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Ravi’s 25 paeans to himself

07/26/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The parody of self-promotion out of Hoboken City Hall is a spectacle to appreciate especially after Hoboken’s new mayor decided six months in, it’s an appropriate time to once again honor himself.

Yes, it’s time for Mayor Ravi Bhalla and his 25 paeans to himself.

MSV readers have been asking if there would be any story appearing about that list. After Bhalla’s second job and that promise broken in a single month in office, the recent Supreme Court smackdown that came within a hair of yanking Ravi Bhalla’s law license, not to mention the crawling, long overdue Washington St. project, one would think Hoboken deserves a break from sleazy self-promotion. Read More...

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Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher: ‘No vote tonight on Stevens upzoning’

07/25/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Official release:

Dear friends and neighbors:

Tonight (7/25) at 7pm we are having a Special Meeting of the City Council. A point of clarity that we were made aware of today about tonight’s meeting: Read More...

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Councilman Peter Cunningham: On the Stevens rezoning plan

07/25/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Official release:

Dear friends and neighbors,

At our last City Council meeting, we were to vote on a final “master plan” as introduced by Stevens and approved by the City’s Planning Board. At my urging the City Council collectively felt the Community needed a better opportunity to hear and see the plan as introduced. Given the importance of this plan, like others the City Council has regularly hosted, a presentation to the Community at large provides for a better look and feel for these important large scale undertakings. And they are videotaped too. We hosted the same for the railyards and post office hotel project to name a few. Read More...

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Ravi comes out

07/25/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Mayor Ravi Bhalla who had been silent with the Hoboken public on the proposed massive Stevens rezoning (or redevelopment plans) before the City Council, came out in favor this week.

With tonight’s vote likely to see the necessary five votes for passage on first reading, a second meeting to follow shortly in August will very likely see Stevens obtain approval.

For many of those of you with skyline views in central and west Hoboken to the Empire State Building, kiss them goodbye. As for infrastructure, traffic or other enviornmental impact, there will be no official review. Read More...

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Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher on Stevens rezoning special council meeting tonight

07/25/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Official release:

Special Council Meeting Wednesday Night

The City Council will be suspending its vote on 2^nd reading for the prior version of the ordinance. A revised ordinance for 1^st reading will be introduced. Additionally, Stevens will also be there presenting on its Strategic Plan, its anticipated new dorm and student center, and the zoning changes. Read More...

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Councilwoman Jen Giattino: Stevens rezoning Meeting 7/25 at 7:00 pm

07/24/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Official release:

Dear friends and neighbors –
Both Stevens and the Administration will present at a special council meeting tomorrow, July 25 at 7pm, Council Chambers.
The agenda for the meeting will be:
1. City and Stevens present and explain the process to date 2. Public comments 3. City and Stevens respond to public comments 4. Vote on University Zone ordinance for the first reading (attached below) 5. Presentation on Parking Utility Plan 21

-Jen

201.780.6779 Read More...

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Hoboken Police Department: 10% drop in crime heralded by state-leading 32% crime closure rate

07/23/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The Hoboken Police Department announced its mid-year report on crime and with it announced a 10% drop in crime year to year but the figure that leaps out is the remarkable closure rate.

It’s not the only astounding fact revealed in the report.

Hoboken Police Chief Ken Ferrante notes in the release the HPD has closed after arrest fully 219 of 671 reported crimes. That’s an eye-popping 32.6% closure rate.

The release heralded the closure rate where the Hoboken Police Department exceeds the state averages in fully six of seven areas. Read More...

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Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher: Corrected date on Temporary Dog Park at Harborside Park

07/23/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones2 Min Reading

Official release:

Dear friends and neighbors: The Public Hearing for the Proposed Temporary Dog Park at Harborside Park is:

Tuesday, July 24th at 7pm

NOT

Monday the 23rd as I have previously reported on multiple occasions.

PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGIES as I know many of you have probably made scheduling accommodations to attend. The hearing will occur right at the park, behind 1500 Garden. Given the inclement weather we have been having and are projected to have this week, the City is researching an inside location for Tuesday in case it rains. They will be sending out a notice / nixle tomorrow (Monday). Incidentally, it was the threat of heavy rains Monday night that led me to look into alternate locations and when I discovered that the hearing is actually Tuesday. As a reminder, the proposed idea is to create a temporary, separate area for dogs by fencing off a portion of Harborside Park closest to Park Avenue. The fence is expected to be a solid fence that would ensure a complete physical separation. In terms of size, the rendering that was on the City’s website showed an area that was approximately 30% of the total area. I think, and most concur, that this is too big and should be more like 15-20%. In terms of feedback I have received so far, here are some of the ideas / responses:

A few people raised the idea of having it be a complete, shared space.
One person suggested to make it dogs only.
Two suggested taking down the perimeter fence altogether.
Several do not want to see the space reduced at all.
Most are supportive of the idea of creating separate areas, but want to get the size right and ensure full separation.

My strawman idea given the feedback so far that I believe would be a greatest good, least bad alternative for all those in the neighborhood would be:

Allocate not more than 20% of the park to a dog area on the west side near Park Ave.

Include a full perimeter fence around the dog area, with a solid fence along the east side facing the field.

Remove the entire perimeter fence around the field and trim the shrubs back to create better access and visibility into the field.

Level out, seed and better maintain the entire field.

Councilwoman Jen Giattino: “Loading Zones Coming To A Street Near You!”

07/20/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones2 Min Reading

Official release:

Dear friends and neighbors –
I wanted to update you on the Loading Zone Pilot Program that I introduced to temporarily establish curbside loading zones at the locations below. The goals of the PILOT program are to reduce parking in crosswalks, facilitate safe and orderly curbside loading in predominately residential areas, and improve street safety for all users.
According to our signal and traffic department, they will begin installing the loading zone signs on Monday. The temporary loading zones will be available between 8am-6pm, Monday through Saturday. This program will go for 180-days during which time the Parking and Transportation Department will be evaluating the effectiveness of the program. To the extent that the program is considered successful, we will look to design and implement a program for the rest of the city.

Sixth Street – South side, west of the intersection with Garden

Eighth Street – South side, west of the intersection with Garden

Garden Street – West side, south of the intersection with 7^th

Garden Street – East side, south of the intersection with 10^th

Park Ave – East side, north of the intersection with 6^th

Park Ave – East side, north of the intersection with 7^th

Park Ave – East side, north of the intersection with 8^th

Park Ave – East side, north of the intersection with 9^th

Park Ave – East side, north of the intersection with 10^th

Willow Ave – East side, south of the intersection with 6^th

Willow Ave – East side, south of the intersection with 8^th

Willow Ave – East side, south of the intersection with 9^th

Willow Ave – East side, south of the intersection with 10^th

Clinton Street – East side, north of the intersection with 6^th

Clinton Street – East side, north of the intersection with 7^th

Clinton Street – East side, north of the intersection with 9^th

Clinton Street – East side, north of the intersection with 10^th

Sign of the Times: And the home of….

07/20/201801/22/2021 by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

New York Waterway?

Beautiful skies are the backdrop to the American flag flying with the
NY Waterway flag below at the former Union Dry Dock site earlier today.

Wednesday night Stevens Institue hosted the Army Corps of Engineers for a hearing on the determination of the former Union Dry Dock hosting operations for New York Waterway.

Hoboken residents joined local officials in urging another solution foregoing refueling operations at the location but the likelihood from your friendly neighborhood Horsey says a decision is likely coming sooner than later.

Once it does, Hoboken’s historical character of sea vessels coming and going will more likely than not be preserved with NY Waterway operating on the Mile Square City shores. Read More...