Bayonne Holds Inauguration, Festivites, and Fireworks Set for July 1, 2022

Mayor Davis Inaugural July 1, 2022

          Inaugural Chair Jamie Davis, Bayonne’s First Lady, announced plans for the municipal inauguration, related events, and Independence Day fireworks that will take place on Friday, July 1.  Mrs. Davis said, “The 2022 Inaugural Committee and several municipal departments are working together on a day of ceremonies and entertainment that will celebrate the City of Bayonne and American Independence.  We invite the people of Bayonne to come together on this special day.”

          The day’s public events will begin with an Inaugural Mass at St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m.  St. Henry’s is located across the street from City Hall at 28th Street and Avenue C. 

NJ Human Services Announces College Scholarships to Four Blind, DeafBlind & Visually Impaired Students

NJ Human Services Announces College Scholarships to Four Blind, DeafBlind & Visually Impaired Student, Two from Hudson County

Students from Bayonne, Blackwood, Weehawken and Scotch Plains Recognized for Achievements During Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week

 Spotlighting the achievements of individuals who are blind, deafblind and visually impaired, the Department of Human Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) announced college scholarships to four blind, deafblind and visually impaired students during a virtual event commemorating Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week in New Jersey.

Bayonne Library Offers Free Afternoon and Evening Summer Movies

Jennifer Lopez Stars in Marry Me

            Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Public Library is offering a series of free afternoon and evening summer movies on Wednesdays from July 6 through August 31 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the O’Connor Gallery on the second floor of the library.  The building is located at 31st Street and Avenue C.  

All of the movies scheduled for the library have been released in the last two years. The films to be shown include movies for adults in the afternoons and films for children and families in the evenings. Youngsters attending the children’s films must be accompanied by an adult.  No children will be admitted for the R-rated movies. 

The following films will be shown on Wednesdays.  They are listed with their dates, ratings, and running times: 

Afternoon films at 1:00 p.m.:

July 6 – Marry Me. Rated PG 13. 1 hour 52 minutes.

July 13 – Silent Night. Rated N/A. 1 hour 32 minutes.

July 20 – The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Rated PG 13. 2 hours 6 minutes.

July 27 – A Journal for Jordan. Rated PG 13. 2 hours 11 minutes.

August 3 –Memory. Rated R. 1 hour 54 minutes.

August 10 – Moonfall. PG 13. 2 hours 10 minutes.

August 17 – Firestarter (2022).  Rated R. 1 hour 34 minutes.

August 24 – Death on the Nile (2002). Rated PG 13. 2 hours 7 minutes.

August 31 – House of Gucci. Rated R.  2 hours 38 minutes.

Evening films at 6:30 p.m.:

July 6 – Turning Red. Rated PG.  1 hour 40 minutes.

July 13 – Spider-Man: No Way Home.  Rated PG 13. 2 hours 28 minutes.

July 20 – Sing 2. Rated PG. 1 hour 50 minutes.

July 27 – Dog. Rated PG 13.  1 hour 41 minutes.

August 3- Encanto. Rated PG. 1 hour 42 minutes.

August 10 – The Bad Guys. Rated PG. 1 hour 40 minutes.

August 17 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Rated PG 13. 2 hours 6 minutes.

August 24– Clifford – The Big Red Dog. Rated PG 1 hour 36 minutes.

August 31 – The Lost City. Rated PG 13. 1 hour 52 minutes.

Bayonne Division of Recreation Announces the 2022 Summer Sounds by the Bay Concert Series

The Bayonne Division of Recreation has announced the 2022 Summer Sounds By the Bay Concert Series.  Weather permitting, each performance will be begin promptly on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm and held at the amphitheater on the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park, which is located between Avenue A and Newark Bay.  The concerts are scheduled for Wednesdays from July 13 through August 17, with August 24 as a rain date.  “We are ready for a great summer.  We have a great lineup of music, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone enjoying the summer nights,” stated Pete Amadeo, Supervisor of Recreation.

The following concerts have been scheduled:

July 13 – Super Transam performs the music of the 1970’s, covering the songs of The Eagles, Hall and Oates, Queen, the Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney and Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston, and Journey, among others.

July 20 – The Winslow Eagles Tribute Band celebrates the music of The Eagles.  This powerhouse ensemble creates the live performance of The Eagles and the signature sound that made them one of the most successful musical groups of the ‘70’s. 

July 27 – Long Live the Beatles, the longest-running Beatles show in the country, is an all-live musical event with an incredible, show-stopping impersonation of one of the greatest musical groups of all time.  The show recreates the sights and sounds of the Beatles from 1962 to 1970.

August 3 – AM Gold Yacht Rock is a New York City-based tribute band, performing the adult-contemporary hit songs from the late 1970’s through the mid-1980’s.  They cover the music of such artists as Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Huey Lewis, Christopher Cross, Lionel Richie, and so many more.

August 10 – Lights Out Beach Boys combines the music of the Beach Boys with the smooth moves of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.  Sing along to the West Coast hits while you dance along with the moves created by one of the greatest groups to hit the musical landscape.

August 17 – The Amish Outlaws will surprise the audience constantly and keep everyone guessing as to what they could possibly play next, from Johnny Cash to Jay Z, Lady Gaga to Snoop Dog and Dr. Dre, Pitbull to Elvis Presley, Luke Bryan to Dropkick Murphy, to theme songs from the TV shows they have come to know.

August 24 – This rain date will be used as needed.  Depending on the weather, other rain dates may be announced.

On music days, in the event of inclement weather, please call 201-471-7590, or visit www.leaguelineup.com/bayonnerec, or view the City of Bayonne’s Facebook page to check on the status of that night’s performance.

For more information, please contact Pete Amadeo at 201-858-6129 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM.

Hudson County Community College to Co-host Free Educational Event on the Cannabis Culture of New Jersey

The daylong event will feature an expungement clinic, important panel discussions, culinary infusion demonstrations and much more.

 
HCCC President, Dr. Christopher Reber, and Cannademix Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Josh Alb, will deliver welcoming remarks. Event highlights will include a daylong Expungement Clinic; presented by The Hoffman Centers, P.C. and Emerge Law Group; culinary infusion demonstrations with HCCC Continuing Education Instructor, Sean Wilson; mocktail bar; networking room; photo station; community donation center; and free food, beverages, and livestream.

There will also be panel discussions with community and industry leaders on timely topics:  

Bayonne Division of Recreation Announces Lottery for the Hudson County Senior Boat Cruise

The Bayonne Division of Recreation announced that the County of Hudson will sponsor a boat trip for senior citizens on Thursday, June 30th, 2022, courtesy of Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, County Commissioner Ken Kopacz of Bayonne, and the other members of Hudson County Board of Commissioners.

Limited numbers of tickets are available for the excursion in each Hudson County municipality.  

Open to Bayonne residents, ages 60 and older, that are mobile and do not require wheelchair assistance.  

There will be a lottery system of those registered to attend the boat trip.

 Registration DATES/TIMES:  

Tuesday, June 14th

Wednesday, June 15th

10:00am to 12:00pm

at City Hall, ONLY.  

You cannot register at any other time.

Lottery to take place Thursday, June 16th.  

Those chosen through the lottery will be notified the week of June 20th

Bayonne residents ONLY.

One hundred tickets are available; each resident may receive two tickets via lottery.

GUESTS of those chosen by lottery MUST be Bayonne residents and be 60 years of age and older.

Only one entry per household.

Proof of age and Bayonne residency must be presented at the time of registration.   You cannot register without providing proof of residency.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Cruise will leave 1500 Harbor Boulevard in Weehawken at 12:00pm on June 30th, boarding at 11:30am.  

 The cruise will last approximately two hours after it departs from Weehawken.  

Buses will meet at Veterans Stadium and transport seniors to Weehawken and back to Bayonne after the cruise.   Buses should be back in Bayonne by 3:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Division of Recreation at 201-858-6127 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM.

UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS STRUGGLING TO PAY ENERGY BILLS

PSE&G Partners with NJ Board of Public Utilities to Raise Awareness about Resources

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has named June 6-10, 2022 Utility Assistance Week to call attention to programs available to help customers who are struggling to pay their utility bills. Utility payment assistance programs have expanded to include more customers at much higher income levels, including those who are behind on their bills for the first time.

“We continue to make every effort to work with customers who have fallen behind on their bills. We’re here to help,” said Jane Bergen, director of billing for PSE&G Customer Care. “We never want to disconnect a customer’s electric or gas service because of an inability to pay.”

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