Updates

7-Dec.-2012

It has been learned that the Tree Lighting will now be Wed. 12-Dec. at 7:00 p in front of Borough Hall 

   Due to the weather Bogota has postpone the lighting of the tree in front of Borough Hall until Monday 10- Dec.. It will still be at 7:00 p, and everyone in attendance is encouraged to bring dry, or canned food to help local food banks.
  In sports new the Bogota High School Cross- County team have been ranked in the Bergen Records year end summary. The Girls finish at #11, while the boys placed at #19. From the Boys squad  Jovanie Sotomayor placed on the All- Bergen Second team.
  Coach Jay Mahoney was selected at the Girls Coach of the Year. Coach Mahoney serves as the Boys Coach as well, and help both squads to record best years, as both won the NJIC league Championships  along with the Patriot Division titles.

Championship Girls & Boys Cross County squads
photo courtesy of Mary Ellen Murphy

New Officer

6-Dec.-2012
  At Thursday Council meeting  Kevin Geraghty was sworn -in to the Bogota Police force.

Kevin Geraghty being sworn- in by Mayor McHale, as his father Darrell Geraghty
a former Jersey City Police Officer hold the Bible. 

Councilman Tito Jackson (L) presenting Officer Geraghty with his new badge.

Officer Geraghty thanking all who attended.

Chief Burke (L) welcoming Kevin Geraghty to the Police Force.

Tree of Hope

5-Dec.-2012
  On Sunday afternoon the Save The Animals Rescue Team II (START II) held their first Tree of Hope lighting ceremony at the Bogota Rec. Center.  START II is a group that visits animal shelter, and take in adoptable animals offering  them a clean safe place to stay until a permanent owner can be found. They  give the animal veterinary care, along with education about the importance of  spaying , or neutering house hold pets.
  The event had a chance for owners to have portraits of their pets, or a chance to have an ornament made out of a photos of their pets. There was also a chance to buy toys, and treats for their pets with the proceeds going to further help animals in need.
   For more information about this program please contact them by calling 201-797-8861 or by e-mail at: startkayne@gmail.com 

Gemma Cocciolli making an ornament.

Madison getting her picture taken with "Cuddle"

Trying to get the dog to look at the camera

 Jane with "Sammy" a rescued dog she adopted.

Renee Lane  with "Gracie" dressed for the Holidays

Jodi Kellar- Jackson (R) talking with Lydia Sudall