Government
By TAPINTOLINDENSTAFF
December 10, 2025
Linden, NJ - Winter temperatures seem like they are here to stay! Warming centers are available throughout the city for those in need, and additional resources are available through the Union County Code Blue program. The Code Blue program seeks to prevent death in serious injury due to harsh ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, December 11, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Key Agenda Items Up for Council Vote (see full Agenda for additional items)Ordinances• Final Reading/Public Hearing - Ordinance ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – CFO John Ditinyak and the township’s financial advisors, Bryan Morris and Cliff Horner from Phoenix Advisors, presented the township’s Municipal Debt Plan at the December 9 town council meeting. Ditinyak mentioned that when West Orange issues debt, the financial department ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. The advisory takes effect at 1 a.m. Wednesday and will remain in place until 4 a.m. Friday.Snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches are expected in several batches; 35 MPH winds ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Back in February, one of Plainfield's four largest supermarkets closed—Fine Fair located on South Avenue near Terrill Road. On Monday, the Plainfield City Council voted to designate a developer for the site.According to the developer's application (link), they will build 150 ...
POMPANO BEACH - City commissioners were unable to resolve their differences regarding the construction of a new parking garage for beach visitors. The resulting 3-3 deadlock spelled defeat for a resolution that would have awarded the $32.8 million design-and-build contract to a firm called ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - At the December meeting earlier this month, the Maplewood Township Committee Meeting an ordinance prohibiting smoking in outdoor dining facilities such as sheds and cafes. This bill will prohibit smoking any substances within these eating areas. It was unanimously approved with a ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township officials honored the Franklin High School Madrigals during Tuesday night’s Township Council meeting, celebrating the ensemble’s recent accomplishments and highlighting their role in the upcoming Franklin 250 kickoff celebration.The council recognized the student ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Assemblyman Joe Danielsen announced Friday that he has partnered with Sen. Andrew Zwicker to introduce legislation that would establish ranked-choice voting (RCV) for primary and general elections across New Jersey.Danielsen said the proposal comes at a time when elections in the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Communities across New Jersey’s 35th Legislative District are receiving more than $4.5 million in new state funding, including $2 million for Paterson through the state’s Anti-Violence Out-of-School program. The funding also includes six Municipal Aid grants from the New Jersey ...
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, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township Council honored several members of the body both past and present for their valued civic service with a proclamation during Tuesday night’s meeting (12/8). Most notable among the recognized was Councilwoman Wartyna Davis who has served as an at-large councilwoman since ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Borough Council paused during its Dec. 8 meeting to recognize and celebrate two outgoing members, Council President Donna Roberts and Councilman Daniel Balka, both of whom are concluding their terms at the end of the year.The special presentation began with the council ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Planning Board will hear an application for a Lidl grocery store and an attached coffee/donut shop with a drive thru at 651 Route 18. The applications will be before the board on Wednesday. According to the applications, the proposed grocery store would be 23,481 square ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland City Commission confirmed the final approval for the roads in Pine Tree Estates at the City Commission meeting last week.A number of Pine Tree residents expressed their thoughts and concerns on the assessment and how financial responsibilities are divided up for the ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a meeting tonight, Wednesday, December 9, 6:30pm. The meeting is being held in person in the Court Room on the 3rd floor conference room at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.
MADISON, NJ – With an eye on the future of the Madison Community Pool, the Borough Council has formally created a Madison 2026 Ad Hoc Municipal Pool Advisory Committee and appointed 10 residents to help guide planning for the 2026 season and beyond.The committee was established by Resolution 325, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – TAPinto Long Branch continued its “Mayor’s Corner” series to discuss new developments around the city with Mayor John Pallone.The new proposed pier went out to bid for a second time, and city officials expect to award the winning bidder at the City Council meeting on January 28, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The 11-story, 300-unit mixed-use development called 32 Hundred that’s proposed to replace the downtown Bank of America building continues to wind its way through the Coral Springs approval process this week with two committee reviews. The development review committee reviewed ...
CAMDEN – Four members of the EMR Camden Community Benefits Agreement Committee who will help determine how to spend $3.25 million donated by EMR Metal Recyling are scheduled to be selected at Tuesday's City Council meeting.EMR, under a memorandum of understanding with the city, agreed to pay the ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank has launched a new Community Outreach Program, a door-to-door initiative designed to connect residents directly with municipal, county, and state resources.The program is fully funded by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Legislative Grant for ...
CHATHAM, NJ – On the recommendation of its affordable housing attorney, Jonathan Drill, the Borough of Chatham Council approved resolutions to settle two of the three legal challenges to the Borough's fourth-round affordable housing obligation plan on Monday night.The settlement agreement with the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday night, the Plainfield City Council passed all items on a short agenda in the last meeting of the calendar year.After passage on second reading, the mayor's salary will increase from $85,000 to $115,000 in 2026, and the council's will increase from $25,000 to $40,000. The ...
POMPANO BEACH — Boating enthusiasts using the Pompano Beach waterways may soon have the option of a new annual parking pass for the region's busiest boat launch, Alsdorf Park.The new permit proposal is part of a larger parking ordinance amendment package heading to the City Commission meeting on ...
WASHINGTON, DC – On December 4th, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Nanette Barragán (D-CA), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) reintroduced the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act to make life-saving ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The committee continued its discussion about landscapers registering with the township and if a license fee should be charged.Resident Richie Seibert stated, “I think it's important that all landscapers, whether they want to pay a license fee or not, should have their trucks marked ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Council on Tuesday will consider a major amendment to the Seaport Redevelopment Plan that would permit a 48-unit apartment building on 7th Avenue — a development that could provide a financial benefit to former Mayor Kenneth Pringle, who owns 701 7th Avenue, one of the ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Pompano Beach City Commission is set to discuss two major items that will shape the future of parking on the barrier island when it meets tomorrow. Commissioners are scheduled to take a second swing at approving a multi-million dollar contract for a new parking garage, and, in a ...