Government
By MARIANNE IVERS
December 18, 2025
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council held its final 2025 meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 with somber reflections of tragic events worldwide. Mayor Al Morgan led a moment of silence for all victims of the recent “senseless” and violent attacks both in the United States and abroad which have tainted ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines has announced that portions of Hackensack's Third Ward will only grant overnight street parking to residents.As a result of local traffic and parking conditions, the ordinance confirms that vehicles on designated streets must display a valid resident-only ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The approval of nearly 30 current and future abatements made in massive year-end push to advance several luxury developments across the city coinciding with the failure to renew a program providing five years abatements for one and two family home owners drew the ire of some critics ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Resident Corey Heller spoke about the traffic congestion on Rt. 24 during the recent township committee meeting. “Traffic just gets worse and worse at least once a year, twice a year. I can't tell you how many years it’s been like this. We need to do a regional study. I guess Summit, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Three cultural institutions in Doylestown received hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money from the state of Pennsylvania to upgrade their facilities, from improving how artwork is displayed to protecting acreage from being developed.The grants were announced by the offices ...
TRENTON, NJ – With prescription drug prices continuing to rise, the need for stronger oversight and accountability in the pharmaceutical supply chain has never been greater. Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) took a major step forward this ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – It was the end of an era at the Montville Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The evening served as a poignant farewell for Committee Member and former Police Chief Rich Cook, who marked his final general meeting after nine years of service on the dais.While both ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Despite the fact that rallying against PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) projects was the hallmark of his failed political campaign for Mayor, Councilman Justin Musella ended up voting for the PILOT ordinance for the PARQ development project, along with 3 of his other colleagues.
MANASQUAN, NJ - At the December 15th Manasquan Borough Council meeting, the governing body advanced a major infrastructure project aimed at improving roadway safety, drainage, utilities, and beach access by awarding a $2.5 million construction contract for First Avenue Phase III and Riverside ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Continuing a tradition during the shop-local season in town, the Township of Nutley Department of Public Works has announced that free two-hour metered parking will continue in the community until January 1, 2026.The DPW stated, "This suspension of metered parking during the holiday ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Township of Berkeley Heights is moving forward with its revitalization of Peppertown Park, a project long in the making as it works to preserve and improve existing green space throughout our community for passive and active recreation.Work on the broader Sherman Avenue ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar recently conducted an analysis of the possible impacts of the proposed property tax changes being considered in Tallahassee, showing that Coral Springs could stand to lose up to $44.5 million dollars under one proposal. Kiar conducted ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A vote to select an interim mayor to fill the remaining portion of Mayor Jimmy Davis’ term was postponed on Wednesday.According to Council President Gary LaPelusa, the vote, which he said has been a subject of discussion among his colleagues, will take place at a special meeting of ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council called rewrite for the third time in its effort to create a local ordinance that meets the needs of the state film commission to designate Flemington to become a film-ready municipality.The goal of the state film commission is to create standard practices ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park marked National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with a solemn ceremony held during the Borough Council meeting on December 3, honoring the lives lost, and the sacrifices made following the attack on Pearl Harbor 84 years ago.Mayor Tracy Kallert led the ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Planning Board has cleared the way for a proposed ban on drive-thru restaurants in part of the borough’s business district, finding that the change aligns with the town’s long-term planning goals.At its Dec. 8 meeting, the board reviewed Ordinance 11-2025, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Ridgewood Village Manager, Keith Kazmark, published a summary of the village’s collective accomplishments in his 2025 Year End Memorandum. The Central Business District was rated the Best Downtown by (201) Magazine in 2025. This year, the village was also ranked as the second Best ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A bridge in Coconut Creek has been officially designated in honor of Army Specialist Daniel J. Agami, a 25-year-old soldier and former Coconut Creek Police Explorer who was killed while serving in Iraq.The SPC Daniel J. Agami Bridge spans State Road 7 over Sample Road and now ...
Linden, NJ—The spirit of Chanukah will shine brightly in the City of Linden. A Chanukah Lighting Ceremony was held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Linden City Hall. The ceremony was hosted by Mayor Derek Armstead and Rabbi Kanelski. It brought together community members and elected officials to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg recognized Chief Financial Officer Robert Merlo on Dec. 17 for 38 years of service as he prepares to retire at the end of 2025. Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. and members of the Phillipsburg Town Council presented Merlo with a proclamation honoring his ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials have advanced a new ordinance aimed at regulating smoke shops and tobacco stores, creating a formal licensing system, banning flavored smoking products, and tightening enforcement as city leaders and youth advocates push to curb access and exposure to tobacco, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit has announced schedule changes and facility closures in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.City offices will be closed Dec. 25–26 and Jan. 1–2. The Community Center will also be closed from Dec. 25 through Dec. 28 and from Jan. 1 through Jan.
FAIRFIELD, NJ – At Monday’s Fairfield Township Council meeting, Mayor William Galese stated that there are issues with the new Federal No Surprise Act (NSA) related to Fairfield’s self-funded healthcare. Galese intends to write letters to our representatives in the house and senate asking ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following items at the December 16th meeting of the Mayor and Council in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall. 222. Payroll223. Authorizing Fire Department Percentages224. Authorizing Payment to Former Firemen for 25 Years of ...
RED BANK, NJ: The borough's website announced that tonight's Zoning Board meeting has been cancelled.
FAIR LAWN, NJ - In an evening filled with emotion and praise, Deputy Mayor of Community Affairs Gail Rottenstrich served out her last meeting after eight years, during which time she also served as mayor and deputy mayor.On December 16, the council met for the last time in 2025, and Rottenstrich's ...
MAPLEWOOD,NJ- The last Maplewood Township Committee Meeting of 2025 on December16 began at 8:15pm due to the earlier Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Ricalton Park, which all the Committee members attended.Mayor Nancy Adams began the meeting with a tribute in memory of Joseph Foligno, the Acting ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — New federal student loan policy changes that would sharply reduce how much nursing students can borrow are raising concern among students at St. Bonaventure University and local health care leaders, who say the move could make advanced nursing education less accessible and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Bucks County taxes are going up 8% in 2026.The Bucks County Commissioners approved a $517 million budget for next year that included a $16.4 million deficit. To close the gap, the commissioners increased the 2026 rate by 2.2 mills, from 27.45 mills in 2025 to 29.65 mills in ...
RARITAN, NJ – In a move that surprised both staff and borough council, Raritan Mayor Nicolas Carra stepped down Tuesday afternoon, effective immediately.“Serving as your mayor has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Carra said in an announcement posted on social media and shared with his ...