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  • 06 Aug 2019 12:08 PM | Diane Atwell (Administrator)

    Join us on Wednesday, August 7 at 5:00 pm at the Hamilton Park Gazebo for a meet and greet with Councilman Solomon.  Bring your questions and concerns!

  • 23 Jul 2019 5:30 PM | Diane Atwell (Administrator)

    On Tuesday July 23, 2019 at 5:30 PM, the City Planning Board will be presented with what is one of many development plans for the area lying north of Hamilton Park between 10th Street and Hoboken (Soho Lofts, Acme, Home Depot etc).   Already, there are more than 4000 additional units that have been approved/built just for this area, and yet, there are NO PLANS for a PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREENSPACE, LIBRARY and PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.   And in total, approximately 8,100 units can ultimately be built here!  Specifically, in one version of a development that would be allowed in this area, the developer is asking to build an enormous high rise with potentially more than 900 units and .5 parking. Where will those families send their children to school, where will those children play and learn, and where on earth will they park their cars?  

    While we agree with City Council that there must be affordable housing in the Jersey Avenue Light Rail Redevelopment Plan, we also believe that the City should include planning for these basic infrastructure necessities as well.  The density that can be built in this area requires that the City build a school/park/library.  As such, the proposed amendments to the Jersey Avenue Light Rail Redevelopment Plan are inadequate.

    Join us at City Hall, City Council Chambers, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 5:30 PM to voice our objection to continued development without the provision of these basic civic necessities.  In addition to showing up, write an email to our City leaders.  If you cannot join in person, please write an email to Councilman James Solomon, Councilwoman at Large, Joyce Watterman, City Council President Rolanda Lavarro, Councilman at Large, Daniel Rivera and Mayor Steve Fulop and tell them that you oppose further development downtown until schools, parks and public transportation are planned for and set in stone.

    IMPORTANT LINKS

    Proposals for Block 7103 - between 15th and 16th Street

    BLOCK 7103 AMENDMENT STUDY_062419 (1).pdf

    Current Proposed Amendment to the Jersey Avenue Light Rail Redevelopment Plan - Going before the Planning Board Tuesday for their recommendation.  HPNA agrees with the affordable housing provision, but the Amendment is incomplete as it does not address the need for additional public necessities to support the proposed density. 

    Ord. 19-086 (1).pdf



  • 10 Jul 2019 5:00 PM | Diane Atwell (Administrator)

    The Farmers' Market welcomes Councilman Solomon at this week's Farmers' Market.  Come by to meet your Councilman!

  • 10 Jul 2019 12:20 PM | Diane Atwell (Administrator)

    Unfortunately, Councilman Solomon has to cancel his meet and greet at today's Farmers' Market due to a family emergency.  

  • 27 Jun 2019 3:52 PM | Diane Atwell (Administrator)

    The bike below was left at Hamilton Park on June 8th.  If you would like to claim it, come to the Hamilton Park Farmers' Market on any Wednesday between 3-7.  Please be prepared to describe the bell on the bike and bring a photo of your child on the bike.



  • 21 Jun 2019 8:27 AM | Diane Atwell (Administrator)

    Last night's performance of "As You Like It" was enjoyed by all!


  • 20 Jun 2019 2:11 PM | Diane Atwell (Administrator)

    Silverman Building posted that they received the demolition permit to 170 Erie Street.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/By7pJw3Hfk4/


  • 20 Jun 2019 10:36 AM | Diane Atwell (Administrator)

    Tonight's free performance of Shakespeare's "As You Like It' will be performed under the gazebo in case of any inclement weather.  Bring a blanket and join us as we follow our hero Rosalind as she; flees danger, meets a cast of characters in the Forest of Arden, and ultimately, finds love.   Performance starts at 7:00 pm.

  • 07 Mar 2019 10:14 PM | Anonymous

    Thank you to everyone that participated!

    Please click the link below to view the highlights of the dog run survey.

    DR Survey Highlights - rev..pdf

  • 05 Feb 2019 10:10 PM | Anonymous


    Information on Jersey City's Bag Ordinance

    Jersey City will enforce a city-wide ban on single-use plastic carry-out bags. STARTING JUNE 28, 2019


    What bags are banned?

    The Jersey City ban will apply to all single-use plastic carry-out bags less than 2.25 mils thick, including “biodegradable” and “compostable” plastic bags. The ban also applies to non-recyclable paper bags.


    What bags are allowed?

    The ban will not apply to the following bags:

    • Heavier-weight plastic bags that can be reused and cleaned multiple times
    • Paper bags that are 100% recyclable and contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled content
    • Newspaper bags
    • Laundry/dry cleaning bags
    • Bags used to wrap frozen food, meat, vegetables, and bulk items
    • Bags sold in packages intended for use as garbage, pet waste, or yard waste bags
    • Bags provided by pharmacists to carry prescription drugs


    Why are plastic bags a problem?

    • We typically use plastic bags for less than 15 minutes before they are discarded. The average American household uses 1,500 bags every year.
    • Plastic bags are difficult to recycle because of their shape and the type of plastic used, so they end up in our landfills, waterways, and neighborhoods.
    • Plastics in our oceans are nearly impossible to remove and leads to the death of thousands of marine animals.
    • In landfills, depending on conditions, plastics can take 100,000+ years to break down.

Address: 344 Grove St. PMB #166, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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344 Grove St., PMB #166, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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