Government
By LAUREN T. AGNEW, MPA
February 20, 2025
East Orange, NJ - Those who achieve high levels of success professionally often say they stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. While this day was no different, it also highlights a historical moment in time for Essex County.Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The Borough Council continued discussions on affordable housing mandates during its latest meeting, as members reviewed legal challenges and potential changes that could impact Hawthorne’s housing obligations.On February 19, Borough Attorney Michael Pasquale briefed council members ...
OLEAN, NY — The city is experiencing a road salt shortage, according to a press release issued by Mayor William J. Aiello’s office.The city’s streets, parks and sewer divisions are working together to make sure that all roads and city-owned parking lots and sidewalks are cleared and passable while ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Cattaraugus County.The advisory took effect at 2:33 p.m. Thursday and will remain in place until 4 a.m. Friday. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. “Be prepared for slippery roads,” the NWS warned in ...
OLEAN, NY — A state regulation requiring that automobile sales for model year 2035 be 100% zero-emission vehicles will have a dire impact on automobile dealers and consumers,” Rep. Nick Langworthy warned Thursday.Speaking at a press conference at the Rick Bokman auto dealership, Langworthy said the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Questions over financial transparency and the classification of affordable housing were pressing issues at Wednesday’s council meeting. City leaders addressed concerns raised during the Affordable Housing Committee meeting the previous night, outlining progress on Summit’s housing ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city will utilize a space inside Emanuel Lutheran Church’s auxiliary building as its new location for its Code Blue program.The space at 6 Kirkpatrick St., situated at the corner of New and Kirkpatrick streets, will be able to accommodate up to 40 guests.The city is expected by ...
CRANFORD, NJ – At the February 19 Township Committee meeting, Mayor Terrence Curran touched on the declining pool utility membership and how to address it moving forward. In addition, he held a town hall meeting the previous week to discuss the issue, where he said he heard several good ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council has passed a measure to reduce the risk of fires associated with Lithium batteries, found in items like E-bikes and Hoverboards. The legislation states that, effective immediately, second-use lithium batteries are prohibited from sale or use and batteries not ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Anthony Puglisi, Public Information Director of the County of Essex, announced at the recent town council meeting that West Orange received $374,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Emergency Service Grants (ESG).“West Orange was a recipient of several awards.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The affordable housing issue in Bridgewater is still on people’s minds.A week after the township council approved a resolution to build 417 additional local units during the fourth round of affordable housing over a 10-year period, several members of the public still expressed ...
FLEMINGTON – One-way streets and weight limits to control expected traffic associated with the opening of Main Street’s Courthouse Square were the goals of two ordinances introduced by the Flemington Borough Council Feb. 10.Courthouse Square will feature a 205-room hotel, 100 apartments and ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council’s efforts to wrangle Flemington’s narrow, busy streets into order will continue with an ordinance to impose a system of residential parking permits meant to protect homeowners’ access to parking spaces at their homes.The proposed rules would also regulate parking ...
KATONAH, N.Y. - Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have a new convenient fast charging location in downtown Katonah, less than a mile off Interstate 684.Installed by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) the federally-funded EVolve NY station will serve more drivers through its fast-charging network ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - The construction of a structure on the corner of Riley Road and New York Avenue in Neptune Township has sparked resident concerns in the surrounding neighborhood.TAPinto Neptune spoke to two residents who shared that their concerns ranged from the perceived discrepancy in the ...
WAYNE, NJ – Wayne Mayor Chris Vergano and the Township Council, along with Police Chief Joe Rooney and Passaic County Sheriff Tom Adamo honored 13-year-old Kristopher Mikhail, calling him a “hero” for helping to locate a missing 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy, Matthew Della Torre who had ...
Red Bank, NJ: The Borough is seeking to hire a Part-Time Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II and a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I/ Parking Enforcement Officer. See job description and requirements below.Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II The Red Bank Police Department is seeking ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn Business Administrator Alex McDonald presented the 2021-2024 legal expense analysis during the Feb. 18 township committee meeting. He broke the fees into five categories: general, labor, tax, affordable housing and the Morris County Joint Insurance Fund.McDonald reported ...
MELBOURNE, FL - On Tuesday, the Melbourne City Council held a workshop to obtain council direction on how to address homelessness in the city. The meeting began with presentations from city staff and the Brevard Homeless Coalition, outlining actions already taken to address homelessness. Overview ...
WASHINGTON, DC – On February 19, 2025, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement following President Trump’s withdrawal of New York City’s congestion pricing program. Earlier today, the Department of Transportation announced it has terminated its approval for the pilot ...
WASHINGTON, DC – On February 19, 2025, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement following President Trump’s withdrawal of New York City’s congestion pricing program. Earlier today, the Department of Transportation announced it has terminated its approval for the pilot ...
ROXBURY, NJ - A grant of nearly $900,000 from the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NJAHTF) will help Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat) build three new homes in Kenvil, it was announced today.GMM Habitat said it received $888,147 from the trust fund, the ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi on Wednesday advised that the U.S. Department of State has stopped issuing passports with the “X” gender marker, which prior to Jan. 20 was available to non-binary individuals who do not identify as strictly male or female. As a result, ...
TRENTON, NJ -– New Jersey Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced on Feb. 18 that Governor Phil Murphy’s administration approved 13 new Brownfield Development Areas (BDAs) in 10 communities. Lakeside Avenue is the BDA in West Orange.According to a press release, “DEP’s ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey teenagers who get busted for underage gambling may face stiff fines – but not criminal prosecution – under a proposed law that’s working its way through the state legislature.The New Jersey Assembly voted last week to advance a proposal, A5086, to decriminalize underage ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey teenagers who get busted for underage gambling may face stiff fines – but not criminal prosecution – under a proposed law that’s working its way through the state legislature.The New Jersey Assembly voted last week to advance a proposal, A5086, to decriminalize underage ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Is there a chance of a local locale for partaking in THC in Maplewood’s future? It was mentioned as a possibility by Township Committee Member Dean Dafis during his update on economic development during the February 18 meeting. “There is a desire by a local dispensary owner to take ...
CAMDEN, NJ — Many residents of Long Branch have received email and text notifications from New Jersey American Water about an unusual salty taste in their tap water. If you’ve noticed this change, you’re not alone. According to a Friday news release from New Jersey American Water, winter road ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, 6:30pm.Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Agenda Highlights204 Shrewsbury AvenueThe Board will review an application from Samarth RB, LLC to convert ...
SUMMIT, NJ – With the deadline for Round Three of its affordable housing obligations nearing, Summit officials provided updates on progress and challenges at its Affordable Housing Committee meeting held on Tuesday. While the city reports exceeding its 50-unit goal, concerns remain about the status ...