Government
By KENNETH SIMMONS
January 1, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Council will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Friday, Jan. 2, at 6 p.m., marking the formal start of township business for 2026.The meeting will be held in person at the Municipal Complex, 455 Hoes Lane, and livestreamed via Zoom.During the meeting, ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ Vic DeLuca started the new year becoming mayor of Maplewood, marking his third time and 15 th year as Chair of the Township Committee. Thursday also marked the 104th birthday of the Township of Maplewood, DeLuca noted in beginning his ‘State of the Township’ address. DeLuca was ...
Essex County is enacting Code Blue procedures from Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 8pm to Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 8am for nighttime hours from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. only. Code Blue protocols are enacted when the temperature is forecasted to drop below 32 degrees or due to inclement weather. For ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg rang in 2026 with the swearing-in of newly elected and returning council members at its annual reorganization meeting, setting leadership roles and priorities focused on public service and community engagement. New Jersey Lieutenant Governor-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park will suspend its electric scooter share program for the winter season, with service set to pause beginning Monday, January 5, 2026.The program, operated by Veo, will be fully winterized, and all shared electric scooters will be removed from city streets ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold its 2026 reorganization meeting on Friday, January 2nd, at 6 p.m., marking leadership changes and the swearing-in of newly re-elected county officials.During the meeting, Commissioner Stephen Shaw is scheduled to succeed ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The doors have yet to open on the Root 22 cannabis dispensary on Route 22, but Mayor Brian Gallagher expects the sale of cannabis will generate $200,000 in new tax revenues this year, which he proposed to spend on a variety of new programs for first responders, students and the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Department of Community Programs will launch a new travel camp in summer 2026 for students entering grades 6 through 9, city officials announced.The camp, limited to 45 participants, will operate Monday through Friday, with drop-off at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up at 3:30 p.m. at ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold its 2026 Reorganization meeting on Tuesday, January 6th at 6:30pm at the Township Municipal Building, located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.Being sworn in as the new Mayor will be Pulkit Desai. Being sworn in as new Councilmembers ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Harris Laufer took the oath of office to become the mayor of Springfield on New Year's Day at the reorganization meeting of the Township Committee on Thursday.Laufer (D) won reelection to the Springfield Township Committee in November along with his running mate Richard Huber (D), ...
NEW JERSEY — In our ongoing examination of affordability in the Garden State, we are taking a closer look at another growing expense for residents: the true cost of driving in New Jersey. As fuel taxes and tolls rise again in the new year, the widening gap between market gas prices and ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Borough of Florham Park will hold its 2026 Reorganization meeting on Tuesday, January 6th at 6pm at Town Hall, which is located at 111 Ridgedale Avenue.Current Council President Nicholas Cicarelli will be sworn in along with Councilwoman Kristen Santoro, who will both ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Township of East Hanover will hold its 2026 Reorganization meeting on Monday, January 5th at 6pm at Town Hall, which is located at 411 Ridgedale Avenue.Current Council President Brian Brokaw will be sworn in for a new term. He recently won re-election with no one opposing ...
MORRIS COUNTY NJ — 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 Dec. 24, 2025, ...
MORRIS COUNTY NJ — 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 Dec. 24, 2025, ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5……..Happy New Year! As we step into a brand new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our goals and aspirations for the months ahead. This year, why not make a resolution that not only benefits you but also uplifts our entire community? A simple yet ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — City officials are seeking a major expansion of the municipal water infrastructure, planning a $21 million project to secure new wellfields through the next decade.According to a new city planning document, the project is scheduled to begin in 2028 with an initial $13 million ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Construction is now underway on the Tradewinds Educational Farm and Gardens in Coconut Creek, a major redevelopment that will transform the north side of Tradewinds Park into a new educational, recreational, and event-focused destination. The $28.5 million project, at 3600 West ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Council has banned E-bikes “on all borough-owned property,” and “on any sidewalk or pedestrian path within the Borough.”“[This ordinance] bans the use of E-bikes from borough property, parks, playgrounds, things of that nature,” Mayor Cristina Cutrone said. “This is a prime ...
PARKLAND, FL- If you have ever wanted to try something new, now is the time. January gives us the perfect opportunity to enrich and expand. And when we talk about trying something new, it does not have to be a monumental, dramatic attempt. I’m talking about anything from tasting a food that is new ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield’s governing body passed two new ordinances at Monday night’s meeting. Ordinance No. 2025-24 affects building and housing fees. Many subcode fees will increase. For example, above-ground swimming pool fees will go up from $100 to $200. Fixture fees are also going up for ...
NUTLEY, NJ –TAPinto Nutley was again named the Electronic News Source of Nutley in a resolution passed by the Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners meeting. TAPinto Nutley has become the place to go for original local news and information and is the township's only daily news ...
CLARK, NJ — The annual Clark Township Council Reorganization meeting will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free ...
WARREN, NJ — 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5……..Happy New Year! As we step into a brand new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our goals and aspirations for the months ahead. This year, why not make a resolution that not only benefits you but also uplifts our entire community? A simple yet impactful ...
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 — Wondering how the New Year's holiday affects government offices and garbage collection in Bordentown? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Bordentown Township's municipal offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1 and will re-open on Friday, January 2. Zone 3 trash collection in ...
SUMMIT, NJ— Recycling pickup routes scheduled for Monday and Tuesday will be partially delayed in Summit due to weekend inclement weather, city officials said.The City of Summit said its recycling vendor is working to catch up and advised residents to leave containers at the curb until ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A volleyball court at Tradewinds Park & Stables in Coconut Creek is getting a refresh, with park officials completing a renovation project in the next few weeks.The work at the park, at 3600 West Sample Road, began about two weeks ago and includes weed treatments, fresh ...
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - As her time on the Clinton Township Council comes to a close, Councilwoman Amy Switlyk reflects on the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the accomplishments that defined her service to the community. Her tenure was marked by collaboration, a deep respect for ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering how the New Year's holiday affects government offices closures and garbage collection in Mount Laurel? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Mount Laurel's municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1, for the holiday. Offices will ...