Government
By RICHARD K. REIN
October 6, 2024
Princeton, NJ – Before we report anything else, we should first take note of what will not be happening this week. The highly anticipated proposal by Hillier Architecture to restore and redevelop a dozen or so buildings on Witherspoon Street, scheduled to make its debut in the public planning ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - In a major facelift, Bedford’s seven-member Open Space Acquisition Committee got a new chair and three new faces last week.Although the realignment closely follows the Town Board’s July shelving of a controversial way to increase land-acquisition funds, Supervisor Ellen Calves ...
SUMMIT – The City of Summit is actively seeking volunteers from the community to serve on several of its boards and commissions. “If you are passionate about shaping the future of our community, please consider volunteering on a city board or commission,” says Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD.
pmHillsborough Township recently launched its new community engagement platform, Engage Hillsborough, as part of its ongoing efforts to reach more residents, gather input, and make data-driven decisions in service of the community. Powered by PublicInput, a leading community engagement software ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Oct. 6, 2024.In Bedminster Township, Route 313/South Dublin Pike will have a lane closure between High Street and Chelfield Road for utility pole replacements from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work is ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon County Commissioner Zach Rich, who serves as the liaison to the Planning and Land Use Department shared at the August 20th Board meeting that work is underway for the development a countywide Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP), which will identify and prioritize ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council will hear an ordinance to minimize light spilling into residential properties. The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the ordinance at Wednesday’s meeting. According to the ordinance, the township has received numerous complaints regarding ...
RARITAN, NJ – Starting in October, Raritan residents will need to be aware of two changes in borough ordinances – one that affects bulk trash pickup and one that dictates what residents can store in their side and backyards.From now on, borough bulk trash pickup will only include upholstered items ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – According to the Department of Public Works (DPW), residents can start placing loose leaves in the gutter of the streets on Monday, October 21. DPW asks residents to please not put branches, rocks, building material, garbage or other debris in the leaf piles.DPW reminds residents ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Shoppers milled about Piscataway neighborhoods on Saturday, the first of two days for the township’s first town wide yard sale.Organized by Councilmember Michele Lombardi, more than 365 households in every section of town cleared their closets and garages of items they no longer ...
ROSELLE PARK. NJ - In an ongoing effort to modernize ordinances and align with modern life, the mayor and council unanimously adopted an update to the peace and good order rules. References to outdated equipment like phonographs and tape equipment were removed, with more general classifications ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – There were some new promotions and a new hire in Bernards Township this week. The Bernards Township Police Department promoted four officers to new ranks. Timothy King was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police. Alexander McKnight was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Leer en españolNEWARK – City Council has delayed approving a “Community Benefits Agreement” for a 350-unit building planned for 81-93 Orange St. after learning that a public meeting held to solicit feedback on the agreement was attended by just two members of the public.A second public hearing on ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to inform residents that the New Jersey Historic Sites Council will be hosting a virtual meeting regarding the replacement of Bridge W-9 on Brielle Rd on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. through Microsoft Teams. “Despite ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to inform residents that the New Jersey Historic Sites Council will be hosting a virtual meeting regarding the replacement of Bridge W-9 on Brielle Rd on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. through Microsoft Teams. “Despite ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to inform residents that the New Jersey Historic Sites Council will be hosting a virtual meeting regarding the replacement of Bridge W-9 on Brielle Rd on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. through Microsoft Teams. “Despite ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to inform residents that the New Jersey Historic Sites Council will be hosting a virtual meeting regarding the replacement of Bridge W-9 on Brielle Rd on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. through Microsoft Teams. “Despite ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - On October 1, 2024, the regularly-scheduled meeting of the Maplewood Township Committee set aside some time to celebrate the centennial birthday of Maplewood resident Marian Jean Winokur, who was born on October 2, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri.Mayor Nancy Adams read a brief summary ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland resident and City Commission Candidate Howard Berger is not short on ideas for the City of Parkland. Berger, a long-time Lauderhill resident and former teacher, moved to Parkland in 2020 after the passing of his mother. Berger feels that one of his key areas of strength is ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Zoning Board will be meeting on Wednesday, October 9 at 7 p.m. The board members will be hearing several applications at the meeting, including three requiring a “D” variance and one “C” variance. The Sussex County Charter School on North Church Road is seeking a D ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Resurfacing of the Tamaques Park tennis and pickleball courts, which began at the end of August, is now complete, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her weekly update Friday, Oct. 4.Four of the courts are dedicated to tennis only, and the other four are striped for tennis and for ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Oct. 4th.Our community's new COVID cases climbed to 78 in September after only four in July and eight in August.“Buckshot Band” will be at Anchors Tiki Bar tonight and the “Breaking News Band” is there tomorrow night, both shows 6 pm. On Sunday morning, ...
OLEAN, NY — Rep. Nick Langworthy visited Olean Thursday to announce that funding for reconstruction of the Olean Water Filtration Plant’s exterior wall has been included in legislation making its way through Congress.The funding is included in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies ...
Editor’s Note: Mayor Fried did not respond to multiple requests for an interview or response by TAPinto Robbinsville. ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - As the one-year anniversary of former Robbinsville Business Administrator Joy Tozzi’s termination from the Township’s top position, at least according to a ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council took a step Sept. 23 to clarify and simplify the borough’s business zoning.The council amended the zoning map to eliminate a professional office zone and a redevelopment office and senior housing overlay district, and signify those districts as part of an expanded ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights Public Library marked its 71st birthday on Saturday, September 21, with a lively celebration that drew many community members.The day began with coffee and breakfast snacks, followed by a special storytime led by Library Director Amy Steinbauer. Notable ...
PATERSON, NJ - In his annual State of the City address, Mayor Andre Sayegh painted a picture of a city undergoing a remarkable transformation, transitioning from a past marked by instability and stagnation to a future full of innovation, synergy, and opportunity. Reflecting on a 2018 New York Times ...
At its October 1st meeting, the Denville Council took action in approving multiple Resolutions. The resolutions are described as follows:The release of a performance bond posted by DTS Trucking LLC for Phase 1 of the Knuth Field Walking Trail project. This decision was taken after the Township ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the Oct. 1 Township Committee meeting, Cary Heller stated that the cost of renovating the town hall is more expensive than moving it to another location.He began, “For many years, there's been a contemplation that this building is an obsolete, derelict building that probably ...
RARITAN, NJ – The Raritan Borough Council has voted to give land to the state for planned changes near the Somerville Circle that in theory would ease congestion there.The has council voted unanimously to move forward with the transfer of two borough-owned parcels of land adjacent to Route 202 to ...