Government
By TAPINTO STAFF
October 31, 2025
TRENTON, NJ — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on Nov.1.According to Gov. Phil ...
TRENTON, NJ — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on Nov.1.According to Gov. Phil ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township is reminding residents about brush pickup and leaf collection as we move deeper into autumn and more leaves begin to fall off of trees.Leaf collection in Bordentown Township will start on Monday, November 3 and run through the end of December. Crews ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It is Friday, Oct. 31st – Halloween 2025.The Woodbridge Elks has a comedy show on Saturday (Nov. 1) featuring comedic ventriloquist John Pizzi at 7 pm. Anchors Tiki Bar has a Bingo & Brunch benefit for pancreatic cancer research at noon on Sunday (Nov. 2).The Chess ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Martitza was walking home from an afternoon shopping trip to Bravo on George Street, her bags filled with apples, tomatoes, a package of ground pork, an onion, a bottle of Coke, a box of Cheerios, two cans of black beans and some rice.She worried, however, what will happen after ...
Township leaders are pleased to spread the word that we have acquired five acres of land on Martine Avenue, at the former home of the Highland Swim Club.While we were sad to see the swim club close its doors last month, after creating summer memories for generations of Scotch Plains residents over ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As food insecurity continues to affect families across our community, and with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits temporarily discontinued as of November 1 during the federal government shutdown, the Township of Berkeley Heights is working with Union ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hawthorne officials, school leaders, and members of the town’s roller hockey community gathered Tuesday, Oct. 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the borough’s new hockey roller rink. The facility, located behind Hawthorne High School next to the football ...
SPRING LAKE, N.J. — Following up on our earlier coverage of the Monmouth County Open Space Fund and the upcoming ballot question to increase the fund rate from $0.0275 to $0.0375 per $100 of assessed property value, a 36% tax increase, Spring Lake Member of council Joe Erbe attended a recent County ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Motorists going west on Route 80 who want to get off at the Howard Boulevard exit will be out of luck for about two weeks starting tomorrow, said the state. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) plans to close the I-80 westbound Exit 30 ramp for that period, starting on ...
POMPANO BEACH - In a gathering at the E. Pat Larkins Center, Pompano's black community expressed deep concerns about the historic Westview Community Cemetery theoretically becoming a city-operated asset.District 4 commissioner Beverly Perkins called the meeting to hear the community's opinions ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — October was proclaimed as Alpha Delta Kappa Month and National Women's Small Business Month in East Brunswick at Monday's Town Council meeting.Alpha Delta Kappa is East Brunswick's local chapter of the organization for women educators.“Women in education constitute a great ...
BOCA RATON — The torrential storm that drenched Boca Raton on Sunday night was among the most intense rainfall events the city has seen in half a century, Public Works Director Zach Bihr told city officials this week.Speaking at a City Council workshop after the storm ended, Bihr detailed his ...
CRANFORD, NJ - After taking part in October’s Walk and Bike to School Day, Commissioner Brian Andrews shared an update at the recent Township Committee meeting on the pedestrian safety measures now underway.Andrews began with the area around Chester Lang, often used as a cut-through road. Over the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On October 23, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board unanimously deemed the application from Eggxpress Services LLC complete with temporary waivers, advancing plans to convert the well-known “Cow Building” at 340 Fleming Drive from an antique mall into a repackaging and distribution ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Voters will be electing candidates for two open seats on the Springfield Township Committee on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 4, or before. Early voting in Union County has been under way since Oct. 25.Mayor Richard Huber and Township Committee member Harris Laufer are Democrat ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Motorists going west on Route 80 who want to get off at the Howard Boulevard exit will be out of luck for about two weeks starting tomorrow, said the state. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) plans to close the I-80 westbound Exit 30 ramp for that period, starting on ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On October 22, the Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously passed the first reading of Ordinance 2025-18, which proposes updates to Chapter 625-57 of the Town Code. The amendment would revise permitted and conditional uses within the B-2 Business-Highway Zone. This zone runs along ...
Residents of the Greater Olean area and across New York State are facing uncertainty as the federal government shutdown threatens to disrupt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning Saturday.SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, provides food-purchasing assistance for ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The mayor and the Borough of Chatham Council have scheduled a Special Meeting for 5 p.m. Monday in Boro Hall, where the plan is to go into executive session to discuss affordable housing litigation.According to Chatham Borough Administrator Steve Williams, the subject of the executive ...
PARAMUS, NJ – The Borough Planning Board will meet next week to discuss old and new business.One of the big topics includes the newly-approved Costco location.On the table for review is the Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, Major Soil Movement Permit and Variances.Meeting Information:Date ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the October 29 planning board meeting, experts spoke about the traffic and stormwater impact of the West Essex Highlands proposed 496-unit development. Residents' concerns included Building D being too close to the ridge line/slope stability, flooding, traffic and ...
TRENTON, NJ – As the federal government shutdown continues into November, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans are without the resources necessary to put food on the table. With the shutdown entering its 30th day, Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Nick Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin ...
Linden, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has announced their 2025 grant awardees under the Union County Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The City of Linden has received a $75,000 Kids Recreation Trust Fund Grant. Union County Commissioner Vice- Chairman ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On October 22, the Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously approved the purchase and installation of new park equipment for Bentley Field. Bentley Field is located directly next to the former Municipal Complex and the Phillipsburg Free Public Library. Under Resolution 2025-215, the ...
TRENTON – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration announced today that the state is accelerating the delivery of food and hunger grants to Emergency Food Organizations, or food banks, ahead of the expected Nov. 1 halt in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ...
TRENTON – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration announced today that the state is accelerating the delivery of food and hunger grants to Emergency Food Organizations, or food banks, ahead of the expected Nov. 1 halt in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ...
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy's administration announced today that the state is accelerating the delivery of food and hunger grants to Emergency Food Organizations, or food banks, ahead of the expected Saturday, Nov. 1 halt in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ...
TRENTON – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration announced today that the state is accelerating the delivery of food and hunger grants to Emergency Food Organizations, or food banks, ahead of the expected Nov. 1 halt in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ...