Government
By JEANNE WALL
January 6, 2025
COLTS NECK, NJ: A warm welcome was given by 2024 Colts Neck Mayor, Frank Rizzuto, at the Colts Neck Township January 3, 2025 Reorganization Meeting. Rizzuto reflected on the prior year and all the positive ways that the committee worked together with one another and various organizations in town, ...
WAYNE, NJ – This past month, Township Planner Chris Kok held another round of public engagement on the new Master Plan for the township, which should be put in place at some point next year. Getting feedback from residents and business owners is a key factor in having this done right, so in this ...
Princeton, NJ – The governing bodies are getting back to work in Princeton this week, with reorganization meetings scheduled for the Board of Education and the Council, both on Tuesday evening, January 7, with Governor Phil Murphy scheduled to appear at Council to swear in re-elected Mayor Mark ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn’s 2025 reorganization township committee meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. in the town hall.New Committee Member David Cosgrove will be sworn in.Some other items on the agenda include:Adopting the 2025 temporary budgetAuthorizing the 2025 cash management ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Superintendent of Schools Michael Volpe is urging parents, students, educators and staff to attend a Jan. 8 public hearing in Somerville to comment on the ongoing struggles experienced by the school district, caused by cuts to its state aid allotment the past seven years.“It's ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address in the Assembly Chamber at the NJ State House at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025."Over the past seven years, we have built a state that is stronger, fairer, and more prepared to face the future," Murphy said in a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Town Council will meet on Monday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at town hall. Some items on the agenda include:Authorizing agreement with University Hospital for firefighter trainingAwarding a contract to City Fire Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council to fix sprinkler ...
SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - The Town of Lewisboro’s budget for 2025 will total almost $16.6 million, as a result of a vote by the Town Board on Monday, Dec. 9. That unrounded actual number is $16,580,817.The voting took place during a public hearing on the budget set for that date, which also doubled as ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The County of Union, Bureau of Traffic Safety and Maintenance, has announced the upcoming closure of the Passaic Bridge, which will take effect on January 27, 2025. The closure is necessary to allow utility companies to disconnect services in preparation for a bridge ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The County of Union, Bureau of Traffic Safety and Maintenance, has announced the upcoming closure of the Passaic Bridge, which will take effect on January 27, 2025. The closure is necessary to allow utility companies to disconnect services in preparation for a bridge ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem officials invite the community to attend a special informational meeting regarding the status of the ongoing Croton Falls sewer project. The meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. at the North Salem Community Center at 3 Owens Road in Croton Falls. The ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Borough officials have let residents know they are aware of a natural gas odor coming from the area of Howland Avenue by Brookfield, according to an alert put out this morning.“PSE&G is aware and will be there on Monday to work on it,” officials said.No other information is ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Township of Berkeley Heights will hold its annual Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in person at Town Hall at 29 Park Ave. and will also be livestreamed via Zoom to ensure accessibility for residents.The agenda ...
CARTERET, NJ — The borough will soon officially have a new police chief and a new fire chief, who made their first public appearances at the 120th annual reorganization meeting.On Friday, Jan. 3rd, Councilmen Dennis DiMascio and Ajmar Johal also took the oaths of office for new terms at the ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - In the new year, all the municipal governments, county and boards of education are holding reorganization meetings to prepare for 2025.Newly elected members will be sworn in as the governmental entities reorganize for the new year.Coming up are:Flemington Borough Council – ...
Municipal and school officials, like many of us, have some optimistic goals for 2025. TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret asked them to share their New Year's resolutions. Here are their responses:WOODBRIDGE MAYOR JOHN McCORMAC“My Administration resolves to improve our township programs and services for ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Residents are advised that quarterly taxes are due on or before Saturday, 2/1/2.Taxpayers can pay their bill online, with checking or savings account, for an additional fee of $1.25, through the online platform. However, if you choose to pay via online bill-pay originating from ...
WAYNE, NJ – With many residents lamenting the fact that there will be seven new residential developments, bringing 2,960 new residential units to Wayne over the next few years, the never-ending, state-mandated affordable housing program has moved into its fourth round, which began with the turn of ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The township’s reorganization on Jan. 1 featured Troop 5 Boy Scouts performing the Presentation of Colors ceremony, solo song performances and the Columbia High School 9th grade singers, an invocation by Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, a memorial prayer and ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - On January 2, 2025, the HanoverTownship Committee held its annual reorganization meeting.After winning his election, which was not contested, John Ferramosca was sworn in for the new term commencing January of 2025. Mayor Thomas ‘Ace’ Gallagher was sworn in for his third ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Jan. 4, 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. The ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - As the New Year is upon us, we learned at the December Manasquan Council meeting, the Borough Council formally accepted the resignation and retirement of 17-year-veteran Manasquan Clerk Barabara Ilaria. The council approved a resolution stating the Municipal Clerk Barbara Ilaria has ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — While Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton did not make landfall in Coral Springs, city residents will feel the storm’s direct impact on their wallets in the new year. Florida Power & Light customers will see a temporary surcharge on their 2025 electric bills to cover ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — While Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton did not make landfall in Coconut Creek, city residents will feel the storm’s direct impact on their wallets in the new year. Florida Power & Light customers will see a temporary surcharge on their 2025 electric bills to cover ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The 2025 Council reorganized on January 2 without the familiar face of council member Mary Barchetto, who served the community for six years.Taking the oath of office was incumbent Jill Orlich and new council member Maureen Rozanski, both of whom defeated two republicans on November ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park held its 2025 Reorganization Meeting on January 1, with Mayor Tracy Kallert swearing in several new council members.Councilman Luis Torres was sworn in for his first full term. He was appointed in July 2024 to finish the term of former Councilman Ron ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - After admittedly getting into conflict on more than one instance with his colleagues and receiving backlash from the community, Councilor D'Amato has publicly spoken out.The Montclair Township Council's recent meetings have marked a tumultuous beginning to the new year as residents ...
WASHINGTON — Rep. Nick Langworthy was sworn into the United States House of Representatives for his second term Friday. Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District, which includes the Greater Olean area. “I am honored to once again serve the people of the Southern Tier and Western New ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Continuing a tradition that began several years ago, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy presided during the swearing-in ceremony for Somerset County Commissioners Sara Sooy and Shanel Robinson at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Friday afternoon.Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter ...