Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
“Betty,” 84, of Bayonne, passed away at home on April 12, 2016. Born on January 13, 1932 in Jersey City. Survived by her husband of over 56 years, Edward P. Magotch, her children, Edward S. Magotch and Maria Reynolds and husband Neil, her grandchildren, Brooke and Alyssa, her sister, Florence Bottge and brother Jerry Barba, …
The Hudson County Board of Taxation on Tuesday ordered the city of Bayonne to complete a citywide property revaluation by January 1, 2019. Since the last revaluation was 25 years ago, many properties are likely to see an increase in the amount they pay in taxes. A revaluation does not increase the property owner’s tax …
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To the Editor: The last edition of the Community News had an article about the missing West Sixth Street. What brought memories to me was the picture of the old CNJ railroad bridge remains. While it was still running, I would use it from Bayonne to Elizabethport for work. I still remember the pictures from …
Come support Colin of the Cubs and all the players in the Division of Recreation Buddy Baseball League on Opening Day on May 7. Parade to begin at 10:15 a.m. on 9th Street and Broadway. Ceremony and games will follow at 11th Street Field. For further information, on the Buddy Baseball League, contact Pete Amadeo …
of Red Bank, formerly of Bayonne, passed away on January 26, 2016. He was pre-deceased by his wife Shirley Glick (nee: Schwartz), his parents Genevieve and Nicholas Osenenko, and his brother Pvt. Vincent J. Osenenko. He is survived by his siblings Barbara Chioffi, Karen Resetar, Paula Spadavecchia, Laura Kobelski, Michelle Andreczski, George Osenenko, Frederick Osenenko, …
A Bayonne artist has expanded his creative horizons, writing a novel about life and a man’s bid for second chances; it’s been a cathartic experience. Rocco Scibetta, 57, is usually painting in acrylic and oil. He has exhibited at shows at the Bayonne Community Museum and Boho Yoga Studios in Bayonne. He has also taught …
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To the Editor: On May 14, lots of area residents will board buses in Teaneck and Wayne, NJ to attend a historic global climate action – BreakFree Albany, 2016! In the Northeast, we’ll descend on Albany, New York, the biggest fossil fuel hub in the region. Bakken crude oil, fracked in North Dakota, is transferred …
NO PITCH QUESTION: In high school baseball, runner on first base, no outs; pitcher stops or hesitates in delivery because batter stepped out of box while holding up hand in request of Time. Is this a “no pitch” situation or a balk? ANSWER: Both the pitcher and batter were at fault; hence, umpire will call …
of Bayonne, passed away at Bayonne Medical Center on April 12, 2016. Born in Bayonne, she was a lifelong resident. She retired from AT&T Technologies in Berkeley Heights and previously worked for Western Electric in New York City. She was predeceased by her parents, Stella (nee: Gesek) and Michael Slagus and her brother, Raymond. She …
Seventeen people displaced after fire ripped through 26th Street building The Bayonne Fire Department arrived at 124 West 26th Street at 6 a.m. on April 18 in response to heavy smoke billowing from the roof of a 2.5 story home, Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver told an online news source. About 50 firefighters responded, including …