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‘Pothole Killer’ loose on Hoboken streets
City says new machine fills holes better, faster, cheaper

Hardened winter has finally given way to spring in Hoboken, and as always, the city’s streets have no choice but to follow suit. Thousands of cracks and hidden cavities in the asphalt, gradually weakened by a vicious cycle of freezes and thaws, are now ticking time bombs, lying in wait for a well-placed tire. They …

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School taxes likely to rise
Few opt out of new test; teachers recognized at meeting

School officials honored exemplary teachers and talked about the state PARCC test and the likelihood of a new tax increase at a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. New Jersey’s new standardized test, designed by the 14-state Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) in conjunction with Pearson Education, was administered statewide …

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What’s next for the Gold Coast?
Developers and officials discuss future projects, public transit

developers search for new opportunities in the Gold Coast, the 19-mile stretch of New Jersey from the Bayonne Bridge to the George Washington Bridge, they are seeing their target market of renters broaden beyond the 25 to 35-year-old millennials that were once the primary focus. The future of development in Hudson County was the topic …

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Police Beat

Catch of the day? Wool-coated shrimp A sharp-eyed loss prevention officer at the Hoboken ShopRite had the catch of the day on March 2 when he apprehended a Jersey City man allegedly attempting to shoplift three bags of shrimp under his coat, according to a report from the Hoboken Police Department. At around 2:30 p.m. …

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Monarch in the Meadowlands passes 50 percent occupancy
Luxury community attracts steady stream of upscale tenants

The Monarch, the luxury rental community located directly across from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, has leased more than 50 percent of its new construction residences since grand opening last fall, developer BNE Real Estate Group announced this week. The 316-apartment community offers a combination of convenience and luxury, enhanced by a value proposition that …

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HOBOKEN BRIEFS

Democrats endorse Chaparro for state Assembly, replacing Carmelo Garcia Annette Chaparro will run for state Assembly in the 33rd District, representing Hoboken, Union City, Weehawken, and some of Jersey City, on a ticket backed by State Sen. Brian Stack. She was publicly given support from the Hudson County Democratic Organization as well as the Hoboken …

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City seeks $24M in state loans
Money would buy chemical company’s lots, cover new park, water main upgrades

The purchase of 6.1 acres for open space in northwest Hoboken, the construction of the Southwest Park, and water main upgrades beneath Washington Street all moved one step closer to fruition this past Wednesday. The City Council approved applications for three loans with a cumulative value of just over $24 million from the New Jersey …

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Waiting for ‘super’-man
School board down to four finalists for superintendent

After five nights of interviews, the Hoboken Board of Education has narrowed its search for a permanent superintendent down to four candidates and hopes to make a decision before May. The superintendent would replace interim head Dr. Richard Brockel when his one-year contract expires at the end of June, though the school board has the …

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Interior Motif adds custom home organization systems

A hometown favorite for interior decorating, Interior Motif has added custom closet design to its repertoire of home decorating services. Beginning immediately, Interior Motif will offer free in-home design consultations for custom home organization systems including closets, pantries, home offices, wall beds and more. Their professionally trained design consultants are experts in maximizing space while …

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