Government
By BOROUGH OF NEW PROVIDENCE
September 20, 2025
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough of New Providence is set to begin a revaluation of all residential and commercial properties. The last revaluation in New Providence was done 27 years ago. The purpose of the revaluation program is to fairly distribute the tax burden among all property owners based ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Residents of Somerville came before the Bridgewater Township Council Sept. 18 with concerns over a potential affordable housing project that would border their borough. The problem stemmed from an ordinance the Bridgewater council approved in August to develop the land at Block ...
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — At a recent Spring Lake Heights Borough Council, the governing body approved a resolution to move forward with traffic engineering improvements and pedestrian safety upgrades, including the installation of a new lighted pedestrian crossing sign at the busy intersection of ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The uncertainty swirling around whether Tri-Rail train service survives could put more than 20,000 monthly Boca Raton train riders onto the roads. In August, more than 20,000 passengers arrived and departed from the Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station, according to Tri-Rail ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs police and fire departments need new dress uniforms and that’s going to cost more than twice the usual annual amount the city sets aside for them. The city commission this week approved spending $200,000, a jump of 122% increase from the $90,000 it had ...
WAYNE, NJ – After months of delay, the Wayne Township Council took final action on Ordinance #1 of 2025 during its September 17 meeting — by tabling it. According to Township Attorney Matt Giacobbe, this move effectively kills the repeal effort, leaving the township’s Economic Development ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ -The township's Health Department, in conjunction with Raritan Headwaters is sponsoring a well water testing event for any township resident who wants to test their potable well water on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon.Water test kits will be available at a reduced price. The event will be ...
Pompano Beach Zoning Board Rejects Transitional Homes in Avalon Harbor Pompano Beach Zoning Board Rejects Transitional Homes in Avalon Harbor By Jeff Yastine | Published September 19, 2025 | TAPinto Pompano Beach POMPANO ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Township Council held a regular council meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025.The meeting opened with a moment of silence for the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” McConnell, a long-time Randolph resident and English teacher in the Randolph school district.A public ...
I am Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Sept 19th.Our Concert Series has “Saints in the City” covering Bruce Springsteen on Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Woodbridge High School. The county Jazz Festival is Wednesday at Parker Press Park starting at 7 pm, with the Woodbridge High Jazz Choir ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Township Council issued a proclamation at Tuesday's meeting recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Dr. Jackee Jackson, a prominent voice for individuals with disabilities, accepted two proclamations from Mayor Losardo and ...
TRENTON, NJ – A new state law will now require landlords to report information about the potential or known presence of lead in drinking water that is used by residential tenants and provide testing of water, if requested. The Murphy Administration says this law builds upon efforts to address the ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has joined as an original cosponsor of a House resolution honoring the life, legacy, and leadership of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Thursday, September 10, 2025.The measure, H.Res.719, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), was ...
NEWTON, NJ - Town of Newton officials have announced a scheduled fire hydrant flushing program that will begin on Friday, October 10 and run through October 14. This is part of regular operations that are conducted twice each year to prevent a heavy build up of iron in the distribution lines, ...
NEWTON, NJ – Town of Newton officials have announced several roads will be milled in preparation for paving, beginning Monday, September 22.“We recognized this notice may come on short notice and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may cause,” Newton Public Works Supervisor Adam Vough ...
NEWTON, NJ - Town of Newton officials have announced a scheduled fire hydrant flushing program that will begin on Friday, October 10 and run through October 14. This is part of regular operations that are conducted twice each year to prevent a heavy build up of iron in the distribution lines, ...
WAYNE, NJ – Passaic County’s new Economic Development Director, Giancarlo Di Lonardo, came to the Wayne Township Council Meeting on September 17 with a clear message: local businesses don’t have to figure things out on their own. The county, he said, has the tools, connections, and partnerships to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — As part of the construction of Via Mizner and Mandarin Residences, developer Penn-Florida will have two lanes and the sidewalk closed on northbound Federal Highway over the weekend. The lane closures will allow crews to use a crane to hoist three cooling towers onto the 13th-floor ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During this week’s township committee meeting, attorney Jarrid Kantor reported that no developers challenged Millburn’s fourth round Fair Share Housing plan. However, according to Kantor, Fair Share Housing Center and RPM filed similar, minor challenges. He shared, “Some other ...
PARKLAND, FL- The back playground at Terramar Park is going to get some improvements soon. The Parkland City Commission has approved $400,000 total to go towards a new surface and replacement of the current playground equipment. According to the City of Parkland, “this project consists of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A new blinking crosswalk sign has been installed at one major intersection in Springfield, with another soon to follow.The new sign at the intersection of Wabeno Avenue and Meisel Avenue was completed and is now working.But, township administrator John Bussiculo said, another ...
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WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the 16th budget workshop on Sept. 17, the town council cut more expenses to reduce the increase of municipal taxes down from a proposed 6% to less than 1% — $24. Most of the meetings lasted four hours, and the council worked hard to take out extra money that departments ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Gun owners in Maplewood are now required to store their guns in a locked container. The new ordinance, passed on Sept. 16 by the Township Committee, goes further than New Jersey law in establishing standards for safe firearm storage.Deputy Mayor Malia Herman noted that New Jersey ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is calling on residents and visitors alike to capture the spirit of the community by submitting photos for its upcoming 2026 City Calendar. The initiative offers an opportunity for local photographers—whether professional or amateur—to showcase their talent ...
NEWARK - City officials, including Mayor Ras J. Baraka, have clarified the purpose of a $52 million transitional aid loan agreement with the state Department of Community Affairs and the factors that prompted the need for this loan to balance this year’s municipal budget.The loan agreement was ...
EDISON, NJ - Construction has begun outside the Edison Municipal Complex, according to the township. Municipal offices will remain open and accessible during this time.Work will continue until late October. Residents are reminded to follow all temporary signage, be mindful of ongoing construction, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — After heated exchanges among members, the Hoboken City Council voted to adopt legislation clarifying the city’s cannabis ordinance at their Wednesday meeting. As previously reported, the measure exempts dispensaries that applied to the Cannabis Review Board before the effective date ...
BUCKINGHAM, PA—A proposal to build a warehouse that would have put 100-plus trucks a day on the roads of Buckingham may be off the table.The warehouse, which was proposed for a large parcel of land near the Doylestown Airport, was fiercely protested by residents of Buckingham and neighboring ...
PATERSON, NJ - Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co. Inc. of Wallington has secured two contracts totaling nearly $1.7 million to carry out major road resurfacing projects in Paterson.The contracts, approved by the Paterson City Council this week, cover both the 2025 citywide resurfacing program and ...