Robert Fulton PTO to hold benefit for Broadway fire victims
The Robert Fulton PTO is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Robert Fulton gym. Admission for the event is $5, and all proceeds will be donated to the families of the fire.
The PTO is also requesting businesses to donate items including trays of prepared foods, paper products, cutlery, beverages, desserts or monetary donations, etc. to contribute to the dinner. Call (917) 863-9584 (English) or (551) 655-1819 (Spanish) for donation information. See cover story for more information on benefits for fire victims.
New store at Tonnelle Plaza
Great Clips has opened at Hartz Mountain Industries’ Tonnelle Plaza at 8101 Tonnelle Ave. in North Bergen. The location will present customers with hair care services and products.
Tonnelle Plaza is within walking distance for area residents and accessible to Route 3, Route 495, and Routes 1 & 9. Hours of the plaza are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Business community members invited to Emergency Operations Plan meeting
The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are inviting members of the business community to discuss ways to strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery. A meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 27 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Culinary Conference Center at Hudson County Community College at 161 Newkirk St. in Jersey City.
The focus of the event is to gather leaders from both the public and private sectors to develop solutions and share concerns as the OEM updates the region’s Emergency Operations Plan. The session will begin with Charles McKenna, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness. It will also feature an overview of the Regional emergency Operations Plan by Jack Burns, Coordinator of the Hudson County OEM. There will also be an open discussion with attendees to air ideas for strengthening preparedness.
Admission is free. To RSVP, send your contact information and additional guest names to jgomez@hcnj.us.