Government
By GREG FALLON
October 24, 2025
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - In a major development announced Thursday evening, Hanover Township officials have taken a decisive step toward meeting the community’s affordable housing obligations by introducing an ordinance that would allow the Township to acquire two motels on Route 10—the Red Carpet ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Entries are still being accepted for two contests for Monmouth County students as part of the county’s commemoration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. The contest is hosted by the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee. The deadlines for both are November 14, 2025. See all ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — No more running to the South Avenue train station parking lot in your PJs to buy a daily pass from a police officer.Starting Monday, Oct. 27, daily parking passes will be available for purchase online beginning at 12:01 a.m. the day of use, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council appointed Lauren Francies-Nance as a commissioner to the Paterson Housing Authority Board on Tuesday, filling the seat vacated by former Chairperson Paula Alford, whose term ended on June 30. Francies-Nance brings over 30 years of experience in nonprofit ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The consultant Coconut Creek hired to advise the city on how it uses its sports facilities has missed the mark so far. That’s according to the majority of the Coconut Creek City Commission, which on Thursday expressed frustration with the consultant’s line of questioning when ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Heroic actions during a dangerous ocean rescue in September were formally recognized at the Long Branch City Council meeting on Wednesday, October 22, as five members of the Long Branch Fire Department and a civilian were honored for their bravery and teamwork under ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Mayor Colleen Mahr was joined Monday night by Senate President Nick Scutari, Borough Council members, Recreation Commissioners, Borough officials and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School athletic department representatives at a ribbon cutting marking the completion of the ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning state residents that critical safety net benefits through the SNAP and WIC programs could end if the federal government shutdown goes into November.The Fall 2025 federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, is ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Recently Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) announced the recent introduction of the Remembering American Hostages Act (H.R.5772), bipartisan legislation that ensures the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag is prominently displayed at federal buildings ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township recently signed a shared services agreement with Hopewell Township for the oversight of a health officer. Under the agreement, Hopewell Township's Health Officer Gary Dorsi will also serve in the same role for East Windsor for one year. A statement from ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Borough officials are grappling with a 36% rate increase in employee health insurance through the State Health Benefits Program and are exploring options to reduce the financial impact on the borough’s 2026 budget.At the October 15 council meeting, Borough Administrator Eric Mauer ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Longtime City Transportation Planner Gregory Francese has been appointed as Acting Director of the Department of Transportation and Parking, Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced this week.Francese has served in the City’s Transportation and Parking Department for more than seven years, where ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Township Council has approved an ordinance to adopt the Redevelopment Plan for the property at 208 New Road. The ordinance was unanimously approved at the regular meeting on Wednesday.The property, designated as Block 95, Lot 48.13 on the tax map, is approximately 9.79 ...
RARITAN, N.J. – The first borough council meeting of October included a testimony of how well the annual John Basilone Parade went this year, from both the council president and Raritan’s representative to Bridgewater-Raritan School District.Council president Donald Tozzi called the hour-long 2025 ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - The Raritan Township Committee has decided to pause enforcement of its new light trespass ordinance, designed to prohibit residents from keeping powerful lights on at all hours of the night after having heard from some residents about their reasons for shining those lights.Charles ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council voted 3-2 to bring back for consideration a resolution to appoint members to the newly formed Rent Control Board. Resolution 2025-207, which was tabled at the Oct. 8 meeting, affirms that Section 463-5 of the town code outlines the board’s creation, ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with all members in attendance. The Council addressed regular business, honored community members, and passed notable resolutions.ProclamationsMayor Billy Portman issued three proclamations ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – More than 75 residents attended a town hall meeting on Oct. 15 at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, where local, county, and federal representatives joined township officials for an in-depth discussion about regional flooding.The meeting began with a presentation by Bill ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the recent township committee meeting, Ordinance 2720-25 was passed on first reading. Millburn will be awarding a lease of ground space to the winning bidder for a small wireless facility on a portion of 15 Chatham Road.Resident Jeffry Feld asked, “If it's 40 feet, does it ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Calling New Jersey’s property tax–based method of funding public schools “stupid” and “unsustainable,” Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex, Somerset) joined Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer and members of the Township Council Thursday afternoon to unveil legislation creating a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Calling New Jersey’s property tax–based method of funding public schools “stupid” and “unsustainable,” Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex, Somerset) joined Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer and members of the Township Council Thursday afternoon to unveil legislation creating a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Calling New Jersey’s property tax–based method of funding public schools “stupid” and “unsustainable,” Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex, Somerset) joined Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer and members of the Township Council Thursday afternoon to unveil legislation creating a ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Township Council failed to introduce two ordinances to re-establish the six-minute speaking time and the opportunity for rebuttal. This is the second time this year the council failed to restore public speaking time, which was shortened to four minutes last year. Both ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ—Rising municipal water costs were a central topic at the recent Hawthorne Council meeting as officials outlined state-mandated projects driving increases.At the October 15 council meeting, it was noted that one project involves installing a water filtration system to address PFAS ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Work was recently completed on renovations at Boca Tierra Park’s playground, with the final step pending the installation of a shade structure over the seating area.City staff said the playground reopened after permits were filed to allow public use while the seating area remains ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As part of Coral Springs' years-long initiative to beautify the city, its leaders are implementing a master-signage program that regulates the look of signs across the city. Staffers presented an update on the program to the city commission at a Wednesday workshop. The rules ...
WATCHUNG, NJ --Leading up to the November election the candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions that will be run in a series by TAPinto. The questions follow with responses from Lindsay Kraft who is running for Watchung Borough Council. The questions are:How long have you lived in ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Calling the upcoming energy presentation “absolutely legitimate,” Mayor Cristina Cutrone encouraged residents to take part in the discussion at borough hall where residents can ask questions and Green Team members will be available to talk about a way to save on energy ...
CAMDEN – What may seem logical to one person may not to another: If you serve on a board, committee, commission or council for the city of Camden you should be a resident of the city.Now City Council wants to codify the logic behind residency requirements with an amendment to city law that ensures ...
POMPANO BEACH — The attorney for the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency told board members this week that she was the subject of a Florida Bar complaint because of misinformation circulated on social media.Claudia McKenna, who has represented the CRA since 2015, said she was ultimately ...