Government

July 15, 2024

UPDATE- Water use advisory is lifted and repair is completed, however, NJ American Water still urges conservation throughout the summer.  Please visit njamwater.com for more information on conservation. NEPTUNE -  New Jersey American Water, which owns Neptune Township and Neptune City's potable ...

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BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ Due to the continuing heat wave, the free community yoga with the Basking Ridge Indian Community (BRIC) and Mayor Jennifer Asay has been rescheduled for a second time for 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22 at Harry Dunham Park at 450 Somerville Road. "Yoga in the Park" was ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey and members of the Borough of Chatham Council weighed in on Saturday's failed attempt to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump by issuing a joint statement on Monday. "We ask you to stand with us to condemn this assassination attempt ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Township of Nutley Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Nutley Board of Commissioners issued a public statement on Monday July 15 following the attack on President Trump this past weekend.   The statement reads:   Statement from Mayor Kelly and the Board of ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL - During the new school year, drivers speeding through Coconut Creek school zones could start seeing fines mailed to them after they’ve been caught by a new speed-detection system.  Last week, the city’s five-member commission unanimously passed a local law that will allow for ...

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PARKLAND, FL- A meeting to discuss the upcoming improvements to The Ranches community is being held next week. The virtual meeting will discuss all aspects of the project, and local residents are invited to attend the meeting. According to the City's website, "the City of Parkland is pleased to ...

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LEWISBORO, N.Y. - When the Lewisboro Town Board voted in May to end its contract with Sustainable Westchester, that might normally be the end of the story. Well, never say never. The executive director of the Mount Kisco-based green-energy cooperative was set to speak at the end of its July 8 ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ/FIELDSBORO, NJ — State Senator Troy Singleton highlighted funding secured for Bordentown City and Fieldsboro in the state budget during stops on his "State Budget Tour" last week. Singleton visited the two municipalities on July 12 and spoke with elected officials about the ...

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EDISON, NJ - Edison Township is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Summer Boot Camp, a four-day-long internship program for those who wish to pursue a career in government. The deadline to apply is August 5. Applications can be found by clicking here. The program will run in two sessions ...

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RARITAN TWP - Raritan Township passed a resolution June 18, authorizing the submission of a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. NJDOT is currently accepting applications from municipalities for various grant programs for the Fiscal Year 2025 NJDOT Municipal Aid ...

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FLEMINGTON – The borough council introduced, on June 24, changing the intersection at William and Broad streets to a four-way stop. The borough will also add two compact car parking spaces at that intersection. Mayor Marcia Karrow had presented the change at the last council meeting. The ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Township continues to work on maintaining its stormwater management capabilities, although residents are concerned that not enough is being done following recent flooding. Assistant township engineer Anthony Gallo and public works superintendent Richard Shimp ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The township's capital plan for 2024 includes milling and paving improvements on several roads in Springfield. Administrator John Bussiculo announced at the June 25 meeting of the Township Committee that Cain Street, Christy Lane, Edgewood Avenue, Henshaw Avenue and Surrey ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- Laura Tacuri was sworn in as Jersey City’s new Tax Assessor last week. Tacuri is the first Latina woman to hold the position. Prior to her ascension to the post, Tacuri has been a dedicated employee of the City as Hudson County’s first naturalized Ecuadorian Deputy Tax Assessor ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — Council President Bill Rutherford spoke about conducting a forensic audit covering the period from January 1, 2018, through December, 31 2023. He explained, “We had two years’ worth of corrective action from the state of New Jersey that was not included in our audit for two ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Board of Education will meet Monday night to finalize its 2024-25 school budget that will increase school taxes by 6.84 percent, while recouping $5.7M in state budget cuts lost over the past five years. The board had voted 7-2 at its June meeting to approve the revised ...

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Princeton, NJ – We’ve had “Save Jugtown,” fighting the proposed new apartment building at Nassau and Harrison Street, and “Save Our Streetscape,” referring to a subdivision in the Jefferson-Cuyler Road neighborhood. Now we may be headed for a “Save Mercer Hill” campaign, referring to the ...

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WASHINGTON, DC - Beginning on July 14, the First-Class Forever stamp increased in price from 68 cents to 73 cents; a roll of 100 stamps will cost $73. This marks the second hike in stamp costs in 2024. The USPS raised stamp prices from 66 to 68 cents in January. Other price changes ...

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JESPY’s Engineer Tells South Orange Planning Board About Revised Design SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – JESPY House presented plans to build JESPY Center to the planning department three months ago and has been adjusting the project to township specifications. The new structure will house differently-abled ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — Black bears have been sighted in Millburn and nearby towns including Maplewood, South Orange, Livingston, West Orange and more. The township suggests that that residents review the advice of the NJ Department of Environmental Protect’s lists of Dos and Don’ts.  DON’T Do ...

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Mercer County, NJ – Adopting a budget is one of the major functions of any branch of government, and one, Mercer County officials said in a statement, happened months earlier than in 2023 and is a testament to the current Administration’s efforts to keep Mercer County’s finances on track.  “In ...

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  RANDOLPH, NJ- The Township of Randolph has scheduled the following roads to be milled and/or resurfaced beginning August 2024, weather permitting: Road Length Old Shunpike Road Brookside Road to Barbara Drive Powder Horn Road Entire ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Mayor Brian Gallagher released a statement Sunday reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump Saturday night at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. Police sharpshooters killed the suspected gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crook, a 20-year-old who ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ – The much-anticipated temporary bridge over the Rockaway River on Route 15 is now operational according to New Jersey Department of Transportation.  Two lanes are open one week ahead of the initial schedule. Route 15 was closed in the area on June 4 when the road was found to be ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ – The much-anticipated temporary bridge over the Rockaway River on Route 15 is now operational according to New Jersey Department of Transportation.  Two lanes are open one week ahead of the initial schedule. Route 15 was closed in the area on June 4 when the road was found to be ...

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          "Marie (Smith) and I are praying for President Trump and thank God he was not seriously injured after today’s attempt on his life."Congressman Smith      According to former President Donald Trump who, in his own words, stated that he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part ...

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          "Marie (Smith) and I are praying for President Trump and thank God he was not seriously injured after today’s attempt on his life."Congressman Smith      According to former President Donald Trump who, in his own words, stated that he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part ...

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          "Marie (Smith) and I are praying for President Trump and thank God he was not seriously injured after today’s attempt on his life."Congressman Smith      According to former President Donald Trump who, in his own words, stated that he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of July 14, 2024. NEW THIS WEEK: In Bedminster Township, Route 313/Dublin Pike between High Street and Chelfield Road will have a lane closure for a pole installation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work is ...

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