Government
By ZAHRA HUBER
January 15, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL –Coral Springs is working to improve sidewalks along Westview Drive by replacing the existing asphalt ones with concrete and upgrading the ADA ramps. It’s all part of the city’s annual sidewalk replacement program.Construction began recently on Westview between Riverside Drive and ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat Town Hall offices will be closed to the public from 1:00 PM on Friday, January 17th, 2025, until 8:30 AM on Wednesday, January 22nd, while we move to our new building.The Township apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the residents' understanding and ...
Monmouth County – Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-6) released the following statement applauding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for moving to ban the use of Red Dye 3 in products the agency regulates, including food.Congressman Pallone said "Today is a ...
Assemblyman Mike Venezia has announced his re-election campaign for the New Jersey General Assembly (LD34), focusing on his leadership in education and local governance. Venezia is running alongside Assemblywoman Carmen Morales. Venezia, a lifelong Bloomfield resident, previously served as the ...
RENTON, NJ — Legislation that would prohibit people convicted of animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises — for-profit or non-profit endeavors that require or involves hands-on contact or direct interaction with ...
WASHINGTON, DC – On January 8, 2025, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) was appointed to serve on the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee for the 119th Congress. “I am honored to be selected to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee once again,” said Congressman Kean. “I ...
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Neighbors Link, a Mount Kisco-based program that provides immigrant families with essential services such as education and work training, has received a $1.2 million in building renovation funds from the state.Recently, the organization has been inundated with new clients and, ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Township Council reelected Councilman Anthony Sgobba as Council President during their 2025 Reorganization Meeting on January 6. The reelection marks the ninth year in a row the Councilman has held the position. A longtime resident of Little Falls, Sgobba ...
READINGTON TWP, NJ - Readington Township held its first committee meeting of the year Jan. 7 to swear in previous members, Adam Mueller and Juergen Huelsebusch, and elect a new mayor and deputy mayor. Nominated by Vincent Panico, Adam Mueller was elected mayor with only one opposing vote. Panico ...
TRENTON, NJ - With Governor Phil Murphy's annual State of the State Address over, legislative leaders gathered and shared statements outlining their views on the speech, and the agenda that was laid out for the final year of the current administration. Republican Senator Leader Anthony Bucco ...
TRENTON, NJ - With Governor Phil Murphy's annual State of the State Address over, legislative leaders gathered and shared statements outlining their views on the speech, and the agenda that was laid out for the final year of the current administration. Republican Senator Leader Anthony Bucco ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Commissioner Heather Cheesman once again took the oath of office, as she was sworn-in on January 13 for her seat on the Bordentown City Board of Commissioners.State Senator Troy Singleton administered Cheesman the oath, saying it was “truly an honor to swear her in."“I have ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During last week’s town council meeting, members spoke about replacing Township Attorney Richard Trenk. Resident and attorney Micaela Bennett said that Attorney Mark Moon shouldn’t be advising the township because he is a member of Trenk’s firm. “You have every right to receive ...
TRENTON, NJ - With Governor Phil Murphy's annual State of the State Address over, legislative leaders gathered and shared statements outlining their views on the speech, and the agenda that was laid out for the final year of the current administration. Republican Senator Leader Anthony Bucco ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon, speaking to several cornerstones of his Administration's work over the past seven years, including housing affordability, public safety, and economic improvement.“Eight years ago, I ran ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - With the month of January not even half-over yet, the Montclair Township Council has so far already held twice as many meetings as it normally does in any given month. Its January 10 Zoom meeting lasted 4½ hours but almost all of that time was devoted to interviewing candidates for ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon, speaking to several cornerstones of his Administration's work over the past seven years, including housing affordability, public safety, and economic improvement.“Eight years ago, I ran ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon, speaking to several cornerstones of his Administration's work over the past seven years, including housing affordability, public safety, and economic improvement.“Eight years ago, I ran ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. - The Township of Bloomfield has awarded a strategic communications contract to Tara Dowdell Group (TDG), an award-winning, social good public relations and marketing agency. The contract was granted through a rigorous and open Request for Proposal (RFP) process, reflecting Mayor ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – Save LBI, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the marine environment and coastal communities, announced on January 13, 2025, a lawsuit against several federal agencies and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project. The suit alleges violations of multiple ...
STAFFORD - On Tuesday, January 10, Mayor Henken and Township Council honored the Southern Regional High School Boys Soccer Team. The team had an extraordinary season, setting new records and making history for their achievements in the 2024 season. Southern won the 2024 NJSIAA Group 4 championship ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Town Council is having a special virtual meeting on Jan. 15 at 12:30. According to Council President Joe Krokoviak, "[We want] to nominate and approve two Zoning Board alternative members to serve and potentially vote in the absence of a voting member.Zoom Link ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Township of Hanover is part of a coalition of 26 suburban municipalities known as Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP), which is contesting New Jersey’s new affordable housing requirements. The coalition, led by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, argues that the ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Township of East Hanover is part of a coalition of 26 suburban municipalities known as Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP), which is contesting New Jersey’s new affordable housing requirements. The coalition, led by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, argues that the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, January 6, the Rahway City Council held its annual reorganization meeting. Newly elected members were sworn in. A new president and vice president were also selected.Those newly elected council members were Alfmarand Montesdeoca, Karla Timmons, Vannie D. Parson, David Brown, ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is part of a coalition of 26 suburban municipalities known as Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP), which is contesting New Jersey’s new affordable housing requirements. The coalition, led by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, argues that ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – At last week's Sea Girt reorganization meeting, a topic that dominated much of 2024 but went quiet in the final months of the year is resurfacing. With newly elected President Trump preparing to take office, many anticipate he will target federal subsidies for offshore wind ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — While most Coconut Creek residents and city leaders were enjoying the holidays, the bad guys were hard at work trying to hack into the city’s computer systems. City Manager Sheila Rose updated the City Commission at its meeting last Thursday on the city’s efforts to combat ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Borough Council held its 2025 reorganization meeting on January 8, naming Councilman Michael Sica as Council President. Sica has served on the Borough Council since January 2023. In 2024, he chaired the Laws & Ordinances committee and also served on the ...
ROSELAND, NJ - The Roseland Borough Council and administration held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 7. Administering the oath of office to incoming council members Brian Shroeder (R) and Michele Tolli (R) was Judge Paul Vichness. Tolli, a 39-year resident of Roseland, is returning to the ...