Government
By JIM LONERGAN
August 24, 2024
MONMOUTH COUNTY- The threat that Middletown and the entire Bayshore area faced with offshore wind projects last year, has now moved further down the shore and there is an army of citizens pushing back. A group of over 1,000 residents, both in-person and virtual, took a stand against offshore ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY- The threat that Middletown and the entire Bayshore area faced with offshore wind projects last year, has now moved further down the shore and there is an army of citizens pushing back. A group of over 1,000 residents, both in-person and virtual, took a stand against offshore ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- While recent torrential rains have hammered the local area and caused various hazardous conditions like flash floods and downed power lines, these fierce storms have taken on a whole new level of threat for the residents living on Springfield Avenue, just off of Salt Brook. “When ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – On Friday, August 16, 2024, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) held his second annual Eagle Scout Award Event ceremony. Scouts from New Jersey's 7th Congressional District who have achieved or will achieve the rank of Eagle Scout between July 2023 and the end of 2024 were ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, August 23rd. Our Summer Concert Series continues tonight with “80’s Revolution” at Parker Press Park, followed by the “E Boro Bandits” doing country bluegrass on Sunday. “The Infernos” perform on Monday, and “Captain Jack,” covering Billy Joel, will ...
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en inglés NEW BRUNSWICK – A march that hopes to attract at least 100 men from across New Brunswick will offer prayers for the city and its students as they begin a new school year. Interfaith leaders and other participants will begin the march on the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - After a fatal crash involving a six-year-old in May, Coral Springs administrators asked Broward County and state transportation officials to review the safety of the intersection at Sample Road and 85 Avenue, where the crash occurred. City staff from development services and ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held their Annual Backpack Giveaway on August 19, 2024, from 5pm- 8 pm. It was held at School # 1 729 N. Wood Ave Linden. The event was a huge success with many parents and children coming out to receive a backpack and school supplies. It was a fun-filled day for ...
FLEMINGTON - The borough planning board will take up the possibility of expanding the historic district by 35 properties at a session Aug. 27. The meeting is a review of the historic preservation element of the borough’s master plan. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at borough hall. The ...
ROSELAND, NJ -- The borough will soon install a new flashing light on Eagle Rock Avenue. Roseland Councilman John Biront said at the Aug. 13 Borough Council meeting, "The rectangular rapid-fire flashing beacon sign was purchased and that should be installed at the intersection of Eagle Rock Ave ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The township has received "an apparent low bid" from Crossroads Construction of Mahwah after opening bids on Aug. 8 for road upgrades on Henshaw Avenue and Christy Lane, Springfield administrator John Bussiculo announced at the Aug. 13 Township Committee meeting. "(We) will ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Councilman Robert Bing addressed flooding issues that plague Hasbrouck Heights every time that the area is hit with heavy rainfall. He laid a significant amount of the blame at the feet of State Senator Joseph Lagana (D-38) and Assemblyman Chris Tully (D-38) and ...
WAYNE, NJ – During this week’s township council meeting, an ordinance was approved unanimously to use $12.4 million dollars to purchase the Wayne YMCA ($11.78 million of that will be borrowed). Before the vote, one resident showed support and another raised concerns about the economic viability of ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with members in attendance. The meeting began with presentations by Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Dr. Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul. Barbara Bennett Barbara Bennett was ...
NEWTON, NJ – More than twenty people left the room following the Sussex County Commissioners approval of Diamond Chip Realty’s request for an amendment to the Sussex County Water Quality Management Plan. Sparta residents and others expressed disbelief that Commissioner Director Jill Space, ...
NEWTON, NJ – More than two dozen people left the room following the Sussex County Commissioners approval of Diamond Chip Realty’s request for an amendment to the Sussex County Water Quality Management Plan. Sparta residents and others expressed disbelief that Commissioner Director Jill Space, ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There were members of the public who spoke out at Tuesday's Council meeting accusing Mayor Barberio of using taxpayer money for political retribution in regard to his plans to hire an auditor to review the financials of the Board of Education. No one from the public spoke out in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – During the recent Common Council meeting, Mayor Elizabeth Fagen, MD updated the community on the progress of the special Task Force on Homelessness, an initiative she launched last spring to address the issue. Fagan noted 25 people representing a broad range of interests began to ...
Leer en español NEWARK — The city is expected to spend approximately 3% more on public safety services this year than it did in 2023, under a budget up for a public hearing on Sept. 5. The $914.47 million spending plan allocates $257.79 million to police, fire and emergency management ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale Department of Works pick-up is scheduled for this week. Pick up will include paper and cardboard. For white metal pick-up, call Kerri at 862-328-6236.
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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – In the past three years, there have been 18 car crashes at the intersection of North Wyndham Lakes Boulevard and Wyndham Circle in Coral Springs – the spot where city officials are now proposing to build a two-lane roundabout. Coral Springs police provided the crash data on ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek city leaders plan on spending about $1 million next fiscal year on maintaining and improving city parks. As part of the city’s five-year capital improvement plan, the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 shows a few big-ticket items. Those include spending ...
BRIGANTINE, NJ -- At a recent field hearing in Brigantine, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2) and Chris Smith (D4) led a discussion on the implications of the proposed offshore wind programs. They were joined by PA Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and a panel of experts to provide their viewpoints to ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Bedford officials hope to wrap up their study of safety and other issues associated with so-called battery farms by early next year. Bedford imposed a six-month moratorium on Aug. 13, saying the Town Board and zoning and planning boards will not consider any proposals for such ...
PATERSON, NJ - On Tuesday, the Paterson City Council approved an additional $781,840 for Neglia Engineering Associates to provide full-time construction management services for the reconstruction of River Street, bringing the total contract amount to $989,757. This comes after the Council recently ...
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson City Council approved a $7.7 million contract with Filco Carting Corp. for solid waste collection, which will replace an emergency contract approved in December 2023. The emergency contract, totaling $1.4 million, was necessary to cover the gap from January 1, 2024, to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials are seeking to again extend a lease with the New Jersey Schools Development Authority for a temporary parking lot to house the Jersey City Via micro transit program service vehicles at 70 Age Avenue. The lease was previously extended by six months earlier ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council is again considering a measure that would disestablish the Jersey City Construction Board of Appeals and return appeals to the County Board. The issue revolves around the fact that many members of the Board are also construction contractors that ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts the Congressional App Challenge. This is an annual coding competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding and an opportunity for students to compete against their peers by creating an ...