(Photo captions: examples of utility boxes with artwork in Berkley, California. Photo used with permission, Kate Harper Blog)
The Hoboken Arts Advisory Committee today launched the “Art Box Mural Project” to beautify 15 utility boxes along Washington Street. The City of Hoboken, along with the committee, invite all artists who live or work in Hoboken to submit art proposals reflecting the theme of “equality and inclusion†to be painted on the utility boxes. 15 selections will be based on relevance to the theme, quality of work and proven experience with similar projects. Artists without previous public art experience are also encouraged to apply.
“Hoboken is committed to beautifying our public spaces and supporting our local artists, and I’m thrilled the arts committee is undertaking this quality of life initiative,†said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “The theme of equality and inclusion selected by the committee for the murals is an important one, as Hoboken will always be a fair and welcoming place where all are treated with respect. Thank you to all seven members of the arts committee for their continued efforts on this important project for our City.â€
Mayor Steven M. Fulop, Public Safety Director James Shea, and Police Director Tawana Moody announce 15 new police officers to take the Oath of Office on Thursday, July 16th, at 2:30p.m. Nearly 90% of those being sworn in represent various minority populations as part of the Administration’s diversity recruitment efforts.
The Fulop administration has made diversity recruitment a top priority, and as a result, 70-percent of the new officers hired since 2013 have been minorities.
HCCC President Christopher Reber (second from right in foreground) with officers and members of HCCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at an induction ceremony.
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation Board of Directors Chair, Joseph Napolitano, Sr., announced that the College’s President, Dr. Christopher M. Reber, has pledged a personal donation of $50,000 to establish an endowed scholarship fund for full- and part-time HCCC students. Dr. Reber will fulfill this pledge through payroll deduction over the next five years. He plans to continue adding funds to the scholarship endowment throughout his lifetime and through his estate planning.
Mr. Napolitano said Dr. Reber created the endowment to provide a stable and perpetual source of income that will assist HCCC students in paying tuition and achieving their academic goals with fewer interruptions or postponements.
More than 90% of HCCC students are eligible for financial aid or scholarships. The Christopher M. Reber Endowed Scholarship will be awarded by the HCCC Foundation Award Selection Committee to full- and part-time students enrolled at the College, including Dreamers and international students, who are in good academic standing; have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5; and demonstrate financial need.
The Jersey City Zoning Board voted unanimously in favor of a four-story development on Fourth Street.
Alan Cancro’s proposal for 377 Fourth Street, in Jersey City was voted unanimously in favor by the Jersey City Zoning Board. Cancro is the owner of the proposed developments four lots.
According to the 9,000 Square-foot buildings plan includes a lobby with the elevator on ground floor, landscaping space in rear of the structure and an area for bicycle parking.
Also proposed for the development a roof-top deck 1,800. Sq. Ft. access by elevator.
If you are a baby boomer chances are you have told your children and grandchildren your wonderful experiences at the local Drive-in Movie Theater, well, here is your chance to once again enjoy the experience with them when Bridge Arts Festival and Bayonne Community Bank present Family Drive-In Movie Experience in Bayonne.  Date: Saturday, July 18thTime:  Gates Open at 7:00 pm – Movie Starts at Sunset Location: Bayview Shops – 175 Avenue A, Bayonne (by Planet Fitness) Movie:  Sonic the Hedgehog – A Family MovieLive Music Entertainment Starts at 7:30 pm
TICKET  DETAILS VIP Admission includes reserved parking space & Family Snack Pack  General Admission parking is on a first come first serve basis.Our parking lot attendants will direct you to the appropriate parking space.
Order Your Drive-In Movie FoodAdvance Food Orders Required
**PRE-ORDERED FOOD ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE** **FOR PICK-UP AT THE MOVIE SITE**SUV VehiclesSUVs are allowed on-site to reverse park to accommodate movie viewing from the rear of the vehicle. BathroomsPorta Johns available for use at the movie site. MOVIE SITE RULES MUST BE FOLLOWEDAttendees must remain inside their same vehicle at all times, unless an occupant needs to get out of the vehicle for their health or safety or if an occupant needs to use the restroom.Masks/face coverings must be worn by all patrons when outside of their vehicle.ALL vehicles will be parked with a parking space in between each car. Parking attendants will direct drivers as to how and where to park.TICKET PURCHASETickets are pre-sold ONLY online prior to the event. Entrance fee is per car. Tickets will NOT be sold on-site.
MAXIMUM 4 PEOPLE PER CAR Larger parties with more than 4 people per car will NOT be granted access.ONLY Exception 2-Adults with 3-small childrenWe are excited to have you join us for this wonderful family event.
See you on Saturday!
Christopher & Cheryl Mack
Movie: Sonic the HedgehogSonic the Hedgehog sprints into action as he embraces his new home on Earth. Sonic must join forces with a small-town cop to defend earth from the evil genius, Dr. Robotnik
SUV VehiclesSUVs are allowed on-site to reverse park to accommodate movie viewing from the rear of the vehicle. BathroomsPorta Johns available for use at the movie site. MOVIE SITE RULES MUST BE FOLLOWEDAttendees must remain inside their same vehicle at all times, unless an occupant needs to get out of the vehicle for their health or safety or if an occupant needs to use the restroom.Masks/face coverings must be worn by all patrons when outside of their vehicle.ALL vehicles will be parked with a parking space in between each car. Parking attendants will direct drivers as to how and where to park.TICKET PURCHASETickets are pre-sold ONLY online prior to the event. Entrance fee is per car. Tickets will NOT be sold on-site.
MAXIMUM 4 PEOPLE PER CAR Larger parties with more than 4 people per car will NOT be granted access.ONLY Exception 2-Adults with 3-small childrenWe are excited to have you join us for this wonderful family event.
West Orange, NJ (July 13, 2020) – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been named the presenting sponsor of the New Jersey “Last Dance†World Series.
Created to support high-school student athletes who missed out on the opportunity to compete for their schools during the spring baseball season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Jersey “Last Dance†World Series, presented by RWJBarnabas Health, will kick off with pool play July 14-16 at nearly 60 sites across the state.
Jersey City 1st to Introduce Electric Police Cars & Garbage Trucks under Executive Order for Full Electrification by 2030
 Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the expansive implementation of electric vehicles throughout Jersey City’s municipal fleet to become the first on the East Coast with fully electric garbage trucks and some of the first EV Police response vehicles. The infrastructure advancements to New Jersey’s largest municipal fleet fall under the Mayor’s Executive Order to require 10% of all new municipal fleet vehicles to be fully electric this year where available, with a goal of 100% of new municipal fleet vehicles to be fully electric by 2030.
The members of the Jersey City Arts Fund Committee are asking for feedback from Jersey City voters regarding the Jersey City Arts Fund Referendum slated for the November 2020 Ballot. In February 2020, the City Council approved a referendum ballot question that would establish a Jersey City Arts Fund (JCAF) to support local arts and culture organizations, artists, arts education, and more. Money for the Fund would be raised through a small property tax. The City Council has indicated that they would set the tax at either a quarter-penny or half-penny per $100 of assessed property value, but have set a cap of 2 cents per $100:
Jersey City’s Latest Boost for Business Owners Help with Lost Revenues and Jobs due to COVID-19 Shutdown; Applications to Open for CARES Act Stimulus Funding
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop joined Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise today to announce Jersey City as the recipient of nearly $7 million from the initial allocation of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Securities (CARES) Act stimulus funds to directly benefit small businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hudson County was allocated a total of over $117 million through the CARES Act which was signed by the President in March to provide $2 trillion in financial aid to families and businesses across the nation impacted by the health and economic crisis.
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 276*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 857 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered.
GOVERNOR UPDATES: Please see the governor’s social media pages or go to covid19.nj.gov for the latest information related to statewide directives. There have been numerous changes, alterations, updates to these Executive Orders, please stay tuned to the State of NJ website to keep up to date with the latest information.
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