Government
By MALIK A. LYONS
May 4, 2026
SOMERSET, NJ - The Township Council has introduced a $75.3 million municipal budget for 2026 that includes a 7% increase in the local tax levy, while also setting a public hearing later this month for residents to weigh in before final adoption.The budget, formally introduced on April 28, totals ...
POMPANO BEACH — The proposed new City Hall project continues to move through Pompano Beach’s planning process. On Tuesday, May 4th, the city’s Architectural Appearance Committee will review building plans and color renderings of the four-story civic building and its adjacent seven-story, 600-space ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — For Shubhendu Singh, the path to public office wasn’t a sudden decision — it was shaped over decades by family values, professional experience, and a deeply personal moment that changed everything.“I grew up in a family where public service wasn’t just encouraged — it was ...
ROSELLE, NJ – After a lengthy debate and much deliberation, the Borough of Roselle Council approved the introduction of the 2026 budget by a vote of 4-2 during the regular meeting on April 29.The budget includes $61 million in total appropriation with a 3.7% tax levy increase for Roselle residents, ...
BRIELLE, NJ — Brielle officials are moving forward with a revised plan to retain and rebuild Borough Hall, even as prior engineering analysis raised concerns that the aging structure may remain substandard despite significant investment.Councilmember Tim Shaak addressed the ongoing debate about how ...
The last Township of Clinton Mayor and Council meeting, held on Wednesday night, April 22nd, featured a discussion about 2 Grayrock Road – a dilapidated building that sits close to the road. The property is currently fenced-in and according to Clinton Township officials, it presents a hazard. The ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury officials are resolving an inconsistency in the township codes that listed two different annual license fees for dogs deemed “potentially dangerous.”An ordinance introduced April 28 would establish a single, uniform fee of $240.“We had two conflicting ordinances,” said Roxbury ...
WARREN, NJ — A structure fire in Warren Township was quickly brought under control Monday morning, but a separate accident involving a responding fire apparatus resulted in injuries to two firefighters, according to a statement from Mayor Shaun Fine. Emergency crews were first dispatched at ...
PARKLAND, FL- As a mom, I appreciate Mother’s Day and celebrate all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures who have made a difference in our lives. They are the ones we seek out for support, help, advice, and comfort. Our world is a better place thanks to the love, ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30pm at the Municipal Building, 111 Ridgedale Avenue.The agenda includes several residential applications, along with approvals and variance requests that may be ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A drugmaker wants to grow its space in Boca Raton, and it's seeking the city’s approval to move forward.On Thursday, the city's Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request from ADMA Biologics to expand its building at 6300 Park of Commerce Boulevard, according to city ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — As Bordentown Township's offices prepare to transition into the Township's new Municipal Building complex, residents should be aware of closures and meeting cancelations that will be taking place due to the final move. Bordentown Township's municipal offices will be closed ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus and author of five comprehensive autism laws, earlier this month, welcomed advocates from across the country to Capitol Hill as part of ongoing efforts to advance autism research and support ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A proposed plan to close a portion of Maple Street to vehicle traffic this summer will take center stage Tuesday night as the Summit Common Council holds a public hearing on the ordinance at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, a move officials say is designed to expand pedestrian space and support ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Emergency work to repair water pipes will limit access to a Doylestown Borough road through Tuesday afternoon.Officials said the borough’s water department will be working on a valve on Davis Road near East Street. The road will be accessible only from the North Street side while ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Memorial Day and Independence Day parades are part of a long tradition in Sparta. The Community Gardens and Historical Society have also contributed to the culture of the community. The four organizations have been notified that annual support from the township will not be coming ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The equipment that cleans Coral Springs drinking water has not had a full overhaul since the early 1990s. Now, city leaders want to spend $5.4 million to fix it, while they plan for a new water treatment facility.The city commission meets Wednesday, May 6, and it’s expected to ...
POMPANO BEACH — Construction crews building the 28-story Waldorf Astoria Residences tower on the beach reached a key construction milestone in recent days, with a "topping out" ceremony. The event on Friday, March 1st, marked the vertical completion of building's frame at 1350 S. Ocean ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council crossed more projects off the list of work needed to convert a former insurance office at 200 Main Street to a functioning police station.The council approved a $131,306 contract on April 27 with Donald Baker Mason Contractors, of Lebanon, to construct an ADA ...
WAYNE, NJ — The proposed mosque application before the Wayne Zoning Board is not on the May 4, 2026 agenda, so will not be heard tonight. Township Planner Chris Kok told TAPinto that the application is now scheduled to return on June 1, 2026.At the Board’s last meeting, members said they would ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council approved by resolution a contract to make repairs on the elevator at the Flemington Free Public Library.The $8,258 contract was awarded to Uplift Elevator Co. It was the lowest of three bids.Councilwoman Beth Herbert, the council liaison to the independent library ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Hightstown residents will have an opportunity to access a wide range of government services in one place during an event taking place this week.The Borough of Hightstown will be hosting Constituents Day on Friday, May 8, from approximately 9:45AM to 2PM at Memorial Park.The event ...
Princeton, NJ – A month ago we previewed a Planning Board meeting that would have reviewed the Toll Brothers’ application for 85 townhomes at 29 Thanet Circle. The site is a former office park that is now adjacent to two new apartment complexes – one developed by Avalon and the other a 100 percent ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council introduced the 2026 municipal budget at the April 28 meeting reflecting a 3.31% levy increase for Sparta taxpayers.Sparta Township Manager James Zepp read a prepared statement about the budget, calling it “the most challenging of my 25 years in Sparta.” The CFO was ...
PARKLAND, FL- When we set our minds to achieve something in Parkland, we set our goals, dig in, and we get things done. From my point of view as Mayor, we have always embraced a certain mindset that brings us together, propels us forward, and allows us to see things clearly – even when it may be a ...
It Happened in Hillsborough: Neshanic Hillsborough became serious about preserving its past around the time of the township’s bicentennial in 1971. Some of the ways it did this were by enacting a historic preservation ordinance, adding a Historic Preservation Plan Element to the Master Plan, and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack leaders are expanding housing opportunities for low- and moderate- income persons.To meet an existing housing need, an affordable housing project has been given the green light by Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council, which will offer 57 units.Reviewed at the April ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Maple Street is headed back to the center of a political fight in Summit, where a proposal to once again allow seasonal pedestrian use and outdoor dining is dividing the Common Council over process, safety, and how far downtown flexibility should go.The ordinance, set for public ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — The Borough of Spring Lake has formally opposed proposed state legislation S-1836, warning that it could significantly undermine local control over land use planning and reshape how development decisions are made across New Jersey communities.At a recent meeting, the Borough ...