Government
By TAPINTO PLAINFIELD STAFF
October 16, 2024
PLAINFIELD, NJ — One resolution regarding a COIVD-19 vaccination contract was administratively pulled, but all other items passed at the Tuesday night Plainfield City Council meeting. See all the votes in TAPinto Plainfield's modified agenda graphic.The subjects discussed and items passed touched ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Update on offshore wind projects proposed at the Jersey Shore: After months of requests from the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a meeting to address resident concerns about the planned offshore wind ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Local and state leaders joined with borough officials last week for a tour of South Plainfield’s recently upgraded Emergency Operations Center (EOC). “These upgrades are essential to keeping South Plainfield safe,” said Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) who, in February ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville residents spoke again at the Oct. 8 Montville Township Committee meeting regarding the issue of having their signs removed from their property. Residents came out to the Sept. 24 meeting as well to discuss their claims that township employees had taken their signs from ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - At tonight's Neptune Township Committee Meeting, the remaining Committee members (Mayor York, Deputy Mayor Lane, Committeeman McMillan and Committeeman Stroud), declined to move forward a resolution to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Keith Cafferty last month. Three ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The sewer saga continues with a new resolution on the docket of Thursday evening's mayor and council meeting. The provision would extend the grace period for the second payment of sewer utility bills to Dec. 31.While the grace period would be extended, any bills not paid at that ...
NEWARK - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. hosted Essex County’s Annual Latino Heritage Celebration on Tuesday, October 15, and honored the 2024 Estrella del Condado de Essex Award (Stars of Essex County) winners Emanuel “Manny” Miranda, Chief of the Newark Police ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request made by the Nutley Chamber of Commerce to hold the 62nd Annual "Santa’s Arrival" at Nutley Park Oval on Friday Nov. 29 .This highly anticipated and free festive tradition has brought Jolly ol' St. Nick to ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – At the recent Long Branch City Council meeting, the governing body outlined significant infrastructure improvements, including a bond ordinance and a resolution to upgrade the Long Branch train station. These projects are part of the city’s broader efforts to enhance public ...
EDISON, NJ - A group of girl scouts representing 32 municipalities, including Edison, visited the New Jersey State House on Friday for the second annual International Day of the Girl. The girl scouts were given a tour of the state house, participated in an interactive ‘Make-a-Law workshop,’ and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs is considering purchasing a new fire ladder truck.Coral Springs city commissioners are planning to vote Wednesday on purchasing a new Pierce Ladder Truck from Oshkosh Corporation of Oshkosh, Wisc. for a price not to exceed $1,529,500, according to a city memo. 2015 ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Loxahatchee Road construction project continues to make progress, as the first year of construction is nearly complete. According to FDOT, the overall project is now 31% complete.As of the October report, there is still no update on the opening of the stretch of Loxahatchee Road ...
WARREN, NJ – Leading up to the November election the candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions that will be run in a series by TAPinto. The questions follow with responses from Lance Blick who's running for a seat on the Warren Township Committee.How long have you lived in town? Do ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Leading up to the November election the candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions that will be run in a series by TAPinto. The questions follow with responses from Christine Ead who's running for Watchung Borough Council.How long have you lived in town? Do you have ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Update on offshore wind projects proposed at the Jersey Shore: After months of requests from the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a meeting to address resident concerns about the planned offshore wind ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Update on offshore wind projects proposed at the Jersey Shore: After months of requests from the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a meeting to address resident concerns about the planned offshore wind ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Water Utility will be flushing the fire hydrants beginning October 21. According to township officials, the flushing in all three water utility systems will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and should be completed in four weeks.The flushing should not disrupt service but ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – After months of requests from the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a meeting to address resident concerns about the planned offshore wind project. Since May 2024, these towns have been pushing for this ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – After months of requests from the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a meeting to address resident concerns about the planned offshore wind project. Since May 2024, these towns have been pushing for this ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – After months of requests from the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a meeting to address resident concerns about the planned offshore wind project. Since May 2024, these towns have been pushing for this ...
NUTLEY, NJ - On Monday, October 14, the Township of Nutley posted two separate graphics on the official municipal Facebook page, one for Columbus Day, and another for Indigenous People's Day.As the day chugged along, the public commented as people always do. By afternoon, the comments under the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Township Committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at town hall. Some of the items on the agenda include:Authorizing an agreement with Gtechna USA Corporation for the purchase of parking citation enforcement solutions through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ —Michael Gray, Former District Director to the late US Rep. Donald Payne & Senior Outreach Advisor for George Helmy, attended the recent town council meeting to introduce himself to council members and residents. He shared information about the types of issues they can offer ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – After months of requests from the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a meeting to address resident concerns about the planned offshore wind project. Since May 2024, these towns have been pushing for this ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Gusty winds that moved through the Doylestown area on Monday morning toppled trees and branches. While the wind closed a few roads and knocked out power for a handful of residents, it produced relatively minor damage as of Monday evening.Doylestown Township police reported on Monday ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Beginning Monday, a portion of University Drive - both northbound and southbound - will close temporarily overnight in Coral Springs until Oct. 28 so construction crews can work on road improvements. The closure from NW 40 Street to Wiles Road will run nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield leaf collection will begin as early as Oct. 21 this year after leaves began falling earlier than usual.“Due to this year's dry summer weather, leaves fell earlier than usual— particularly from sycamore and London plane trees — which has resulted in significant volume in ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The council will introduce an ordinance to establish a percentage of affordable housing units for residential developments. This ordinance is in compliance with the township’s recent settlement agreement with the state to provide more affordable housing over the next decade.
This is a message from the NJ Department of Health: TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is warning residents about potential exposure to measles following confirmation of a case in a New Jersey resident. Health officials are advising individuals—particularly parents, ...