Government
By TAPINTO STAFF
October 3, 2025
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In the aftermath of a deadly collision in Scotch Plains late last month that killed a 13-year-old boy on an e-bike, leaders all throughout the county are looking to advance new regulations and legislation.Nico Lombardi, 13, was struck and killed on September 24 in Scotch ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank (The Borough) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct an SS4A (Safe Street and Roads for All) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan relating to traffic and mobility, commonly referred to as a "Vision Zero" initiative, as described in this Request for ...
BOCA RATON, FL — In the U.S. House district that includes Boca Raton, 164,000 people will see an increase in healthcare costs under the proposed budget at the center of the partial federal government shutdown. That’s according to Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, who sent out an email blast ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city leaders expected to have cameras ready to spot school-zone speeders at the start of the new school year, but things haven’t gone according to plan. There have been delays in obtaining the needed permits from Broward County to install the poles for the cameras, ...
READINGTON, NJ - When the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that concealed carry gun permits should be less restricted, New Jersey responded by placing a much larger fee on a carry permit application.This coming month, Readington Township will try to make a response of its own by moving to return ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Centerpointe Condominium Association in Coconut Creek had a contractor start work rebuilding a deck three years ago that was not completed, and then the city code violation fines started racking up. A condo official told the city that the contractor skipped out with $35,000, ...
BOCA RATON — City park leaders next week are considering whether the future of Boca Raton's North Park will be dominated by surfing, golf, or a recreational center.Among the proposals the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District is set to review are those submitted by two companies seeking to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — In the U.S. House district that includes Coral Springs, 164,000 people will see an increase in healthcare costs under the proposed budget at the center of the partial federal government shutdown. That’s according to Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, who sent out an email blast ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — In the U.S. House district that includes Pompano Beach, 164,000 people will see an increase in healthcare costs under the proposed budget at the center of the partial federal government shutdown. That’s according to Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, who sent out an email blast ...
POMPANO BEACH — As Deerfield Beach steps into uncharted territory after allowing its contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) to lapse - Pompano Beach residents and leaders are having to think about whether to make similar choices.The Deerfield Beach City Commission declined this week to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough on Thursday evening alerted customers to a Planned Power Outage that will take place on Friday morning in parts of the community. The Borough says they have been notified that JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) will conduct a Planned Power Outage ...
Newark homeowners would pay an average $564 more in city property taxes this year under the proposed 2025 municipal budget, once the already delayed fiscal plan is finally OK’d. The Newark City Council did not adopt the $970,180,790.27 budget as anticipated on Wednesday, as the administration is ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – All new clay and sod has been installed on the baseball field at Ruby Park.“You can see where the lip was between the infield and the outfield has been eliminated,” Springfield administrator John Bussiculo said at the Sept. 25 meeting of the Township Committee. “All new sod has ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ — Do you know a Parsippany resident over the age of 50 who goes above and beyond to help others? The Township is now accepting applications for the 2025 Socolowski Senior Citizen of the Year Award, which recognizes two outstanding volunteers for their dedication to improving the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – At a press conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, NJ Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced a legislative initiative that aims to modernize New Jersey’s e-bike laws by updating licensing, classification, and safety requirements ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council tabled the electronic scooter and bicycle ordinance as well as the property maintenance ordinance setting rules for bamboo growing at the Tuesday, Sep. 30 meeting. Both ordinances were on the meeting agenda for public hearing and final approval.The e-scooter ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Mayor Al Morgan reported at the Tuesday, Sep. 30 meeting that the new Stormwater Committee has had its first meeting. The “productive” meeting resulted in a decision to divide the town into sections and identify the “flashpoint” of each section. The borough is also planning to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Recent e-bike-related fatalities in Scotch Plains and Cranford, together with a cyclist’s death in Westfield in August prompted a review by town officials of actions taken or underway to address the deadly roadway safety problem.Mayor Shelley Brindle acknowledged the tragedies in ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Business Alliance (RBA), the non-profit District Management Corporation responsible for managing the recently established Special Improvement District (SID) in the village, presented its draft budget for the upcoming year at this week’s public work session.As per state ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — In the U.S. House district that includes Coconut Creek, 164,000 people will see an increase in healthcare costs under the proposed budget at the center of the partial federal government shutdown. That’s according to Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, who sent out an email blast ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Mayor Al Morgan took time to reflect on recent national events and called for civility to return to the political discourse at the Tuesday, Sep. 30 Borough Council meeting. “The rhetoric has to tone down!” he said and warned that the political division will bring the whole ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the aftermath of a heartbreaking e-bike accident that claimed the life of a 13-year-old resident, Scotch Plains and Fanwood leaders are joining forces to develop local e-bike regulations.The press conference, held on the steps of the Scotch Plains municipal building, marked a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – At a press conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, NJ Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced a legislative initiative that aims to modernize New Jersey’s e-bike laws by updating licensing, classification, and safety requirements ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ – Spring Lake is pressing ahead with two major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the borough’s resiliency and improving quality of life: the long-anticipated First Avenue Phase I roadway improvements and the Lake Como dredging project. Both initiatives — approved at the ...
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, PA—The five-point intersection where Route 309 meets Route 463/Horsham Road/Cowpath Road and Business U.S. 202/Doylestown Road will close overnight from Sunday, Oct. 5, at 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6.While the intersection has been a hotbed of construction during ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Township Committee approved the awarding of contracts for more roadwork in the community that will be partially grant-funded.Midvale Drive and Northview Terrace will undergo mill and overlay work with the addition of 12 new trees. This project is being partially ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – At a press conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, NJ Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced a legislative initiative that aims to modernize New Jersey’s e-bike laws by updating licensing, classification, and safety requirements ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – At a press conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, NJ Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced a legislative initiative that aims to modernize New Jersey’s e-bike laws by updating licensing, classification, and safety requirements ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Township Council adopted a resolution at its September 8 meeting that will immediately establish an investigative committee that will help with what Township Manager Meredith Riculfy called “the hotel cleanup project.” The committee, according to the resolution, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Area residents gathered at the Hightstown Firehouse on Monday, September 29, to hear from a panel of Mercer County officials about the future plans for the East Ward Avenue Bridge, locally known as Peddie Lake Bridge. The bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic since 2022 after ...