Government
By MICHAEL DAIGLE
May 2, 2025
FLEMINGTON – With delivery trucks wandering down narrow residential streets, the Flemington Borough Council, on April 28, added Court Street to the list of prohibited streets.Trucks over 4 tons will be prohibited from driving on Court Street between Park Avenue and Main Street.Court Street is one ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Last Friday, April 25, Coral Springs city officials learned that paperwork from 2007 confirming the installation of a grate over a drain was missing at Cypress Water Park. That forced them to shut down the pool as a precautionary measure until further notice, said Paula Rubiano, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – New Providence Mayor and Borough Council Recognized the month of May as the Mental Health Awareness Month at the Tuesday, April 28 council meeting. Mayor Al Morgan read a proclamation, and Mental Health Advocacy and Education Committee Chairwoman Debbie Merrick announced ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Mayor Al Morgan and the Borough Council recognized Martial Arts for Life on their 20th anniversary for their contributions to the New Providence community. Morgan read a proclamation recognizing the business at the Tuesday, April 29 Borough Council meeting.Martial Arts for Life ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Representative Rob Menendez (D-NJ-8) has joined three of his Congressional colleagues to introduce the Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act of 2025, which lowers out-of-pocket healthcare costs for Medicare beneficiaries by capping co-pays for those seeking care at ambulatory ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see an important message that was previously announced by the Borough of Kenilworth.This is a reminder from the Kenilworth Tax Office, 2nd quarter property taxes are currently due. The last day to pay the 2025 taxes without interest is Monday, May 12, 2025. Tax Office hours ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ– Hundreds of students from across New Jersey gathered at the YMCA Youth and Government Conference this past weekend, a hands-on civic engagement experience that YMCA leaders are working to expand to reach more youth in underserved communities. Nearly 400 middle and high school ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is seeking to hire a part-time Building Subcode Inspector to join the Building Department.Position DescriptionUnder the direction of the Construction Official, the Building Subcode Inspector is responsible for enforcing the building subcode of the New Jersey ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union has partnered with Eversolar, a local community solar provider, to bring community solar to residents. According to township officials, by subscribing, the average New Jersey household subscribed to the Township of Union project will save approximately $600 ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- Lisa Szulewski, the South Orange Downtown (SODT) Events & Marketing Coordinator, provided the town council with an update on Seton Village projects during the April 28 council meeting. Melissa Hodge, Executive Director of SODT, was also in attendance.Szulewski began, “One of ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Some of the topics at the last town council meeting were passing the gender-neutral bathroom ordinance, establishing a landscaper registration and the noise near Llewelyn Parq Bar & Grill.Eric Camins talked about posting gender-neutral signs for single-occupancy bathrooms. ”It ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced the relocation of his main district office to 100 Corporate Dr, Suite 106, Lebanon, New Jersey 08833, effective May 1, 2025. The district office was previously located in Bernardsville, New Jersey. The new district office 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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Township of Berkeley Heights is formally beginning the process of exploring a potential sale of its municipal wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system—a move aimed at addressing mounting infrastructure costs and long-term financial challenges. While the ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council adopted a redevelopment plan for the property on 2 Schuyler Drive, an abandoned and dilapidated house on the corner of Route 27. The council unanimously approved the ordinance at their regular meeting on Wednesday. According to the township, the vacant property is ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution at the April 15 meeting declaring May 2025 “Mental Health Month." The resolution reads:WHEREAS, mental health is extremely important at every stage of life, from childhood to adulthood; andWHEREAS, nearly 1 ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden is Hiring for Summer Day Camp! Apply now for Summer Day Camp and Playground Counselor positions. Download the flyer and application today. Limited spots: Click here to view and/or download the 2025 Summer Seasonal Employment flyer with more information.Click here to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — About 100 people gathered at the corner of University Drive and Sample Road in Coral Springs on Thursday as part of the national May Day protests against President Donald Trump and his policies. Organizers held more than 1,000 demonstrations across the country, according to ...
NEWTON, NJ — Newton officials will not challenge the state-mandated affordable housing obligations assigned for the upcoming fourth round, according to Town Planner Jessica Caldwell.The plan is required to be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) by June 30.“Newton ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Kids will have new equipment and a safer ground to play on at the Anker Park playground thanks to a state grant secured and announced by East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov and members of the Township Council.Anker Park will get new play equipment, including ADA compliant ...
SPARTA, NJ – Township officials have posted the application to fill the township council seat vacated by Dan Chiariello’s recent resignation. The form for applying to any township committee has been updated to include a button for “Town Council (Temporary Appointment)”.The selection will be made by ...
RED BANK, NJ: The borough announced that the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 1, has been cancelled.
CUBA, NY — The Cuba Circulating Library invites the community to take a short survey about the services offered.“Your voice matters," library personnel stated in the May newsletter. "Whether you visit us every week or haven’t stopped by in a while, we’d love to know how we can support you and ...
NEWTON, NJ -Town officials have announced the Municipal Court Office will close at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. The office will reopen to the public on Friday, May 2 at 9 a.m.
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The basketball court at Wilde Memorial Park is scheduled to reopen on Monday, May 5, according to a borough announcement. Hours of operation: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.On Monday, May 5th, the Borough of Glen Rock will be reopening the Basketball Court at Wilde Memorial Park. Over the last ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Anthony LaPorta, who went by “Tony,” was laid to rest on Tuesday. A 38-year resident of Westfield, he died on April 19 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.LaPorta was born to Peter and Rose LaPorta on February 28, 1956 in Elizabeth, where he was raised for 9 years until he ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — It’s a striking blue roof unlike any others in the neighborhood, which runs afoul of city rules. And city code enforcement officials noticed. Even so, the homeowners are fighting back, asking a judge to overturn a special magistrate’s ruling that found Joshua Wydra and Cinthya ...
The borough contracts annually for a special collection of what is generally known as bulk collection. Bulk Items are items that are too large to fit in a regular garbage can. Bulk Collection occurs once a year in June. The collection dates for Zones 1A and 2 have changed:Zone 1A will be collected ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Robert Flynn from JCP&L attended the Tuesday, April 29 Borough Council meeting to deliver news that many expected but that no one wanted to hear – rates are going up again.In June 2024 the BGS (Basic Generation Service) auction rate went up by 8.7 %. This June the BGS rate ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved the 2025 municipal budget after the public hearing on Thursday, April 29. The budget was introduced at the March 25 council meeting and advertised according to law. Since its introduction the budget has been available for residents to view on the ...