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RUNNING TO SAVE LIVES – Reanne Hemple, a committee member for this year’s Relay for Life in Bayonne, a cancer charity, poses with Dr. Julie DiGioia who was the guest speaker at a recent meeting and a survivor, and Joanne Baran – chair of the Survivors for Relay for life.

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Relay for Life Bayonne 2012 kickoff at HFA More than 100 people attended the Feb. 9 kickoff of this year’s Relay for Life at Holy Family Academy, where Dr. Julie DiGioia, who is also a cancer su...

LAST STOP --New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Tom Considine found himself on familiar turf at Marist, only he was doing the lecturing this time.

Getting literate – in finance
State banking commissioner comes to Marist
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Tom Considine was no stranger to Marist High School when he returned there on Feb. 2. He had walked the halls when he was a student, a...

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A PROBLEM INTERSECTION – Seventh Street, especially near Avenue C, has been a safety problem for years. City officials have installed stop signs and other safety devices in the area. Some residents want more enforcement.

A problem with trucks
Residents complain about traffic along Seventh Street
Several residents have complained about the heavy volume of truck traffic using the mostly residential Seventh Street as a shortcut to cross town after getting off Route 440 on the westside. The...

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A BIG IMPROVEMENT – The proposed new Eastern Millwork facility will close off its operations from public view, and will use a system of highly technical innovations that make the companies one of the leaders in the field.

High-tech woodwork
Eastern Millwork gets Planning Board approval
The robotic machines pictured in a video watched by the Bayonne Planning Board at their Feb. 14 meeting made it clear that Eastern Millwork’s operations are a little different from what many peop...

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EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN – The old hotel became law offices at the turn of the century, and currently serves in that capacity today.

The hotel on the ‘Dummy Line’
City Council to seek historic distinction for Ninth Street building
In the good old days – back before industry settled into Bayonne and before rail lines and paved roads crisscrossed the city – public transportation consisted of one horse that pulled one car acr...

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IT’S A DOG’S LIFE – Hooper was the real star of a recent visit by author Jane Paley, and every third grader in the Vroom School classroom had a hard time keeping their eyes off of him.

Profile in courage – canine style Vroom School students meet Hooper, a Katrina survivor
By Al Sullivan Reporter staff writer Courage, third grade students at Philip G .Vroom School learned, sometimes comes in strange packages. On Feb. 10, courage walked through the door on four ...

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GOOD SIGNS FOR GOOD EATS – Pictured is the staff at 22nd Street Meat Market, and the many signs telling customers what’s available.

An icon on Avenue C 22nd Street Meat Market strong since 1955
By Al Sullivan Reporter staff writer The first thing you notice is the window full of signs, each announcing some special offer at the 22nd Street Meat Market. There is something remarkably r...

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COST OF SERVICES MAY RISE – Charges for various services and permits will rise if the City Council approves them at the Feb. 15 meeting.

Fees to rise Council holds public hearing at Feb. 15 meeting
By Al Sullivan Reporter staff writer Doing business in Bayonne will get a little more expensive if proposed increases in various fees are approved at the Feb. 15 meeting of the City Council. ...

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A MUSIC MAN -- Dan Schutte, one of the most influential Christian composers over the last four decades, will give a concert at St. Andrew’s Church.

A song in his heart
Renowned Christian composer to lecture at St. Andrew’s Church

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WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE TOWING? Freeholder Bill O’Dea grills County Administrator Abe Antun about the mixup that had no towing contract in place for more than a decade.

Freeholders have towing contract questions
How did same company get work since 1998 without competitive bids?

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NEARLY ANYTHING AT ALL – Signs decorating the cases at the 22nd Street Meat Market offer a variety of interesting dishes. There are often so many choices it may be difficult to choose.

Bayonne briefs
Benefit for child with leukemia The Ray Greaves Association is holding a benefit for 10-year-old Cavan Perera, who is battling an aggressive form of leukemia. The benefit, which will be held o...

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STEPPING UP THE EFFORT – Last year, school officials launched a lobbying effort to get the state to restore school aid due to the district under a 2008 formula. School officials said they will continue to push for the funds.

Bayonne kids press for funding
Students, parents write to state officials

Everything changes at the Bayonne/Jersey City border, or the North Bergen/Union City border, or even the border between Kearny and Harrison. Students living in so-called Abbott “special needs” u...

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OPEN SPACE – With water nearby and few other distractions, the wetlands near the Bayonne Golf Club are an ideal location for osprey nests – which have been constructed by Bayonne students and will be installed in March.

A joint effort for the environment
Osprey nests to be put up at Bayonne Golf Club

For the second year in a row, Bayonne High School will team up with the Bayonne Golf Club on environmental projects, including the installation of osprey nests in the spring. The effort will also ...

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Is he crazy?
Local runner to take on ‘Spartan Death Race'

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02.08.12 - 12:03 am

Federal grants for Bayonne programs reduced
Cuts will have impact on local non-profits, especially for needy

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02.08.12 - 12:02 am

A law enforcement success
Increased sheriff’s patrols prove economical

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