Full Notification

Key items: 

• Fitness in the park schedule update 
• Provide feedback on the 800 Monroe Resiliency Park 
• New e-bike laws to take effect July 19 
• Applications open for the Green Business Recognition Program 
• Help mitigate rat activity! 

Fitness in the Park pilates classes scheduled 

Fitness in the Park with Ken Pilates has been cancelled today due to heat. The free all-levels Pilates class has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at Southwest Resiliency Park.  

Elevate Pilates has added a new Fitness in the Park session. Residents can attend the free all-levels Pilates class on Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m. at ResilienCity Park.  

Take the 800 Monroe Resiliency Park survey 

The City of Hoboken invites residents to provide feedback for the future 800 Monroe Resiliency Park by participating in a community survey focused on the design of the park's tennis courts and dog runs. 

The survey is intended to gather community input on preferred features for these recreational amenities as the project moves into the engineering and development phase. Community feedback will be used to finalize plans for tennis court and dog run amenities, alongside engineering, accessibility, operational, and maintenance requirements. 

To take the survey, which is scheduled to close on Tuesday, July 14, at 5 p.m., go to https://arcg.is/8iaTW3.  

Once constructed, the resiliency park at 800 Monroe will have the capacity to store more than 340,000 gallons of stormwater during heavy rainfall events, helping to mitigate flooding as well as a variety of recreational amenities for residents during clear sky days. The park will include three tennis courts, dog runs, plaza and garden spaces, an open lawn, and outdoor fitness equipment. 

For more information about the 800 Monroe Resiliency Park project, visit hobokennj.gov/800monroe.   

New NJ E-Bike registration & licensing law takes effect July 19 

Beginning July 19, a new State law requires most e-bike operators to register their e-bikes with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC). Operators must be at least 15 years old, wear a helmet,  and possess either a valid New Jersey driver's license or an NJMVC e-bike license. 

Appointments are now available through the NJMVC for residents to complete the required registration and licensing process. 

Under the new law: 

• All low-speed (under 20 mph) electric bicycles and high-speed motorized bicycles/mopeds must be registered with the NJMVC. 
• Motorized bicycles/mopeds must also carry insurance. 

Residents are encouraged to review the new requirements and schedule a necessary appointment as soon as possible.  

For more detailed information on eligibility requirements, registration instructions, licensing details, fees, and to schedule an appointment, go to https://nj.gov/mvc/vehicletopics/ebike.htm.  

Apply for the Green Business Recognition Program 

The City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Green Team are now accepting applications for the annual Hoboken Green Business Recognition Program that recognizes local businesses demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship and responsibility. 

The program encourages local businesses to adopt sustainable practices while highlighting their leadership in Hoboken's growing green economy. 

Businesses interested in participating are encouraged to submit their applications by July 20 at  https://seam.ly/C0NG5YcM.  

Recognized Green Businesses will be honored during the Hoboken Green Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Church Square Park at 11 a.m. 

Businesses that complete the free certification process will receive: 

• A Green Business decal to display at their storefront 
• A digital Green Business decal for websites and social media 
• Complimentary vendor space at the Hoboken Green Fair 
• Recognition and promotion on the City of Hoboken's website 

Help eliminate rodents 

The Division of Health and the Division of Sanitation work with other City divisions and departments, as well as residents, businesses, private contractors, and utility companies to mitigate the rodent population in Hoboken. This is done through inspections, surveys, identification of food sources, and more.  

Residents can also help curb rodent activity by eliminating rodent food sources and habitats from their properties.  

Residents should: 

• Keep garbage in covered containers, pick up pet waste, and not litter to eliminate rodent food sources. 
• Flatten and secure cardboard and remove weeds and overgrown vegetation to eliminate rodent habitats. 
• Report rodent activity via email to [email protected]. 

For more information, go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/faqs/how-can-we-mitigate-rodents-in-hoboken.