Government
By TAPINTO WEST ORANGE STAFF
March 9, 2025
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Town Council will meet on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers (66 Main St.). Public comments can only be made in person.Some of the ordinances on the second and final reading includeEstablishing a Complete and Green Streets Advisory Committee and ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Beginning with the July 1 billing cycle, Yorktown residents will see a 75-cent increase per 1,000 gallons in their water rates, raising the cost from $7.15 to $7.90. As previously reported by Yorktown News, the increase is due to Northern Westchester Join Water Works raising its ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - In response to a series of serious and fatal accidents, the Berkeley Heights Township Council approved an ordinance lowering the speed limit on Park Avenue to 30 miles per hour. The decision, made during a recent council meeting, sparked a range of opinions from officials and ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - On the cusp of formally updating Bedford’s 22-year-old Comprehensive Plan, the Town Board asked the community last week for any last-minutes wishes.And the community—a small sampling, anyway—made a major wish clear: preserve the town’s emblematic dirt roads. Three of the seven ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Township Council recognized resident and veteran Sergeant Major Jason Dorwart for his extraordinary service in the U.S. Army during its meeting last Tuesday. Mayor Angie Devanney read a proclamation detailing his distinguished military career and ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence Mayor Al Morgan sat down for his monthly discussion with TAPinto to provide insights into the workings of local government, upcoming projects, and the challenges facing the borough.Understanding Local GovernmentMayor Morgan emphasized the importance of educating ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Borough Council passed several resolutions at its monthly work session meeting on Monday, March 3. The governing body also agreed to move the March regular monthly council meeting to Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.The following resolutions were passed:A resolution to enter ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell Borough Council unanimously approved funding for the renovation of 80 Bloomfield Ave., which will be the new home of the municipal offices and Caldwell Public Library, during last Tuesday’s meeting. Approval was given to authorize a contract with Bismark Construction in ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - In advance of tomorrow's (3/10/25) upcoming Neptune Township Committee Meeting, residents can review the published agenda. The Elevator Repairs have been rescheduled. The March 10, 2025th, meeting will be held at the Neptune Township Municipal Complex, Township Committee ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, March 10, the Plainfield City Council will host its March meeting at 7pm in Plainfield Municipal Court. The meeting can be streamed live, or watched after, here.Monday's agenda features a Clinton Avenue tax exemption (read about it here), a resolution recognizing the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. Remember to "spring ahead” by setting your clocks ahead one hour. Don’t forget to change your Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector batteries. Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. Remember to "spring ahead” by setting your clocks ahead one hour. Don’t forget to change your Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector batteries. Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. Remember to "spring ahead” by setting your clocks ahead one hour. Don’t forget to change your Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector batteries. Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – On March 6, Town Council members, Township Administration, Board of Education members, community organizations, business owners, residents, Chamber of Commerce (COC) members and others gathered at The Rock Spring Golf Course for West Orange’s Annual Breakfast Presentation. Mayor ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Southwest 10th Street Connector Project, which will connect the Florida Turnpike/Sawgrass Expressway with I-95 via an extension over SW 10th Street, is on track to begin construction this year.The project, which began planning in 2017 and design in 2020, is finally ready to begin ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Department of Public Works (DPW) water line replacement project on county roads will begin on Monday, March 10.Beginning at 7 a.m., the line replacement construction will begin on Warburton Avenue, between Hawthorne Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, with an estimated completion time of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A strip mall on Sample Road was approved this week to receive a $4,848 grant from the Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency to replace awnings and install new gutters. The funding, which covers half of the $9,696 project cost, supports improvements that the property ...
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. - Pound Ridge is taking an official pause on the review and approval of applications and permits for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).While there are currently no applications pending, the town thought it prudent to get out ahead of the situation before that ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Park Common Council proclaimed March as Women’s History Month during Thursday’s meeting. Women’s History Month is nationally recognized throughout the United States. The annual observance highlights the contributions of women to in history and contemporary ...
East Orange/Orange,NJ- Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented his 2025 State of the County Address on Thursday, March 6th. The speech was an opportunity for the County Executive to share accomplishments of the past year and outlines initiatives planned for the coming year.The ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for multiple summer positions and is looking for passionate individuals to join the team.“Our Parks and Recreation Department is excited to welcome new team members this summer. With a variety of roles available, including ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – In the wake of an article about PFAS levels in Montville Township water, resident Lucy Tullo spoke up at the Feb. 25 Montville Township Committee meeting in support of TAPinto Montville reporting, and condemned the committee for not reporting to residents on the PFAS in the water, ...
East Orange, NJ-Mayor Ted R. Green announced today that PSE&G’s Gas Main Replacement Project to replace more than 10.6 miles of aging cast iron gas pipes is well underway in East Orange, enhancing safety and progress in the city. The work started in October 2024 and is expected to continue ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Superintendent of Schools Mike Volpe has confirmed there will be staffing cuts forced by continuing reductions in state aid as the Board of Education prepares to finalize and adopt a 2025-26 budget over the next several weeks.Volpe will be meeting with his senior staff to ...
UNITED STATES - Travelers and those accessing federal facilities will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification under new security requirements.The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 in response to 9/11 Commission recommendations, requires stricter security ...
WHARTON, NJ – Almost half of the unstable areas below Route 80’s eastbound lanes have been solidified, but an end to the project that forced the lanes’ closure on Feb. 10 remains “difficult to determine," said the state today.In an update released this morning (March 5), the state Department of ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Editor’s Note: As the Common Council continues to govern the community in 2025, TAPinto Summit held a series of interviews with its leaders, getting to know them a bit more than just what political party they represent. In our series, Meet the Leaders, each person will share insights ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland Day Parade will be held on Saturday, and Parkland residents are invited to come out and enjoy the festivities. For those not attending the parade, parts of Nob Hill, Pine Island, and Trails End will be closed from 8 a.m. until 12 Noon.The parade officially begins at 10 ...
NEWARK - The New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund – a statewide coalition that supports “social, racial and economic justice” – will terminate its Fair Housing Program due to federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency.The NJCAEF’s Fair ...
Linden, NJ -Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering APP Maker's: Connect and Share. This will be a nine-week Stem Program that will be hosted by Little Ivy Academy. Who: For third through fifth graders.What: STEM Program hosted by ...