City of Hoboken Announces St Patrick’s Day Information Resources For Residents And Visitors
March 4th, 2010
In anticipation of the tens of thousands of visitors expected to converge on Hoboken for the 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 6th, the City of Hoboken is taking steps to inform residents and visitors about what to expect.
A special page on the City’s website was launched containing important information including a map of Port-O-John locations, advice for those traveling from out of town, and law enforcement-related information.
This year the City doubled maximum fines to $2,000 plus community service for certain violations including consumption of alcohol and urinating in public. To raise awareness of these new fines and the zero tolerance enforcement policy, the City created a Facebook page titled “I’d rather be down the shore than cleaning up Hoboken.” Read the rest of this entry »
Reaction From Hoboken Mayor Zimmer To Governor Christie’s Budget Speech
March 17th, 2010
Yesterday, Governor Christie reported to the State Legislature on his plan for the State’s budget. In his speech, he candidly acknowledged the extent of our State’s fiscal difficulties which he noted had been years in the making. The Governor said:
“We did not dig the hole in which we find ourselves in a day or a year. The massive gap between our resources and our appetite has built up over twenty years. It has been dug by a lack of discipline and unwillingness to say no; made deeper by poor policy choices along the way and quick fixes to avoid tough decisions…..In recent years, we have allowed the problem to become bigger through a series of one-time gimmicks that have worsened our situation.”
The Governor was speaking about the State of New Jersey but he could just as easily have been describing the state of the City of Hoboken. Read the rest of this entry »
Additional Documents for the March 17 City Council Meeting
March 16th, 2010
Additional documents for the Council meeting are available for download:
Communication from Council President Cunningham Regarding Release of Labor Union Terms
March 14th, 2010
On Wednesday, March 17th the City Council will be voting on the proposed terms of the Memorandum of Understandings for the PBA and PSOA Police contracts negotiated by State Fiscal Monitor Judy Tripodi. As advised by labor counsel, Mayor Zimmer has asked the City Council to determine whether or not the terms should be released prior to the City Council meeting. As City Council President, with guidance from corporation counsel, I hereby formally request that the proposed terms for both contracts be posted on the City’s web site as soon as possible. Read the rest of this entry »
Flood Warning and High Wind Advisory for City of Hoboken
March 12th, 2010
Free Parking for Residents Residing in Flood Prone Areas
As a result of the weather forecast for heavy rain in our area and potential flooding, the City of Hoboken is providing free parking in a municipal garage this Saturday, March 13th beginning at 8 p.m. until Sunday, March 14th at 8 a.m. Residents who reside in flood prone areas with a valid residency parking permit will be able to park in Garage B (located on 2nd Street between Hudson and River streets). Read the rest of this entry »
Mayor Zimmer Seeks Public Support For Waterfront Walkway Reconstruction Funding
March 11th, 2010
Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer is asking residents to show their support for the City’s $2 million application to the Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund to finance a portion of the restoration of the damaged sections of the waterfront walkway at Sinatra and Castle Point Parks. Last night, the Hoboken City Council approved a $12 million bond to begin the multi-step process to repair these segments of the waterfront walkway. Approval of the $2 million application is vital in helping to cover the City’s costs for the project.
Residents and visitors are asked to download sample form letters from the City’s website, hobokennj.org., urging support of the funding. Residents and visitors of all ages are encouraged to use the sample form letters as a template to create their own communications. Letters should be sent to Mayor Zimmer’s office to be added to the grant application. Read the rest of this entry »
Special Meeting of the Hoboken City Council tonight at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers
March 10th, 2010
The Hoboken City Council will hold a Special Meeting for tonight at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber in City Hall in regards to a $12 Million Bond and official amendments to the FY 2010 budget will be introduced. Read the rest of this entry »
City to Hold Public Meeting Seeking Public’s Input on Underground Wet Weather Pumping Station
March 6th, 2010
The City of Hoboken announced today that it will hold a public meeting on Monday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall to update the community and discuss the design of the underground wet weather pumping station which is being constructed by the North Hudson Sewerage Authority on the south side of Observer Hwy between Hudson and Washington streets. Read the rest of this entry »
Communications between Mayor Zimmer, Chief Falco and Director Alicea regarding the police audit.
March 3rd, 2010
Communications between Mayor Zimmer, Chief Falco and Director Alicea regarding the police audit.
Taxi Stand, Shuttle Bus Loading Zone To Relocate
February 26th, 2010
The Hoboken Terminal taxi stand will be relocated and a loading zone for shuttle buses will be created at the terminal, effective on or about Monday, March 1st (weather permitting). The existing taxi stand will move to the south side of Hudson Place, east of River Street to accommodate construction of a sewerage pump station by the North Hudson Sewerage Authority. Construction of the pump station is scheduled to begin in March. Read the rest of this entry »