Government

April 2, 2026

WOODLAND PARK, NJ -A $286,366 road improvement project is moving forward on Jackson Avenue in Woodland Park, where borough officials say planned upgrades will target pavement conditions, drainage and traffic safety.The work, funded through a New Jersey Department of Transportation grant, will ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - A stretch of Taft Avenue in Woodland Park is set to be resurfaced as part of a $450,000 borough improvement project that will also include sidewalk upgrades, drainage work and new ADA-compliant curb ramps.The project covers Taft Avenue from Maple Avenue to Garden Avenue and is ...

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MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Viewers gathered on the beach Wednesday to watch the launch of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission to orbit the moon.The rocket launched at 6:35 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Residents of Cedar Grove will have the opportunity to connect directly with local leadership at an upcoming “Meet the Mayor” event later this month.The session is scheduled for Monday, April 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the conference room on the second ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials this week introduced a $25.25 million municipal budget for 2026 that would raise Woodland Park’s municipal tax levy to $18.8 million, up about $1.56 million, or 9%, from last year.For the average homeowner, that would mean about $350 more annually, or roughly ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick kicked off April with a work session by the South Brunswick Township Council. The April 1 meeting included a closed session. During the Manager's Report, South Brunswick Township Manager Bryan Bidlack reminded residents the South Brunswick Municipal Building ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Starting Sunday night, commuters will be able to purchase next-day passes for the Westfield train station beginning at 9 p.m., Mayor Jeremy Berman said in his weekly update on Thursday.“As we wrap up spring break week for many in the community, I have good news for commuters who ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the Hackensack Council have made continuous efforts to revitalize city streets, and are now pushing forward with their next plan.Recently approved is the Spring Valley Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, for which Hackensack was awarded a $279,978 ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park is adding an additional Assistant Chief position within the West Paterson Fire Department as borough officials look to strengthen the department’s command structure and ensure consistent leadership during emergencies.“The Borough has adopted ordinances establishing ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Borough has issued an urgent update extending the deadline for sealed bids for the Riverfront Food Service Push‑Cart Concession License. The license allows a vendor to operate a commercial‑grade food service push‑cart at designated riverfront park locations during the 2026 ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's closed in Mount Laurel on Good Friday? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered!Mount Laurel’s municipal building and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday. The offices will re-open on Monday, April  6 for their normal business hours ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Township Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave. Click here for a copy of the April 6th agenda.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign ...

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POMPANO BEACH — The Broward County School Board has officially cleared the way for a major overhaul of key athletic fields at Pompano Beach and Blanche Ely high schools, and replace aging grass playing surfaces with professional-grade synthetic turf in time for the 2026-2027 school year.The move, ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — As alcohol use trends continue to raise concern nationwide and across New Jersey, Union County officials are launching a free public webinar aimed at prevention and education for both adults and teens.April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, and county leaders, in partnership with ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Edith Gil was officially sworn on Tuesday, as Paterson’s new municipal clerk, marking a historic milestone as the first Latina to hold the position in the city’s history. Mayor André Sayegh led the ceremony, attended by City Council members, community leaders, and local ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what is closed in Bordentown on Good Friday and how the holiday affects trash collection? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered!Bordentown City’s municipal offices will be closed on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday and will re-open on Monday, April 6.Trash ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — As alcohol use trends continue to raise concern nationwide and across New Jersey, Union County officials are launching a free public webinar aimed at prevention and education for both adults and teens.April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, and county leaders, in partnership with ...

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Princeton, NJ – I am writing this letter in my personal capacity as a concerned citizen and constitutional law scholar. As the leader of Indivisible Princeton, I also have experience organizing large public assemblies in Princeton, including political events that have required coordination with the ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park Borough Council will hold its next work session meeting on Thursday, April 2nd, with discussions and routine approvals expected to focus on local operations, staffing, and municipal services.The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building, ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – City residents would see a tax-rate drop under the proposed 2026 municipal budget unveiled at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting.The fully funded $114.1 million budget proposes a reduction in the municipal tax rate from $1.13 to $1.12 per $100,000 assessed value, according to a ...

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 WATCHUNG, NJ — Residents are invited to lace up their walking shoes and join a new community initiative, “Watchung Walks,” beginning Monday, April 6. The weekly event offers an opportunity for locals to enjoy a relaxing walk around the lake while engaging in conversation with Mayor Ronald ...

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Millburn, NJ —  It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...

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SEA GIRT, NJ — After months of uncertainty, frustration, and legal back-and-forth, the sailboat that came to symbolize both community generosity and prolonged inaction has finally been removed from the Sea Girt shoreline. Earlier in the day, crews dismantled the vessel’s mast and keel to prepare it ...

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Millburn, NJ —  It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Spring is finally here, and Paramus DPW crewmembers are ready to get some maintenance done!With warm weather on the way, Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the DPW have announced that street paving and pothole resurfacing is about to begin.DiPiazza emphasized that the Council is ...

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Millburn, NJ —  It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ — The Manasquan Borough Council has awarded a nearly $1 million contract for exterior renovations to the municipal building, marking a significant investment in borough infrastructure. This project was introduced and a Bond ordinance was approved back in April 2025, yet when it went ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—A group of five Bucks County lawmakers is opposing a request by PECO to enact a double-digit rate increase for power and natural gas. PECO has proposed raising electric rates by 12.5%, which would lead to a hike of $20 a month for average families. It has also proposed an 11.4% hike ...

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