Government
By JAKE NEMCEK
December 14, 2024
WATCHUNG, NJ – Mayor Ronald Jubin, Ph.D., has released the following statement on drone sightings in Watchung and across New Jersey:My Fellow Watchung Residents, The recent drone sightings across NJ and including here in Watchung have become increasingly concerning to all of us. This is an evolving ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit is set to announce the hiring of a new communications leader to fill a much needed role in Mayor Elizabeth Fagan’s, MD administration. Jenny Hoff, a seasoned journalist and corporate communications executive, will be named Chief Communications Officer at the Summit ...
Yorktown is getting a $10 million federal grant for improvements to the Hallocks Mill Sewer District Extension, according to a press release from Congressman Mike Lawler.“The extended district will dramatically improve and enhance the water quality of Sparkle Lake, a major recreational resource for ...
CALDWELL, NJ – A civil action was filed on Thursday, Dec. 12 with a complaint and a demand for a jury trial by Caldwell Police Captain Matthew DeAngelo against Caldwell Mayor Garrett Jones, business administrator Allesandro Palumbo, the Borough of Caldwell and 10 ‘John Does’ individually and in ...
BARNEGAT - On December 10, the Barnegat Police reported information about drone sightings in Barnegt and throughout the Northeastern United States. Recent drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey, including in the Barnegat community. While there is currently no indication of any threat ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The drone activity has now become “insanity,” according to local lawmaker, State Senator Jon Bramnick. “First it was questions, and then a comedy, then it became serious, and now it’s become insanity,” Bramnick told Neil Cavuto on Fox News Saturday. And now it appears the drones have ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Township Manager Michael Lapolla issued a firm statement on Friday addressing and dispelling a widespread rumor regarding the potential closure of the Montclair Township Animal Shelter. The statement comes after a multiple residents posted on Facebook, sparking concern ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - The Raritan Township Committee passed an ordinance to amend and update the powers and duties of the environmental commission.The ordinance will allow the environmental commission to serve as a tree committee. The Raritan Township Tree Committee, along with the environmental ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, Dec 13.Tonight and Saturday night, the Avenel Performing Arts Center has 7:30 pm Holiday Concerts with Chris Ruggiero.On Saturday, Dec. 14th, we have pictures with Santa Claus from 10 am to Noon at Parker Press Park. Bring your own camera.
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield Councilman Peter Campisi, liaison to the Fairfield Municipal Alliance Committee (FMAC), reported on the Winter Wonderland event that was held last Saturday at the Hollywood Avenue Recreation Center. FMAC sponsor this event every year. At Monday’s council meeting, Campisi ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — In preparation for breaking ground on an inclusive playground at Hannah Atkins Park, the City of Plainfield has been asking for community input on the project. At Monday's Plainfield City Council meeting, the administration presented conceptual plans and renderings to the ...
RED BANK, NJ: Building on the success of the initial public meeting held in late July, the Borough of Red Bank has announced a second workshop to continue discussions on the redevelopment of the area surrounding its train station. This next session will further explore community-driven ideas aimed ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights Brownie Troop 9841 questioned Hasbrouck Mayor Ron Kistner and Council at the November 26th meeting held in Council Chambers in Borough Hall. The troop was working to earn a Girl Scout merit badge.Each member of the troop, Mia Madeira, Nia Athanasatos, Ella ...
Red Bank, NJ: The borough, in partnership with the Red Bank RiverCenter, is offering free parking for the holiday season.“We’re pleased to provide free parking for shoppers and diners,” said Bob Zuckerman, Executive Director of the Red Bank RiverCenter. “Parking will be free from now through ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Dart bus service will have a slightly modified schedule on Monday, Dec. 18.Service on the Doylestown Dart will be temporarily disrupted during the following times:Dart northbound: service will be suspended from 11:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Dart southbound: service will be ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ—The township is seeking volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions in South Brunswick. Applications for these positions can be found by clicking here. According to a press release, there are openings on the township’s Commission on Women, the Environmental ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Committee on Thursday night discussed in executive session the litigation filed by Bridgewater Township on November 20 against the Township of Warren pertaining to the 1971 Middle Brook Sewer Agreement.Deputy Mayor Lisa Lontai, on behalf of the Township Committee, ...
EDISON, NJ — This Central New Jersey town took it on the chin, making national and international news from as far away as Australia, India and Great Britain, after imposing new rules of conduct at public meetings — including prohibiting “props” like the American flag.Now, the Edison Township ...
TRENTON, NJ — A portion of Route 295 will now be named after a local hero through legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday.The bridge over Crosswicks Creek on Route 295 North will now be known as the “Benjamin Moore and the 693rd Sapper Company Memorial Highway" in honor of ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – New Jersey residents reported seeing drones again on the evening of December 12, 2024. These sightings, captured in photos and videos shared on social media, are believed to date back to mid-November. According to a December 3 statement from FBI Newark, there are “reports from ...
EDISON, NJ — This Central New Jersey town took it on the chin, making national and international news from as far away as Australia, India and Great Britain, after imposing new rules of conduct at public meetings — including prohibiting “props” like the American flag.Now, the Edison Township ...
EDISON, NJ — This Central New Jersey town took it on the chin, making national and international news from as far away as Australia, India and Great Britain, after imposing new rules of conduct at public meetings — including prohibiting “props” like the American flag.Now, the Edison Township ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION – A brief public update on an executive session item gave insight into one way Readington staff and committee are working to reduce the community’s high affordable housing quotas imposed in the last round of state calculations.They’re going over the township map with a fine tooth ...
DENVILLE - The Denville Mayor and Council Meeting will take place Tuesday night, December 17 at 7:30 PM. The in-person meeting will convene at Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda can be found below:https://www.denvillenj.gov/Council%20Meeting%20Agenda%20Packet%2012.17.24.pdf
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council has approved a resolution to use carry-over funds from a grant awarded to the City by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).In January 2023, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing a grant agreement ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman kicked off last night’s hybrid council meeting, held both online and in-person, by highlighting and honoring Red Bank's bravest.LEO’s HonoredThe meeting opened with several proclamations, the first being honoring several Law Enforcement Officers (LEO’s) of the Red ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a former Navy Helicopter Aircraft Commander, is calling on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to address a surge in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sightings across Northern New Jersey.In a ...
NEPTUNE CITY - Neptune City Police Department is now hiring for the position of Police Officer. Neptune City Police Department is an equal opportunity employer in all facets of recruitment and hiring. Applications are due by 12/31/24.See POLICEAPP.com for the full list of required qualifications, ...
East Orange/Orange, NJ- Temperatures drop again and Essex County officials responded by extending the County's Code Blue procedures. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced that Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being extended ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Mayor Matt Kayne told residents at the Dec. 10, 2024 Township Committee meeting that he, too, has seen the drones that have been spotted in the skies above New Jersey for the past month or so, while he was standing on his back porch in Towaco. He called the lack of ...