Government
By MEAGAN KANE
December 28, 2025
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Project Manager Ryan Westra has confirmed that Grand Ave will undergo construction, funded by NJDOT.To improve pedestrian safety, the NJDOT Local Aid Grant awarded the city $176,722 for intersection upgrades.The project, approved at the latest Mayor & City Council ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Office staff of the Hackensack Municipal Court will be relocated for a few weeks starting Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.Due to the start of construction on the court office, staff will be available in-person to assist patrons at the Hackensack Fire Department Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.
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 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Repeated false fire alarms at several locations across Hawthorne drew concern from borough officials, as council members discussed the strain placed on emergency responders and the lack of consequences for properties that repeatedly trigger alarms.At the December 17 Borough Council ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At the recent Manasquan council meeting, Borough engineer Joe Rafferty presented a major redevelopment plan for a stretch of public parkland along Stockton Lake Boulevard, aiming to improve accessibility, safety, and recreational use while addressing long-standing infrastructure and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Township Council voted Tuesday to reject all proposals submitted for the food and beverage concession at the East Brunswick Ice Arena after township officials identified a procedural defect in the original bidding process.During the council meeting, the ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Emma Carriker was sworn into service as the newest member of the West Caldwell Police Department (WCPD) on Tuesday, Dec. 16, joined by family members and a contingent of police officers who welcomed her to the ranks. Carriker, a West Caldwell resident, had been a dispatcher with ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – With the new year on the horizon, the local governing bodies in East Windsor and Hightstown are set to reorganize for 2026 and swear in recently elected council members. East Windsor Township will hold their annual Reorganization Meeting on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - At Monday's (12/22) Neptune Township Committee meeting, newly-elected Committeman Bryan Acciani announced that Neptune Township will be forming an Arts Committee. According to Committeeman Acciani, The Neptune Township Arts Committee will be a resident-driven body focused on ...
WAYNE, NJ — During this past township council meeting, Mayor Chris Vergano spoke about homeless individuals in Wayne, urging residents to be cautious when approached for help and to rely on township and county resources rather than giving personal assistance or setting up online fundraising.“First ...
TRENTON, NJ –The Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Joe Cryan, which would expand social service supports at county colleges across New Jersey. The bill, S-4010, would require the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, in collaboration with each county college, ...
TRENTON, NJ –The Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Joe Cryan, which would expand social service supports at county colleges across New Jersey. The bill, S-4010, would require the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, in collaboration with each county college, ...
The National Weather Service has issued a flood and winter storm watches for several Western New York counties, including Cattaraugus.The flood watch will be in place from 1 p.m. Sunday until 4 p.m. Monday. The winter storm watch will take effect at 1 p.m. Monday and remain in place until 7 a.m.
NEWTON, NJ — The Newton Town Council approved a key financial agreement tied to the redevelopment of the ShopRite property on Water Street, advancing plans for the long-discussed overhaul of the site.During their Dec. 15 meeting, the council members unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-21, ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Mayor Sheena Collum after calling the last meeting of 2025 to order announced that it was going to be a short meeting.There was no Public Comment. The proposed Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance was adopted with no additional discussion. The Consent Agenda was approved.Summer Jones ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Local nonprofits and public agencies serving seniors and people with disabilities in Asbury Park and surrounding Shore communities have a new opportunity to secure funding aimed at combating social isolation, as the New Jersey Department of Human Services has opened applications ...
BELMAR, NJ – Local nonprofits and public agencies serving seniors and people with disabilities in Belmar and nearby Shore communities have a new opportunity to secure funding aimed at combating social isolation, as the New Jersey Department of Human Services has opened applications for a new $4 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Proposed by GroundsCare Landscape, LLC, the Hackensack Board of Education has approved a contract for tree planting services at its schools. Signed at the latest BOE meeting, the $151,973.36 contract will also include services at Pulaski Park, Polifly Park, and Baldwin Park. The ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL— Coconut Creek is urging residents to take an evening drive, enjoy their neighbors’ holiday light displays, and continue voting for their favorites on social media as the city’s holiday light contest enters its final stretch.Lawns across the city are filled with inflatables, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In a town alert received at 11:29 AM, the town has lifted the Snow emergency effective immediately. The town thanks the residents and businesses for their cooperation.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has given $4 million in grants to 177 museums and other cultural institutions around the state. Ten Bucks County organizations received a total of more than $170,000.Here are the grants made to cultural institutions in Buck ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. We hope everyone who celebrates had a wonderful Christmas.Unfortunately, the carrier for our Friday calls has still not restored their database. We are continuing to show a film version on TV Channel 35, YouTube and our social media platforms.There are no ...
SUMMIT, NJ— Recycling collection for Summit residents who normally have Friday pickup has been rescheduled to Monday, city officials said.The change comes after the holiday altered the regular collection schedule. Pickup had initially been moved to Saturday but has since been pushed back again by ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL— Coconut Creek is urging residents to take an evening drive, enjoy their neighbors’ holiday light displays, and continue voting for their favorites on social media as the city’s holiday light contest enters its final stretch.Lawns across the city are filled with inflatables, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation that would make it easier for municipalities to collect payroll taxes has passed the New Jersey State Senate.The bill, S-4219, is sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji and updates the payroll tax law for certain municipalities by requiring State agencies to share relevant ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton has announced an updated schedule for the winter weather and New Year holiday.Saturday, December 27 — Closed due to snowTuesday, December 30— Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday, December 31 - Special Opening 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Thursday, January 1 — Closed for the ...
TRENTON – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 1:00 p.m. today, Friday, December 26, 2025 due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Snow accumulations are expected to ...
Linden, NJ-A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the City of Linden as the current storm is expected to bring accumulating snowfall and challenging travel conditions.Storm Details:• Snowfall totals of 5 to 8 inches are possible• Snow is expected to begin around 6:00 PM on Friday, December ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark has just announced the schedule of its 2026 council and board meetings.For the 2026 schedule, click here.The annual reorganization meeting will take place on Monday, January 5, at 7:30 p.m., in Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.[Don’t miss any ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Mayor and Council are scheduled to close out the year with a wide-ranging agenda on Monday, December 29, highlighted by the appointment of Mary Louise Anderson to the Belmar Housing Authority, during a meeting set for an unusual 10:00 a.m. start time.Council meetings in ...