Government
By NEILL BOROWSKI
December 30, 2025
A new requirement for the state to probe deeply into reasons for chronic absenteeism in New Jersey schools, passed by the Assembly and state Senate, was signed into law last Tuesday.Chronic absenteeism – defined as when a student misses 10% or more of a school year for any reason – has been an ...
HOLMDEL – During a special meeting held Monday, the Holmdel Township Committee appointed township resident Gary Vanderham to fill the seat vacated by former Committeeman, DJ Luccarelli. Vanderham was officially sworn in and joined the dais, formally beginning his service to the township.It was ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At the final meeting of 2025, the South Plainfield governing body passed Ordinance 2378 upon second reading. The ordinance amends Chapter 141 of the borough’s ‘Amusements’ code and allows for the addition of Article IV, which pertains to filming within the municipality. Under ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday expanded New York’s State of Emergency to the entire state as an intense winter storm continues to impact the state. When the governor declared the State of Emergency on Friday, Allegany and Cattaraugus counties were among the counties not included.“As winter storms ...
POMPANO BEACH — Developers of a proposed oceanfront 10-story condominium at 580 Briny Avenue are requesting a series of amendments to the project’s original site plan, citing adjustments made during the permitting and sales process.The project, known as 580 Briny but which has been marketed also as ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A Superior Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge to the Parsippany-Troy Hills mayoral election, ruling that former Mayor James R. Barberio failed to present factual evidence supporting claims of voting irregularities.In a written decision issued last week, Superior Court ...
LITTLE FALLS/WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — In a move aimed at strengthening regional flood mitigation efforts across Passaic Valley, the Township of Little Falls and the Borough of Woodland Park have each adopted ordinances to establish a four-municipality Flood Control Advisory Board in partnership with ...
LITTLE FALLS/WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — In a move aimed at strengthening regional flood mitigation efforts across Passaic Valley, the Township of Little Falls and the Borough of Woodland Park have each adopted ordinances to establish a four-municipality Flood Control Advisory Board in partnership with ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Samantha Ball, Hillsborough Township’s assistant planner and Sustainability Program manager, has been named as one of Somerset County Business Partnership's Top 40 Under 40.She has rapidly emerged as a leader since joining the Township in 2019. In her current role, she has been a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit residents will see lower electricity supply rates beginning March 2026 through the Garden State Community Energy Cooperative’s Community Energy Aggregation (GSCEC) program, the city announced in a statement on Monday. The program, which includes Summit, Lincoln Park, Jefferson ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Officials and council members offered praise and reflection as Borough Administrator Eric Maurer delivered his final report, marking the conclusion of a tenure that spanned decades of municipal service.At the December 17 Borough Council meeting, Council President Frank Matthews ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation urging school districts to establish "concussion management teams" to help ensure students can safely return to the classroom and sports-related activity after a brain injury is headed to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk to be signed into ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek park officials are promoting the new airplane-themed playground at George S. Gerber Memorial Park.Children can use their imagination as they climb and slide on the equipment that’s designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12, city officials said on a social media post. The park ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two commissioners won’t be returning to the Union County Board of Commissioners next year.Bette Jane Kowalski is retiring from the board and Sergio Granados plans to focus on other endeavors.Members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and members of the public said their ...
OLEAN, NY — On Jan. 2, for the first time in over 50 years, Mayor William J. Aiello will not be serving the City of Olean in an official role. Aiello, who has been Olean's mayor for 12 years, was defeated by challenger Amy Sherburne on Nov. 4.During his time in office, Aiello oversaw numerous ...
The National Weather Service's severe winter storm watch for Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Southern Erie and Wyoming counties, begins at 1 p.m. Monday and remains in place until 1 a.m. Friday.NWS indicated that heavy lake snow is possible, with accumulations of 1 to 3 feet. Winds could gust as high as ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 1 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, December 31.The Township of Clark informs Zone 1 residents, "Please bring recycling curbside the evening before pick-up. No Styrofoam, food-soiled pizza boxes or plastic bags ...
RARITAN, N.J. – Raritan is getting particular about donations to the borough.Months after a debate on which organizations it was proper to accept gifts from, the borough council has set acceptance procedures for donations over and under $3,000 to be more transparent and avoid potential favoritism ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library, following an extensive renovation designed to better serve the community’s ever-changing needs, will kick off the new year by welcoming patrons back to a fully re-opened and renovated building. On Sunday, Jan. 4, the first floor of the Main Library, located ...
WAYNE, NJ — The final Wayne Township Council meeting of the year included formal recognition for outgoing First Aid and Safety Commissioner Keith Heyman, marking the end of his two-year term and the beginning of his next chapter in public service as a Trustee on the Wayne Board of Education.Heyman ...
Princeton, NJ – As the Christmas holiday winds down, as gift boxes and wrapping paper head toward the recycling bins – hopefully already in place on the curb on Monday, December 29 – this week may be well be the perfect quiet time to go beyond recycling and do some serious decluttering. It is ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Borough of South Plainfield bid farewell this month to the municipality’s longtime legal counsel. Paul Rizzo, a partner with the Warren-based DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. who has served as the borough’s attorney for ...
FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Borough of Fanwood and Township of Scotch Plains have announced their 2026 reorganization meetings.The annual Fanwood Borough Reorganization meeting and swearing-in of officials will be on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Ave.
SPARTA, NJ – On Tuesday, January 6 both the Sparta Township Council and Sparta Board of Education will be holding their reorganization meetings. The township council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. The board of education is scheduled for 7 p.m.The township council will begin their meeting by ...
ROXBURY, NJ - People wishing to express opinions about Roxbury's desire to replace the popular Imagination Station playground at Horseshoe Lake Park (HSL) in Succasunna have until Jan. 5 to fill out an online survey.The survey, created by the Roxbury Recreation Department, was made available Dec.
TRENTON, NJ – The NJ State Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Paul Sarlo, which would require social media companies to provide a 24-hour toll-free phone number by which an account holder could contact a live customer service representative to report fraudulent ...
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A bridge on Route 232/Second Street Pike will close for most of January next week.The bridge over Neshaminy Creek on Second Street Pike between Twining Road and Sacketts Ford Road is scheduled to close Jan. 6-30, 2025. The bridge, which was built in 1936, carries an average ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County has launched a new program to help small businesses and commercial property owners enhance the exterior appearance of their buildings within the downtown districts of New Brunswick and Perth Amboy.By supporting strategic storefront upgrades, the Façade Improvement ...