Today, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy applauded the Town of Kearny’s filing of a lawsuit against heliport operator Helo Holdings Inc. (HHI) in the Chancery Division of New Jersey Superior Court. HHI is located in the South Kearny portion of the town. In June, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Board of County Commissioners entered into a shared services agreement to support coordinated legal action and the sharing of legal expenses aimed at addressing and curbing the impacts of incessant tourist helicopters flying over Hudson County municipalities.

“For years, Hudson County has been inundated with the relentless whirring of helicopters flying low over our communities, creating excessive noise and safety concerns for our residents. With the filing of this lawsuit, we will fight to ensure that the heliport operator is held accountable for its actions,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “Government works best when the County partners with our municipalities to work on behalf of our residents and we will keep fighting to ensure that HHI abides by agreements it previously made.”

Hudson County has filed papers with the court asking to be included as an interested party in the legal proceedings. This will give the County the ability to file legal briefs and certifications in support of Kearny’s suit. It is expected that the municipalities of Jersey City, Hoboken, and Bayonne and Union City will make similar applications to the court.