Government
By FRED J. AUN
February 13, 2025
ROXBURY, NJ - With abandoned iron mine collapses below Route 80 twice forcing the closure of the highway's eastbound lanes in Wharton, officials want to know if a similar danger exists below the interstate's westbound lanes.To find out, the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is going to ...
ROXBURY, NJ - With abandoned iron mine collapses below Route 80 twice forcing the closure of the highway's eastbound lanes in Wharton, officials want to know if a similar danger exists below the interstate's westbound lanes.To find out, the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is going to ...
ROXBURY, NJ - With abandoned iron mine collapses below Route 80 twice forcing the closure of the highway's eastbound lanes in Wharton, officials want to know if a similar danger exists below the interstate's westbound lanes.To find out, the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is going to ...
ROXBURY, NJ - With abandoned iron mine collapses below Route 80 twice forcing the closure of the highway's eastbound lanes in Wharton, officials want to know if a similar danger exists below the interstate's westbound lanes.To find out, the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is going to ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council voted down the introduction of an ordinance to restore the public’s speaking time to six minutes. The ordinance failed with a three to four vote at the council’s combined meeting on Monday. Council President Harris accused some members of the council of ...
Long Branch, NJ – Long Branch is set to undergo another exciting transformation as city officials announce plans for a new public park in the heart of downtown. Thanks to $575,000 in grant funding—$475,000 from Monmouth County and $100,000 from the State of New Jersey—the city will revitalize the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway is reinforcing its commitment to workplace safety with the adoption of the 2025 Safety Incentive Program (SIP), a proactive initiative introduced by the Central Jersey Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (Central JIF).Participation in this program came about through a ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting tonight, Thursday, February 13, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Council to Vote on Key Agenda ItemsBorough Budget Increase – NJ State limits budget increases to 2.5%. Borough has determined ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township has adopted an ordinance regarding personal property, which allows the municipal government to accept donations to the township.The EASE Foundation offered to donate three security lockers, two for each level at the Hunterdon Central Regional High School and one ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - The Raritan Township Committee discussed an upcoming ordinance amendment pertaining to licensing fees for pets.The town code requires all dogs and cats to be licensed, and that dogs be leashed in public.As the township is required to have animal control, Mayor Bob King explained ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board held a meeting last night to review a preliminary investigation of several properties being considered for inclusion for potential redevelopment in the NJ Transit area.Susan Favate, a principal of BFJ Planning, provided an overview of the plan that focused ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – On January 28, 2025, the Bernards Township Committee voted on Resolution 2025-0132 Award of Bid for Crossing Guard Services to an outside contractor, Crossing Guard Services. The resolution budgets $115,000 per year to go to hiring crossing guards. Mayor Fields called it a ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township will host a Residential Well Test Program Presentation at the municipal building Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.The event, which will be held in-person and virtually, will include a one-hour presentation to educate residents on the advantages and necessity of having their wells ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – TAPintoRaritan Bay continues its series of profiles called “Meet The Leaders” highlighting local elected officials and other leaders. Next up is Sayreville Councilman John Zebrowski.Name: John Zebrowski# Years Serving on the Sayreville Council: 1 ¾ yearsWhat are your thoughts on ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council met on February 11 for a conference meeting, having already met thrice so far in February 2025 to interview candidates for the position of township manager. The initial meeting was held on February 3, with two subsequent meetings on February 6 and ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Kendra Lelie, Chatham Borough planner, said that she expects the affordable housing obligation to be much lower than the DCA's assessment of 181 at Monday night's regular meeting of the Borough of Chatham Council.The Borough of Chatham council unanimously passed two resolutions ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – Save LBI, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the marine environment and coastal communities, announced on January 13, 2025, a lawsuit against several federal agencies and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project. The suit alleges violations of multiple ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The parent of a junior at Jonathan Dayton High School raised the issue of underclass students not having sufficient places where they are allowed to park near the school.The parent speaking at the Jan. 28 Springfield Township Committee meeting suggested opening up Ruby Park for ...
PORT MONMOUTH SECTION OF MIDDLETOWN, NJ – In response to anticipated heavy rainfall and elevated tides, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has placed the Port Monmouth Flood Control Facility into "Operational Mode" as of Wednesday, February 12th at 2:30 PM. This proactive ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Feb. 11 town council meeting was shortened due to Attorney Richard Trenk’s absence. None of his associates were available, and town council member Asmeret Ghebremicael suggested that the attorney who was in attendance be dismissed because the township was being billed $165 per ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Dr. Kathleen Grant, Chair of South Orange’s Environmental Commission (EC), presented its budget to the town council on Feb. 10. She began, “I’m going to go through some of the things that the South Orange Environmental Commission has been working on and some of our most recent ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. The advisory, which took effect at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, will remain in place until 7 a.m. Friday.According to the agency, mixed precipitation will change to snow by ...
OLEAN, NY — North 12th Street, which was closed Thursday between Putnam and Washington streets, is open.Work on a water leak has been completed, and normal traffic can resume.
STAFFORD - Stafford Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of President's Day. Please see the Department of Public Works operating schedule for the week below.
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Baby, it may be cold outside now, but Monmouth County’s summer numbers were on fire! As we look ahead to warmer days, Monmouth County officials are celebrating a historic milestone: For the first time ever, beach badge revenue has surpassed $30 million in 2024.The Board of ...
NEW HOPE, PA—After being closed partially or completely for about a year, the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge is scheduled to reopen to traffic in both directions on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 14.Known officially as New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge, the structure serves as the main ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Following complaints from residents about slow response times, the borough council discussed plans to re-evaluate ambulance service for the town. An upcoming meeting with Valley Hospital will focus on identifying ways to improve response times and service quality, borough officials ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs residents struggling to find parking in the city’s newly developed downtown area will soon have another option as a result of an agreement between city officials and Bank of America. But parking at the bank’s parking lot at 3200 University Drive won’t come ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council convened on Tuesday, Feb. 11 for a short meeting. The council briefly discussed affordable housing among other issues. Borough Administrator Bernadette Cuccaro announced two important public meeting events.The council approved a bid authorization for the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The pavilion at Sabal Pines Park in Coconut Creek is set for renovations as city leaders prepare to vote on a contract of up to $330,000, according to city documents.City commissioners on Thursday are expected to award the contract to Miami-based FSV Construction Company for ...