Government
By MEGAN KLEPPER
February 26, 2025
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The village is working closely with its contracted Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), VHB, Inc., to monitor the North Walnut Underground Storage Tank Removal and Town Garage Projects.Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark told TAPinto Ridgewood that nine underground ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The township committee engaged in a discussion about the potential appointment of Scott Salmon as the Charter Commission special counsel. Jerry Kung stated, “The decision to pursue a charter commission study was driven by widespread concern over how outside political influence and ...
The Township of Maplewood has requested that TAPinto SOMA publish the following letter from the Township of Maplewood. In brief, the township is considering the installation of bike lanes on Parker Street from Valley Street to Irvington Avenue. If done, due to the narrow width of the street, all ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council will consider an ordinance to update the guidelines for their Adopt an Area Program. The ordinance will be introduced at the council meeting on Wednesday and will be up for public hearing and adoption on Wednesday, March 12.“Council Vice President John Poyner’s ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council will hear an ordinance to ban the growing of bamboo on private property. The ordinance will be introduced at the council meeting on Wednesday and will be up for public hearing and adoption on Wednesday, March 12.“planting of bamboo can have negative impacts on the ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Just when we all thought the drone activity witnessed across New Jersey and other states was “friendly”, which helped reduce fear across New Jersey, the commander responsible for air defense across the continental United States and Canada has confirmed that swarms of unidentified ...
Morristown, NJ —During Tuesday’s Town Council meeting four residents asked the council to consider approving additional cannabis retail licenses during public comment. Morristown received eight application responses for a local retail cannabis business license. The Town Cannabis Advisory Board ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Highlights of the Tuesday, Feb. 25 Borough Council meeting included the swearing-in of Police Officer Nicholas Guerriero as Sergeant, a brief recap of the recent townhall style traffic safety meeting, and a resident’s pledge to donate $500 for youth bike safety ...
BRIELLE, NJ – As Monmouth County towns continue to shift away from managing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) locally, many have turned to shared service agreements to address increasing training requirements, reduced volunteerism, and rising costs. Over the years, numerous shared EMS partnerships ...
TRENTON, N.J. – More than 1.5 million men and women ages 65 and older call the Garden State home, and their numbers grow each year. How the state can address the unique issues facing this expanding demographic is the focus of a bill that cleared the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee on ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough Council moved to make the borough’s “Main Street” a place all shoppers and restaurant patrons can more easily enjoy by taking a giant leap toward more handicapped accessibility.Council members unanimously voted to enact an ordinance stating that none of the 10 blocks ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board met on February 24 to consider a lot subdivision proposed for an enlarged property on High Street near the municipal border with West Orange. The property at 152 High Street, where a single house exists on the southern end of the property, had once been ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township School District will hold a referendum vote on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, to fund essential capital improvement projects that enhance safety, health, and well-being across district schools—all with zero tax impact on residents. Years of prudent financial planning ...
NEPTUNE CITY - Council Member Kimberly Karalovich, recently spoke with TAPinto about her goals for 2025 and discussed her commitment to serving the community through her role on the Neptune City Council. TAPinto Neptune City: What motivated you to pursue a role in local government, and what do you ...
WAYNE, NJ – During this past township council meeting, an ordinance was introduced to amend an existing ordinance which, “precludes placement of permanent and temporary objects or structures, beyond refuse receptacles, within the public right of way.”The amended ordinance reads: “No person shall: ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is seeking to hire a part-time clerk in the Tax Assessor/Tax Collector Department. For a complete job description, click here. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.Responsibilities Include Supporting the Tax Assessor and assisting the Tax ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is seeking to hire a part-time clerk in the Tax Assessor/Tax Collector Department. For a complete job description, click here. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.Responsibilities Include Supporting the Tax Assessor and assisting the Tax ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Borough Council is choosing a new mayor after current mayor, Gail Rottenstrich, announced she is stepping down.The agenda is set for Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. when the mayor, deputy mayor and deputy mayor of community affairs are being chosen from the five council ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his final budget address today, an event highly anticipated by the East Brunswick Board of Education and local school administrators, who have been waiting for specific details so that they know how much state aid will be coming to the district ...
RED BANK, NJ: The borough announced that due a power outage the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting tonight has been canceled.
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R, NJ-07) and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, NJ-12) have re-introduced the One-Seat Ride Act in the House, a bipartisan bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of a one-seat-ride trip versus a transfer trip option during ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Planning Board is preparing for the next phase of the state's affordable housing requirements, but concerns remain over unclear mandates and legal obligations. At the latest meeting, board members discussed the state's cross-acceptance process and how public input will ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a page out of President Donald Trump’s playbook, creating the Florida State Department of Government Efficiency, he announced on Monday. It’ll mirror the efforts of Elon Musk to reform the federal government at the local level. “It will eliminate ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a page out of President Donald Trump’s playbook, creating the Florida State Department of Government Efficiency, he announced on Monday. It’ll mirror the efforts of Elon Musk to reform the federal government at the local level. “It will eliminate ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken officials have praised the City Council’s approval of the Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety Ordinance, a measure aimed at reducing fire risks associated with second-hand and improperly stored lithium-ion batteries. Developed under the guidance of Fire Chief Anton Peskens and ...
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Recent outbreaks of “avian flu,” among wild birds and domesticated poultry in New York state have health officials mobilizing to spread the message that -- although the overall risk to public health remains low -- precautions still need to be taken.Tops among those safety ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The ongoing battle between Coconut Creek and Redstone Ranch and Rescue is ratchetting up yet again as city leaders take steps to sue the owners in their attempt to stop them from running what they say is an illegal school. The city commission is scheduled to take up a measure at ...
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill that would allow the state Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to receive funds from public and private sector donors for veteran suicide prevention efforts cleared the Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee with unanimous support on Thursday.“The fact ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Ed “Lefty” Grimes, an activist fighting for access for the disabled, appeared before the Bayonne City Council recently asking that officials consider returning to providing remote access to meetings, as was done during the COVID pandemic.The city suspended its online system after the ...