Government
By TAPINTO PASSAIC VALLEY STAFF
July 22, 2025
LITTLE FALLS, NJ – A symbol of community pride and unity now greets visitors at Little Falls Township Hall.A handcrafted wooden American flag was officially placed on the wall near the entrance to Township Hall, following a special presentation during the July 14 council meeting.The flag was a gift ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington Councilman Brandon Arias is seeking volunteers to help with the continued weeding and clean-up at Tuccamirgan Park at 11 a.m. July 23. Food and music will be provided. Tools and wheelbarrows are requested.
BOCA RATON, FL — Within days after Boca Raton’s mayor graced the front page of the New York Post and appeared on national television, the city got an invitation to appear on the Big Apple’s center stage — of course, for a price. The media agency that controls a two-sided, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 23, at 6:00 PM to address emergent conditions over its aging wastewater infrastructure. The Town’s Certification of Emergent Conditions will be publicly considered and evaluated at the public hearing, and the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Three potential solutions are under consideration when township officials in Springfield decide how to remedy the issue of aging utility poles and wires in the municipality.“We walked Morris Avenue with Committeeman (Chris) Weber and JCPL representatives to try to clean up some of ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 6:00pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Highlights of the AgendaResolution of Approval – 1 Riverview PlazaHMH Riverview Medical had applied earlier in July seeking to amend a preliminary and final ...
WAYNE, NJ – During this past township council meeting, a long discussion was had regarding the possible redevelopment of both the Preakness Shopping Center and the Wayne Hills Mall along with surrounding businesses into a “walkable” downtown like what me found in Summit or Westfield, or dozens of ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP Auditor Dave Gannon provided an overview of the township’s audit at the recent township committee meeting. He began, “We found that the township’s accounting practices follow regulatory basis. Overall, I would say the township’s position is healthy. Current ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — State Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul have formally requested the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development pause implementation of a proposed rule that would redefine how independent contractors are classified in the state.In ...
Princeton, NJ -- A comment on Pam Hersh’s article about the Residences at Herrontown, particularly with regard to the idea of providing some affordable housing specifically for employees serving in valued public service jobs, such as positions with the municipality and school district. This idea is ...
PARKLAND, FL- Improvements in the Ranches are underway and showing signs of progress. The City of Parkland is working on both drainage enhancements and road improvements as part of the overall project.Recently, space on the eastern side of the Equestrian Center has become a staging area for massive ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has introduced an ordinance to make Glencourt Avenue a one-way street. The council proposed the ordinance at their regular meeting on Monday.According to the ordinance, the township received a request to make Glencourt Avenue a one-way street, going west to east from ...
EDISON, NJ - The township plans to extend the lease for the Ozanam Family Shelter, a facility for the homeless located at the Camp Kilmer site. According to the ordinance, the township would approve a six-year extension of the lease, which ends in June 2029, to June 2035. The Ozanam Family Shelter ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — First responders in Union County now have access to a new mental health support system, thanks to a partnership between the Union County Sheriff’s Department and GoMo Health, a digital health company.The new “First Responder Resiliency Program” aims to help police, firefighters, ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Park announced an extension of the grace period for third-quarter property taxes. Residents can now make payments without penalties through Thursday, August 28. Payments can be made on the Borough of Roselle Park website.For more information, you can reach ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The United States Postal Service has temporarily closed the New Market Post Office on Stelton Road due to "unforeseen circumstances," according to a notice posted on the facility’s entrance. For now, all mail services at the satellite branch, including PO Box mail, have been ...
NEW JERSEY – Congressman Herb Conaway (CD-3) is holding a tele-town hall this week to listen to constituents and answer questions about what is going on in Congress and in the federal government. Conaway says he is holding the town hall to “discuss issues you care about;” “share ideas and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A gas main installation in Doylestown Borough this week will cause slowdowns in the center of town for much of the rest of the summer.East Court Street near the intersection of Main and Court streets will have lane closures with flagging from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work is scheduled to ...
WASHINGTON, DC- Legislation by Representative Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) that would strengthen telecommunications networks against cybersecurity attacks and natural disasters was recently passed by the US House of Representatives. H.R. 1717, the Communications Security Act, makes permanent the ...
WASHINGTON, DC- Legislation by Representative Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) that would strengthen telecommunications networks against cybersecurity attacks and natural disasters was recently passed by the US House of Representatives. H.R. 1717, the Communications Security Act, makes permanent the ...
NEW JERSEY – Congressman Herb Conaway (CD-3) is holding a tele-townhall to listen to constituents and answer questions about what is going on in Congress and in the federal government. Conaway says he is holding the townhall to “discuss issues you care about;” “share ideas and suggestions;” and ...
CAMDEN – One of the city's busiest streets will be disrupted over the next three to four weeks, but the result will be a newly paved surface.Ferry Avenue, between Broadway and the overpass of I-676 and from Mulford Avenue to the Black Horse Pike, will be milled and paved, Camden County, which ...
WASHINGTON, DC- Legislation by Representative Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) that would strengthen telecommunications networks against cybersecurity attacks and natural disasters was recently passed by the US House of Representatives. H.R. 1717, the Communications Security Act, makes permanent the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced road work on Irving St. and Fulton St. on Monday due to road work.The announcement stated that Irving Street is closed between Elizabeth Ave and Central Avenue. Fulton Street is closed between East Hazelwood Avenue and East ...
Above rendering shows the ParkStage plan, with a target date for opening in 2026MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — A significant cultural milestone is taking shape in Monmouth County. The Count Basie Center for the Arts, in partnership with Monmouth County Tourism, has announced the launch of ParkStage, a new ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - As budget season gets underway in city of Coral Springs, local residents will have a chance to sit down with city officials and learn how the city’s budget is developed — over a casual cup of coffee.From August 18 to 22, representatives from the city’s Department of Budget & ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek residents in need of renewing their driver's license or getting a disability parking placard will have a convenient local option this month. A Mobile Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the ...
Linden, NJ - Come out and Celebrate the City of 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. There will be music, entertainment, dancers, food and more.
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use,Schedule your free home energy assessment today and start saving on energy costs. The Somerville Environmental Commission, in partnership with Sustainable Jersey and PSEG, is spreading the word about this no-cost, no-obligation ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Dr. Dale Caldwell, a lifelong New Brunswick resident and renaissance man who has been an entrepreneur, author, pastor and university president during his long and varied professional career, might soon be entering the political arena.Caldwell is on a short list as Democratic ...