Government
By TAPINTO NEWTON STAFF
June 21, 2024
NEWTON, NJ- Newton Town Hall is closed on Friday, June 21 because of continuing issues with the HVAC. The municipal staff will be working remotely, available by email and regularly checking voicemail, according to town officials. Staff Directory Town hall is expected to reopen on Monday, ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Dangerously high heat index values are set to continue through at least Sunday here in Monmouth County. Heat index values will be as high as 100, and temperatures will be in the high 90's. In Neptune, cooling centers will be open the following times and ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At the May 7th Board meeting, the Hunterdon County Commissioners approved the creation of the Hunterdon County Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program (HCMIG), that will assist in maintaining and investing in the County’s high quality of life, helping local municipalities with ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, June 21, 2024. Saturday is our first Farmer’s Market of the year from 9 am to 1 pm at Parker Press Park, and at 10 am the first of 10 children’s shows over the summer with the play “Alice in Wonderland” at the Acacia Youth Center. Tomorrow, there ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- The West Caldwell Police Department (WCPD) welcomed a new probationary officer to its ranks as Stephany Estrada was sworn into service by Mayor Joseph Tempesta during Tuesday’s council meeting. "It was most important for us more than ever to support the men and women in ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council passed the following Consent Agenda at the June 18th meeting of the Mayor and Council of Wood-Ridge. All items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one vote without discussion of the items individually by the Council. 1.
MONTVILLE, NJ – Banks, post offices and credit unions were closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the celebration of the federal holiday of Juneteenth. But due to New Jersey’s adoption of the holiday before the federal holiday was adopted, the third Friday of June is a state holiday designated for the ...
A total of $97.7 million has been awarded to more than 30 communities for projects that promote alternative, environmentally friendly modes of travel, such as walking, biking or riding mass transit. The funding includes $695,767 to the Seneca Nation of Indians to build six bus shelters on the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg introduced a new phone system on June 20, 2024, replacing its outdated system. Previously reported by TAPinto in April 2024, the now launched Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system will seamlessly link all town departments in all locations, as it will ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ "Yoga in the Park," hosted by Mayor Jennifer Asay and the Basking Ridge Indian Community, was originally scheduled to be held this Friday, June 21, but is now postponed due to a prediction for possible showers and thunderstorms (and excessive heat). The event, which was to be ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark announced on Thursday that "Union County representatives will be offering a presentation of the plans proposed for the Clark Reservoir and Recreational Area. Community members are invited to attend to learn about the project." The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Water are asking all residents to stop watering their lawns and to turn off their automatic sprinklers until the end of the week due to water storage tanks reaching "critically low levels." Through an E-Notice sent out on Wednesday ...
FANWOOD, NJ -- The Fanwood Borough Council approved resolutions and proclamations and introduced several ordinances at Monday night’s monthly regular meeting. The governing body introduced the borough’s annual capital bond ordinance for equipment purchases for the Police Department, Dept. of Public ...
CLARK, NJ — The public meeting of the Clark Township Council will now meet on Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave. The meeting agenda can be found here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
NEWTON, NJ - Town hall will be closing at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, June 20 according to town officials. Town of Newton staff will be working remotely and available by email or phone. Staff Directory
SEA GIRT, NJ – The Sea Girt governing body introduced and approved Resolution R-126-2024 at the June 12th council meeting opposing the instillation of wind turbines and the planned transmission lines that will run from the ocean and through Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township and Howell. In ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The township recently put out a project out for bids to replace the pumping station on Joanne Way. According to Springfield Township Administrator John Bussiculo, five bidders have responded as of June 11. "This is a major project. We are probably looking at $1 million," ...
WOOD-RIGDE, NJ – Wood-Ridge Mayor Paul Sarlo and the Wood-Ridge Council honored the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wood-Ridge Fire Department at the June 18th meeting of the Mayor and Council at the Municipal Building in the Council Chambers. Mayor Sarlo presented proclamations to each of the members ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Committee members have spoken in the past about changing the charter by which the township is governed. During the June 18 township committee meeting, attorney Jarrid Kantor explained how Millburn would set up a vote for a charter change. “One method to adopt the new form of ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – The Sea Girt governing body introduced and approved Resolution R-126-2024 at the June 12th council meeting opposing the instillation of wind turbines and the planned transmission lines that will run from the ocean and through Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township and Howell. In ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – The Sea Girt governing body introduced and approved Resolution R-126-2024 at the June 12th council meeting opposing the instillation of wind turbines and the planned transmission lines that will run from the ocean and through Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township and Howell. In ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – The Sea Girt governing body introduced and approved Resolution R-126-2024 at the June 12th council meeting opposing the instillation of wind turbines and the planned transmission lines that will run from the ocean and through Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township and Howell. In ...
WAYNE, NJ – Ordinance AO-6 was introduced last night by the Township Council and it passed unanimously. This ordinance authorizes “the acquisition by purchase, or eminent domain, if necessary,” the Wayne YMCA on Pike Drive, which is now currently owned by the YMHA and run by the Metro YMCA of the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Mayor Matthew Anesh proclaimed the week of June 17th through June 23rd to be "Amateur Radio Week" during the June 17 Council Meeting. Anesh read the proclamation to all, presenting it to South Plainfield's NJ 2-SP Station Amateur Radio Operators Vice President Neil Swartz ...
East Orange, NJ - The City of East Orange commemorated the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth with a free community event at Rowley Park. This annual celebration honored the resilience, strength and achievements of African Americans in the face of slavery's injustice while also celebrating ...
NEWARK — Survivors of domestic violence incarcerated because they attacked their abusers and people serving lengthy jail sentences because they exercised their right to trial, are among the categories of people who may be offered clemency under an executive order signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - In an exciting initiative aimed at fostering community engagement and providing leisure opportunities for its residents, the City of Asbury Park will provide free Beach Access Cards for local families, enabling them to enjoy the sandy stretches of their choice throughout the ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee passed an ordinance at its June 11 meeting to incur $2,210,000 in bonds to make improvements in the township, with $2,901,000 in appropriations. The improvements include: Road improvements (resurfacing, curb repair and drainage) – cost $802,500, ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Township Committee meeting was held on the eve of Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of Black Americans. Deputy Mayor Jamaine Cripe presented a proclamation declaring June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth Day in Maplewood urging ...
SEA GIRT, NJ – The Sea Girt governing body introduced and approved Resolution R-126-2024 at the June 12th council meeting opposing the instillation of wind turbines and the planned transmission lines that will run from the ocean and through Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township and Howell. In ...