Government
By GAURAV GARG
January 13, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Township Council reorganized for 2026 on Jan. 12, electing Dana Zimbicki as council president and Dinesh Behal as council vice president.Early in the meeting, the council took up Resolution 26-01 to appoint the council president for 2026. A nomination was ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting Wednesday night, Jan. 7, 2026, swearing in a returning committee member, selecting its 2026 mayor and deputy mayor, and approving a series of annual organizational resolutions that set the township’s ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — A hometown leader whose career in public service has spanned decades as Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis received the Key to the Borough during New Providence’s annual reorganization meeting, marking the close of her term in the New Jersey General Assembly.“We honored New ...
VERONA, NJ - Verona officials are set to gather for the Township’s Biennial Organization Meeting, during which the governing body will select the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the upcoming term and swear in newly elected council members.The reorganization meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 19, ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls formally recognized Muslim American Heritage Month during its Township Council meeting on January 5, with Mayor James Damiano issuing a proclamation honoring the heritage, culture, and contributions of Muslim Americans.The month-long observance is ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher Di Piazza announced that he is ready to continue keeping Paramus protected from over-development, while also investing in Paramus parks, recreation, emergency services, infrastructure and library. He is seeking re-election for another four-year term.In his campaign ...
There is a water main break on CEDAR STREET (between Bloomfield Ave and Ridge Rd). Residents and businesses in the area may have discolored water and low water pressure.Brown water occurs when the flow of water in the mains is altered. That can occur from unauthorized use of fire hydrants, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has put out its 2026 meeting schedule and fewer regular public meetings are scheduled this year than last year. Twelve regular Union County Board of Commissioners meetings are scheduled this year (not including the reorganization meeting held ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and John Burzichelli, which would require the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to conduct a study to evaluate the potential deployment of advanced transmission technologies by electric public utilities. “Modernizing ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Mayor John Pallone announced Tuesday that he is seeking reelection and introduced the five candidates running on his City Council slate ahead of the 2026 municipal election.The slate includes incumbent Councilwoman Anita Voogt and Councilman Glen Rassas, along with David G. Brown ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners held its annual Reorganization Meeting on January 6, 2026, establishing its leadership team for the year ahead and reaffirming the county's “continued commitment to fiscal responsibility, public safety, and strong municipal partnerships.” ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher Di Piazza is seeking another four-year term, announcing his 2027 election campaign.“Over the last four years, we've made tremendous progress," Di Piazza said. "We've also been fighters against over-development and unfair policies coming down from Trenton. We invest ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mavis Discount Tire representatives asked for and received an adjournment from the Mount Laurel Zoning Board, Township Manager Meredith Riculfy told TAPinto Mount Laurel Monday evening.“No reason (was) given,” for the adjournment, Riculfy continued. “They would have to refile and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — With the help of a grant awarded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP) Green Acres Program, the City of Hackensack will begin revitalizing its downtown landscape. Officials are planning to transform a 7,501-square-foot lot, located between The Woolworth ...
Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation sponsored by Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) establishing tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” as a schedule II controlled dangerous substance. “The unethical marketing tactics used by companies to promote a dangerous substance like ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Township Committee approved a resolution to award a contract to ATON Computing of Hawthorne for specialized computer maintenance services.The contract for $120,000 – $107.10 per hour plus “reasonable expenses” – was awarded without competitive bidding.Because the ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board’s upcoming January 14 agenda, taking place at 7:00pm, Borough Hall, includes the oath of office for its 2026 members: Shawna Ebanks, Barbara Boas, and Brian Parnagian. The Board will then conduct its annual reorganization, voting on positions including ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Sunday, January 11, Governor Phil Murphy signed a historic executive order at New Hope Baptist Church of East Orange restoring the right to serve on a jury to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their sentences.The order ends a long-standing policy that ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — In response to a resident's question, Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp earlier this month went into detail about how the City of Plainfield will handle federal agents' presence in Plainfield before addressing the recent killing of Renee Goode in an email.Resident Nancy Piwowar attended ...
SPARTA, NJ – At the reorganization meeting, the Sparta Township Council affirmed the commemorative flag ordinance and the schedule of requested flags, as known at the time of the meeting.The resolution “Authorizing the Display of Commemorative Flags on Township Owned Flagpoles,” spurred a couple of ...
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 ...
POMPANO BEACH — City commissioners will consider a potential expansion of the all-electric “Circuit” shuttle program at tomorrow's meeting, the first of 2026, with the effort supported in part by a near-$1 million state grant aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving coastal ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has announced that it has rescheduled its Regular Council meeting, scheduled for January 20, 2026, to Tuesday, January 27th.The Regular meeting will commence at 7pm and will take place at the Municipal building located at 1001 Parsippany ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - On Saturday, January 10, the Parsippany Volunteer First Aid Squad held its annual installation dinner at the Birchwood Manor. A time-honored tradition, the dinner is a well-deserved night out for the volunteers who dedicate themselves to serving the community and responding to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is scheduled to hold first readings on ordinances that would repeal its rent control law and dissolve the town’s newly established Citizens’ Advisory Board. According to the official agenda, Ordinance 2026-03 would repeal Chapter 220 of the Phillipsburg ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and John Burzichelli, which would require the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to conduct a study to evaluate the potential deployment of advanced transmission technologies by electric public utilities. “Modernizing ...
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 ...
WEST ORANGE - Former Gov. Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than a half-century, died Sunday. He was 79.His family said he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility," his family said on social media.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty on Monday, January 12, 2026, issued a public appeal for immigration attorneys willing to provide pro bono assistance to residents taken into federal custody during a weekend immigration enforcement operation in town.In a video message recorded from ...