UC Zoning official may have lived out of town
According to a published article, a member of the Union City Zoning Board may have been living in Bergen County for the last three years, and if so, should not have been eligible to remain on the board. If he was living elsewhere while he was voting on Union City projects, those projects may have to be re-voted upon.
The Union City Board of Commissioners finally declined to reappoint him last month, according to the mayor’s spokesman, Mark Albiez.
Ralph Lieber, a Union City developer who has sued the Zoning Board in the past, told the Reporter that property records and a private investigation he conducted show that the board member owned and lived in a Hasbrouck Heights home since at least 2007.
However, the board member is registered to vote at a Union City address.
Albiez said last week that Mayor Brian Stack had no comment on the issue at this time.
The situation is likely to get more heated, as a Union City mayor/commission election will be occurring in that town May 11.
Union City celebrates Dominican and Irish heritages
The city plans to commemorate the Independence Day of the Dominican Republic with two events on March 11. At noon there will be a flag raising ceremony at International Park, 3700 Palisade Ave. And at 7:30 p.m., a cultural event celebrating the Dominican community, “Celebrando Quisqueya,” will be held at Jose Marti Freshman Academy, 1800 Summit Ave. The event will feature guest speakers, live music, and refreshments. Admission is free and everyone in the community is invited.
On March 12, the Union City will hold two events in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. At noon there will be a flag-raising ceremony at International Park, 3700 Palisade Ave. The mayor and commissioners will be present, the city’s Irish Persons of the Year will be introduced, and bagpipe music will be played by John Nisbet.
The city will hold its Annual Senior Citizen St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Saturday, March 13 at 12 noon at Union City High School, 2500 Kennedy Blvd. in Union City.
For more information, please contact Bobby or Yoli at the Office of Senior Affairs at (201) 348-5701.
City Hall hosts art exhibit
Union City Mayor Brian Stack and the Board of Commissioners announced that the city will host an art exhibit at the Union City Art Gallery at City Hall on March 17 at 6 p.m. The event will feature an art exhibit by artist Eduardo Guzman Valveude and will include live music by Graciela Barreto. The entire community is invited to attend the event. Refreshments will be served and admission to the event is free.
The Union City Gallery at City Hall is dedicated to giving local artists a free space to showcase their art as well as to continue the city’s mission of encouraging more art in the city and improving the quality of life of all its residents.
The gallery will feature different artists in monthly exhibits. Artists that would like to be included in future exhibits should contact the Union City Office of Public Affairs at (201) 348-5746 for more details.
Free workshop offered for neutering feral cats
Companion Animal Trust has announced the 2010 Neighborhood Feral Cat Initiative’s free monthly feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) training workshop schedule. In partnership with the Hudson County Animal League, the program has been awarded a $16,500 grant from PetSmart Charities to pay for the veterinarian spay neuter costs associated with TNR.
Workshops will be held from noon until 3 p.m. in Jersey City on the following dates: March 13, April 17, May 15, June 12, July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 18, Oct. 16 and Nov. 13.
All workshop attendees will learn the steps in setting up a managed cat colony, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, safely handling feral cats, and trapping.
All attendees will become TNR certified and Hudson County residents will gain access to low cost spay/neuter and trap rentals.
Reservations are required. To reserve a seat or for more information call (201) 884-9649.