Government
By MATT KADOSH
October 11, 2024
NEWARK — A grant application by the city will seek $7 million to support affordable housing and homelessness prevention programs when it is submitted to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development next week.The city, which cited affordable housing as the most urgent need identified by ...
The following statement has been issued by tge Township of Maplewood in light of the serious accident on Prospect Street earlier this week.Public Update Regarding Prospect Street Pedestrian CrashThis past Monday, a vehicle struck two Maplewood Middle School students who were crossing Prospect ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- During the Common Council meeting this week, Roger Dornbierer was named as the new City of Summit Zoning Officer, effective October 7. Dornbierer comes from the Township of Bridgewater, where he worked as a Certified Zoning and Property Maintenance Officer. In that capacity, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – There’s a fox afoot in New Brunswick.Field Day the Fox, the city’s new mascot and the newest member of the Recreation Department team, will make its debut Thursday, Oct. 24, at 9 a.m.Furry, red and sporting an air of Hub City confidence, Field Day will be joined at City Hall by the ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has appointed lifelong resident Malia Reichmann as a judge to its municipal court system, according to a press release. She will be the third female judge appointed by Mayor Sam Joshi during his time in office."The appointment of Judge Reichmann is a step towards our ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — County residents surrendered more than 100 firearms at voluntary gun surrender events held by law enforcement agencies Saturday, Oct. 5, which officials see as a success. The items they surrendered included “numerous handguns, rifles and shotguns, including an AK-47 rifle, ...
Linden, NJ-Please be advised that the Department of Public Works is issuing an “DPW Important DPW Schedule Change Alert Reminder.” There will be an upcoming schedule change from October 14 through October 18, 2024, for Columbus Day. No CollectionsOn Columbus Day – Monday, October 14 – the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Pickleballers have more room to play after new lines were painted on the Tamaques Park tennis courts recently.“I want to say it was two more pickleball courts than we had previously,” Town Administrator Jim Gildea said at Tuesday’s town council conference meeting.The painting of the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter was sworn in as president of the Constitutional Officers of New Jersey on Wednesday at their annual conference at the Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, NJ. COANJ is the statewide organization of county elected officials serving in offices created by ...
MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ - Starting tonight (Oct. 11), the ramp to eastbound Route 80 from southbound Howard Boulevard will be closed for about two weeks as construction continues on the new bridges over the interstate highway, said the state Department of Transportation (DOT).The closure means drivers ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The state awarded the town of Paramus a $500,000 grant to install turf at Midland Field on West Midland Avenue.“We’re fortunate enough to receive a half a million dollar state grant for field improvement,” Mayor Chris DiPiazza said at the October 1 council meeting.The Paramus Little ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Township officials approved an ordinance amending controls on local stormwater pollution prevention management efforts Sept. 19.Council vice president Howard Norgalis said that he had raised the issue of unfunded state mandates at the previous council meeting, and that ...
LEWISBORO, N.Y. - The Lewisboro Town Board unanimously approved a resolution at its Sept. 24 meeting in favor of some technology upgrades, including a proposal for a new phone system for town offices and new computers for the police. The new phone contract from Lightpath spans five years for $2,419 ...
Leer en españolNEWARK — The state’s only public hospital plans to start work on a major expansion of its campus in Newark by the late summer of 2025, something that comes amid concern about ambulance response times and the impact of a recent merger of medical schools that work with University ...
East Orange, NJ-Park Avenue between N. Grove and N. 19th Street had to be closed temporarily because PSE&G crews worked to restore power in that area. Motorists were asked to avoid that section of Park Avenue, along with neighboring William Street, until power was restored.Impacted residents ...
A frost advisory will be in effect for Allegany and Cattaraugus counties from midnight Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday.The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 1:11 p.m. Thursday.According to the advisory, temperatures in the lower-30s will cause frost that could kill sensitive outdoor ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - There is a traffic advisory in place for East Hanover on Sunday, October 13th.Because of the Morris County Christopher Columbus Day Parade, Traffic Advisory Ridgedale Avenue will be closed from Murray Road to Eaglerock Avenue between the hours of 1:30pm to 4:00 pm. Travelers ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The village council swore in three Special Class III Law Enforcement Officers at Wednesday night’s meeting.Travis Canning, Christen Hughes and Anthony Losito were joined by their families as they were sworn into the essential public safety position. These officers will be ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter was sworn in as president of the Constitutional Officers of New Jersey on Wednesday at their annual conference at the Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, NJ. COANJ is the statewide organization of county elected officials serving in offices created by ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - A term on the local board of education that expires at the end of the year is open and accepting letters of interest from prospective appointees until Oct. 15. The current board members will have the opportunity to review applications, interview candidates and make an appointment ...
WARREN, NJ – Residents are encouraged to attend an important public question and answer session regarding the proposed Community Center, hosted by Mayor Victor Sordillo, Township Committeeman Shaun Fine, and Recreation Director Joseph Passaro. This session will provide an opportunity for community ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In observance of the Columbus Day federal holiday, city offices will be closed on Monday, October 14. October 14 is also a parking holiday in Summit with no fees required for on-street parking or parking in municipal lots and garages. There is no change to trash or recycling ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council approved an ordinance to minimize outside lighting on certain structures to reduce light spilling into residential properties. The council unanimously approved the ordinance at Wednesday’s meeting. According to the ordinance, the township has received numerous ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The new pavilion at Dell Avenue Park in Kenvil is a great place for a kids' birthday party. It's adjacent to playground equipment, it has tables and it doesn't cost a dime.That last part is likely going to change. Roxbury officials are considering a proposal to charge a fee next year ...
PARKLAND, FL- Hurricane Milton arrived and left quickly in Parkland and most of South Florida on Wednesday. The destructive hurricane left around 3 million people without power on the west coast and in the central part of the state.Parkland and South Florida, however, were largely spared of ...
TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey is taking a social media giant to court. Citing “deceptive, unconscionable, and abusive business practices that harm the health and safety of New Jersey’s youth,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced ...
Are you passionate about improving our community? Do you want to make a difference in local governance? We invite you to become a member of our Municipal Volunteer Advisory Committees!About the Committees: Our advisory committees play a vital role in providing feedback, suggestions, and guidance to ...
FLEMINGTON – Borough residents have the opportunity to join an existing community energy co-op that offers savings on electric bills.In response to concerns about the program, the borough council on Sept 23 heard from Lisa Habb, a vice president of operation and government relations for Commercial ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.- A Phillipsburg woman voiced her concerns to the town council on Wednesday evening regarding a school bus stop outside her home devoid of crossing guards, resulting in ever-increasing dangerous conditions created by speeding cars and unauthorized dump trucks and tractor-trailers ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At a recent council meeting, South Plainfield Mayor Matt Anesh proclaimed October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the borough and encouraged the community to ‘be part of the solution’ to end the violence. “Throughout the month of October, we strongly support the ...