Government
By MARIANNE IVERS
July 16, 2025
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The long-overdue revaluation of borough properties is set to begin shortly. The property revaluation is state mandated and is usually carried out every 10-15 years. The last revaluation in New Providence took place in 1997. The borough has entered into an agreement with ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents are invited to gather at the township municipal building on Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Good Trouble Lives On Piscataway, a civic engagement event honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis.The event, co-sponsored by the Piscataway ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The sunny skies for much of Wednesday afternoon gave no hints, but another storm is potentially on its way to Plainfield. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in the city's vicinity.While Plainfield is in the marginal flood risk area, the line delineating ...
Berkeley Heights, NJ – At its July 15th meeting, the Township Council of Berkeley Heights voted to formally reject the sole bid it received for the sale of the Township’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system. The bid, submitted by New Jersey American Water (NJAW), was deemed ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Maureen Berzok, who served as the editor of TAPinto East Brunswick for more than a decade, was honored Monday with a proclamation during the township council meeting.The proclamation, read by Council President Kevin McEvoy, recognized Berzok for her outstanding service to the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Township Committee made plans to send out bids for the paving of the gravel hill that allows access to Upper Esternay Field and discussed improvements to the intersection of Fairmount Avenue and River Road at its combined workshop/regular meeting on Tuesday night.The ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Due to the recent flash flooding in Fanwood, Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council have authorized a special one-time pickup for storm-damaged items.Residents affected by the flooding must register in advance by calling the Department of Public Works at 908-322-7404 or emailing ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – This weekend the Borough will open the compactor located at the end of Kenneth Avenue for bulky waste disposal. The operating hours will be 7:00am – 2:00pm. Additionally, the Borough will have garbage trucks out collecting bulky waste, but remember these are scheduled ...
Editor's note: Check back with TAPinto for a complete photo gallery by Stephen O'Keefe of Peak Reaction Photography.BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The undefeated, back to back state champion Gov. Livingston High School baseball team was honored by Mayor Angie Devanney and the Berkeley Heights Township ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Paying for a parking ticket or other minor municipal violation in Hawthorne could soon become quicker and more predictable.The Borough Council introduced a new ordinance that would standardize certain fines and allow residents to resolve some infractions without a trip to municipal ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. says the Town of Phillipsburg is continuing to take aggressive and proactive steps to combat violence in the community. As the State of New Jersey boasts record-low shootings, Phillipsburg and surrounding towns have faced a concerning uptick in 2025. A ...
Linden NJ - July 15, 2025 - The City of Linden was hit by an epic rain storm yesterday, causing major flooding and damage to homes and vehicles in residential areas. At least 5.08 inches of rain fell in Linden within several hours, according to reports from the North Jersey Weather ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Disability Pride Month is an annual celebration of those with disabilities, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. The Ridgewood Village Council read a proclamation in honor of Disability Pride Month at the July 9 council meeting, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ - As heavy rain fell across New Jersey on Monday night, the Hightstown Planning Board met to discuss new updates to the State Redevelopment Cross-Acceptance Process, placing a strong emphasis on flooding mitigation in the borough. During a negotiation meeting last Friday with the New ...
NEW JERSEY: Legislation sponsored by Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) that establishes a new Historic Distillery License has been signed into law. The license will allow license holders operating on premises listed in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places to distill and sell alcoholic ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Historic Preservation Commission meet scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, July 16, has been cancelled.Historic Preservation Commission WebsiteClick HERE to learn about the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC).Please Support our Sponsors!TAPinto Red Bank is free to read and ...
WAYNE, NJ – The negotiations between Wayne Township and AvalonBay Communities, Inc must’ve been completed, as the township has published the proposed ordinance regarding the details of the second AvalonBay inclusionary development set for 1655 Valley Road.RELATED STORY: Another AvalonBay ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – In the town council meeting on July 14, members approved a resolution to promote South Orange Detective Sergeant Frank Auriemma to Lieutenant. Mayor Sheena Collum praised him: “Frank Auriemma is an outstanding individual in the South Orange Police Department. He’s currently the ...
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act, by a voice vote. Introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A busy part of Route 313/Swamp Road will be under repair for much of the day on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.The emergency repair work will take place on Route 313 between Overholt Drive and Center Street, which is near the Cross Keys Diner. Drivers are warned to expect ...
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act, by a voice vote. Introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The City of Summit’s Division of Engineering & Public Works is actively addressing the effects of a heavy rainstorm that passed through Monday night, dropping an estimated 4 to 6 inches of rain across the city. The southern and western neighborhoods received the highest rainfall ...
EDISON, NJ - State Senator Patrick Diegnan along with Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley have announced $400,000 in state funding for the Edison Light Transit, with the goal of providing a shuttle service for residents. The funding comes from the state’s 2026 budget, signed into law ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The traffic signal at the intersection of Finnegans Lane with Kory Drive has been installed and is now operating. The township says the new traffic signal will increase motorist safety, manage traffic flow, and reduce congestion. “The safety of our residents is our absolute ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights on Tuesday morning to survey the aftermath of a storm that dropped more than six inches of rain in under two and a half hours, triggering flash flooding, buckling roadways, and toppling utility poles across the township.“Last night, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights on Tuesday morning to survey the aftermath of a storm that dropped more than six inches of rain in under two and a half hours, triggering flash flooding, buckling roadways, and toppling utility poles across the township.“Last night, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Construction may get a little bit noisier following the recent approval of a series of resolutions passed by the Hoboken City Council at their recent meeting.The first waiver, was requested by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), which is managing the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken City Council voted unanimously on July 9 to approve an ordinance banning landlords from using algorithm-based software to set rental prices.The ordinance, co-sponsored by Council Vice President Phil Cohen and Councilman-at-Large Joe Quintero, makes Hoboken the second city ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — The Manasquan Borough Council is taking a closer look at the speed limit on Sea Girt Avenue following repeated safety concerns raised by residents. At a recent council workshop, officials discussed reducing the speed limit by 10 miles per hour on the section of the road under the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Members of the New Jersey Opioid Advisory Council are sounding the alarm over a plan to divert $45 million in opioid settlement funds to four hospitals, calling on lawmakers to reverse course and continue prioritizing community-based recovery programs and services.In addition to ...