Government
By TAPINTO STAFF
December 4, 2025
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Committee handled a busy agenda at its November 13 meeting, advancing ordinances, approving a large block of resolutions and hearing a proposal for a 250th anniversary parade next summer.During public comment, residents Blanch Lopez and Mark Morosano ...
POMPANO BEACH — The city officially opened a new set of eight lighted pickleball courts at Sgt. Kip Jacoby/Norwood Park on Thursday. The ribbon cutting was much-anticipated for players living in Pompano's mid-south neighborhoods like Lyons Park, Garden Isles, and Cypress Lakes.City officials noted ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -The South Orange Planning Board met on December 1, 2025, to review the revised Jespy House building plans. The revisions are based on the recommendations suggested at the initial presentation to the Board. Derek Darth, the project attorney, moderated the discussion with the ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey motorists will be paying more at the pump to fill up their tanks with the gas tax set to increase, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Treasury. State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio says that the state's gas tax rate will increase by 4.2 cents per ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey motorists will be paying more at the pump to fill up their tanks with the gas tax set to increase, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Treasury. State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio says that the state's gas tax rate will increase by 4.2 cents per ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council will reach out to state transportation experts for free direct technical assistance with the potential impact of a planned widening of Route 31.By resolution, the council on Nov. 24 authorized councilman Trent Levitt to apply to the Complete Streets ...
FANWOOD, NJ –At last month’s introduction of an ordinance amending downtown parking, Lt. Dan Kranz, Officer in Charge of the Fanwood Police Department, explained that the ordinance makes changes to lot 9, located behind stores on South Ave.across from the train station.Two rows of parking spaces ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved community events planned by the New Providence Rev250 Committee at its Tuesday, Dec. 2 meeting. Councilwoman Diane Bilicska explained that the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution celebration will focus on New Providence related historic ...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Cattaraugus County.The advisory took effect at 1:35 a.m. Thursday and will remain in place until 7 p.m. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and wind gusts as high as 35 mph are expected.“Plan on snow-covered and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Site prep has begun to transform a former farm on South Washington Avenue into a community ecological park, complete with meditation trails, a dog park, and gathering spaces for residents to enjoy.“We’ve been waiting for this for an extremely long time,” said Michelle Lombardi, ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the December 2 township committee meeting, committee members voted on Resolution 25-262, which rejects the New Jersey Senate bill S-4736. The state bill makes it easier for “religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with ...
STAFFORD —Stafford Township ushered in the holiday season with a festive and well-attended Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday evening. Mayor Robert Henken, the Township Council, and the Stafford Royals expressed their sincere gratitude to all residents and visitors who came out to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Michael Carlino took the police oath of office at the Tuesday, Dec. 2 Borough Council meeting as he was promoted to sergeant. Additionally, Edgardo Aguilar was sworn-in as a police officer.The council also approved several police officer promotions. Lindsey Knopf was promoted ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – New Providence Borough Council approved a resolution to oppose Senate Bill 4736 at its Tuesday, Dec. 2 meeting. The bill was introduced in October by two Democrat Senators - Troy Singleton and Benjie Wimberly. The bill, if approved, would provide non-profit organizations, such ...
Kean, Johnson Introduce Bill to Protect American AI Chips, Strengthening Export Control Enforcement Contact: Noelle Berriet WASHINGTON – New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., R-7th, along with Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) have introduced bi-partisan legislation designed to prevent the smuggling of ...
WASHINGTON – New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., R-7th, along with Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) have introduced bi-partisan legislation designed to prevent the smuggling of American-made artificial intelligence (AI) chips and other sensitive technologies into China. The bill - Stop Stealong Our Chips Act - ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - No specific development plan has yet been approved for a location on Route 202/206 and Cornell Boulevard where Bridgewater Township revised its zoning to allow for affordable housing units.The ordinance, approved by the township in August, effectively rezoned the property on Route ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services, which faced limited funding and stopped taking new applications for child care subsidies in August, will reopen applications beginning in December.About 75,000 children will be eligible for the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), the ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services, which faced limited funding and stopped taking new applications for child care subsidies in August, will reopen applications beginning in December.About 75,000 children will be eligible for the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council voted down an ordinance this week that would have granted a 30-year tax exemption to the owners of two mixed-use residential buildings at 30 and 40 Newport Parkway. The measure received one vote in favor, six against, and one abstention.The ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — Even with snow in the forecast and beach season still months away, Manasquan is already getting a head start on summer. The Borough Council has approved the early sale of 2026 season beach badges and parking permits, announcing a December 2025 rollout that keeps prices locked at ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A full agenda at the latest Common Council meeting on Tuesday brought extended debate over a proposed lighting plan for Tatlock Sports Complex, questions about transition-period decision-making, and continued disagreement surrounding the sale of the former firehouse.Councilman Bob ...
BOCA RATON, FL — To help Boca Raton residents make an informed decision about approving $175 million in borrowing to pay for a new police department headquarters, the city is hosting an information-only session to provide details on the proposed project and its financing.On March 10, 2026, voters ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will convene for its regular meeting on Thursday evening, December 4 at Borough Hall.The agenda contains no new business items for discussion.Separately, the Zoning Board of Adjustment will enter Executive Session to address litigation concerning the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Current and former Westfield residents put a price on nostalgia and raised more than $86,000 in an auction of recently replaced street signs, according to figures discussed at last week’s town council meeting. Praising town staff for their efforts, Town Administrator Jim Gildea ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - No specific development plan has yet been approved for a location on Route 202/206 and Cornell Boulevard where Bridgewater Township changed zoning to allow for affordable housing units.The ordinance, approved by the township in August, effectively rezoned the property on Route ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Parts of East Windsor could see changes in the future following recent action by the local government. The East Windsor Council unanimously approved at its November 25 meeting an investigation into the possibility of designating parts of Windsor Castle and Windsor Center Drive as ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the December 2 township committee meeting, Bob Gula, Trustee of Forgotten Victory Trail, shared the organization’s plan to place historical markers in the township. “We were the ones that were responsible for initiating the kiosk that's in Taylor Park that commemorates the ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Department of Public Works has released its operating and collection schedule for December, including holiday closures and the final leaf pickup dates of the season.Leaf collection will continue throughout the month, with specific pickup dates assigned by zone. Zone 1 residents ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ- The December 1, 2025 began with Chairperson, Harold Colton-Max thanking Board Members for their service. He noted that Cecil House and Michael Miller were leaving the board and expressed the group’s gratitude for their dedicated service. In reply, Miller and House expressed their ...