Government
By JEANNE WALL
November 30, 2024
HAZLET, NJ: Congratulations to Hazlet Mayor Michael C. Sachs, who has earned the rare honor of induction into the Elected Officials' Hall of Fame by the New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJLM). This prestigious recognition was awarded during the NJLM's annual convention on November 20, 2024, ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Since having their application rejected by the Sussex County Planning Board on February 20, 2024, Diamond Chip Realty has been meeting with Engineers Bill Koppenaal and Matthew Sinke, and others behind closed doors to try to remedy their “disapproval.”The county planning board ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday declared a State of Emergency for several New York counties, including Allegany and Cattaraugus, because of a snowstorm hitting the state. The State of Emergency took effect at 3 p.m.“This is a very serious storm,” Hochul said. “People have gotten a little complacent ...
EDISON, NJ - The council passed an ordinance to reduce the public comment time and eliminate the chance for rebuttal, despite opposition from residents. The council voted four to two to pass the ordinance at Monday’s meeting.The ordinance reduces the time a member of the public may be heard from ...
GREEN BROOK , NJ – The program is for routine maintenance, not for lot clearing. Excessive piles will not be collected. Leaves may be bagged or raked to the curb line, but may not be placed in the street. Placing leaves in the street not only is prohibited per the state and local regulations ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The mayor is introducing a new committee in 2025 to work with residents who commute to New York City for work. “I’m excited that, in 2025, Mayor Christopher DiPiazza will be establishing a Commuter Engagement Task Force Commission to better advocate for improvements to the commuter ...
SOMERSET, NJ - During Tuesday night's township council meeting, Councilman Carl Wright advocated for creating a special committee to determine how to utilize the revenue from cannabis sales in Franklin Township.“I do think we need to form a committee, Mr. Mayor, to actually look into cannabis ...
Linden, NJ-Attention All Shoppers!!! Mayor Derek Armstead, City of Linden, Department of Parks and Recreation, and Uptown Linden would like you to come out on Saturday, November 30, 2024, and Shop Small in Linden. Support the local businesses and merchants that need your support. There will be ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Borough Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to make outdoor cafés legal year-round after the COVID-era approval of March 1 to November 15.“This is one of the few positives that came out of COVID,” council member Cristina Cutrone said.On November 26, the council ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – The Fairfield Police Department (FPD) participated in its annual No Shave November fundraiser, Mayor William Galese announced at Monday’s council meeting. The fundraiser permits all officers to grow beards for the month in exchange for paying $35 to support local charities. As of ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Town Council members discussed the proposed arrangement with Roseland to handle its Animal Control and also talked about the proposed gender-neutral bathroom policy.Resident Lawrence Cohen posed some questions about Roseland Animal Control. “I'm just thinking about how ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Ron Kistner made two presentations to the Lanzo family for the civic donations to the town at the November 26, meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council.The first presentation was in recognition of the Lanzos donating a 2024 Harley-Davidson ...
East Orange/Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced that Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being enacted because the temperature is forecasted to drop below 32 degrees. Code Blue protocols will be in effect from Friday, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council, meeting on November 26, had a relatively simple agenda – three ordinances and twenty-six resolutions, all but seven of them on the consent agenda – that ended up getting complicated both by design and by accident. The design was eviscerating the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal offices and the public library will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, December 2.There will be no recycling collection on Thursday for the holiday. Recycling pick-ups will resume on ...
LEWISBORO, N.Y. - The Lewisboro Town Board zeroed in on the upcoming budgets at a special work session at the Town House on Monday, Nov. 4 – with particular attention to the Police Department’s eventual need for a new headquarters building as well as public demand for 24-hour policing.Along with ...
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 two free parking periods for shoppers and diners,” said Bob Zucker, Executive Director of the Red Bank RiverCenter. “Parking will be free from Thursday, ...
RED BANK, NJ: Borough Hall will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.“One should never do anything that one cannot talk about after dinner.” — Oscar Wilde, “The Picture of Dorian Gray”
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - In their continuing efforts to combat auto and other theft, the six mayors of the municipalities of the Somerset Hills— Bedminster, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Bridgewater, Far Hills and Peapack & Gladstone, New Jersey have joined forces to address the alarming ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night to cover utility costs for several historic properties maintained by the Meadows Foundation through the end of 2025.The Meadows Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving local history, leases four ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NEPTUNE CITY - Residents are advised that all Neptune Township and Neptune City offices are closed tomorrow (Thursday, 11/28) and Friday (11/29) and will re-open under normal business hours Monday, 12/2.For emergencies, residents are advised to call 9-1-1 .
Bloomfield, NJ – On Tuesday Night, the Township of Bloomfield hosted a ceremonial swearing-in to celebrate Jenny Mundell as Mayor and Monica Charris Tabares as Councilwoman At Large. The event, which took place in the Bloomfield Council Chambers, brought together local officials, residents, and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – It’s a discussion that began roughly five years ago between the community and local government concerning the installation of lights at Tatlock Field to allow sports activity at night for various age groups.The recent year-long, stepped-up communications effort now leads to the next, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ---On its first reading Tuesday night, the Council, by a 3-2 favorable vote, approved a town rent control ordinance to the delight of some and a disappointment to others."This is not good for Phillipsburg and will result in a 21 percent reduction in property values," declared ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - In their continuing efforts to combat auto and other theft, the six mayors of the municipalities of the Somerset Hills— Bedminster, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Bridgewater, Far Hills and Peapack & Gladstone, New Jersey have joined forces to address the alarming ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - As the Thanksgiving holiday weekend approaches, the City of Long Branch has released its adjusted schedule for municipal services, including City Hall operations and trash and recycling collection. Residents are encouraged to take note of these changes to plan ...
TRENTON, NJ – Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D, LD-19) announced that she secured $1.5 million to help eradicate homelessness in New Jersey. The funding, appropriated in the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, will support staff retention and expansion, ensuring the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - There will be no recycling or garbage collection on Thursday due to Thanksgiving, according to the township. All Thursday materials will be collected on Friday, November 29th.Services may be delayed on Friday due to the holiday, according to the township. Contractors will be ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation that will permanently allow restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage retailers to conduct business within designated outdoor spaces or on public sidewalks. Bill S3608/A4866, sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywomen Mitchelle ...