Government
By LAURA LAB
July 29, 2024
CALDWELL, NJ -- During Tuesday’s Caldwell Borough Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to table an ordinance for second reading that would have limited the allowable annual rent increases for senior citizens to 1 3/4% after listening to objectors. David Legow, who purchased the Carlye ...
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Scotch Plains native Dylan Redfield witnessed history as he attended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address in front of a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Redfield was invited as a guest of Congressman Tom Kean (R, NJ-07) and flew back to New ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Tewksbury Township Department of Public Works will begin oil and chip application on the following roads on or about August 1: King St., Potterstown Rd. from King St. crossing over Rockaway to Uptom Pine, Rockaway Rd. from Potterstown to Mountainville, the entire ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council is facing a $3.6 million price tag to install filters on borough wells to remove forever chemicals from drinking water. Grant consultant Terence Vogt, of Remington & Vernick Engineers, told the council at the July 15 meeting there were two ways to pay for the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Township has introduced its 2024 municipal budget. The budget was introduced at the July 18 meeting of the town council, with said introduction approved by resolution. The budget is just under $51.3 million, at $51,298,648, up from about $47 million in 2023. A ...
READINGTON, NJ - Need a car, a dump truck or even an ice rink? Readington Township may have just what you need. The township committee authorized the disposal of the township’s surplus property – and, yes, all those and more are on the yard sale list. “We’re cleaning out the yard if ...
WAYNE, NJ - As soon as November of 2024, Wayne Township may be acquiring the local YMCA, its 14-acre property and its 150,000 square foot facility - which includes a ton of space, a fitness center, a gym, squash courts, pickleball courts, an indoor swimming pool and more. The prospect of this ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the recent town council meeting, Joseph Fagan, West Orange’s Public Information Officer, provided some updates from the fire department, the police department, road safety grants, street paving, Brendan Byrne's 100th birthday and more. He began, “West Orange has received ...
SOMERSET, NJ - National Night Out (NNO) is upon us! This township-wide event aims to foster unity between law enforcement and citizens while promoting awareness and safety through games, activities, and music. Join your Franklin community on Tuesday, August 6, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the ...
Princeton, NJ – This is the week that wasn’t – or this is the week that isn’t – in Princeton municipal circles. It’s the last week in July and the beginning of August. Almost everyone has figured out how to take the week off. Almost. Except for the good guys from Mercer County Improvement ...
MILLBURN, NJ — During the recent Millburn Township Committee meeting, Millburn Township Chief Financial Officer Matthew Laracy reported that the audit had been completed. “Auditor [and Partner at] PFK O’Connor Davis, David Gannon, couldn't be here today. He's going to make himself available to ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale Borough shares safety tips from Bloomingdale Fire Department to practice during the summer. The tips shared are as follows: - Ensure campfires are built 25 ft away from houses,trees, shrubs, or anything else that could burn. - Sparklers can reach 1200 F ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. has announced that all flags posted on township property will fly at half-staff next week in honor of Phillipsburg’s first elected Mayor, Gloria A. Decker. On July 23, 2024, Decker passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Born on October 16, 1932, to ...
WOODBRIDGE — Taking NJ Transit's train and busses is going to cost us more. This is after NJ Transit’s board of directors approved a $3 billion operating budget on Wednesday, expected to sharply raise fares for riders. This is reportedly the agency’s biggest-ever operating budget. NJ Transit, ...
WOODBRIDGE — Taking NJ Transit's train and busses is going to cost us more. This is after NJ Transit’s board of directors approved a $3 billion operating budget on Wednesday, expected to sharply raise fares for riders. This is reportedly the agency’s biggest-ever operating budget. NJ Transit, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As the village begins filling out its various committees with volunteers, there will be a new committee in their midst. The newly formed Residential Flood Advisory Committee will work to strengthen the communication between the Village Manager and Village Council with residents who ...
NEWARK — A church is seeking the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s blessing to reinstate an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Center, or IOP, in the Central Ward. Salvation Counseling’s application from Trinity Union American Methodist Episcopal Church says senior pastor the Rev. Dr. Adolphus Scott Jr.
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, NJ - Road oil and chipping will begin August 1, 2024, on Mine Road, Mountainview Road, Norton Church Road, and Strotz Road. Please prepare for delays and drive slowly after the application. Pay attention to signage warning when roads are to be done. If possible, slow down, take ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Easton Road south of Doylestown Borough will be repaved this week as part of the roundabout construction that’s been taking place since January of this year. PennDOT announced that paving will take place on Monday, July 29, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. where Easton Road meets Turk Road.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of July 28, 2024. NEW THIS WEEK: In Bedminster Township, Route 313/South Dublin Pike between High Street and Chelfield Road will have a lane closure for a utility pole installation from 9 a.m. to 3 ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council unanimously advanced a rent control ordinance that officials say serves as a compromise in hopes of avoiding a referendum in the fall. The Council voted 8-0 to introduce a measure that allows landlords of rent-controlled properties to get a one-time rent ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Springfield Mayor Chris Weber came up with a suggestion for how to help beautify the township in a small way. At the July 17 meeting of the Township Committee, Mayor Weber said that the municipality's traffic boxes could use some spiffing up. "I'd like to look at wrapping ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - The President of the Belford Seafood Co-op spoke at the recent Middletown Committee meeting to share his concerns about development in the Belford section of town. In a spirited discussion with Mayor Perry, the speaker expressed concerns about development in Belford. The Mayor ...
NEW JERSEY - Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is set to resign next month after being found guilty in a federal bribery trial. The resignation is slated for August 20. With Menendez's imminent departure, attention is turning to who will fill his Senate seat. Among the top contenders is Christian ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has tabled an ordinance to amend the Amboy Avenue Redevelopment Plan. The ordinance would have reduced the maximum height for new mixed-use buildings. The council voted four to two to table the ordinance at their regular meeting on Wednesday. The ordinance aimed to ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In Livingston, bulk garbage pickup day is the resident’s last regularly scheduled collection day of each month. Bulk pickup day is for disposing of large items like furniture, mattresses, toys, carpeting, toilets, and rubber tires (with rims removed). Ahead of this month’s bulk ...
NEW JERSEY - Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is set to resign next month after being found guilty in a federal bribery trial. The resignation is slated for August 20. With Menendez's imminent departure, attention is turning to who will fill his Senate seat. Among the top contenders is Christian ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A center in the county that provides services to immigrants seeking U.S. Citizenship has moved to Rahway from its former location in Elizabeth. “The Union County center for We Are One New Jersey has relocated from 288 Broad Street in Elizabeth to a new facility Irving Street ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Property owners have until 8/15/24 to pay their tax bill without interest. Residents can pay their bill online, with checking or savings account, with a fee of $1.25, through the online platform, however, if you choose to pay via online bill pay with your bank account, the ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A center in the county that provides services to immigrants seeking U.S. Citizenship has moved to Rahway from its former location in Elizabeth. “The Union County center for We Are One New Jersey has relocated from 288 Broad Street in Elizabeth to a new facility Irving Street ...