Controversy Over NY Waterway Plan For Hudson Riverfront Facility

Hoboken NJ

17 November, 2021

10:53 AM

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — After the city of Hoboken successfully fought a plan by the NY Waterway commuter ferry company to construct a repair facility on its north waterfront — with the city purchasing the land for open space — some Weehawken residents are now fighting plans for the company to expand its existing facilities on that town's waterfront instead, Jersey Digs reported Wednesday. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Hoboken: https://patch.com/subscribe According to the report, a proposed new building for refueling and maintenance would still allow for a public waterfront walkway and greenspace along the river. NY Waterway has argued in the past that in order to continue transporting thousands of commuters each day, it needs a convenient repair and refueling facility on the Hudson County waterfront. But Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner told Jersey Digs in the report, "It will be a very difficult sell." And residents have started a Facebook group called "Weehawken Residents Against Ferry Pollution." Read more of the report on Jersey Digs here. You can sign up to get breaking news alerts in Hoboken and a free daily newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. with local news. Sign up with your zip code here and you'll get an email asking for your preferences.