Government
By CHIP ARMONAITIS
August 16, 2025
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following resolutions as part of the Consent Agenda at the August 12 meeting of the Mayor and Council at Borough Hall.157. Payroll158. Authorizing a Hold Harmless Agreement with the Mark Ramos Academy and Hasbrouck Heights Board of ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Commissioner Alan Henderson voiced opposition to selling the county jail, suggesting instead that it could be renovated for other uses.During the July 23 meeting, Henderson described a visit to the Leroy Smith Public Complex in Newark, a former Essex County jail that has been ...
SPARTA, NJ - On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Sparta Township's Environmental Commission presented John Groff, student liaison, with a Certificate of Recognition, at their meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025,Groff was recognized for his outstanding service and commitment as a student liaison for the ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee passed several key ordinances at their Aug. 12 meeting that will impact the community, including the acquisition of new Open Space and a significant increase in water and sewer connection fees.Open SpaceThe Committee passed an ordinance to purchase ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to confirm Joe Keary as the new alderman representing Ward 2, filling the vacancy left by Jason Panus earlier this year.Keary, a retired U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and former federal healthcare manager, said he stepped forward out of a ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The City of Plainfield wants to know about any rental units within the city that cost less than $1800 in efforts to connect these apartments with tenants in need.“Help us identify affordable housing units!” says the flier that City Hall has been circulating on Facebook. These units ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Aug. 15th, 2025.Our Summer Concert Series continues tonight with the “E-Boro Bandits” at Anchors Tiki Bar. Then, at Woodbridge High School, we have “Sailin Shoes,” covering Little Feet on Sunday; singer Jesse Garron covering Elvis Presley on ...
Members of a residents' group for Pompano's Westview Community Cemetery say they will continue their legal fight. They want to have more say over the black community's historic graveyard along 1900 W. Copans Road. Meeting of the New Westview Community Cemetery Board at the E. Pat Larkins Community ...
PATERSON, NJ - A social media post by Paterson First Lady Farhanna Sayegh has sparked political debate over Rep. Nellie Pou’s recent trip to Israel, with supporters and critics offering sharply different views on the congresswoman’s record and intentions.On Aug. 13, Sayegh posted on Facebook ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council voted Tuesday to raise the salaries of the mayor and council members following a scheduled five-year compensation review mandated by city code.The vote continued a discussion that began during the council’s July 22 meeting.The council approved a motion to ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Mayor Annette Romano announced at the August 12 township committee meeting, “We are celebrating a truly remarkable milestone: Hilda Gutierrez's 100 years of life, love and legacy. As a longtime resident of our community, you touched countless lives with your work, wisdom and ...
RED BANK, NJ: Tensions flared at last night’s council meeting as restaurant owners outside the Broadwalk pedestrian plaza voiced frustration over declining business, blaming the popular zone for diverting foot traffic away from their establishments.While the Broadwalk continues to draw crowds to ...
EDISON, NJ - On Wednesday, government officials were given a special tour of four major ongoing projects at Middlesex College. Local, state, and federal officials were given a behind-the scenes look and attended a ceremonial steel beam signing, according to the county. In attendance were Middlesex ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The City of Coral Springs has a new director of public works, city officials announced on Friday. Last month, John C. Norris, who has led the public works department in Coral Springs since 2020, became the new public works director in Miami Beach.City Manager Catherine Givens ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is assisting Paterson with its water shortage due to a water main break that occurred last week, according to officials.Congresswoman Nellie Pou visited the site of the ruptured water main in Paterson that has left roughly 200,000 North Jersey residents without water for ...
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 ...
NEW JERSEY – The state has a portal for residents to report damages in the aftermath of significant disasters. If your home was damaged in the July 14 storm, Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents can report it.This information helps local, state, and federal authorities better understand the location ...
Calling all Yachties! Adult Swim Night is back at the South Orange Pool! Friday, August 15 | 5–8PM Grab your floats, rally your crew, and dive into an evening of Yacht Rock tunes with DJ Lou Smith, dinner poolside, and summer night energy! Open to South Orange adult residents (18+) + their guests ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At the August 5th meeting, the Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners approved Open Space Acquisition Assistance Grants totaling more than $1.29 million to support two key land preservation projects in Raritan Township and Tewksbury Township. The funding, awarded upon 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 ...
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 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Township of East Brunswick is seeking dedicated residents to join its Water Policy Advisory Committee.The committee meets bi-monthly on the first Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December to discuss and guide local water policy issues.“We lost a couple ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – On August 8, 2025,Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Somerset County Business Partnership for a roundtable discussion with local business leaders on the pro-growth business tax provisions in the reconciliation bill, which was signed into law ...
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 ...
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 ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – John Keane from the Sustainability Committee attended the Tuesday, August 12 Borough Council meeting and delivered composting proposal. The Sustainability Committee is asking the council to support the planned 6-month pilot program.The Sustainability Committee reviewed two ...
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 ...
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 ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Township of Springfield could be on the hook for $18,000 to repair a damaged guardrail.According to township administrator John Bussiculo, the guardrail in question on Baltusrol Way is the municipality's responsibility.“ We have a guard rail on Baltusrol Way that, in 1966, was ...