The next VVPA meeting will be held Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm at The Barrow Mansion (83 Wayne St.). As a reminder, VVPA meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, so be sure to mark your calendars in advance!
Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00 pm – Welcome and Call to Order – President Ben Bernouy
7:10–7:20 pm – Officer & Committee Reports
- VVPA board recommendation on Municipal Question #1 and VVPA membership vote (more information below)
7:30–8:30pm – Guest Speakers & Presentations
- Candidates for Jersey City Board of Education will introduce themselves and take questions.
- David Czehut and Asheenia Johnson (Change for Children)
- Gerald Lyons, Darwin Ona, Lakendrick Shaw, Sudhan Thomas, Gina Verdibello (Educaton Matters)
- Neisha Louchar
- Tara Stafford
- Developer Presentation: 201 Newark Avenue (Jersey and Newark Avenues)
Community networking to follow.
Interested in joining the VVPA board? Email vvpanews@gmail.com.
VVPA Board Recommendation: Municipal Question #1
The Board of Directors of the Van Vorst Park Association recommends a YES vote on Municipal Question #1.
A YES vote will:
- Protect neighborhoods
- Prevent illegal “hotels” in our communities
- Help mitigate housing shortages
- Continue to provide opportunity for homeowners to rent space in their homes
Read the ordinance here | Vote Yes FAQs | Detailed Fact Sheet
The VVPA board will present this recommendation at our October meeting. VVPA general membership will then vote to finalize the recommendation.
Upcoming Community Events
- Van Vorst Park Farmers Market, Saturdays 10am-2pm
- Van Vorst Park Area 2019 Stoop Sale — Sat. Oct 12, 10am-3pm. Contact mercerstreetdesign@mac.com for map and more information.
- Grand Street Redesign Public Meeting — Weds. Oct 16, 7pm, MS 4 Cafeteria (111 Bright St)
- Short-Term Rental Ordinance Info Session — Weds. Oct 16, 7pm, Zeppelin Hall
- Jersey City Parking Plan Community Meeting — Thurs. Oct. 17, 7pm, Grace Van Vorst Church
- Embankment Preservation Coalition Annual Meeting — Mon. Oct 21, 7-9, Grace Van Vorst Church
- Halloween in Van Vorst Park — Thurs. Oct. 31, 4-8pm.
Support the VVPA
The VVPA is looking for volunteers to help with events and more. Email vvpanews@gmail.com to get involved!
The VVPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group. In addition to making a contribution via PayPal, we are registered as a non-profit at Amazon Smile. So every time you shop through Amazon Smile, select the VVPA as your charitable organization of choice, and Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the VVPA.
Thanks to our generous sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors: Barrow Mansion Development Corporation, Jersey Wine & Spirits and the Friends of Van Vorst Park!
The VVPA depends on fundraising and sponsorships from local businesses and community members. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email vvpanews@gmail.com.
