Government
By ALESIA BANI
February 12, 2025
Morristown, NJ —Morristown Town Council saw its first marriage proposal on chamber floors during Tuesday’s meeting.Mayor Timothy Dougherty’s proclamation designating February 2025 as Black History Month was accepted by Damonn Brown, president of local non-profit Let’s Come Together. “On this day in ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Zoning Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025 has been canceled due to inclement weather according to township officials.Several matters schedule to be heard will be moved to February 12:7-Eleven at 33 Pine Cone Lane and 164 Woodport RoadSussex County ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Municipal Councils is expected to introduce an ordinance on Thursday to expand the boundaries of the Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District.If adopted, the district would include sections of Marin Boulevard, Christopher Columbus Drive, Morgan Street, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - State agencies are working together to create a blueprint for the future growth of New Jersey, and are asking for public input.The Office of Planning Advocacy and the State Planning Commission are in the process of updating the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan, ...
OLEAN, NY — The 800 block of West Henley Street will be closed from noon through 3 p.m. Wednesday while a tree is removed, according to a press release from the city’s Department of Public Works.Motorists should alternate routes while the road is closed.
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Mayor Gail Rottenstrich has announced she will be stepping down as mayor, but will stay on as a council member through the end of this year when her term expires.Her last day *as mayor will be February 27, 2025.The council may now vote for a mayor from among the four other council ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A fast-moving snowstorm starting on Tuesday night and going into Wednesday morning gave the Philadelphia region its biggest snow totals of the year (the Philadelphia Airport recorded 3.1” of snow), but the storm packed a smaller punch in Doylestown and the surrounding areas.The ...
NEWARK - Household items such as couches, tables and mattresses piled outside of residences prompted Newark East Ward Councilman Michael Silva to propose expanded bulk pickup throughout the city at the Wednesday, Feb. 5, City Council meeting. “Bulk items” picked up by the Newark Department of ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, on behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, delivered the Monmouth County “State of the County” address on Tuesday, February 11, to discuss the County’s accomplishments in 2024 and goals for 2025.“It is ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – In a public information session characterized by both shouting and quiet conversation, more than 250 people had the opportunity to look at three preliminary concepts for the future of Solberg Airport and once again voice opposition, concerns and – in at least a few cases – ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna reported to the Fairfield governing body at Monday’s council meeting that authorities had to go knocking on doors of residents who did not heed the Nixle warnings that said, “All parked vehicles must be removed from roadways to facilitate snow ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — The Holmdel Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a proposal to build two three-story medical office buildings on 125-127 Red Hill Road at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m.Andrews Management Group, the applicant, initially proposed four buildings in 2023 but revised the ...
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. — Democrat Ken Jenkins has won the Feb. 11 special election for Westchester County Executive, making history as the first African American elected to lead the county.His Republican opponent, Christine Sculti, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, called Jenkins to ...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the western Southern Tier and Southern Erie and Wyoming counties. The advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Thursday.According to the agency, total snow could accumulate up to 2 inches, ice may freeze ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ- Borough of Bloomingdale will be closed on February 17th.
MILLBURN, NJ — Residents and committee members spoke about the Chai Center at the recent township committee meeting. Christine Best said that she had sent the committee many questions about it. She stated, “I wanted to understand why the township gave back the $500,000 in violations, when, I think ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- Melissa Hodge, Executive Director of South Orange Downtown (SODT), and Marketing Coordinator, Lisa Szulewski, shared an update, future plans and their budget with the town council on Feb. 10.Hodge began, “We have several new directors. It was a big change. We lost six directors, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - “When we began this journey together back in 2014, our city was completely different,” Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis said in his 2025 State of the City Address that was recently released to the media. “The industries that the City of Bayonne had been built around began leaving in the late ...
Linden, NJ -Attention Linden Residents ! Message From Mayor Derek Armstead regarding preparedness for the upcoming snowstorm. Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding Sunday’s snowstorm. Your voices are important, and I truly appreciate your input.As we prepare for the upcoming snowfall, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The council approved the resolution to appoint Jennifer Natoli as Deputy Clerk “with great pleasure” at the Feb. 10 council meeting.The approving resolution states that Natoli’s position is effective as of Jan. 6, 2025. Natoli has been working in the Village Clerk’s office and joked ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday night, the Plainfield City Council passed two resolutions that don't necessarily change policy directly, instead making a statement about issues of national significance.Dressed for Black History Month, the council voted unanimous for both measures. The first, resolution ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Council Member Paula Gilligan stepped down on February 5 and this week, the Council is interviewing three individuals for the unexpired term.A resolution for the open council seat is listed on the February 12 agenda for the 8 p.m. meeting. The following individuals were listed on ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would vastly reduce plastic waste in New Jersey won narrow support from lawmakers amid criticism from business groups and praise from environmentalists.The legislation, S-3398, was approved Monday by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, with Democrats ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council debated two parklet ordinances at their Wednesday meeting, approving one on First Reading while rejecting another on Second Reading. During the public comment session, Nicole Magana, a resident, expressed concerns about the parklets, particularly regarding ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Antoine “Tony” Hajjar, who brought a watchful eye and an encyclopedic knowledge of municipal building codes to his role as engineer for the city’s Planning and Zoning boards, has died.Hajjar, who died at home Sunday, was 56.The Planning Board observed a moment of silence at Monday ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – At the January 28, 2025 Bernards Township Committee meeting, members voted unanimously to approve a resolution to seek modification to the number of affordable housing units the township is required to develop. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Public Library has been a community staple since its opening in 1946. Most recently, in 2021 the Library ushered in a new era with the opening of their new location in the state-of-the-art complex at 29 Park Avenue. This new space has brought exciting ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - The Raritan Township Committee presented an update on stormwater utility at its Jan. 21 meeting.The township’s Stormwater Feasibility Committee, led by township administrator Karen Gilbert and Deputy Mayor Bradford Perry, has been actively seeking assistance to meet state ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering the Linden Recreation Dance Program. This program will be directed by Coach Fonda. Come out and unleash your moves ! Who: Ages 4 through 18.What: Dance classes, directed by Coach ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review an Area in Need of Redevelopment Study, which will assess whether specific properties meet the criteria for redevelopment under New Jersey state law.What:Public hearing on the preliminary investigation of designated ...