Tenafly Mayor's Message, August 9, 2024

Hello. This is Mayor Mark Zinna with a Friday news update.

Our summer concert series continues next Tuesday, August 13 in Huyler Park with the big band Sinatra tribute music of Van Martin. In case of rain the show will move to the High School auditorium.

Thank you to the volunteers that inspired and created the Tiger Courtyard at Borough Hall, adjacent to the Library. Please join us at the dedication ceremony on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:00 PM. When you have a moment make a visit to the Courtyard, it really is fabulous.

August 24 is the 4th annual Rummage and Bake Sale Fundraiser at the Senior Center. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Senior Center is looking for volunteers for this event. Contact Michele Hausch at the Senior Center for details. 201-569-2159.

Join in an Outer Space Adventure August 26, 27, and 28, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, ages 4 years to 5th grade. Enjoy new friends, amazing experiments, games, snacks, and music. RSVP by August 21 to 201-567-0111. Suggested donation of $25 per child, Presbyterian Church, 55 Magnolia Avenue.

Tenafly Schools Referendum - If you missed Monday evening's virtual forum, you can view the full recording HERE. Also, Tenafly residents (including college-bound students) can apply to vote by mail in the September 17 school referendum (people who have voted this way in the past may receive ballots). To take advantage of this convenient option, submit your paper application to the county by September 10 by mail or by 3 pm September 16 in person. Applications are available at www.tenaflyschools.org/vote.

The Tenafly Welcome! committee would like to welcome our new residents from September 2023 to the present date to the New Residents’ Welcoming Event on September 5, 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Peace Plaza, next to the library. This is a wonderful fun filled evening for the whole family filled with catered hors-d’oeuvres, desserts, balloons and raffle prizes. Check your mail for your personal invitation that will be arriving soon.

The Tenafly students Interact Club is creating a video for Grandparents Day, September 8. The purpose of the video is to encourage people to spend time with Grandparents and Senior family members while engaged in and recording short conversations or activities. Your video, or audio clip with a photo, should be limited to 30-45 second clips. All the completed videos and audio clips will be posted on the Interact Club YouTube Channel. Clips can be submitted to Winsten Lamb at email: 25wlam@tenafly.k12.nj.us The video will premiere on September 9.

The 10th Annual Tenafly Community Night is Tuesday, September 10, 5 pm to 8 pm on Riveredge Road (in front of Police/Fire Station and in the Borough Parking Lot) presented by Tenafly Recreation and Tenafly Police. Join in for food, drinks, entertainment, amusement rides, DJ, local businesses, emergency service demos, contests, giveaways and more!

Enjoy your weekend,
Mayor Mark Zinna