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By TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE
May 18, 2025
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange issued a Jitney contingency plan for the NJ Transit strike, which began at 12:01 a.m. on May 16. The West Orange Jitney Schedule will run on a modified schedule as follows for the duration of the strike. ROUTE 1 - AM Jitney bus will continue to run on the regular ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – On May 13, 3025, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) launched his second annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes initiative in conjunction with the start of National Police Week (May 11–17, 2025). This initiative recognizes exceptional law enforcement officers serving communities ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – On May 13, 3025, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) launched his second annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes initiative in conjunction with the start of National Police Week (May 11–17, 2025). This initiative recognizes exceptional law enforcement officers serving communities ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Planning Board unanimously approved the recommendation to the Township Committee that the development of 38 age-restricted homes on the former site of Scotty's Pub & Comedy Cove is consistent with the master plan.Board chairman Jeff Tiger explained to the ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Bedford took time out this month to celebrate the achievements of the Katonah Village Library and Westmoreland Sanctuary in helping to maintain and improve the environment.In a town hall reception and ceremony, the Conservation Board presented those organizations with its Green ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Public Library will be closed Wednesday, May 21 due to a Collection Move. There may be limited access to certain areas of the collection on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23, but staff will be available to assist patrons in accessing materials.
MELBOURNE, FL –Mayor Paul Alfrey presented a declaration to members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary on Tuesday, declaring May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week in the City of Melbourne.The proclamation emphasized the importance of safe boating habits for both novice and experienced ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners has adopted the 2025 county budget of $284,571,600, up 5% from 2024 and includes $239,705,606 to be raised through property taxes. The average county home valued at $590,863 (up $41,011 from 2024) will see an annual increase of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners has adopted the 2025 county budget of $284,571,600, up 5% from 2024 and includes $239,705,606 to be raised through property taxes. The average county home valued at $590,863 (up $41,011 from 2024) will see an annual increase of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Since World War I, red poppies have been a symbol of remembrance of the sacrifices made by veterans while protecting our freedoms. Throughout the United States, the American Legion observes National Poppy Day annually on the Friday before Memorial Day and, at a recent ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Borough of Hawthorne has approved a $28.16 million budget for 2025 that focuses on road repairs, emergency services, and upgrades to the town’s sewer systems.The proposed tax levy increase for 2025 is $1,525,062, which represents a 5.4% increase over the previous year.For the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough residents came to the Borough of Chatham Council meeting on Monday night asking how a piece of Borough-owned “green space” was included in the proposed affordable housing plan without public input.Discussion on the subject had been mistakenly included on the original ...
BELMAR, NJ — The Belmar Train Station was unusually quiet today as NJ Transit’s first locomotive engineers strike in more than four decades brought all statewide rail service to a complete halt. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), representing 450 engineers and trainees, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The usually busy Asbury Park train station sat eerily silent today as New Jersey’s first locomotive engineers strike in more than four decades brought NJ Transit rail service to a complete standstill. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), representing 450 ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether to allow cannabis retail shops in the township. The petition initiative aimed at asking for this to happen garnered 1529 signatures in two weeks, prompting the mayor to announce the question will be on the November 2025 ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Marc Lincer from Topology presented the Fourth Round of Affordable Housing plan during the May 12 town council meeting. He began, “The village is first for complying with affordable housing obligations. At this point, we're at the stage of adopting and endorsing the Housing ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Here is today’s rundown of new and upcoming community events presented each week by Mayor John E. McCormac.
CARMEL, N.Y.—Supporters of a plan to have Putnam County share sales tax revenue with its towns and villages may be running out of time as the state legislature prepares to go into recess next month.It all began last month when the County Legislature passed a measure to lower the sales tax rate from ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During last week’s town council meeting, members discussed a new noise ordinance in response to residents’ complaints.Rudin shared, “We are working here in town to strengthen the noise ordinance for the sake of the community. This is not an issue that is in one location or in two ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The Summit Common Council will vote during its next meeting on Tuesday, May 20, to approve the city’s 2025 municipal budget, which includes a 4.6% increase in operating expenses and an estimated $79 rise in the average residential tax bill.The general fund totals $65 million, up 6.2 ...
TRENTON, NJ - NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing that all flown at half-staff on Friday, May 16, 2025 to honor the life of former United States Supreme Court Associate Justice David Hackett Souter. Justice Souter passed away on May 8, 2025 at the age of 85.“Justice Souter ...
TRENTON, NJ - NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing that all flown at half-staff on Friday, May 16, 2025 to honor the life of former United States Supreme Court Associate Justice David Hackett Souter. Justice Souter passed away on May 8, 2025 at the age of 85.“Justice Souter ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The traffic jams on Route 10 and Route 46 are likely to dissipate next week when, the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) says, Route 80 in Wharton will partially reopen.In a “traffic advisory” relased today (May 16), the NJDOT said two eastbound lanes of the interstate highway ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – Readington Township’s 2025 budget, to be introduced May 19, will include a $185 increase in the local tax bill for the average household, and no increase to funding for basic local services.Spending for both public safety and the department of public works are expected to ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – On May 13, 3025, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) launched his second annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes initiative in conjunction with the start of National Police Week (May 11–17, 2025). This initiative recognizes exceptional law enforcement officers serving communities ...
NEWARK, N.J. — According to a press release issued by NJ Transit, service across New Jersey will grind to a halt beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday as NJ Transit’s locomotive engineers prepare to go on strike, officials announced Thursday night. SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF ARTICLE FOR ALL DETAILS FROM NJ ...
NEWARK, N.J. — According to a press release issued by NJ Transit, service across New Jersey will grind to a halt beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday as NJ Transit’s locomotive engineers prepare to go on strike, officials announced Thursday night. SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF ARTICLE FOR ALL DETAILS FROM NJ ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Planning Board met on Monday, May 12 and unanimously passed a resolution regarding the fourth round of the borough's Affordable Housing Plan amid no members of the public offering comment and a handful of questions from planning board members.The plan, which will be ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Following Hasbrouck Heights Borough Attorney Mark DiPisa’s reading of his letter to the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club earlier in the meeting, newly elected Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club President Jen Ober addressed the Council during the public comments section of the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the recent township committee meeting, attorney Jeff Feld and township attorney Jarrid Kantor talked about the Millburn lawsuits that Feld is representing. Feld is running off the bracketed party line in the local Democratic Party primary.Feld began, “I am the counsel in the ...