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By SARAH SHOCKEY - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
March 25, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Board of Education approved the district’s proposed tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year and several infrastructure and technology investments during meeting last Tuesday, March 17.Among the key items under the Vision 2030 Finance and Infrastructure portion ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — If you live in Burlington County, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL released its monthly “Noise Calendar” for March 2026 this week so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Board of Education at its March 23 meeting approved a bid award for a new boiler at Thelma Sandmeier Elementary School.After Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Goldberg made a recommendation to seek bids to replace the boiler at the school, the district received two ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — After issuing a request for proposals to find a single vendor to run Coral Springs soccer programs, receiving seven responses, ranking the top four and having soccer parents speak out with concerns about possible changes, Coral Springs officials now plan to start over. City ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A 19-year-old student pilot from Cranston, Rhode Island, was involved in a ground collision with another aircraft last fall at Boca Raton Airport, according to a recent report from the National Transportation Safety Board .On Oct. 28, the student pilot was operating a Cessna ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in the Bordentown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL released its monthly “Noise Calendar” for March 2026 this week so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
There is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is the most promising growth market in the world today. A recent UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report projects the global AI market will soar from $189 billion in 2023 to $4.8 trillion by 2033. That growth is accelerating demand for data ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a 22-year-old man accused of breaking into cars with his younger brother and another teenager in the Legacy Apartment complex. They charged Labrent Corwin Neal, of Pompano Beach, with two counts each of the following: burglary, contributing ...
MILLBURN, NJ – There will be a public hearing on April 7 for the bond ordinance introduced by the Millburn Township Committee at its March 17 meeting to upgrade the high school's athletic facilities with synthetic turf and improvements to lighting and drainage.Improvements to existing grass fields ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The "other" French general who helped the ragtag Continental Army defeat the British at Yorktown in 1781 met with his counterpart and ally Gen. George Washington on Saturday at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse."History on the Green" featured six hours of interactive history ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Dauber as the next principal of Hightstown High School concluding a months-long process that included the withdrawal of the original ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — With the March 23 filing deadline now passed, local primary election races are set across the area, with activity varying widely between towns. In Watchung, voters will see both a mayoral contest and Borough Council races on the ballot. Republican Mayor Ronald Jubin is seeking ...
New York State PoliceHorses rescued in Schaghticoke from manure built-up stallsState Police responded to reports of 11 horses and a cow being kept at a residence on NYS Route 40 in unsafe conditions. Specifically, troopers say they found the animals without sufficient food, water and standing in ...
WARREN, NJ — The filing deadline for candidates to submit nomination petitions for the June 2 primary election passed at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 23, setting the stage for local races across Somerset and Morris counties.In Warren Township, Republican incumbents Mayor Shaun Fine and Deputy Mayor ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – After going 5-14 last season, including a 1-12 mark in the GMC White Conference, Sayreville boys tennis enters the 2026 campaign looking to take a step forward with a mix of returning experience and emerging young talent. The Bombers graduated Dev Shah, who played second singles ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – In celebration of Earth Day, the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA), in partnership with Bombers Beyond Café, is inviting the community to take part in a fun and meaningful “Kindness Rocks!” event on Wednesday, April 16.The family-friendly event will take place from 5:00 ...
For the Renss LensDear Rusty: The Trump Administration is saying now there will be no taxes on Social Security benefits. Since we’re getting ready to complete our 2025 income tax return, can you explain how this all works? Signed: Confused Taxpayer Dear Confused Taxpayer: You are obviously ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The excitement was over the top at Bedwell Elementary School during this year’s Battle of the Books finale, where six outstanding 4th grade teams competed for the championship! With the theme being a blend of “Battle of the Books” meets “Battle of the Bands” the following teams ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Township of West Orange received a $100,000 donation from the BNE Real Estate Group for the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC). This contribution will help to elevate OSPAC's digital presence, expand community programming, and ensure long-term sustainability for ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new proposal from Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) would integrate nutrition into medical care by allowing certain NJ FamilyCare recipients to receive prescriptions for healthy foods, while also expanding access to fresh produce through local pharmacies.The bill ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The "other" French general who helped the ragtag Continental Army defeat the British at Yorktown in 1781 met with his counterpart and ally Gen. George Washington on Saturday at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse."History on the Green" featured six hours of interactive history ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The "other" French general who helped the ragtag Continental Army defeat the British at Yorktown in 1781 met with his counterpart and ally Gen. George Washington on Saturday at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse."History on the Green" featured six hours of interactive history ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, March 26, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.The Red Bank Borough Council will review several items at its upcoming meeting, including a resolution tied to a major redevelopment ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — “Grease” returns to the Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High School stage this weekThis year's production is the 38th consecutive year of musicals at WRHS. "Grease" was last performed in 2012. This year's musical is again under the direction of Roberta Blender and Ted Colarusso.Dress ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights approved the following at the March 24th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. Communications:Letter from the Hasbrouck Heights Little League requesting permission to hold their Annual Opening Day Parade on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as well as ...
Tewksbury, NJ – The Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 24th was brief, under 15 minutes total, but the introduction of the 2026 budget of $11,386,090.16 was unanimously approved (5-0). This represents an increase over the 2025 township budget of $10,821,861.58.CFO Michael Pitts, ...