Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Farmers’ Market has is returning for the 2025 season. It will begin on Tuesday, May 27. The Farmers’ Market will operate on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from the springtime through Tuesday, October 28. The market will operate rain or shine, unless extremely heavy rains make it impossible to function. The Bayonne Farmers’ Market operates with the support of the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ).
Produce market vouchers are available for low-income seniors through the Bayonne Office on Aging, Mayor Jimmy Davis announced.
The seniors’ farmers’ market nutrition program is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs.
Beginning May 27, the Bayonne Farmers’ Market will be available on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. until mid-fall. The last date scheduled for the Bayonne Farmers’ Market is Tuesday, October 28. The market will be located at West 23rd Street between Del Monte Drive and Broadway.
Those eligible for the market vouchers are low-income seniors, defined as individuals who are at least 60 years old and who have household incomes of not more than 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines, or $2,413 per month for a single person and $3,361 per month for a family of two. To qualify, seniors must provide proof of age, income, and residence. Acceptable proofs include driver’s license, non-driver Motor Vehicle Commission ID card, Medicaid card, food stamp (SNAP) benefits card, Social Security award letter, pension letter, and current bank statement showing direct deposit of income benefits. There will be no exceptions made for those without proper documentation. If a senior wishes to have a proxy pick up vouchers on their behalf, a written letter with the required proofs from the senior must be provided at the time of distribution. Again, there will be no exceptions.
Vouchers will be distributed at City Hall, 630 Avenue C, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, June 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Distribution will be done electronically, with seniors receiving a scan code that will be scanned by the farmer for each purchase.
PLEASE NOTE: The distribution will be completed again by way of a state computer system, which has listings for all previous voucher holders. If the system shows that an individual received vouchers in 2024 and did not use more than 50% of the total amount, that individual will be denied receipt of vouchers for 2025.
Distribution will continue every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon beginning June 24 while supplies last.
For further information, please contact the Bayonne Office On Aging at 201-858-6119.
The Bayonne Memorial Day Parade took place under beautiful sunny skies on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025. Since 2022, the City of Bayonne has worked with the veterans of the Memorial Day Parade Committee to organize the parade. Mayor Jimmy Davis said, “As the son of a proud Korean War veteran, I am glad that the veterans and the City of Bayonne have worked together successfully on the parade.”
Posted May 19, 2025
Step beyond the brownstones and discover Hoboken’s hidden green spaces on the Secret Garden Tour! This self-guided walking tour offers a rare glimpse into some of the city’s most enchanting private gardens, showcasing lush landscapes, creative urban retreats, and historic courtyards.
Hudson County Community College is holding its 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Sports Illustrated Arena in Harrison, NJ. The College’s Class of 2025 is its largest ever, with 1,540 graduates.
The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Class of 2025 is the largest in the College’s history, with more than 1,540 students graduating. They include single parents, siblings, career changers, older adults, immigrants striving to achieve the American dream, lifelong learners, and others.
The HCCC 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Sports Illustrated Arena, Harrison, NJ. The event will include greetings and introductions from HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber, HCCC Board of Trustees Chair Jeanette Peña, and Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. Dr. Darryl Jones, Vice President for Academic Affairs, will host the Presentation of Graduates. Master of Ceremonies is Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Dr. Lisa Dougherty.
Here are Upcoming linked events and a few flyers at the bottom.
The South Lawn is at LSP’s south side with free parking. GPS is ” 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Flag Plaza “ Shuttle bus at least temporarily starts at Science Center because NJ Transit stupidly hasn’t given OK for Light Rail stop yet.
Sunday, 5/25 Noon to 4pm annual Fleet Week family-friendly at South Lawn
Saturday, 5/31 Noon to 7pm Kite Festival for everyone and also for some professional kite flyers! at South Lawn.
Saturday, 5/31 11am to 1pm Horseshoe Crab Walk to Caven Point Beach. It’s the last event on the May Nature Center Program.
Ticketed event – Pokemon Go Fest June 6,7,8 throughout LSP, but whole park is open to the general public. Attendees need to have or create a Pokémon Go account and then click here Then see Events and click on Jersey City.
Sunday June 29 7:30pm to 9:30pm Free Concert – NJ Symphony Orchestra It’s on the South Lawn.Their website mistakenly omits the South Lawn location.
Not linked yet on our website is the 50th Season of JC sponsored Summerfest concert series on Sundays & Tuesdays! Flyers are below!
Saturday, Nov. 1 Friends annual 5K Run (and Walk) registration is open for early bird price.
Today is the final day to register to vote in New Jersey if you want to participate in the June 10th primary.
If you haven’t done it yet, please click: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register
If you’re already registered but unaffiliated, you can still vote in the primary by declaring a party at your polling place on Election Day.
The Bayonne Memorial Day Parade will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025. Since 2022, the City of Bayonne has worked in conjunction with the veterans of the Memorial Day Parade Committee to organize the parade. Mayor Jimmy Davis said, “As the son of a proud Korean War veteran, I am glad that the veterans and the City of Bayonne have worked together successfully on the parade.”
The grand marshal of the 2025 parade will be former Mayor Richard A. Rutkowski, who served in the U.S. Army in the 1950’s. He was posted to Iran, where he trained Iranian troops. He shook hands with the Shah of Iran. Rutkowski was at the Russian border during the Iraqi crisis of 1958. Following his military service, former Mayor Rutkowski became active in various veterans’ posts, including: American Polish Vets, Catholic War Veterans Post 1612, Joyce-Herbert VFW Post 226, and Cpt P.J.E. Hogan Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5. Along with many other veterans, Rutkowski speaks at the historic Joyce-Herbert V.F.W. Post 226 Veterans Museum, educating our youth and community about our military history.
Pete Amadeo, the Supervisor of the City of Bayonne’s Recreation Division, has worked with Barry Jones, the parade chairman, and the other veterans on the Memorial Day Parade Committee to invite various organizations to take part in the parade in both 2022 and 2023. Mr. Jones is an Army veteran from the Vietnam era.
There will be a ceremony at the traditional start of the parade on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m., at Fifth Street by the World War I Monument. Immediately after the ceremony, the march will begin at 5th Street and will proceed up Broadway. It will pass the reviewing stand in front of American Legion Post 19 and will end at 32nd Street and Broadway.
Any organizations still wishing to march, please contact Pete Amadeo at 201-858-6127 or email bayonnerec@aol.com.
Mayor Davis stated, “From the American Revolution to the present, more than 42 million Americans have served in our military during war. Of them, more than one million died in the service, whether in battle or elsewhere during wartime.” Mayor Davis concluded, “Veterans often remind us that ‘freedom is not free.’ That means that America’s fighting men and women have purchased our freedom with their sacrifices since 1775. We owe our freedom and our way of life to them. Please show your gratitude for those who gave their lives for our country by coming to the memorial ceremonies and to the parade.”
