Government
By JENNIFER DERICKS
January 10, 2026
SPARTA, NJ – The township council held their 2026 reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, Jan 6. The long agenda included appointments and approvals of financial operations and professionals. This is the second part of the two-part coverage of that meeting. Here is the link to Part I.Professional ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners organized for 2026 during its annual Organization meeting held Jan. 6 at Biotechnology High School, electing Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone to serve as Director and Commissioner Dominick “Nick” DiRocco to serve as Deputy Director. The ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Murphy today signed Bill A5278, the "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act,” into law. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Heather Simmons, Assemblyman Roy Freiman, and Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, this legislation would require health insurers to cover diagnosis and treatment of menopause ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Murphy today signed Bill A5278, the "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act,” into law. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Heather Simmons, Assemblyman Roy Freiman, and Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, this legislation would require health insurers to cover diagnosis and treatment of menopause ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey enters 2026, residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are navigating a period of significant transition shaped by federal policy changes, expanded work requirements, and lingering uncertainty following late-2025 disruptions to the ...
WARREN, NJ —In one of his first official appearances after being appointed mayor the night before, Mayor Shaun Fine presided over a flag raising in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary on Wednesday.Joined by fellow Township Committee members, Warren Police and Warren Township School ...
POMPANO BEACH — Can Pompano's railroad crossings be made safer? That's the goal with a resolution coming up for approval at next week's city commission meeting.Commissioners are being asked to authorize a series of safety upgrades and maintenance shifts at three key railroad crossings as part of a ...
OLEAN, NY — Demonstrators gathered in Lincoln Park Saturday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. The Olean protest, like numerous demonstrations that took place across the country on Saturday, was sparked by an incident in Minneapolis in which an ICE officer, Jonathan Ross, ...
SOMERVILLE. NJ - The political ambitions of two local officials extend beyond their elected roles as Somerset County Commissioners to the US Congress in Washington, with both Democrats launching campaigns for House seats in the upcoming 2026 Primary.Shanel Robinson, director of the Somerset County ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The American Dream mall’s huge ice rink will become a glitzy venue for Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural ball a few hours after she and Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell take their oaths of office on Tuesday, Jan. 20th.American Dream is one of the nation’s largest shopping malls.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The American Dream mall’s huge ice rink will become a glitzy venue for Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural ball a few hours after she and Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell take their oaths of office on Tuesday, Jan. 20th.American Dream is one of the nation’s largest shopping malls.
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey enters 2026, residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are navigating a period of significant transition shaped by federal policy changes, expanded work requirements, and lingering uncertainty following late-2025 disruptions to the ...
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey enters 2026, residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are navigating a period of significant transition shaped by federal policy changes, expanded work requirements, and lingering uncertainty following late-2025 disruptions to the ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Mayor and Council on Jan. 13 will discuss adopting a resolution that says the township is not a good place for the federal government to situate an immigrant deportation processing center.The proposed resolution states the council “unequivocally opposes” any conversion of ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ — The Woodland Park Borough Council unanimously elected Councilman Luis Torres as Council President for the new year during the Borough’s Reorganization Meeting on Jan. 7, while also recognizing Michael Sica for his service in the role over the past year.Sica, who served as ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield Mayor William Galese gave the annual State of the Township Address at Monday’s reorganization council meeting.It was Galese’s fourth reorganizational address, and he said that the Township of Fairfield is in “great shape.” Galese mentioned the municipal parking lot with ...
PATERSON, NJ - Assemblyman-elect Kenyatta Stewart has appointed two senior staff members as he prepares to take office representing New Jersey’s 35th Legislative District.Habib Kader will serve as chief of staff. A Paterson native, Kader brings experience across state, municipal and federal ...
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey enters 2026, residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are navigating a period of significant transition shaped by federal policy changes, expanded work requirements, and lingering uncertainty following late-2025 disruptions to the ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Borough of Watchung celebrated the return of Councilmen Paul Fischer and Paolo Marano for their second terms after they successfully defeated Democratic challengers Lindsay Kraft and Albin Xavier in the November 2025 elections. Curt Dahl was unanimously elected as the new Council ...
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Jennifer Gonzalez, a seasoned Hoboken official who has worked in city government since 2016, will serve as the new Business Administrator, bringing extensive operational and project leadership experience to the role, a statement announced Friday.Mayor-Elect Emily Jabbour praised ...
TRENTON — After multiple E-Bike bills were volleyed around the New Jersey statehouse and legislative districts in 2025, New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly change how electric bicycles are regulated in the state, including requiring many riders to obtain ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy returned one last time to the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Friday — just 11 days before his term expires — to reminisce, crack a few jokes, slap high-fives and preside at the swearings-in of several Somerset County officials, just as he has done the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy returned one last time to the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Friday - just 11 days before his term expires — to reminisce, crack a few jokes, slap high fives and preside at the swearings-in of several Somerset County officials, just as he has done the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy returned one last time to the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Friday - just 11 days before his term expires -o reminisce, crack a few jokes, slap high fives and preside at the swearings-in of several Somerset County officials, just as he has done the ...
The Maplewood Township Committee extends its deepest condolences to the children and family of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis. We join with Minneapolis elected leaders in demanding a full, independent and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Due to ongoing construction at the Hackensack Municipal Court office, staff will be available to assist patrons at the Hackensack Fire Department Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Significant progress has been made on the project, with framing and electrical inspections ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL– The Melbourne Beach Town Commission on Friday selected A. Marie Smith as the town’s new manager after interviewing four candidates during a special meeting.The selection follows a review process by the commission and fills the town manager position previously held on an interim ...
SOMERVILLE. NJ - The political ambitions of two local officials extend beyond their elected roles as Somerset County Commissioners to the US Congress in Washington, with both Democrats launching campaigns for House seats in the upcoming 2026 Primary.Shanel Robinson, director of the Somerset County ...
SOMERVILLE. NJ - The political ambitions of two local officials extend beyond their elected roles as Somerset County Commissioners to the US Congress in Washington, with both Democrats launching campaigns for House seats in the upcoming 2026 Primary.Shanel Robinson, director of the Somerset County ...