Government
By ZAHRA HUBER
August 19, 2024
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – If approved, a two-lane roundabout would be built next to an elementary school in the northern part of Coral Springs – a project intended to replace an existing intersection, improve traffic flow, and reduce car crashes. That’s according to a new memo released last week by ...
Sea Girt, NJ - During the recent Sea Girt Council meeting, Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone and County Clerk Christine Hanlon unveiled plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, known as the Semiquincentennial. This initiative is part of a broader statewide effort under ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The 2024 township budget was adopted at last week’s marathon Council meeting. “The resolution is adopted, I will say not without challenges,” said Mayor Ted Gamble. “Going forward, I would like the administration to work with the governing body at an earlier time, so that we are ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a meeting of the Clark Township Council on Monday, August 19, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave. For a copy of Monday's agenda, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Mayor Kristine Morieko has set times to meet with residents one-on-one. Individual meetings will take place in the Mayor’s office, located in the Municipal Building at 1 Harding Plaza. Meeting times will be available by appointment only between 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on the ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The borough is proposing an $8.9 million bond ordinance to obtain a new fire engine and new vehicles, among other items. The council is holding a public hearing on the matter on August 21 at 6 p.m. at Borough Hall, 1 Jockish Square. The bond ordinance is for the purpose of ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona Public Works will be conducting maintenance on fire hydrants for three weeks starting Monday, through Thursday, September 5. Hydrant flushing will take place between the hours of 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Monday through Thursday. The Township of Verona says residents ...
Madison, NJ –– Over the past twenty-four hours, Madison experienced two borough-wide power outages, affecting every electric utility customer, including residents, businesses, and educational institutions. We share our residents' frustration, particularly with the prolonged outage experienced early ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s been a cruel summer for the air conditioning at Westfield’s municipal building. “We have a rooftop unit that serves the community room that has been failing all summer and finally has basically failed,” said Town Administrator Jim Gildea at last week's town council ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Township's 2024 municipal budget of over $50 million is officially in the books. The town council approved the budget by a 4–1 vote following a public hearing Aug. 15. The municipal budget operating expense was listed at $50,533,644, while the sewer utility ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The townships of Springfield and Millburn have teamed to purchase a new sewer jet. The two municipalities have recently entered into agreements for shared services. "(As part of our) shared purchase with Millburn, we moved forward with the purchase of a sewer jet and a ...
CALDWELL, NJ -- The Borough Council unanimously approved two temporary leadership positions to the Caldwell Police Department during Tuesday’s council meeting. In partial response to criticisms from the New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association and the New Jersey Chiefs of Police ...
WARREN, NJ -- Warren 3rd QUARTER Tax Payments are due with a grace period extended to Aug. 21. If you have not already paid your 3rd quarter property tax this is a reminder they are due. The grace period ...
Leer en español CAMDEN – Now it’s the law: Landlords and property managers are as obligated as householders to properly dispose of solid waste at the curb. City Council on Tuesday voted to amend an ordinance to make it clear that anyone broadly connected with a property cannot dump waste on ...
Princeton, NJ – Last week in this space we raised an eyebrow about an authorization by Princeton Council to spend $55,000 for a consultant to advise the town on a new sign ordinance. Hadn’t a Princeton-based architect already contributed a comprehensive – and pro bono – analysis of the town’s sign ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- The Township of Millburn has announced that beginning Monday, August 19, representatives from New Jersey American Water (NJAW) and CDM Smith will be canvassing in Millburn Township to inspect the materials used for residents' service lines. According to the township, "In July ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The Sussex County Commissioners will be voting on Diamond Chip Realty’s application to have the Sussex County Water Quality Management Plan [SCWQMP] amended to accommodate their proposed 689,000 square foot project in Sparta. The amendment is being requested to allow for a ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Day 2024 returns to Malapardis Park on Saturday, September 7th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Malapardis Park in Cedar Knolls. (Rain date is the same time and location.) The event that celebrates the best of Hanover Township brings back favorite activities such ...
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YORKTOWN, N.Y.- Following delays due to equipment repairs, and despite loud opposition from some residents, the Northern Westchester Joint Water Works (NWJWW) is expected to resume adding fluoride to Yorktown’s water supply on Monday, Aug. 19. Yorktown has had fluoride, the mineral used to ...
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 ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved federal disaster assistance for farmers and communities impacted by severe tornadoes and storms caused by Hurricane Beryl in July. The disaster designation includes seven counties in New York State, among them Allegany and Cattaraugus ...
OLEAN, NY — Milling and paving on North Fourth and King streets is scheduled to start Monday. The work on North Fourth will take place between West Sullivan and Reed streets. The roadway will be open to local traffic but closed to through traffic. King Street will remain open during ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Area Transit System City Loop is altering its routes while construction of the East State Street Streetscape Project takes place. The system will be unable to service the John J. Ash Community Center and municipal building. The closest location for pickup or drop off during ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Traffic Engineer Matthew Seckler from Stonefield Engineering Design explained the traffic and parking study methodology his firm used. They conducted traffic impact studies and parking studies to obtain an understanding of how the site operates now. He spoke of the four ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — The fluoridation of Yorktown’s water, originally scheduled to resume around July 30, was delayed because the Northern Westchester Joint Water Works (NWJWW) needed an additional piece of equipment. Flouride is expected to return to the town's water supply on Monday, Aug. 19. The ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Aug. 18, 2024. In Bedminster and Tinicum townships, Dark Hollow Road between Route 32/River Road and Route 413/Durham Road will be closed 24/7 from Aug. 5 through Oct. 4, 2024. Motorists will be ...
ROSELAND, NJ -- The Roseland Borough Council voted unanimously to adopt a $1.05 million bond ordinance at its Aug. 13 meeting. The ordinance provides for the 2024 road program in the borough, with the issuance of $997,500 in bonds or notes to finance the projects. The Borough Council also ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Three entities recently went out to the Morris Avenue bridge that traverses the Rahway River in an effort to clear the branches that accumulate beneath the arches of the span on the border of Springfield and Union townships. "The debris keeps getting lodged in between the ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Ice pops and words of encouragement. That’s what youngsters at Camp Morty in North Salem got from Westchester County Executive George Latimer and other officials during a recent visit. The summer program is offered to at-risk and disadvantaged children and aims to empower ...