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City to offer open gym this week

The City’s Division of Recreation will host open gym for Hoboken youth during winter break at the Damon Murray Community Gym, located at 605 Jackson St. Open gym will be available from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30; Wednesday, Dec. 31; and Friday, Jan. 2. 

Open gym aims to offer Hoboken children and teens under the age of 18 free access to the indoor gym space for recreational basketball in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.  

Registration is not required to participate. All participants must bring their own basketballs, as the City will not be providing equipment. Please note, children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.  

Open gym rules can be found at www.hobokennj.gov/resources/open-gym-rules.    

Holiday closure reminder

As a reminder, municipal offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, for the holiday. 

The Hoboken Parking Utility service window will close early on Wednesday, Dec. 31, operating on an adjusted schedule from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Hop shuttle service will be suspended on Jan. 1.  

Street cleaning will be suspended on Jan. 1. Waste collection, including recycling, will occur as regularly scheduled.  
 
Parking meters will be suspended on Jan. 1 only. All other parking regulations will remain in effect. 

Christmas tree disposal begins next week

Following the holiday, Christmas trees can be placed at the curb after 7:30 p.m. (9 p.m. for Washington Street) on Tuesday and Thursday nights starting the week of Jan. 5. and not this week as previously stated.  

Please note that Christmas trees are picked up the next morning by a separate crew from those who pick up regular garbage and recycling.  
 
Trees must be completely bare for disposal. Please remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, etc. Don't place Christmas trees in plastic bags. 

NJDEP to host Rebuild by Design community meeting Jan. 8

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will host a virtual community meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. to provide an update on the Rebuild by Design – Hudson River project. The project team will discuss the project’s progress, project schedule, and anticipated construction activities.  

To register for the community meeting, CLICK HERE.   

The Rebuild by Design – Hudson River Project is a comprehensive flood protection system designed to safeguard portions of Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken from storm surge flooding. During Hurricane Sandy, this type of flooding inundated Hoboken with more than 500 million gallons of water and caused over $100 million in private property damage. The project is intended to integrate flood-resistant infrastructure with new community amenities, helping to protect residents while also enhancing the urban environment.  

In southern Hoboken, the Resist flood barrier will be incorporated into the streetscape through features such as wayfinding signage, planters, seating, mural space, and other public amenities. In northern Hoboken, the flood protection system will also take the form of Harborside Park, which is anticipated to be completed in 2027.  

For additional information about the Rebuild by Design – Hudson River Project, go to https://dep.nj.gov/floodresilience/rebuild-by-design-hudson-river/.