From the desk of True Mentors:
=&0=& =&1=& TRUEMentors is a proud member of #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that
harnesses the collective power of individuals for global philanthropy done
locally. TRUE Mentors is proud to be expanding programs and engaging a growing
number of Hoboken’s children. Community support has been the foundation of the organizations
growth and impact. On November 29, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday,
kick-off the holiday season of giving by supporting TRUE Mentors in building a
bright future for Hoboken’s children. True Mentors is
Hoboken’s only one-to-one mentoring program matching children ages 7 – 17 with
adult mentors in the Mile Square City. Our mission is to unearth each
child’s potential through relationship building. Mentors become a trusted friends
and champions for our children. The TRUE Mentors impact continues with weekly enrichment
classes during the school year as well as Hoboken’s only paid teen internship
program. Join us on #GivingTuesday and be part of unearthing the potential in
the next generation. “Last year the people
of our city raised over $9,000 in 24 hours! This year we are going for double
so that we can expand the high demand internship, enrichment, and mentorship
programs” said Katie Eades, Executive Director of the startup non-profit. She
continued “this is an opportunity for the residents of Hoboken, friends, family
and local businesses to support an amazing cause and make an impact in our community.”
From the desk of Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro:
Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro’s bill (A3721), which would prohibit automobile insurance companies from rating drivers based on a gap in car insurance, was approved by the New Jersey General Assembly today by a 52-19 vote. The bill was also sponsored by 33rd District Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and 31st District Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, and co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez (D-32).
From the Dawn Zimmer twitter account:
My open office hours will be held today between 5-7 pm in City Hall (94 Washington Street, 2nd floor)— Dawn Zimmer (@dawnzimmernj) November 21, 2016
It is with a heavy heart many of us learned today of the sudden passing of our friend Dean Kemph.
| Dean Kemph |
He was a friend and former resident of Hoboken, a passionate advocate for good governance who moved to Weehawken. He kept his ties to the Mile Square City and called many here friends.
On Facebook, Dean and a Horse would joust on issues far beyond the Mile Square. This Horse addressed him respectfully coining the term Brother Dean and we enjoyed some laughs and good conversation outside the online public square.
and scenes to Movember.
| Third Ward Councilman Michael Russo |
Post mortem election analysis is the bane of losing campaigns’ departures from the land of the political living. Not only do they not get what they want; they don’t get what they need, a political lifeline.
Sometimes the results peter out with an impending sense of doom as Parents United suffered this year facing a juggernaut and sometimes it’s just the rancidness of the Old Guard crew behind the curtain causing the implosion. As some view the Hoboken Board of Education from a distance, they may miss the overlapping implications for City Hall and the waning influence of the Old Guard at the polls.
MILE SQUARE VIEW EXCLUSIVE
The heavy rains blasted through today and the results for Hoboken with the second pump coming online in its first ever test.
The results witnessed on the ground are nothing short of outstanding:
| Around midday, after very heavy rain both streets surrounding the ShopRite notorious for flooding were completely clear without a hint of flooding. The second water pump for Hoboken is now online and kicking much butt. |
| Only minor collection of water near the corner of Ninth & Madison due to a divot as the water is not collecting at the corner where the sewer is completely clear. |
| At 11th & Madison, no water was visible impeding the street anywhere as the ShopRite parking lot shows plenty of business coming and going. |
Congratulations to all the officials who brought the second flood pump online with the assistance and cooperation of the North Hudson Sewerage Authority!
Special thanks to Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer, the Hoboken City Council, Richard Wolff who leads the NHSA and the NHSA commissioners.