Government
By BARBRA BATEMAN DOYLE
December 17, 2025
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 ...
OLEAN, NY — The city issued a Boil Water Notice for the 800 block of North Union Street area on Tuesday. Effective immediately and for the next three days, all tap water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and preparing baby formula must be boiled before use, according to a press ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At the November Manasquan Council meeting, borough officials voted to step back from a long-running regional substance-abuse prevention effort, formally opting out of the next round of funding for the Shore Community Alliance program. The move, adopted through Resolution 318-2025, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and commercial space explorer who lived in Westfield as a child, was confirmed by the Senate to lead NASA on Wednesday, according to reports.Isaacman attended Westfield Public Schools from kindergarten through sixth grade and has said that his dreams of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and commercial space explorer who lived in Westfield as a child, was confirmed by the Senate to lead NASA on Wednesday, according to reports.Isaacman attended Westfield Public Schools from kindergarten through sixth grade and has said that his dreams of ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village of Ridgewood has announced that overnight parking requests can now be submitted quickly and conveniently online. Motorists must fill and submit the online form by 10:30 p.m. and an on-duty supervisor will process the request no later than 11:00 p.m. Please note, requests ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce briefly found itself caught in the crossfire of a deeply fractured city commission on Tuesday, as what appeared to be a routine effort to help the organization relocate to new offices was transformed into a platform for claims over ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began with a significant flooding event on July 20 has grown into a complex, multi-phase infrastructure project that borough officials say will extend well into 2026.At the November council meeting, Mayor Fetzer introduced a bond ordinance to increase funding for repairs to a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council closed out the year at Tuesday's meeting with a series of consequential votes addressing municipal finances, youth recreation, and local zoning authority during its final meeting of 2025.The council unanimously approved the sale of the former firehouse at 396 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Applause, laughter and heartfelt tributes filled the council chambers as Berkeley Heights officials, colleagues and longtime friends gathered Tuesday night to mark Councilman Manny Couto’s final meeting of his third three-year term.Mayor Angie Devanney presented Couto with a ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence Memorial Library has concluded a highly successful fall library card sign-up drive, launched in September in conjunction with National Library Card Sign-Up Month and culminating with a pop-up registration event at a local long-term care facility last week. The ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Helmetta Mayor Chris Slavicek announced that the Helmetta Borough Hall will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. Slavicek said on his Facebook page that the three-day closure allows borough employees to enjoy ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Confusion over a recent state law that went into effect Oct. 1 prohibiting devices that obscure license plates prompted a response from Florida highway officials that a state representative representing parts of Coral Springs recently shared on social media. On Monday, state ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council gathered to welcome an impactful civil servant to the position of temporary judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Hackensack.Appointed Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, was Karen Gwynn, who has increased connections over the years with local ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At the December 2nd Board meeting, the Hunterdon County Commissioners approved a series of Open Space and Municipal Grant awards totaling more than $626,000 to support park improvements, land acquisition, and long-term open space preservation throughout the county. The action was ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council have a merry message to share with the residents of Paramus.“From our team to your family, and to the town we all love, we wish everyone a happy holiday season,” DiPiazza said in a statement. Mayor DiPiazza is looking forward to ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The City of Perth Amboy is advising residents that they will soon receive a notice from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) related to ongoing upgrades to the municipal drinking water system.Mayor Helmin Caba said that the notice is required by the state ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Governor Livingston High School students were honored Tuesday night as Mayor Angie Devanney presented proclamations recognizing the award-winning staff of The Claymore, the school’s student-produced yearbook, during the Township Council meeting.In her remarks, Devanney ...
Morris County Republican Chairwoman Laura Marie Ali praised the Board of Commissioners after their December 9th caucus for its selection of Stephen Shaw of Mountain Lakes to serve as Director and John Krickus of Washington Township as Deputy Director for 2026.Ali commented, “Morris County retained ...
Morris County Republican Chairwoman Laura Marie Ali praised the Board of Commissioners after their December 9th caucus for its selection of Stephen Shaw of Mountain Lakes to serve as Director and John Krickus of Washington Township as Deputy Director for 2026.Ali commented, “Morris County retained ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township is inching ever closer to approving just over $4 million worth of upgrades and repairs to the Middlebrook Pump Station.The township council held a public hearing on an ordinance related to the matter Dec. 3, although the governing body's vote was not due until ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District board of commissioners on Monday rejected all four competitive bids for North Park's East development, as every proposal exceeded the $22.5 million budget by millions of dollars.The bids received for the 70-acre park ranged from $29.3 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's elected officials and Township Administration are reacting to the “tragic acts of senseless violence” that took place in the United States and abroad this past weekend.Additionally, officials say that the Mount Laurel Police Department will be increasing security ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Community Engagement and Equity Advisory Committee will hold their meeting tonight, December 17, 6:30pm at Borough Hall, 3rd floor conference room, 90 Monmouth Street.Support Red Bank Small Businesses!Please Support our Sponsors!TAPinto Red Bank is free to read, funded entirely by ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The December 16 township committee meeting was Annette Romano’s final meeting as Mayor, and numerous people on and off the committee praised her and thanked Romano for her work.Deputy Michael Cohen read a tribute to her:It is my pleasure tonight to recognize Mayor Annette Romano for ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee meeting on Dec. 9 was dominated by intense discussion surrounding the state's fourth round affordable housing mandates and included the tabling of a significant $39 million bond ordinance for a new water treatment facility.Affordable Housing Mandates ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Sussex County farmers now have expanded legal protections under updates to the New Jersey Right to Farm Act. The bipartisan law aims to shield commercial agricultural operations from complaints made in bad faith. County officials noted the measure provides relief for farmers ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ — If you’re looking to get involved in town matters and serve the Princeton community, then local officials have something for you. The Princeton Municipality is seeking volunteers to serve on several of the town’s boards, commissions and committees, known collectively as BCCs.There ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — As part of our ongoing Affordability series — and with the holiday break giving residents a moment to catch their breath — new data from personal-finance firm WalletHub shows New Jersey households are taking on more debt as the cost of living continues to climb. With property ...