Government
By FRED J. AUN
March 29, 2025
ROXBURY, NJ - The heavy traffic on Route 10 and Route 46 in Roxbury - caused by eastbound Route 80 drivers getting off to avoid the highway’s closure for sinkhole repairs in Wharton - is likely to continue through mid-May, officials said on Friday (March 28).In an update on the Route 80 situation, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair residents are invited to attend a community meeting on April 10 hosted by Deputy Mayor Susan Shin Andersen and Councilor-At-Large Carmel Loughman. This is an opportunity for neighbors to come together, ask questions, and voice concerns on the local issues that matter most.
ASBURY PARK — The long-awaited restoration of the historic Paramount Theatre is officially underway, following the Asbury Park City Council’s March 26 approval of a contract with Madison Asbury Retail, LLC, the owner of the Convention Hall Complex and adjacent boardwalk properties.The agreement ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The heavy traffic on Route 10 and Route 46 in Roxbury - caused by eastbound Route 80 drivers getting off to avoid the highway’s closure for sinkhole repairs in Wharton - is likely to continue through mid-May, officials said on Friday (March 28).In an update on the Route 80 situation, ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum reported that former Board of Trustees member Stephen Schnall, who also filled in when Bob Zuckerman left, will take Karen Hilton’s town council seat when she moves, until the election. She was happy that Schnall, an experienced council member who ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Mayor Susan McCartney read a proclamation honoring West Orange female employees and women in general for Women’s History Month, which is March. She mentioned that she was glad the West Orange town employees were present for the proclamation because they are instrumental in running ...
CAMDEN, NJ – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 2.4 miles of aging water main in Summit starting next month. The company is upgrading the aging water lines that were installed as far back as the 1920s with new 8-inch and 12-inch ductile iron main along Madison Avenue, Lincoln ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac. It’s Friday, March 28th.Our Main Public Library will host a Community Resource Fair where people can learn about housing and rent assistance; about family counseling, job searches and other topics from 12 pm to 3 pm today. The Highland Grove Youth Center ...
NEPTUNE CITY - Neptune City Mayor Rachel McGreevy released this week an addition to the periodic Mayor's Reports series.In it, Mayor McGreevy outlines the need for and structure of shared services as applicable to Neptune City - read more below!Dear Residents, On Monday, the Council voted “yes” on ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In an attempt to further inform the residents of Scotch Plains about the potential acquisition of the five acres of Highland Swim Club property, the Township Council has released frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the transaction, accompanied by answers from the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — After a bruising municipal election cycle in Coconut Creek that saw one of the candidates investigated, the city’s elected leaders on Thursday selected her to serve as mayor for the next year. The five-member city commission at its annual organizing meeting selected the ...
RARITAN BOROUGH, NJ – The public got a first look at the municipality’s proposed $14.7 million 2025 budget this month with a `5-minute presentation and introduction at the March 18 regular council meeting.If passed as presented, the municipal portion of the real estate tax bill would increase by ...
Linden, NJ-Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to attend the 2025 Annual Easter Egg Hunt .Who: For children ages 12 and under.What: Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Look for the Easter Bunny, he’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – The state and local Police Benevolent Associations (PBA) attended the Fairfield mayor and council meeting on Monday night to express their concerns about Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna and the Fairfield Police Department (FPD).It has been alleged that the FPD is losing police ...
ROSELLE, NJ -The Roselle Council introduced a new revenue stream for the Borough during their meeting on Wednesday, authorizing the sale of two vacant lots. Block 405 Lots 2 and 6, commonly known as Linden Road and Thompson Avenue, were deemed by the Borough as not necessary for public use. The ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with all members in attendance except for David Cassidy who was excused.DPW Improvement Process BeginsThe Red Bank Borough Council approved $69,000 in contracts for architectural and engineering ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Backyard chicken keeping will soon be legal in Franklin Township, following a unanimous vote by the township council to approve Ordinance 4460-25 during a public meeting Tuesday night.The new ordinance amends the township’s municipal code to allow residents to maintain small backyard ...
NEWTON, NJ — The Newton Council formally adopted this year’s budget at their most recent meeting. The approved $16 million budget outlines allocations for the coming year and includes a small tax increase for homeowners.At the March 24 meeting, Township Manager Thomas S. Russo Jr. detailed the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Robinson, a longtime Franklin Township resident and U.S. Air Force veteran, is speaking out against Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea after his recent remarks criticizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Public Schools and the Town of Westfield entered a shared services agreement Tuesday that will have the town’s department of public works maintain and upgrade the field at Roosevelt School.“This is the first step in a long-term field maintenance plan between the town and ...
Phillipsburg, N.J.---Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. along with his administration Wednesday night unveiled their 2025 municipal budget which calls for a 1.9 percent tax increase or $38 added annually to the average Phillipsburg real estate tax bill of $5,262. According to Phillipsburg Business ...
ROXBURY, NJ – State officials are working with navigation apps Waze and Google Maps to reduce the number of drivers diverted from Route 80 onto Roxbury’s local roads due to sinkhole closures in Wharton, according to Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo. Potillo shared details of the effort following a March ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Joe Pannullo, President of WeCare NJ, spoke again to the town council about the perils of the proposed development near West Essex Highlands. He provided an update and recommended that the town council request a new Floodplain Study because a current Floodplain Study would abide ...
SPARTA, NJ – With dramatic flair an attorney for Diamond Chip Realty took the microphone during public comment at the township council meeting on Tuesday night to announce his client is suing Sparta Township, Sparta Township Planning Board and several individuals for “civil rights ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ – At this week’s Council meeting, Mayor Naughton raised the issue of beach access for surfers and fishermen, referencing a bill currently moving through the New Jersey legislature. Assembly Bill A4816 was introduced in response to growing frustration over inconsistent enforcement of ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The township committee spoke about Millburn’s long-term capital plan during the recent meeting. Jean Pasternak inquired about it, and Jay Morreale agreed and also said he’d like to see it.Committee member Frank Saccomandi responded, “I thought we were going to get a presentation on ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board convened last night for over three hours to review several key projects that could shape the borough’s future. The agenda included a presentation on the Red Bank Train Station Redevelopment Plan, a review of the Marine Park Capital Improvement Project, and ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The registration for Summer Day Camp opens at 8:30 a.m. on Tues. April 1. The camp is offered through the Village of Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department.Summer Day Camp registration is open to 520 campers with 85 campers per age group. Once the camp hits capacity, registration ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Board of Adjustment meeting has been cancelled for this evening, Thursday, March 27.The application, a residential application: Elharairi, 240 North Fairview Avenue, has been carried to April 10.The applicant is asking for a height variance: maximum height of a building shall be ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s budget season is officially underway as the town council unanimously approved the budget proposal put forth by the finance committee Tuesday night.As the budget enters a period of public comment, here are five takeaways from the presentation made at that town council ...