Government
By ELISE PHILLIPS MARGULIS
December 19, 2025
WEST ORANGE, NJ – In the most recent town council meeting, cannabis dispensary West Orange Wellness asked if they could extend their hours. Their attorney, Kenneth McPherson, spoke first. “We represent West Orange Wellness, as some of you may know, which is a New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - State Sen. Andrew Zwicker, a physicist at the Princeton Plasma Laboratory who has served residents of the 16th District in the state Assembly and state Senate since 2016, announced Friday that he is staying put, and will not seek to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in the House ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - State Sen. Andrew Zwicker, a physicist at the Princeton Plasma Laboratory who has served residents of the 16th District in the state Assembly and state Senate since 2016, announced Friday that he is staying put, and will not seek to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in the House ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Officials announced at the Township Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 19, that Committee Member Frank Cooney is slated to be named mayor for 2026, marking his fourth non-consecutive term in the role.The leadership transition was hammered out during a private "caucus" meeting held ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, Dec. 19th.We are still not able to use our “Code Red” telephone system, but the issues with the carrier are getting closer to being fixed.The Children’s Clothes Closet is open tomorrow from 10 am to 1 pm at the Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge.There ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Township Council advanced several ordinances and addressed a wide range of township business during its Tuesday night meeting, including salary ranges for municipal employees, contracts related to the Lower Columbia Field Project, grant-funded ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County has launched the Façade Improvement Program (FIP), a pilot economic development initiative designed to help small businesses and commercial property owners enhance the exterior appearance of their buildings within the downtown districts of Perth Amboy and New ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Loxahatchee Road construction project continues to make progress, and one of the most significant steps will begin in January of 2026; the full closure of Loxahatchee Road between Parkside Drive and State Road 7/441 in Parkland. “Loxahatchee Road from State Road 7 to Parkside ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Deputy Mayor of Community Affairs Gail Rottenstrich had no loss of words her last night as a member of the Borough Council.On December 16, 2025, Rottenstrich attended her last council meeting where cohorts heaped praise for her work on local environmental issues, in addition to ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—After seeing a hefty hike in real estate taxes for the last two years, Doylestown Township residents will see their tax bill jump about $10 per year for an average property in 2026. The raise is part of the township’s 2026 budget, which projects bringing in $17.9 million in revenues ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines is ready for the new year, with board and commission appointments taking effect on day one. Terms for the following City leaders will begin Jan. 1, 2026:Planning BoardTimothy Hoffman (One-Year Term, Class II Member)Frank Mai (Four-Year Term, Class IV ...
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 ...
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 ...
OLEAN, NY — The city has lifted a Boil Water Notice that was imposed for the 800 block of North Union Street area on Tuesday. “We appreciate the community’s patience, cooperation, and understanding throughout this precautionary measure,” Mayor William J. Aielllo said. “Ensuring the safety and ...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory and wind advisories that include Cattaraugus County. Both will remain in place until 1 a.m. Saturday.Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and wind gusts as high as 55 mph are expected in most areas, with 4 to 6 inches possible across ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill has nominated Jennifer L. Davenport, an experienced career prosecutor, to become the state’s 63rd Attorney General and the fifth woman to hold that office.Sherrill made Davenport’s nomination public at a joint appearance on Monday, Dec. 15th in Newark, ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill has nominated Jennifer L. Davenport, an experienced career prosecutor, to become the state’s 63rd Attorney General and the fifth woman to hold that office.Sherrill made Davenport’s nomination public at a joint appearance on Monday, Dec. 15th in Newark, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The shared Flemington-Raritan Township court will continue for three more years, based on the passage of a Flemington Borough Council resolution Dec. 8.The agreement will run from Jan,1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2028.Flemington has been a part of Raritan’s shared court since ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton Airport Authority met Wednesday to consider introducing "vertiports" - landing and takeoff areas for new, electric, low-noise, vertical-takeoff aircraft that are currently undergoing FAA certification.A central point of discussion between board members, and ...
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS - As Spring Lake Heights moves forward with its newly adopted short-term rental ordinance, residents have increasingly pointed to neighboring Spring Lake as a benchmark, arguing that differences between the two towns’ rules could have real consequences for neighborhood ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Design ideas for a proposed 65,000-square-foot skatepark at Boca Raton’s North Park were unveiled this week during a public conceptual workshop that gathered skateboarders and BMX riders to review early plans for the facility.The preliminary designs include a pump track, street ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Acting in the best interest of Hackensack residents, Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council have endorsed 10 development projects to be carried out across the city.The resolution, approved at the Dec. 16 Council meeting, states that the grants will not commit any of Hackensack’s ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne City Council approved this week the appointment of Donna Russo to replace Jay Coffey as director of the Bayonne Law Department.Outgoing Mayor Jimmy Davis nominated Russo to fill the role vacated by Coffey’s retirement this month.Russo, who has been practicing for 38 years, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson residents will continue to have uninterrupted garbage collection next year under a renewed contract with Filco Carting Corp., which runs from January 1 through December 31, 2026, and is valued at just over $6 million.City officials said the renewal is essential to ensure ...
CRANFORD, N.J. - Cranford’s Township Committee has approved a resolution that will scale back outdoor pool operations in 2026, citing declining membership and rising costs. Under Resolution No. 2025-419, the Orange Avenue Pool will be the township’s only outdoor municipal pool open next season, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Wood-Ridge Council passed the following items as part of the Consent Agenda at the December 17th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council. It was the final, scheduled meeting of the year. The next meeting will be the 2026 Reorganization on January 3rd at 4 pm.1.
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township officials voted unanimously Tuesday night not to renew the hotel/motel license for the Quality Inn on Route 46 East in Wayne, NJ, citing repeated code violations, ongoing public safety concerns, and continued noncompliance following months of inspections, enforcement ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Local officials voiced strong concerns during a recent meeting about state-imposed affordable housing mandates, warning that the requirements could force development far beyond what the borough can sustain. Council members and the borough attorney outlined the scale of the ...
REWRITEHarvey Cedars Appoints Christine Lisiewski as Permanent Municipal ClerkHARVEY CEDARS — After serving 18 months in an acting role, Christine Lisiewski was officially sworn in as the Harvey Cedars Municipal Clerk during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 15.Lisiewski’s path to ...
NEWTON, NJ — Members of the Newton Town Council publicly commended the Newton Police Department for its professionalism, responsiveness, and effective use of technology during several challenging situations.The comments were made during the town council’s December 15 meeting, when officials ...