Month: February 2010

PROPERTY TAXES – to increase or not increase. The subject is often used as a political “line in the sand” for many voters. Putting politics aside, this Wednesday the Jersey City Council will be debating a proposed 25% property tax hike. Regardless of how your feel about taxes, an increase of this magnitude may be worth your time and energy to attend the Council meeting and witness your government in action. For some background on the proposed taxes, check out this article from NJ.com.

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CON VIVO: Bach Festival (mostly free, mostly Jersey City)

Saturday 2/27 8 PM
Concerto for Oboe d’Amore & Cantata
“Ich Habe Genug” Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie Street

Sunday, 3/28, 5 PM
Trio Diurusculus
Saint Paul’s church, 44 Hoboken Avenue

Related event:
Saturday, 2/20 8 PM
Brandenburg 5th Concerto,
Concert with Cantigas Women’s Choir and
United Synagogue of Hoboken Choir
115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, $15 suggested donation

Past events:
Saturday, 2/13 8 PM
Duo Figer-Khanina
Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie Street

Friday, 2/19 8 PM
Guitarist Dan Lippel
Presented by ArtHouse Productions, 1 McWilliams Place

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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