Government
By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 7, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut City leaders are moving to change a local law to close a loophole targeting so-called “puppy mills” by clarifying the definition of hobby breeders. The city commission is set to consider a new ordinance that will limit a breeder to no more than one litter per adult ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — City officials have announced a new partnership with Monmouth County that will expand and strengthen emergency medical services in Long Branch beginning May 1.The City of Long Branch, working in coordination with the Long Branch First Aid Squad, said the transition is aimed at ...
WARETOWN, NJ — The Township of Ocean is officially turning 150, and the community is invited to strike a chord for history. The Township Committee has announced a special 150th Anniversary Kick-Off Concert to be held this Sunday, April 12, at the iconic Albert Music Hall.Mayor Ken Baulderston, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council have approved the submission to a grant benefiting Hackensack, Englewood and Teaneck.The Joint Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) Challenge Grant allows municipalities and counties to grow partnerships and create efficient services ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Municipal Court has now reopened at a new location in Robbinsville Township.The court location is part of a shared services agreement between Hightstown Borough and Robbinsville Township. The court was moved from the Route 130 location since the trailer which ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At the recent Manasquan Council meeting, officials outlined progress on a series of major projects advancing in 2026, reflecting a coordinated effort to upgrade infrastructure, enhance public spaces, and secure funding ahead of the busy summer season and beyond.Leading the list is ...
NEW JERSEY — NJ TRANSIT is pursuing “every available legal remedy” after two recent assaults on frontline employees, including one captured on video and another that led to criminal charges, according to a statement from President and CEO Kris Kolluri.In a message to customers, Kolluri said the ...
NEW JERSEY — NJ TRANSIT is pursuing “every available legal remedy” after two recent assaults on frontline employees, including one captured on video and another that led to criminal charges, according to a statement from President and CEO Kris Kolluri.In a message to customers, Kolluri said the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The removal of snow and ice from private residential complexes in Bridgewater Township will have to wait a while for clarification.The town council tabled the introduction of an ordinance on the matter at its March 19 meeting. "It's the culmination of a number of weeks of work," ...
FLEMINGTON – The impact of redevelopment activity in the borough is beginning to show up in the numbers that support the municipal budget.Tax assessor Ed Kerwin and borough chief financial officer and tax collector William Hance outlined changes in the borough’s fiscal landscape at the March 23 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Charter Study Commission deliberated on the recommendation for a change in the form of government at its March 26 meeting.The following is a summary of all the issues covered in that meeting, as submitted directly by Jerry Kung, the secretary of the committee:The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel is currently seeking candidates for a Community Development Administrative Summer Intern, the Township announced last week.The intern will specifically be spearheading a high-priority Records Digitization and Modernization project in order to facilitate the ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ — The Township Council on Tuesday, March 17 approved a 15-item consent agenda.Some of the resolutions contained in the consent agenda: A $45,000 contract awarded to CFM Construction to paint the Westville Avenue and Cedar Street pool facilities'Approval of two charitable raffles ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - The Neptune Township Committee invites all to a flag raising to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Neptune Township will raise the flag in honor of the MonmouthNJ 250 initiative: America's Semiquincentennial on Monday, April 13th ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board is scheduled to review two applications at its upcoming meeting, including a presentation on the proposed rehabilitation plan for 26–28 Shrewsbury Avenue and a site‑plan application for a property on Riverside Avenue.26–28 Shrewsbury AvenueThe meeting will ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The nation's largest and most established war veterans service organization, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) was founded on Sept. 29, 1899 and granted a Congressional Charter on March 28, 1936, establishing it as a federal chartered organization. VFW Memorial Post 6763 of ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Early voting for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election began on April 6. Jefferson Township residents now have the opportunity to cast their votes in person prior to Election Day.Locations for early voting are as follows:Morristown Town Hall; 200 South ...
HARRISBURG, PA—A bill sponsored by a local state senator aims to modernize police technology in the Keystone state by allowing local police to use radar to catch speeding motorists.In Pennsylvania, only state police can use radar guns. Senate Bill 1237 aims to change that.The bill was introduced by ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Following many years of planning and negotiation with state government agencies, the former landfill site in Somerville along Route 206 is now moving toward a new purpose. This month, two major approvals advanced the plan to transform the 80-acre site into a source of clean, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Following many years of planning and negotiation with state government agencies, the former landfill site in Somerville is now moving toward a new purpose. This month, two major approvals advanced the plan to transform the 80-acre site into a source of clean, affordable energy for ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Since operations began in December in Mizner Park, Boca Raton’s MiCa autonomous shuttle has received high marks from both riders and engineers. As a result of its success, the fully electric, autonomous shuttle extended its service as of April 1, Boca Raton's Public Works and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A petition is gaining momentum to preserve the long-standing RC track at Richard D Petrillo Park in Coral Springs, as community members push back against the possibility that the site could be removed amid park-related decisions.The Coral Springs RC Track at the park – at 10050 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—PennDOT this week is beginning repair and paving operations on 20 state roadways in the five-county Philadelphia area. Workers will repair, resurface and improve more than 240 miles of asphalt on the following roadways around Doylestown:Doylestown and Warwick townships: On Monday, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek city leaders prepare for what property tax reform may bring to the Butterfly Capitol of the World, they’re trying to find a way to keep funding local nonprofits possibly by working with the Community Foundation of Broward County. Community foundation officials ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A proposed affordable housing development at the corner of Cornell Boulevard and Route 202/206 may look significantly different by the time it returns to the Bridgewater Township Planning Board.Developers are now actively exploring whether the project can be reconfigured to draw ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council meeting on March 24 featured a series of recognitions and an educational partnership announcement.Mayor Susan McCartney opened the meeting by issuing a proclamation celebrating Women’s History Month, honoring the contributions of women across West ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Learn about government with the "Borough's 101” program on April 13, 2026.The program is billed as “Everything you ever wanted to know about your local government explained by your government officials.”The program is a local civics lesson, which is an educational session focused on ...
Princeton, NJ – Not so many years ago, 29 Thanet Circle was an unexceptional, aging (built in 1974, renovated in 2006) two-story office building off of Thanet Drive, north of the Princeton Shopping Center. It had abundant parking, 179 spaces – good thing because everything that a worker might need ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—For the tenth week in a row, PennDOT has released its schedule for repairing potholes in area roads. This round of repairs is scheduled to begin on April 6, 2026, and targets the following roads in Bucks County:U.S 13/Bristol Pike, Falls Township and Tullytown Borough.Route ...
(March 31, 2026) — The Village of South Orange is inviting residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to participate in an upcoming Community Energy Plan Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at The Baird Community Center (5 ...