Government

June 28, 2024

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Gear up for a treasure hunt through town as the Town of Phillipsburg launches its first-ever Three-Day Town-Wide Yard Sale from June 28-30 kicks off this evening.  This initiative should be a weekend full of incredible finds and some unbeatable deals. Why You Shouldn’t Miss ...

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TRENTON – A new student loan redemption program has been announced to benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities, announced the Department of Human Services, Department of ...

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JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Planting a flag under the banner of Clean Energy is easy, but the reality is more complex. Whether it's electric vehicles (EVs) or wind farms, appealing names and hefty investments, such as the $2.3 trillion from the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction ...

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WARETOWN - Due to the July 4 Holiday, Brush will be picked up Tuesday, July 02, 2024  Please make sure you have called to have your address added to the Brush list by 4:00 pm Monday, July 1, 2024. Garbage will be picked up as usual on Wednesday, July 03, 2024 Recycling will be picked up on ...

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JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Planting a flag under the banner of Clean Energy is easy, but the reality is more complex. Whether it's electric vehicles (EVs) or wind farms, appealing names and hefty investments, such as the $2.3 trillion from the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction ...

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VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is running a smoke testing program in an effort to reduce sewer maintenance costs. Weather permitting, the program is scheduled to begin on or about the week of July 15. Residents will receive a notice 24 hours prior to the beginning of testing. Here's how ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Main Line train station parking lot will be partially closed on Friday, June 28 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entire parking lot will be closed on Saturday, June 29 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is additional parking on Main Street and Rock Road.

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough announced the basketball courts at Wilde Park have reopened temporarily "to allow the Special Task Force to observe and detail the usage," according to borough officials and a message to the community. "Once their data collection is complete, we will have the ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Township Committee voted, 4-1, to adopt a $4.8 million bond ordinance that will pay for the purchase of fire trucks, police cars, a group affordable housing building on River Road, and a study for the construction of a new police headquarters and municipal office complex ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with all members in attendance. The meeting kicked off with presentations beginning first on a grant application to the Monmouth County Open Space (MCOS), program for the Marine Park Open Space ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - On Tuesday, June 18th, Commissioner Director, Jeff Kuhl gave the annual State of the County Address to attendees at the 2024 ELC Breakfast meeting, on important policy issues that are happening in Hunterdon County. The event was hosted in conjunction with the Hunterdon County ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL - South Creek residents are in line to see about $14.3 million worth of improvements in the neighborhood, thanks to the one-cent tax Broward County voters approved four years ago.  City Manager Sheila Rose recently informed the City Commission that the community project was the ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Assistant Business Administrator Vincent Quatrone will not be Little Falls' new Business Administrator after a vote to appoint him failed. The appointment follows the retirement of the current Business Administrator, Charles Cuccia. The vote ended in a tie, with two in favor and ...

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TRENTON, NJ - The path to returning Groundhog Day to Milltown took another positive step this week. Milltown Wranglers Russell Einbinder and John McNamara testified before New Jersey's State Assembly Regulated Professions Committee on Monday. Einbinder and McNamara spoke before the committee about ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Springfield Planning Board voted, 8-1, to approve our request for conditional use to construct a billboard on Edison Place at its special meeting on Tuesday, June 25. As a condition of approval, Outfront Media of Fairfield agreed to swap billboard locations and remove the ...

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Editor's note: Press release submitted to TAPinto Berkeley Heights by Township of Berkeley Heights. BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Township Council on June 25 unanimously approved adding a referendum question to the November 5, 2024 election ballot in order to solicit public opinion ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township council is planning to introduce an ordinance to put a four ton weight limit on Miller Road, according to the agenda. The ordinance will be brought up as a discussion item at the next council meeting on Wednesday. According to the ordinance, the township ...

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TRENTON, NJ - The path to returning Groundhog Day to Milltown took another positive step this week. Milltown Wranglers Russell Einbinder and John McNamara testified before New Jersey's State Assembly Regulated Professions Committee on Monday. Einbinder and McNamara spoke before the committee about ...

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The Cattaraugus County Office of Emergency Services is compiling damage information from businesses and homeowners whose properties sustained significant damage from heavy rainfall on June 19. The information will be used to document and track damage. It is not for reimbursement purposes. The ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5; both days are parking holidays in Summit with no fees required for on-street parking or parking in municipal lots and garages. The Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and will be open on Friday, July ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Three engineers from Colliers Engineering and Design gave a presentation during the June 25 town council meeting about new traffic lights and other safety measures for Essex County, including two intersections in West Orange. Asif Mahmood, Anthony Mariani and Adam Allen showed ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ - Redevelopment of the former Nokia site moved forward during the short regular meeting of the Township Committee on Tuesday, June 27th, with a unanimous vote of those present. The plan, part of a negotiation with the owner, sets forth new opportunities to redevelop the property ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village ran into a jam at their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 26, as they discussed the increase in traffic accidents at the Oak St. and Glen Ave. intersection and the N. Maple Ave. and Mulberry Pl. intersection. They received a report from Ridgewood Police ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township has announced that they have the Hanover Township Community Center, located at 15 North Jefferson Road in Whippany, open as a Cooling and Charging Center until the power is restored. The latest forecast from JCP&L regarding power restoration is 7:30pm ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- By a favorable 3-2 vote, the town council passed an ordinance Wednesday night on the first reading adopting the "District 5 Riverside Industrial Amendment" as part of the Riverfront Development Plan. Less than 20 protesters wearing orange T-shirts departed the meeting shortly ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ - Redevelopment of the former Nokia site moved forward during the short regular meeting of the Township Committee on Tuesday, June 27th, with a unanimous vote of those present. The plan, part of a negotiation with the owner, sets forth new opportunities to redevelop the property ...

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BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - The Borough of Bloomingdale on June 26th released a statement from Mayor D'Amato in regard to water concerns.  "I apologize for the water issues we are currently experiencing. Please know that we understand all your concerns. However, at this time, we are at the mercy of the ...

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Dear Monmouth County Residents:  Happy summer! I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and all that Monmouth County has to offer. With numerous events and activities throughout the County, there is surely something for everyone. This is an exciting time of the year as we anticipate a ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Township Council met on Monday, June 24 as the summer began by addressing some managerial concerns, recent successes of township programs, infrastructure updating, and the ongoing problem of feral cats affecting the community. Some items addressed at the ...

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EDISON, NJ - The township has adopted a bond ordinance for approximately $1.4 million for improvements to their solid waste collection. The bond ordinance was adopted with a six to one vote at the regular council meeting on Wednesday. According to the ordinance, the township will allocate ...

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