Government
By MELISSA BENNO
September 18, 2025
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Animal Shelter staff were honored at the Sept. 9 Montville Township Committee meeting for achieving the status of “No-Kill Shelter,” as deemed by the Best Friends Animal Society. The shelter exceeded a 90% save rate for cats and dogs in calendar year 2024, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Township of Nutley MAyor John V. Kelly III recognized Constitution Day during the Sept. 16 Board of Commissioners meeting. During the meeting, he recognized Charlie Kirk, the political activist who was assassinated this month. Kelly spoke about freedom of speech and those who wish to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At a meeting held Sept. 15, the South Plainfield Borough Council recognized both Disabilities Voting Rights Week and Constitution Week with the issuance of proclamations. Disabilities Voting Rights Week, a non-partisan movement hosted by the American Association of People ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. – As part of the City’s 2025 Paving Program, a handful of streets and roads are being re-evaluated to ensure that Hackensack residents and its visitors are safe from any dangerous conditions. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) provided the City with a Municipal Aid ...
PARAMUS, N.J. – Health insurance rates are skyrocketing across the state, hitting municipalities with increases in medical and prescription plans. For Paramus, the medical portion is to rise 32.7%, Borough Administrator Hector Olmo said at the Sept. 17 Mayor and Council Meeting. The prescription ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The City Council has voted to draft a resolution asking state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin to expedite the investigation after a 68-year-old woman was shot and killed by police last month.The resolution was not on the agenda published on the city’s website before Wednesday’s ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – With a standing-room-only crowd of attendees filling council chambers and outlying hallways, the West Caldwell Township Council was met with a clear message Tuesday night to not support the passage of an ordinance that would place multiple restrictions upon public assemblies of ...
All ages are invited to the Berkeley Heights Public Library’s 72nd Birthday Party on Saturday, September 20, from 11am-1pm. From 11am-12pm, children and families can enjoy crafts, games, and puzzles. And at 12pm, they can join Play Patrol for a Drum Circle, an exciting, hands-on musical ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Township Committee meeting this week highlighted community achievements, introduced new members of the police department, and featured discussion on township projects and community concerns.The committee recognized Girl Scout Troop 42917 for earning the Bronze Award, the ...
WAYNE, NJ — Following tonight’s Board of Education Candidates Forum, co-hosted by TAPinto Wayne and the Wayne Council of PTOs at Town Hall, TAPinto Wayne will host two more forums for voters on Monday, October 6, 2025.With mail-in ballots arriving in homes soon, voters might think about waiting ...
The challenges of parking in downtown Maplewood- circling the blocks, trying to find an open space - are familiar to locals, visitors, and merchants. The Maplewood Village Alliance says the way to open up spots is to remove a feature long bragged-about by residents: free parking.“At the end of the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — During Tuesday’s Township Council meeting, which included a Citizen Hearing, Board of Education members Natasha Joly, Sai Akiri, and Dr. Thomas Foregger raised concerns about the township’s handling of the Columbia Middle School Lower Field lease, plans for artificial turf, ...
NEWARK - A major commitment to improving water quality for Newark and North Jersey residents has been made with $20.5 million in upgrades at the Newark-Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. The investment in the state-of-the-art facility includes filter replacements and a new system to control, operate ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A heated debate over whether to accept $500,000 in anonymous donations from The Summit Foundation for lights at Lower Tatlock Field dominated the Summit Common Council’s September 16 meeting, which stretched nearly five hours. After extensive discussion among council members and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The three candidates for Morristown mayor—incumbent Democrat Timothy P. Dougherty, Republican Bruce Meringolo, and Independent Andrea Lekberg—laid out sharply different visions for the town during a virtual forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Morris Area on Sept.
HACKENSACK, N.J. – As part of the City’s 2025 Paving Program, a handful of streets and roads are being re-evaluated to ensure that Hackensack residents and its visitors are safe from any dangerous conditions. The City Council approved a contract in the amount of $1,223,435.71 to New Prince Concrete ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Township police are holding a scam and fraud seminar on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Central Bucks Senior Activity Center.The free event will describe how to spot scams and fraud by providing real-life examples. Speakers will give tips on how to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Township officials, community leaders and residents gathered Tuesday at the municipal flagpole to raise two flags in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.The event, organized by the Mayor and Township Council along with the Berkeley Heights ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City Council has approved the long-delayed 2024 budget for the Bunker Hill Special Improvement District (SID), allocating $160,250 to cover the district’s security, maintenance, and landscaping costs.The action came at the Sept. 16 meeting, more than a year after the budget was ...
CRANFORD, NJ – If it feels like e-bikes are everywhere, it’s because they are. More than 1.7 million were sold nationwide in 2024, nearly a 75 percent jump from the year before. A 2023 study also found that riders between the ages of 10 and 13 are the most likely to be injured.Injuries are on the ...
RARITAN, NJ - It’s official – all borough-owned roads in Raritan now have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour.The change came in at the same time as the right-turn-only prohibitions for Tillman and Fifth streets were voted in after the two ordinances had their second readings Sept. 2.Public comment ...
RARITAN, NJ - The Somerset Patriots helped celebrate Raritan Day Sept. 7 with guests from the borough welcomed to celebrate the game.Fourth graders from John F. Kennedy Primary School sang the National Anthem before the game began.Sponsors of Raritan Patriots Day included Active Disposal Services, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The current structure at the former Scotty's Comedy Cove site will soon be demolished to make way for housing.According to Springfield Township administrator John Bussiculo, “The builder got his permit. He also disconnected the water and the gas, so the utilities have been ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - At Tuesday, September 16 meeting, Mayor Angie Devanney announced the launch of the Mayor’s Task Force on Flooding. This idea came directly from our residents who have been most impacted by flooding in recent years, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to them. Their input ...
HAZLET, NJ: Community members are invited to meet with representatives of the NJ Division of Taxation on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the James J. Cullen Center. Representatives will assist residents with their 2024 Property Tax Relief filings: Anchor, Senior Freeze and StayNJ. The event is from 10 a.m. to ...
POMPANO BEACH — A meeting intended to finalize the 2025-2026 budget for Pompano Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) collapsed Tuesday into a 6-hour marathon of 3-3 deadlocked votes over the controversial McNab House & Botanical Gardens project.Credit/City of Pompano BeachCRA attorney ...
NEWTON, NJ – Wednesday is the day to join Newton Town Manager Thomas S Russo Jr for a cup of coffee and a chat. The event is billed as “Tom Talk Live – Coffee Edition” and will take place at Penny Rose Coffee Company at 111 Spring Street starting at 3 p.m..All community members are welcome to drop ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough has been recognized for Safe Routes to School, a nationwide effort to encourage safe walking and biking to school.EZ Ride, which partners with governments and businesses to implement transportation programs like carpools, vanpools, shuttles, and biking & walking ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Planning Board worked through a busy agenda at its Sept. 3 meeting, balancing approvals for straightforward items with a lengthy discussion about the design of a proposed shopping center at Davidson Avenue and New Brunswick Road.Several members were excused, but a quorum was ...
POMPANO BEACH — Residents and pilots aired complaints and potential solutions in a public workshop Monday on operations at the Pompano Beach Air Park.Public workshop on Air Park noise and safety concerns, held at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center on Sept. 16.Air Park Manager Steve Rocco told ...