J.C. School Board Prepares for September Reopening
A week after voting to adopt a $736 million budget for the 2020-2021 school year, the Jersey City Public Schools met to discuss preparations for the September reopening of the district’s 39 schools.
About Sally Deering
Born and raised in Jersey City, Sally Deering spent 13 years as a features writer
and columnist for The Jersey Journal. Syndicated by the Newhouse News Service, Sally’s weekly column ran in papers throughout the U.S. and earned
awards from the New Jersey Press Association, and Society for Professional
Journalists. Sally has written two books, The Apple That Fell from the Orange Tree, and Thesbian, available on Kindle.
A new filmmaker, Sally has written and directed several video shorts that can be seen on her YouTube channel. In 2019, her video Impasse won Best Screenplay Comedy at the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. Sally holds a B.A. in Media Arts from New Jersey City University, and her new video, Aunt Sadie Loved a Lady is now in post-production.
Entries by Sally Deering
Council Approves 5G Ordinance and Avoids Lawsuit
May 22, 2020 in header, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally DeeringIn a 6-3 vote at its meeting on May 20, Jersey City lawmakers voted to authorize the installation of new 5G utility poles throughout the city.
May the Task Force Be With You
May 22, 2020 in header, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally DeeringJersey City’s Quality of Life Task Force Fixes Neighborhood Complaints.
City Approves Rent Freeze, Pauses 5G Installation
May 11, 2020 in header, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally DeeringAt Wednesday’s Jersey City Council meeting, members approved a rent freeze on certain apartments in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It postponed an ordinance to allow installation of 5G telecommunication utility poles, among other actions taken.
School Board Prepares Contingency Plan for Reopening Schools in Fall
May 6, 2020 in header, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally DeeringAt Thursday’s Jersey City School Board meeting, trustees discussed a contingency plan for reopening schools in the fall. If Governor Phil Murphy orders schools to reopen in September, School Superintendent Franklin Walker and members of the board agreed that now’s the time to create a Covid-19 task force to oversee the details.
Jersey City Council Appoints New Member for Ward D
May 4, 2020 in header, Heights, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally DeeringThe Jersey City Council appointed a new Ward D Councilperson to fill the seat vacated by the death of Councilman Michael Yun.
Jersey City Nonprofits Soldier On
May 3, 2020 in header, In Our Midst, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally DeeringWith a little help from their friends in the community, Jersey City nonprofits continue to provide services to local residents impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Viola Richardson, Warrior for Jersey City
April 30, 2020 in Bergen Lafayette, Greenville, header, In Our Midst, Latest News, Neighborhoods, News /by Sally DeeringOn Friday, April 10, former Jersey City police officer and Ward F Councilwoman Viola Richardson passed away from Covid-19 complications. She was 74. As the city mourns her passing, friends and colleagues are posting tributes to her on social media that speak of her activism, resilience and devotion to her community.
Rent Freeze, 5G Upgrades Discussed by City Council
April 26, 2020 in header, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally DeeringJersey City’s City Council met virtually Wednesday night to vote on the proposed rent freeze spurred by Covid-19 and on installing 5G utility poles to greatly increase internet speed. They also considered the process for filling the Ward D council spot made vacant by the untimely death of Councilman Michael Yun, among other matters.
Liberty State Park Bridge Construction Resumes
April 13, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Sally DeeringWhen completed, the Jersey Avenue Bridge will feature one lane for southbound drivers and one for northbound traffic and will allow park-goers to drive over the Morris Canal and onto a connecting roadway that will lead them into and out of the park. The bridge and roadway will also have bike and pedestrian lanes.
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