bulb planting
Posted on November 15, 2020 in Events, News
Come help beautify your neighborhood as part of the Big Dig 2020!
Join The Friends of Mary Benson Park this Saturday, November 21st from 10am-1pm to help plant bulbs for the Spring.
All ages welcome. Bring your own shovels or trowels — and, as always, #MaskUpJC!
Questions? Email [email protected].
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Posted on October 12, 2020 in Events, News
October 12 at 7:30pm
Did you miss attending our October meeting? You can watch it below! All of our virtual meetings are in a YouTube playlist here. Please also subscribe to the Village Neighborhood Association channel on YouTube to be notified when new videos are posted!
Jersey City’s Chief Prosecutor Jake Hudnut will be our guest at our October meeting – he’ll discuss the new expansion of the Quality of Life Task Force.
We’ll also have developer presentations on three buildings, all in the area of the Newark/Brunswick/4th St intersection. We’ll hear about 160-166 Brunswick, as well as 306 and 325 Newark (the lot currently occupied by Binny’s Liquor and the lot where the Delta station used to be – see building renderings below).
Mark your calendar for the next VNA meetings!
- Monday, November 9, 2020, 7:30pm
- Monday, December 14, 2020, 7:30pm
walk bye CFA
Posted on August 19, 2020 in Events, News
This challenge is designed as a way to embrace the healing power of nature and encourage the collaborative aspect of Walk_Bye. Nature Walk is the theme, and an international open call to celebrate nature in and around urban areas focused on the collaborative aspect of people around the globe connecting to and documenting nature in whatever way they feel inspired.
Walk_Bye™, the Jersey City Parks Coalition (JCPC), and the Office of Cultural Affairs invite you to make a collage, a drawing, a sculpture, a cut paper piece, a maquette, or a photograph: any media at all. The completed entry form below should be sent to us by September 4, 2020. Shortlisted entries will be printed on large vinyl posters and hung at parks in all six wards of Jersey City. No fee to enter.
The Open Call is to participate in Walk_Bye™ at the Jersey City Arts and Studio Tour (JCAST). This year it will take place from October 1st through the 4th (read the wrap-up from last year’s event). The aim is to bring artists together from around the world to interpret nature. Approved submissions will be printed on large (approximately 2 x 3 foot) vinyl posters, and hung in one of the 28 parks part of the Jersey City Parks Coalition.
Submission counts as permission to reproduce for usage by Walk_Bye and its partners. Posters will be auctioned off at $100 per poster to raise funds for the Jersey City Parks Coalition at some point after JCAST ends. Artists retain ownership of intellectual property.
Please email [email protected] with any queries.
Please help us promote our event with your park groups and social media.
JCAST 2020: Nature @Walk_Bye Event
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Founded in 2005, the Jersey City Parks Coalition is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that assists in the development and maintenance of Jersey City’s parks and public spaces. The mission of the Jersey City Parks Coalition is to empower residents to develop, renovate, use and maintain their community parks and public spaces of Jersey City; thereby revitalizing neighborhoods and lifting communal and human spirits.
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Posted on August 19, 2020 in Events, News
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour with 4 days full of art!
This year we bring the art to you!
Experience gallery exhibitions, talks, demonstrations and performances from the comfort of your own home.
Check back for more updates on exciting programs we’ve got planned for JCAST’s big anniversary year.
Sign up for the JCAST newsletter for news, tour updates, curated tour info and so much more on the JCAST website!
Get social with JCAST
About JCAST
The Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST) was developed from an event rooted in artists’ studios, retailers and other downtown spaces, including the historic 111 First Street art collective, into the City’s premier cultural event. For nearly three decades, the tour has attracted thousands of art aficionados from New York, New Jersey and beyond to tour hundreds of art and performance spaces.
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Posted on March 7, 2020 in Events, News
Event Details
Free Movie Screening
Children, Family Event for All Ages
Presented by The Jersey City Parks Coalition in partnership with Cafeteria Culture, the Department of Recreation and the JC Office of Sustainability
Please join us on Tuesday, March 10th from 6 PM – 8 PM at M.S. 7 – Franklin L. Williams Middle School
About the Movie
Join us for a free screening of Microplastic Madness, a documentary from Cafeteria Culture. Microplastic Madness is the story of 56 fifth graders from P.S.15 in Red Hook, Brooklyn – living on the frontline of the climate crisis – whose action on plastic pollution morphs into extraordinary leadership and scalable victories. With stop-motion animation, expert interviews, and heartfelt kid commentary, their inspiring narrative conveys an urgent, accessible message of informed action and hope. The film has been accepted to 14 film festivals, received 2 awards, and screened in 5 countries.
Movie trailer: http://www.cafeteriaculture.org/microplastic-madness.html
About The Jersey City Parks Coalition: JCParks.org
About The Office of Sustainability: https://jcmakeitgreen.org
About the Department of Recreation: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/recreation
About M.S. 7 – Franklin L. Williams Middle School – 222 Laidlaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306: https://ps7.jcboe.org
climate action earth
Posted on February 28, 2020 in Events, News
Please see the flyer below for more details. Come out and join the conversation on what actions Jersey City is planning for to address climate change.
Light refreshments will be served and FREE LED bulbs will be given to all attendees (while supplies last).
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Posted on February 28, 2020 in Events, News
Get out there and be part of keeping our neighborhood clean and beautiful! The 5th Annual Great Jersey City Cleanup needs everyone’s help to make this happen. It’s also a great opportunity to serve alongside of your neighbors and meet new people.
When: Saturday, April 4th, 2020 from 10am to 2pm
To learn more and register as a volunteer go to volunteerjerseycitynj.gov
If you have questions, contact the Resident Response Center (RRC) at 201-547-4900.
Posted on November 14, 2019 in Events, News
Come share some holiday cheer with your neighbors – carolers, music, food, tours of the mansion, and bowling! (Yes, we said bowling!)
| When? | Where? | Who is invited? |
| Saturday, 12/14, 7pm-11pm | The Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street (between Jersey Ave & Barrow St) | Neighbors + kids welcome |
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! We need (24-28) volunteers the night of, so everyone can work a mere 1-1.5 hour shift, at their appointed task, yet still have time to mingle and enjoy the party.
More details to follow.
DCNA Holiday Event Committee
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Posted on July 9, 2019 in Events, News
Jersey City Public Meeting
GRACE VAN VORST CHURCH
39 ERIE STREET
July 18th
7:30 PM
For more info, visit: www.jerseycitynj.gov/TrafficSafety
Columbus Drive has been identfied as a priority pedestrian corridor. This study will evaluate roadway safety deficiencies and develop “Complete Streets” concepts with the goal of improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders.
Marin Boulevard is a heavily trafficked, densely populated corridor through downtown Jersey City. This project will improve pedestrian safety and overall operations at seven intersections along Marin Boulevard, from Montgomery Street to Sixth Street.
The City is looking for public feedback on both projects, in order to make them safer and more efficient for all road users.
merseles rdp
Posted on June 2, 2019 in Events, News
Monday, June 3, 2019
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Casa Colombo, 380 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Ward E Councilman James Solomon will be meeting with the community on Monday evening to discuss proposed amendments to the Merseles Redevelopment Plan, which covers the large empty area from 2nd to 3rd Streets just east of Merseles, across from PS 5 and Mary Benson Park.
The developer is seeking to build beyond the limitations of the RDP, asking for extra height and density. The proposal is for 5 stories, 69 apartments and 45 parking spaces, which is 1 story and 22 apartments more than is currently allowed, and a parking ratio of .7 cars per apartment instead of 1 per apartment.
As a community benefit, the developer will make 3 apartments affordable housing, and will give $1.1 million to the JCRA to be used toward solving flooding issues at Mary Benson Park.
Because it is an RDP, any changes to the height, density and parking requirements have to be approved by the City Council.
Join The Village Neighborhood Association’s board and Councilman Solomon on Monday at Casa Colombo to let us know your thoughts or concerns, and to learn more about this plan.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Please note: Our regularly scheduled monthly Community Meeting will be unchanged – Monday, June 10, 7:30PM-8:45PM at Casa Colombo.