As heard on the live police scanner, there was apparently a “working fire” over at 514 Madison St. (Senior Citizen building). It seems as if the sprinkler system had assisted, and the fire has now been extinguished, though heavy smoke conditions still persist.

As of 8:51pm, primary search indicated no serious injuries.

Well, it took to the last day of the Major League Baseball season to decide the outcome of the National League Playoff scenario.

Philadelphia fans rejoice, and NY Mets fans sulk in what was the worst September collapse in baseball history. Glavine gets shelled for 7 runs in 0.1 innings, and the Phillies cruise to a 6-1 victory.

What will happen in the first round of the playoffs?

Here’s a few polls (see new World Series Poll to the left, too!):

Welcome again, new registered readers!

Another fantastic weekend in the books. We have festivals, NFL Football, MLB races coming down to the wire, and fruity marketing BBQ’s going on.

Please feel free to send tips, rants, comments, drinks and suggestions to: Hoboken411@gmail.com.

What other fun & nutty items were covered in the past week?

News, items of importance & “Hot Topics”:

• Plans! - The SW6 southwest redevelopment plan chugs along, but with support from an unlikely council candidate.
• Clooney gets a few scrapes - Hollywood actor getting into minor accident bores the living daylights out of me. How about you?
• Dirty Water - Supposedly they’re going to do some work to our pipes. Stomach aches and sick days are coming!

Town Government:

• 4th Ward still dragging: - One month and six days left of this story (maybe).
• Re-cap-ulous: - Read what happened in the last Council meeting.

Community Events & Local Sports:

• Mobbed - Practice your waddling skills in the ever-packed twice-annual street fair.
• Save money? Sure! - Grab your set of $10 restaurant coupons at today’s Arts & Music Festival
• Free Food, forced marketing - Toll Brothers feeds attendees again.
• Ton Eighty - Fall dart season in full effect in Hoboken.
• November 2nd - Mark your calendar. Best comedy night ever in Hoboken makes a return.

New, Updated or Coming Soon:

• Soupy - The Original Soup Man has a ribbon cutting.

Reader Mail Bag:

• Horny - A reader shoots video of blaring and obnoxious Light Rail horns.

Fun, Games, Miscellaneous Stuff:

• Internet Hottie - Political Junkie Obama Girl struts her stuff in Hoboken.
• Hobotown - T.G. Heins is back with his weekly cartoon.
• How-to - A refresher on how to better use 411.

Notable incidents, crimes, fires:

• Endangered Species - Humans would become extinct if Hoboken was “the world”.

Recent Town Incidents:

• Incident Map - The LIVE police and fire scanner still streaming online. Try it! It’s entertaining AND informative! Find out what’s happening when fire trucks pull up to YOUR block!

The brief shower that cooled us off yesterday left a cool rainbow behind, spanning the entire city.

Thanks Jason for the pics (411 tried piecing the two together).

Awesome weekend we have here, so get out and do something!

9/28/2007 Alert:

“The Hoboken Police Department has advised that on Monday, October 1, 2007, United Water - Jersey City maintenance crews will shut down the water supply aqueduct for the City of Jersey City to perform a several week long inspection of the 100-year old tunnel system and perform maintenance work at the water treatment plant. The aqueduct will be closed for about three to four weeks to allow engineering teams the opportunity to inspect the aqueduct. This will also effect the Hoboken area.

You may want to drink bottle water during this period for your own piece of mind but we remind you that all pantry sinks are equipped with hot and cold water filters.

9/28/2007:

Special offer for Hoboken411 readers!

Be sure to stop by the Get Out Hudson booth at Sunday’s Arts & Music Festival. Pick up a few “Hudson Deck” coupon cards for only $8! Good through the end of the year, you’ll get 43 coupons for various Hoboken & Jersey City restaurants. Good for $10 off your meal (of $40 or higher - not including drinks). This purchase will pay for itself after one meal!

Click the coupon, print, and bring it with you on Sunday!

Enjoy your savings!

A quick Friday photo quiz about Hoboken!

Where were these pictures taken? Six total today. See the rest after the jump.

Have a great weekend everyone, it’ll be BEAUTIFUL!

Picture 1 of 6:

Where is this building?

[Click to continue reading the rest….]

By T.G. Heins-

9/28/2007:

** For quick access in the future, click “NFL 2007″ on the left column (under local sports) **

Here’s the place to trash-talk and discuss your teams in the NFC West. Make predictions for the season, and chat about last weeks wins or losses. Who you bet on, what your fantasy players from this division did, and where you watched the game.

9/28/2007:

** For quick access in the future, click “NFL 2007″ on the left column (under local sports) **

Here’s the place to trash-talk and discuss your teams in the AFC West. Make predictions for the season, and chat about last weeks wins or losses. Who you bet on, what your fantasy players from this division did, and where you watched the game.