Government
By JOE MURRAY
January 14, 2026
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hawthorne officials filled several leadership roles and approved a series of organizational and financial items during the borough’s annual reorganization meeting, setting the framework for municipal operations in 2026.At the January 6 Reorganization meeting, Mayor John Lane ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Township officials met today (Wednesday) with representatives from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a warehouse that might be used for an illegal immigrant processing center and told them why they oppose the idea.The meeting took place after the local officials learned ICE ...
Red Bank, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank has been awarded $1 million in federal funding to support the removal and replacement of aging lead service lines—an investment that strengthens the community’s drinking water system and advances critical public health protections.Ensuring safe, reliable ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. —Following a lengthy and at times pointed public hearing Tuesday evening centered on age-restricted housing, emergency preparedness and public safety, the New Providence Planning Board approved a major residential development at 70 Ryder Way, with Mayor Al Morgan casting the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. —Following a lengthy and at times pointed public hearing Tuesday evening centered on age-restricted housing, emergency preparedness and public safety, the New Providence Planning Board approved a major residential development at 70 Ryder Way, with Mayor Al Morgan casting the ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Environmental Commission will no longer meet on the first Monday of every month.The Commission will meet 12 times this year to discuss new and old business. Open to the public, meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month. The start time is 7 p.m., unless ...
TRENTON, NJ - Speaking for the final time on the floor of the New Jersey General Assembly, Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis (R–New Providence) on Monday delivered a wide-ranging farewell address reflecting on her four years in office, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation, constituent service, and ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Tewksbury Township held its annual reorganization meeting early Tuesday morning, January 6th, marking the start of the Township Committee’s 2026 term and the selection of municipal leadership for the year ahead.Former township mayors William Voyce and Andrea Maranca were ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Council has released its 2026 meeting schedule to provide residents with advance notice and opportunities for public participation.The first regular meeting of the Mayor and Council is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26,. The rest of the meeting schedule is as ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The popular steakhouse chain Texas Roadhouse is looking to pack more fans of its signature rolls and steaks into its Coconut Creek location.The Coconut Creek Planning & Zoning Board will review a site plan application at its Wednesday, Jan. 14, meeting that would allow for a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council took a significant step toward dissolving its newly established Citizens’ Advisory Board, unanimously approving Ordinance 2026-03 on first reading at its Jan. 13 meeting. The ordinance would repeal Chapter 220 of the Phillipsburg Town Code, which ...
BAYONNE, NJ - First Ward Councilman Neil Carroll announced this week that he will seek reelection as part of a ticket headed by Councilman, and mayoral candidate, Loyad Booker. Carroll first won election to the First Ward seat in a special election in 2019, and was subsequently reelected to a full ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
TETERBORO, NJ - The Teterboro Mayor and Council passed a consent agenda during its first meeting of the new year. The borough will go out to bid for improvements to Malcolm Avenue and United Lane. The project will include the resurfacing of Malcolm Avenue, and milling, paving and drainage ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will open its January 15 meeting with the oath of office for its 2026 members, followed by its annual reorganization vote. The session begins at 6:30pm at 90 Monmouth Street in Red Bank. A public workshop will be held beforehand, starting at 6:00pm.Board ...
WAYNE, NJ — A new ordinance introduced by the Township Council on Jan. 1 would make it easier for businesses and property owners in Wayne to make certain upgrades — like improving outdoor lighting or adding food-storage space — without having to go through a long and expensive planning process ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield's Recreation Department kicked off 2026 with the start of its Buddy Ball Basketball program on Monday at the PAL. Buddy Ball is for kids and young adults with special needs. The basketball program takes the court on Monday evenings from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Although the Roxbury Mayor and Council on Tuesday passed a resolution opposing any plan to situate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Roxbury, two members of the panel made a point of noting they are not supporters of illegal immigration.“While I fully support ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Council moved forward with a series of legislative actions Tuesday night, introducing multiple ordinances related to affordable housing, land development, and municipal code updates during its January 13 meeting.Following an executive session, the council opened the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne City Council approved a resolution at its Tuesday meeting authorizing the city manager to execute a memorandum of agreement with Brevard County Emergency Management for emergency alert services.The resolution allows the city to move toward using the Everbridge statewide ...
POMPANO BEACH —On Tuesday night, the Pompano Beach City Commission approved ordinances that remove the designation of more than 80 acres of forested land at the Pompano Beach Airpark as “environmentally sensitive land.”The decision clears the way for the eventual removal of scrub forest and ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – A festive spirit filled the room for the Jan. 2, 2026 Montville Township Committee reorganization meeting. This annual tradition marks the appointment of a new mayor and deputy mayor from within the committee, alongside the swearing-in of newly elected members.Three-time past mayor ...
Princeton, NJ – Are we more in tune with the squirrels that we see all over town? Or the frogs that we almost never see but often hear? Well, when it comes to Princeton’s most recent effort to bring mass transit to town, the idea of the frog, and its hopping ability, carried the day as Council ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack resident proposed a concern alongside the Traffic Safety Committee regarding pedestrians utilizing mobile devices while in the crosswalk. Vice Chairman of the Hackensack Condo Co-Op Advisory Board, Martin Smith, said at the latest Mayor and Council meeting that the ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Allegany and Cattaraugus counties. The advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Wednesday and will remain in place until 1 a.m. Friday.Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected in several batches; wind chills below zero are ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A water main break closed Forest Drive in Doylestown Borough on Tuesday afternoon.Forest Drive was closed between East Street and Hickory Drive, near where the road intersects with State Street. Borough officials warned residents in the area that they could experience low water ...