Government
By TAPINTO BERKELEY HEIGHTS STAFF
December 29, 2024
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Township of Berkeley Heights announced that Grand Sanitation will be taking over the recycling pickup starting January 1, 2025. As part of the new schedule, all recycling collections will occur on Wednesdays. Recycling will be picked up every other week for both the East ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence Borough announce that trees and holiday greens from Christmas 2024 will be collected curbside between Thursday, December 26, and Friday, January 10. Trees and greens placed at the curb will be picked up by the New Providence Department of Public Works; there is ...
From Oct. 31, 2024 (Halloween), to November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving), neighboring towns Berkeley Heights and Chatham Township engaged in a friendly rivalry during the Adopt-A-Drain “No More Scary Drain Contest.” The goal of the contest was to see which municipality could collect the greatest amount ...
EDISON, NJ - Over Christmas week, President Biden signed the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act into law. The bill prepares schools to handle life-threatening cardiac emergencies. The bill was authored by Congressman Frank Pallone and was ...
EDISON, NJ - At least 80 residents still lack water due to a major water main break. According to the press release, these residents have been without water for at least three days and are being accommodated with a night stay at a local hotel.Those residents on M Lane and N Lane have had no water ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Dec. 29, 2024.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.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Christopher Masciale, who had served as chairman of Westfield’s board of adjustment, died suddenly on Dec. 27 at the age of 58, according to his obituary.Mayor Shelley Brindle shared the news on her Facebook page Sunday.“I am so sorry to learn about the sudden passing of long time ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ - As the new year of 2025 swiftly approaches, with it comes continued challenges and judicial mandates regarding affordable housing requirements for municipalities. It is important for residents to understand how we got here and where the mandates originate from. Affordable housing ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ - As the new year of 2025 swiftly approaches, with it comes continued challenges and judicial mandates regarding affordable housing requirements for municipalities. It is important for residents to understand how we got here and where the mandates originate from. Affordable housing ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ - As the new year of 2025 swiftly approaches, with it comes continued challenges and judicial mandates regarding affordable housing requirements for municipalities. It is important for residents to understand how we got here and where the mandates originate from. Affordable housing ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – As the town begins shaping its 2025 budget, the Manasquan Council is calling on residents to participate in the planning process. At the recent council meeting, Finance Chair Jay Bryant emphasized the importance of strategic financial decisions and encouraged public involvement ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As 2024 draws to a close, the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau offers a snapshot of Coral Springs, highlighting key aspects of the city’s population, economy, and diversity. This detailed look provides insight into the city as we head into 2025.Key ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold their reorganization meeting on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 12noon at Borough Hall.
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton Council will be holding their reorganization meeting on Wednesday, January 15 at noon. The council members will vote to select the mayor and deputy mayor for 2025 from among their members. Members of other municipal committees and boards will be approved, as well as ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Members of the Bernards Township Committee voted unanimously to remove light manufacturing from the list of permitted uses within the E-2 and E-4 office zones at the December 23, 2024 Bernards Township Committee Meeting. The approval of Ordinance #2567 removed manufacturing from ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The Town of Carmel is expected to receive nearly $3.5 million in federal funds to make improvements to wastewater management at Mahopac’s Lake Secor. The funding is part of the annual Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Lawler said the act—the result of bicameral, bipartisan ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Town Council held their last Town Hall Meeting of the calendar year on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Councilmember Helene Elbaum was absent.The drone sightings in Morris County were discussed – Mayor Christine Carey attended an NJ State Police briefing in Ewing, NJ on ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Township of East Hanover will hold its 2025 Reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6th at 6:30pm at Town Hall.The meeting will be held in the Public Meeting Room at 411 Ridgedale Avenue.
Summit, NJ – The City of Summit said it will launch its annual curbside Christmas tree collection on Thursday, January 2, with services continuing through Friday, January 31.. This convenient program allows residents to responsibly dispose of their Christmas trees following the holiday ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – This week, President Joe Biden signed into law Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.'s (NJ-06) HEARTS Act.“Just like the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes that day, this Christmas brought a moment of true heartwarming change,” Pallone said. “The HEARTS Act is about saving lives and ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Comprehensive legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to enhance funding and support for autism programs went to the President’s desk after passing the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support (374-15) and it was signed by the President this week. The ...
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, NJ - At the last Township Meeting of the year, Bethlehem Township recognizes individuals as Volunteer of the Year, and typically there are multiple people recognized. This year one individual was recognized, posthumously, for his outstanding dedication to the people of Bethlehem ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Development and the housing affordability crisis have become top issues in the 2025 Plainfield mayoral race, where three-term incumbent Mayor Adrian Mapp faces Councilman Richard Wyatt.The focus on housing as a major issue in Plainfield started in September 2023, when Mayor Adrian ...
CLARK, NJ — The annual Clark Township Council Reorganization meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at noon.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The meeting agenda can be found here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The continued closure of Route 80's eastbound lanes in Wharton - due to the Dec. 26 collapse of an abandoned mineshaft adjacent to the highway - is creating heavy traffic on alternate routes through Roxbury, particularly Route 10 and Route 46.Long, barely moving lines of eastbound ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The continued closure of Route 80's eastbound lanes in Wharton - due to the Dec. 26 collapse of an abandoned mineshaft adjacent to the highway - is creating heavy traffic on alternate routes through Roxbury, particularly Route 10 and Route 46.Long, barely moving lines of eastbound ...
RED BANK, NJ: In a significant step toward improving pedestrian safety, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has activated overhead warning beacons at the intersection of East Front Street (County Route 10) and Riverview Plaza. The upgrades come in response to safety concerns shared by ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A Melbourne resident spoke in favor of removing fluoride from Melbourne’s drinking water, stating that fluoride is an “unnecessary medical intervention done without consent” at the Dec. 10 city council meeting. Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo’s November ...
SPARTA, NJ - Residents will be able to put their Christmas trees on the curb beginning on Thursday, January 2. The Sparta Township Public Works will only collect trees through January 20. Trees must be on the curb by 7 a.m. No additional branches or tree parts will be picked up. The DPW advises ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - For Neptune, Neptune City and Ocean Grove residents who would like to apply, the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) waiting list will open, and will accept pre-applications online, beginning at 9:00 AM January 13, 2025 and closing at 5:00 PM January 31, 2025.All New Jersey ...