Government
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
September 15, 2025
NEW JERSEY — Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) is hosting a tele-town hall next week to update constituents on what is happening in Congress. Conaway, who represents Bordentown and Fieldsboro in Congress, will be answering residents' questions. The town hall will allow constituents to “discuss issues you ...
NEW JERSEY — Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) is hosting a tele-town hall next week to update constituents on what is happening in Congress. Conaway, who represents Mount Laurel in Congress, will be answering residents' questions. The town hall will allow constituents to “discuss issues you care about”; ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — Sea Girt officials took steps this month to sharpen the borough’s readiness for emergencies, approving measures that link the community more closely with countywide mutual aid networks while updating local disaster response procedures.At their September 10 meeting, the Borough ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Township of Scotch Plains is collecting data at each storm sewer inlet, manhole and outfall structure located throughout the township.This mapping will provide the data needed to further assess and evaluate the current stormwater system to plan for future capital improvement ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick leaders made two key decisions at the Monday, September 8 Town Council meeting regarding the under-construction ice arena.The arena is located behind Lowe's on Route 18. Construction managers said in August that it will open by December.They voted to authorize ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The developers of the Gomes construction project recently had to dig up a sidewalk they had just completed.The installation of the new sidewalk on Caldwell Place was done, but the contractors neglected to put in the mandatory light poles.“They put the sidewalk down and didn't put ...
RED BANK, NJ: EZ Ride will honor the Borough of Red Bank with the prestigious Gold Award at its 2025 Annual Recognition Event, celebrating the town’s leadership in promoting safe walking and biking routes for students.The award recognizes Red Bank’s outstanding implementation of the Safe Routes to ...
Princeton, NJ – An important issue on the Princeton municipal agenda for the past half century or more will be addressed head on this week in an open public meeting – not at Princeton Council or the Planning Board, but rather at the Princeton Public Library on Thursday, September 18, at 7 p.m.It’s ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - No cause for alarm: that was the message on Saturday as the borough's emergency management announced there was no cause for concern after a smoke condition wafted into Hawthorne from Paterson.“THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE CAUSE FOR ALARM OR CONCERN,” read the message to residents on ...
POMPANO BEACH — State Rep. Mitch Rosenwald, whose district includes sections of Pompano Beach between Dixie Highway and the Florida Turnpike — told city commissioners in recent days that the Legislature has failed to deliver real solutions on two of the biggest issues facing Floridians: rising ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – For the second week in a row, parts of Hightstown Borough will experience water hydrant flushing. The Borough says that on Monday, September 15 water hydrants on Center St., Second Ave., Summit St., Oultcalt St., First Ave and Morriston Ave. will be flushed by the water ...
POMPANO BEACH — State Sen. Tina Polsky, whose district makes up a large chunk of western Pompano Beach, met with city commissioners in recent days. She offered updates on key legislative debates in Tallahassee that affect local residents — from property insurance costs and vaccine mandates to condo ...
45-Day Survey Will Shape Next Decade of Parks and Recreation (2027-2036)The Township of Randolph invites all residents to participate in a comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey that will guide the community's recreational future for the next ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Middlesex County engineers are working with state and local agencies, and utility companies to find out why a long, wide and deep crack has split open on Smith Street, a busy road between Woodbridge and Perth Amboy.Those agencies are also cooperating on the best way to repair and ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) spoke on the House floor this week to oppose a federal appropriations bill that would significantly reduce funding for beach replenishment projects – a move he said would leave coastal communities in New Jersey and across the nation more ...
WAYNE, NJ — Veterans and their spouses in Passaic County will soon have the opportunity to secure a vital legal document at no cost. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Passaic County Surrogate’s Court, in partnership with the New Jersey Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section, will host a “Wills ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission last week awarded a contract to a California company to provide crossing guards to city schools. Under the terms with All-City Management Services Inc., the city will pay $24.57 per hour for each crossing guard and supervisor. City leaders ...
TRENTON, NJ — If you've recently received a text message claiming to be from the New Jersey Division of Taxation, beware. State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), who represents Bordentown in the Legislature, alerted residents on his Facebook page to a current phishing scam in which New Jersey ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – After seeing an increase in e-bike crashes involving children, Hackensack’s Comprehensive Bicycle Safety Plan outlines the City’s current bicycle infrastructure, noting at the last Mayor & City Council Meeting what measures are being put in place to keep cyclists safe.The goal, ...
Linden, NJ—On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the City of Linden held an Ice Cream Social at St. Marks Park. This ice cream social gave residents an opportunity to engage with local leadership in friendly conversations. Many families, neighbors, and elected officials came out to attend the event.
HOBOKEN, NJ - Local cannabis dispensary owners and supporters attended a recent meeting of the Hoboken City Council to support an amendment to the city’s cannabis ordinance. The change would allow dispensaries approved before a 2022 zoning amendment to stay open, even if they are within 600 feet of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following items as part of the consent agenda at the September 9th meeting of the Mayor and Council, held in Council Chambers at Borough Hall173. Payroll174. Authorizing Licenses for Certain Dealers for the Sale of Certain Motor ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 PM in the courtroom at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be made available to watch or listen to by ...
Another vigil has been planned for Sunday night at 7 p.m. on the plaza in front of Sparta town hall on Main Street. SPARTA, NJ – A vigil for Charlie Kirk was held on the front lawn of Sparta Township’s municipal building. Approximately 40 people gathered at the flag pole in what was part vigil, ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — Franklin Day 2025 drew strong crowds to the municipal complex on Saturday, with residents enjoying music, food, and activities under clear skies — a welcome contrast to last year’s rain-dampened festival.From noon to after 5 p.m., families filled the grass lot along DeMott Lane, ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Sheena Collum reported that ICE agents had been in Maplewood recently. “I just want to acknowledge the concern raised by many members of our public today about the spotting of ICE agents ‘disappearing,’ I guess, is the right word, because I don't know if you can call it ...
EDISON, NJ - The council has introduced a $25 million bond ordinance to finance various capital improvement projects. The ordinance was unanimously approved by the council at their regular meeting on Wednesday.The bond is worth approximately $25,008,500. According to the ordinance, funding will be ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – After achieving a record-breaking voter turnout in 50 years for Hackensack back in July, Mayor Caseen Gaines and the city council celebrated 70 days in office. “I think it's been very positive since our swear-in on July 1,” said councilman Roberto Diaz at the Sept. 9 Mayor and City ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Public officials, families, friends and students attended a solemn ceremony on Thursday to mark the 24th anniversary of the tragic Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The community service at Woodbridge High School’s Joseph R. Lewis stage ...