Planning board approves 7 Brew drive‑through conversion at Bayonne Crossing The board granted preliminary and final site plan approval to repurpose the vacant Sonic pad at 100 Bayonne Crossing Way as a double‑lane 7 Brew drive‑through, approving variances for parking and signage while requiring final compliance with board engineer comments.

Bayonne is brewing up excitement as the Planning Board greenlights a new double-lane 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop at the former Sonic location!

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Council approves multiple ordinances, a Broadway pilot and a new waste contract; several items scheduled for December At its Nov. 12 meeting Bayonne council advanced a range of measures — including a 25‑year pilot for a 110‑unit Broadway project, financial and redevelopment resolutions, and a new municipal solid-waste contract — while scheduling multiple public hearings for mid-December.

The Bayonne Municipal Council just advanced a groundbreaking 110-unit residential project while tackling key issues like affordability and waste management—what's next for the city?

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Council approves amended Bayonne Harbor redevelopment plan amid infrastructure, affordability debate The council moved forward with an amended redevelopment plan for the peninsula at Bayonne Harbor that increases total permitted units; residents and several councilors urged pauses for updated transportation studies, mandatory affordable housing and union labor provisions, while city counsel said mandating union labor in these agreements is legally constrained.

Bayonne's Municipal Council is moving forward with a controversial redevelopment plan that could reshape the Harbor's future, but residents are raising critical concerns about infrastructure and affordable housing.

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Bayonne council advances redevelopment items, sets Nov. 12 hearings; approves 25-year pilot and $1.3M developer-funded traffic light plan Council scheduled public hearings and took votes to advance redevelopment plans including introduction of a 25-year financial agreement (pilot) for the Chauncey 5 project and moved forward on a developer-funded $1.3 million traffic signal on Avenue W/Bayview area. Debate focused on the length of pilot agreements and absence of affordability in the

The Bayonne Municipal Council's recent decisions on a 25-year financial agreement and a $1.3 million traffic signal could reshape the future of downtown development and spark heated debates on housing affordability.

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Bayonne City Council Designates Yellow Crowned Night Heron as Official City Bird Bayonne recognizes the yellow crowned night heron as the city's official bird.

Bayonne has officially crowned the yellow-crowned night heron as its city bird, a move that not only celebrates local wildlife but also champions environmental awareness in the community.

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Council Approves Multiple Redevelopment Resolutions Including 1012 Avenue C and 935 Broadway Council designates multiple properties for redevelopment and authorizes negotiation agreements.

Bayonne is on the brink of transformation as the City Council greenlights bold redevelopment plans to revitalize key neighborhoods!

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Bayonne Council approves ferry terminal redevelopment and veterans' pool fee waiver Council authorizes ferry terminal developer and waives pool fees for veterans.

Bayonne City Council is reshaping the future with a new ferry terminal and free pool access for veterans, promising to elevate community services and transport options!

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Bayonne council approves applications for security cameras and streetscape improvements Council submits funding applications for security upgrades and streetscape enhancements on Broadway.

Bayonne City Council is taking bold steps to enhance community safety and boost local businesses with exciting new initiatives, including funding for security cameras and streetscape improvements!

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Council debates historic designation for Saint Andrews Church amid religious autonomy concerns Council members express concerns over financial implications and religious rights regarding church designation.

The Bayonne City Council is torn between preserving the historic legacy of St. Andrew's Church and safeguarding the parish's financial future, sparking a passionate debate that could change the community forever.

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