Government
By TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD STAFF
February 18, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The telephone system at Springfield Town Hall is due for an upgrade, township administrator John Bussiculo said at last week's meeting of the Township Committee.The system in place now was second-hand when it was installed years ago, enhancing the need for new equipment, he ...
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 ...
ROXBURY, NJ - There will be at least three more weeks of traffic headaches for drivers in Roxbury as officials now say it will be that long before Route 80 sinkhole repairs in Wharton will be completed due to the discovery of “additional structural issues.”The increased traffic is due to drivers on ...
East Orange/Orange, NJ - Over $430,000 of funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Services Grant (ESG) programs is coming to the City of East Orange and the City of Orange.Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that about $5.7 million would be ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The borough is taking steps to replace the aging bleachers at Wagaraw Complex, applying for grants to fund the much-needed improvements.The new bleachers will be ADA-compliant, addressing long-standing accessibility concerns and improving safety for spectators. Officials hope the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Members of the public came to speak at the February 11 council meeting about the homeless situation in the city, only to find out that they had received misinformation in a flyer.Mayor Paul Alfrey clarified the confusion, stating, “just so everybody knows there was a flyer put out ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein regulating crematory construction was unanimously passed by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee on Feb. 13.The issue has come to the fore in Robbinsville as residents have banded together in past months to speak out against a proposal to ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Mayor and Council have scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM to address a couple projects outside of their regular meeting schedule. Among the two resolutions set for discussion is the awarding of a contract for the 5th Avenue Road ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ- A First Ward Community Resource Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Mayor Jenny Mundell, and First Ward Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzalez, along with other community leaders will be there for a 30-minute Q&A.The meeting will take place at ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Yorktown's Republican and Democrat Committees have endorsed their candidates for this fall's local election, which sees supervisor and two town board seats up for grabs along with town justice and the town's two seats on the county legislature.The Yorktown Democratic Committee ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - On February 17th, Mayor Janice Kovach, Councilmember Kyle Perloff, Councilmember Ross Traphagen, Councilmember Molly Padmos, and Economic Development Committee Chair Devin Stone joined members of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Hunterdon County, to celebrate the installation of ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough will host an immigration forum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Borough Hall.The event, which is being held by the borough’s Human Relations Commission, is being billed as an “interactive forum addressing the realities faced by our immigrant community.” The ...
ROXBURY, NJ - There will be at least three more weeks of traffic headaches for drivers in Roxbury as officials now say it will be that long before Route 80 sinkhole repairs in Wharton will be completed due to the discovery of “additional structural issues.”The increased traffic is due to drivers on ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Assemblywoman Aura Dunn has received an update on the ongoing repairs to the sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton. “Unfortunately, additional structural issues have been identified, requiring more work to fully stabilize the roadway and ensure long-term safety”, said Assemblywoman Dunn.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL —Coral Springs is considering upgrades to its mobile show stage to improve functionality and appearance for future community events, according to a city memo.On Wednesday, city commissioners will discuss increasing the budget for a new stage from $187,000 to $245,212, the memo ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal offices and the public library are closed on Monday due to Presidents' Day, according to the township. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday.Recycling and trash collection in South Brunswick Township will resume without interruption. Residents are advised ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council acted quickly to address one of the issues that surfaced during the water pipe break incident Jan. 14.Emergency Management Officer Sgt. Brian McNally, in his after-event report at the Jan. 27 council meeting, cited communication issues caused in part by ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains Councilman Roshan "Roc" White received the distinguished Chester Holmes Humanitarian Award from the Union County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Feb. 13, in recognition of his lifetime of service to the community.The award, dating back to 2012, was named in ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Extensive upgrades are due for the interior of the Springfield Public Library, but the township itends to try to avoid closure of the facility during the upcoming project.The upgrades will include the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system and the ceiling.“We had an HVAC ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Borough Council is moving forward with the initial steps to renovate the Old Town Hall/Firehouse at 165 Main St., following passage of a referendum in November. The building has played different roles throughout its history: police station, town hall, firehouse, and ...
ROSELAND, NJ – The Borough of Roseland was among the 12 Essex County municipalities and 36 community organizations that received a total of about $5.7 million from the Community Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Services Grant program on Tuesday, Feb. 4.The CDBG and ESG programs are ...
WAYNE, NJ – State Senator Kristin Corrado (NJ-40) recently sent a letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week asking him to reconsider the elimination of a program that provides municipal aid and property tax relief, which, she says is not in the current state budget up for adoption. Should ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - All township municipal offices and public schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents' Day, a national holiday which commemorates the birthdays of George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12).Presidents' Day is celebrated the third Monday in February.All ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - All borough municipal offices and public schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents' Day, a national holiday which commemorates the birthdays of George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12).The Somerville Borough Council meeting normally held on Monday, has ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ – Thanks to Presidents’ Day (and we think it’s still Presidents plural and not any one particular President that we honor February 17, but WTFK these days), municipal offices are closed and the rest of the week also has a light schedule of municipal meetings.Council has a closed ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Local and county offices are closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.The following are closedTownship of Parsippany-Troy Hills is closed.All Municipal Offices are closed.There is no garbage or recycling pickup on Monday.Morris County Library is closed on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Local and county offices are closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.The following are closedTownship of Hanover is closed.All Municipal Offices are closed.There is no garbage or recycling pickup on Monday.Morris County Library is closed on Monday.There ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Local and county offices are closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.The following are closedTowns of East Hanover and Florham Park are closed.All Municipal Offices are closed.There is no garbage or recycling pickup on Monday.Morris County Library is ...