Government
By JOHN E. MCCORMAC
June 20, 2025
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac and today is Friday, June 20th.Our Summer Concert Series continues this week with “Winslow” covering the Eagles tonight at Anchors Tiki Bar; “Late for the Sky with Jake Thistle” on Sunday; “Brooklyn Bridge” on Monday and “Midnight Blue” covering Foreigner on ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell Police Department welcomed a new sergeant to its ranks as Micheal Kraynanski was promoted from acting sergeant to a full-time sergeant during the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday. Mayor Garrett Jones administered the oath of office.Kraynanski was promoted to Acting ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ – Congressman Tom Kean Jr. visited Downtown Clinton recently to connect with local entrepreneurs and highlight the essential role small businesses and first responders play in strengthening New Jersey’s economy and community life.Among the stops on his visit was Towne Restaurant, a ...
SPRING LAKE — As the June 30 deadline approaches, New Jersey towns are rushing to finalize and submit their Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plans to the state. At its June 17 meeting, the Spring Lake Borough Council approved a resolution adopting its updated affordable housing plan, ...
Linden, NJ - Come out and join Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation for a free Juneteenth Cookout. Enjoy BBQ, games, prizes, and more on June 27th at the Multi-Purpose Center.What: A Juneteenth Cookout. Free event! Come one, come all to a day of ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Council President Lisa McKnight officiated the swearing-in of the borough’s new Police Officer Nicholas Abruzzo at the Tuesday, June 17 council meeting.The council also approved resolution of the resignation of Special Law Enforcement Officer Robert Moran. Councilman Alex Kogan ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following ordinances on introduction at the June 17th meeting of the Mayor and Council.ORD NO. 2576 – Bond Ordinance to authorize the improvement of Wood Street (from Lincoln Avenue to Passaic Avenue), Washington Place (from Oak Grove ...
WAYNE, NJ — At its June 18 meeting, the Wayne Township Council unanimously approved a resolution to accept the bid and award a contract for a 100% affordable housing development to be constructed at 1805 Valley Road [Extension], a property that has remained undeveloped for years.The project will ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Borough Planning Board unanimously approved the Borough's fourth round affordable housing plan after hearing from more than 30 citizens at its special meeting held before an overflow crowd on Wednesday night.Kendra Lelie, the Borough's planner, spoke for 72 minutes in ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board considered two applications at its June 16 meeting that involved additional stories on storefront buildings, one in Watchung Plaza, the other in the Upper Montclair business district. Both projects featured Ryan Robertson as the architect, and both ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Town Commission voted 3-2 on Wednesday to censure Mayor Alison Dennington and also discussed missing — possibly stolen — street signs that were set for auction to raise funds during a meeting that lasted more than six hours.Censure of Mayor DenningtonCommissioner Robert ...
NEWTON, NJ - The Town of Newton will continue with a project to improve the town’s wastewater system. According to town officials work began on June 16 and will continue through Wednesday, June 23. The project includes the construction of upgrades and improvement, with sanitary sewer ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Monday night's Plainfield City Council meeting, the governing body was presented with a resolution authorizing the City of Plainfield to apply for and accept a $500,000 grant from Union County. Read the application for the Union County Capital Project Grant here.While the ...
ROXBURY, NJ - You weren't supposed to know this just yet, but eight years after moving from Pennsylvania to Roxbury to become township manager, John Shepherd is heading back to the Keystone State to fill a similar position.Shepherd, who replaced former Roxbury Township Manager Chris Raths in May ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There is a water main break near Starkin Road and Riva Avenue. RIva Avenue will be closed from Hardenburg Lane and North Brook Drive to all but residential traffic, says the East Brunswick Police Department. Police personnel are on the scene to control traffic and assist ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs residents can better make their way through several city parks in the dark due to the city's recent upgraded lighting.The improvements, which cost a total of about $803,000, include the city’s first-ever solar-powered pathway lights installed at Cypress Park, at ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Emotions ran high as residents and officials responded to the fatal dump truck crash that claimed the life of 56-year-old Johnny Azar, the driver of a vehicle struck at a dangerous intersection.The crash, which occurred on June 11 at Fairview Avenue and Goffle Hill Road, was the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hawthorne officials have approved funding for new mobile radios and communication equipment for the borough’s Fire Department and Volunteer Ambulance Corps, aiming to fix persistent “dead zones” and improve emergency response.The decision was made during the June 4 Borough Council ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee officially adopted updates to its filming ordinance at its meeting Tuesday, a move that officials say will align the town’s permitting process with statewide standards while ensuring clearer guidelines and stronger safeguards for residents.The ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan as adopted by the Planning Board at the Tuesday, June 17 meeting. Due to the absence of Mayor Al Morgan Council President Lisa McKnight presided over the meeting.Councilwoman Nadine Geoffroy ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — At Tuesday evening’s Council meeting, the Borough of New Providence formally recognized Our Lady of Peace (OLP) parish for its wide-reaching contributions to the local community.Father Francisco Mendonça, pastor of the parish, accepted a proclamation recognizing the collective ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – Readington Township finally has a representative on Solberg Airport’s master plan citizen advisory committee, and it has reintroduced airport overlays to its planning maps after decades without valid airport zoning for the township.“The township has been working toward ...
CARTERET & WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Middlesex County plans to repair and repave several roads in these neighboring communities as part a summer “Vision Zero” goal to improve traffic safety and reduce motor vehicle accidents or fatalities.This summer, Middlesex County plans to repair and repave nearly ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Broward County Public Schools approved an agreement Tuesday to refurbish the Forest Glen Middle School tennis courts after a cut-and-paste error threw what seemed like a routine contract between the district and Coral Springs into question. Coral Springs offered to refurbish the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City Council on Tuesday approved a $54.5 million emergency appropriation to keep municipal operations running through the end of July, marking the third temporary funding resolution passed this year as Paterson continues to operate without a finalized 2025 budget.The resolution ...
Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated in the United States, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The roots of Juneteenth trace back to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President ...
Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated in the United States, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The roots of Juneteenth trace back to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President ...
Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated in the United States, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The roots of Juneteenth trace back to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President ...
*Editor's Note: Councilwoman Anna Marie Sasso commented on the issue, not Councilwoman Rayna Laiosa. HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials continue to raise concerns about a large sign displayed on the side of a commercial building at 204 Wagaraw Road, questioning whether it complies with Hawthorne’s ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The future of the long-vacant Pan Chemical site near the train station continues to raise questions, as Hawthorne officials discussed environmental concerns, redevelopment potential, and affordable housing pressures.At the June 4 council meeting, Borough Attorney Michael Pasquale ...