Government
By MEAGAN KANE
April 8, 2025
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, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The City will be installing bullet-proof glass in the three teller areas of the Municipal Court’s customer service area. The goal is to improve the safety of employees, according to the city administration at the March 25 council meeting. HQW Architects of Sparta was awarded a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Residents traveling along Diamond Bridge Avenue may have noticed ongoing excavation work as the Borough continues its long-term project to replace galvanized water service lines. The effort is part of a statewide mandate aimed at improving municipal water infrastructure.At the April ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken's Business Administrator, Jason Freeman, will step down from his role on May 7, it has been announced. Freeman, who has served the City since 2018, will be leaving City Hall to pursue a new career opportunity in the nonprofit sector. “I have had the privilege of working ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Roxbury Police Department has communicated the following timeline for Route 80's planned reopening. See below:Projected Route 80 Project TimelineOpen 2 Lanes Westbound on or before 5/4/2025Open 2 Lanes Eastbound on or before 5/18/2025All Lanes Open on or before 6/25/2025
CLARK, NJ — Following the Township of Clark's recent announcement of its intention to upgrade its Fallen Heroes Memorial in time for this year's Memorial Day celebration, a flood of donations rushed in. To date, the township has raised over $6,000 toward its goal of $15,800.In addition to its World ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Township of Livingston Finance Department is now offering eBill Notifications for utility bills. Participating residents will be notified by email when their bill is available to view.The email will provide a link to access account history for the past year, readings, usage, ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Agenda items at the Tuesday, April 1 meeting of the Caldwell Borough Council included the approval of a bond for $742,000.The bond covers multiple capital projects, including replacement of the flooring in the firehouse and garage, rehabilitation and replacement of sewer mains, ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library is turning a page just in time for National Library Week (April 6-April 12) with the unveiling of a new logo. “Libraries have changed dramatically over the past several decades, and we have updated our logo to reflect the ever-changing needs of the ...
East Orange, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced a new security feature that allows individuals who receive cash and food assistance benefits to lock their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to protect against the national problem of skimming.Residents who receive ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a meeting tonight, Tuesday, April 8, 6:30pm. The meeting is being held in person in the Court Room on the 1st Floor of Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Support Red Bank Small Businesses!Support our Sponsors!TAPinto Red Bank is free to ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans soon might have an incentive to forget about their plastic reusable shopping totes, as some lawmakers are pushing for a return to paper bags in grocery stores.The state in 2022 banned paper and single-use plastic bags at large retailers in a step to combat climate ...
East Orange/Orange, NJ -Governor Phil Murphy signed A4755/S3587, which establishes and upgrades certain crimes related to retail theft, provides that repeat offenders can be sentenced to extended prison terms, addresses gift card fraud, and requires the Attorney General to take actions to combat ...
PARAMUS, NJ - A residential and a commercial application will be moved to a later April and a May meeting, according to the Board of Adjustment agenda.According to the April 10 Board of Adjustment agenda, the residential application for Elharairi on North Farview Avenue will be carried to May ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- NJ Local Government Week, sponsored by the NJ League of Municipalities, is a week-long celebration that raises awareness about the importance of municipal government and its daily impact on residents.Local government is the closest form of governance to residents, influencing many ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Township Committee will review the second draft plan for the rehabilitation of the Colony Pool walls at its workshop meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night in the municipal building.The Township Committee welcomes questions and suggestions from the public on the revised ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Grant monies have been earmarked to improve Baldwin Park sidewalk improvements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to the city administration.With a budget of $150,000, the executive assistant to the city manager and deputy city clerk, Allison ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council is set to meet Tuesday evening, April 8, with a full agenda that includes the introduction of the township’s 2025 municipal budget, a proclamation honoring Arab American Heritage Month, and votes on a wide range of community development and ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — A proposed 4.5% municipal tax rate increase took center stage during the Hawthorne Borough Council meeting, where Mayor John Lane presented the 2025 municipal budget to residents and council members.“Rather than keep people in suspense this year, I’m going to dive right into it and ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 1 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, April 9.For more on recycling, click here. To access the website of the Clark Department of Public Works, click here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
WARETOWN - The Township of Ocean Recreation Department is hosting a trip to Sight and Sound for the NOAH show. Details are listed below.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg will be discussing professional services in connection with the Town Hall P3 Project at the upcoming April 9 council meeting. The resolution states that the Phillipsburg Town Council finds it to be in the best interest of the town and its residents to ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Eric Buckley and several of his neighbors on Edgehill Court have been speaking at planning board meetings and sharing their concerns about the proposed residential building for construction at 172-174 Main Street, which abuts Llewellyn Park, specifically Jonathan and Amanda ...
SPARTA, NJ – Despite previously being announced for April 8 the cannabis ordinance hearing is not on the agenda for the township council’s meeting on Tuesday.According to officials, legal notices had to be sent to property owners in the zones potentially affected by this ordinance. This required ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Some of the topics discussed at the recent township committee meeting included mail/checks stolen from a mailbox, a traffic light and the cell tower on JFK Parkway.Richie Seibert shared that his check was stolen from the mailbox. “On the weekend of March 22-23rd, the mailbox at the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As Broward Public Schools officials continue to consider how to address an ongoing declining enrollment trend, parents in Coral Springs are asking city leaders to do more for city schools.Last year, Coral Springs Elementary School was put on the list of under-enrolled schools as ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris Township Planning Board will hold their meeting on Monday April 7 at 7pm via zoom.AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Statement of Adequate Notice 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call Public Hearings 5. PB-03-25, Morristown Motors, Inc. Amended Site Plan / Variance / Waiver ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney and the Township Council have issued a firm statement condemning a recent hate letter sent to a new resident over his political affiliation—a troubling incident that has sparked widespread discussion on a local online forum. In their ...
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is spotlighting the City of Long Branch as a standout example in its growing network of shared services partnerships. The city’s long-standing relationship with the County dates back to 1998 and has steadily expanded to include a wide ...
In advance of tonight's 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 Rt 33). Public comments will ...