Government
By PUTNAM COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE
March 13, 2025
CARMEL, N.Y. – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne delivered his 2025 State of the County presentation on March 3 at the Ace Endico headquarters in Brewster. Nearly 230 attendees gathered in person, with hundreds more watching online. The address highlighted the county’s commitment to low taxes and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the March 11 meeting, Pam Beardslee, West Orange resident and business owner, made a plea to town council members to approve the bonded funds to renovate Lafayette Playground. She explained that many of the people in the neighborhood speak English as a second language and ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council approved an ordinance to ban the growing of bamboo on private property. The ordinance was unanimously approved by the council on Wednesday.“planting of bamboo can have negative impacts on the environment by reducing biodiversity and altering wildlife habitats,” the ...
Newton Town Council Reviews Animal Control Fee OrdinanceNEWTON, NJ- Newton Officials debated approving an ordinance that would cover the rising costs of animal care and enforcement. Police Chief Joseph D'Annibal presented updates on the ordinance, explaining how the fees would help recover ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council has adopted an ordinance to update the guidelines for their Adopt an Area Program, expanding the program to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The council unanimously approved the ordinance at their latest meeting on Wednesday.“I have cleaned up several ...
PATERSON, NJ - Tensions ran high at Tuesday’s Paterson City Council meeting, leading to an abrupt ending after heated arguments erupted between council members and the public.The meeting took a contentious turn early on when First Ward Councilman Mike Jackson raised concerns over two city employees ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Last week, Town Clerk Ceil Covino retired after 24 years of service. During last Wednesday's Town Council meeting, Ceil, accompanied by her family, received a proclamation from Mayor Janice Kovach in recognition of her dedication to Clinton Town.
SOMERS, N.Y. - The battle over a proposed battery farm may be over, but the war’s yet to be won, say the Somers folks who recently celebrated the project’s apparent demise.East Point Energy, the company that planned to build a 116-megawatt battery energy storage system in Carmel, has pulled its ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Police officers and one sergeant were honored at Wednesday's council meeting by their department for their superior service including performance excellence, problem-solving expertise, fast action, and bravery. Chief of Police Anthony Goodell presented formal letters of ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor residents will be able to obtain locks to safely secure their guns through the local Gun Safety Program, according to a recent announcement by Mayor Janice S. Mironov “This is a pro-active initiative, geared to promote and provide improved gun safety. These locks if ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council appointed Judge Mark J. Cassidy to serve as temporary substitute municipal court Judge at the New Providence Municipal Court for a one-year term at its Tuesday, March 11 meeting.Cassidy is set to serve from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 whenever Judge John ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – New Jersey is one of two dozen states that are considering implementing an electronic driver’s license program or have already done so.Under current state law, driver’s registration certificates and insurance identification cards are already acceptable in mobile form. If ...
NEWTON, NJ – In an effort to keep up with staffing needs, Police Chief Joseph D’Anniball presented a proposal to add a new sergeant, which would bring the total police officers in the department from 23 to 24, to address increasing service demands.At the March 10 Council meeting, D’Annibal ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron read the proclamation which declares March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day in the Village of Ridgewood. Perron was joined by community members Diana Stolfo and Matthew Arnold as she read the proclamation into the record.The proclamation explains that ...
MELBOURNE, FL –The Melbourne City Council voted on Tuesday to approve a revised development agreement between the City of Melbourne and Providence Place at Sarno, LLC/Steadytown Inc./Daily Bread, Inc., which includes a $3 million grant to support the project once it is completed. “This is going to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Officials outlined plans for safety improvements along the Hamilton Street corridor in Somerset County during a public meeting on Wednesday.The project, which is 100% federally funded, aims to address high crash rates and other safety concerns along the 1.7-mile stretch of Hamilton ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Hanover Township high school students in New Jersey's Eleventh District are invited to enter Representative Mikie Sherrill's 7th Annual Congressional Art Competition. Ester Hong of Millburn High School won last year.The competition offers high school students a chance to showcase ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Sidewalk and driveway upgrades are set to begin in Hawthorne following the Borough Council’s approval of a $300,000 initiative. The project, funded through borough bonds and special assessments, will address aging sidewalks and driveway aprons on various streets.At the March 5 ...
SPARTA, NJ – The 7-Eleven on Pine Cone Lane was granted a rare fourth extension on its approval by the zoning board. The applicant requested an additional six months in addition to the three 1-years extensions they have already been granted, as allowed in Municipal Land Use Law. “I’ve been on ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - At the Montclair Township Council’s March 11 conference meeting, Mayor Renée Baskerville and the six councilors received a presentation on storm sewers from David Bulova, a storm-sewer expert as well as a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates. The Old Dominion ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Township Council passed an ordinance to authorize the acquisition of the Highland Swim Club (1235 Martine Ave.) at the Tuesday, March 11, regular meeting of the governing body.The ordinance (ORD 2025-9), which authorizes the purchase of the pool club for the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - In Hackensack, some rental properties are now subject to visual inspection for lead hazards.In order to remain compliant with New Jersey’s newly established Lead Safe Certification Law, the city has partnered with LEW Environmental Services, who provide clients with inspection, ...
OLEAN, NY — Water service will be unavailable in parts of Olean on Thursday while the city repairs a water hydrant and valve.According to a press release from the Olean Water Department, the outage will affect residences and businesses on Prospect Avenue between Alder and Queen streets and Queen ...
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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Township of Berkeley Heights has issued an official statement regarding the recent ordinance affecting the Fire Prevention Bureau.Click here for the related article: Berkeley Heights Council Votes on Speed Limit Reduction, Fire Prevention Bureau Change, and Discusses ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, M.D., and Summit Police Department Captain Ryan Peters will host a virtual Public Safety Town Hall on March 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. The event, accessible via the City of Summit's Facebook page, aims to update residents on current safety protocols and address ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Borough Planner McKinley Mertz provided a presentation on affordable housing at the Tuesday, March 11 Borough Council meeting. After the presentation, attending residents had a chance to ask questions regarding the issue.Mertz began with a review of affordable housing ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Renovations inside the Springfield Free Public Library are anticipated to begin next month.According to township administrator John Bussiculo, “We’ve been working on the ceiling and the HVAC in the library. We got quotes.”Bussiculo said at the Tuesday, March 11 meeting of the ...
BRIELLE, NJ – At the recent Brielle council meeting, the discussion on water and sewer fees, first raised on February 24th, took center stage again. Both fees saw sizable increases for 2025, largely due to aging infrastructure that hasn’t been upgraded in decades. The town is working to address ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mayor Ravi Bhalla delivered his final State of the City Address on Tuesday, reflecting on his tenure since taking office in 2018 and outlining his vision for the future of Hoboken. Bhalla highlighted key achievements, progress on major initiatives, and the future opportunities that ...