Government
By TAPINTO MADISON STAFF
April 14, 2026
MADISON, NJ — Preparations are underway for the opening of the Madison Community Pool, with borough officials outlining a series of upgrades, repairs and staffing efforts ahead of the 2026 season.The pool is scheduled to open on Saturday, May 23.According to officials, the facility has recently ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Last night, the Neptune Township Committee voted to hire former Committeeman James Manning to the position of Business Administrator, a position currently held by Acting B.A. Stephanie Oppegaard. The resolution was passed by majority vote, with Mayor McMillan, Committeeman Rob ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough recently approved a pair of resolutions that would extend shared services agreements for municipal court and emergency first aid services with Robbinsville Township. Under the first resolution, Hightstown and Robbinsville Municipal courts will share ...
BRIELLE, NJ — Borough officials moved to rescind a previously approved $15 million bond ordinance that would have funded the construction of a new municipal building, police headquarters and a few other projects, marking a significant shift in the borough’s long-term capital planning.The ordinance, ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Borough Council opened its latest meeting with a solemn tribute to several longtime residents whose contributions helped shape the community, while also addressing a range of local initiatives, infrastructure concerns, and upcoming events.Mayor Robert H. Conley led a ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood's Borough Council held a special meeting on Monday, April 13, to discuss refunding ordinance 2026-04. The refunding ordinance pertains to the seven-year bond which was approved by the Local Finance Board in Trenton last week. Spotswood Mayor Rich O'Brien updated residents ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — The City of South Amboy will join communities across New Jersey in celebrating NJ Local Government Week on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with a day of events designed to connect residents with the people and services that keep the city running.The celebration begins with an Open ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council has approved a new concession operator for the Ginny Duenkel Pool, selecting Fat Daddy’z to run the stand for the 2026 summer season.The decision follows a competitive contracting process first authorized in 2018, which allows the township to award ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ -The East Hanover Township Council convened for its latest meeting last Monday which ran smoothly and efficiently.A key portion of the meeting focused on a public hearing for Ordinance 06-2026, which proposes adding Block 129, Lot 7 to the township’s Residential Multi-Family 4 ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The United States Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Morris Township, challenging a local ordinance that prohibits the use of natural gas and other fossil fuel infrastructure in certain new residential developments.The complaint, filed March 31 in U.S.
PARKLAND, FL- The Northbound lane of Nob Hill Road will be closed next week for about a month, according to the City of Parkland. The lane is expected to close on or around April 20 as construction around Wedge Preserve Park creates the need for turn lanes heading into the park. “The contractor has ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s city leaders last week took the first step last week in the final approval of a major expansion of Al Hendrickson Toyota.The city commission on Thursday voted to approve zoning changes and the site plan, so the dealership can move forward with a plan to more than ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Summer planning is already underway across Mountainside as recreation programs begin to fill and residents lock in seasonal activities.From pool registrations and day camp sign-ups to full pickleball courts and expanding youth programs, demand remains high. The focus is on ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A business on Wiles Road could soon strip away foam columns, pull down awnings and replace a wall of windows with a new storefront — all with $50,000 from Coral Springs taxpayers.The Coral Springs City Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road, and ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, April 16, 6:30pm.Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Agenda HighlightsThe Red Bank Planning Board is scheduled to review an amended major site plan application for 273 ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is seeking a part-time Clerk for the Code Enforcement Department. This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties in support of departmental operations and public service functions. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a meeting this Tuesday, April 14, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.
SPARTA, NJ – No consequences have been levied against the owners of 809 West Mountain Road Cofrancesco Family Farm LLC since their illegal truck parking lot business was exposed.“No fines are being levied while the property owner is cooperating with the township. This has been township practice.
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council held its monthly business meeting. All resolutions and ordinances passed, nearly unanimously, save for a controversial ordinance to ban parking on one side of East Front Street between Reeve Terrance and Hillcrest Avenue which was tabled.The ...
Princeton, NJ – On Friday, April 10, the municipality held a ceremonial relaunching of its new Princeton Loop Express bus, a free service that runs on 20-minute intervals from the Princeton Shopping Center to Palmer Square, and then to the Princeton Dinky train station, via Harrison Street, Nassau ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Township officials presented the 2026 municipal budget at Tuesday's council meeting, outlining a 2.1% tax increase driven by rising mandatory costs, long-term infrastructure needs and state-imposed spending limits that officials described as among the most challenging ...
SPARTA, NJ – A water main repair may cause disruptions in water service for residents on Fairway Trail, according to township officials. The repair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14. Residents on Fairway Trail can expect construction-related traffic.
MADISON, NJ — The basketball and pickleball courts at the Madison Recreation Complex are closed on Monday, April 13, due to maintenance work, announced borough officials. According to an advisory, the temporary closure is necessary to allow for repairs to the court lighting system. Officials ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council convened April 7 for a work session focused primarily on the proposed 2026 municipal budget and a related salary ordinance, with officials emphasizing financial constraints driven by rising fixed costs. During the discussion, council members and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) has submitted a $4 million Community Project Funding request to the House Appropriations Committee on behalf of Berkeley Heights and a coalition of Passaic River towns, seeking federal dollars to clear debris-clogged waterways and reduce the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The borough's Historic Advisory Committee is urging residents to attend the April 15 Zoning Board meeting to oppose a proposal to demolish a two-story brick office building at 20 West End Ave.and replace it with a multi-story self-storage facility across the street from the ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office has submitted 20 Community Project Funding requests to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration ahead of the Fiscal Year 2027 congressional appropriations process, including a project in Bernards ...
OCEANPORT, NJ - A major redevelopment plan for Monmouth Park that includes a hotel, sports complex, and nearly 500 residential units is drawing growing opposition from local residents, who say the housing expansion would worsen traffic and move forward with little public input.The New Jersey Sports ...
PARAMUS, NJ — In celebration of Local Government Week, the Paramus Department of Public Works (DPW) has shared a breakdown of its divisions and their functions.“Every division within our department plays an integral part in keeping the town running smoothly,” the DPW cheered.Road Division:Handles ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle has started an improvement project on Chestnut Street.A newsletter from the borough calls it a “major step forward in Roselle's downtown revitalization.”The project will replace old sidewalks and installing new curb ramps, which are ADA compliant.“These improvements are ...