Government
By MISSY DIAZ
May 13, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton officials are preparing to launch a fast-moving public planning effort that could shape the future of 17 acres in the city’s downtown civic area.During a Monday workshop meeting, Deputy City Manager Andy Lukasik presented the city council with a six-phase framework for ...
TOTOWA, NJ - A $25.1 million municipal budget approved by the Totowa Borough Council calls for a roughly 5.2% increase in the local property tax levy, according to budget documents.Under the spending plan, about $15.7 million will be raised through local property taxes, an increase of roughly ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Two women with deep ties to Berkeley Heights have been named 2026 Union County SHEROs — an honor that recognizes outstanding women whose leadership, compassion and achievements have left a lasting mark on their communities.Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney and school ...
PARKLAND, FL- Representatives from Somerset Parkland Academy presented initial plans for an expansion by adding a high school to their current campus at the corner of University Drive and Hillsboro Blvd. in Parkland.The request from Somerset Parkland Academy would increase the allowable square ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — One of the oldest buildings in Livingston, built in 1853 and located at the corner of W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue and North Livingston Avenue, will become community property after the Livingston Township Council unanimously and enthusiastically approved the purchase of the historic ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Borough Council appointed Colleen Lange as borough clerk and adopted a nearly $22 million municipal budget during its May 7 meeting, Lange officially assumed the role on May 11, filling the vacancy left by Edith Gil’s retirement.“We are pleased to announce the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marly Metayer, the mother of slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, has filed to run for her daughter’s vacant commission seat. She joins four others who have also submitted the needed paperwork to the city clerk’s office to become candidates, according to the city’s ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council officially adopted a salary ordinance on May 12 in a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Ed Saultz casting the lone dissenting vote and warning the measure could drive experienced municipal employees to seek higher-paying jobs elsewhere. During council ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield is preparing to revise its escrow requirements after discovering that current deposits often fail to cover the cost of professional reviews, Township Administrator John Bussiculo told the Township Committee on April 28.“Our escrow accounts aren’t enough to cover ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Township Committee introduced three major ordinances totaling more than $3 million in capital and road improvements at its May 6 meeting.The measures include:Ordinance 2749‑26 — $200,000 for parking utility upgrades, including new pay stations and meter replacements. Ordinance ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Fifteen architecture and engineering firms have submitted proposals to design the Coral Springs Sportplex, a project that could reshape the city's recreational facilities and draw major athletic tournaments. The range of firms competing for the work spans from international ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A Mountainside resident came before the Borough Council recently to raise concerns about bikes and e-bikes being brought onto the tennis and pickleball courts at Deerfield School, saying the activity has created safety concerns and damage to borough recreational facilities.The ...
UNION, N.J. — The Township Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit artificial intelligence data centers in all zoning districts throughout Union.According to the ordinance, township officials determined that large-scale AI data centers and ...
WAYNE, NJ — A 12-year-old Girl Scout was honored by the township council during their last meeting. A fire in Audrey Ziegler’s Wayne neighborhood during a snowstorm left an impression on her, which led her to her Girl Scout Silver Award project and the promise of a town-led awareness ...
ALLEGANY, NY — The town issued a reminder to residents Tuesday: “The discharge of cannons and similar explosive devices is not permitted within the town.”The reminder, posted on the Town of Allegany Facebook page, contained no information about what prompted the notice.“The use of cannons presents ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Transportation Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Gordon Johnson that would require the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, to establish a three-year pilot program allowing ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The South Orange Village Council meeting this week featured two major presentations: an in‑depth update from the South Orange Rescue Squad ahead of its 75th anniversary, and a detailed proposal from the Environmental Commission urging a complete ban on gas‑powered leaf ...
South Orange Village has secured more than $2 million in new federal and state grant funding to support transformative upgrades to the downtown transit district and community recreation facilities — advancing projects focused on economic vitality, sustainability, safety, and accessibility.The ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council held its May business meeting, in which all items passed aside from one ordinance and one resolution. The failed resolution was to designate Friends of Queen City Charter School to develop a West 8th Street property, and the failed ordinance, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) is pushing legislation to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company. The legislation, Senate Bill 1249 (S-1249), would require ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken has installed new all-way stop signs at 12 intersections throughout the city in an effort to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, particularly near schools, parks, transit stops, and senior facilities.The improvements, a press release said, are ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging is bringing back its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for summer 2026.The program gives seniors 60 and older who meet income guidelines $5 vouchers that can be used to purchase produce at area farmers markets. Seniors who qualify will get ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange residents may soon see a significant increase in the cost of overnight on-street parking permits following discussion at the May 5 Orange City Council meeting.The proposed increase, outlined in Ordinance 5-2026WO, would raise the annual overnight on-street parking permit fee to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — While the speed limit along Glades Road is 45 mph, the average speed of motorists on Glades Road is between 57 mph and 62 mph, according to a video posted on the Boca Raton Police Services Department’s social media pages.Boca Raton police and Florida Atlantic University police want ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Concerns over escalating public discourse, Cranford’s newly adopted $51.3 million municipal budget, the township’s nearly $9 million capital improvement plan, Orange Avenue Pool membership numbers, and the long-awaited traffic study tied to 750 Walnut Avenue highlighted the Cranford ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Following the death of longtime crossing guard Jean Schultz, members of the Woodland Park Police Department announced a series of traffic and pedestrian safety initiatives during last Wednesday’s council meeting, including increased enforcement, crosswalk visibility ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Borough Council approved several ordinances Monday, including updated connection fee schedules for the borough’s sewer, water and electric utilities and a code amendment related to Recreation Department conduct and policies.Mayor Robert Conley opened the meeting with ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Private residential complexes in Bridgewater Township will be on notice whenever winter falls again.The town council approved an ordinance April 23 to require snow and ice removal from private roadways servicing multifamily residential developments. The ordinance had been formally ...
POMPANO BEACH — U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz has submitted a $3 million federal appropriation request for Pompano's N. Riverside Drive, to fund critical infrastructure and flood mitigation efforts for the road - a vital beach corridor that parallels A1A/N. Ocean Boulevard, and has long frustrated ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced a traffic advisory for Tuesday morning, May 12.Bryant St. is CLOSED between W. Hazelwood Ave and Maple Ave for tree removal. Please avoid the area and plan an alternate route for the next few hours.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway ...