Government
By TAPINTO GREATER OLEAN STAFF
October 9, 2024
OLEAN, NY — The city will begin its first round of leaf collections on Monday.Only leaves are being collected from pavements and loaded mechanically into dump trucks for removal. Tree limbs and branches, ornamental grass and potted plants are not being collected.The order of collection is:Areas ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Borough Planner McKinley Mertz attended the Tuesday, October 8 council meeting to give the council an update regarding the next round of affordable housing obligations. Due to the absence of Mayor Al Morgan the meeting was presided over by Council President Peter DeSarno.The ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the Oct. 8 town council meeting, several former Ron Jolyn residents spoke of how their lives were devastated when they were evacuated from their homes due to the collapse of the steep slope on the property during Hurricane Irene. They were very upset because they felt that ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Township officials visited Orchid Park – a state-mandated residential community on Terrill Road – this week to tour open space that will be used for recreational purposes for the community.In attendance were both Mayor Josh Losardo and former Mayor Al Smith, who led negotiations ...
TRENTON – 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 have announced that they are suing TikTok.The complaint, which comes after a ...
TRENTON – 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 have announced that they are suing TikTok.The complaint, which comes after a ...
TRENTON – 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 have announced that they are suing TikTok.The complaint, which comes after a ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Common Council Member Mike McTernan was unanimously approved by the Council to take over as its President during Tuesday’s meeting. McTernan, a past Common Council President, returned to the Council in September to fill the Ward 2 seat that had been vacant since former Council ...
EDISON, NJ - Three members of the New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJ-TF1) from Edison Township will be deployed to North Carolina in response to Hurricane Helene and anticipation of Hurricane Milton, according to the township. The three members will be sent down to relieve the three Edison firefighters ...
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—A road closure for a bridge dedication this weekend could make getting around parts of Plumstead Township a little tricky on Saturday morning.Tollgate Road will be closed from about 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday between Ferry Road and Greene Meadow Lane/Sladek Road for ...
Earlier versions of this story misidentified the manufacturer of the special trash cans.CAMDEN – City administrators and elected officials will have to wait to assess the potential of collecting residents' garbage via special cans that would partially automate the trash pickup process.On July 10, ...
East Orange, NJ- The City of East Orange recently completed drinking water improvements that were financed through approximately $16 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the DEP and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank ("I-Bank"). The total ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Asking once more for the public’s advice on shaping Bedford’s future, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee has scheduled three more listening sessions before submitting a draft of its preliminary plan to the Town Board. Scheduled to run from 6 to 8 p.m., public-input sessions ...
TRENTON, NJ __ The New Jersey State Board of Education is seeking input as it looks to re-adopt rules pertaining to how it monitors and evaluates school boards.The notice was published in the New Jersey Register on Monday and sent out via press release.Public testimony on the readoption is ...
TRENTON, NJ __ The New Jersey State Board of Education is seeking input as it looks to re-adopt rules pertaining to how it monitors and evaluates school boards.The notice was published in the New Jersey Register on Monday and sent out via press release.Public testimony on the readoption is ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Former Councilmember Joseph DeIorio was issued a fine for $750 by the New Jersey Local Finance Board for improprieties related to his voting on selling a garbage truck to the Borough of Kenilworth while he was the chief financial officer in the town.The notice of violation issued ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Highlights of the AgendaPresentationThe Environmental Commission will discuss the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's Homelessness Taskforce will meet for the first time on Oct. 16. The organizations that were asked to send a representative to the meeting are:Casa-TrinityCattaraugus County Department of Community ServicesCattaraugus County Department of Social ServicesCity of Olean Code ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – On Sunday morning, around 500 residents from Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell gathered to protest the offshore wind projects and high-risk power cables slated to run through their towns. Organized by the nonprofit group Stop The High-Risk Power Cables, the rally aimed ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – On Sunday morning, around 500 residents from Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell gathered to protest the offshore wind projects and high-risk power cables slated to run through their towns. Organized by the nonprofit group Stop The High-Risk Power Cables, the rally aimed ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board had a quiet, unexciting meeting on October 7 in which the board members debated a proposed ordinance pending before the council and the next phase of affordable housing in New Jersey. The board has been meeting less frequently in recent weeks – its ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – On Sunday morning, around 500 residents from Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell gathered to protest the offshore wind projects and high-risk power cables slated to run through their towns. Organized by the nonprofit group Stop The High-Risk Power Cables, the rally aimed ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland is offering last-minute all day childcare options for local families in need of help as they handle and prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton.5678 Dance Inc. and Kingdom Basketball are offering all-day childcare on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Supervisor Mike Cazzari released his proposed 2025 town budget last week, and it calls for no increase in the tax rate from last year. The rate will remain at $4.13 per $1,000 of assessed property value.However, town officials warn that doesn’t necessarily mean a tax bill won’t show ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Water services on Henderson Road will be shut down for approximately eight hours on Thursday due to repairs, according to the township. Water will be shut off from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Residents that will be affected by the water shut off include those on Henderson Road from ...
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - A recent food drive held by the Bedford Teachers’ Association and state Sen. Pete Harckham collected close to 2,000 pounds of food and $1,570 in donations for the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry.Now in its 33rd year, the pantry operates out of the United Methodist Church of ...
Princeton, NJ – Dear Editor:It was distressing to learn that the NJ Division of Civil Rights (NJ DCR) has recently issued violation notices to housing providers across the state, including a Princeton apartment complex. However, it is reassuring to know that the NJ DCR is enforcing the Fair Chance ...
The League of Women Voters of the Morris Area encourages everyone to vote early ahead of the November 5th General Election. New Jersey voters can cast their ballots early in person on a machine or by mail. There is no reason to wait until the last minute to vote! In New Jersey, any eligible ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– The County Board of Commissioners was awarded the Humanitarian Impact Award by Fulfill at their 40th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Sept. 26.“On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, I want to thank Fulfill Board Chair Susan Doctorian Kyrillos and Fulfill President and CEO Triada ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Watchung honored and recognized Brian Townley at Monday's Borough Council meeting for all he has done for not only the Watchung Police Department but for the Borough as well. “Brian Townley has diligently carried out his civic duties and exemplifies the values of hard work and ...