Government
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
December 1, 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK – Lt. Gov.-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell said as the state’s next Secretary of State he will focus much of his energy on election security. And considering his father, the late Rev. Gilbert Caldwell, marched arm-in-arm with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. across the Deep South for voter ...
NEWTON, NJ -Town of Newton officials have announced a revised recycling schedule for Tuesday, December 2. Due to forecasted weather conditions, Zone 1 recycling collection will be on Wednesday, December 3.The Town of Newton Recycling Center will be CLOSED on Tuesday, December 2 as well. They ...
POMPANO BEACH — No, it's not your imagination if it seems like I-95 seems more strewn with trash than say, five or 10 years ago. According to Florida state transportation officials, garbage discarded by motorists — and a newer phenomenon of illegal dumping — are turning the highway into a perpetual ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield made two nods to history last week as it re-named a small Mountain Avenue park in honor of the Washington-Rochambeau Trail and honored the National Park Service educator overseeing that same trail. Mayor Shelley Brindle introduced the resolution in her opening remarks at ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – The Fairfield Police Department (FPD) is participating in the statewide traffic enforcement initiative Goal Zero. It began with the Thanksgiving holiday and will continue throughout the holiday season. Fairfield Mayor William Galese explained at last week’s council meeting that Goal ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council, on Nov. 24, took another step to protect parking for residents in the neighborhoods adjacent to the Courthouse Square development on Main Street.The board introduced an ordinance that, if approved, would establish a 24-hour residential permit parking ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs Police Department plans to replace its aging tactical robot with a newer one with more capabilities, especially for high-risk operations inside confined or hazardous spaces.City staff are recommending that commissioners award a $108,000 contract to purchase a ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The last two streets in the township to receive milling and paving upgrades in 2025 were Dayton Court and Lincoln Place.According to Springfield administrator, John Bussiculo, those two projects brought the total number of streets receiving upgrades in the township to 21 for the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Township Council on Tuesday, Dec. 2, is expected to vote on a resolution appointing Capt. Frank Mea as the next chief of police, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The appointment would follow the planned retirement of Police Chief William Ives. The meeting will be held in the ...
Princeton, NJ – If deadlines are our friends, then we have two showing up in town on the same day: Wednesday, December 3.That’s the deadline the town has set for final voting in the design competition for a new kiosk to replace the existing one at the corner of Nassau Street and Vandeventer Avenue, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A portion of the long-delayed Gomes construction project recently hit a new snag.“There were some problems with dirt washing away where the Belgian block and the paving is,” said Springfield Township Administrator John Bussiculo said at the Nov. 25 meeting of the Township ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Dynamic traffic and Level G Associates and the township are hosting a public question and answer session for residents to provide input to fix the parking issues on residential streets in the Valley, Rolling Green Hills and Watchung Heights neighborhoods.The meeting is in Town ...
SPARTA, NJ - At the Sparta Township Council meeting on Tuesday, November 25, the council members unanimously voted to introduce three ordinances on the agenda.25-20 Ordinance Amending Chapter 2-62 Veteran Tax Refund. If approved, this ordinance would end the 2-year look-back by giving 100% disabled ...
Final Call for Fall: Stafford Township Announces Last Leaf Collection Until April 2026Stafford Township, NJ – Stafford Township residents are being reminded by the Department of Public Works (DPW) that the final scheduled leaf collection for the fall season will take place throughout December, with ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar is bringing a bit of summer cheer to the holiday season as the Borough prepares to launch sales of its 2026 seasonal beach badges on Monday, December 1. Residents and visitors are encouraged to “give the gift of sunshine” this year by surprising loved ones with beach access for ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Beach lovers can get a head start on summer as Asbury Park prepares to roll out its 2026 seasonal beach badge gift certificates starting Monday, December 1. Ideal for holiday gifts, the certificates give families and visitors an opportunity to secure access to the city’s ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners presented a grant-to Hillsborough Township for preservation work at the Somerset County Historical Society Vanderveer – Harris House.The Vanderveer – Harris House received $402,402 to assist with improvements and restoration efforts ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is set to introduce several major measures at its Tuesday meeting, including a long-anticipated proposal to establish a formal lighting policy for the Tatlock Sports Complex. The actions under consideration span legal, financial, and infrastructure matters ...
PARKLAND, FL- The lights at the basketball courts at Pine Trails Park in Parkland will be replaced in the next year, replacing the current lights at all four basketball courts.Additionally, the City Commission discussed additional wiring at the courts that would allow for adding additional ...
POMPANO BEACH — The local post office has been warning about it for several years now, but it appears the postal service's long awaited move from its longstanding facilities at 1950 NE 6th Street - its location since 1962 - will soon be underway.Kudos to a TAPinto reader who spied the signs going ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The NJ Motor Vehicle's mobile unit will be at the Morris County library for REALID, registration renewal, and duplicate title appointments on the following dates:Mon., 12/22Tue., 12/23Wed., 12/24Fri., 12/26Hours: 9am - 2pmAppointments must be made in advance and open on ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Township Council held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.The meeting opened with three proclamations given by Mayor Joe Hathaway.The first two proclamations awarded the Pediatrics Dental Associates of Randolph and the Randolph Athletic Club (RAC) with the ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills honored longtime Director of Human Services Michele Picone on Wednesday, November 26, as Mayor James Barberio presented her with an official proclamation recognizing her retirement and more than two decades of dedicated service.Picone, who ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs city leaders are considering extending a moratorium on the establishment of new smoke and vape shops for another six months as they continue to study how best to regulate them. The city commission will take up the issue of whether to extend the ban at its regular ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway has announced that it will once again offer free parking for the holidays in the downtown.Parking will be free in downtown Rahway in Street Parking Zone 41560, from Wednesday, November 26, to Thursday, January 1, 2026.There is a four-hour parking limit.[Don’t miss ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On November 25, 2025, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board accepted a review concluding that recent zoning changes along the Route 22 corridor are consistent with the town’s Master Plan. The Land Use Board’s action followed the Town Council’s adoption of Ordinance 2025-18 on November ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough residents have used 47 million fewer gallons through October than last year, but the lower revenue will mean slightly higher rates to cover operating costs in 2026.That was the analysis of the water rates in a presentation given by Chatham Borough Chief Financial ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council voted 4-3 on Nov. 25 to appoint District 6 Council Member Julie Kennedy as vice mayor for 2025–2026.Kennedy won the position over Council Member Mark LaRusso. After the vote, she said, “Thank you so much for your support, I’m honored.”District 3 Council ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – If you haven’t received your 2025 fourth quarter tax bill, it’s in the mail. Some of the fourth quarter tax bills have been received, and the rest will arrive in the next few days. The township was unable to calculate the exact taxes until its budget – which was completed late and ...