Government
By TAPINTO MONMOUTH COUNTY
May 12, 2026
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Monmouth County Counsel Michael D. Fitzgerald for receiving a County Service Award presented by the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) during the NJAC Convention in Atlantic City on May 7.“Since being named ...
MOUNT LAUREL – Mavis Discount Tire, which faced strong opposition to opening a site at 860 Union Mill Road from a coalition of Mount Laurel residents, has withdrawn that application, Mount Laurel Township Manage Meredith Riculfy told TAPinto Mount Laurel Monday.Riculfy was not sure if Mavis ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Township of Scotch Plains and Woodmont Properties will host a Public Information Session on Downtown Redevelopment on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at Scotch Plains Town Hall (430 Park Ave.). Residents are invited to attend to learn more about plans to revitalize the downtown ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00pm at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.26 Drs. James Parker Boulevard is the subject of a Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan application focused on site improvements while retaining the existing ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 12, 6:30pm. The meeting is being held in person in the council chambers, Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At a council meeting held earlier this month, representatives from the borough’s military organizations accepted a proclamation declaring Friday, May 22, 2026, as 'National Poppy Day' in South Plainfield. The poppy serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit is returning to the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road on May 19th, beginning at 11 a.m.The event will focus on issuing REAL ID licenses and renewing vehicle registrations. While those services will require ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A disability resource fair later this week will highlight resources and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The fair will connect individuals with disabilities, families, and caregivers with local support services. It will take place on May 14, 2026, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 12, with the 2026 municipal budget, liquor-license matters and several ordinances on the agenda.The Local ABC Board agenda includes a public hearing on ABC extension of premises permit approvals for The Homestead. The ...
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) is pushing legislation to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company. The legislation, Senate Bill 1249 (S-1249), would require ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan officially proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month during last week's Common Council meeting, highlighting Summit’s participation in the regional “Paint the Town Green” campaign led by the NJ Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition.In reading the proclamation ...
Flemington, NJ – At their meeting last Tuesday, May 5th, the Hunterdon County Commissioner Board approved a temporary reduction of the speed limit for County Route 625, Mechlin Corner Road and Perryville Road, in the townships of Alexandria and Union.The New Jersey Department of Transportation ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Plans for Doylestown’s old Almshouse Building got another boost last week in the form of a $2 million grant to fund a pilot program for a mixed-use development that includes housing.The complex that contains the Almshouse Building, which is located near the corner of Almshouse Road ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland will be hosting a State of the City event on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026, at City Hall in Parkland.The State of the City will feature Mayor Rich Walker and Parkland City Commissioners and Staff sharing information and updates for the year ahead and beyond in ...
RARITAN, NJ – The Raritan Borough Council voted to pay the architect that developed a plan to revamp the old borough hall for the police who still operate it – but it seems unlikely the plan itself will go ahead.The $11,850 bill from SSP Architects appeared in the bills list for two meetings in a ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ – The township homeowner whose property is assessed at $407,804, offered as its average assessed home at the most recent meeting of the Raritan Township Committee, will pay about $94 more this year in municipal property taxes under a $28,443,197 budget adopted.The 2026 budget is ...
Princeton, NJ – After more than a dozen years operating with two separate zoning codes, one from the former Princeton Borough and the other from the former Township, Princeton is finally getting around to “harmonizing” its two codes and creating one unified set of rules for land use in town. Last ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Township Committee began its Monday meeting with a solemn moment of silence for Jonathan Tiersten, a beloved Maplewood resident, coach, and colleague who passed away at the age of 60.Melissa Mancuso, Maplewood’s Director of Community Services, spoke movingly about ...
"From Sea to Shining Sea": Stafford Township to Celebrate America’s 250th at Founders Day 2026STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – As the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday, Stafford Township is setting the stage for a spectacular celebration of its own. Stafford Recreation has officially announced ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park residents will get another chance to clear out bulky household items next weekend as the city continues its annual spring cleanup initiative with a second free dumpster event scheduled for Saturday, May 16.Organized by the Asbury Park Quality of Life Committee in ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Borough of Belmar hired a part-time employee last month at a rate of $100 per hour while residents continue facing double-digit increases in both property taxes and water rates over consecutive years.Belmar Business Administrator Kevin Kane confirmed to TAPinto that Melina Zito was ...
ROSELLE, NJ – Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw announced last week that the borough will be receiving a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Solid Waste Division. The funds, totaling $42,980, is part of the Clean Communities initiative that helps local municipalities across ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken City Council approved an ordinance on second reading establishing a 50% discount on residential parking permit fees for SNAP recipients and several low-income and senior housing residents following the city’s recent parking permit fee increase.Under the ordinance, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs officials are planning to use nearly $783,000 in federal funding next year on projects aimed at improving daily life for lower-income residents — from fixing unsafe homes to expanding senior programs and upgrading Mullins Park.The proposed 2026-2027 Community ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s elected leaders are set to consider adopting a curbside recycling program Thursday, that could add to what residents pay to have their garbage hauled away. The city commission will meet on Thursday to discuss the program, which comes after the commission decided ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield’s Department of Public Works has saved approximately $6,000 by printing its annual service brochure in‑house rather than mailing it, DPW head Robert Boettcher told the Township Committee on April 28.“Due to the increasing cost for printing and postage, we decided to ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Borough Council discussed several municipal issues during its May 5 work session, including a road-opening moratorium question, a proposed ban on short-term rentals, recreation staffing updates, enforcement concerns at borough tennis and pickleball courts, and a ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield’s long‑planned shared salt dome facility with Millburn is officially underway, with surveying and site preparation now in progress. Administrator John Bussiculo updated the Springfield Township Committee on April 28, explaining that the project has moved into its first ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Military Appreciation Month serves as a time to honor and recognize United States military members, past and present, and foster awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by the military community. At a meeting held May 4, Council President Christine Faustini, on ...
OLEAN, NY — “A historic corner of the city is about to become its most inclusive destination,” Mayor Amy B. Sherburne stated in a press release inviting the community to the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of the revitalized Marcus Park on Friday at 2 p.m.The park, located at West ...