Government
By ALLEY SHUBERT
August 28, 2025
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Police Chief Anthony Goodell addressed the Phillipsburg Town Council on August 27, 2025, providing a detailed update on crime trends, policing efforts, and ongoing community engagement. Addressing Violent Crime In recent months, Phillipsburg has experienced a rise in violent ...
NEW JERSEY- As per Presidential Proclamation, flags will be lowered to half-staff through Sunday, August 31, 2025, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.According to reports, a gunman opened fire outside a ...
NEW JERSEY- As per Presidential Proclamation, flags will be lowered to half-staff through Sunday, August 31, 2025, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.According to reports, a gunman opened fire outside a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The price to build a bike path to connect Crystal Springs Family Waterpark to the East Brunswick Community Art Center has increased by seven times since the discussion started around a decade and a half ago.“(It) falls under what I call the category of a bridge to nowhere,” ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held their Annual Backpack Giveaway on August 25, 2025, from 5pm- 7 pm. It was held at Raymond Wood Promenade. The event was a huge success with many parents and children coming out to receive a backpack and school supplies. It was a fun-filled day for everyone! All ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Village Council passed ordinance #4053 to create a Special Improvement District (SID) within the village. The ordinance also designates the Ridgewood Business Alliance as the non-profit District Management Corporation to manage the SID as required by state statute.A ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Former tennis courts in the North Park area have been transformed into a colorful new traffic garden, designed to give children a safe and fun place to learn bicycle and road safety in a visually appealing area free of motorized vehicles.The project, located off Jeffrey Street west ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland and Pine Tree Estates residents have arrived at an amicable solution to fixing the Pine Tree Estates Roads, which have remained in a state of disrepair for years.At the last City Commission meeting, August 13, 2025, the City Commission unanimously voted to approve ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey residents who may, or have family members who may, need assistance in a disaster, are encouraged to become “register ready.”Register Ready is a free, secure, voluntary database designed to help emergency managers and first responders plan for and support people with ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL - The city's Planning & Zoning Board approved a developer's request to increase the size and density of the two buildings planned for a parcel at 2400 East Atlantic Boulevard, where the now-vacant former Wells Fargo bank and office building now stands.Developer's rendering of ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL - Pompano's McNab House & Botanical Gardens project took a major step forward with unanimous approval from the city's Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday night. The board's vote was to approve the project as a major site plan alongside a “public purpose adjustment” that ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Sussex County may soon roll out the red carpet, as commissioners heard a proposal to establish a Sussex County Film Commission. Lauren Magura of Barnlight Studios presented the plan during the county commissioners meeting on August 20.The commission’s main goal is “showcasing ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the planning board's Aug. 25 meeting, two of WeCare NJ's experts testified, and letters from the West Essex Highlands (WEHI) attorney, Bryan Plocker sent to the town council and Township Attorney Richard Trenk were discussed.Dr. John Hasse, Director of the Geospatial ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted, according to the borough's Water Department.As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, the Boil Water Advisory that had been in place since Sunday, was lifted on Wednesday evening.“Customers of Fair Lawn Water Dept were notified on 8/24/25 of a ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Sussex County may soon roll out the red carpet, as commissioners heard a proposal to establish a Sussex County Film Commission. Lauren Magura of Barnlight Studios presented the plan during the county commissioners meeting on August 20.The commission’s main goal is “showcasing ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd on Tuesday was showered with wishes of good luck and expressions of thanks as he attended his final meeting of the Roxbury Mayor and Council.The kind words came from all members of the governing body, which must now choose a successor to ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi will host a Notary Public Training Seminar at the John H. Stamler Police Academy, at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Union County First Deputy County Counsel ...
EDISON, NJ - The council has introduced a $25 million bond ordinance to finance various capital improvement projects. The ordinance was introduced at Monday’s combined meeting and will be up for a final adoption on September 10. The bond is worth approximately $25,008,500. According to the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – On August 22, Mayor Susan McCartney announced that she was appointing herself as the Acting Business Administrator. In a letter (see above), she explained, “As a reminder, according to the Faulkner Act, the council is prohibited from contacting township employees without the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A section of East Butler Avenue in Doylestown near the intersection of Route 611 will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 28.An announcement from the Doylestown Township Police Department said that the road between Burpee Road and Route 202 will be closed for unspecified work. Parking will ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — For the past two council meetings, home rentals, problem neighbors, and calls to reset Spring Lake’s “good neighbor” expectations have dominated public comment. What began as complaints has evolved into de facto workshop sessions on quality of life and how (and whether) the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was hosted by the Union County Democratic Committee at Shiloh Baptist Church for a Women’s Equality Day rally on Tuesday. Women elected officials and community organizers from Union County attended the event in Plainfield. Also present were a ...
WASHINGTON, DC - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/27/2025Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Minneapolis, Minnesota.“As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Drivers and pedestrians in Montclair's Watchung Plaza now have functional traffic lights to keep them safe, while keeping traffic moving smoothly.Local leaders flipped the switch, activating the signals at Watchung Plaza and Park Street Monday.“Updating our infrastructure and making ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Township Council voted to support the Immigrant Trust Act, a state bill that would prohibit local agencies, including law enforcement, from sharing immigration-related information with federal authorities or aiding them in enforcement. Members of the community showed up to ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced a road closure on Wednesday morning, August 27.The northbound lanes of Main Street are closed between E. Milton Avenue and Lewis Street for roadwork. Motorists should plan accordingly.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go ...
WARREN, NJ – Warren Town Hall has announced that its summer hours will conclude on Friday, August 29, 2025. Following the end of the summer schedule, normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. During this period, Town Hall will operate from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to ...
RARITAN, NJ - Next month will likely bring two permanent changes to traffic patterns in the borough, as the council unanimously voted to introduce ordinances for the changes at the Aug. 19 meeting.Most visible to drivers would be the no right turn signs where Fifth and Tillman streets meet First ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Mayors along the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) are urging state and federal leaders to continue funding and building the Gateway Program, citing its potential to bring permanent one-seat train rides for commuters to New York City.The RVL Mayors Alliance, which includes Westfield Mayor ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Three longtime community residents who shaped Coral Springs’ youth sports programs will now have their legacies preserved in the city’s parks. On Wednesday, city commissioners voted unanimously to approve the naming of three sports facilities after Jim Reilly, Jennifer Brown, ...