Mayor Turner gets ‘mold remediation’ job in West New York
Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner will be paid $90,000 for a six-month stint as a Special Project Consultant in West New York to deal with “mold remediation” and other unspecified projects. West New York spokeswoman Natalia Novas explained Turner was given a special contract “specifically to deal with issues such as mold remediation,” NJ.com reported.
Turner, 65, has been Weehawken’s mayor for the past 25 years and previously worked as town administrator in West New York when now-Rep. Albio Sires was mayor. See Al Sullivan’s column for more commentary.
“The municipality has resources for the remediation and in an effort to protect the town from exposure it is important for these issues to move forward,” Novas said in a statement.
West New York Mayor Felix Roque declined to answer questions about the mold and Turner’s new contract, which he said was a personnel matter, the website said.
Novas told NJ.com since the contract is for an “extraordinary unspecifiable service” it does not legally need to be publicized in advance. Turner will begin his work on Nov. 1.
Gala to honor Prieto
The Hudson County Schools of Technology Foundation will hold its Annual Gala fundraising event honoring Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto as a “Champion of Vocational Education” on Nov. 12 at Maritime Parc in Jersey City. Now in its fourth year, the Annual Gala is the HCST Foundation’s primary fundraising event and will support many of its activities throughout the year including student scholarships, enrichment and apprenticeship programs with leading businesses and much more. The event will be hosted by CBS 2 New York Sports Anchor Otis Livingston and tickets are available on the Foundation’s website hcstfoundation.org.
The foundation chose to honor Prieto for his “steadfast support for vocational and career-focused education.”
Individual tickets to the gala start at $200 with various sponsorship opportunities available. For more information about donating to the HCST Foundation visit its website hcstfoundation.org or contact Executive Director Linda Quentzel at (201) 662-6794.
Palisades Medical Center announces free health screenings
Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen has announced a series of free health screenings for residents in the North Hudson County area.
Nov. 1
St. Joseph/St. Michael’s Church, 1314 Central Ave., Union City. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free screenings for: blood pressure, heart rate, percentage of oxygen in the blood, peak flow/respiratory, Body Mass Index – BMI. HgbA1c blood test for diabetes, certificates for mammography, prostate screening, and HIV testing. Blood test for lead levels, lead testing and charity care registration.
Nov. 8
St. Anthony’s Church, 615 8th St., Union City. Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free screenings for: blood pressure, heart rate, percentage of oxygen in the blood, peak flow/respiratory, Body Mass Index – BMI, HgbA1c blood test for diabetes. Certificates for mammography, prostate screening, HIV testing, and blood tests for lead levels, and charity care registration.
Dec. 12
Nazareth Baptist Church, 5800 Palisades Ave., West New York. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free screenings and information on: blood pressure, heart rate, percentage of oxygen in the blood, peak flow/respiratory, Body Mass Index – BMI, HgbA1c blood test for diabetes, certificates for mammography, prostate screening, and HIV testing for those who are eligible. Charity care registration.
Health seminar on lung cancer on Nov. 12 at Palisades Medical Center
Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer-related deaths for both men and women throughout the world. Come to this free seminar to learn the symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent lung cancer.
Featured speakers are Harry D. Harper, M.D., and Martin E. Gutierrez, M.D., from the John Theurer Cancer Center, plus TBD. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at Palisades Medical Center, 7600 River Rd. Admission and parking are free, and free food and refreshments will be provided. Free transportation will also be available from 60th Street and Bergenline Avenue starting at 5:30 p.m. Registration contact: Nikki at (201) 854-5702.