Government
By ZAHRA HUBER
September 11, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Plans to build a roundabout at North Wyndham Lakes Boulevard and Wyndham Circle, near Eagle Ridge Elementary School in Coral Springs, are moving forward, but construction is still years away.According to Coral Springs spokesperson, Sayona Khandwalla, the Florida Department of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The sound of bagpipes carried through the air Sunday evening as uniformed police, fire and emergency medical personnel led a solemn procession to the Morris County 9/11 Memorial, where residents and officials gathered to honor the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The sound of bagpipes carried through the air Sunday evening as uniformed police, fire and emergency medical personnel led a solemn procession to the Morris County 9/11 Memorial, where residents and officials gathered to honor the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, ...
PATERSON, NJ - City officials are asking the state to allow Paterson to adjust how much money it sets aside for uncollected property taxes in its 2025 budget, following a dip in tax payments last year.On Tuesday, the City Council passed a resolution requesting that the Division of Local Government ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Five categories of workers, typically in what would be considered blue-collar positions, will receive salary band increases under a new ordinance approved by East Windsor Township Council. The ordinance was adopted unanimously and will take effect 20 days after the meeting held ...
RED BANK, NJ: Earlier this year, Borough Manager Jim Gant announced that Red Bank has partnered with SeeMyLegacy, a user-friendly app designed to streamline communication, document management, and administrative services. By adopting this innovative technology, the Borough aims to improve ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Township Council voted 8–0 this week to adopt Ordinance #54, authorizing spending $5.9 million to replace portable and mobile radios used by police, fire, first aid, DPW, and other essential township personnel. But before the final vote, a broader issue surfaced: why Wayne ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During this week’s town council meeting, Joe Pannullo, President of WeCare, and resident Herb Waldman spoke about the West Essex Highlands steep slopes and Building D moving 50 feet closer to the slope than it was in the original plan.Pannullo stated, “There’s a confluence of both ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Facing rising costs and aging infrastructure, the Phillipsburg Town Council has certified that four out five “emergent conditions” exist within the town’s wastewater system. The unanimous vote on September 10 is a first step toward addressing the system’s long-standing issues and ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — As the Plainfield City Council asked questions to the city's Director of Communications and Technology as well as representatives from the contractor who will install the sirens, more details emerged about the emergency warning notification system. Following the discussion, the ...
New York lawmakers condemned political violence Wednesday after conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University.“Political violence has no place in America. This shooting is horrifying,” U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer posted on X.Also on X, Gov. Kathy ...
Allegany and Cattaraugus counties are under a drought watch as dry conditions continue into September, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.The two counties were among 30 added to the state’s drought watch this week, bringing the total to 50. Officials said low precipitation, stream flows and ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – JESPY House’s engineer, Michael Roth, testified during the Sept. 9 Planning Board meeting after Derek Orth, JESPY’s attorney, explained the project. “It’s a proposal to demolish these existing structures on the subject property and to construct a four-story building, not a ...
WARETOWN - Affordable units are available for renters in Waretown, NJ. Affordable Homes New Jersey is offering 18 new affordable rental units at a complex called Ocean Isle, located at 328 N Main St, Waretown, NJ, which is in the Township of Ocean (Ocean County).The units are expected to be ready ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Township of Hillside is holding a memorial on Thursday in honor of 9/11. The memorial will start at 8:45 a.m. in front of Town Hall. The ceremony will mark 24 years since the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania that took the lives of nearly 3000 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Families in nearby Neptune Township and students attending the Monmouth County Vocational School District are facing major transportation disruptions after a private bus company suddenly stopped providing service. Monmouth County legislators Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The recent flooding and subsequent community outrage has prompted borough officials to take a deeper look into stormwater management issues. Mayor Al Morgan announced at the Tuesday, Sep. 9 council meeting that the borough has form a new Mayor’s Stormwater Management Committee ...
NEWARK, NJ-- The Essex County Board of Commissioners held their annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday night. The event, held at the Essex County Hall of Records in Newark. And recognized local influential leaders including Bloomfield Councilwoman Rosalee GonzálezOthers recognized ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - From providing help to seniors filing for property tax relief to connecting veterans with crucial state services, Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis (D-both Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset) spent the summer actively engaging with constituents and ...
NEW JERSEY – To commemorate the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, Governor Phile Murphy has ordered that all American and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Governor's Executive Order which applies to all State buildings and ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach officials are weighing a slight cut to the city’s property tax rate in a special city commission meeting next Monday, as they prepare to finalize the city's 2026 budget later this month.A mix of new and older condomium towers along Pompano Beach shorelineThe idea of a ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Former Verona Manager Joseph D’Arco has been hired as a part-time, interim manager of Roxbury while the township searches for a permanent replacement for John Shepherd, said Mayor Shawn Potillo.D’Arco, who has 57 years of public and municipal service, retired from Verona earlier this ...
NEW JERSEY – To commemorate the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, Governor Phile Murphy has ordered that all American and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Governor's Executive Order which applies to all State buildings and ...
NEW JERSEY – To commemorate the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, Governor Phile Murphy has ordered that all American and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Governor's Executive Order which applies to all State buildings and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Planning Board advanced major zoning and preservation ordinances this week while postponing a review of the Tatlock Field Lighting Project.A key topic of discussion was the Morris Broad Rezoning Consistency Review, part of Summit’s affordable housing plan.During the meeting, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton City Council on Tuesday agreed to put the controversial downtown government campus redevelopment plan before residents for a vote after more than four hours of public discussion. Dozens of speakers took to the podium during the public comment period of the city ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Following an extensive search, with more than 30 qualified applicants, the Scotch Plains Township Council unanimously decided to promote from within, selecting Margaret Heisey, long-time Deputy Manager to become the Township Manager.Heisey is now the first woman to hold the ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 4th, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) joined Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and twelve of his colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, legislation to protect American families and small business owners from large health ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel Councilman Kareem Pritchett announced his resignation from office on Wednesday morning citing the need to focus on caring for his mother who is battling health issues.In an official announcement, Pritchett said that he is resigning from his post immediately. “It has ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation prepares to observe the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks tomorrow, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), the ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is pressing for answers about reported staffing changes and service delays at the ...