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Veterans Day – Honor them

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Today is Veterans Day. Today it’s important to take note of the enormous sacrifice made by our fellow Americans who along with their families give so much to this nation.

Everyday on multiple fronts, Afghanistan, Iraq and in places unsaid they have put their lives on the line for our freedoms, our Constitution, our Republic.

Please take a moment to thank them and remember them in your prayers. They have borne more sacrifice still with many returning home to find home a difficult place with little or no work available. Read More...

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Mayor Zimmer announces November 14th public meeting to discuss waterfront issues

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

City of Hoboken announces:

=&0=& Mayor Dawn Zimmer will host a community meeting on Sunday, November 14th to provide residents with information regarding Hoboken’s waterfront, the repair of the collapse on Sinatra Drive North, the impact on residents, and ongoing efforts address the entire waterfront infrastructure. The meeting will take place at the Hoboken Historical Museum, located at 1301 Hudson Street, from 6:45 pm to 8 pm. Boswell Engineering, the City’s engineer, will also be in attendance to answer questions. Residents who have questions but are unable to attend may email waterfront@hobokennj.org or attend a future meeting on November 22nd. =&1=& =&2=& – Additional community meeting to discuss waterfront issues. =&3=& – Hoboken Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Public Information Center (open house), 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand Street. Hosted by RBA Group and City of Hoboken. Additional information available at http://hobokennj.org/bikepedplan =&4=& – Community meeting to discuss parks and open space. =&5=& – Office Hours with Mayor Dawn Zimmer and Administration officials.

Locations and further details will be announced shortly. Read More...

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Horse Sense: All eyes on the Board of Elections

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Hudson County has a well deserved reputation for being home base of the Soprano State and for good reason.  All its government institutions serve each other and if one were to suggest the Hudson County Board of Elections is uniquely separate from that designation, you’d be wrong.

Anticipated is the criminal referrals and what ballots will trigger what outcome being sent over to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.  It’s not clear what and who may be involved – rule breaking of the lesser variety or larger and more sinister violations. Read More...

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New traffic control measure in Southwest Hoboken

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
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The Department of Transportation and Parking will be installing additional “Don’t block the box” signage and additional roadway striping to improve visibility at the intersection of Monroe Street/Observer Highway/Paterson Plank Road and assist in enforcement. “Don’t block the box” is a state statute that prohibits vehicles from queuing within an intersection. Read More...

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Water main break 7th – Clinton & Grand

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
=&0=& A 12 inch water main broke around 3 am this morning on 7th Street between Clinton Street and Grand Street. United Water repair crews are on the scene making repairs. Water is safe to drink, and there are no disruptions to the water supply. Cars parked along 7th Street needed to be moved in order for crews to begin repairs. Residents with parking permits were called early in the morning and asked to move their vehicles. Vehicles that were not moved were towed. Residents should visit the Police station for a tow release. There will be no charge to release towed vehicles. Hertz Connect vehicles parked on the street will be temporarily relocated to the adjacent A&P parking lot. “I want to thank the Hoboken Police, Environmental Services, the Office of Emergency Management, and United Water for their quick response to the situation,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer. Until repairs are completed, 7th Street between Clinton Street and Grand Street will remain closed to traffic. For updates, visit the City website at http://hobokennj.org
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Urban Hoboken gets out the green thumb on green roofs

by SmartyJones2 Min Reading

The Committee for a Green Hoboken has recently launched two new programs to promote education and awareness of “green building” and sustainability issues in our local community, specifically Green Building Tours and the Sustainability Round Table Discussions.  These events, starting this month will take place on a monthly basis, beginning January 2011.  I would like to invite you to the first event:

  • The QLC and Committee for a Green Hoboken will be hosting the first session of a new program geared towards education and awareness of green building issues.  

    Panelists will include:
    Bart Bakelaar – Owner,  B. Bakelaar Landscaping: Bart will speak on the costs and benefits of landscaping, both ground level and rooftop (aka green roofs), with regards to stormwater management.

    Tom Chartier – Owner of Chartier Redevelopment Group: Tom will speak on his experience with installing garden roofs at three high rise residential buildings in Battery Park City, as well as storm water collection in Hoboken and pervious “grass pavers” in Union City.
    Steve Fahmie – Owner, Solevis: Steve will speak on his experience as a homeowner installing a garden roof with rain barrel and ground level landscaping in Hoboken, as well as his experience as a member of the Hoboken Shade Tree Commission.
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    Hoboken transportion solutions to be featured in NYC

    by SmartyJones2 Min Reading

    City of Hoboken announces:

    =&0=&=&1=& Hoboken’s innovative solutions to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion will be featured at a “Stop Speeding Summit” this month. The event, hosted by Transportation Alternatives at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, is a groundbreaking summit to address the pervasive effect speeding has on myriad aspects of our lives, from the health of children precluded from outdoor play to the billions of dollars that crashes cost society in medical, emergency services, rehabilitation, property damage and travel delay costs every year. Presenting on behalf of Hoboken will be Ian Sacs, Director of the Transportation and Parking Department. He will be showcasing the various programs that have made Hoboken so well known around the country for prioritizing pedestrian safety and walkability, such as Corner Cars, the recently implemented “Twenty is Plenty” awareness campaign to encourage drivers to slow down, and “Hoboken Daylighting” – the installation of inexpensive poles at intersections to improve visibility between vehicles and pedestrians. The Zimmer Administration’s transportation and parking solutions have been recently featured in a wide range of print media and professional journals including the New York Times, University of California Berkeley Access Journal, Urban Transportation Monitor, and most recently, on the front cover of theNew Jersey League of Municipalities Magazine (November 2010). Residents may attend by registering for the event for free at the link provided below. =&2=& Partners & Sponsors=&4=&
    American Traffic Solutions
    The NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management
    The Wagner Health Network
    The Urban Planning Student Association
    The Wagner Transportation Association
    Start: November 19, 2010 – 8:30am End: November 19, 2010 – 5:00pm Location: The NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service Puck Building=&8=&
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    Occhipinti lawyer: any campaign fraud “not sanctioned by the campaign”

    by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

    The Hudson County Board of Elections certified the fourth ward special election yesterday, but it failed to connect the dots on the clear lines of evidence presented showing a likely organized effort for voter fraud.

    The Lenz for Council campaign is continuing to press its case with 200 challenges presenting a host of problems in the vote, especially in the vote by mail operation.

    VBMs are central to questions swirling on vote fraud

    Hoboken Patch details much of the issue in a comprehensive piece today with some comments from Councilman Ravi Bhalla on behalf of the Lenz for Council campaign and also lawyer Michael Goldberg, the counsel for the Occhipinti for Council campaign. Read More...

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    Hoboken Advocate disputes Castellano’s characterization of ‘a mistake’

    by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

    At the previous City Council meeting, Councilwoman Terry Castellano put out into the Hoboken ether a description of ex-mayor Anthony Russo’s ways as doing “something wrong.”

    The clip as seen here November 7th from the previous City Council meeting is probably only a small taste of what is to come from the “new era” with Tim Occhipinti seated as fourth ward Councilman.

    Although MSV can’t confirm it as there would be no response from Councilwoman Beth Mason on her aspirations to put the words ‘City Council President’ on her mass mailers for the spring Council elections, some key observers expect her to attempt to eject the current City Council President Carol Marsh. Read More...