Bayonne City Council Addresses Feral Cat Welfare and Waterfront Development Concerns

Overview: At the Bayonne City Council meeting on April 16, 2025, members discussed the welfare of feral cats endangered by impending construction and debated the future of waterfront developments and parking regulations.

Bayonne City Council Reviews Two Development Proposals and Historic Preservation Efforts

Overview: During the recent Bayonne City Council meeting, two development proposals by J&J Builders were discussed, both involving residential projects on Avenue F and East 11th Street. The meeting also touched upon the historic preservation of several sites, including the designation of St. Andrews as a historic site and efforts to salvage bricks from the demolished former bank building on Broadway.

Bayonne City Council Faces Criticism Over Impound Yard Plans and PILOT Discussions

Overview: During a recent Bayonne City Council meeting, attention was focused on the contentious issue of a proposed impound yard near residential areas and discussions surrounding financial agreements related to Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) programs. The council faced criticism over the lack of communication with residents about the impound yard’s location and debated the implications of PILOT agreements on the local school district’s budget and community services.

Bayonne City Council Reviews Proposal for Residential Conversion on JFK Boulevard

Overview: During a recent Bayonne City Council meeting, members deliberated on a application concerning a property at 120 JFK Boulevard. The proposal, submitted by Kennedy Boulevard Bon LLC, sought to convert an existing two-story mixed-use building into a two-family residential dwelling, requiring several zoning variances due to the building’s non-conforming status in an R2 Zone. Additionally, the council discussed the project’s alignment with the city’s land use master plan and the potential benefits to the community.

Bayonne City Council Discusses Historic Preservation Amid Ongoing St. Andrew’s Church Lawsuit

Overview: The Bayonne City Council meeting focused on historic preservation efforts across the city, with particular attention to the status of St. Andrew’s Church, a proposal to demolish a home on Airs Court, and the nomination of properties with significant historical value. Discussions were also held on the redevelopment of the Uptown synagogue and the potential landmark status for several properties, including a dry dock facility and local churches significant to Black history.