Government
By MATT DOHERTY
July 31, 2024
ASBURY PARK, NJ - In a significant boost for local organizations supporting individuals with disabilities, Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, M.D., and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul have successfully secured $250,000 in the FY2025 state budget. This funding is allocated to three key ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As the village continues to invest heavily in eliminating perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its drinking water, Ridgewood Water has released the results of its annual water testing for 2023. The results show that Ridgewood exceeds the maximum allowed quantity ...
TRENTON, NJ – Two state agencies -- the Department of Human Services and the Department of Community Affairs -- are touting a new state program that would allow developers to receive funding for the creation of affordable rental housing units. Through the Healthy Homes partnership, the state is ...
LEWISBORO, N.Y. - Two public hearings scheduled for the July 22 Lewisboro Town Board meeting attracted a wealth of comments from residents. However, the board’s addition of a presentation by the green-energy consortium Sustainable Westchester provoked fierce responses from townspeople, with ...
RARITAN, NJ - Are you a Raritan Borough resident whose home needs repair? You may qualify for free help fixing it up. Low- and moderate-income individuals and families can receive up to $25,000 in fully forgivable no interest loans for repairs or replacement of roofs, foundations, supporting ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department is alerting the public to a road closure due to emergency road repairs. Kathryn Street will be closed to all traffic from Westfield Ave to Washington Street. The alert went out at approximately 7:30 on Wednesday morning. Motorists should plan ...
CALDWELL, NJ -- Personnel items covered in the July 23 meeting of the Caldwell Borough Council included approval of the change of status from probationary police officer to full-time police officer for Chistopher Bernard, who was hired in July 2023. Christopher DePrenda was appointed as a junior ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents from West Orange, Essex Fells and Verona attended the July 30 planning board meeting to ask questions about the proposed 496 units, including 100 affordable units, that a developer wants to build in the forest near West Essex Highlands. Town council chambers was ...
WAYNE, NJ – For the first time in 30 years, Wayne Township is moving forward with the creation of a new Master Plan, which should, over time, alter the township in subtle ways. And “in ways that the township wants,” according to the Planner for Wayne Township, Chris Kok. The Master Plan has the ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Township Committee introduced a tree ordinance revision at the July 23 meeting which would require residents to pay a “contribution” to the township every time they cut down a tree with a diameter of more than six inches. Ordinance 2024-22, if passed at the August meeting, would ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The South Orange Town Council held a special meeting on Monday, July 29 to discuss and vote on creating a referendum in the November election about selling its water utility to New Jersey American Water (NJAW). Mayor Sheena Collum began the meeting with a brief summary. “While ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - There will be a public hearing at Thursday's Township Committee meeting regarding a potential vote on a $1,500,000 dollar bond earmarked for improvements to be made at Bee Meadow Pool. The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 1st at 5pm in the Main Public meeting ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, to address several critical issues, including contract negotiations and the inclusion of special revenue items in the 2024 budget. The agenda will begin with discussions on three significant ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Looking to serve your community? The Village of Ridgewood is looking for citizen volunteers to serve on a number of boards and commissions, including the Shade Tree Commission, Project Pride Committee and Ridgewood Arts Council. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to ...
TRENTON, NJ – Two state agencies -- the Department of Human Services and the Department of Community Affairs -- are touting a new state program that would allow developers to receive funding for the creation of affordable rental housing units. Through the Healthy Homes partnership, the state is ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A whistleblower lawsuit filed by a Union County employee claims that she was demoted twice after refusing to comply with what she believed were unconstitutional practices. Assistant prosecutor Meghan Tomlinson is seeking damages including back pay, front pay, emotional ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Planning Board meeting, originally scheduled for August 1, has been canceled. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.]
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Township of East Brunswick has posted the attached alert regarding garbage and recycling: "Please place solid waste and recycling carts/containers curbside the night prior to your collection day. Collection begins at 5 AM, Carts placed after 5 AM may not be collected ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Painfully aware of the struggles other communities have had with battery energy storage systems (BESS) -- planned or existing -- North Salem officials are taking a proactive approach to the somewhat new green-adjacent technology. While no such projects are on the immediate ...
Linden, NJ - Come out and join the City of Linden for an AED Dedication Community Unveiling on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 5:30 pm. The event will be held at Tiger Pop Warner Field, 1298 Hussa St. (Dorothy Ford Park). Learn how to save lives by practicing CPR Compressions!. There will be an ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Flooding problems persist in Bridgewater Township, at least as far as members of the public are concerned. Several residents spoke before the town council July 18 about flooding issues they have been experiencing. Resident Malini Rao said she is still having problems with ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - It's going to be a little harder to get things done with no Marianne. Marianne Pettineo has been Secretary to the Mayor and Rent Leveling Board Secretary until July 25 when she retired from the borough after 18 years. The Borough Council and five mayors honored Pettineo on ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's next curbside pickup of yard waste will be on Wednesday. There is no charge for the service. Rules for pickup include: All yard waste must be in paper lawn bags or containers no larger than 30 gallons. No plastic bags will be accepted. Brush must be bundled ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Planning Board is scheduled to meet this Thursday, August 1. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, ...
WEST NEW YORK, NJ — Before kids return to this Hudson County town’s K-6th public school, US Sen. Bob Menendez’s name will be taken off the building and removed from its website. “We’re going to take the name down before the school year starts,” Mayor Albio Sires told NJ Globe. Its 550 students ...
WEST NEW YORK, NJ — Before kids return to this Hudson County town’s K-6th public school, US Sen. Bob Menendez’s name will be taken off the building and removed from its website. “We’re going to take the name down before the school year starts,” Mayor Albio Sires told NJ Globe. Its 550 students ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Borough is seeking public input for a comprehensive plan to revitalize the train station area. This initiative aims to enhance the functionality, aesthetics, and overall experience of the train station vicinity. The community is encouraged to participate by attending ...
HAZLET, NJ: Tax Bills were sent out Monday, July 29th. The Tax Office has mailed out the third- and fourth-quarter property tax bill for 2024 and the first- and second- quarter for 2025. The grace period has been extended to August 30, 2024. Visit the Tax Collector page for payment options.
CHATHAM, NJ - Township crews will soon be on local roads, working to smooth things out for drivers. A number of milling and paving projects are scheduled to begin in the next two weeks. The Township says all vehicles must be removed from the road on the days of milling and paving. Residents ...
HAZLET, NJ: The Township of Hazlet has various street improvements completed and others in the works! According to the Township: The milling and paving operation of Lisa Drive and Barry Lane has been completed. The milling and paving of Marsand Drive is scheduled to be completed soon.