Government
By DAVID RUTHERFORD
December 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned flights of drones near 22 different New Jersey locations, all of which are considered critical infrastructure, Thursday. These restrictions, which will last for a month, are scattered over nine of the state's 21 counties.On ...
WASHINGTON, DC — The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned flights of drones near 22 different New Jersey locations, all of which are considered critical infrastructure, Thursday. These restrictions, which will last for a month, are scattered over nine of the state's 21 counties.On ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Shirley K. Turner to create the Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program. “No student should have to go to school hungry, and no farmer should ...
EDISON, NJ - On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily banned flights of drones near 22 different New Jersey locations, including Edison. These locations are considered to have critical infrastructure, according to the FAA. These restrictions, which will last until January ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily banned flights of drones near 22 different New Jersey locations, including South Brunswick. These locations are considered to have critical infrastructure, according to the FAA. These restrictions, which will ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Shirley K. Turner to create the Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program. “No student should have to go to school hungry, and no farmer should ...
Linden, NJ - On December 18, 2024, Mayor Derek Armstead, in collaboration with the City of Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Mayor's Youth Commission, held a very successful "Party with a Purpose” at Applebee's Grill and Bar, located at 671 West Edgar Road. The event was very ...
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en inglésNEW BRUNSWICK – The City Council adopted an ordinance banning smoking in parks and some other public spaces around the city at Wednesday’s meeting, but not before hearing impassioned testimony from residents who support and oppose it.Ordinance ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The County of Union’s Bureau of Traffic Safety and Maintenance has announced that construction on the Passaic Street Bridge, connecting River Road in Chatham to Commonwealth Avenue in New Providence, will commence on or about Monday, January 7, 2025.The project involves the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The County of Union’s Bureau of Traffic Safety and Maintenance has announced that construction on the Passaic Street Bridge, connecting River Road in Chatham to Commonwealth Avenue in New Providence, will commence on or about Monday, January 7, 2025.The project involves the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The City Council is holding a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. Budget items are on the agenda.The public will be able to comment during this meeting.
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Tuesday’s meeting of the West Caldwell Borough Council marked the end of an era. After serving the community for 15 years, council member Stanley Hladik retired from the position after deciding not to seek another term. Joining Hladik for his final meeting were his wife Megan, ...
WARREN, NJ – A celebration of dedication and service took place in Warren as four members of the Warren Township Committee were honored for their contributions to local governance. Frank Salvato, Victor Sordillo, Gary DiNardo, and Carolann Garafola have each been inducted into the New Jersey League ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents along Route 27 near Route 518 may experience lower-than-normal water pressure intermittently throughout the day as maintenance is done on the township’s water system, according to a township alert.Officials said the affected area extends from south of Princeton Highlands ...
The president of the union representing about 70 Newark Public Library employees who have been working without a contract since December 2023 expressed exasperation this week at the slowness and infrequency of negotiations.Beth Zak-Cohen, president of AFSCME Local 2298, said there have been only ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-Jersey City is accepting additional grant funding from Hudson County for a senior meal program.After the Hudson County Board of Commissioners approved reallocated funding under the 2024 Peer Grouping Program, there will be an additional $15,000 going to Jersey City.In November 2023, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has introduced an amendment to an ordinance aimed at imposing stricter regulations on public sleeping and camping on city property, citing public safety and sanitation concerns tied to the rising number of individuals sleeping in high-traffic areas. The ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council ended 2024 with a final meeting for the year on December 17 that included a proclamation honoring retired ADP executive and educational philanthropist Josh Weston, who turns 96 on December 22. Council members and residents serenaded Weston with a ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - In advance of tomorrow's upcoming Neptune Township Committee Meeting, residents can review the published agenda. This meeting was moved from 12/23 to 12/20. The Committee's work shop begins at 4PM and the Regular Meeting begins at 5PM. This meeting will be in-person and will ...
UNION, NJ - Union's annual Reorganization Meeting is set for January 1 at noon.The meeting will include the mayor's State of the Township address as well as the swearing in of Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo and Committeewoman Sandra Terrell, who both won re-election to the Township Committee in the ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Borough Council voted to table an ordinance that would expand the River Road Special Improvement District into Radburn along Fair Lawn Avenue.The ordinance will likely come up again in February or March, according to council members who said they were in favor of tabling the ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents planning spring travel to review their passport expiration dates. Many countries enforce rules requiring a passport to remain valid for up to six months after travel dates, and failure to comply could result in ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The governing body, at its last meeting of 2024, welcomed a standing room only crowd that spilled into the hallways. Family and friends along with members of the borough police force gathered for the South Plainfield Borough Council’s Dec. 16 meeting to celebrate the swearing ...
SPARTA, NJ – Residents will see a hike in their water bill for the first time since 2009. On Tuesday, December 10 the township council unanimously passed Ordinance 24-21 increasing the rates incrementally each year for the next three years. At the ordinance’s introduction on November 26, township ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Residents cheered as the Bernards Township Planning Board voted 5 to 4 in favor of tabling ordinance #2568 which would create a film studio and community campus overlay zone. The vote passed at the December 17, 2024 planning board meeting. Tabling the vote means that the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Town Council members discussed the tree planting resolution and decided it would be better to review the list of native species first to ensure that they are all native plants. Although the motion to pass resolution 327-24 failed, the funds have been approved. Township CFO John ...
The ongoing saga of unexplained drone activity off the coast of New Jersey has taken another contentious turn, with Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) coming out tonight accusing the federal government of misleading residents about the nature and seriousness of the situation. Smith’s sharp rebuke came in ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday night passed a 2025 budget that will raise taxes by about $152 a year for average households.The new budget will raise taxes by 20%, or 3.695 mills. Township real estate taxes for an average household will jump from $745 a year ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Following a growing trend statewide, the borough is set to approve a contract for animal control services that outsources the associated responsibilities. Also on the agenda is a shared service agreement with neighboring Kenilworth.The first resolution awards a contract to Animal ...
NEW JERSEY/ WASHINGTON, DC - Echoing the messages provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the White House conducted a meeting with local political officials Tuesday and reassured the public that there is no present threat to public safety from the varied sightings of drones throughout the ...