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Council approves garbage containerization 

The Hoboken City Council tonight adopted an ordinance by a 5-4 vote to require all residential or mixed-use properties with 10 or fewer units to store trash in containers with a tight-fitting lid when at the curb for collection and while stored between collections. The law aims to help curtail rodent activity by reducing rodent food sources from trash. Additionally, properties with greater than 10 units will also be required to utilize containerized garbage bins with tight-fitting lids unless there are space constraints that prevent the landlord or property owner from doing so. In this case, disposable garbage bags must be used with rodent repellent and at least 1.1 mils thick, or if the garbage bags do not have rodent repellent, the bags must be at least 3 mils thick. If plastic bags are utilized, the garbage must be stored indoors between collections. 

The ordinance will take effect on Aug. 24, after which property owners violating the law may be issued a notice of violation. At the following meeting of the City Council, an additional ordinance will be considered that will require all trash to be contained in cans no heavier than 50lbs, as well as including an exception provision for unique circumstances.

Please note a full garbage container must not weigh more than 50 pounds per the City's contract with Cali Carting, as garbage hauler employees manually lift trash. As such, Cali Carting recommends that all new garbage containers be no larger than 32 gallons to help keep trash below the weight limit. 

The administration is currently exploring options to purchase a large quantity of containerized garbage cans for limited distribution to property owners in the near future.

For more information, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10228245/ and read the City's FAQ at https://local.nixle.com/alert/10239745/.

Summer Streets is Sunday

Sinatra Drive Summer Streets will be held on Sunday, Aug. 6, to provide more space for recreational activities along the waterfront. Sinatra Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic from Fourth Street to 11th Street from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Temporary No Parking Signs have been posted and residents are reminded to remove their parked vehicles from Sinatra Drive before 7 a.m. on Sunday as there will be no vehicular access granted during the event.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Police Officers will be on site to manage traffic circulation at intersections.

For more information on Sinatra Drive Summer Streets, go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/summer-streets.

Police training exercises to take place on Monday and Tuesday

The Hoboken Police Department and the Hudson County Regional SWAT Team will be conducting training exercises on Monday Aug. 7, and Tuesday, Aug. 8, from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the United Synagogue of Hoboken, at 115 Park Ave.

This is a training exercise for police first responders, medical personnel, and synagogue staff. Residents should not be alarmed by increased police activity in the area of Park Avenue between First and Second Streets.

Park Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic during training. Drivers should avoid the area. Police officers will manage traffic flow. 

Apply to be a Green Fair vendor

The City of Hoboken and the City’s Green Team seek vendors for the 12th Annual Green Fair on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Church Square Park. The fair aims to raise awareness regarding environmental issues and how consumers can reduce their impact on the earth by selecting sustainable, eco-friendly products and services, reducing energy consumption, conserving water and limiting their dependence on fossil fuels.

To apply to be a Green Fair vendor and learn more, go to  https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/green-fair.