BAYONNE BRIEFS
Going gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Though September is now over, children with cancer are always a sad reality. Mayor Jimmy Davis issued a proclamation declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Bayonne.
Activists...
Bayonne reports another coronavirus death
A 68-year-old female has died from COVID-19, as the number of cases drops to single digits.
"During this time, COVID-19 cases in Bayonne have stabilized with very low numbers," Davis said in a video update...
Bayonne may get film studio on former Texaco site
Mayor Jimmy Davis and the City Council have introduced an ordinance to amend the redevelopment plan for the former Texaco property and a film studio is slated to be built on the property.
The proposed...
‘Rethink Bayonne’ aims to encourage better development
Feeling left out of the redevelopment boom in Bayonne? Enter a new design competition titled “Rethink Bayonne.”
In an interview with the Bayonne Community News, cofounders Paul Garcia and Alex Last outlined their vision.
“We want to...
The Coming Decade
Census 2020 will determine many things about New Jersey for the coming decade. The statistics generated in Census 2020 will be used to make policy at every level of government from 2021 until 2031. ...
Swimming lessons are on the rise
As the school year starts, many extracurricular activities have been canceled, leaving families with few options to keep their kids active.
According to the CDC, there is no evidence COVID-19 can be spread to humans...
Bayonne limits length of tax abatements
The city of Bayonne is beginning to move away from long-term tax abatements.
The city council met virtually via TetherView on Sept. 23. At the meeting, it adopted a resolution establishing guidelines and parameters for...
Mayor Davis and the city council endorse ‘Together We Can’ slate
Mayor Jimmy Davis and the entire Bayonne City Council have endorsed the Together We Can Ticket for Bayonne Board of Education.
Unanimous support
“I am supporting the Together We Can Ticket of Maria Valado 7I, Dave...
‘Coffee with a cop’
Police Chief Robert Geisler announced that the Bayonne Police Department is inviting residents to join them for coffee and conversation.
The Coffee With A Cop event will take place on the lower level of 16th...
Mail-in ballots sent out ahead of school board election
As the November 3 General Election approaches, Bayonne prepares to vote for Board of Education Trustees.
Nine candidates have filed to run for the Bayonne Board of Education election on November 3, according to the...