Government

March 27, 2025

FLEMINGTON, NJ - On March 4, 2025, the Hunterdon County Commissioner Board proudly extended their congratulations to the wrestling teams of Delaware Valley Regional High School (DVRHS) and North Hunterdon Regional High School (NHRHS) for their outstanding achievements in the recent Group ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Planning Board approved Bottle King to move into the old Sam Ash store adjacent to Staples on Route 22 East with several conditions at its March 24 meeting.Chairman Jeff Tiger insisted that no certificate of occupancy can be issued before all site work is completed ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — During a budget workshop Tuesday, Coconut Creek city commissioners expressed deep concerns about potential significant increases in water rates, with some warning of two- to-threefold bill increases driven by new environmental regulations.Broward County plans to raise water and ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council introduced and approved the proposed nearly $26.6 million 2025 municipal budget at its Tuesday, March 25 meeting. The public hearing on the budget is scheduled to take place at the April 29 council meeting. Council President Lisa McKnight and Councilwoman ...

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 WARREN, NJ —As the political landscape heats up in Warren, the upcoming Republican primary has garnered attention with two candidates officially filing for the race. Current Mayor Lisa Lontai is running for reelection, while political newcomer Daniel McCarey has thrown his hat into the ring, ...

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RED BANK, NJ:The Red Bank Rent Leveling Board has cancelled their meeting that was scheduled to be held tonight, Thursday, March 27.Support Red Bank Small Businesses!Please Support our Sponsors!TAPinto Red Bank is free to read, funded entirely by business advertising – 47% of our readers have ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council’s March 25 meeting looked to be a shorter meeting than the ones Mayor Renée Baskerville and the councilors had previously had, given an agenda of only two first-reading ordinances and a large consent agenda of nearly twenty resolutions that could be ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Village Council approved the donation of the design, purchase, installation, and maintenance of a community fruit and nut orchard at Habernickel Family Park (Habernickel Park) during the special public meeting portion of the March 26 council workshop.The donation was ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council promoted Police Officer David Rodriguez to the rank of sergeant at its Tuesday, March 25 meeting. His new position will be effective as of April 1.The council also approved the sale of service weapons to two retiring Police Sergeants Jason Labaska and Steven ...

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SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Youth Center received high praise Tuesday for its award-winning video “Sounds of Tomorrow,” which earned the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association's (NJRPA) Agency Showcase Award for Video Promotion.During a March 25 Township Council meeting, Councilwoman ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ-During Monday, March 24th's Bloomfield Council Meeting, Mayor Mundell and the township council introduced a proclamation recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility, to be celebrated on Monday, March 31st. Following the reading of the proclamation, Mary Valentine of Bloomfield Pride ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ -  Little Falls Mayor James Damiano held a presentation for Women's History Month by honoring three women who have made a difference in the community during Monday’s Town Council Meeting. The first woman honored was Senator Kristin Corrado. "Senator Kristin Corrado proudly ...

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NEW JERSEY – Residents of the 3rd congressional district will have an opportunity to express their concerns or pose questions about the federal government to Congressman Dr. Herb Conway during his Tele-townhall on Thursday night. Conaway's virtual town hall will be held between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 ...

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NEW JERSEY – Residents of the 3rd congressional district will have an opportunity to express their concerns or pose questions about the federal government to Congressman Dr. Herb Conway during his Tele-townhall on Thursday night. Conaway's virtual town hall will be held between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 ...

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NEW JERSEY – Residents of the 3rd congressional district will have an opportunity to express their concerns or pose questions about the federal government to Congressman Dr. Herb Conway during his Tele-townhall on Thursday night. Conaway's virtual town hall will be held between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – With another summer of potential train delays looming and challenges throughout the past months of getting to and from New York City and north and south destinations, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) is leading a coalition of New Jersey bi-partisan lawmakers in demanding ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – In another emotionally charged town council meeting on March 25, residents and landscapers told the town council about the pros and cons of the partial gas leaf blower ban. Mayor Susan McCartney vetoed the town council’s decision to enact the ordinance several days prior to the ...

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NEW JERSEY — With the federal enforcement of REAL ID set to begin on May 7, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will be giving residents additional opportunities to get the new identification. The MVC will be releasing new appointments on Friday, March 28. While new agency ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The city’s Department of Human and Community Services will host a Social Services Open House on Thursday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 3 Kirkpatrick St., will include the department’s community partners to offer members of the public the ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - At the March 5 council meeting, Mayor Linda Karlovitch presented a Mayoral Proclamation to the Brearley Boys' Soccer Team to recognize the team's outstanding performance throughout the season and victory in the NJSIAA Central Group 1 State Final.The Bears finished the season 11-6-1 ...

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EDISON, NJ - The 2025 Municipal Budget will be introduced at Wednesday's regular meeting. The budget outlines the financial plans for the next fiscal year, including essential services and capital improvements, according to a press release from Mayor Sam Joshi's Office.According to the township, ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on tonight, Wednesday, March 26, 7:00pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Highlights of the AgendaRed Bank Train Station Redevelopment Plan PresentationBFJ Planning to present the proposed redevelopment plan.Focus on ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Planning Board members faced the complexities of Summit’s affordable housing obligations, navigating state-mandated changes that could impact the city’s long-term planning.During the March 24 public meeting, Planning Board Chairman Steven Spurr emphasized the importance of finalizing ...

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EAST WINDSOR, NJ –  East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov and the Township Council recently announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 “Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer.According to Mironov, “the Award is to recognize a senior citizen ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ - During the meeting held on March 18, a decision was made to cut $20,000 from the salary and wage line for SOMA Two Towns for All Ages following a robust discussion. Two Towns for All Ages is an initiative whose mission is to identify, develop and coordinate resources, policies, ...

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CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced last week the opening of a new accessible playground at John Jay Middle School that will enable students to play and enjoy themselves in an inclusive environment.The new installment was made possible by a $100,000 New York State ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Township Committee unanimously introduced its 2025 municipal budget of $19.2 million on Tuesday night.For a home assessed at $870,000, the 2025 budget represents an increase of approximately $170.The public hearing and adoption of the budget is scheduled for the April 22 ...

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NEW JERSEY - With the federal enforcement of REAL ID set to begin on May 7, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) announced additional opportunities for its customers to get a REAL ID with the creation of dedicated “REAL ID Thursdays” at Licensing Centers across the state. As of ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - As Montclair continues to seek ways to provide affordable housing to residents,  the Montclair Housing Authority has announced that it issued five new Housing Choice Vouchers under the federal Section 8 program. These vouchers will provide rental assistance to income-qualified ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – The emergence of another sinkhole along Route 80 forced the state on Wednesday to close both lanes of the highway in Wharton, prompted it to hit the brakes on other road projects statewide and sidelined its plan to build a “crossover” lane that could have lightened traffic through ...

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