Government
By TAPINTO RED BANK STAFF
January 21, 2025
RED BANK, NJ: The borough announced that due to snow and ice, all borough parks will remain closed.
HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet Township is taking significant strides to improve road safety and infrastructure with the launch of its 2025 Roadway Improvement Program. The program highlights the township’s commitment to maintaining safe roadways for residents while showcasing the responsible use of tax ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing residents that it will be picking up Christmas trees and wreaths until the end of January.Place trees and wreaths curbside until the end of the month.All other items, such as decorations and tree stands, must be removed. For the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – An increased number of affordable housing units required in Bridgewater could be a viable possibility.The subject was originally broached at the township council’s annual reorganization meeting Jan. 2 by newly-chosen council president Howard Norgalis.“In 2025, Bridgewater will ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is set to vote on Resolution 2025-25 at its upcoming council meeting on Jan. 22, “approving the report of the independent financial advisor.” The report referenced was not included for public review in the agenda packet for review of the findings as of ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem is among municipalities in Westchester and Putnam counties that are slated to share $5 million in state grants for critical water quality improvement projects.The announcement was made on Wednesday, Jan. 15, by state Sen. Peter Harckham and state Assembly members ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council passed an ordinance on first reading as well as the appointment of a probationary firefighter at the first meeting of 2025.Ordinance 2025-1 authorized the sale of land known as the Blum Boulevard right of way. Borough Administrator Christopher ...
Princeton, NJ – Two items on the agendas of public meetings this week deserve either an explanation or some context.An explanation is needed for the word “canceled” applied to the previously scheduled Planning Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Some context is needed for an item tucked away in ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday, Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp and Councilwoman Julienne Cherry will co-host a town hall meeting at Washington Community School.The topic of discussion is “Building a Stronger Plainfield” and the two elected leaders are expected to give various updates to attendees ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Melbourne Beach Town Commission discussed Ordinance 2024-05, Chapter 74, “Vacation Rentals”, during its regular meeting on January 15, 2025. The ordinance was on the agenda for a first reading.Before the discussion began, Mayor Alison Dennington noted a “walk-on” with ...
Olean public schools will be closed Tuesday.According to a notice on the Olean City School District website: “We anticipate dangerously cold wind chills … There is also a chance of accumulating lake-effect snow.”The Allegany-Limestone Central School District is planning to be open tomorrow, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It's just too darn cold!“In anticipation of extreme cold weather and for the safety of the Borough DPW Crews, our Department of Public Works has requested that garbage cans be brought to the curb for collection for the remainder of the week,” according to a Borough notice.Garbage ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Council will hold an ABC hearing for The Alley. The hearing will take place at 7pm. The Alley has the address of 37-39 South Street.To view the agenda, CLICK HERE
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County kicked off the new year with its annual reorganization meeting on January 7, held at Biotechnology High School in Freehold. The meeting started shortly after 4pm, and was kept to a record-breaking 30 minutes! Guests were invited to a reception at the American Hotel ...
SPARTA, NJ – At the first meeting of the 2025 Sparta Zoning Board, chairman Ken Laury presented the 2024 annual report. The report shows that of the 27 applications, 19 were completed and 18 were approved. The balance are “pending.”In addition to the annual report, Laury asked to have the Sparta ...
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 its 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 ...
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ - At the recent Spring Lake Heights 2025 Reorganization Meeting, the Borough Council swore in two re-elected members, approved key appointments, and discussed critical town matters for the year ahead. Councilmembers Leonard Capristo and Sara King, re-elected on November 5, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is hosting a seminar later this month to help business owners prepare for natural disasters.The presentation, which will be held on Jan. 30 at Doylestown’s Borough Hall, is being offered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. The meeting is free and will ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn’s next Township Committee meeting is on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Some of the items on the agenda include:Authorizing acceptance of Essex County Community Development Block GrantAwarding a contract with CSA Consulting Group for services regarding flood resilience, grant management, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s elected leaders are scheduled on Thursday to decide on a new site plan and zoning for an expanded Oak Trails Park. The city plans to expand the park onto two five-acre parcels — one on the west side of the park, and one of the east side — to create a larger, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Has your pooch been missing Echo Lake Dog Park? You should be able to bring Fido once again starting Jan. 31, county officials estimate.The dog park has been closed to the public since August as improvements, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, took place.The improvements ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council will introduce an ordinance to restore the public comment time to six minutes and re-establish rebuttal time. The council will introduce the ordinance at their next meeting on Wednesday and will have a public hearing on Monday, February 10. In November 2024, the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Senator Vin Gopal has been appointed Majority Whip for the New Jersey Senate, marking a significant milestone in his legislative career. Gopal, who serves as chair of the Senate Education Committee and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed gratitude for the new ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown area received 3” to 4” of snow throughout the day on Sunday ahead of a cold front that will plunge the area into frigid temperatures for much of the week.With forecasts calling for up to 8”, several Central Bucks municipalities issued a snow emergency. Doylestown ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Administrator John Bussiculo brought pictures along to the most recent Springfield Township Committee meeting on Jan. 14.Bussiculo showed the governing body and those in attendance recent photos displaying the progress being made on the Patriot Way construction project on Church ...
NEWTON, NJ – The 2025 mayor and deputy mayor were chosen at the Town of Newton reorganization meet. In front of family, friends, town professionals, elected officials and police officers newly re-elected John-Paul Couce and Michelle Teets were sworn in by Hon. Michael Carlucci.Ken Teets held a ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - After meeting with officials from the County Health Department, about the ongoing Avian Influenza (H5N1), “Bird Flu” public health challenge, Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren wanted to alert the public to the County Health Department’s ongoing preparedness plans.Deputy Director Van ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 21 due to the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday on Monday. The meeting will start at 7pm in Plainfield Municipal Court and can be watched here on YouTube.As the Plainfield Board of Education will hold its business meeting on the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal offices and the public library will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operation hours will resume on Tuesday.Garbage and recycling collection will continue as scheduled on Monday. Residents can call the Public Works office with ...