Government
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
August 29, 2024
TRENTON, NJ — A Bordentown City resident has been named by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin to a working group aimed at providing recommendations regarding the re-purposing of two youth detention centers that are set to close. Bonnie Goldman will be serving on the Youth Justice ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Paving crews have been hard at work, milling and resurfacing to make improvements to Piscataway roads over the past year. Paving projects are expected to continue into the fall, with New Durham Road along the Edison/Piscataway/South Plainfield border up next. The Middlesex ...
WASHINGTON - On August 28, New Jersey's Second District U.S. Congressman Jeff Van Drew introduced H.R. 9359, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, which would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments, protect Social Security funding, and provide much-needed relief to ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - According to Montclair Township officials, Montclair residents will have the opportunity to engage with their elected officials during a series of upcoming community meetings. These meetings, hosted by various township officials, provide a platform for residents to discuss local ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following resolutions at the August 20th meeting of the Mayor and Council as part of their consent agenda. 145. Payroll 146 Authorizing Raffle License for HH Junior Football 8/23/24 HH Junior ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The average Livingston homeowner will see a tax rate increase of approximately 2.61%, or about $85.57 annually, to the average Livingston home assessed at approximately $721,238, according to the 2024 municipal budget as adopted at Monday's Livingston Township Council ...
Princeton, NJ – We are adding two dates to our municipal meeting calendar after a quick review of the Princeton Council meeting on Monday, August 26, and the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, August 27. The first is Tuesday, September 17, when Voter Choice New Jersey celebrates Princeton ...
PATERSON, NJ - The streets surrounding St. John the Baptist Cathedral were filled with mourners as thousands attended the funeral of Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. on Wednesday. The cathedral was packed with family, friends, and a range of local, state, and federal officials, including Governor Phil ...
WASHINGTON - On August 28, New Jersey's Second District U.S. Congressman Jeff Van Drew introduced H.R. 9359, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, which would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments, protect Social Security funding, and provide much-needed relief to ...
WASHINGTON - On August 28, New Jersey's Second District U.S. Congressman Jeff Van Drew introduced H.R. 9359, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, which would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments, protect Social Security funding, and provide much-needed relief to ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Planning Board approved the Chipotle drive-thru restaurant slated for the last undeveloped lot in North Village. The application was originally denied on the basis of safety and other concerns and Owen Dykstra’s ONV 1 Holdings LLC sued. Planning board conflict counsel ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Starting next month, Sample Road is expected to get a facelift along a part of Coral Springs. Construction on Sample between University Drive and Belmonte Boulevard will “extend the service life of the pavement, enhance roadway safety, and improve operating characteristics of ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced in a news release that Route 22 will have overnight lane closures over the next couple of weeks, starting Wednesday night. NJDOT says the left lane and shoulder on Route 22 westbound just after the Arirang Hibachi ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. — Union County Mosquito Control will conduct a mosquito spraying in Mountainside on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., weather permitting. Check below for a list of areas to be sprayed. Mountainside – Tracy Dr., Watchung Res. Loop Area, For more ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Union County Mosquito Control will conduct a mosquito spraying in Berkeley Heights on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., weather permitting. Check below for a list of areas to be sprayed. Berkeley Hts. – Grant St., River Rd. Area, Mt. Carmel ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Union County Mosquito Control will conduct a mosquito spraying in New Providence on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., weather permitting. Check below for a list of areas to be sprayed. Berkeley Hts. – Grant St., River Rd. Area, Mt. Carmel Area, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Crews were expected to begin work Wednesday at the intersection of Lyons Road and Winston Park Boulevard in Coconut Creek, upgrading the traffic signal system. The $1.1 million project is being paid for by the Broward County Mobility Advancement Program. It includes ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD recently updated the community on the Briant Park Pond restoration project at the Common Council meeting (July 30), and noted that during the summer the county contractor was in the process of moving the second stockpile of vegetation, which was hydro-raked ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Councilman Matt Adams, liaison to the Recreation Commission, presented the concept plan for major renovations to Kramer Manor Park, as recommended by the Recreation Commission. The plan, unveiled at the Scotch Plains Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug.20, calls for two ...
The Basking Ridge chapter of The Alliance Of Youth Leaders In The United States (AYLUS) was recognized Tuesday, August 27 2024 at the Bernards Township Committee meeting. The township recognized AYLUS Basking Ridge for their “service to the community, their exceptional leadership, and their ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Renovations to Doylestown’s Central Park hit a milestone on Tuesday afternoon when a topping-out ceremony was held at the site of the new recreation center. The township will spend about $13 million to build a new recreation center, install bathrooms near Kids Castle and add ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ- As students and educators count down the days until the new school year starts, questions still remain after a veteran Robbinsville teacher was investigated, and suspended, accused of waging a cyberbullying campaign against former Superintendent of Schools Brian Betze. In June ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- The Fairfield governing body adopted the 2024 municipal budget at their Monday night meeting. The 2024 municipal budget will cost the average homeowner an increase of less than $12 a month, or $142.21 for the year. The budget is an increase of approximately 3.3 percent over last ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - In observance of Labor Day weekend, Borough of Bloomingdale took to Instagram to share their temporary closure. The Borough will be closed for September 2nd and will re-open on September 3rd. For more information: https://www.bloomingdalenj.net/
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Mayor and Council have released a statement addressing public interest following the arrest of a surfer on Belmar Beach last week. Officials assured the community that the incident was isolated and emphasized their commitment to a thorough review of the circumstances, in ...
RARITAN BOROUGH – The Raritan Borough Council voted to give land to the state for planned changes near the Somerville Circle that in theory would ease congestion there. The council voted unanimously to move forward with the transfer of two borough-owned parcels of land adjacent to Route 202 to ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new capital ordinance to allocate $3.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds for vital sewer utility improvements has been introduced by the Paterson City Council. The ordinance would authorize the use of these grant proceeds to address various needs within the city’s sewer ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Police Department’s Animal Shelter is seeking a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime to fund enhancements and upgrades to the facility. The proposed funding aims to improve the facility to better support pets left behind by ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Mobile Unit will be in Mount Laurel next week to assist drivers in signing up for their REAL ID driver's licenses mandated under federal law. The MVC Mobile Unit will be at the Mount Laurel Community Center located at 100 Mount ...
RED BANK, NJ: The borough’s offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday, and trash will be collected If you enjoyed this article please “Like” and “Follow” us on the TAPinto Red Bank Facebook page, and sign up for our daily e-news so you’ll never miss what’s ...