Government
By MEGAN SPINELLI
August 14, 2024
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield community can learn new skills through an exciting database hosted by the library. South Plainfield Library patrons have the opportunity to take free classes in a variety of subjects through Universal Pass, an online platform featuring over 500 ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton council members approved contracts for road repair and repaving projects. At the July meeting the council members approved resolution 206-2024 authorizing $184,831.10 to complete the projects. According to the resolution, the roads to be serviced ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor André Sayegh officially launched Paterson's involvement in the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance, a program dedicated to enhancing city governance through the strategic use of data and artificial intelligence. This initiative, in collaboration with the Bloomberg ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Amid public pressure at Monday's meeting, the Plainfield City Council tabled three measures all having to do with residential development. See our agenda showing all votes here.Perhaps the most surprising was ordinance 2024-45, which received 6 votes on first reading in July with ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland is having two new dugouts built at Terramar Park in Parkland. The project, which is currently under construction, "consists of replacement of the existing dugouts and galvanized fencing at baseball fields 1 and 5, with new dugouts and black vinyl fencing to match ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is ramping up its paving operations over the next two weeks, closing three streets in town for milling and paving. The Public Works Department announced that it will be milling and paving the following streets starting this week: Broad Street from Doyle to ...
OLEAN, NY — All city phone lines are back in service, the Olean Police Department posted on Facebook at 2:39 p.m. Tuesday. Municipal phones had been out of service earlier in the day because of hardware failure in the city's phone router. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for ...
NEW JERSEY - On Tuesday, August 13, Congressman Van Drew hosted a hearing entitled, "An Examination into Offshore Wind Industrialization: Part Three" and was joined by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). This hearing follows previous sessions in Brigantine, New Jersey and Ocean ...
NEW JERSEY - On Tuesday, August 13, Congressman Van Drew hosted a hearing entitled, "An Examination into Offshore Wind Industrialization: Part Three" and was joined by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). This hearing follows previous sessions in Brigantine, New Jersey and Ocean ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Borough of Chatham Council voted unanimously to enter into a shared services agreement with the Chatham Board of Education, targeting a portion of the Ivy Apartments PILOT payments to fund security guards in the district at its regular meeting on Monday night. The resolution ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's Board of Adjustment is meeting on August 14th at 6:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 111 Ridgedale Avenue. The meeting is open to the public. On the agenda will be public comments on the Use Variance, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan regarding the BPS Development ...
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—Road work in Plumstead Township will cause delays in the area around Meetinghouse and Stump roads for the next two weeks. Work to install a new water main will begin on Meetinghouse Road between Hancock Lane and Stump Road. It will then continue down Meetinghouse, take a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ –The applicant’s attorney, Benjamin Wine, Associate at Prime, Tuvel & Miceli, began the August 7 planning board meeting speaking about the benefits of the 410 Main Street mixed use three-story building, which includes 12 residential units and 900 square feet of retail ...
Leer en español NEWARK — A package of bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) into law on Tuesday aims to strengthen youth literacy skills with a focus on grades K-3. Murphy signed the bills in Newark, where the school district has struggled with reading scores. School officials reported last ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale Department of Public Works is scheduled for pick-up this week. The pick consists of co-mingled substances including glass, metal, and plastic. More specifically, plastic milk, soda bottles, glass containers, aluminum and tin cans that are not in plastic ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Although water is a precious resource, it continues to become increasingly more scarce. The Township of Livingston is reminding residents that using water mindfully and with appropriate intention helps to ensure that there is enough water for daily drinking and personal use, both ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Borough of Chatham Council voted unanimously to enter into a shared services agreement with the Chatham Board of Education, targeting a portion of the Ivy Apartments PILOT payments to fund security guards in the district at its regular meeting on Monday night. The resolution ...
OLEAN, NY — All city phone lines are out of service because of hardware failure in the city's phone router. Service will be restored sometime Wednesday after a replacement router arrives, Mayor William J. Aiello wrote in an email Tuesday. Calls involving municipal business — other than ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison Mayor Bob Conley recognizes the Madison Department of Public Works Utility Crews, Madison Police and Fire Department for their efforts in the storm that hit Madison last week. The high winds and heavy rain caused wide-spread damage throughout the borough. Mayor Conley ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Some Succasunna residents living near the site of a proposed 3-story-high senior housing facility are not happy that residents of the so-called “Thrive at Roxbury” building might be able to peer down into their yards. They attended a recent meeting of the Roxbury Planning Board, ...
READINGTON – The county will add a new fitness pavilion to the other new features at Deer Path Park. The board of commissioners approved Aug. 6 a $143,206 contract with Ben Schaffer Recreation Inc. to install the new multi-station fitness center. The 16-by-16 foot activity center will include ...
WARREN, NJ —The Warren Township Planning Board on Monday accepted the resignation of Dan Gallic as chairman. Gallic will continue to serve out his term on the board and John Lindner was announced as the new chairman. “It has been a profound privilege to serve as Chair of the Planning Board, and ...
CRANFORD, NJ – At the upcoming August 13 meeting, the Cranford Township Committee has on its agenda to discuss the seasonal ice rink proposed by Mike and Megan Furstoss in the Orange Avenue pool parking lot, similar to The Westfield Rink at Gumbert Park. The Cranford couple has proposed a ...
UPDATE 8/20/24: Former Neptune Township Department of Public Works Director David Milmoe has filed suit against the Township of Neptune citing that he has been discriminated against for failing to hire a family member of the Township's Mayor. TAPinto Neptune has reached out to the Township for ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council will meet on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, for its regular meeting, during which there will be a presentation regarding the creation of the "Complete & Green Streets of Berkeley Heights Task Force." This initiative aims to enhance the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the town council meeting on August 6, two members of the Older Adult Advisory Board (OAAB) described the safety, traffic and parking problems that they fear will be caused if the 410 Main Street project is approved. They also spoke of the children and senior citizens who ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- According to township officials, information about the Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) has been mailed out, but due to postal service delays, some residents received the packets after the public information session. Millburn has scheduled another information session for ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Meet Oona, the little girl who was recently Jersey City’s “Mayor for a Day.” The offering is part of an online charity auction where parents could bid for their child to be “Mayor for a Day,” experiencing what life is like leading the City alongside Mayor Steven Fulop. All ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has launched Citymapper JC, a free app integrating all Jersey City transit services in one location, Mayor Steven Fulop and the Division of Transportation have announced. The app aims to help residents and visitors use public transportation in and around the City ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — A recent state grant to local municipalities will provide Yorktown with $100,000 to be used for infrastructure improvement projects. It is up to the Town Board’s discretion to determine exactly how the money will be spent. The funding comes via the State Community Resiliency, ...