Pictured Left to Right Bishop Mark M. Beckwith of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark,John Restrepo, Director of Housing and Community Development for the Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corporation, Rev. Gregory Perez, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Windmill Alliance, Annmarie C. Uebbing, Director of the Community Planning and Development Division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Bayonne Mayor James DavisBayonne Mayor James Davis speaks with the audience at Ground Breaking Ceremony for Hobart Housing Project
On May 31, church leaders and public officials took part Rev. Gregory Perez, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Windmill Alliance, t in a ground-breaking ceremony for the Hobart Housing Project, an eight-unit development to be located at 180-186 Hobart Avenue in Bayonne. The Hobart Project will provide affordable housing units for people with developmental disabilities, and other units for low-to-moderate income people, with a preference for special needs households not referred by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. Until recently, that location was the site of a former warehouse that housed social services sponsored by the Windmill Alliance, a non-profit organization that is associated with Trinity Episcopal Parish in Bergen Point. The Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corporation (GSEDC) will be the lead developer of the new building. Continue reading Ground Broken Bayonne Hobart Housing Project→
The following work is scheduled over the next three weeks:
Toll Plaza
East side (entering 14A): renovation of existing Toll Utility Building continues.
Ramps between the Toll Plaza and the Hudson County Extension (HCE)
Widening construction on the ramps to and from the westbound and eastbound HCE is complete to the extent possible and the final alignment has been implemented. Asphalt resurfacing of the ramps will be performed in 2017.
Local street level work at Garfield, Avenue C and JFK Boulevard bridges will resume in the Spring of 2017. This work will be supported by Jersey City and Bayonne Police as needed.
Avenue E / Proposed Roundabout
New roadway construction on Avenue E near 53rd Street continues.
Northbound Avenue E was shifted into a new temporary alignment between 50th Street and 51st Street. Please CLICK HERE for more information and graphic.
During the week of 06/06/17, crews will begin erecting structural steel within dedicated work zones during normal daytime hours. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police as needed.
During the weeks of 06/12/17 and 06/19/17, nighttime detours of northbound Avenue E, 50th Street to 52nd Street, will be required for approximately one (1) week in support of bridge steel erection. Normal traffic patterns will be restored at the end of each work shift. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police.
Connector Bridge (Bridge from the Toll Plaza to Port Jersey Boulevard)
Traffic was shifted onto the new Connector Bridge in a two-way temporary traffic pattern. Please CLICK HERE for graphic.
Pedestrian usage of the bridge for access to and from Port Jersey Boulevard continues to be prohibited. Please CLICK HERE for shuttle bus pamphlet.
Route 440 and Pulaski Street Intersection / Jughandle
Ramp roadway construction continues.
Ramp structure construction to southbound Route 440 continues.
In mid-June 2017, nighttime roadwork will be performed in the Pulaski Street & Northbound Route 440 intersection. Lane closures and temporary detours are required to perform the work. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police.
Ramp Area East of Route 440
New ramp construction continues.
Retaining wall construction continues.
Bridge deck construction on the bridge structure over Pulaski Street continues.
In early-July 2017, nighttime detours of the Pulaski Street Jughandle will be required for approximately one (1) week in support of bridge steel erection. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police.
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If you have any questions about the 14A Improvement Project, please call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-671-6872, or email info@njta14a.com anytime. Thank you.
For full project details, contact information, traffic advisories, and informational pamphlets, please visit the NJTA 14A Website.
For information about the Bayonne Bridge, please click here.
Promoting Health and Wellness with Dance and Various Activities
Several Events Taking Place all this Month to Celebrate Older Americans Month, Ranging from the Upcoming Health & Fitness Day to Farmers’ Market Vouchers and Other Programs to Promote Healthy Living in the Golden Years
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Department of Health and Human Services are celebrating national Older Americans Month during the month of May.While several events have been taking place throughout the month, the signature event is National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 31st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. atBerry Lane Park.
“Celebrating our seniors is something we do everyday, but during the month of May we take special occasion to honor and recognize their contributions to our city and our country,†said Mayor Fulop. “We know that our seniors have made our city what it is today, so we are constantly working to provide them with recreation, healthcare and other services to enrich their golden years and say thank you.â€
The Senior Health & Fitness Day event, organized in partnership with Congressman Donald Payne’s Office, featuresa line dancing class at 10:30a.m., Zumba at 11:30a.m., and Yoga/Fitness at 12:30p.m. There will be wellness vans from both Barnabas Health and CarePoint for various health screenings. Other vendors include Wellcare, Metropolitan Health, and the Diabetes Foundation. Contact 201-547-5750 for free group transportation. Any senior who pre-registers for this event will receive a boxed lunch, free of charge.
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Police Department will hold a public auction of motor vehicles on Wednesday, May 31, at 9:30 a.m., at the Bayonne Police Pound, 330 Hook Road, in Bayonne. The vehicles that will be featured at the auction came into the possession of the Police Department as a result of abandonment or failure of owners to claim them. The vehicles scheduled to be auctioned on Wednesday, May 31, will be available for inspection by prospective bidders on Tuesday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bayonne Police Pound. Continue reading Bayonne Police Department Schedules Vehicle Auction Wednesday, May 31→
Historic Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery with Newark’s First Cardinal, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin —
Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington NJ and Holy Name Cemetery in Jersey City to take part in special Memorial Day Mass
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will join thousands of Catholic cemeteries nationwide in the commemoration, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes,” by celebrating Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 29, at 11:00 A.M., at local cemeteries and parishes. The program commemorates all departed loved ones and honors men and women who died while serving in the armed forces and recognizes both military veterans and active duty members serving our country. Continue reading Archdiocese Newark’s Catholic Cemeteries Commemorates Memorial Day→
MUSIC BROADWAY BAYONNE -FRIDAY MAY 19TH , 2017 LIVE MUSIC ON BROADWAY RETURNS TO BAYONNE AREA VENUES, FEATURING TALENTED ENTERTAINERS AT FIVE VENUES
Music Broadway Bayonne Friday, May 19th, 2017 is sponsored by Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone a program for the city of Bayonne that is a wonderful way to get out, go for dinner and listen to young talented musicians play while you dine.
Greg Aulden
Live Music on Broadway now in its 26th week pairs local musicians with some of Bayonne’s excellent dinner venues.
Going out to dine Friday night May 19th ? Visit one of these fine establishments and listen to some fantastic music.
Click on the restaurants and tavern names to find out more about these fine Bayonne establishments
Fundraiser for the advocacy of immigrants rights and protection in Bayonne on Saturday May 20th, 2017. The event is searchable as “Lines On a Map: A Benefit Show for First Friends of New Jersey and New York.” The nonprofit organization organizes events and services to immigrants and asylees undergoing detention status upon arrival to the United States and provides assistance to them once they are living in the states.
The event will take place at Lot 13 Long Bar and Restaurant in Bayonne and will begin at 7pm sharp with music by The PennilessLoafers, Murdock, Leeroy Green, Psilocybe, Galare, and Xenophile. There is an entry fee of $5 dollars, that is tax deductible, will be donated to the organization; we encourage donations higher than the entry fee. We promote non violence and safety for all who attend. This is the event page that is on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/events/1737333703244575?ref=bookmarks thank you for consideration.
You don’t have to sit a home tonight May 15th if you live in the Bayonne area. Head over to the Bayonne Community Museum for tonight’s Musical Mondays at the Museum
Chuck Wepner and Linda Wepner with Stallone Impersonator at Bayonne’s premiere of CHUCK at Frank’s Theater on May 12th, 2017
By Joe Calamito
Photos by Steve Mack
I am certain that audiences all over the world are going to fall in love with the movie CHUCK starring Liev Schreiber as Chuck Wepner and Naomi Watts as Chuck’s wife Linda.
This movie is a tough, gritty, “other side of the tracks,” love story.
It combines boxing with romance, personal pain and triumph.
It’s also about, loss, human error, redemption and pride.
CHUCK lets you see Wepner with his goodness (Never knew he wrote poetry), and his human frailty, his run in with the law, his partying, his coming to grips with the man he should become.
Schreiber in his performance also makes you really like Chuck Wepner and what’s not to like, in real life Chuck Wepner is a likeable guy.
I first met him right after he fought Muhammad Ali in the mid- seventies and have run into him on many occasions through the years, he always offers a big smile and a hello to everyone he meets.
So that is why at the Premiere of CHUCK at Bayonne’s Frank Theater on Friday, May 12th family, friends and fans of Chuck Wepner joined together in his honor, and were proud of Bayonne’s favorite son.
Chest busting proud, wide smiles proud, back slapping proud.
Bayonne loves Chuck Wepner and perhaps after you watch the movie CHUCK you will too, and feel proud that Chuck Wepner got the shot to fight Muhammad Ali and the recognition he deserved for being the inspiration for the movie Rocky.
In reality, CHUCK the movie is letting the world know “Chuck Wepner is the real Rocky.” The Everyman who beats the odds.
And that is a cause we all can get behind.
Here are some photos by Steve Mack from May 12th Premiere event of the movie Chuck in Bayonne
Front Row Ray Greeves, Bruce Dillin, Chris Patella ,(Back Row )Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis far left with Linda Wepner, Stallone Impersonator, Champ Chuck Wepner, Assemblyman Nicholas A. Chiaravalloti at the Premiere of CHUCK at Frank’s Theater on May 12th, 2017 Chuck Wepner and his Wife Linda arrive for the premiere of CHUCK at Bayonne’s Frank Theater on May 12th, 2017Chuck Wepner with wife Linda addresses the audience at the premiere of CHUCK also in photo Chris PatellaFamily, friends and fans wait for the premiere of CHUCK to beginPirates greet Chuck Wepner with Bayone Mayor Jimmy Davis and Bruce Dillin at Otaiko Restaurant before the premiere of CHUCKAudience at Fank’s Theater Bayonne for premiere of CHUCK
To see more photos and read more about the movie Chuck go to:
MUSIC BROADWAY BAYONNE -FRIDAY May 12th , 2017 LIVE MUSIC ON BROADWAY RETURNS TO BAYONNE AREA VENUES, FEATURING TALENTED ENTERTAINERS AT NINE VENUES
Music Broadway Bayonne Friday, May 12th, 2017 is sponsored by Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone a program for the city of Bayonne that is a wonderful way to get out, go for dinner and listen to young talented musicians play while you dine.
Live Music on Broadway now in its 20th week pairs local musicians with some of Bayonne’s excellent dinner venues.
Going out to dine Friday night May 12th ? Visit one of these fine establishments and listen to some fantastic music.
Click on the restaurants and tavern names to find out more about these fine Bayonne establishments
For more information call the Bayonne UEZ 201-858-6357
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