Government
By REBECCA GREENE
May 15, 2025
GLEN ROCK, NJ - If you want plastic ware with your takeout food, you have to ask…by law.On May 14, the Borough Council passed a supplement to its Food Establishments ordinance which will require patrons of food establishments to ask for plastic ware when they get takeout food.“This is an ordinance ...
Middletown Committee Declares Relay for Life Day, Mental Health MonthMIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Township Committee issued multiple proclamations Monday night, recognizing Relay for Life Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, and several other commemorative weeks and causes during its May 12 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Village Council approved the $64.8 million budget for CY2025 at Wednesday night’s council meeting.The budget results in a municipal tax increase of 3.14% over last year. This equates to a municipal tax increase of approximately $149.63 for the average home in Ridgewood ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Four residents in the Academy Street area called into the May 12 town council meeting to ask members to address the dangerous speeding traffic there. David Kraiker began, “We had a neighborhood association meeting, and this seems to be, lately, a recurring hot topic. It is about ...
VERONA, NJ - The County of Essex invites residents to participate in its public information session for proposed design improvements in the Township of Verona. The session will take place on May 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Essex County Department of Public Works, located at 900 Bloomfield ...
EDISON, NJ - The kitchen at the Edison Senior Center, located on Woodbridge Avenue, will be closed for a week due to renovations, according to the township. This will not affect the Meals on Wheels program. The kitchen will be closed from Friday, May 16, through Friday, May 23. Neighboring senior ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council unanimously approved the 2025 municipal budget at their regular meeting on Wednesday. The township passed a $175 million budget resulting in a less than 1% increase in municipal taxes. All members of the council praised the budget, while some criticized Mayor Sam ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – On May 15, Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo, Mayor Susan McCartney, Council Member Asmeret Ghebremicael and other officials attended the grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at the West Orange Senior House at 46 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, which was the former library location.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ- The Borough of New Providence hosted its annual Senior Health Fair at the DeCorso Senior Community Center on Wednesday, May 14, from 9:30am - 12pm. The event was open to all New Providence residents 55+, and despite the rain, drew a large crowd.The Senior Health Fair brought ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Township of Berkeley Heights has officially issued a Notice to Bidders for the proposed sale of the municipal Wastewater Treatment System. The sale is outlined in a formal Request for Bids (RFB), now available through the Township Clerk’s Office.The request invites sealed ...
MAPLEWOOD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICEUpdate: Contingency Planning for NJ Transit Rail StrikeMaplewood Twp. Alternate Transit Options for Strike Post Date: 05/14/2025 3:24 PMTwo Updates:All Maplewood jitneys will pickup/drop-off at the South Orange train station SOPAC circle.Beginning Monday, May 19, ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — After years of planning, design revisions, and regulatory navigation, Manasquan’s long-anticipated Business District Streetscapes project is finally moving forward. During the most recent council meeting, officials confirmed that the project has officially been put out to bid, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Pride Promoters Park is set to undergo a significant transformation as part of Coral Springs’ broader effort to revitalize public spaces. During the upcoming May 21 City Commission meeting, officials will vote on proposed renovations aimed at modernizing the park - at 4391 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Borough officials provided updates on a range of infrastructure projects at their latest council meeting, including progress on roadwork, recreation upgrades, and water system improvements.The May 7 meeting featured detailed reports from Borough Engineer Joe Burn and Borough ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners, on May 6, supported land purchases in Readington and Raritan townships, and the renovation of the Tewksbury Township Library.In a separate action, the board offered support, but not funding, for the Cross River YMCA’s $5 million effort ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The youth organizers came to the Tuesday, May 13 Council Meeting to promote the Unity Day community event scheduled for Saturday, June 7 at 4-6 pm. This year’s event is taking place at the New Providence High School.According to the organizers “we can choose what unites us” and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek continues its fight against the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill — even though Broward County approved it months ago. Mayor Jackie Railey recently sent a letter to Broward County Vice Mayor Mark Bogen asking the county to consider buying the approximately 24 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – On May 14, town council members received budget reports from the municipal court and the planning board and spoke about government debt that needs to be paid off. They also made some tentative adjustments to the planning department budget to fund a planner’s position.Council ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights Borough Attorney Mark DiPisa updated the public by reading the letter sent to the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club earlier in the day concerning the ongoing audit of the swim club, requested by the town as part of its due diligence prior to next year’s lease ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Borough officials say legal restrictions are limiting their ability to address a longstanding issue involving a cluttered property that has sparked concern for years.The matter was discussed during the May 7 Borough Council meeting when Councilwoman Ann Marie Sasso asked Borough ...
CHATHAM, NJ – On May 7, Chatham Borough Planner Kendra Lelie laid out the proposed plan for Chatham Borough's fourth-round obligation of affordable housing at the planning board meeting, outlining three sites for development - 58 N. Passaic Avenue and 311 and 589 Main Street.The Chatham Borough ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Borough Council passed its $25.8 million municipal budget, although two council members said they wished there was more work done to reduce the 4.2% tax levy increase.The $25,832,266 budget is a 3.6% increase over the 2024 budget, according to borough officials, who introduced ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Les Dann, LLC operates Mountain View Auto Body, located at 246 S. Broad St. in Ridgewood.The application presented to the zoning board refers to properties 246-247 S. Broad St. on Block 3905, Lots 12, 13, and 14 in the village, all of which are owned by Les Dann, LLC. The Mountain ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Road resurfacing on Avon Street and Berwyn Street, previously scheduled for Thursday and Friday, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Borough of Roselle Park says there is no alternative date at this time. For more information, please contact the Borough of Roselle ...
SHARK RIVER HILLS - At Monday night's Neptune Township Committee meeting, the Township Committee held a hearing about 401 Overlook, also known as “Overlook Manor” located in Shark River Hills.At the meeting, the Township Committee stated that there were 37 total violations at this property. 35 of ...
Morristown, NJ — At Tuesday’s town council meeting the Morristown council heard presentations on financial agreements for two redevelopment projects in town. A representative of Nassau Capital Advisors spoke to the council about the financial feasibility of the Lackawanna Redevelopment Project ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Township officials and residents expected Thursday night's Planning Board meeting would conclude three years worth of testimony - and a yes or note vote - on a controversial plan to build a warehouse complex on Homestead Road.That didn't happen.The latest snag - a witness for the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — One Westfield Place and its projected $165 million in revenue is one step closer to reality after the town council moved forward underlying financial ordinances that support the amended plans for the development Tuesday.While introducing the town’s attorneys who helped to negotiate ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland will be hosting a State of the City event on Wednesday evening, May 14, 2025, at City Hall in Parkland.The State of the City will feature Mayor Rich Walker and Parkland City Commissioners and Staff sharing information and updates for the year ahead and beyond in ...