Government
By BOBBIE PEER
April 5, 2025
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In the latest edition of TAPinto New Providence’s Monthly Chat with Mayor Al Morgan on April 4, 2025, Mayor Morgan sat down with Bobbie Peer to discuss a range of topics, including the borough’s $26.6 million budget, upcoming capital projects, and a variety of community events ...
Protests against President Donald Trump’s policies took place on Saturday all over the nation, including the Greater Olean area.Demonstrators gathered in Olean’s Lincoln Park and lined Route 417 with signs denouncing actions taken by the president’s administration.The protests were part of a ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Mayor Colleen Mahr made herself available to residents for several hours Saturday morning at the Fanwood Memorial Library as she fielded questions on a wide range of issues. She was joined by Council President Patricia Walsh and Liz Jeffery, director of economic development.During the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Borough Council will hold its first regularly scheduled meeting for the month of April on Monday at 7 p.m. at the South Plainfield Municipal Building. On the agenda for the April 7 meeting are three proclamations. South Plainfield Mayor Matthew Anesh will ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs City Commission this week approved the construction of a 100-foot telecommunications tower on Coral Springs Improvement District property in the Maplewood neighborhood. T-Mobile plans to install the tower, designed to resemble a pine tree, to address cellular ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A Summit resident’s chilling account of a February home invasion led city leaders Tuesday night to renew calls for increased police staffing and technology upgrades.John Bulger, who lives on Colony Drive, told the Common Council that three masked intruders broke into his locked home ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The recently opened Eddie & Vinny’s Coastal Italian restaurant got the okay this week from the City Commission to have a different, bigger sign than normally allowed by local law. The restaurant’s owners asked for a sign variance that would increase the maximum height and ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roads through Roxbury are likely to remain clogged with detouring Route 80 traffic until mid-May as crews continue to repair sinkholes in Wharton, a situation that has prompted the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer low-interest loans to small businesses impacted by ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Bernards Township Committee approved Resolution 2025-0195 on March 25 after a closed-session discussion. The resolution, a compromise reached between the township and the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) as part of a mediation settlement, puts the town’s affordable ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – One member of the Springfield Township Committee has reconsidered his earlier support for the idea of paving the Meisel Park driveway.Committeeman Chris Weber, speaking at the March 26 Township Committee meeting, said he sees disadvantages now to paving the surface at the park.“We ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Bedford chose last week to continue to offer the option of powering homes and small businesses with green electricity.Re-enlisting last week in a decade-old program of Sustainable Westchester, the Town Board gave the environmental-activist nonprofit the authority to seek bids on ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roads through Roxbury are likely to remain clogged with detouring Route 80 traffic until mid-May as crews continue to repair sinkholes in Wharton, a situation that has prompted the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer low-interest loans to small businesses impacted by ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Canadian geese are a springtime regular around these parts and 2nd Street gets the particular brunt of issues that come with these territorial birds.“The geese on 2nd Street are back,” Mayor Cristina Cutrone said at the March 25 Council meeting. “I got a an e-mail on behalf of the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roads through Roxbury are likely to remain clogged with detouring Route 80 traffic until mid-May as crews continue to repair sinkholes in Wharton, a situation that has prompted the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer low-interest loans to small businesses impacted by ...
As part of the New Providence celebration of NJ Local Government Week from April 6 to 12, 2025, the borough is hosting two fun family events on Thursday, April 10:Cookies With A Cop (For Kids)3 – 4 p.m., 1 Academy StreetCome meet NPPD officers, ask questions, learn more about how they serve our ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roads through Roxbury are likely to remain clogged with detouring Route 80 traffic until mid-May as crews continue to repair sinkholes in Wharton, a situation that has prompted the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer low-interest loans to small businesses impacted by ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains is preparing to conduct a real property revaluation in early 2026 to ensure that property assessments reflect current market values. According to Scotch Plains Mayor Josh Losardo, this process, which has been in the works for a number of years, is designed to ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland has announced that the 2025 State of the City Address will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. at City Hall in Parkland.According to the City of Parkland's social media news release, the “State of the City 2025 is an opportunity to celebrate the City's ...
I am Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, April 4, 2025.Tonight, from 6 to 8 pm, Woodbridge Center presents “Hopping Into Spring” with music, door prizes, and giveaways for youngsters and their families.On Saturday, April 5th, the Children’s Clothes Closet is open at the First Presbyterian Church of ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Tempers flared during public comment at Tuesday's meeting of the Caldwell Borough Council when former councilman Henderson Cole asked a series of questions regarding the administration’s plans for the original library building, 80 Bloomfield Avenue, and transparency regarding plans ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The Long Branch City Council introduced an amendment to the city ordinance that extends “No Parking Anytime” restrictions on the west side of 3rd Avenue to enhance public safety and improve traffic flow. The amendment, Ordinance No. O-03-25, modifies Schedule II (§ 325-26) of the ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At the March 18th meeting, the Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) student and Glen Gardner resident, Duncan Wade, for his exceptional accomplishments in the field of game development. Duncan’s contributions were ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - A second reading of an ordinance which entitles tenants to a list of ‘mandatory disclosures’ from their landlord if the rent increases by over 10% was adopted by Hoboken’s City Council at their Wednesday meeting. The measure states that there are a number of disclosures a landlord ...
WASHINGTON, D.C./New Jersey— As one project - Atlantic Shores Wind has been placed on a hiatus until more research can be done to ensure the project meets all the requirements - Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) has voiced strong opposition to another offshore wind project off the New Jersey coast ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — In a milestone celebration of culture, service, and community, the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) honored Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul with its 2025 Public Service of the Year Award during the Society’s 150th anniversary gala on March 29 at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Bergen County United Way held a ceremonial groundbreaking at Post Office Plaza for the 15 all-affordable units that will satisfy Chatham Borough's third-round obligation as negotiated with the Fair Share Housing Center.In January, Tom Toronto, president of the Bergen County United ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Town Council held a Regular Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The meeting opened with the appointment of a student liaison to the Recreation Committee by councilwoman Chris Carey. The new appointee, Ethan Pasia, is a current sophomore at Randolph High ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A representative from New Jersey American Water said that Maplewood is a “top priority town” in the company’s statewide lead service line replacement program, which will begin later this month. NJAW’s lead service line replacement program is the byproduct of 2021 legislation that ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls held its annual Autism Awareness Month Flag Raising ceremony on Tuesday. Councilman Chris Vancheri welcomed attendees and gave some background and history on the initiative. Also on hand were Mayor James Damiano, Council President Anthony Sgobba, ...
DENVILLE, NJ -Denville’s 2025 current fund budget totals $27,799,743, which represents a $3.7 million decrease over the 2024 adopted municipal budget. In 2024, Denville anticipated $4.8 million of the proceeds associated with the sale of 12–18 Vanderhoof, a formerly municipal-owned property, to ...