Let’s sell BMC to Hudson Regional Hospital, Bayonne council prez says after other bidder ‘guarantees’ loan repayment
Updated May 11, 2021;
Posted May 11, 2021
Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, state and local officials and HPAE members hold a press conference outside the Bayonne Medical Center on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal
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The Bayonne City Council is expected to vote Wednesday night on whether to allow for a potential
$95 million eminent domain proceeding to acquire the Bayonne Medical Center, but two twists Tuesday have heightened the drama.
One company fighting for the opportunity to run the
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City council president opposes eminent domain for BMC
Two ordinances would condemn Bayonne Medical Center property ×
The battle has primarily been waged over which entity will operate Bayonne Medical Center. Photo by Daniel Israel.
Ahead of the Bayonne City Council meeting May 12 where the council will vote on two introduced ordinances that would condemn the Bayonne Medical Center property through eminent domain, City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski has announced her intent to motion to reject the ordinances.
CarePoint Health has been selling its assets, which include Bayonne Medical Center, Hoboken University Medical Center, and Christ Hospital in Jersey City. In November of 2019, Avery Eisenreich, owner of nursing home operator Alaris Health, purchased the real estate of Bayonne Medical Center and 70 percent of the real estate of Hoboken University Medical Center.
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“HRH has agreed to preserve Bayonne Hospital at no cost to the city taxpayers. They provided a letter indicating a willingness to drop any litigation related to the rezoning of property. This is important because it is through zoning that the city controls what uses are allowed on the property,” she said in a statement this evening.
“Additionally, HRH has agreed to enter into negotiations with Bayonne to give us a right of first refusal which means if they decide to sell the property or change its use, we can buy it. There is still a lot of details to be worked out, but this is an opportunity for us to save the hospital and protect the taxpayers.”
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Hudson Regional Hospital has issued an assurance notice to Bayonne Medical Center staff in the midst of an eminent domain fight that will come to a head at next week’s city council meeting.
“For all of the staff at Bayonne Medical Center … we assure that as operators of Bayonne Medical Center we are committed to making sure the hospital stays open as an acute care facility, that we’re willing to invest in the money and the time to bring that hospital up to par,” HRH CEO Dr. Nizar Kifaieh said in a Vimeo video.
“And make sure that you as staff are safe and secure in your positions and that whatever is needed to invest in your hospital: we’ll provide it to you.”
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Over 35 percent of Secaucus residents are fully vaccinated
Mayor Michael Gonnelli said more things are returning to normal ×
Many doses have been distributed to residents of the town s senior buildings.
More than a third of Secaucus residents over the age of 16 have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Mayor Michael Gonnelli.
“I am happy to announce that as of April 19th, 35 percent of Secaucus adult residents have been vaccinated,” Gonnelli said in a May newsletter to residents. “That is impressive indeed, but we still have work to do! I thank all residents who have made efforts to secure a vaccination appointment and took the time to ensure the continued safety of families, friends and our community.”