Government
By MARIE POTTER
July 23, 2025
MELBOURNE, FL — City Manager Jenni Lamb apologized to residents at Tuesday’s Melbourne City Council meeting after Vice Mayor David Neuman asked her to address recent water billing issues.What went wrong with Melbourne’s water billing system?Lamb told council members the city experienced “several ...
PARKLAND, FL- Summer is quickly wrapping up in Parkland and back-to-school events are already on the schedule. The Loxahatchee Road construction project has been in full swing in June and July, and the start of the school year is less than three weeks away.Currently, traffic on Lox Road is only ...
BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA—Buckingham has received a grant of just over $2 million to remove “forever chemicals” from wells that are the source of water for the township.The $2,057,063 grant, which came from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest), will be used at the ...
SOMERILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance, the downtown management corporation in Somerville has hired Dana Kessel as its new Executive Director,.Kessel brings over 20 years of diverse marketing and educational experience to her new role, with a unique approach to community engagement and ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The council is holding a public hearing on its updated sidewalk ordinance this week, as it grapples with public apprehension over pricey repairs and the question of “why now?”The second reading of the ordinance and the public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23 at 8 p.m.
MANASQUAN, NJ — In a unanimous vote aimed at improving public safety and aligning traffic regulations across municipal lines, the Manasquan Borough Council has passed Resolution 227-2025, formally urging Wall Township to lower the speed limit on Sea Girt Avenue to 25 miles per hour. The resolution ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – It’s business as usual for Bridgewater Township's yard waste site.Director of municipal services Thomas Genova appeared before the town council at its July 10 meeting to discuss the site's ongoing operations and facility management."It's located at 136 Foothill Road,” said Genova ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – New lighted crosswalk signs are on their way to Springfield. They cost the township $10,000 apiece,Township administrator John Bussiculo reported at the July 15 Township Committee meeting that new lighted crosswalk flashing signs for pedestrians are on order. “These are the ones ...
ROSELAND, NJ – The Roseland Borough Council at its July 15 meeting passed two ordinances to approve upgrades to roads and capital improvements, and another ordinance for the acquisition of vehicles and equipment.Ordinance 21-2025 calls for the appropriation of $427,000 and the authorization of the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca residents opposed to the downtown government campus mixed-use redevelopment turned out in droves at a recent city council meeting to vocalize their displeasure. A sea of white t-shirts emblazoned with "Save Boca" and its website, saveboca.org, stood out in the ...
READINGTON, NJ - A total of about 30 members of the Hunterdon County Chapter of Visibility Brigade stood on the bridge over Route 78 in Readington July 22, calling for passersby to give a honk for their special message.The message called for the release of the so-called Epstein Files, and it was ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ- Earlier this month, the Hightstown Council approved a supplemental budget of $200,000 to fund road improvements on Maxwell Avenue. The allocation was necessary to cover a bid discrepancy confirmed by the contractor, ultimately resulting in a lower overall project cost than initially ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Council will consider a $4.64 million bond ordinance to fund Phase I of constructing a new Department of Utilities facility, as part of its regular meeting on Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be hybrid, allowing for both in-person attendance at Borough Hall, 90 ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council invited architect Mike De Biasse to the governing body's meeting on Monday, July 21, to give a preview of the structural repairs and color matching that will be done to restore Fanwood's historic train station. The team did an extensive ...
Newton Council Reviews EnteProposal to Replace Aging FleetNEWTON, NJ — The Newton Town Council recently reviewed a proposal from Enterprise Fleet Management aimed at replacing the town's aging vehicle fleet through a long-term leasing program.At the July 14 meeting, representatives Andrew Luck and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – One of the topics during the last township committee meeting was what residents should do if ICE agents arrive at someone’s house, a local business or a school to arrest immigrants – or people who are legal residents. Phil Kirsch brought up the question, “How are we going to respond ...
MELBOURNE, FL — A roof collapse triggered by a sudden downpour Tuesday afternoon forced the closure of the Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne, city officials said.What happened at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center?Melbourne City Manager Jenni Lamb informed the City Council of the ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — With summer in full swing, residents in search of a lush, green lawn may be using lawn misters and sprinklers. In recognition of this, the township is reminding residents that they must follow Livingston’s Lawn Watering Ordinance. The Township of Livingston shared the following ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — In response to resident concerns raised during a special Mayor’s meeting on June 26, 2025, Hanover Township officials have prioritized the demolition of three structures at 41 Ridgedale Avenue.Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher announced that all necessary permits and site ...
Berkeley Heights, NJ – In response to recent storm-related damage, the Township of Berkeley Heights is expanding its upcoming bulk pickup day on Saturday, July 26 to include small businesses located within the township.Important Guidelines:Storm-related material from the July 15 flooding ONLY will ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — After two deadly storms in under two weeks in Plainfield, local elected leaders and climate advocates gathered Tuesday afternoon on the steps of Plainfield City Hall to demand passage of the New Jersey Climate Superfund Act.“What used to be rare events are now becoming regular, ...
EDISON, NJ - Applications are now open for Mayor Sam Joshi’s 2025 Summer Boot Camp, a two-day summer certification program for Edison students. Applications can be found by clicking here. “This program is a unique opportunity for young residents to understand how their local government works and to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Township Council issued a proclamation at Tuesday's meeting officially recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month, honoring the work done by the crucial department.The council emphasized the department's integral role in functions such as providing ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At a recent Manasquan Council meeting, the governing body paused its regular business to honor a group of first responders, surfers, and residents whose quick thinking and composure saved the life of Brielle resident Scott Duerr. The emotional recognition served as a reminder of the ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough is re-issuing its member list for Fair Lawn RevolutionNJ, an ad hoc committee formed to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary.The original committee was formed on January 21, 2025, but there was an error in the list, so the council is re-issuing the list at the July ...
SUMMIT, NJ – At a virtual town hall held on Wednesday, Mayor Elizabeth Fagan and Common Council President Mike McTernan addressed renewed public concern over the noise and pollution caused by gas-powered leaf blowers, a topic that drew substantial attention during the pandemic.“There were a lot of ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison Mayor Bob Conley has been named Mayor of the Year Award by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors. The award is given by fellow mayors to honor an “exemplary leader whose dedication, vision, and impact have left a lasting mark on their municipality and the broader New Jersey ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Planning Board approved preliminary plans for a 50-unit, 100% affordable housing development following a detailed presentation and public testimony during their July 21 meeting.The main focus of the meeting was the application by Morris Ketch Road, LLC, which sought minor ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — An ordinance that lays the groundwork for making daily parking passes at the south side commuter lot available online passed unanimously at last Tuesday's town council meeting, but it was the potential price increase that drew attention. Part of the ordinance which covers the train ...
Raritan Borough, N.J. – Two council members have objected to the last-minute addition of a new development to the borough’s affordable housing plan – one which they say they were not made aware of before they voted for it.Council approved its fourth round plan at its June 24 meeting, prior to the ...