Government
By MARIE POTTER
December 26, 2025
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Melbourne Beach officials discussed ongoing graffiti and vandalism at the public restrooms at Ryckman Park during the Dec. 17 Town Commission meeting.Vice Mayor Terry Cronin raised the issue while leading the meeting in the absence of Mayor Alison Dennington. Cronin referenced ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – The 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 activity, ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - The Manasquan Borough Council has approved updated water and sewer rates that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, resulting in modest increases to both base service charges and usage rates for residential and nonresidential customers.Under Resolution 342-2025, properties connected to ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly on Monday passed a bill that would allow the state Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to receive gifts, grants, and donations from the public and private sectors to fund veteran suicide prevention efforts.“Suicides among veterans outpace those of civilians, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - As 2025 comes to a close, Commissioner Director John E. Lanza reflected on a year of strong fiscal discipline, meaningful investment, and expanded partnerships that strengthened communities across Hunterdon County during the Board’s final meeting of the year on December ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit is preparing for a snowstorm expected Friday afternoon into Saturday, with 6 to 9 inches of snow possible. The Department of Public Works is readying equipment and personnel, while the city’s emergency coordinator is working with Summit Police, Fire, EMS, and Public ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has ordered a suspension of construction and lease activity for five major offshore wind projects along the East Coast, including Empire Wind, which is planned off the New Jersey and New York coasts. Federal officials cited national security concerns, ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has ordered a suspension of construction and lease activity for five major offshore wind projects along the East Coast, including Empire Wind, which is planned off the New Jersey and New York coasts. Federal officials cited national security concerns, ...
Linden, NJ - This past weekend, the City of Linden hosted a joyful Mayor’s Senior Christmas Dinner, celebrating over 200 Linden seniors with food, music, entertainment, and door prizes. The event brought together community members of all ages in a heartfelt expression of appreciation and holiday ...
TRENTON, NJ – The 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 activity, ...
NEWARK — Mikie Sherrill’s Jan. 20th inauguration as the Garden State’s next governor will be at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark – not in Trenton – a move that reportedly breaks a 235-year tradition.Governor-elect Sherrill announced the venue switch in a prepared statement on ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city leaders recently agreed to accept a $40,000 state grant to pay for police overtime, so the department can participate in the annual national “Click It or Ticket” campaign next year.The Florida Department of Transportation awarded the grant to Coconut Creek ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Due to the snow predicted for Saturday, Dec. 27, Construction & Debris will be canceled at the Recycling Center, according to borough announcement.The next Construction & Debris is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10th.At approximately 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, total snow ...
WAYNE, NJ — With a winter storm on its way tonight, it's a good time to report on what Mayor Chris Vergano discussed on two subjects that affect snow plow operations in town. During this past township council meeting, he took the time to remind residents that basketball hoops left in the roadway ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Township officials have not been contacted by the federal government about the potential use of any buildings in Roxbury as an immigration detention or processing site, Mayor Shawn Potillo said on Friday.The issue surfaced following a Dec. 24 story in The Washington Post that reported ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Local officials have declared a formal Snow Emergency for the Town of Phillipsburg as a severe winter weather system prepares to move through the region over the next 12 to 18 hours.The emergency provisions officially take effect at 3:00 PM today, Friday, December 26, 2025.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - A winter storm is expected to impact Berkeley Heights beginning Friday evening and continuing into Saturday, bringing the potential for significant snowfall. Township officials are reminding residents to move vehicles off streets once snow begins to fall so plows can operate ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Borough of New Providence has issued a community notice ahead of a winter storm expected to arrive Friday evening, Dec. 26, and continue into Saturday, Dec. 27, with forecasts calling for 5 to 8 inches of snow.Please note the following:Parking on snow-covered streets is ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hawthorne officials provided an update on the borough’s affordable housing obligations during the Borough Council’s Dec. 17 meeting, outlining the legal framework, development pressures, and potential settlement discussions shaping the municipality’s next steps.At the December 17 ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The West Caldwell Township Council passed two resolutions at its Dec. 16 meeting that will guide the fourth round of Affordable Housing obligations. The township had filed its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan in June as required by statute. The Fair Share Housing Authority ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Melinda Jennis, President of Pathways for Exceptional Children, and the Montville Township Committee, honored Pathways’ mentors and its robotics teams at the Dec. 9 Montville Township Committee meeting.The Pathways mentors are students who are trained by representatives from the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek school zone speed cameras are installed in some areas and police have relaunched their educational campaign that was stopped when the project stalled late last summer. Plans call for the program to use cameras to catch drivers speeding more than 10 mph through ...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Cattaraugus County. The advisory will take effect at 10 a.m. Friday and will remain in place until 4 a.m. Saturday.According to the advisory, periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain will result in slippery roads and ...