Government
By TAPINTO HAWTHORNE
October 21, 2025
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The emergency water main installation and testing on Goffle Hill Road has been successfully completed. The next phase of the project will involve connecting the new main to individual home service lines, according to a borough announcement.This process began yesterday, October 20, ...
POMPANO BEACH — Work should begin soon on a new beachside concession, to be located at 20 N. Pompano Beach Boulevard.Demolition of Existing Kiosk Marks Start of ProjectA city press release issued on October 20th said construction would begin today - the 21st. But another city-issued notice on ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Council member Joyce Rudin mentioned at the recent town council meeting that the township is saving $4,000 per month since reviewing which township cell phones aren't being used. She noted, “We are now down from $10,000 to just about $6,000. I looked at it again and went through ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan highlighted new signage installed throughout Summit’s downtown this week, reminding residents that city ordinance prohibits riding bicycles or scooters on sidewalks in the Central Business District.The ordinance is intended to enhance safety for both pedestrians ...
CAMDEN – A pilot program that used thermoplastic trash cans in the city’s Rosedale section yielded several positive findings, Public Works Director Keith Walker said, although he emphasized that when the cans will be used in other parts of the city is unclear.Sellers of the thermoplastic cans say ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Saddle River County Park is a 577-acre park, best known for its flooding issues. The Paramus Environmental Commission met with Chairperson of Green Ridgewood, David Refkin, on Oct. 20 to discuss economic concerns, community outreach and possible solutions to help the Borough reduce ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs City Commission is considering turning a green space in the downtown into a public square or a gathering space, including the possibility of hanging a huge LED screen on a parking garage. According to a presentation prepared for the commission for a Wednesday ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Sports and recreation lovers have something to celebrate as the Westfield Town Council officially approved $2,339,000 to be used for improvements to the Houlihan/Sid Fay Field located on Lamberts Mill Road near the corner of Raritan Road. Councilwoman Linda Habgood, who was standing ...
Editor's Note: This article has been edited for accuracy regarding the new ordinance.RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The committee is weighing changes to a new ordinance that would prohibit the use of metal detectors and e-bikes or scooters on open space properties.The ordinance was introduced on first ...
BOCA RATON, FL — City residents will have another opportunity to weigh in on Boca Raton’s proposed downtown government campus during a public open house scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Spanish River Library, 1501 Spanish River Blvd.The open house follows a recent unanimous ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Residents of Raritan Township who blare lights late at night bright enough to disturb their neighbors may find themselves running afoul of one of the township’s newest ordinances.At its most recent meeting, the township committee unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-37, which sets ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Borough Council discussed a proposed ordinance on Monday that would regulate the operation of electric bicycles and scooters within town limits, aiming to enhance rider safety, clarify local rules, and curb reckless riding behavior that has become a growing concern in ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Township Solicitor exclusively told TAPinto Mount Laurel on Friday that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has decided that the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) team housed within 1051 South Church Street can remain at that site.“The EMS ...
WARREN, 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 Will DiGrande who's running for a seat on the Warren Township Committee. The questions are:How long have ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, October 23, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.A mix of housekeeping items and community recognition will mark the upcoming Council meeting. Here are two key takeaways:• Red Bank Elks ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Shade Tree Committee will hold a meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 21, 7:00pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.To see a map of the existing trees and potential planting locations in Red Bank, click HERE.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Work is currently under way to renovate and revitalize South Plainfield’s Monument Park. Funded through donations, Monument Park was officially completed in 2004 with the purpose of relocating and expanding the borough’s Military Veterans Monument that formerly sat in front ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Planning Board approved the application for a restaurant on Route 15. Formerly Poppa Roni’s and more recently a Mexican-style restaurant, the new menu will feature Turkish food, according to the application.The hearings on October 1 were not without questions. TAPinto ...
Princeton, NJ – Just because the candidates are running unopposed doesn’t mean we should ignore them. Several community organizations have put that thought into action and are sponsoring a virtual candidate election forum Thursday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. for the three Board of Education ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - With Halloween quickly approaching on Friday, October 31, Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. is reminding families to make safety a top priority before heading out for an evening of trick-or-treating. During the October 8 council meeting, the Town Council unanimously approved a motion by ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township has launched a petition regarding the removal of trees at Washington Valley Park after the judge denied the township's request for an emergency injunction to stop the county's work on the access road there.The township had filed a legal complaint requesting a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township has launched a petition regarding the removal of trees at Washington Valley Park after the judge denied the township's request for an emergency injunction to stop the county's work on the access road there.The township had filed a legal complaint requesting a ...
MELBOURNE, FL — The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved a 2.67% increase to solid waste service rates during its Oct. 14 meeting.Why are rates going up?The rate adjustment, set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, is part of the city’s agreement with Waste Management, Inc., which began in 2022. The ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The director of the city’s Parking Authority – which manages about 10,000 parking spaces – says it is an appropriate choice to be tapped as the redevelopment entity for a multimillion dollar project that will include an office building and a parking deck.Authority Interim Executive ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach city officials gathered for a special joint workshop Monday morning to discuss plans for the city’s long-awaited downtown redevelopment — a 72-acre project that leaders say could reshape the heart of the city for decades to come.The session, held at the Pompano Beach ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — With crowds lingering longer into the shoulder season, Spring Lake officials are weighing a new rule that would ban most wheeled devices—bikes, e-bikes, skateboards and more—from the borough’s oceanfront boardwalk from May 1 to Nov. 1, tightening restrictions beyond the town’s ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hundreds of people headed to downtown Hightstown on Saturday with a clear message: Down with the Rise of Authoritarianism; Fight for Freedom; and Restore Democracy in America. The nationwide “No Kings” movement was on full display in the diverse small town in central New ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During last week’s town council meeting, Andrea Goodman, a Roosevelt Ave. resident, told the council about Trojan Storage constructing a building behind her house and destroying her property and the foundation of her house. She read the letter that she sent to council members ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township has launched a petition regarding the removal of trees at Washington Valley Park after the judge denied the township's request for an emergency injunction to stop the county's work on the access road there.The township had filed a legal complaint requesting a ...