Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and County Board of Commissioners Chair Anthony Romano (D-5) are backing $100,000 upgrades for Hoboken’s Church Square Park in the midst of public safety concerns.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“As a former police officer, I understand the coordination it takes to ensure safety in communities such as Hoboken,” Guy said in a statement.
“I truly believe money spent to improve residents’ quality of life is money well-spent, and I know the security enhancements from this funding are much needed in Church Square Park.”
The funds being proposed will come from the Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund program, which funds projects like safety upgrades, green space improvements, and playground enhancements in all 12 Hudson County municipalities.
The Hoboken City Council is expected to vote on more security cameras at the park at their December 4th meeting, which came out after the November 18th public safety meeting that was spurned by a violent incident at Church Square Park on Halloween.
“This money will be spent to upgrade the security in Church Square Park, which will be a valuable tool in deterring and solving crimes. I’m grateful for County Executive Guy’s leadership in providing this funding for my Hoboken residents,” added Romano.
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla of course expressed support for the idea.
“I offer my thanks to County Executive Craig Guy and Commissioner Anthony Romano for their assistance in securing important grant funding for the City’s purchase of new cameras within Church Square Park,” he stated.
“I appreciate the partnership of Hudson County, as we continue to ensure the safety of our residents and families within our public spaces.”
The county commissioners will convene this afternoon at 1 p.m. at the county building, 567 Pavonia Ave.
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This is a great start. Are there any updates on making the Kearny homeless shelter available 12 months a year rather than 6? We have been told that the decision resides with our County officials. If it cannot happen, Hoboken residents should be told why? If it can happen- the question becomes when?
CT cameras will not prevent criminal activity unless they monitored 24/7.
Lighting in the park also has to be increased to make the pictures clear enough be useful
That would be very expensive.