Ribbon-cutting for Makowski Park:  Members of the Makowski family joined current and former City officials for the dedication for Makowski Park at 28th St. and Avenue F in Bayonne.  Among those in the photo, shown approximately left to right, are:  Third Ward Council Member Gary LaPelusa, Sr., Lincoln Community School Principal Keith Makowski, Karen Makowski, former City Council President Joseph L. Makowski (with giant scissors), Joseph Makowski, Carlene Makowski, Jack Makowski, Lisa Makowski, Regina Rutkowski, former Mayor Richard A. Rutkowski, Mayor Jimmy Davis, and Council Member At-Large Juan Perez.

On May 19, 2022 the City of Bayonne held a ceremony to dedicate the park at 28th Street and Avenue F as Makowski Park in honor former City Council Member Joseph L. Makowski and his late father, former City Council Member Joseph E. Makowski.  The newly renovated park includes basketball courts, playground equipment, benches, and picnic tables.

Bayonne Law Director Jay Coffey, the master of ceremonies for the event, said that Makowski Park is “emblematic” of the family’s service to the community, which began when Joseph E. Makowski was named a Zoning Board Commissioner in 1949.   The senior Mr. Makowski served later as Second Ward Council Member, Public Works Director, and Zoning Officer.  His son served as Second Ward Council Member, Council Member At-Large, City Council President, and Parking Authority Commissioner.

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