Tenafly Mayor's Message January 16, 2026

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

Highlights from our High School athletes include Boys Basketball at 8-0 this week and ranked in the top 10 in Bergen County. Boys Swimming - currently 6-1 and also ranked in the top 10. Girls Swimming is ahead 5-2, and our wrestling program on consecutive weekends has had 5 wrestlers medals at tournaments.

This weekend, the Nature Center has a full schedule: Nature Story Time on Saturday, January 17, and on Sunday the 18 it is a free Camp Open House, the first Sap to Syrup maple sugaring session of the season; and an information session on Beech Leaf Disease. These are terrific opportunities for families and anyone interested in forest health. Learn more and register at TenaflyNatureCenter.org.

Join in Scottish Night in Celebration of Robert Burns – for an evening of stories, bagpiping, singing, dancing, poetry, and tastes of Scotland in this tartan-clad highlight of the Tenafly calendar. At the Presbyterian Church, 55 Magnolia Avenue on Saturday, January 24 at 5:00 pm. Free of charge, but please RSVP to 201-567-0111.

Happy New Year from the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce. There has never been a better time to join the Chamber and connect your business to a strong network of local support. Membership offers increased visibility, marketing and social media promotion, meaningful community partnerships, and a collaborative voice working with the Borough. Join today at https://www.tenaflychamber.org/join

Enjoy a $150 discount when you combine Pool Membership with Recky’s or Teen Camp. And, take advantage of the early bird special discount for summertime Pool Membership. Visit the Borough website under Parks & Recreation for details and sign up on Community Pass.

The Tenafly Elks at 20 Franklin Street are hosting an evening of comedy on Saturday, January 31 at 9:00 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm. Featuring two headliners, Chip Ambrogio and Richie Byrne. Sure to be a terrifically fun night, it is for adults 21 and over. $50 per person with a cash bar, dessert and coffee included. For tickets and details call Adele at 201-245-2911

Enjoy your weekend,

Mayor Mark Zinna