Government
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
June 13, 2025
RED BANK, NJ: The Planning Board officially approved the much-debated Train Station Redevelopment Project, marking a major milestone in the borough’s long-term vision for revitalization. The approval granted at last night’s meeting follows months of community outreach, detailed presentations, and ...
WAYNE, NJ - Wayne resident and long-time Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), the organization announced this week during its national conference in Seattle, Washington.Bartlett will serve as ...
SOMERSET, NJ - In a sweeping rebuke of a long-contested gas infrastructure proposal, the Franklin Township Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday night opposing the construction of Compressor Station 206 and the broader Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project from ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland is looking to light up a stretch of roadway that is currently dark at night. Hillsboro Boulevard will be having street lights installed along the roadway in the next 14 months, according to a spokesperson for the City of Parkland. This would create an estimated ...
BRIELLE — In the coming weeks, all New Jersey municipalities must submit their final Housing Element and Fair Share Plans to the state. At this week’s council meeting, Brielle’s governing body approved a resolution adopting the plan prepared by the Planning Board to meet the borough’s Fourth Round ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Asmeret Ghebremicael has announced her resignation from the town council due to health and parenting reasons. She released a statement: “After much reflection, and following advice from my medical professionals and heartfelt discussions with my family, I’ve made the difficult ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Mayor’s Youth Council hosted the first Pawsome Fundraiser supporting St. Hubert’s on June 8th in Peppertown Park. It featured a costume contest with dogs decked out in summer-themed ensembles ready to win prizes. Proceeds went towards St. Huberts Animal Welfare Center to ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The City of Long Branch approved its Municipal Budget for 2025 at the June 11 City Council meeting this past Wednesday. Despite higher costs, the City of Long Branch will not raise taxes this year.The city council played a video highlighting the new budget, and some of the main ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Village Council recognized Kurt Hommen as the All-Time Winningest Baseball Coach in Bergen County History, Kyle Schulke as the Big North Conference Swimming Coach of the Year, and Michael Troy as the Bergen County Basketball Coach of the Year.Hommen has been the head ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer on Tuesday night tabled an item about beach parking on the city council agenda after misinformation about proposed changes spread on social media. Some Boca Raton residents mistakenly thought that a city council proposal to replace paid beach parking ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - The NJ Ninth Legislative District leaders invite the public to the grand opening of the new Ninth District Legislative Office! The opening will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at their new office, located at 400 North Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Do you enjoy working outdoors, especially when the weather is warm? Mount Laurel Township may have the perfect job for you. Mount Laurel's Public Works Department is currently hiring for a seasonal laborer position.The job's duties include a variety of routine, repetitive, ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - The NJ Ninth Legislative District leaders invite the public to the grand opening of the new Ninth District Legislative Office! The opening will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at their new office, located at 400 North Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Township Council held a Regular Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.The meeting opened with the appointment of seven student liaisons to the Economic Development Committee, Environmental & Landmark Advisory Committee, Board of Health, and Recreation Advisory ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council voted unanimously to support ongoing efforts in preserving the natural integrity and economic health of the community, passing a resolution that endorses the Lower Delaware River Management Plan, with the inclusion of its waterfront and Lopatcong ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona wants to hear from residents. The Township will be holding a public hearing on June 19 at the Verona Community Center to present and adopt its Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The proposed plan focuses on potential development for affordable ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Planning Board officially approved the much-debated Train Station Redevelopment Project, marking a major milestone in the borough’s long-term vision for revitalization. The approval granted at last night’s meeting follows months of community outreach, detailed presentations, and ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Mayor Paul Alfrey, on behalf of the Melbourne City Council, presented Aging Matters in Brevard a proclamation on Tuesday in recognition of the organization’s 60th anniversary. Kimberly Butler, Senior Director of Human Resources for Aging Matters in Brevard, accepted the proclamation ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A pipeline project once shelved amid environmental opposition has returned—and local advocates are mobilizing to stop it again.Williams/Transco has refiled with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for expedited approval of the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is currently accepting letters of interest from those interested in serving on the Rent Control Board to oversee regulations and ensure compliance with local housing policies. In April 2024, the town voted 3-2 on Resolution 2024-78, authorizing the ...
SPARTA, NJ - The Sparta Zoning Board members will be hearing testimony on Elite Truck & Tire's request for a "D" variance for 409 Woodport Road. The applicants are proposing to change the location previously occupied by Acting a Part into a truck tire transfer station where tractor-trailers ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Eastbound nighttime drivers on Route 80 en route to Roxbury and Mount Arlington via Exit 30 to Howard Boulevard will be out of luck tonight (June 11), tomorrow night and Friday night, said the state today.The interstate highway's eastbound ramp to Howard Boulevard will be closed from ...
OLEAN, NY — New York State will provide $500,000 to assist the city in resolving inflow and infiltration issues in wastewater management, Mayor William J. Aiello announced Wednesday.“This funding is a game-changer for Olean and our neighboring communities,” Aiello said in a press release. “By ...
WHARTON, NJ - Traffic through Roxbury should return to normal this weekend, thanks to an earlier-than-estimated completion of repairs to Route 80 cave-ins in Wharton that have forced detouring drivers to take Route 10 and Route 46 through the township.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Mountain View Auto Body, located at 246 S. Broad St. in Ridgewood, is owned and operated by Les Dann, LLC.The shop’s application to the Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment seeks use variance approval, preliminary and final site plan approval, and bulk variances related to the ...
SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - A host of Lewisboro town offices will soon get a new home, following a decision announced at the Town Board’s May 27 meeting. The building, at 892 Route 35 in Cross River, currently bears the name Old Post Road Professional Building and Annex. In a vote at a special meeting on ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The South Orange Township Committee met on June 9, and residents were very concerned about Ritzer Field installing Astro Turf. Jessica Miller, who lives on Hixon Place, spoke about light pollution, an increase in traffic, parking issues and that Astro Turf is impermeable. She ...
NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted on federal charges for forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers who were attempting to arrest Mayor Ras Baraka during a protest last month at an immigration detention facility in Newark.McIver along with U.S. Reps. Robert Mendendez and ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A cannabusiness may be coming to town after the Monday vote by East Windsor Planning Board that would permit the township to move forward with its proposed plan. The vote of 5-0 with two abstentions would allow cannabis sales within the township, affirming that it would not be ...
NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted on federal charges for forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers who were attempting to arrest Mayor Ras Baraka during a protest last month at an immigration detention facility in Newark.McIver along with U.S. Reps. Robert Mendendez and ...