Government
By TAPINTO EAST ORANGE/ORANGE STAFF
November 22, 2025
EAST ORANGE/ORANGE/TRENTON, NJ — East Orange and Orange will receive a total of nearly two million dollars in municipal aid grants awarded to hundreds of cities and towns across the state.A total of $1,067,610 was awarded to East Orange for the Rhode Island Ave, Bedford Street and Lincoln Street ...
TRENTON — New Jersey municipalities barely finished submitting their Fourth Round affordable-housing plans — a massive state-mandated process that will shape zoning and development for the next decade — yet the Legislature is already advancing a new bill that could force even more density, height, ...
TRENTON — New Jersey municipalities barely finished submitting their Fourth Round affordable-housing plans — a massive state-mandated process that will shape zoning and development for the next decade — yet the Legislature is already advancing a new bill that could force even more density, height, ...
TRENTON — New Jersey municipalities barely finished submitting their Fourth Round affordable-housing plans — a massive state-mandated process that will shape zoning and development for the next decade — yet the Legislature is already advancing a new bill that could force even more density, height, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ. – The following are highlights from the official report of Councilman Ezio Altamura that was presented at the November 12th meeting of Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council.Police: On October 7th Police Chief Michael O’Donnell, Lt. D. Munofo and Detective R. Cangialosi attended the SNAP ...
WAYNE, NJ — Even as Wayne prepares to enter mediation over objections to its Fourth Round affordable housing plan, township officials say work is continuing on a possible long-term redevelopment vision for a walkable downtown district at the Preakness Shopping Center, Wayne Hills Mall and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While Halloween may be over and Mount Laurel's porches are already decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Mount Laurel Township Council honored residents who participated in — and won — the Township's Third Annual Spooktacular Halloween House Decorating Contest. The ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Nov 21.The company that handles our CodeRED emergency notification system is temporarily out of service, but we are releasing messages over our social media accounts and filming them for TV-35 so you are aware of what is happening in Woodbridge Township.
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township has taken the first steps toward funding a massive infrastructure project, introducing Ordinance 2025-30 at their Nov. 17 meeting to appropriate $39 million in bond funding for a new water treatment facility. While officials agree the project is necessary to meet ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury will continue to use high-tech tools to guide road maintenance, following a recent vote by township officials.On Nov. 18, the Roxbury Mayor and Council approved a resolution authorizing funding for the township’s continued use of RoadAI, a roadway-analysis system made by ...
NEWARK - Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 13 people working at Ocean Seafood Depot during a Wednesday raid — making it the second raid on the same seafood business in Newark’s Ironbound this year. “On Nov. 19, while executing a search warrant as part of a criminal ...
TRENTON — New Jersey municipalities barely finished submitting their Fourth Round affordable-housing plans — a massive state-mandated process that will shape zoning and development for the next decade — yet the Legislature is already advancing a new bill that could force even more density, height, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The superstructure replacement of Union County’s Passaic Street Bridge is nearly complete. The bridge was closed to traffic on January 30, 2025 for what was anticipated to be a twelve-month project. The contractor has completed enough work in the past ten months to reopen the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The superstructure replacement of Union County’s Passaic Street Bridge is nearly complete. The bridge was closed to traffic on January 30, 2025 for what was anticipated to be a twelve-month project. The contractor has completed enough work in the past ten months to reopen the ...
OLEAN, NY — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer came to the Warming House on Friday to unveil legislation he says would reverse the largest cut to the federal food stamp program in its history.Warning that families in Western New York are already feeling the effects as Thanksgiving approaches, Schumer said ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Borough of Sayreville has released its hours of operation during Thanksgiving Week 2025.Wednesday, Nov. 26: 9 a.m. to NoonThanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 27): Closed.Friday, Nov. 28: Closed.The borough wishes everyone a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ-- The annual NJ League of Municipalities Conference concluded this week in Atlantic City, NJ. The event offers a unique opportunity to network with officials and municipal professionals from across the state, discover new products and services in the exhibit hall, select from ...
RED BANK, NJ: After completing preliminary business, Zoning Board Chair Ray Mass announced that, “He had received a call at 4:45 p.m. from attorney Ed McKenna, representing the developer Incredible Oz LLC, requesting that the application be carried.” No explanation was provided.The proposal ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Council introduced on first reading at the Monday, Nov. 17th amendments to the Borough’s parking ordinance. Lt. Dan Kranz, Officer in Charge of the Fanwood Police Department, said the ordinance makes changes to lot 9, located behind stores on South Avenue across from the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Route 208 Ramp from Goffle Road is closed beginning today for two weeks for bridge repairs, according to police, as part of a state-funded infrastructure repair project affecting multiple counties, including Passaic.When: Beginning 9 p.m. on Friday, November 21 through 11:59 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Thursday night to grant Hawthorne Management, LLC a two-year extension on approvals for a previously approved three-story apartment building planned for 2 Hawthorne Drive, after testimony showed the developer is close ...
RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – The new checks and balances system through which the borough financially supports the community’s long running Basilone parade has been a success for its first year, says members of the council and staff.The John Basilone Parade Committee brought in reforms including forming ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-08) has continued to lead efforts to curb helicopter tourism with his introduction of the Communities Before Air Tourism Act, legislation that would require the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and National Park Service (“NPS”) to consult ...
NEW JERSEY — The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), a program of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, helped income-eligible parents pay the cost of full-time child care. CCAP has been in an indefinite pause since August 2025. The program ended because of a shortfall in the state’s 2026 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-08) has continued to lead efforts to curb helicopter tourism with his introduction of the Communities Before Air Tourism Act, legislation that would require the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and National Park Service (“NPS”) to consult ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Loading zones along Washington Street will now operate until 6 p.m. on weekdays, after the Hoboken City Council unanimously approved an ordinance expanding hours to improve access for businesses, delivery drivers, and short-term visitors. The change extends loading zone operations ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city is planning to build a new fire headquarters just yards from the current 98-year-old one at 93 Joyce Kilmer Ave.The new headquarters will be built across Seaman Street, on land occupied by two homes and a car dealership, City Council President John Anderson said at its ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Mayor James Damiano issued a proclamation recognizing November as Epilepsy Awareness Month during the November 10 council meeting.In his remarks, Damiano underscored the prevalence of epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects roughly 3.4 million people nationwide. In New ...
KINNELON, NJ - Route 23 is scheduled to have lane closures in both directions this weekend to shift northbound traffic onto a temporary bridge as the Route 23 Bridge over Pequannock River/Hamburg Turnpike replacement project advances in West Milford and Kinnelon, the New Jersey Department of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The following Finance Report for October was given at the November 11th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council.The current cash fund balance as of October 31, 2025, is $1,570,795.Cash receipts for October were $5,641, 580 made up of$5,084,338- 2025 taxes$209,989 ...