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Bayonne residents demand action after scrap-yard fire; council vows enforcement and to seek state law changes
Summary
Residents described a weekend fire at a scrap-metal yard that sent smoke into nearby homes. City officials said enforcement and additional violations were issued, and the council president said the city will draft a joint letter to state lawmakers seeking changes to zoning and pile-size rules.
Residents pressed the Bayonne Municipal Council on Oct. 15 to take stronger action after a fire at a scrap-metal yard at 92 East Second Street that sent smoke into nearby homes and prompted calls for the facility’s removal.
The complaint came during the public-comment portion of the council meeting. "Someone's gonna get killed," said Gene Perry, identifying himself as a Bayonne resident, recounting neighbors who could not breathe and saying emergency crews had trouble accessing the yard because its gate was locked. "Is there any more news that could be shared on possibly closing this location down or making them follow the laws?" he asked.
Why it matters: Neighbors said smoke from the fire affected indoor and outdoor air at nearby residences, and speakers criticized perceived gaps in emergency notification and zoning enforcement. Council…
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