UPDATE: Paving of River Street Postponed Due to Weather
May 21st, 2012
UPDATE (5/21/12): Due to rain, the paving of River Street from Hudson Place to 4th Street planned for today has been postponed until Tuesday, May 22 or Wednesday, May 23, weather permitting.
As a result of scheduling conflicts from moving the resurfacing work on River Street from nighttime to daytime hours, the paving portion of the work on River Street between Hudson Place and 4th Street has been postponed until Monday, May 21. Milling work will be completed today, and asphalt will be temporarily placed around manhole covers. On Monday, May 21, residents and visitors are advised to expect traffic delays in the area and to consider alternate routes. Read the rest of this entry »
Public Meetings for Observer Highway and Newark Street Safe Street Redesigns
May 17th, 2012
The public is invited to community meetings regarding the redesign of Observer Highway and a section of Newark Street. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, May 30th in the basement conference room of City Hall, 94 Washington Street. The meeting for Observer Highway will take place from 6p-7pm followed by a meeting for Newark Street from 7pm-8pm. Both meetings will be “open house” format and residents can visit at any time. Read the rest of this entry »
Public Invited to Community Meeting for Church Square Park Improvements
May 17th, 2012
UPDATE: Residents who cannot attend may also complete the questionnaire and return it to churchsquarepark@hobokennj.org.
The City of Hoboken invites residents to a community meeting on Thursday, May 17, 2012 to solicit input on the community’s desire for improvements to Church Square Park. The meeting will take place on the 2nd floor of the Hoboken Public Library, located at 500 Park Avenue next to Church Square Park, from 5pm to 8pm.
“Church Square Park is used by so many people for many different purposes, so we want to hear everyone’s ideas on how we can improve the park for our entire community,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer. Read the rest of this entry »
Citywide Yard Sale and Flea Market at Church Square Park
May 16th, 2012
Mayor Dawn Zimmer & the City of Hoboken invite you to join the 3rd Annual Citywide Yard Sale and Flea Market at Church Square Park on Saturday, May 19 from 10am to 3pm. The citywide yard sale will takes place at 25 different sites all over Hoboken. Find everything from the mundane to the unusual. People are cleaning out their closets, basements and backyards. If you need something, chances are you’ll find it here, all at discount prices, including: children & adult clothing, furniture, electronics, jewelry, housewares, home decor, sports equipment, toys, artwork, photography, vintage items, CDs, DVDs, books, comics & so much more. Read the rest of this entry »
Woody Guthrie Centennial Tribute Concert
May 16th, 2012
Mayor Dawn Zimmer and the City of Hoboken invite you to celebrate the kick-off of our free weekly summer concert series at Sinatra Park with a special Woody Guthrie Centennial Tribute Concert on Thursday May 24th beginning at 6:30pm at Frank Sinatra Park (on Frank Sinatra Drive, between 4th & 5th Streets). Read the rest of this entry »
Free Garage Parking for Residents of River Street
May 15th, 2012
Due to the unpredictable access to driveways and off-street parking as a result of the resurfacing work on River Street between Hudson Place and 4th Street, the City will be providing free garage parking to residents affected by the work. Free parking will be available in municipal Garage B (entrance on 2nd Street between River Street and Hudson Street) and Garage D (entrance on Hudson Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street) from 8pm on Wednesday, May 16 to noon on Friday, May 18. Residents who need to exit a garage via River Street are advised to exit by 8am on Thursday, May 17, park in a municipal garage, or on-street. Free garage parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
UPDATED: Milling & Resurfacing of River Street Rescheduled
May 15th, 2012
In response to the community’s concerns about nighttime milling and paving, the remainder of the resurfacing work on River Street between Hudson Place and 4th Street previously scheduled to take place during overnight hours this week has been rescheduled to occur during daytime hours. Residents and visitors are advised to expect traffic delays in the area and to consider alternate routes. Milling work is scheduled to resume at 9am on Wednesday, May 16, with paving work tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 17. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Memorial Day Parade
May 12th, 2012
Hoboken’s Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012. The parade will step off at 6:45pm from City Hall (1st and Washington St) and ends at the Hoboken Elks Club (10th and Washington St) for a ten block march. Hoboken’s Memorial Day Parade is the oldest in New Jersey. This year marks the 114th year of marching to honor the brave men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country.
HCIA to Offer Free Paper Shredding & Compost Bin/Rain Barrel Sales
May 9th, 2012
On Saturday, May 12, 2012 the Hudson County Improvement Authority will be providing free paper shredding and selling rain barrels and compost bins at the Hoboken Public Works Garage on Willow Avenue and Observer Highway.
Compost bins are being sold for $30 (Retail value over $150) and rain barrels are being sold for $50 (Retail value over $120). Paper shredding will take place from 9am to 1pm and rain barrels and compost bins and will be on sale from 9am to 3pm. Read the rest of this entry »
New Traffic Signal and Traffic Pattern at Newark Street and Monroe Street
May 9th, 2012
Residents are advised that on Monday, May 14th, new traffic signals will be turned on at Newark Street and Monroe Street/Grove Street. The existing traffic signals at this location were retrofitted by Hudson County with new equipment, including a modernized controller, countdown pedestrian signals, and improved visibility vehicle and pedestrian crossing faces.
The City of Hoboken coordinated with Hudson County engineering to improve signal coordination with adjacent intersections, reconfigure lane utilization to better manage turning movements, and address pedestrian crossing/safety concerns at this location. Hudson County Engineering prepared the plans and implemented the improvements as part of its annual roadway improvement program. The City would like to thank Hudson County for its continued efforts to improve safety and traffic flow in Hoboken. Read the rest of this entry »
