Bayonne Relay for Life Committee holds Second Annual Pasta/Comedy Night
On March 23, the 2012 Relay for Life committee held its second annual Pasta/Comedy Night, and they say the evening was a huge success. Donations poured in from Chris’ Corner, The Venice, Maria’s, The Big Apple, Buon Appetito, Paesano’s, Pizza Masters, Nuovo Venezia, Pompei, Mama Rosa, Goodfells’s, Fontana’s, Tony May, Rana, Paulanto’s, Judicke’s, and Little Food Café.
The Masons and Youth Masons from Peninsula Lodge 99 provided the venue and invaluable help throughout the evening. The comedians, Adam Lucidi, Kevin Williams, Phil Sweet, and Danny Palmer donated time out of their busy schedules.
“On behalf of Gail, Raeann, George, Cindy, Nicole, Joanne, Chrissy, ourselves, and the rest of the planning committee, we would like to say thank you to our supporters as well as those who attended. Thanks to your support and the support of the community we are working toward a world with more birthdays,” said Diane Lesiak and Mary Lindquist, 2012 Relay for Life co-chairs.
Fire house bids rejected
Saying that all bids received on the construction of a new fire house to be located near Route 440 came in too high, members of the City Council voted at a special meeting on March 28 to reject the bids and seek new bids. Operations at that location are currently being conducted out of a large tent and two trailers.
The city received ten bids to construct the fire house located at the foot of the former Military Ocean Terminal.
“Bids will be put out again for a more economical price,” said Joseph Ryan, a spokesperson for the city.
Most of the funding for the project is coming from a federal Fire Station Construction Grant.
Fire guts trailer at Hudson County Jail
A fire erupted in one of the maintenance trailers near the Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny on Thursday, March 29, at about 10:30 a.m.
Located at the south east corner of the parking lot, the trailer was considered a total loss.
According to Frank Pizzuta, fire marshal, the fire appears to have been caused accidently by a malfunctioning HVAC unit. A final determination will be issued in the coming days after consultation with the Kearny Fire Department.
Bayonne High School announces music scholarship recipients and faculty concert
The Bayonne Public Schools Department of Art & Music will present the 2012 BAM (Bayonne Art & Music) Student, Faculty, & Alumni Scholarship Recital on Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. The annual recital, to be held at Bayonne High School in the Alexander X. O’Connor Auditorium, will feature high school music student scholarship recipients and Bayonne Public Schools music faculty,
“Please join us in honoring the recipients of the 2012 BAM Music Scholarships, given in recognition of excellence in music achievement. Scholarships are awarded to music students in the graduating class of 2012 planning to pursue music at the collegiate level,” said Tim Craig, acting director of art and music.
The 2012 Vocal Music Scholarship recipients are: Arianna Castillo, Jonathan Drayton, Samantha Hitchell, Zaryn Melendez, Brandon Ponzo, Michael Rivera and Julian Smith.
BHS Band Director and Instrumental Music Department Chair Serge Puchinsky will conduct the Student, Faculty, & Alumni Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble. Music selections include musical theater favorites and jazz standards.
Marianne Greiman, recital chairperson, said, “Our community is fortunate to have a music program that can bring such great music to our citizens as well as provide much needed financial assistance to these worthy recipients. The Music Scholarship Fund is a way for our community to show gratitude and support to the efforts of dedicated graduates of the Music Program. Join us for this spectacular musical event celebrating the talents of past and present Bayonne High School students. An elegant reception will follow the recital.”
To sponsor a graduate, place an ad in the program, or purchase tickets, contact Tim Craig, at (201) 243-1119, or by emailing BAMdept@gmail.com.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors.
Recycling Center weekend hours announced
The Constable Hook Road Recycling Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first weekend of every month, including the following dates: April 7 and 8; May 5 and 6; June 2 and 3; July 7 and 8; Aug. 4 and 5; Sept. 1 and 2; Oct. 6 and 7; and Nov. 3 and 4.
The center is also open Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Acceptable recyclable materials include: cameras, computers, televisions, telephones, tires, cardboard, radios, and most other electronics. The center also accepts mixed paper, cans, bottles, and scrap metal. Wood and tree parts may be dropped off, and the center offers mulch and chopped wood to the public when these items are available. Bring containers for taking away mulch and chopped wood.
For more information, call the Department of Public Works, Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (201) 858-6070; or the Recycling Center, Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at (201) 858-6189.