Government
By MATT PFINGSTEN
June 10, 2025
PARKLAND, FL- The summer construction season on Loxahatchee Road has officially begun, and westbound Loxahatchee Road is closed between Parkside Drive and Nob Hill Road. Westbound drivers will need to detour at Parkside Drive to Holmberg Road to access western Parkland.Loxahatchee Road west of Nob ...
RED BANK, NJ: Over the past five years, Red Bank has approved 500 residential units, including both newly proposed and previously approved developments across multiple projects, with an estimated 68 affordable units included under New Jersey’s 20% set-aside guideline.These units contribute toward ...
UNION, NJ – A long-running neighborhood dispute in the Putnam Manor section of Union has come to an end, following a legal settlement involving a rental property at 380 Princeton Road that had been a source of years of ongoing frustration for local residents.At the center of the controversy is a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, June 12, rather than the usual Tuesday, due to a schedule adjustment. The meeting will take place at the Municipal Building, beginning at 7:00 p.m.The agenda features a full docket of business, including ...
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) ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Planning Board will hold its only regularly scheduled meeting for the month on Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the South Plainfield Municipal Building. On the upcoming agenda for Tuesday's planning board meeting is a public hearing for the ...
A severe thunderstorm watch and a flooding watch are in effect for Allegany and Cattaraugus counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the thunderstorm watch at 2:28 p.m. Friday. It will remain in place until 10 p.mThe flood watch was issued at 11:11 a.m. It will remain in effect until 2 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The town council will hold a Zoom meeting at noon (not in person) on Thursday, June 12. Members will be authorizing the tax department to mail out estimated tax bills.A resolution will be approved. It states, “The Essex County Board of Taxation has not certified the General Tax ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — Over the past year, three major issues have impacted Gold Coast towns and the Jersey Shore: offshore wind development, Verizon 5G rollouts, and NJ’s proposed flood zone policy changes. While some challenges are already front and center in specific communities, others are quickly ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — A boisterous but under-control crowd packed the Mahopac High School auditorium for Congressman Mike Lawler’s Putnam County Town Hall last night, where the second-term rep of New York's purple 17th district discussed Social Security, Medicaid, taxes, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The optics of raising a local business tax on Coral Springs businesses last week were just too much, even though the 5% increase amounted to about an $8 increase for most. So, the Coral Springs City Commission decided against moving forward with the increase during its regular ...
WARREN, NJ --Primary Election is taking place on JUNE 10, 2025, between 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM. 2025 Polling Locations are as followed: Districts 1, 2 & 3 vote at Mount Horeb Elementary School at 80 Mount Horeb Road Districts 4, 5 & 13 vote at Angelo L. Tomaso Elementary School at 46 Washington ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After reviewing 81 applications, the firm hired to conduct the search to replace outgoing City Manager George Brown has recommended eight semi-finalists for the job, two of whom — Jorge Camejo and James Zervis — are current city employees.The search to replace outgoing City Manager ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– In a move that underscores the critical role lifeguards play in safeguarding New Jersey’s coastal communities, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution formally supporting the recognition of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– In a move that underscores the critical role lifeguards play in safeguarding New Jersey’s coastal communities, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution formally supporting the recognition of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– In a move that underscores the critical role lifeguards play in safeguarding New Jersey’s coastal communities, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution formally supporting the recognition of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — One of this community’s busiest Iselin intersections should now be safer for drivers and pedestrians after more than $1 million in safety improvements that Middlesex County has made in partnership with the township.Officials unveiled recently-completed safety measures at the ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - On Tuesday, June 3rd, Commissioner Jeff Kuhl attended the second annual Prevention Resources Open House located at 5 East Main Street, in Flemington. The event welcomed community members for an engaging and informative session, allowing residents to connect with Prevention ...
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 ...
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 ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Township Committee discussed a range of issues including the township’s affordable housing plan, downtown property updates, and several proposed ordinances during its meeting on Tuesday, June 3. Committee members also encouraged residents to stay informed and participate ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The $4 million project to modernize the Bloomfield Avenue Bridge in West Caldwell has been completed.“Bloomfield Avenue stretches from Newark in the east all the way to West Caldwell in the west and is one of the most heavily used and relied upon roadways in our county. Making ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Many positive things have recently happened or are about to happen in East Windsor; however, a decision by one of its municipal neighbors causes some concern, East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov said during her State of East Windsor Township address. “East Windsor is in a very ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad was honored at the Township Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 3. The Township Council proclaimed May 2025 as Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Month, admiring the dedication of rescue squad members who provide life-sustaining care to those in need seven ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown Township Committee is inviting residents to a public meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to review and discuss exciting plans for upgrades at Bill Kunkel Memorial Park. The meeting will take place during the regularly scheduled Township Committee session, ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL - On Monday, June 2, the Melbourne Beach Town Commission voted at its third special meeting of the evening to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to locate an executive search firm to assist with the possible hiring of a new town manager. Commissioner Tim Reed said that the ...
Princeton, NJ – What happens when a four-lane section of road, such as North Harrison Street in front of the Princeton Shopping Center, goes on a road diet and is reduced to two lanes – one in each direction instead of two? Possibly very little change for motorists, but likely substantial ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Committee adopted the Maplewood Village Alliance budget for 2025 as was the budget for the Springfield Avenue Partnership. In addition, an ordinance passed amending the Township Code regarding zoning reviews and permits. An ordinance was introduced that if passed would revise ...
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—A theme of inclusivity and honor flowed through Tuesday’s Town Board meeting, as officials recognized local efforts and promoted community unity. In a separate matter, the board held off on making a decision to amend regulations for solar power generation systems and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—At a rally held on the 81st anniversary of D-Day on Friday evening, veterans joined local activists to protest the policies of the Trump administration and how they are affecting Americans who served in the military.The group organizing the rally, Doylestown Action League, wove a ...