Chaudhuri Is Out, Baer Is In As Hoboken Communications Director

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced Monday that Marilyn Baer, a local journalist and Hoboken native, has started work as the new communications manager for the city of Hoboken. The city's outgoing communications manager, Vijay Chaudhuri, will move on to the role of campaign manager for Bhalla’s re-election campaign.

“Throughout her time at the Hudson Reporter, Marilyn has proven herself to be well-respected communication professional with an intimate knowledge of the issues affecting her hometown,” said Bhalla. “I can think of few individuals as well qualified to assume the role of communications manager and I look forward to her service to our city.”

Baer went to elementary school in Hoboken at All Saints Episcopal Day School and middle school at Hoboken Catholic Academy. She went to high school at Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township.

She then obtained a B.A. in journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University, with a concentration in psychology (also excellent preparation for local political reporting).

During her five years at the Reporter, Baer covered Hoboken and Jersey City.

“As a native Hobokenite, I couldn’t be more excited to work for the city that I love on behalf of Hoboken residents,” said Baer. “I look forward to being a part of the Bhalla administration and I thank the mayor and his team for this opportunity.”

Chaudhuri, who will helm Bhalla's campaign starting later this summer, has worked on Democratic campaigns in the past. However, Hoboken's elections are non-partisan. Candidates in Hoboken's November local elections must file by late August.

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