Government
By ALLEY SHUBERT
February 4, 2025
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Councilman Matthew Scerbo, Sr. announced his resignation from the Phillipsburg Town Council effective immediately. “With a heavy heart, I stand before you today announcing my resignation from the Phillipsburg Town Council and my decision to leave politics ...
RED BANK, NJ: Please be advised that a hydrant flow test is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, at approximately 11:00 am (weather permitting) on Wharf Street.This process may result in discoloration of water. If discoloration does occur, users are advised to let tap water run a sufficient time to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Township Council is set to convene for its next public meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed via Zoom for residents who prefer to attend virtually. Those interested can join the session using ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - On Monday, February 3, New Jersey abruptly canceled its fourth planned auction for offshore wind farm leases in the Atlantic Ocean, citing federal actions and recent industry setbacks. Governor Phil Murphy stated that the decision, made by the Board of Public Utilities ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - On Monday, February 3, New Jersey abruptly canceled its fourth planned auction for offshore wind farm leases in the Atlantic Ocean, citing federal actions and recent industry setbacks. Governor Phil Murphy stated that the decision, made by the Board of Public Utilities ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 2 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, February 5.The Township of Clark informs Zone 2 residents, "Please bring recycling curbside the evening before pick-up. No Styrofoam, food-soiled pizza boxes or plastic bags ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, February 6, 6:30pm. Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Only one item on the Board’s agenda:62 White StreetApplicant Inclusion Pathways, LLC is requesting approval to ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Mayor James Bowser, who took office on January 1, 2025, has spent many years serving the people of Union. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. . He lived with his late wife Gail in Irvington ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Five Ordinances were passed at their second reading at the Melbourne City Council meeting on January 28.Ordinance 2025-01, Mister Car Wash: passed with a vote of 5-2, with Vice Mayor David Neuman and Council Member Marcus Smith voting against. Neuman and Smith voiced noise concerns ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A historic preservation initiative led by Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul and cosponsored by Assemblywoman Margie Donlon has resulted in a significant investment in Asbury Park’s cultural heritage. Governor Phil Murphy recently signed into law a bill appropriating $18,518,738 in ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - The Township is hiring for the vacant position of Municipal Clerk.As of 1/31/25, the position has been vacated by previous Clerk Gabriella Siboni. No reason was provided for Ms. Siboni's vacation of the position. This position is posted on the New Jersey League of ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the recent town council meeting, members approved an ordinance forbidding pop-up parties in which someone collects money from many people and has a boisterous and loud party that clogs the street with parked cars.Council President Joe Krakoviak suggested that the wording ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Britnee Timberlake to increase the tax credits provided under the “New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act” for qualified investments made in New Jersey’s emerging ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Britnee Timberlake to increase the tax credits provided under the “New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act” for qualified investments made in New Jersey’s emerging ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg recently announced that a number of sewer accounts had an interest charge printed on their billing statements and some residents are not obliged to pay the fee. The notice comes from a Jan. 31 email sent out by the town reading, “If one of the accounts ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Assembly members Roy Freiman and Mitchelle Drulis - who represent Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties in the 16th Assembly District - have hired new senior staff.Devin Mulroy will be joining their office as Chief of Staff and Elliot Schneier has been brought on as ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see an important message that was previously announced by the Borough of Kenilworth.The first quarter property taxes are currently due. The last day to pay the 1Q25 taxes without interest is Monday, February 10, 2025. Tax Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls held a special presentation during their January 27 Council meeting, with the Township receiving an American Flag that was flown through numerous combat missions. The flag was presented to Little Falls Mayor James Damiano and Township Council by ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Township residents might face a 2.5 percent property tax increase this year, primarily driven by skyrocketing health insurance costs and limited revenue growth, according to Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd.That analysis is included in a recent memo by Shepherd to the Roxbury ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne City Council voted recently to accept the state’s recommended affordable housing requirement, under which it will be responsible for the rehabilitation of 749 units over the next ten years. The city will not be required to build any additional affordable units.Every ten ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The next Millburn township committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4. Some of the topics on the agenda include:Approval from the division of local government services to establish a dedicated trust by rider for township event and celebration donations pursuant ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As Punxsutawney Phil declares an early Spring, the Westfield Finance Committee is also sending out a seasonal message — they want resident input for the municipal budget.Westfield’s budget season kicked off last week with a public forum hosted by members of the town council’s ...
PARKLAND, FL- Progress along Loxahatchee Road continues into February of 2025. The University to Parkside and 441 stretch of road has reopened to full traffic, though periodic delays are still occurring due to work on the sidewalk and shoulders adjacent to the road.February goals for FDOT include ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Township Committee introduced an ordinance last week that would restrict when motorists could make right turns off of Hillside Avenue.The ordinance would amend Springfield's traffic regulations so that right turns from Hillside Avenue onto Mountain Avenue, heading north, would ...
CLARK, NJ — On Monday, February 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m., the Clark Township Council is holding a workshop council meeting and a special council meeting.The meetings will take place at the Clark Municipal Building, located at 430 Westfield Ave.To access the agendas for both meetings, click here ...
TRENTON, NJ – A diverse and recognizable group of 13 New Jersey residents will have six months to recommend ways that the Office of the Attorney General can “further its mission of eliminating corruption, promoting transparency, and strengthening the public’s trust in government.”New Jersey ...
TRENTON, NJ – A diverse and recognizable group of 13 New Jersey residents will have six months to recommend ways that the Office of the Attorney General can “further its mission of eliminating corruption, promoting transparency, and strengthening the public’s trust in government.”New Jersey ...
TRENTON, NJ – A diverse and recognizable group of 13 New Jersey residents will have six months to recommend ways that the Office of the Attorney General can “further its mission of eliminating corruption, promoting transparency, and strengthening the public’s trust in government.”New Jersey ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — New Jersey may still be under a drought warning, but the Westfield Town Council was thinking about floods last week as they passed an ordinance updating the town's stormwater regulations. “The State periodically updates its stormwater regulations and requires all municipalities to ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION – Readington Township’s mayor was met with stiff opposition to the elimination of three township committees at the governing body’s most recent meeting – and he says it’s only the beginning of what his administration would like to get rid of.Committeeman and former mayor ...