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Bayonne council grants taxi driver's license, effective Sept. 11, to Anthony in Serino
Summary
The Municipal Council granted a taxi driver's license to Anthony in Serino, effective Sept. 11, 2025, with a unanimous recorded vote by council members present; the decision followed discussion of the applicant's prior hearing and council members' willingness to give a second chance.
The Municipal Council of the City of Bayonne voted on Sept. 10, 2025, to grant a taxi driver's license to Anthony in Serino, effective Sept. 11, 2025.
The decision was announced during a rendering of the May 7 hearing record regarding Serino’s earlier denial. Council members discussed that the applicant had earlier not been present for a hearing and that he has been attempting to rehabilitate himself. A council member moved (mover and seconder are not specified in the provided transcript excerpt) to adopt the resolution granting the license.
The clerk recorded the roll-call votes for the resolution: Mr. Booker — Aye; Mr. Carroll — Aye; Mr. Perez — Aye; Ms. Weimer — Aye; Mister LaPalooza — Aye. The unanimous recorded ayes closed the matter and the clerk announced the license would be granted effective Sept. 11, 2025.
The transcript excerpt shows the council framing such license appeals as matters for elected officials to decide after reviewing prior hearing records and advisory input from police and other staff. The motion to adjourn followed and the council adjourned the adjourned meeting.
