Government
By ROMAN USCHAK
May 7, 2025
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The story of 1200 Route 22 rolls on, at least where the Bridgewater Township Council is concerned.The municipal governing body approved an ordinance April 24 for a redevelopment plan for the property (Block 221, Lots 1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 2 and 2.01), which has undergone much scrutiny ...
BELMONT, NY — Approximately 10 members of the Cattaraugus-Allegany Liberation Collective (CALC) gathered Friday afternoon at First Responders Park & River Access to protest U.S. involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The hour-long demonstration also spotlighted the protection of trans ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A mother with two daughters who had a restraining order against her abusive former husband is suing Coral Springs and the police department for releasing her address to him, resulting in further abuse, according to court records. A lawyer representing Rashonda Hackshaw and her ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek has paused on a proposed agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would allow city police officers to enforce the nation’s immigration laws. The city’s five elected leaders were scheduled to consider the agreement at their 7 p.m. Thursday city ...
NEWARK, NJ - Delaney Hall, a Newark prison that is on track to become an immigrant detention center, has allegedly reopened and is holding detainees, despite a pending lawsuit against the center’s owner about compliance with permits, certificates of occupancy and inspections. Mayor Ras J. Baraka ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Township of Berkeley Heights is proud to announce the formation of its “BH FIFA World Cup 26 Task Force,” a new community initiative designed to position Berkeley Heights as “FIFA-ready" town and capitalize on the unprecedented opportunities presented by the FIFA World ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – In an unanimous 5-0 vote, the Hightstown Council adopted an ordinance on its second reading at its meeting on Monday to purchase a $1.2 million bond to cover the cost of emergency repairs to the borough’s water utility system that social media posts indicate currently leave ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Council renewed its call for gun violence prevention by proclaiming the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day during its meeting on Monday night.The passed proclamation declares June 6, 2025 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Mount ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Planning Board heard an update from township planner Michael Mistretta from Harbor Associates on the requirements for the township master plan at its April 30 meeting.Mistretta reviewed the plan and updated the board on the progress of Affordable Housing and what ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, May 8, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Key Agenda Items Up for Council Vote (partial list)OrdinancesBond Funding (Introductions)Bond funding for municipal building upgrades: ...
NEWTON, NJ – A $2.6 million bond ordinance has been approved in Newton to fund road improvements, emergency service upgrades, and new equipment acquisitions.The ordinance, formally adopted during a recent council meeting, totals $2,604,000, with $2,466,000 to be financed through municipal bonds or ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board held on May 5 its long-awaited hearing on plans for affordable housing for the next decade. Planning Director Janice Talley took the board and Montclair residents in attendance through several elements of the plan, many of which she had discussed in ...
NEW JERSEY-REAL ID enforcement will begin on May 7, 2025. REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights unless travelers use a U.S. Passport or other federally approved identification. The standard New Jersey Drivers' License can still be used for driving.As the deadline for REAL ID ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the “Extension of Premises” application filed by the Conca Brothers (the Old Canal Inn) in order to host Nutley Family Service Bureau's Rock Hunger VII during the May 6 open public meeting. Rock Hunger will take place ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- The planning board discussed several cases during its May 5 meeting. Case #283, which is 270-274 Irvington Avenue, LLC, Block 2102, Lots 1420 and Block 2107, Lot 1, 270 Irvington Avenue and 299 Irvington Avenue, requested a second one-year extension of approval. The planning ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At this week’s Manasquan Council meeting, the governing body unanimously passed the 2025 municipal budget, approving a 3.34% increase in the amount to be raised through taxation compared to 2024. The new municipal tax rate is set at $0.411 per $100 of assessed value, representing a ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The town will kickoff May – national Older Americans Month – by hosting its 19th annual “Senior Summit & Older Adults Expo” on Wednesday, May 7th.The free community event starts at 10 am at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main Street, said Mayor John E. McCormac, who will ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A coalition of groups opposed to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office decision to work with ICE to identify and detain undocumented immigrants is gathering at the Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown tomorrow to protest the move and to publicly question county officials about the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — A longtime East Windsor resident has been honored for his volunteer service to the community by local elected officials.Simon “Skip” Berman was recently presented with the 2025 Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer by Mayor Janice S. Mironov.
FLEMINGTON, NJ - On Friday, April 25th, Commissioners Jeff Kuhl and Susan Soloway participated in the 26th Annual Arbor Day Ceremony, organized by the Hunterdon County Shade Tree Commission. This event was held at the Main Branch County Library, as part of the global Arbor Day celebration that has ...
OLEAN, NY — A portion of Wayne Street will be closed Tuesday while a tree is removed, according to a press release from the city’s Department of Public Works.From 10 a.m. to 5p.m., the eastbound lane of the roadway will be closed between North First and North Union streets. There will also be a ...
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.
FLEMINGTON – The proposed multi-million dollar renovation of the Flemington-Raritan Community Pool got a boost from the borough council with the passage April 28 of a resolution of support.The community pool was opened in 1963, but closed in in 2017 because of a state of disrepair.The restored ...
NEW JERSEY-REAL ID enforcement will begin on May 7, 2025. REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights unless travelers use a U.S. Passport or other federally approved identification. The standard New Jersey Drivers' License can still be used for driving.As the deadline for REAL ID ...
NEW JERSEY-REAL ID enforcement will begin on May 7, 2025. REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights unless travelers use a U.S. Passport or other federally approved identification. The standard New Jersey Drivers' License can still be used for driving.As the deadline for REAL ID ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland Historian Ken Cutler and a small team of locals are on a mission to find photos of past Parkland City Commissioners.Cutler, a past City Commissioner himself, is working to put together a picture guide of all of Parkland's City Commissioners. They're still looking for photos ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two Human Rights commissioners publicly condemned the Trump Administration’s plan to scuttle federal “diversity, equity and inclusion” programs, a move that could slash millions of dollars in US government aid to New Jersey.Human Rights Commission Chair Glenn Morgan and ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative proposal by Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-30) to rein in electric utility profits advanced this week, passing the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee by a 5-1 vote.The bill, A-5436, seeks to address what Schnall describes as “unchecked profiteering” by ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ — During a recent special Town Council meeting, Police Chief Richard Pantina presented the proposed 2025 budget for the Parsippany Police Department.Chief Pantina started off by saying, “I'd like to thank the Mayor - we get alot of support from the Mayor. He is always willing to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield's Zoning Board will hold its only meeting this month on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the South Plainfield Municipal Building. Two items are on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting. The first item is a carry-over from the March 18 zoning board ...