Government
By DAWN MILLER
March 7, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The borough's planning board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the South Plainfield Municipal Building. On the agenda for the upcoming meeting are three cases. The first case deals with an applicant making ...
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 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Despite the snowy, cold weather, more than 150 people braved the elements to attend a town hall hosted by Congressman Herb Conaway to answer questions about the current state of affairs in Washington D.C. and recent actions by the Trump Administration. Conaway, who is in his ...
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 ...
FLEMINGTON – With the planned completion of Main Street’s Courthouse Square complex, the Flemington Borough Council Feb. 24 took steps to add traffic control and street parking rules to the streets surrounding the complex.The concern is that trucks serving the 205-room hotel, restaurants and shops, ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – TAPintoRaritan Bay continues its series of profiles called “Meet The Leaders”, highlighting local elected officials and other leaders. Next up is Sayreville Council President Donna Roberts.Name: Donna Roberts# of Years Serving on the Sayreville Council: 5 yearsWhat are your ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Commissioner Jeff Kuhl joined with County staff members to host the Hunterdon County Senior Center Valentine’s Day Special: Music and Lunch event on Friday, February 28th, and participated in an afternoon filled with music, delicious food, and social festivities for 65+ senior ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Girl Scouts of all ranks representing troops from South Plainfield attended a recent council meeting during which time Mayor Matt Anesh and the governing body recognized the organization, its leaders, and members. This year marks the 113th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the ...
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 ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton has officially updated its Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI) to correct a long-standing classification issue at Memory Park. The update, recently approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), ensures that parts of the park remain ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Judge Minkowitz ruled in favor of the Sparta Planning Board on all elements of Diamond Chip Realty’s latest lawsuit. On January 24, 2025, the judge heard testimony from DCR’s attorneys Adam Garcia and Frank Vitolo and Sparta Planning Board’s attorney Tom Collins.One element of ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park is promoting the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to expand housing options for residents. At the February 26th city council meeting, Michele Alonso, AICP, PP, Director of Planning and Redevelopment presented an overview of the city's ADU ...
BELMAR, NJ — Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-30) has introduced new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to couples struggling with infertility by requiring Medicaid to cover the cost of ovulation-enhancing drugs and related medical services.The bill, known as A5383, is modeled after a ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At last week's City of Plainfield town hall at Emerson Elementary School, mayor Adrian Mapp addressed areas of darkness in the city.A resident asked about lighting in Plainfield, mentioning that upon her entrance to the town hall, the lighting seemed dim. “I don't know if anything ...
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 ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Township of Bloomfield’s Planning Board has announced a timeline for public review of the new Master Plan, which will guide the Township's future growth and development. The Master Plan is a guide for land use for the future. The Master Plan is not a binding, legal document; ...
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 ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Mayor John E. McCormac delivered the 2025 “State of the Township” address on Thursday, March 6th at the Delta Hotel & Conference Center in Iselin business leaders from the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Woodbridge Economic Development Corp.; corporate executives, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Village Council swore in Firefighter Matthew Biagi, Fire Lieutenant David Kelly, and Fire Captain Jordan Papietro-Zales at the March 5 public meeting. Fire Chief John Judge introduced each member and gave the public a detailed list of their accomplishments.Firefighter ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A proposal to build a three-unit townhouse development at 27 Edgar Street faced opposition at the latest Summit Zoning Board meeting, as board members and residents raised concerns over parking, traffic, and stormwater management. The applicant, represented by attorney James First, ...
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 ...
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 ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Affordable Housing Subcommittee invites residents to a public session on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Susie B. Boyce Court Meeting Room. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss the township’s affordable housing obligations. Following ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Clubhouse at Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck, was filled with love as Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon officiated a spectacular Group Wedding on Valentine's Day 2025. A total of 13 couples tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony, where love, joy, and ...
READINGTON – The New Jersey Recreation and Park Association will honor in February Hunterdon County’s all-inclusive playground at Deer Path Park.Commission Board Director John Lanza announced the award at the Jan. 21 meeting.The Deer Path Park facility was the county’s first all-inclusive play ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin was in South Plainfield on 28-Feb-2025 to tour the Former Cornell Dubilier Site. Mayor Matthew P. Anesh, Council President White, Councilman Smith, Administrator Cullen and Chief Papa were on hand to greet Administrator ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council has approved an eight-year contract for the local Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA), extending through the end of 2031. The contract, which was approved at Monday’s meeting, includes salary increases of 1.5% annually for the first three years and a ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting tonight, Thursday, March 6, 6:30pm.Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Agenda Highlights240 Shrewsbury AvenueThe Red Bank Planning Board will review an application from Incredible Oz, ...
Atlantic City, NJ – The New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) is proud to present the Agency Showcase Award for Website or Application to East Brunswick Recreation & Parks for their EB Rec App. The award was presented at the NJRPA Annual Awards Banquet on February 25, 2025, by ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — For the first time in Livingston, the township recently accepted a grant from the Mayors Wellness Campaign and was one of only 11 New Jersey communities selected to receive grant funding in 2024 as part of a statewide initiative to help mayors and local organizations guide their ...