Government
By MEAGAN KANE
January 2, 2026
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, ...
EDISON, NJ - Mayor Sam Joshi will be sworn into office alongside newly elected councilmembers Kelli Dima, Robert Kentos, and Biral Patel on Sunday at the Edison Youth Sports Training Complex, located at 370 Central Avenue. The inauguration ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM, and doors open at 10:00 ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — At a recent Spring Lake Council meeting, Councilwoman Kathleen McDonough noted that the Spring Lake Planning Board approved a subdivision for St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, allowing the church to partition off its parsonage property for sale. She said the church and Wesley ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — As 2025 comes to a close, Mayor Charlie Carley reflected on a year of continued investment, progress and collaboration across South Brunswick Township, citing major advances in infrastructure, public safety, fiscal stewardship and community wellness.“Working alongside my ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—Route 152 in New Britain and Hilltown townships will be closed on weekdays during the week of Jan. 5 for a pipe replacement.The section of road between Hilltown Pike and Business U.S. 202/Butler Pike will be closed from Jan. 5-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the closure, ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle First Community Development Corporation (Roselle First CDC) has announced the appointment of Denise Wilkerson as its new Executive Director, effective immediately, marking a new chapter for the community-based nonprofit dedicated to serving Roselle residents.Wilkerson ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Health Department (LHD) reminds animal owners that the deadline for dog and cat license applications is Friday, Jan. 31, 2026. Animal license applications are now available online BY CLICKING HERE.The township requires that every dog be licensed and immunized against ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Fanwood residents have until January 31 to register or renew their dog and cat licenses.You can apply for a license starting Monday, Jan. 5, in person at the Municipal Clerk’s office at Fanwood Borough Hall (75 North Martine Ave.). The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ — Mayor Tracy Kallert and the Woodland Park Borough Council recognized Councilwoman Christine Tiseo during the December 18 council meeting, offering a heartfelt tribute as she stepped down from public office.Tiseo, who has served on the Borough Council since 2023, officially ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Common Council will hold its 2026 organization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 512 Springfield Avenue. At the event, newly elected Councilmembers Jaclyn Lasaracina (Ward 1), Chantal Landman (Ward 2) and Dan Crisafulli ...
ROXBURY, NJ - In 2023 - when the topic was the existence of sexually explicit books in the high school library - Roxbury found itself at the crossroads of the American culture wars. It's at that intersection again.The new topic: Unverified reports of a federal government plan to run a processing ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Township Committee and Bordentown City Board of Commissioners will both be holding their reorganization meetings on Saturday, January 3. Bordentown Township's meeting will be taking place at 11AM at the Township Municipal Building, located at 1 Municipal ...
PATERSON, NJ - Daniel Golabek has been appointed as the city’s new Business Administrator, effective Monday, January 5, 2026, Mayor Andre Sayegh announced on Friday. Golabek brings extensive experience in municipal governance and public administration to the role, city officials said.Golabek’s ...
CAMDEN – City Council may make it law that no city jobs will be eliminated by artificial intelligence technologies, which are globally expected to displace some types of business and government employment.The proposed ordinance, sponsored by Council President Angel Fuentes, is scheduled for a first ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton City Council could soon move to implement stricter safeguards on the sale and lease of municipal property, introducing a new local law that brings city policy closer to the transparency and land-preservation goals championed by Save Boca activists in 2025.At next ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has a new chairperson for 2026.Joseph C. Bodek was sworn in to fill the role during the Commissioners' annual reorganization meeting, which was held on New Year’s Day at the Union County Courthouse.“Union County has a strong foundation built ...
UNITED STATES — A recent change by the U.S. Postal Service means the date stamped on mail may no longer show the day it was dropped off, a shift that could affect mail-in ballots, tax filings, legal documents and other time-sensitive mail.Under a new USPS rule that took effect on December 24, 2025, ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Rich Masterson was sworn-in as Sayreville Fire Chief, along with 1st Assistant Chief Alfred Gawron III, and 2nd Assistant Chief Tyler Carlock.On behalf of the borough, Council President John Zebrowski presented the Past Fire Chief Badge to George Gawron, who thanked his wife with ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Pomp, the massive redevelopment of the former Pompano Park racetrack into a premier mixed-use destination - reached a major milestone with a $50 million land purchase by an affiliate of Lennar Homes.Documents filed with Broward County recorded the transaction earlier this week - ...
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 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg is moving closer to eliminating cash as a form of payment for municipal transactions. At its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 1, 2026, the Town Council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-01. The measure would create Chapter 390, titled “No ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Local municipalities are set to reorganize for the new year, swearing in new members and preparing for the year ahead.The Flemington Borough reorganization will be held Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. Incumbent Susan Engelhardt and Elizabeth Herbert will be sworn in to the council.Raritan ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Local municipalities are set to reorganize for the new year, swearing in new members and preparing for the year ahead.Bridgewater Township will hold its reorganization meeting Jan. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Newcomers Andrew Bucko, Joan Geiger and Ridwana Isla will be sworn in to the ...
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, January 3 from 1 pm to 4 pm, formally launching the municipality’s 2026 governing term.The meeting is expected to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Township Council will be holding its annual Reorganization Meeting next week. The 2026 Reorganization Meeting will be held on Monday, January 5 at 5PM in the Municipal Court Room of the Mount Laurel Municipal Building, located at 750 Centerton Road. The meeting ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Yesterday, 1/1/26, at 12:00 PM, the Neptune Township Committee conducted its annual re-organization meeting.Pursuant to Neptune Township Municipal Code section 2-1.2, Organization of Township Committee, The Township Committee shall organize annually during the first week in ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank’s governing body convened for its annual reorganization meeting on yesterday, January 1, 2026, setting leadership roles and making a series of appointments for the year ahead.Key Agenda Items Voted on by Council (see full Agenda for additional items) Council Members Sworn ...
UNION, NJ – On Thursday, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill attended Union’s New Year’s Day Reorganization meeting, where she administered the oath of office to two incumbent Township Committee members, Patricia Guerra-Frazier and James Bowser.The ceremony, held in a packed Town Hall, saw Sherrill swear ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville Councilmembers Herve Blemur and Alberto Rios were sworn in and took their seats on the borough's governing body at the Sayreville Council's 2026 Reorganization Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 1. “Gentlemen, I look forward to working with you as we plan for the future.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township's annual reorganization meeting will be held on Jan. 6, 2026 at the municipal building, 379 South Branch Road beginning at 7 p.m.Reorganization meetings following November elections are required to be held in the first seven days of January. The rule applies to New ...