Jersey City is about to receive a new pair of neighbors, and they're not exactly the quiet type.

After about a month of speculation, producers of a "Jersey Shore" spin-off starring Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jenni "JWoww" Farley have obtained filming permits in Jersey City, officials confirmed yesterday.

"We look forward to bringing the production to Jersey City and both Snooki and JWoww are happy to know they'll be filming in their favorite state once again," an MTV spokesman said.

Set to start shooting later this month, Snooki and JWoww will be residing in a two-story firehouse by Grove and Mercer streets near City Hall.

Mayor Jerramiah Healy sees the upcoming production as a positive for Jersey City.

"Any time we can show the many assets our city has, such as proximity to New York, affordable mass transit, historic and cultural sites, international dining and world class hotels, we will take that opportunity to market our city," Healy said. "We believe this is another opportunity to further promote our city."

However, not everyone is pleased with Hudson County's newest transplants.

"I'm not happy about the administration's decision to approve the permits," said Ward E Councilman Steve Fulop, a 2013 mayoral hopeful. "No matter what they pay to film here, we should have pride in the city and the goal as leaders to convey to the country that Jersey City is a great place to raise a family or move a business. This decision will have an image that is the opposite."

The show will be required to hire off-duty police officers to reduce any impact filming will have on the public, said city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill.

"The cast and crew of the 'Jersey Shore' spinoff, like everyone else, will be required to follow all the laws of the State of New Jersey and the City of Jersey City, and to show respect for their neighbors."

Just last week, Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer denied MTV producers filming permits to shoot in Hoboken based on "protecting public safety and quality of life concerns for Hoboken residents."

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