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After almost three hours of discussion with much fair debate, Hoboken’s second wet weather pump is approved in a decisive 7-2 vote.

Tim Occhipinti made a decisive move indicating the financing was needed to move the project forward saying flooding was a priority for him in office. His support proved pivotal in seeing Hoboken’s second wet weather pump approved. The City Council had not two months earlier voted unanimously for the wet weather pump.

Tim Occhipinti: key to success approving flood pump.

Hours of discussion mainly in public portion saw dueling concerns between Maxwell Place and west side Hoboken residents. (Video at the link.) One Maxwell Place resident was asked to leave the meeting after repeatedly calling out during the council discussion. Read More...

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Hoboken will be most interested if tonight’s special City Council meeting can muster six required votes for its second wet weather pump. The pump which will be built underground by Maxwell Place was previously approved unanimously by the City Council.

A needed second vote however saw Council members Beth Mason and Terry Castellano reverse course and vote no leaving the measure one vote short of a required six to pass.

Timmy Occhipinti and Michael Russo were not in attendance last Wednesday so how they may vote tonight will be decisive. It would not be surprising to see neither Beth Mason or Terry Castellano not showing up at all. They can vote no by simply being absent from the special meeting putting the other two votes front and center. Read More...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I urge you to attend the Hoboken City Council Special Meeting on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m., at City Hall (94 Washington St.), as we will address a critical issue that impacts all residents: flooding.  We need six council votes on Monday night to fund a flood pump that would curb flooding in western Hoboken.  Please attend the Council meeting on Monday night and make your voice heard!   In December, the entire City Council voted unanimously to support this pump. However, on Feb. 18, two council members flipped their vote. 

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From the desk of Councilman Peter Cunningham:

Dear neighbors, friends and family,

Two quick up dates on the former Gulf Station at 14th and Willow which has burdened the NW neighborhood in Hoboken for many years, and residential parking meters which essentially eliminates four hours of free parking in Hoboken neighborhoods.  

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