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FAMILY FUN AT THE BAYONNE HOMETOWN FAIR

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It promises to be something for everyone when the Bayonne Home Town Fair opens this weekend and brings the community out for some fun rides, delicious food, and activities for the kids.

On Sat, June 6, 11 am-7 pm, and Sun, June 7, 12-6 pm, 22nd to 24th Streets (along Del Monte Drive) in Bayonne will be packed with more than 60 vendors and non-profits, children’s rides, games and plenty of entertainment. A soundstage will be set up in the parking lot in front of the Polish American Club, and Kiddie Town near the Mini Golf Course will attract kids of all ages. Continue reading FAMILY FUN AT THE BAYONNE HOMETOWN FAIR →

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Bayonne Bridge Construction Update

 

Bayonne Bridge River View Observer             Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has provided the City of Bayonne with updated information on the Bayonne Bridge construction project.

At Pier N2, south of 1st Street, by the Kill Van Kull shoreline, work continues on constructing footings.

At Piers N3, N4, and N5, south of 1st Street, work has been completed for now.

 At Piers N6 & Pier N7,  north of 1st Street (between 1st and 2nd Streets), the Port Authority will be working in this area until December.  Drill shaft work and excavation are under way for sixteen footings. Continue reading Bayonne Bridge Construction Update →

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Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City Ladies Auxiliary Holds Fund-Raiser

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Magaret Norton and Maryanne Costello
Margaret L Norton – Chairperson of the Board and Marianne Costello President  of the Women’s Auxiliary at the recent Dante Alighieri Society Fund-raiser at Casino-in -the Park in Jersey City
Dante Aligheiri Society of Jersey City The DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY OF JERSEY CITY — WOMEN’S AUXILIARY held their annual fund-raiser on Saturday, May 9th, 2015  to raise money for scholarships that will be handed out  to  qualified candidates who will be attending college  in the Hudson County area.
Group shot at Dante Alighieri Fund raiser Jersey City
Also on hand at the Women’s Auxiliary fundraiser was  the Men’s Organization of Dante Alighieri : Pictured above Margaret L. Norton, Chairperson of Ladies Auxiliary, Al Cupo ,Chairman of the Board, of Men’s Dante Alighieri Society, Maryanne Costello, President of Women’s Auxiliary and Tony Catanio, President of  Dante Alighieri Men’s Organization and Guy Catrillo, member of Dante Alighieri Society.
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Newport Jersey City Presents Newport Spring Carnival

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Newport Carousel Carnival

Newport Jersey City, NJ is hosting   Sunday, May 17th from 11AM to 1PM, the Newport Spring Carnival. The event  is taking place along the Jersey City waterfront at Newport Green. The event marks the opening of the Newport Carousel, but in addition there will also be a petting zoo for the first time ever!

In addition to the carousel opening and  petting zoo there will be a bounce obstacle course, carnival games, miniature golf, face painting and more!

 

Newport Spring Carnival

Address: Newport Green, 14th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Date/Time: May 17th, 11:00am – 1:00pm

 

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Bayonne Buddy Baseball and Softball Parade May 9, 2015

The Bayonne Buddy Baseball and Softball Parade took place with Mayor James Davis and Bayonne City Council members marching with parents and children from various teams.
The Bayonne High School Band played the traditional “Take me out to the Ball Game” as the marches walked from 9th street to 11th street and then on to play their first game of the season.

Bayonne Buddy and Softball Parade May 2015

Posted by River View Observer on Saturday, May 9, 2015

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NJ Turnpike Construction 14A Toll Plaza Update

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14A constuction projectMayor Jimmy Davis announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and its contractors have provided the City of Bayonne with updated information about the reconstruction of the Turnpike’s 14A toll plaza.

The first detour connected with the project will take place the week on May 11.  Frontage Road, a west-east connector road north of the toll plaza, will be closed.  More specific information will be announced.  Other detours will take place in autumn 2015, and will be announced.

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Local Actress Tammy Blanchard Visits Bayonne City Hall

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Bayonne Mayor James Davis and Actress Tammy Blanchard at Bayonne City Hall
Bayonne Mayor James Davis and Actress Tammy Blanchard at Bayonne City Hall

 

Tammy Blanchard  loves her hometown of Bayonne, New Jersey. The Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated actress makes no secret of her love for the City of Bayonne. Check any of her interviews  and you will always find a reference to Bayonne  and her love for the people and the places the City has to offer.

Ms. Blanchard co-star of the recently released   INTO THE WOODS, and the soon to be released suspense film THE INVITATION stopped by Bayonne City Hall on Tuesday, April 28th and met with Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis.

Mayor Davis and Ms. Blanchard discussed the future of the arts in Bayonne and the Bayonne school system which Ms. Blanchard attended both grammar school and high school in Bayonne.

In 2014 Ms. Blanchard was inducted in to the Bayonne High School Hall of Fame for Arts & Entertainment.

Tammy Blanchard INTO THE WOODS Interview