This year, the HCIA is collecting pumpkins and gourds in 4 locations in our county parks on Nov 6th and Nov 13th.
The pumpkins and gourds will be collected and sent to an organics waste facility in Elizabeth, NJ to create biogas for energy!
Feel free to go on foot or take your car, parking lots will be properly marked. Collection is between 9 am and 2 pm.
Due to Covid-19, contactless pick-up from the trunk of your vehicle can be accommodated.
Painted and carved pumpkins will be accepted.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq., known as the Open Public Meetings Act (the Act), the Board of Commissioners (the Board) of the Hudson County Improvement Authority (the Authority) has previously published and disseminated to the public a schedule of regular meetings to be held during the calendar year 2021-2022.
The Authority has canceled the Board Meeting scheduled for August 11, 2021.
NJDEP Project #S340094-02
Level 2 Environmental Review
New Jersey Water Bank Program
The Hudson County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) held a Public Hearing on the proposed Project at on July 29, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency pursuant to Executive Order 103, and as amended by Executive Order 244, the meeting was held online through ZoomGov Virtual Meeting Service.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) previously reviewed the documentation for the proposed Koppers Peninsula Infrastructure Project, NJDEP Project #S340094-02, and determined that this Project warrants a Level 2 Environmental Review in order to qualify for financing under the New Jersey Water Bank Program.
The proposed water quality improvement Project at the Koppers Koke Peninsula in the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, will provide critical infrastructure improvements as part of the design and construction of a 10,000 linear ft. access road incorporating stormwater management facilities, and certain water supply and sanitary sewage conveyance facilities essential to the redevelopment of brownfields which comprise the Peninsula. The costs of the Project proposed to be funded through the Program are estimated to be approximately $51,000,000.00, subject to a determination of program eligibility by NJDEP.
Project Overview (View)
Level Two Review Environmental Information Document (Download upon registration)
Hearing Notice & Information posted online and published in the Jersey Journal & Star Ledger (View)
Transcript of the Public Hearing held on July 29, 2021 (View)
NJDEP Preliminary Level 2 Decision Statement and Environmental Appraisal, issued March 10, 2023 (View)
TAKE NOTICE, that a Special Board Meeting of the Hudson County Improvement Authority (Authority) has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq., and pursuant to the Governor of New Jersey’s Executive Orders 103 et seq. Due to the ongoing State of Emergency and evolving health and safety guidance and restrictions regarding COVID-19, the Authority Board meeting room located at 830 Bergen Avenue – 9th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey remains CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
The meeting will be conducted remotely, via ZOOM virtual meeting technology. The public is directed to the Authority’s website at: www.hcia.org for live public access to the meeting audio and video stream and directions for public comment. Any questions regarding public access and public comment may also be directed via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
TAKE NOTICE, that a Special Board Meeting of the Hudson County Improvement Authority (Authority) has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq., and pursuant to the Governor of New Jersey’s Executive Orders 103 et seq. Due to the ongoing State of Emergency and ongoing restrictions regarding COVID-19, the Authority Board meeting room located at 830 Bergen Avenue – 9th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey remains CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
