Our mission is to serve the interests and needs of residents by promoting a cleaner and safer neighborhood, uniting residents in common causes, cooperating with city government, acting as a sounding board for the opinions of residents, representing local residents at city meetings, and serving the interests of the citizenry of downtown Jersey City.
Monthly Online Public Meeting: Thursday May 6th, at 7:30 pm Debra Italiano of Sustainable JC will be the keynote speaker. She will discuss the immediate need of Tree Surveyors in the Hamilton Park Neighborhood and Air quality. Air Quality Questionnaire and Air Quality Campaign Info Sheet There will be two additional presentations regarding a proposed billboard on 12th St. and Jones Skate Rink Redesign. Information regarding those two items are below. Board members will also be available to answer any questions at the end of the meeting. Meeting ID: 844 7792 9040 Password: 384734 Link to Public Meeting: Zoom Link Proposed Billboard at 12th Street Presentation at the May Public Meeting Interstate Outdoor Advertising will present a proposed billboard at 12th Street between Erie and Jersey Avenue. To view slides of their presentation, which locates and describes the static billboard, please click the link below. In the interest of transparency, Interstate Outdoor Advertising has offered the HPNA a yearly donation of 10% of the gross revenue of the billboard as a community give back. Proposed Jones Park Skate Rink Improvements Vernon Richardson, Aide to Mayor Fulop, will present proposed improvements to the Skate Rink. Included in the improvements are: resurfacing and new equipment. The city is proposing two options for the new equipment: option A is similar to the existing layout and equipment, option B has more equipment and will allow beginner skateboarders to enjoy the facility for longer. Please review the layouts below and take the poll below: Please sign the petition below to show your support of an Asian Family that was the victim of a racially motivated attack in the Newport Neighborhood. The HPNA supports the AAPI community. The April HPNA Public Meeting will be uploaded soon. The Jersey City Ordinance section relating to parks has been added to the website, click the link below. Or pick 'Neighborhood' in the menu bar above and then 'Park Ordinance'. Thank you to Councilman James Solomon for speaking at HPNA February Public Meeting Click .pdf below to view a follow-up letter from Councilman Solomon regarding issues raised at the meeting Dog Run Accessories layout and Images Please click on the links below for a plan and images of the equipment for the Dog Runs at Hamilton Park. Information provided by the Jersey City Division of Architecture. Please note that both dog runs will have dog water fountains sized for large and small dogs. Sewage Free Streets Public Comments When it rains in Jersey City, the combined sewer system overflows into nearby waterways and localized flooding can have a combination of sewage and stormwater. This is known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA), has submitted a Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) to reduce and/or eliminate CSOs.
Compost Shed at McWilliams Place and 8th Street ONLY FOOD SCRAPS This is a food scrap for composting drop-off point. Please see this Composting flyer.pdf for more information on acceptable food products. Please do not bring your food scraps in a plastic bag and dump the plastic bag in one of the two bins in the shed. 1/12/21 update: The shed at Jersey Avenue and 9th Street has been removed due to a broken lid. Another shed will replace it but not until March. Please use the compost shed at McWilliams Place and 8th Street. Reserve your spot for the COVID-19 Vaccine, by registering! Please click here for link.
NECESSITIES BEFORE AMENITIES | Join UsWe meet the 1st Thursday of most months. Check our upcoming events to confirm the date and location. If you don't live within our borders but would like to stay involved, become a Friend of the HPNA and Are you a business looking for ways to reach our membership and community? The HPNA is a 501c3 non-profit organization that sponsors various community activities through your support. Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor!
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