Government
By TAPINTO ROXBURY
April 17, 2026
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
FANWOOD, NJ — The Township of Scotch Plains will assume responsibility for providing Tax Collector services for the Borough of Fanwood, Mayor Josh Losardo announced at the Scotch Plains Council meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Last week, the Fanwood Borough Council authorized the shared services ...
FLEMINGTON – Down is up for the 2026 Flemington municipal budget.Even with increases in health care costs, pensions and social security, public works and construction code enforcement and public safety, the proposed tax rate has dropped from 1.052 to 1.036 cents.But with home values rising, the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council has approved a resolution granting Optimum the ability to begin the process of entering the township as a new cable and internet provider, a move officials say will bring long-awaited competition and improved connectivity for residents.The ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – With the public and at least one committee member questioning its actions, the Readington Township Committee took another step this month to wrap up its month-late fourth round affordable housing plan.The township committee introduced ordinances to allow 500 residential ...
RARITAN, NJ – Against the vociferous protests of one council member, the borough is hiring a part-time janitor to take care of its now two buildings."When your taxes are going up 12%, you need to be very, very careful in adding more expenses," councilman Umesh Agrawal told his colleagues.Agrawal ...
MOUNT LAUREL – Five bids were opened on Wednesday regarding parking lot improvements, tree removal, rock entrance construction, and other infrastructure work related to Mount Laurel’s forthcoming splash park in Rancocas Woods.Last May, TAPinto Mount Laurel was the first to break the news of the ...
WAYNE, NJ — A routine tax refund resolution at Tuesday’s council meeting opened the door to a broader question: why Wayne pays the full cost of property tax refunds, even for taxes collected on behalf of the county and school district.The issue came up during discussion of Resolution A-11 on the ...
NEWTON, NJ — Newton officials are evaluating how other municipalities address homelessness after touring a regional shelter operated by the Housing Authority of Bergen County.The visit was discussed during the April 13 meeting, where Town Manager Thomas S. Russo Jr. provided an overview of the trip ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - Joe Hathaway has released the following statement:“I want to congratulate Analilia Mejia on her victory in this special election and wish her well as she prepares to represent New Jersey’s 11th District.We fought a spirited campaign, and I’m proud of the race we ran. From the very ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Planning Board has approved an application to convert second-floor office space into residential apartments at 2–4 South Orange Avenue, following a detailed review of site conditions, parking requirements and building upgrades.The application, submitted by Kedaar LLC (Case ...
TSOMERVILLE, NJ - The Borough, with support from the Environmental Commission and T&M Associates, will present preliminary work for the Community Energy Plan (CEP) at the May 4 Borough Council meeting . Stakeholders will share their progress to date, present proposed goals, and gather ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee formally introduced its 2026 municipal budget during the April 14 meeting, outlining a fiscal plan focused on structural soundness and long-term solvency.Township Administrator June Hercek delivered the budget address, noting that the proposal is the ...
BRIELLE, NJ – Brielle residents are invited to participate in an upcoming community discussion on the proposed Higgins Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan, as officials look to gather input on the future of the area.The session will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., led by the ...
EDISON, NJ -The Planning Board will hear an application for two age-restricted apartment buildings at 1000 Inman Avenue, the site of the Inman Golf Center. The application will come before the Planning Board for preliminary and final site plan approval on Monday, April 27.The applicant, Fairway ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — After 25 years managing some of the most complex municipal operations in the country, James M. Leavy is bringing his experience to Jersey City as the city’s new Director of Public Works.Mayor James Solomon announced Leavy’s appointment this week, with the role set to take effect ...
POMPANO BEACH — According to recently-filed legal documents, Pompano commissioner Audrey Fesik is suing the city for access to security video from commission and CRA meeting dates between October last year and February this year, claiming city administration officials are stonewalling on her public ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - At the Kenilworth Borough Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, Mayor Linda Karlovitch and the council recognized the Kenilworth 7th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Team for their outstanding achievement as 2026 Jersey Basketball League Champions. The following message was ...
CAMDEN – Calling President Donald Trump a "cult leader and traitor," Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. on Thursday announced a formal resolution banning ICE agents from county property or employee assistance without a judicial warrant, and accused the federal agents of using ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Long before the first shovel broke ground on Berkeley Heights' $32 million Municipal Complex, Township officials were working out how to pay for it — not just in year one, but for decades. Their answer was PILOTs: Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreements with redevelopers. Under ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council has taken a significant step toward redeveloping a municipally owned property, formally designating a conditional redeveloper for the site at 441 Heckman Street. The property, identified as Block 1105, Lot 2 and commonly known as the Phillipsburg ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council formally proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month during its April 13 meeting, recognizing the efforts of the East Brunswick Women’s Club and community partners working to protect children and support families.The proclamation, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Mayor and the Borough Council recognized both the New Providence High School Cheerleading and Girls Basketball Teams for their successful seasons at the Tuesday, April 14 meeting. Mayor Al Morgan read proclamations in the teams’ honor. He also read proclamations to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Accreditation Program Director Harry Delgado of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) attended the Tuesday, April 14 Borough Council meeting to present a Certification of Re-Accreditation to the New Providence Police Department (NPPD) for the sixth ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Rev250 Committee is gearing up for multiple events in celebration of the nation’s Semi-quincentennial. Maria DeLuca representing the New Providence’s America 250 Committee attended the Tuesday, April 14 Borough Council meeting along with other committee members to provide ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, and the Linden Health Department hosted a successful Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 11, 2026, during National Public Health Week at the Linden Public Library. Many residents came out to participate in the free services that were ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council formally recognized April 2026 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month during its April 13 meeting, joined by members of the local Sikh community and representatives from New Jersey’s 18th Legislative District.The proclamation, read by ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the Wednesday, April 15, meeting of the South Brunswick Township Council, South Brunswick Township Manager Bryan Bidlack provided an update on the ongoing water main repair situation which caused a boil water advisory to be put into effect township-wide this week.“I'm happy ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Township Council approved a resolution at its April 14 meeting authorizing West Orange to partner with East Orange in applying for a $150,000 LEAP Challenge Grant through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The state has allocated $2 million for shared‑services ...
UNION, N.J. — Township officials have launched a new Junior Mayor Leadership Program designed to give local students hands-on experience in government and community leadership.“With our team, I began the Junior Mayor Leadership Program,” Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier said during the March 24 ...