Government
By JOHN E. MCCORMAC
May 30, 2026
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac.Anchors Tiki Bar has the band, “Carson Drive” at 6 pm on Saturday with food from Chill Will’s Grill; the “Breaking News Band” performs at 3 pm on Sunday with the Hot Dog Guy; and “Just Bob” performs on Tuesday with a food truck to be named.There is a clothing ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of May 31, 2026.In Bedminster and Tinicum townships, Dark Hollow Road between Route 32/River Road and Route 413/Durham Road will be closed and detoured for road work from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work is ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council approved the following as part of the consent agenda at the May 27th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. 1. MINUTES: Minutes of the April 15, 2026 Meeting.2. RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Township Committee has introduced a bond measure authorizing nearly $2.97 million in funding for a wide range of municipal improvements.Ordinance 2026‑09, introduced at the May 26 Township Committee meeting, covers the acquisition of new or replacement equipment ...
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation that would require the development of statewide guidelines for how licensed professionals use generative artificial intelligence in their work.The Assembly Regulated Professions Committee recently approved Bill A4731, ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — A wide-ranging capital improvement ordinance, an upcoming drone light show, and a successfully resolved commercial tax appeal took center stage during the May 26th meeting of the Montville Township Committee. $3 Million Infrastructure Ordinance IntroducedThe Township Committee ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – State Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul recently joined local elected officials and community members to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by honoring six Monmouth County residents whose service and leadership have made a lasting impact ...
ROSELLE, NJ – The Roselle Council continued their redevelopment plans for properties in the Borough deemed not necessary for public use. The body unanimously passed a measure introducing the adoption of the redevelopment plan for Block 405, Lots 2 and 6, commonly known as Linden Road and Thompson ...
Lebanon, NJ – The Borough Council's May meeting, held on Wednesday night May 20th, featured some heavy-hitting considerations about the potential celebration of the 100th anniversary of the municipality planned for an outing at the Somerset Patriots' ballpark in nearby Bridgewater. There is no ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Borough of Totowa introduced a capital ordinance appropriating $1.9 million for a range of general municipal improvements supported through a combination of local, state and county funding sources.The funding package includes $1.3 million from the Capital Improvement Fund, a ...
Bloomfield, NJ - The Township of Bloomfield has been awarded the prestigious Sustainable Jersey Gold Star Standard in Health, becoming one of only five municipalities statewide to receive this designation.The Gold Star in Health recognizes municipalities that integrate health and equity into ...
TRENTON, NJ – A group of New Jersey State Lawmakers are pushing to create parameters of AI (Artificial Intelligence) by licensed professionals. Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Tennille R. McCoy (D-Mercer), Balvir Singh (D-Burlington), and Luanne Peterpaul (D-Monmouth) would create a model ...
HOBOKEN, N.J. — The Hoboken City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow certain bars and restaurants to stay open until 3 a.m. during select 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.The ordinance follows a recent announcement from Gov. Mikie Sherrill encouraging municipalities to consider ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls has officially submitted two grant applications seeking additional state funding to complete ongoing streetscape improvements along Main Street.At its May 18 meeting, the Township Council voted unanimously to approve two resolutions authorizing ...
CAMDEN – Following another smoky blaze at the EMR scrapyard in Camden, elected officials from the city, county and state are calling for state and federal regulators to shut down the company’s operations.“We will not stand idly by while residents are exposed to fires on a regular basis and have to ...
CLARK, NJ — At the April meeting of the Union County Board of County Commissioners, local residents wanted to know why dead turtles were washing up on the banks of the Clark Reservoir earlier this spring.Residents say that a low water level in the reservoir is to blame and they want answers from ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting by issuing two proclamations recognizing local environmental efforts and celebrating student achievement.Garden for Wildlife Month Presented to Mary Warner for her work promoting native habitats and community education.Third Grade Day in the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Starting next week, motorists will see construction crews and equipment along Lyons Road in Coconut Creek as the city begins installation of lighting poles spanning from south of the Sawgrass Expressway to just north of Atlantic Boulevard.Shoulder and lane closures on the ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Committee recently approved the hiring of a new library employee and police officer while also honoring two dozen township workers for milestone years of service to the community.Among the personnel actions approved was the appointment of Roshini Nair as a ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Township Council held the public hearing for the 2026 municipal budget at their May 20 regular meeting. A resolution passed at the April 15 regular meeting pertained to the introduction of the 2026 municipal budget. A few days later, the introduced budget ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A Phillipsburg code enforcement officer is taking a more personal and community-focused approach to municipal enforcement efforts by emphasizing education, communication, and relationship-building over penalties whenever possible. Mike Burke, a Code Enforcement Officer Trainee ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Weather did not deter Mountainside residents who gathered Memorial Day morning to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States during the borough’s 14th annual Memorial Day ceremony, parade and community picnic.The ceremony, held at the ...
SPARTA, NJ – After several meetings, hours of public comments, proposed amendments and four votes, ordinance 26-06 is “dead.” The ordinance did not appear on the township council’s May 26 meeting agenda but was discussed. At the previous meeting, councilman Neill Clark proposed an amended version ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland was named the #1 place to live in the entire state of Florida, according to a national ranking by U.S. News & World Report this week for 2026-27.According to the report, Parkland ranks high for employment rate, weather, high overall quality of life, safety, ...
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lopatcong Township Council is set to take a stance on the future of municipal land use during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Front and center on the agenda is the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-06, which aims to amend Chapter 243 of the Municipal ...
EDISON, NJ - The Planning Board will continue to hear an application to convert former medical offices into a community residence for those with developmental disabilities. The board first heard the application on Monday, May 18, and moved the proposal to the June 15 meeting.The applicant, Linda ...
POMPANO BEACH — A divided Pompano Beach Planning and Zoning Board narrowly approved initial plans Wednesday night for a new, modern City Hall and a freestanding public parking garage, marking a pivotal step forward for the city's downtown redevelopment efforts.In a 4-3 vote, board members greenlit ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — State Senator Jon Bramnick addressed crime issues in Westfield, the long-desired one-seat ride on New Jersey Transit to New York City and a number of other regional concerns at a town hall meeting Wednesday night at the Italian American Club in Westfield. Bramnick spoke to residents ...
BAYONNE, NJ — Mayor-Elect Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski on Thursday announced two key appointments to her transition team as preparations continue for her incoming administration.Named to lead the transition effort are John Minella, who will serve as chairman, and Maria Valado, who was appointed vice ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget has officially been introduced to the public. The total general appropriations in the proposed municipal budget add up to $26,717,108, roughly $1.4 million more than the budget the council approved last year. The Township had ...