Government
By MARIE POTTER
November 16, 2025
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council reviewed a proposal on Nov. 13 to raise water and sewer impact fees charged only for new development, a step officials said would prevent existing customers from paying growth-related costs.Why did the council review the impact fee study?The council heard ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Chair of Explore Millburn-Short Hills Jackie Benjamin Lieberberg, Resident Trustee Richard Wasserman and Executive Director Steve Grillo presented the 2026 Budget to the township committee during the Nov. 12 meeting.Benjamin Lieberberg spoke first and shared that five new businesses ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A homeowner facing more than $45,000 in code fines walked away with a recommended $1,100 penalty Tuesday after telling the Coconut Creek Code Enforcement Fine Reduction board he was unemployed, unable to pay and preparing to sell his house.The fines stemmed from two long-running ...
SPARTA, NJ – A Beautification Committee ordinance was approved, establishing the formation of a group focused on bringing the aesthetic of the Lake Mohawk Country Club area to the area “in and around Main Street, Mayor Neill Clark said. He was inspired to promote this ordinance after “seeing the ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne residents will soon have another opportunity to help shape the township’s long-term future, as the next phase of public engagement for the new Master Plan has been scheduled for early December 2025. Township Planner Chris Kok said this phase will move the process into more ...
SPRING LAKE — After months of rising resident frustration over short-term rentals, disruptive turnover houses, and gaps in enforcement, Spring Lake is moving ahead with a major update to its rental rules — including a hard cap on how many times a property can be rented each year. Neighboring town ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) participated in the Lyons VA Shuttle kick-off ceremony at the Lyons Train Station. Hosted by Somerset County, the ceremony celebrated the launch of a new, fare-free shuttle service connecting veterans to the Lyons VA Medical ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Cattaraugus County.The advisory took effect at 12:37 a.m. Sunday and will remain in place until 1 p.m. Monday. Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council passed the following items as part of the Consent Agenda at the November 12th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in Council Chambers. CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed below are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion.
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners continue to work through the 2026 budget as rising expenses place added pressure on county operations. Commissioners focused on maintaining services while limiting the financial impact on residents.Director Chris Carney described ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Wednesday evening, November 5, 2025, there was a special ceremony help in the Hall of Records in Newark. Commissioner Murray-Thomas praised the Maplewood Public Library for its wide range of programs and support for children and families. Founded in 1913, Maplewood Memorial Library ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — After a months-long delay, it appears Coconut Creek’s school zone speed detection cameras will come online after the new year. That’s what city officials said at a Thursday city commission meeting where the city’s elected leaders approved an agreement with Broward County to ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Stafford Township Veterans Garden at 520 Hilliard Blvd. is now home to a permanent and deeply moving symbol of remembrance, following the unveiling of a Battle Cross, a monument to service members killed in battle. The ceremony, held on Veterans Day, was made possible by the ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Stafford Township Veterans Garden at 520 Hilliard Blvd. is now home to a permanent and deeply moving symbol of remembrance, following the unveiling of a Battle Cross, a monument to service members killed in battle. The ceremony, held on Veterans Day, was made possible by the ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Township Council voted to table proposed ordinance 25-20 regarding tax refunds for disabled veterans. The new ordinance seeks to bring the township into alignment with “the predominant number of municipalities in the state of New Jersey,” Sparta Township attorney Anand Dash ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield residents may soon need a permit for some projects in their yards. On Wednesday, the town council voted to introduce a change to the list of projects that require permits.Of particular note were any projects that could have a negative impact on drainage for neighbors, ...
WAYNE, NJ – During Wednesday night’s Township Council meeting, an ordinance labeled AO-1 was introduced that could make it easier for certain homeowners to expand upward without going through the costly process of applying for a zoning variance.The measure would amend Chapter 134 of the township’s ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, to hear several development and extension requests, including a proposed outdoor storage facility on Route 27, a major building expansion on Howard Avenue, and an amended site plan for a new place of ...
NEW JERSEY - After weeks of closed national parks, delayed paychecks and mounting anxiety for millions of Americans, the federal government is officially back open.In a late-night vote on Capitol Hill, Congress approved a bipartisan funding package to end the government shutdown and keep agencies ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The November 10 Township Committee meeting was briefly adjourned after Cranford resident, Will Thilly protested during the public comment period and the session was interrupted.Mayor Terrence Curran opened the meeting by acknowledging the growing discord. “Over the past several ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — After a months-long delay, it appears Coconut Creek’s school zone speed detection cameras will come online after the new year. That’s what city officials said at a Thursday city commission meeting where the city’s elected leaders approved an agreement with Broward County to ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — November 16-22 was proclaimed New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs Membership Week at Monday's Town Council meeting.Members of the East Brunswick Woman's Club were on hand as the proclamation was read.“(The club is) celebrating 72 years of community service during the ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
PATERSON, NJ - After multiple delays, the Paterson City Council on Wednesday approved the city’s $330 million municipal budget, along with amendments that maintain a 2% property tax increase, following months of negotiations, revisions, and state aid approvals. The original proposed budget included ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council passed the following two ordinances on first reading at the November 12th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council, held in Council Chambers. Bond Ordinance 2025-18 - Bond ordinance providing for improvements to buildings and properties, including Doyle ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee will meet Monday to receive testimony from invited guests on the future of public broadcasting in New Jersey, according to Senator Andrew Zwicker, the committee’s chair. “With NJ PBS currently set to shutter operations in 2026, our ...