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- Hudson County
- 7/21/25
- 07/26/2025
- 91 Minutes
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Overview: The Bayonne City Council meeting recently focused on applications for two residential development projects, each requiring multiple variances and sparking debates over parking arrangements and zoning compliance. Both proposals were eventually approved after discussions on their potential impacts on the local community, particularly concerning design adjustments and environmental considerations.
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- Hudson County
- 7/16/25
- 07/22/2025
- 174 Minutes
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Overview: The Bayonne City Council meeting on July 16, 2025, was marked by strong public reactions against the unauthorized culling of geese in local parks and discussions about urban development practices, including the extensive use of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. Residents voiced their dissatisfaction with the council’s handling of these issues, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in city governance.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 6/18/25
- 06/24/2025
- 78 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Bayonne City Council meeting, attention was given to the controversial USDA contract for the lethal management of Canada geese, as well as various redevelopment initiatives. Public comments were dominated by the contentious issue of the USDA’s involvement in gassing geese, with several residents and representatives from the Animal Protection League of New Jersey voicing their opposition. Pamela Stur, a representative who was not a Bayonne resident, expressed her disapproval of the practice, characterizing it as inhumane due to reports that gassing can take up to 45 minutes. Stur suggested that habitat modification could be a more cost-effective and humane alternative. Dorene Frager, also from the Animal Protection League, provided data on the number of geese killed across city parks and urged for non-lethal methods. She stated, “Killing has not and will not solve Bayonne’s conflict with geese.”
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 6/16/25
- 06/24/2025
- 55 Minutes
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Overview: The Bayonne City Council’s recent meeting focused heavily on zoning variance applications, particularly the proposal for a three-story two-family house on East 11th Street. The project required multiple variances due to the undersized lot, sparking a discussion on the balance between development needs and neighborhood compatibility. Key topics included the proposed building’s impact on sightlines, parking arrangements, and adherence to zoning laws, with council members and experts weighing in on these crucial elements.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 5/27/25
- 06/11/2025
- 32 Minutes
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Overview: The Bayonne City Council meeting was dominated by discussions on historic preservation, with focus on the recent unauthorized interior removals at St. Andrews Church and efforts to secure funding for the restoration of other historic buildings. The council is navigating complex legal and procedural avenues to protect its architectural heritage, reflecting ongoing tensions between preservation goals and practical challenges.
