Dear Neighbor,
Spring has finally sprung 🌺 and here are your updates for the month.🌸
Major Upgrades Coming to Hoboken’s Hockey Rink
In great recreational news, the City announced a partnership with the New Jersey Devils that had been in the works for months, enhancing the city's roller hockey rink and programming at the Multi-Service Center. This includes:
- Removal and disposal of the outdated boarding system.
- Patching and leveling the rink surface to ensure optimal playing conditions.
- Installing new rink flooring to enhance performance and safety.
This $230,000 commitment from the NHL includes up to $10,000 for part-time coaches and staff to develop diverse rink programming, including ball hockey clinics, initiatives to promote girls' hockey, adult leagues, and gameplay opportunities for kids and adults. Thanks to the head of Hoboken’s Recreation Department, Jessica Lezcano, for coordinating with the Devils to facilitate this grant opportunity.
 Thank you, NJ Devils!
Hoboken’s FY2024 Budget Workshops
On Monday, the City Council will hold a special meeting to introduce the Administration’s proposed 2024 municipal budget, which focuses on infrastructure upgrades, open space expansion, and quality of life improvements, while maintaining financial stability. The budget includes investments in key quality-of-life projects for Hoboken residents including creating innovative green spaces, addressing critical infrastructure needs, maintaining and upgrading essential water systems, reconstructing Sinatra Drive, expanding sustainability projects, programs assisting low-and-moderate-income residents, and more. The proposed budget includes a municipal tax increase of approximately 5.9 percent.
The Council’s Finance subcommittee, on which I serve, has scheduled nine budget workshops, on which you can participate, via Zoom starting Monday at 6 pm. The workshops are:
Monday, April 15, 6 pm:
- Administration and Finance
- City Clerk
- Corporation Counsel
Tuesday, April 16, 6 pm:
- Transportation and Parking
- Parks, Recreation, and Public Works
- Community Development
Wednesday, April 24, 6 pm:
- Water Utility
- Climate Action & Innovation
- Public Safety
You can read the City’s introduced budget here. For more information on the budget process and links to watch departments’ presentations at their budget workshops, click here.
🥍 Honoring Sean Sergeant 🥍
At our March 20 Council meeting, we honored Sean Sergeant, founder of the Hoboken Lacrosse program. I presented Sean with a proclamation from Mayor Bhalla, recognizing Sean's extraordinary contributions to our community. 🥍
Sean, who played lacrosse for Villanova, was joined by several Hoboken Lacrosse coaches who, together, have dedicated countless hours volunteering for our community, creating a special lacrosse program for Hoboken’s children. 🥍
Thank you, Sean
Hoboken Green Fair is Tomorrow
Check out Hoboken's annual Green Fair hosted by the City and the Hoboken Green Team, Saturday, April 13th from 11 am to 3 pm at Church Square Park.
The fair aims to heighten awareness about environmental concerns and educate attendees on how they can reduce their ecological footprint by opting for sustainable, environmentally friendly products and services, minimizing energy usage, preserving water, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This year's fair features a toy swap, providing families with the opportunity to exchange clean, gently used toys,
Bring a toy, take a toy!
Coffee with Cohen next Tuesday
On Tuesday, April 16th at noon, I will host my 97th Coffee with Cohen community event with special guest Jennifer Gonzalez, Head of Hoboken’s Department of Climate Action & Innovation and Chief Sustainability Officer. You can RSVP for the event here.
Join Director Gonzalez and me on Tuesday
This event, and many past Coffee with Cohen events, are recorded and hosted on my Facebook page and can be seen here.
Staying Up To Date and Seeking My Assistance
I issue this newsletter every month. You can stay up to date by following me on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. If you have any questions, or I can be of assistance to you or your family, please do not hesitate to contact me at HobokenPhil@gmail.com.
Phil Cohen
Hoboken City Councilman
Hoboken, New Jersey
HobokenPhil@gmail.com
(862) 234-9053
P.S. You can learn more about me and my ideas for Hoboken (as well as read this newsletter and prior newsletters) on my website philcohen.org.
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