VNA Meeting: Tuesday, May 11, 2010

The Village Neighborhood Association
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (Please see the map below)

General Meeting Information:

The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located on Merseles Street. [Read more]

VNA November Meeting: Newark Ave. Streetscape Phase III and More

The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located at 182 Merseles Street.

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VNA October Meeting: Design Presentations for First Street Park

The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA), in collaboration with Gotham West Development and the City of Jersey City, invites you to attend 4-FIRST, a presentation showcasing the visionary works of four landscape architecture firms aimed at transforming the long-abandoned and deteriorated First Street Park in the Italian Village. Invited design firms from across the New York metro area will present their design concepts for neighborhood feedback and consideration.

The presentation will be introduced by the First Street Park Restoration Committee, and a brief history of the site – from its civic advocacy origins in the 1940s to its Mayor Paul Jordan-led “Legacy of Parks” construction in the 1970s – will be given by John Gomez of JC Landmarks. [Read more]

VNA Back From Summer Recess

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (Please see the map below)

AGENDA

7:30 – 7:45 — Introduction and assemble.

7:45 – 7:55 — The 4th Street Art & Music Festival

Festival organizer Marc Caterina will update the group about this upcoming all-day cultural event taking place right here in The Village on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The VNA is co-supporting the festival which features food vendors, live music, artists, [Read more]

SUMMER’S OVER!!

(Sep 02, 2009) I’d hate to be the one to break it to you, but summer is over. OK, not officially, but lets be honest, with school right around the corner (parents stop smiling), and Labor Day in a matter of days, I think it’s safe to say that summer is now a part of our collective past.

With this bit of sad news, I am happy to announce a new “season” of  The Village Neighborhood Association!

As many of you already know, our monthly meeting schedule coincides with the very school calendar that signifies the end of summer. [Read more]

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 19, 2009

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (See map below for details)

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7:30 – 7:45: INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSEMBLE

7:45 – 8:00: FIRST STREET PARK: UPDATE
Gotham West Development, owners of the building to the left of the park, discuss their project and the potential renovation of the park.

8:00 – 8:10: THE VILLAGE MURAL: UPDATE
After eight months, the Port Authority has finished their internal process to green light the project. We’ll discuss next steps.

8:10 – 8:20: NEWARK AVENUE PHASE III: UPDATE
Following the completion of the City’s application for federal funds to
extend the Newark Avenue Redevelopment into the Village area, the
process and the role of the VNA will be discussed.

8:20 – 8:30: THE VILLAGE WEEKEND: UPDATE
The what, where, when, and more importantly why, regarding our first-ever weekend event.

8:30 – 8:40: BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ELECTIONS

8:40: OPEN FORUM
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General Meeting Information:

The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located on Merseles Street.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2009

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (See map below for details)

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AGENDA:

7:30 – 7:45: Introduction and Assemble.

7:45 – 8:15: Election 2009 -”Meet the Candidates” Forum

In an effort to bring attention to the Jersey City Municipal Elections being held this May, the VNA is extending invitations to the Mayoral Candidates, as well as their Council Candidates. Over the next few months, we encourage candidates to use this forum to introduce themselves to our members, and present their vision for the future of Jersey City.

Joe Cassidy At-Large Council Candidate

Mr. Cassidy, a Hudson County sheriff from 1996-2007, is running for an At-Large Council seat on Lou Manzo’s ticket.

Joe Tarrazi Ward E Council Candidate

Mr. Tarrazi is running for the Ward E Council seat on Lou Manzo’s ticket.

Steven Fulop: Downtown Ward E City Council Candidate

Learn more about Councilman Fulop www.stevenfulop.com

Guy Catrillo Downtown Ward E City Council Candidate

Mr. Catrillo, a former Community Leader and Activist is running for a Council seat on Mayor Healy’s ticket. He works as a Senior Planning Aide in the City’s Planning Department, and was formerly Hudson County’s Deputy Superintendent of Elections.

8:15 – 8:30: The Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition

Founded in 1998, Maureen Crowley will update the community on the most recent developments regarding the Sixth Street Embankment, and how it could potentially impact The Village. For more information please visit www.embankment.org

8:30 – 8:40: Announcement: The Village Weekend!

Mark your calendars! We will discuss details of our May 30 – May 31 special weekend event. Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Founder and President John Gomez will brief us on the upcoming “The Italian Village Historical Walking Tour” scheduled for Saturday, May 30th.

8:40 – 8:45: Announcement: The Village Spring Cleanup

8:45: Open forum and coffee with your neighbors.

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General Meeting Information:

The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located on Merseles Street.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2009

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (See map below for details)

________________________________________________________

AGENDA:

7:30 – 7:45: Introduction and Assemble.

7:45 – 8:00: Election 2009 -”Meet the Candidates” Forum
In an effort to bring attention to the Jersey City Municipal Elections being held this May, the VNA is extending invitations to the Mayoral Candidates, as well as their Council Candidates. Over the next few months, we encourage candidates to use this forum to introduce themselves to our members, and present their vision for the future of Jersey City.

Steven Fulop: Downtown Ward E City Council Candidate

Councilman Fulop will discuss some of his notable achievements over the past four years, and his focus for the future, such as safety, education, taxes, and city government. Learn more about Steve at www.stevenfulop.com

8:00 – 8:10: New Jersey Turnpike Authority proposed waterfront elevated access ramp — Exit 14D “Separator”

Ward E Downtown Councilman Steven Fulop will brief our members on the NJTPA proposed access ramp “separator”. He will discuss where the ramp will be located, its possible timetable, and the benefits it could have to The Village . For a detail of the proposed plan, please visit New Jersey Turnpike Proposed Ramp — Exit 14D “Separator”.

8:10 – 8:25: The Embankment Preservation Coalition
Founded in 1998, Maureen Crowley will update the community on the most recent developments regarding the Sixth Street Embankment, and how it could potentially impact The Village. For more information please visit www.embankment.org

8:25 – 8:40: QOL: Monmouth Street

The VNA will present our approach to working with residents, businesses, and city government in an effort to better the quality of life for those in The Village having to deal with these issues. With its recent increase in loitering and street fighting, Monmouth Street is going to the focus of our discussion.

8:40: Open forum and coffee with neighbors

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General Meeting Information:

The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located on Merseles Street.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 10, 2009

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (See map below for details)

________________________________________________________

AGENDA:

7:30 – 7:45: Introduction and assemble.

7:45 – 8:00: Election 2009 -”Meet the Candidates” Forum

In an effort to bring attention to the Jersey City Municipal Elections being held this May, the VNA is extending invitations to the Mayoral Candidates and their Council Candidates. Over the next few months, we encourage candidates to use this forum to introduce themselves to our members, and present their vision for the future of Jersey City.

Dan Levin: Mayoral Candidate, community activist and Civic JC founder. Learn more about Dan at onejerseycity.org

Emilio De Lia: Council At-Large Candidate, business consultant and community organizer

Andrew Hubsch: Council At-Large Candidate, Vice President of the Jersey City Episcopal Community Development Corporation & Civic JC Board member

8:00 – 8:15: East District Crime Update

The East District will send a representative to update our members on the progress of their investigations into the recent shootings on Coles Street and Brunswick Streets.

Note: Captain McDonough of the East District has monthly COMPSTAT meetings which are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at Middle School #4, 107 Bright Street. The Captain’s meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. www.njjcpd.org

8:15 – 8:30: CABA Public Safety Petition

The Communipaw Avenue Block Association is circulating a crime and safety petition requesting Governor Jon Corzine and the New Jersey State Police to send Federal resources to assist the Jersey City Police Department in “fighting the war on crime”. A CABA member will be on hand explain the initiative and answer questions.

8:30: Open Forum and coffee with neighbors.

________________________________________________________

General Meeting Information:

The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located on Merseles Street.

Agenda

7:30 – 7:45: INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSEMBLE

 

7:45 – 8:00: FIRST STREET PARK: UPDATE

Gotham West Development, owners of the building to the left of the park, discuss their project and the potential renovation of the park.

8:00 – 8:10: THE VILLAGE MURAL: UPDATE

After eight months, the Port Authority has finished their internal process to green light the project. We’ll discuss next steps.

8:10 – 8:20: NEWARK AVENUE PHASE III: UPDATE

Following the completion of the City’s application for federal funds to extend the Newark Avenue Redevelopment into the Village area, the process and the role of the VNA will be discussed.

8:20 – 8:30: THE VILLAGE WEEKEND: UPDATE

The what, where, when, and more importantly why, regarding our first-ever weekend event.

 

8:30 – 8:40: BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ELECTIONS

 

8:40: OPEN FORUM

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