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Archive for April, 2008

What is “Right” for Bayonne?

In light of the recent article about an Off Track Wagering (OTW) establishment proposed for 440, many opinions have arisen. Many feel this is bad for Bayonne because it will bring in the “wrong element” (which I recall hearing from many people regarding the movie theater). Others (myself included) say it is being [...]

Latest Bayonne Parking Authority Court Documents

Latest Documents from the BPA case

Municipal Council Caucus of April 23, 2008

The meeting lasted about 2 hours. There were a couple of presentations.
Remember, the information shown here is, in a sense, a prelude to the actual meeting this coming Wednesday, April 30th. If you see something you find interesting and would like to know more about it, stop by and ask questions.
municipalcouncilcaucusagenda_20080423.pdf

BLRA meeting of 4/17: 12 million dollars, news about the Army & no new Executive Director

Who doesn’t like a nice surprise? The public, that’s who. Last night BLRA commissioner Fitch bemoaned being “pounded by questions” from the public. However, what can the good commissioner expect from the public when there appear to be surprises around every corner with the BLRA?
Surprise #1: Congratulations, you just won $12million dollars! Well… not exactly. [...]

BLRA Meeting - Bond Swaps!

The meeting will be at 6PM this evening, April 17. Two topics expressed in today’s JJ:
1.) New ED might be announced at tonight’s meeting. Personally, I plan on sending an email to Ted, Tony and the Mayor about my opinions on the matter.First, Doll should be excluded. He wanted to retire from the BOE, let [...]

Bayonne Police & Fire Dept Contract Negotiations Begin

The contract negotiations between the Bayonne Police & Fire Department workers and the city of Bayonne have begun this week. No mention has been made in any publications as of yet, however this is a pivotal issue to the taxpayers of Bayonne. The city currently has an operating budget of approximately $52million a year. However [...]

Mobile Precinct

Does anyone know what became of the “Mobile Precinct”,a “state of the art” fortress-like truck which was to be sent to local hot spots to ensure overwhelming police presence to prevent crime and citizen unrest? It was probably purchased with federal grant funds, but was almost never used. Whatever happened to it?

PATH WTC Station Advisory

Don’t know if many of you use the Trade Center PATH station. But if you do be advised that the station is being renovated. See the attached PDF file for further information!
path_wtc_advisory_20080411pfd.pdf

Interview with Mayor Malloy

The Bayonne Public Advocate is pleased to present an interview conducted with Mayor Malloy via email. Mayor Malloy was kind enough to answer your reader submitted questions in addition to the topics that the Bayonne Public Advocate will be asking of all potential Mayoral candidates.
Due to it’s length, the interview is attached in word document [...]

A Meeting of the Bayonne Public Advocate, Wednesday April 9th, 8PM

I have had a number of requests to have an in person meeting of the Bayonne Public Advocate. Therefore, all of those interested in meeting can meet up at the Networking Cafe (418 Broadway) at 8PM on Wednesday. This should give people enough time to get home from work before coming out. Topics that [...]

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