Government
By PAT SHARKEY
July 6, 2024
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 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek city officials have talked for years about the need to update the city’s outdated website. Next week, city commissioners will consider spending $93,600 on a contract with a Baltimore-based company for website design and implementation services, according to a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs planning and zoning board will review next week a proposal to add more gas pumps at Costco Wholesale. According to plans submitted to the city of Coral Springs, the company is looking to expand from 18 fueling stations to 24 at the store at 4621 Coral Ridge ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Borough of Kenilworth has implemented summer hours, which are currently in place until Friday, Aug. 30. The hours are as follows: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This change only impacts the following offices: Building, Clerk, ...
READINGTON, NJ - Though the mere name of JCP&L drew scattered boos and jeers from the gallery at a recent Readington Township Committee meeting after storm-related power outages throughout the municipality, committee members had a few compliments for the utility – and advice for residents in ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- The Fairfield mayor and council introduced an ordinance that would waive a four-year college degree for police officers in a lateral hire. They must have two years of service in another police department or two years of service as a special officer in Fairfield. “It’s becoming ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Tuesday, July 9’s town council meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. without a conference meeting. Some of the topics on the agenda include Resolution authorizing a professional service agreement with Dr. Michael Kelly Resolution authorizing Matrix New World to provide ...
JEFFERSON, NJ – In a weekly update about the Route 15 bridge construction projects, Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen said “significant progress is being made on the temporary bridge” and they are on track for a “soft opening” before the “hard deadline” of July 19. Following a virtual ...
JEFFERSON, NJ – In a weekly update about the Route 15 bridge construction projects, Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen said “significant progress is being made on the temporary bridge” and they are on track for a “soft opening” before the “hard deadline” of July 19. Following a virtual ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city’s Division of Human Services works each day with several agencies and organizations to provide comprehensive services for its most vulnerable residents. In an effort to coordinate with partners and streamline its efforts, division leaders have proposed working with the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Village of Ridgewood recently received a $68,000 Local Recreation Improvement Grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs for the purchase and installation of an inclusive playground at Habernickel Park, intended to provide a safe and inclusive space specifically designed ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Hiking trails in Veteran’s Memorial Park and those in Ledgewood/Morris Canal Park would be connected by a new pathway being discussed by Roxbury officials. The proposed trail would cost about $100,000, but the township hopes that much of the expense would be covered by county grant ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Report Issues and Find Answers right from your cell phone with the Town of Phillipsburg’s new service powered by TextMyGov. “We put out a notice about our new texting service which is active and available to residents,” Business Administrator Matt Hall shared. Now, ...
This is Mayor John McCormac, and it’s Friday, July 5, 2024. Woodbridge Township had 52 new coronavirus cases in June, after only 58 in May. Statewide numbers are up, but we are holding steady. Performer “Sarah T” is playing at 7 pm tonight at Curtains, and “Chris P” will play there at 7 pm on ...
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - A proposed battery farm is meeting with pushback on several fronts in Mount Kisco. Massachusetts-based New Leaf Energy is seeking to build a Tesla Megapack 2 XL facility at the 37-acre Diamond Properties complex at 333 North Bedford Road. The site where the 20-megawatt ...
WAYNE, NJ – Attorney Mark Semeraro of Semeraro & Farhrney was in front of the Planning Board asking for an extension for his client, Wayne PSC, LLC’s 2019 approval to redevelop the Preakness Shopping Center on the Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne. This signals further delay in redeveloping one of the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Revenue and Finance Commissioner Thomas J. Evans introduced Ordinance No. 3559 on behalf of himself and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mauro G. Tucc during the Tuesday, July 2 Board of Commissioners meeting. The Ordinance allows for purchase, installation and related services ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson's City Council will now have two meetings a month, one workshop and one regular, rather than the usual four. The decision was made during the council's recent reorganization meeting on Monday. The reason behind this decision, council members said, is to "increase efficiency ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Borough is seeking public input on revitalizing its train station area through a comprehensive redevelopment plan. This initiative aims to enhance the functionality, aesthetics, and overall experience of the train station vicinity. The community is encouraged to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has officially adopted its 2024 budget, following a public hearing at last week's Council Meeting. The $79,004,598.81 budget, which includes a substantial $20,000,000 grant from the State of New Jersey Boardwalk Preservation Fund, marks a significant ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The public is invited to a "cheers and tears" farewell party for Roxbury Public Library Director Radwa Ali on July 19, her last day on the job. Billed as an "open house," the gathering is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the library's quiet room. The library is ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Department of Public Works (DPW) will provide a number of services for residents next week. These include: Tuesday, July 9: Grass Pickup (All grass must be in biodegradable bags for it to be collected. No plastic bags and no clippings left at the curb without a brown ...
SPARTA, NJ – The latest chapter in the Diamond Chip multimodal facility application is another lawsuit filed by DCR. Once again they are claiming two of the members of the newly constituted planning board are compromised and should be removed. They further allege planning board attorney Tom ...
BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA—Two state representatives have weighed into the debate over a proposed 150,000 square-foot warehouse/truck terminal in Buckingham Township near the Doylestown Airport, and they’re urging officials to deny the application. In a June 28 letter to township officials, State ...