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Official Press Release from the Hoboken Hospitality
Association FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chris Onieal (201) 653-1492
HOBOKEN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION IN ACCORD WITH CITY OF HOBOKEN REGARDING ST.
PATRICK’S DAY PROCEDURES
After a series of meetings with Hoboken Director of Public Safety, Bill Bergin, the
Hoboken Hospitality Association is committed to strictly enforce quality of life
measures related to Hoboken’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on
Saturday, March 1st.
The Hospitality Association assures that all laws regarding distribution and consumption of
alcohol will be strictly enforced to enable all participants of the St.
Patrick’s Day Parade and have an enjoyable, festive and safe day.
In accordance with this policy, the Hoboken’s hospitality industry has
voluntarily agreed to a comprehensive ten point plan of action:
1. Voluntary 11:00 A.M. opening.
2. Advertisements outlining the zero tolerance policy.
3. Display posters in each establishment to outline the zero tolerance policy
4. Maintaining the cleanliness of the exterior of each establishment as well as
any adjacent residences & businesses.
5. Clean Trash & debris during parade day & the day following in front of each
establishment and the areas around those establishments including adjacent
residences & businesses.
6. Monitoring & maintaining order of patrons waiting in lines outside each
establishment-- Open containers & disorderly conduct will not be tolerated on
line, these guests will be asked to exit the line.
7. Provide additional security and staff for the entire day/night in order to
provide proper exterior/interior control of the line and management of each
establishment.
8. Each establishment will have an all staff meeting prior to the parade to
increase awareness and ensure proper alcohol service is strictly enforced.
9. Each establishment will maintain their legal fire/building code occupancy
and keep all exits and hallways clear.
10. Distribute a letter to neighbors regarding
the parade and a contact name and phone number to call if there were to be any
problems.
“Hoboken’s restaurants and bars have always been vigilant in their enforcement
of municipal laws regarding the serving of alcohol and maintaining the quality
of life in our community. We have a vested interest, 365 days a year, in
properly maintaining our establishments and Hoboken’s St. Patrick’s Day will be
no different,” said, the members and spokesman for the Hoboken Hospitality
Association.
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