Government
By LISA ALLEN
May 19, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A house fire was reported on Chattin Court in Mountainside on Tuesday, prompting a response from the Mountainside Fire Department and mutual aid from neighboring communities.According to Edward Kweselait, the Mountainside Fire Chief, the call came in at approximately 10:52 a.m.
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls officials are moving to exceed New Jersey’s standard municipal budget cap in 2026, allowing the township to increase spending by up to 3.5% over last year’s appropriations due to rising operating costs.Under New Jersey’s Local Government Cap Law, municipalities are ...
Linden, NJ— On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Mayor Derek Armstead, the city of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation held their Annual Kids to Parks Day at Wilson Park from12pm.-4 pm. It was an amazing turnout of families and children of all ages eager to participate in the activities. The ...
Yesterday, our country witnessed another horrific act of violence when three members of the Islamic Center of San Diego community were killed in an attack targeting the mosque, where hundreds of children attending the school on the property were forced into lockdown as the attack unfolded.Among ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A friend of Jude Gill, the 15-year-old Lenape High School student struck and killed while walking on Church Street on May 3, asked Mount Laurel Council at its meeting on Monday to make the road where his friend was hit safer. “It really stunned me that my friend died. I want that ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Last week, the Plainfield City Council narrowly voted against a resolution at its meeting designating Friends of Queen City Academy Charter School, Inc. as the redeveloper of two properties at West Seventh Street near Grant Avenue, stalling the school's expansion plan.Queen City ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — With Memorial Day approaching, the Springfield Department of Public Works is completing cleanup and preparation work at Veterans Park to ensure the grounds are ready for the township’s annual ceremony and parade. Administrator John Bussiculo reported during the May 12 meeting of ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, May 21, 6:30pm. Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Agenda HighlightsTwo significant development applications are scheduled for review, including a major proposal on ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wednesday, May 20th, meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council has been postponed to May 26th, according to a release from Wood-Ridge Borough Clerk Gina Affuso. The meeting will be held at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at the Wood-Ridge Municipal Building.
CHATHAM, NJ – Congresswoman Analilia Mejia stopped by the Library of the Chathams on Monday morning to read two books during story hour held in the Lundt Room.“I haven't done this in a long time,” said Mejia, a mother of two, said.Mejia recalls that she used to read books to children while she ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Township leaders and Woodmont detailed the long-anticipated downtown redevelopment plan at a public information session, outlining a mixed-use vision centered on a vision for downtown that includes residential properties, affordable housing, parking and pedestrian plazas. The ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The City of Long Branch will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, with all city offices closed for the holiday as the community joins the nation in remembering America’s fallen service members.Memorial Day stands as one of the country’s most meaningful national ...
SPARTA, NJ – Yet again the township council voted to table Ordinance 26-06 that would rescind the two-year look-back tax refund for 100% disabled veterans.As the ordinance was introduced for its hearing, councilman Neill Clark immediately requested the motion to table it because he wants to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council will meet Tuesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex with a full agenda that includes final adoption of the amended 2026 municipal budget, votes on three ordinances and the introduction of new fire prevention fee ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Township of Berkeley Heights will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, stepping off promptly at 9:30 a.m.Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country — in both war ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The annual New Providence Memorial Day parade, co-sponsored by the New Providence American Legion Post #433 and the Borough of New Providence, will be held on Monday, May 25 at 10:00am. All are invited to attend this traditional event honoring the men and women who gave their ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Questions over the status of the former firehouse at 396 Broad St. are again surfacing ahead of Tuesday’s Summit Common Council meeting, despite the city having approved its sale in December 2025 for $5.45 million.At that time, the council unanimously authorized the sale to K&K ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Last week, the Plainfield City Council voted unanimously to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from entering city-owned property without a valid judicial warrant or judicial order. It has also banned city employees from ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland Mayor Rich Walker announced his bid to run for re-election in Parkland's upcoming Mayoral race this fall. Walker, who first served as Parkland City Commissioner, became Mayor in 2020. Over the past six years, Mayor Walker has been instrumental in getting a number of ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Council approved the $29.8 million borough budget with a 2.9% tax increase on May 6, 2026. The average homeowner will pay about $76 more annually for the 2026 municipal levy. During the meeting, Council President Frank Matthews said the 2.9% tax boost is “a pretty ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey's school funding law has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate. S-1767, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, was approved by the Senate Education ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Three Morris County municipal leaders who regularly collaborate on countywide and local initiatives were nominated and elected to the top three executive positions within the Morris County League of Municipalities during the organization’s Feb. 18 meeting at Birchwood Manor.The ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission are clear on one thing: they want to bring back once-weekly recycling. But just how much it will cost and when it can happen is up in the air. That’s because of conflicting deadlines for signing a new contract with the city’s trash hauler, the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - After months of resident’s complaints and safety concerns related to travelling along the shopping district on Goldsboro Drive, permanent upgrades are finally on the way. Temporary measures were installed in November.The City of Bayonne is currently seeking proposals for the ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township officials recently launched a new initiative aimed at supporting and highlighting the township’s business community by recognizing local businesses reaching milestone anniversaries and celebrating accomplishments. During the last Township Committee meeting, the ...
RARITAN, NJ – A borough council member wants the municipality to reexamine the way it regulates redevelopment after off-site material was illegally brought to a LaGrange Street site to be crushed.Final approval on the LaGrange Street site has been put on hold until more environmental testing can be ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, As we move through May, welcoming the beautiful spring weather here in Monmouth County, I hope all the mothers throughout our community had a very Happy Mother’s Day, enjoying quality time with family, loved ones, and those who mean the most to them.One of the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Borough Administrator Glenn Cullen is encouraging residents to attend an upcoming EPA Open Forum on Tuesday, May 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Plainfield Senior Center.“Tomorrow’s meeting is open to all South Plainfield residents and will feature a roundtable ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs City Commission is scheduled to take up two measures on Wednesday to rezone about 13 acres on Heron Bay Boulevard to accommodate the construction of a proposed Life Time Fitness center. Plans call for the proposed two-story, 87,750-square-foot center to be ...