Hoboken Launches Online Parking Permit Sale System
February 2nd, 2012
HPU will also schedule visits to Senior Buildings for permit renewals
The Hoboken Parking Utility formally announced the public launch of its new HPU Online permit sales system, allowing residents, businesses, and visitors to conduct their parking business with the Utility 24/7 from wherever they want. HPU Online will allow residents and businesses to renew their parking permits or purchase visitor permits without ever stepping foot in City Hall. Documents can be uploaded and most permits can be downloaded and printed. Residents can visit the permit sale system at www.hobokennj.org/hpuonline.
“Residents can now go online instead of standing in line to get their parking permits,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer. “We want to make City government as accessible as possible, and this is just the latest of new initiatives we will be announcing over the next few months to bring even more services to residents online.” Read the rest of this entry »
Hoboken Public Library Newsletter for February
February 2nd, 2012
The Hoboken Public Library newsletter for February is now available. Click here to view the newsletter.
Mayor Zimmer Announces Office Hours
January 31st, 2012
Mayor Dawn Zimmer will hold open office hours on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 5pm to 7pm in her office on the second floor of City Hall, 94 Washington Street. No appointment is necessary.
Office hours will also be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 and Wednesday April 4, 2012 from 5pm to 7pm.
Update from Mayor Zimmer on Various Issues
January 31st, 2012
In a memo to the City Council, Mayor Dawn Zimmer provides an update on a variety of important topics. The text of the memo is included below. Read the rest of this entry »
“Drawings, Drawings for Paintings, Paintings” Tim Daly Solo Art Show
January 27th, 2012
PVS Gallery presents “Drawings, Drawings for Paintings, Paintings,” a solo art show featuring Tim Daly. Opening reception, January 29, 2012, from 3pm to 7 pm, PVS Gallery, 49 Harrison St., Hoboken, NJ. Special performances by The One and Nines and Shafer James. For more information, call 201-448-7870 or visit www.pvsgallery.com.
At State of the City Address, Mayor Zimmer Highlights Progress and Plans for Year Ahead
January 25th, 2012
At her second State of the City address, Mayor Dawn Zimmer highlighted the City of Hoboken’s progress on fiscal, infrastructure, and quality of life issues, and announced plans for 2012.
Mayor Zimmer identified a 10 percent reduction in municipal taxes and the saving of Hoboken University Medical Center as two key achievements in the last year.
“Together we saved our City from financial destruction with the successful sale of Hoboken University Medical Center,” said Mayor Zimmer, who noted that the City would have been responsible for paying a $52 million bond if the sale had not been successful.
Regarding the potential expansion of the Number 7 subway from New York to Secaucus, Mayor Zimmer announced her advocacy efforts for a northern Hoboken subway stop linked to a new uptown NJ Transit light rail stop.
In the year ahead, parks and open space will be a major focus for the Zimmer Administration. A variety of park projects were completed or are in progress. Pier C park was fully opened in 2011, and the City will soon begin construction on Sinatra Park and Castle Point Park, followed by 1600 Park and Hoboken Cove. With a $3 million County grant and a portion of the $20 million bond passed in 2011, the City will be purchasing property for a park in Southwest Hoboken.
Update on Jackston Street Fire-damaged Property
January 25th, 2012
Mayor Zimmer provided residents with an update on the 611 1st Street/97 Jackson Street property that caught fire in mid-December. Click here to view her letter and additional documents.
Public Invited To Hoboken State Of The City Address
January 23rd, 2012
All members of the public are invited to join Mayor Dawn Zimmer for her second State of the City address.
The event will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the DeBaun Auditorium in Edwin A. Stevens Hall on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology.
The main entrance is on 5th Street directly across from the Stevens Park. The wheelchair entrance is located in the rear entrance of the building on River Street with handicapped parking located behind the two buildings (McLean & Babbio) located directly across the street from the ramp. For additional information, visit: http://www.debaun.org/Directions.html.
City Creates 850 “Extended Parking” Spaces
January 19th, 2012
Working with 5th Ward Councilman Cunningham, the Zimmer Administration addressed a common parking concern of residents by introducing legislation to bring 850 new parking spaces to Hoboken near corners without compromising on public safety or pedestrian safety. With the Council’s unanimous passage of the legislation, the City will be working to develop an outreach program to help ensure residents understand the new parking options.
As a result of the new “Extended Parking Zone” law, which will go into effect in 20 days, residents will be permitted to park within 15 feet of crosswalks on outbound street segments and within 25 feet of crosswalks on inbound street segments during certain times. Parking in these “extended parking” zones is not permitted between the hours of 7am and 7pm whenever public schools are in session.
“We recognize parking remains a challenge, but we’re working to make it as easy as possible for residents who need on-street parking,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer.
New Jersey state law previously prohibited parking within 25 feet of intersections and 50 feet from stop signs on inbound street sections, however a recent change to state law permits municipalities to allow parking closer to intersections and stop signs when school is not in session. Read the rest of this entry »
Mayor Zimmer Supports Citizens Campaign Model for Insurance Contracting
January 18th, 2012
Mayor Dawn Zimmer announced her support for the Citizens Campaign “Best Price Insurance Contracting” model to increase competition and transparency. In March of 2011, Business Administrator Arch Liston met with the Hudson County Chair of the Citizens Campaign, John Branciforte. Based on Mr. Branciforte’s input, the Request For Proposals for insurance broker specified that the service should be bid out at a flat rate, rather than by commission. As a result, the City received bids that were for tens of thousands of dollars less than in previous years.
“We have seen first-hand that this model works and can save taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars,” said Mayor Zimmer. “I thank John Branciforte for bringing this initiative to our attention and Councilwoman Mason for introducing legislation to make it law. Our legal counsel has provided feedback to ensure that the legislation conforms to our form of government, and I strongly support making it law.”
The City is in the process of rebidding the insurance broker contract, as explained in a memo to the Council.
