FOLGER, WILLIAM

94, a lifelong resident of Bayonne passed away on January 22, 2015. During World War II, Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1946. Bill joined the Bayonne Fire Department in 1950, he attained the rank of deputy fire chief in 1974, and held that position until his retirement in 1987. He was …

HASS, MICHAEL

72, of Bayonne, passed away on January 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughter, Lisa, son, Steven, and sister, Mona Moorman. He was the owner of Bayonne Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, a local business that served the community for over 30 years. Funeral arrangements by GUTTERMAN BROS Funeral Home, 851 John F. …

HIGGINS, DIANE

of Bayonne, died on January 15, 2015 at Bayonne Medical Center. Born and raised in Jersey City, Diane resided in Bayonne for the past 50 years. She was employed by the Bayonne Board of Education for 10 years as a teacherโ€™s aide with the Washington Elementary School. Prior to that, she was a hostess at …

Get ready for the serve: recreation department to offer cardio tennis program this spring

The cityโ€™s division of recreation will offer a cutting-edge program for adult fitness in conjunction with the U.S. Sports Institute. Designed for players of all ages and ability levels, cardio tennis combines the sport of tennis with a variety of cardio activities and exercises. All cardio tennis classes and activities are designed to raise your …

County investigating deaths
Mother and daughter found dead in home

Law enforcement officials were investigating the deaths of a 35-year-old mother and her 19-year-old daughter whose bodies were found in a West 10th Street home on Jan. 27, according to a press release from the Hudson County Prosecutorโ€™s Office. The deceased were identified as Melanie Polito, 35, and her daughter, Ashley Baez, 19. The case …

Mother and daughter found dead in home

February 9 meeting planned to discuss upcoming Buddy Baseball /Softball beginning in spring

Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced the Division of Recreation will start a “Buddy Baseball/Softball League” for those with special needs, this spring. “Buddy Baseball/Softball,” open to Bayonne residents, ages four to 21, is a program for mentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of baseball and softball participation in an …

Hoop Shoot Champ

John M. Bailey student Isabella Coppola won the hoop shoot contest sponsored by the Elks association for kids ages 8 to thirteen. As the winner, Coppola will continue on to the state competition in South Plainfield on February 9.