Government
By LINDSEY KELLEHER
December 23, 2025
ELIZABETH, NJ — Union County is doing more to assist individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing by expanding the use of technology that transmits sound directly into a person’s hearing aid from microphones.This technology, called hearing loop systems, was installed in the Union County Courthouse ...
TRENTON, NJ – Approximately a month before taking office, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced her choices to lead the state Department of Military Affairs and Department Veterans' Affairs under the soon-to-be redesigned structure. The state currently only operates all active duty military and ...
TRENTON, NJ – Approximately a month before taking office, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced her choices to lead the state Department of Military Affairs and Department Veterans' Affairs under the soon-to-be redesigned structure. The state currently only operates all active duty military and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough has created a climate action plan that calls for the town to slash its greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2050.The borough’s Environmental Advisory Council has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Penn State University to ...
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, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater Township Council will look different in a month's time, when three new members will take their seats on the dais on Commons Way.One of the outgoing members, vice president Filipe Pedroso, looked back on his council career at his next-to-last meeting Dec. 3.He ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate has passed legislation 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, such as unauthorized access to a social media ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate has passed legislation 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, such as unauthorized access to a social media ...
Princeton, NJ – More residents are weighing in with suggestions on how to make Princeton’s streets safer for pedestrians. The feedback started after TAPinto editor Richard K. Rein posted an account of his near-miss with a Princeton pedestrian at the corner of Madison Street and Wiggins Street. We ...
SPARTA, NJ – Township officials announced there will not be garbage or recycling pick-up on Thursday, January 1 from Blue Diamond. Affected residents will have recycling picked up on Friday, January 2 and garbage will be rescheduled for the next regular pick-up day.
MONTVILLE, NJ — In their final meeting of the year on Dec. 19, the Montville Township Committee moved to shield the community from potential "builder’s remedy" lawsuits, passing a critical resolution to comply with New Jersey’s Fourth Round affordable housing mandates.The meeting was marked by ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Stafford Township Council meeting on Tuesday night served as a platform to honor the "voices behind the radio" that keep the community safe.Mayor Bob Henken and the Township Council took a formal moment during the session to congratulate Telecommunicators Thomas Scherzer, ...
HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Municipal offices will be closed in both Hamilton Township and Robbinsville Township in observance of Christmas on Thursday, December 25. Municipal Offices in Robbinsville will also close at Noon on Wednesday, December 24, and will remain closed on Friday, December ...
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, ...
NEWTON, NJ – With the forecast of winter weather, Newton schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 23. They will reopen after the winter break on Monday, January 5, 2026. RecyclingAlso, due to the weather forecast, the Newton Recycling Center will be closed on Tuesday, December 23. Town ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Education has announced that 86 school districts across the state will receive funding through the Phone-Free Schools Grant Program, a statewide initiative aimed at reducing classroom distractions and improving student focus by limiting access to ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson’s City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday that legally allows the city’s already-approved 2025 budget to exceed the state’s 2.5% spending cap, a move officials said was needed to cover rising costs like insurance and salaries.The City Council approved Paterson’s 2025 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Using a Florida Department of Transportation formula, Coconut Creek ranks 38th for speeding- and aggressive- driving-related crashes that cause serious injuries or fatalities out of 105 cities with a similar population, according to city documents. That prompted city officials ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The battle over affordable housing on the Bridgewater-Somerville border appears to be over for now.The Bridgewater Township council voted unanimously at its Dec. 17 meeting to approve an ordinance to develop the land at Block 406, Lot 2.01, that would allow for 11 affordable, 100% ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Volunteers gathered at Holy Rood Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day to pay tribute to the nation’s veterans. Morris Township was represented at the ceremony by Mayor Guariglia and Administrator Timothy Quinn. Also in attendance were Sen. Anthony Bucco and longtime ...
NEWARK, NJ — 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 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Read ahead to see the warm message from Mayor Caseen Gaines and the Hackensack City Council.“As we close out the year, the Mayor and City Council send sincere holiday wishes to all our residents and employees,” the Hackensack Unites team said. “We cherish the spirit of togetherness ...
NEWARK, NJ — 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 ...
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—Plumstead Township is receiving nearly $400,000 in grants for its police and fire departments to upgrade their equipment.The Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company will use a $250,000 grant to buy a ladder truck, which will help the department restore vital aerial firefighting ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — As the season of giving approaches, the Sea Girt Council has taken steps toward a formal partnership with the Jersey Shore Dream Center (JSDC), a Neptune-based nonprofit that provides direct support to families facing food insecurity, baby and diaper needs, and other unmet basic ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The battle over affordable housing on the Bridgewater-Somerville border appears to be over for now.The Bridgewater Township council voted unanimously at its Dec. 17 meeting to approve an ordinance to develop the land at Block 406, Lot 2.01, that would allow for 11 affordable, 100% ...
FLEMINGTON – A new natural gas contract, new parking rules near Courthouse Square and a grant to push along the project to create a new police station on Main Street were among several end-of-the year items approved by the borough council Dec. 8.The council inserted by resolution $300,000 into the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Administrator John Bussiculo told the Springfield Township Committee that the municipality has just “saves a bunch of money.”Bussiculo told the committee at its Dec. 16 meeting that a new recycling contract is going to save Springfield $657,000 over the next five years. “We ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- The Melbourne Beach Town Commission voted Dec. 17 to hire a finance clerk and to convert code enforcement into a full-time position during its regular meeting.Mayor Alison Dennington was not present at the meeting, which Vice Mayor Dr. Terry Cronin led. Four commissioners were ...
NEWTON, NJ -The Newton municipal building will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. Town hall will close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 3 p.m. and will remain closed on Thursday January 1 for the New Year observance. The municipal building courtroom ...