Government
By JOSEPH MURRAY
August 20, 2025
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Borough Council reviewed its recent emergency water assistance efforts and discussed plans for strengthening the water system during its August 13 meeting. Officials described Hawthorne’s quick response in supplying water to neighboring towns during a major disruption to the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mayor Ravi Bhalla said Tuesday the city will reinforce and revise its immigration protection policies, rejecting demands from U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi to eliminate Hoboken’s “Fair & Welcoming City” designation.In an Aug. 13 letter to Bhalla, Bondi warned that Hoboken ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council recognized Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter as a “daughter of Paterson” and commended her for more than a decade of service to the city and the 35th Legislative District.Sponsored by Council President Dr. Lilisa Mimms, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Ruby Cotton and ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At the July 15th meeting, the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners recognized the 40th anniversary of the Hunterdon County LINK Transportation System, a service that has become a vital part of the community since its inception in 1985.Originally launched with just ten ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The number of geese killed in Union County has decreased over the past three decades, but an animal control activist group says that’s not enough.Members of the Animal Protection League of New Jersey, a 501(c)3 nonprofit group that works with government officials to find ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A project that would build dozens of townhomes and add land for the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center along Route 202/206 had lowered its proposed units down to 52 – but at the most recent Bridgewater zoning board meeting, the applicant announced it was increasing ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs City Commission is expected to consider awarding a nearly $10 million contract at its Wednesday meeting to a firm to design upgrades to the city’s water treatment plant. Plans call for a new membrane water treatment plant, which uses semi-permeable membranes to ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A curbside hole that has existed for the better part of the last decade near the corner of Morris and Mountain avenues recently was filled in by Verizon.According to Springfield Township administrator John Bussiculo, a pedestrian recently fell in that area.“It's been there for ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township has been facing shifting economic and demographic pressures that are shaping our town's future, according to a Wayne Township Market and Real Estate Analysis prepared by 4ward Planning, Inc. The study was commissioned to guide the township in creating its new Master Plan ...
NEWTON, NJ - Newton is considering a new ordinance to regulate three-dimensional signs, aiming to balance creativity with consistency for local businesses. The proposal would set clear definitions and rules for these distinctive displays, which officials say are becoming more popular in town.The ...
SPARTA, NJ – Beginning Wednesday, August 20 Sparta will be able to enforce the limitation on short-term rentals. Nearly 18 months after Ordinance 24-04 was approved, Judge Stuart Minkowitz ruled in Sparta’s favor, supporting the township’s right to prohibit rental of a home for less than 28 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has officially reduced its speed limit to 25 miles per hour across all streets in an effort to increase safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The change is part of the city’s broader traffic calming measures designed to make roadways safer and more ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At last week's Plainfield City Council meeting, Housing Development Executive Director Randall Wood and a representative for the developer gave details about the logistics of renovating apartment units at Joanne Hollis Gardens and Richmond Towers.Boston-based Winn Development was ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Hawthorne Borough Council discussed traffic regulations and enforcement during its most recent meeting, focusing on truck weight limits on Fairview Avenue and no-left-turn restrictions on North Watchung Drive.At the August 13 meeting, officials reported that from January 1 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During last week’s town council meeting, Council Member Joyce Rudin spoke about the diesel-powered lights in the public library parking lot. “We are renting these large machines outside our public library that run on diesel. They are illuminating the outside of the public library, ...
Spring Lake, Sea Girt, Manasquan, Belmar, NJ - Over the past few weeks, the beach lifeguard staff and emergency personnel have been beyond active at the shore with saves at each beach per week in the 40-75 range highlighted at each town council meeting. The surf has been rough for weeks and only ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The Coral Springs City Commission will honor former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School principal, Ty Thompson, at its meeting on Wednesday, recognizing his years of service with Broward County Public Schools.Thompson became principal at Stoneman Douglas in 2012 and was still ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Village Council has established the History and Cultural Center of Bergen County at the John A.L. Zabriskie House in partnership with the Ridgewood Public Library’s Bolger Heritage Center and the Ridgewood Historical Society.The center serves to advance the historical ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ - Monday night’s Hightstown Borough Council meeting had the town welcoming in new changes for both the borough administration and the Housing Authority.As Borough Administrator Dimitri Musing’s contract nears its end this month, he announced he will not be renewing his contract for ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Surrogate Court has been recognized as one of the AI 50 Public Sector Innovators, a national honor awarded by the Center for Public Sector AI and Government Technology. Monmouth County Surrogate Maureen Raisch commented, “The Surrogate’s Office assists residents ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township and the 100% affordable housing community Bradford Pointe apartment complex reached an agreement earlier this summer that officials say will ensure that residents “will continue to have access to stable, affordable housing for years to come.”The ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead and the Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Linden Police Department, will be hosting a family bowling event on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 2 pm until 4 pm.It’s a free bowling outing for all Union County special needs families. Many ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced road work on Tuesday morning.Please be advised that the following roadways will be closed due to scheduled road work:Bryant Street between West Hazelwood Avenue and Stanton StreetBroad Street between West Hazelwood Avenue and ...
Editor's Note: We mistakenly attributed the request to preserve the open space to the wrong person. We have corrected the error.RARITAN, NJ - While the county board of commissioners acted at the Aug. 5 meeting to preserve another 100 acres of open space, they received a plea from a Raritan Township ...
Editor's Note: since this article published additional NJ shore towns have closed their beaches or stopped swimming in the ocean until Hurricane Erin passes by. Be sure not to swim where it is barred.BELMAR, NJ – The ocean in Belmar is off-limits for potentially the entire week, with red flags now ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — A comprehensive community mapping initiative is underway in Manasquan, aimed at shaping a more resilient, connected, and sustainable future for the borough. The Manasquan Community Mapping Project includes a series of user-friendly, interactive maps designed to guide and coordinate ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ – The Raritan Township Committee, on Aug. 5, adopted an ordinance authorizing the spending of $138,200 to purchase the property of Edward and Patricia Ponzini as part of an ongoing effort to protect and preserve open space in the township.Hunterdon County’s open space acquisition ...
NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver is requesting the dismissal of federal assault charges against her, claiming immunity from prosecution as a member of Congress and that she is the target of “selective and vindictive” prosecution by the government.Paul Fishman, a former U.S. Attorney who is ...
NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver is requesting the dismissal of federal assault charges against her, claiming immunity from prosecution as a member of Congress and that she is the target of “selective and vindictive” prosecution by the government.Paul Fishman, a former U.S. Attorney who is ...