Government
By CHIP ARMONAITIS
August 18, 2025
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights CFO David Sireci gave the financial results for July at the August 12 meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council.The Current Fund Cash balance for July 31st was $537,728, and represented a $159,545 increase from June 30.Cash receipts for July were ...
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 ...
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 ...
RED BANK, NJ: Praise, disapproval, suggestion?Got something to say to an elected official?Well. Here’s your chance 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 schedule an ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance on August 12 to amend Chapter 20 of the City Code and the Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Plan, allowing the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to identify and fund programs and projects through its ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – CFO John Ditinyak explained why the third quarter properly tax bills are high and that tax rates will level out in the future. He stated, “The first and second tax bills were sent out when we finalized the budget in October 2024, and we sent out the fourth quarter 2024 tax bill, ...
Princeton, NJ – If you’re still trying to figure out what a semiquincentennial anniversary is, you better pick up the pace. The next big one, the semiquincentennial of the founding of the United States, is fast approaching. If we’ve got that big word parsed correctly, then next July 4, 2026, will ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Township Council will meet on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Town Hall at 7 p.m. with a full agenda that includes key discussions on development, affordable housing, and post-flood recovery efforts. Click here for agenda.Connell Rezoning on Conference ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Five people are suing Union County, alleging that they endured repeated sexual abuse by staff members while detained as minors at the now-closed Union County Juvenile Detention Center (UCJDC). The state Superior Court complaint asserts a pattern of grooming, coercion, threats and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 20 will be relocated from its usual location in Council Chambers in City Hall to the New Brunswick Municipal Courtroom at 25 Kirkpatrick St.According to a statement from the city, the change in venue is being made to accommodate ...
8/13/2025Today, President Donald J. Trump signed three Executive Orders. Fact sheets for each directive can be found below:EXECUTIVE ORDERS:Ensuring American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience by Filling the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ReserveEnabling Competition in the ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and the Oliver family unveiled the official portrait of late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver on Thursday, which will be displayed permanently in the New Jersey State House. Oliver served as New Jersey’s second Lieutenant ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway is currently hiring for several positions.Those interested in learning more can click here to visit the City of Rahway's “Job Opportunities” section of its website.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and the Oliver family unveiled the official portrait of late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver on Thursday, which will be displayed permanently in the New Jersey State House. Oliver served as New Jersey’s second Lieutenant ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and the Oliver family unveiled the official portrait of late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver on Thursday, which will be displayed permanently in the New Jersey State House. Oliver served as New Jersey’s second Lieutenant ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin delivered the 2025 State of the Township address on via the Township’s YouTube Channel recently. The address highlighted a range of topics, including the future of Trenton Water Works, new utility rates, affordable housing for seniors, the ...
CALDWELL, NJ -- The Caldwell Borough Council rescinded a contract to Caravella Demolition for $44,000 for Phase One of the rehabilitation of the old library building.In its place, the council approved a contract with Jovin Demo New York, Inc. for $52,000 for the interior demolition of the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Local drivers making a right from Meisel Avenue onto Laurel Drive might have to brace themselves for impact.A dip exists in the surface that was the result of construction done in the front yard on the corner of those two streets in Springfield.“They did work there probably a year ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Saturday's Queen City Street Fair, Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp confirmed something he hinted at during Monday's city council meeting: the Rushmore Aquatics Complex will open on Thursday, August 21.As the administration responded to questions from the governing body about a ...
SPARTA, NJ – The streets will continue to be swept and storm drains cleaned as the township council unanimously approved the purchase of a street sweeper on Tuesday, August 12.Resolution 9-9 authorized the purchase of a 2025 Elgin Whirlwind Series MV vehicle by W. E. Timmerman Co, Inc, through the ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and the Oliver family unveiled the official portrait of late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver on Thursday, which will be displayed permanently in the New Jersey State House. Oliver served as New Jersey’s second Lieutenant ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Meet NJ Assemblywoman Carmen Morales at the Nutley Farmers Market on Sunday, August 17 to learn more about property tax relief for homeowners and renters.ANCHOR, the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program, offers property tax relief to NJ ...
SOMERSET, NJ – A Franklin resident’s frustration over a steep property tax increase sparked a detailed exchange at Tuesday’s council meeting, leading into a unanimous vote on a resolution urging state lawmakers to reform New Jersey’s school funding system.A township resident told the council his ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a regular meeting of the Clark Township Council on Monday, August 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 430 Westfield Ave.For a copy of the August 18th agenda, click here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton resident Lorraine Blank has filed a lawsuit to stop the city’s government campus redevelopment project, accusing officials of failing to comply with state law.On Aug. 13, Blank — a member of the city’s Community Advisory Panel & Youth Subcommittee — asked the court ...
SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin Township Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Aug. 12, to reintroduce an ordinance amending local animal control laws, setting the stage for new rules on wildlife feeding and community cat colonies.Ordinance 4471-25, passed on first reading, would amend Chapter 115 of the ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The upcoming Monday, August 18 Spotswood Borough Council Caucus and regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. have been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Spotswood Borough Hall, according to a notice posted on the Spotswood Borough website. Spotswood Borough Council ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...