Government
By LEON FOOKSMAN
September 28, 2024
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs has approved $27.4 million in capital improvement projects for the 2024-25 fiscal year, as part of the city’s newly adopted $286.4 million budget. The budget, which starts on Oct. 1, includes 143 projects aimed at upgrading city facilities, parks, and public ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek’s five elected commissioners have approved the city’s $222.7 million budget for the next fiscal year, which includes a tax rate hike and an increase in the fire assessment fee. The commission voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt a tax rate or millage rate of ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday September 27.Tonight, Anchors Tiki Bar has a Caribbean solo singer called “Hoova the Groova” and tomorrow night they have “Donna & Nicky,” both at 6 pm, with “Bill & Andy” Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Also on Saturday night we have “Dueling ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Mall, LLC, has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the Borough of Raritan and councilman Michael Patente following the borough’s two decisions to vote down a redevelopment plan for the property off Route 206.The property owner put forth a redevelopment plan for the property ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Mall, LLC, has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the Borough of Raritan and councilman Michael Patente following the borough’s two decisions to vote down a redevelopment plan for the property off Route 206.The property owner put forth a redevelopment plan for the property ...
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) is collaborating with Senator Cory Booker to introduce a Senate version of Kean’s bill on Secret Service reimbursement. This legislation, called the Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024, seeks authorization for the Secret Service ...
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) is collaborating with Senator Cory Booker to introduce a Senate version of Kean’s bill on Secret Service reimbursement. This legislation, called the Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024, seeks authorization for the Secret Service ...
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) is collaborating with Senator Cory Booker to introduce a Senate version of Kean’s bill on Secret Service reimbursement. This legislation, called the Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024, seeks authorization for the Secret Service ...
Leer en españolNEWARK — A revised budget approved by City Council on Friday includes additional funding for public safety buildings and the public library, bringing total spending to $968.151 million, according to the business administrator, and will mean a tax increase of $216.68 for a home at the ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ – Local municipalities along the Jersey Coast are grappling with a surge of federal and state mandates and initiatives, from offshore wind energy to 5G cell towers and flood zone expansions. At a public meeting last night, attended by around 150 residents, the Spring Lake governing ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ – Local municipalities along the Jersey Coast are grappling with a surge of federal and state mandates and initiatives, from offshore wind energy to 5G cell towers and flood zone expansions. At a public meeting last night, attended by around 150 residents, the Spring Lake governing ...
SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA—The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge will be closed for a few months longer than originally planned to fix a structural issue uncovered during the current renovations.Since late January, the bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic going from New Hope to Lambertville for ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y.—A public hearing on a proposed change to Yorktown’s zoning code to eliminate the approved use of a recycling center in light industrial areas, intensified as residents raised “quality of life” concerns and the applicant’s attorney threatened legal action.The Sept. 17 hearing before ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark's mayor, Sal Bonaccorso, defended a financial agreement for a Walnut Avenue housing development at the September 16th Clark Township Council meeting after a candidate running for a seat on the council expressed concern that the agreement could affect school ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with members in attendance. The meeting started out great when Borough Clerk’s Laura Reinersten’s Bernedoodle “Smalls” came bounding up the aisle and went right up to Mayor Billy Portman. Check ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township is preparing to address stormwater management concerns through a formal letter to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).The initiative aims to garner support from both state and federal partners to help manage the financial burden ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ-The Phillipsburg Land Use Board Thursday entertained two cases brought about by homeowners needing modifications and construction on the buildings located on their parcels. Both cases were represented by Attorney Bill Edelston of Phillipsburg who specializes in municipal land use ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officially adopted a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) ordinance aimed at regulating all public works construction projects exceeding $5 million. The announcement was made by Mayor Andre Sayegh in collaboration with local labor union leaders.The PLA is designed to ensure that ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the State of New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU), marking a significant boost for local energy initiatives.The grant comes through the board’s Community Energy Plan Grant (CEPG) Program, which was established in 2019 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – On Wednesday evening, the village council heard remarks from Ridgewood Water on the boil water advisory that went into effect over the weekend. Director Rich Calbi and half a dozen other staff members answered questions for over an hour to clarify what caused the advisory to take ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Town Council recognized September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month at their meeting on September 23 with a proclamation.Read into record it noted “September is known around the United States as National Suicide Prevention awareness month and is intended to help promote ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – The Holmdel Township Committee held its latest public meeting, addressing several important ordinances, resolutions, and community updates. The multi-hour session included discussions on infrastructure improvements, school district updates, and upcoming community events.The committee ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the September 24 West Orange Town Council meeting, the co-owner of the Llewelyn Parq Grill & Bar, Anthony Sharperson, spoke about the efforts they’ve made to reduce noise since a few residents had talked about sounds carrying to their properties. There is a patio in ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Mayor Matt Kayne swore in new Montville Township police officer Nolan Baum at the Sept. 24 meeting of the Montville Township Committee.Nolan Baum grew up in Pequannock and graduated from Pequannock High School. He then attended Seton Hall University and Liberty University obtaining ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Notice is hereby given that there are positions available as Customer Service Representatives for the Township of Neptune, at a yearly salary appropriately placed on the AFSCME scale. The duties of a Customer Service Representative include general office duties, handling ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The paving of Milltown Road is one of several street upgrades expected to be undertaken in Springfield before the end of the fall, according to township administrator John Bussiculo.Speaking at Tuesday night's Township Committee meeting, Bussiculo said that the Milltown Road ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council has tabled an ordinance to limit the time a person may address the council during meetings and eliminate the opportunity for rebuttal. The council unanimously voted to table the proposal and form a subcommittee to discuss revisions to the ordinance.Councilman John ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Mayor Matthew Anesh proclaimed September 2024 "Recovery Month" in the Borough of South Plainfield at the Council Meeting on Sept. 16."Whereas 'Recovery Month' is a national observance held every September to educate citizens that substance use treatment and mental health services ...
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 ...