Government
By MICHAEL DAIGLE
October 23, 2025
FLEMINGTON – Hunterdon County has issued a new call for bids for an operator of a countywide Code Blue warming center.Based on guidelines issued last year by the U.S. Department of Urban Development, the warming center will not offer overnight visitors cots or other sleeping accommodations, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway has taken the next major step in its transformation of Veterans Memorial Square, officially awarding a contract for the design, fabrication, and installation of a bronze sculpture to Ann Hirsch Sculpture Studio, LLC.Related News: Renowned Artists Compete to Create ...
PARKLAND, FL- Wedge Preserve Park in Parkland appears to be coming along efficiently. The park, located at the corner of Hillsboro and Nob Hill Road in Parkland, is likely to be Parkland's last significant public park. According to City of Parkland Communications Director Todd DeAngelis, “the lake ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Police Chief Anthony Goodell says the Phillipsburg Police Department is operating below full capacity and needs a minimum of four additional officers to sustain recent progress in crime reduction and community engagement. Despite being short-staffed, Goodell said the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City Council on Tuesday night removed a proposed $65 million tax anticipation note resolution from its agenda after several members questioned the administration’s financial planning and requested a detailed breakdown of how the borrowed funds would be used.The resolution would ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council approved the following four ordinances on Public Hearing at the October 14th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. Ord. No. 2583 – An ordinance to amend Chapter 261 of the Code of the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights, specifically to ...
NEWTON, NJ — The Newton Town Council discussed a modification to the one-way traffic restriction on Linwood Annex following an issue involving a residential driveway and an existing utility pole.At the October 15 council meeting, Municipal Engineer Cory Stoner explained the reason for the original ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland's 2026 Budget includes an additional $1, 295,524 for additional staff and salary adjustments for BSO Parkland.The nearly $1.3 Million will be utilized to get BSO Parkland in line with other Cities around Broward County regarding how they compensate and provide ...
Maplewoodians will soon pay more in commuter parking and jitney fees, while still paying less for these services than in neighboring towns. “We have not increased fees since 2023,” said Township Committee Member Vic De Luca, presenting the proposal discussed in the engineering/public works ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Tractor-trailer drivers going east on Route 46 in Ledgewood will someday have an easier time making a U-turn, as the state has agreed to widen the jughandle across the road from Spark Car Wash.The jughandle, located at milepost 32.6 on Route 46, serves as a turnaround point for ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Business Administrator Marc Seemon will step down from his role at the end of the year, Mayor Andre Sayegh announced Wednesday.Seemon, who joined the Sayegh administration in May 2025, said his decision followed “strong consideration and personal reflection.""I have decided ...
WASHINGTON – Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Internship Program at his offices in Washington, D.C. and Lebanon Borough, NJ,This competitive program offers college students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the fast-paced environment of a ...
WASHINGTON – Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Internship Program at his offices in Washington, D.C. and Lebanon Borough, NJ,This competitive program offers college students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the fast-paced environment of a ...
EDISON, NJ - The council will introduce an ordinance to regulate the use of electric scooters, according to the agenda. The ordinance will be introduced at the meeting on Wednesday and will be up for a final vote on Wednesday, November 12.The ordinance would establish rules, regulations, and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council discussed a series of major cost-saving and sustainability initiatives during Tuesday's meeting, including new energy contracts, a potential solar project on city property, and reforms to the city’s employee health benefits plan. The meeting also included ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — The Borough of Manasquan is continuing its long-term effort to modernize and beautify its downtown business district, taking another key step forward with approval to submit a New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved a strategic investment grant for The Jellyfish Museum, a new attraction set to open in the former Wells Fargo branch building on A1A, at 199 North Ocean Boulevard.During the presentation, CRA staff shared detailed ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Looking to get involved in the community? Mayor Gaines and the City Council have the solution.Residents can secure a seat on one of Hackensack's advisory boards, committees and commissions. Some offerings include:Planning Board Responsible for reviewing and approving land-use ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs city officials plan to replace palm trees on Coral Ridge Drive as part of a pilot landscaping project, according to city documents. The project, part of a discussion on the Coral Springs Street Tree program discussed at a Wednesday commission retreat, entails ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A proposed surf park for the city's North Park complex drew sharp debate among residents, who appear divided over whether the project would enhance recreation or disrupt their neighborhood’s peace.More than two dozen residents spoke at a Monday meeting of the Greater Boca Raton ...
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 ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Council met last night, Oct. 21, to vote on new and old business. The team discussed the possibility of making changes to their rules regarding the replacement of waste containers. Well, Paramus is no longer responsible, they confirmed. A list of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township officials released a statement Wednesday that the county may have destroyed NJDEP-protected wetlands with its work at Washington Valley Park.“Subsequent to a review by our township engineering team, we've found credible evidence that Somerset County may have ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex, Somerset) will host a press conference on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. to announce legislation he plans to introduce that would establish a School Finance Reform Commission.The proposed commission would examine the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The drooping wires on Center Street have been fixed, Springfield administrator John Bussiculo announced at the most recent Township Committee meeting. “There is a new telephone pole on the corner of Morris Avenue and Center Street that supports the wires going down Center,” ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Redevelopment was the topic of the day at the recent East Windsor Township Planning Board meeting. A majority of the township planning board ordinances adopted during the October 20 determined that two redevelopment plans were "consistent" with the township's master plan, which ...
WAYNE, NJ – During last week’s Township Council meeting, 5th Ward Councilwoman Fran Ritter requested clarification on a resolution related to Wayne’s ongoing 4th-round affordable housing obligation. Resolution A-18 would allow for bonds to pay for any shortfalls in funding for the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mayor Matthew P. Anesh has issued the Borough’s annual Halloween Proclamation, setting official hours for trick-or-treating and announcing a curfew for Mischief Night to help ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all.The curfew will take effect at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, ...
NEWTON, NJ — The town council moved forward with a resolution to request a speed study on West End Avenue, also known as County Route 519. The action comes after concerns from local residents regarding safety on the county-controlled roadway.At the October 15 council meeting, Municipal Engineer ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough on Monday night approved construction of a new hotel on West Court Street that will bring 47 hotel rooms, a restaurant that can hold 70 people and an event space that can accommodate up to 100 guests.The building will be located at 57 West Court Street, the old ...