Government
By TAPINTO DOYLESTOWN STAFF
September 24, 2024
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has announced million-dollar grants for three programs based out of Doylestown. The grants were part of nearly $30 million in funding as part of the Community Project Funding Request process Fitzpatrick secured for programs throughout Bucks County.Here are the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Coconut Creek City Commission is expected to take up changes to local laws at its Thursday meeting that mirror a controversial state law banning sleeping and camping on public property and gives city police new enforcement power. Earlier this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a ...
EDISON, NJ - The US House of Representatives passed the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act on Monday, a bill that prepares schools to handle life-threatening cardiac emergencies. The bill was authored by Congressman Frank Pallone in response ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Longtime Councilwoman Suzi McDonough will finish up her current term through to the end of 2025 and then retire from politics.McDonough, a Republican, said she initially made the decision not to run again in 2021 when she sought re-election to her fourth term. When she wraps up her ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- As the leaves begin to turn, it’s that time of year again. Fall curbside leaf collection begins on Monday, October 7, and continues through Friday, December 6 (or the first major snowfall), according to the City of Summit. Leaves should be placed at the curb in paper, biodegradable ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - New York State Senator Pete Harckham will be hosting a Suicide Prevention Roundtable featuring several prominent behavioral health professionals on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Somers Library, located at 82 Primrose St. in Katonah.Participants in the Suicide ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Some of the topics during the Monday, September 23 Village Council meeting were ranked voting, water pipe flushing and demolition dust and asbestos.Council members approved Resolution 2024-227, authorizing the use of ranked choice voting in South Orange municipal and school board ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – Over the past few council meetings, the governing body has highlighted the upcoming water tank project, which will require water restrictions across all of Manasquan. Mayor Mangan initiated the discussion, stating, “These restrictions will not take effect until the end of the month, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston League of Women Voters (LWV) recently joined forces with the Essex County chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW/Essex) to host a “Power Up the Vote” event to coincide with National Voter Registration Day.Throughout the day, more than 200 residents of ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — With Ruhaan Munjuluri at the helm, a group of Livingston High School (LHS) students who recently created a platform called Young Minds Big Ideas as an opportunity for local youth to share their ideas on social entrepreneurship and ways to improve their community will host an event ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - At last night's Committee meeting, the 3 present members of the Township Committee (Mayor York, Deputy Maor Lane and Committeeman Stroud) voted unanimously to accept, as part of the consent agenda, the resignation of Committeeman Keith Cafferty.Mr. Cafferty was re-elected to his ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Town Council has officially opposed Assembly Bill A-4/S-50, a legislative measure aimed at addressing affordable housing obligations in New Jersey. During the council meeting on Monday, Mayor James Damiano highlighted the potential negative impacts of the bill on ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 7:00pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.The sole item on the Board’s agenda is a resolution for the conversion of a basement storage space into a 30-seat event-like space for the restaurant 26 ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Township Council is consdering the allocation of $644,137 for the Main Street Streetscape Project, which will enhance the area from Van Ness Avenue to the Peckman Bridge. The project aims to improve the township's infrastructure and aesthetics, contributing to a ...
MADISON, NJ - During the September 23 Madison Council Meeting, Mayor Bob Conley proclaimed September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month.“We appreciate and honor the countless achievements of our Hispanic neighbors and continue our efforts to ensure that Madison is a welcoming and ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Bedford officials expect to decide next week just how to spend what’s left of $1.8 million in federal Covid-relief cash awarded to the town three years ago.Affordable housing, economic development and road paving seem likely to share at least some of the $869,488 still in the till ...
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect that the meeting initially called for Wednesday, Sept. 25, has been postponed.NEWARK — The city’s annual budget, a hearing on which drew an outpouring of public comments over funding for the public library, is again slated to be considered by ...
WAYNE, NJ – The culmination of five years of negotiations regarding the huge residential development which will be built on the old Toys R Us property in Wayne Township will be shared with residents in a special Tuesday night town council meeting, scheduled for 7:30pm on October 1, 2024.As part of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township will be hosting a town hall meeting, “Municipal Government 101” next Monday, Sept. 30, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Franklin Township Municipal Council Chambers located at 475 DeMott Lane, according to a township.Officials say the event is designed to help ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - The following details the final agenda for the regular meeting of the Montville Township Committee for Tuesday, September 24, 2024 being held at 7 p.m at the Municipal Building.PUBLIC SESSIONStatement of Open Public Meetings Act ComplianceRoll CallPrayer & Pledge of ...
MANASQUAN & SEA GIRT, NJ – During recent council meetings in both Sea Girt and Manasquan, a group of local residents who had earlier formed the "Stop The High Risk Power Cables" initiative to oppose the construction of offshore wind energy infrastructure. Specifically, they aim to prevent the ...
BELMAR, NJ - At the upcoming Belmar Council meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, the council will consider a redevelopment agreement for a key property located at 606 Main Street. The proposed project, led by local developer Charleston Beach, LLC, will bring significant changes to the area if ...
EDISON, NJ - A group of landlords are suing Edison Township to invalidate a housing ordinance passed by the council in April. The ordinance requires landlords to pay a registration fee of $100 per rental unit per year, disclose certain financial information about landlords and lease terms, and give ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Cedar Grove's paving program is underway.Crews are scheduled to mill or pave a number of streets around town this week.September 23 - Milling - Northview Terrace, Highview Terrace, Daniel DriveSeptember 24 - Milling - Daniel Drive, Bruce Court, Rugby RoadSeptember 25 - Milling - ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's last curbside pickup of yard waste of the year will be on Wednesday. There is no charge for the service. Rules for pickup include:All yard waste must be in paper lawn bags or containers no larger than 30 gallons.No plastic bags will be accepted.Brush must be bundled together ...
ROXBURY, NJ - A former Kenvil resident, who now works for the Somerset County Library System, has been chosen as the new director of the Roxbury Public Library.The woman, Cassandra “Cassie” Collucci, was appointed to the post by the library's Board of Trustees. Her section is the result of a ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell Mayor Garrett Jones announced during last Tuesday's Borough Council meeting that, pending council approval on Oct. 1, Nichelle Lynn Patrick will be appointed as the borough’s new police director. The consulting firm of The Ambrose Group, LLC., (TAG) of Cedar Grove had been ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Members of the Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) and Livingston Township Council continue to meet and share information as part of their collective commitment to ensuring that Livingston Public Schools continue to attract individuals and families eager to make Livingston their ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — State Assemblywoman Carol Murphy recently facilitated a meeting between representatives from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Mount Laurel Township regarding the fate of the Emergency Medical Services building at 1051 South Church St., it was learned ...