Dr Spiros Papadatos...on the corner of Bright & Monmouth. The Best.

We as a community can make a difference here in Van Vorst and throughout the city. Anyone taking their time to write in this forum cares about their community and wants to see problems solved. We may disagree about the method but we all want a better place for our families to live in.
Next Tuesday evening community members are gathering in Wayne Street Park at 6:30 and walking as a group to MS4 at Varick and Bright Street to attend the East District Police Captain's Meeting. Anyone who wants to see action on Wayne Street and throughout downtown is encouraged to join us. Captain Gallagher was installed as East District Captain in June so it will help to have a good turnout to reinforce the urgency of the problem and come closer to a solution.

The Van Vorst Park Association would like to formally thank the Parkman for assisting in the renovation of the bulletin boards in Van Vorst Park--and for his years of commitment on a VOLUNTEER basis to making the park a better place for us all to visit, play, walk our dog, watch a film....
FYI--the intent of the enclosed area on the new bulletin boards was to make sure there was always a space provided for public events concerning our neighborhood--

7:30pm at the Barrow Mansion 83 Wayne Street

Over the next few months, candidates will give an introduction to their candidacy and will answer questions from the membership.

We are starting the local election season with The One Jersey City Coalition
Dan Levin candidate for Mayor
Andrew Hubsch candidate for councilperson at large
Emilio Delia candidate for councilperson at large
Check out onejerseycity.org for more info on this slate.

Also at this evenings meeting--

Steven Gucciardo of the Embankment Preservation Coalition
will give an update on recent developments with the Harsimus Stem Embankment and actions required to insure its preservation.

We look forward to seeing you...if you have any questions and for Dan or any of our guests and are unable to make it-- email them to: mail@vvpa.org. We will email you back their response.

Thanks!

City Council postponed voting on the Newark Ave Redevelopment last Wednesday to allow time for a public presentation and discussion. The Van Vorst Park Association has provided this info and a link to download the proposed plan on it's web site, www.vvpa.org --Here is the formal annoucement:

You are invited to an informal presentation and discussion of the proposed Newark Avenue Redevelopment Plan on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. The meeting will convene at 5:30PM, at 30 Montgomery Street, in the 14th Floor Conference Room. Parking is available on Christopher Columbus Drive. A copy of the proposed Newark Avenue Downtown Redevelopment Plan can be downloaded here for your convenience.

The plan reflects the redevelopment goals within the Newark Avenue Study Area. This area is comprised of two blocks bounded by Jersey Avenue, Newark Avenue, Grove Street and Christopher Columbus Drive. A boundary map of the area is provided in the plan.

This informal meeting will provide all interested persons an opportunity to make suggestions and discuss concerns regarding the area and its future development.