Government
By FRED J. AUN
October 30, 2025
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 ...
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 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Mayor and Borough Council issued a Proclamation declaring November 1, 2025, as Trooper John Anderson Day in Sayreville, in honor of the 70th anniversary of his death and in gratitude for his selfless bravery. Councilman John Zebrowski, the former Sayreville police chief, ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Picatinny Arsenal has been testing ordinance today, Wednesday, October 30. According to Sparta Police, “due to low cloud cover the blasts seem louder than usual.”Typically the arsenal provides information about “activites that generate noise,” however their social media notes ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday urged Western New Yorkers to take precautions for the storm system that is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts through Friday.According to a press release from Hochul’s office, rainfall totals of one to two inches are expected across much of the ...
POMPANO BEACH - The city commission convened a special meeting last night in order to take a series of votes that - if approved - would have amounted to more than $200 million in borrowing for a new city hall and parking garage for the much-discussed “new downtown” project.But in a now-familiar ...
NEWTON, NJ – Newton’s recycling center will be closed on Tuesday, November 4 in observance of Election Day. Additionally, Zone One curbside recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, November 5.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Borough of Florham Park will be flying their flags at half staff in honor of Nick Mangold.Nick was a legendary player for the New York Jets, who have their practice facility located in Florham Park.The flags will fly at half staff from Friday, October 31st through his funeral ...
RED BANK, NJ: Starting today, October 30, the Red Bank Public Utility will begin its annual fall water source changeover, switching from the Borough’s treatment plants to water supplied by New Jersey American Water.This routine transition helps ensure the Borough’s water systems remain in optimal ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Veterans Affairs Committee is proud to announce the township’s first-ever VetFest ’25, a community-wide celebration honoring local Veterans and their families. The event will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield is one step closer to enabling text-to-911 services after the town council approved the costs to install new software at Tuesday’s meeting. Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro spoke at the council conference session earlier this year, describing the feature that ...
Morris County is alerting local authorities and the public of resources identified by the Morris County Department of Human Services to aid families who may need assistance in the event federal funding is paused on Nov. 1 for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the federal ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Jon Pearlman, a former Harvard tennis standout and founder of the Save Boca citizens group, has filed to run for the Boca Raton City Council, joining several other candidates opposed to the city’s proposed public-private redevelopment of downtown public land.Pearlman, 37, submitted ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the federal government shutdown continues, Union County will provide temporary financial assistance to households currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will be affected by the interruption of November benefits, the Union County ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Wednesday afternoon, October 15, 2025, the sun shone brightly over a group of interested residents and friends at the opening ceremony of a rain garden behind South Orange Middle School. The event was hosted by the South Orange Environmental Commission. There were many members ...
Morris County is alerting local authorities and the public of resources identified by the Morris County Department of Human Services to aid families who may need assistance in the event federal funding is paused on Nov. 1 for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the federal ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Human Services is warning residents who rely on SNAP food assistance that November 2025 benefits may not be available on November 1 if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.According to the announcement, any SNAP benefits already loaded ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Residents from Bridgewater and around the county turned out Tuesday to the Somerset County Commissioner meeting to question the commissioners about the why behind the building of an access road that allegedly led to the destruction of upwards of 300 trees at Washington Valley ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Human Services is warning residents who rely on SNAP food assistance that November 2025 benefits may not be available on November 1 if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.According to the announcement, any SNAP benefits already loaded ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Residents from Bridgewater and around the county turned out Tuesday to the Somerset County Commissioner meeting to question the commissioners about the why behind the building of an access road that allegedly led to the destruction of upwards of 300 trees at Washington Valley ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Human Services is warning residents who rely on SNAP food assistance that November 2025 benefits may not be available on November 1 if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.According to the announcement, any SNAP benefits already loaded ...
OLEAN, NY — The City of Olean has been awarded a $2,015,424 grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) through the 2025 COPS Hiring Program, Mayor William J. Aiello announced today.The FY25 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) provides funding to law enforcement agencies to ...
POMPANO BEACH — The private board overseeing Pompano Beach’s historically Black cemetery has formally offered to deed the property to the City of Pompano Beach, according to newly filed documents outlining the proposed transfer.A letter of intent containing the proposal was emailed to city attorney ...
SPRING LAKE, N.J. — Earlier this month, we reported on potential changes to Spring Lake’s boardwalk bicycle policy. At this week’s council meeting, the issue resurfaced — drawing a number of residents who came to share their opinions. {click HERE for earlier story}After discussion, a straw poll of ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The town council approved Resolution 242-2 , which settled the lawsuit that Mayor Susan McCartney filed against the council two years ago after the council tried to overturn the vote that renewed former township attorney Richard Trenk’s contract. The resolution, which appeared on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Human Services is warning residents who rely on SNAP food assistance that November 2025 benefits may not be available on November 1 if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.According to the announcement, any SNAP benefits already loaded ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Human Services is warning residents who rely on SNAP food assistance that November 2025 benefits may not be available on November 1 if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.According to the announcement, any SNAP benefits already loaded ...
OLEAN, NY — Halloween hours in the city will be on Friday from 6 until 8 p.m.“Residents who plan to hand out treats should turn on their porch lights during those two hours,” Mayor William Aiello said in a press release. “In addition, citizens who are driving should exercise extreme caution — many ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury’s new township manager will be John “J.J.” Murphy, a former Air Force major who has held several similar positions nationwide, has seen his share of controversies and currently serves as assistant county administrator of Pasco County, Fla.J. J. MurphyMurphy’s hiring was ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council reintroduced an amended ordinance for e-scooter and e-bicycle use at the Tuesday, Oct. 28 meeting. Mayor Al Morgan explained that the proposed ordinance mirrors that of the county while the state is still working on statewide regulations. The council also ...