Government
By JULIA DIGERONIMO
April 26, 2025
PARAMUS, NJ - Plans for a new cricket pitch are in the works for the borough.According to internet sources, a cricket pitch is a rectangular area, 22 yards (20.12 meters) long and 10 feet (3.05 meters) wide, where most of the action in a cricket match takes place. It's situated between the two ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The $28,255,131 municipal budget for 2025-26 has been approved by the Borough Council, with taxes increasing $27 on the average home assessed at $276,200.The local property tax bill will also include Somerset County taxes and school taxes, yet-to-be determined.There are 2,671 ...
SPARTA, NJ – At the end of the day on Thursday, April 24, township council member Daniel Chiariello resigned from his position. The resignation came in the form of a letter to the township clerk Roxanne Landy.Chairiello is bowing out in the middle of his second term. He was elected as an incumbent ...
WHARTON, NJ – Two westbound lanes of Route 80 in Wharton, closed for sinkhole repairs in mid-March, will not be reopened until the end of May, almost a month longer than initially predicted, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).Two of the road's three westbound lanes were ...
WHARTON, NJ – Two westbound lanes of Route 80 in Wharton, closed for sinkhole repairs in mid-March, will not be reopened until the end of May, almost a month longer than initially predicted, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).Two of the road's three westbound lanes were ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed April 2025 as National Donate Life Month, recognizing the importance of organ and tissue donation, during a workshop meeting held on April 15.“National Donate Life Month is a time to educate people about ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed April 2025 as National Donate Life Month, recognizing the importance of organ and tissue donation, during a workshop meeting held on April 15.“National Donate Life Month is a time to educate people about ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village of Ridgewood passed an ordinance to amend Chapter 241 of the Code of the Village of Ridgewood to prohibit the use of bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and micromobility devices on any public sidewalk, driveway, or entrance and exit to parking lots in the Central Business ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) released the following statement regarding the latest update on the Route 80 repairs:“I fully understand the incredible frustrations that the ongoing Route 80 sinkhole mess has caused and this latest update regarding the sonic drilling ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township is escalating its fight against state affordable housing mandates by joining a federal lawsuit expected to be filed soon after the last Township Committee meeting, Township Attorney Fred Semrau announced at the April 22 meeting. This development marks a new front ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Land Use Board held a hearing Thursday evening in regard to a site plan at 74 Bullman Street with Warren County Habitat for Humanity as the applicant. The property at 74 Bullman St. in Phillipsburg, also known as Block 309, Lot 13, as shown on the Official Tax ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Operation Pride has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 27, 2025, due to forecasted rainy weather. The event encourages community members to participate in maintaining a clean environment. Everyone's involvement is crucial, so join us to take pride in our community!
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed April 2025 as National Donate Life Month, recognizing the importance of organ and tissue donation, during a workshop meeting held on April 15.“National Donate Life Month is a time to educate people about ...
TRENTON – Mothers who are breastfeeding their babies can now be exempt from serving jury duty during that time under a new law recently signed by Governor Phil Murphy. “Balancing the demands of motherhood and civic duty can be challenging, especially for new mothers,” said Murphy. “This bill ...
TRENTON – Mothers who are breastfeeding their babies can now be exempt from serving jury duty during that time under a new law recently signed by Governor Phil Murphy. “Balancing the demands of motherhood and civic duty can be challenging, especially for new mothers,” said Murphy. “This bill ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed April 2025 as National Donate Life Month, recognizing the importance of organ and tissue donation, during a workshop meeting held on April 15.“National Donate Life Month is a time to educate people about ...
WHARTON, NJ – Two westbound lanes of Route 80 in Wharton, closed for sinkhole repairs in mid-March, will not be reopened until the end of May, almost a month longer than initially predicted, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).Two of the road's three westbound lanes were ...
TRENTON – Mothers who are breastfeeding their babies can now be exempt from serving jury duty during that time under a new law recently signed by Governor Phil Murphy. “Balancing the demands of motherhood and civic duty can be challenging, especially for new mothers,” said Murphy. “This bill ...
TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has been putting the pedal to the metal to get drivers to obtain their REAL ID license in keeping with federal requirements that mandate the secure document to fly domestically. Now, in response to the crushing demand, the NJMVC is ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, April 25th.The Avenel Performing Arts Center has the Super 70s Prom Dinner Theater at 6 pm tonight and tomorrow night, with a 3 pm Sunday matinée. Next Friday, May 2nd, the Avenel Performing Arts Center has musician Stanley Jordan in concert and on ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed April 2025 as National Donate Life Month, recognizing the importance of organ and tissue donation, during a workshop meeting held on April 15.“National Donate Life Month is a time to educate people about ...
TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has been putting the pedal to the metal to get drivers to obtain their REAL ID license in keeping with federal requirements that mandate the secure document to fly domestically. Now, in response to the crushing demand, the NJMVC is ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A proposed traffic change that could convert North Eighth Street into a one-way roadway heading into Prospect Park is under review by Hawthorne officials. The plan is tied to a county-mandated trial period.At the April 16 council meeting, the ordinance, listed as Ordinance 2369-25, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s Downtown just got a $150,000 financial boost after being awarded a Main Street New Jersey District Transformation Grant. Downtown Westfield Corporation’s executive director, Samatha Horning, expressed excitement about the award. “This grant's title is a transformation ...
FLEMINGTON – The discussion of the proposed ordinance to add angled parking to a section of Spring Street at the April 14 borough council meeting brought out Park Avenue residents who demanded a similar parking plan for their street be added to the measure.The ordinance, designed to add angled ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting reading several proclamations that included; National Volunteer Week, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Arbor Day, Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters, Pay It Forward Day and Public Employee Recognition Week.Mayor Portman recognized ...
WARREN, NJ —The Warren Township Committee recently rejected a settlement that aimed to establish 225 additional affordable housing units by 2035. The committee voted 3-2 against the 225-unit settlement, with Mayor Lisa Lontai and Committeemen Daniel Croson and Lance Blick opposing ...
UNION, NJ - At Tuesday night’s Township Committee meeting, officials revisited the New Jersey Community Solar Energy Program, a state-backed initiative designed to help residents save on energy costs without installing solar panels or paying upfront fees. Mayor James Bowser recently sent letters to ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The first graduates of the Hillsborough Leadership Program were presented with certificates in recognition of their achievements at the April 22nd Township Committee meeting.Administrator Anthony Ferrera established the HLP as part of the Township’s long-term succession planning.
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed April 2025 as National Donate Life Month, recognizing the importance of organ and tissue donation, during a workshop meeting held on April 15.“National Donate Life Month is a time to educate people about ...