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Sunday the big bond ordinance – for potentially keeping the Municipal Garage in its current location

by SmartyJones2 Min Reading

Office of the Mayor announces:

=&0=& In a memorandum to the City Council based on findings from legal counsel, Mayor Dawn Zimmer outlined contingency options regarding the municipal garage and stressed the urgency of passing the bond ordinance being considered at the June 13th Special City Council meeting. The bond can only be used for refinancing existing debt already borrowed against the municipal garage on Observer Highway. It cannot be used for financing the relocation of the garage. “Failure to pass the bond could mean that our City risks losing all ownership interests in the garage,” wrote Mayor Zimmer. Additionally, the garage could then be sold by the bank to Hekemian or other developers, “costing the taxpayers of Hoboken millions of dollars in lost revenue.” Further, failure to pass the bond ordinance will “potentially cost the taxpayers of Hoboken an estimated $600,000, when all transactions costs and higher interest rates are calculated….Our auditor and financial advisor agree that voting no on this bond ordinance could severely impact our bond rating for years to come, costing the City untold amounts of money and/or lost opportunities.” “I call on Council members to support this contingency plan and protect the interests of Hoboken residents,” said Mayor Zimmer. Concerned residents are invited to attend the meeting on Sunday, June 13th at 7:00 pm in City Hall. The memo from Mayor Zimmer to the Council, memo from legal counsel, and additional supporting documentation are available on theHoboken website at: http://hobokennj.org/docs/mayor/Zimmer-Memo-6-10-10.pdf Get the latest Hoboken news: Website | Facebook | Twitter | RSS

Talking Ed Note: As a matter of policy MSV posts releases from the city in their entirety along with any newsworthy release(s) from elected officials without comment.  In this case Da Horsey is making an exception to note the emphasis in this release that the bond on the table for approval in the City Council on Sunday is strictly planned for any potential problem in the sale of the Municipal Garage.  Note the reference that the funds can not be used for relocating the garage.  This is =&4=&.  She stated earlier two locations were under consideration as stated by an unnamed city spokesman Councilman Peter Cunningham.  MSV posted his response earlier today.=&5=&
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Brother can you spare an approval?

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

City of Hoboken announces:

=&0=& In order to better serve the public, the Zoning Office at Hoboken City Hall has instituted extended evening hours on the second Tuesday of each month.

“We know people have busy lives, so hopefully this gives residents an opportunity to sit down and get their questions answered without having to take off work,” said Zoning Officer Ann Holtzman. “The initial public reaction so far has been very positive.” Read More...

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Getting in and out south of the city: Open House called

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
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Traffic and congestion in Southwest Hoboken have been growing and unaddressed problems for many years, but now something is being done about it. A Sub-Regional Transportation Study was commissioned by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) to provide recommendations for resolving long-standing traffic concerns.  Funding for this major study – over $200,000 – was acquired through the efforts of Mayor Dawn Zimmer while she was a 4th Read More...

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Peter Cunningham’s one word answer to Beth Mason

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Councilwoman Beth Mason’s charge two sites near her home are under consideration for the Municipal Garage as stated by a city spokesman and City Council President Peter Cunninham is meeting some resistance.  And it’s not just coming from some of the commenters here on MSV.

To the charge the City Council President has spoken out to consider the two sites mentioned in Councilwoman Mason’s email communication earlier today, Peter Cunningham sent a terse one word reply:

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Timmmmbearrrrrr! Residents report another tree destroyed

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Although the city announced a tree was removed and would be replaced, residents say it wasn’t the only casualty.  It appears another healthy one took a hit.  Workers for the tree company aggravated residents stating they didn’t need city approval to remove the trees.

Whaaaaat? Hey man, you sure you got the right tree? This tree doesn’t look ill or dangerous.  What’s up with that? Two trees down, how many will this firm decide have to go? =&0=&: Courtesy of concerned Hoboken residents.  All rights reserved. =&1=&: =&2=&  MSV was contacted by a source familiar with the work in the park and told this second tree had some issues and it’s not coming down but being extensively pruned in order to attempt to save it.  Confirmation is being sought to verify that is in fact the case.  
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Injured tree removed, to be replaced in Church Square Park

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
=&0=& =&1=& =&2=& On Wednesday, June 9th, a tree was removed from Church Square Park due to safety concerns. An analysis found that the tree had multiple major cracks down the trunk and was at risk of falling (see attached photos). The City will soon be removing the entire trunk and replacing it with a new tree. Get the latest Hoboken news: Website | Facebook | Twitter | RSS


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Beth Mason gets NIMBY with it

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

This email blast went out from Councilwoman Beth Mason today:

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Dear Friend, I am writing to you today with an important message. I need your help to protect our neighborhoods.  This Sunday, June 13th

at 7 pm, the City Council is having a special meeting where the Mayor will ask the Council for the authority to borrow $15 million to relocate the Hoboken Department of Public Works Garage (commonly referred to as the Read More...

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Horse Sense: Maxwell Place – the mother load of pay to play

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The Washington Times on Monday released a story highlighting the rich benefits of being a resident of Maxwell Place here in Hoboken.  Among the perks of having some lovely neighbors, you can count among them the former Governor Jon Corzine and the current Senator Bob Menendez.

Times may be tough and your Condo Association may have some potential new neighbors coming and going but how much more appealing would it be to potential new buyers if you could show them a million dollar bank account courtesy of Uncle Sam?  Hey, doesn’t every condo? Read More...

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Sign of the Times: HHA Health Fair last Saturday

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading


Bouncing one in the dirt was a strategy not a shortcoming for Councilman Dave Mello pitching at Saturday’s kickball event. . Word on the street is Dave and the Jolly Green Giant Kurt Gardiner at the Hoboken Journal share the same birthday.   Happy Birthday to the Councilman and the Bard of Hoboken. There’s some Grist for the Mill, Hoboken Committee Edition coming around the bend. Part 2 of the Mayor Zimmer comprehensive interview is coming up to the plate too.
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Democratic Committee: Provisionals will determine winner

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
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MSV is confirming the Column B endorsed Mayor Zimmer backed slate of candidates for the Hoboken Democrat Committee will likely be declared victorious on Friday.  A well placed source indicated the final numbers of the victory will be confirmed at week’s end but only after a still unknown number of outstanding provisional ballots are tallied.

Provisional ballots come from the Hudson Country Board of Elections.  Even the total of those outstanding provisional ballots is not known.

Late last night, MSV stated the likelihood of a 38-33 outcome but this may still shift changing the final numbers before the election is finalized.  The election result itself however will most likely not see a dramatic turn from that baseline. Read More...