Government
By DINAH DUNN
January 7, 2026
CRANFORD, NJ – When New York City swore in a new mayor on January 1, millions of viewers heard a familiar voice guiding the ceremony. Bernie Wagenblast, a longtime Cranford resident, served as the official announcer for the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani, the city’s youngest and first Muslim ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A new regime got underway Jan. 5 when the annual Bridgewater Township Council reorganization meeting was held, and, for the first time in decades, the newcomers were all Democrats.Joan Geiger, Andrew Bucko and Ridwana Isla were all sworn in in a standing room-only council ...
FLEMINGTON – The year 2026 could be the one during which the mayor and borough council find out what’s it’s like to hang on to a moving train, the one they set in motion with their efforts in 2025.With redevelopment projects progressing, growth of new businesses, new zoning rules and infrastructure ...
Editor's Note: This is part two of a two-part series. Read part one.HACKENSACK, NJ — After several reports of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers seen throughout the City of Hackensack this week, Mayor Caseen Gaines and the Council provided a statement to residents.“The Mayor and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Republican Frank Saccomandi is the new mayor of Millburn.Saccomandi was named the mayor in a selection process by the Township Committee at its reorganization meeting, but it took several rounds of nominations to arrive at Saccomandi.After Jamie Serruto and Michael Cohen were sworn ...
EAST ORANGE, N.J. — Beneath the vaulted ceilings of the Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts, East Orange’s political leadership marked the beginning of a new term Thursday, swearing in Mayor Ted R. Green and a slate of reelected City Council members as the city looks ahead to another ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell took the oath of office to begin her ninth term, and Councilwoman Gina Berry was sworn in for a second term and assumed the role of Council President at the Fanwood Reorganization Meeting on Monday, Jan. 4, 2026. NJ Assemblywoman Linda Carter swore in ...
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the County and its regional partners have been awarded a Resilient NJ grant in the amount of $292,773.25 to support a regional climate resilience planning study for the Shark River Basin, a tidal estuary where freshwater streams ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, January 8, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Key Agenda Items Up for Council Vote (see full Agenda for additional items)• Introduction of an ordinance updating the borough’s Planning ...
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the County and its regional partners have been awarded a Resilient NJ grant in the amount of $292,773.25 to support a regional climate resilience planning study for the Shark River Basin, a tidal estuary where freshwater streams ...
WAYNE, NJ — During the Township Council's 180th reorganization meeting, Mayor Chris Vergano delivered his annual State of the Township address, naming the purchase of the Wayne Community Center as one of the most significant achievements of 2025. “It is my honor and privilege to stand before you ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mayor Matt Anesh and the Borough of South Plainfield gathered on Jan. 5 for the 2026 reorganization meeting. The first order of business was the swearing-in of re-elected Councilman Peter Smith and newly elected Councilman John McConville by Superior Court Judge Robert J.
CHATHAM, NJ – New Chatham Township Mayor Jen Rowland issued a message about creating “happiness” in her remarks at the 2026 reorganization meeting of the Chatham Township Committee on Tuesday night.Rowland recalled her recent trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, where she visited the Happiness Museum and ...
POMPANO BEACH - For residents in the heart of Pompano Beach, Tuesday evening felt like a frustrating rerun of a movie they had just seen. Just weeks after a similar incident disrupted the neighborhood, just north of the SE 11th Avenue Bridge, a significant water main break formed once again, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Representing Asbury Park and New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. on Monday marked the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, renewing his criticism of efforts by former President Donald Trump and House ...
WARREN, NJ - Warren Township has a new mayor and deputy mayor for 2026. Shaun Fine was nominated and approved as mayor and chairperson of the township committee and Vanessa Kian was nominated and approved for the position of deputy mayor and vice chairperson of the Warren Township committee at ...
BELMAR, NJ - Belmar’s governing body for the 2026 calendar year officially took shape Monday night as the Borough held its annual Mayor and Council reorganization meeting at Borough Hall, marking both the formal start of the new council term and the beginning of a transition year in local ...
Editor's note: This story is part one of a two-part series.HACKENSACK, NJ — After several reports of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers seen throughout the City of Hackensack this week, Mayor Caseen Gaines and the Council provided a statement to residents.“The Mayor and Council ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Elected officials—many of them Democrats—were sworn in to their offices on Monday as the results of a blue wave in last year’s elections trickled down to boroughs and townships in the Doylestown area and the “row offices” of Bucks County.In Pennsylvania, municipalities traditionally ...
Princeton, NJ – In response to mounting operational costs that were first brought to light last year, the Princeton Public Library is reducing its operating hours by one hour a day and modifying access to on-demand streaming services.Beginning Monday, January 12, the library will close at 8 p.m.
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor-elect James Solomon announced the appointment of Nathaniel Styer as Communications Director for his incoming administration. According to the announcement Styer, a veteran communications executive with extensive experience in crisis management and public sector ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library Board of Trustees honored city officials at the Council Reorganization Meeting with an annual tradition, taking place for over 36 years.The board shared their Special Book Dedication presentation on Jan. 5, where Mayor Christopher DiPiazza, council members, ...
Editor's Note: This article has been edited to update the result of this resolution. HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council gathered for a Reorganization Meeting on Jan. 6.One agenda item addressed the awarding of a co-operative purchasing contract to invest in two ...
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 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute over trust, timing and the power of the ballot box erupted at the Monday Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency meeting as city leaders were accused of trying to lock in the government campus development deal regardless of the March 10 referendum — allegations that ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — The Manasquan Borough Council opened the 2026 governing year Monday night with its annual reorganization meeting, a tradition that formally resets the borough’s leadership and committee structure while setting the tone for the year ahead. The meeting featured two re-elected council ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Township of East Hanover held its annual Reorganization Meeting at Town Hall, marking the official start of the municipal government’s work for the year. The meeting brought township leadership together with state and county officials, residents ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Manny Grova was officially sworn in as City Council President for the City of Elizabeth on January 1, marking a new chapter of leadership focused on collaboration, community safety, and inclusive growth for the state’s fourth-largest city in New Jersey. A longtime resident of ...
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 ...
EDISON, NJ - Councilmember Joe Coyle has been elected President of the Edison Township Council, and newly elected member Robert Kentos was elected Council Vice President. Both received a unanimous vote from the council.“We are not just council members representing Edison, we are also representing ...