Government
By JENNIFER DERICKS
April 23, 2026
SPARTA, NJ – The township council voted again to table Ordinance 26-06 that would rescind the two-year lookback refund for 100% disabled veterans.Many residents attended, expecting to speak at the hearing for the ordinance. But because the council members agreed to table it, there was no ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village Council introduced an ordinance to further define how merchants promote their goods and services on the sidewalk outside their store, while keeping the character of the town and helping business to continue to be profitable--and that does not include racks of clothing.On ...
POMPANO BEACH — Seven decades after he vanished in the midst of the Korean War, a Pompano Beach native - U.S. Army Cpl. Joshua Corruth - was brought home to be laid to rest with full military honors.Corruth was just 20 years old, a soldier in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The long-delayed replacement of the Landing Road Bridge is now expected to begin in spring 2027, Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo said this week.The updated timeline was shared during a Roxbury Mayor and Council neighborhood meeting Tuesday in Landing. The mayor and his colleagues on the ...
Your article in TAPinto Princeton did a good job going back in history (2007-2008) to report on the Township/Borough/Library tussle over changes to the free parking commitment for Library users. Allow me to go back a bit further (1999-2001) to remind us of the reason for free parking in the first ...
PATERSON, NJ - Dozens of children were welcomed to City Hall on Thursday for Paterson’s annual “Bring Your Child to Work Day,” offering a hands-on introduction to local government and public service.Observed nationally each year, the event is designed to give young people a better understanding of ...
PARKLAND, FL- Basketball fans attending Parkland basketball games at Pine Trails Park will soon be getting a reprieve from the heat on sunny afternoons. The Parkland City Commission approved $92,476 to go towards shade canopies that will cover the bleachers at the Pine Trails Park basketball ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A local U.S. Congressional representative took to the House floor this week to announce plans to introduce legislation naming a post office after slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who represents Coral Springs in Congress, made the announcement ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Morris Township Mayor Donna Guariglia said the township will stand by and defend its all-electric building ordinance following a federal lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice.“Let me be clear, we stand by this ordinance; and, as such, we intend to defend ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains has announced its summer road repaving schedule for 2026:NorthsideBeryllium RoadFarley Ave (E. 2nd St. to Fanwood)Hidden HollowHetfield Ave (North Ave to South Ave)Marlboro RoadPearl PlaceRhoda PlaceRolling Peaks WaySims AvenueSouthsideJacobs LaneJudy LaneMohawk ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the Wednesday, April 15 regular meeting of the South Brunswick Township Council, resolution 15698 on the consent agenda pertained to the introduction of the 2026 municipal budget for the township. The resolution passed along with 21 other resolutions. During the public ...
BRIDGEWATER – The plan to convert a Somerset County Improvement Authority maintenance lot into a 20,000-megawatt battery storage system continued on April 14 with an emphasis on the safety of the site.After 90 minutes, the hearing was adjourned to July 28.Applicant Rockland APV Bridgewater Energy ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, Spring is in full swing here in Monmouth County, and with the warmer weather finally upon us, there is a renewed sense of energy and excitement throughout our communities. From outdoor events and community gatherings to important discussions about our future, this is ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — After nearly three months of requests from Berkeley Heights school officials seeking financial relief tied to residential developments operating under PILOT agreements, township officials delivered a formal response: the township cannot share the revenue — at least not at ...
LOPATCONG, NJ -- The Planning Board voted to advance two revisions to an ordinance amending the Zoning code regarding digital signage on Wednesday, April 22. The Mayor and Council will introduce the ordinance on Wednesday, May 6. There were no members of the public present at the meeting. The ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Township Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026‑05 at its April 14 meeting.The ordinance removes the permit‑parking requirement on the east side of Profitt Avenue. The restriction was originally created decades ago due to parking overflow from a medical ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Mayor Mapp will deliver his annual State of the City address on Thursday, April 30. The speech will take place at 7pm at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School.Each address has a theme, and following his re-election to a record fourth term in office, Mapp has entitled this ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Catherine Payne has been selected by the Somerset County Federated Republican Women as the recipient of their 2026 Millicent Fenwick Award. This award is presented annually as it acknowledges and recognizes women who have dedicated their lives to outstanding public service ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials are pressing for progress on the cleanup of a former industrial property as redevelopment plans move forward at the Pan Chemical site.The issue was discussed during the April 15 council meeting, where officials provided updates on efforts to remove contaminated ...
Princeton, NJ – The public tussle between the Princeton Public Library and the municipality regarding the closure of the library's funding gap continues. Like many Princeton dramas, this one relates to parking – specifically, whether the two-hours of free parking validation available to library ...
The Maplewood Township Committee began its April 21, 2026 meeting with a structured agenda and a strong emphasis on community values, recognition, and civic participation. Mayor Victor DeLuca opened the session by outlining the evening’s proceedings, which included proclamations, board and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council opened its April 21 meeting with a proclamation honoring National Library Week before hearing from a local Eagle Scout candidate proposing a community project that would add seating at Lower Columbia Park, and later advancing a $2.3 ...
NEWTON, NJ — Newton officials discussed the possibility of expanding digital payment options across municipal departments as residents and staff raised questions about modernizing existing cash-based systems.The discussion took place during the April 13 council meeting, where officials considered ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer, the Township Council, and Assemblyman Joe Danielsen will host a Senior Fraud Forum on Wednesday, April 29, giving residents a chance to learn directly from experts as fraud and scam-related incidents continue to surface in recent Franklin ...
SUMMIT, NJ — In a 5-2 vote that reopened long-running tensions over how downtown Summit should evolve after pandemic-era street closures reshaped its identity, the Common Council on Tuesday advanced a plan to shut down Maple Street this summer despite sharp warnings from opponents about safety, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack leaders took a deeper dive into the municipal budget at the April 21 Mayor & City Council meeting.The total for 2026 currently amounts to $146,451,218.66 (Last year’s numbers: $132,822,162.63). The tax levy has increased, sitting at 10.25%, which equates to an ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Council on Monday night unanimously approved two resolutions regarding bids that will allow construction to take place at two recreational facilities in the Township. The first resolution awarded the bid to resurface the baseball field at Laurel Acres Park to a ...
Flemington, NJ – The Board of County Commissioners, at their meeting on Tuesday, April 21st, unanimously voted in favor of introducing the 2026 county budget with general appropriations totaling $132,398,215, with a countywide tax levy (amount to be raised by taxes for Hunterdon County’s purposes) ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — With a proposed municipal budget set to be introduced at Wednesday's meeting of the Hoboken City Council, Mayor Emily Jabbour announced that her Administration will implement a targeted hiring freeze as part of ongoing efforts to reduce a deficit and ease the burden on taxpayers.The ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — After nearly three months of requests from Berkeley Heights school officials seeking financial relief tied to residential developments operating under PILOT agreements, township officials delivered a formal response: the township cannot share the revenue — at least not at ...