Government
By TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD STAFF
July 27, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The township's aging Department of Public Works building has been undergoing some upgrades this summer. Springfield administrator John Bussiculo said that all the lighting in the first bay in the garage at the Center Street facility has been upgraded to LED lights. "We're ...
PERTH AMBOY - The city served as a backdrop on July 26 for an announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is earmarking $72 million to support statewide climate change preparedness. This project, Building a Climate Ready NJ, is designed to reduce flood risks for ...
PERTH AMBOY - The city served as a backdrop on July 26 for an announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is earmarking $72 million to support statewide climate change preparedness. This project, Building a Climate Ready NJ, is designed to reduce flood risks for ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough announced a community forum scheduled for September 16 to discuss views on basketball court use and public safety at Wilde Memorial Park after the May 21 shooting. "All residents will have the opportunity to express their views on these important topics," according to ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Municipal Court will be closing for three days during the upcoming weeks. The dates of closure are as follows: Friday, July 26, 2024 Friday, August 2, 2024 Monday, August 5, 2024
PARSIPPANY, NJ - In the wake of this month's tragic pedestrian fatality accident, Mayor Jamie Barberio issued the following message to residents: As we continue to embrace the warmth and longer days, I want to remind everyone of the importance of staying safe, particularly on our roads. The ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Union County Mosquito Control has announced it will conduct adult mosquito spraying in New Providence and surrounding areas on Saturday morning, July 27, 2024. The spraying is scheduled to occur between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., weather permitting. The areas in New Providence ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Beloved long time children’s librarian Laura Fuhro is retiring after 49 years, and was honored and had a proclamation read by Mayor Angie Devanney at the July 23 council meeting for her decades of service to the community. Fuhro was hired to work as a children's librarian in ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has extended the grace period for third quarter tax payments to Monday, August 19. Residents can make payments online, at the municipal offices, through the municipal drop box, or via mail. Quarterly tax payments can be made online by clicking here. Residents will need ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, July 26. Bill & Andy will appear at Curtains at 7 pm tonight. At 7:30 pm tonight, at the Woodbridge Middle School Theater, the Woodbridge Community Players are also putting on the play “The Prom.” There’s a show at 7:30 pm on Saturday, and ...
NEWARK — Charles A. Bell, a former Central Ward Councilman and school board member, who also served as the executive director of the Newark Housing Council, has died. He was 81. Bell, described by family, friends and colleagues, as a humble and outgoing man dedicated to serving the public, died ...
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Political leaders should be working together to fix our broken politics. But they aren’t even talking about reducing endless hyper-partisan fighting, even though we have solutions. Let’s say something so they do something – petition party leaders, elected officials, and candidates ...
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 ...
TRI-BORO, NJ - Tri Boro's first aid squad will be offering an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class starting in September. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday evening from 9/18 through 11/6. Hours will be 7 pm - 10 pm. If you are interested in signing up call Gayle ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- During the July 16 township committee meeting, days after the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, Mayor Annette Romano and the committee members took turns reading paragraphs of a proclamation against political violence. WHEREAS, the township of Millburn is ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A bus full of youth activists from around the country is traveling the nation this summer with a goal of making a difference and protecting future generations – and one of their August stops is Bridgewater. One of the organizers of the bus tour is Sam Schwartz, of Palm Beach ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On a pleasant Thursday evening, just before the final Summer Concert in the Park featuring Asbury Fever, New Providence came together to mark the success of its first Green Challenge. The gathering in the park highlighted the community’s commitment to sustainability. With ...
Linden, NJ - - The Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of N4SF Homeownership Center (Neighborhoods For A Sustainable Future) was held on July 17th, 2024. The Linden N4SF Homeownership Center is located at 1120 St. George Ave. in the Linden Social Service Building. The center is dedicated to assisting ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Joining a growing roster of concerned municipalities, Bedford moved last week to halt any immediate effort to stand up a battery farm in the town. It’s likely to impose a six-month moratorium on issuing permits or approvals for battery energy-storage systems (BESS). Better known ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Mountainside Borough has its own beautification crew and you probably didn't even know. The vegetation across the bridge, the seasonal flower boxes downtown, and the lights on the Borough Hall Christmas tree don't just magically appear yearly – that is Beautiful ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The township recently received six bids on a project to remove trees from Ruby Park, but the lowest of those bidders appears to have backed out. According to Springfield Township Administrator John Bussiculo, "We had that bunch of ash trees in the back of the lot (in Ruby ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Longtime resident Aaron Lowe addressed Fairfield's governing body and Business Administrator James Gasparini at Monday's Township Council meeting on their decision not to repave and to stop plowing and maintaining Martins Lane. This is the second time Lowe spoke to the council ...
WARREN, NJ -- The 2024/2025 Warren Township Property Tax bills have been printed and are in the mail. The grace period is through Wednesday, August 21, 2024. After the 21st, interest will be charged back to August 1, 2024. Your options for paying your 3rd Quarter Property taxes are as ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ -- Township Committee Meeting: Monday 8/19 @ 7:30PM Land Use Board Meeting: Monday 7/29 @ 7:00PM All meetings are held at Town Hall, 111 Greenbrook Road
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting last night that lasted less than a half hour with all members in attendance except for Kristina Bonatakis, who was excused. $530,000 Marine Park Improvement Contract Awarded Engineering firm CME Associates was awarded a contract in the ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Disabilities and Mental Health Committee held a jazz fundraiser to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge on Wednesday evening. “It is truly heartwarming to see so many of you here tonight, united by a ...
WAYNE, NJ – The biggest news in years for Wayne Township was the sudden announcement that the Township of Wayne would be looking to purchase the Wayne YMCA. Their $12.2 million offer was accepted by the current operator, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges, and the transfer of the property to the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Please be advised that The Union County Mosquito Control Bureau recently documented Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a human-biting mosquito species in the township. The County will focus mosquito abatement services to the problem area based upon their mosquito ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ—The Borough has finalized the 2024 paving schedule with Riverview Paving. The contractor will be in various areas of the borough for approximately three weeks. Milling and paving is anticipated to begin on Tuesday, July 30th. Pittsford Way Edgewood Tall ...
NEW JERSEY- All college students in NJ-11 Legislative District can now apply to be a fall intern with Congresswoman MIkie Sherrill. Applications for Fall 2024 internships in both Sherrill's DC and Livingston offices are now open. Candidates for the internship program must be undergraduate or ...