Government
By JOE MURRAY
April 23, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ – A packed chamber and nearly seven hours of deliberation marked the Summit Common Council meeting on April 22, where a proposed ordinance addressing homelessness sparked intense debate among city officials and the public.The council did not vote on the final adoption of the original ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov and other local, county and state officials joined together last month to celebrate Women’s History Month.Each March in the United States, Women’s History Month celebrates and honors the contributions of females who have shaped the progress of ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, April 24, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street. The agenda includes multiple proclamations and Community Service Award presentations honoring members of the Parks and Recreation ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — At a budget town hall Wednesday, Coconut Creek leaders highlighted several major projects that are underway or soon to start, including self-storage facilities that are proliferating across the city and a new Lazy Dog restaurant. City Manager Sheila Rose told the four residents ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Clean Community Day is set for Saturday in North Plainfield.Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Road, North PlainfieldThe Borough of North Plainfield is excited to announce its annual Clean Community Day, a ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — As the weather gets warmer and gardens and landscaping are planned out, the Mount Laurel Fire Department is advising residents and business owners of new stateside mulch regulations in New Jersey.Taking effect on April 15, 2025, the new code is designed to prevent mulch fires ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board met on April 21 to resume the hearing for an application for a lot subdivision proposed for an enlarged property at High Street. The applicant, Blacksand Investments, wants to develop the lot that would result from the subdivision and build a house ...
FLEMINGTON – Continuing its recent efforts to examine ways to reduce borough municipal debt, on April 14 the borough council pondered joining a possible Hunterdon County improvement authority.Mayor Marcia Karrow said the idea of a county improvement authority was discussed in April at a county-led ...
RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – After a seven-minute public hearing and six minutes of comments from council, the borough passed the 2025 municipal budget, ushering in a local tax increase of $37.43 on the average home valued at $322,844.Only councilman Kenneth DiGraziano voted against the measure, ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark has announced the opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted electronic equipment in the month of May.Drop-off is at the Department of Public Works (DPW) garage behind the Clark Police Department, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The date for the drop-off is ...
SOMERSET, NJ - At its Tuesday night meeting, the Franklin Township Council introduced and approved several ordinances that impact local land use, infrastructure funding, and municipal financial planning.The council adopted Ordinance No. 4461-25, which allows Franklin Township to exceed the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Monday evening's Plainfield City Council meeting for the month of April, the reviewed 38 resolutions and 7 ordinance, with one of each tabled before the vote took place.One tabled item was a resolution designating a developer for the construction of a parking garage at ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Borough Council unanimously approved the $65 million 2025 municipal budget, which will increase taxes for the average homeowner (home assessed at $338,010) by $182 annually.Prior to the vote on April 22, Mayor Cristina Cutrone commented on the budget, noting they did not cut ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Several local and statewide advocacy organizations gathered outside Summit City Hall on Tuesday to oppose a proposed ordinance that would prohibit outdoor camping in public spaces, citing concerns that the measure would effectively criminalize homelessness.The rally was co-hosted by ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury Mayor and Council on Tuesday night unanimously adopted a $36.4 million township budget for 2025 that holds the line on municipal taxes, finalizing a plan introduced in late March.The adopted budget confirms the municipal tax rate will remain at .635 per $100 of assessed ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board will hold a special meeting next Tuesday, Apr. 29, at 7:30 p.m., in the municipal building to discuss the ongoing Business and Industry (B-I) Zone Study.The B-I Zone Study aims to evaluate the current zoning regulations and land use patterns ...
CARMEL, N.Y.—Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne is calling on federal officials to investigate what he’s describing as a “fiasco” stemming from New York State’s deeply flawed Central Business District Tolling Program—better known as congestion pricing—after the county was wrongly billed multiple ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council will be holding a public hearing for the town’s 2025 municipal budget adoption on April 23, 2025. The council previously introduced a $24 million budget for the upcoming year, increasing the municipal tax rate by 1.9% or $38 added annually to the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Restoration work has begun on the facade of the historic Borough Hall building at 25 West End Ave., a project that will last through the summer and into the fall.The building will remain open during the restoration.The work will include:Restoration of select windows;Rebuilding ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Council Member Ben Stoller and Mayor Annette Romano recently met with Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo about Millburn receiving financial support from Essex County. Stoller reported that the meeting went well, and he will share all the topics they discussed during the May 6 ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Department of Public Works (DPW) has just announced a variety of reminders and updates regarding the services it is now providing and will continue to offer as the spring weather appears to finally be upon us.These services include the pickup of spring cleanup debris, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the April 8 town council meeting, Council Member Asmeret Ghebremicael suggested decreasing the increase in the liquor license fee. She shared, “I just want to voice some concerns on behalf of our small business community and residents. I understand that the fee structures ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — School kids are home on spring break. Parents are scrambling for fun things to do until classes resume on April 28th. To help, there’s a fun event on Wednesday at Woodbridge Center mall.Tomorrow is ‘Big Wheels’ Day' – at Woodbridge Center’s parking lot – an annual event sponsored ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
TRENTON — New Jersey flags will fly at Half- staff until sunset of the day of interment in recognition and mourning of His Holiness Pope Francis, announced Governor Murphy's office. President Trump also ordered all U.S. flags lowered as a mark of respect for the memoryof His Holiness Pope ...
TRENTON — New Jersey flags will fly at Half- staff until sunset of the day of interment in recognition and mourning of His Holiness Pope Francis, announced Governor Murphy's office. President Trump also ordered all U.S. flags lowered as a mark of respect for the memoryof His Holiness Pope ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs city leaders last week took a stand against a proposed state law that would limit municipalities’ abilities to regulate sober homes. Sober homes — residences where those recovering from substance abuse issues live in groups — proliferated throughout much of South ...
TRENTON — New Jersey flags will fly at Half- staff until sunset of the day of interment in recognition and mourning of His Holiness Pope Francis, announced Governor Murphy's office. President Trump also ordered all U.S. flags lowered as a mark of respect for the memoryof His Holiness Pope ...