Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bayonne public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in water utilities
Oak Street Pump Station improvements
The city was scheduled to authorize two I-Bank loan applications for pump station upgrades — bar screens, HVAC, grit removal, and odor control. Those systems protect the sewer network and keep odors down for nearby neighbors.
Lead service line replacement, Phase 2
A $25 million bond was introduced to fund Phase 2 of replacing lead water lines — a refinance with no new cost. Public hearing May 13.
Water and sewer utility rates and capacity
The council passed updated water and sewer rules, but a resident described paying Veolia minimum charges that triple his actual usage. Planning officials also flagged that sewer and water capacity for thousands of new Peninsula units remains unverified.
Avenue F sanitary sewer replacement
A $3 million bond was introduced to replace a collapsed and blocked sewer line on Avenue F affecting many households. Separately, Weimmer flagged a sewer odor issue at 22nd Street and Avenue F.
Garbage collection timing complaints
Residents complained the new garbage hauler keeps coming early; the DPW director says garbage can go out at 3 p.m. for night workers, pickup starts by 8 a.m., and he's meeting the new company Friday — report early pickups to DPW.