Again, if you would like to contact Ian Sacs on a transportation or parking issue, note the dote between his first initial and last name:
This is a letter I sent to Ian Sacs, the Director of Parking and Transportation, a few weeks ago. Actually I can’t remember if he replied, but I don’t remember him doing so. What are your thoughts on fixing parking along Washington Street?
“Hi Ian,
I just wanted to know two things:
1. Are we looking to perhaps replace the meters on Washington Street with smart meters (meters that you can use credit cards, etc) with like they have in NYC?
2. I was writing about the double parking situation and did some research. New Haven had an issue like us with parking and I wrote this:
We’re digging through the carcass of the mess last night on some of these appointments and there’s more to come. Our friends at The Association are just having a grand old laugh over these developments. They are doubled over and laughing at how we are being tooled.
How does it feel to be a tool for the exploitive end of Hoboken?
As we’re weeding through the quagmire at Da Sewar, we’re stuck with this gem of a choice, Marianne Camporeale, a senior from Fox Hills rammed through for a slot on the Hoboken Housing Authority. Can someone tell me what she brings to the table?
Mayor Zimmer in a brief phone interview with MSV earlier today stated her strong preference that board appointments in Hoboken be strictly made along the lines of one person for one board position.
“It’s best from a policy position that it should be one person for one board based on all the great people we have in Hoboken,” she said regarding questions surrounding last night’s appointments.
“Unless there’s extenuating circumstances requiring it, people should be appointed to one board,” referencing the City Council’s appointment of Tony Soares, current Zoning Board President to the North Hudson Sewage Authority.
People define reform in many ways. Last night’s meeting included a number of appointments and has created a backwash of murmurs throughout what can be described as the activist and/or reform community?
This is an open thread to discuss what you believe Hoboken reform means and what it’s future should mean.
MSV is working on a story in this regard. In the interim, Da Horsey wanted to make sure you knew, we are already hearing you, loud and clear.
Here’s some questions swirling regarding a number of appointments made by the City Council last night. If one was to ask the community that worked so hard for change what they thought, one could say there’s some real questions emerging now.
Councilwoman Carol Marsh moved into the role of City Council President last night. The Councilwoman has been a measured voice on the Council and was quick to use the gavel early on and maintain order.
Council persons need to obtain recognition from the Council President before they speak under the Robert Rules of Order. The new Council President showed a deft touch and keeping a meeting rolling along is part of that position’s responsibilities.
Congratulations to our new City Council President.
In a proud moment Police Chief Falco described as the pinnacle of success for a police officer, Officer Bret Globke was awarded a proclamation in City Council Chambers for his work in saving the life of resident Mo DeGennaro.
Officer Bret Globke addressing Hoboken resident’s at last night’s City Council meeting with Hoboken Resident Mo DeGenarro and his wife Janet. The actions of Officer Globke saved Mo’s life.
Based on a story filed by Timothy J. Carroll for Hoboken Patch, a plan is underway to reduce the ranks of the Hoboken police department targeting the higher ranks.
Based on the story, the ratio of one officer for every two patrolman would change although the police audit issued earlier this year suggesting a one to four ratio would not be the end point.
From the story:
“A combination of layoff, demotions, and retirements are expected, especially in the upper ranks.
According to two sources in the high ranks, at least four lieutenants and two captains have filed for or are considering filing for retirement this year, mostly due to eligibility, but also motivated by state pension reforms unfriendly to long-serving officers. “
Timothy J. Carroll is a former reporter for the Hudson Reporter. His work is top notch.
Read the rest:
http://hoboken.patch.com/articles/layoffs-loom-for-police
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City of Hoboken announces:
=&0=&The Corner Cars program continues to experience impressive growth and usage just one month after kicking off. To date, more than 200
Update: July 14th – MSV will be doing some onsite reporting for The Hoboken Journal’s live coverage of the City Council meeting. Please join us @ the Hoboken Journal for a long agenda.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll scream. That’s Hoboken.
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July 10 –
Here’s the complete agenda for the next City Council meeting on Wednesday, July 14th.
There’s lots on the agenda including upper Clinton St. closure and Zoning and HHA Board Appointments.