Government

July 11, 2024

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting tonight, Thursday, July 11, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street. Highlights of the Agenda Ordinances Increase in Customer Water and Sewer Rates The council is expected to approve an ...

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Dear Monmouth County Residents,  I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday! I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all who have served our great nation and protected our freedom. Your service and dedication are deeply appreciated. To celebrate the holiday, I ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — As local temperatures continue to rise, residents in search of a lush, green lawn may be using lawn misters and sprinklers. In recognition of this, the township is reminding residents that they must follow Livingston’s Lawn Watering Ordinance.  The Township of Livingston shared ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board of Adjustment held an in-person and online meeting last night with all members in attendance. Highlights of the Meeting Cannabis Retail Store, Floro RB, LLC (formerly Two River Green) - 54 North Bridge The hearing began with a notification that the ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Monday's Plainfield City Council meeting, the City of Plainfield presented a proclamation commemorating the opening of the Hannah Atkins pool, once called the Plainfield Avenue Pool, and celebrating the community elders who helped make it possible. "In 1968, Hannah Atkins ...

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WASHINGTON, DC - On July 9, 2024, President Biden signed into law the Fire Grants and Safety Act, a bill authored by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07). This bill incorporates language from H.R. 4090, the Fire Grants and Safety Act, a bill Congressman Kean championed through the House of ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – At the July 8 meeting, the Cranford Zoning Board denied Harbor Consultants's application to change in variance to build an age-restricted, 55+ townhouse development on the 1.8-acre commercial site at 549 Lexington Avenue. The space was previously occupied by Reel-Strong Heating and ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Township Committee heard an explanation from its forester, Keith Decker, regarding the June 11 introduction of an ordinance that would adopt updated regulations governing tree removal and replacement in accordance with guidance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - 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 ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - 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 ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - 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 ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - 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 ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - 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 ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - 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 ...

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Orange, NJ- If you visited Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park Wednesday afternoon,  you could feel the energy and excitement for what the future holds. From senior citizens to young people, first responders to elected officials, community leaders to clergy,  all anxiously await the revitalization ...

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CAMDEN – George E. Norcross III, pleading not guilty on Tuesday to a grand jury indictment by the New Jersey Attorney General, did what he did for the good of Camden and Cooper University Health Care, his attorney claimed in court. The South Jersey Democratic kingpin and several others were the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the July 9 meeting, Council Members Sue Scarpa and Asmeret Ghebremicael reported that residents have told them that they don’t want to switch to the cart garbage removal system because the carts are too big (especially for condo and apartment dwellers), and they don’t want ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - Surviving family members and fellow law enforcement officers will join together on Saturday, July 13, to mark the tenth anniversary of the shooting death of Detective Melvin Santigo. The memorial walk will begin at 11:00 a.m. near the 13 Flags section of Liberty State ...

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Linden, NJ - In spite of the soaring temperatures last night, The City of Linden's Summer Entertainment Series was a great success. The event was held at the Raymond Bauer Promenade at 7 pm. Lots of residents came out and enjoyed music, food, and drinks. The music was provided by the band Frontier ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Monday's Plainfield City Council meeting, the governing body voted unanimously to approve its newest all-way stop. The four-way stop will be located at West 6th Street and Lee Place. In the past year, the council approved 15 new stops last July, followed by three more in ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - 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 ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Resident Joshua Mandell called into the June 8 town council meeting and reported that the shade tree he and his family enjoyed sitting under at the South Orange pool was removed. He asked when it would be replaced. “This past year, they cut down the big tree that overlooks the ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Two lanes are expected to open on Loxahatchee Road this fall, according to reports from the Florida Department of Transportation. The stretch of Loxahatchee Road between University Drive and Parkside Drive is expected to open later in the fall of 2024. According to FDOT  ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Planning Board is scheduled to meet this Thursday, July 11. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave. For a copy of the July 11th agenda, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...

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MADISON, NJ -  The borough of Madison has announced a first annual Madison Parks Design Day on Saturday July 13. The Design Day will take place at three different locations at three different times. When:  9 am - 11 am Livesey Park,  12 pm -2 pm Delbarton Park,  3 pm - 5 pm Summerhill ...

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Leer en español CAMDEN – The city is cracking down on those who pile trash on the street, expecting collection, rather than using trash cans, according to an amendment of Camden’s garbage, rubbish and refuse law before City Council. Council members voted unanimously on Tuesday evening to pass ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials are requesting $1.3 million in state aid from the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund for the 2025 Road Resurfacing Project. This is in response to deteriorating conditions on several city roads. Key streets slated for improvement include Chamberlain Avenue, ...

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BELMAR, NJ - At Tuesday's Belmar council meeting, Mayor Jerry Buccafusco announced that the borough would no longer pursue his proposal to eliminate the preference for Belmar residents seeking admittance to the Belmar Housing Authority’s (BHA) sole building, which has approximately 50 ...

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NEWARK — Property owners can expect new water meters that offer more accurate readings following City Council’s approval of a $22.5 million bond ordinance to pay for the replacements on Wednesday. Kareem Adeem, director of the city’s water and sewer department, said that the department has been ...

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Leer en español CAMDEN – Many in Camden’s Rosedale neighborhood will participate in a pilot program starting this September that city leaders said partially automates the trash pickup process and potentially reduces its cost. City Public Works Director Keith Walker told TAPinto Camden at a ...

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