State Of Emergency declared regarding Sinatra Drive Pier
As you may be aware both Hudson County and the City of Hoboken announced a state of emergency regarding the Sinatra Drive North collapse. This decision was made in anticipation of the major storm that is expected to hit our area later today.
I am working closely with Mayor Zimmer and her administration to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of residents who live along Sinatra Drive. According to information provided by the administration and city engineers additional cracks have been observed in the roadway near the collapsed area. City engineers also anticipate significant erosion to occur as a result of a major storm predicted to hit our region on Thursday. This erosion could cause further sections of road to collapse and potentially compromise a water main, which runs parallel to the sidewalk.
Mayor Zimmer has assured me that all measures are being taken to protect the water main. Fire Chief Richard Blohm and city officials are coordinating with United Water to shut off the water to this main and the nearby fire hydrant. I have been assured that water access for residents, businesses, daycare centers, and for fire protection will not be impacted. There are two additional fire hydrants in the area that will be used in case of an emergency.
Road closures are as follows:
- Vehicular traffic is prohibited along Sinatra Drive North from 13th Street through the 14th Street extension and
- North-bound traffic is prohibited between 12th Street and 13th Street. Vehicles will be permitted to enter the final block of 14th Street before the waterfront in order to access buildings and storefronts, but they will need to make a U-turn before reaching Sinatra Drive North.
- Parking will be temporarily prohibited in the metered parking spaces along the last half of the block.
I will provide additional updates as soon as they become available. If you have any questions, concerns, or are in need of any assistance please do not hesitate to contact to me at (201)-916-8244 or Beth@MasonCityCouncil.org.
Thank you for your time.
- Beth
My comment: This is one of Beth Mason's better emails as of late. It should be noted she actually referred to the Dawn as the Mayor in a positive note in terms of the water main being protected. Is this a harbinger of a genuine change in heart from Beth Mason or a realization that she is getting nearer to election time and has to appeal to the reform voters she cast aside in 2009. ◦
