Jersey City marks park’s 75th anniversary
A council resolution put Marty Manic Inright Memorial Park’s 75th anniversary on the agenda, though the caucus discussion added little beyond the formal recognition.
Two hosts walk through the week’s edition in conversation — honoring the 75th anniversary of marty, second reading and adoption, and what’s coming next. Generated by Aware, from this week’s verified summaries.
The city formally recognized a park milestone, but the public discussion stopped at naming the resolution and the anniversary it would honor.
Seventy-five years is a long civic memory. In caucus, the assistant business administrator listed agenda item 10.7, Resolution 25-368, as a measure honoring the 75th anniversary of Marty Manic Inright Memorial Park. The item appeared as a straightforward recognition of the park’s anniversary, with no added presentation attached in the discussion captured here.
That left the public record thin on the details residents often look for. The transcript does not describe an anniversary event, give a date for any ceremony, or outline programming tied to the milestone. No council debate was recorded during the caucus discussion of the resolution, and no vote was recorded there either.
What comes next is simple, if still incomplete from this meeting record. The resolution places the anniversary on the council’s agenda and signals that the city intends to honor the park’s history. For now, though, the available discussion says only that Jersey City is recognizing the 75th anniversary of Marty Manic Inright Memorial Park. Any fuller public picture — whether that means an event, proclamation, or other observance — was not included in the caucus transcript.
Second reading and adoption: Amend Chapter 207 (Laundries and dry cleaners)
The council finished one ordinance with little debate. Members opened a public hearing on Ordinance 25-072, which amends and supplements Chapter 207 governing dry cleaners and laundries, including rules for coin-operated dry cleaners and laundries.
No public testimony was recorded on the item. The council then moved to close the hearing, seconded that motion, and approved it by roll call vote before taking up the ordinance on final consideration.
On the final vote, the council adopted Ordinance 25-072 by an 8-0 vote. Councilperson Bajiano was absent. The meeting record does not include further discussion of what specific changes residents or business owners will see under the amended chapter, but the ordinance has now cleared its second reading and adoption.
City renews Verizon wireless services contract
The administration presented Resolution 25-390 to renew Jersey City’s cellular services contract with Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, through a state contract. The agreement covers city business devices, including cell phones, tablets, and Wi-Fi devices, though the transcript did not provide a term length or device count.
large dollar figure ($1,430,004)
City pursues Canon copier lease deal
The administration presented Resolution 25-394 to award Canon USA a citywide contract for leasing and maintaining copy machines through a New Jersey state contract. The measure listed a total contract amount of $2,700,000 and a temporary encumbrance of $70,000 from the Department of Public Works operating account.
large dollar figure ($2,700,000)
City acts on housing plan deadlines
Jersey City took steps tied to state affordable housing deadlines by backing the Planning Board’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan before June 30 and later acting on rights connected to March 15, 2026. City officials said the moves were meant to protect Jersey City from builder’s remedy lawsuits while disputes over rehabilitation obligations continue.
These deadlines affect how much affordable housing the city must plan for and whether it can avoid court-ordered development.
City Hall fire alarm change order rises
The council reviewed Resolution 25-450 to increase HEG Service Corporation’s contract for City Hall fire alarm work by $5,200. That change raises the total from $39,780 to $44,980 for unforeseen system modifications, with funding available from account 0120126295314.
large dollar figure ($120,126,295,314)
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Jersey City had 1362 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEAward of contract for armed and unarmed security guard services (Gateway Security / Gateway Group). A resolution was presented to award a three-year contract to Gateway Security (Gateway Group) for armed and unarmed security guard services at various City facilities, totaling $11,811,118.73. Council discussed prior extensions, performance, budget alignment, and whether security scheduling would remain scaled back.
- GOVERNANCEResidents press for faster Vision Zero action. Public speakers urged immediate traffic-safety action after a child’s death and another pedestrian fatality, calling for stronger enforcement, safer street design, lower speeds, and faster use of grant funding. They criticized delays and asked the city to fully implement Vision Zero measures.
- GOVERNANCEReappoint member to Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (Britney Bunny). Resolution 25-488 (agenda item 10.32) was listed to reappoint Britney Bunny to the Jersey City Cannabis Control Board. Council discussed that the board was reconstituted by a recently passed ordinance, that someone had resigned and was reapplying under changed rules, and that the board needs appointments to reach quorum and restart meetings.
- GOVERNANCEFirst reading: Acquire real property (Block 2753, Lot 13) at Chapel Avenue for continued ferry service to the public. Ordinance 25-081 was introduced on first reading to authorize the city to acquire real property known as Block 2753, Lot 13 on the city tax map, located at Chapel Avenue, from Liberty National Development Corporation LLC to ensure continued ferry service to the public.
- GOVERNANCECancel unexpended funds from 2020 NJDEP PAYS Plug grant. A representative (Amanda) presented Resolution 25-457 to cancel unexpended funds from a 2020 NJDEP PAYS Plug grant: the city was awarded 48,000, expended 47,596,000, leaving an ending balance of 44; the grant was closed and the unexpended funds needed to be canceled.
- GOVERNANCESenior meal contract and grant funding approved. The city awarded Witson’s Food Service a contract for home-delivered senior meals and separately accepted county senior nutrition grant funding for Meals on Wheels and congregate programs. Officials said the services reach about 500 homebound seniors and also support socialization, recreation, and nutrition education.
- GOVERNANCEAward 5-year lease for scooters for parking enforcement division. Resolution 25-483 (agenda item 10.27) was presented to authorize an award contract lease with NCL Capital for a 5-year lease of 10 scooters for the public safety parking enforcement division, totaling 90 with annual payments of 91,253.78 beginning May 20, 2026.
- GOVERNANCETenants demand rent control and security enforcement. Tenant advocates repeatedly pressed the city to enforce housing laws, focusing on Portside Towers and alleged noncompliance with rent registration, superintendent notice, and 24/7 uniform security requirements. Speakers argued the city should issue fines and stop allowing landlords to ignore existing rules.
- GOVERNANCECouncil Member Solomon departure. Council Member Solomon stated he needed to leave early due to a parental obligation, apologized to the public, and said he would listen to the remainder on YouTube.
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