Government
By DAWN MILLER
May 31, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The first meeting for the month of June of the South Plainfield Borough Council takes place on Monday at 7 p.m. at the South Plainfield Municipal Building. There is a busy agenda for the June 2 meeting. South Plainfield Mayor Matthew Anesh will read a proclamation for Pride ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange's new website administrator recently announced that the township's website is undergoing a redesign which will be unveiled between 10 and 11 a.m. on June 3. A press release revealed, “We are excited to announce several upgrades to our website aimed at improving user ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Williams Transco has filed a petition with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting expedited reissuance of its certificate authority for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE), which includes Compressor Station 206 in Franklin Township. The Township was ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a list naming jurisdictions in 35 states who it considers obstructive to its efforts to enforce immigration laws. Plainfield was featured as one of 18 New Jersey municipalities on the ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed Burlington County on their list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law” released on Friday, May 30. However, the County contends that they have taken no action that would have led to such a ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed Burlington County on their list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law” released on Friday, May 30. However, the County contends that they have taken no action that would have led to such a ...
May 30, 2025 - BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The inclusion of Bloomfield on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s newly released list of so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” is both misleading and disappointing. We are a Fair and Welcoming Community, and we follow all federal and state laws, including the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – With a June 30 deadline approaching, the Summit Planning Board held a meeting on Thursday to discuss the city’s affordable housing obligations and present two proposed development sites that may help meet state-mandated requirements.“This is likely one of many meetings ahead of us,” ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has accepted approximately $78,572.37 from the US Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Distributor/Janssen Opioid Settlement. According to a spokesperson for the township, these funds will be used to fund health and educational programming.According to ...
BELLEVILLE and NORTH ARLINGTON – They share the Passaic River, sitting directly across the narrow banks from one another. And now they will serve together as leaders in the largest statewide organization in America to exclusively represent the interests of mayors.Mayor Daniel H. Pronti of North ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem’s Gail Pantezzi and Laurel Aronian have both been recognized by U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler as Women of Distinction/Changemakers.The two were among community leaders from the congressman’s 17th District who were feted at a recent ceremony held in Rockland County.“It was an ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden will be hosting their 15th Annual Fish Derby on Sunday, June 1, 2025at Wlson Park, from 10 am- 2pm. The event is a collaboration with Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Linden Department of Parks and Recreation. This community event invites you to come out ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A 14-year-old playground and worn basketball court at Pride Promoters Park will soon be replaced, thanks to $225,000 in federal funding.Last week, the Coral Springs City Commission approved the park improvements with money coming from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The nasty traffic on nearby roads, due to sinkhole-related closures of Route 80 in Wharton, are expected to ease significantly late tomorrow (May 30) as two westbound lanes of the interstate return to service.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the two lanes are ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Mayor presented a proclamation at the Township Committee meeting Tuesday night in recognition of Older American Month. Accepting the proclamation from Mayor James Bowser was Maria Terrezza, Senior Citizens Activities Supervisor, Senior Center Wednesday Club President Patricia ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The nasty traffic on Roxbury roads, due to sinkhole-related closures of Route 80 in Wharton, are expected to ease significantly late tomorrow (May 30) as two westbound lanes of the interstate return to service.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the two lanes are ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township is promoting a no-cost home energy efficiency program designed to help residents reduce utility bills and enhance home comfort. This initiative is part of the Sustainable Jersey–PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership, offering tailored solutions for homeowners and ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The nasty traffic on Roxbury roads, due to sinkhole-related closures of Route 80 in Wharton, are expected to ease significantly late tomorrow (May 30) as two westbound lanes of the interstate return to service.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the two lanes are ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Ray Keeley is Millburn's May Employee of the Month. He's been working in Millburn for nine years and also works for Maplewood, as part of a shared service agreement. Keeley is a Plumbing Subcode Official and Building Inspector and also steps in as Construction Official when ...
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—Several resolutions tied to AMS Acquisitions’ plan to redevelop 800 E. Main St. were on the agenda at the Yorktown Town Board’s May 13 meeting, where members voted—split on the decision—to approve a rezoning request that would allow the former Blue Book Network headquarters ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - An ordinance pertaining to parking areas for EMS on Prospect Street remains tabled by the Phillipsburg Town Council at the May 28, 2025, meeting. Previously reported by TAPinto, resident Diane Turner addressed prior concerns that the ordinance is taking away her curb frontage.
ROXBURY, NJ - The nasty traffic on Roxbury roads, due to sinkhole-related closures of Route 80 in Wharton, are expected to ease significantly late tomorrow (May 30) as two westbound lanes of the interstate return to service.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the two lanes are ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local #32 proudly endorses Mayor Jenny Mundell and her running mates—First Ward Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzalez, Councilwoman at-Large Monica Charris Tabares, Councilman at-Large Widney Polynice, and at-large council candidate Jill ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – At the last town council meeting, residents and council members spoke about the garden and exercise equipment proposed for Degnan Park. Robert Rashkes, a lead coordinator of Project Healthy Bones since 2007, spoke about Osteoporosis Awareness Month and the importance of exercising ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Residential tax bills will increase by $3.67 per month based on the average home value of $547,000, the final piece of the overall tax bill for township residents.The municipal budget represents 13 percent of the total tax bill; the balance of 87 percent is divided between the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was given a state-wide award by the Florida League of Cities — the 2025 Home Rule Hero Award, city officials announced Wednesday. The award is for local leaders who speak to state lawmakers about city needs. It honors people who ...
BOCA RATON, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public meeting on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:00 PM to discuss a $5.5 million resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation project along State Road 5/US 1/Federal Highway in Boca Raton. The meeting will be held at the Boca Raton ...
MADISON, NJ - At Wednesday’s mayor and council meeting Mayor Robert Conley noted three ribbon cutting ceremonies he attended this week, including an affordable housing project.The Forum at Madison will be 100% affordable for low and moderate-income households at 60% Area Median Income (AMI) or ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey opened Tuesday's meeting of the mayor and council with a prepared statement regarding decorum and public comments, warning that disruptors could be removed from the meeting and, in extreme cases, be charged with disorderly conduct.Dempsey's ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - On Sunday, May 18th, Commissioner Susan Soloway along with County Clerk Mary Melfi, attended a special gathering at the Veterans of Foreign Affairs in Flemington, in celebration of the 100th birthday of veteran Joe Pitula. The event was a heartfelt tribute to Mr. Pitula’s life of ...