Government
By JOHN MOONEY
February 25, 2025
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Fire Captain Nick Luciano of President Park Fire Company was honored at the Sayreville Borough Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 for his bravery during a multiple structure fire in South River on January 30. Captain Luciano responded to a Mayday call, freed two trapped ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Members of Boy Scout Troop 19 paid the Bayonne City Council a visit earlier this month on their road to getting their merit badges for civics.Filling one of the pews, the scouts gave full attention to the meeting, making sure they took notes for later reference.Troop 19 has existed in ...
RED BANK, NJ – TAPinto Red Bank has been offering a series of “Back of the House” articles profiling the men and women who make Red Bank “work.” Our goal is to provide residents with a personal insight into the individuals and support staff who work behind the scenes to keep the town running safely ...
UNION, NJ – A new township website is coming to Union.Set to go live on February 25 at 10 a.m., CivicPlus®, is a mobile-responsive, highly-functional civic website, according to information provided by the township."We are excited to launch the Township of Union’s new website, designed to provide ...
SPARTA, NJ – In an effort to streamline the process, the Sparta Township Council approved a Commemorative Flag schedule for 2025. The resolution was approved as part of a consent agenda.The flag schedule:April 22 for a week - Earth DayMay 15 for a week – National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – A plan to ease traffic congestion on North Watchung Avenue was paused, as the Borough Council tabled the ordinance meant to alleviate the situation.The ordinance aimed to lower speed limits on Goffle Road and restrict certain turns during peak hours, but some council members worried ...
East Orange, NJ: The City of East Orange, under the leadership of Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council, and the East Orange Police Division (EOPD), launched Essex County’s first Safe Place Program, a partnership between law enforcement and local businesses to provide a safe environment ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Borough Council will have a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-01 at its next meeting on Tuesday, February 25, at 6:30 PM, that would establish three new positions within the borough’s salary guide, impacting EMS, the marina, and the beachfront.The ordinance proposes ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council will convene on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to discuss a range of municipal issues, including the swearing-in of new police officers, a public hearing on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and multiple financial resolutions.The meeting, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Village Manager Keith Kazmark explained at the Feb. 5 council meeting that over 195 questions were submitted by the public, specifically eight individuals, regarding the soil testing process at the Zabriskie-Schedler House & Property (Schedler Property).The village worked with ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Somerset County, in partnership with Franklin Township and state and federal agencies, will hold a Public Information Center on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to discuss proposed safety improvements along Hamilton Street (County Route 514).The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Town of Morristown will hold a town council meeting on Tuesday February 25 at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held virtually and in-person.According to the agenda, the council will discuss the awarding of a retail cannabis business license, appointment of Special Class Officers as ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Residents in and beyond Bucks County are being targeted by a wave of scammers trying to steal large and small amounts of money, often from senior citizens. Here are three scams that authorities have been warning people to watch out for:Cryptocurrency scam. The Warrington police last ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn Business Administrator Alex McDonald provided several updates during the recent township committee meeting. He announced, “We will have a public information session on February 26 at 7 p.m. here in town hall regarding the Taylor Park Gateway project. That was a project that ...
WARREN, NJ – Warren Township has been awarded a $524,115 grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust as part of the COVID-19 Relief Grant for Historic Properties program. This funding will support the continued restoration of the historic Mt. Bethel Meeting House, ensuring the preservation of one of ...
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 ...
ASBURUY PARK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) is calling on New Jersey residents to share their stories as his office faces a surge of calls from federal workers who have lost their jobs due to mass layoffs under President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). To ensure ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy will be delivering his budget address on Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. In it, according to state Senator Joseph Pennacchio (R-26), are $150 million in cuts to municipal aid and property tax relief, funded with an income tax revenue that was based “on a reasonable formula,” ...
BAYONNE, NJ - For a number of years, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. was one of the staunch critics of how officials handled Bayonne’s finances, frequently appearing before the city council to complain about what they were doing.When a new administration took office, it decided to tap Nichol’s expertise by ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone and Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon met with a room of over 100 local business leaders on Friday 2/14/25 at Jumping Brook Country Club for the Monmouth Ocean Development Council’s February breakfast. Arnone and Hanlon ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Municipal Council recently named their representatives to serve on the boards of each of the city's Special Improvement Districts (SID) for 2025.According to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ definition of a SID, the entities are a model for ...
CRANFORD, NJ – One key decision that came out of the more than four-hour-long Cranford Township budget meeting held on February 22 is that both pools would open this summer. “Does one pool make financial sense? Yes. But does it make sense for the community? No,” said Mayor Terrence Curran. “If we ...
Linden, NJ - Linden TV is experiencing production delays due to system and equipment upgrades. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to enhance our services.Thank you for your patience.
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County Sheriff Fred Brown issued a warning to residents about a new phishing scheme targeting E-ZPass customers, that is requesting personal information and payment for unpaid toll charges via text messaging, email and phone calls.The recent scams are variants of ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At this month's Plainfield City Council meeting, the governing body unanimously passed a plan for a workforce development center to take place at city-owned property that previously housed the South Second Street Youth Center before it moves to a new location.The lease agreement ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone and Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon met with a room of over 100 local business leaders on Friday 2/14/25 at Jumping Brook Country Club for the Monmouth Ocean Development Council’s February breakfast. Arnone and Hanlon ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone and Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon met with a room of over 100 local business leaders on Friday 2/14/25 at Jumping Brook Country Club for the Monmouth Ocean Development Council’s February breakfast. Arnone and Hanlon ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone and Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon met with a room of over 100 local business leaders on Friday 2/21/25 at Jumping Brook Country Club for the Monmouth Ocean Development Council’s February breakfast. Arnone and Hanlon ...
Princeton, NJ – Just a few months after the municipality celebrated its acquisition of the 153-Acre Wood on the northwest corner of the town and less than two months after it also finalized the acquisition of the 90-acre Lanwin tract on the northeast corner, Princeton now seems poised to add almost ...
Linden, NJ - The Newark Humane Society has a contract with the City of Linden, New Jersey. This means they provide animal control and sheltering services for Linden.While the exact details of the contract may vary, it generally involves the Newark Humane Society handling:Animal control: This could ...