Government
By ELISE PHILLIPS MARGULIS
November 20, 2024
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – A few of the topics covered during the Nov. 18 Maplewood Township Committee meeting were approving the expenditure for the new library and a bond for the Springfield Ave. improvements as well as appointing a new Historic Preservation Commission alternate member.The committee ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - The New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers), Northfield Bank, and the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) collectively hosted a financial literacy class tailored to homeless veterans as part of a series of classes that have been held for different veteran’s groups around ...
NEW JERSEY – Voting in the 2024 election has just ended and the November 4, 2025 gubernatorial race is already ramping up. As of November 18, eight people have announced they will be seeking to occupy Drumthwacket. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has officially entered the 2025 New Jersey Governor's ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- During Monday’s Common Council meeting, President Mike McTernan updated the community on the search for a new city administrator. Thomas Tucci, who was serving as interim administrator after the departure of employee Michael Rogers last summer, was thanked for his services by ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The town council approved a resolution for CME Engineering to survey OSPAC and Crystal Lake and make improvements in the amount not to exceed $160,000.Lawrence Cohen said he had been campaigning and speaking to many residents and expressed concern about developing the Crystal Lake ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - The City of Long Branch has been recognized for its exceptional commitment to environmental stewardship, earning the prestigious Sustainable Jersey Collaboration Award for its restoration work in Jackson Woods. This award underscores the importance of community partnerships, as ...
NEW JERSEY – Voting in the 2024 election has just ended and the November 4, 2025 gubernatorial race is already ramping up. As of November 18, eight people have announced they will be seeking to occupy Drumthwacket. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has officially entered the 2025 New Jersey Governor's ...
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 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown Township and Bordentown City will be receiving aid from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for road improvements under the Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Aid grant program, Governor Phil Murphy and NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor announced on November ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - PSE&G Utility Work/Road Closures are necessary but frustrating. See where work is being done so you can avoid it in your travels.Through this week, prior to Thanksgiving week, PSE&G will be continuing underground utility work (Nov. 18-Nov. 21) on the following streets:Plaza ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — In September, TAPinto Plainfield published all the salaries for the Plainfield Public Schools. The school district began to conceal pay, even when contracts are renewed, and we believe in transparency with public compensation in Plainfield.We also believe in transparently showing ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a pivotal bill into law that strengthens protections for New Jersey’s law enforcement officers, first responders, and corrections officers. Championed by Senator Vin Gopal as the primary sponsor and co-sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D., and ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a pivotal bill into law that strengthens protections for New Jersey’s law enforcement officers, first responders, and corrections officers. Championed by Senator Vin Gopal as the primary sponsor and co-sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D., and ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell Borough Council unanimously approved the new rent increase for tenants in the borough. The new maximum amount rental units may be increased is 2¾ percent. The amount would include any garage fees, pet fees and rental for the unit. Originally, the introduced ordinance ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel will be receiving aid from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for roadway preservation under the Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Aid grant program, Governor Phil Murphy and NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor announced on November 14.The competitive grant ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights CFO David Sireci presented the Finance Report for October at the November 12th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. Per Sireci’s report:The current fund balance as of October 31st was $1,312,747. The entire balance was invested and is ...
WAYNE, NJ – Here’s some Wayne utility trivia for you that we will answer in this article: On average, how many gallons of water does a Wayne residential unit use in a day, based on data from 2021, 2022 and 2023? This is an important bit of information that the township’s auditor, Gary Higgins used ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a pivotal bill into law that strengthens protections for New Jersey’s law enforcement officers, first responders, and corrections officers. Championed by Senator Vin Gopal as the primary sponsor and co-sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D., and ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a pivotal bill into law that strengthens protections for New Jersey’s law enforcement officers, first responders, and corrections officers. Championed by Senator Vin Gopal as the primary sponsor and co-sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D., and ...
Princeton, NJ – Editor’s note: A recent column on the two Nassau Street kiosks, the low-tech, eight-sided bulletin boards at the corners of Witherspoon Street and Vandeventer Avenue, reported that they had fallen out of favor with Princeton Council, which supported a proposal of remove them in ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a pivotal bill into law that strengthens protections for New Jersey’s law enforcement officers, first responders, and corrections officers. Championed by Senator Vin Gopal as the primary sponsor and co-sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D., and ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Township is pleased to announce we have been awarded a $283,530 Local Aid grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to support critical infrastructure improvements along Millbrook Avenue, spanning from Lawrence Road to Schoolhouse Road. This grant funding ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Three topics covered in the recent town council meeting were town hall wayfinding signs, signing up for New Jersey American Water’s alerts and Roseland contracting with West Orange to handle its animal control services.West Orange Public Information Officer Joseph Fagan announced ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Residents gathered at the Montville Township Committee meeting Nov. 12 to honor two outstanding residents who have passed, and to learn about two historical organizations in town.Mayor Matt Kayne announced at the beginning of the meeting that Margaret Lam, Republican Club member, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township is set to receive approximately $368,664 in Municipal Aid Grants for roadway improvements on Beck Court, Holder Road, and Rolling Court. South Brunswick Township is one of the 540 New Jersey towns receiving funds from the state for local infrastructure ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will receive approximately $447,804 in Municipal Aid Grants for the Central Avenue Bikeway and Sidewalk Improvements Project. Edison Township is one of the 540 New Jersey towns receiving funds from the state for local infrastructure projects.Approximately $150 million has ...
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ - At the Spring Lake Heights Council meeting last night, two new ordinances were introduced to address rising expenses in the Borough’s sewer and water services. The updated rates, set to take effect in the new year, aim to make the water and sewer fund ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The mayor and council are meeting on Thursday evening and one of the ordinances being introduced establishes a five-member shade tree committee.The main role of the new body would be governing the installation, care, and removal of shade and ornamental trees on public property ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised the community of the following city schedule changes and closures for the Thanksgiving holiday. City office closuresCity offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. The Community Center will be closed on Thursday, November 28, through ...
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 ...