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Joshua Sotomayor-Einstein For GOP State Committee

From the desk of Joshua Sotomayor-Einstein:

I’m running for NJ GOP State Committee to make our state Republican Party a force for outreach, activism, and engagement. New Jersey needs a GOP that will work with grassroots conservatives and libertarians to elect Republicans in purple and blue areas by reaching out to the many moderates and even Democrats who are tired of high taxes and a growing cost of living. The NJ GOP State Committee is the central organ of the New Jersey Republican Party and is made of committee people elected from each county in our state. Elections are held on the same day as the primary, June 6. Contribute to the campaign for a grassroots pop on the GOP State Committee at:


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Grist for the Mill: Here comes Mr. Carmelo now

He’s back! Well, he’d like to be while on excursion to Newark where he’s making oodles of loot performing in a government role on behalf of that historic New Jersey city in its Department of Economic Development.

Because you know the economic developments he left in the wake of his departure at the Hoboken Housing Authority was oh so impressive. The City of Hoboken recently had to ante up well over $350,000 just to have working locks in the HHA buildings. In government circles this is known as an investment following superior management. Read More...

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Councilman Cunningham: ‘The North End’

From the desk of Councilman Peter Cunningham:


Neighbors, friends and family, 

During my tenure on City Council, I have not only spent a considerable amount of time working with the Administration and the City’s finances which has resulted in a spectacular credit rating for Hoboken, but have also chaired committees on economic (re)development concerning several very important projects throughout the City – namely the Western Edge, the main Post Office and the North End. Read More...

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HudCo & Hoboken: Political operatives, money and vampiric overexposure

Hoboken plows through a chilled March election journey to November as political operatives near and far seek to swoop down on the Mile Square carcass eager to pick at its flesh and bones.

Call it tradition.

Unfortunately, the vampiric bloodsuckers muffed their landing, arriving prematurely and exposing themselves to the sunlight.

In any local primer, illumination on political operative activities in the dead of winter on the path to a November election makes no chapter titled, “The time is nigh.” Attempts to cajole, threaten and bluff to the sidelines Freeholder Anthony “Stick” Romano and clear a path for the junior councilman Mike DeFusco have miserably failed. Read More...

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STATEMENT FROM MAYOR ZIMMER REGARDING PIER A

Office of the Mayor announces:

=&0=& “Tonight’s City Council agenda includes a bond and a $5.3 million contract to fund the repairs needed for the substructure of Pier A that I encourage the Council to support.

Pier A was constructed by the Port Authority. Possibly due to construction issues, the steel pilings are not properly coated to the mudline, causing various levels of degradation to occur on over 1,000 steel pilings. This issue was discovered when the City conducted an evaluation of our entire waterfront after the collapse of Sinatra Park. Funding for the maintenance of Pier A and the waterfront are provided by an account established by a 1994 agreement between the Port Authority and the City. The account funds are managed by the South Waterfront Board consisting of the Port Authority, the City of Hoboken and the developers (Applied, SJP, and Mack-Cali). That account now receives $1 million annually from the developers as part of the obligation of the developers to “give back” to the community in exchange for the development rights that were provided in Hoboken. Furthermore, that account also has many millions accumulated over the years that has not been spent. The City, as a member of the board, has been trying to work with all parties for a fair agreement to fund the repairs to Pier A from that account so that everyone can continue to safely enjoy it. Read More...

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Mayor: ‘Here’s the 2017 Budget & another tax cut

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Wednesday March 15, 2017

City of Hoboken, NJ

   

Community: Mayor Zimmer Introduces 2017 Budget With Tax Cut
Dear Horsey & MSV readers,

Mayor Dawn Zimmer is introducing a municipal budget that continues to keep municipal taxes stable for the 7th straight year. The introduced 2017 budget includes a 1.25% reduction in the municipal tax rate, due to a flat municipal tax levy and an increasing ratable base.

Over the next 6 years, the City will invest $42 million in the water main system. This includes the $7 million water main replacement on Washington Street that is currently underway, $5.2 million for additional improvements authorized for priority areas, and $30 million through the 6-year capital plan which includes an additional $5 million per year over the next 6 years.

“Since becoming mayor, we have worked with the City Council to restore fiscal discipline and hold the line on taxes, and I’m pleased that this year’s budget will provide a modest municipal tax cut,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer. “Together, we have passed fully-funded, gimmick-free budgets, restored a responsible budget surplus, and improved our credit rating to AA+ from its near junk bond rating. This year’s budget also includes a capital plan to make annual investments to continue upgrading our water main system and additional funding to help maintain our expanding parks and green infrastructure.”

A property owner’s total tax bill includes three main components: municipal, school, and county taxes, along with smaller components for the Library, municipal open space, and county open space. In 2016, municipal purposes taxes made up approximately 31% of total property taxes while County taxes composed 40% and school taxes were 24%.

The introduced 2017 budget can be viewed at: www.hobokennj.gov/docs/businessadmin/CY17BudgetIntroduced.pdf.
A series of budget workshops will be held on the following dates:

  • Monday, March 27, 2017

o   Police – 6:00pm
o   Corporation Counsel – 7:00pm
o   Transportation and Parking – 8:00pm

  • Wednesday, March 29, 2017:

o   Community Development – 6:00pm
o   Health and Human Services – 7:00pm
o   Environmental Services – 8:00pm

  • Monday, April 3, 2017:

o   Fire – 6:00pm
o   Administration and Finance – 7:00pm
o   City Clerk – 8:00pm

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Councilman Peter Cunningham: ‘lend a hand to your neighbor’

From the desk of Councilman Peter Cunningham:

Good evening.

Hope everyone has weathered the storm of 2017.  Fortunately Mother Nature was kind to us, but the real challenge is now what follows.  The clean up… I walked to the PATH this morning and returned to many uncleared sidewalks.  It will get very cold over the next couple of days, and it’s important to clear what you can now.  I have also pressed upon the City to clear corners and especially storm sewers so water can clear. Please keep in mind your neighbors that are elderly. We are a community that supports each other particularly during times of adversity.  Please assist where you can to help them clear their sidewalk, their car or run an errand.    Thanks very much, and stay tuned for community updates.  I have several matters to offer opinions and request your involvement.  Thanks and stay warm! Peter Cunningham cunninghamforhoboken@gmail.com
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City: Snowboken emergency update

=&0=& Parking is currently permitted on Washington Street and will be permitted on all other snow emergency routes as of 5:00pm on March 14. Parking meters will be enforced starting on Wednesday. Street cleaning is suspended on Wednesday and enforcement will resume on Thursday, March 16. All other parking rules remain in effect. =&1=&

Temperatures will drop overnight, so property owners are urged to clear snow and slush before it freezes. Property owners/occupants are reminded that they have six hours after the completion of a storm to remove snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property, along with adjoining wheelchair ramps or curb cuts. Residents are urged to assist elderly or disabled neighbors with clearing snow from their properties. It is illegal to shovel snow back onto streets or onto fire hydrants. The City is responsible for clearing sidewalks around City-owned properties. Read More...

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Sign of the Times: Karen Nason, Hoboken mayoral candidate

The first candidate out of the gate to announce a mayoral bid against the incumbent Mayor Dawn Zimmer is a local businesswoman, Karen Nason.

Owner of the Hot House on lower Monroe St., she’s been appearing at City Council meetings and speaking on various topics. Her entry to the Mile Square mayoral sweepstakes comes not long after her decrying a business issue where her First St. business was informed it could not host private parties. Nason called the archaic rules an infringement on fair business practice. Read More...