Government
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
June 2, 2025
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is inviting residents, business owners, and community members to attend an important Community Meeting this Wednesday, June 4, at 6:00pm at the Red Bank Senior Center, located at 80 Shrewsbury Avenue.In a press release, the borough said this is an open forum ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Zoning Board is holding its first regularly scheduled meeting for June on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the South Plainfield Municipal Building. On the agenda for the June 3 meeting is one resolution and two commercial hearings. In the resolution, ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Department of Public Works (DPW) is providing paper shredding services on Wednesday, June 4.The shredding will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DPW garage, behind the police station at 315 Westfield Ave.Click here for the announcement from the Township of Clark.For more ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — On Thursday, May 29, New Providence Public Art (NPPA) added two new works to its growing outdoor gallery with the installation of sculptures by artist Denis Folz.“Sea Foam Resting Spot,” a large, striking sculpture that includes a built-in seating area, now stands in Harmony ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Tierra playground will close starting Monday for a replacement project in Boca Raton, officials announced last week.The work is expected to take about three months.The new playground will have similar equipment, but will also include new benches, shade structures, and more ...
RED BANK, NJ: Praise, disapproval, suggestion?Got something to say to an elected official?Well, here’s your chance to let them know what’s on your mind.The following are the weekly public office hours of the Mayor and Council: Monday Afternoons - Mayor Billy Portman (call 732-530-2740 to schedule ...
SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - At a recent board meeting, Lewisboro Town Board members began wrestling with the thorny subject of how – and where – it might find a new home for a host of key town departments. In recent years, those business functions have occupied space at what used to be Lewisboro Elementary ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The city council unanimously approved a resolution on May 27 to increase development review fees by 25 percent and add additional items to the fee schedule, while keeping fees within the range of what other cities charge.Cindy Dittmer, the City of Melbourne’s Community Development ...
Editor's note: The event listings below were updated after initial publication to reflect the fact that the Public Schools' make up snow day closing will not occur on June 3. It had been rescheduled to occur in May. Princeton, NJ – Back in October of 2024, a Princeton Council work session discussed ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Sometime between Saturday and Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed an extensive list of jurisdictions in 35 states, including Plainfield, that it considers obstructive to its efforts to enforce immigration laws. Plainfield was featured as one of 18 New Jersey ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 1 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, June 4.The Township of Clark informs Zone 1 residents, "Please bring recycling curbside the evening before pick-up. No Styrofoam, food-soiled pizza boxes or plastic bags of ...
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—Yorktown's website (yorktownny.gov) is getting a makeover.Town Planner Robyn Steinberg appeared before the Town Board earlier this month to present her review of options for updating the site, which was last redesigned in 2020 but now uses outdated software.Steinberg said key ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Borough is holding a special council meeting to adopt flood hazard maps and designate a flood plain administrator, according to the published agenda.The Mayor and Council Special Meeting is scheduled to be held in the Caucus Room (down stairs) on June 2, 2025, 3 p.m.
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough has introduced a Senior Loop-Line which literally keeps seniors ‘in the loop’ without need for email or internet access.How to access:Call 201-777-6161 … to hear what's happening in Fair Lawn.It's updated every Friday. It is an unattended information line, do not attempt ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead and the Linden Mayor's Youth Commission Committee will be hosting their Third Annual Wine & Cheese Art Expo Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 5 pm- 7 pm at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade. Come out for an evening of exquisite art, delectable wine and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs businesses may soon be paying more in business taxes, as city elected officials consider approving a five percent increase this month. The City Commission is scheduled to review the proposed hike during a first reading on Wednesday.According to a city memo, the ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Mayor James R. Spango and the Roseland Borough Council celebrated the winners of the annual “Mother of the Year” awards. Each year, students at Lester C. Noecker Elementary School write essays as they celebrate Mother’s Day and compose an essay as to why they believe their mother is ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park honored its fallen heroes on Memorial Day Monday with services at the Fireman's Memorial, led by the West Paterson Fire Department; the KIA Memorial, led by the American Legion Post 238, and assisted by the Ladies Auxiliary; and the War Memorial, led by the Legion ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Sgt. Michael Slattery was promoted to the rank of captain during the May 21 meeting of the Caldwell Borough Council. Slattery, a 17-year veteran of the department who was sworn in by Mayor Garrett Jones, joined the department in 2008. Slattery replaces the position vacated by Captain ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Township has been named on a newly released list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to published reports.As the Trump administration intensifies efforts to compel local governments to comply with federal immigration ...
EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, N.J. — With New Jersey electricity rates set to rise by as much as 20.2 percent beginning June 1, local officials, residents, and state legislators are sounding the alarm, warning that the increase could place an unsustainable burden on working families, seniors, and low-income ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Animal Control , for the month of May, particpated in the Field Challenge, a national initiative to increase the number of lost dogs who are returned home. The Paws in the Field Challenge, hosted by Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne and Florida officials are urging residents to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially begins June 1, by making a plan, preparing their homes, building a supply kit, and staying informed.The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) issued a release on ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a workshop meeting of the Clark Township Council on Monday, June 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held at the Clark Township Municipal Building, located at 430 Westfield Ave.For a copy of the June 2nd agenda, click here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
ROXBURY, NJ - As promised by the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT), two westbound lanes of Route 80 in Wharton were reopened on May 30, good news for residents of nearby towns - including Roxbury - who were forced to endure heavy traffic from detoured interstate drivers.The state said it ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson City Council members are now on the hook for $25 in daily fines from the state after missing the May 30 deadline to introduce the city’s proposed $302 million budget — a plan that includes a controversial 5.6% tax increase.That increase could shrink to just 2% if the city ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac and today is Friday, May 30.Anchors Tiki Bar has the Breaking News Band tonight from 6 p, to 9 pm and Second Nature Duo will be there from 6 pm to 9 pm on Saturday.Sunday is a Senior Barbecue Bash at the Woodbridge Fire Department from 12 p, to 3 pm and the ...
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Mount Kisco is tapping into some expert advice and help as it strives to proactively protect its precious water supply.The village uses Byram Lake Reservoir as its primary source but also draws from four bedrock wells located at Leonard Park.Mount Kisco is one of five volunteer ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The annual hydrant-flushing program is beginning in Hawthorne, as well as North Haledon, for those served by Hawthorne's water system.This program will start the week of June 2 and will continue for the next four to six weeks. Work will be done daily during regular business hours.No ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Mayor James Damiano recognized first responders in the township of Little Falls during the Township Council’s May 19 meeting. Mayor Damiano issued proclamations for National Law Enforcement Week and National EMS Week, highlighting the importance of first responders nationwide and ...