Tenafly Mayor's Message, November 29, 2024

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

The recycling in Zone 4 that was normally scheduled to be picked up yesterday, Thursday, November 28 will instead be picked up this Saturday, November 30. The Recycling Center is on its normal schedule this weekend.

The Nature Center encourages everyone to enjoy some family time outside on the trails this weekend. Please consider supporting the Nature Center this season with a year-end donation. Visit tenaflynaturecenter.org for details.

This coming Tuesday, December 3 we will be celebrating the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at 6:30 pm in Huyler Park. Please join in, everyone is welcome to participate.

Registration is open for the Tenafly Challenger Basketball program for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Visit Tenafly Youth Basketball TeamSnap sites for registration details. And, Recreation Winter Program, Sports & Event registration is available on Community Pass.

Join us at the Senior Center Saturday, December 7, for a delightful afternoon as we explore the enchanting tale of the Nutcracker, accompanied by a storyteller, live music, and hot chocolate. The event begins at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!

As the days grow shorter, come join friends and neighbors for a candlelight service of music and readings in the Presbyterian Church Old Stone Chapel with the fabulous community choir on December 8 at 6:30 pm. Free entry. All are welcome. Then it’s Caroling and Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 15 at 5:00 pm. If you wish, you can stay for a Fish and Chips (or Chicken and Chips) dinner at 5:45 pm. Dessert and drinks included. $20 per person, $10 for kids. Book now at (201) 567-0111.

The Tenafly Board of Education is currently seeking a qualified candidate from the Borough of Tenafly to be appointed to the Board. Please visit https://www.tenaflyschools.org/newsupdates/~board/in-the-news/post/boardvacancy for qualifications and details on how to apply. Deadline is Friday, December 6 at 4pm.

Catch the Holiday spirit at our second annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in Oresko Park. Enjoy ice skating, the community stage with local performers, create festive art with the kids, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, and sample the food trucks as you browse through the beautiful handcrafted goods at the artisan market featuring local and regional vendors. This is a day you won't want to miss - come join us as we spread holiday cheer throughout our community. https://www.tenaflychamber.org/holiday-fair

Enjoy your weekend,
Mayor Mark Zinna