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| Hoboken 2/23/26 |
Alert: Municipal offices closed tomorrow; Emergency Snow Routes in effect to allow for overnight snow removal; Discounted parking ends 8 a.m. Wednesday
Key items in this Nixle:
- Travel ban lifted; Unnecessary driving is discouraged
- Emergency Snow Routes remain in effect to allow for overnight snow removal tonight
- Waste collection is cancelled tonight; Do not put garbage or recycling out Monday night
- Discounted garage parking to end 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
- Clear property of snow and ice; Sidewalk inspections to begin at 9 a.m. tomorrow
- Municipal Offices remain closed tomorrow
- Hoboken remains under a State of Emergency
- Hoboken Public School District and 3 charter schools to be closed tomorrow, Feb. 24.
- Street cleaning and HOP service suspended tomorrow
Travel ban lifted; Unnecessary travel strongly discouraged
While a local travel ban has been lifted, the City of Hoboken remains under a State of Emergency. The City and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) strongly urge all
Staying off the roads will also allow crews to continue to safely remove snow and treat roadways. If you walk outside, PLEASE DO NOT WALK IN THE STREET. Vehicles may not see you, and due to snow conditions, sudden stopping may be difficult.
Emergency Snow Routes remain in effect to allow for overnight snow removal
As a reminder, any vehicle that remains parked on snow emergency routes is subject to ticketing and towing. This is necessary to allow emergency vehicles to move throughout Hoboken, and to allow for the overnight snow removal of parking lanes.
Parking is also restricted on the east side of Grand Street between Third and Eighth Streets.
A map and list of emergency snow routes is available on the City’s website: www.hobokennj.gov/
Snow emergency routes will remain in place until OEM declares them clear and releases them for parking. To learn more about Emergency Snow Routes, click here for the City’s FAQ: www.hobokennj.gov/
The City and Hudson County will begin overnight snow removal at 7 p.m. tonight, on the following Emergency Snow Routes:
- Washington Street between Observer Highway and 15th Street
- Willow Avenue between Observer Highway and 16th Street
- Sinatra Drive north of Fifth Street
- Fourth Street between River and Harrison Streets
Hoboken Police Officers and the Hudson County Sheriff's Department will be on site to assist with traffic detours as necessary.
Please be reminded that snow removal involves large equipment, including plows, payloaders, and dump trucks, which will cause noise. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as crews work to clear the parking lanes of snow.
Keep sidewalks & curb ramps clear; Inspections begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday
The City of Hoboken will deploy additional
Sidewalk inspections are scheduled to begin by 9 a.m. tomorrow.
The City performs proactive inspections and relies on citizen complaints to help identify property owners that are not meeting sidewalk safety requirements. While most property owners comply with the safety regulations, the City will issue fines to those who do not keep sidewalks clear.
To report an un-shoveled sidewalk, please email sanitationinspectors@
Residents are urged to use caution when shoveling as the snow is expected to be wet and heavy. Please assist elderly or disabled neighbors with clearing snow from their properties. It is illegal to shovel snow back onto streets or onto fire hydrants.
The Division of Public Works will continue to salt and plow roads as necessary and treat public sidewalks.
To learn more about snow removal, click here: www.hobokennj.gov/
Volunteer to assist neighbors with snow removal
The City is launching a volunteer snow removal program for those 60 years old or older or those who have a disability and need assistance clearing snow from their property, sidewalk, curb ramp, or curb cuts, as well as their vehicles after the storm.
Please note, snow removal requests will occur pending the availability of volunteers on a first come, first served basis.
To register for the program, click here: https://hoboken.
To volunteer for the program, click here: https://hoboken.
Discounted rate at municipal parking garages expires at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
Discounted garage parking will end at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Residents are advised to move their cars prior to that time. Upon exit, the garage attendant will calculate the total amount due. To avoid delays, please plan to exit early, as lines can form when the discounted rate ends.
Garage B and Midtown Garage are both full and closed to discounted parking at this time. Spots remain available for monthly and business permit holders.
Downed branches reported
Due to earlier blizzard conditions, tree branches continue to break under the heavy and wet snow. The Hoboken Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management are responding to downed branches and trees as much as possible. Please be careful if you are an essential worker and you must be outside, and don’t walk that you avoid walking under areas that may have heavy branches.
Call the Hoboken Police Department’s non-emergency line if you see branches down that are blocking the street at 201-420-2100.
Report power outages to PSE&G
Please report power outages and downed wires to PSEG at https://nj.myaccount.pseg.
Cancellations, closures & adjustments
City & Community services
- Hoboken municipal offices, including those at City Hall and the Multi-Service Center will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24.
- The Hoboken Public Library is closed today, Feb. 23, and tomorrow, Feb. 24.
- The Hoboken Public School District, Hoboken Charter School, HOLA Dual Language Charter School, and Elysian Charter School will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 24.
- Waste collection is cancelled tonight. Do not place waste or recycling at the curb for collection tonight.
- Tomorrow’s Personal Care Pantry (Hygiene Program)
distribution with the Hoboken Community Center has been cancelled. Those in urgent need of hygiene supplies can email pantry@ hobokencc.org to arrange a pickup. - The Hoboken City Council meeting will be held virtually tonight starting at 7 p.m. Residents can join using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/
j/86862589390?pwd= eKP51EYaF3DVWeI76iaRKNhQuGR52U .1 For additional log in information, CLICK HERE. - Hop shuttle service and street cleaning have been suspended for tomorrow, Feb. 24.
- The City’s Division of Recreation cancelled all recreation programs for tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24
Transit
- Sinatra Drive is closed from Fifth Street to 11th Street until further notice.
- PATH service remains suspended
between NWK-GRV & HOB-WTC due to an equipment issue. GRV-33 via HOB and HOB-33, JSQ-GRV are currently operating. For updates, follow PATH alerts on X. - NJ Transit Rail, Bus, and Access
Link services remain suspended. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) will resume service in the 6 p.m. hour, operating on a weekend schedule. Customers are encouraged to monitor www.njtransit.com for updates from NJT. - Citi Bike docking stations and bike share services are suspended. Citi Bike riders are encouraged to check the Citi Bike and Lyft apps for service updates.
- New York Waterway Ferry Service will be suspended between Hoboken Terminal and Brookfield Place at 6 p.m. tonight, with the final departure from Manhattan at 5:50 p.m.
Stay informed
Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Hoboken and Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management on social media for updates:
- Instagram: instagram.com/
hobokennj/ and https://www. instagram.com/ hobokenpublicsafety/ - Facebook: facebook.com/hoboken
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/
CityofHoboken and https://x.com/HobokenOEM
Residents should also sign up to receive alerts by email and text message at www.hobokennj.gov/alerts.
For more information on Hoboken's winter weather operations go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/
Instructions:
Stay off the roads; Avoid unnecessary travel; Don't walk in streets; Move cars from emergency snow routes; Use caution when shoveling; Clear property of snow and ice
Textural Analysis
We can understand this email using ideas from political theory — especially from thinkers like Max Weber and Michel Foucault.
Max Weber wrote about something called “bureaucratic authority.” This means government power that works through rules, procedures, and official roles. In the Hoboken email, we see this clearly. The City, the Office of Emergency Management, police, inspectors, and sanitation workers are all named. The message explains rules, deadlines, inspections, and fines. This is not personal power — it is rule-based authority. The government is saying: these are the rules during a State of Emergency, and we expect compliance.
Michel Foucault talked about how power works through monitoring and normalizing behavior. Power is not just force — it shapes how people act. In this email, residents are told where to walk, where not to park, when to shovel, how to shovel, and when to travel. Inspections and citizen complaints are mentioned. This creates a feeling that behavior is being watched and evaluated. Even without constant police presence, people adjust their actions.
Political theorists would call this “emergency governance.” During crises, governments temporarily increase control to manage risk and protect public safety.
So the tone may feel strict and controlling, but it fits within modern democratic systems. It shows how government power expands during emergencies — through rules, enforcement, and supervision — while still claiming to act for public safety.
