Government
By TAPINTO CHATHAM STAFF
November 23, 2024
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council will vote on a resolution to waive all fees for farmers' market vendors in 2025 at Monday's regular meeting of the mayor and council set for 7:30 p.m.Also on the agenda is the purchase of two new police vehicles for $85,328 and the adoption of a salary ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—While the rain this week improved the region’s arid conditions slightly, it wasn’t enough to reverse Bucks County’s ban on open fires, which was renewed this week for another 15 days. That will take the ban into mid-December.The Bucks County Commissioners originally imposed a 30-day ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Coming off a strong 2024 beach season, Long Branch continues to attract visitors to its picturesque shoreline with a vibrant mix of events and amenities. This year’s season was highlighted by Oceanfest 2024, held on July 4th, featuring live music, diverse food vendors, and ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - As winter approaches, the Township is seeking experienced snow plow drivers.CDL preferredExperience preferred$32.96/hour On-call/as-needed Application online or call (732) 775-8797 for more information.
VERONA, NJ - Earlier this week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board approved funding for its Local Property Acquisition Grant Program, including a real estate development project in Verona. As part of the state funding, the Township of Verona will receive up to $1 million to ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, Nov. 22.The Woodbridge American Legion Post 87 Auxiliary is having a Christmas Mini Fundraiser at their hall on 314 Berry Street on Satuday (Nov. 23) from 9 am and 6 pm with professional pictures with Santa Claus. Saturday is also the Clothes ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The indoor portion of the Gomes construction project on Morris Avenue is 80 percent complete, according to the developer.Springfield administrator John Bussiculo told the Township Committee at its Nov. 13 meeting, "They have told us that they are about 80% complete on the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In a move that comes as a surprise to no one, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop announced the launch of his campaign for Governor of the State of New Jersey on Tuesday.According to a statement and accompanying video, Fulop has officially filed paperwork to open his campaign ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In a move that comes as a surprise to no one, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop announced the launch of his campaign for Governor of the State of New Jersey on Tuesday.According to a statement and accompanying video, Fulop has officially filed paperwork to open his campaign ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A popular splash pad at Betti Stradling Park in Coral Springs is closed as city officials work to address technical problems. The closure of Splash-N-Play at 10301 Wiles Road started on Monday and was prompted by a malfunction in the timer controlling the pump, which led to ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board last night unanimously rejected Outfront Media’s proposal to replace a traditional billboard at the site of a former gas station with an LED digital billboard. The location, near Cooper’s Bridge, is a prominent gateway to Red Bank from Middletown.This ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Things heated up at Monday’s Common Council Meeting as accusations of ‘playing politics’ were charged during a debate regarding the proposed reconstruction of a public paddle tennis court facility. The controversy bubbled up during a vote to approve the reconstruction of the Wilson ...
Leer en españolCAMDEN – Olivette Simmons Simpson, who has overseen environmental remediation and reclaiming land for dozens of projects across Camden, this month was named executive director of the Camden Redevelopment Agency (CRA).Simpson has served in an interim role since 2017. She was named by ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The township’s zoning board heard traffic testimony Nov. 12 related to an application for an age-restricted housing development by 821 Bridgewater LLC and the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, on Talamini Road.During the meeting, board chairman Jeff Foose and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, standing before a cheering audience in the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on Monday, Feb. 19, said he intends to run for New Jersey governor in 2025.“I want to be the governor,” Baraka said.Members of the audience chanted “Governor, governor, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield Councilman Richard Rockwell has announced his resignation from the Township Council today. Rockwell was sworn in as a Council member at-Large in January of 2018 when he assumed the seat vacated by Carlos Pomares, who was then elected as a member of the Essex County ...
TRENTON, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, standing before a cheering audience in the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on Monday, Feb. 19, said he intends to run for New Jersey governor in 2025.“I want to be the governor,” Baraka said.Members of the audience chanted “Governor, governor, ...
SEA GIRT, NJ - At the recent Sea Girt council meeting, one of the key topics running up and down the Jersey coastline is the talk and direction coming out of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the impact the recommended changes by the DEP could have on tens of thousands ...
SEA GIRT, NJ - At the recent Sea Girt council meeting, one of the key topics running up and down the Jersey coastline is the talk and direction coming out of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the impact the recommended changes by the DEP could have on tens of thousands ...
UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ - An application for a use variance for the development of Block 13, Lot 6, 53 Frontage Road, has been submitted to the Joint Land Use Board.The applicant, Shelbourne Global Solutions, (SGS Perryville) is seeking a variance associated with the construction of two warehouses, ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn’s Engineering Department recently announced that the township has contracted with a company called ARH to update the municipal storm sewer map because The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) requires municipalities to do so.According to the engineering ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The township posted two public notices about applying for the New Jersey Green Acres Program for improvements at Degnan Park and Colgate Park.The grant for Degnan Park would be used to dredge Vincent Pond and improve the Vincent Pond walkway. The concept plan with proposed ...
METUCHEN, NJ - The borough is set to receive approximately $506,913 in Municipal Aid Grants for roadway improvements on Whitman Avenue, Spear Street, and Hollywood Avenue. Metuchen is one of the 540 New Jersey towns receiving funds from the state for local infrastructure projects.Approximately $150 ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — A public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 3 on the town’s tentative 2025 budget, which Supervisor Ed Lachterman released earlier this month, which calls for an 8.6 percent town tax increase.The tentative budget is $47.5 million, an increase of $2.2 million from the 2024 adopted ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Allegany and Cattaraugus counties.The advisory took effect at 9:46 a.m. Thursday and will remain in place until noon Thursday.Snow accumulations up 3 to 7 inches are expected.Periods of snow will result in snow-covered ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board had one application and two discussions on its agenda for its November 18 meeting. The application involved one of Montclair’s most prominent contemporary families. Resident Payal Patel and her husband wish to subdivide the lot on which a house they ...
LEWISBORO, N .Y. - Budget considerations dominated the discussion at the Monday, Oct. 28 meeting of the Lewisboro Town Board – with a specific focus on the Lewisboro Library and the Parks and Recreation Department. Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves noted that the Town Clerk Janet Donohue had ...
FANWOOD, NJ –The Borough Council appointed Joseph Guerin at Monday’s monthly regular meeting as temporary tax collector for a period of 60 days commencing on Dec. 1, 2024. Long-time tax collector Colleen Huehn is retiring at the end of the month. She also is the borough’s payroll supervisor, Board ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The former Ethicon property in Bridgewater Township has been designated as an area of redevelopment by the township council.The municipal governing body unanimously approved a resolution for that purpose at its Nov. 14 meeting, just over a month after the township planning board ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The game-plan for the Bloomfield Tech property, located at 209 Franklin Street, has been a popular topic of late. While residents have spoken up during the public comment section of recent town meetings about what they feel should happen with the property, Mayor Jenny Mundell has ...