
A day of history today, and the morning after a big snowfall.
Later this morning, President Trump will take office as the 47th President of the United States. On this same day, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader whose life’s work centered on civil rights, racial justice, and service to others. Many will share his inspiring quotes today, and I’d like to share one of my favorites.

As I think about what captures the spirit of Hoboken, it’s our unwavering sense of community—the connections we make in our “shared backyard” of blocks and neighborhoods, schools, businesses, houses of worship, and the activities that bring us together. Even when we have differing views on local issues or broader topics like national elections, at our core, we all agree: the strength of our community lies in neighbors accepting and lifting up one another. We may have started from all walks of life, but we are here now, together, as one special Hoboken community.
A SNOWY START TO THE DAY
Overnight, Hoboken received a few inches of snow, and the colder temperatures have left us with icy conditions. If you are responsible for a sidewalk in front of your home, please make sure it is completely cleared this morning to avoid being ticketed. A quick reminder: salt only works above 15 degrees, and between 15 and 32 degrees, it creates slush that, if not cleared, will refreeze into ice as temperatures drop again tonight.

In the spirit of MLK Day and our strong sense of community, if you see a neighbor who hasn’t yet shoveled, please encourage them to do so as soon as possible. Or better yet, grab some friends and help them out if you know they’re out of town or unable to do it themselves.
WALK LIKE A DUCK DAY

Finally, a lighter note for the day—it’s unofficially “Walk Like a Duck Day.” On any surface that doesn’t look completely dry, walk flat-footed, like a duck, to stay as safe as possible. And if you feel like quacking and flapping your arms, well, that might brighten the day for the rest of us.
As always, please share this with everyone you know who may be interested and reach out any time on any issue important to you: 201-208-1674 or [email protected].
Tiffanie Fisher
Hoboken City Councilwoman
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