Government
By TAPINTO HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE/TETERBORO STAFF
April 21, 2025
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council passed the consent agenda at the April 16th meeting of the Mayor and Council. 1. MINUTES: Minutes of the March 19, 2025, Meeting. 2. RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of the following 068-2025 Payment of Bills. 069-2025 Accepting Donation of a Vehicle for Fire Department ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Melbourne Beach Town Commission on April 16 directed the town attorney to revise a resolution that would create a new volunteer technology board. The proposed resolution originally stated that each Commissioner would appoint a board member to launch the new committee. ...
Princeton, NJ – If you are an avid follower of municipal proceedings (a government watchdog, perhaps), you will find any number of interesting items on this week’s municipal agenda.Some may remember a story from January, 2024, in TAPinto Princeton, taking stock of the shade trees being lost on the ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — Following the Passover and Easter holiday break, the Holmdel Township Committee will reconvene on Tuesday evening, April 22, to introduce the 2025 municipal budget. The proposed budget, available as a PDF linked to the official meeting agenda (linked below), suggests a continued flat ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Residents are being asked for their input into the township's Master Plan. The township Planning & Zoning Office is updating the Master Plan which lays out a “roadmap” for the Township to follow to create a vibrant and thriving community. It will include parameters for ...
NEWTON, NJ — Members of the Newton Town Council continued their discussion on short-term rental regulations, weighing the potential benefits and drawbacks of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.The conversation took place during the council’s meeting on April 14, with officials expressing concern over ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Maplewood Committee members introduced the Township’s nearly $60 million 2025 municipal budget at the April 15th Township Committee meeting.Joseph Kolodziej, Maplewood’s Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the spending plan, reporting “this year’s budget is ...
NEW JERSEY - With the federal enforcement of REAL ID set to begin on May 7, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) announced additional opportunities for its customers to get a REAL ID with the creation of dedicated “REAL ID Thursdays” at Licensing Centers across the state. As of ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The new, increased tax levy that Montville Township residents face was announced at the April 8 Montville Township Committee meeting.Residents who live in the average assessed home of $539,597 will pay $38.72 more in their tax bill come August. The increase is a 2.52% tax increase ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - In advance of tomorrow's (4/21/25) upcoming Neptune Township Committee Meeting, residents can review the published agenda. The Committee's workshop begins at 6PM and the Regular Meeting begins at 7PM. This meeting will be in-person at the Neptune Township Senior Center (1607 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – At the recent township committee meeting, Steve Roth introduced himself as a 39-year resident of Short Hills, a 31-year volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) member and president of Millburn-Short Hills EMT volunteer first aid squad for most years since 1999.He spoke about the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- According to the agenda, several topics will be discussed during the April 22 West Orange meeting.Ordinances on second and final reading:Registering commercial lawn maintenance businessesNeutral gender single-use bathroomHandicap parking on 120 Elm StreetBond ordinance 2915-25 ...
Toms River, NJ — High school and college students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy are invited to an upcoming Information Night hosted by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester). The event will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Naval Weapons Station Earle, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners remains dedicated to strengthening communication efforts as part of the ongoing ‘New Era of Partnership,’ which includes the expansion of free services available to Hunterdon County residents. These growing programs and services ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On Tuesday, Assemblywomen Michele Matsikoudis and Nancy Muñoz hosted a Police Chiefs Roundtable, convening law enforcement leaders from across New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District to discuss public safety priorities and develop strategies to strengthen existing partnerships ...
TRENTON, NJ – Flags across New Jersey will be lowered in honor of the four New Jerseyans and hundreds of victims of a tragic roof collapse at a popular club in the Dominican Republic. Under Executive Order No. 385 signed by Acting Governor Tahesha Way U.S. and New Jersey flags will fly at ...
WAYNE, NJ – During Wednesday night’s Wayne Town Council meeting, First Ward Councilman Rich Jasterzbski, Chair of the Council’s Finance Subcommittee, gave a brief report, saying that he reviewed the upcoming budget, found it “fiscally sound and conservative,” and added that the “little [property] ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, April 21, the Plainfield City Council will hold its April meeting at 7pm in Plainfield Municipal Court.Agenda items include a tax exemption for seven lots—mainly on the West End of Plainfield—where a developer would build homes for purchase, one four-way stop, the JFK ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee voted unanimously at its meeting on April 15 to adopt a recommendation from the Engineering, Public Works and Planning Committee for an all-grass DeHart Park playing field concept.The approved concept would include more trees along the perimeter of ...
PARKLAND, FL- A prescribed burn that was slated to begin as early as Thursday began to show on Saturday near Parkland. The burn will take 2-3 days to complete, and is designed to improve habitat and manage invasive species. A release from the Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge stated the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Advocates for immigrant rights, worker union members and local residents urged the Union County Board of Commissioners not to allow the county jail property to become a detention center for undocumented immigrants during the commissioners' meeting Thursday night.The public turnout ...
BELMAR, NJ - As new projects take shape and affordable housing mandates evolve, residents and business owners are voicing deep frustration about the lack of available parking and the perceived lack of demands being made of developers who stand to gain everything.The Seaport Redevelopment Plan, ...
NEWTON, NJ — Newton officials reviewed a staffing proposal and long-term vision for the police department during a council meeting, with discussion centered on cost, operational needs, and public safety.At the April 14 meeting, Town Manager Thomas S. Russo Jr. introduced a proposal to create an ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Department of Public Works (DPW) will conclude its spring cleanup at the conclusion of April.Residents can put leaves and spring yard debris one foot from the curb through the end of this month.Branch pickup, specifically, will take place in May. Branches can be put out during ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Following the success of the first Municipalities Shared Services Forum in January, the Hunterdon County Commissioner Board facilitated a second forum on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The event was co-hosted by Commissioner Director John E. Lanza and Deputy Director Shaun C. Van Doren ...
PARKLAND, FL- Entrance features for the forthcoming Saltgrass Community in Heron Bay were approved by the City of Parkland Planning and Zoning Board on April 10, 2025.The Saltgrass Community is being developed by Toll Brothers, and the entrance features, including pillars, landscaping, and ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council passed several ordinances on Second and Public Reading at the April 16th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Included were ordinances to approve spending for the preparation of a Master Plan, the purchase ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Historic Williams House, also known as the Old Town Hall, will soon get a new roof after the Melbourne Beach Town Commission approved a proposal from G&G Roofing on Wednesday.The roof of the historic house at 2373 Oak Street currently leaks, according to a memo from ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Senior Center of the Chathams serves as the social center for more than 400 older adults spread through six New Jersey counties and 30 municipalities, according to Jim Connelly, a member of the board of trustees for the center.New Jersey Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, who lives in ...
Seven residents were appointed to the Maplewood All Access Committee at the Township Committee Meeting on April 15.Longtime residents Leon Morton, Erin Siders, Amy Schwinder, Douglas Greenfeld, Mary Beth Walsh, Ruth Beckerman and James Charles will serve on the committee until June 30, ...