Government
By TAPINTO PLAINFIELD STAFF
July 31, 2025
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday morning, Union County announced that it would shut down its two Plainfield parks—Green Brook and Cedar Brook—at noon as storms that could bring flooding approached. This comes less than three weeks after flash floods devastated Plainfield and claimed two lives within ...
As we brace for the severe weather conditions forecasted for today, Thursday, July 31, 2025, residents of Warren Township and the surrounding areas are urged to take necessary precautions. Due to the impending storm, anticipated flooding, and high winds, Warren Township Municipal Offices will ...
Linden, NJ-Message from the City of Linden:Sadly, due to inclement weather, this week's Ice Cream Social at Wilson Park has been postponed. But don’t worry! We’ll be ready to start fresh and cool next week on August 6th.Join us at Dobson Park for a sweet scoop and great conversation with Linden’s ...
NEW JERSEY – With weather forecasts predicting flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and damaging wind gusts throughout the state on Thursday, Acting Governor Tahesha Way has declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties. The State of Emergency will take effect at 2:00 p.m. on ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced several road closures for Thursday, July 31, due to construction.Roads closed include:Pierpont Street, between Maple and HazelwoodBroad Street, between Maple and HazelwoodMotorists are advised to plan alternate routes of ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation has named New Providence among the 2025 Safe Routes to School Recognition Program award winners, honoring three borough schools and the municipality with gold-level certification.The recognition highlights New Providence’s ongoing ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Village Council read a proclamation at the June public meeting in honor of National Internship Day on July 31, 2025. The day is celebrated across the country by millions of students, employers, and other organizations to emphasize the importance of experiential ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) met with local seniors on Wednesday at the Piscataway Senior Center to discuss the potential impacts of a newly enacted federal law that includes major changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act.Calling it the “Big Ugly Bill,” ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison residents will now be able to review the borough's 2025 Budget Summary. The borough created the document to inform Madison residents about the 2025 Municipal Budget.
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The West Caldwell Township Council unanimously approved multiple ordinances that will provide the funding for upgrades supporting the municipality’s infrastructure. Ordinance No. 1893 appropriates $6,724,200 and authorizes the issuance of a bond for $6,387,990 that provides ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The Borough Council has reintroduced an ordinance to allow drive-thru coffee-based businesses in specific commercial areas, restoring a provision that was unintentionally omitted during a previous zoning code update. The measure passed its first reading unanimously by the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – On July 29, the town council conducted another budget workshop and cut $175,091 out of the budget to lower the increase in resident taxes. Council Member Joyce Rudin told TAPinto, "These cuts are not arbitrary — they're grounded in actual usage data. Maintaining an inflated ...
WAYNE, NJ – Haven’t had the chance to get your Real ID, yet? Need to update your address on your license? Is any of your Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) paperwork expired?Getting appointments with the MVC is not fun, and there is a long wait, sometimes months. Sometimes there are no appointments ...
Princeton, NJ – Back in the beginning of July, commuters traveling between Princeton and Princeton Junction on the Dinky line had a five-minute commute turn into a three-hour ordeal. One of the people on that ill-fated train was Isaac Kremer, executive director of Experience Princeton, the town’s ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council approved a bond ordinance in a special Council meeting on Tuesday night in Council Chambers.The ordinance 2025-15 was passed on first reading at the July 16th meeting of the Council.Bond ordinance to authorize the undertaking of the 2025 Road Resurfacing ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL — A community meeting Wednesday night saw Collier City residents voice support, but also some disappointment, over plans for a recently-unveiled new BSO substation. Contrary to the expectations of some residents, the substation will not be staffed on a 24-hour basis.Phyllis Smith, ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council, during a budget workshop on Tuesday, approved a tentative property tax rate of 7.2342 mills for fiscal year 2025–2026, setting the maximum rate now while preserving the option to lower it before the final budget is adopted.Why did the Council choose the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - In an effort to curb the overrun of stray dogs, the City of Asbury Park enacted an ordinance banning the breeding of dogs and cats for profit. The ordinance amends the city’s existing animal licensing codes, making it illegal for any person or business to breed and sell cats or ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Business Administrator Alex McDonald gave an update on crossing guard services and fire department raises during the last township committee meeting. He began, “I'd like to make the public aware that we, again this year, went out for a bid for our crossing guard services. Over the ...
RED BANK, NJ – The Borough of Red Bank proudly announces the appointment of Adriana Medina Gomez as the municipality’s first Director of Recreation and Human Services—a newly established role that marks a significant step forward in streamlining and strengthening community-focused services.In this ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The Hawthorne Borough Council introduced the previously tabled ordinance to convert North 8th Street into a one-way as part of a long-discussed traffic safety initiative. The ordinance passed its first reading unanimously.At the July 23rd meeting, Mayor John Lane explained that ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - After months of political infighting, missed deadlines, and mounting public pressure, the Hoboken City Council on Tuesday night introduced amendments to a proposed $150 million municipal budget – a step Council President Jim Doyle described as “akin to a first reading” – that would ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor taxpayers will have a little extra time to pay their third-quarter tax bills which have been delayed due to an administrative matter at the county level. According to an announcement by East Windsor Township on Wednesday, third quarter tax bills were not mailed at ...
JERSEY SHORE – The Jersey Shore Partnership is urging federal policymakers to sustain strong funding commitments for beach replenishment projects along New Jersey’s coast. The call comes amid shifting budget priorities in Washington that could impact long-standing coastal protection efforts.“For ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The fight that enveloped Wynmoor Village and then Coconut Creek politics earlier this year seems to be ending with a thud. Philippa Sklaar, a Wynmoor resident, recently offered to settle three defamation cases that were filed against her by Wynmoor officials, including one by ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —New Jersey Congressmen Herb Conaway, Jr. (NJ-3) and Donald Norcross (NJ-1) led the rest of the New Jersey Democratic delegation in a letter to Trump administration officials “demanding clarification and expressing opposition” regarding the recently-announced plan to house ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held Linden's First Annual Peruvian Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 28, 2025. The event will be held at Linden City Hall from 12 pm-2 pm. It was a truly a celebration honoring Peru's rich history and vibrant culture.Statement from Mayor Armstead:“ As ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council, on July 21, accepted the latest round of its affordable housing plan.Based on the state-mandated Mt. Laurel doctrine to build affordable housing in New Jersey, the borough would be required to meet a present need rehabilitation obligation of 74 units, and future ...
CARTERET, NJ — The borough is moving ahead with plans for a modern new Office of Emergency Management (OEM) headquarters that will occupy the second floor of the Carteret Fire Dept. at 240 Roosevelt Ave.The current OEM headquarters, at 183 Roosevelt Ave., has operated for decades out of a 1900s-era ...
BOCA RATON, FL — By spring 2026, Boca Raton Airport expects to complete a major upgrade to its Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), enhancing flight safety and weather accuracy for pilots while reducing the burden on air traffic controllers.The airport’s current AWOS, in place since 2014, is ...