Government
By TAPINTO STAFF REPORT
June 11, 2025
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 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater Township is still seeking traffic improvements as far as the Route 202/206 and Route 22 interchange from Peters Brook to Commons Way is concerned – and so is the state.Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and Greenman-Pederson Inc. appeared ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Township Committee introduced, then subsequently tabled, an ordinance defining the process for residents on corner lots installing generators in their yards.“If you're on a corner lot, you have two front yards. We do not allow central air-conditioners or generators ...
TRENTON, NJ - Hamilton and Robbinsville Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy (D-Mercer/Middlesex) wants her constituents, and other New Jersey residents that use the prescription diabetes drug, to be aware of insulin manufacturer assistance programs. Her legislative effort, A4015/S2886, recently passed the ...
VERONA, NJ - Starting Monday, June 16th, the Township of Verona, in collaboration with the Verona Police Department, will be initiating a traffic pattern modification at the Verona Community Center. Vehicles will now be directed around the annex building. The Township of Verona says this will ...
WATCH: Above video includes Jack's speech at the Tuesday evening victory party at Bell Works in Holmdel. Ciattarelli was introduced by Monmouth County GOP Chair, Sheriff Shaun Golden and Ciattarelli's daughter Alexa. HOLMDEL, NJ — In a decisive victory Tuesday night, former Assemblyman Jack ...
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 ...
WASHINGTON — The Federal Transit Administration has awarded $5,883,200 to the Seneca Nation Department of Transportation.The funds will be used to replace an outdated maintenance facility, which will serve as a centralized location of operations for the department and the Seneca Transit System. The ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Community Engagement and Equity Advisory Committee will hold their meeting tonight, Wednesday, June 11, 6:30pm, at the Red Bank Public Library, 84 West Front Street, 2nd floor.Support Red Bank Small Businesses! Support our Sponsors!TAPinto Red Bank is free to read, funded entirely ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Melbourne Beach Parks Board has launched a buy-a-brick fundraiser to create an Honor Walk in front of the Community Center to recognize and celebrate military members.The Parks Board organized the initiative on behalf of the Town of Melbourne Beach. The fundraiser allows ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s home city delivered a massive plurality to their favorite son in the Democratic primary Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough to defeat U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who captured the Democratic nomination in a bid to become New Jersey's next governor. Sherrill, who won with 34% of ...
Princeton, NJ – Brian Hughes, the son of a preeminent New Jersey politician who overcame early struggles to create his own political legacy as Mercer County Executive for 20 years, died June 10 at the age of 68.Hughes, a Princeton resident, was the son of Richard J. Hughes, who served as New Jersey ...
WASHINGTON, DC - On June 5, 2025, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) sent a letter to New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim urging them to support the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction relief for New Jersey families in the Senate’s forthcoming reconciliation package.For more than a ...
WARREN, NJ — According to unofficial results, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli have won their parties’ primaries for governor in New Jersey. Warren Township had a contested Republican Primary this year for one three-year seat on the Township Committee. Current Mayor ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The City of Asbury Park will present its 2025 Affordable Housing Plan at the upcoming City Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.Beth McManus, the City’s Affordable Housing Planner, will lead the ...
Princeton, NJ – In recent weeks, you’ve seen a growing number of lawn signs in one part of town that read: “Defend Historic Princeton.” Not Save, not Sustain, not Protect, not Preserve, but “Defend!”Pay attention to the language and let that word “defend”settle in.“Defend” implies attack. It ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Two residents of Lenox Avenue spoke during the June 9 town council meeting to request traffic-calming measures because motorists are speeding on their street. They also asked to participate in the decision-making process.Allison McDuffie, a resident on Lenox Avenue, began by ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - A spirited celebration of Portuguese heritage took place in Berkeley Heights on June 10, 2025, with a moving flag-raising ceremony that recognized the rich cultural contributions of the Portuguese-American community—and honored longtime resident and community leader ...
TRENTON — The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on June 5 advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program. The bill, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, would provide tax incentives to help residents save for purchasing their ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill designed to prevent incidents of public unrest – and punish those responsible - was signed into law on June 2 by Governor Phil Murphy. Assembly bill A4652, sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Hutchison and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, delivers a targeted response to the growing trend ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, June 12, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Key Agenda Items Up for Council Vote (refer to the agenda for a full list)ResolutionsInsertion of Special Items – Safe Routes to School ...
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) ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs officials are on the hunt for a partner to come in and build a new youth center in the city — at no cost to taxpayers. The city issued a request on June 2 for letters from parties who may have an interest in building the youth center and outlining their ...
FLEMINGTON – Six borough residents were arrested early June 9 by agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, Flemington Borough Police Chief Jerry Rotella said June 10.Rotella said his department had been notified early on June 9 that ICE would be operating in the borough.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Township of Springfield recently received a grant of $416,000 from Union County for the creation of a new pocket park.The funding will go toward the creation of Oakland Avenue Park, off of Mountain Avenue and behind Meisel Avenue Park.“The corners of the property will be ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Dylan Hansen, IT Director for the Village of Ridgewood, explained the problems and proposed solutions for the current digital recording software and sound system within the Sydney V. Stoldt, Jr. Courtroom at Village Hall during Monday night’s council meeting.The council meeting was ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Jeff Adelman, a longtime resident and lawyer, has officially entered the race for Coral Springs City Commission Seat 4.Commissioner Joshua Simmons, who currently sits in that seat, is term-limited, and cannot run for the seat again. Adelman, 49, said his family moved to the city ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold their regular meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11, 7:00pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.The proposed Red Bank Train Station Redevelopment Plan will be presented by BFJ Planning.BFJ Planning is not affiliated with Denholtz Properties, the ...
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) ...
TRENTON — The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on June 5 advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program. The bill, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, would provide tax incentives to help residents save for purchasing their ...