Full Notification

Key Items: 

• Online budget survey released  
• Rescheduled Black History Month celebration is Wednesday, March 11 
• Free cellphones for those who qualify  

Take the budget survey! 

Mayor Emily B. Jabbour and the City of Hoboken today invited Hoboken community members to take an online survey to gather public input that will help inform the development of the City’s upcoming introductory municipal budget.  

The survey asks for feedback on potential cost reductions, revenue opportunities, and priorities for City services and investments. Members of the City Council also submitted questions to ensure the survey reflects their input and budget-related considerations.  

To help ensure the survey is accessible to all residents, the City’s Office of Senior Services will have a station available at the Multi-Service Center located at 124 Grand St. where staff will help seniors who would need assistance completing the survey.  

“The budget is one of the most important tools we have to reflect our community’s priorities,” said Mayor Jabbour. “By launching this survey, we are giving residents a direct opportunity to collaborate with us and share their ideas about what services we should invest in, where else we can cut, and how we can responsibly generate revenue. Every tax dollar matters and public input will play a key role in helping us shape a budget that reflects the needs and values of our community.”  

Responses from the survey, along with feedback gathered at public budget workshops, will help guide the Administration as it develops the City’s introductory municipal budget for the 2026 fiscal year. This input ensures that the proposed budget reflects the priorities and values of the community. The introductory budget will be presented to the City Council in April, where Council members will review, amend, and ultimately adopt the final municipal budget.  

Residents can complete the survey online at https://arcg.is/nKGiO0. The survey will remain open until Sunday, March 22, at 11:59 p.m.   

Celebrate Black History Month 

The City of Hoboken's Black History Month celebration was postponed due to the blizzard and will take place this Wednesday, March 11, at 3:30 p.m., at Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St. During the celebration, guest speakers and the winners of the City's Black History Month Speech Contest will deliver remarks, municipal employees will be honored, the Hoboken High School choir and band will perform, and more.   

Free cellphones made available through the Lifeline Program  

The City's social workers have partnered with the Lifeline Program to provide free cellphones to eligible low-income individuals this month. The federally funded program helps ensure individuals in need have access to essential technology and communication services.  

Residents who qualify through the following assistance programs may be eligible to receive a free cellphone including: 

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) 
• SSI (Supplemental Security Income) 
• Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare 

Lifeline Program representatives will be available at the following locations: 

Thursday, March 12 
Fox Hill Gardens – 311 13th Street  
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.  

Thursday, March 19 
Adams Gardens – 220 Adams Street  
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

Residents who participate in one or more of the listed programs are encouraged to stop by during the scheduled times to learn more about eligibility.