Government
By JOE MURRAY
June 27, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ — As Cranford entered the peak of summer heat, the Township Committee convened on June 24 to update residents on pool operations, municipal finances, public safety, and upcoming events, while also addressing concerns over utility disruptions and long-term cost pressures.Mayor Terrence ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — A local Boy Scout is seeking the Township Council’s approval for his proposed Eagle Scout project: the installation of three picnic tables at the historic Littell-Lord Homestead property, aiming to enhance public use of the space and provide much-needed seating.Ian Williams, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Kenilworth Borough Clerk Laura Reinertsen regarding the launch of a new Borough of Kenilworth Municipal Flag.At our June 17, 2025 council meeting, the Kenilworth Mayor and Council unanimously embraced a new symbol to represent our ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The infield clay at the baseball diamond in Ruby Park is overdue for replacement.“You've got 40 years of Speedy Dry right now that turned into concrete, basically,” Springfield Township Committeeman Chris Weber said at the June 11 meeting. “I think next year, we were planning on ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The next 10 years could bring hundreds of new housing units to East Windsor Township as required by law for the community to meet its affordable housing obligation. Following its recent review by the East Windsor Planning Board earlier this week, the East Windsor Township ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The following ordinances were passed at the June 17th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at Borough Hall.Ord No. 2576 – Bond ordinance to authorize the improvement of Wood Street (from Lincoln Avenue to Passaic Avenue), Washington Place ...
WAYNE, NJ – Every Saturday from now through November 22, 2025, from 9am to 2pm, Wayne’s Municipal Parking Lot at 475 Valley Road transforms into a vibrant hub of local food, community spirit, and small business support. Fresh New Jersey Blueberries at the Wayne Farmers MarketHere residents can shop ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Planning Board member Robert Bleakley was surprised to learn that he had been removed from his position as Mayor’s Designee by Mayor Neill Clark at the township council meeting on Tuesday, June 24.“He didn’t call me to tell me there was a problem,” Bleakly said. In addition to ...
WASHINGTON — Two Federal Aviation Administration grants totaling $401,213 will be used for improvements at the Cattaraugus County–Olean Airport.A $313,813 grant will support phase two of a rehabilitation project that includes parking lot upgrades and construction of a new lighting system. A second ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Compared to its neighbors in the Borough, the Chatham Township Committee had a very quiet meeting on Tuesday night, with no one to dissent about the process or the affordable housing plan that was unanimously endorsed at its regular meeting.In fact, Chatham Township's fourth-round ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A 19-year-old lifeguard is recovering after sustaining a serious injury in a workplace accident on the Asbury Park beach Wednesday morning. According to city officials, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on June 25 while the lifeguard was securing an umbrella to her stand.The ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A 19-year-old lifeguard is recovering after sustaining a serious injury in a workplace accident on the Asbury Park beach Wednesday morning. According to city officials, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on June 25 while the lifeguard was securing an umbrella to her stand.The ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Two residents asked the council to fix the township's parking issues during the June 24 meeting. Krista Ross stated, "I'm here tonight to voice a growing concern that's obviously affecting others: the increasing lack of available street parking, specifically near Washington ...
CARMEL, N.Y. - County Executive Kevin Byrne has implemented a new initiative designed to raise awareness about the county’s public libraries with series of public events where Byrne will answer questions from residents.The "Talking in the Library: Open Books, Open Government" summertime series is ...
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners celebrated the completion of intersection improvements to County Route 15 and Palmer Road on Monday, June 23.“On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, I am excited to highlight the intersection improvements for County Route 15 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Forgotten Victory Trail Association and the Township of Millburn recently completed a two-year project to memorialize the vital role of our community in the American Revolution with the installation of commemorative signage in Taylor Park. The timing is perfect in that the US ...
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Andrew Zwicker, along with Senators Bob Smith and John Burzichelli, held a press conference at the State House on Thursday, June 26, to unveil a sweeping legislative package designed to modernize New Jersey’s electric grid and lay the groundwork for long-term rate ...
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Andrew Zwicker, along with Senators Bob Smith and John Burzichelli, held a press conference at the State House on Thursday, June 26, to unveil a sweeping legislative package designed to modernize New Jersey’s electric grid and lay the groundwork for long-term rate ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Stuart Koperweis, President of Economic Development Strategies, LLC., was consulted to conduct a feasibility study of the future Special Improvement District (SID) in the village.The feasibility study was issued by the council in October 2023 and analyzed information such as ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The days of scrambling to get a daily parking pass for the Westfield train station lot may soon be over.Parking software purchased by the town is set to enable online sales of parking passes over the next several months, Town Administrator Jim Gildea explained at the town council's ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—The only household hazardous waste collection taking place in Central Bucks in the first part of 2025 will be held at CB South High School on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Residents can dispose of up to 25 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous products. Hazardous products ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — At its June meeting, the Spring Lake Borough Council presented and unanimously adopted a $24.6 million municipal budget for 2025, following its introduction in May. For the average taxpayer, the year-over-year increase amounts to $126 for municipal taxes and $69 for the library, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Anita Voogt was appointed Council President and Lorenzo “Bill” Dangler named Council Vice President at Wednesday’s City Council meeting.Voogt, an educator at heart, currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Brookdale Community College. Voogt ...
NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty at her arraignment Wednesday morning on federal charges of assaulting, impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement related to a clash last month at an immigration detention facility in Newark. Groups such as the New Jersey Alliance for ...
NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty at her arraignment Wednesday morning on federal charges of assaulting, impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement related to a clash last month at an immigration detention facility in Newark. Groups such as the New Jersey Alliance for ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Amid rising concerns from residents about local development and taxes, Mayor Terrence Curran took time during the June 24 Township Committee meeting to address persistent rumors that some of Cranford’s largest development projects aren’t paying their fair share.“I've been approached ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council kept residents who attended their June 24 meeting waiting for nearly three hours before emerging from an executive session that began at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Renée Baskerville apologized to residents as the public portion of the meeting got underway. One ...
The Paramus Department of Public Works (DPW) is asking residents to keep the sewers clean this summer. If residents clog the main sewer line, they could be held responsible for repairs. Below are some tips that they share:When disposing bacon fat, let it cool and harden, then throw it in the ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough is expected to get a new rate for electricity following an energy auction in August.The Flemington Borough Council approved at the June 9 meeting its participation in an energy auction operated by Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative aimed at maintaining the borough’s ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, N.J. – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that he will host his next town hall on June 28, 2025, at 10:30AM. This is the second town hall Congressman Kean will host in the 119th Congress. In the 118th Congress (2023-2024), Congressman Kean hosted ten telephone town halls ...