Education

Hudson County Community College Begins Yearlong Celebration of 50th Anniversary

Hudson County Community College will soon begin a yearlong celebration of the College’s 50th Anniversary.

The College invites everyone to join in observing “50 Years of Excellence:
Fifty and Forward!” with a Kick-off event on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is marking its Golden 50th Anniversary with a full year of celebratory events. The festivities begin on September 9, 2025, with the Anniversary Kick-off Party and culminate with the Grand Opening of the HCCC Center for Student Success in September 2026.

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Local Happenings

QDOBA MEXICAN EATS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN SECAUCUS, NJ ON AUGUST 29


Grand Opening to Include Ribbon Cutting with The Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce and Special Guests, and Free QDOBA for a Year for First 100 Guests with Purchase


QDOBA Mexican Eats, the fast-casual restaurant known for its bold flavors and fully customizable menu, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Secaucus, New Jersey. Operated by franchise group TIG Corporation, the new restaurant will offer fan-favorite entrées like burrito bowls, quesadillas, and tacos—with no extra charge for premium toppings like hand-smashed guac and 3-cheese queso.

The festivities will kick off at 10:30 a.m., when the first 100 guests who make a purchase will score FREE QDOBA burritos or bowls every month for a year. Guests are encouraged to line up early to secure their spot.  The celebration will continue throughout the day with a DJ, prizes, games, and giveaways. At 10:15 a.m., the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening with special guests in attendance.


Friday, August 29

  • Festivities Begin: 10:30 a.m.
  • Ribbon Cutting: 10:15 a.m.


QDOBA Mexican Eats
200 Mill Creek Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094

  • Pranav Desai, Executive, TIG Corporation
  • Representatives from Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce
  • Local officials and community members


This is the first QDOBA location in Secaucus and part of the brand’s continued expansion across the Northeast. The grand opening celebration highlights QDOBA’s dedication to bold flavors, community connection, and giving back.

Bayonne News

Bayonne Announces Tree Initiative

          

City of Bayonne Tree Initiative

 

Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that Bayonne’s Department of Public Works is now offering eight trees to the public for planting in Bayonne.  Mayor Davis said, “Trees provide shade and add greenery to our neighborhoods.  I urge Bayonne residents and businesses to take advantage of this great program from our Department of Public Works.”

            The trees available from the Department of Public Works are the Red Sunset Maple,  the Autumn Blaze Maple,   the Prunus Canada Red, the Pin Oak, the American Elm,  the Kwanzan Cherry, the Accolade Cherry Blossom, and the Sycamore.  The price for a six-to-seven-foot tree is $250.  The price includes planting and a watering bag to promote healthy growth.  Property owners are responsible for providing any concrete cutouts needed for tree plantings.   The spring and the autumn are tree-planting seasons. 

            Since 1998, the City of Bayonne has been proud to be designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.  Having a municipal tree program is one of the qualifications for being a Tree City USA.

            For more information on planting trees, please contact the Department of Public Works at 201-858-6131.

Bayonne News, Bayonne Observer insidebayonne.com

India Flag-Raising Ceremony in Bayonne

India flag raising standing proud in front of Bayonne's City Hall

The City of Bayonne held its first India flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to commemorate the 78th anniversary of India’s independence from the British Empire.  India began to function as an independent country at midnight on August 15, 1947.  City officials joined members of Bayonne’s Indian-American community at the ceremony. 

Bayonne News, Bayonne Observer insidebayonne.com

Bayonne:  Backpack donations to needy Bayonne students from Veolia Water and the Shauger Group

Backpack donations for Bayonne children in need: The Shauger Group and Veolia Water have donated 75 backpacks to the Bayonne Board of Education.  The backpacks are filled with school supplies. They will be distributed to needy children.  Pictured left to right: John Libitz, Program Manager, Veolia Water; Dr. Dennis Degnan, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, Federal and State Programs, Bayonne Board of Education; Kim DeMedici, Supervisor, Special Services, Bayonne Board of Education; Suzanne Cavanaugh, Director of the Department of Municipal Services, City of Bayonne; and Donald Shauger, Executive Vice President, the Shauger Group.  Veolia Water manages Bayonne’s water-sewer utility.  The Shauger Group works in construction, maintenance, and underground utilities.   

General

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is looking to hire several General Maintainers – NJ Locations

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is seeking to fill skilled-trade General Maintainers in our New Jersey Facilities. The General Maintainer position is often the entry point for many maintenance career paths at the Port Authority.

General Maintainers are general laborers who are responsible for a variety of manual and semi-skilled construction trades. General Maintainers will carry out critical maintenance work that enables our facilities to remain safe and operational for the traveling public.

Current openings for the Temporary General Maintainer are seasonal positions with an end date in mid-April. Temporary General Maintainers have the potential to extend beyond the snow season based on the availability of openings and performance.

Note: This recruitment is currently only for our NJ side Port Authority locations. Candidates will need to be open to working at NJ facility locations.

Responsibilities

General Maintainers perform work that typically requires the knowledge of the following trade fields:

  • Carpentry
  • Landscaping
  • Painting
  • Paving
  • Roofing
  • Snow removal for commercial property
  • Gardening
  • Structural and mechanical maintenance
  • Knowledge of materials, tools, blueprint reading and equipment of these trades

General Maintainers work a 40-hour week, which includes rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather and overtime as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Two (2) years of journey-level work experience in the building construction, general laborer fields.
  • Valid driver license with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B permit before the first day of work.
  • This job posting is for external candidates only; all employees must apply through the internal process.

Applicants should refer to the following website for further information on obtaining a CDL and medical clearance for CDL licensing:

Selected candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check and will be asked to provide copies of the required licenses for verification.

General

Bayonne Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Peninsula Gala

An Evening Spent in Celebration of Local Businesses

Thursday, September 18th, 2025 6 PM-10 PM

Chandelier Catering 1081 Broadway, Bayonne, New Jersey

Dinner, Dancing, Open Bar, and Venetian Hour

$150 per person

2025 Honorees

Business of the Year-Villa Maria & San Vito

Business People of the Year -Regina & Steve Teitel Elbaum Deli

Dan Kane Legends Award-Leonard Kiczek

Chamber Hall of Fame- Vincent Virga

Community Impact Award-Monique Smith-Andrews

Outstanding Service Award-Bayonne Police Department

Register online by September 4th, 2025

Bayonnechamber.org/events

http://www.bayonnechamber.org/

Outdoor Events

Hoboken Historical Museum Presents Photo Walk with Roberto Rosa III

National Photo Day

In honor of National Photography Day, join photographer and educator Roberto Rosa III for a special edition of Street Lens—a hands-on photography experience celebrating Hoboken’s landmarks and everyday beauty.

Armed with your camera—whether it’s an iPhone, Android, or DSLR—you’ll explore iconic sites such as Lackawanna Terminal, the waterfront, the Little League field, Sybil’s Cave, and Washington Street, capturing the city through both a creative and documentary lens.

Perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike, this workshop focuses on street photography—from people to architecture, fleeting moments to timeless scenes.

Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10 AM – 12 PM and celebrate National Photography Day by exploring Hoboken’s streets through a new lens!

Register Here

art scene, Art Views

Project Greenville Call to Artists to Participate in Past, Present Future Exhibit

Open Call:

Project Greenville is having an open call for participants for their upcoming PAST PRESENT FUTURE show, a group art show featuring work that explores how memories, moments, and hopes are interpreted, depicted, and reckoned with by our local artists!

  So far, from their social media mentions on the open call, they have received some great entries that feature everything from the sentimental to the humorous to the dreamlike.  Project Greenville looks forward for to artists taking on this theme and encourages all to reach out with any questions and share this info with those you think would be interested

Work is due by Sept 6th, or ideally sooner if possible. The shows will be September 12th & 13th (part of Arthouse Productions JC Fridays) and then again in October on the 4th & 5th as part of JCAST (the Jersey City Art and Studio Tour, under new management with a focus on inclusion and shining a spotlight on artists in less highlighted parts of the city).  To participate with us as an artist, musician, or volunteer, please get in touch at projectgreenville@gmail.com or (646)361-1858…

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