Bayonne, New Jersey — December 16 — Members of the fire and police departments of Bayonne took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the 1888 Studios project on December 16, which signaled the start of a new stage of the city's growth. Personnel from the Bayonne Police Department, several municipal authorities, and the Bayonne Office of Emergency Management were present during the event. In keeping with the cooperation needed for major building projects, crews from the Bayonne Department of Public Works were also present. The importance of emergency services in fostering community development and preserving public safety during future development was acknowledged by city authorities, including Mayor Jimmy Davis. As the project advances, the ceremony emphasized the continued collaboration between Bayonne's public safety organizations and local administration.