Government
By BOROUGH OF RED BANK
March 21, 2026
Last night at approximately 9:11 PM, an individual wielding a metal pipe approximately five feet in length caused significant damage to four front windows of Borough Hall on Monmouth Street, impacting the Finance Office area.Responding officers issued commands to the individual, which were not ...
PARAMUS, NJ — With spring just around the corner, the Paramus DPW is preparing for roadwork.To properly check for any needed repairs and/or resurfacing for issues such as potholes, crewmembers will tour around town to evaluate streets.“Road resurfacing is not only based on need, but also what the ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — What began as frustration among residents has grown into a citywide movement for housing justice, as tenants gathered at the East Orange Public Library on March 14 for a Tenant Rights Workshop focused on education, advocacy, and empowerment.Hosted by the Greater East Orange ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac.Woodbridge High School has the play “Pippin” at 7 pm on Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday.On Saturday, the Avenel Performing Arts Center has a “Wicked Sing-a-Long” at 2 pm and again at 8 pm.The First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge has a Children’s Clothes Closet ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The following items passed at the March 18th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in Council Chambers. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-5An Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).ORDINANCE NO. 2026-6An Ordinance ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mayor Matthew P. Anesh has proclaimed April 12–18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunications Week in South Plainfield to recognize the vital work of the borough’s telecommunicators. Telecommunicators are often the first point of contact during emergencies, providing critical ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council on March 10 rejected an ordinance that would have dissolved the city’s Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board (BEEB).City Clerk Kevin McKeown said staff drafted the ordinance and invited all remaining board members to attend the meeting. McKeown also ...
TRENTON, NJ — As prescription drug prices continue to rise, the need for stronger oversight and accountability in the pharmaceutical supply chain has never been greater according to Assemblyman Roy Freiman. On Thursday, the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee advanced the ...
South Orange, NJ (March 18, 2026) – In response to questions raised by residents, South Orange Village has worked closely with New Jersey American Water (NJAW) to review current water billing practices and confirm alignment with the terms of the approved sales agreement.The agreement includes a ...
SAYREVILLE – There are beautiful views of the Raritan River from the municipal boat ramp at the end of River Road, and the area has huge potential as a local destination for borough residents and guests. This vacant stretch of municipal land just needs the right amenity to entice more people to ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials will seek new bids for the Cedarhurst Avenue water main replacement after the only proposal submitted came in significantly over budget, delaying progress on a long-planned infrastructure project.The project is intended to replace the aging water main along ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Town Council held a special budget meeting on March 18, for what they hoped would be the final round of budget discussions. The new budget proposal would result in a 4.478% tax rate increase.The outcome of the proposal will be a $148.37 annual tax increase on an ...
SPARTA, NJ – Women’s History Month was recognized with a proclamation at the March 10, 2026 township council meeting. Mary Fischer, Mandy Major and Michelle Petelicki accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta after it was read into the record by Mayor Dean Blumetti.
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Schuyler Place in Morristown will be temporarily closed on Monday, March 23, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews continue work tied to the Morris County Courthouse project.According to the announcement, the closure is needed to allow for excavation work in the roadway, including ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Potholes and water main breaks were two of the fallout from the rugged winter that Springfield has experienced.Township administrator John Bussiculo said that the Springfield Department of Public Works has been making repairs on of its our plows and spreaders before they are ...
POMPANO BEACH — In a quickly-called workshop, Pompano Beach city commissioners and residents gathered at the Cultural Center on Friday to weigh the future of a “standalone police department” or staying with BSO as the city's law enforcement partner.No formal votes were taken during the workshop.
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council will host two informal listening sessions in April, continuing a public engagement initiative launched last month. The events give residents a chance to speak directly with local officials in a relaxed setting.Sessions are Monday, April 6, and Monday, April ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough has ended the $1.00 daily parking pass at the Commuter Train and Bus lots, according to officials. The council discussed the matter over the course of several public meetings.Simply stated, this 1990s rate was no longer financially unsustainable. After administrative ...
WARREN,NJ --LOCATION UPDATES: Following the February 8, 2026 pipe burst at Town Hall, Warren Township offices are relocating in phases to temporary space at 3 Mountainview Road (Suites 101 & 102) through March 30 (see below).Parking is available at the north and south entrances, with signage ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick's Township Council met for its last regular meeting of the month on Wednesday, March 18. In attendance were South Brunswick Deputy Mayor Kenneth Bierman, South Brunswick Councilwoman Patricia Germain, South Brunswick Councilwoman Archana Grover and South ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Crews begin work on one of Boca Raton’s main arteries heading toward the beach, closing lanes and eliminating on-street parking for the next week on the street. The City of Boca Raton said work will begin at 10 a.m. Friday on East Palmetto Park Road between Mizner Boulevard and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An internal union survey conducted months before her departure found Boca Raton Police Chief Michele Miuccio was rated poorly by many of her subordinates.The August 2025 survey by the Boca Raton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 — the collective bargaining unit representing ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Across the state, city governments are grappling with the uncertainty regarding property tax reform, but they still need to plan for the next fiscal year’s budget as they’re doing in Coconut Creek.Last week, city leaders held a budget strategy session, even as state lawmakers ...
WAYNE, NJ — Imagine waking up to find a stranger in your house, in your kitchen, eating food out of your refrigerator. This happened recently in Wayne, according to Mayor Chris Vergano when he brought up the subject of problematic group homes at this week's town council meeting. The mayor described ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mayor Matthew P. Anesh has officially proclaimed March 8–14, 2026 as MS Awareness Week in the Borough of South Plainfield, recognizing the impact multiple sclerosis has on individuals and families across the country.Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease of the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken City Council approved on first reading a resolution aimed at addressing a projected $17 million structural budget gap by reopening collective bargaining agreements and identifying potential healthcare savings.The measure, introduced at the council’s March 18 meeting, calls ...
NEWTON, NJ — It's more water fowl than foul balls these days at the baseball field in Memory Park. Newton officials are seeking federal funding to support a proposed improvement project at Babe Ruth Field, a long-standing recreational facility located within the park. The proposal was discussed ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In what would be a significant shift from its long-standing fiscal philosophy, Roxbury officials are considering borrowing millions of dollars to accelerate road paving and sidewalk repairs.Roxbury Manager J. J. MurphyFor years, the township has prided itself on a pay-as-you-go ...