Government

April 1, 2026

NEPTUNE CITY - As part of routine procedures, inspectors from Realty Data Systems will be conducting residential assessment inspections of select residential properties, as a part of the Borough of Neptune City’s Assessment Program.Residents whose properties are scheduled for inspection will be ...

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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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WAYNE, NJ - During a special meeting, the township council filled the vacant Fifth Ward council seat which came available when Fran Ritter resigned last month. Of the three choices presented to them, the council chose June Fisher-Markowitz to represent the fifth ward for the remainder of this ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ — Residents gathered at Langston Hughes Academy on March 25 for the East Orange Third Ward Community Meeting, where Councilman Bergson Leneus and Councilman Vernon Pullins Jr. convened city departments and public agencies to address neighborhood concerns ranging from utility costs ...

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PARKLAND, FL- In a few short months, a 36-acre park - unlike any of the City’s green spaces - is coming to Parkland. Since our groundbreaking at the corner of Hillsboro Boulevard and Nob Hill Road last June, Wedge Preserve Park has transformed from a backfill site into a vibrant, multidimensional ...

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FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council, on March 23 by unanimous resolution, directed the planning board to investigate a large section of Turntable Junction as potentially a “condemnation redevelopment area.”Such a designation, according to Resolution 2026-74, under the New Jersey Local ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Residents are now entering the second week of a month-long water disinfection process as the City of Pompano Beach Utilities Department continues its routine "free chlorination" maintenance period.The project, which began on March 23, is scheduled to remain in effect until April 20.

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Did you know Coconut Creek keeps a list of people who served in the United States Armed Forces and called the city home?The city shares the list through its Veteran’s Virtual Wall and asks residents to add names at any time.The wall includes 54 unique veterans with ties to ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Newly elected Assemblymen Andrew Maccurdy and Vincent Kearney have already produced results for Chatham residents by helping to break the red tape that has recently secured a $2.45 million construction grant for the Library of the Chathams.On Tuesday night, Macurdy and Kearney spoke ...

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WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township announced during a special council meeting Tuesday night that it has a new plan to officially meet its state-mandated affordable housing obligation — effectively halting all future affordable housing development in town, including projects that have previously received ...

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Red Bank, NJ: The Thursday, April 2 meeting of the Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustment has been canceled.The next meeting is scheduled for April 16.  

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Princeton, NJ – When you are opposed to a development project in your town, and when your opposition has failed to sway the municipal boards overseeing that project, and then when your appeal is rejected by the state judiciary, is that the time to quit? When does persistent opposition become ...

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NEWARK - “Our city is not perfect, but we are in a damn better place than we were a decade ago.” That was the theme of the 12th State of the City Address on Tuesday night given by Mayor Ras J. Baraka.Noting how far Newark has come over the past decade, letting the numbers speak for themselves in ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – (Note: This story has been revised to reflect corrected numbers provided April 1 by the township.) The owner of a Roxbury home assessed at $500,000 will pay about $600 more in municipal and school taxes next year if budgets proposed by the township and the school district are ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council has introduced an ordinance to update salary ranges for top city officials, citing a significant budget shortfall and the need to retain experienced leadership.The measure is focused solely on adjusting pay structures for department directors and ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The threat of a development on the cornfield across from North Village is still alive. While Sparta prevailed on all counts in Judge Minkowitz’s court, DDG OPS – Owen Dykstra, is still pushing his plan to build.The next venue for Dykstra/DDG OPS is with Fair Share Housing Judge Allen.

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls officials have authorized an emergency temporary appropriation totaling $2.55 million to cover essential expenses ahead of the adoption of the township’s 2026 municipal budget.The Township Council approved the resolution to allow funding for key obligations, ...

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Princeton, NJ — Editor’s note: TAPinto Princeton Community News invites residents to offer their views and comments on the candidates for Princeton Council. Please include the name of the street you live on. E-mail your letter to rrein@tapinto.net. Letters will be posted at periodic intervals – not ...

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HARRISBURG, PA—PennDOT is warning Pennsylvanians to not fall for texting scams that threaten drivers with having their driving privileges and vehicle registration suspended unless they pay a fine or toll violation.People are receiving texts that urge them to click on a link to avoid late fees or ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne has launched a new emergency notification system to deliver time-sensitive alerts, particularly those related to water service, as it transitions from its previous provider.According to the City of Melbourne, “The City of Melbourne is now using the AlertBrevard ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed a new law as part of her administration's priority to promote energy affordability and reliability. Under the measure, there will be new requirements in place for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the NJ Board of Public ...

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VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is applying for a grant along with other North Jersey municipalities, including Cedar Grove, to help fund a shared services agreement for a sewer-cleaning truck.  The Township of Verona,  the Township of Cedar Grove, the Borough of Woodland Park, and the Township ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Town of Westfield is set to invest close to $5 million in capital improvements if the proposed capital budget is approved, according to remarks made at the town council's conference session on March 24. A special bond ordinance that was approved by all members of the town ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Joe Vitale that would expand practice authority for advanced practice nurses (APNs) was signed into law by Governor Mike Sherrill on Monday.The measure eliminates certain practice restrictions for APNs, which allows ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed a new law as part of her administration's priority to promote energy affordability and reliability. Under the measure, there will be new requirements in place for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the NJ Board of Public ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park is seeking to bond to pay for a tax refund related to the Bank of New York site, officials said at a recent council meeting.The Woodland Park Borough Council introduced an ordinance that would provide for the payment of the tax refund by the borough, totaling ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park is applying for a grant along with other North Jersey municipalities, including Little Falls, to help fund a shared services agreement for a sewer-cleaning truck.  The Woodland Park Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the grant implementation at its ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Characterizing his tenure as “the honor of a lifetime,” outgoing Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer took to social media on Monday, his final full day in office, to say farewell to residents, businesses, nonprofits, and the nearly 1,800 city employees.“I share my deepest thanks for the ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed a new law as part of her administration's priority to promote energy affordability and reliability. Under the measure, there will be new requirements in place for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the NJ Board of Public ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Joe Vitale that would expand practice authority for advanced practice nurses (APNs) was signed into law by Governor Mike Sherrill on Monday.The measure eliminates certain practice restrictions for APNs, which allows ...

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