Government
By LINDSEY KELLEHER
July 1, 2025
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners are trying to prevent county residents from receiving cuts to their health insurance coverage, which could happen under a bill that is currently being reviewed by U.S. Congress.The commissioners are joining with the American Federation of ...
PARKLAND, FL- July has its privileges. As the Mayor of Parkland, I get it – Parklanders are driven, ambitious, focused. All of that is good, within reason. But, for some of us, even the concept of relaxation is a challenge, and some of us make plans to roll back the stress - but it doesn’t happen.
RARITAN TWP, NJ - The Raritan Township Committee adopted an ordinance authorizing the township to establish a stormwater utility. The ordinance was passed to comply with state regulations that are meant to address a lacking stormwater utility system. According to the ordinance, “the State of New ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. shared progress is being made at Delaware River Park as the Town of Phillipsburg prepares for necessary environmental remediation work. The space was once a town dump, before it was capped and turned into a park in 1986. A third-party is currently ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The West Caldwell Township Council on Tuesday, June 24 unanimously endorsed the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan adopted by the West Caldwell Planning Board in response to the municipality’s fourth round of housing obligations because of the Mt. Laurel decision. The ...
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – Officials at Picatinny Arsenal have announced they will be “conducting testing or other activities” on July 1 and 2 between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m. These tests will generate noise that may be heard outside the arsenal.
Princeton, NJ – Walk Bike Princeton thanks the municipality of Princeton and the Engineering Department for the installation of new bike lanes, most recently on Valley Road between Princeton Shopping Center and the municipal complex (just in time for the summer swimming season!), as well as on ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation that would establish a New Jersey-India Commission, aimed at ensuring cooperation between the two countries, passed the General Assembly today. The sponsors of Bill A4295, Assemblymen Sterley Stanley, Robert Karabinchak, and Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez, feel it would ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, N.J. – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that he will host his next town hall on July 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM; the Town Hall was originally scheduled for June 28, 2025, at 10:30AM. This is the second town hall Congressman Kean will host in the 119th Congress. In the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A street name change in Phillipsburg has led to mail and packages delivered to incorrect addresses in three municipalities. In 2024, the Phillipsburg Town Council approved the renaming of Kneedler Avenue in town to Richard Williams Way. Phillipsburg Housing Authority resident Ray ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation that would establish the New Jersey-India Commission passed the General Assembly Monday in an effort to enhance the State’s ability to foster trade and investment between India and New Jersey, while also promoting the exchange of arts and culture.Bill A4295 is sponsored by ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation that would establish the New Jersey-India Commission passed the General Assembly Monday in an effort to enhance the State’s ability to foster trade and investment between India and New Jersey, while also promoting the exchange of arts and culture.Bill A4295 is sponsored by ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange resident Micaela Bennett spoke at the recent town council meeting about the planning board renewing Diana Powell McGovern Esq.’s contract as its attorney. “I would urge you to not consider renewing Miss McGovern's contract for two reasons, several more, but two reasons ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Up to 100 dead or dying ash trees on land owned by the township will be cut down this year as Roxbury – like many other towns in New Jersey - continues to deal with the impact of an insect called the Emerald Ash Borer.The Roxbury Mayor and Council has approved spending $30,000 from ...
BOCA RATON, FL — As New York City eyes a dramatic political shift with Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani winning the Democratic primary, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer is making a pitch to uneasy New Yorkers: consider moving to Boca Raton.Speaking to Newsmax last week, Singer said: “We’ve been ...
Town-wide curbside recycling and bulk pickup for the Orange Zone in Chatham Borough have been adjusted due to the Fourth of July Holiday.Recycling, normally on Friday, will be moved to Wednesday, July 2, this week and Bulk Pickup for residents in the Orange Zone will be moved to Thursday, July 3.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night authorizing a contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates for professional planning services. Resolution 2025-125 will provide expert planning from Van Cleef Engineering to help the town update its ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Township of Nutley well on Vincent Place has been a fixture in town since the late 1970s. The well closed ahead of the pandemic, and following necessary repairs and recertification, has remained closed. Nutley being Nutley, endless rumors have circulated around town on social ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – In a move to get residents more involved in shaping their communities, Coconut Creek officials are offering public funds to schools, neighborhood groups, HOAs, and nonprofits through a city-backed grant program.The Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program is designed to support ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Warren County Habitat for Humanity has received official approval from the Phillipsburg Land Use Board for a site plan waiver and six variances, clearing the way for a new single-family home on Bullman Street. Over the last few months, Warren County Habitat for Humanity has come ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - 65 Jersey City nonprofit organizations will be awarded a total of nearly $500,000 in grants to support their summer youth enrichment programs, a statement from Mayor Steven Fulop announced.The funding, up to $10,000 each, was generated by the city’s legal cannabis businesses, and ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge Councilman Ezio Altamura gave his monthly report to the Mayor and Council at their June 18th meeting. Police Report: On May 4th, the annual Blue Mass was held at Our Lady of Assumption Church. Police Chief William O’Donnell and his officers attended. On May 8th, Chief ...
UNION, NJ - Representatives for an applicant seeking to subdivide a property on Woodland Avenue appeared before the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday evening to request approval for variances needed to develop the property.The property at 1044 Woodland Avenue is currently a single lot, housing a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During last week’s town council meeting, two residents shared their landlord problems with the town council. The first was Maureen Robinson who has told the council about the difficulty she has with getting her landlord to make repairs to her apartment. She lives in Crestview ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Township Committee met on June 26 to vote on the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share plan. Jamie Serruto, Republican candidate for the township committee, commented, “I would like to commend the township committee, and in particular Frank and Ben, for making good ...
Princeton, NJ – Even before it begins, we can agree that this is the week that was – or wasn’t, from the point of view of meetings on the governing bodies’ calendars. As the Fourth of July approaches on Friday, our governing bodies are sparing us – and also themselves – from the burden of attending ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners are trying to prevent county residents from receiving cuts to their health insurance coverage, which could happen under a bill that is currently being reviewed by U.S. Congress.The commissioners are joining with the American Federation of ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The City of Asbury Park is now accepting applications for the role of Deputy City Manager, a full-time executive position that plays a key role in the coordination and administration of municipal operations. The salary range for the position is $90,000 to $120,000, and ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — At the most recent Borough Council meeting, the governing body unanimously approved the appointment of Andrew Farnkopf as Probationary Patrolman with the Sea Girt Police Department. Mayor Don Fetzer administered the oath of office as Farnkopf stood alongside his mother Kathaleen, ...
STAFFORD - Mayor Henken and others recently held a ceremony wishing a very happy retirement to Jennifer McBrien! After over 32 years of incredible service as a Recreation Specialist with the Stafford Township Recreation Department, Jennifer is moving on to her next adventure.Jennifer has been an ...