Government
By ELISE PHILLIPS MARGULIS
September 16, 2025
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During last week’s town council meeting, residents and council members spoke about affordable housing issues and solutions. West Orange has an obligation to build 409 present need and 660 prospective need units by 2035. In addition to construction, existing buildings can be ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. – As crashes continue to rise across the state, Hackensack is increasing the need for safer roads and infrastructure. A seven-year-high was reached in 2022, with 22 crashes reported, the City shared in a recent infographic, reporting crash data between 2016-2022. The graphic said ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The September Sayreville Borough Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, began with a heartfelt thank you from Eloy Fernandez of the South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club to the community for its participation in the Rotary car show this past June. Fernandez thanked the councilmembers, ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The battle over words is heating up in Summit as Election Day nears, with city leaders, attorneys, and candidates sparring over whether recent filings in court regarding affordable housing challenges should be called “lawsuits” or “challenges.”“Our residents deserve clarity, not ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is seeking nominations for its Youth Leadership Awards by Nov. 1.The awards honor young people who have made a positive impact through community service and/or extracurricular activity. The award was created in the spring of 2022 by Mary Frances McNulty, who was ...
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ — For the past two Spring Lake Heights council meetings, more than two dozen residents showed up each time to complain about a recently constructed dock extending into Wreck Pond across from a neighboring home. The story has so many twists and turns that every time you think ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Boxcar, a commuting and parking service, will host an informational session at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Livingston Town Hall, 357 South Livingston Avenue.The Boxcar team will present an overview of their services and respond to questions and comments from residents. The ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown branch of the Bucks County Free Library will be closed the week of Sept. 22 for window replacement.During the Sept. 22-25 closure, all library services will be suspended and outdoor book drops will not be available. Due dates will be extended because of the closure.Any ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city officials have scheduled a special meeting of the city’s parks and recreation advisory board next week to discuss plans for the expansion of Lakeside Park. The city is seeking up to $200,000 in matching grant funds from the Florida Recreation Development ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Bloomfield is taking major steps to tackle the affordable housing crisis across the state of New Jersey.On Monday night, the township council heard a presentation by its affordable housing attorney as well as its consulting planner regarding next steps to ensure compliance with ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council approved a resolution designating a redeveloper for the property on 2 Schuyler Drive, an abandoned and dilapidated house on the corner of Route 27. The township has made an agreement with Dokka Cabinet LLC to convert the property into a kitchen and bath showroom ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The meeting is scheduled to conclude by 9:30 p.m.The agenda includes a proclamation for Mesothelioma Day, an executive session on the Connell zoning ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – Readington Township endorsed its fair share affordable housing plan for the next 10 years on a 3–2 vote, against the objections of its mayor and deputy mayor.The plan, voted on Sept. 8 at a sparsely attended special meeting, would see almost all of the town’s potential ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Planning Board unanimously approved a lot-line adjustment to separate the property of a residential home from the shopping center parking lot at 246 Mountain Ave. “The board will retain jurisdiction of the site and future tenants must come before the Planning Board ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Visitors to the Wiltshire Park in East Windsor will be able to take a stroll over the newly reopened pedestrian bridge that also will provide access to the nearby Melvin H. Kreps Middle School. The bridge was rebuilt to replace the old and dilapidated one that was deemed unsafe ...
POMPANO BEACH — A divided Pompano Beach City Commission deadlocked on a motion Monday night to add the termination of City Manager Greg Harrison to its agenda before moving ahead with the first of two state-mandated public budget hearings.Termination MotionPompano Beach City Commission on Monday, ...
SPARTA, NJ – As was happening across the country and beyond, approximately 150 Sparta area residents came to the plaza at town hall on Sunday evening to hold a candlelight vigil to honor Charlie Kirk. This was the second such gathering, with the first happening spontaneously on Saturday ...
MELBOURNE, FL — Melbourne’s brick-colored crosswalks meet current state and federal roadway standards, according to City Manager Jenni Lamb’s report submitted for the Sept. 11 regular city council meeting.Are Melbourne’s brick-colored crosswalks compliant with regulations?Lamb reported that the ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — The Borough of Florham Park is moving forward with efforts to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety through new regulations on the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.The Police Department and Borough Council have drafted an amendment to Chapter 238 of the Borough Code, which ...
HANOVER TWP., NJ — The Township Committee opened its September meeting with a 9/11 remembrance and moment of silence led by the police chief, then moved through a busy agenda that included police personnel promotions, land-use decisions, board appointments and upcoming community events.During the ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Hillside Mayoral Debate is coming to the Hillside Community Center on Monday, October 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Residents are invited to attend as mayoral candidates share their vision for the future of Hillside. Moderated by a panel, this event gives residents the chance ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on the 2024 budget for the Bunker Hill Special Improvement District (SID), which would allocate $160,250 to fund the district’s operations for the year. The budget was introduced in May and went through a public hearing process.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Patrol Officer Isaiah Walters was presented the inaugural Police Officer of the Year Award in recognition of his phenomenal achievements with the Ridgewood Police Department.Police Chief Forest Lyons joined the village council in presenting the award, which is the first of its kind ...
EDISON, NJ - The council has approved an ordinance to decrease the fees for tent permits. The ordinance was unanimously approved during Wednesday's council meeting.The new fees will be as follows: Tents up to 199 square feet in area - $25Tents from 200-549 square feet in area - $50Tents from ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Democratic Councilmember Michelle Kalmanson is calling on the community to reject violence and inflammatory rhetoric following the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk last week.Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit organization that advocates for ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — Hasbrouck Heights will be holding a special meeting of the Mayor and Council on Tuesday, September 16th at 6 pm in Council Chambers at Borough Hall. There is one item on the agenda, a vote to approve a new Hasbrouck Heights Police Chief.
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Citing a “dislike” of politics, “bickering,” and “an angry undercurrent in town,” Montclair Township Councilor At-Large Carmel Loughman has resigned, “effective immediately,” according to a statement obtained by TAPinto Montclair. Loughman referenced what she described as an ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Tedesco Park is now open again.Roseland Mayor James Spango, Councilman Chris Bardi, and Concilwomen Jean Perrotti and Michele Tolli joined borough employees, several borough families, more than 30 kids, and members of the Tedesco family to celebrate the re-opening of Tedesco Park's ...
EAST WINDSOR– Retail cannabis licenses are moving forward in East Windsor, as discussed at a recent Township Council meeting. The council members discussed two key items regarding Class 5 retail cannabis licenses, which specifically cover business locations where cannabis products are sold. The ...
MADISON, NJ - With vigils held for Charlie Kirk in Sparta and Parsippany, the Borough of Madison was forced to issue a clarification following questions from residents regarding borough flags. Residents questioned why flags weren't lowered for Kirk over the weekend. One of those residents was Nick ...