until the early 1600s when Dutch settlers arrived. The Dutch were replaced by the British in 1664, Following the Civil War, Bogota evolved from a farming area to a suburban and industrial one. Following his move to Bogota in 1893, Frederick W. Cane led the successful effort for a special election regarding the incorporation of the Borough. The population was about 250 at the time, although only 57 votes were cast. Cane was elected the first mayor in 1895. It can be considered the year when farming began to decline and Bogota started to become a small suburban town with an important industrial element. South End of Larch Avenue In 1898, the electric trolley shattered the then semi-rural nature of Bogota. Most of the new residents were members of the business and professional classes as opposed to the farmers who were there first. There was also a small, local retail and service population that provided such things as coal and lumber, and trades such as carpentry. Economically the Borough was also developing. William N. Smith was busy with his paper mills, but still had time to form the Bogota National Bank on East Fort Lee Road close to the railroad tracks and potential customers coming off the trains. Another institution, the Bogota Savings Bank, was started as the Bogota Savings and Loan in 1893. Judge Peter Bogert, part of the Bogert farming family, was the first president. William N. Smith became president a few years later; he was part of the “commuter” faction that helped form Bogota in opposition to Peter Bogert. By 1939, Bogota was expanding rapidly and had at least ten times the population of 1912. Main Street was a busy commercial street in addition to the shops, banks, bowling alleys, etc. on West and East Fort Lee Road. Big changes in the business district in 1939 effectively ended Fort Lee Road’s role as the most important business street in town. Major construction projects, connected with each other, forever changed the town. The construction of the Main Street overpass, the construction of the Grade Level Crossing over the West Shore railroad tracks, and the extension of Main Street into Hackensack were the last major changes in Bogota’s infrastructure until the opening of Interstate 80 in the 1960s. The 1960s also saw another change in the character of Bogota: most of the paper mills closed. A great many had been involved in producing materials needed to win World War II. New Jersey was a great manufacturing area then, and Bogota had some impressive capability in its paper mills and the Brewster Construction Company. The last paper mill, the Continental mill, closed in 1970. Almost all of our major industries left town for one reason or another. As a result, families turned to service-oriented occupations. June 1992 saw the closing of the Dewey School due to declining enrollments. Plans to replace the Steen and Bixby Schools were made but they were defeated by the voters in 1993. The Borough celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2019 with the issuance of a fourth anniversary journal. These volumes can be consulted for more information about the Borough’s past. Erie Train Station Additional information about Bogota's history can be found at the Bogota Public Library, or on the Local History Collection on the Bogota Public Library website

BOROUGH OF BOGOTA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES > PUBLIC INFORMATION > EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES > Current Openings Building Department Assistant (Posted 1/8/2026) Police Dispatcher (Posted 1/8/2026) Recreation Director (Posted 1/8/2026) Senior Citizen Bus Drive (Part-Time) (Posted 1/8/2026) School Crossing Guard (Ongoing) (Posted March, 2025) Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Borough of Bogota is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications without regard to race, sex, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, disabilities or national origin. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted for advertised vacancies only, and the applicant must indicate the position as stated in the job advertisement /announcement. Applications must also be received within the time period specified in the advertisement /announcement. Employment Application Please follow the link below for the Employment Application for the Borough of Bogota Employment Application Building Department - Full-Time Assistant The Borough of Bogota is seeking an experienced and organized Full-Time Assistant in the Borough’s Building Department. The Borough is a municipality of approximately 10,000 residents (non-civil service). Under the supervision and direction of the Bogota Construction Official the full-time assistant would manage any and all tasks associated with day-to-day business of the department. Responsibilities include interacting with the public, processing construction permits and zoning permit applications, data entry, scheduling sub-code inspections and general assistance to the Construction Official, Technical Assistant to the Construction Official, and Building Department. Three (3) years prior municipal or building department experience is required. Bachelor’s Degree and/or T.A.C.O. certification preferred. Salary Range is DOQ. Full-time benefits included. Application available in person or on https://www.bogotaonline.org/forms . Applicants should submit a resume, and letter of interest to Mr. O’Malley, Borough Administrator, at admin@bogotaonline.org . The Borough of Bogota reserves the right to interview applicants as received and the position may be filled while this advertisement is still active. The Borough of Bogota is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Bogota Police Department - Police Dispatcher Recreation Director The Borough of Bogota is seeking an experienced, highly organized, innovative leader to serve as the Director of Recreation. Multi-tasking, effective communication skills and computer proficiency a must. Under the supervision of the Borough Administrator, the Recreation Director is responsible for the development, implementation and promotion of activities and community events within the Borough as well as the main point of contact to our sport/recreation associations. The Director will also be responsible for managing and maintaining recreation facilities, including allocating field time to the various organizations that use the facilities. Budget and fiscal management of the department; capital and long-range planning is also a major component of this position. The Borough has a growing summer camp program. Camp managers will report to the Director. Responsibilities also include supporting other administrative and municipal communication functions as needed, as well as working with our very active senior association to assist in facilitating programs and events. Candidate must be willing to work extended hours and irregular hours as required given the nature of the position (evenings and weekends). Prior municipal recreation and/or experience desired. Bachelor’s degree and recreation certifications are required. This full-time position is available starting in February of 2026. Full-time benefits. Qualified candidates please provide cover letter and resume with three (3) references to Conall O’Malley, admin@bogotaonline.org , Borough Administrator. The Borough reserves the right to hire a candidate prior to notice expiring. Bogota is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Senior Citizens Bus Driver (Part-Time) The Borough of Bogota, Bergen County, New Jersey, has multiple openings for part-time Senior Citizen Bus Drivers. The qualified applicants would be responsible for transporting Seniors to and from their homes to local shops, grocery stores, and doctor’s offices. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class C with Passenger (P) endorsement, is required for this position, at the time of hiring. The position is Per-Diem, with an hourly rate of $25.00 per hour. Benefits are excluded from this position. Please send a cover letter and resume, as well as a Borough Application to admin@bogotaonline.org , in the Office of Administration. The Borough reserves the right to review resumes and conduct interviews as they are received. Bogota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. School Crossing Guard

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Bogota, NJ SMART 911 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO > PUBLIC INFORMATION > SMART911 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO > Need More Help or Have More Questions? For further assistance with signup or any additional questions about the Emergency Alert System please contact the Emergency Management Coordinators at oem@bogotaonline.org

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]

Property Maintenance Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE / CODE ENFORCEMENT > DEPARTMENTS > PROPERTY MAINTENANCE / CODE ENFORCEMENT > 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 Duties and Functions The Code Enforcement (Property Maintenance) Department was established to enforce Borough Ordinance #1373 -19-1.1. (The International Property Maintenance Code). The main purpose of the department is to maintain a quality of life in the Borough that reflects it values. Such as beautiful tree lined streets and well maintained homes and businesses. The overall appearance of the community is paramount in helping to keep property values stabilized. The department’s responsibility is to patrol the community and inspect residences and businesses for any violations. The department responsibilities extend to enforcing property owners and tenants not to place garbage or trash over the weekend. Enforcing snow and ice removal from sidewalks within 18 hours after snow has stopped falling. Enforcing owners not to place leaves in the streets after published leaf season has ended. Enforcement of removal of unregistered or inoperative vehicles on residential properties. Enforcement of grass height not to exceed 4 inches, and trimming of all overgrown shrubs, as well as all general maintenance on all properties. Nick Barese Code Enforcement Official Property Maintenance PLEASE CALL THIS DEPARTMENT WITH ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING A SUMMONS RECEIVED FROM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Property Maintenance Reminder § 3-5.2 Removal Grass, Weeds, and Other Impediments [Ordinance #1117, S1] All grass, weeds, or growth of any kind that may have grown between the curbline and the line of the sidewalk of any street, or within the inside line of sidewalk and property line shall be kept below the height of four (4) inches from the ground, and shall be cut to that length within three (3) days of notice to cut same. Vacant/Abandoned Property § 9-11 Registration of Vacant/Abandoned/Foreclosed Properties [Ord. #1456; amended 6-27-2019 by Ord. No. 1525; 3-21-2024 by Ord. No. 1613] The owner of any vacant property as defined herein shall, within thirty (30) calendar days after the building becomes vacant property or within thirty (30) calendar days after assuming ownership of the vacant property, whichever is later; or within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice by the municipality, file a registration statement for such vacant property with the Property Maintenance Officer on forms provided by the Borough for such purposes. Failure to receive notice from the municipality shall not constitute grounds for failing to register the property. a. Each party having a separate block and lot number as designated in official records of the municipality shall be registered separately. b. The registration statement shall include the name, street address, telephone number, and email address (if applicable) of a person twenty-one (21) years or older, designated by the owner or owners as the authorized agent for receiving notices of code violations and for receiving process in any court proceeding or administrative enforcement proceeding on behalf of such owner or owners in connection with the enforcement of any applicable code: and the name, street address, telephone number, and email address (if applicable) of the firm and the actual name(s) of the firms individual principal(s) responsible for maintaining the property shall be available by telephone or in person on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven-day (7) per week basis. The two (2) entities may be the same or different persons. Both entities shown on the statement must maintain offices in the State of New Jersey or reside within the State of New Jersey. c. The registration shall remain valid for one year from the date of registration except for the initial registration time which shall be pro-rated through December 31. The owner shall be required to renew the registration annually as long as the building remains a vacant property and shall pay registration or renewal fee in the amount prescribed in subsection 9-11.5 of this section, for each vacant property registered. d. The annual renewal shall be completed by January 1st each year. The initial registration fee shall be pro-rated for registration statements received less than ten (10) months prior to that date. [Ord. No. 1489] e. The owner shall notify the Borough Clerk within thirty (30) calendar days of any change in the registration information by filing an amended registration statement on a form provided by the Borough Clerk for such purpose. f. The registration statement shall be deemed prima facie proof of the statements therein contained in any administrative enforcement proceeding or court proceeding instituted by the Borough against the owner or owners of the building. Please refer to the full regulations and requirements in the Ordinance found here

Environmental Control Board Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION > BOARDS and COMMISSIONS > ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION > Green Purchasing Policy The Borough of Bogota is committed to purchasing products and services which create a sustainable community. Our Green Purchasing Policy can be found here. Read Green Purchasing Policy Shade Tree Work Application Link Shade Tree Work Permit Application Enviromental Commission Description The Environmental Commission has the responsibility to study and make recommendations for open space preservation, trails, water resource management, storm water regulations, pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, landmark trees and tree preservation, environmental appearance, soil, landscapes, flora and fauna and review applications which impact the aforementioned. While the Recreation Commission oversees active parks such as ball fields and tennis courts and the Shade Tree Commission oversees street trees, the Environmental Commission oversees all passive parks in the Borough, and other properties throughout the Borough. The Environmental Commission shall also conduct research and coordinate activities pertaining to the use and potential use of open land areas, include recommendations for acquisitions of open space. The Environmental Commission is also charged with teaching the community to respect our trees and open spaces and to encourage residents and the local government to make responsible environmental decisions. This can be accomplished through community outreach, meetings and events, and the distribution of printed and digital materials, such as CDs, DVDs, books, maps, charts, and pamphlets which it deems necessary to further its mission. Environmental Commission Members Members of the Environmental Commission are appointed by the mayor. All members must be residents of Bogota (except for a technical advisor, who need not be a Bogota resident. The commission may have an unlimited number of associate members. All appointments are for a 3-year term. Current Environmental Commission Members Pauline McDonnell, Chairperson Patricia Morrone, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary Isabel Bustamante Susan Cruz Daniele Fede Rebecca Foster Yesenia Frias, Planning Board Representative Diane Mancini Mark Olsen Kristin Meberg, Associate Member Schedule a Free Appliance Recycling Pickup Today Do you have an old, working refrigerator or freezer in your home? PSE&G is now offering increased rebates of $100 for each refrigerator or freezer you recycle! Our Appliance Recycling Program offers free, convenient pickup and haul-away of up to two working refrigerators or freezers per household. You can also recycle up to two working room air conditioners or dehumidifiers per household during the same pick-up appointment. You must be a current PSE&G customer receiving residential electric service to participate. Schedule a free appliance recycling pickup by calling 1-888-484-8313 or visit pseg.com/Recycling. Take the Challenge When PSE&G recycles your qualifying appliances, you get: • Free pickup and haul-away • Environmentally responsible recycling November 2023 - The Bogota Green Team was awarded Bronze Certification from Sustainable Jersey. The Borough received 205 points for its sustainable environmental practices. This is the Borough's third certification in this category.

BOGOTA COMMUNITY GARDEN > COMMUNITY > COMMUNITY GARDEN > The Bogota Community Garden is located in Veteran's Park on River Road near the intersection of the West Fort Lee Road. The Bogota Community Garden (a division of the Environmental Commission) is the highest authority at the Bogota Community Garden. The following are the rules and guidelines for gardeners at the Bogota Community Garden. Bogota's Community Garden Rules Bogota Community Garden will provide.. 4 X 6 plots ( larger ones to be constructed) Fencing around the exterior of the entire garden Rain Barrels, composting area, shed for tools and benches for relaxing Rules and regulations will be provided to each renter and posted inside the shed Plot Maintenance Expectations Gardeners must maintain plots (including adjacent aisles) throughout the growing season If, for any reason (health, vacation, work pressure), you will be temporarily unable to maintain your plot or throughout the season, inform the coordinator. If you have a substitute gardener, inform the Community Garden Committee via email at bogotacommunitygarden@gmail.com . Abandoned plots will be reassigned. Plots are on a first come, first served with a maximum of 2 plots per household. At the end of the season, all dead plants and weeds must be removed. This garden adheres to organic growing practices. Do not use synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers like miracle-Gro. If you are not sure if something is allowed, please check with another gardener or email the community garden committee at bogotacommunitygarden@gmail.com . If used, you forfeit your plot. Refrain from excessive interior fencing and edging Adjacent Paths and Borders (mulch or grass) is what is used in the pathways. You are responsible for maintaining the pathways, via weeding, etc around your plot. You must keep the path by your plot clear of weeds, rocks, garden plants and other obstacles. Each gardener is responsible for their own trash removal. Miscellaneous Vegetables and plants grown from your plot may not be sold for personal profit. Radios. Should you wish to listen to the radio, please use headphones as not to disturb the other gardeners. Garden gates. The gates should remain closed at all times. Please make sure it is securely closed. No Vehicles are allowed on the garden or park property. Keep the Garden Committee advised of your current address and telephone number by notifying them via email at bogotanjcommunitygarden@gmail.com . Keep the garden attractive for neighboring residents and safe for all. Gardener Meetings There will be two mandatory meetings with the gardeners. One in the month of May for the start of the growing season and one in October for the end of the season. The Bogota Community Garden committee will meet once every other month on the fourth Wednesday of that month. Warnings and Penalties If you fail to follow any of the above guidelines, the community garden community will contact you. All gardeners are required to keep their plots as disease and weed free as possible. Complaints, policies and mediations are the responsibility of the Bogota community garden committee. Any issues contact the Bogota community garden at bogotanjcommunitygarden@gmail.com . Community Garden Sustainable Practices Rules and Guidelines Bogota Community Garden renters should follow the following practices: Use Rain Barrels for watering and conserve water Use organic mulch to reduce water use Solar lights are encouraged Place cut vegetation in compost area Use only organic soils We placed wood chips from local tree contractor donation to reduce weeds This garden adheres to organic growing practices No use of pesticides or herbicides unless organic. If used, you forfeit your plot. Trade or donate unneeded produce Perennial herbs and plants are encouraged Pollinator plants have been planted by committee This sign will be posted at gate and inside fence as a reminder Each gardener is responsible for their own trash removal. Recycle bins are provided in common areas Should you wish to listen to the radio, please use headphones as not to disturb the other gardeners. Garden gates. The gates should remain closed at all times. Please make sure it is securely closed. No Vehicles are allowed on the garden or park property. Keep the garden attractive for neighboring residents and safe for all. Interested in Joining our Community Garden? Gardeners interested in participating the Bogota Community Garden should complete the following application and return it to Borough Hall. Bogota Community Garden Application

Department of Public Works Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS > DEPARTMENTS > PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) > Key Contacts DPW Superintendent Gordon Kohles Office Address 9 East Fort Lee Road Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone: 201-487-1041 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm Recycling Center Address Location 157 West Fort Lee Road Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Recycling Center Hours: Mon day - Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm Closed Sunday 2025 Recycling Calendar ▼ 2026 Recycling Calendar ▼ Responsibilities and Functions The Department of Public works is responsible sanitation within the borough, and for the collection of recycling, maintenance and tree services, as well as repair and maintenance of borough buildings, and the upkeep of our parks and athletic fields. Important Reminders Do not recycle plastic bags or put recyclable bottles and cans in plastic bags. Plastic bags from stores should be thrown out with regular garbage or brought to Borough Hall. No household waste or trash is to be placed out for pickup on a weekend or prior to 4:00pm on the evening before scheduled pick-up. Please call with questions about special circumstances. Click image to enlarge Gordon Kohles DPW Superintendent 2025 Pickup Schedule 2025 Recycling Calendar ▼ 2026 Recycling Calendar ▼ 2026 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event Dates Bergen County Utilities Authority Foot of Empire Blvd., Moonachie Saturday, March 7, 2026 Saturday, November 14, 2026 Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah Saturday, May 16, 2026 Saturday, July 18, 2026 Saturday, September 19, 2026 Bergen Community College 400 Paramus Rd., Paramus Saturday, April 19, 2026 Saturday, June 7, 2026 Saturday, October 18, 2026 HHW event collection hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine) 2025 Document Shredding, Electronics Recycling and Tire Recycling Event Dates Bergen Community College 400 Paramus Rd., Paramus 2026 Dates (See below) Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah 2026 Dates (See below) Document shredding, electronics and tire recycling event collection hours are 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (rain or shine) § 14-4.3 Owners and Occupants Required to Provide Private Garbage Removal. [Ord. 3/10/27, S3; Ord. #1155, S1; Ord. #1181, S1] a. It shall be the duty of the owner, operator, or occupant of all residential uses and business or commercial premises where garbage accumulates to the extent of more than six (6) thirty (30) gallon cans per week per residential unit or per each other business or commercial use on the premises to remove all garbage generated by the said uses at the expense of the owners, operators, or occupants of the premises. All owners, operators, and occupants who violate this provision are subject to forfeiting the right to municipal garbage pick-ups, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 14-4.10 . b. The borough is not obligated to pick up garbage or recyclable materials in excess of the amount set forth in subsection 14-4.3a or garbage collected in dumpsters or other similar large containers, other than suitable containers weighing less than seventy (70) pounds each when full. It shall be the duty of all owners, operators, and occupants of all premises to remove and dispose of, at their own expense, all dumpsters or other similar large containers exceeding the weight limit set forth herein. c. Owners, operators, or occupants of residential, business, or commercial premises shall not deposit garbage accumulated on or in the said premises in borough litter and/or borough garbage containers located anywhere in the borough. Please refer to the full regulations and requirements in the Ordinance found here

THE MAYORS OF BOGOTA BOGOTA MAYORS PAST and PRESENT > GOVERNMENT > MAYORS PAST and PRESENT > Frederick W. Cain 1895 - 1909 J.F. Gerber 1922 - 1923 William N. Smith 1910 - 1915 Clarence F. Walker 1924 - 1925 Herman A. Braumuller 1916 - 1919 Arthur McCaign 1926-1935 Robert W. Purdy 1920 - 1921 John D. Lynn 1936-1947 Henry P. Janssen July 1947 - December 1947 George E. Quinn 1948 - 1955 Oscar E. Olsen January 1956 - April 1956 Frank E. Harding May 1956 - December 1956 Frank Feller 1957 - 1963 Alex F. Kelemen 1984 - 1988 Antero "Tito" Jackson December 2013 - November 2014 Abraham L. Rosenberg 1964 - 1966 Leonard J. Nicholosi 1988 - 1995 Christopher M. Kelemen November 2014 - 2023 Eugene J. Brophy 1966 - 1980 Steven M. Lonegan 1996 - 2007 William "Pat" Schuber 1980 - 1984 Patrick H. McHale 2008 - 2013 Daniele Fede 2024 - present

Bogota Mayor and Council Minutes - 2013 - 2015 BOGOTA MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2013 - 2015 > GOVERNMENT > BORO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2013-2015 > MAYOR and COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2016 - 2020 ► 2015 2015 Mayor and Council Mayor: Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers: Daniele Fede Lisa Kohles John Mitchell Thomas Napolitano Jorge Nunez [*] Robert Robbins [*] Indicates Council President January 3, 2015 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 8, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 15, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 22, 2015 Mayor and Council Special Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 5, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 19, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 12, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES April 1, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 16, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 7, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 21, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 4, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 25, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ July 16, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 6, 2015 Mayor and Council Special Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 20, 2015 Mayor and Council Special Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 3, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 17, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 1, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 15, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 5, 2015 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 12, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 3, 2015 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ 2014 2014 Mayor and Council Mayor: Antero "Tito" Jackson Councilmembers: Evaristo Burdiez Christopher M. Kelemen Lisa Kohles John Mitchell Jorge Nunez [*] Robert Robbins [*] Indicates Council President January 4, 2014 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 16, 2014 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 30, 2014 Mayor and Council Special Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 4, 2014 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 14, 2014 Mayor and Council Special Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 17, 2014 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 24, 2014 Mayor and Council Special Meeting MINUTES May 1, 2014 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 16, 2014 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 6, 2014 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 13, 2014 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 4, 2014 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 18, 2014 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ 2013 2013 Mayor and Council Mayor: Patrick H. McHale Councilmembers: Evaristo Burdiez Jorge Nunez Arthur Konigsberg Antero "Tito" Jackson [*] Robert Robbins Wanda Uceta [*] Indicates Council President January 3, 2013 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 17, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 7, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 21, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 7, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 21, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 4, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES April 18, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 2, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 23, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 6, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 27, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ July 11, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ July 18, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 1, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 15, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 5, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 19, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 3, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 17, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 7, 2013 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 14, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 25, 2013 Mayor and Council Special Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 7, 2013 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼

Serving the community since 1901, the Bogota Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer department with over 50 men and women, who are on call 365 days a year. BOROUGH OF BOGOTA BOGOTA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT > DEPARTMENTS > FIRE DEPARTMENT > Key Contacts Fire Chief Robert Dirr Deputy Fire Chief Alex Breuss Battalion Chief Daniel Klima Bogota Fire Department Headquarters 31 Fairview Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone (Emergencies) 9-1-1 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Bogota Volunteer Fire Department The Bogota Volunteer Fire Department is an all volunteer force of dedicated men and woman who are state certified firefighters. Each member participates in regular training to keep their skills top-notch. The Bogota Volunteer Fire Department has protected the community since its inception in 1901. The Bogota Volunteer Fire Department originally organized on January 22, 1901, with just 23 members. The organization meeting took place at the Bogota Boat Club, which was located where The Atwater apartments are located today. The first piece of equipment was a hand drawn hose carriage with 450 feet of hose and 2 nozzles. This equipment was kept in Munns Barn, and later in Kriegers Stable on River Road for an annual rental fee of $15.00 until 1906 when the Main Street Firehouse was built. The Main Street Firehouse today is known as the Kenndy Emergency Services Building and serves as the headquarters for the Bogota Rescue Squad. Today the department operates with 65 volunteers and state of the art firefighting equipment and stand ready to protect the residents of Bogota when called upon. Fire Safety Tips Check your smoke detector batteries often. Any smoke or carbon monoxide detector more than 10 years old should be replaced. Avoid overloading outlets in your home. Never leave your kitchen while cooking. During a power outage, it's safer to use flashlights rather than burning candles. Fire Chief Robert Dirr Deputy Fire Chief Alex Breuss Battalion Chief Daniel Klima Members Needed The department is always looking to add dedicated volunteers to its ranks. Initial Firefighter Training is provided at the Bergen County Fire Academy in Mahwah at no cost to the volunteer, and all protective gear is also provided by the Borough. Qualifications requirements for membership to the Bogota Volunteer Fire Department. You must be at least 18 years old and younger than 65 years old. Candidates for the Junior Membership Program must be at least 16 years old and younger than 18 years old. Membership candidates must live within 5 miles of Bogota. You must have never been convicted of a criminal felony. For more information about membership, see the Bogota Volunteer Fire Department website at the link below. Click Here to Visit the Bogota Fire Department Website 2026 Company Officers Engine Company No. 1 Captain Joseph DiMauro, Jr. Lieutenant Nicholas Arciuolo Hose Company No. 2 Captain Joseph Kleiber Lieutenant Matthew McGurty Engine Company No. 3 Captain Jack Dunn Lieutenant James Corrigan Lieutenant Michael Krynicky Ladder Company No. 1 Captain Scott Woegans Lieutenant William Hordern Lieutenant Ryan Smith

BOROUGH OF BOGOTA CREATIVE ARTS TEAM (CAT) > COMMUNITY > CREATIVE ARTS TEAM (CAT) > CAT Members Patricia Adriance Educator Isabel Bustamante Bogota Beautiful Sara Cassaro Bogota Public Library Christine Defazio Artist Daniele Fede Appointed Official / Green Team Joseph Gallagher Graphic Artist Lucy Lebron Real Estate Professional Anthony Lopez Multimedia Professional Kristin Meberg Alex Rojas Bogota High School Student Jodi Wu Bogart Memorial Reformed Church Creative Arts Team The Bogota Creative Arts Team (CAT) was established by a Borough of Bogota Mayor & Council resolution on February 6, 2020. CAT nurtures a vibrant creative and fine arts culture within the Borough encompassing art, music, wellness and community building in accordance with Sustainable Jersey guidelines. Its goal is to establish a vision for the community to determine how arts, culture and the creative arts are harnessed to enhance the well-being of Bogota residents. Contact: bogotacreativearts@gmail.com Click documents to read... More Information... Follow the links below to read. The Mayor and Council Resolution #2023-54, which established the Creative Arts Team. The Creative Asset Inventory Mayor and Council Resolution 2023-54 Creative Asses Inventory Bogota Outdoor Dining Guide Click documents to read...