Government
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
November 7, 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK - 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 through ...
Princeton, NJ – Few proposed changes in the town’s infrastructure have attracted as much public interest as the future of the Nassau Street information kiosks. Opposition surfaced when the town first proposed removing the kiosks, with their old-fashioned handbills and posters, and replacing them ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough is conducting a food drive at 1 Harding Plaza, Borough Hall, for the “foreseeable future.”Due to the government shutdown, individuals who rely on SNAP Benefits have not received benefits in a month, although U.S. District Court Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on November 6 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Just a few days after Veterans Day, Doylestown Township will dedicate the two new roundabouts on Route 611 south of town to families of active-duty service members and those who have lost a loved one in military service.The roundabouts, which opened in the summer of 2024, will honor ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park continues its partnership with Community Grants Planning & Housing (CGP&H) to help residents make critical home improvements through the Asbury Park Home Improvement Program.The program provides qualifying homeowners with up to $25,000 in funding ...
PARKLAND, FL- The month of November and the anticipation of the holiday season can be exciting for many of us as we look forward to celebrating and spending time with loved ones. It’s a time of gratitude and hopefully some cooler weather. However, it is also a time when many of us reflect on our ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – City Council has voted to join a growing number of towns supporting legislation to limit New Jersey’s involvement in the federal detention and deportation system.The City Council voted Wednesday to support the state’s Immigration Trust Act – legislation that has been stalled in ...
SPRING LAKE, N.J. — The Borough of Spring Lake has awarded a $203,049 contract to TC Landscape Construction Group, Inc. for improvements to Borough Hall’s concrete stairs and various sidewalk locations throughout town. The award followed a competitive bidding process that closed on October 10, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange Municipal Engineer spoke to the council about the condition of the township’s sewers during the last meeting. The sewers need to be inspected, which is costly. And the cost of replacing them is even more exorbitant. She stated, “I put the sanitary sewer replacement in ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — After weeks of debate and a previously failed vote, the Hoboken City Council has approved an ordinance extending weekday loading zone hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a 20-minute limit, in an effort to balance delivery needs, curb access, and parking demand along Washington Street.The ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne City Council approved a pair of resolutions related to the sale of the 9th Street building currently being used by Bayonne Equal Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) for the Head Start program.The first resolution authorized an expenditure to allow for an investigation into ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Hundreds of Holiday Village East, Stonegate, Holiday Village and Birchfield development residents spoke out, hissed or snickered during the Mount Laurel Zoning Board's meeting on Wednesday about Mavis Discount Tire’s use variance request to tear down the building at 860 Union ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — As the ongoing federal government shutdown reaches historic length, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) hosted a live telephone town hall Wednesday evening with several other New Jersey representatives to discuss how the shutdown and federal funding delays are affecting food ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morris County officials are inviting residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations to participate in “Operation Green Light”—a weeklong tribute to veterans that runs from November 4 through Veterans Day, November 11. Participants are encouraged to shine green ...
SUMMIT, NJ — During Wednesday night's meeting, the Summit Common Council reflected on a contentious local election season and discussed ongoing redevelopment, housing, and infrastructure initiatives.Mayor Elizabeth Fagan opened the meeting by recognizing the dedication of all the candidates who ...
NEW JERSEY – With services available through the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) halted as the federal government shutdown continues, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is warning residents to beware of potential scam artists targeting recipients. The Attorney General's ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Green Oak Manor – this town’s newest 75-person senior housing complex, has officially opened on New Brunswick Avenue in downtown Ford.Green Oak Manor, at 535-537 New Brunswick Ave., replaces the 61-year-old Olsen Towers – a Woodbridge Housing Authority building – that opened nearby ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The topic of electric bicycles, better known as e-bikes, was discussed by the Bridgewater Township Council.Councilman Timothy Ring originally broached the subject during his council report on Commons Way."I've seen myself a growing use of e-bikes and scooters throughout the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights community is invited to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at 11:11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, located at the corner of Park and Plainfield Avenues.This annual observance honors the brave men and women who have served and ...
NEWTON, NJ – Town officials received a detailed presentation proposing a shift in municipal vehicle management from purchasing to leasing. The new strategy aims to modernize Newton’s fleet, increase efficiency, and significantly reduce maintenance costs. The information was gathered and analyzed by ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Town Council held a Regular Council meeting on Tuesday, November 4.The meeting opened with three proclamations given by Mayor Joe Hathaway.The first proclamation recognizes and honors William “Bill” F. Prahst for his 50-year service anniversary to the Randolph Fire ...
POMPANO BEACH — A series of proposed state property tax reforms being considered by lawmakers in Tallahassee - could significantly reduce the City of Pompano Beach’s ability to fund essential services.That's according to a memo prepared in recent days by Budget Director Joshua Watters.The ...
WAYNE, NJ — Now the word ‘scammed’ is being thrown about by Wayne’s crossing guards, who are starting to believe they will never get paid from Golden Inc, the company who won the bid this year to provide crossing guard services for Wayne, but didn’t make it past the first month, before the township ...
PATERSON, NJ - Milling is scheduled to begin Thursday on River Street, marking one of the most significant road reconstruction efforts in Paterson’s expanding infrastructure program, Mayor Andre Sayegh announced Wednesday during a Facebook livestream.The project will cover a long stretch of the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton City Council is moving ahead with plans to expand and modernize the city’s public works and engineering complex, approving a design contract worth more than $815,000 during a Tuesday meeting.City officials said the plan calls for demolishing an existing ...
(Editor’s Note: The official results of the 2025 General Election shall be certified by the Middlesex County Board of Canvassers on or before Nov. 19, 2025.) SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The preliminary results of the 2025 General Election, based on unofficial ballots received and processed by ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) and a group of colleagues reintroduced a bipartisan resolution affirming the United States’ commitment to global vaccine and immunization efforts through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Gavi is a public-private ...
READINGTON, NJ - With little fanfare, prepared comments and a smattering of applause, Readington Township, at its most recent township committee meeting, passed an ordinance to refund three-quarters of each concealed carry permit fee to its residents who apply to carry a handgun in public.Effective ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...