Still need time to decide before Election Day?
The Hudson Reporter has you covered. Our debates will remain online through Election Day. Councilman Michael Lenz and challenger Tim Occhipinti faced off in a head-to-head debate tackling the issues. It is a must-see before you head to the polls on Nov. 2. View the debate online at www.hudsonreporter.com.
The 30th Annual Artists Studio Tour on Nov. 6 and 7
On Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7, from noon until 6 p.m., Mayor Dawn Zimmer, The City of Hoboken, The Hudson Reporter, and the Hudson County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs will present The Hoboken 30th Annual Artists Studio Tour, a free self-guided walking tour of artists’ studios, galleries, and community exhibition spaces. Over 150 artists works will be showcased in 41 venues. The tour takes place all throughout Hoboken, at spots that include The Monroe Center, the Friary, 619 Jefferson St., and the Neumann Leather building at 300 Observer Hwy. For directions or further information, visit the city website at www.hobokennj.org, or call (201) 420-2207. You’ll find a copy of our guide to the tour inside this newspaper, or go to http://issuu.com/hudsonreporter/docs/hobarttour on the web for a PDF copy.
Hoboken University Medical Center will hold jewelry sale
A jewelry and accessories sale will be held on Nov. 8, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hoboken University Medical Center Assumption Hall to benefit the hospital. The event is titled “Masquerade: Experience the Frenzy!” and is a $5 sale. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.
Ragamuffin parade and costume contest – Oct. 31
The annual Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade and Costume Contest begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31. The line of march begins at 12:15 p.m. on Washington Street between 13th and 14th streets. The parade is followed by a costume contest at the Little League field on 5th Street and River Terrace. The event will feature costumes, prizes, and music. The costume contest begins at approximately 2:15 p.m.
Mason announces candidacy for May election
Second Ward Councilwoman Beth Mason will be on the ballot running for reelection in May 2011. In a letter to friends and supporters, Mason touted the work she has done in the last four years, but said she isn’t finished.
“I am very proud of the things we have accomplished, but there is more to do,” Mason said. “Most importantly, we need to make sure we use the current budget surplus to lower our property taxes.”
Mason said in the next few weeks she will launch her campaign website, as well as introduce her platform.
Mason is the first candidate to announce an intention to run for office in May, when six council seats will be up for election.
City celebrates fewer cars on street through “Surrender Your Permit” program
Director of Transportation and Parking Ian Sacs announced on Thursday that as of last Monday, the recently implemented “Surrender Your Permit” program designed to encourage residents to live car-free reached its first milestone of 21 residents giving up their car and surrendering their parking permit. This means that more than half of the spaces reserved for Corner Cars are already accounted for in just a few short weeks’ time. Since then several additional residents have also surrendered their permits.
HUMC Auxiliary helps resource room in hospital
The Hoboken University Medical Center Auxiliary presented a check to the Education Department of the HUMC to update their resource room with a TV and many other needed items. The Auxiliary sponsors many fundraising events throughout the year to help with the many healthcare initiatives for the community.
Hoboken asks drivers to slow down
Drivers in Hoboken are being asked to slow down, even if they travel the posted 25 mph speed limit.
The city has launched a new campaign entitled “Twenty is Plenty,” which reminds drivers that even though the speed limit in most of Hoboken is 25 mph, slower speeds create safer streets.
“We live in one of the most walkable cities in the world, but if we want our streets to be truly inviting and safe for everyone –including children walking to school and the elderly and disabled crossing the street –then we all need to slow down a little bit,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer in a press release. “Making our streets safer and [more] vibrant is good for residents, visitors, and businesses.”
During a collision with a vehicle driving 40 mph, the chance of pedestrian death is 85 percent, according to the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, but the risk of fatality drops dramatically with lower speeds, as noted in a city release.
“In fact, for drivers speeding along our streets at 30 mph, the risk of pedestrian fatality is 40 percent,” said Transportation and Parking Director Ian Sacs in a press release. “If drivers keep to 20 mph on our streets, the risk drops to just 5 percent.”
The campaign is inspired by the “20’s Plenty for Us” campaign in Britain, and will result in advertisements in local newspapers, flyers at the Parking Utility, and electronic street signs at major incoming streets.