Government
By DAWN MILLER
April 18, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Borough Council's final meeting for April is on Monday at the South Plainfield Municipal Building at 7 p.m. The April 21 meeting has the second reading of three ordinances on the upcoming agenda, including one for providing compensation for part-time South ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Offshore wind development off the coasts of New Jersey and New York has suffered two major setbacks this week—first from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and now from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Citing serious national security and safety concerns outlined in the ...
NEPTUNE– Energy and Commerce Democratic Committee leaders, headed by NJ CD 6's Congressman Frank Pallone, wrote to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin demanding answers about the effects of mass firings at both ...
NEWARK - Mayor Ras J. Baraka, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, told a roaring New Jersey Performing Arts Center audience that the city has reduced chronic homelessness, expanded affordable housing, beefed up public safety, and developed a changing city skyline during his 11th ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Members of the Jersey City Council, who often hear complaints when streets get closed for long periods of time, adopted an ordinance earlier this month that would force certain events such as parades, fairs and other activities to get council approval first.In the past, these ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ— A few months after the Echo Lake Dog Park in Mountainside reopened, the park is yet again closed, dampening plans for doggy play dates. The Echo Lake Dog Park closed on April 14 for a “necessary re-seeding of the turf” which is anticipated to take six to eight weeks, a notice on ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Former Bayonne City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski was back in council chambers earlier this week knocking back claims from some members of the body that said they didn’t know that a car impound storage area had been established near Second Street and Avenue A.As previously ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Zoning Board held a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting last night to hear a single application. The proposal to build five three-story residential buildings with 14 units on 240 Shrewsbury Ave. was removed from the agenda.232 South Pearl StreetThe Board voted 5–2 to reject ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, April 18.The Children’s Clothes Closet at the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge is open from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday. The Avenel Performing Arts Center has comedian Big Irish Jay at 8 pm tomorrow night.The Easter Bunny will be ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Mayor James R. Spango and the members of the Roseland Borough Council appointed and promoted officers within the department before a standing-room-only gathering this week.Spango administered the Oath of Office to Officers Martin Gutierrez and Glen Carnivale, who were promoted to the ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Township Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.Click here for a copy of the April 21st agenda.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Repairs to Katonah Memorial Park’s tennis, basketball and swim facilities are among more than $300,000 in recreation and equipment upgrades Bedford is contemplating for the town’s three parks.Since borrowing is expected to finance the improvements, the Town Board is expected to ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – A pro-ICE resolution introduced by the mayor at Readington Township’s last meeting not only died without a second, but also saw rare daylight appear between the opinions of the mayor and deputy mayor.Mayor Adam Mueller said he was very disappointed the motion, referred to ...
TRENTON, NJ – A trio of New Jersey lawmakers are looking to expand the eligibility for retirees looking to participate in the New Jersey’s Secure Choice Savings Program, commonly referred to as Retire Ready NJ.Legislation, Assembly Bill 5358, sponsored by Assemblywomen Shama Haider, Tennille McCoy, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The township is eyeing the fall for the completion of upgrades to the pumping station on Joanne Way.“The Westinghouse parts are no longer available. The pumps and the motors are scheduled to arrive (from the manufacturer) in June,” Springfield administrator John Bussiculo said at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — City leaders and the developers of the enormous MainStreet at Coconut Creek project are working on a new workforce housing program to help people buy or rent homes in the development. Many details are still being hashed out. However, at a recent city commission meeting, City ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the recent town council meeting, members spoke about repairs that need to be made in the library area. President Joe Krokoviak mentioned that the township received an anonymous complaint from the US Department of Education that 10 Rooney Circle is not handicapped ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Explore Millburn applied for and received a $150,000 grant from the State of New Jersey to improve the sidewalks and other streetscaping on Millburn Avenue between Main Street and Lackawanna Place in downtown. The grant was the maximum award offered in the Main Street New Jersey 2025 ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ — Tax increases, surplus spending, and capital improvements were the focus of Tuesday night’s Parsippany-Troy Hills Council meeting, where officials presented the proposed 2025 municipal budget and fielded resident concerns about environmental and open space projects.At the April ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The South Orange Town Council approved ordinances and resolutions and announced several updates during its April 14 meeting, which included the discussion of the Open Space Trust Fund, Joint Meeting and capital improvements expenditures, adopting the municipal budget, a pool ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has been granted $70,000 from the Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services to conduct a community health needs assessment, according to the township. The council formally accepted this grant at their combined meeting on Wednesday. According to the ...
TRENTON, NJ – A trio of New Jersey lawmakers are looking to expand the eligibility for retirees looking to participate in the New Jersey’s Secure Choice Savings Program, commonly referred to as Retire Ready NJ.Legislation, Assembly Bill 5358, sponsored by Assemblywomen Shama Haider, Tennille McCoy, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council passed a resolution on Wednesday calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to immediately prohibit nonessential helicopter traffic over and near Hoboken and Jersey City. The resolution, introduced as an urgent item, follows last week’s fatal ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council passed a resolution on Wednesday calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to immediately prohibit nonessential helicopter traffic over and near Hoboken and Jersey City. The resolution, introduced as an urgent item, follows last week’s fatal ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Wondering what is closed in East Windsor and Hightstown for Good Friday and Easter Sunday? TAPinto has you covered!Need East Windsor Township office info.The Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System in East Windsor will be closed on Friday, April 18 ...
Linden, NJ – Congresswoman LaMonica McIver made a special visit to the John T. Gregorio Community Center on April 15, 2025, to connect with seniors to address their concerns, and enhance local engagement.Mayor Derek Armstead welcomed Congresswoman McIver, praising her dedication to the community.
LATHAM, NY — Samantha Steadman of Olean and Benjamin Hogenmiller of Salamanca received promotions to the rank of specialist in the New York Army National Guard on March 25.Both are assigned to the 222nd Military Police Company.Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the State of New York, ...
OLEAN, NY — The City of Olean will be testing storm water basins across the area to ensure the integrity of the storm water and sanitary infrastructure. As part of this essential process, residents may observe a green-colored dye released into local waterways.In a press release issued Wednesday, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Marc Seemon has been appointed as the City of Paterson’s next Business Administrator, Mayor Andre Sayegh announced on Wednesday. Seemon’s appointment becomes effective May 5, 2025.Seemon currently serves as the Deputy County Administrator for Passaic County, where he manages ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - The proposed 2025 municipal budget unveiled at Wednesday’s City Council meeting calls for the hiring of 15 new police officers and five firefighters.It also includes investments in the city’s Parks Improvement Program, such as the reimagining of Murphy Park. Public input sessions ...