Government
By MATT DOHERTY
April 27, 2026
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The long-anticipated restoration of the Paramount Theater took a significant step forward this week, as the Mayor and City Council approved a resolution authorizing the next phase of construction on the historic boardwalk landmark.The vote clears the way for Phase II of the $11.7 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The long-anticipated restoration of the Paramount Theater took a significant step forward this week, as the Mayor and City Council approved a resolution authorizing the next phase of construction on the historic boardwalk landmark.The vote clears the way for Phase II of the $11.7 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The long-anticipated restoration of the Paramount Theater took a significant step forward this week, as the Mayor and City Council approved a resolution authorizing the next phase of construction on the historic boardwalk landmark.The vote clears the way for Phase II of the $11.7 ...
SPARTA, NJ – The ordinance to return a section of the Lake Mohawk reservation to a C-1H or Community Commercial-Historic zone was tabled again at the April 15 meeting. Ordinance 26-07 was pulled back from a vote because Mayor Dean Blumetti asked for additional language around the bed and ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — County commissioners reviewed a series of infrastructure projects and capital initiatives during a recent meeting, focusing on roadway improvements, facility upgrades, and ongoing construction efforts across the county.Among the primary topics discussed was a countywide road ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - During the April 22 Town Council meeting, it was announced that Jefferson is preparing for a municipal-wide property revaluation where all homes in the Township will have value reassessed. This revaluation will then be used to adjust each home’s property tax.Township Tax Assessor ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Sussex County officials addressed legal questions surrounding the Open Public Meetings Act during the April 22 meeting, following concerns tied to a prior session that was relocated at the last minute.County Administrator Christina Marks said the previous meeting had been moved ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Borough Council approved a resolution introducing the Borough's 2026 municipal budget totaling $13,319,347, which results in an increase of $226.86 over last year for municipal services. (It is the figure for the assessed value of a Fanwood home that costs $475,000, which is the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chief Financial Officer Karen Fornaro will introduce the Borough of Chatham Council's 2026 Municipal Budget at Monday's 7:30 p.m. meeting in Borough Hall.The council is also set to vote on legislation that will oppose new affordable housing legislation. According to an overview of NJ ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — The Planning Board has formally recommended that the former Star-Ledger printing and distribution facility on Chapin Road be designated as an "area in need of redevelopment," which could transform the 36-acre site in a major way.The recommendation followed a public hearing on April ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A series of transportation improvements is underway across Asbury Park, as city officials continue efforts to enhance safety, modernize infrastructure, and create a more accessible environment for residents, visitors, and commuters.The City’s Transportation Department is currently ...
POMPANO BEACH — Plans for a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) moved forward last week as the Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan for a facility designed to withstand major hurricanes.The 35,652-square-foot project is funded by the General Obligation Bond package ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover Township officials marked a major milestone in local recreation improvements earlier this month as Mayor Joseph Pannullo and the Township Council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for newly constructed bocce courts at Lurker Park.The ceremony celebrated the completion ...
POMPANO BEACH — Seven decades after he vanished in the midst of the Korean War, a Pompano Beach native - U.S. Army Cpl. Joshua Corruth - was brought home to be laid to rest with full military honors.Corruth was just 20 years old, a soldier in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has accepted an additional $500,000 in Enhancing Local Public Infrastructure grant funding. The council unanimously approved the funding via resolution at the combined meeting on Wednesday.According to the New Jersey Department of Health, this grant provides funding to ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ - As Spring Lake and Belmar continue their legal battle with Verizon over wireless infrastructure, a controversial federal bill that could have further limited local control has been pulled from consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives—marking a temporary win for ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will receive an additional $61,250 in Code Blue funding through the Passaic County Department of Human Services to support emergency sheltering and related services for unhoused residents during severe winter weather.The funding covers the period from Jan. 1 through March ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains Township Manager Margaret Heisey presented the township’s budget for the coming year on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. It includes what she described as a “modest” $265 tax increase on the average assessed home.Heisey explained that the main reason for the increase is ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Pompano Beach City Commission is set to decide Tuesday whether to endorse a $10 million overhaul of NW 15th Street - an often-overlooked street which extends from Dixie Highway, crossing underneath I-95 with its own underpass to Andrews Avenue and Powerline Road - a project ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After weeks of discussion, Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney has outlined a proposal to protect city-owned land, an issue that fueled the Save Boca movement and helped drive the outcome of the March municipal election.At an April 13 council workshop, officials discussed a ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township has introduced an ordinance that will put a cap on how much Wayne will pay to replace mailboxes damaged during snow plowing operations.Should this ordinance receive final approval at an upcoming council meeting, it would limit reimbursements to $150 for mailboxes damaged ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Borough Council has unanimously approved the $29,743,527 municipal budget which includes a projected increase of one percent, or $27.73 for a home assessed at an average of $276,200.The 2026 municipal budget is an increase of $77,175 over the 2025 budget, according to Paige ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Looking ahead, several newly introduced ordinances hint at where Maplewood is heading next. Proposed investments include funding for open space projects, improvements to the township’s stormwater utility, and broader capital upgrades. Another measure would expand volunteer ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Township Business Administrator Debra Millikin presented the finalized municipal budget to the public on April 22 at the Jefferson Town Council meeting. The budget was approved by the council at the March 25 meeting.The 2026 budget will result in a $148.37 annual municipal tax ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A federal judge has struck down a controversial directive from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a move being hailed by local lawmakers as a significant victory for both patient care and state authority over healthcare decisions.The ruling, issued by a U.S.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A young Elm tree was planted outside the Woodbridge History Museum on Friday – Arbor Day – as a “living landmark” to America’s 250th anniversary.This “Liberty Tree” symbolizes America’s growth, strength and enduring spirit of freedom. Mayor John E. McCormac said it’s a “living ...