But Hoboken residents, kids and dogs go thirsty all summer instead!
Many residents who enjoy using Elysian Park have been a quite frustrated at the lack of attention the water infrastructure has received this summer.
You see – the valve that controls the kiddie fountain is faulty. It stays on permanently – unless the main valve which controls the water for the rest of the park (water fountains, dog park fountain) is shut completely off. (If they forget – the fountain wastes water all night).
The problem is two-fold:
Because of this “all on – all off” remedy for the broken kiddie fountain, when the park is shut down in the early evening, thirsty joggers have no fountain, and dogs stare in bewilderment that no water is available for them either.
A more pressing problem is the fact that the main park valve is NOT designed to be shut on and off daily – only in emergencies – and will wear out quickly. This may very well cause some kind of massive flooding that will cost MUCH more than just fixing the kiddie fountain valve.
The city should be more responsible than this – and just call a local plumber to take care of the job. A good plumber could do the work in an hour or two, but anyone who knows anything about basic pipes could finish the job in one day at the very most.
Is Hoboken being penny-wise and dollar foolish once again?
Celebrating the arts and the joy of reading, this festival will have a full schedule of interactive presentations by well-known children’s book author/illustrators, plus musical acts and theatrical events, all on the Monroe Theatrespace stage.
In addition to the events onstage, MST will have a full schedule of workshops for kids; dance, yoga, and drama. The MST Drama School faculty will be on hand to conduct fun workshops in acting for kids of all ages.
In the lobby of the theatre and out in halls will be informational tables from family-friendly organizations.
Tickets cost $5 (at the door) – and the event is located at The Monroe Theatrespace, 720 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor (Free Parking).
Mainstage Schedule:
11:00am: Music Together with Dave Lambert
11:35am: MST Summer Drama Campers present a scene from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
12:00pm: Bob Shea
12:45pm: Miss Nina
1:30pm: Darren Farrell
2:00pm: Big Jeff
2:30pm: Ro Roa
See more after the jump, including performer bios and workshop schedules too!
Candy Shoppe now a part time music school for kids
Lindsey Koester introduces a fun way to entertain and immerse your baby or toddler in the world of music here in Hoboken.
The Audio Engineer turned “child pied piper” has created a business called Up Beat Baby, which begins its inaugural classes in Hoboken and other towns in Bergen County, NJ this month.
Sessions for the Hoboken “Up Beat Baby” will be held at The Candy Shoppe (4th St. between Hudson & Washington) each Friday starting September 17th – and lasts for 10 weeks. Cost starts at $20 per class ($4 additional for upgraded classes, which include a bonus recording of your child, and an instrument to take home).
Two types of classes are offered – for either kids 12-24 months – or 3 to 4 year-olds.
What makes UpBeatBaby Different?
Lindsey details many of the various activities your child will engage in during the 10-week program:
we sing a fun mix of original and updated songs (from mother goose to the beatles)
we’ll make instruments to bring home (rainsticks, drums, shakers, and more)
we’ll work on fine and gross motor skills
we’ll boom, jingle, rat-a-tat-tat with tons of kid friendly instruments
we’ll dance, sing, make and experience music
Lindsey will perform with a keyboard and background beats that are oh-so-danceable
you’ll be given a recording of some of the everyday songs with your membership
you’ll notice some neat recording gear at classes and you’ll have the option to purchase recordings of classes starring your very own Upbeatbaby!
Congrats to Lindsey for finding the career path that she loves and finds fulfilling!
Description: Unique musical learning experience for children aged one to four (plus their parents!) Address: Three locations so far – Hoboken, Bergenfield and Tenafly, NJ. Website: www.upbeatbaby.com Email: upbeatbaby@gmail.com Phone: (201)674-0098
The Hoboken PBA today requested that the next City Council meeting venue get changed to allow the expected 500 extra people to attend.
The following letter was sent by PBA President Vince Lombardi to City Clerk Jimmy Farina, Mayor Dawn Zimmer and Council President Carol Marsh.
Re: Request for Location Change for 09-15-10 City Council Meeting.
Dear Mr. City Clerk:
I am respectfully requesting that the City of Hoboken move the regular Hoboken City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from the usual City Hall Municipal Court Chambers to a larger venue to better accommodate members of the public.
I am expecting approximately 400 ~ 500 members of the community, especially senior citizens, who have contacted me-wanting to attend this upcoming meeting.
It is within the best interest of both the community and the city to change the location of this meeting to accommodate all persons wishing to attend in a facility that has adequate space, ventilation, air-conditioning for safety and health reasons.
My recommendation for a location that would best suit the public’s health and safety needs would be that of the Wallace Primary School auditorium gymnasium.
Kids clothing shop features consignment and resale
K.C. Kids Hoboken is a new kids clothing store that’s just about ready to open their doors to the public. They’re just waiting on final Hoboken “paperwork” to get the green light.
The shop, located at 463 5th Street (between Adams and Jefferson) will specialize in dealing with kids’ clothing – and help parents who either would like quality clothing for less than retail – or to recoup some of the money spent once the kids (quickly) outgrow their outfits. They also will sell other clothes related to child bearing (Maternity, etc.)
Naturally, they don’t seem to deal with “run of the mill” kids clothing – but rather designer “brand name” labels that will illicit “oohs and ahhs” at the next baby party you attend. It can be your secret that you bought it for less!
In addition to just clothes, other knick-knacks like strollers, bags, high-chairs, shoes, and a sea of other items people shell out billions of dollars for each year will pass through these doors.
Note: As of this morning – no mention of a 9/11 memorial ceremony in Hoboken this year.
Giant Hoboken Sept. 11th memorial never came to fruition
Hoboken already has a simple, “living” 9/11 Memorial downtown – the 57 Gingko Trees and Flame which remembers the Hoboken Men and Women who lost their lives on that tragic day in 2001.
They envisioned their memorial concept as follows: “Portrait of Hoboken” is a living memorial. Reflecting the light of day and glowing like a halo at night, the stainless-steel frame will be a moving marker on the horizon that identifies Hoboken and its citizens. “Portrait of Hoboken” captures a constantly changing view. There will be moments when the frame is full of life and activity, and times when it is empty. Either way, its strength and poignancy will resonate. As the community participates, and populate the frame, they become part of the memorial. The walking and pausing silhouettes will generate a constantly changing portrait of those who come to reflect and remember. Every September 11th the frame will be full of life and reaffirm the strength and vitality of the Hoboken community.”
Do you think this concept would have worked in Hoboken?
“Reservations are now being taken for Novel Night, Volume Three, a “literary dining event” to benefit the Hoboken Public Library. Novel Night this year will take place on Saturday, October 16.
Tickets are $100 per person and are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Deadline for reservations is October 1.
Guests at Novel Night, Volume Three, have a choice of 20 dinners offered by local hosts, with each dinner featuring a menu inspired by a book selected by the host. The evening will conclude at the Hoboken Public Library with coffee and desserts donated by local bakeries, including Sweet and Carlo’s Bakery.
Book selections this year offer a wide range of culinary choices; titles include
The Friends of the Hoboken Public Library, sponsors of this fundraiser, organized the first Novel Night in 2007. The event has generated tremendous support from the community. In addition to the generous hosts and the close to 200 diners who attend each year, a number of local businesses have contributed financial and/or in-kind support to Novel Night.
Proceeds from previous Novel Nights have helped fund the preservation of precious and fragile historical documents housed at the Hoboken Public Library.”
Hoboken411 reader (and resident) Brian is also having issues with getting his parking sticker, and feels he’s in a unique situation because his parents own the car he uses here in the Mile Square.
“After the post about Parking Permits I feel like I need to tell you my story.
It is a royal pain in the ass to get a parking permit in this city. I moved here a couple of months ago and I can still not get a Parking Permit. My drivers licenses says that I am a resident of Hoboken but my registration does not.
The reason of this is because my parents own my car. One might think that I am trying to commit insurance fraud, but I am not. I have documentation from my insurance company saying they know my car is garaged in Hoboken. I have brought this documentation to the attention of Councilman David Mello. He told me that “they have never seen this situation before.”
He then brought this information to the attention to the Director of the Parking Authority Ian Sacs. He said they could not make an exemption because “they do not want hundreds of other people trying this.” Well my argument to that is if you never heard of this before do you really think a lot of people are in the same situation. I am a resident of Hoboken I sleep in my apartment on Bloomfield st every night WHY CAN I NOT PARK ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET?
David Mello said he was going to follow up with me again but he is now blowing me off. I have tried calling David and Ian many times and they do not pick up or return phone calls. What even gets me more mad is that they have taken two spots on my street up for the Hertz car.
I do not know what else to do. I feel like this is really unfair when I really do live here and I am not committing any fraud.”
Do you think that using your parents car in Hoboken disqualifies you as a resident?
See original temporary parking permit conundrum after the jump…
