Government
By JEANNE WALL
July 30, 2025
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners continues to spotlight effective shared service partnerships, this time highlighting the Township of Marlboro for its longstanding and successful collaborations with the County.Among the initiatives is a Tourism Marketing Shared ...
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 ...
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 ...
WAYNE, NJ — After more than six years, Wayne Township is bidding farewell to Tim Roetman, the Director of Parks and Recreation, who is leaving his current role at the end of this week to take on a new role as Deputy County Administrator for Passaic County.If you understand all that Roetman has ...
Princeton, NJ – Council’s regular meeting on July 28 ended at about 10:30 p.m., three and a half hours after it was gaveled into session by Mark Freda, and more than two and a half hours after the meeting was opened to public comment. But in another sense the outline for the meeting may have been ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne City Council reviewed mayor and council salaries during its July 22 meeting, fulfilling a city code requirement to evaluate compensation every five years.The city’s Human Resources Department presented a salary comparison of 10 cities similar in population and government ...
STAFFORD — The filing deadline for school board candidates passed on Monday, setting the stage for the upcoming general election on November 4, 2025. Voters in Barnegat, Stafford, Township of Ocean and the Southern Regional school districts will find a mix of contested races and incumbent slates on ...
STAFFORD — The filing deadline for school board candidates passed on Monday, setting the stage for the upcoming general election on November 4, 2025. Voters in Barnegat, Stafford, Township of Ocean and the Southern Regional school districts will find a mix of contested races and incumbent slates on ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL — The City of Pompano Beach has unveiled a new memorial honoring Sgt. Christopher Reyka, the Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy who was fatally shot in the line of duty in 2007.City officials say the tribute, located in the same Walgreens parking lot at 960 South Powerline Road where ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting the 8th Ward Reunion Community Festival. What: Linden 8th Ward Reunion Community Festival, featuring DJ Qua with Kyle Smith, Rich Harris and Doughboy. Also featuring Monique Bingham ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City Council has formally voiced opposition to a federal proposal that would allow heavier trucks on interstate highways, saying the change could jeopardize local infrastructure and public safety.In a resolution sponsored by Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez, the council formally ...
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 ...
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 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Now that Bucks County has issued an excessive heat warning through Wednesday, Doylestown Borough is joining several municipalities in the area that have opened cooling centers through the middle of the week.Borough Hall, located at 10 Doyle Street, will open its doors as a cooling ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Step on a crack, break the bank account. That's how some residents feel about the updated sidewalk ordinance, which while it has existed for 50 years, has suddenly caused a stir because of the way the borough is enforcing it.It began when several individuals reported they were ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – At the recent Sea Girt Council meeting, Council President Diane Anthony announced that the Borough will no longer pursue plans to construct a new Borough Hall adjacent to the Sea Girt Library. The proposed location had been under consideration for several years as part of long-term ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Plans for a new recreational addition to one of Bordentown Township's parks are moving forward, thanks to funding secured by the municipality's state legislators.State Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy and Assemblyman Balvir Singh secured $200,000 in the ...
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 ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — The developer of the proposed AR at Bernardsville project has submitted a revised plan that reduces the number of residential units from 68 to 67 and includes changes to some architectural details, as part of a potential legal settlement with the Bernardsville Planning Board.The ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – Any potential airport zoning ordinance for Readington Township is going to have to wait until this fall to be considered after its public hearing was tabled at the July 22 township committee meeting.Mayor Adam Mueller acknowledged that most of the public at the session ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A proposed ordinance would increase the penalties for illegal dumping at the Springfield Township recycling center at the community pool.Township administrator John Bussiculo said that Department of Public Works supervisor Robert Boettcher recently witnessed someone at the site ...
BOCA RATON, FL — If the weather cooperates, the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District hopes to complete the long-awaited Patch Reef Park Paddle & Racquet Club covered pickleball courts project by the end of October. That's according to Briann Harms, executive director of the special ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — In advance of the July 16 Plainfield City Council meeting, the City of Plainfield posted its 5-year Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) plan on its website before the council ultimately voted to authorize the city to submit a plan to the state. At that meeting, Director of Economic ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library recently celebrated the retirement of a longtime employee with strong ties to the community. Library staff gathered on the morning of July 23 to extend best wishes to Robert ‘Robbie’ Robbins on his last day. Robbins, who has resided in the Township for more ...
Heat advisories are expected to expand across much of New York State, including Western New York, on Tuesday with feels-like temperatures ranging from the low 90s to over 100 degrees.“Extreme heat is dangerous and can be fatal if it is not taken seriously,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “I urge residents ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Deputy Public Utilities Director to support the planning, management, and oversight of a full-service Public Utilities Department. This leadership role assists the Director in overseeing operations related to roads, ...
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 ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners continues to spotlight effective shared service partnerships, this time highlighting the Township of Marlboro for its longstanding and successful collaborations with the County.Among the initiatives is a Tourism Marketing Shared ...
MELBOURNE, FL - City Council members agreed to revisit park regulations regarding group feedings of homeless individuals following a discussion at the July 22 council meeting placed on the agenda by Mayor Paul Alfrey.Why is Melbourne reviewing its park feeding rules?City Attorney Adam Conley ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) is warning the public about on-going texting scams warning recipients that they will incur enforcement penalties stemming from an outstanding traffic ticket. The text scam threatens prosecution, license suspension, and even impacts to the ...