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Don't Let This Week's Projected Balmy 40º Temperatures Fool You - The Local Heat Ordinance Remains in Effect Through the End of April

It almost feels like spring as we trudge through the remenents of last week's blow - out nor'easter, but don't be fooled. By ordinance, your landlord or boss is not allowed to turn down the thermostat and or turn off the hot water simply because the weather has warmed up a bit as winter winds down to spring.

According to the Local Heat Ordinance, unless there is a written agreement to the contrary, all dwellings of two or more families and places of employment must keep the temperature at not less than 70˚ F between the hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., heat must be supplied at 65˚ F or above in both resi- dences and regular places of employ- ment. The ordinance is in effect every year from October 1st through April 30th, regardless of the temperature outside.

“Everyone has the right to be warm and safe, especially in their homes and in the workplace,” said Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy. “Tenants and employees should know their rights. I urge anyone who be- lieves their boss or landlord is skimping on the heat to contact the Division of Housing Code Enforcement.“

Remember – your landlord cannot turn off your heat at night. If you believe your landlord or employer is in violation of the Heat Ordinance, call 201-547-4825, or 201-547-4821 evenings and weekends. A Dickson Chart Recorder to measure heat can be installed in your apartment or office. Complaints can also be made weekdays at the Housing, Economic Development and Commerce satellite office at the Hub, 360 Martin Luther King Drive, at (201) 200-0677. Read more.

Friday, March 12, 2010 is next Furlough Date For Administration, Department of Law and Municipal Courts All Administration Offices, Municipal Court Offices and the Law Department will be closed for furlough on Friday, March 12, 2010. All City Departments are required to furlough employees for 12 days beginning Dec. 24, 2009 and ending June 11, 2010. Not all City Offices will always be furloughed on the same days. Citywide furlough regulations apply to all City Offices, with the exception of Police and Fire, which will remain open and on duty.All Municipal Offices closed for furlough on Friday, March 12, 2010 will re-open for business at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010. Check Calendar for upcoming department furlough schedules.	Public Services Notices • Check City Department Furlough Calendar • Newsletter Mailing List - jerseycitynewsletter@jcnj.org • Download 2010 Tenant Landlord Forms & Applications • Travel Advisory - 1&9 Work Rescheduled to March 2010 • H1N1 Vaccine Clinics' Dates and Times • Watch Mayor Healy's Online Help Center PSA • Traffic Advisory - Filming at Wilkinson & Ocean Avenues • Crime Drop a 30 Year Low for Burglary, Auto Theft
Last Two Regularly Scheduled H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Set for Wednesday, March 3, 2010 and Saturday, March 6, 2010. Make-up H1N1 Clinic Now Set for March 13, 2010. The remaining free H1N1 Clinics are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Bethune Community Center, 140 MLK Drive, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 280 Grove Street. The canceled February 27th Clinic at City Hall, 280 Grove Street, has also been rescheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010, City Hall.	Joint Public Meeting to be Held on Hudson Bergen Light Rail/Route 440 Extension Alternatives Analysis The Joint Public Meeting concerning the Hudson Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) Route 440 Extension Alternatives Analysis and the Route 440 / Routes 1&9T Multi-Use Urban Boulevard and Through Truck Diversion Concept Development Study which will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010,in the Gothic Lounge at Hepburn Hall, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard. Tuesday’s meeting was originally scheduled last week and was canceled due to the snow storm. For more information, read here. Para obtener mas informacion continue aqui.
Firehouses Collecting Food, Water Donations for Haiti Mayor Healy, members of the City Council, and Fire Director Roman met with members of Jersey City’s Haitian community on Thursday, January 21, 2010, and outlined a plan for provid- ing much needed aid for Haitians living in towns outlying Port-Au-Prince, such as Petitionville, Carfour, and Leogana. Donations of canned food with can openers, water and medical supplies are being collected at any of the City’s 14 Fire Houses. Monetary donations can be sent to the Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church, in Jersey City, and to Croatian Relief Services, in Fairview, N.J. Both of which are working together to coordinate the mission. Grief Counselors are also available at Haitian Evangelical by calling Rev. Alerte at 201-332-6057. For more information on how you can help, visit Mayor Healy's Haiti Relief page.	Jersey City To Co-Host Red Bull Air Race World Championship a Signature Stop for Competition Jersey City will co-host the fifth race of the 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championships over the Hudson River on Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20, 2010. The City will partner with NYC & Company and Liberty State Park for the event. Other locations for the event include Abu Dhabi, UAE, Perth, Australia, and Lisbon, Portugal. Read more.
Census Jobs 2010 – Earn $13 - $20/hr Work Part-Time & Flexible Hours If you are a resident of Jersey City and would like to work for the 2010 United States Census as a Field Employee, call 1-866-861-2010 to schedule a multiple choice employment test. All positions are temporary and part-time, with flexible hours. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have a valid Social Security Number and pass the multiple choice test to be con- sidered for employment. The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Download Practice Test For Field Employee Postitions. Read more.	Heat/Hot Water Complaints The current economic climate is no reason for your landlord to skimp on the heat! To make a heat/hot water complaint, please contact the Division of Housing Code Enforcement at (201) 547-4825 or (201) 547- 4821, after 4 p.m. Space heaters must be used according to the label. Ovens should not be used as a heating source. Code Enforcement now offers services at the Hub. NOTE: On furlough days,the Office of Emergency Management will man the emergency numbers listed above. Read Heat/Hot Water Notice. Check Furlough Calendar.