Government
By JANEL “JAYCEE” MILLER
October 1, 2025
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Curtis Green was sworn in as Mount Laurel’s newest council member at its meeting on Tuesday. He replaces Kareem Pritchett, who announced on September 10 that he was resigning, effective immediately, to care for his ailing mother.Township Solicitor George Morris explained – at the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has taken a bold step to protect air quality and head off potential environmental hazards by introducing an ordinance that would prohibit the routine or primary use of on-site generators powered by fossil fuels, petroleum products, or other combustible materials.The ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden City Council, the Raritan Valley Chapter of the Links, Inc will sponsor the Youth Leadership Summit. The event will be on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 am until 4:30 pm at the John T. Gregorio Center located at 339 Helen St.Some participants will ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – During its first meeting in the new chambers, the South Orange Village Council honored CASA for Children with a proclamation for 40 years of service.Mayor Sheena Collum read the proclamation:WHEREAS, 2026 marks 40 years since the establishment of the Court Appointed Special ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Township Manager Robert Vornlocker responded to a wide range of public comments during Tuesday night’s council meeting, addressing issues from roosters and potholes to truck parking and school bus violations.Vornlocker said Animal Control will be on Phillips Road Wednesday morning to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council opened its Sept. 30 work session and regular meeting with a proclamation declaring Sept. 25, 2025, as “Save a Life Day”, aligning Franklin with a national initiative to combat the opioid epidemic.Council-At-Large Dr. Alex Kharazi introduced the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Bucks County will be holding weddings and vow renewals for veterans and first responders next month as part of its Weddings for Heroes program.The “Vows and Veterans” event will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day. The ceremony will go from noon to 2 p.m. on the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – NJ Senate President Nick Scutari will hold a news conference in Scotch Plains on Wednesday to announce a legislative initiative to improve the safe use of electric bikes in New Jersey."The dramatic increase in the use of e-bikes coupled with their higher speeds requires new ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – NJ Senate President Nick Scutari will hold a news conference in Scotch Plains on Wednesday to announce a legislative initiative to improve the safe use of electric bikes in New Jersey."The dramatic increase in the use of e-bikes coupled with their higher speeds requires new ...
POMPANO BEACH - City commissioners met Tuesday morning in a closed special session. The only item on their meeting agenda was noted in the official disclosure sent out by the City Clerk: “Discussion concerning the City of Pompano Beach’s Professional Fire Fighters Local 1549 Union Contract.”The ...
SUMMIT, NJ – After a marathon public hearing that lasted nearly seven hours and stretched past 1:00 a.m, the City of Summit Planning Board voted unanimously to forward the Tatlock Field lights project to the Common Council, finding the proposal consistent with the city’s master plan and issuing a ...
JOINT BASE MDL, N.J. – A base-wide lockdown that lasted for approximately one hour at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst was lifted after officials determined there was no active shooter threat on Tuesday morning. The scare was reportedly triggered by gunshots heard during a training exercise.The ...
JOINT BASE MDL, N.J. – A base-wide lockdown that lasted for approximately one hour at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst was lifted after officials determined there was no active shooter threat on Tuesday morning. The scare was reportedly triggered by gunshots heard during a training exercise.The ...
JOINT BASE MDL, N.J. – A base-wide lockdown that lasted for approximately one hour at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst was lifted after officials determined there was no active shooter threat on Tuesday morning. The scare was reportedly triggered by gunshots heard during a training exercise.The ...
NEW JERSEY – President Trump and Congress are facing a deadline of September 30 to pass a budget or face shutting down the federal government, which could impact not only agencies and workers, but small businesses across the country. As a result, Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) has introduced ...
NEW JERSEY – President Trump and Congress are facing a deadline of September 30 to pass a budget or face shutting down the federal government, which could impact not only agencies and workers, but small businesses across the country. As a result, Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) has introduced ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren’s Township Committee, at a special meeting on Friday, approved a resolution allowing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at this year's Brite Nites fundraiser at Wagner Farm Arboretum. This marks the first application of a new code change permitting alcohol on ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Council listened to a presentation on the township’s strategic communications plan from the Tara Dowdell Group during Monday night’s meeting.The New Jersey based company specializes in public relations, branding, marketing and video production as well as several ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren’s Township Committee, at a special meeting on Friday, approved a resolution allowing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at this year's Brite Nites fundraiser at Wagner Farm Arboretum. This marks the first application of a new code change permitting alcohol on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris and Essex Line and Gladstone Branch rail service is subject to up to 20-minute delays in both directions between Millburn and Summit Stations due to ongoing repairs following a slow-speed non-passenger work train derailment at Summit Station, NJ Transit announced Tuesday ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris and Essex Line and Gladstone Branch rail service is subject to up to 20-minute delays in both directions between Millburn and Summit Stations due to ongoing repairs following a slow-speed non-passenger work train derailment at Summit Station, NJ Transit announced Tuesday ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — What was a standard Coconut Creek City Commission meeting last week ended with personal news from one of the city’s elected leaders that was anything but routine. During the portion of the meeting last Thursday that was set aside for each of the city’s five elected commissioners ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Township Council will meet this week with a full agenda that includes key decisions on zoning, open space, water rates, and township labor contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building.On final adoption, the council will vote on an ordinance ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Members of WeCare NJ, the organization leading the charge to stop the proposed West Essex Highlands 496-unit housing project with four buildings, sent a letter to Mayor Susan McCartney, the town council and the planning board.WeCare has hired flood, geospacial experts and others ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - The Montville Township Committee is holding a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Below is a summary of the agenda for that meeting.The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a compliance statement regarding the Open Public Meetings Act, followed by roll call, prayer, ...
NEW JERSEY – President Trump and Congress are facing a deadline of September 30 to pass a budget or face shutting down the federal government, which could impact not only agencies and workers, but small businesses across the country. As a result, Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) has introduced ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Permits have been issued for the replacement of Verizon poles in the center of town.“I've been chasing Verizon again about these poles, the one that's on Mountain Avenue and Morris Avenue and the one that's on Center Street,” Springfield Township Administrator John Bussicculo ...
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 the plan details in its September project update. FDOT does advise that residents of ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Milling and paving operations are scheduled in several areas in the borough this week, according to Mayor John Lane and the borough's traffic department.On or about this Tuesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 2 (weather permitting), milling and paving operations will take place ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence Eagle Scouts are making a huge impact in New Providence Parks and Recreation facilities. This summer, three Eagle Scouts completed their projects for New Providence Recreation, creating amazing upgrades for the whole community to enjoy.Michael Czar, a Senior ...