Government
By TAPINTORARITAN BAY STAFF
December 3, 2024
NEW JERSEY – Congressman Frank Pallone (D, NJ-06) slammed Amtrak and NJ Transit for their failure to provide reliable service along the Northeast Corridor, leaving thousands of commuters stranded Monday due to ongoing overhead wire issues. The Congressman demanded that the two transit agencies ...
NEW JERSEY – Congressman Frank Pallone (D, NJ-06) slammed Amtrak and NJ Transit for their failure to provide reliable service along the Northeast Corridor, leaving thousands of commuters stranded Monday due to ongoing overhead wire issues. The congressman demanded that the two transit agencies ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey motorists should prepare to pay more at the pump when the state's gas tax increases on January 1, 2025. An announcement on Monday by State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio said that, under a state law signed earlier this year, the gas tax rate will increase by 2.6 cents to ...
CAMDEN – The city is going to have to dig deep to replace the deteriorating and leaking roof of the former National Guard Armory that now is the headquarters of the Department of Public Works.A spending resolution before City Council on Tuesday evening calls for $2,420,235 to replace the roof of ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey motorists should prepare to pay more at the pump when the state's gas tax increases on January 1, 2025. An announcement on Monday by State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio said that, under a state law signed earlier this year, the gas tax rate will increase by 2.6 cents to ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council adopted an ordinance to establish rules of decorum and conduct during public meetings. Part of these rules includes banning the use of props while addressing the council. Some residents were escorted out of the meeting for holding an American Flag and a copy of the ...
NEWARK — Mildred Crump, a trailblazing public servant who was the first Black woman to serve on the Newark City Council, died Sunday. She was 86.Crump first ran for council in 1986, but was not elected until 1994, initially serving until 1998. She served again from 2006 until she resigned for ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A $5 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs would support the Hudson Food Pantry Program, including the establishment of a new food pantry in Bayonne.The grant would also assist in engaging communities by establishing collaboration among organizations ...
PARKLAND, FL- A key stretch of Loxahatchee Road is on schedule to reopen on Friday, per reports from the City of Parkland on Monday. The University Drive to Parkside Drive portion of Loxahatchee Road, which allows Parkland drivers to cross the city from west to east, is on schedule to reopen ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Three new electric, zero-emission buses will soon shuttle senior citizens around town, another step in this Central New Jersey community's progressive effort to be environmentally-conscious.These new shuttle buses will bring senior citizens from their homes, retirement communities, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — A new synagogue and parsonage are on tap for approval for the Holmdel Planning Board on Tuesday December 3. They will take testimony from the applicants and their professionals during their review of plans for the Chabad Jewish Center of BCC.The plan features a new synagogue with ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is reminding residents that Bulky Waste items can be put at the curb on their garbage day.Residents are allowed up to six items each, including furniture, mattresses, toilets, sinks, tables, couches, etc.Scheduled Collection Dates:Tuesday, Dec. 3rd - Zone 1Wednesday, ...
NEWTON, NJ – Residents and private businesses are required to store their deicing and salt products in a way that does not allow for them to be exposed to precipitation or stormwater. The Newton town council members unanimously approved Ordinance 2024-22 in September before the season's first ...
Allegany and Cattaraugus counties are among the recipients of more than $7.4 million in federal funding awarded to county emergency management agencies in New York State to support planning and operational readiness for disaster response. Allegany County will receive $21,354, and Cattarugus County ...
NEWARK — Mildred Crump, a trailblazing public servant who was the first Black woman to serve on the Newark City Council, died Sunday. She was 86.Crump first ran for council in 1986, but was not elected until 1994, initially serving until 1998. She served again from 2006 until she resigned for ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at the Municipal Complex. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will feature discussions about ongoing and upcoming development projects in the township.Among the key items on the agenda is a ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – In a move that promises significant savings for local taxpayers, the Manasquan Borough Council unanimously approved two resolutions at its recent meeting, formalizing the transition of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to Monmouth County. This decision, which ends the partnership ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona advises residents to expect delays on Bloomfield Avenue between Lakeside and Montrose for water main repair work. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly. To receive traffic text alerts, click here. For more information, you may contact the Township of ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — A new synagogue and parsonage are on tap for approval for the Holmdel Planning Board on Tuesday December 3. They will take testimony from the applicants and their professionals during their review of plans for the Chabad Jewish Center of BCC.The plan features a new synagogue with ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Bucks County Coroner’s Office has become only the sixth coroner in Pennsylvania to be accredited by the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners.The accreditation signifies the office’s commitment to meeting the highest standards in investigating deaths and ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - According to the Department of Community Affairs, South Brunswick Township should aim to construct approximately 959 affordable housing units by 2035. These calculations were done by the state for all 564 municipalities to estimate their fourth round obligations under New ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Kenneth McPherson, Esq., of the law firm Gibbons PC spoke about improvements that West Orange Wellness has been making to its property at 26 South Valley Road. They paid approximately $3,000 for the renewal fee and plan to open before the end of 2024. “They are creating a new ...
EDISON, NJ - According to the Department of Community Affairs, Edison Township should aim to construct approximately 727 affordable housing units by 2035. These calculations were done by the state for all 564 municipalities to estimate their fourth round obligations under New Jersey’s Mount Laurel ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has again earned a perfect score of 100 from the nationwide 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), marking the 12th consecutive year the city has been awarded this prestigious recognition, Mayor Steven Fulop and Jersey City’s LGBTQ+ Task Force have announced.“We have ...
TRENTON, NJ – The state's leading sports agency, The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) has approved a sweeping sports betting policy applicable to all licensees, officials, and employees involved in combative sports.According to the SACB announcement, the policy – which applies to ...
PATERSON, NJ - The atmosphere at the Brownstone was energetic on Saturday as over 400 guests celebrated Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly's birthday. This auspicious occasion marked another year in the life of a dedicated public servant and served as a testament to the diverse tapestry of the ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Board of Adjustment Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024 has been canceled at the request of the applicant on the agenda to carry to a meeting next year.The next scheduled hearing date is the reorganization meeting Monday, January 6, 2024. The meeting ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Township Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. at town hall on December 3 for a meeting. It will be live-streamed on YouTube.The committee will discuss the next steps for the Open SpaceTrust Fund and talk about proposed regulations on building native habitats.The consent agenda ...
TRENTON, NJ – The state's leading sports agency, The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) has approved a sweeping sports betting policy applicable to all licensees, officials, and employees involved in combative sports.According to the SACB announcement, the policy – which applies to ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Following the November 26 cyber attack on Hoboken’s City Hall, local officials are working to investigate and fully restore municipal services, a statement said Sunday night.The City of Hoboken continues to work in partnership with federal law enforcement, the Hoboken Police ...