Government
By MARIE POTTER
November 14, 2025
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council voted Thursday to reject a proposed ordinance that would have altered the schedule and park locations for “large group feedings,” events that provide free meals for people experiencing food insecurity in the community.The ordinance aimed to distribute ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Welcomed with open arms to the Gaines administration this evening was newly-appointed Acting City Clerk, Timothy Hoffman.Mayor Caseen Gaines held a Special Council meeting Friday, Nov. 14, to fill the vacant City Clerk seat, as former Clerk, Deborah Karlsson, retired Oct. 1, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — At a Special Council meeting, held today at 5:30 p.m., a new City officer, a lifelong Hackensack-ian, was sworn into office.Mayor Gaines compiled a brief session Friday to fill the vacant City Clerk seat, as former Clerk, Deborah Karlsson, retired Oct. 1, 2025.Taken aboard was ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Monday's Plainfield City Council meeting, the governing body voted unanimously to approve the establishment of a community shuttle service. The city is not yet to the stage of route maps and other details, but through discussion with the council, we learned some key details.The ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A special town hall held Thursday drew a large turnout as residents, parents, and youth sports organizers debated proposed parameters for nighttime light usage at Tatlock Field. Council President Mike McTernan led the meeting and said the session was intended to gather feedback on the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) on Monday announced that she will retire when her present term expires at the end of the 119th Congress. She will not seek re-election to a new term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District concluding a remarkable, ...
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 ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown residents are reacting to the unsettling news that the borough of Spotswood and the Spotswood School District have been the victims of a cybercrime, resulting in the loss of $4.8 million dollars. Borough Mayor Rich O'Brien posted a public release on ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Earlier in the week Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted his third annual Seniors of Distinction event at the Bridgewater Township Senior Center to honor outstanding seniors in the community.This year, Congressman Kean recognized 33 seniors representing all six counties ...
This is Mayor John McCormac and today is Friday, Nov. 14th.Tonight is a Youth Night for middle school students from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Evergreen Youth Center. Youngsters can register on Community Pass. Please bring a donation to our animal shelter to get a chance at a prize.On Saturday, the ...
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 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Irfan Khawaja, who stated that his primary residence is in Princeton, but he splits his time between West Orange and Princeton spoke about West Orange passing the Immigrant Trust Act (ITA). He said that he knew West Orange had discussed and rejected a resolution, but he felt the ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-137, formally opposing New Jersey Senate Bill 4736, which would give certain religious and nonprofit organizations broad rights to develop their tax-exempt properties with high-density housing—up to 40 units per ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The westbound Route 80 ramp to Howard Boulevard, which has been closed since Oct. 31 and was supposed to reopen today, will stay closed for an additional week, said the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The westbound Exit 30 ramp is now slated to open again on Nov. 21, the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Business Administrator Alex McDonald announced at the Township Committee meeting on Nov. 12 that Millburn scored a 41.5 out of 43.5 on the New Jersey 2025 Best Practices Inventory. The township historically receives very good scores.He explained, “The state has a manual checklist ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman kicked off the meeting with the swearing in of Det. Paul Perez who was promoted to Sergeant, Sgt. Heather Kovar promoted to Lieutenant and Lt. Robert Kennedy promoted to Captain. Chief Michale Frazee said, “I really appreciate the support from the large turnout ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board reviewed an online presentation from Steven Smolyn of Architectural Heritage Consultants, LLC, outlining exterior design guidelines for the borough’s historic district, saying that, "The project started by going back to the Master Plan that you adopted in ...
TRENTON, NJ – Water suppliers would need to notify municipalities, school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education if they receive violations of drinking water quality standards under legislation sponsored by Mercer County State Senators Linda Greenstein ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The third level of the Tier Parking Garage at Springfield Avenue and Maple Street in Summit has reopened for permit parking, the city announced Friday. The top (fourth) level remains closed.The garage’s upper levels were closed in June 2025 following a review by an outside engineering ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Consulate of Mexico in New Brunswick has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state to provide access to information, guidance, training and educational resources designed to promote the labor rights of Mexican workers in New Jersey.The agreement was reached ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite Linden families to the 9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This beloved community tradition will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A resident and a business owner affected by a previously approved self-storage facility a few blocks from the Walmart on Route 73 alleged at the Mount Laurel Zoning Board meeting on November 5 that dishonesty led the facility’s plans to move forward. The zoning board meeting was ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For the first time in a decade, the rates for annual and semi-annual commuter parking are expected to rise in 2026 after the town council voted to approve the introduction of new rates at its meeting on Tuesday. On Jan. 1, 2026, the rate would increase by $80, from $696 to $776 for ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Companies relocating to Boca Raton can save an average of $7.5 million annually in operating costs, according to a new report commissioned by the city — a finding local officials say is driving a surge in relocation interest.The study, “Why Smart Companies Choose Boca Raton,” was ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Another year, another approval for Stavola Construction Materials, in Bridgewater Township.The town council unanimously approved a resolution Nov. 6 to renew the operator’s license to run the Bound Brook quarry for 2026.Unlike in past years, Stavola vice-president Tom Branch did ...
READINGTON – The township will install two new pedestrian crossing signals at Bank and Main streets after reaching a revised agreement with Hunterdon County to secure the funding and approval for the signs.The signals will be actuated LED enhanced pedestrian crossing signs, the Nov. 5 county ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – While visions of turkey and stuffing dance in the heads of most Phillipsburg residents, a different kind of festive spirit is already downtown! The hardworking crew at the Town of Phillipsburg Department of Public Works (DPW), " South Main Street Elves," have been busy ensuring ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will receive an additional $50,000 from the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund to expand its Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) with new legacy planning services.The two-year grant, which began March 1, 2025, and runs through February 28, 2027, will allow the FEC to ...
CORAL SPRINGS - Broward County Commissioner Michael Udine, who represents parts of Coral Springs, is one of a number of political and business leaders seeking a name change for Broward County, to “Lauderdale County.” But not everyone is on board with the plan so far. Udine on Thursday told his ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – At Monday night’s meeting of the Fairfield Township Council, there was a public hearing concerning Eagle Auto and Trucking Service, Inc. of Parsippany located on Route 46. The company received a suspension notice in September from the Fairfield Police Department (FPD) because a car ...