Government
By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
May 25, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ – As Memorial Day arrives in Summit and across the nation, we take time to reflect on the profound sacrifices made by the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their courage represents the deepest form of patriotism—a commitment not only to the flag, but to ...
PARKLAND, FL- Construction continues on Loxahatchee Road in Parkland, and FDOT is aiming to minimize impact on local drivers as roundabouts are added this summer, starting with the roundabout at Loxahatchee Road and University Drive.Once schools are released for summer break during the first week ...
A Memorial Day message from Mayor Ace Gallagher: I have said countless times speaking as a father, husband, a brother, a son, a friend and many times in public minutes as a member of the Hanover Township committee that being able to live raise a family and work in this area or any part of the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek will hold a Memorial Day ceremony to honor people who died while serving in the military.The event is planned for 9 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at Veterans Park, located at 3550 Lyons Road. It is free to attend.City commissioners, other officials, guest speakers, and ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are several local Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend.See below:Hanover Township Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th. Parade steps off at 9:30am. Ceremony at American Legion immediately after the parade. Expect road closures and delays in the area. Emergency ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—As Carmel Town Councilwoman Suzy McDonough’s political career winds down, the lifelong Mahopac resident has been honored as a Woman of Distinction.The awards were bestowed by state Assemblyman Matt Slater (R, C-Yorktown) at a ceremony at Town Hall last week. Slater honored seven women ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are several local Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend.See below:Hanover Township Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th. Parade steps off at 9:30am. Ceremony at American Legion immediately after the parade. Expect road closures and delays in the area. Emergency ...
Red Bank, NJ: The Borough is seeking to hire a Part-Time Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II and a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I/ Parking Enforcement Officer. See job description and requirements below.Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II The Red Bank Police Department is seeking ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Eastbound Route 10 drivers who take the jughandle in Succasunna that goes behind the BP gas and Dunkin Donuts might soon be barred from turning left onto Eyland Avenue or going straight onto West Street.The proposed limitations were discussed by the Roxbury Mayor and Council on May 20 ...
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—The Yorktown Town Board convened Tuesday, May 13 for a work session that ran three hours shorter than the previous week’s regular meeting. Agenda items included a proclamation for National Police Week, discussions on the town’s website (see page 6), the proposed project at ...
SPARTA, NJ – Gather your old papers and broken computers and head to Sparta Township’s free paper shred and E-Waste event on Saturday, May 31.The event will be held, rain or shine, at town hall, 65 Main Street.Sparta Township Recycling Program is sponsoring this event. Sparta residents, ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP/NEPTUNE CITY - In observance of Memorial Day, township offices and utilities, including recycling and trash, of Neptune and Neptune City will be closed on Monday, 5/26. Neptune Township Memorial Day Observance Ceremony - Sunday 5/25/25 - 1:00 PM - 703 Old Corlies Avenue, Neptune ...
WARETOWN - The Waretown Recreation is hosting a tennis camp this summer. See all the information below for registration information.
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 15-word proposed change to the Coconut Creek City Charter that would prohibit city commissioners from serving on a homeowner or condominium association set off an impassioned defense from Mayor Jackie Railey at Thursday’s city commission meeting.After winning re-election in ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - New Jersey American Water's lead line replacement program will continue on select streets next week (May 26 - May 30) in Roselle Park. Work will not take place on Memorial Day. The Borough of Roselle Park says Montana Construction is scheduled to dig "test pits" to identify ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - In observance of Memorial Day, the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights Administrative Offices will be closed beginning at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 23rd, and will remain closed on Monday, May 26th.Please note that there will be NO garbage pickup in ZONE 1 and NO grass pickup in ZONE 2 ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Maplewood adopted the township’s $59 million municipal budget for 2025 after a hearing with no comments at its May 21 meeting. Mayor Nancy Adams thanked everyone for their hard work on the budget. “I do want to thank Mr. Wherry and the administration on all your work on the budget, ...
2025 is a big election year. New Jersey is holding elections for Governor and General Assembly, and County and municipal offices. New Jersey has a closed, hybrid primary system. If you are registered with a particular party, Democrat or Republican, you must vote in that party’s primary. However, if ...
Newark, along with its mayor, City Council and council president, are being sued by the Department of Justice for alleged sanctuary city violations. The Justice Department's civil lawsuit, which was filed Thursday, claims the governments of Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City and Paterson unlawfully ...
Newark, along with its mayor, City Council and council president, are being sued by the Department of Justice for alleged sanctuary city violations. The Justice Department's civil lawsuit, which was filed Thursday, claims the governments of Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City and Paterson unlawfully ...
CARMEL, N.Y. — The Town of Carmel stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of a sales-tax sharing plan approved by the County Legislature on Monday night (May 19). The compromise between the lawmakers and County Executive Kevin Byrne ends a dispute that could potentially have cost the county ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Citing unresolved issues such as increased homelessness and petty crime along the three-block Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, the Jersey City Council put off a measure that would permanently close the Barrow Street access and install a children’s playground.When Newark Avenue was ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Although some uncertainty remains over how effective the new legislation will be in curbing rent abuses, Jersey City became the first city in the nation to ban algorithmic rent pricing this week.The legislation, sponsored by Councilman James Solomon, directly targets corporate ...
SUMMIT, NJ— The City of Summit has announced adjusted summer hours for City Hall and the Construction Office, effective Friday, May 23, through Friday, August 29.On Friday, May 23, City Hall will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the Construction Office will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac. It’s Friday, May 23, 2025.Tonight at 6 pm, Anchors Tiki Bar has performer Alex Chernick appearing with food by Latin Fuego & Dolce Pizza. We have “Donna & Nicky” performing at 6 pm on Saturday with food by Garden State Deli, and at 2 pm on Sunday, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would prohibit the declawing of a cat or other animal in New Jersey unless it was deemed necessary by a veterinarian for a therapeutic purpose has advanced in the State Legislature.The bill, S-1406, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Vin Gopal ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would prohibit the declawing of a cat or other animal in New Jersey unless it was deemed necessary by a veterinarian for a therapeutic purpose has advanced in the State Legislature.The bill, S-1406, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Vin Gopal ...
MELBOURNE, FL — Joan Junkala-Brown will join the City of Melbourne as the new deputy city manager starting June 9, city officials announced.City Manager Jenni Lamb publicly announced Junkala-Brown’s hiring at the May 13 City Council meeting during the City Manager’s Report agenda item. The city ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – East Windsor Township and the Borough of Highstown have botth recently received a large infusion of state aid to support local programs to keep the community looking its best. Under the Clean Communities grant program administered by the New Jersey Department of ...