Government
By JOSEPH MURRAY
March 14, 2025
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Residents can expect road improvements in the coming months as the Borough Council approved funding for infrastructure upgrades. The projects focus on resurfacing, drainage enhancements, and pedestrian accessibility improvements across the borough.At the March 5 meeting, the council ...
ALBANY, NY — The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships (two academic and two athletic). Scholarships are available to residents of the 57th Senate District, who are current college students or high school seniors entering ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland took a significant step towards regulating the usage of electronic bikes and similar vehicles in local parks. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Parkland City Commission discussed the regulation of E-bikes in City parks.Items of note include:E-bikes only being ...
MELBOURNE, FL- Melbourne City Manager Jenni Lamb announced at Tuesday’s council meeting that proposed state legislation could halt the progress of Melbourne’s Community Redevelopment Agencies’ (CRAs) projects. House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242, companion bills that have yet to be approved, aim to ...
TRENTON – New Jersey residents with retirement income can now use New Jersey’s Direct File program, announced Governor Murphy's Office. DirectFile.nj.gov which launched January 28, makes the online tool available to roughly 400,000 more residents. Eligible New Jerseyans can benefit from this free ...
Editor's Note: The article has been updated to indicate that new parking permit rules were only set for West Road, and the numbers of permits has not been approved yet.FLEMINGTON – The third piece of recent efforts by the Flemington Borough Council to clarify driving and parking rules for West ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Bernards Township Resident David Tancredi was appointed to the township committee on January 28, 2025. He is serving a one-year term which opened when committeeman Gary Bauman resigned January 1, 2025. Although his appointment to the township committee was sudden, Tancredi ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – An ordinance regarding the sale of affordable housing on a Route 202/206 parcel of land has finally been approved by the Bridgewater Township Council.The municipal governing body unanimously approved the measure, which had originally been introduced in late January before being ...
RAHWAY, NJ — At its most recent meeting, the Rahway City Council approved additional funding to support local public health initiatives. Through a grant amendment approved by the City Council, the Rahway Health Department will receive an additional $12,500 from the New Jersey Association for County ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Bernards Township Committee approved the introduction of two ordinances on Tuesday which, if approved by the planning board, would pave the way for Bernards Township to meet their affordable housing requirements due June 30, 2025. Bernards Township Deputy Mayor Andrew ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – A Phillipsburg resident raised concerns about the township’s hiring practices at the latest Town Council meeting March 12, 2025, questioning whether positions were being filled fairly and transparently.The exchange took place during the March 12 meeting, when the resident voiced ...
Bloomfield, NJ - The Bloomfield Town Council has unanimously passed a resolution supporting the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) S3672/A4987, reinforcing its commitment to a safe and inclusive environment for all residents, regardless of immigration status. The resolution advocates for the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee’s latest meeting on March 11 was a mix of celebration, financial strategy, and lively public discussion over the management of the township’s public pools. While the meeting started on a positive note with proclamations recognizing various heritage ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights council approved the following items as part of the March 11 meeting of the Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at Borough Hall.The Bills resolution which approved the payment fo $3,466,542.97 to cover claims and accounts.The Consent Agenda which ...
KEYPORT, NJ – Andrew J. Ball, Esq., Partner at the law firm of Davison Eastman Munoz Paone, P.A., has been appointed as Municipal Attorney for the Borough of Keyport. A scenic waterfront town along Raritan Bay, Keyport is known for its nickname, the “Pearl of the Bayshore.” The community's rich ...
SOMERVILLE, Nj - The first of two cannabis dispensaries approved by the borough is under construction alongside the Sunoco gas station on Route 22 at the corner of Gaston Avenue.A second retail dispensary is expected to be built further west on the eastbound side of the state highway on the site of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Homeowners in Franklin Township will soon be allowed to raise backyard chickens under a newly approved ordinance to regulate small-scale poultry keeping while ensuring public health and safety.On Tuesday, the township council passed Ordinance No. 4460-25, amending the township's ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Village Administrator Julie Doran presented the budget during the March 10 town council meeting. She began, “We’re always working to achieve fiscal sustainability. We do that through continued adherence to our fund balance policy, which was introduced in 2019 and ...
TRENTON, NJ - NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Friday March 14, in recognition and mourning of Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona, who was fatally shot in the line of duty. Detective Azcona suffered gunshot ...
TRENTON, NJ - NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Friday March 14, in recognition and mourning of Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona, who was fatally shot in the line of duty. Detective Azcona suffered gunshot ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Phillipsburg will officially recognize March 31 as Trans Visibility Day following the passage of a town council resolution. The resolution was introduced by Councilman Lee Clark, who expressed gratitude to his fellow council members for their support.During the March 12 meeting, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Municipal Council passed a resolution expressing no confidence in Public Safety Director James Shea on Wednesday.While scores of residents were on hand to vent their outrage at what they believe is Shea’s indifference to community concerns, the real fight appeared ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit is inviting local college students to apply for its 16th annual summer internship program, with applications accepted from March 14 through April 11. Eligible applicants are Summit residents majoring in political science, public administration, human resources ...
HELMETTA, NJ - The borough is holding a free rabies vaccination clinic for Middlesex County pet owners on Tuesday, March 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Helmetta Public Works Building. Cats must be in carriers and dogs on leashes. Middlesex County residents can preregister their pet by telephoning ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Recreation are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Summer Day Camp Program.Who: Open to all children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Participants must be a Linden resident.What: Seven ...
Editor's Note: The article has been updated to include a statement from Principal Rob Nixon. TAPinto has also reached out to Superintendent Dr. Kim Feltre and BOE President Gale Bradford for their comments.BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The ongoing dispute between the Township of Berkeley Heights and the ...