The big winners in this year’s June primary elections were not even on the ballot. Both Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop hunkered down in their respective campaign headquarters on Tuesday, watching the numbers come in for a nail-biter in the 31st Assembly District. The district covers Bayonne and Jersey City, and two seats were available to face Republican challengers in November. To their delight, the Democratic primary was a blowout for their side. Both mayors supported Democrats Angela McKnight and Nicholas Chiaravalloti, who were being challenged by Kristen Zadroga-Hart and Christopher Munoz for the chance to run again in November. Both mayors in their prospective cities viewed the primary as a barometer of what they might face in their municipal races– meaning Fulop in Jersey City in November and Davis in Bayonne next May. Both saw their organizations ride high in the races. Click here for more.
In keeping with a well-established tradition, Principal Richard J. Baccarella proudly announced the Bayonne High School Class of 2017 Circle of Ten, representing the top ten grade point averages at Bayonne High School. Listed here in order of ranking, these outstanding scholars will be the first to receive their diplomas at the June 20 commencement ceremonies. The graduation starts at 6 p.m. Click here for more.
Bridget O’Donnell, the five-year-old girl killed in a car accident at the 14A Turnpike exit along with her father, Tim, in February 2016, would have been a kindergarten student at Walter F. Robinson School today. On Thursday, June 8, the school commemorated her by dedicating a courtyard reading bench and statue to Bridget, whose favorite activity was reading. Local mothers pooled resources to purchase 100 copies Bridget’s favorite book, “Monsters Love Underpants,” for kindergarten and pre-k students. The books are stored on a multicolored rolling bookshelf that Bridget’s grandfather, John Starita, 77, made himself, writing “Bridget’s Garden” on top. Click here for more.
