Government
By JACOB TURCHI
January 19, 2025
EDISON, NJ—Municipal offices and all three public library branches will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday.There will be no recycling or garbage collection on Monday. Materials scheduled for collection on Monday will be ...
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 ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — After receiving several complaints about the bike rack located at 308 Underhill Ave. and others in town being used for “as a storage unit in essence,” Parks and Recreation Superintendent James Martorano Jr. proposed the addition of a formal policy to the town code for those ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland will be hosting an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in recognition of Martin Luther King Day in America on Monday, January 20, 2025.The event, called "A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.," will be held at Pine Trails Park Amphitheater in Parkland. "A ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Tuesday the Melbourne City Council voted 5-2 in favor of the first reading and public hearing of an ordinance granting a conditional use for a new Mister Car Wash. The proposed facility would be located on the east side of North Wickham Road, south of Business Center Boulevard and ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Bernardsville Borough held its Reorganization meeting on January 6, 2025.Two members of council were sworn into office. Congratulations to Al Ribiero on his second term and Ross Zazzarino on his first. At 23 years of age, Ross is the youngest councilperson in Bernardsville's ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — A state of emergency has been declared for New Jersey starting at 8 a.m. Sunday. Gov. Phil Murphy made the announcement Saturday night and it is statewide. Our area is expected to see at least 4 inches of snow, according to the weather service.“Beginning tomorrow morning, we ...
WARREN, NJ — A state of emergency has been declared for New Jersey starting at 8 a.m. Sunday. Gov. Phil Murphy made the announcement Saturday night and it is statewide. Our area is expected to see at least 4 inches of snow, according to the weather service.“Beginning tomorrow morning, we are ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The following items were passed as part of the Consent Agenda at the January 14th, 2025 meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council in Chambers at Borough Hall.20. Payroll21. Payment of Fees to State – State Training Fees22. Payment of Fees to State – Marriage/Civil ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Certified Registered nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) were honored at the Melbourne City Council meeting Tuesday night, where Mayor Paul Alfrey expressed his gratitude for their contributions to the community. Mayor Paul Alfrey said, “I can’t thank you enough for what all you do”. Alfrey ...
OLEAN, NY — The John J. Ash Community Center will be open on Tuesday from noon until 5 p.m. to provide individuals with relief from the low temperatures and wind chill predicted by the National Weather Service. The center is located at 112 N Barry St.According to a news release from Gov. Kathy ...
Princeton, NJ -- Editor's note: Eve Niedergang concluded two terms – six years in office -- as a member of Princeton Council at the annual reorganization meeting on January 7. She presented a farewell address, beginning by thanking her family and the Mayor and Council, and then sharing six lessons ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A State of Emergency has been declared for New Jersey as various parts of the state anticipates 8 to 12 inches of snow effective at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. The Town of Phillipsburg has followed suit and declared a Snow Emergency effective at 10:00 a.m. Gov. Phil Murphy ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Murphy has declared a State of Emergency beginning Sunday morning January 19 at 8:00 a.m. Executive Order No. 378 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey. Total snow accumulations are forecasted to be 3-6” and 5-8" with the potential of up 10” ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Due to the expected snowfall, the Parking Authority, in cooperation with the Town, will permit Morristown residents that park on-street and/or have on-street parking permits to park in the Garages listed below, at no charge, beginning at 10am on Sunday, January 19th through 10am ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Jan. 18, 2025.In Buckingham Township, Cold Spring Creamery Road North between Marlard Lane and Burnt House Hill Road will have a single-lane closure for a utility installation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Mayor William Galese took the Oath of Office on Monday, Jan. 6 after being elected Fairfield's mayor for a three-year term through Dec. 31, 2027.Councilman Peter Campisi was nominated as council president for the year 2025. Mayor Galese swore in and recognized the fire department ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.On Saturday, we have the Children’s Clothes Closet at the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge from 10 am to 1 pm. Local author and Middle School student Alek Lesniak is appearing for story time at the Sewaren Library at 10 am.Sunday is a ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a meeting of the Clark Township Council on Tuesday, January 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held at the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.For a copy of Tuesday's agenda, click here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Not all residents have been happy with the first couple of weeks of recycling and garbage pickup in Springfield in the new year, according to Township Committeeman Harris Laufer.Speaking at the committee's meeting on Tuesday night, Laufer said, “I heard from five residents this ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle held its 2025 Reorganization Meeting on January 3. Oaths of Office were administered to Second Ward Councilman Brandon Bernier and Fifth Ward Councilwoman Rosetta McCamery. The Board elected Cindy Thomas as the 2025 Council President. Additionally, Mayor Donald ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Members of the Borough Council were awarded their own special books on January 6, thanks to a long-standing library tradition.At the January 6 reorganization meeting, each council member, and the mayor, received a special children's book in their honor. The books will be on display ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. —Highway Superintendent Dave Paganelli is proposing the addition of a four-way stop at the intersection of Underhill and Hanover. It would create two stop signs on Hanover Street, which Paganelli said at the Town Board’s Jan. 14 work session, noting that the signs are needed because ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Members of the public shared details of their experiences with people facing homelessness during the public comment session at Tuesday’s Melbourne City Council meeting. Their frustrations were met with council agreement.During public comments, a resident said, “There should be no ...
SPARTA, NJ.-While much of the Sparta Township Council's first regular meeting of the year was uneventful, a clear division was visible between the five members, despite having been elected under the same banner.Councilmen Dan Chiariello and Dean Blumetti raised a series of questions and objections ...
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton has been elevated to a new leadership position within the Senate Majority Caucus, Senate President Nick Scutari announced on Thursday.Singleton, who represents Bordentown in the Legislature, will become the Senate Majority Caucus Chair. He had previously served ...
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton has been elevated to a new leadership position within the Senate Majority Caucus, Senate President Nick Scutari announced on Thursday.Singleton, who represents Bordentown in the Legislature, will become the Senate Majority Caucus Chair. He had previously served ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A reorganized Robbinsville Township Council will look the same in 2025 as it did in 2024, a result, several of the body’s members would infer at their annual meeting Thursday, of the accomplishments of the previous 12 months.Opening with the swearing in of Councilman Hal English ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced her first new piece of legislation in the 119th Congress to boost New Jersey’s housing supply and lower costs for families. Sherrill’s INCREASE Housing Affordability Act would bring federal tax credits back to New Jersey to help ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday that takes place each year on the third Monday of January. The holiday marks the birthday of the civil rights giant and is being celebrated this year on Monday, January 20. Being that it is a federal holiday, federal government ...