Government
By DAVID BRIGHOUSE
July 14, 2024
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, originally scheduled for July 15, has been canceled. Zoning Board meetings are normally held in person. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the Rahway City Municipal Building, 1 City Hall Plaza. The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Following a fatal crash involving a 6-year-old in May, Coral Springs has asked Broward County and state transportation officials to review the safety of the intersection where the crash took place. City officials said they have requested a review of the left turn signal ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland has released its proposed 2024-25 budget for the Parkland community, and it includes a 13.6% increase overall from 2023-2024. The 2024-25 proposed budget is $98,586,450 versus the adopted budget of $86,804,950 in 2023-24. The breakdown of the 2024-25 budget ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township Committee released a statement Sunday morning 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, identifed as Thomas Matthew Crook, a ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The state has not come up with a solution to an anticipated late summer loss of lifeguards at Hopatcong State Park, a situation that becomes a burden for Roxbury police as crowds are turned away, said Roxbury Councilman Mark Crowley. Crowley is also a member of the Lake Hopatcong ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The mayor and council plan to discuss the results of the basketball court usage survey on July 24, according to the borough's weekly newsletter, in addition to analyzing "all safety considerations and all options for making the park as safe as possible." The survey elicited more ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is expected to vote on an emergency $168,700 contract for ABM Building & Energy Solutions to replace the rooftop A/C unit at City Hall. City officials have emphasized the importance of swift action to prevent further damage and to restore proper ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Despite the approval of an amendment that would bring a tax increase of just 2.9 percent, the Hoboken City Council voted down the proposed 2024 budget last week. At a special meeting on July 1st, the Council approved amendments to the initial $144,253,164.85 spending plan. On ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – A roadway rehabilitation and security enhancement project along the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission’s New Jersey segment of I-78 will advance into a new construction phase next week with the start of overnight milling and paving work along I-78 Eastbound in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – A roadway rehabilitation and security enhancement project along the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission’s New Jersey segment of I-78 will advance into a new construction phase next week with the start of overnight milling and paving work along I-78 Eastbound in ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ JCP&L is working with Bernards Township officials, led by Mayor Jennifer Asay, in addressing the causes of four major power outages in recent weeks, with a goal of helping to reduce such incidents. Meanwhile, the mayor is calling for residents to report on how they were ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood is continuing to invest in its pedestrian safety initiatives, with the announcement that they will be installing another seven pedestrian-activated crosswalk flashers. The plans represent the village's latest efforts to increase pedestrian safety, as they ...
In the aftermath of the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, New York officials, Democrats and Republicans alike, were united in condemning political violence. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D): Any violence against a fellow American is disgusting and ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- The upcoming township committee meeting agenda lists a proposed Town Hall Renovation presentation by the architect, a charter commission to consider a new form of government, a Paper Mill parking revenue shared agreement and an update on affordable housing. Other topics will be ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Borough Council will hold their monthly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 17, after the conclusion of the 6 p.m. work session. The regular council meetings take place at Borough Hall, located at 567 Boulevard on the second floor. If you are unable to ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — On the heels of their town hall addressing the exponential increase in sewer utility bills, the Borough of Roselle Park has announced that it will receive $3 million in operating aid funding toward unanticipated costs to its sewer utility. This borough will use these funds to ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Today is the last day to purchase stamps from the US Postal Service before prices increase on Sunday. Beginning on July 14, the First-Class Forever stamp will increase in price from 68 cents to 73 cents; a roll of 100 stamps will cost $73. This marks the second hike in stamp ...
SEA GIRT, NJ - At the recent Sea Girt Council meeting, the Sea Girt Governing body honored Raymond Litzinger, long time owner of Ray's Cafe at 523 Washington Ave. Ray's Cafe has been operating in Sea Girt for 31 years, having started up in 1993. At the meeting, Sea Girt Mayor Fetzer read a ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A quiet week in the village will be capped off with a Ridgewood council meetong on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday, July 17 Village Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Ridgewood Village Hall Courtroom
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs has two historic landmarks with Florida Heritage Site markers - the Coral Springs Historic Covered Bridge and the Museum of Coral Springs History building. In a city that just celebrated its 61st birthday, could there be more historic landmarks? That’s ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Kenvil Avenue, riddled with uneven pavement since a 2023 gas line replacement project, was supposed to be repaved this spring. Spring came and went, but the temporary pavement patches remain, and they might be there until autumn, according to Morris County, which owns and maintains ...
SOMERSET, NJ - At Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, members discussed the need for a comprehensive traffic and parking study on Hamilton Street due to ongoing development in the Fourth Ward. Councilman Carl R.A. Wright, who oversees the Fourth Ward, noted significant construction on Hamilton ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek leaders have approved a nearly six-figure contract to redo the city’s website, and defended their decision. “First off, I guess we're in a world now where over the past few years, we have multiple people that chime in through social media on contracts, on ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: At the recent Manasquan Council Meeting, the governing body provided an update on the pending offshore wind energy project progressing under the Biden and Murphy Administrations. This article - the fourth in a seven-part series on Wind Energy-focuses on transparency and ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents gathered in the Council Chambers on Tuesday to discuss concerns about Franklin’s annual deer hunting event, upcoming community events, and the possibility of a digital marquee to publicize town activities. During the public comments section, three residents expressed ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Township Council will hold a public meeting this Monday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave. For a copy of Monday's meeting agenda, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
NEWARK — The city will see a nearly 1% decrease in federal funding for four programs that help it provide housing to residents earning low incomes, according to a draft “annual action plan” that details how the $16.044 million in federal funding is being spent. During a public hearing on the ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Today is the last day to purchase stamps from the US Postal Service before prices increase on Sunday. Beginning on July 14, the First-Class Forever stamp will increase in price from 68 cents to 73 cents; a roll of 100 stamps will cost $73. This marks the second hike in stamp ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Today is the last day to purchase stamps from the US Postal Service before prices increase on Sunday. Beginning on July 14, the First-Class Forever stamp will increase in price from 68 cents to 73 cents; a roll of 100 stamps will cost $73. This marks the second hike in stamp ...
DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Township Council adopted a key piece of legislation focused on community improvements. During Tuesday’s meeting, the Council adopted an ordinance that provides $250,000 toward water main replacements and upgrades. This includes the construction and installation of a ...