Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced that the Mayor G. Thomas DiDomenico Municipal Pool is open now for the summer season through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, as weather and public health may permit. The pool is located on West 16th Street, west of Avenue A, on the upper level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park.
The Recreation Division will follow the New Jersey Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outdoor Pool Standards.
Hours of Operation:
The pool will be closed to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to allow City Day Camps access.
The pool will open at 1:00.p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and close at 6:00pm.
The pool will open 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays:
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 294*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 828 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered.
FIREWORKS: Due to the State of Emergency, there will be NO fireworks display in Bayonne this year.
GOVERNOR UPDATES: Please see the governor’s social media pages or go to covid19.nj.gov for the latest information related to statewide directives.
JULY 4TH FLYOVER: The US Military will be conducting a large flyover in our area tomorrow. The celebration is called “Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolutionâ€. This flyover will begin in Boston and work its way down to us in the NYC area, then Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. The planes (large assortment of B-1B, B2 Stealth, B-52, F-15, F-22, and F-35) will fly south along the Hudson River towards our area and out over the Verrazano Bridge at approximately 5pm. This time is tentative and can change. The best viewing areas will be along the east side of Bayonne and Jersey City.
Hoboken’s “open streets†program will continue this weekend along Hoboken’s waterfront on Sinatra Drive and other nearby streets announced Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla today. Hoboken’s “open†and “slow†streets program, which provides additional space for socially distant outdoor activities and alleviates overcrowding in other public locations, has been utilized by thousands of residents over the past two months. Permitted activities along the open streets include biking, walking and jogging, while congregating is prohibited. Face masks are required when utilizing the open streets.
“We are continuing to make the best use of our public spaces for outdoor activities, which we know are a safer alternative to gathering indoors,” said Mayor Bhalla. “Our open and slow streets programs have provided residents with more room to walk, jog and bike while remaining socially distant. Outdoor exercise is an important part of remaining healthy during this pandemic and we encourage our residents to take advantage of our open streets this July 4 weekend.â€
The complete list of open streets, which restricts vehicular traffic, include:
Sinatra Drive between Newark Street and 11th Street: 8 am until 11 pm (July 4), 8 am until 8 pm (July 5)
Sinatra Drive North between Sinatra Drive and 12th Street: 8 am until 11 pm (July 4), 8 am until 8 pm (July 5)
Hudson Street between 11th Street and 14th Street: 4 pm until 11 pm (July 4)
14th Street between Hudson Street and Sinatra Drive North: 4 pm until 11 pm (July 4)
Residents with vehicles legally parked along Sinatra Drive and other open streets do not need to move their cars. No parking signs, if posted, should continue to be observed. If residents need to utilize vehicles parked along the open streets over the weekend, they are encouraged to move vehicles outside of the hours of the open streets. Vehicles can be accessed during the hours of operation of the open streets by proceeding with extreme caution and driving no more than 5 miles per hour.
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 317*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 802 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered.
GOVERNOR UPDATES: Please see the governor’s social media pages or go to covid19.nj.gov for the latest information related to statewide directives.
City also Reopens Playgrounds and Public Splash Pads Following Safety Precautions & Regular Cleaning Schedules
Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the reopening of two public pools as well as all city playgrounds and splash pads as the scorching summer temperatures set in and the city works to reopen its public spaces and services to the community at large, on the heels of three-plus months of the pandemic lockdown. The recent summer heat spell has beckoned the call to open municipal pools, and following the state’s lifting of restrictions, the city will start to reopen the outdoor pools to the public tomorrow – with all social distancing protocols strictly enforced.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on everyones lives including the Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation for Cancer Prevention (MFL). As a result, they have had to cancel a recent fundraising event. MFL relies on the proceeds from fundraisers to pay for 100 screenings a month. This wonderful foundation remain committed to their mission of cancer prevention and to providing free screenings to those who do not have insurance and are not eligible for other funding sources. Please support the Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation by viewing the amazing items on their online auction and placing your bid. It’s just a click away. Check it out now!. Time is running out. There are still lots of great items at unbelievable prices!!
“Our Mission is to make cancer prevention programs available to the community we serve. Our Focus is to grant access to the tests and/or screenings necessary to those individuals who may otherwise be denied. Our hope is to enrich the Life of every individual in need, one at a time.”
Thanks to the cooperation and efforts of our families and visitors to flatten the COVID-19 curve, Catholic Cemeteries can now allow visitors inside their cemetery offices without an appointment as of Wednesday, July 1st, 2020. The cemetery offices fully open now include: Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum – North Arlington Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum – Colonia Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum – East Hanover Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum – Jersey City Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum – Mahwah Christ the King Cemetery – Franklin Lakes Holy Sepulchre Cemetery – East Orange This will allow families, visitors, and funeral directors to visit of cemetery offices during normal business hours to arrange at-need, pre-need or other cemetery services without having to make an appointment. Our mausoleum offices continue to operate during normal business hours as well without an appointment. For a list of our current summer hours and COVID-19 directives, please CLICK HERE. We ask everyone to please continue following Center For Disease Control and New Jersey state safety guidelines by wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.
The Catholic Cemeteries offices are closed on 4th of July wishing everyone Happy Fourth of July, hoping you will celebrate Independence Day with reverence and gratitude for God, Country and love, for each other
Although our cemetery offices will be closed July 4th, the cemetery gates and mausoleums will be open for visitations. Enjoy your time with loved ones this holiday weekend!Happy Independence Day
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 348*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 771 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered.
FIREWORKS: The Mayor has announced the organization of a Fireworks Task Force which is made up of Bayonne Police Officers and Bayonne Firefighters. This Task Force will work both proactively and reactively to stop the nuisance fireworks that have been affecting all areas of the city over the past few weeks. Please report any/all fireworks use to the Bayonne Public Safety Communications Center at 201-858-6900.
GOVERNOR’S DIRECTIVES: Our state has now entered a new phase in re-opening for many businesses. There has been an announcement on the delay of INDOOR dining. Please check with the Governor’s social media or visit www.covid19.nj.gov for the latest information. Please support our local businesses.
 RWJBarnabas Health, the most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, marks its 10-year anniversary as a CEO Cancer Gold StandardTM employer this year, having maintained its dedication and commitment to a high standard of excellence in cancer prevention, early detection and quality care for its employees and their families.
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