It’s been a big few months for historic Hamilton Park.
First, a 13-month multi-million dollar renovation was completed, allowing the park to reopen in May, just in time for summer. And now a group of local organizations is hoping to bring thousands of people to the Downtown Jersey City park for the inaugural Hamilton Park [...]
Despite the threat of thunderstorms, the rain held off all day and hundreds of people flocked to the newly renovated and reopened Hamilton Park in Downtown Jersey City on Saturday for the annual Hamilton Park Festival. Festival-goers were greeted by representatives from many local nonprofit and community groups, live music from a number of bands and plenty of area residents trying to find new homes for their unwanted stuff.
Starting today, the 9th & Coles Tavern, which replaces Beret’s Simple Cafe on the corner of — you guessed it — 9th and Coles Streets in the Hamilton Park neighborhood, will be open and serving food. The owners have yet to finalize the liquor license, so for now it is a BYOB affair. They say [...]
The renovation of Hamilton Park, which got started on April 30, 2009, is finally coming to a close with an official re-opening slated for Thursday, May 27 at noon.
The nearly $3.2 million renovation includes a comprehensive subsurface drainage system; a new
playground and “sprayground” for children with separate toddler areas; two fenced dog runs, new [...]
The year-plus rehab of Downtown Jersey City’s Hamilton Park is getting close to its end, but city officials are still working out some last-minute details. One such detail is how much, if any, of the park is going to be designated a “pet-free zone.” The renovated park is slated to have two dog runs (one [...]
- COAH Updates: The state Senate is set to vote today on a bill overhauling the state’s affordable housing system by abolishing the state Council on Affordable Housing. Jersey City housing advocates are urging state Senators to vote against the measure. Meanwhile, Gov. Christie on Friday rescinded a February executive order that had halted COAH’s [...]
- Ward F is not the only place with soil contaminants. The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association reports that lead contamination was discovered during the renovation of the park. It seems to be at a low level and was found under asphalt, so it is unlikely that anyone was exposed. But the entire park will now [...]
With Hamilton Park closed for renovations, the farmers market has been moved to the new plaza in front of Hamilton Square along what would be Pavonia Avenue (see map below). The market kicks off next week, June 3, and will run each Wednesday from 4-8 pm until November.
- Our Lady of Victories Catholic School will definitely close June 30, despite efforts by the community to keep it open.
- Ballot positions for the Ward A and Ward F City Council runoff races were drawn yesterday. Incumbents Michael Sottolano (Ward A) and Viola Richardson (Ward F) both drew the top spot. They are running [...]
- The HPNA has the full scoop on what’s slated to happen with the Hamilton Park Renovation, which is scheduled to begin (again) on April 30.
- Tris McCall loves to talk elections, and this season is no exception. Here he makes the case for Guy Catrillo, who may actually have a shot in Ward E [...]
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