Watch the Video of

Mayor David Roberts

and the presentation of

The Redevelopment plan for the

Hoboken Train Terminal and
Yard Redevelopment Area

Community meeting

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2008 Road Improvement Program work schedule – 7 am – 5 pm

STREET CLOSING

10/7 – 4 th Street - Hudson St. to Bloomfield St .

Jackson St. to Harrison St .

10/8,9, 10 - 4 th St. - Hudson St. to Bloomfield St .

Jackson St. to Harrison St .

6 th St. - Hudson St. to Washington St .

10/15,16,17, 20 - 4 th St. - Hudson St. to Garden St .

Jackson St. to Harrison St .

6 th St. - Hudson St. to Bloomfield St .

Garden St. to Willow Ave.

10/16,17,20, 21 - 4 th St. - Jackson St. to Harrison St .

Garden St. to Newark St .

10/17,20,21, 22 - 13 th St. - Clinton St. to Willow Ave

Jefferson St - 3 rd St. to 7th St .

Mayor Roberts is a Guest Speaker at NJPAC

Mayor David Roberts (far left) was a guest speaker at the New Jersey Urban Real Estate Conference along with (left to right) Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, Moderator Anne Studholme, Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, Trenton Mayor Douglass H. Palmer and Morristown Mayor Donald Cresitello. The conference which was held at the NJPAC in Newark and presided over by that city's mayor, Corey Booker, provided leading business and industry professionals, policy-makers and governmental leaders, with the opportunity to explore the future of urban growth and the creation of vibrant, sustainable urban communities throughout New Jersey.

Prime Time Learning Center Opening

Mayor Roberts (second from the right) attended the grand opening of the Primetime Learning Center located at 410 Hudson Street. Pictured with the Mayor are (left to right) Learning Center Regional Director Christine Tarallo, Director Nicole Olsen, Owner Joel Wasserman, former City Council President and Assemblyman Ruben Ramos, Jr. Legislative Aide Richard DelBoccio, and Learning Center Executive Director Rochelle Wasserman.

Spectacular World War II Memorial Is Complete

The magnificent new World War II Memorial located nearby Sinatra Park is completed. The veteran members of the World War II Committee from American Legion Post 107 are currently working in conjunction with Mayor Roberts and the City of Hoboken to plan for the historic opening of the Memorial.

Yankee Ferry docks in Hoboken

Mayor David Roberts (2 nd to the left) took part in a tour given by Richard and Victoria MacKenzie-Childs of the Yankee Ferry at 12 th and Sinatra Drive along with the City Clerk James Farina and Coordinator of Cultural Affairs Geri Fallo. The boat was built in 1907 and shuttled people to the Statue of Liberty and new immigrants from Ellis Island to Manhattan. It has been restored over a period of time and is one of the oldest ferries today to be docked on the Hudson River.

Hoboken Boathouse Opens

Mayor Roberts along with members of the City Council officially opened up the Hoboken Boathouse at Maxwell Place Park beach. By opening the boathouse, the City of Hoboken will be welcoming residents and visitors to the community to a series of kayaking programs at the site. The Hoboken Community Boathouse Alliance will assist the City's recreation department in offering kayaking opportunities. “The opening of the Hoboken Boathouse will coincide with the many cultural and recreation programs that already being enjoyed by our residents free of charge,” said Mayor Roberts.

Mayor Roberts & Wife Honored at Symposia Bookstore

The Hoboken Symposia Bookstore took a moment on the 4 th Anniversary of the popular cultural center's opening at 510 Washington Street to honor Mayor David Roberts and his wife, Anna. The non-profit bookstore has provided classes, cultural events and other opportunities for thousands of children and adults to gather in the community. “David and Anna have saved us almost $150,000 by underwriting our rent right in the heart of Hoboken ,” said Cornel Rusu, Symposia's owner and manager. “The Roberts family is truly a patron of the arts and we consider them real friends at Symposia.”

NOTICE TO ALL HOBOKEN RESIDENTS

City of Hoboken residents that own a Hoboken Residential Parking permit have been requested by the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission (NJMVC) to remove their Permit Decal from the front of their windshield to the rear of their vehicles to balance the many important issues involving the public at large.

Hoboken High School Graduation Takes Place

The class of 2008 graduated from Hoboken High School on Friday, June 20th at a commencement ceremony held at J. F. Kennedy Stadium. Speakers included Mayor David Roberts and Assemblyman Ruben Ramos, as well as Valedictorian Amanda Morales and Salutatorian Justin Hislop.