Government
By JOE MURRAY
February 19, 2025
MADISON, NJ – A proposed mixed-use development at 98 Main Street could bring new housing and a small park to downtown Madison. The project, presented by SL98 Main Street, LLC, includes converting the second floor of Provident Bank into two apartments. A new 13-unit residential building would also ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Vijay Chaudhuri will step down from his role as Chief of Staff to Mayor Ravi Bhalla in the coming weeks to pursue another career opportunity in political and government consulting, a statement said on Tuesday.“Vijay Chaudhuri is one of the finest public servants I have had the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has formally requested clarification from the state regarding the role of former Business Administrator Kathleen Long within the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). In a letter to DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn Suárez, Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez raised ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has approved an application for a grant of up to $2 million from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJ DCA) to fund a new recreation center. However, after considerable debate, the council amended the resolution to separate the application ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council expressed its support for the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act (S3672/A4987), a bill aimed at protecting the rights and safety of all residents while ensuring state and local resources are directed toward community priorities rather than federal immigration ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has approved a $90,000 contract for Comprehensive Addiction Wrap-Around Services under the city’s RealFix program, awarding the funds to HS&H Outreach Services following a competitive bidding process.Under the agreement, HS&H Outreach Services, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has introduced an amendment to an ordinance aimed at strengthening penalties for illegal dumping of solid waste, proposing higher fines and a new community service requirement for offenders.Sponsored by Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez, the ordinance seeks ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark's Zoning Board will meet this month on Monday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Clark Police Department, located at 315 Westfield Avenue.Click here for the announcement on the Township of Clark's website.[Don’t miss any ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - At its January meeting, the Bedford Democratic Committee (BDC) officially endorsed a slate of candidates for the 2025 election cycle, reaffirming its commitment to experienced leadership and community-driven governance. The BDC has endorsed the following candidates:Bedford Town ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council, on Feb. 10, by resolution, called for “swift passage” of a pending bill in the state legislature that would codify a 2019 mandate, the Immigrant Trust Directive (ITD), and further enhance the protections offered to New Jersey’s immigrant population.The ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater Township Council kept the municipality running by unanimously approving a resolution Feb. 6 for temporary budget appropriations.The appropriations for the current fund came to $1,200,464, which brings the year-to-date appropriations to just under $18,845,735 in ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Township Committee introduced an ordinance on first reading that would approve the redevelopment of a vacant lot at 175 Morris Ave., the site of the former Bank of America.The first reading approval does not signify that the new development has been approved yet, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Bulldogs Jr. Pee Wee cheer team made history in Montclair by claiming its first National Crown among the top pop warner teams from around the country, on December 6-10 in Orlando, FL. The Bulldogs mastered their routine and won the judges’ vote.The Pop Warner Cheer & Dance ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne announced road closures for several areas:Sunday, February 16 – up to two weeks: East Melbourne Avenue under the U.S. 1 (South Harbor City Boulevard) bridge will be closed in both directions. The closure is necessary for repairs by the Florida Department of ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council unanimously voted to appoint Ibrahim Omar as the new Sixth Ward Councilman, filling the vacancy left by Councilman Al Abdelaziz, who resigned on January 22 to join the State Assembly. Omar’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will serve until the ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council voted to table the three cannabis ordinances at their meeting on Tuesday, February 11. The council members did not discuss the ordinances before voting.After the meeting, Mayor Neill Clark told TAPinto Sparta they anticipated making changes to the ordinances and ...
WHARTON, NJ - Route 80 westbound is scheduled to be closed tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 18) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Exit 34B for additional testing as emergency sinkhole repairs in the vicinity continue, said the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).That means both lanes of the interstate will be ...
WHARTON, NJ - Route 80 westbound is scheduled to be closed tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 18) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Exit 34B for additional testing as emergency sinkhole repairs in the vicinity continue, said the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).That means both lanes of the interstate will be ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex Fells Resident and President of We Care NJ, Joseph Pannullo, talked to council members about the proposed West Essex Highlands development. “I live in the 200-foot notice area of the West Essex Highlands project. I am here tonight to discuss the current status of the project ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Broad Street Buds LLC received approval to operate as a Class 5 cannabis retail store by Phillipsburg’s Town Council at the February 12, 2025 meeting. Now the second licensed cannabis retailer for recreational use in town, Broad Street Buds LLC is located at 51 North Broad St. in ...
WHARTON, NJ - Route 80 westbound is scheduled to be closed tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 18) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Exit 34B for additional testing as emergency sinkhole repairs in the vicinity continue, said the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).That means both lanes of the interstate will be ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Hundreds of people gathered for a Presidents Day rally denouncing the Trump administration in front of the old courthouse in Doylestown on Monday.On a cold and blustery day, people came to rally to protest policies ranging from mass deportations of undocumented immigrants to the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is expected to appoint Ibrahim Omar as the new Sixth Ward Councilman following the vacancy left by Councilman Al Abdelaziz’s resignation on January 22. Abdelaziz stepped down to take a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly.A vote is expected to come at ...
WHARTON, NJ - Route 80 westbound is scheduled to be closed tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 18) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Exit 34B for additional testing as emergency sinkhole repairs in the vicinity continue, said the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).That means both lanes of the interstate will be ...
WHARTON, NJ - Route 80 westbound is scheduled to be closed tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 18) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Exit 34B for additional testing as emergency sinkhole repairs in the vicinity continue, said the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).That means both lanes of the interstate will be ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland residents will experience a significantly different entrance and exit to the Sawgrass Expressway in just a couple of years. The Florida Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway expansion project that will begin construction in 2026 is proposing significant changes to both the Coral ...
EDISON, NJ - A former employee for Edison’s Department of Public Works and Parks and Recreation is suing the township for unpaid overtime wages. According to the lawsuit, Dwayne Mayers regularly worked more than 40 hours a week and the township failed to properly compensate him for overtime pay. A ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Due to the President's Day holiday on Monday, February 17, the South Plainfield Borough Council will hold its second regularly scheduled meeting of the month on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The agenda for the upcoming February 18 meeting includes a special presentation by the South ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Borough Council is introducing an ordinance to repair mailboxes damaged by borough snow plows.The ordinance provides for a $100 reimbursement for provable damage, and also notes property owners are responsible to clear the area around their mailboxes when possible.The mailbox must ...
Princeton, NJ – The long campaign trail that will lead to the selection of a Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor had a stop in Princeton Sunday night, February 16, and it includes another event on Wednesday, February 19, at Rider University.The Sunday night event was an informational forum ...