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"Each day Emily works hard to get things done for the Hoboken community. Whether that means responding to emails from residents, answering questions on social media, or attending a community meeting, she’s always committed to listening and taking action."
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Hoboken Public Library Book Bike
Do you and/or your family enjoy reading books? Check out the Hoboken Public Library’s Book Bike this Friday, July 29 at Elysian Park (1001 Hudson St.). While there you can sign up for a library card, check out & return books, and tune in to a special children’s story time. You won’t want to miss it!
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Constituent Services Open Office Hours
Join the Office of Constituent Services on Tuesday, July 26 from 5-7pm at the Multi-Service Center (124 Grand) and hear from Hoboken's Chief Resiliency Officer, Caleb Stratton, and Director of Environmental Services, Jennifer Gonzalez, about the City’s flood mitigation efforts. To make an appointment, please contact Nora DeBenedetto at ndebenedetto@hobokennj.gov or call 201-420-2000 x1311.
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St. Ann's Festival
Check out St. Ann’s Festival from July 22-26 in the area of 7th and Jefferson for a lively experience filled with music, games, and the best zeppole in town! Join in the closing day mass and procession at 11am on Tuesday, July 26 at St. Ann's Church (704 Jefferson).
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Movies Under the Stars
Bring your blanket and snacks, and head to Pier A Park for a screening of West Side Story on Wednesday, July 27 at 9pm!
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Happy Hour Fundraiser
Join local non-profit Community Lifestyle for a happy hour fundraiser at The Pig and Parrot (77 Hudson St.) from
5-8pm on Wednesday, July 27! Your funds will support a free summer camp program. You won’t want to miss it!
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The Next Public Safety Forum
Join the City of Hoboken’s Public Safety Department on Wednesday, July 27, from 5:30-7:30pm at Black Rail Coffee (by the Light Rail platform at 9th and Jackson) for their second Community and Public Safety (CAPS) forum! For more information check out https://local.nixle.com/alert/9533945/.
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Movies in the Park at Columbus Park
Bring your blanket and snacks, and head over to Columbus Park on Thursday, July 28 for a screening of The Boss Baby: Family Business! Free admission, popcorn, and beverages - the movie will start at around sundown.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
The City of Hoboken - in partnership with Medicine Man Pharmacy - will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at 605 Jackson on Monday, July 25, from 5-8pm. To sign up for an appointment, go to: hobokennj.gov/medicinemanvaccine
Hudson Regional Health Commission is also hosting vaccine clinics on Thursday, July 28, from 10am - 3pm and Tuesday, August 9, from 10am - 1pm at 605 Jackson St. For more information, contact them at (201) 223-1133 or inforequest@hudsonregional.gov.
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Hoboken Community Center Food Distribution
This Friday, July 29 is the next distribution date for the Hoboken Community Center Food Pantry. It will take place from 10am - 12:30pm at 124 Grand St., 311 Harrison St., and 1301 Washington St. For more information contact Pantry@hobokencc.org or visit www.hobokencc.org.
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4V4 Street Soccer Tournament
Calling all middle schoolers and high schoolers (ages 11-22) to join the 4V4 Street Soccer Tournament, hosted by HOPE+FUTURE and the Hoboken Police Department on Friday, July 29 at 4pm! It’s free to play and watch!
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Itty Bitty Book Club
Join the Hoboken Rainbow Family for their next meeting of the Itty Bitty Book Club. This week they will be discussing the book, Rick, by award-winning author, Alex Gino, at Uncle Milton’s Café (1119 Jefferson St.) this Saturday, July 30 at 12pm!
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Sinatra Drive Summer Streets
On Sunday, July 31 Sinatra will be closed to traffic from 8am-6pm for to the Sinatra Drive Summer Streets, an initiative presented by the City of Hoboken’s Department of Transportation & Parking.
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Community Bike Ride - Rescheduled!
Due to extreme heat, yesterday’s (7/24) Community Bike Ride was rescheduled to this Sunday, July 31 at 11am - meeting at Mama Johnson Field (4th and Jackson). Thanks to Jersey City Medical Center, free kids bike helmets will also be provided. Helmets are required for individuals under the age 17 during the ride, which is approximately 4 miles and takes about one hour.
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Hoboken Police Department Pop Up & Community Game Night
Join the Hoboken Police Department and community partners, HOPES CAP and Hoboken Public Library for a Community Game Night on Thursday, August 4 from
5-7pm on 11th St. between Bloomfield and Garden! All children are required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian - for more information on this event, contact 1-855-654-6737 or gigantem@hobokenpdnj.gov.
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Hoboken Hydration Station Program
The Hoboken Green Team launched the Hoboken Hydration Station Program to reduce the number of single-use plastic water bottles that accumulate in our town. It’s important to stay hydrated during these hot summer days - head to the businesses that are a part of this program: Green Rock Tap & Grill, Purely Juiced, Choc O Pain French Bakery and Café, Fleet Feet Hoboken, JackRabbit, Cork City Pub, The Ferryman on 1st, Finnegans, Northern Soul, and West Elm.
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Upcoming Meetings
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Tuesday, July 26 @7:00pm
Historic Preservation Commission -
Monday, August 1 @6:30pm
Hoboken Housing Authority (HHA) -
Monday, August 1 @7:00pm
Planning Board -
Tuesday, August 2 @6:30pm & @7:00pm
Interested in listening to the next City Council meeting?
Check out this link for all of the dates of the upcoming City Council meetings this and next month: http://hobokennj.iqm2.com/Citizens/Calendar.aspx
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If you have any questions or concerns, or if I can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at HobokenEmily@gmail.com. Please follow my social media pages for more information on upcoming events in Hoboken!
Have a great week!
Many thanks,
Emily Jabbour
Councilperson-At-Large, City of Hoboken
Cell: 781-724-6258
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