We are a Downtown Jersey City neighborhood association that was formed in 1999 to provide a forum and
Membership in the HCA is open to people who live within the boundaries. An individual’s actual membership begins after his or her first meeting. We don’t collect any dues, and all expenses are paid for by sponsorship by local businesses. Even people who aren’t eligible to become members are welcome to attend our meetings. We welcome local business owners, residents of nearby neighborhoods and all other guests.
06/09/2018
Join us Monday night (regular meeting 7:30pm, program at 8pm) at Grace Van Vorst for All Things Plaza, hosted by HCA and Councilman Solomon. City representatives will address current Plaza issues. Meeting concludes at 9pm. Please join.
02/09/2018
Dear Harsimus Cove neighbors,
Kick off the week of Valentine's Day 💘 right this Monday and show some love for Harsimus Cove! Attend the Harsimus Cove Association's February General Meeting on Monday night (2/12) at 7:30PM at Grace Church Van Vorst (Erie and Second streets NW corner).
Doors will open at 7:15pm with food and refreshments. Food will be donated by our generous neighbor, Left Bank Burger Bar.
The program at 7:30pm will be as follows:
✔️ Special elections for unfilled Executive Board positions then a presentation from Brian Platt for the Jersey City Office of Innovation. Brian will offer exciting updates on the Pedestrian Mall and Plaza.
✔️ At 8:15pm our formal program will conclude and we will turn the room over to Downtown Councilman James Solomon, who, along with representatives from Appraisals Systems, will address crucial information on the tax reval process and offer important next steps.
We are very excited to see you Monday evening.
Jake Hudnut
HCA President
01/06/2018
Dear Harsimus Cove neighbors,
First: Happy New Year! The Harsimus Cove Association Executive Board hopes that the early days of 2018 are finding you well and that each of you had a safe and warm snow day.
The 2018 Kick Off meeting of the 2018 term is this Monday, January 8th at 7:30 PM at Grace Church Van Vorst (Erie and Second streets NW corner).
The newly elected Executive Board (Rachael Dsilva, Jake Hudnut, & Emmy Tiderington), as well as recently appointed Acting Vice President of Communications Sarah Ordway, met in mid-December and have a promising agenda for 2018. We are committed to general meetings with concise programs and opportunity for socializing, as well as an overall commitment to advocating for an improved quality of life for our neighborhood.
The program for Monday's meeting will be as follows:
*Downtown Councilman James Solomon, fresh from his inauguration, will welcome us and offer remarks on his agenda for 2018
*Richard Trent (Van Vorst Park) & Indraneel Purohit (Powerhouse Arts District) will present a free web app they’ve created specifically for Downtown Jersey City, aiming to help residents with vehicles navigate parking regulations and avoid citations
*Socializing with food (donated by The Brightside Tavern) & refreshments
The newly elected/appointed Executive Board gives special thanks to former Board members who helped our recent transition period, including Michael Francisco, Jeremy Jacobsen, & Stephen Musgrave, and look forward to their continued involvement and assistance.
We are excited to see you Monday evening and kick off 2018 together.
Jake Hudnut
HCA President
11/24/2017
Engagement with our local police department is crucial. It's important for our public safety, and it's also important for our quality of life. Everyone who lives in Harsimus Cove knows the importance of both, particularly with the large night life presence that the Pedestrian Plaza brings to our neighborhood. On November 28th at 7pm at MS4 join the JCPD East District to learn important updates and to raise questions on these issues.
11/14/2017
Meet your Board of Officers for 2018: (l to r) Emmy Tiderington, Vice President of Membership; Jake Hudnut, President; and Rachael Dsilva, Treasurer. We look forward to a successful year making Harsimus Cove a better place to live.
We will be holding elections for the 2018 HCA Board at our Annual Meeting this coming Monday, November 13. Available positions include, President, Vice President for Communications, Vice President for Membership, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Members at Large. If you would like to become a voice for the neighborhood and run for any of these positions, please contact HCA Election Officer Jeremy Jacobsen or email us at [email protected].
11/06/2017
The Department of Public Works will be distributing leaf bags to residents (proof of residency such as a utility bill or driver’s license is required) at various park locations on Saturdays from 12 noon to 3 PM through December 23. In our area, distribution days are Hamilton Park on November 11 and Van Vorst Park on December 9 and 23. 🍁🍂
The leaf collection schedule for Harsimus Cove is November 9 and 23, and December 7, 21 and 28. Set leaf bags curbside on Wednesday evenings for early morning Thursday collection. Please DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS for your leaves. 🍁
11/03/2017
The City of Jersey City Official Government Page is hosting free walkability workshops in each ward through the Pedestrian Enhancement Plan in order to gather community input and improve the City’s streets for all. We know you care about these issues and want to remind you that the event for Ward E is happening tomorrow, November 4 at 11 AM.
Please note that RSVP is required. To RSVP, please visit http://www.jcwalkspedplan.com/rsvp. Once you have submitted your RSVP, we will reply with the meet-up location. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Ahillen at [email protected].
We hope to see you there!
10/30/2017
Even though yesterday's all-day downpour scrubbed our own Afternoon of Fright, there is no shortage of Halloween events in and around our neighborhood tomorrow! In addition to trick-or-treating in Harsimus Cove, here are our picks:
HDSID's Family Halloween Bash on the Pedestrian Mall runs from 3 to 7 PM, with face-painting, a bouncy house, music, popcorn and lots of candy.
At 4 PM, Van Vorst Park Association hosts Halloween's Haunted Gazebo. There will be decorations, candy for the kiddies and hot cider for the adults. Free and fun for all.
At 7:30 PM, come to Halloween Night - Rocky Horror at the Jersey City Cemetery! with prizes, costumes, food, a bar, goody bags & cool Rocky Horror merch. Tickets are $15 at the cemetery gates, all for a great cause.
With a forecast of 100% chance of heavy rain and wind, unfortunately we have no choice but to cancel the 7th Annual Afternoon of Fright on Fourth Street. Since it's an outdoor block party and we have no alternate date, we will not be rescheduling the event this year. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween. 🎃
Hello neighbors,
An ordinance is scheduled to be presented to the City Council in November that will change the parking rules for all residential parking zones in Downtown Jersey City in the following ways:
• Extend enforcement hours from 8 AM–5 PM to 8 AM–11 PM
• Allow non-permit parking for 3 hours. Currently it is 2 hours.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? If you have an opinion on these amendments, please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected]. We apologize for the rush, but we just found out about both items being on the proposed ordinance this week.
Also, a reminder that Tuesday, November 7 is Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 AM to 8 PM in local and statewide races ranging from school board to Governor of New Jersey. We urge you to get out and vote—or lose your right to complain.
Wishing you a Happy Halloween,
Rachel Dsilva,
HCA President