TENAFLY, NEW JERSEY
News Update from the Mayor
November 14, 2025
Hello. This is Mayor Mark Zinna with a Friday news update.
Please note that the vendor that supports our Code Red messaging system is experiencing a technical issue, therefore my Friday 4:00 pm phone call message may be delayed.
Congratulations to the Tenafly High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team on a phenomenal season. The boys finished their season with an record of 17-2. They were undefeated 17-0 in their regular season--the first time they have done this in 30 years. Congrats to Coaches Carrasquilla and Hollis on their successful leadership. Congrats to the Seniors; Peter Bell De Miguel, Roan Drabo, Ethan Herrera, James Jung, Ori Oelsner, Jeffrey Rico, Max Romanov, Ethan Schwartz, Nikhil Seth and Davin Shin, and to the entire team.
We are hosting a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of one of our new completely rebuilt tennis courts in Roosevelt Common at 9:00 am this Saturday. Thank you to all our Borough Hall and Public Works teams, and professionals that made this happen!
November at the Nature Center is all about discovery and growth! Bring your little ones to Nature Story Time on November 15 for fun stories and family connection. For adventure seekers, join our Trail Running Essentials workshop on November 30 to build your outdoor skills. Don’t forget to register early for Winter Break Camp this December for hands-on learning and nature exploration. Register at www.tenaflync.org
Support the Nature Center this giving season by texting “GIVETNC” to 44-321 or visiting TenaflyNC.org/donate, your gift helps protect wildlife, educate families, and keep nature thriving year-round!
Register now for Recreation Junior Tiger Wrestling, grades 1st to 8th boys and girls. Recreation Winter Program, Sports & Event Guide will be available on November 15. Registration for residents begins Monday, November 17. Sign up on Community Pass. Visit the Borough website under Parks & Recreation for more information.
Join in for a special event featuring world-class artists. Pianist Vassily Primakov and violinist Filip Pogady will be joined by cellist and Artistic Director Ani Kalayjian for the first of the new Carriage House Concerts series. The program will feature works by Tchaikovsky, Arensky, and more! Save the date: Sunday, November 16 at 5:00 pm in the Old Stone Chapel, 55 Magnolia Avenue. Tickets are $30, and students under 18 are free.
Calling all singers! Join the Tenafly Community Choir and Orchestra to sing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, Faure’s Cantique de Jean Racine, Rutter’s What Sweeter Music, Holst’s Christmas Day, and secular music of the season. Rehearsals have started, Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (except Monday of Thanksgiving week), in preparation for the concert on December 14 at 7:00 pm. Rehearsals and the concert will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 55 Magnolia Avenue. Please RSVP at 201-567-0111.
The Tenafly Chamber of Commerce invites vendors, sponsors, and performers to join the Tenafly Holiday Fair on Sunday, December 14, Noon to 5:00 pm in downtown Tenafly. Learn more at Tenaflychamber.org/holiday-fair
Enjoy your weekend,
Mayor Mark Zinna
