Government

September 5, 2024

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - The “All Way Stop" at the intersection of County Route 617 (Sidney Road), Hogback Road, and Lower Landsdown Road in FranklinTownship was installed today, September 5, 2024.This new traffic pattern will take effect immediately; with variable message boards and other traffic ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ —  JESPY wasn’t ready to present additional information to the Planning Board during the September 4 meeting, so its case will be carried to the next meeting, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. Chair Harold Colton-Max said that JESPY has agreed to waive time extensions or grant time extensions ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway is presently wrapping up its coverage of the September 3rd pre-council meeting of the Rahway Municipal Council. In the meantime, we wished not to delay in alerting the public to a special meeting of the Rahway Public Library Board of Trustees that will be held on Friday, ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Village Council convened Wednesday night for the first meeting of September. Among the more notable agenda items was the discussion to rescind the ordinance regarding the closure of Clinton Ave.  The small road that connects Godwin and W. Ridgewood Ave. leading to ...

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WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Warrington earlier this week to tour the township’s new police building.State Rep. Brian Munroe accompanied Shapiro on the tour of the Easton Road building, which was opened in the fall of 2020. The 18,000-square-foot building has ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Starting in September 2024, the Shrewsbury River Waterway navigational channel will undergo periodic closures as construction ramps up for the replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge (S-32) on Rumson Road (County Route 520).The closure period will last until May 2025 and is part ...

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Your library card just became even more valuable: NP Library cardholders can now save 15 percent on tickets to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.Main Library Alliance, a network of 52 libraries that includes New Providence Memorial Library, is partnering with the theater for the 2024 season, ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Zoning Board announced that their meeting scheduled for tonight, Thursday, September 5, has been cancelled.

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NEWTON, NJ – The Senior Shuttle will not run on Friday, September 6. Services will resume on Monday, September 9 according to town officials.

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park has introduced two bond ordinances aimed at funding various public improvements and equipment acquisitions throughout the community. These ordinances, totaling $3.4 million, are set to support projects that enhance the town's infrastructure and ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs elected official has requested data on the diversity of the city’s public arts, following concerns raised by a longtime city couple that sculptures, murals, and other art installations aren’t reflective of the city’s multi-racial population. City Commissioner ...

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TRENTON, NJ – On Tuesday, the Governor signed into law Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’ bill that expands the rights of survivors of sexual assault.The bill (S1017/A3748) gives victims or an appointed designee the right to receive notifications pertaining to the processing of case evidence and ...

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TRENTON, NJ – On Tuesday, the Governor signed into law Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’ bill that expands the rights of survivors of sexual assault.The bill (S1017/A3748) gives victims or an appointed designee the right to receive notifications pertaining to the processing of case evidence and ...

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DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Town Council honored departing councilwoman Angie Cote with a street named after her at Tuesday’s meeting.  Members of the Council presented a street sign to Cote, titled “Rue de Cote,” a French translation for Coastal Street.  A 10-year resident of Denville, Cote was ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with the Berkeley Heights Library! We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a library card. Every new patron will receive a key chain ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Thanks to leading members of the Livingston for All Ages initiative — whose mission is to ensure that community members of all ages feel valued and experience tangible, supportive and meaningful connections in Livingston — the Township of Livingston has been awarded a five-year ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township has created an online information portal to keep residents and motorists up to date on the Route 206 construction project and other road projects.Here's the link:Hillsborough New Jersey - Roadwork (hillsborough-nj.org)The portal inclues videos dating back to January, ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township has created an online information portal to keep residents and motorists up to date on the Route 206 construction project and other road projects.Here's the link:Hillsborough New Jersey - Roadwork (hillsborough-nj.org)The portal inclues videos dating back to January, ...

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Princeton, NJ – The blogosphere got a little exercised earlier this week over a relatively small change to the agenda for the Planning Board meeting this Thursday, September 5, at 7 p.m.As TAPinto Princeton Community News reported on September 2 in its weekly update of what’s happening on the ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Public safety is at the top of the agenda for Thursday evening's council meeting. Local officials are slated to approve the purchase of $76,576 in protective clothing and equipment for volunteer firefighters.The borough is also formally decommissioning six vehicles that are model ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two state legislators will host an informational fair this Friday to give older residents from Central Bucks information on health care and state-related programs.The senior fair will be held on Sept. 6 at the Central Bucks Senior Activity Center on Shady Retreat Road in Doylestown.

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Leer en españolNEWARK — Authorities investigating gaps in the replacements of lead service lines across the city have found 32 of 701 properties investigated so far have “some remaining lead components,” even though both state and local officials said the water treatment process in place protects ...

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TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy signed S1017/A3748 into law, requiring that victims of sexual assault be notified of certain developments concerning the evidence in their respective cases. This legislation expands New Jersey’s existing Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights, ensuring survivors are ...

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TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy signed S1017/A3748 into law, requiring that victims of sexual assault be notified of certain developments concerning the evidence in their respective cases. This legislation expands New Jersey’s existing Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights, ensuring survivors are ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough of New Providence was awarded a $750,000 Green Acres Jake’s Law Playground Grant to aid in the re-development of the Oakwood Park Playground.  The Borough will be replacing the existing Oakwood Park Playground with an inclusive playground in 2025.  Funding from The ...

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CAMDEN, NJ – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has approved a settlement between New Jersey American Water and the N.J. Division of Rate Counsel and BPU Staff for new water for customers in Hillsborough and hundreds of other New Jersey municipalities. The new rates are effective Sept. 15.

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CAMDEN, NJ – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has approved a settlement between New Jersey American Water and the N.J. Division of Rate Counsel and BPU Staff for new water and wastewater rates for customers in Somerville and hundreds of other New Jersey municipalities. The new rates are ...

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BELMAR, NJ - The Borough of Belmar is currently seeking a full-time Laborer to join its Marina team, responsible for a range of maintenance tasks and boater assistance. The position requires someone capable of performing general upkeep duties, such as dock repair, water pipe installation and ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, who is also a Democratic candidate for New Jersey Governor, addressed the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, as part of its Meet the Candidate Series. Fulop discussed his priorities for economic growth and took questions from the ...

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EDISON, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone will hold a press conference in Edison Township to highlight a local solar project as a model for expanding clean energy across the state. The press conference will be on Thursday at 12:00 PM at 45 Patrick Avenue and will be live streamed on Facebook. Joining ...

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