Weehawken tax bills highest in county in 2014
Property owners in Weehawken paid the highest average total property taxes, at $12,250 per tax bill, in Hudson County in 2014, according to figures released by the state Department of Community Affairs early this month. Harrison was in second place at $10,186, followed by Kearny ($9,524), Bayonne ($9,394) and Guttenberg ($8,894).
Hoboken had the highest average residential property value, at $522,107, followed by Weehawken, $261,074; Guttenberg, $251,245, and Secaucus, $169,814. Jersey City, which has not revalued properties since 1988, showed an average valuation of $91,459.
‘Fashion art show’ involving Weehawken artist in Hoboken
Weehawken resident Martha Colon will be featured in a Valentine’s Day-themed “fashion art show” at the Mason Civic League, 1200 Washington St., Hoboken. Colon’s artwork frequently features her fictional creation Meow Cleeva, a chic and leggy retro fashionista – part Holly Golightly, part Betty Boop – rendered in fine-line pen and ink in shades of black, white, and red.
The artwork will be on exhibit until Mar. 12 between the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Radio Shack will close three Hudson County stores
Two Radio Shack stores in Jersey City and one in Union City are among the 50 stores that will close in New Jersey as a result of the company filing bankruptcy last week. Nationwide, the company is expected to sell as many as 2,400 stores. The Jersey City stores at 353 Central Ave., Jersey City and Newport Center Mall, Jersey City, and the Union City store on Bergenline Avenue are expected to close.
Registration now open for free performing arts classes for children
The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc. is currently holding registrations for its theatre training program for children ages 8 and up Mondays through Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jose Marti Freshman Academy, 1800 Summit Ave., Union City.
Unlimited free classes are available in ballet, hip hop, salsa, tap/rhythm, singing, and acting.
To register, kids must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No special clothing or equipment needed. Registration fee is $30 per student. All of the instructors are professional performers. Open to all residents of Hudson County. For information, log on to www.GraceTheatre.com.
Lincoln Association of Jersey City marks 150th anniversary celebration year
The Lincoln Association of Jersey City is the oldest continuously-operating association in the United States honoring President Abraham Lincoln. It was formed shortly after Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, and since then has held a banquet in Jersey City every year on his birthday, Feb. 12. Over the decades many figures of national importance have addressed the association, including people from the military and political worlds, historians, educators and civil rights leaders.
The association celebrated its 150th anniversary of its founding recently on Thursday, Feb. 12. The festivities included an address by association Vice President Edward Meehan, a wreath laying at the statue of Lincoln at the entrance to Lincoln Park at Kennedy Boulevard and Belmont Avenue, and its annual dinner at the Casino-in-the-Park, Lincoln Park, featuring speaker Todd Brewster, author of the newly published book “Lincoln’s Gamble” about the struggle to create the Emancipation Proclamation. There followed a musical presentation of popular songs of the Civil War by soprano Andria Helm.
On this special anniversary year, the Lincoln Association had on display at the banquet the “Bloody Flag” lent by kind permission of the Pike County Historical Society in Milford, Pa. This flag hung in Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., the night Lincoln was assassinated. It was used to cradle his head and is stained with his blood.
Cross-Chamber Mixer 2015 kick-off event hosted by the all-new Women in Business Council
You can join the Women in Business Council in welcoming the Hoboken and Hudson County Chambers of Commerce for an informative, interactive, networking cross-chamber mixer and meet current and future members of both groups. The event is Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kolo Klub (the upstairs section of Pilsener Haus Biergarten), 1422 Grand St., Hoboken.
The presidents of both chambers will share their objectives and direction for 2015. You’ll have a chance to win the door prize, get space to display promotional materials at the Member Showcase Table, and get an opportunity to contribute to the door prize. Members tickets are $25, future members tickets $35, which includes one drink plus food for the evening. If you join the council at the door, your event fee is waived. Members are automatically entered for the door prize drawing, and if you join that evening you will also be entered. Please email suzpascale@gmail.com or melorr77@aol.com for door prize donations.
For registration information, call (201) 222-1100 or visit hcc@hobokenchamber.com.
Cross-Chamber Mixer 2015 kick-off event hosted by the all-new Women in Business Council
You can join the Women in Business Council in welcoming the Hoboken and Hudson County Chambers of Commerce for an informative, interactive, networking cross-chamber mixer and meet current and future members of both groups. The event is Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kolo Klub (the upstairs section of Pilsener Haus Biergarten), 1422 Grand St., Hoboken.
The presidents of both chambers will share their objectives and direction for 2015. You’ll have a chance to win the door prize, get space to display promotional materials at the Member Showcase Table, and get an opportunity to contribute to the door prize. Members tickets are $25, future members tickets $35, which includes one drink plus food for the evening. If you join the council at the door, your event fee is waived. Members are automatically entered for the door prize drawing, and if you join that evening you will also be entered. Please email suzpascale@gmail.com or melorr77@aol.com for door prize donations.
For registration information, call (201) 222-1100 or visit hcc@hobokenchamber.com.
Lincoln Association of Jersey City marks 150th anniversary celebration year
The Lincoln Association of Jersey City is the oldest continuously-operating association in the United States honoring President Abraham Lincoln. It was formed shortly after Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, and since then has held a banquet in Jersey City every year on his birthday, Feb. 12. Over the decades many figures of national importance have addressed the association, including people from the military and political worlds, historians, educators and civil rights leaders.
The association celebrated its 150th anniversary of its founding recently on Thursday, Feb. 12. The festivities included an address by association Vice President Edward Meehan, a wreath laying at the statue of Lincoln at the entrance to Lincoln Park at Kennedy Boulevard and Belmont Avenue, and its annual dinner at the Casino-in-the-Park, Lincoln Park, featuring speaker Todd Brewster, author of the newly published book “Lincoln’s Gamble” about the struggle to create the Emancipation Proclamation. There followed a musical presentation of popular songs of the Civil War by soprano Andria Helm.
On this special anniversary year, the Lincoln Association had on display at the banquet the “Bloody Flag” lent by kind permission of the Pike County Historical Society in Milford, Pa. This flag hung in Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., the night Lincoln was assassinated. It was used to cradle his head and is stained with his blood.