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Rebuild By Design Impacts on 15th Street
Starting this week, 15th Street from Park Avenue to Bloomfield will be closed to vehicular traffic 24/7. This closure will last approximately three months to facilitate construction of the Rebuild By Design resist structure at 15th and Garden, which will protect Hoboken from future storm surge flooding. For those who were also here during Superstorm Sandy, you know what kind of destruction was caused due to the storm surge that entered the City from the north end. This project is critical to protecting our City from future storm events. The City has developed a comprehensive FAQ regarding the work on 15th Street and the project - I encourage you to read more here.
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City Council Meeting
The next City Council Meeting is Wednesday, September 18 at 7pm. Here are some of the significant items on the agenda (for a full copy of the agenda, click here):
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Ordinance B-705: Amendment to the previously passed updates to parking regulations to specify that Sunday enforcement will only take place along Washington Street as part of a pilot/trial basis.
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Resolution A1: Awarding a contract to fund the creation of a full length statute in honor of Marsha P. Johnson using funds from the Public Art Program - the first such tribute in the country for this prominent activist.
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Resolution CD1: Designates Block 230, across from Hoboken Terminal at Hudson Place and River, as an area in need of rehabilitation.
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Resolution T5: Contract for a consulting firm to assist with the development of an RFP and evaluation that will help the City to identify a new operator for the garage at 916 Garden Street who is able to make the necessary repairs and then operate this garage.
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Resolution T9: Contract to purchase 400 additional flexible delineators that can be used throughout the City for "daylighting" intersections as part of the ongoing Vision Zero initiative.
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Free COVID Clinic
Join Hudson Regional Health Commission on Thursday, September 19 from 2-6pm at the Multi Service Center (124 Grand) for a free COVID vaccine (all ages over 6 months eligible). To register for an appointment, click here.
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Dine Out for CASA at Olivia's
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Hudson County invites you to dine out on Thursday, September 19 at Olivia's (1038 Garden) in support of this great cause! Dine out at Olivia's from 5pm to 12 midnight and a portion of your check will go toward supporting children in foster care. Reservation recommended!
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Party with Purpose Gala
For over 20 years, Party with Purpose had been raising money from social events to support local charitable organizations. This year, their annual gala will take place on Thursday, September 19 starting at 7pm at Antique Loft (33 Newark Street). To book your ticket, click here.
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Strides for Safety 5K Run
On Saturday, September 21 at 9am, join Hudson County and County Executive Craig Guy for the 3rd annual Strides for Safety 5K in support of gun violence prevention efforts. Click here to sign up (it's not too late!) - and feel free to reach out if you want to coordinate your participation with a larger group.
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Hoboken Public Library Festival
This Saturday, September 21 join the Hoboken Public Library for their annual festival at Church Square Park. There will be live music, author talks, a book sale, community art, a maker tent, and more - something for everyone! For a complete schedule of events, click here!
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Community Bike Ride
The next community bike ride will take place on Sunday, September 22 at 11am, taking off from Hoboken Historical Museum at 13th and Hudson. This slow-roll family friendly ride takes us around the City for about one hour. Thank you to Bike Hoboken and Hoboken Police Department for making this series possible!
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Civic Sundays!
From now through Election Day, I'm committed to doing my part to help get out the vote in November! Since we crushed the 1K postcards for Postcards to Swing States, I'm excited to support another great initiative called Vote Forward. Please join me on Sunday, September 22 from 3-5pm at Gotan Hoboken (8th & Jackson) to learn more about this organization and write letters encouraging people to get out and vote! Drop me an email if you plan to attend!
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My Happy Hour Fundraiser!
Please join me for a happy hour fundraiser on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30-7:30pm at neighborhood favorite Schmitty's Hoboken (359 First Street). I love getting things done for Hoboken and am excited about future opportunities ahead. Your support would mean so much, so please come out and join me for a fun night - the first round is on me! RSVP today here!
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Blazing-a-Trail Gala
Team Wilderness is an amazing local non-profit organization that empowers urban youth by taking them into nature on hikes and other adventures, with a special focus on photography. While their home base is in Jersey City, the organization has been working with Hoboken kids as well. Their annual gala will take place on Thursday, September 26 from 6-9pm at Lincoln Park. Get your ticket and support this transformative work here.
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Voter Registration Drive
Join the Hoboken High School Student Government Association for a voter registration drive on Friday, September 27 at HHS (800 Clinton). Please be sure to bring your ID!
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Yoga & Mimosas Fundraiser
The Hoboken Elks Club will host a yoga and mimosas fundraiser on Sunday, September 29 at 10am at 1005 Washington. Proceeds will support the National Elks Foundation. For more info, check out this article.
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Fall Art & Music Festival
The Fall Hoboken Art & Music Festival will take place on Sunday, September 29 from Observer Highway to 7th Street along Washington from 11am to 6pm. For more details and the lineup of artists, click here.
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Emily Jabbour
Councilperson-At-Large, City of Hoboken
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