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More than 60 people attended the BoE forum last night at the Elks. The six candidates were politely received by a mix of residents and interested viewers. It didn’t take long for the bombs to start flying.

A video of the event, unedited for view should be available in the coming days. MSV will publish it in its entirety as soon as possible.

=&0=& =&1=& Valuing an open mind, I attended the first meet and greet by Forward Together Hoboken, have talked with Parents United, and visited the online presence of both tickets. I have no children, but every resident has a responsibility to vote for the ticket they believe will make certain Hoboken’s children get a good education. In the upcoming Board of Education election, I believe Parents United is that ticket. At the meet and greet Forward Together Hoboken held on October 6th I schmoozed with great people, some who I knew previously and others who I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time, all of whom are people who care about the future of Hoboken’s district school students. Yet in the conversations I had, there were few ideas about what challenges the Board of Education faces let alone how to address them. There was plenty of discussion on how past BOE Trustees cleaned up the presumably bad budget management even further in the past but no concrete plans for how to build a brighter future for Hoboken’s children today.  More concerning is that the platform section of the Forward Together Hoboken website is lacking concrete proposals. The list is a breakdown of action points the board of education is already doing and that omits which trustees proposed or even supported which efforts. Just as importantly, it fails to explain tax increases the trustees have raised over the last 4 years as well as the ongoing lawsuit against Hoboken students in the HOLA school. Parents United, on the other hand, has made it clear they are for all Hoboken students, that they want to double down on building a bright education for Hoboken’s children, and that they are for community unity. In my talks with this team of community leaders and by looking at their Facebook page I have seen a group that, without raising taxes, believes more money can be directed to students spending by indexing consultant compensation to performance, by using some the over $5 million the Board of Education has in the bank, and by better negotiating contracts. A team that will fight to ensure funds are spent on students and that will not keep millions of tax dollars parked for no purpose is what Hoboken needs. From what I have seen of Parents United and Forward Together Hoboken, both groups are made of good people. Our city should be proud to have residents that care for its children and who have stepped up to the plate to put their name forward for consideration by voters. I support Parents United and I look forward to the ongoing conversation that is the school board election season; Hoboken’s children and community deserve no less. Sincerely,

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Earlier this afternoon, the Forward Together BoE slate of Irene Sobolov, Jennifer Evans and Sheillah Dallara received a notable boost with en endorsement from Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer.

The endorsement appeared on the candidate’s Facebook page this afternoon.

Mayor Dawn Zimmer (l) holds the BoE candidate tagline 1, 2, 4 on behalf of Forward Together candidates Jennifer Evans, Sheillah Dallara and Irene Sobolov offering a hearty endorsement.

The clamp on the Democratic nomination for NJ governor is heralded as former US Ambassador to Germany, Phil Murphy has all but KO-ed his party opposition north and south.

Mayor Zimmer is hosting the candidate in Hoboken tonight and sent out this announcement earlier:

The BoE forum is slated earlier at the Elks. Busy night.

MSV offers snapshot analysis on the last of the presidential debates

Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father or as the politically correct teach in schools these days, an old white guy, put it appropriately when asked about the future of the rebelling colonies.

To the question, “Well, Doctor, what have we got – a Republic or a Monarchy?”
In reply Franklin quipped, “A Republic, if you can keep it.”

Last night, a generally well moderated debate (by current media standards today) saw one “gotcha” question posed to Trump about his solely accepting election results next month. Read More...

Dear friends and neighbors, The school board majority is at stake this year, and our opposition wants it . . . badly. It’s going to be an intense election in which every single vote will matter! =&0=& Jennifer, Sheillah and Irene have spent years selflessly working to improve our schools. We need to elect them in order to keep building on the steady progress the district is making. =&1=&, in order to reach as many voters as possible with a city-wide campaign mailer in time for the November 8 General Election. If you haven’t contributed: please, now is the time. If you’ve already contributed, then we urge you to consider an additional contribution. No amount is too small and every contribution counts in our all-volunteer, grassroots campaign. You can contribute online  or mail a check (payable to Forward Together Hoboken) to Forward Together Hoboken, c/o 515 4th Street, Apt. 309, Hoboken, NJ. In addition to contributing to the campaign, you can help in lots of different ways! You can  register to vote, “like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, put a campaign sign in your window, canvass with a candidate, and tell your friends why it’s important to vote 1-2-4 on November 8th! =&2=&: Don’t forget to update your voter registration if you have recently changed your address. The deadline is =&3=&. Forms are available online and the Hoboken Clerk’s Office, 94 Washington Street, is open daily from 9:00am – 4:00pm, and will have =&4=& to distribute and process voter applications. =&5=&: If for any reason you can’t vote in person on November 8, you can apply to Vote By Mail. To receive your ballot by mail, your application must be received by the County Clerk seven (7) days prior to the election. A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00 p.m. the day before the election. =&6=&: Follow the campaign on Facebook and share our Facebook page or our website with your friends. =&7=&:  Follow us for campaign updates. =&8=&: Put campaign signs in your windows to show your support. Reply to this email and tell us how many you need. We deliver! =&9=&: Jennifer, Sheillah, and Irene would welcome your company when they’re out talking to prospective voters. Or take them on a 30-minute door-to-door around your neighborhood or building and introduce them to your neighbors. To accompany a candidate and meet Hoboken’s voters, just reply to this email. =&10=&: On election day we need people to ensure polling stations follow proper procedures. Reply to this email to let us know you want to be a challenger. =&11=&

As the scaffold has come down around the worksite of Hoboken’s second flood pump underground at Maxwell Place, word is getting out the pump is now operational.

A public recognition of the pump’s readiness was mentioned on Second Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher’s Facebook page related to communications with North Hudson Sewerage Commissioner Tony Soares.

The final efforts to fix the street shows much progress on that front too. The big win for Hoboken with the second flood pump going live means significant relief for the west side of town around the ShopRite. Read More...

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Hi Horsey & MSV readers — I want to introduce you to my friend, Phil Murphy, and let you know why I support Phil to be the next Governor of New Jersey. I’ve gotten to know Phil over the past several years as someone who is deeply passionate about our state.  Phil is committed to addressing the critical issues impacting municipalities all across New Jersey, and has a plan to grow our economy, invest in our infrastructure needs and improve our education system. Phil is not your average politician.  In fact, as an outsider to the political process, I know Phil has the vision and business acumen to approach our state’s critical issues without the “politics as usual” attitude.  Phil took this very approach when he served his country as the United States Ambassador to Germany, helping strengthen ties between the two countries. Above all else, I know Phil to be an honest individual, a man of his word, and exactly the type of person we need to restore trust and confidence in Trenton next November. On Thursday, October 20, I’m thrilled to host a meet and greet with Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner for Phil in Hoboken at Ainsworth (310 Sinatra Drive) from 8-10 pm.  I hope you can join us, and hear more from Phil about his vision for New Jersey.  The event is free of charge, please RSVP by clicking here as space is limited. Thanks, Dawn Zimmer PS – I hope you can also join me tomorrow for my fall fundraising reception (October 18 at 6:30 pm at 10th and Willow).  Please click here for more details and to RSVP. News The Great Debate: Young Republicans vs. Young Democrats 10/17/201601/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading =&0=&=&1=&=&2=& =&3=&                                                                      Hudson County, NJ – The=&4=& at Willie McBrides,=&5=&. Ticket price is $10 and can be purchased at the door.  All proceeds from ticket sales will go to True Mentors. The HCYR chairman Joshua Sotomayor-Einstein stated they are “thrilled to engage our Democrat brothers in a dialogue about where our nation and state is going” adding that “it will be an epic battle of ideas that will benefit the community.” HCYD president Brian Platt, said “well-informed voters are crucial to an effective democracy”, adding further “we are hoping that this event will inspire meaningful discussions around some of our most pressing issues.” Both groups hope to bring together members of the community from across the political spectrum in what has been for both parties, a divisive presidential election.  Organizers look forward to highlighting their policy differences in an engaging and meaningful way. Read More... News Board of Education forum this Thursday at the Hoboken Elks Lodge 10/17/201601/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading =&0=& =&1=& =&1=& =&3=& The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition is pleased to invite all Hoboken residents to its 2016 Board of Education candidates’ forum, continuing a tradition the Coalition has maintained for over a decade. These forums give Hoboken voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for the three open seats on the Board of Education in the November 8, 2016, election. This year’s forum will take place on Thursday, October 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1005 Washington Street.  Read More...