Government
By TOM BARTLEY
January 12, 2025
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Deirdre Courtney-Batson, a longtime member of the Bedford Planning Board and its chair for more than a decade, was tapped last week to continue leading it for another year.In a 5-0 vote, the Town Board reappointed Courtney-Batson to a five-year term on that key land-use panel and ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Carmel Town Councilman Robert Kearns has been recognized on the Irish Echo's 2025 “Irish 40 Under 40 Awards" list, which honors influential individuals of Irish heritage.According to the Echo’s website, the 40 Under 40 “is a celebration of Irish and Irish Americans who have ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council adopted an ordinance to rescind their new rules on decorum, a decision which attracted national attention due to the banning of props at meetings, including the American Flag. The council unanimously adopted the ordinance at their meeting on Wednesday.Councilman ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Newly elected Council Member Claire Toth of the finance committee introduced the only ordinance at this week’s Common Council meeting, which now adds a new staff hire of Finance Director, a position needed given Tammie Baldwin’s promotion to City Administrator/CFO. Baldwin, who was ...
East Orange/Orange, NJ – Essex County officials, County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones announced Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being extended again because the temperature is forecasted to drop below 32 degrees. Code Blue protocols will be in ...
SPARTA, NJ – Much of the agenda for the Sparta Township Council 2025 reorganization meeting dealt with appointing members of the statutory boards and committees. The first appointment was the Kennedys Law Firm and Anand Dash to the position of municipal attorney.Councilman Dan Chiariello asked for ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland's largest commercial development in recent years is beginning to take shape, and the Heron Bay “Village in the Park” is expected to take the next step forward at this week's City Commission meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.At the meeting, the first reading of the design ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Mayor Elizabeth Fagan’s Task Force on Homelessness, in partnership with Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., has addressed public health and safety concerns at the Summit Post Office by tackling issues caused by a growing homeless encampment in the building's vestibule. The post office had been ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Jan. 11, 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.
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 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police are seeking to spend $249,828 to get a new SWAT truck to replace its aging vehicle and improve the department’s emergency response capabilities. The current SWAT vehicle, originally a 2001 model rescue truck converted for tactical use about 17 years ago, has ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Mercer County will have a strong voice in the fight against poverty during this session of Congress.Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) has been named as Chair of the Democratic Caucus’s Task Force on Poverty. The Task Force works to advance policies and initiatives that ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Planning board Thursday night rejected a proposal to build a 130,418 square-foot warehouse on an 18.2-acre plot off Weston Road, across the street from the Hearthstone at Hillsborough 55+ residential community.The Planning board voted 7-0 to reject the proposal, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For the first time in more than 20 years, New Jersey is updating its Development and Redevelopment Plan (NJDRP), and Westfield’s planning board was given a heads-up on how it affects the town. “It’s meant to be a policy guide for municipalities, as it includes a series of ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Borough of Caldwell welcomed new council member Dana Hunkele and returning incumbent Barbara Buechner at its first meeting of 2025. Hunkele will replace Rick Alonso, who had decided not to seek re-election.Hunkele thanked her supporters and county committee members for their ...
WAYNE, NJ – During the Township Council’s reorganization meeting held last week, the council made several appointments to various commissions and committees. When it came time to appoint a council liaison to the Environmental Commission, Fifth Ward Councilwoman Fran Ritter was nominated and ...
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is observed annually on Jan. 9 to honor and show support for the men and women serving in law enforcement. Today, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) extended his appreciation to police officers, deputies, state troopers, federal agents and other law enforcement ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Borough has scheduled a special Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m., but don't expect much to happen until the mayor and six council members enter into an executive session, which excludes the public.There's a good chance this will be the shortest Council meeting of ...
Linden, NJ - Stay warm this winter!! The City of Linden has announced a list of the 2025 Warming Centers. The centers are municipal buildings that are open and available to the public during their normal operating hours. There will be nothing else required! Linden Public Library – 31 East ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne announced several anticipated road closures:Saturday, January 11: The closure of Gateway Drive, Broadband Drive and Woody Burke Road between NASA Boulevard and Hibiscus Boulevard and one lane on NASA Boulevard between Gateway Drive and L3Harris Boulevard is ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills held its 2025 Reorganization meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.Various appointments to committees were made. In addition, Paul Carifi remained as Council President for the new 2025 year. Frank Neglia continues as Council Vice President for ...
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 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Borough officials are tackling one of Hawthorne’s biggest challenges—its aging water infrastructure. At the January 8, 2025, Borough Council Reorganization Meeting, the council laid out plans for major upgrades to ensure clean, safe drinking water, a process that has been going on ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Planning Board Thursday night rejected a proposal to build a 130,418 square-foot warehouse on an 18.2-acre plot off Weston Road, across the street from the Hearthstone at Hillsborough 55+ residential community.The Planning board voted 7-0 to reject the proposal, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Planning Board Thursday night rejected a proposal to build a 130,418 square-foot warehouse on an 18.2-acre plot off Weston Road, across the street from the Hearthstone at Hillsborough 55+ residential community.The Planning board voted 7-0 to reject the proposal, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough Council began the new year by installing its president and vice president on January 8, and they reviewed what was done in 2024 and what's ahead in 2025.Frank Matthews was again chosen as council president and Bruce Bennett as vice president.There was no council election ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The meeting room at East Hanover's town hall was packed with well-wishers who came out to support the Mayor and Council at their annual reorganization meeting.Councilwoman Carolyn Jandoli got sworn in for her new term at the 2025 East Hanover Reorganization meeting. Councilman ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.On Wednesday, Jan. 15th, from 11 am until closing at Buffalo Wild Wings, at 625 Route 1 South, the JFK Marching Mustangs have an “Eat Wings/Raise Funds” event with 20% of the customers’ tabs going to the marching band. On Thursday, Jan. 16th ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- As Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD begins the second year of her administration, TAPinto Summit exclusively learns of her perspective on the past year and what goals are ahead for 2025 regarding various happenings around town. Below, we have included the questions sent to her and her ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The second half 2024/2025 school tax installments are due by Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 to avoid penalty. The tax office will be open extra collection hours on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. until noon and on Friday, Jan. 31, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. weather permitting. The tax ...