Government

August 5, 2024

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Due to technical difficulties, TAPinto West Orange was unable to share Architect Laurance Appel's PowerPoint presentation from the July 31 planning board meeting.  See complete slideshow above. Click HERE to read the article about the meeting.

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ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The National Science Foundation has awarded a $205,241 grant to the university to support a project led by Alexander Rupprecht, an assistant professor of chemistry. The project, "RUI: Development of pi-Conjugated Carboxylic Acids for Use in Self-Assembling Materials," ...

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - The Neptune Township Zoning Board Meeting previously scheduled for Wednesday, 8/7/24 is canceled.  The next meeting will be the regularly scheduled in-person Zoning Board Meeting on Wednesday, 8/4/24 at 7:30 PM.   Any updates can be found on the Neptune Township website.

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Linden, NJ - On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, The City of Linden held the AED Dedication and Unveiling Event at Pop Warner Field (Dorothy Ford Park). The ALIVER Foundation donated an all-weather, climate-controlled, tamper-proof outdoor automated external defibrillator (AED) enclosure device.   The ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ -Hoboken residents are being urged to participate in a Special Meeting (via Zoom) the Hoboken City Council will hold tonight to consider action on amending the current rent control ordinance. The virtual meeting is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. In early July, the special interest group ...

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FAIRFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Fairfield will not be observing National Night Out on Aug. 6 this year. The annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie had become a late-summer staple in Fairfield since it was first observed in the ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - If one were looking to name one of Westchester’s and Putnam’s most respected – some would say feared – Section 1 boys basketball referees, Howie Green would be a slam dunk. That’s especially true for his proud fans on the Somers Town Board who recently presented the 81-year-old ...

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OLEAN, NY — A portion of Front Street is closed for a water main repair Monday. According to a press release sent by the city's Water Department, the roadway is closed between East Highland and Prospect avenues. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes. The press release did not ...

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READINGTON, NJ - The Readington Planning Board unanimously adopted a resolution July 30 for a new apartment complex in Three Bridges between Route 202 and Railroad Avenue. The proposed project, which plans to start construction in the spring of 2025 and last about 20 months, will consist of 80 ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) can help you enhance your digital literacy. The North Plainfield branch will be hosting free technology training opportunities throughout the summer - and beyond.    "One day, someone walked in, not knowing how to ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs is considering creating two new tow-away zones to prevent cars and commercial vehicles from parking there. If approved, the zones would be at 200 University Drive as well as the alley on the north side of the 8000 block of Sample Road, according to a city ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Council has approved a shared services agreement for municipal court services with Raritan Borough. The agreement will take effect Oct. 1, and will be in place through August. 31, 2027, with Bridgewater taking on municipal court responsibilities for ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Representatives from Lazy Dog Restaurants are scheduled to appear before the Mount Laurel Planning Board at the Board’s August 8 meeting to seek approval to turn a vacant building in the 1300 block of Nixon Drive in Mount Laurel and Moorestown into one of their restaurants, ...

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CHATHAM, NJ - The Township of Chatham is looking for a full-time Water Pollution Control Operator. This role includes multiple forms of manual labor, driving trucks, using assorted power tools and equipment, operating and regulating plant pumps, valves, and other equipment, and other services as ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Got something to say to an elected official? Praise, disapproval, suggestion? Well. Here’s your chance to let them know what’s on your mind. The following are the weekly public office hours of Mayor and Council:  Monday Afternoons - Mayor Billy Portman (call 732-530-2740 ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The ordinance to fund the master plan was not approved with no votes from Councilman Josh Hertzberg and Councilwoman Christine Quinn who abstained.  Ordinance 24-08 is the recommended funding mechanism for municipalities to review master plans, as set forth in statute, according to ...

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Princeton, NJ – There are only a handful of municipal meetings scheduled this week, but there will still be plenty of opportunities to engage with elected and appointed officials – thanks to the annual Joint Effort Witherspoon Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets program. The event, ...

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BELMAR, NJ - The Borough of Belmar is inviting residents, employees, and local businesses to participate in a Walkable Community Workshop on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event will take place at the Taylor Pavilion, located at 500 Ocean Ave N, Belmar, NJ 07719. This ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - Since TAPinto Hoboken last spoke to Assemblyman John Allen six months ago, a lot has changed, and a lot is changing in the 32nd District. And if rumors in political circles that Allen will only serve one term prove to be true, he certainly seems poised to make the most of his time in ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5481 has been named an All American Post by the national VFW organization, Montville Post Commander Ken Hanzl said. Five members of the post traveled to Kentucky for the national convention in July and to see the post be recognized. The post ...

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PARKLAND, FL- It is so hard to believe that the summer is already slowly coming to an end and that the school year is about to start again. As a mom of two children who are now grown up, I can certainly relate to those of you sending your children off to preschool, kindergarten, middle school, high ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Aug. 4, 2024. NEW THIS WEEK: In Bedminster Township, Route 313/South Dublin Pike between High Street and Chelfield Road will have a lane closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work is scheduled to go ...

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RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Township received a $459,000 check from Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., for the purchase and installation of new generators at the Raritan Township Municipal Building and Police Department. "The grant funds for the new backup generator systems for Raritan Township are essential to ...

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Randolph Township Council has scheduled a special meeting for the purpose of touring municipal owned properties. This meeting/tour will take place on September 7, 2024, starting at Town Hall, 502 Millbrook Avenue, at 8:30 a.m. The tour will then visit the ...

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ASBURY PARK, - The Municipal Court of Asbury Park is currently inviting applications for the position of Part-Time Clerk. This role is ideal for candidates with strong customer service skills and a knack for detailed clerical work.  The responsibilities of this seasonal, part-time position ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs officials are looking to hire a contractor to construct a “multi-generational” community center on the city’s south-end. City commissioners are planning to consider on Wednesday hiring DiPompeo Construction Corp. of Pompano Beach for $3.4 million to rebuild the ...

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CLARK, NJ — There will be a workshop meeting of the Clark Township Council on Monday, August 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Clark Township Municipal Building, located at 430 Westfield Ave. For a copy of the August 5th agenda, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto ...

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KATONAH, N.Y. - County Legislator Erika Pierce (D-Katonah) has been appointed to a leadership post with the National Association of Counties. She will be vice chair of the organization’s Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee. Tapped for the vice chairmanship of NACo’s ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The civil engineer of the proposed West Essex Highlands development testified at a planning board meeting on Wednesday, July 31. On August 1, the architect, Laurance Appel, principal of Appel Design Group, spoke about the design and amenities of the four buildings. He began, ...

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WAYNE, NJ – If you’ve felt that you’ve been waiting too long at traffic lights in Wayne and throughout Passaic County, relief may be coming...just not right away. The County of Passaic is moving forward with a “Regional Traffic Signal Optimization Project” that will begin a year from now and, ...

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