Government
By MAUREEN BERZOK
January 28, 2025
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ: At the meeting of the East Brunswick Township Council on Monday, January 27, Mayor Brad J. Cohen delivered his annual “State of the Township Address." He enumerated the accomplishments of East Brunswick's various administrative and support teams and provided an update about ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – On Sunday, Jan. 26, a group of protesters gathered at Temple Oheb Shalom during Hebrew school hours with fake blood and chalk. During the South Orange Town Council meeting on Jan. 27, many residents spoke about the incident and future implications. Police Chief Ernesto Morillo ...
TRENTON, N.J. – On Thursday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’ bill that requires New Jersey’s attorney general to create a tracking system for sexual assault forensic evidence (SAFE) kits, more commonly known as “rape kits.” New Jersey had ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Former Fanwood chief financial officer and Assistant Business Administrator Frederick “Fred” Tomkins of Clark, NJ, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24.Tomkins served the Borough for 18 years before retiring in 2021. He had over 50 years of experience in public accounting and auditing. He ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Large-scale battery installations, critical in building renewable-energy systems but potentially hazardous as well, will likely have to wait until later this year before seeking sites in Bedford. Already under a six-month freeze imposed in August, any effort to install a new battery ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The phone system for South Brunswick Township municipal offices will undergo maintenance on Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Calls may not be connected to either South Brunswick offices or police non-emergency numbers during this time, according to the township.Calls to the ...
RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – A town hall officials say was convened to discuss railyard noise issues has been postponed until February.The public meeting with State Sen. Douglas Steinhardt and assemblymen John DiMaio and Erik Peterson originally scheduled for Jan. 29 will now be held at 6:30 p.m.
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department (WCVFD) Chief Michael Luker was reappointed for a two-year term during last Tuesday's council meeting. Luker has been a member of the department since 1981 and has been chief for the past seven years. Joined by members of the WCVFD, ...
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 ...
UNION, NJ – After almost six hours of deliberation across two Planning Board meetings, a proposal for an 11-unit apartment building in the Larchmont section of Union was rejected last week.The development, slated for 1005 Larchmont Road at the intersection with Morris Avenue, complies with all ...
Princeton, NJ – In this era of climate change, here’s a story we don’t often get to write. But given the last week of mostly freezing temperatures (another example of weather being different from climate), we will share a strategy for dealing with a neighbor who hasn’t cleared the ice off their ...
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 Council unanimously passed two resolutions regarding the ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Melbourne Beach Town Commission held a special meeting Monday to conduct the first reading of a revised Vacation Rental Ordinance. The revised ordinance’s first reading was originally scheduled for the January 15, 2025, meeting, but the commission decided, upon the advice ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank Department of Parks & Recreation is now accepting applications for Seasonal Interns for their 2025 Summer Events Program.The program will focus on working with campers who will be exposed to a variety of sports instruction such as baseball, lacrosse, ...
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn hosted municipal leaders from Legislative District 25 with representatives from state agencies at her district office last week during what has become an annual meeting to build relationships and address local issues. “These meetings began after Covid as a way to finally ...
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn hosted municipal leaders from Legislative District 25 with representatives from state agencies at her district office last week during what has become an annual meeting to build relationships and address local issues. “These meetings began after Covid as a way to finally ...
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 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Multiple water pipe problems in Doylestown on Monday left several businesses out of water and motorists facing detours.Borough officials announced a water main break on West State Street around noon near McCaffrey’s Food Market. Detours shut down that block of the road for most of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Senior Citizen Resource Center, where the 10-member staff works hard to create a vital hub for the 700 or so New Brunswick residents age 60 and over who have registered with the center, will be temporarily closed following a water pipe break.The pipe broke inside the building at ...
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 born on March ...
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 born on March ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has filed a lawsuit to collect over $300,000 in building code violation fines and penalties on a single property dating back to 2015. The lawsuit named Yun Ding Zheng as the owner of the property at 1582 Route 27 and the defendant.According to court documents, the township ...
TRENTON, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy singled out Hillsborough as one of only nine school districts in the state that does not offer a full-day kindergarten during his 2025-26 budget address at the Statehouse two weeks ago.Hillsborough School Supt. Mike Volpe and a smattering of parents seated in the ...
NEWARK - The Department of Public Works (DPW) is considering investing in additional manpower and equipment to keep up with increased recycling totals and illegal dumping, according to city officials. Mayor Ras J. Baraka led a virtual discussion with DPW Acting Director Tyreek Rolon and DPW Senior ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the recent township committee meeting, Business Administrator Alex McDonald shared updates on town hall renovations, working on 22 East Willow Street, PSE&G and a part-time code enforcement officer.Regarding town hall renovations, he spoke about sprucing up 22 East Willow ...
GOLD COAST TOWNS – Affordable housing is undeniably a pressing need, not just in New Jersey but across the United States. However, the challenge lies in determining “how” to implement it effectively. While many towns in New Jersey have completed their Round 3 Affordable Housing obligations, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor Steven Fulop is set to deliver his 11th, and presumably last, State of the City address on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.The address is expected to highlight what his office is calling “transformative progress made throughout Jersey City under his ...
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 – 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 – 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 ...