Government
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
May 23, 2025
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 ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners at a recent meeting approved a resolution which allocates increased funding for transportation services benefiting local veterans. The modification to the existing LINK contract with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ...
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—It was another marathon night for the Yorktown Town Board on Tuesday, as board members and the public spent more than four hours discussing long-standing issues, including accessory dwelling units, battery energy storage systems, solar power generation systems and facilities, ...
WARREN, NJ — The Warren Township Committee at its last meeting approved a budget of $25,492,525.75, raising municipal taxes by $68.38 for homeowners with an average property value of $969,669. The budget is 4.7% higher than last year's, with a $1,158,150.27 increase. Although the tax rate will ...
CRANFORD, NJ — At the May 20 meeting, the Cranford Township Committee focused on public safety achievements and local infrastructure concerns, which also included the adoption of financial ordinances.The Committee also honored members of the Cranford Police Department for their service and ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Traffic patrols should return to Broad Street following the announcement at the May 12 Flemington Borough Council meeting that drivers are ignoring the newly-installed stop signs along the busy street.Council president Tony Parker told the board that, over the past weekend, a ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Stop feeding white tail deer.The Flemington Borough Council introduced a new, tougher ordinance on that issue at the May 12 meeting after it was reported that residents have been leaving bags of deer food out for the wild herd.Councilman Trent Levitt said he received several ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Hometown pride was on parade at Somers Supervisor Robert Scorrano’s first-ever formal State of the Town address.Stepping up to the podium at The Elephant Hotel, aka Town Hall, on Tuesday, May 6, he noted that the 200-year-old building had “long symbolized our shared history. Tonight, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has approved a $563,788 road resurfacing contract for portions of East 34th and East 35th streets, selecting the second-lowest bidder after disqualifying the original low bid on technical grounds.The contract was awarded Tuesday to Wallington-based ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel Township 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 Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Mount Laurel was ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with all members in attendance. ProclamationMayor Portman read a Proclamation honoring Julie Flores-Castillo with the 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award for her impactful advocacy on ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – At the May 21st meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council, Councilman Ezio Altamura had the following items in his verbal report, which is also on file with the Borough Clerk.He reminded the Council that Keep Wood-Ridge Beautiful Day is set for Sunday, June 1, which will include ...
TOWN OF OLEAN, NY — The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Cattaraugus County will receive $237,163.99 in state funding for improvements at its facility in the town.The shelter is one of 30 animal care organizations across the state that will share $10.4 million in funding from the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Just one year after accepting the job as executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, Olivia Manning has resigned, effective Friday, May 23.“With deep regret, I must confirm that Olivia tendered her resignation, effective Friday 23 May,” said Chas Stevens, DSA ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the May 21 planning board meeting, many experts and residents spoke in favor of and against the Chai Center proposed for 165 Old Short Hills Road. Chai’s attorney, Michael Lavigne, talked about the revisions to the plans that they made in response to the township’s requests.
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Looking for a rewarding opportunity to work in Asbury Park? The Asbury Park Public Library is now hiring a part-time, seasonal Library Assistant, offering up to 20 hours per week. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about public service, community engagement, and ...
SPARTA, NJ - The township council invited the Sparta High School Robotics Z Team – Mirage, to their May 13 meeting to receive a proclamation. Mayor Neill Clark presented the students with their proclamation recognizing their success.The proclamation explained the program began in 2010 with 10 ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Township of Cedar Grove and Mayor Melissa Skabich invite residents to address concerns or any questions they have. Mayor Skabich will be holding a meeting on May 29 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall Conference Room, located on the second floor of the building. Times/dates ...
SUMMIT, NJ. — City of Summit offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The day will also be a parking holiday, with no fees required for on-street parking or in municipal lots and garages.While trash collection will not be affected by the holiday, recycling pickup ...
Newark Human Resources Director Tiffany Stewart has clarified how the city's new health care plan will work, following criticism by health care industry professionals who say the reference-based pricing model can have negative consequences. City officials said last week that the model, which goes ...
WAYNE, NJ – It’s been a long, fun and sometimes difficult journey for Matteo Dugdale who began as a Cub Scout in Pack 108 in 2016, when he was in first grade. But the reward was worth it. Now nine years later, as a Boy Scout in Troop 107, he earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America and ...
OLEAN, NY — Because of a calculation error, the city will reissue tax bills, according to a press release from Mayor William J. Aiello's office. While city employees work to rectify the situation, the clerk's office will not be accepting payments. More information will follow.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey Lottery announced that Party Wines on Mount Pleasant Avenue in West Orange sold the winning ticket for the Jersey Cash 5 lottery drawing on Tuesday. The person who purchased the ticket won $150,000.The winning numbers were 04, 19, 28, 29 and 36, and the winner ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Join the nation's largest dress down day on Thursday and wear Red, White and Blue supporting GI Go Fund. GI Go Fund is a is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that assists military veterans and their family members, along with first responders, people with disabilities, ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Join the nation's largest dress down day on Thursday and wear Red, White and Blue supporting GI Go Fund. GI Go Fund is a is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that assists military veterans and their family members, along with first responders, people with disabilities, ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough set the financing and hired a contractor to replace lead and galvanized water lines on Main Street.The water line project is part of the on-going effort to replace sewer lines from Church Street to the Route 12 circle.The new funding resolution and the contract resolution ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A resolution pertaining to professional financial evaluation services with 4ward Planning, Inc. was discussed at the May 14, 2025 Phillipsburg Town Council meeting. The Philadelphia-based planning firm 4ward, Inc. submitted a proposal on Feb. 9, regarding aforementioned services ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Councilman Michael Docteroff confirmed during Tuesday’s West Caldwell Township Council meeting that the Cedar Street pool will not be open for Memorial Day weekend due to a critical repair issue. The issue was not able to be identified until the pools were filled, and the ...