Government
By JEANNE WALL
October 14, 2025
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners has announced a new collaboration with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) to host a series of in-person information sessions designed to help residents learn about available energy assistance programs.These sessions will provide ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick leaders recognized October as Hindu Heritage Month and October 20-26 as Friends Book Sale Week in the Township.At Monday's Township Council meeting, Councilman Dinesh Behal joined members of the community to read the Hindu Heritage Month proclamation.“Whereas ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Six years after surviving a gunshot wound in the line of duty, Officer Andrew Renna has been promoted to sergeant with the Coconut Creek Police Department.Renna’s promotion was formally recognized during last week’s city commission meeting, where police Chief Fred Hofer called ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County opens its online Fall Surplus Auction to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 15, offering residents a chance to bid on used county vehicles, electronics, office equipment and more. The online sale begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, and closes with staggered end times ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council approved Sept. 29 a contract to make external repairs to the historic Samuel Fleming House.The $32,890 contract was awarded to Royal Improvements, Inc., of Bridgewater.The latest contract is one in a series aimed at maintaining the 1756 home of Samuel ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There is a closure on St. Georges Ave occurring this week, according to Rahway's Office of Emergency Management (OEM).The announcement stated that “St. Georges Ave will be closed between Grove St. and Central Ave. on or about October 14th and 15th. Detours will be in place. Avoid the ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — As noted in an earlier story (click HERE), a steady wave of home rebuilds, additions, and large-scale renovations across Sea Girt — and throughout the Gold Coast — has prompted local officials to revisit and strengthen building and zoning ordinances to better manage growth and ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The Borough Council will meet tonight, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, with a full agenda that includes two proclamations, several public safety and infrastructure resolutions, and discussion of proposed ordinance updates.Mayor Al Morgan will issue proclamations ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs firefighters are in line for a 9% pay increase for the next two fiscal years and then an 8% raise the following year under a new three-year contract the city commission is expected to consider ratifying at its meeting on Wednesday. Firefighters at the top-end of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - 10 percent of revenues the city receives from payments in lieu of taxes (pilot) agreements would go directly to the Bayonne Board of Education, under a proposal under consideration by the Bayonne City Council.The measure was proposed by Councilwoman Jacqueline Weimmer and seconded by ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — A measure to pause Hoboken’s new Camera-based License Plate Enforcement for Access & Response times (CLEAR) program failed to advance at the Oct. 8 City Council meeting, despite strong testimony from Washington Street business owners and residents.The pilot, launched Oct. 1, uses ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Installation of new water pumps at the storm station on Joanne Way has been completed.“New pumps and motors were put in, (and) new electrical control panels, including the conduit from the street, new exterior fencing with screening,” Springfield administrator John Bussiculo said ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – The City of Bordentown Water Department will continue its hydrant flushing process this week. Hydrant flushing is an essential part of the water system's regular maintenance as well as a compliance requirement for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Flushing ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, October 14, the Plainfield City Council will hold its monthly business meeting in municipal court at 7pm. The meeting typically happens on Monday, but was moved due to the Columbia/Indigenous Peoples Holiday.Items include the second and final reading of a payment in ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – New Jersey residents are reminded to register or update their voter registration in time for the 2025 General Election on Tuesday, November 4. The voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 14.The New Jersey Division of Elections has also outlined key dates leading up to ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – New Jersey residents are reminded to register or update their voter registration in time for the 2025 General Election on Tuesday, November 4. The voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 14.The New Jersey Division of Elections has also outlined key dates leading up to ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County opens its online Fall Surplus Auction to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 15, offering residents a chance to bid on used county vehicles, electronics, office equipment and more. The online sale begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, and closes with staggered end times ...
POMPANO BEACH - If a new development proposal moves forward, property currently being used to sell Volkswagens - could be home to an 8-story apartment complex called “Modera Pompano” instead.An investment group controlled by a Texas developer, Mill Creek Residential Trust, seeks to rezone part of ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Town Council held a Regular Council meeting on Thursday, October 9. The meeting opened with a presentation by Randolph Communications Director, Rob Rios.Rios highlighted the three most important steps the council has taken towards improving Randolph’s communications ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood residents are invited to join Spotswood Mayor Rich O'Brien, Spotswood Borough Council President Nicholas Legakis and Spotswood Borough Council members Larry Kraemer, Dawn Schwartz, Edward Seely and Andrew Zaborney at the American Legion for breakfast on Sunday, October 26 ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach city commissioners are set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a resolution formally censuring Commissioner Audrey Fesik. The censure resolution, first proposed by Mayor Rex Hardin at a meeting on September 23rd, accuses Fesik of posting names, photos, and videos of city ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department has received a $2,483,447 federal grant to expand its team of first responders, the city announced Monday.The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, administered by FEMA, is the first of its kind awarded to the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – October is Italian American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the lasting contributions of Italian Americans to the cultural, civic, and economic life of Middlesex County and beyond.Earlier this month, Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler and Monroe Mayor Stephen Dalina ...
SPARTA, NJ – Along with pumpkin everything, autumn brings leaf collection time. The Sparta Township road department will be picking up bagged leaves during two collection periods beginning 7 a.m. October 27 to October 31 and November 17 to November 26.Township officials explained “leaf crews” will ...
BOCA RATON, FL — When Mark Sohaney first visited Boca Raton, it wasn’t for a job interview or a city meeting — it was to visit his daughter, then a student at Lynn University. Years later, that personal connection has come full circle as Sohaney settles into his new role as Boca Raton’s city ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – During the October 9 Planning Board meeting, Audrey Winkler, Executive Director of JESPY House, spoke about the organization’s mission and operations. She began, “We forge deep connections, touch countless lives and become woven into the very fabric of the village. We've been ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners has announced a new collaboration with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) to host a series of in-person information sessions designed to help residents learn about available energy assistance programs.These sessions will provide ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs City Commission is scheduled to consider awarding a $1.5 million contract to repave the roads in two subdivisions and a section of Westview Drive at its regular meeting on Wednesday.The road restoration and maintenance project includes roadways in the ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Can one driver really make a difference? The answer is a resounding yes! The Borough of Bernardsville is proud to introduce the Bernardsville Pace Car Program, an initiative designed to promote safer streets for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike.The Bernardsville Pace ...