Posts Tagged ‘Hamilton Park’

First-Ever Hamilton Park BBQ Festival Slated for September 25

By Jon Whiten • Aug 26th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Blog, Food

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 [...]



PHOTOS: 2010 Hamilton Park Festival

By Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg • Jun 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog, News

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.



9th & Coles Tavern Officially ‘Pre-Opens’ Today

By Jon Whiten • Jun 1st, 2010 • Category: Blog, Food

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 [...]



Hamilton Park to Officially Re-open Thursday

By Jon Whiten • May 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog, News

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 [...]



Public Hearing on Hamilton Park ‘Pet-Free Zone’ Tuesday

By Jon Whiten • Mar 29th, 2010 • Category: Blog, News

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 [...]



Monday Morning News Roundup

By Jon Whiten • Mar 22nd, 2010 • Category: Blog

- 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 [...]



Sunday Morning Blog Roundup

By Shane Smith • Jul 5th, 2009 • Category: Blog

- 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 [...]



Hamilton Park Farmers Market Kicks Off Next Week

By Jon Whiten • May 28th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Food

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.



Friday Morning News Roundup

By Jon Whiten • May 22nd, 2009 • Category: Blog

- 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 [...]



Sunday Morning Blog Roundup

By Shane Smith • Apr 26th, 2009 • Category: Blog

- 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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