Government
By MALIK A. LYONS
November 12, 2025
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, led by Director Shanel Y. Robinson and Deputy Director Melonie Marano, approved more than $1.1 million in historic preservation grants Wednesday night while also hearing impassioned pleas from residents demanding stronger ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not in New Jersey, would be permitted to operate on New Jersey roadways in test runs under a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker that was released earlier this week by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton Town Council received an encouraging update on the ongoing work of the local Homelessness Task Force, which has been credited with making measurable progress in addressing housing insecurity throughout the community.Mayor Helen Le Frois introduced the topic by commending the ...
POMPANO BEACH — A legal battle is lathering up over proposed plans to build a new car wash along one of Pompano Beach’s busiest stretches of road — and the dispute has now splashed into Broward County Circuit Court.An investment group, CCP Fund III LLC, owns a chain of 10 “Edge Express Car Wash” ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not in New Jersey, would be permitted to operate on New Jersey roadways in test runs under a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker that was released earlier this week by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to include additional information about a previously unidentified male who was among those arrested. No additional arrests have been made. LIVINGSTON, NJ — Officers from the Livingston Police Department, New Jersey State Police, Essex County Sheriff’s ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Former Coral Springs City Manager Michael “Mike” Levinson has died, the city announced Wednesday on social media.He died October 30.Levinson joined the city in 1993 as assistant city manager and was promoted to city manager two years later, serving until 2010, the city's post ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council are meeting this Friday to vote on special business.The Gaines administration plans to appoint Acting City Clerk, Timothy Hoffman at the Nov. 14 Special Meeting.Public comment will be offered at a three-minute time limit immediately after ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — An ordinance that passed on first reading in October was up for second reading and final passage on Monday. Unlike in October, where it passed 6-1 with no discussion, 7 residents came out in opposition to the ordinance in efforts to prevent it from final passage.While not an ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council is scheduled to introduce an ordinance adjusting rules and regulations about filming and videotaping in the township. The ordinance would change the municipal code to comply with the Film New Jersey Program, a 5-step certification and marketing program that enables cities ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — On Tuesday, November 11, the Watchung community came together to commemorate Veterans Day at the War Memorial in front of the Texier House. The ceremony, held at 9:30 a.m., served as a profound reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served in the United ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to include additional information about a previously unidentified male who was among those arrested. No additional arrests have been made. LIVINGSTON, NJ — Officers from the Livingston Police Department, New Jersey State Police, Essex County Sheriff’s ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
WARREN, NJ — On a blustery day, Warren Township honored its veterans at the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month. Veterans Day is a significant federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11. This day is dedicated to honoring military veterans who have served in the ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — The Borough of Manasquan was set to move forward with a major restructuring of its Recreation Department — a plan aimed at improving administrative efficiency and streamlining operations — but that changed Monday night when a roomful of residents showed up in strong support of ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The former Lakeland Bank location on Mercer Street could be transformed following a step by the Hightstown Borough Planning Board to consider it an "area in need of redevelopment."During the Board's meeting on Monday, November 10, members voted to support redeveloping the former ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the passage of new proposed affordable housing legislation S-4736 during Gov. Murphy's lame-duck period, which could add “height and density” to projects without the approval of municipalities. The council's ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Any public talk about a drone ordinance in East Brunswick has been grounded, at least for now.Ordinance 25-36 was introduced at the October 27 Town Council meeting. As it was written, the ordinance would prohibit drones from flying below 400 feet without written consent. In ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The smell hit first. Then came the sight of 26 stained mattresses, walls crawling with roaches, and black curtains concealing more insects behind every fold in the Coconut Creek house. When property owner Lance Baldwin finally stepped inside his South Creek rental home at 4300 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Seeking to balance residents’ calls for permanent park preservation with concerns about future funding, Boca Raton City Councilman and CRA Chair Marc Wigder proposed creating a Memorial Park Land Trust — a nonprofit organization that would hold and manage public green space in ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell Borough Council approved Conlyn Keenan, Vincent Goodwin and Henry Goodwin as new probationary officers for the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) at its meeting on Nov. 4. Unanimous approval was granted for Caldwell Police Director Nichele Patrick to advertise for ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting Thursday, November 13, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Key Agenda Items Up for Council Vote (see full Agenda for additional items)Council is scheduled to hold final readings and public hearings ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar has been recognized as the state’s premier fishing destination in FishingBooker’s annual ranking, earning the highest total score of 53 out of 60. The report highlights Belmar’s strong charter base, 10/10 pricing, and consistent customer reviews as key factors in securing the ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar has been recognized as the state’s premier fishing destination in FishingBooker’s annual ranking, earning the highest total score of 53 out of 60. The report highlights Belmar’s strong charter base, 10/10 pricing, and consistent customer reviews as key factors in securing the ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar has been recognized as the state’s premier fishing destination in FishingBooker’s annual ranking, earning the highest total score of 53 out of 60. The report highlights Belmar’s strong charter base, 10/10 pricing, and consistent customer reviews as key factors in securing the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – There were a couple of special guests from Vermont and New Hampshire at Chatham's Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, held inside Scoops - Liza Poinier, the granddaughter of Robert F. Sargent, and World War II researcher Brennan Gauthier.Gauthier brought more of Chatham's rich ...
NEWTON, NJ – The members of the American Legion Post 86 gathered to host Congressman Josh Gottheimer on Monday. From a podium in the newly rededicated main hall, Gottheimer announced new bipartisan legislation to rename the Sussex County Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic after ...
Princeton, NJ — Experience Princeton, the nonprofit special improvement district serving the town’s business community, has hired a new executive director, Robin Lapidus, previously executive director of the Flemington Improvement District.“Robin brings the exact blend of talent and track record ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council voted to increase its salary, and that of the mayor, by $15,000 and $30,000 respectively. If passed on second reading next month, this would be the third straight increase at the end of a mayoral term.The ordinance calls for the Plainfield ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Veterans, families, officials, and community members gathered Tuesday morning at the DeCorso Community Center to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces during the annual New Providence Veterans Day Celebration.Hosted by the New Providence Senior Citizens ...