Tenafly Mayor's Message, August 22, 2025

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

This week is the official start of school Fall Sports. Please remember that the Geissinger Field track is closed when the field is in use by our High School for practice or games.

The Recreation Fall Program Guide and registration is available for all Sports, Events, and Programs. Visit the Borough website under Parks & Recreation for details and log in to Community Pass to register.

As fall rapidly approaches, we still have two more fantastic Outdoor Summer Concerts on the schedule. Tuesday, August 26 is Grammy Award Winner, and ever popular, Soul Farm, and closing out the season, Tuesday, September 2, is Grammy Nominated Richard Baratta and the Gotham City Nonet. These evening shows have made it a terrific summer, join us as we continue the fun.

Big congratulations to all of the swimmers on the Tenafly Swim Team! The Swim Team is a summer swim team based at the Tenafly Municipal Pool for 5 to 17-year-olds interested in fun, supportive competition and team camaraderie. This summer, the team went undefeated in each of the dual meets and won 1st place in the 2025 League Championship for the North Jersey Swim Conference. Swimmers also excelled in the 2025 NJPMA Swimming Championship in both individual and relay events. Sincere appreciation to Coach Eliot Na and Coach Caleb Lee for leading the team. And thank you to all of the families that participated. Go, Tiger Sharks!

Tomorrow, Saturday, August 23, is the big day! HUGE Rummage Sale at the Senior Center. Doors open at 9:00 am. Come find bargains on household items, collectibles, toys, jewelry, purses, art work and so much more. All proceeds will benefit our senior citizen community.

Looking for a way to make a difference and have fun doing it? Roll up your sleeves with Forest Defenders on Sunday, August 24, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and help protect the TNC preserve from invasive plants. Don't miss your last chance of the season to experience nature up close at the Nature Center Butterfly House! Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Families with children 4 and up can enjoy up close opportunities with our winged jewels and learn how to create your own seed ball to help pollinators near you.

Then, join in for Mammal Mania in partnership with the Tenafly Senior Center on Saturday, August 30, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm for a hands-on animal encounter perfect for curious adults. From digging in the dirt to wondering at winged creatures, there’s something for everyone, only at the Nature Center! Register at tenaflynaturecenter.org

The New Residents’ Welcome Event hosted by the Welcome! Committee is coming very soon. Save the date September 4, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Peace Plaza, next to the library. This fun filled evening for the entire family is filled with delicious catered hors-d’oeuvres, desserts, balloons and prizes. It’s a great way to meet other new residents, the Mayor, the Borough council and staff, our first responders, principals from our Tenafly schools and so many more. Check your mail for your personal invitation that will be arriving soon.

Save the date for the 11th Annual Community Night on Tuesday, September 9, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Food, drinks, entertainment, amusement rides, DJ, live music, local businesses, emergency demos, giveaways and more. Come join your neighbors and show your love for our community!

Poets Café, Sunday, September 14 at 4 pm at the Presbyterian Church, 55 Magnolia Avenue. Special guest, Tami Luchow, Tenafly poet and artist. Come along and enjoy a talk with Tami on the theme of creativity, and hear her read some of her work. Bring along your favorite poem to share and try out a bit of writing on the spot too! Refreshments served. RSVP to office@presby.org or 201-567-0111.

Enjoy your weekend everyone,
Mayor Mark Zinna