Government
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
June 26, 2025
TRENTON, NJ – Parents may soon be able to take paid time off from work to attend those special school events and important meetings with their children's educators without the financial impact under proposed legislation. The measure, Senate Bill 172, would permit employers to provide full paid ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg and the Phillipsburg Housing Authority have entered a Memorandum of Agreement for increased police services on the authority’s properties. In response to a recent uptick in criminal activity, the Phillipsburg Housing Authority (PHA), located at 530 ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – The Borough of Watchung’s Environmental Commission announced the launch of a new clothing and textile recycling initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing landfill waste. This program is made possible through a partnership with HELPSY, a certified B Corporation ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — About 231 parking spaces would be available in the business section of Rancocas Woods under a proposed redevelopment plan, Mount Laurel’s planner said Tuesday at a public community meeting. The new total number of parking spaces – which is about 140 more than currently exists – ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Planning Board adopted the township's 2025 housing element and fair share plan at a special meeting June 25.According to a release, that adoption confirms the township's compliance with New Jersey affordable housing mandates.The plan follows directives ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At last week's Plainfield City Council meeting, two residents of the 1200 block of Watchung Avenue spoke during public comments to express their dissatisfaction over parking restrictions that officially kicked in on June 1st.In May, the Plainfield City Council unanimously passed an ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board approved the Borough’s updated Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) at its meeting last night.Chris Dochney, Program Manager with CME Associates, walked the Board through a summary of the 2025 Red Bank Affordable Housing Plan.Dochney said in part, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The average Wood-Ridge homeowner should see their tax bills raised by approximately eight dollars per month for municipal operations with the 2025 budget that was passed by the Wood-Ridge Council at the June 18th meeting of the Mayor and Council.At the Wood-Ridge May 5th Board of ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Noel Musial, Sr. and Noel Musial, Jr., owners of Musial Group Architecture, presented their feasibility study for 10 Rooney Circle, Lakeside Avenue, 66 Main Street and 46 Mt. Pleasant to the town council at its June 24 meeting. Noel Sr. explained, "What we did was evaluate each of ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Rent Leveling Board will hold their meeting tonight, Thursday, June 26, 7:00pm. Meeting to be held at the Senior Center or virtually; to be determined on an as-meeting basis.
SOMERSET, NJ - Township officials have opted not to award a contract for electric generation services after a much-anticipated bid for the Franklin Community Energy Aggregation (FCEA) program failed to meet expectations, delaying the township’s move toward cleaner, cost-saving energy.Only one ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has accepted a $286,298 grant from the New Jersey State Public Library for the rehabilitation of Stelton Community Center. These funds will be used for a sensory gym and a space for youth with disabilities, according to the township.“We’re excited to continue the ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton Council designated June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at their meeting at the beginning of the month through resolution #171-2025.“Persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other communities (LGBTQIA+) have been subject to violence, harassment ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Jenny Mundell moved to New Jersey as a post-graduate, ready to start her career and figure out her future. Little did she know that moving to New Jersey would lead to her one day becoming Bloomfield’s mayor. Mundell moved to Bloomfield after living in Montclair. She and her husband ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn Attorney Jarrid Kantor updated residents and the township committee on the third round Fair Share housing during last week's meeting. "On June 6, there was a hearing. There were two motions which the court decided. One was a motion to enforce the court's prior order, which ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Because of a 7% increase in rates from the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority, as well as other inflationary costs, Scotch Plains is increasing rates for its sewer utility for 2025."This is the first time in six years that Scotch Plains is increasing rates," according to Mayor ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Electric bikes and scooters may seem like they are everywhere, but soon they may be banned from pathways and trails inside Westfield’s parks after the introduction of a new ordinance was unanimously approved at Tuesday's town council meeting.“We are introducing on first reading an ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A pivotal Summit Common Council meeting on Tuesday ended with the approval of the city’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, following extensive public input and a 4-1 vote from council members.The resolution, introduced by Councilman Jamel Boyer, aimed to secure ...
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 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The parents of a six-year-old who nearly drowned two years ago at Coral Springs’ Cypress Water Park have sued the city and a now-defunct daycare center. A lawyer representing Katia and Portege Thelusma filed a lawsuit in Broward County Circuit Court earlier this month, seeking ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Elizabeth Graner was sworn in as Somerset County’s newly appointed Commissioner Tuesday by Superior Court Judge Douglas Singleterry. Graner, a Basking Ridge resident, has been an English teacher at Rahway Public Schools since 2001 and sat on the Somerset County Board of Taxation ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Elizabeth Graner was sworn in as Somerset County’s newly appointed Commissioner Tuesday by Superior Court Judge Douglas Singleterry. Graner, a Basking Ridge resident, has been an English teacher at Rahway Public Schools since 2001 and sat on the Somerset County Board of Taxation ...
TRENTON, NJ – Parents may soon be able to take paid time off from work to attend those special school events and important meetings with their children's educators without the financial impact under proposed legislation. The measure, Senate Bill 172, would permit employers to provide full paid ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Office of Emergency Management (OEM) alerted residents on Wednesday morning to the presence of a low-flying helicopter in the area.The announcement stated, “Be advised [that] NJ Transit advised they will have a low-flying helicopter over the train tracks inspecting power ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council voted unanimously on June 11, 2025 to accept a revised report from an independent financial advisor that outlines the town’s aging wastewater infrastructure, requiring an estimated $42 million in required capital improvements, and a potential sale of ...
The Paramus Department of Public Works (DPW) has alerted residents and local travelers of potential summer maintenance. This includes: Filling potholesRepairing storm basinsClearing blockagesJetting sewer lines Check TAPinto Paramus's page for additional summer tips from the DPW.
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – On a vote of 3–2, the Readington Township Committee approved an amended, now $27.6 million budget with an additional $491,000 in affordable housing expenditures.The budget as passed now includes a tax increase of $254 for the average household for the 2025 tax year.“We ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The ripple effects of Boca Raton remaking its downtown government campus have reached Sugar Sand Park. The park owner, the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, recently approved the construction of a softball complex at the park, according to a newsletter issued ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ - Cannabusiness may be coming to the Township under a measure that was approved Tuesday evening by the East Windsor Council. The municipal body advanced its efforts to enter the cannabis industry with the passage of Ordinance 2025-06 after amendments were made by the East Windsor ...
SEA GIRT —In a unanimous vote during its June 18 meeting, the Sea Girt Combined Planning and Zoning Board adopted the Borough’s updated Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, aligning with New Jersey’s Fourth Round affordable housing rules. At the June 20th Special Meeting, the Sea Girt Governing ...