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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. 

BAYONNE Ground-breaking ceremony for new 25th Street pedestrian bridge over the railroad gap between Avenue E and Prospect Avenue

Ground-breaking ceremony for new 25th Street pedestrian bridge in Bayonne: City Officials and Grade Construction, the building contractor, held a ground-breaking ceremony for the replacement 25th Street pedestrian bridge.  The existing bridge was constructed in 1970. The new span will have elevators that will make it handicapped accessible. The older bridge will be demolished before the new one is constructed in its place. Project completion is expected in either late 2021 or early 2022.  Like the existing bridge, the new one will connect Avenue E and Prospect Avenue over the tracks for Hudson Bergen Light Rail and freight railroads. Pictured left to right: Fire Chief Keith Weaver, Ralph Diaco (President, Grade Construction), First Ward Council Member Neil Carroll III, Mayor Jimmy Davis, City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski, Second Ward Council Member Sal Gullace, Public Works Director Tom Cotter, and City Engineer Rob Russo.  Drone photo courtesy of Consulting and Municipal Engineers (CME).

Soon after the Ground- Breaking Ceremony the heavy equipment came in and began to demolish the current 25th Street Bridge see photo on right

Bayonne Holds Ceremony for New Police Officers

Bayonne Food Drive

          The City of Bayonne held a swearing-in ceremony for new police officers who have joined the Police Department in 2019, 2020, and 2021.  Their ceremonies were postponed as a result of the Coronavirus.  The group of new officers includes the department’s first Filipino officer and the first two Black female officers.  This event took place in the Bayonne High School Auditorium, which was large enough to accommodate the new officers, their families, City officials, and other guests. 

          Twenty-eight new officers were sworn in by City Clerk Madelene Medina.  The new recruits have replenished the ranks of the Police Department, which has experienced many retirements during the last two years.

          The new police officers are:  Shady Nasralla, Michael May, Bryan Cruz, Hany Kased, Robert Candelaria, Thomas Jurcisin, Jr., Alexis Ogbin, Jonathan White, Zachary Hyman, Marco Coelho, Kevin Sliwowski, Mark Hermosisima, Brandon Olander, Robert Cavanaugh, Jared Ensmenger, Jack Vreeland, Mina Saleeb, Ali Aboubakr, Perla Estevez, Erik Lyman, Febronia Botros, Joseph Cordato, Kevin Vazquez, Justin Rivera, Thomas McGuckin, Tanya Roberts, Brianna Rhodes, and Daniel Hampton.

Bayonne Flag raising in honor of “pride month”

Source: The Office of Bayonne Mayor James Davis

ENVIRONMENTAL TOUR OF BAYONNE

Environmental Tour of Bayonne:  Shawn LaTourette, Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), met with Mayor Jimmy Davis and toured Bayonne to view progress on various environmental projects.  They are shown here at the former Texaco site where an environmental clean-up has been taking place.  Pictured left to right: Acting NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, Kerry Kirk Pflugh (Director, Local Government Assistance, NJDEP), and Alan Miller (Manager, Community Collaborative Initiative, NJDEP).

LIDL’S BAYONNE STORE HAS RIBBON CUTTING

Ribbon-Cutting at Grand Opening of Lidl’s Bayonne store:  Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and City Council Members joined members of Lidl’s management for the ribbon-cutting at the store’s grand opening on November 18.  The German-based grocery chain’s regional offices are located now in the same structure as the Bayonne store, which is located at 20 Goldsborough Drive by Route 440.  The store was constructed on the former Military Ocean Terminal.  Pictured left to right behind the ribbon: Baxter Burnworth (Director of Real Estate, Lidl U.S.); Cal Trew (Manager, Bayonne Lidl store); Mayor Jimmy Davis; City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski; Third Ward Council Member Gary LaPelusa; and First Ward Council Member Neil Carroll.

Bayonne mAYOR JiMMY dAVIS ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO VOTE IN NOVEMBER 2020 ELECTION

Mayor Davis and father place ballots in drop box: 

Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and father James Davis placed their completed ballots in the secure election drop box in front of City Hall at 630 Avenue C in Bayonne.  Mayor Davis said, “My dad and I voted this morning.  Please make sure you vote via the mail-in ballot.  Once you have filled out your ballot completely, you can drop it at the designated secure ballot drop box located in front of City Hall.”

BAYONNE UPDATE FOR JULY 1, 2020 COVID-19 BELOW 320 POSITIVE CASES

COVID-19 UPDATE 7/1/2020

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.

COVID -19 BAYONNE UPDATE REDUCED TO 433 CASES FOR JUNE 18, 2020

Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.

Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 433*

  • The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive.  We have 672 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered. 

SCHOOLYARD PARKING: The Board of Ed has TEMPORARILY suspended public parking in their schoolyards.  Parking will resume at the end of school year next week.

GOVERNOR’S DIRECTIVES: Our state has now entered a new phase in re-opening for many businesses. Please check with the Governor’s social media or visit www.covid19.nj.gov for the latest information.  PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES.

TESTING:  There are numerous options for COVID-19 or Anitbody testing in Bayonne.  Dial 2-1-1 or go to www.covid19.nj.gov for any/all testing sites throughout the state of NJ.  Testing at Veterans Stadium has ENDED.  Anyone getting an appointment for a test by a Bayonne physician by the Bayonne Medical Center, will be tested on BMC property.  The BMC is also testing senior citizens at all the various senior congregate housing in the city.

UPDATE BAYONNE COVID-19 JUNE 17, 2020

Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.

Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 450*
• The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 655 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered.

SCHOOLYARD PARKING: The Board of Ed has TEMPORARILY suspended public parking in their schoolyards. Parking will resume at the end of school year next week.

GOVERNOR’S DIRECTIVES: Our state has now entered a new phase in re-opening for many businesses. Please check with the Governor’s social media or visit www.covid19.nj.gov for the latest information. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES.

TESTING: There are numerous options for COVID-19 or Anitbody testing in Bayonne. Dial 2-1-1 or go to www.covid19.nj.gov for any/all testing sites throughout the state of NJ. Testing at Veterans Stadium has ENDED. Anyone getting an appointment for a test by a Bayonne physician by the Bayonne Medical Center, will be tested on BMC property. The BMC is also testing senior citizens at all the various senior congregate housing in the city.