Our mission is to serve the interests and needs of residents by promoting a cleaner and safer neighborhood, uniting residents in common causes, cooperating with city government, acting as a sounding board for the opinions of residents, representing local residents at city meetings, and serving the interests of the citizenry of downtown Jersey City.
The Redistricting Meeting has been rescheduled for This Saturday, January 220th at 9:30 am, at City Hall Council Chambers, 280 Grove St. An online option is available but you must register to speak. See the Public Notice below maps for more information. Before then, Sign the PETITION HERE, Share it with everyone you know.
Above are two images. On the left is the image of the existing Ward Map on the Right is the proposed Ward map. The wards are being redistricted due to the 2020 Census. This directly impacts the Hamilton Park Neighborhood. Basically, all residents west of Coles Street will now be in Ward C. Please attend the meeting and register to speak to keep the hamilton Park neighborhood in one Ward E. A couple of options would be to either create a new Ward that would encompass the waterfront or move everything north of 11th St. to Ward D. Meeting information is below.
Dog Runs at Hamilton Park are open to the public. There are still unfinished issues: the dog water fountains cannot be tested until water is turned on in the spring, the mulch under the benches will be changed to a less 'dig-able' material, and other smaller items. Tired of the Helicopter Noise Pollution? check out the website Stop the Chop NY NJ. The Owner of 164.5 Coles Street is proposing a rear yard extension. For more information see click the link below to the development topic.
The Jersey City Ordinance section relating to parks has been added to the website, click the link below. Or pick 'Neighborhood' in the menu bar above and then 'Park Ordinance'. The Hamilton Park Conservancy (HPC) presented to the City changes they are requesting to the Southwest Quadrant of Hamilton Park. This will include but is not limited to: removal of trees, additional landscaping, and barriers. The HPNA requested drawings from the HPC and once obtained, we will post them here. Dog Run Accessories layout and Images Please click on the links below for a plan and images of the equipment for the Dog Runs at Hamilton Park. Information provided by the Jersey City Division of Architecture. Please note that both dog runs will have dog water fountains sized for large and small dogs. Reserve your spot for the COVID-19 Vaccine, by registering! Please click here for link.
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