Government
By RICH WALKER
June 1, 2026
PARKLAND, FL- If you attended State of the City last month, you learned more about the exciting projects that continue to define Parkland and tell the story of who we are as a Community. During State of the City 2026, we talked about dreams – not just whims, but Big Dreams – ideas with substance, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- A political battle over the future of the former Bristol-Myers Squibb campus and the possibility of hyperscale data centers in Summit is headed back to the Common Council.Just weeks after council members publicly sparred over whether Summit faces a legitimate threat from large-scale ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Passaic County's commission board has approved $81,000 in open space grant funding to the borough for bleacher improvements at Wagaraw Field 4.In September 2025, Passaic County awarded $125,000 of grant funding for bleacher replacement at Wagaraw Field. "Twenty-five years ago, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Water bills are going up in Coconut Creek, starting today, city officials announced. The rate hike takes effect June 1. The city announced a 3.4 percent increase that passes along a Broward County rate increase that began in October 2025.Coconut Creek does not operate its own ...
RARITAN, NJ – The borough is planning to pass an ordinance to place all developments under construction in town under greater environmental scrutiny in the wake of the continued environmental problems at a site on LaGrange Street.That intent was described as part of a greater discussion of ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY. — For years, Carlie spent much of her life focused on survival, balancing the challenges of raising her daughter as a single mother while struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future.Her story reflects the experiences of many Monmouth County residents who face barriers to ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - New Jersey voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 2, for the 2026 Primary Election. Democratic and Republican voters will select their party nominees for November’s General Election. While the ballot includes state and federal races, there are no contested local Borough ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - For the second time this month, Hasbrouck Heights High School students took over, this time it was the Borough Council, as part of Youth Day.Students sat on the dais along with their Council member counterparts and ran the meeting. They led in the flag salute, Pledge of ...
RED BANK, NJ: Praise, critique, or suggestion?Do you have something to share with an elected official?Here's your opportunity to let them know what's on your mind.The following are the weekly public office hours of Mayor and Council: Monday Afternoons - Mayor Billy Portman (call 732-530-2740 to ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY. — For years, Carlie spent much of her life focused on survival, balancing the challenges of raising her daughter as a single mother while struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future.Her story reflects the experiences of many Monmouth County residents who face barriers to ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY. — For years, Carlie spent much of her life focused on survival, balancing the challenges of raising her daughter as a single mother while struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future.Her story reflects the experiences of many Monmouth County residents who face barriers to ...
Princeton, NJ – It’s a good week to let people know what’s on your mind. The primary elections wind up on Tuesday, June 2, with in-person voting from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. All vote-by-mail ballots must be returned by Election Day, Tuesday, June 2. Drop boxes are located at the Princeton Municipal ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Summer sprinklers are back—and so is confusion. Residents told the council they see neighbors watering nearly every day and can’t tell who’s following the rules and who’s not.Reminder: The two‑day‑per‑week watering schedule is in effect — odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Dan Walsh was sworn in to the rank of captain with the Chatham Borough Police Department and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stanislav Bloshko was hired as a probationary police officer when the Borough of Chatham Council met after the holiday weekend.“It's monumental what we're doing with the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Plans for the eastern portion of North Park include more than five miles of walking and riding trails, exercise stations, a dog park, and a playground as the Boca Raton project moves closer to construction.The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District recently requested bids for ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The seven candidates vying for three seats on the Livingston Township Council in the Tuesday, June 2 primary election expressed their viewpoints on various subjects during a live forum hosted by the Livingston League of Women Voters (LWV) in person at the Livingston ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council will hear an ordinance to lease the property at 922 Amboy Avenue for municipal purposes and community events. The ordinance was proposed during the May 20 meeting and will be up for a public hearing at the June 10 meeting.According to the ordinance, the township would lease ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Plans for the eastern portion of North Park include more than five miles of walking and riding trails, exercise stations, a dog park, and a playground as the Boca Raton project moves closer to construction.The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District recently requested bids for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ - State Senator Jon Bramnick used a recent town hall meeting to advocate for a proposal he believes would strengthen public participation in government: requiring state legislators to hold regular public town halls.Speaking before residents at the Italian-American Club of Westfield, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez wants to be President of Paterson's legislative body, he announced on Friday. Velez, who has represented the Fifth Ward for the past decade, formally asked his fellow council members for their support as the governing body prepares to select its next ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY. — For years, Carlie spent much of her life focused on survival, balancing the challenges of raising her daughter as a single mother while struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future.Her story reflects the experiences of many Monmouth County residents who face barriers to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park residents will have an opportunity next month to help shape the future of their city as officials continue work on a new Master Plan, a long-range planning document that will guide decisions affecting the community for years to come.The City of Asbury Park is inviting ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Only six months after he became Roxbury's township manager, J.J. Murphy announced today (May 30) that he is resigning.The Philadelphia native, who was earning about $201,000, sent a letter to township employees discussing his decision. He said he is leaving “in the coming weeks for ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Concerns over a dangerous intersection near local schools and the future of a downtown office building dominated discussion at the West Orange Township Council meeting on May 26, underscoring two issues that residents say require urgent attention from local officials.While the ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a Clark Township Council meeting on Monday, June 1, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The meeting agenda can be found here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — As summer approaches and more children, teens and families head outside on bikes, scooters and e-bikes, Mountainside Police are encouraging residents to understand New Jersey’s new e-bike requirements before enforcement begins.The goal, Police Chief Joseph Giannuzzi said, is not ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — The South Amboy City Council has adopted Ordinance 2026-02, creating a new set of regulations governing the use of low-speed electric scooters and bicycles throughout the city.City officials said the ordinance is designed to address the growing popularity of electric ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Department of Public Works has announced its June collection schedule for tree branches, appliances, light iron, and metal pickup services.According to the schedule, tree branches tied in bundles no longer than four feet and weighing no more than 30 pounds will be ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that would prohibit data centers from operating within township limits, citing concerns over infrastructure demands, environmental impacts, and compatibility with the community’s long-term planning goals.The proposed ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Land Use Board has deemed an application for a proposed affordable housing development on South Main Street complete, allowing the project to advance to a public hearing next month. The application, submitted by South Main LIHTC LLC, seeks preliminary major site ...