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Hudson County Community College Celebrates Kick-Off of Second Phase of Construction of New Learning Resource Center & Academic Building

JERSEY CITY, N.J. / October 26, 2012 — On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) hosted a ceremony marking the beginning of the second phase of construction of its new Learning Resource Center & Academic Building Ground was broken for the new Learning Resources Center & Academic Building in November of 2011, and since then the site has been excavated and the foundation constructed.

 Pictured from left are HCCC Trustee Joanne Kosakowski; HCCC Board of Trustees Chair William J. Netchert, Esq.; HCCC Trustee Alfred Zampella; HCCC Trustee James Fife; Jersey City Councilwoman Michele Massey; HCCC Trustee Karen Fahrenholz; HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert; Hudson County Clerk Barbara Netchert; Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano, and State Assemblyman Sean Connors (33rd Legislative District).

 

 

 

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Art Exhibit Opens Saturday, September 22, at Bayonne Community Museum

The recently formed Art Circle of Bayonne will have its first exhibit, beginning with an opening reception on Saturday, September 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Bayonne Community Museum, 229 Broadway, at 9th Street. That reception will be free and open to the public.

Mayor Mark A. Smith said, “I am looking forward to this exhibit. This is an exciting opportunity for local artists to show their work at the Bayonne Community Museum. I urge our residents to visit the museum and enjoy this first event by the Art Circle of Bayonne.” Continue reading Art Exhibit Opens Saturday, September 22, at Bayonne Community Museum →

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BAYONNE-The Broadway Shopping District – Shopping, Dining, & Fun

Starting this past July 1st, the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone Board has assumed the management of the Bayonne Special Improvement District (Bayonne SID), which extends from 17th to 30th Streets on Broadway. This change in management occurred as part of Mayor Mark A. Smith’s effort to make government more efficient and accountable. By moving the management of the Bayonne SID to the UEZ Board, more of the tax monies that are assessed on the businesses in the district will be spent on efforts to improve the district as opposed to office expenses and overhead. Mayor Smith recognizes the importance of a thriving downtown shopping district and is committed to working towards the goal of making Broadway a destination for families to shop and dine.

 The district already has a nine-hole miniature golf course that has recently been upgraded. With special thanks to Lauren Dellabella, a successful farmer’s market has been added to the district every Tuesday from 2pm to 7pm until the end of October. The farmer’s market continues to grow and attracts over 600 people each Tuesday.

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Hudson Regional Health to Use Helicopter for Mosquito Control on Friday, August 24

The Hudson Regional Health Commission has advised Bayonne residents that it will be applying mosquito control larvicides by helicopter flying at low altitudes over Hudson County on Friday, August 24. In the event of inclement weather or other flight restrictions, the flight would be rescheduled for the next available date.

Helicopter application sites in Bayonne include the following:

1) Bayonne Golf Club – the marshes along the water at the northeastern point of the golf course

2) The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor (the former Military Ocean Terminal) – the wooded area at the western end between Route 440, the access road, and Centre Street

3) Northwestern corner of Bayonne – area west of Sunset Avenue from 54th Street to 56th Street; the area between the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 440; the area within the Turnpike, Route 440, and the Conrail line; and the area on the North side of the Conrail line and the Eastern side of the Route 440 ramp

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Centennial Celebration of Landmark Park Scheduled for September 15th-Tour Park with PealCollection

Although the official dedication of Hudson County Park took place in 1916, it was a hundred years ago in 1912 that the park (now called the Stephen R. Gregg Hudson County Bayonne Park) first opened to the public.  PealCollection partners, Priscilla Ege and Alice Lotosky invite the public to celebrate this centennial by taking a 90-minute “Park by Design” tour (free to the public) of the landmark on Saturday, September 15th at 10AM.  The guest tour guide will be Dr. Carmela A. Karnoutsos, Professor Emerita, New Jersey City University, who will discuss the park’s history, design and architectural features.  The group meets at the park entrance on 40th Street and Avenue C.   Call 201-437-6069 and leave a call back number. (No rain date)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bayonne Pool, Mini-Golf To Be Open Every Day Through Labor Day

The Bayonne Recreation Division announced that the DiDomenico Municipal Pool at 16th Street will be open daily through Labor Day, now that the school year is over. Pool hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

The Recreation Division also announced that the Bayonne Mini-Golf facility on West 23rd Street will be open daily through Labor Day, too. Mini-Golf hours are 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Bayonne Mini-Golf is located at West 23rd Street and Del Monte Drive, between Avenue C and Broadway.
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Bayonne Named Tree City USA For 18th Year

Bayonne Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that the Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Bayonne a Tree City USA for the eighteenth consecutive year.

Tree City USA municipalities must have a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive urban forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance.

Mayor Smith said, “I would like to thank the Arbor Day Foundation for recognizing Bayonne’s continuing commitment to trees. Planting trees is good for the environment. Trees also increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify residential neighborhoods.”

John Rosenow, President of the Arbor Day Foundation, said, “We all benefit when communities like Bayonne place a high priority on planting and caring for trees, one of our nation’s most beautiful resources.” He continued, “Trees shade our homes and add beauty to our neighborhoods, and they also provide many environmental, economic, and social benefits. We applaud Bayonne’s elected officials, volunteers, and citizens for providing vital care for its urban forest.”

Mayor Smith urges all residents to plant trees and help support the tree program of Bayonne’s Forestry Division. For information on the municipal tree program, please contact Danielle at 201-858-6070.

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VOLUNTEER EXPO: THURSDAY, APRIL 19 at THE LOEW’S JERSEY CITY

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the 4th Annual Hudson County Volunteer Expo will be held on Thursday, April 19, from noon through 8:00pm, in the Loew’s Jersey Theatre, at 54 Journal Square, across from the Journal Square PATH/Bus station.

 Representatives from dozens of Hudson County non-profit organizations in need of volunteer assistance will be there. Attendees to this Free Expo will be able to explore hundreds of local, short- and long-term Volunteer, Internship and Community Service opportunities, in a wide variety of service areas. The public is invited to stop by – from brand new through experienced volunteers, as well as everyone just thinking about checking it out.

Everyone is invited to stop by this FREE event, to explore hundreds of Volunteering, Community Service & Internship opportunities. Representatives from dozens of local Non-Profit Organizations will be on hand — all in one place !

For more info, email: volunteer.expo@gmail.com or call 201-668-0546.

In the News

Students at Bayonne HS Explore Legacy of ‘Greensboro Four’

Students at Bayonne High School recently participated in a Cablevision Power to Learn Black History Month event that explored the legacy of the Greensboro Four. Participating in the event, which was presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian Channel, was original Greensboro Four member Joseph McNeil who spoke with students about the civil rights movement, along with Assemblyman Charles Mainor, Assemblyman Jason O’Donnell and Mayor Mark Smith. Pictured (l. to r.) with participating students are Bayonne NAACP President Al Strickland, New Jersey NAACP President James Harris, Assemblyman O’Donnell, Principal Richard Baccarella, Mayor Smith, Teacher Deidre Hurley, National Museum of American History Director of African American Culture Christopher Wilson, Greensboro Four Member McNeil, Assemblyman Mainor, Cablevision Vice President of Education Trent Anderson, Bayonne BOE Director of Language Arts, Social Studies and Service Learning Dan Ward, Smithsonian Channel Representative Lakeisha McCoy and Cablevision Director of Government Affairs Don Viapree.

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Bayonne Opens Cooling Centers


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 Mayor Mark A. Smith and Municipal Services Director Joseph A. Waks announced that Bayonne has opened three cooling centers this week, due to the severe heat.  The cooling centers will be open this week from Monday, July 18, through Friday, July 22, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The cooling centers will allow people who do not have air conditioning a place to cool down during the heat emergency. The three cooling centers are Bayonne’s three senior citizen centers.  They are located at 16 West 4th Street, 597 Broadway (between 27th and 28th Streets), and 56th Street (at 329 Avenue B).

            Mayor Smith and Director Waks advised residents to check on elderly relatives and neighbors for signs of heat exhaustion.  Those signs include dizziness, weakness, tiredness, heavy sweating, paleness, nausea, vomiting, and fainting.  Heat exhaustion may be treated with cold liquids, rest, and air conditioning.  If untreated, heat exhaustion may progress to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.  In cases of suspected heat stroke or other medical emergencies, please call 9-1-1.        

              Additional announcements about cooling centers will be made as needed.

 

 

 

 

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