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06/14/2026

Community pride was on full display at our June 14 Neighborhood Cleanup! 🧹🌳

Neighbors came together to pick up litter, beautify our streets, and make a visible difference in Journal Square.

A special thank you to WHEALTH KITCHEN and the Journal Square SID (Journal Square, Jersey City )for supporting all three of our cleanups this year. Their continued commitment to community engagement and neighborhood stewardship has been instrumental to the success of these events.

Special shoutouts to Council Aide Arjumand Juweria, who has participated in all three of our neighborhood cleanups this year, and to Ward C Councilman Ward C Councilman Tom Zuppa for his continued support of JSQCA and our community initiatives.

And a YUUUGE shoutout to the volunteers who showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and got to work. Community improvement doesn’t happen by accident - it happens because neighbors are willing to give their time and energy to make a difference.

Thank you for helping build a cleaner, stronger JSQ!

06/11/2026

What could the proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility mean for Jersey City?

Join the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, Barrow Mansion and the Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition for a screening of The Sacrifice Zone followed by a community discussion on the environmental justice issues facing our city.

The proposed facility could process up to 750 tons of waste per day in an area that already experiences significant industrial activity and truck traffic. The project has generated widespread concern among residents, community organizations, and elected officials.

JSQCA is strongly opposed to the proposed facility and recently submitted a letter to local and state elected officials urging opposition to the project.

Whether you’re hearing about the issue for the first time or have been following it closely, this is a valuable opportunity to get informed, ask questions, and engage with others who care about the future of Jersey City.

📅 Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street

🎟️ RSVP via the link in our bio.

The more informed and engaged our community is, the stronger our collective voice will be!

06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for JSQCA’s June General Meeting!

This month, we welcomed Joe Barrow (Director of Code Compliance), Vishnu Khemraj, Assistant Prosecutor, and Chris Bernardo, President/CEO , for an informative discussion on the cleanliness and quality-of-life issues impacting our neighborhood.

Topics included illegal dumping, litter enforcement, property maintenance, repeat code violations, and how residents can effectively report concerns through SeeClickFix. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions directly and learn how city agencies work together to address issues throughout Journal Square.

A special thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their time, expertise, and insights with the community.

Missed the meeting? The full recording is available on our YouTube channel. The link is in our bio. Be sure to subscribe!

06/02/2026

☀️ We’re back at it again! Summer is almost here, and we’re rolling up our sleeves to make sure Journal Square looks its best.

Join the Journal Square Community Association for our third neighborhood cleanup of the year.

Whether you’ve joined us before or are looking to get involved for the first time, we’d love to have you with us. Every bag of litter collected helps make a difference.

📅 Sunday, June 14
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Meet in front of Whealth Kitchen
615 Pavonia Avenue

Supplies will be provided by the Journal Square Special Improvement District ( ). Refreshments will be provided by .kitchen

Bring a friend, a neighbor, or the whole family and help us show some love for the neighborhood we call home

05/30/2026

The Journal Square Community Association formally submitted its opposition letter regarding the proposed waste transfer facility at 25 Van Keuren Avenue.

In the letter, we call on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to deny any permit or approval for the facility, urges reform of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority’s oversight structure, and advocates for future land uses that better serve our community, including green space, affordable housing, and other public benefits.

We look forward to continuing to work with our elected officials, community partners, and residents to ensure that the voices of those most impacted by this proposal are heard throughout the decision-making process.

The public comment period has been extended, providing additional time for residents to submit their comments to NJDEP. If you have not already done so, PLEASE make your voice heard. The link to submit comments can be found in our bio.

Public participation matters. Every comment submitted becomes part of the public record and helps demonstrate the level of community concern surrounding this proposal. The more residents who engage in the process, the stronger the message that our community’s health, safety, and quality of life must be protected.

This issue is far from over. Please stay informed, stay engaged, and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to submit comments as well.

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05/27/2026

Join neighbors, advocates, and community leaders this evening for an important public forum on the proposed Van Keuren waste facility planned for 25 Van Keuren Ave in Jersey City.

This proposed facility could process up to 750 tons of waste per day in an already overburdened community.

This is your chance to:
✅ Learn the facts
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share concerns
✅ Take action before decisions are made

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Bethune Center – Room 208
140 Martin Luther King Drive
Zoom Meeting Room - Please RSVP via link in bio

🅿️ Parking available in the Bethune Lot on Fulton Ave between MLK & Bergen Ave.

05/26/2026

Join the Journal Square Community Association for an important community conversation focused on keeping our neighborhood clean. This event is open to the public. Bring a neighbor!

We’ll be joined by:
🔹 Chris Bernardo — President & CEO of Commercial District Services (CDS)
🔹 Joe Barrow — Director of the Jersey City Office of Code Compliance

This public meeting is an opportunity to hear directly from city and local leadership about:
✅ Neighborhood cleanliness efforts
✅ Quality of life concerns
✅ What residents can do to help keep JSQ clean
✅Get answers to your questions

📅 Monday, June 8
🕖 7:00 PM - Doors open at 6:45 PM
📍 Hudson County Community College
71 Sip Avenue – 6th Floor

Can’t attend in person? The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube at Please subscribe! Link in bio.

05/24/2026

Join the Jersey City Police Department West District ( ) for their next Captain’s Meeting.

This is a great opportunity for neighbors to come together, raise concerns, share feedback, and stay informed about what’s happening in the West District. Meet with West District Commander Captain Joe, Executive Officer Lt. Gerardi, and Community Relations Officer Brito, who will be there to connect directly with residents and answer questions.

📍 322 Duncan Ave, Jersey City
🗓 Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 6:00 PM

All are welcomed! Bring a neighbor! Have questions? You can contact PO Brito at 551-554-1542.

05/23/2026

🚨 JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY — WE NEED TO SHOW UP. 🚨

A proposed waste transfer facility at 25 Van Keuren Ave could bring:

⚠️ Increased air pollution
⚠️ Hundreds of truck trips daily
⚠️ More traffic and noise
⚠️ Additional environmental burdens to neighborhoods already overburdened

This public hearing is one of the most important opportunities for residents to make their voices heard.

Community turnout matters. Decision-makers need to see that Jersey City residents are paying attention.

🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 7PM
📍 St Ann Church
291 Saint Paul’s Ave, Jersey City

🚗 Parking available in the school lot across the street on Skillman Ave.

✍️Submit comments to NJ Department of Environmental Protection via link in bio.

Please share this post, tag your neighbors, and help spread the word. The more voices in the room, the stronger our message will be!

05/18/2026

Missed the previous public meetings on the Van Keuren waste facility proposal? No problem — now’s your chance to learn what’s at stake and how you can help make your voice heard!

Join the JSQCA Green Committee and for a virtual meeting focused on the potential environmental and quality-of-life impacts this proposed facility could have on Jersey City residents, and the actions community members can take to oppose it.

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual Zoom Meeting - Must register. Link in bio!!

Open to the public! All are welcome!!

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Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ

Website

http://jsqca.com/

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