Government
By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
January 10, 2025
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township is seeking candidates for a new administrative position created to “enhance public outreach, communications and community relations”. The new Public Outreach and Communications Coordinator/Deputy Township Administrator position will be responsible for ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Two incumbent councilmen were sworn-in at the annual reorganization meeting on January 6.The borough certified the election of Ace Antonio and Robert Kaiser, both beginning their second terms. Each council term is three years. Antonio and Kaiser were re-elected on November 5, 2024.
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with members in attendance. The meeting began on a high note as Mayor Billy Portman swore in two new police officers; Patrolman James McGee and Special II Officer Carmine Pannullo. They were ...
RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – Everything old was new again at the borough’s 2025 reorganization meeting Jan. 7 at borough hall.Incumbent councilmen David Fritzinger and Kenneth DiGraziano were sworn in and council president Don Tozzi was elected for another year, as a new slate of fire department ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township appointed Bob King and Bradford Perry to new roles at the township’s committee reorganization meeting Jan 6.King, previously the deputy mayor, is now serving as mayor, while committeeman Perry now serves as the deputy mayor.Both were sworn in to their oath of ...
KATONAH, N.Y. - New York State Senator Pete Harckham recently honored his partner Jin-Hee Stevens, the owner and proprietor of Valet Cleaners for the past 20 years, on her retirement at a celebratory gathering here at the business on Jan. 4. Stevens sold her business to Pleasantville resident Steve ...
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 ...
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 ...
WAYNE, NJ - For the 179th time, the Wayne Township Council was reorganized to face the coming new year. Council President Jay DeStefano will stay at his post for another term, there’s a new Fire Commissioner in town and the Mayor delivered his State of the Township address to which he said, “Things ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – In the wake of being named mayor for his third term, Matt Kayne gave the state of Montville address to residents and dignitaries gathered for the Montville Township Committee reorganization on Jan. 2, 2025. In it, he discussed utilities, the budget, trails, paving and drainage, and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the Jan. 6 town council meeting, members discussed potentially asking Green Acres/Open Spaces to purchase Mt. Pleasant forest on Ridge Road to preserve it.Council Member Joyce Rudin warned, “It’s on top of the Crest Ridge Apartments, and they are already threatened by ...
The Borough of Red Bank is seeking a full-time Temporary Administrative Assistant in the Department of Planning and Zoning. The role will serve as a temporary replacement for an Administrative Assistant employee taking maternity leave. The ideal candidate will be professional, organized, and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Icy cold weather is not helping the city's water mains.The city is warning travelers to avoid Essex Street, which is shut down in both directions between First Street and Prospect Avenue due to a water main break.It's not clear if this is a separate incident from the Essex Street ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill spoke at Millburn’s Reorganization meeting on Jan 7. She encouraged committee members and residents to contact her if they need anything. ”Congratulations to all of you for the work that you do. I am finishing my first year as a National Assembly ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council approved an ordinance to lease out a parcel of land to Chevra Hatzolah of Middlesex County, a non-proft service that provides emergency care. The council unanimously approved the ordinance on Wednesday.Chevra Hatzolah plans to construct an emergency response and ...
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en españolNEW BRUNSWICK – Since his triple-bypass surgery in 2022 John Anderson has made it a point to exercise more and eat his vegetables. That’s a tall order for a guy who spent part of his childhood living in an apartment above the family bakery on Throop ...
NEW JERSEY — President Biden has declared Thursday, January 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning in honor of President Carter's passing.All federal offices will be closed and there will be no delivery of US Mail. President Carter died on December 29th at age 100.President Carter was a World War ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Zoning Board held their reorganization meeting on Wednesday, at the beginning of their regular meeting. Jennifer Piniaha, Landon Tanyeri and Michael Steinberg were all sworn in at the same time by reappointed zoning board attorney Glenn Kienz of the Weiner Law ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel recognized January as Muslim Heritage Month in the Township through a resolution adopted at the Mount Laurel Council's 2025 Reorganization meeting held on January 3. The Mount Laurel Muslim Association was presented with the resolution. Councilwoman Fozia Janjua made ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The mayor addressed the borough at the January 2 reorganization meeting and thanked the governing body for what is often referred to as a “thankless job.”Also at the reorganization meeting, Council member Teresa Gilbreath was appointed to the position of council president. And, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - The re-development in Long Branch continues with the final touches being put on the design plan and development of 305 Broadway, which is across the street from the Library and City Hall. At the last 2024 Council meeting, the re- developer was announced as North Light, LLC for ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – At this week’s Sea Girt Council meeting, much of the conversation and focus centered on the annual reorganization, setting the stage for the new year. The meeting began with a swearing-in ceremony for recently re-elected council members Alan Zakin and Dr. Maria Richman, who both ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Fanwood Borough held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Borough Hall. Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker was sworn in to her fourth term by Mayor Colleen Mahr, while Councilwoman Patricia Walsh took the oath from the Mayor for the third time. Walsh will serve ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council has reorganized a number of positions, including Council President and Vice President. At their meeting on Wednesday, Councilman Jim Doyle was nominated for Council President by Councilwoman Emily Jabbour, with the motion being seconded by Councilman Joe ...
TRENTON – Governor Murphy Wednesday, signed Executive Order No. 375 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, January 10, 2025 in recognition and mourning of William “Billy” DiMaio. Today’s executive order falls on the same day as Louisiana’s Day of Remembrance for Billy ...
TRENTON – Governor Murphy Wednesday, signed Executive Order No. 375 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, January 10, 2025 in recognition and mourning of William “Billy” DiMaio. Today’s executive order falls on the same day as Louisiana’s Day of Remembrance for Billy ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held their annual Reorganization meeting on January 7, 2025, at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.The President of Council, Michelle Yamikaitis, announced that the members of Council, who were elected in the November 5, 2024, General Election, had subscribed to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - As we step into 2025, Mayor Al Morgan will share his vision and priorities for the year ahead in a new video series with TAPinto New Providence. We are kicking off the series with Mayor Al's Message 2025 that was read at Tuesday's reorganization meeting. In his message for ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is now accepting applications for a part-time Confidential Administrative Secretary to the Borough Manager. This essential role involves managing the Borough Manager’s calendar, handling sensitive information with discretion, and supporting special projects, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has a new chairperson.Commissioner Lourdes Leon was sworn in as the new chairwoman during the commissioners' installation ceremony and reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 6.Leon replaces Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, who served as ...