Government
By GAIL BOTTONE
August 27, 2025
FAIRFIELD, NJ – The Fairfield Township Council passed an ordinance at its Aug. 18 meeting that amends Chapter 14 of the fire prevention code. Its purpose is to update the fire prevention regulations to enhance public health and safety.Special Law Enforcement Officer II Michael Sikorski was sworn in ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, August 28, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Key Agenda Items Up for Council Vote (refer to the Agenda for a full list)Riverfront Lot Under Review for Rehabilitation DesignationUnder ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Joyful defiance, that's the goal of a local shaker and mover for an upcoming event, Hands Across New Jersey, in which individuals will stand side-by-side “over 80 miles of joyful defiance following a similar route as Washington and his army.”On September 17, 2025 — Constitution and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The South Orange Environmental Commission (SOEC) sent a letter to Mayor Susan McCartney, the West Orange Town Council and the planning board warning that the proposed development of West Essex Highlands housing will be harmful to adjacent towns and recommending that West Orange ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The City of Boca Raton stands to make $3 billion from its downtown government campus redevelopment plan. The campus will generate that amount of revenue over the 99-year lease of the land to allow a developer to build on it. In today’s dollars, that equates to $350 million per ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — The Borough of Manasquan is moving forward with a transformative project aimed at revitalizing its downtown business district. On August 18, the Mayor and Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution awarding a $2,777,659.12 contract to Black Rock Enterprises, LLC, for the ...
Linden, NJ-Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, The City of Linden, Uptown Linden, The Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County, and the Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union present the City of Linden 2025 Polish festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2 pm ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - In the aftermath of the severe storms and flooding that struck the Township and surrounding areas on July 14, 2025, Berkeley Heights has initiated an in-depth assessment of its infrastructure to evaluate where future mitigation efforts may be possible.The Township’s internal ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - It hasn't been a fun few days for residents and businesses as they've had to boil water before usage the past few days.A Saturday-Sunday water main break in Paterson, the third this summer, has inconvenienced area towns, including Fair Lawn, as they receive water from the Passaic ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL — A newly signed settlement agreement will keep “Mount Trashmore” - officially known as the Monarch Hill landfill - in operation for “approximately 25 years” before closure, which will further reshape the future of waste management in northern Broward County and impact nearby ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council has approved an ordinance to make Glencourt Avenue a one-way street. The council unanimously approved the ordinance at their combined meeting on Monday. Glencourt Avenue will now be a one-way street going west to east from Fowler Street to Woodbridge Avenue. The ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council has extended the lease for the Ozanam Family Shelter, a facility for the homeless located at the former Camp Kilmer site. The council unanimously approved an ordinance to extend the end of the lease from June 2029 to June 2035. The Ozanam Family Shelter provides ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Council allotted almost $1 million toward improvements at Camp Cromwell, by unanimously approving a bond ordinance on the matter at its Aug. 21 meeting.The ordinance was for $975,000, including $926,250 of bonds or notes of the township for financing part ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Board of Adjustment carried until its next meeting in September an application to launch a food bank at a local church.Share Alliance is seeking a use variance for a site plan waiver to open a food bank at the Springfield Presbyterian Church at 37 Church Mall.The ...
3rd Congressional District - Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) held an in-person town hall at a community library on Thursday evening, August 21, to answer questions from constituents and provide updates on activities in Washington, D.C.. However, the forum quickly turned chaotic when about two ...
3rd Congressional District - Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) held an in-person town hall at a community library on Thursday evening, August 21, to answer questions from constituents and provide updates on activities in Washington, D.C.. However, the forum quickly turned chaotic when about two ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Parks and Recreation Committee will hold their meeting tonight, Tuesday, August 26, 7:00pm.
SPARTA, NJ – Township officials have announced the revised schedule for garbage and recycling pick up for the Labor Day holiday. Monday, September 1 Labor Day – NO trash or recycling pick upTuesday, September 2 Recycling pick upThursday, September 4 Trash pick up
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A water main break in Phillipsburg that left many residents without service, and forced the closure of the Phillipsburg School District on what was supposed to be the first day of school has been confirmed as fully complete. According to Aqua New Jersey, at approximately 6:00 ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - In its second day of a Boil Water Advisory, the borough is working through the effects of a second broken water main in Paterson that has affected Fair Lawn's water pressure and water supply. The borough's senior center and Memorial Pool were closed today, Monday, August 25, 2025, ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two New Jersey lawmakers recently handed Mayor Daniel J. Reiman a big $2 million ceremonial check that represents money they secured in the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget for this borough’s long-awaited ferry service to connect Carteret to Lower Manhattan.That announcement from ...
HAZLET, NJ :The Township of Hazlet has announced that the return to regular schedule will begin on Sept. 2. Please note that the Township offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day. The Swim Club will be open for the final day of the season with operating hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The two right lanes on Route 80 eastbound are scheduled to be closed overnight this week between milepost 4 near Exit 4A/Columbia and Exit 27A-B/Route 206 in Roxbury, said the state Department of Transportation (DOT).The lane closures are needed as Route 80 resurfacing ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Township Council held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025.The meeting opened with a proclamation, given by Mayor Joe Hathaway, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Miller’s Hill Farm, located on the border of Randolph and Mendham Township.“For over 100 years,” ...
NUTLEY, NJ - With the Township of Nutley Mayor being out of the country serving in the National Guard, residents have been asking questions about how the role of mayor works and what the role of the Deput Mayor. TAPinto Nutley read these questions, and met with Commissioner Thomas J. Evans, who is ...
OLEAN, NY — South Union Street will be closed between State and Henley streets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday while work continues on the South Union Streetscape Project.Motorists are advised to access Henley Street and Franchot Boulevard via South Barry Street.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The lack of affordable housing in Coral Springs has city officials exploring the possibility of changing local zoning rules to allow single-family homeowners to add mother-in-law suites. As part of a discussion on affordable housing at a city commission retreat on Wednesday, ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council will introduce a $13.9 million bond ordinance for sewer utility improvements. The council will bring the ordinance for introduction at Monday's combined meeting at 6:00 PM.The negotiable bonds issued by the township will be approximately $13,908,375. The proposed ...
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 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The renovations at Sunshine Drive Park in Coconut Creek were supposed to be done by June, but delays have caused the city to seek an extension to an agreement allowing it to use state money to help pay for the work. The city commission is expected to take up at its Thursday ...