Government
By MALIK A. LYONS
January 3, 2026
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township’s annual Reorganization Meeting on Saturday was marked by ceremony, reflection, and a strong sense of civic pride, highlighted by the attendance of Mikie Sherrill, whose visit brought statewide attention to the start of the township’s 2026 governing ...
ARTICLE UPDATED 1/5/26 16:00NEPTUNE CITY - Yesterday, 1/2/26, at 6:00 PM, the Neptune City Council conducted its annual re-organization meeting.In an historic first, all council seats and mayor are held by Democrats, with the inaugurations of newcomers Aaron Williams and Bob Johnson to full terms, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Construction is moving forward on the Sawgrass Expressway widening project along the stretch between Atlantic Boulevard and Sample Road in Coral Springs, according to an update released last month by the Florida Department of Transportation.FDOT said crews have recently ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Friday's Plainfield City Council reorganization meeting, Mayor Adrian Mapp gave the Key to the City to Bonnie Watson Coleman, the New Jersey District 12 Congresswoman who announced her retirement in November. Two weeks later, Adrian Mapp announced he would be a candidates in ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council will meet Tuesday for a Reorganization Meeting.Under general order by City Manager Thomas Freeman, the following fire officials will be appointed:Lieutenant Aaron Hilliard will be appointed as Fire Captain.Firefighter Thomas ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council will hold its annual Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Berkeley Heights Municipal Building, 29 Park Ave.The meeting will take place in the Public Meeting Room and is open to the public.According to the ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Heading to the Council Chambers on Monday is Paramus Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Council for their Reorganization Meeting.Being held at 6 p.m. on January 5th, the Council will appoint 28 crossing guards to ensure street safety at Paramus schools:Luis AndaluzLisa AronskyGabriel ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerset County's 2026 swearing-in ceremony and reorganization meeting will be held at the Somerset County Historic Courthouse in Somerville on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 3 PM.The ceremony will include the swearing-in of re-elected Commissioners Melonie Marano and Elizabeth ...
NEW JERSEY — Lawmakers have sent a proposed law to Gov. Phil Murphy that would prohibit cellphone use from “bell-to-bell” for all public school students from kindergarten to 12th grades in the Garden State.The measure, S3695, got broad bipartisan Statehouse support. It passed by a 63-3 vote in the ...
NEW JERSEY — Lawmakers have sent a proposed law to Gov. Phil Murphy that would prohibit cellphone use from “bell-to-bell” for all public school students from kindergarten to 12th grades in the Garden State.The measure, S3695, got broad bipartisan Statehouse support. It passed by a 63-3 vote in the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As transportation costs continue to rise in 2026, many Coconut Creek residents may not realize they already have access to a free, city-run bus service designed to help them get around town without a car.The City of Coconut Creek operates a community bus system that includes the ...
PARKLAND, FL- Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had an enjoyable holiday season and are having a great start to a better and brighter year ahead!It was wonderful to be back home for the holidays and have everyone under one roof. The New Year is often a time where we reflect on the past and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city leaders are scheduled to take the next step in building a new fire station at a city commission meeting on Thursday by awarding a $216,000 contract to a construction management firm. After going through a bidding process, city staff members are recommending ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Exactly who or what is “Project Vernon” — and why are they seeking $500,000 in economic development incentives from the city of Boca Raton?Officials at city hall aren't saying, except that "Project Vernon" is a code name for a publicly-traded “quantum computing” company based in ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Township administrator John Bussiculo recently said that Springfield officials are hopeful that the recently installed security cameras at the community pool will be paid for in part by the issuance of summonses.The cameras were installed as a deterrent to illegal dumping in the ...
MADISON, NJ — The Borough of Madison has scheduled its annual Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building, 50 Kings Road, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Governor Elect Mikie Sherrill is expected to ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park ushered in the new year with a swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 1, formally seating Councilman Adam Chaabane, Councilman and Council President Michael Sica, and newcomer Edwin Figueroa during a gathering attended by local and county officials, residents, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The following items were passed as part of the Consent Agenda at the Hasbrouck Heights Reorganization Meeting in Borough Hall on January 1 at 12 noon. Consent Agenda: Authorize the Adoption of a Cash Management PlanTemporary Budget2026 Debt Service ...
UNION, N.J. — Union Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier outlined the township’s priorities for 2026 during the township's annual State of the Township address at the New Year’s Day Reorganization Meeting on Thursday, highlighting recent accomplishments and plans focused on cultural investment, parks, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield City Council met for its annual reorganization meeting on Friday afternoon in Municipal court, and elected Julienne Cherry as its President and Steve Hockday as Vice President.Rumors swirled before reorganization that several councilors were aiming for the ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Piscataway Township Council officially launched its 2026 business year Friday night during the township’s annual reorganization meeting at the Municipal Building, with Councilperson Michele Lombardi (Ward 4) returning as council president and dozens of community volunteers ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ _ Jane Collins-Colding, as Maplewood’s newest Township Committee member, underscored her commitment to strengthening diversity, inclusion and integration in her first remarks in office on Thursday.“I believe in diversity not as a slogan, but as a lived reality where everyone has a ...
OLEAN, NY —During her first State of the City address, Mayor Amy Sherburne stressed her goals for a responsible budget that meets the needs of the people and stated her goals for securing grants for unfinished projects, city maintenance and community development. Sherburne’s address followed her ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough will hold its 2026 reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, which will feature the annual address by Mayor Carolyn Dempsey and the swearing-in of council members Miles Gilmore and Karen Koronkiewicz. The council will also elect a president. The agenda, which can be ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to ensure clean water flows from your tap? Or how wastewater is safely carried away? This article is part of Know Your Town, a TAPinto Montville series designed to help residents better understand the departments, boards, and ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Jan. 2nd.We hope everyone had a great New Year’s holiday. If losing weight and getting in shape is your New Year’s resolution, the Club at Woodbridge and the Woodbridge Community Center can help.They have no sign-up fees during January 2026 and great ...
SPARTA, NJ – At their last meeting of 2025, Sparta Township Council voted unanimously to table ordinance 25-20 relating to “100% disabled veteran tax refund.”During the hearing on the ordinance, many residents voiced their opposition to repealing the benefit. Jim Zepp, Sparta Township’s manager, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township will ring in the new year with ceremony, music, and high-profile visitors when the Township Council holds its annual Reorganization Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 3 from 1-4 p.m., formally launching the municipality’s 2026 governing term.The meeting is expected to draw ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township will ring in the new year with ceremony, music, and high-profile visitors when the Township Council holds its annual Reorganization Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 3 from 1-4 p.m., formally launching the municipality’s 2026 governing term.The meeting is expected to draw ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Borough of Paramus will host a Reorganization Meeting to share appointments, resolutions, and other key messages.At the top of the list, newly-elected, incumbent Councilmembers Michael Wilkins and Jeanne Weber will take the oath of office. The meeting will take place on Monday, ...