Government
By TAPINTO VERONA/CEDAR GROVE STAFF
December 10, 2025
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona was among several participants in NJIIF’s 2025 Snow Plow "Roadeo". The training session allows snow plow drivers (both CDL and non-CDL) to sharpen their skills with a plow on a marked obstacle course---avoiding strategically placed obstacles. The Township of ...
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that he is leading a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in demanding that 13 tech companies stop their AI-powered chatbots and software from engaging in harmful interactions with users following reports of chatbots having ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the December 9 town council meeting, nine residents spoke about Seton Hall Prep students parking on their streets, and leaving residents unable to park. Dynamic Traffic’s study indicated that parking spots would increase if some streets were made for one-way travel, but the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Less than two weeks after the City Council unanimously adopted Jersey City’s first bird-safe building design ordinance, Mayor Steven Fulop has vetoed the measure, citing concerns about increased construction costs. The decision has drawn swift criticism from architects, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Don’t believe online chatter that claims East Jersey State Prison – on the Avenel-Rahway border – is closing. It’s not true, according to people who actually know.Besides a recent social media uptick about East Jersey State Prison closing, TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret got a ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Raj Mukherji that would prohibit certain substances from being sold, distributed, and manufactured in commercial foods. “By prohibiting certain harmful ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Raj Mukherji that would prohibit certain substances from being sold, distributed, and manufactured in commercial foods. “By prohibiting certain harmful ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Don’t believe online chatter that claims East Jersey State Prison – on the Avenel-Rahway border – is closing. It’s not true, according to people who actually know.Besides a recent social media uptick about East Jersey State Prison closing, TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret got a ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The former Fenimore Landfill property in Ledgewood has a new owner thanks to a $650,000 bankruptcy sale opposed by Roxbury Township.The sale yielded $62,500 to Roxbury in compensation for trouble the site caused 12 years ago when construction debris dumped there after Hurricane Sandy ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Less than two weeks after the City Council unanimously adopted Jersey City’s first bird-safe building design ordinance, Mayor Steven Fulop has vetoed the measure, citing concerns about increased construction costs. The decision has drawn swift criticism from architects, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With a surprise set of settlements that allow both Westfield’s affordable housing plan and One Westfield Place development to go forward, it was pencils down and heads held high for Mayor Shelley Brindle and her four Democratic colleagues at the town council meeting on Tuesday.After ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Two Coconut Creek condominium associations are up for city grants, one to replace trees, the other for security upgrades, and the city’s elected leaders will decide on Thursday whether to award them. Baywood Village II Condominium Association applied for a grant to help pay for ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Loxahatchee Road project is now 65% complete, and is still on target for an early 2027 completion, according to FDOT's latest update.FDOT held a meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, to discuss the latest updates on the project, including the completion of the Nob Hill Road ...
NEW JERSEY — As affordability concerns rise across the country, national polling (AP News, American Family Survey and others) shows that the cost of living, access to child care, and basic household expenses have become top priorities for American families. This report is the second in our ...
Linden, NJ — The City of Linden residents turned out in great numbers to participate in the Annual Tree Lighting event on Friday, December 5th in front of city hall. It was a festive and fun-filled evening hosted by Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Linden Cultural & Heritage ...
PATERSON, NJ - A draft ordinance that would have removed Paterson from New Jersey’s Garden State Growth Zone program was taken off the City Council agenda Tuesday after Council President Dr. Lilisa Mimms said it had not gone through the proper process. The draft, introduced by First Ward Councilman ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The American flag flew alone over Hoboken City Hall on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the Palestinian flag was raised, and promptly lowered, amid outcry from residents and officials alike.In a statement, Mayor Ravi Bhalla shared that the flag of Palestine was raised at his ...
NEWTON, NJ — Newton officials recognized longtime resident Jean Steiger with a proclamation celebrating her 100th birthday during the recent Town Council meeting. Township Manager Thomas S. Russo Jr. announced the honor and highlighted Steiger’s milestone.The recognition occurred during the ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano commissioners on Tuesday advanced a proposed zoning amendment that would allow “freestanding emergency rooms” - sometimes called “off-campus emergency departments” to be built in the city.HCA Florida Northwest Driving the ChangeDriving the debate is HCA Florida Northwest, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Toll Brothers returned to the New Providence Planning Board on Tuesday for the fifth hearing on its proposed 121 Chanlon Road townhouse development, presenting a significantly revised plan that both board members and residents praised for addressing longstanding concerns.The ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Toll Brothers returned to the New Providence Planning Board on Tuesday for the fifth hearing on its proposed 121 Chanlon Road townhouse development, presenting a significantly revised plan that both board members and residents praised for addressing longstanding concerns.The ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council spent much of its December 2nd meeting wrestling once again on whether to use long-term tax exemptions to lock in a key affordable housing site, or risk losing control of where hundreds of new housing units could be built across town.After ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Don’t believe online chatter that claims East Jersey State Prison – on the Avenel-Rahway border – is closing. It’s not true, according to people who actually know.Besides a recent social media uptick about East Jersey State Prison closing, TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret got a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The Hawthorne Borough Council plans to rebuild the vandalized observation platform at 8 Acre Woods following significant damage discovered earlier this season.During the December 3 council meeting, Councilwoman Rayna Laiosa reported that borough officials are coordinating repairs.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Don’t believe online chatter that claims East Jersey State Prison – on the Avenel-Rahway border – is closing. It’s not true, according to people who actually know.Besides a recent social media uptick about East Jersey State Prison closing, TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret got a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Madison Mayor Robert Conley has been tapped by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to help shape her incoming administration. Sherrill, who will be sworn in as New Jersey’s next governor on Jan. 20, announced that Conley will serve on her Transition Local Government Advisory Group, a ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Don’t believe online chatter that claims East Jersey State Prison – on the Avenel-Rahway border – is closing. It’s not true, according to people who actually know.Besides a recent social media uptick about East Jersey State Prison closing, TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret got a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – A major fire that destroyed one of the borough’s oldest homes drew extensive discussion from officials during the most recent council meeting. Mayor John Lane confirmed the severity of the incident, saying the blaze occurred on Goffle Road between Warburton and Diamond Bridge.During ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council approved an ordinance adjusting the rules and penalties for tree removal. The ordinance was unanimously adopted by the council during Monday night's meeting.According to the ordinance, the township will reduce the maximum percentage of an existing tree cover ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Peddie School scored a major victory on Monday, December 8,when the Hightstown Planning Board voted to support their plan to approve changes to their athletic field. Under the plan, Peddie plans to turn its current limited athletic field into one that would allow greater ...