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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Bayonne Set for Sunday, October 6

Here is your chance to rid your home of Household Hazardous Waste 

        Hazardous Waste Collection in BayonneMayor Mark A. Smith announced that  the Hudson County Improvement Authority will have Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Bayonne on Sunday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The location is Norton Paints, 148 East 5th Street. 

           The following items are welcome: thermostats, tires, cleaners and corrosives, pool and photographic chemicals, oil-based paints, oil-based varnishes, rechargeable and car batteries, propane tanks (from barbecue grills only), solvents and thinners, pesticides and herbicides, formaldehyde, used motor oil, old gasoline, fire extinguishers, compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes, antifreeze, and marine and auto flares. Continue reading Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Bayonne Set for Sunday, October 6 →

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Earth Day 2013, Jersey City April 20th Liberty State Park

EARTH DAY 2013, Jersey City April 20th from River View Observer on Vimeo.

Sponsored by the Hudson County Improvement Authority, Norman Guerra, Executive Director and in collaboration with Liberty State Park and the Friends of Liberty State Park, Earth Day has become a huge event in Jersey City with many earth friendly activities, enviornmental exhibits, health screeings, safety workshops, free rides, arts and crafts, kids contests and strolling and stage entertainment. And a 5K Run/ Walk.
A wonderful way to celebrate the earth and have a great time in Jersey City on April 20th.
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Jersey City & Parks Coalition Win One of Three National Make A Difference Day Awards for Municipalities for “BIG DIG” Planting Project

Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Jersey City Parks Coalition announced today that the City of Jersey City and The Jersey City Parks Coalition have been awarded one of three national Make A Difference Day awards for municipalities for the collaborative project known as the “BIG DIG” that saw 18,000 tulip and daffodil bulbs planted across the city last October.

“We are extremely honored to receive this prestigious award and recognition,” said Mayor Healy. “Make A Difference Day, and particularly the ‘BIG DIG’ project, illustrated the immense value of public-private partnerships and what a positive impact volunteerism can have on a community.” Continue reading Jersey City & Parks Coalition Win One of Three National Make A Difference Day Awards for Municipalities for “BIG DIG” Planting Project →