Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association Est. 1977

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Location: Cordero School, 9th and Erie
Date: 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:45 pm
November 3rd, 2010 7:45 pm


Topics: How to Eat Well and Stay Healthy through the Holidays and Green Map of Jersey City
Speaker: Laura Lacey, LMT/CNC -- Lauralacey.com Massage, Wellness, Nutrition 212 1/2 7th Street
Instead of dreading the 10 pounds that one gains from all the holiday events, learn how to enjoy the holidays without starving oneself or gaining the "holiday weight". Laura, neighborhood businesswoman, will speak about how to not only survive but also how to enjoy eating healthy during the holidays.

Speaker: Richard Williams
Richard Williams will present the Jersey City Greenmap, http://www.jerseycitygreenmap.org

December 1st, 2010 7:45 pm
Topics: HPNA Elections and NY-NJ Gasline Expansion Project
Speaker: Tim White, VP, Spectra Energy
Representatives from Spectra Energy to talk to the community about the proposed gas pipleline through Jersey City and to answer questions.


January 5th, 2011 7:45 pm
Topic: Gift of Giving
Come and learn about amazing things people are doing in our community for our neighbors! Find out how you can help. Various charities and non-profits in the neighborhood and city will be there and present what they do and how we can help.

Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 2010 - 7:45 PM
Cordero Elementary School Auditorium
Erie between Pavonia & 9th Street

Meeting Agenda:

7:45 - 7:50 Welcome and sign-in

7:50 - 7:80 Monthly Captain's Meeting Update
HPNA Board member, Elna Mukaida, will brief everyone on the JCPD Captain's Meeting held
every fourth Tuesday of the month. The Captain's meetings are JCPD's primary way of
communicating crime statistics to residents and provide a forum for residents to discuss specific
incidents and concerns with the JCPD. We encourage everyone to attend these meetings.

8:00 - 8:45 PSE&G Presentation, introduced by Elna Mukaida
After a frigid winter with expensive heating bills, we will soon be facing high bills again to keep
cool this summer. We will learn how residents can conserve energy and reduce their costs this
summer. Anthony Castellitto, from PSE&G's speaker program will have power point
presentation and then discuss special PSE&G programs available to consumers.

8:45 - 9:00 Park Concerns - open forum
? Voice your concerns and questions about the park.
? Make suggestions on how the community can take care of our treasure.
? Clean-up and garden maintenance committees.
? Parkfest announcements
? Volunteers always welcome for HPNA activities: Parkfest, Halloween Party, December
holiday party for Cordero School, distributing HPNA newsletters.

9:00 - 9:30 Social time - chat with the guest presenter and meet your neighbors
HPNA Announcements-Calendar of Events

? Every Friday, 2-8 PM - Creative Grove Artist Market / Arts in Action
www.creativegrove.org - The Grove square becomes a living room for the art and
creative community. Encouraging free expression, music, installations, art on display and
for sale, the handmade revolution becomes official.
? Saturday, June 6th: Learning Community Charter Schools Annual Fundraiser
June-a-Palooza at Hamilton Square.
? Wednesdays, starting June 9th, 4pm-8pm - FARMERS MARKET is back in
Hamilton Park!
? Saturday, June 12th: HPNA PARKFEST is back in our beautiful renovated park.
10am -6pm. Entertainment - Food - Vendors.
? Wednesday, June 23: Grand opening of Miniature Golf Course Benefit for the
Jersey City Museum, Hamilton Square. McWilliams/Pavonia/Erie
? Tuesday, June 22,7pm - Police Captain's Meeting
7:00 pm at M.S. 4 library. 2nd floor (107 Bright Street). No meetings in July & August.

Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association

Est. 1977

YOU?RE INVITED TO OUR NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH 2010 ? 7:45 PM

Cordero Elementary School Auditorium

Meeting Agenda

7:45 ? 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates

* June Parkfest has been rescheduled to Saturday June 12th. If you?d like to volunteer to help, please let one of the Board members know or e-mail hpnajc@gmail. com Vendor applications are available.
* If you are not a member of the HPNA, please join today.

8:00 ? 8:05 Monthly Captain's Meeting Update

* Our own HPNA Board member, Elna Mukaida, will brief everyone on the JCPD Captain?s Meeting held on thefourth Tuesday of every month. The Captain's meetings are JCPD's primary way of communicating crime statistics to residents and provides a form for residents to discuss specific incidents with the JCPD. We encourage everyone to attend these meetings if they are able.

8:05 ? 9:00 New Neighborhood Businesses ? Jan Nordland

We welcome the following new businesses to the neighborhood:

* Thomas John Carlson Art Studio, 326 5th Street, Ground Floor, JC, NJ

Thomas J. Carlson 732-877-9116 email: JCArtSchool@ gmail.com


* Parkside Bistro, 131 Erie Street, JC, NJ

Maikel Ghobrial, Ron Elfar 201-222-2144 email: MaikelGhobrial@ gmail.com

* The Vintage Store, 203 Brunswick Street, JC, NJ

Chase Whitaker email: chasewhitaker@ gmail.com


* Jocelyn Cruz, USTA Tennis, Tennis Program Specialist

Long Island & New Jersey Regions 914-462-1723

email: JCruz@Eastern. USTA.com



* Smith & Chang General Goods, 232 Pavonia Avenue, JC, NJ

Sawyer Smith and Alex Chang 201-420-0557 email: SSmith@smithchang. com



* The Hamilton Inn, 708 Jersey Avenue, JC, NJ

Mike Gondevas 201-839-5818 email: Gondevas@gmail. com

* JC Food Co-Op

Dave & Mary Ann Suliburk suliburk@gmail. com mobile: 917.806.5676

510 A Monmouth St. tel 917.576.8955 website: http://www.jcfoodco op.com/

* EASY RIDERS - Bicycle Rentals & Tours, 8th Street, JC, NJ

Christopher Englese and Damian Weicvorek 201-377-0771

email: contact@easyridersj c.com www.easyridersjc. com

9:00 ? 9:30 Social time ? chat with the guest presenters


Announcements

Every Friday, 2 ? 8 PM ? Creative Grove Artist Market / Arts in Action

www.creativegrove. org - The Grove square becomes a living room for the art and creative community. Encouraging free expression, music, installations, art on display and for sale, the handmade revolution becomes official.

Every Friday Mar 5th (all day) ? JC Fridays: A Day of FREE Art Events in Jersey City

JC Fridays, a citywide celebration of free arts and culture, is back! Nearly 40 venues will hold events for thousands of adults and children, many in the downtown area. A full schedule of JC Friday events can be found at http://www.jcfriday s.com/

Monday, May 10th 7PM ? Downtown Jersey City Watch

The Downtown Jersey City Watch, a neighborhood watch group focused on reducing crime downtown, holds their monthly meeting at Grace Church Van Vorst Sanctuary 39 Erie St (enter through the red doors on 2nd Street).

Tuesday, May 25th, 7pm ? Police Note and Captain?s Meeting

Captain Brian Gallagher, Commander of the East District holds monthly meetings open to the public (which replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings). Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). Please attend and encourage your neighbors to attend as well.


Please visit the HPNA Website and Blog at:

http://www.hamilton park.org and http://hpnajcblogsp ot.com

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The City is confident that the park will open in May.
The HPNA Parkfest will take place on Saturday June 5, (rain date June 6).

The job has to be 100% completed which includes the grass being fully grown in before the park can open. From what I understand this is required under state bidding regulations/contract.


Quote:

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I didn't go last night, but I went to the one before. They said:
"99 percent sure it'll be open for the annual June Flea Market."

I second if anyone was there to post if there was an update (or not).

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Does anyone have an update on when the park will be opening based on last night's meeting?

HAMILTON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION's monthly meeting Wednesday, April 7th, 7:45pm
Cordero Elementrary School.
Entrance is on Erie between Pavonia & 9th Street.

Guest speakers:

American history brought to life right in our backyard: Eileen Markenstein of the Historic Harsimus Cemetery on Newark Avenue.

Help keep our neighborhood safe: Pam Andes, founder of the Downtown Jersey City Block Watch

We'll have reports from the last Police Captain's Meeting and Park and Parkfest updates.

Please join us, meet your neighbors and sample goodies from Cocoa Bakery !

Tax increase on the agenda this month!

YOU?RE INVITED TO OUR NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING:
WEDNESDAY MARCH 3rd 2010 ? 7:45 PM
Cordero Elementary School ? auditorium
Meeting Agenda

7:45 ? 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates
We have Membership information, announcements, and potential dates for upcoming HPNA events.
? Membership Renewal!! Please make sure you've renewed your membership for 2010!
? June ParkFest! This year?s parkfest will be on June 5th. If you?d like to participate please let one of the Board members know or email hpnajc@gmail.com

8:00 ? 8:05 Monthly Captain's Meeting Update
Our own HPNA Board member, Elna Mukaida, will brief everyone on the JCPD Captain?s Meeting held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. The Captain's meetings are JCPD's primary way of communicating crime statistics to residents and provides a form for residents to discuss specific incidents with the JCPD. We encourage everyone to attend these meetings if they are able.

8:05 ? 8:45 Update on the City budget / Tax increase and the Proposed Gas Pipeline
Councilman Steve Fulop will address the membership about the recent proposed City Budget. After last week?s city council meeting, City Council President Peter Brennan, announced that the budget will not be ready for passage until next month so there?s still time to take action and make sure your concerns are heard by the City government. In addition to the City budget, as many of you know there is a proposed gas pipeline for New York that could potentially go through Jersey City. As this is in the initial stages, there are more questions than anything else however, Councilman Fulop has been looking in to this issue and will update us on his findings.

8:45 ? 9:00 Neighborhood Announcements!
If you have some news you want to bring up to you neighbor, say it here!

9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood social time, chat with presenters

YOU?RE INVITED TO OUR NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING:
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2ND 2009 ? 7:45 PM
Cordero Elementary School ? auditorium

Meeting Agenda

7:45 - 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates
We have Membership information, announcements, and potential dates for upcoming HPNA events.
? A reminder that all memberships expire in January. In order to vote on the Bylaw & in the elections you must be a
member as of November and you must renew your membership in January!
? HPNA Children's Holiday Party. This year's holiday will be held in the Cordero Cafeteria at 3:00 PM on December 18th.
? The DCNA Holiday party is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 16th. The exact date, time and location will be sent out to the email list as soon as that information is scheduled.

8:00 ? 8:05 Monthly Captain's Meeting Update
Our own HPNA Board member, Elna Mukaida, will brief everyone on the JCPD Captain?s Meeting held on
Tuesday, May 26th. The Monthly Captain's Meeting is the police department?s primary way of communicating crime statistics to residents and provides a forum for residents to discuss specific incidents with the JCPD. We encourage everyone to attend these meetings if they are able.

8:05 ? 8:20 Nominations for new HPNA Board members
The December meeting is when we take nominations for the next year?s HPNA board members; elections
will be held at our February meeting. We will also take nominations again at our January meeting.

8:20 ? 9:00 Proposed HPNA By-Laws Discussion
The HPNA board has been working to revise and update our bylaws. We have a draft of proposed changes
which have been posted to the HPNA Blog for the past two months and will be the topic of discussion at this
meeting. If you have proposed revisions you'd like the board to consider before then please email
hpnajc@gmail.com.

9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood social time, chat with presenters

Announcements :
Every Wed - Sat, 8 PM: Dec 9th - 19th ? J CITY Theater presents: A Tuna Christmas
J CITY Theater opens their Christmas show: "A Tuna Christmas" on December 9th and there are two great
ways that HPNA members can save on ticket prices for any performance night through December 19th!
? Option 1: bring this newsletter or print out the HPNA email and bring it to the box office to get $5.00 off the ticket price.
? Option 2: bring a donation of school supplies or toys to the box office to get $5.00 off the ticket price.
A GREAT WAY TO SEE THE SHOW & DONATE TO OTHERS DURING THE HOLIDAYS!
Want to reserve a spot because you've heard about their sold out shows and don't want to miss out? That's
ok - give them a call and tell them which night you are coming and they will set aside tickets for you. 917-
685-8461

Every Friday, 2 ? 8 PM ? Creative Grove Artist Market / Arts in Action
www.creativegrove.org - The Grove square becomes a living room for the art and creative community.
Encouraging free expression, music, installations, art on display and for sale, the handmade revolution
becomes official.

Friday, Dec. 18th, 3 - 5pm ? HPNA Children?s Holiday Party at Cordero
The HPNA is proud to sponsor a Children?s Holiday party at Cordero Elementary school on December 18th
at 3:00pm. There will be live music, refreshments and activities for the kids! Who knows, maybe we?ll even
get a visit from Santa!

Monday, Dec. 14th
PM ? Downtown Jersey City Watch
The Downtown Jersey City Watch, a neighborhood watch group focused on reducing crime downtown, holds
their monthly meeting at Grace Church Van Vorst Sanctuary 39 Erie St (enter through the red doors on 2nd
street).

Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, 7pm ? Police Note and Captain?s Meeting
Captain Brian Gallagher, Commander of the East District holds monthly meetings open to the public (which
replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings). Meetings are held the 4th
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). Please attend and encourage your neighbors
to attend as well.

Please visit the HPNA Website and Blog at:
http://www.hamiltonpark.org and http://hpnajc.blogspot.com

Want to receive this newsletter and other announcements electronically?
Join our Yahoo! group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPNA-JC-Public/
or join us on Facebook:
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Reminder - the debate is TONIGHT Wednesday May 6, 2009

The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association is proud to sponsor a debate between the Ward E candidates for City Council. The questions posed to the candidates will be taken from the audience and read by the moderators. There also will be a half-hour period after the debate (9:00 - 9:30PM) for candidates to meet and speak to the audience members one on one (if they choose).

Date: Wednesday May 6, 2009
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Cordero Elementary School, 158 Erie St, Jersey City (there's plenty of seating for everyone!)
Participants: All certified Ward E candidates have stated they will attend.
In Alphabetical order: (by last name)

* Guy Catrillo
* Steven Fulop
* Azam Riaz
* Joseph Tarrazi
* Jaime Vazquez


This is the LAST debate in before the May 12th election! Come out, meet your candidates, and get informed about the issues that matter to YOU!.

We hope to see you there!
Olu Howard
HPNA President

The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association is proud to sponsor a debate between the Ward E candidates for City Council. The questions posed to the candidates will be taken from the audience and read by the moderators. There also will be a half-hour period after the debate (9:00 - 9:30PM) for candidates to meet and speak to the audience members one on one (if they choose).

Date: Wednesday May 6, 2009
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Cordero Elementary School, 158 Erie St, Jersey City (there's plenty of seating for everyone!)
Participants: All certified Ward E candidates have stated they will attend.
In Alphabetical order: (by last name)

* Guy Catrillo
* Steven Fulop
* Azam Riaz
* Joseph Tarrazi
* Jaime Vazquez


This is the LAST debate in before the May 12th election! Come out, meet your candidates, and get informed about the issues that matter to YOU!.

We hope to see you there!
Olu Howard
HPNA President

YOU?RE INVITED TO OUR NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING:
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1ST 2009 ? 7:45 PM
Cordero Elementary School ? auditorium

Meeting Agenda
7:45 - 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates
The HPNA's Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Visit from the Easter Bunny is this Sunday April 5 at 3:00 PM in the park. Come out and meet your neighbors and have a good time! Additionally, we'll be doing a park cleanup from 12:00 to 3:00PM so the kids have a clean safe place to hunt. The park bid has been awarded to Green Construction and work is slated to begin in the next 30 days. We're working with the city and the construction company to get additional details regarding the final plan and construction timelines.

We also have Membership information, dates for upcoming HPNA events, updates on local development and the Hamilton Park renovation.

8:00 ? 8:10 Monthly Captain's Meeting Update
Our own HPNA Board member, Elna Mukaida, will brief everyone on the JCPD Captain?s Meeting held on Tuesday, 03/24/09. The Captain's meetings are JCPD's primary way of communicating crime statistics to residents and provides a form for residents to discuss specific incidents with the JCPD. We encourage everyone to attend these meetings if they are able.

8:10 ? 8:50 Meet the Candidates: Board of Education Elections Elections for the board of Education are on April 21, 2009! As you know this year the Jersey City school district is scheduled to return to local control so this election is of paramount importance to many people. HPNA has invited the Jersey City Board of Education candidates to speak to our membership. Each candidate will have a couple of minutes to introduce themselves and then there will be a Q & A period.

8:50 ? 9:00 Community Concerns and Comments
Please remember to remove all GPS and GPS accessories (including mounts) from your car ? break-ins occur when these items are visible!

9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood social time, chat with presenters
Announcements Thursday, Apr. 2th, 7:30 - 9:30PM ? HPHA: Meet the Candidates The Historic Paulus Hook Association (HPHA) is hosting a meet the candidates event at the OLC Meeting Hall located at 120 Sussex. Thursday's event will feature the Jersey City Board of Education and Ward E City Council Candidates. The candidates will present their platform and you will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the candidates.

Sunday, Apr. 5th, 3:00 - 4:30PM ? HPNA Easter Egg Hunt
The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association invites you to join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt and visit from the Easter Bunny this Sunday, April 5 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be making his regular visit to help children find their eggs and for pictures. We
welcome volunteers to come in advance from 12:00?3:00 p.m., to help clean the park and hide
the eggs.

Saturday, Apr. 11th, 1:30PM ? "Ask Not" Chillfest, "the mostly gay & lesbian film series of Jersey City" continues its ?Chillest Second Saturday Series? with ?Ask Not?, a documentary explores the relevance of "don't ask, don't tell" in the era of the war on terror. Socializing and drinks start at 1:30PM and the film begins at 2. It's being presented at LITM, 140 Newark Avenue (a half block from Grove Street PATH). Check out http://chillfest.org/ for more details.

Monday, Apr. 13th 7PM ? Downtown Jersey City Watch
The Downtown Jersey City Watch, a neighborhood watch group focused on reducing crime downtown, holds their monthly meeting at Grace Church Van Vorst Sanctuary 39 Erie St (enter through the red doors on 2nd street).

Sunday, Apr. 26th, 1:00 to 6:00pm ? Art Attack! Craft Fest
The Jersey City Craft Mafia's presents their first organized art and alternacraft event, hosted by Club H Jersey City! Peruse handcrafted jewelry, housewares, tees, bath & body goodies, glassware, and more by local artisans and friends from across the Hudson. Applications and additional details available at http://jerseycitycraftmafia.com/artattack.htm.

Tuesday, Apr. 28th, 7pm ? Police Note and Captain?s Meeting Captain McDonough of the East District holds monthly meetings open to the public (which replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings). Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). Please attend and
encourage your neighbors to attend as well.

Please visit the HPNA Website and Blog at:
www.hamiltonpark.org and http://hpnajc.blogspot.com
Want to receive this newsletter and other announcements electronically?
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YOU?RE INVITED TO OUR NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING:
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4RD 2009 ? 7:45 PM
Cordero Elementary School ? auditorium
Meeting Agenda

7:45 - 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates
The HPNA extends a warm ?Thank You? to everyone contributed to the
Parikh Memorial Fund, we have raised over $2300 to date and this help has been greatly
appreciated by his family. We also have Membership information, dates for upcoming HPNA
events, updates on local development and the Hamilton Park renovation.

8:00 ? 8:10 Monthly Captain's Meeting Update
Our own HPNA Board member, Elna Mukaida, will brief everyone on the JCPD Captain?s
Meeting held on Tuesday, 02/24/09. The Captain's meetings are JCPD's primary way of
communicating crime statistics to residents and provides a form for residents to discuss specific
incidents with the JCPD. We encourage everyone to attend these meetings if they are able.

8:10 ? 8:50 11th Street Viaduct Presentation
Councilman Steve Fulop will give a presentation on the proposed 11th Street Viaduct. This is an
additional Turnpike extension branching off the to the current 12th Street Viaduct designed to
streamline traffic destined for the Jersey City waterfront. The HPNA hopes to provide input in
this project as a directly impacted stakeholder. There will be a Q & A period where you can voice
your concerns with the plan and highlight items needing further attention/consideration.

8:50 ? 9:00 Community Concerns and Comments
Please remember to remove all GPS and GPS accessories (including mounts) from your car ?
break-ins occur when these items are visible!
Help keep your neighborhood safe! Every winter many residents are serious injured in slip & fall
accidents due to snow and ice. Homeowners: Please remember you're responsible for removing
all snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of your homes. Renters: Please consult your leases
or contact your landlords to determine who is responsible for removing snow and ice. If your
landlord is responsible, please urge him/her to remove it, ASAP.

9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood social time, chat with presenters
Announcements
Friday, Mar. 6th ? JC Fridays: a day of free arts events in JC
The first Friday in March is part of the quarterly JC Fridays, a day of free arts events in JC.
Check out http://jcfridays.com/ for a full list of goings-on around the city, including at many local
businesses.

Monday, Mar. 9th 7PM ? Downtown Jersey City Watch
The Downtown Jersey City Watch, a neighborhood watch group focused on reducing crime
downtown, holds their monthly meeting at Grace Church Van Vorst Sanctuary 39 Erie St (enter
through the red doors on 2nd street).
Saturday, Mar. 14, 1:30PM ? "XXY"
Chillfest, "the mostly gay & lesbian film series of Jersey City" continues its ?Chillest Second
Saturday Series? with the critically acclaimed film ?XXY? which explores the world of Alex
(In?s Efron), an intersex teenager navigating the treacherous emotional and hormonal rapids of
uncertain gender. Socializing and drinks start at 1:30PM and the film begins at 2. It's being
presented at LITM, 140 Newark Avenue (a half block from Grove Street PATH). Check out
http://chillfest.org/ for more details.
Thursday, Mar. 19th 6 to 8PM ? Spring 2009 Exhibition Opening

Join the Jersey City Museum for their Spring 2009 Exhibition Opening. Titled ?Industrial
Strength: Precisionism and New Jersey?. The exhibition features Precisionist artists associated
with New Jersey who created works inspired by the power of our region's industrial landscape
and includes significant works from Jersey City Museum's permanent collection as well as works
borrowed from The Newark Museum, The Whitney Museum of American Art and the Newark
Public Library.

Tuesday, Mar. 24th, 7pm ? Police Note and Captain?s Meeting Captain McDonough of the East District holds monthly meetings open to the public (which
replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings). Meetings are held
the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). Please attend and
encourage your neighbors to attend as well.

Friday, Mar. 27th, 5:30 to 8:30pm ? CASA Wine Tasting Benefit

Hudson County CASA, with Wine Library of Springfield, is pleased to announce our 3rd annual
wine tasting fundraiser at The Atrium, Harborside Financial Center. The event will feature more
than 80 wines and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $60 per guest for advance purchase, $70 at the
door and all proceeds will support CASA's mission to advocate on behalf of Hudson County's
700+ foster children while moving them toward a safe and permanent home. For more
information or to buy tickets visit the CASA web site http://www.hudsoncountycasa.org/ .

Please visit the HPNA Website and Blog at:
www.hamiltonpark.org and http://hpnajc.blogspot.com
Want to receive this newsletter and other announcements electronically?

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You're Invited to our Next Community Meeting!

Wednesday February 4rd 2009 ? 7:45 PM
Cordero Elementary School ? auditorium

Meeting Agenda
7:45 - 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates
The HPNA extends a warm ?Thank You? to everyone who made the Candlelight Vigil possible and to those who attended. We also have Membership information, dates for upcoming HPNA events, updates on local development and the Hamilton Park renovation.


8:00 ? 8:40 Crime and Police Response in Hamilton Park
In the wake of the tragic murder of Mr. Parikh the HPNA has invited Police Chief Thomas Comey and East District Captain Brian McDonough to discuss the latest developments in the case as well as our neighborhood safety concerns. While we have not received firm confirmation that Chief Comey will attend yet, we have been assured by Capt. McDonough that a representative of the JCPD will be on hand to provide an update and hear our concerns as well as concrete ideas that residents might have for increased safety.


8:40 ? 8:50 CABA Public Safety Petition
The Communipaw Avenue Block Association (CABA) is circulating a petition which requesting the Jersey City Police Department & Governor provide: Neighborhood Walking Officers and Closed Circuit T.V. Cameras in all high crime areas & parks, and a Local, State & Federal Task Force to fight against drug trafficking, violent gangs, and the rise in homicides in Jersey City. We have copies of the petition available if you would like to sign.


8:50 ? 9:00 Community Concerns and Comments
Please remember to remove all GPS and GPS accessories (including mounts) from your car ? break-ins occur when these items are visible!
Help keep your neighborhood safe! Every winter many residents are serious injured in slip & fall accidents due to snow and ice. Homeowners: Please remember you're responsible for removing all snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of your homes. Renters: Please consult your leases or contact your landlords to determine who is responsible for removing snow and ice. If your landlord is responsible, please urge him/her to remove it, ASAP.


9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood social time, chat with presenters
Announcements

Wednesday, Feb. 4th 7PM ? a Call to Service in Jersey City
The Citizen's Campaign along with CivicJC are holding a free one-hour leadership forum at the Frank R. Conwell Middle School #4, at 107 Bright Street to teach residents about constructive participation in local government. This is the first of several free leadership forums designed to prepare citizens for public service in Jersey City. This forum is co-hosted by Civic JC, and co-sponsored by Boys & Girls Club of Jersey City, New Jersey City University, Women Rising, and Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association.

Saturday, Feb. 7th 1PM to 3PM ? Valentine Fever! Family Project Day
Join the Jersey City Museum for a day of love! Everyone will enjoy making wacky, wonderful or just plain sweet valentines for those they love in the studio classrooms from 1 to 3 pm. There are three valentine projects designed to delight every age group. At 3 pm, come down to the theater for a special jazz performance by the Don Carter Jazz Trio to celebrate the African American musical tradition.

Saturday, Feb 14, 2PM ? "Chris & Don: A Love Story"
Chillfest, "the mostly gay & lesbian film series of Jersey City", is back for it's 4thseason at LITM , 140 Newark Avenue, with "CHRIS & DON: A LOVE STORY". The true-life story of the passionate three-decade relationship between British writer Christopher Isherwood (whose Berlin Stories was the basis for all incarnations of the much-beloved CABARET) and American portrait painter Don Bachardy, thirty years his junior. From Isherwood?s Kit-Kat-Club years in Weimar-era Germany to the couple?s first meeting on the sun-kissed beaches of 1950s Malibu, their against-all-odds saga is brought to dazzling life by a treasure trove of multimedia. Check out http://chillfest.org/ for more details.

Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 7pm ? Police Note and Captain?s Meeting

Captain McDonough of the East District is now holding monthly meetings open to the public which will replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). Please attend and encourage your neighbors to attend as well.

Please visit the HPNA Website and Blog at:
www.hamiltonpark.org and http://hpnajc.blogspot.com
Want to receive this newsletter and other announcements electronically?
Join our Yahoo! Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPNA-JC-Public

YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING:

Wednesday January 7th 2008 ? 7:45 PM
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE:
1 McWilliams Place ? 2nd Floor auditorium


Meeting Agenda

7:45 - 8:15 Councilman Steven Fulop and Neighborhood Updates

Councilman Steven Fulop will be available for neighborhood updates on the Hamilton Park renovation, local initiatives, and a brief update on the 11th Street Viaduct proposal.

8:15 ? 8:30 Membership Sign-ups and 2009 Planning

Membership information, crime report update, and neighborhood concerns and comments. Let us know what's on your mind and what you would like to see happen in the Hamilton Park area in 2009. Also, January is the month to renew your HPNA membership, either at the meeting or online through our blog with Paypal: http://hpnajc.blogspot.com. Membership is only $5 per household annually - still the best deal in town!

8:30 ? 8:45 HPNA Board of Trustees Elections

All members are invited to participate in our annual board election. Nominations were taken in the fall and at our December meeting. The following members were nominated:

President: Olu Howard
VP: Sam Stoia
VP: Tom Gibbons
Treasurer: Ann Gallagher
Recording Secretary: Steve Gold
Corresponding Secretary: Jen Greely

Trustees:
Bill Benson
Debbie Davis
Aaron Dodd
Amy Ertel
Jon Gellman
Owen Henry
Bob Lehrer
Elna Mukaida
Jan Nordland


8:45 ? 9:15 Meet and Greet ? meet your neighbors and the new board!

Desserts and beverages will be served during a casual meet-and-greet for neighbors and board members to chat, network, and discuss neighborhood news. If you are new to the neighborhood or a long-time resident, start this year off by getting involved!


Announcements

Saturday, Jan. 11th 4pm? Epiphany Concert at St. Michael's Church

St. Michael's choir will be performing an Epiphany concert and all are invited to attend. Free will offerings and all donations benefit the Rev. Hugh V Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund. Concert will be at the church, 252 9th Street. For more information call Roxanne Clark at 201-653-7328.

Tuesday, Jan. 27th, 7pm ? Police Note and Captain's Meeting

Captain McDonough of the East District is now holding monthly meetings open to the public which will replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street).

THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped with the Holiday party at Cordero Elementary School, including our neighbors Bill Benson, Elna Mukaida, Kirsten Greene, Olu Howard, Aaron Dodd, Robin Tew, Jan Nordland, Amy Ertel, Isabelle Bonneau and Be Lingual!

We would especially like to acknowledge the incredibly generous donation of a free concert performed by children's rock band The Fuzzy Lemons. The public school and neighborhood kids had a great time and everyone helped create a very special holiday party.


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8:00 ? 8:20 Crime and Police Response in Hamilton Park

A disturbing incident took place on Pavonia Avenue between Coles and Monmouth where a witness observed a neighbor's car in the process of being stolen. She called the police and was refused help because it wasn't her car. She also alerted a uniformed officer stationed a block away who also refused help with the same excuse. The HPNA made a request for an investigation into the lack of response with the East District and after initial discussion, but we have not received a follow-up report. We have invited representatives from the East District to discuss this matter with the neighborhood but so far have not received a response regarding attendance. We will discuss appropriate next steps.


I can not believe something like this could happen. What a DISGRACE!!! These 2 officers should be fired for this. Keep the pressure on them HPNA, their excuse for not stopping a crime in progress is unacceptable and shocking to say the least! Expose them and have them terminated. Ban together HP residents and do all of Jersey City a favor and get these 2 officers removed from service. UNBELIEVEABLE

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Wednesday December 3,?2008 ? 7:45 PM

1 McWilliams Place ? 2nd Floor auditorium

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Meeting Agenda

7:45 - 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates

Membership information, updates on local development and the Hamilton Park renovation, re-bid is now over. Construction will begin this winter. For safety, please remember to remove all GPS and GPS accessories (including mounts) from your car ? break-ins occur when these items are visible!

8:00 ? 8:20 Crime and Police Response in Hamilton Park

A disturbing incident took place on Pavonia Avenue between Coles and Monmouth where a witness observed a neighbor's car in the process of being stolen. She called the police and was refused help because it wasn't her car. She also alerted a uniformed officer stationed a block away who also refused help with the same excuse. The HPNA made a request for an investigation into the lack of response with the East District and after initial discussion, but we have not received a follow-up report. We have invited representatives from the East District to discuss this matter with the neighborhood but so far have not received a response regarding attendance. We will discuss appropriate next steps.

8:20 ? 8:30 Help Plan the HPNA Holiday Party and Christmas Tree Lighting

We need help! Check out the announcement sections on the next page for party and tree lighting details. Even if you can't volunteer, we hope to see you there!

8:30 ? 8:40 The 11th Street Elevated Offramp is Back on the Table

In May of 2007 the HPNA membership unanimously voted to oppose the NJTPA transit proposal to create an elevated exit ramp from the turnpike behind the Hamilton Park neighborhood. This "flyover" would curve behind the neighborhood (near Enos Jones/Brunswick park) and continue down 11th Street to connect in near the Newport Mall waterfront access road. We have learned that public state funding is being pursued for this project and we'd like a discussion of ideas for moving forward.

8:40 ? 8:50 HPNA Board of Trustees Nominations

It's that time of year again! Nominations for the HPNA Board of Trustees are in December, and elections will be held on Wed, January 7th. If you would like to participate more fully, please come by and nominate yourself ? or nominate an interested friend.

8:50 ? 8:55 PADNA Amicus Curiae brief

In November, the Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association (PADNA) had several amicus curiae ("friend of the court") briefs filed in support of their opposition to the Toll Bros redevelopment plan changes. The Board of the HPNA voted not to file a brief, but individuals are welcome to file if they would like to do so. We will provide information on pursuing this avenue to interested residents.

8:55 ? 9:00 Community Concerns and Comments

9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood social time, chat with presenters

Announcements

Friday, Dec. 5th ? JC Fridays: a day of free arts events in JC

The first Friday in December is part of the quarterly JC Fridays, a day of free arts events in JC. Check out http://jcfridays.com/ for a full list of goings-on around the city, including at many local businesses.

Saturday, Dec. 6th noon to 6pm ? PADNA Artisans Holiday Market

The Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association in conjunction with 919 Gallery is hosting an artisans holiday market. Come check out locally handmade eclectic gifts for your holiday shopping. Includes handcrafted soaps, jewelry, accessories, paintings, photography, and more. Event at 150 Bay Street from noon to 6pm. Check out www.padnajc.org for artist details.

Tuesday, Dec. 9th, 7pm ? Police Note and Captain's Meeting

Captain McDonough of the East District is now holding monthly meetings open to the public, which will replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). Due to holidays, the November meeting was postponed to December.

Friday, Dec. 19th, 3pm to 5pm ? HPNA Holiday Party at Cordero Elementary School

Bring out the neighborhood kids to enjoy an HPNA-sponsored holiday party at our local elementary school, P.S. 37. We'll have live entertainment generously donated by the children's music band The Fuzzy Lemons?, lots of baked goodies, and even a visit from Santa Claus. Activities include a sing-a-long with the Fuzzy Lemons and craft projects for the kids. After the party, head over with us to Hamilton Park for the HPNA's annual Christmas Tree Lighting.

We desperately need volunteers to help set up and help with the party, especially as it is during a weekday. If you can donate time, please contact Jen at hpnajc@gmail.com .

Friday, Dec. 19th, 5:30pm ? Christmas Tree Lighting in Hamilton Park

Join your neighbors for a beautiful Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Hamilton Park. We'll have old-fashioned Christmas Caroling along with hot cider and good cheer. Lights generously donated by Hamilton Square for the Jack Swallow Memorial Christmas Tree in Hamilton Park at the corner of 8th St. and W. Hamilton Place.

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH, 2008 ? 7:45 PM
LOCATION: 1 McWilliams Place ? 2nd Floor auditorium

Happy Halloween! The HPNA?s annual Halloween party in Hamilton Park was a huge success with a turnout of over 100 children and pets.

Meeting Agenda

7:45 - 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates

Membership information, updates on last month?s complaints to the Mayor?s Action Bureau and the Hamilton Park renovation. An HPNA representative will also brief the neighborhood on recent crime stats and news from the October Captain?s Meeting.

8:00 ? 8:10 New Businesses (rescheduled from October)

A few new businesses have opened in the area - come meet the people behind these businesses and put names to faces.

8:10 ? 8:50 Local Author Michael De Jong talks about all things GREEN

From re-gifting, re-cycling, to natural cleaning products for your home, our neighborhood green celebrity Michael De Jong has all of your ecotiquette answers. Michael is the author of "CLEAN: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing." Come hear ways of saving money and saving the planet by making your own homemade eco-friendly cleansers, or pose an ecoquestion to Michael. Have his book already? Bring your copy for a free book signing.

Michael is currently writing a companion series of "CLEAN" books dealing with such topics as the body, first aid, organization, and food, as well as posting a weekly blog on www.thedailygreen.com. "CLEAN: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing" can be purchased at Barnes & Noble stores across the country or online at www.amazon.com. Visit www.zencleansing.com for news about his books or check out his Mr. Green column at the Green Is Universal website: http://www.greenisuniversal.com/ask_mr_green.php

Michael De Jong lives in the Harsimus Cove neighborhood of Jersey City with his partner (Richard,) dog (Jack,) and three goldfish (Phil, Jill and Gill) all of which benefit from his natural cleaning techniques. De Jong, who cleaned apartments in New York City while working as a fine artist, began researching and inventing many of the recipes in "CLEAN" and is continually experimenting with safe, effective and eco-friendly alternatives. Raised in the mid-West by an immigrant family that valued the environment and re-cycled before it was fashionable, his quest for non-toxic solutions comes naturally to him.


8:50 ? 9:00 Community Concerns and Comments


9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood social time, chat with presenters

Announcements

Save the Date! Sun, 12/14 afternoon is the HPNA Holiday Party

We hope to have the annual HPNA Holiday Party at Cordero Elementary School (PS37) the afternoon of Sunday, December 14th. Please join us and help make it a wonderful celebration for our local schoolchildren. Stay tuned for final details and confirmation.

Farmer?s Market in Hamilton Park is over for the season!

Thank you to all our neighbors who helped make this season of the Hamilton Park Farmers Market a great success. Our vendors were very pleased with the weekly turnout and enthusiasm of the neighborhood and repeatedly commented on how much they enjoyed coming to Hamilton Park every Wednesday. We look forward to welcoming our vendors back next June!

Police Note and Captain?s Meeting: November 25th, 7pm

Captain McDonough of the East District is now holding monthly meetings open to the public which will replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). The Jersey City Police Department?s website, http://www.njjcpd.org provides extensive information as well as preventive tips. You can reach the East District via their new email address policeeast@jcnj.org. Please note the non-emergency police number: (201) 547-5477.


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Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 ? 7:45 PM

NOTE LOCATION CHANGE:
1 McWilliams Place ? 2nd Floor auditorium

Meeting Agenda

7:45 - 8:15 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates

Membership information, local crime report with Captain McDonough of the East District, and news on the Hamilton Park renovation. It's finally happening?the park renovation bid was awarded to the contractors of Hamilton Square, who will be attending with a sneak peek at the final plans. Bring your ideas for a fantastic ground-breaking party with the contractors, neighborhood, and city reps to launch this final stretch of our three-plus year journey!

8:15 ? 8:50 Volunteer Locally! Special Topic: Giving Month with the HPNA

Looking for something to do? Have a few hours to help someone out? Maybe a little extra to donate to a good cause? The HPNA is sponsoring a special panel of local non-profit charities to let you know how you can volunteer or donate locally. Huge thanks to HPNA member Brigid Cahalan for organizing this meeting and bringing together representatives from the following organizations:

Liberty Humane Society
Catholic Charities (runs housing facilities in JC including St. Lucy's shelter on 15th Street)
Dress for Success
Pavonia Branch Library/Jersey City Public Library
Grace Community Services
Breakfast Plus(program for the homeless and hungry)
International Institute of New Jersey (services for immigrants and refugees)

8:50 ? 9:00 Community Concerns and Comments

9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood Social Time, chat with presenters

Announcements

Friday, September 5th, all day ? JC Fridays

Don't forget that the first Friday this month is JC Fridays, a day of free arts events in Jersey City. Check out http://www.jcfridays.com/ for event listings.

Every Wednesday, 4pm to 8pm: Farmer's Market in Hamilton Park!

The Farmers Market returned to Hamilton Park this year ? bigger and better than ever! Come support local business and help make this a market that our vendors will look forward to serving the Hamilton Park community next year.

Welcomed back is our resident soap-maker Marco of Juvia Soaps and Hoboken Farms (www.hobokenfarms.com), bringing us fresh mozzarella, stuffed chicken, crabcakes, tilapia, and steak. We have two new farmers this year ? Farmer Len from Upper Meadows Farm (www.uppermeadowsfarm.com) brings organic produce, flowers, honey, and fully organic pasture-raised meat. We also welcome Farmer Dale from Stony Hill Gardens and Farm (http://www.stonyhillgardens.com/SHFM.htm), who used to work the farmers market near the Pavonia PATH. Farmer Dale brings all kinds of fruit, greens, breads, veggies, eggs, flowers, and homemade pies.

Other new additions this year include Gulden Gourmet (http://guldengourmet.com/) with olives, pickles, and Turkish coffees, as well as Made With Love Organic Bakery
(www.madewithloveorganics.com) with organic cookies, tea breads, and scones. We anticipate having occasional special addition vendors like Jewelry by Yvonne Raley Designs, so stop by each week and see what's available. If you or a vendor you know would like to join the market, email us at hpnajc@gmail.com .

Police Report Note: Captain McDonough of the East District is now holding monthly meetings open to the public to learn in detail about crime throughout the East District. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). The Jersey City Police Department has a new website, www.njjcpd.org that provides extensive Department Information as well as Preventive Tips. You can reach the East District via their new email address policeeast@jcnj.org. Please note the non-emergency police number: (201) 547-5477.

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Celebrate the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association's Giving Month:
Wednesday, September 3rd, 7:45 pm

note location change: 1 McWilliams Place, corner of 8th street, 2nd floor auditorium

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Representatives from local non-profit organizations will let you know how you can volunteer or donate locally.

Organizations will include:

Liberty Humane Society
Catholic Charities(runs housing facilities in Jersey City including St. Lucy?s shelter on 15th Street)
Dress for Success
Pavonia Branch Library/Jersey City Public library
Grace Community Services
Breakfast Plus (program for the homeless and hungry)
International Institute of New Jersey (services for immigrants and refugees)

Help spread the word - below is a flyer for this special meeting, please forward or print and hang in your building. Thanks!

HPNA note: Full newsletter to follow in the next couple days, I'm having computer issues. Sorry! - Jen Greely, HPNA president

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Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 ? 7:45 PM

NOTE LOCATION CHANGE:
1 McWilliams Place ? 2nd Floor auditorium

Meeting Agenda

7:45 - 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates

Membership information, updates on local development, the Hamilton Park renovation (it's officially OUT TO BID!). An HPNA representative will also brief the neighborhood on recent crime stats and news from the June Captain's Meeting.

8:00 ? 8:15 Tennis in Hamilton Park

Hashim Bennett, a downtown resident, has been appointed as the new director to run small park tennis programs (to include Pershing Field, Country Village, and Audubon Park). He is reaching out to the neighborhood to coordinate efforts in the park, especially with the renovation slated for this fall.

Mr. Bennett started a community tennis association (CTA) with the USTA to help bring more tennis into Jersey City. If you check his website (titantennisonline.net), there's plenty of info on what they do and current programs in the area. He will be looking to hear from residents in what they would like for tennis programs in Hamilton Park.

8:15 ? 8:50 Q&A with MUA regarding Pavonia Avenue Sewer Construction

Representatives from the MUA and Mayo Lynch (the contractor company doing the construction) will address concerns regarding the Pavonia Avenue sewer replacement and its impact to the community. Specifically, they will address concerns regarding parking, traffic, storm water drainage, noise, and dust level, as well as the expected impact on the West Hamilton Place bus route (Bus 126). Many have questions regarding how these impacts will be handled, when the project will be completed, and how the bus will be rerouted, etc., so come hear details and ask any questions on the project yourself.

Two additions to the agenda: the owner of Basic will present the option of having outdoor seating and former Mayor Bret Schundler will be attending to listen to neighborhood concerns and issues.

8:50 ? 9:00 Community Concerns and Comments

9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood Social Time, chat with presenters

Announcements

Beautiful Stoop Contest in Hamilton Park!

Clean up your stoop, plant some flowers, and your neighbors may reward you!

1st Prize - $100 gardening gift certificate
2nd Prize - $50 gardening gift certificate
3rd Prize - $25 gardening gift certificate

Gift certificates generously donated by the 14th St Garden Center

To enter the contest, contact the HPNA by July 15, 2008 with your name, street address, phone number, and email address. Email hpnajc@gmail.com or fill out a form at Walt's Liquors at the corner of 8th and Jersey. All entries must be received by July 15th. By entering you agree to have your street address listed as a participant in the contest. Voting by the neighborhood will occur during the first half of August. To get a list of participating addresses and to vote, go to hpnajc.blogspot.com after August 1st. Winners will be contacted directly and announced on the website. Good luck and happy gardening!

Every Wednesday, 4pm to 8pm: Farmer's Market in Hamilton Park!

The Farmers Market returned to Hamilton Park this year ? bigger and better than ever! Welcomed back are our resident soap-maker Marco of Juvia Soaps and Hoboken Farms (www.hobokenfarms.com), bringing us fresh mozzarella, homemade bread, stuffed chicken, crabcakes, tilapia, and steak.

We have two new farmers this year ? Farmer Len from Upper Meadows Farm (www.uppermeadowsfarm.com) brings organic produce, flowers, honey, and fully organic pasture-raised meat. We also welcome Farmer Dale from Stony Hill Gardens and Farm (http://www.stonyhillgardens.com/SHFM.htm), who used to work the farmers market near the Pavonia PATH. Farmer Dale brings strawberries, greens, breads, veggies, and homemade pies.

Other new additions this year include Gulden Gourmet (http://guldengourmet.com/) with olives, pickles, and Turkish coffees, as well as Made With Love Organic Bakery (www.madewithloveorganics.com) with organic cookies, tea breads, and scones. We anticipate having occasional special addition vendors, so stop by each week and see what's available. If you or a vendor you know would like to join the market, email us at hpnajc@gmail.com.

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You should sign up for Steve Fulop's email list or read his post here on jclist:

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Are there any Hamilton Park renovation updates to share, has the renovation plan dried up????

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I received this update today:

"The traffic engineering survey has been completed for Marin Blvd & 9th St. The traffic engineering data collected indicates a traffic signal may be warranted. Therefore, the data has been forwarded to the Department of Transportation along with an "Authorization to Design". I will advise you of the DOT's recommendation".

Does anyone have any updates on the Park Renovation, timelines or dates??

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Wednesday June 2, 2008 ? 7:45 PM
Cordero Elementary School
On Erie between 9th Street and Pavonia Avenue

Police Report Note: Captain McDonough of the East District is now holding monthly meetings open to the public which will replace the regular crime reports from the police at neighborhood meetings. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at M.S. 4 (107 Bright Street). The Jersey City Police Department has a new website, www.njjcpd.org that provides extensive Department Information as well as Preventive Tips. You can reach the East District via their new email address policeeast@jcnj.org. Please note the non-emergency police number: (201) 547-5477.

A huge THANK YOU! to our neighbors who volunteered with the Spring Park Cleanup in Hamilton Park. The broken lights were taken off the gazebo and holiday tree, the brush was cleaned up, bushes pruned, and garbage removed. Special thanks to Hamilton Square for donating beautiful geraniums to volunteers as a thank you gift.

Meeting Agenda

7:45 - 8:00 Welcome and Neighborhood Updates

Membership information, updates on local development, the Hamilton Park Farmer's Market (beginning Wed, 6/4 from 4pm to 8pm) and the upcoming June Park Festival (Saturday, 6/14). An HPNA representative will also brief the neighborhood on recent crime stats and news from the May Captain's Meeting.

8:00 ? 8:45 Quality of Life Issues in Hamilton Park

Got a gripe? Want to rave? Come participate in an open discussion of what's affecting you in the Hamilton Park neighborhood. On hand to field questions and get answers will be Dave Donnelly, Director of the Mayor's Action Bureau and Special Assistant to Mayor Healy. Also invited are representatives from the Port Authority Police and the NID (Division of Neighborhood Improvement Districts). Don't let this opportunity pass by - come let your concerns or appreciation be heard!

8:45 ? 9:00 Community Comments

9:00 ? 9:30 Neighborhood Social Time, chat with presenters

Announcements

The HPNA announces a Beautify Your Stoop Contest!

Clean up your stoop, plant some flowers and your neighbors may reward you with fantastic gift certificates donated by 14th Street Garden Center. (1st Prize - $100; 2nd Prize - $50; 3rd Prize - $25).

To enter the contest, contact the HPNA by July 15, 2008 with your name, street address, phone number, and email address. Mail to 199 7th Street, JC, NJ 07302, email hpnajc@gmail.com, or stop by the HPNA table at the Hamilton Park Festival on June 14th.

All entries must be received by July 15th. By entering you agree to have your street address listed as a participant in the contest. Voting by the neighborhood will occur during the first half of August. Winners will be contacted directly and announced on the website. Good luck and happy gardening!

Wed, June 4th, 4pm to 8pm: Farmer's Market Returns to Hamilton Park!

The Farmers Market returns to Hamilton Park on June 4th! This year we have a new farmer from Upper Meadows Farm (www.uppermeadowsfarm.com) with organic produce, fruit and fully organic pasture-raised livestock. Several other vendors will be participating, including Hoboken Farms (www.hobokenfarms.com), Made With Love Organic Bakery (www.madewithloveorganics.com), and Juvia Soaps with homemade organic soaps and lotions. If you or a vendor you know would like to join the market, email us at hpnajc@gmail.com .

Sat, June 7th, Noon to 4pm: LCCS June A Palooza Spring Street Fair

Please join Learning Community Charter School for their 3rd annual street fair at the Boys & Girls Club, intersection of Grove & Grand Streets. Enjoy a fun filled family day with Crafts, Games, Food, Raffles, Flea Market, Music, Obstacle Course & Blood Drive.

Sat, June 14th, 11am to 5pm: Hamilton Park Festival

The 23rd Annual June Park Festival in Hamilton Park returns on Saturday, June 14th. We have an exciting entertainment lineup this year: The Black Hollies, All You Horseriders, NBK & Raw ElementZ (Break Dancing), The Lonesome Prairie Dogs, The Bryan Beninghove Collective, and The Nobuki Takamen Trio along with martial arts and pottery throwing demonstrations. Have stuff to sell? Fill out the vendor registration form from our blog at http://hpnajc.blogspot.com ? or just show up the morning of the festival with $25 for a space.

good point.

I have to chime in and say that the Park Renovation has been YEARS in the making, and so long overdue, that the idea of putting off construction even one more day could jeopardize the whole project. Being inconvenienced for a few months is a very small price to pay. The renovation must be done in good weather, and the winter is not an option. We all must deal with the few months of inconvenience and not postpone at all for fear of a project stalled by ice and snow. We've all waited WAY too long for Hamilton Park to get its makover, and as long as the money is in place, don't allow the project to become stalled and the money disappear.....!

JCBiscuit, thanks for the nice words.

Trust me I'm totally with you on the timing issue. It still isn't out to bid yet so my thinking is let's get to that stage first, find out who will be doing the construction (it won't be the city, that's all we know) and then have a general community meeting where we can all discuss the construction timeline, concerns, etc. I can't promise that whoever wins the bid will engage all of us, but up to this point we've had great back-and-forth between the contractors/city/community so I don't see any reason that will cease.

Jen, thank you so much for all of your hard work bringing the park renovation into fruition.

One question: does construction / park closing have to happen over the summer? peak park season?

If the work is slated to be completed by end of December, why not push everything back a couple months and have it complete at the end of February / beginning of March, so that the neighborhood can have use of the old park for the summer?

Just a query. Thanks again for all of your time.