Government
By TAPINTO PASSAIC VALLEY STAFF
March 19, 2025
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls Mayor James Damiano issued several proclamations during its March 10 Township Council Workshop Meeting. The first proclamation issued was for Women’s History Month, with Damiano making clear that all women have made significant contributions to the strength of the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken has extended the deadline for nonprofits and local organizations to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. This funding is designed to assist community members with low- to moderate-incomes and address urgent community needs.The new deadline ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - With no applications to hear, the Montclair Planning Board spent its March 17 meeting having discussions on two separate topics – an amendment to the township’s Climate Change Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CCRHVA) and a housing element and fair-share plan. The ...
OLEAN, NY — The Front Street City Lot, near the intersection of Seneca Street, will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, so residents can dispose of, without charge, brush, tree branches and limbs downed during Sunday's windstorm. Tree trunks will not be accepted.The lot will be open only for ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – While staying steady for the past decade, the municipal portion of Scotch Plains residents' tax bills in 2025 will increase by an estimated $15 per household, on average, each month (approximately $179 per year).Township Manager Al Mirabella introduced the $34.6 million ...
SUMMIT, NJ – At Tuesday's Summit Common Council meeting, Council Member Jamel Boyer (R-Ward 2) delivered an impassioned address concerning a recent incident involving his 11-year-old daughter, who was reportedly threatened at knifepoint in downtown Summit.Boyer recounted receiving a distressing ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Middlesex County officials invite township residents to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, April 8 to provide input on road safety concerns along Stelton Road (CR 529) in Piscataway.The meeting, part of the county’s Vision Zero initiative, will be held at Eisenhower Elementary ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board has approved a new warehouse development along Route 27. On March 5, it granted Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with several conditions attached. The board voted in favor of EL-ION Franklin Development Group, LLC's ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Mayor Donald Shaw delivered Roselle’s Annual State of the Borough Address on March 13, highlighting Roselle's progress, vision, and recent accomplishments. With the theme “130 Years and Stronger,” the event commemorated the Borough’s lengthy history while showcasing achievements in ...
WAYNE, NJ – On Wednesday evening, March 19th at 6:00pm, Passaic County is holding a Public Information Meeting about the Morris Canal Greenway Project – Phase IV at the Wayne PAL.“Passaic County is seeking input from residents regarding Phase IV of the Morris Canal Greenway Project, which runs ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Township Council on Tuesday, March 11, proclaimed March 9–15, 2025, as MS Awareness Week and in doing so encouraged citizens to learn more about multiple sclerosis (MS) and what they can do to support individuals with the disease and their families.Multiple ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the recent town council meeting, members discussed Ordinance 2903-25 which would amend Chapter 10, Sections 2 and 11 of the revised general ordinances of the Township of West Orange regarding additional requirements for dog and cat licensing for multifamily homes and ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Beacon Church’s proposal to construct a new facility at 695 Springfield Avenue attracted significant community interest, with many residents concerned about the potential impact on the neighborhood.At the March 17 Zoning Board meeting, Roger Maynard, representing Beacon, presented the ...
BRIELLE, NJ - At the January 27th council meeting, the Brielle governing body passed a resolution that addressed their fourth round Prospect Need obligation of 65 affordable housing units in Brielle. As noted in an earlier article we covered on Affordable Housing obligations (click HERE), those ...
NEW JERSEY — A new study from WalletHub finds that New Jersey gets less federal aid from the federal government than most other states, making it 2025's “least federally dependent” state.The personal finance website ranked all 50 states by virtue of their total scores, based on each state's ranking ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division isundertaking an emergency water main repair that may cause water outages in a part of Olean Tuesday.The affected area is Hamilton Avenue between the roadway's intersections with Terrace Street and Main Street.The repair ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Planning Board will be holding a special meeting on Monday, March 31 at 7:30pm, at the Municipal Courtroom located at 44 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, N.J. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss updates to the Township's Master Plan and to consider adoption of a ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A picture of a person playing with a dog stirs various emotions in Deborah Calhoun. The woman, who likes to be called Deb, said she grew up in Mount Laurel and has lived there off and on through the years. Deb told a TAPinto Mount Laurel reporter when she looks at a picture that ...
SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - At its Feb. 24 meeting, the Lewisboro Town Board approved a rate increase for Building Department fees – including a clause that extends the amnesty period for open permits back 10 years to the beginning of 2015. “It's coming to light that a number of homeowners thought they had ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Township Council will meet on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to address matters that include the potential sale of township property and upcoming affordable housing obligations. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed via Zoom for ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Talk in Tallahassee about instituting laws that would eliminate property taxes and shut down community redevelopment agencies has Coral Springs elected officials signaling their opposition, saying such proposed bills could cripple the city.The city commission passed one measure ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Six people died in Hunterdon County due to flooding during Tropical Storm Ida in September 2021.The storm dropped more than 9 inches of rain and caused millions of dollars in damage across the county.The six people who died in the storm, director of emergency management ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Meisel Field was illuminated at 6:33 p.m. last Thursday, marking the conclusion of the Township of Springfield's four-year journey to install lights at the field and the parking lot.Deputy Mayor Harris Laufer and Committeeman Chris Weber were on hand for the inaugural lighting.
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – At the March 11 meeting, the Montville Township Committee introduced a new sign ordinance due to trouble in the township last fall regarding the removal of signs from people’s lawns.New features in the ordinance include the definition of “free expression sign: A temporary sign ...
ASBURY PARK - City Council introduced an ordinance at their March 12 meeting that will impose a $250 fine for violating beach tent restrictions. With summer months finally within reach, Asbury Park is proposing an ordinance to finally implement consequences for beachgoers who refuse to abide by the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday, March 19, Mayor Mapp and his administration will host a town hall at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School at 6:30pm. Booker Elementary is located at 730 Central Street in Plainfield.This is part of a series of four town hall meetings that the Mapp ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the recent town council meeting, Essex Fells resident and President of We Care, Joseph Pannullo, spoke about the proposed development near West Essex Highlands. He said he lives within 200 feet of the notice area. Pannullo talked about the last planning board meeting. “An ...
BRANT BEACH - Did you know we have a new page just for events? Follow LBT Parks & Recreation for all the info on events, concerts, & Bayview Park activities!
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Committee meeting is on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Some of the items on the agenda include:Resolutions on the Consent Agenda Authorize advertisements of bids for Taylor Park GatewayAuthorize advertisement for bids for Ridgedale Road/Greenwood Drive drainage ...