Government
By ROD HIRSCH
August 8, 2024
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Township officials paused to honor local Purple Heart recipients with a ceremony at the Municipal Building earlier this week. Mayor Robert Britting, Jr. shared a few words about the history of the Purple Heart medal and thanked all veterans for their service and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – In a press release today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced fifteen projects submitted for community Project funding. One of the largest is a proposed park revitalization to Delaware River Park in downtown Phillipsburg. Dating back to 2012, the last improvements ...
Leer en español CAMDEN – The Woodlynne Police Department, which will be taken over this fall by the Camden County Police Department, amassed a stunning number of management and procedural failures in an independent review earlier this year. Lack of training, failure to conduct crime ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — On Wednesday, the Ridgewood Village Council began their meeting with a proclamation recognizing the volunteers of the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration committee. The committee organizes and raises funds for the village's signature flag raising and firework events on Fourth of ...
RED BANK, NJ: The borough's website has announced that a single-family condo, designated as affordable housing, is now available for sale. The unit is located at Cedar Crossing, at the end of River Street on the west side of town. See Flyer for the units' features and income ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A bus of youth activists made its latest stop in Bridgewater Aug. 5 to make a difference as this year’s elections approach. The national Tour to Save Democracy bus tour stopped at the Green Knoll Grill to speak to guests as it makes its way around the country to the most ...
FLEMINGTON – Declaring that “Main Street, Flemington, is valuable real estate,” Mayor Marcia Karrow kicked off July 15 another round of discussions with the borough council on how to change an existing and unworkable sign ordinance. This time, the topic was the cost and operation of hanging a ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The town-wide garage sale is returning to Cedar Grove. The Township of Cedar Grove announced that the 2024 Town-Wide Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A virtual map will be available as the date gets closer. The Township of Cedar ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. - With official results confirmed by the Westchester Board of Elections, Susan Siegel will be able to sit on the Town Board at its Aug. 8 meeting. Siegel was sworn in on Wednesday (Aug. 7) by Town Clerk Diana Quast at the Town Hall. The latest figures posted on the Westchester ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Borough employees as well as a number of police officers gathered together on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, to wish Vicky Kiczula a happy and healthy retirement. Kiczula had been a mainstay in South Plainfield’s Police Records Department for over 15 years. “Vicky is such a ...
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 with a start time of 7:30 p.m. at 195 Changebridge Road, Montville Municipal Building No New Business to be Conducted Past 10:00PM ROLL CALL Mr. Gary Lewis, Mr. Arthur Maggio, Committeeman ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the August 6 town council meeting, several residents spoke about trees removed from Lincoln Avenue and asked why the new tree ordinance wasn’t followed. Joyce Rudin from Our Green West Orange was the first to speak. “This past year, Our Green West Orange worked very hard ...
NEWARK — City Council on Wednesday formally registered its opposition to Project 2025, the conservative Heritage Foundation’s “Presidential Transition Project,” which lays out a plan for reshaping and consolidating the nation’s power. The council’s resolution, approved 7-0 with Councilmen ...
NEW JERSEY — No surprise: Most states rely on taxpayers – not federal aid or service fees – to fund their many government agencies, programs and services. The State of New Jersey, however, reportedly takes a bigger bite out of hardworking, and sometimes struggling taxpayers, than 45 other ...
NEW JERSEY — No surprise: Most states rely on taxpayers – not federal aid or service fees – to fund their many government agencies, programs and services. The State of New Jersey, however, reportedly takes a bigger bite out of hardworking, and sometimes struggling taxpayers, than 45 other ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The township is in “a strong fiscal position, with little debt and a great tax collection rate, according to an auditor. The auditor, Valerie Dolan of the Nisivoccia accounting firm, discussed her findings at a recent meeting of the Roxbury Mayor and Council, advising the governing ...
RED BANK, NJ: The borough posted the following message on its website: Please take a moment to review the important message from our Borough Manager. It contains critical information regarding yard waste management and a warning about significant rainfall expected over the next few days due ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Maplewood Committee Members passed an ordinance Tuesday that would authorize a long-term tax exemption for a proposed two-family, two-unit affordable housing project at 95 Tiffany Place. The ordinance authorizes the execution of a financial agreement with 93-95 Tiffany Place Urban ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents: I hope everyone is enjoying the summer sunshine and warm weather! It has been a busy few weeks here in Monmouth County, and I am excited to share some updates with you. Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Sheriff Shaun Golden and the MOFFC Board to ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Sidewalks were on the residents’ minds during last week’s Common Council Meeting, held Tuesday, July 30. Summit resident Allie Sternberg addressed the Common Council during the public comment portion of the meeting and was followed by other residents who expressed the need for a ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents: I hope everyone is enjoying the summer sunshine and warm weather! It has been a busy few weeks here in Monmouth County, and I am excited to share some updates with you. Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Sheriff Shaun Golden and the MOFFC Board to ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - A nationwide movement is gaining momentum to reclassify open-water lifeguards as first responders, granting them the same benefits and recognition as other emergency personnel. This initiative was started by NJ lifeguard, EMT, and Monmouth County resident Mathew Giachetti. On ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek leaders plan this week to take up revisions to the city’s tree canopy replacement grant program -- a controversial issue since local laws require homeowners associations to replace fallen trees. Representatives from different associations have asked city leaders ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Parking Authority (PPA)'s Paterson Public Safety Garage has been renamed in honor of Tony Perez, PPA's Executive Director, for his exceptional dedication and service to the city. "This honor is very special to me," Perez said. "I want to thank my friends and my family ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Zoning Board of Adjustment has two commercial applications on the agenda for tomorrow's meeting, including a church demolition and a multi-family housing site. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. August 8 at Borough Hall, 1 Jockish Way. Grace Community Chapel, 156 Forest ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents: I hope everyone is enjoying the summer sunshine and warm weather! It has been a busy few weeks here in Monmouth County, and I am excited to share some updates with you. Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Sheriff Shaun Golden and the MOFFC Board to ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting tomorrow, Thursday, August 8, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street. Highlights of the Agenda Resolution - Monmouth Street Improvement Project A resolution to award $40,500 to CME ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Now is the time to let the county know your concerns about spots at risk of natural disasters, or share project ideas to make your community less vulnerable to extreme weather. The Union County Board of Commissioners has contracted with engineering company Michael Baker ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents: I hope everyone is enjoying the summer sunshine and warm weather! It has been a busy few weeks here in Monmouth County, and I am excited to share some updates with you. Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Sheriff Shaun Golden and the MOFFC Board to ...
TINTON FALLS - On Friday, August 23rd, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will bring a mobile unit to Seabrook Village, 3000 Essex Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, services will include license renewals, Real ID, duplicates, non-driver ID, registration renewal, and parking ...