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BENCH SLAPPED EXCLUSIVE: MAYOR ANTHONY RUSSO'S ALLEGED CORRUPTION

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
The following is part of public emails submitted in evidence in the Bajardi v Pincus litigation in Hudson Superior Court. MSV has no knowledge as to whether the alleged evidence exists to support the allegations in the e-mail or whether they are true or false. It does reflect however, the kind of information shared between Hoboken411 blog owner Perry Klaussen and Lane Bajardi. Most of the political ghostwritten content on Hoboken411 was Lane Bajardi’s work and evidenced in discovery.


  $8 MILLION IN FUNDS ALLEGEDLY STOLEN BY MAYOR RUSSO FOR WASHINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS?   In the latest episode of the BENCH SLAPPED series, Hoboken’s colorful corruption history is highlighted in a public email obtained in the Bajardi v Pincus litigation as seen in an original email between Lane Bajardi and Hoboken411 blog owner Perry Klaussen.   Later that May, Bajardi and Klaussen would team up publishing a favorable Michael Russo story as

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Hoboken ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ Leper-Con invasion shows continued improvement

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The invasion of the Leper-Cons, redubbed by Hoboken bar sponsors as Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day is once again passed but the improvement since 2012, the first bar crawl year is already hitting the record books.

Hoboken Police Chief Ken Ferrante shot out twitter posts communicating the unofficial data end of day demonstrating continuous improvement year over year:

And extended thanks to everyone who joined together working toward a better day:

The unofficial numbers show arrests are almost down to single digits, eleven (11) with 100 ordinances issued. Read More...

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Annette Chaparro receives NJ Assembly endorsement from Hoboken Democratic Chair Jamie Cryan

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

From the desk of Hoboken Democratic Chair Jamie Cryan:

“As Chairman of the Hoboken Democrats I will be enthusiastically supporting Annette Chaparro for State Assembly in the upcoming Primary Election. Annette has deep roots in Hoboken, has been involved in politics and community organizations here for many years and she will be an excellent representative for Hoboken at the state level. In addition, I am very excited to see the Hudson County Democratic Organization supporting both a woman and a Hispanic for the seat in Annette and she will be a great addition to our diverse and effective legislative delegation.” 



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Major infrastructure and new park initiatives approved in Hoboken City Council

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Last week’s City Council meeting approved several major initiatives for Hoboken. Based on a news report filed by Jeannette Josue for the Hudson County View:

The Hoboken City Council authorized the application process for New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust projects for the Southwest Resiliency Park ($4.7 Million), the Northwest Resiliency Park ($11.9 Million) and the replacement and drainage for the Washington Street project.

The HCV report further notes:

Mike Leahy, System Maintenance Manager of United Water, continued by saying that since 1994, when United Water entered into a public-private partnership with Hoboken, it has experienced a total of 9 main breaks and 62 service leaks.  This would average a main break every 1.5 years and 3 service leaks a year.

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Masonista panic: Hoboken Moms turning on our Hoboken411 propaganda

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

In early 2011, the six Hoboken City Council ward races are around the corner that spring and the control of political news and information in the Hoboken blogosphere among Beth Mason political operatives is seen as critical to her advancing a political career.

Lane Bajardi in literally thousands of emails with Hoboken411 blog owner Perry Klaussen is seen submitting almost all political content on the website popularly known as Mason411: right down to the letter with the captions, headlines, jumps and photo direction. Read More...

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HOBOKEN MOVES FORWARD ON WASHINGTON STREET, SOUTHWEST RESILIENCY PARK & NORTHWEST RESILIENCY PARK PROJECTS

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

City of Hoboken announces:

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On Thursday, March 4, the Hoboken City Council voted to advance three crucial City projects including replacing the water mains and improving drainage along Washington Street, constructing the Southwest Resiliency Park, and acquiring 6 acres of property and creating the design for the Northwest Resiliency Park. Read More...

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Second ward residents question Beth Mason on “questionable practices” of her ‘close associates’ and HUMC’s 60,000 emails

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

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Two second ward residents concerned about the illicit clouds forming around Beth Mason sought answers last night from their second ward representative. The issue of illicitly obtained emails in the tens of thousands during the highly sensitive 2011 hospital sale being the focus of varying questions.

James Sanford, a second ward resident speaking on behalf of the Hoboken Republican Party repeated an earlier public request Beth Mason apologize for her massive campaign violations. He echoed a similar earlier request from another second ward resident months previous asking for the same. Read More...

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60,000 emails dangling in the wind @ Hoboken City Council @ 7:00?

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

 The City Council meets tonight and on the agenda are the big items Mayor Zimmer highlighted in her letter on park resiliency and the much needed Washington Street overhaul project.

Of great intrigue though is what may come up about the 60,000 emails handed over at the Malibu Diner to a reporter of the Hudson Reporter during a critical phase of the Hoboken University Medical Center sale in the fall of 2011.

How did Beth Mason’s “business partner” James Barracato get his hands on tens of thousands of sensitive documents not in the public domain and did the Hudson Reporter know they had obtained illicit information? Read More...