Government
By ED BARMAKIAN
November 11, 2025
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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Under blustery skies with a few snowflakes drifting through the crisp November air, the Township of Berkeley Heights held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday morning at Memorial Park, hosted by the Veterans Affairs Committee and VFW Post 6259.Despite the cold, ...
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 ...
Rep. Nick Langworthy said Tuesday that Congress is finally ready to end the 40-day government shutdown, calling the standoff “an embarrassing period” that left taxpayers and federal workers paying the price. The shutdown halted services, delaying paychecks and heightening backlogs across ...
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ — At its March council meeting, the Borough of Spring Lake Heights heard from traffic consultant Dynamic Traffic LLC, which presented initial findings and recommendations aimed at significantly reducing speeding along Ocean Road and Wall Road, both key corridors connecting ...
EWING, 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, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Cold temperatures couldn’t keep the community away as Phillipsburg saw one of its largest Veterans Day turnouts in years at Shappell Park on November 11, 2025. As flags waved in the crisp November air, heartfelt words were shared by Chaplain Enrique Davis of the Phillipsburg ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Children from Central Presbyterian Church Preschool and Kindergarten joined community members Tuesday morning on the Village Green for Summit’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.The students presented a large red poppy flower they ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved the new E-bicycle and E-scooter ordinance after the second reading and public hearing at the Monday, Nov. 10 meeting. The council approved a total of seven ordinances, several of which were related to the New E-bicycle and E-scooter ordinance. All ...
EWING, 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, ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — During the Nov. 10 South Orange Village Council meeting, council members passed a resolution appointing Acting Police Chief Stephen Dolinac to the official position of police chief.Mayor Sheena Collum introduced Dolinac, “Acting Chief Dolinac has been in this capacity ever since ...
EWING, 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, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Residents urged officials to take immediate action to prevent recurring accidents involving large vehicles on Goffle Hill Road during the recent council meeting. The concern follows an October crash on Goffle Hill Road, when a dump truck lost control, struck multiple utility poles, ...
CAMDEN – City Council on Thursday is scheduled to conduct public hearings on several proposed laws or amendments to city laws, including one that underscores the responsibility of parents or guardians in the actions of their minor children. The ordinances, on second reading, will be up for adoption ...
POMPANO BEACH — Will Pompano Beach have better governance if the city's charter includes term limits and staggered terms for commissioners?The Pompano Beach City Commission will debate just that question at this Thursday's Nov. 13 meeting. In the first of two public hearings, they'll consider their ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The town council received an update on the township’s master plan and its implementation at a public council meeting on Tuesday night from Paul Grygiel of Phillips Preiss Grygiel Leheny Keller LLC, the Township’s consulting planner. The master plan, which can be found on the ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — During Monday night’s East Orange City Council meeting, two cornerstone businesses were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the city’s economic vitality, culture, and community spirit — Brivado Cigars, owned by Dr. Brian D. Agnew, and The Perfect Smoke Cigar Lounge, ...
PARKLAND, FL - Tuesday is Veterans Day in America, as the country pauses to express gratitude for the immense sacrifices made for personal freedom in our country and we trace back through the history of Veterans Day in our area. Broward County’s recognition of Veterans Day goes back to the national ...
EWING, 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, ...
FLEMINGTON – Grant money is flowing into the borough that will be used to improve several features at Tuccamirgan Park.First, the Flemington Borough Council accepted, on Oct. 27, a $73,000 state grant.Those funds are from a $25 million Local Recreation Improvement Grants program funded in the 2024 ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal Offices and the Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Wednesday.Recycling and garbage collection will resume on a normal schedule, according to the township. Online services will ...
EWING, 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, ...
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 ...
U.S.A. - Each year on November 11, America pauses to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces—past and present. Veterans Day is a day of gratitude and remembrance, a time to reflect on the courage, duty, and quiet sacrifice that define those who wear and have worn ...
U.S.A. - Each year on November 11, America pauses to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces—past and present. Veterans Day is a day of gratitude and remembrance, a time to reflect on the courage, duty, and quiet sacrifice that define those who wear and have worn ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Nov. 13 for a proposed ordinance changing rules for “large group feedings” — terminology the city is using for events that provide free meals for gatherings that provide free meals to people experiencing ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Airport has been named among a select group of Florida airports preparing for a future that includes “flying taxis” and other next-generation aircraft, according to a new statewide transportation plan released this month by the Florida Department of Transportation.The ...
EWING, 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, ...
EWING, 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, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ —After the Jersey City Planning Board approved an amendment promoting bird-safe building design in September, the local nonprofit Jersey City Birds launched a petition to show public support for the measure. The proposal aims to reduce the number of migratory birds fatally colliding ...