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Big moves on Hoboken University Medical Center Board

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

City of Hoboken announces:

Hoboken Municipal Hospital Authority Appoints New Chairperson and Vice-Chair City of Hoboken, Thursday, March 25, 2010

– The Hoboken Municipal Hospital Authority appointed board Commissioner Toni Tomarazzo and Assistant Secretary E. Norman Wilson as the Chair and Vice-Chairman respectively of the governing board at Wednesday’s monthly meeting. Tomarazzo joined the board as Commissioner at the beginning of this year and replaces Kevin Kramer who became Chairman in September of 2009. Kramer cited the need to spend more time with his family, as both he and his wife are expecting their first child in June. Kramer will remain on the board as a Commissioner. Wilson has served on the board since its inception in 2006. Read More...

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Grist for the Mill: Peter Cammarano enters, stage right

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
MILE SQUARE EXCLUSIVE

Peter Cammarano apparently met with a counselor in a popular uptown Hoboken coffee shop.  Until now, questions have come from readers about the ex-mayor but not much is of broader public interest.  Some people know the wife left earlier with child in tow and that Hudson Realty is holding the exclusive for sale listing on the uptown Bloomfield brownstone.  But it’s this conversation during the colder months that’s the gist of this rumor fueled grist.

Although our heroes down in Newark at Club Fed are doing their fine methodical work with the recent conviction of the sultry Leona Baldini of Jersey City,  there’s more going on behind the scenes.  Hopes Hudco held the boys of summer in Newark would see their star witness Solomon Dwek stumble before a jury fell asunder leaving the oddsmakers on future cases on the sidelines. Read More...

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The Hospital: in line with revenue projections?

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Last night the Hoboken University Medical Center held it’s monthly board meeting.  Due to a late conflict, MSV missed the action.  And it sounds like something akin to a coup took place.  There was a 5-4 vote with Commissioner Toni Tomarazzo taking the helm on a legal review finance committee.  (We’re not clear on what that really means but we’ll find out.)

Mark Mauer at the Jersey Journal posted a story on the apparent overthrow of the status quo.  The mayor showed up and expressed concern on the projected figures for this year while CEO Spiros Hatiras expressed confidence the numbers were in line to break even or do better by year’s end.  Mayor Zimmer also expressed an interest to privatize the hospital.  That’s obviously the right direction to take. Read More...

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Kids First – “meet the candidates” series now Friday too

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

This announcement of another Hoboken resident hosting the Kids First candidates just arrived and for those who have questions and can’t make Saturday, this is another option set for Friday evening:

Friday night Phil Cohen is hosting a gathering of friends and neighbors to meet Board President Rose Marie Markle, Board Trustee Irene Sobolov, Jean Marie Mitchell and Leon Gold, four outstanding candidates on the Kids First ticket for the Hoboken Board of Education. In these tough fiscal times, now more than ever, we need committed public servants who can lead the Hoboken Public Schools to deliver better results in the classroom, while offering fiscally responsible leadership. Read More...

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Skyline’s Call to Arms – City Council Zoning Board Appeal

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading


Here’s a memo circulating among the Skyline residents leading into tomorrow’s meeting on Zoning Board appeals.


ATTENTION ALL SKYLINE RESIDENTS:
The public hearing for the Rey Foods property (509 Newark Street) is scheduled for 7pm Wednesday, March 24th at Hoboken City Hall


This one-time, final appeal to the City Council is because we want them to rule against the Zoning Board’s approval of the 12-story building proposed by the property owner. The legal height limit for this property is only 2 stories.
We believe the owner did not demonstrate hardship or economic need for 10 additional stories on this property. Our concern is that the development (extending from the Skyline parking lot to the car wash) will block all Manhattan and Hudson River views from the south side of the building and thereby lower Skyline property values.
We want the City Council to strike this approval down. Furthermore, we want the new City Council to approve the 2004 Hoboken Master Plan (already paid for with our tax dollars) so that there is a professionally-prepared plan to guide development in the city.   Read More...

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Janet DeGennaro – Thanks Officer Bret Globke

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

This letter is from Mo DeGennaro’s wife Janet.  Mo is scheduled to come off intensive care this evening.  His family appreciates everyone who has prayed on his behalf.

=&0=& Dear Editor: On behalf of the family of Maurice ‘Mo’ DeGennaro, please accept this as my sincere thanks for the live saving procedures performed by Hoboken Police Officer Bret Globke and the Amcor Ambulance personnel who attended to my husband ‘Mo’ in a most professional manner while he was unconscious and had already turned a purple color. Without their timely intervention, the staff at Hoboken University Hospital would not have had a chance to follow up with their excellent intensive care for ‘Mo’ who was in a critical state. Now after more than a week in very serious condition, his condition has been stabilized and he appears to be on the road to recovery. Again, thanks for this great team effort and the leadership displayed by P.O. Bret Globke. Sincerely, Janet DeGennaro
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Breaking: BoE budget introduced: $4 million reduction, down 7% with a tax decrease!

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

MSV received this breaking information:

Last night Mr. Carter and the Business Administrator, Bob Davis introduced the BOE’s 2010-2011 budget.  It passed by a vote of 8-0 (Mr. Carmelo Garcia was not present)

Budget FY 2010-11 $57,882,147
Budget FY 2009-10 $62,013,193
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Budget decrease $4,131,046
Budget decrease in percentage terms: 7%

Tax Levy FY 2010-11 $36,764,796
Tax Levy FY 2009-2010 $36,761,743
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 Tax Levy decrease $3,053
 Tax Levy decrease 1% Read More...

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Citizens Campaign – Thursday MakeUp Date

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The Citizens Campaign will present its Path to Political Party
Service seminar on Thursday, March 25 at 7:00. at St. Matthews Parish
Hall. This course will teach the basics of how local political party
committees work and prepare interested citizens for the June 8
committee elections. The 30 minute course will will be taught by an
educator from the nonpartisan Citizens Campaign.

St. Matthews Parish Hall is located at 8th and Hudson Street.

What Do the Local Political Party Committee People Do?

Every district of every ward in Hoboken elects both a Democratic and
Republican committeewoman and committeeman. The party committees exist
to represent the interests of local voters to the party, and to raise
funds and rally support for party candidates.The responsibility taken
on by each committee person depends completely on the level of
involvement they choose. Many run for committee to promote change in
local government or to help build a political platform. Others see it
as an introduction to the political process or a chance to socialize
with politically like minded neighbors. The local committee people also
represent Hoboken at the county level by helping to choose the county
party leaders. Read More...