Government
By TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD STAFF
May 18, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Township Committee on May 12 approved its 2026 municipal budget, a spending plan that officials described as increasingly difficult to balance amid rising healthcare, energy, and pension costs. The municipal portion of the tax bill will increase 2.18%.Chief ...
WARREN, NJ — The Warren Township Committee has advanced an ordinance that would prohibit data centers as a permitted use in all zoning districts throughout the township, officials announced at the last meeting. The ordinance, approved on first reading, is intended as a proactive planning measure ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Committee will introduce Ordinance 2753‑26 at its Tuesday, May 19 meeting that authorizes the township to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with ColeMaur Enterprises for property located at 368 Essex St.The property is identified on the tax map as Block ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Divisions over how to address Hoboken’s mounting fiscal challenges are intensifying after Councilmembers Michael Russo and Paul Presinzano unveiled a plan they say could reduce the city’s proposed 18.9% municipal tax levy increase to roughly 3%.The amendment package outlines between ...
Princeton, NJ – A quiet week ahead on the municipal calendar, with one headline event occurring Tuesday, May 19, when the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education introduces the replacement for outgoing Littlebrook Elementary principal Luis Ramirez. She is Lisa Caudill, currently assistant ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta township officials said “emergency water service repairs” are ongoing in the area of 107 to 137 East Shore Trail. This operation could lead to water service disruption for those residents.Officials estimate the repair and any resulting disruption of service “should be restored ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Barnegat Township will kick off the nation’s historic semiquincentennial Independence Day weekend early this summer with a massive community celebration.The "Barnegat Celebrates America’s 250th" event is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, at Barnegat High School, located at 180 Bengal ...
Roselle – Roselle residents can mark their calendars for PSE&G’s community meeting in the wake of public concerns over the company’s proposal for a new substation. Mayor Donald Shaw revealed to TAPinto Roselle that he has authorized the meeting to be held on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30pm in the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Motorists and residents in Asbury Park should prepare for new traffic patterns beginning this Monday, May 18, as the city moves forward with several one-way street changes in response to ongoing neighborhood concerns.According to city officials, the new traffic patterns will ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – The Lake Como Mayor and Council recently took time to celebrate Borough Clerk Amy Boney after she was named the #1 Municipal Clerk in the Nation for 2026, recognizing her years of dedication, professionalism, and service to the borough.During the recognition, borough officials ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a Clark Township Council meeting on Monday, May 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The meeting agenda can be found here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for ...
BAYONNE, NJ — Concerns over the possibility of future data center development in Bayonne drew a crowd of protesters to City Hall last week with residents and activists urging the City Council to prohibit the facilities citywide.The protest, which began outside City Hall before carrying into the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The clock is now ticking on one of Boca Raton’s most closely watched political battles.Last week, the Boca Raton City Council unanimously approved an amended version of the Save Boca local law, cementing new restrictions on the sale, lease or transfer of city-owned land larger than ...
WAYNE, NJ – Social media has seen a number of posts regarding the Rebel Aquatic swim team being booted from the pool at the Wayne Community Center, with comments ranging from confusion to frustration at “the lack of transparency,” regarding the decision, to one post that shared an AI-generated ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Providence Rescue Squad is sounding an urgent call to action, warning that a state bill scheduled for a Senate committee hearing Monday could effectively dismantle one of the community's most trusted — and free — emergency services.Senate Bill 1421, identical to ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is expected to vote on two separate resolutions at their May 19 meeting that would allow the city to seek nearly $1.7 million in state Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) funding for park improvements and business development initiatives.If approved, the city would ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - New Jersey state law allows for various forms of municipal governance. Many of the foundational types were created in the 1890s, including the town, city, village, and borough forms. The mayor-council form - sometimes called the “strong mayor” form – was added as part of the ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The South Orange Village Council held its regular meeting Monday evening, covering a packed agenda that included a police promotion, two ordinance adoptions, a pair of new grants, and a lively discussion about historic preservation and community outreach. The council opened with ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Property taxes in Summit will rise again in 2026 after the Common Council unanimously approved a $63.4 million municipal budget at its last meeting, adding to continued affordability pressure for homeowners as municipal costs continue to climb. Spending plan totals a 3.5 percent ...
LOPATCONG, NJ -- The Council unanimously adopted the $11,996,550.03 municipal budget on Wednesday, May. 6, 2026, and with a tax levy of $6,500,220.66. This is a $426,954.93 increase from last year’s budget, which was $11,569,595.10. The tax levy, which increased by 2% this year, was $6,362,867.15 ...
EDISON, NJ - Mayor Sam Joshi will introduce the 2026 Municipal Budget at the combined meeting on Wednesday. According to the agenda, the proposed budget is as follows:MUNICIPALITYSummary of RevenuesLocal Tax for Municipal Purposes — $117,656,871.15Library Tax — $8,400,957.16Miscellaneous Revenues — ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — The Township of Little Falls was awarded a $12,160 state grant to support and expand recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.According to township officials, the “Rec Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities” grant was awarded through the State of New ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Crystal Springs Family Waterpark will open for Memorial Day weekend on May 23, but questions about its operating hours, staffing and long-term financial position remained a point of public concern during the May 11 East Brunswick Township Council meeting.Council President Dana ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — High Class Barber Shop is officially authorized to open its doors once again.At the recent town council meeting, officials granted approval for the local business, located at 107 Main St., to resume operations after resolving licensing non-compliance issues that had previously ...
POMPANO BEACH — U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Pompano Beach at the Charlotte Burrie Center on Friday to promote a recently approved gene-editing technique aimed at rescuing Florida’s long-suffering citrus industry - and potentially giving residents hope for a return to long-lived ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Several Cranford organizations are among the recipients of funding through the 2026 Union County HEART Grant Program, an initiative that supports local arts, history and educational programming across the county.The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that 81 ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is expected to vote on a resolution authorizing a $298,750 contract for exterior and interior rehabilitation work at the Community Center at the Heritage, also known as the Alexander Hamilton site, as part of ongoing improvements connected to the Paterson ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Several redevelopment projects in Springfield are proceeding at different paced, with one facing significant delays and another nearing completion. Administrator John Bussiculo briefed the Township Committee on April 28, giving updates on the status of the Gomes project, Patriot ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A proposed redesign of the Route 9 interchange at Bordentown Avenue, Burlew Place and Eugene Boulevard is drawing fierce opposition from residents who say the project could forever change — and potentially destroy — the character of their neighborhood.The New Jersey Department of ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Sherrill Administration has awarded $25.2 million in annual Clean Communities grants to municipalities and counties for local litter removal programs that help keep trash out of the environment and beautify New Jersey’s communities, including $29,076 for Somerville. The awards ...