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🌱 Patch AM: New Hoboken Noise Ordinance Faces Legal Pushback, Repeal

Also, don't miss 7th Annual Peace Festival on the Hoboken Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Hoboken noise crackdown stalls as city rewrites waterfront sound rules
  • Rail work sends thousands of NJ commuters through Hoboken again
  • See who's performing and what's planned at Hoboken's River City Fair

Also on today's calendar: 7th Annual Peace Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Hoboken Noise Ordinance Faces Legal Pushback, Repeal (patch.com) — Hoboken officials are rolling back a recently adopted amplified sound ordinance after city attorneys warned it may conflict with state noise regulations, forcing the council to restart the process. Second Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher and Mayor Emily Jabbour say they'll rework the rules by next spring to better balance waterfront residents' quality-of-life concerns with the needs of local bars and entertainment venues.
   

2. NJ Transit And Amtrak Will Slash Rides To NYC To Move Bridge: See Timeline, Schedules (patch.com) — Major rail work on the Portal Bridge will again push thousands of NJ Transit riders to transfer through Hoboken, with many weekday commuters required to switch to PATH, ferries, or buses there for five weeks. City officials are encouraging travelers to explore Hoboken's walkable restaurants and businesses around the terminal while enduring the temporary schedule cuts and detours to New York City.
   

3. Pop Duo Picked To Headline Hoboken River City Fair: See Lineup (patch.com) — Hoboken's new River City Fair will take over Sinatra Drive and the lower waterfront on Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 5 p.m., with two stages of music and river-focused activities. You'll find youth performances in Sinatra Park, a main stage on Pier A headlined by Cherokee Social, bounce houses, river education, and a dedicated Food Alley featuring local vendors and views.
   

4. More Questions as Lisa's Deli Remains Closed in Hoboken (hobokengirl.com) — Lisa's Deli on Park Avenue, a Hoboken staple since 1971, remains closed well past the usual summer break, fueling concern it may not reopen. Conflicting information from real estate agents and the deli's team has left residents unsure about its future, while phones go unanswered and online ordering is disabled. Locals are watching closely for any official word on what's next.
   

5. Hoboken Police Department Identifies Individual for Contact in Vandalism Investigation (hobokengirl.com) — Hoboken police are asking for the public's help after several cars were vandalized and a simple assault occurred near 4th and Hudson Streets around 9:38 p.m. on Sept. 15. Investigators have released images and a description of a tall white male seen pushing a stroller of items, and residents with information are urged to contact Detective Jesse Castellano.
   

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