Government
By ALLEY SHUBERT
July 4, 2024
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Phillipsburg announced that residents will receive an informational flier with their tax bills next week. The flier, which reads, “As Per Town Code, Household Garbage Should Be Placed In Containers,” explains that in the upcoming months, Phillipsburg will be focusing on ...
NEW JERSEY — Independence Day is 2024's sixth federal and state holiday that we observe with family gatherings, barbecues, parades and, of course, fireworks displays. In our area, Carteret and Woodbridge held their Fourth of July community celebrations and fireworks shows on Wednesday, July ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Join the Independance Day Celebration at Community Day in North Plainfield on July 6 on the West End School grounds, Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield with Fireworks at dusk with rain date of July 7. North Plainfield will not host a parade on the 4th however, Plainfield ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Neptune Township's growing population of Senior adults has a valuable resource in town: Neptune Senior Center and Senior Services, led by former Neptune Township Committeeman Randy Bishop. Randy, beginning his sixth year at the Department, is no stranger to Neptune's Senior ...
NEW JERSEY: As you watch the rockets glare and bombs burst into the New Jersey skies this week, share this bit of Jerseyana with the people on the blanket or lawn chairs next to you. The first “fireworks” display to celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was ordered by ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Borough Hall will be closed today, July 4, and tomorrow, July 5, in honor of Independence Day.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – During the Maplewood Township Committee meeting on July 2, Deputy Mayor Jamaine Cripe spoke about the NJ Transit meeting last week in which residents complained about delays and erratic service. They also made suggestions on how to remedy the situation. Cripe commented, “It affects ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Going to the DMV is a pain. Luckily, the Borough of Roselle Park will be bringing the clinic to you, as Roselle Park residents can make their appointment for the MVC’s “Agency on Wheels" mobile clinic starting now. Patrons will be received on a first-come, first-served basis ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Starting July 6, the Doylestown Dart bus service will be free on Saturdays for the rest of 2024. Doylestown Borough announced the change on its Facebook page on Wednesday. The borough encouraged riders to use the bus service to hop on and off to explore Doylestown. The Dart ...
Lopatcong Township released a Master Plan Blueprint in regard to the township’s pool and park upgrade plans which is slated to be discussed this evening, July 3, 2024. Over the last few years, Lopatcong has been working with professionals and residents to design these upgrades and improvements ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton recycling center and Newton Town Hall offices will be closed on July 4. The Town of Newton Court office will be closed on July 12.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — It was June 5, and it was time for Access to unveil its new logo. When Council Liaison Siobhan Winograd called up the architect of the new logo, it was not an experienced graphic designer, but a Ridgewood High School student — a well-spoken young man whose hard work will now serve ...
RED BANK, NJ: The borough will conduct a trial run for summer hours aimed at benefiting both our employees and the public. All employees will continue to work their required total hours during the week. Many offices will open earlier, providing you the convenience to conduct Borough business ...
EDISON, NJ - The Colonial Cemetery in Metuchen will receive $250,000 for preservation from the state budget, according to Mayor Jonathan Busch. The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society says the cemetery dates back to 1715 and contains at least 66 graves for revolutionary soldiers and patriots. The ...
Berkeley Heights proudly celebrates one of its own, Lieutenant Colonel Bill Toft, who recently attained the esteemed rank of Lieutenant Colonel at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. A distinguished member of the 82nd Airborne Division, Bill Toft's journey from his roots in Berkeley Heights to his ...
Berkeley Heights proudly celebrates one of its own, Lieutenant Colonel Bill Toft, who recently attained the esteemed rank of Lieutenant Colonel at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. A distinguished member of the 82nd Airborne Division, Bill Toft's journey from his roots in Berkeley Heights to his ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council got a fresh start and a clean slate on July 1 as the council led by Mayor Sean Spiller stepped aside and as Dr. Renée Baskerville was inaugurated Montclair’s new mayor and four new ward councilors and two new at-large councilors were also sworn ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As of July 1, for the first time in 17 years the Westfield Fire Department is fully staffed, according to Fire Chief Michael Duelks. “Today the first shift for three new firefighters, but the addition of these new personnel has allowed the expansion of the department to 40 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's closed on Independence Day? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! The Bordentown Township municipal building will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of the holiday. The Bordentown City municipal building will be closed on Thursday, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's closed on Independence Day? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! The Mount Laurel municipal building will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. As the Township municipal offices are closed on Fridays during the summer, the building will ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal offices will close at noon on Wednesday and be closed on Thursday in observance of Independence Day, according to the township. The South Brunswick Public Library will be closed on Thursday as well. Normal hours of operation will resume on Friday. The township ...
NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP, PA—PennDOT has reopened a stretch of River Road that it had closed for an emergency sinkhole repair, but delays will continue as the road is repaved. Route 32/River Road was closed on June 26 between Route 611/Easton Road and Bridgeton Hill Road while PennDOT fixed a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Lenape Park, tucked into the southern elbow of East Brunswick's historic district off Old Bridge Turnpike on Millman Avenue, will be the home of a new playground for children with physical and neurodiverse challenges due to the quick-thinking and quick-acting EB Department of ...
OLEAN, NY — The state has awarded more than $40 million in capital grants to support critical capital and infrastructure needs at 118 nonprofit organizations serving New York families. Two Olean-based organizations are among the recipients. Directions in Independent Living Inc. will receive ...
RARITAN TWP. – Hunterdon County will contribute $100,450 to the purchase of a 16-acre parcel of township open space. The county commissioners approved a resolution June 18 to support the purchase of the Langdo Acquisition by the Hunterdon Land Trust. The total price is $200,900, the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The full amount of the $1.8 million grant that the township recently received will be going toward the upgrade of all the pumping stations in Springfield. "All of our pumping stations – Summit, Marion, Joanne and Marion Storm Station – they all need work," township ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Health Department are pleased to announce the upcoming Linden Health and Wellness Event that will be held on October 12, 2024. Save the Date! Who: Free entry. Everyone is welcome! What: Health and Wellness Fair. Free ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ During June, Bernards Township police officers responded to calls ranging from a variety of thefts, unauthorized use of an EZ Pass, and received earlier incidents of identity thefts and scams that reportedly led to losses of more than $200,000 for township residents. Police also ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — A public hearing has been set for the Housing Choice Voucher Program’s five-year plan for Thursday, Aug. 8. The voucher program’s mission is to serve the needs of varying low-income families in the Public Housing Agency’s jurisdiction while also listing the goals and objectives ...