Government
By MISSY DIAZ
October 9, 2025
BOCA RATON, FL — Whether Boca Raton will move forward with a public-private partnership to redevelop about 30 acres of downtown public land into a new government campus, high-rise apartments, offices, and condominiums will ultimately be decided by voters — but when that vote happens is becoming the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek announced on Wednesday the temporary closures or limited access due to renovations of a playground at one city park and bathrooms at two others. In a social media post, city officials said the playground at George S. Gerber Park will be closed for the next six to ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Now that security cameras have been added to the recycling center in Springfield, township officials are hoping they will serve as a deterrent to illegal dumping at the site. “The recycling center is there for the convenience of the township residents only,” Springfield ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Council unanimously approved more than a million and half dollars worth of bonds to finance significant improvements and repairs to the community's water system at its recent meeting on Monday, October 6. The approved ordinance allows it to appropriate $1.515 ...
A frost advisory will be in effect for Allegany and Cattaraugus counties from 1 to 9 a.m. Thursday.The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 4 p.m. Wednesday.According to the advisory, temperatures in the upper-30s will cause frost formation that could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Weather permitting, work on Warren Avenue is scheduled to resume on Friday, the Borough of Roselle Park announced. Milling and paving preparation will take place on Friday. On Tuesday, October 14, Warren Avenue will be paved from curb to curb. Residents are asked to plan ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The popular Imagination Station playground at Horseshoe Lake Park needs an update, something that might happen as soon as 2028 if the township succeeds in securing some state grant money and community donations, according to officials.The topic was discussed at a recent Roxbury Mayor ...
WAYNE, NJ — The three candidates running for mayor of Wayne Township took part in a public forum hosted by TAPinto Wayne and held at Passaic County Community College at the Public Safety Academy in Wayne. Moderator Donna Ward, from the League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area, asked questions ...
MILLBURN, NJ — During the Oct. 7 township committee meeting, attorney Jarrid Kantor, provided an update on the Fair Share Housing status: “We're appealing approximately 25 orders from the trial court. It's a lot of orders. Some of them are redundant. Some of the orders were granting relief on one ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit City Council advanced several major community projects and policy initiatives this week, approving contracts for long-awaited field lighting, supporting new historic preservation measures, and defending the city’s affordable housing plan against development pressures.A project ...
BOCA RATON — Ongoing hearings in Tallahassee, where Florida Power & Light Co. is seeking approval for utility rate increases, could affect millions of customers — in Boca Raton and across the state.The Florida Public Service Commission began formal hearings this week to review both FPL’s ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Township of Maplewood has announced the schedule for Leaf Pickup for the 2025 Autumn Season. As usual, the Department of Public works has scheduled four rounds of leaf pickup from the Maplewood residential properties. There are a series of rules and regulations which are posted ...
POMPANO BEACH — Residents in Pompano Beach are closely following ongoing hearings in Tallahassee, where Florida Power & Light Co. is seeking approval for utility rate increases that could affect millions of customers across the state.The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) began formal ...
WAYNE, NJ — The three candidates running for mayor of Wayne Township took part in a public forum hosted by TAPinto Wayne and held at Passaic County Community College at the Public Safety Academy in Wayne. Moderator Donna Ward, from the League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area, asked questions ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair's Town Council voted Tuesday night to fill the vacancy left by Carmel Loughman's resignation.William Harrison, longtime board chair of the zoning board, was sworn in as a new councilor at-large after he was approved unanimously.“Thank you all,” he said to his new ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Ongoing hearings in Tallahassee, where Florida Power & Light Co. is seeking approval for utility rate increases, could affect millions of customers — in Coconut Creek and across the state.The Florida Public Service Commission began formal hearings this week to review both ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Township officials presented two different renderings of proposals for the pocket park that is being planned for the confluence of Oakland Avenue, Mountain Avenue and South Springfield Avenue.One rendering of the new sitting park has Oakland Avenue being converted into a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Ongoing hearings in Tallahassee, where Florida Power & Light Co. is seeking approval for utility rate increases, could affect millions of customers — in Coral Springs and across the state.The Florida Public Service Commission began formal hearings this week to review both ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, October 9, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Key Agenda Items Up for Council Vote (see full Agenda for additional items)Redevelopment Proposal – 26–28 Shrewsbury AvenueThe Borough ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will meet tonight, October 8, 7:00pm, in council chambers, Borough Hall.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – For the past 40 years, October has been designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the goal of educating the public about the disease and the importance of early detection.“The 2.9 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States today are a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council will convene for its next regular meeting on Wednesday, October 8, with an executive session scheduled for 4 p.m. and the public workshop and regular session beginning at 6 p.m. The agenda includes key discussions on infrastructure improvements, ...
CAMDEN, NJ __ New Jersey American Water announced on Tuesday that it has completed its purchase of South Orange’s water system, nearly one year after it was approved by Village voters.The company, a subsidiary of American Water, has been operating and maintaining South Orange’s water system since ...
WAYNE, NJ - On Monday evening, two Wayne candidates forums, hosted by TAPinto Wayne, took place in the auditorium of Passaic County Community College on Oldham Road. The first was the Mayoral candidate's forum, and the second was the Council-at-Large candidates forum.The recordings of these forums ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Police Issues Advisory: Multiple residents have reported that they received messages from Mayor Armstead addressing them by name and requesting assistance "discreetly." If the recipient responds, they are asked to purchase gift cards as a gift for city employees. These messages ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A massage therapy business owner on Saddle River Road said she takes offense to her business being classified as a massage parlor under a pending amended ordinance that defines massage businesses and precludes anyone opening a new such business in the borough.While the council ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — The Borough of Manasquan announced several significant personnel changes during the October 6th Borough Council meeting, highlighting leadership transitions in both the Police Department and Borough administration.Police Department Leadership ShiftIn the Police Department, Patrolman ...
PARKLAND, FL- The intersection of Nob Hill Road and Loxahatchee Road will be closed beginning on the morning of Monday, October 13, 2025, while a roundabout is being constructed at the intersection. FDOT released information on Tuesday saying the intersection will be fully closed until Friday, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Several Somerville and Bridgewater residents have filed suit against the township and owners of a property on the border of both towns, saying the adoption of an ordinance allowing for development on the property was done without consideration of both towns and the welfare of ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police want to buy a drone and robot, so the city’s SWAT team can use those technologies to enter and clear structures instead of sending in its members and potentially putting them in danger. The city commission is scheduled to consider the request on Thursday to ...