Government
By CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY
May 11, 2025
PARKLAND, FL- As a mom, I appreciate Mother’s Day and celebrate all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures who have made a difference in our lives. They are the ones we seek out for support, help, advice, and comfort. Our world is a better place thanks to the love, ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This past week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 906, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act.Currently, U.S. law does not require public disclosure of companies tied to foreign adversaries operating in our technology and telecommunications markets.
TRENTON, NJ – A trio of New Jersey lawmakers are looking to expand the eligibility for retirees looking to participate in the New Jersey’s Secure Choice Savings Program, commonly referred to as Retire Ready NJ.Legislation, Assembly Bill 5358, sponsored by Assemblywomen Shama Haider, Tennille McCoy, ...
WAYNE, NJ - During this past Township Council meeting, two small business owners were recognized in celebration of National Small Business Week. The business owners were called up to the podium in front of the council chambers at town hall by Second Ward Councilman Al Sadowski and Fourth Ward ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Monmouth County Sheriff’s HOPE One Mobile Unit is visiting Asbury Park Housing Authority properties throughout the month of May, bringing vital addiction recovery resources, education, and support directly to residents in need.Launched in 2019, the HOPE One initiative is ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS — A major focus of the May 6 Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting centered on the approval of Resolution 2025-163, which authorizes the township to solicit bids for the sale of its wastewater system to private companies. The move is part of an effort to evaluate the long-term ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $534 million budget this spring that increases the county-wide tax levy by 1.75 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased by the same percentage that it did in 2024 for the county ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, May 9.Anchors Tiki Bar has Hollow Molly tonight at 6 pm, and Anthony Squared at 6 pm on Saturday.On Saturday, the St. John Vianney 8th grade has a car wash at the school from 9:30 am to 2 pm; Bubbakoo’s Burritos in Avenel is donating 25% of ...
Sayreville, NJ – April 25, 2025 — At a time when environmental health is at the forefront of community concerns, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin are calling for urgent action from NL Industries, Inc. to address decades-old contamination in the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — In a moment of celebration and pride for the City of Rahway, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe recognized six representatives from five dedicated nonprofit organizations that completed the Rahway Nonprofit Alliance (RNA) Grant Strategy Training Program—a rigorous eight-part course designed to ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Nearly 500 people attended the town’s 19th annual “Senior Summit & Older Adults Expo” this week, with Mayor John E. McCormac saying it was “terrific to see so many people” at the Wednesday, May 7th event.The annual Senior Summit & Older Adults Expo “gets bigger and better ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Borough of Mountainside has completed the installation of new lights at the tennis and pickleball courts located at Deerfield School, offering residents extended hours of play and improved accessibility.The Borough says the upgraded lighting system is designed to enhance ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Mayor Adrian Mapp gave his annual State of the City Address, a speech the third-term mayor has given since 2014. Mapp's 1 hour and 23 minute speech, entitled “Plainfield Rising: A City Transformed” was live-streamed on YouTube, where the video can be watched below.
PARAMUS, NJ - The mayor and council announced that May 4-10 is Municipal Clerk Week. “This is the 56th annual Municipal Clerks Week," Mayor Christopher DiPiazza said. "Whereas the office of municipal clerk is the oldest of public service. They have pledged to be ever mindful of their ...
May 9, 2025 As the elected leaders of Maplewood and South Orange, we stand in firm and unapologetic solidarity with Mayor Ras Baraka, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, Rob Menendez, and the courageous activists and city officials of Newark. We condemn in the strongest possible ...
PARKLAND, FL- The last Book Sale of the season at the Parkland Library will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The event features hundreds of books on sale at deeply discounted prices.The Book Sale, which is hosted by the Parkland Friends of the Library, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Download ...
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 ...
CAMDEN – Mayor Victor Carstarphen focused his Thursday evening 2025 State of the City address on positive change, ranging from sharply lower crime to the planned $250 million rebuild of the Walter Rand Transportation Center and development of a 25-story mixed-use high rise that will go across the ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Neptune Township residents who vote by mail should have received ballots by now, and early in-person voting begins on Tuesday, June 3, continuing through Sunday, June 8. This is due to an extended early voting period signed into law by Governor Murphy in March, and in-person ...
Wayne Mayor Responds to Request from Board of Ed and Lowers Cost for School SecurityWAYNE, NJ – During last week’s Wayne Board of Education meeting, a trustee asked the mayor, who had been viewing the meeting online, for help in lowering the cost for keeping Wayne Police Officers in the public ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ — The 2025 Property Tax Assessments postcards have been printed and distributed, and property owners are encouraged to take a close look at their assessments. The Tax List is now available for review at the Green Brook Municipal Building, providing an opportunity for residents to ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Thursday's Mayor & Council Meeting was a heartwarming celebration of accomplishments and community spirit, featuring esteemed guests and inspiring stories.Kicking off the evening was a proud moment for Valley View and Bayberry Schools as their VEX IQ Robotics teams made their way ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened last night’s hybrid council meeting (held both in-person and online) with all members present, beginning with the reading of several proclamations, including:Apraxia Awareness MonthBuilding Safety MonthEmergency Medical Services Week (May 18 -24, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township has a new council member – Joseph Miczak – who was sworn in on Tuesday, May 6, to serve the community at the local government level. Miczak fills the vacancy left by Councilwoman Denise Daniels, who resigned. She will be moving out of East Windsor Township, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Gregg M. Ficarra has resigned from the Township Council four months after he was sworn-in to a fifth term as a Councilman-at-Large in New Jersey’s seventh-largest municipality. A state-law-proscribed process to temporarily fill his council vacancy is underway.Ficarra, and his wife, ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- Graham Petto from Topology shared a slideshow with the planning board to illustrate how the fourth round of affordable housing was calculated and what it entails.Petto stated that Topology worked with Mayor Sheena Collum on affordable housing. “We believe that it is a robust ...
CRANFORD, NJ — From honoring educators and recognizing environmental efforts to addressing rising energy costs and recent public safety incidents, the Cranford Township Committee meeting on May 6 covered a wide range of community issues and initiatives.Mayor Terence Curran opened the meeting by ...
PARKLAND, FL- Groundbreaking began this week on Wedge Preserve Park in Parkland. The park, which will be located at the corner of Nob Hill Road and Hillsboro Blvd, is expected to have an official City groundbreaking event this summer. The park’s amenities will include:Adult baseball/softball ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Following weeks of criticism from members of the council about the lateness of the budget, it has finally been introduced. The preliminary $151 million spending plan includes a 6.9% tax increase, or $182 for the average homeowner. Hoboken’s Business Administrator, Jason Freeman – ...
The Borough of Red Bank is hiring a full-time Assistant Parking Technician to support the Parking Utility. This is a union position that offers a comprehensive benefits package. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For a complete job description, click ...