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 Christie on Friday rescinded a February executive order that had halted COAH’s [...]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 [...]
- 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 [...]
-JournalSquared has a baptism in local politics, courtesy of Dan Levin. Also, an abortive foray into the Bergen Arches yields some good photos. -JustCook NYC is back in Jersey City and admirably shows that the “xenophobia” I hastily attributed to him last week was unfounded. I’m happy to eat crow on this one. -The Hamilton [...]
Open 4 Business Productions is shooting a new TV pilot, Mercy, which is about how a nurse returning from serving in Iraq is struggling to re-enter civilian society. The show will be shooting scenes at 8th and Erie Streets on Tuesday, April 7, between 6 am-6:30 pm. The shooting will create No Parking zones on [...]
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