Government
By DAVID BRIGHOUSE
September 17, 2024
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark's Health Department has partnered with the Humane Society of Newark to promote pet adoption.The Clark Health Department works with the Humane Society on a number of issues related to animals, pets, and their compassionate treatment.Adopting a pet is a great ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Scaffolding went up in front of 34 West State Street in Doylestown last week, offering pedestrians protection from loose bricks falling from the building onto the sidewalk. But the borough is still fining the building’s owner $1,000 a day until the front of the structure is ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, September 19, 6:30pm. Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Billboard ReplacementOutfront Media, LLC is set to return to the Zoning Board with a proposal to replace the ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Inspired by the efforts of Livingston High School junior Anoushka Dhawan and her family, the Livingston Township Council recently recognized World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Awareness Day in support of the family’s effort to raise awareness about a genetic disorder that has ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Township Planning Board’s Master Plan subcommittee will be unveiling their web site at the meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. Residents are invited to see the Community Engagement Hub Website presentation at the meeting. The expectation from the committee is to ...
Following Sunday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump while he visited his golf course in Florida, New York lawmakers from both parties voiced strong condemnation for violence and expressed concern for the safety of public officials. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Grateful to law ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Mayor Matt Kayne made a statement about a lawsuit regarding affordable housing legislation that the town has entered into with eight other towns during the Sept. 10 Montville Township Committee meeting recently. He said:“The Township of Montville steadfastly supports affordable ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland residents will see their garbage and recycling rates increase beginning in October. At a City Commission meeting last week, the Fiscal Year 2025 Solid Waste Assessment was approved for the year beginning on October 1, 2024. The $5.378 Million contract represents a 5% ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Attendees of the West Orange Town Council meeting met two new members of the township staff at the September 10 meeting. The new Chief Financial Officer, John Ditinyak, was sworn in, and attendees also met Patrick Hentze, new General Manager of Rock Spring Golf Course. Mayor Susan ...
BELMAR, NJ - Councilwoman Caitlin Donovan is spearheading a fundraising campaign to revitalize the softball field at Memorial Field (Three Acre Park) on Main Street. In a recent interview, Donovan shared her personal connection to the cause and her vision for providing better sports opportunities ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Government officials continue recovery efforts for residents living on Springfield Avenue, just off of Salt Brook.As torrential rains hammered the local area and caused various hazardous conditions like flash floods and downed power lines during the spring and summer, these fierce ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The next Millburn Township Committee meeting is Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. Some of the items on the agenda include:Appointing members to Citizen Advisory Committee on Affordable HousingAwarding professional engineering service agreement for Orange Revisor Bypass System Project ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a Clark Township Council meeting on Monday, September 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The meeting agenda can be found here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up ...
Holmdel Township Swears In Two New Police Officers and Discusses Upcoming EventsHOLMDEL, NJ — At the Holmdel Township Committee meeting on Tuesday night, two new police officers were officially sworn in, and several community updates were presented.Chief Allocco introduced Officer Maeve Cosgrove ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The township has arrived at a resolution for the drivers who recently experienced paving material on Route 22 sticking to their vehicles.The contractor had a problem with the aggregate/sand mixture and is taking responsibility. For any residents having issues with damage to their ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School student athlete Isabella Frattura was honored at the September 10, 2024 township council meeting for her “exceptional skill, dedication and sportsmanship.”Frattura, a track athlete on the Spartan track team won the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athlete Association ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ - JCP&L is holding a public information session during the Township Committee Meeting at Bedminster Town Hall and via Zoom.Bedminster Mayor Lawrence Jacobs and the Township Committee will be hosting this public information session with JCP&L Regional Affairs Manager Bob Flynn ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park officials recently presented a new road diet plan for Overmount Avenue aimed at addressing speeding concerns and improving road safety. The plan involves re-striping the road with a double yellow line and eliminating all parking on the lower half of the ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township Clark informed residents over the weekend of the upcoming presence in town of Union County employees who “will be canvassing the Clark community to share valuable information about local county resources available to taxpayers.”Those working for the county can be identified ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Council Member Bob Pawlowski introduced the new interim city manager, Thomas Tucci, at the recent Common Council meeting (September 03).Tucci previously served as township manager for more than 30 years in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, retiring in 2022. Pawlowski said Tucci came aboard as ...
Leer en españolNEWARK — Property owners providing short-term rentals risk being fined up to $2,000 per day per violation if they do not register their rentals with the city, officials said.Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the city is enforcing a law, approved by City Council in December 2023, that ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Mayor Susan McCartney read a proclamation announcing that September 17 is National Voter Registration Day:The right to vote serves as a foundation of our nation and the right to vote freely, fairly and to have our vote counted is sacred to being an American;WHEREAS, each year in ...
Princeton, NJ – We begin our preview of this week’s municipal agenda with some information on what’s not happening. As announced in an e-mail from the municipality on September 6, the regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission has been rescheduling from Monday, September 16, to a ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- During the September 9 South Orange Town Council meeting, several residents expressed their support for ranked choice voting [RCV], and the chair of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) spoke about amending the historic homes ordinance.Holly Gauthier stated, “I'm just ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Sept. 15, 2024.NEW THIS WEEK: In Bedminster Township, Route 313/South Dublin Pike will have a lane closure between High Street and Chelfield Road for a pole installation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Back to School time is always an exciting, and sometimes hectic, few days as students start the new year. This year was made even a bit crazier for local families, who had to navigate some road closures located at nearby schools due to work being done.To address the community and ...
Red Bank, NJ:Red Bank thrives because of our restaurants, retail, arts and entertainment, financial and legal services; all small businesses that provide jobs and career opportunities.The Red Bank RiverCenter has announced that Free Parking will be offered on Sundays! Small businesses put ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted his second annual Seniors of Distinction event at the Bridgewater Township Senior Center, to honor outstanding seniors in the community, including Harold Willard of Somerville.Kean honored 29 seniors, who represent all six counties in New ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Village of Ridgewood Council convened Wednesday night for its second meeting in September and swore in a slew of personnel and first responders. Mayor Paul Vagianos led the ceremony, surrounded by the rest of the councilmembers as well as Police Chief Forest Lyons and Fire ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Elected officials from Fanwood and across Union County joined residents and library staff in celebrating the opening of the new, state-of-the-art Fanwood Memorial Library at the intersection of North Ave. and Tillotson Road on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.Funding for the $8.2 million ...