UC is one of five towns to have some state aid restored
Union City, whose mayor — Brian Stack — has been a vocal supporter of Republican Gov. Chris Christie, is one of five New Jersey towns to be splitting $117.1 million in restored state aid this year, media sources reported. To get the aid, the city must agree to state oversight and certain fiscal reforms.
The other towns are Camden, Lawnside, Paterson, and Trenton.
According to the Record of Hackensack: “Camden is getting $61.4 million, Trenton $22 million, Paterson $21 million, Union City $12 million, and Lawnside $700,000. The aid stems from Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to restore so-called Transitional Aid funding and making permanent state oversight of how it is spent. In keeping with the temporary nature of the program, only half as many cities and towns are receiving the aid in 2011-12 as compared to 2010-11.”
Christie said that the state is pushing towns to implement financial and managerial reforms in order to get aid.
School will hold auction to help children in need
St. Augustine’s School, located at 3920 New York Ave. in Union City, will host its second annual Sister Roberta O’Hea Memorial Auction on Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
The event will be held to continue Sr. O’Hea’s mission by raising funds for children in need who wish to pursue a Catholic education. The auction offers guests a chance to help the community and to bid on auction items, including theatre tickets, electronics and other luxury goods.
The school encourages local businesses, corporations, and individuals to sponsor a table at the event for $100 each. Tickets are also available for $25 per person and must be purchased in advance. You must be 18 or older to attend the event.
If you would like to sponsor a table or purchase a ticket for the event, please contact Sr. Johanna Quinto at (201) 865-5319.
Fiesta Flamenca comes to Union City
Fiesta Flamenca, an evening of Song and Dance, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Union City Performing Arts Center located on 2500 Kennedy Blvd. in Union City.
The show will feature vocalist Dominico Caro; dancers Lisa Botallico, Monica Herrera, Inez Del Mar, and Ricardo Santiago; with José Ramos on guitar; and special guests artists Carmen Salao and Pedro Cortes.
Admission to the performance is free, and parking is available at the 23rd Street parking deck located between Summit and Kerrigan avenues. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.
Salvation Army calls for food donations
The Salvation Army’s Union City Corps requests food donations for its soup kitchens and food pantries in Weehawken, West New York and Union City.
Donations should be brought to 515 43rd St. in Union City between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and should consist of larger, non-perishable canned goods, spices, coffee, tea, sugar, and paper products. A pickup service is available for larger donations.
Transportation Trust Fund grants resurfacing of West Street
West Street in Union City will undergo sidewalk and curb work beginning on Oct. 17.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Municipal Aid Grant Program awarded the city a $250,000 grant for the project under the 2011 program year.
The Transportation Trust Fund assures citizens of New Jersey that the funding they provide to aid community transportation projects does not in fact increase the state tax burden.
NAMI Hudson County will hold educational courses
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hudson County is conducting an educational course for parents, caregivers, and adolescents living with mental illness. The topics will include ADHD, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, major depression, and more. It will also focus on communication skills, problem solving, crisis preparation, and the biology of mental illness.
The free six-week course will commence Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Family Support Office in Jersey City. Classes will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and babysitting will be provided.
To register, contact Martha Silva at (201) 861-0614, or Carol Williamson at the FSO office at (201) 915-5140 ext. 22. Interested parties can also register by sending an e-mail to namihudson@msn.com.
NAMI also holds separate monthly support meetings in Spanish and English. Contact Martha Silva (above) for more information.