BAYONNE, NJ – December 26, 2008. On Monday, December 22nd the Bayonne Town Center hosted the Festival of Lights Menorah Lighting Ceremony at their office at 8 East 22nd Street.  The frigid temperatures couldn’t keep our guests away as our office was full of people.  Mayor Mark Smith was on hand to join in the celebration as well As City Council President Vincent Lo Re Jr., Councilman John Halecky, and Councilman Gary LaPelusa.  Filling in for Rabbi Miller was Alan Apfelbaum, part of the congregation of Temple Emanu-El.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support: The Bayonne UEZ, Bayonne Medical Center, Shop Rite of Bayonne, Bayonne Community Bank, Provident Bank, Pamrapo Savings Bank, Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, Gormley, Lo Re, Murphy Insurance, Aaron’s Gold, Barney Stock Shops, Hughes & Finnerty, Pastime Hobbies, European Day Spa, Colonial House of Pets, Big Apple, and Creative Edge.

Pictured are BTC Board Members Alice Lotosky, Aida Figueroa, and Councilman Halecky, Executive Director Mary Divock, Councilman Gary LaPelusa, Alan Apfelbaum, Mayor Mark Smith, Ruth Preminger, and Councilman Vincent Lo Re, Jr.