Government
By JAKE NEMCEK
May 28, 2026
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township is mourning the loss of former Mayor Susie B. Boyce, a pioneering public servant, historian, and longtime community leader who passed away on May 27, 2026.Boyce first took office in 1975 and served on the Warren Township Committee for 19 years. During her tenure, she ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Borough Council received updates on public health initiatives, approved several resolutions and introduced an ordinance prohibiting data centers during its recent council meeting.Health Officer Megan Avallone provided an overview of several programs and services being ...
NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...
LOPATCONG - The Planning Board adopted recommendations regarding energy and water usage to the proposed ordinance on data centers on Wednesday, May 27. Board member Brian Weeks discussed the recommendations. He asked, “Is there a way to take that ‘encouraged’ out and make it as you ‘must’?” Member ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — After a lengthy discussion during Sayreville Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, the governing body voted, 5-1, to approve an 18-month ban on data centers while borough officials gather more information about their potential impact on the community. The moratorium impacts ...
SCROLL DOWN⬇️⬇️FOR FLYER WITH COMPLETE DETAILS AND A QR CODE FOR JOB POSTINGS:FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Department of Public Works will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their office at 250 Center St., in Freehold, NJ.“This Job Fair will be a great opportunity ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Republican City Committee officially announced its 2026 Common Council ticket Thursday naming former Ward 1 Councilwoman Delia Hamlet to join incumbent Councilman Jamel Boyer in this year’s race.Hamlet replaces Councilman Bob Pawlowski on the Republican-backed slate after ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Lindsey Massih of Heyer, Gruel & Associates attended the Tuesday, May 26 Borough Council meeting to present the community energy plan which was put together by borough planners in conjunction with the borough governing body and staff.New Providence has received a grant from ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown officials joined communities across the country in recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Gun Violence Awareness Month during a recent Town Council meeting.Mayor Tim Dougherty officially proclaimed Friday, June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Two new Probationary Police Officers, Kahleb Hicks and Quinn Lonergan, were sworn-in at the Tuesday, May 26 Borough Council meeting. Mayor Al Morgan officiated the swearing-in.Both Hicks and Lonergan will be graduating from the John H. Stamler Police Academy in early July.
Basking Ridge, NJ — At its May 5 meeting, the Bernards Township Planning Board approved a 29-unit age-restricted affordable housing development proposed for properties located at 95 and 150 Manchester Drive.The project, led by Ridge Oak Management, Inc., is part of the township’s fourth-round ...
NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg residents sharply criticized an ordinance that temporarily included increased salary ranges for council members and the council president, accusing officials of approving raises for themselves while freezing wages for certain municipal employees. Ordinance 2026-15, ...
UNION, N.J. — New regulations governing the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in Union will take effect July 1 as township officials launch a public safety and education campaign for riders, pedestrians and motorists.The ordinance establishes rules for operating electric bicycles and scooters on ...
WAYNE, NJ — The township council introduced two ordinances which, if they are eventually approved, will increase sewer and water costs for residential and commercial properties in Wayne beginning July 1, 2026. The two measures — Ordinance #36 for sewer fees and Ordinance #37 for water charges — ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health will pay Morristown up to $48 million over nine years under a community service contribution agreement approved by the Morristown Town Council on Tuesday night.The council approved Resolution R-103-2026, authorizing the agreement with AHS Hospital Corp., after ...
EDISON, NJ - Last Wednesday, the council unanimously voted to introduce the 2026 Municipal Budget and the Sanitation Budget. The municipal budget is approximately $181 million and results in a 4.4% tax increase for residents. The budgets will be up for a public hearing on July 22.The Municipal ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Common Council President Claire Toth is offering her perspective on Mayor Elizabeth Fagan’s decision to veto the proposed Maple Street outdoor dining ordinance, saying the council majority believed it followed the process recommended by state transportation officials and city ...
RARITAN, NJ - Two residents have filed a lawsuit against Raritan Borough over the recently approved redevelopment plan for the Agway property, on Thompson Avenue.In its last Raritan Borough planning board meeting of March, the planning board considered a redevelopment plan that would have allowed ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking an emergency water main repair on Wednesday on Virginia Street. The work may cause water outages in the area.The repair is expected to take approximately three to fours hours to complete, according to a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Town Council recognized two members of the Morristown Police Bureau during Tuesday night’s meeting as Mark Poplowski was promoted to lieutenant and Michael Sarek was promoted to sergeant.Public Safety officials praised both officers for their dedication and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Bridgewater Township Council unanimously approved a resolution for a developer's agreement regarding a potential manufacturing facility to be located at 721 Route 202/206.The measure was ratified at the council's May 18 meeting, and the agreement is between the township and ...
FLEMINGTON – Repairing streets, sewer and water lines and other public infrastructure is not just a matter of need, but of matching funding sources and timing.At the May 11 meeting, Mayor Marcia Karrow, the borough council and public works director Mike Campion pored over the list of major projects ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Bernards Township officials have approved more than $6.25 million in capital improvements and infrastructure investments as part of the municipality’s 2026 capital plan.The Township Committee unanimously adopted the funding ordinance during its May 12 meeting, authorizing ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A handful of residents questioned the East Windsor Council during its meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 about topics such as the length, transparency, and flexibility of a proposed data center moratorium in the township.Under the proposed local ordinance, the development of ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Committee passed an ordinance at its May 19 meeting to fund a series of improvements to Millburn’s municipal parking utility.The ordinance, which was passed unanimously, appropriates $200,000 from the Parking Capital Improvement Fund, with no debt issuance ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs committee is scheduled to meet this week to evaluate design and engineering proposals for sidewalk improvements along NW 39th Court, according to city documents. The city solicited bids from firms to design a 5-foot-wide path in the Hills subdivision along the ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.The Red Bank Borough Council will take action on several major capital projects and introduce updates to the town’s planning and development ...
WAYNE, NJ — After a resident came before the Wayne Township Council for the third time asking for a resolution tied to federal immigration enforcement on municipal property, Mayor Chris Vergano gave his clearest answer yet: The resolution is “window dressing,” and it wouldn't “stop anything.”The ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Franklin Township Council adopted the township’s 2026 municipal budget Tuesday night, approving a 7% increase in the municipal tax levy as officials pointed to rising labor, insurance and utility costs while arguing the township’s long-term tax growth has remained below ...