Year: 2013

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MSV announces 2013 subscription drive

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

From the first interview with the late fiscal state monitor Judy Tripodi, what senior City officials called decisive to the 2009 mayoral election to unveiling the previously unknown Solomon Dwek bribe meeting with Councilman Michael Russo shaping the upcoming 2013 mayoral race, this website’s impacted Hoboken in a major way.

There’s been scores of exclusives, political operations revealed, growth beyond tens of thousands of visitors a month, but those two stories show how an online reform david came out of nowhere, took on Goliath and won. Read More...

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Western Hoboken Parks Acquisition Meeting set for April 8th at Connors

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
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Tuesday April 2, 2013, 10:07 AM

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Community: Community Invited to Meeting on Western Hoboken Parks Acquisition

All members of the community are invited to attend a meeting on Monday, April 8th from 7pm to 9pm at the Connors School (201 Monroe St) on parks acquisition in Western Hoboken.

Mayor Zimmer will answer questions and provide updates on the status of acquiring land for parks envisioned in the City’s Open Space Plan: a Southwest Park at Jackson Street and Newark Street, a park at 7th Street and Jackson Street (known as the Pino site), and a park at the 6-acre BASF site at 11th Street and Madison Street (formerly known as the Henkel/Cognis site).

The meeting previously scheduled for April 2nd on the Southwest Park is being combined with the meeting scheduled for April 8th.For full details, view this message on the web.
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Scott Siegel: Personal reflections on the 9-11 Memorial blocked by MORTe

by SmartyJones2 Min Reading
A new low was reached at the last council meeting when appropriating money for the proposed 9-11 Memorial was voted down by the council minority. This day holds a special meaning for me and most other Hobokenites. In August 2001 I was asked to join friends from Cantor Fitzgerald for drinks and dinner at the World Financial Center. Attending were two friends that I had known for decade among others who I had done business.
Scott Siegel is upset with MORTe politics over the 9-11 Memorial but there’s no prison time for that.
Or at least Beth Mason, Michael Russo, Terry Castellano and Timmy Occhipinti hope not.

When I was out of work in 1993 a friend at Cantor invited me to come in and make phone calls. They also provided me with advice and allowed me to eat the food the company provided. I never forgot their generosity.  We had a great time going over the past and present. There was also a young lady from Hoboken who worked there. She mentioned that she was having trouble with her landlord. I asked if she had her lease with her and she did. I pointed out an area of emphasis and said I would find a lawyer and get back to her. She was going on vacation and I was going to Puerto Rico the following week so I promised to get in touch with her the week of 9/11. Read More...

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Mayor Dawn Zimmer’s Open Office Hours postponed due to death in family

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
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Monday April 1, 2013, 10:57 AM

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Community: Mayor’s Open Office Hours Postponed

Due to a death in her family, Mayor Zimmer’s open office hours previously scheduled for this evening will be rescheduled. A new date will be announced shortly.For full details, view this message on the web.
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Councilwoman Beth Mason apologizes to the people of Hoboken for abuses, disavows allies & political operatives

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
Second ward councilwoman Beth Mason announces:

Dear Hoboken residents:

In the theater of Hoboken politics, it’s easy to get caught up in the battles and alliances over these many years.  In this rough and tumble arena, I’ve certainly played a part.  As Hoboken once again moves into an election year, our community must choose its mayor and three critical at-large council members.

For those who urge I make a run for the mayor’s office, let me say to you now, I will not be a candidate.  Although many of you will be disappointed, let me explain my decision. Read More...

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FBI investigation in Hoboken continuing in massive Data Theft Ring Conspiracy

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
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Former IT Manager Patrick Ricciardi pled guilty earlier this month to three counts for systematic, massive data theft of the electronic communications inside the mayor’s office and faces up to five years when sentenced later this summer.  

The FBI investigation in Hoboken shows no signs of ending there.
The former IT Manager’s sudden dismissal back in May 2011 followed with a closed session of the City Council briefing on the matter and led to a sudden abrupt silence on local Hoboken websites by the Old Guard and its coterie of Beth Mason political operatives.

Based on a conversation with the US Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey in Newark, the investigation into Hoboken is not likely to end with the guilty plea entered by former IT Manager Patrick Ricciardi. Read More...

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City Alert: Most of Hoboken loses water as United Water breaks water main

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
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Thursday March 28, 2013, 11:24 AM

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Alert: Contractor Hit 30″ Water Main; All or Most of Hoboken Without Water

A contractor at a construction site at 14th Street and Willow Avenue hit a 30” water main. All or most of Hoboken is without water. United Water is working to isolate the break. More details will be provided through the City website at www.hobokennj.gov as information becomes available.For full details, view this message on the web.
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A contractor at a construction site at 14th Street and Willow Avenue hit a 30” water main. All of Hoboken is *not* without water, but the water pressure will continue to fluctuate as the water main is isolated. As three valves are closed, water pressure throughout Hoboken will gradually continue to rise. Due to low water pressure, United Water has issued a boil advisory. Read More...