Government
By DAVID LEVITT
November 5, 2025
RARITAN TWP, NJ - The recently created township stormwater utility and bills charging residents a fee to support it are not sitting well with some local farmers who spoke out at the most recent Raritan Township Committee meeting.“I have a problem with the tax,”said Bill Bowlby, one of those ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Representatives with Stavola returned to the Bridgewater planning board with a more updated summary and references with regard to changes to the reclamation as laid out in the 1986 original plans.Each year, Tom Branch, vice president of engineering for Stavola Construction ...
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 ...
WAYNE, NJ – Although all election results are unofficial until certified, the numbers announced on Tuesday night show another large victory for Mayor Chris Vergano as it looks like he will be re-elected once again. His entire ticket is also projected to win, with Council President Jay DeStefano ...
Princeton, NJ – While there may have been no suspense about the Princeton Council and Board of Education races in the 2025 election, there was plenty of suspense — and anxiety, for some – about the state gubernatorial race. At least a few Princeton Democrats, who were divided in the primary ...
GREEN BROOK,NJ - Unofficial results are in. Green Brook turned out to vote on Tuesday for Green Brook Township Committee, and Board of Education races.According to unofficial results by the Somerset County Clerk winners are :Green Brook Township Committee:Gerard SearfossBoard of Education:Janine ...
WARREN, NJ - Unofficial results are in. Warren turned out to vote on Tuesday for the contested Warren Township Committee and Warren Township and Watchung Hills Board of Education races.According to unofficial results provided by the Somerset County Clerk winners are:Warren Township ...
WATCHUNG,NJ - Unofficial results are in. Watchung turned out to vote on Tuesday for Watchung Borough Council, and Watchung Board of Education races.According to unofficial results by the Somerset County Clerk winners are:Watchung Borough Council:Paul FischerPaolo MaranoWatchung Board of ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Unofficial results are in. North Plainfield turned out to vote on Tuesday.According to unofficial results by the Somerset County Clerk winners are: Board of Education:Thomas E. Jones, Jr.Mark A. KryszczynskiMonique JarvisCheck back for official results.These initial tallies ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory that includes all of Western New York. West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. The advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. Wednesday through 1 a.m. Thursday."Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects," the ...
ROSELAND, NJ – As the results of the Roseland Borough Council race are finalized, it appears that Republican Jean Perrotti and Democrat Marcelino “Moose” Trillo will serve three-year terms beginning in January 2026. Both Perrotti and Trillo are incumbents. As of 10:09 p.m. Tuesday, with all six ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Incumbent Richard Huber, the current mayor, and his Democrat running mate Harris Laufer appear to have won victories in the election for two open seats on the Springfield Township Committee on Tuesday evening.As of 9:33 p.m. Tuesday, with all districts reporting, Huber, the most ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The voters have spoken and the results of Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education’s referendum to fund a new field house at James Caldwell High School indicate the project will not be supported by the residents of Caldwell and West Caldwell.As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, with 94% of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) says Phillipsburg’s bid to sell or lease its wastewater system falls short, meeting only half of the emergent conditions required under the Water Infrastructure Protection Act (WIPA). Residents may now have the final ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Veterans Affairs Committee hosted its first annual Vet Fest, a community event dedicated to supporting VFW Post 6259 and honoring local veterans through a day filled with cars, music, food, and family fun.The idea for Vet Fest grew out of Mayor Angie ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland is missing a green John Deere Gator, but it may have been gone for a while. According to the Broward Sherriff's Office, it was discovered and reported on October 13, 2025, that a green John Deere Gator vehicle was taken from the City of Parkland, but it could have ...
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—A company that had proposed a controversial waste processing facility in Plumstead Township has withdrawn its land development application.Bright Feeds had proposed adding 14,000 square feet of space to an existing 20,000 square-foot building on 6124 Potters Lane. The company ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Borough Mayor Chris Slavicek is inviting residents to come out to the Helmetta Community Center on Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for come coffee and conversation. Slavicek is hosting the event along with members of the Helmetta Borough Council. Residents can enjoy ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Remember as you go to vote today, November 4, you can also put out your bulky waste.Bulky waste collection begins on your first garbage day in November.You're allowed to put out up to six (6) garbage items: wood furniture, mattresses, box springs, couches, etc.*No recycling items of ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 100 Democratic lawmakers are calling on the federal government to immediately halt any plans to expand offshore oil and gas drilling across U.S. federal waters, warning that such actions would threaten coastal economies, military readiness, and fragile ecosystems from ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Plans for a proposed surfing complex at North Park were scrapped Monday night after strong neighborhood opposition led the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District to end consideration of the project.The District’s board voted 3-2 to halt all discussions about the proposed Boca ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Township Council will hold its next public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, where members are expected to take action on a series of resolutions and hear public comment on a proposed redevelopment plan.Click here for ...
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 ...
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 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The George Street Co-op – a 900-square-foot retail space where organic shelled hemp seeds share shelf space with individually wrapped vegan peanut butter cookies, and freshly made lentil soup is ladled into compostable containers – has become ensnared in the federal government’s tug ...
READINGTON, NJ - The Solberg Aviation Company has filed a suit against Readington Township, saying that the township has spent decades trying to constrain the modernization and improvement of Solberg Airport.The lawsuit, according to the complaint, was spurred by the recent adoption by Readington ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Activists appealed to Westfield's Town Council last week to join Union, Essex and Hudson counties in passing a resolution to support the Immigrant Trust Act (ITA). Tony Faber, a Scotch Plains resident who attended the council’s conference session, appealed to the council during ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners, on Oct. 21, approved grants to assist in the preservation of open space in Raritan Township and East Amwell.Two parcels were preserved in Raritan Township.The first is the DiSomma property, 28 acres on Old Croton Road.The county’s parks ...
WARREN, NJ – Today is the day!Polling Locations in Warren Township are:NEW Polling Locations:Districts 1, 2 & 3 Mount Horeb Elem. SchoolDistricts 4, 5 & 13 Angelo L. Tomaso Elem. School,Districts 6, 7 & 11 Warren Middle School, 100 Old Stirling Rd.Districts 8, 9 &10 Watchung ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Today is the day! Vote in-person at your assigned polling place on Election Day, November 4, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. SEE the Voting District Map here.