Government
By MATT PFINGSTEN
September 30, 2024
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget last week at the City Commission Meeting. The 2025 Budget includes $400,000 for Terramar Park Playground improvements.The $400,000 for the Terramar Park Playground is the first improvement on the playground since the 2022 ...
CLARK, NJ — There are several services provided this week and next in the Township of Clark. Residents may wish to be aware of the following: Grass Pick-up on Tuesday, October 1, all dayZone 2 Recycling on Wednesday, October 2, all dayClark Senior Meeting on Thursday, October 3, at the Clark ...
Leer en españolNEWARK — The public will have the opportunity on Tuesday to make their voices heard on a controversial plan to build a gas-fired power plant that would be the fourth power plant in the East Ward.The state Department of Environmental Protection is scheduled to hold a hearing on a ...
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—Work on a bridge in Plumstead Township that began today will keep a popular road closed through February 2025.PennDOT was scheduled to begin a project on Sept. 30 to replace the Wismer Road bridge over Hickory Creek. The work will close Wismer Road between Ferry Road and ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Domestic Violence Response Team is holding a candlelight vigil on October 2, 2024 at the Municipal Building on Lafayette Avenue at 6 p.m.October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.The vigil is a reminder of those victims who have lost their lives to domestic violence.In ...
EDISON, NJ - The township approved an ordinance to amend the Amboy Avenue Redevelopment Plan at the suggestion of the residents at past meetings. The council approved the ordinance with a five to two vote. The council adopted the redevelopment plan in 2016. Earlier this year, the council updated ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs is considering spending $4.8 million to install an independent fiber optic network to connect 32 city facilities – a project that officials said would enhance internet speeds and reduce costs for the city.If approved, residents can expect better Wi-Fi access in ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – The Borough of Watchung proudly launched its inaugural “Hometown Hero” Banner Project on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022. This meaningful initiative honors Veterans and Service Members—both living and deceased—as well as Active Military personnel who have lived, currently reside, or work ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Senate Education Chair Vin Gopal, D-Monmouth, wants the statelegislature to mandate that school districts consolidate where it would save property taxpayersmoney by eliminating unnecessary duplication of services and other assets.“We’ve seen the positive impact that eliminating ...
Red Bank, NJ: The Red Bank RiverCenter has announced that Free Parking will be offered on Sundays! Red Bank thrives because of our restaurants, retail, arts and entertainment, financial and legal services; all small businesses that provide jobs and career opportunities.“There are so many great ...
Linden, NJ-Applications for the 2024 Linden Hometown Heroes Banner Program are still available! Honor City of Linden servicemen and women along with their families, who have served or sacrificed their lives for our country in the United States Armed Forces. The banners will be displayed on ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Township Committee at its meeting last Tuesday gave unanimous approval to the purchase of new turnout gear for members of the Springfield Fire Department.The gear will be sold by Skylands Area Fire Equipment and Training LLC / Safe-T as part of the approved vendor list under a ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - The Raritan Township Committee introduced and passed a first reading of Ordinance #24-23, prohibiting the use of shipping containers throughout the township.Introduced at the Sept. 17 committee meeting, the ordinance amends Section 296-131 of the township’s land development code.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In recognition of the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) — which was founded in 1899 by a small group of veterans who banded together upon their return from campaigns abroad to advocate on behalf of all veterans — the Livingston Township ...
Princeton, NJ – As environmental writer Carolyn Jones reported last week in TAPinto Princeton Community News, the owner of the early 18th century, little red house on Stockton Street, near the historic bridge over the Stony Brook is continuing his long-running quest to relocate his house to higher ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Township is set to host a town hall meeting, "Municipal Government 101," this Monday at the Franklin Township Municipal Council Chambers, 475 DeMott Lane. The event aims to assist residents in navigating local government services and will cover various topics, including ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Sept. 29, 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 ...
CARMEL, N.Y.—In a continued effort to increase accountability and accessibility to Putnam County government, County Executive Kevin Byrne is inviting residents to participate in the county’s first-ever budget town hall forum, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at Carmel Town Hall ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – At the recent Council meeting, the Long Branch Governing Body honored Dr. Gene Hession for his lifetime contributions to Long Branch as a lifeguard and leader. Surrounded by 15-20 of his current and former lifeguards, Dr. Hession received heartfelt recognition for his remarkable ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Applied behavioral analysts, art therapists, dieticians and nutritionists requesting a professional license through the state are now required to undergo a criminal background check. Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis sponsored the bill ...
LEWISBORO, N.Y. - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have met with public outcry in neighboring towns in Westchester and Putnam County in recent months, and accordingly, the zoning code changes proposed as part of the town’s new Comprehensive Plan will address this thorny topic. The topic came ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The township has committed to the longterm project of upgrading the Joanna Way pumping station, a decision that Springfield administrator John Bussiculo said had to be made before the end of this year.“We had to commit because we had the money that was granted to us by the ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Community members looking to play pickleball and tennis now have more options of where they can play! Holmdel Township held a special dedication ceremony on Friday, to officially cut the ribbon for its new pickleball and tennis court facility, which will be known as “The Courts at ...
NEW JERSEY – On Tuesday, the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the towns targeted for offshore wind cable transmission lines, sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) urging the board to indefinitely defer any award of offshore contracts related to ...
NEW JERSEY – On Tuesday, the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the towns targeted for offshore wind cable transmission lines, sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) urging the board to indefinitely defer any award of offshore contracts related to ...
NEW JERSEY – On Tuesday, the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the towns targeted for offshore wind cable transmission lines, sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) urging the board to indefinitely defer any award of offshore contracts related to ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in partnership with Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, will be at the Morris Township Municipal Building on Thursday October 17 and Tuesday October 22.The event will take place from 9am - 2pm.Book your appointment HERE ...
Q: First of all, thank you so much for taking my questions. For people who may not know you, can you tell us where you grew up, schools attended, etc.? Sheralyn Pulver Goodman: When I was 3, my family moved from the Bronx to Queens, where I lived until I was 13. Then, my family relocated to Toronto ...
SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, WALL TWP, HOWELL, NJ – On Tuesday, the mayors of Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell, the towns targeted for offshore wind cable transmission lines, sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) urging the board to indefinitely defer any award of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - At Tuesday’s Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting, Mayor Angie Devanney opened with a moving Purple Heart Proclamation, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of Purple Heart recipients. In addition to honoring military heroes, the council addressed significant ...