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    • homeworld: I guess he/she was shivering from being afraid, since it wasn’t cold out today.
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    Maxwell Place Plastic Beach

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    3/18/2010:

    Storm brings trashy eyesore; who cleans it up?

    Hoboken411 reader Chris was enjoying the gorgeous pre-spring day over at the Maxwell Place Park late this morning – when he noticed a ring of garbage surrounding the park.

    Cans, bottles, bags, and other refuse created this unsightly situation obviously brought in by our recent storm that flooded Hoboken. The question is – who cleans it up? The city? Toll Brothers? A band of helpful volunteers from the community? You decide.

    Speaking of plastic beach, here’s my favorite track from the new Gorillaz album with the same name! (I’m beta testing a new music player today…)

    Click to play!: Gorillaz – Stylo

    PS – I had to include some shots of the Hoboken411 Mascot Oscar – he insisted!

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  • Dominick’s & Vincent’s Barber

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    3/18/2010 Update:

    Help Wanted: A good barber!

    Finally got a haircut yesterday at D&V Barber Shop (1032 Washington) – and found out that Vincent is in need of some extra man (or woman) power!

    Their staff is now down to three, after recently losing two long-time barbers.

    The requirements are simple: You need to be licensed in NJ (as a barber or hairstylist), be able to work Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – and most importantly be reliable and good at what you do.

    Swing by at any time, or call 201-792-0077

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  • Would you abandon this doggie?

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    3/18/2010:

    Dog ownership is a serious commitment!

    This black Lab apparently was chained to the fence for many hours this morning – and Hoboken411 reader Caroline said:

    “Dog appears to be abandoned, shivering and frightened. Cops were called. Corner seventh and garden.”

    In fact, if you’re listening to the Hoboken411 Live Police and Fire Action Channel – they’re trying to figure out what to do with this pooch as we speak!

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  • Morning Commute Troubles?

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    3/18/2010:

    That pesky “tube!”

    Many Hoboken411 readers suffered some agonizing bus commutes this morning:

    “Waited 45 minutes this moring at the 14th and Bloomfield stop before taking the ferry to work. Not one 126 NYC bound bus passed from 8 am until 8:30 while many buses were running in the other direction. Between 8:30 and. 8:45 two completely full 126 buses passes the stop.”

    Well – that’s because there was a disabled vehicle in the Lincoln Tunnel this morning – causing even some New Jersey buses to be diverted to the Secaucus Junction for rail service to NY Penn Station.

    Which is why you should all sign up at NJTransit.com for alerts!

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  • Pier C Park Open! (for some)

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    3/18/2010 Update:

    St. Patrick’s Day park lovers?

    Hoboken411 reader Keith spotted this interesting situation over at the (still not really open) Pier C Park yesterday!

    “I was taking a walk along Hoboken’s waterfront this afternoon when I noticed two people (visibly drunk) using the slide on Pier C. They must of climbed over the railing to get on. They hung out in the park for about 10 minutes and then instead of climbing back over the railing to get back to the walkway, they decided to go for a little swim in the Hudson. Wish I captured a better picture of the female as she exited the water. Let’s just say she was sloppy (and I am not talking about how drunk she was) Idiots doesn’t even begin to explain these two.”

    See all previous progress reports (when this all started) AFTER THE JUMP!

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  • Hoboken Council Meeting 3/17/2010

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    3/18/2010 Update:

    Seven hour marathon once again

    The recipe we presented for tonight’s meeting was spot on. But to sum up a couple points briefly:

    • The council approved a $100 million dollar budget with practically no tax break for you angry residents – which will certainly go up and up and and…
    • The council decided NOT to pass the Police Union agreement for two reasons: One, so that they could “show” a negative number (albeit pennies), and two, so that they could “kick the can down the road” with the Police – which most people agree, will cost much more in the end.

    More on all of this and more later…

    Archived video and chat is available after the jump!

    3/17/2010 PREVIEW:

    Budget! Contracts! New and Higher Fees! Cake Boss!

    Adoption of the budget, consideration of two Police union contracts, a massive hidden tax increase in the form of new and increased fees, a contract for an HCDO-connected attorney, and an appearance by the Cake Boss top the many items on tonight’s City Council agenda. Tonight’s cake recipe includes: five tablespoons of acrimony, four cups of posturing, ten pounds of hypocrisy, and a just a pinch of transparency. Mix well before placing in City Hall oven for at least six hours. You won’t see a preview this comprehensive anywhere else!

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    Buddy Valastro commended by the Council

    The Cake Boss will make a pilgrimage across the street from Carlo’s Bakery to accept a commendation from Councilwoman Theresa Castellano “for serving as a good will ambassador promoting his First Ward bakery and the City of Hoboken to the world.

    Buddy and his team made a record two Hoboken inauguration cakes last year.

    Budget public hearing and final vote

    With less than three and a half months left in fiscal year 2010, the budget up for approval tonight is more spending history than spending plan. City Hall is selling it as a package that offers an overall tax cut of 0.5%, even though Mayor Dawn Zimmer promised a 25% tax cut. Members of the public will be allowed to express their feelings about the budget for five minutes each at the beginning of the meeting. If you don’t like your tax bill, this is your opportunity to speak up.

    Zimmer raises fees on businesses and homeowners

    Revenue is down. Raising tax rates is unpopular, so what’s a Mayor who needs more money to do?

    Raise fees on a myriad of licenses from restaurants to filmmakers, dog owners and anyone trying to do a little home improvement! 82 different fees will either be raised or introduced in Ordinance Z-31 tonight.

    Here’s a sample:

    • Plenary Retail License: Rises from $2,000 to $2,400
    • Mercantile License: Doubles from $50 to $100
    • Minimum Plumbing subcode fee: Doubles from $20 to $40
    • Filmaking Permits: Double from $350 to $700

    If your building has an elevator, the inspection fees will be going up sharply. Certificates of occupancy will also rise, along with fees for new construction and renovation. Take a look at the ordinance in the meeting package and see how much money you stand to lose.

    A public hearing will be held on the Hoboken tax in sheep’s clothing ordinance tonight before the council takes a final vote.

    Police contract agreements up for a vote

    As you read here first on Monday morning, the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the PBA and PSOA bargaining units are on tonight’s agenda. The deals negotiated by Fiscal Monitor Judy Tripodi include givebacks in the areas of health care benefits, prescription drug co-pays, vacation time off, and limits to amount of days off that can be “banked” for payout later. In exchange, the unions negotiated raises in each of the years of the contract.

    The vote tonight is pure political theater; Zimmer’s majority is already set to reject the MOA’s. First they’ll give their allies in the Hoboken REVOLT group the opportunity to scream and shout a bit. Watch for Revolters to play their part, but never bring up the fact that Mayor Zimmer and her Council-at-Large slate promised a 25% tax cut that will never happen.

    The Hoboken411 Council Preview continues with Applications for Open Space Trust Fund money, a contract for an HCDO-connected law firm, and the latest on the Council Conflict/Pay-to-Pay controversy, AFTER THE JUMP!

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  • Hoboken’s Collapsing Waterfront…

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    3/17/2010 Update:

    Uptown waterfront walkway taken care of

    In case you were wondering what the status of the crumbling waterfront walkway near the Hudson Tea Building was – well, it was quickly patched up and back to normal.

    SEE PREVIOUS UPDATES AFTER THE JUMP…

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  • Readers’ Circle Book Group 2010

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    2/11/2010:

    The Readers’ Circle book group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in the comfortable and spacious Muller Room of All Saints, 701 Washington Street, in Hoboken. All book lovers are welcome. Bring a friend. Free coffee and cake is served. For more info write readerscircle123@aol.com.

    The Reader – by Bernhard Schlink

    On Thursday, March 18th, the group will meet and discuss the book The Reader by Bernhard Schlink.

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