Government
By JIM LONERGAN
April 9, 2025
SPRING LAKE, NJ – At the last two (March 25th, April 8th) Spring Lake council meetings, the Borough of Spring Lake and The Friends of the Spring Lake 5 (FSL5) have finalized a newly amended agreement that ensures the continued success of the Spring Lake 5 Mile Run, a flagship Memorial Day weekend ...
Leer en españolCAMDEN – An assemblyman who represents the city has introduced state legislation to crack down on the processing of dangerous lithium-ion batteries in response to a smoky blaze at a Camden scrapyard in February that took nine hours to get under control and forced the evacuation of ...
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – East Windsor Township will be participating in the New Jersey Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s annual “Operation Medicine Cabinet," according to an announcement by Mayor Janice S. Mironov.The program offers residents the opportunity to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Concerns were raised at a recent Council Meeting about the borough’s garbage and recycling service, specifically the lack of oversight regarding the contractor’s operations. Councilman Joe Wojtecki highlighted missed recycling pickups in his ward and questioned the absence of direct ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is set to introduce a proposed $302 million 2025 municipal budget next week, prompting serious discussion over a potential tax increase and the city’s financial outlook.The preliminary budget includes a 5.6% tax hike, driven by rising costs in pensions, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Governor Phil Murphy today exercised his executive authority and announced a second round of clemency actions, providing relief for 93 individuals. This round includes 87 pardons and six commutations, including five commutations of incarcerated persons. Today’s announcement brings ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Expect delays and use caution while driving on a 2.5-mile stretch of Route 1 between Townsley Street in Edison and the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge as the state begins a major repaving project.The NJ Department of Transportation (DOT) says starting this week the shoulders of ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park on April 2 issued a proclamation recognizing National Library Week 2025."Libraries serve as beacons of knowledge, creativity, and lifelong learning, providing free and equitable access to information for all," Mayor Tracy Kallert said. "National ...
Linden, NJ – The City of Linden will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The event’s location has been changed to the Linden Multipurpose Center, 1025 John St. ensuring a fun-filled day for families and children.Mayor Derek Armstead and the Department of Parks and ...
CRANFORD, NJ —Current Mayor Dr. Terrence Curran and longtime civic leader and current Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty have announced their bids for reelection to the Cranford Township Committee, pledging to continue their focus on public service and the continued progress of the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Township Council unanimously approved the Township’s 2025 preliminary local municipal budget at its meeting on Monday. No specific details about appropriations and revenues in the 2025 preliminary local municipal budget were mentioned during the ...
UPDATED: Per TAPinto Neptune inquiry, Mayor Rob Lane confirmed that the Business Administrator position is posted again for hiring NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - At last night's Township Committee meeting, Acting Business Administrator Stephanie Oppegaard was hired to hold the position of Business ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights Borough Attorney Mark A. DiPisa, Esq., read into the record a letter sent to the attorney for the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club at the April 8th meeting of the Mayor and Council. The letter addressed issues that the Hasbrouck Heights Borough Auditor had with ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is seeking to hire a part-time clerk in the Tax Assessor/Tax Collector Department. For a complete job description, click here. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.Responsibilities Include Supporting the Tax Assessor and assisting the Tax ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – On Friday, April 4, the New Jersey gubernatorial candidates answered questions at the annual Meet the Mayors event – which became more of a Meet the Gubernatorial Candidates – at the Wilshire Grand Hotel.Candidates who attended the event included (in the order that they were ...
MILLBURN, NJ - Phil Kirsch began the discussion about political party chairs holding chair positions on committees during last week’s township committee meeting. “I still believe 2700-25 regulating municipal committee chairs is ill-intended and unnecessary. First, in an atmosphere in which certain ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an initiative that recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.For 2025, the theme is ‘Doing Things Differently: Moving from the Challenge to the Change,’ and, at a ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board met on April 7 with no applications to hear. A continuation of an application for a property on High Street was postponed until April 21, freeing the board to have a lengthy discussion about the township’s affordable-housing plan, which is atop Planning ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Township is pleased to share important news for local businesses and nonprofits impacted by the Route 80 sinkhole closures. The New Jersey Economic DevelopmentAuthority (NJEDA) has announced plans to launch the Route 80 Business Assistance GrantProgram, a $5 million ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township's 2025 municipal budget introduces a nuanced financial strategy that balances rising mandatory expenses with careful fiscal management, township officials revealed during Tuesday night's council meeting.Township Manager Bob Vornlocker detailed significant cost ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - At last night's (4/7/25) Neptune Township Committee Meeting, the Committee conditionally approved re-developer Summerwood Properties LLC via Resolution 25-172 (Appoint Conditional Redeveloper for Neptune Motor Lodge).Summerwood's plan includes total demolishment of the shuttered ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — JESPY attorney Daniel Steinhagen of Beattie Padovano asked the planning board if it would reconsider deeming JESPY’s application for 111 Milligan Place complete.He began, “I’m here on behalf of JESPY House tonight to ask the board to respectfully reconsider its oral decision last ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township will collect brush at the curbside starting on Monday, April 28, according to a press release. The township says each street will get one pick-up over a few weeks. All brush must be placed at the curbside by 6:30 AM. According to the township, brush, branches, and ...
PATERSON, NJ - Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez formally invited U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba to visit Paterson to witness firsthand the challenges the city faces, particularly in the areas of crime, drugs, and gang violence.Velez’s letter was prompted by recent public ...
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor Janice S. Mironov recently presented a proclamation and personal donations of support to each of the three local boy scout troops and their Troop leaders: Boy Scout Troop 6284, Boy Scout Troop 5700 and Cub Pack 53.The mayoral Proclamation recognizes Boy Scouting ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A proposed expansion of Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation drew continued scrutiny from the Summit Zoning Board during its latest meeting, as residents and board members raised questions about parking, safety, and site design for the 695 Springfield Avenue property.At the April ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - On April 2, Woodland Park Borough issued a proclamation recognizing April as World Autism Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, celebrating neurodiversity, and recognizing the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with autism spectrum ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Piscataway residents are invited to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, April 8 to share concerns and suggestions about road safety along Stelton Road (CR 529) in Piscataway.The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Elementary School, 360 Stelton Road, as ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, April 10, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.ProclamationsSeveral proclamations will be read, including honoring the Red Bank Middle School Girls Basketball Team and coaches as the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The City Council has approved the expansion of hours from spring through the fall.Typically, park hours run from 6 a.m. to 9 pm.Johnson Park will now be open from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. All other parks will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The city manager recommended the extension, ...