Government
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
January 9, 2026
The Newark City Council authorized a $30.1 million refunding bond ordinance to fund an emergency temporary appropriation that will pay off a loan from the state Department of Community Affairs, but will increase the city's outstanding debt, at its Wednesday, Jan. 7 meeting.A refunding bond is a new ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In the depths of January, most of us are spending time indoors, but Westfield has a new recreation director working hard to ensure there are fun things to do in the town year-round. Dan Hontz, the new director and also a resident of Westfield, was introduced to the town council on ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory that includes Allegany and Cattaraugus counties. South winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. The advisory will be in effect until 10 p.m. Friday. “Use extra caution when driving,” the NWS warned in the advisory.
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 ...
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 ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Jan. 9th, 2026.The carrier who handles our weekly and emergency calls is close to getting our database back online, so our Friday calls can return soon.The Avenel Performing Arts Center has comedian John Poveromo at 8 pm tomorrow night and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Project Manager Ryan Westra addressed Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council regarding construction updates across the City.One major development is the installment of Outdoor Warning Systems (OWS), a partnership with the Board of Education to ensure safety across ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township officials held their ceremonial reorganization ceremony on Sunday, January 4, during which the mayor and council members took their oaths of office and began their 2026 community agenda.After each winning new, four-year terms during the recent November ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – At the Town Council's first meeting of 2026, West Caldwell Mayor Joseph Tempesta spoke of the challenges West Caldwell faces with the increasing burden of Affordable Housing obligations and its impact on the quality of life and infrastructure. He commented that within a ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Good Afternoon Millburn-Short Hills, this is Millburn Township Mayor Frank Saccomandi with the weekly Millburn Message.Be advised, the MVC Mobile Unit is coming to Millburn-Short Hills Monday, January 12 through Friday, January 16, 9 am - 2 pm each day at Town Hall, 22 East Willow ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The new Summit Common Council has begun its 2026 term, introducing early changes in communication and public access. Council President Claire Toth announced she is launching weekly office hours on Mondays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Council Conference Room on the first floor of City ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Members of the Borough Council used their annual public addresses to outline priorities and challenges facing the borough in 2026, with a focus on infrastructure, finances, and maintaining the community’s character.At the January 7 reorganization meeting, Council President Frank ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – the Borough of New Providence will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for Union County residents at the DeCorso Center located at 15 E 4th Street. In order to participate in the Free Clinic your pet(s) ...
SPARTA, NJ - At their 2026 organizational meeting, the Sparta Township Council voted 4-1 to have Dean Blumetti take the mayor’s seat. Councilman Mark Scott cast the dissenting vote.Scott started the process to select a mayor, nominating Marjy Muprhy. The vote for Murphy was 2-3. Councilman Neill ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — An agreement has been reached after months of negotiations among RWJBarnabas Health, Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration, and state legislative leaders on legislation aimed at preserving acute-care inpatient hospital services at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.The proposal ...
MORRIS PLAINS — With a student performance of the national anthem, a blessing from local clergy and an early look at plans for the Borough’s 100th anniversary, Morris Plains officials kicked off 2026 at the annual reorganization meeting, swearing in Councilman Michael Ivey and Councilwoman Nancy ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Council reflected on the Borough of Paramus at their Reorganization Meeting.“We are a diverse community, but the more residents I meet, the more we're reminded of how much we have in common, just like this country,” DiPiazza said. “Paramus is a town ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held its 2026 City Council Reorganization Meeting last night at City Hall before a packed audience of residents, supporters, and family members. The ceremony marked the official Installation and Oath of Office for newly elected Councilwoman Dr. Kayla Lott, along with ...
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 ...
READINGTON, NJ - After swearing in committee member Vincent Panico for another term following his election win, Juergen Huelsebusch was unanimously voted as mayor while Panico was unanimously voted as deputy mayor.Both Huelsebusch and Panico previously served on the board, however, while Panico has ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton City Council at a meeting earlier this week voted to approve a new local law establishing safeguards for the sale, lease or other disposition of city-owned land larger than a half-acre, following a contentious public hearing that drew criticism from some residents ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The leading non-profit agency in East Windsor and Hightstown – Rise – will receive financial support from East Windsor Township for the services that they provide to community residents. Under a resolution passed during a recent East Windsor Council meeting , Rise will receive a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Town Council introduced an ordinance at its Jan. 6 meeting to amend the parking regulations for Watchung Avenue.The ordinance amends the parking regulations for Washington Street east of Watchung Avenue.The law, if passed, would create a 15-minute parking zone for ...
RED BANK, NJ: The meeting kicked off on a highlight with Parks and Recreation Director Oscar Salinas announcing the winners of the Holiday Home Decorating Contest.Top 3 most Festive Homes 2025:34 E. Bergen Place – Lau Family52 W. Sunset Avenue – Moore Family21 Worthley Street - Lechuga Family“A big ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Ron Kistner administered the Oath of Office to Councilwoman Susan McGuire and Councilman Joseph Samperi at the 2026 Hasbrouck Heights Reorganization meeting held at noon on January 1 in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall.Councilwoman Charlotte ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Township Council's 2026 Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7, was brief yet still covered the typical annual traditions of tabbing a deputy mayor, naming council liaison positions, appointing volunteer commissioners, and approving township vendors. Among ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - More than six years ago, resident Melanie Mott threw her hat into the political ring and garnered what would be the first of two consecutive terms on the South Plainfield Borough Council. Back then, Mott ran as a Republican on a platform to serve with an ‘open mind’ and to ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Borough Council has approved a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center that would provide for 193 affordable housing units over the next 10 years, a state-mandated requirement. Fair Share Housing Center was founded 50 years ago in 1975 after the landmark Mount ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Understanding Sayreville's affordable housing obligation goes back to a landmark New Jersey Supreme Court (NJSC) decision from 1975 in the case of Southern Burlington County NAACP vs Township of Mount Laurel. The ruling, now called the Mount Laurel Doctrine, declared that ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Loxahatchee Road construction project in Parkland is now 66% complete, according to a news release by FDOT this week. January construction on Loxahatchee Road will include the following:Continuing construction on the north side of the Nob Hill roundaboutContinuing asphalt paving ...