Government
By DINAH DUNN
February 3, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ –“The potential closure of one of Cranford’s public pools has been an issue for many years due to increased operational and maintenance costs that can't be sustained by the membership,” Mayor Terrence Curran told TAPinto Cranford. There are two meetings this week to discuss this ...
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 ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair leaders commenced Black History Month by raising the Black Liberation Flag during a 7 a.m. ceremony held on February 1.The Black Liberation Flag, also known as the Pan-African Flag, was created in 1920 by Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Meg Brill, Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance, shared its 2025 budget. She spoke of the many initiatives that they are working on including activities, the Washington Street Fair, supporting businesses, Tory Corner, development projects, flower planters, banners, Downtown ...
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 purpose is to have the borough residents gain a personal sense of the people and the support personnel who perform behind the scenes to keep the town ...
WAYNE, NJ – An ordinance was introduced during the previous Township Council meeting that proposed to spend $400,000 on a townwide water and sewer study to understand Wayne’s capacity limits. That ordinance is up for adoption in the upcoming council meeting this Wednesday. The plan is for the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The boundary maps for city council districts one, five and six are being updated based on new data via an ordinance update. The city council considered the new ordinance at their meeting on Tuesday, January 28. Boundary maps are important for elections, as the city is divided into ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield’s governing body last fall amended its borough code to add, through an ordinance, a new chapter that prohibits the operation of short-term rentals in the municipality. Under Ordinance 2321, the ‘rental of any dwelling unit, accessory building or structure, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council has formally adopted its affordable housing obligations for the next decade, setting requirements for both rehabilitated and newly constructed units, according to a resolution passed at Tuesday's council meeting.Under Resolution #25-069, the township has ...
Princeton, NJ – An old building may have a new look. An old plan for a new building may have some new revisions. And an old favorite public institution that almost never makes any news has a closed trustees meeting scheduled an out-of-the-ordinary time, this Monday, February 3, at 4 p.m. Details ...
East Orange/Orange, NJ- Lady Edwina of Essex, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo’s resident groundhog, did not see her shadow on Groundhog Day and is predicting spring weather to arrive early. She also predicted the Philadelphia Eagles would defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.Lady Edwina ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Editor’s Note: As the new Common Council begins to govern the community in 2025, TAPinto Summit held a series of interviews with the leaders, getting to know them a bit more than just what political party they represent. In our series, Meet the Leaders, each person will share insights ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh (FSOS) of Ocean County, a leading Irish-American organization established in Stafford Township in 2016, recently kicked off its 2025 fraternal year with its annual Kickoff Party. Members and guests celebrated at the Manahawkin Elks on ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh (FSOS) of Ocean County, a leading Irish-American organization established in Stafford Township in 2016, recently kicked off its 2025 fraternal year with its annual Kickoff Party. Members and guests celebrated at the Manahawkin Elks on ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission’s mobile branch will visit the senior center, 540 Ridge Road, from Tuesday, February 18, through Friday, February 21. Registration is required and can be done by clicking here.Residents can get a car registration renewal or a title ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Lillian Nazzaro, who has served as Asbury Park’s city manager for the past year, has officially resigned from her position, city officials confirmed. Nazzaro, who submitted her resignation several weeks ago, will be succeeded on an interim basis by Deputy City Manager John B.
NEW JERSEY — Parents may wish to brace for more white-knuckle time teaching their teenagers to drive safely. They can also hire qualified driving instructors or rely on local high school driver-ed programs.This comes as the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) set strict new requirements for ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
NEW JERSEY - Travelers and those accessing federal facilities will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification under new security requirements.The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 in response to 9/11 Commission recommendations, requires stricter security ...
NEW JERSEY — Parents may wish to brace for more white-knuckle time teaching their teenagers to drive safely. They can also hire qualified driving instructors or rely on local high school driver-ed programs.This comes as the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) set strict new requirements for ...
PARKLAND, FL- When we come together, we are better, and we are stronger.As a City, our sense of unity is ingrained in our culture, into who we are, and into the way we do life. The value we place on togetherness and connection is integral to our well-being and a playbook for how we continue to ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Commissioner Board highlighted the success of the first-ever ‘Municipalities Shared Services Forum’ held on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The event was facilitated by Deputy Director Shaun C. Van Doren, and brought together mayors, governing body members and some ...
TRENTON — Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Councilman Michael McGlylnn brought to the attention of the Fairfield mayor and council complaints on the speeding on Horseneck Road and the volume of traffic of large and heavy trucks. Fairfield Chief of Police Anthony Manna said he will increase police presence on the road, but ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Salaries for the members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and other county officials are expected to increase from what they were in 2024.The 2025 salaries are expected to be approved at the Commissioners' next meeting, scheduled for Feb. 6. Top paid county positions for ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The following items on the consent agenda were passed by the Hasbrouck Heights Council and the January 28th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council at Borough Hall.Bills ResolutionConsent Agenda33. Authorizing Raffle License of Corpus Christi Church 50/50 on ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council held the first reading of an ordinance on Tuesday to address prohibited activities in parks and recreational facilities, camping on public property, and public littering. According to the City Manager’s Item report, the ordinance changes proposed are ...
CHALFONT, PA—Chalfont Borough is getting a $225,000 grant to finish a part of the Northern Neshaminy Greenway Trail.The grant, which was announced by State Sen. Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tim Brennan, will help the borough finish the trail in the Lindenfield development on Route 152/Main ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Borough Council reluctantly passed a resolution that states that the Borough is required to fullfill its obligation of 92 affordable housing units, as mandated by the state and needs to finalize a Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan by June 30 due to a court ...