Government
By KENNETH SIMMONS
January 22, 2025
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Residents and stakeholders in Piscataway Township will have the opportunity to review and comment on the FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) at a public hearing on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. The hearing will be held at the Piscataway ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. —Longtime Mahopac resident Patricia Simone is running for the Putnam County Legislature. Simone is vying for the seat representing the legislature’s ninth district, which includes parts of Mahopac. The seat is currently held by fellow Republican Erin Crowley.In a press release ...
UNITED STATES - 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 ...
TRENTON, NJ - President Donald Trump plans to appoint Douglas J. Steinhardt, a state senator and former chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party, as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, as reported by the New Jersey Globe. He will hold the title of acting U.S. Attorney as he awaits formal Senate ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Over the past two decades, local rent control has not gained much traction in Plainfield, never making it beyond the platforms of a city council candidate or two.As far as sitting elected officials, rent control was first seriously proposed by Councilor Richard Wyatt in an August ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Maplewood Committee Members voted at their January 21st meeting to amend the ordinance establishing a stormwater utility in the township specifically to lengthen the period of time in which a property owner may appeal a fee calculation. Committee Members also voted to pass a ...
TRENTON, NJ - President Donald Trump plans to appoint Douglas J. Steinhardt, a state senator and former chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party, as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, as reported by the New Jersey Globe. He will hold the title of acting U.S. Attorney as he awaits formal Senate ...
TRENTON, NJ - President Donald Trump plans to appoint Douglas J. Steinhardt, a state senator and former chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party, as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, as reported by the New Jersey Globe. He will hold the title of acting U.S. Attorney as he awaits formal Senate ...
TRENTON, NJ - President Donald Trump plans to appoint Douglas J. Steinhardt, a state senator and former chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party, as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, as reported by the New Jersey Globe. He will hold the title of acting U.S. Attorney as he awaits formal Senate ...
Leer en españolCAMDEN – City Council is adding sharper teeth to its citywide crackdown on illegal parking.An amended city law that allows for confiscating anything, including motor vehicles, that obstructs a city street or highway went before the Council last week on first reading. A public hearing ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Matthew S. Adams was officially named the new Deputy Mayor of the Scotch Plains Township Council during the governing body's regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Adams now fills the role on council that was previously served by Councilwoman Ellen Zimmerfor the past two ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – TAPinto asked West Orange Tax Assessor Jacob Nieman to explain why the property value reevaluation was held recently. He said that the 2025 West Orange Revaluation is being “conducted under a consent order” from the Tax Court of the State of New Jersey and Essex County Board of ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The city is reporting intermittent phone outages for city offices on Wednesday afternoon, January 22.“WE ARE EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PHONE LOSS DUE TO A SERVICE PROVIDER OUTAGE,” according to the Hackensack Emergency Services.
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson City Council voted against a proposed amendment to an ordinance that would regulate public sleeping and camping in the city. The amendment, which faced significant opposition from residents and advocacy groups, included penalties for violations that could reach up to ...
PATERSON, NJ - Sixth Ward Councilman Al Abdelaziz has officially resigned from his position on the city council following his election to the New Jersey General Assembly. His resignation was to take effect on Wednesday, January 22, at 12:00 p.m. Abdelaziz, who has represented the Sixth Ward since ...
EDISON, NJ - The township is seeking applicants to serve on boards and committees. These positions are volunteer based and not paid. Applications can be found by clicking here.The township is seeking volunteers for the following boards and committees:Open Space Advisory CommitteeZoning Board of ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park is mourning the loss of former Mayor Mary Zaccaria, who passed away on Monday at the age of 91.Zaccaria was born in Paterson on June 25, 1933, to the late Roger and Mary Ellin (McDonald) Brosnan. She dedicated her life to serving the community ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Following the successful progress of Marucci Park’s and Lake Como redevelopment, including the upcoming Phase III focusing on expanded green recreational spaces(click HERE to see planning set to begin Spring 25), Spring Lake is setting its sights on a major upgrade to Divine ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday night, the Plainfield City Council held its first business meeting of 2025. Rent control, a charter school, and accessory units were all topics of intense discussion at just the 5th meeting before the mayoral primary.The city Council also recognized a police lieutenant ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - On January 13th, Hunterdon County Commissioner and liaison to North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Board of Trustees, Zach Rich, attended a meeting focused on seeking public input for the future of transportation in the region. The public is being asked to provide ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — During Tuesday night’s Common Council meeting, Council Member Delia Hamlet introduced a motion committing the City of Summit to meeting its fourth-round affordable housing obligations as outlined by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). “This is an important step in ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Dr. Terrence Curran was sworn in as mayor on January 4, where he spoke about the importance of topics such as flood mitigation and keeping Cranford green. On Thursday, January 23 at 8:00 p.m., he’ll answer residents’ questions on TV35’s “Cranford in Focus,” which can be livestreamed ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – improvements to the Mountain Avenue Field is under consideration by the North Caldwell Borough Council.The borough reports that it is considering partnering with Essex County to secure a multimillion dollar investment without imposing a tax impact on North Caldwell ...
Public schools in Allegany, Olean and Portville will be closed Wednesday.Allegany-Limestone Central School District schools will be closed because of “the extreme cold weather forecast" Superintendent Tony Giannicchi wrote in a message to parents. Regents exam will be made up later this ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Somerset County, in collaboration with the Township of Franklin, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration, will host a Public Information Center to discuss safety improvements along ...
WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, January 21, Congressman Van Drew celebrated President Trump's day-one executive order which immediately halted offshore wind leasing and permitting. The order also lays the legal groundwork to permanently terminate these projects by directing the Department of the ...
WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, January 21, Congressman Van Drew celebrated President Trump's day-one executive order which immediately halted offshore wind leasing and permitting. The order also lays the legal groundwork to permanently terminate these projects by directing the Department of the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway City Council recently introduced an ordinance to transfer the management of the Rahway Special Improvement District (SID) to an independent 501 organization. This move marks a significant milestone in Rahway’s ongoing efforts to support and strengthen the local business ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Some township residents are reeling from the recent house reevaluations. Those whose taxes increased substantially have been sharing their experiences/outrage on social media.If you’re 65 years old or older and have an income of $163, 050, the state government offers a Senior ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Long Branch is on the cusp of a major transformation as its key train station along the Jersey Coast Line undergoes a significant $26.4 million renovation. The project, funded through a combination of federal, state, and New Jersey Transit grants, aims to modernize the station, ...