Government
By JIM LONERGAN
July 10, 2024
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 ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The township is installing raised pavement markers and more flashing warning signs at the intersection of Eyland Avenue, Unneberg Avenue and Pleasant Hill Road in Succasunna, the scene of many accidents. The plan was announced by Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd at Tuesday’s ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- New Jersey American Water will be working on a water main replacement from June 24 to August 30 at night between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m on Mondays to Fridays. Expect road closures and detours on Eagle Rock Avenue from Prospect Avenue to Harrison Avenue.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A preview of the Phillipsburg Town Council agenda for this evening, July 10, 2024, includes second readings and first readings of ordinances and a series of resolutions. A second reading of ordinance O2024-13, authorizing the purchase by the town of real property located at ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - On Wednesday, June 26th, The Center in Asbury Park hosted the city's monthly community forum, Coffee with a Councilmember. The event featured Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and Councilmember Yvonne Clayton, offering residents the chance to connect with their elected officials, learn about ...
NEWTON, NJ – Town officials report Newton DPW crews "worked through the night and repaired the water main break at Hicks Avenue." A water main break on Hicks Avenue caused a disruption of water service to residents on Hicks Avenue, Smith Street, Grand Avenue and other area neighborhoods, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The water main construction on Lafayette Avenue Extension from Braen Avenue to Ravine Drive in Wyckoff will cause the road to be closed through 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 10. The Hawthorne Police Department Traffic Bureau is alerting the public to the following: Closed ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D, LD-19) is devising legislation that would prohibit landlords from using rent-setting software that she says drives apartment prices up. “As the costs of housing, especially in the rental market, continue to increase, the last thing working ...
CRANFORD – Cranford’s award-winning downtown was awarded $2.7 million in the New Jersey Fiscal Year 2025 state budget for revitalization and pedestrianization projects. This tremendous support will allocate financial resources to enhance accessibility, improve safety, refine functionality, increase ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - This summer, Neptune Township Rec has a packed schedule for residents of all ages! Some programs and events require payment and registration and some of the prices may vary based on residential status- please visit the Community Pass website to learn more and register. At ...
TETERBORO, NJ - The Teterboro Mayor and Council approved two ordinances, one on introduction and one on final approval at their July meeting. The Council approved on second and final reading Ordinance 650 appropriating $330,000 for the milling, resurfacing, and construction of sidewalks and ...
TRENTON – A Union native has been named Governor Phil Murphy’s new Chief of Staff, replacing Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. Tim Hillmann, currently serving as the Governor’s Principal Deputy Chief of Staff, will assume the role of Chief of Staff later this summer. Hillmann is a graduate of Union ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold their regular meeting tonight, Wednesday, July 10, 7:00pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street. Highlights of the Agenda 54 North Bridge – Cannabis Retail Store Two River Green, LLC will go before the Board for the third time seeking ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Borough will receive a large chunk of its PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) from the Ivy Apartments on Aug. 1 when $554,996.67 is due, it was announced by Karen Fornaro, the borough's chief financial officer, at Monday night's council meeting. The yearly amount Chatham will ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Green in Newton has a different look with the removal of the gazebo this week. Newton Police Chief Steve VanNieuwland said the iconic symbol of the county park had become "a magnet" for bad behavior. “From the first of the year to July 8 there were 61 police calls to the ...
Princeton, NJ -- On Monday, July 8, Princeton Council approved a solution for dealing with the town’s over-population of deer: Surgical sterilization. If the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife agrees with the plan, this winter a crack team of scientists and wildlife biologists will stake ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Long-time borough employee Carol Chamberlin is retiring, according to the mayor. "After 32 years of dedicated service, our health registrar, Carol Chamberlin, is retiring," Mayor John Lane reported. "Carol will be very missed, not only by her borough family, but also by all of ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Monday night's Plainfield City Council meeting, all measures passed unanimously aside from 7 resolutions and ordinances designating developers for properties or providing them with a tax exemption. On these 7 items, either Councilor Wyatt, Briggs-Jones, or both voted "no". See ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The main topic of the South Orange Town Council meeting was if the village should sell its water system. Resident Ben Vitale asked multiple questions. Did Maplewood sell its system to New Jersey American Water, when and what were the terms of the deal? Have we ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - Save LBI produced the following press release in regards to the approval of the Atlantic Shores South project. The release was submitted as follows: Save Long Beach Island, the coalition of citizens dedicated to protecting our oceans and New Jersey Shore communities, on July ...
Leer en español PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D, LD-19) is devising legislation that would prohibit landlords from using rent-setting software that she says drives apartment prices up. “As the costs of housing, especially in the rental market, continue to increase, the last ...
CARTERET, NJ — With the federal government proposing new rules to address excessive heat in the workplace, the Middlesex County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (MCMJIF) said that ongoing training is key to keeping employees safe. The Joint Insurance Fund offers voluntary safety training courses ...
NEW BRUNSWICK- With the federal government proposing new rules to address excessive heat in the workplace, the Middlesex County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (MCMJIF) said that ongoing training is key to keeping employees safe. The group offers voluntary safety training courses to local ...
NEW BRUNSWICK- With the federal government proposing new rules to address excessive heat in the workplace, the Middlesex County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (MCMJIF) said that ongoing training is key to keeping employees safe. The group offers voluntary safety training courses to local ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Vincent Quatrone has been appointed as the new Business Administrator for the Township of Little Falls. This comes after the Township Council failed to appoint him at a previous meeting due to the application process. With over 32 years of experience in municipal, county, and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The grades are in for Coconut Creek school-zone speedsters, and they’re failing miserably in some cases, according to recent traffic studies. In May, the five-member commission unanimously passed a local law after its first public reading that will allow police to install ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Committee will meet on Thursday, July 11th at 6pm for an in-person, open public conference and closed, executive legal meeting in Conference Room “A” at the Township Municipal Building located at 1000 Route 10W in Whippany. Then, at 7:00pm, the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The NJ MVC Mobile Unit will be back in Morristown Tuesday July 16 and Wednesday July 17 from 9am - 2pm. The mobile unit will be located at Morristown Town Hall, 200 South Street in Morristown! Appointments are needed for 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗗 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮ls. Appointments fill up 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 ...
UPDATE 7/12/24- TAPinto Neptune/Neptune City has received another photo which the source alleges shows David Milmoe using a a derogatory slur commonly used to refer to LGBTQ people. The source, which has been verified but prefers to remain anonymous, provided this photo to TAPinto Neptune after ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will introduce a Redevelopment Plan for 1810 Route 27, the site of a former retail store, gas station, and service garage. The council will review the plan and hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 24. “The Route 27 corridor is vital to the economic health of Edison ...