you would need to fill out a Building Use Form--not sure what department to go through, but call a local school and they can direct you. There may be a cost to open the school--to pay for custodian overtime or security if they require it.

Does anyone know why some of the new street lights are not on/not working?

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Dan, how are you linking this decision to the corruption scandal?

I would hate to see County Prep leave JC, but I would be excited to be a student attending a brand new campus. The HCST already has significant interest from potential buyers of the 2 buildings, so that will help offset some of the new construction cost.

so we are having work done to the siding of our house and need to get in this guy's backyard to do the work. we sent him a note a few weeks before the work started--tried knocking on his door multiple times, but he never answered. when the construction guys were in his yard he started giving lewd gestures, then started screaming that they have no right to be in his yard without his authority. does anyone have any experience with working with unreasonable neighbors? If so, does the city/police help settle it?

was there this afternoon and the run looks great--like new! Thanks.

people are still parked on jersey @ 2nd in the red zone. Should I call the police non-emergency to ask to enforce?

the corner of jersey & 2nd has been painted red on the east side of jersey. hopefully will keep cars from blocking the view of people crossing jersey--have seen tons of accidents there because of obstructed views.

I live on 2nd and hear this a lot. pretty sure the address is 271 third street. had to close my windows last night was so loud.

Saw this guy on Newark & Erie while I was walking my dog last night around 8pm. Dog was off leash but very well behaved. Said hello to the guy because I used to see him at Hamilton Park a lot, especially when the dog was a puppy. He just looked at me, but not surprised because he was never interested in talking with me--only women. Very surprised about the incident, though. Just to be sure--he is NOT the dog walker that walks all the huskies around Hamilton.

Yvonne is either being really unclear or spreading half-truths. The benefit for PILOTS is that they city gets more tax money. Once the residents move in, they pay their property taxes to the city as do all other property owners. I bought a condo that has a 5 year abatement. I wish I didn't have to pay the $7000 a year, but I do.

I'm also glad that Fulop voted against the deferral.

I lived in this building for nearly 3 years. Unreliable heat and a shady absentee landlord who wasn't interested in fixing anything--he actually screamed at me on the phone for reporting the lack of heat (after 3 days of freezing temperatures) to the city. Hope it works out better for this couple!

definitely responds quickly and effectively. much appreciated, as I'm sure its not too easy to get things done around here.

I see this guy in a white van on my block today (2nd & Jersey) who looked like he was picking up stray carts. Had a few in his van and was pushing a BJ cart toward it. When I came back 1/2 hour later, the red plastic part of the cart was on the sidewalk and he appartently just took the metal part to scrap...

so much for JCPD's "Courtesy" in the C.A.R.E. department motto...

the London trip was just plain wrong.

the naming the building after himself--he doesn't do that--blame the Board members for that--they just named another new school after a current board member (was former superintendent)--but is still alive. but I guess he could have objected to it...

I look at it as Jersey City getting a bargain compared to neighboring towns who pay their supers comparably for much smaller districts. He gets a 3% payraise in year 2--most executives would be offended by such a small increase. Like him or not--test results have increased with him at the helm and if you spend any time in any JC Public school you will see some great things going on--they are not all as scary as the journal would make you think.

ever walk by his store and read the stuff in the windows??? That alone should make us all glad this guy can't carry/sell guns anymore.

have had brunch there twice, gone for drinks once. All 3 times had great service and great food/drinks--even get very friendly welcome from owner/manager.

Jersey City Public Schools has an accelerated program (Acceleration & Enrichment Program) for 6-8 grade at 2 sites (Academy I & MS 4). Applications are now available at all public schools or by contacting the AEP Supervisor, Elizabeth Iannetelli @ eiannetelli@jcboe.org, or 201-369-3720. See ad in today's JJ for more details. Applications are due 2/23 and students must also take an entrance test on March 8.

Jersey City Public Schools has an accelerated program (Acceleration & Enrichment Program) for 6-8 grade at 2 sites (Academy I & MS 4). Applications are now available at all public schools or by contacting the AEP Supervisor, Elizabeth Iannetelli @ eiannetelli@jcboe.org, or 201-369-3720. See ad in today's JJ for more details. Applications are due 2/23 and students must also take an entrance test on March 8.

What are you talking about? I'm usually in the run 2-3 times a day and have yet to smell urine at all--I've asked others too. I've seen some people not clean up poop, but haven't smelled the urine.

don't be so quick to paint all jersey city teachers with the same brush. some of us bust our butts day in day out and work in pretty bad conditions (no heat, a/c or fans in 100 degree weather short supplies, lack of professional considerations). i teach at a very good public school in a magnet program (so most of the parents are pretty involved)--and I work with a lot of veteran teachers (some have 30+ years experience) and get there before me and leave after me--and grade papers at night and on the weekends. sure there is a lot of dead weight all over the district, but there's also a lot of teachers doing a lot with a little. if you've never taught you don't know what its like--sure we get summers off as well as other breaks, but i consider them well deserved for a tough job--just my 2 cents.

Jersey Journal 8/16/06:

"Just because we get 50 yuppies that send e-mails about saving the trees doesn't mean that we shouldn't consider it," [Councilman]Gaughan said. "Most people who want carports don't even have e-mail."


Is this guy for real?

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yeah, classism is the better term. and i agree with your point here. maybe i'll feel different when one of the thugs living there muggs me. love when people complain about this crap, but don't take any steps to help fix it.

the racism on some of these posts is unbelievable! i pay plenty of taxes too and i happen to think its a good thing to give people a hand up.