Dear Jersey City Municipal Council, Our city is facing immense challenges today. A resident, Andrew Jerome Washington was killed by our police earlier this month during a mental health crisis. Based on the information released to date, it is unfathomable to believe that the situation could not have had a better outcome with Mr. Washington not being killed. […]

Daniel Levin
Advisory Board Member
Board of Education Mum on Reopening
There was no discussion during Thursday’s Jersey City Board of Education meeting about when public schools might reopen for in-person learning. Superintendent Franklin Walker has previously said that schools won’t reopen for live classes before February 2nd.
Class Schedules Tweaked for More Student Support
At this past Thursday’s meeting, Superintendent Franklin Walker announced minor changes to class schedules that will go into effect district wide beginning December 2. These changes are based on observations during the first marking period, he said, when it became apparent that more time is required for student support. The amount of time devoted to instruction will remain the same.
Looming Budget Deficit and Reopening Dominate BOE Meeting
A looming budget deficit and the postponement of a reopening of schools took center stage during Thursday night’s monthly meeting of the Jersey City School Board.
September 24 School Board Meeting Highlights
At the Jersey City School Board meeting this past Thursday evening, Superintendent Franklin Walker led two presentations on mandates by the state of New Jersey.
Superintendent Walker Doubts JC Schools Will Reopen Before November
Jersey City Schools Superintendent Walker Said School Buildings Unlikely to Reopen Before November.
Resident Parking in Jersey City School Parking Lots to End July 31 at 6 p.m.
Parking in Jersey City public school parking lots will end on July 31 at 6 p.m. when gates will be locked.
Jersey City Covid-19 Updates 7/2
A complete list of Jersey City Covid-19 updates and information on reopenings.
Covid-19 and Anti-Body Testing for the Far South Side
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week (July 1-3) from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day, a team of organizations will work together to bring Covid-19 and Anti-Body testing to Jersey City’s Far South Side.
Indoor Dining is Postponed Indefinitely
Due to Covid-19 spikes in other states that have resumed indoor dining, New Jersey will not allow it to resume as originally planned this Thursday.