Government
By FRED J. AUN
June 13, 2024
ROXBURY, NJ – The construction of warehouses from which parcels are delivered directly to end-users would be prohibited in Roxbury under a zoning ordinance amendment introduced June 11. The proposed law, amending the township’s zoning regulations related to commercial/industrial zones, is being ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Council was abuzz this week, as they issued a proclamation in observance of National Pollinator Week, highlighting the great lengths that the village has gone to preserve the natural habitats of bees and other pollinators essential for maintaining Ridgewood's ...
OCEAN GROVE - In accordance with the decision issued May 21st by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette that Ocean Grove beaches must be open beginning at 9:00 AM on Summer Sundays, NJ Superior Court Appellate Division Judges Robert J. Gilson and Avis Bishop ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Emma Bradley of Florham Park will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy. Twenty-four students in total, including Emma Bradley, were recognized by Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) on Monday in Bloomfield. “I offer my heartfelt congratulations to all of the NJ-11 students ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield officially has three more historically designated homes after unanimous approval by the town council for 218, 248 and 266 West Dudley Ave. Tuesday night. Each of these historic applications were put through under the Historic Preservation Ordinance that was updated in ...
NEWARK — Water has stopped flowing and toilets aren't flushing at 22 locations in four of the city’s five wards due to one landlord’s nonpayment of nearly $1 million, according to a city official. And residents are fuming because of it. Joysalon Fulton, who said she is forming a tenants’ ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne officials sought to dispel rumors that the proposed development of a massive movie studio adjacent to the Bayonne Bridge had been scrapped when they announced that 1888 Studios has been awarded a $400 million tax credit from the State of New Jersey. “Far from it,” said Law ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Common Council approved the Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone (MBC Overlay Zone) during a special meeting for public hearing and vote held on Tuesday. This new zoning district encompasses the properties identified as Block 2706, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, covering approximately ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Rising insurance costs are largely to blame for the increase that Bayonne taxpayers will see in future bills, officials said on Wednesday. “Insurance costs increased 22 percent in one year,” said Law Director Jay Coffey. “We’ve seen significant increases in insurance costs over the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The subjects under discussion at the June 10 meeting of the East Brunswick Township Council were so broadly different, that it seemed as if not one, but five, sessions were taking place. Once again, the balance of the meeting was taken up by comments from the floor during the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---In an effort to increase accountability among Phillipsburg landlords and to benefit the community, town council Wednesday evening approved primary changes to the existing rental registration ordinance, including certain updated requirements and fees. The revisions ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Police Department will be hosting a community meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the John T Gregorio Center, 330 Helen St. This will be an opportunity to meet with Mayor Armstead, Chief Hart, and other members of the police ...
LEWISBORO, N.Y. - Wetlands are defined by the presence of waterflow, a preponderance of water-loving plants, and soils that retain water and remain wet. The Lewisboro Town Board’s May 28 meeting was an opportunity for the board to discuss zoning code changes to the town’s Comprehensive Master ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board of Adjustment held a very short meeting last night with the one application being carried to the next month. 26 W. Front Street The applicant for the restaurant 26 West on the Navesink was carried to July 10. The plans call for building a small ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Borough of Chatham Council will vote on a resolution that, if passed, would award a $200,000 contract to Appraisal Systems and approve a 5-year rolling reassessment program for Borough properties at its next regularly scheduled meeting on June 24th. The rolling reassessment ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ – AA Berms was awarded a $583,900 contract for the Stevens Avenue Improvement Project. This initiative, aimed at continuing the ongoing streetscape enhancements along Main Street, entails a comprehensive overhaul of sidewalks, installation of new light poles, and various other ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta residents opposing the Diamond Chip multi-modal application had another small win at the planning board when they voted 4-1 to have a hearing on the question of the “use.” Steve Warner, the attorney representing Sparta resident Anand Dash, argued the “predicate issue” of ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Taxpayers were hit with a double whammy within the space of 24 hours this week, with the Board of Education voting to increase school taxes Monday night and the Township Committee approving a tax increase at its meeting Tuesday night. Combined, the tax increases will cost an ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Monday night's Plainfield City Council meeting, Mayor Adrian Mapp publicly debated the man widely expected to challenge him in next year's mayoral election, 2nd and 3rd Ward Councilor Richard Wyatt. Mayor Mapp, who is by far the longest-serving mayor in the history of ...
CAMDEN – City Council member Jannette Ramos says she likes to talk trash. Specifically, how to properly dispose of unwanted household items or construction waste so that Camden becomes a far cleaner place than it is today. Monthly bulk-trash disposal days and Mayor Victor Carstarphen’s ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– The MonmouthNJ250 Committee has announced an advisory board to provide historical insight and direction in the county’s efforts to educate the public about Monmouth County’s rich Revolutionary history as part of the county’s commemoration of America’s Semiquincentennial, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– The MonmouthNJ250 Committee has announced an advisory board to provide historical insight and direction in the county’s efforts to educate the public about Monmouth County’s rich Revolutionary history as part of the county’s commemoration of America’s Semiquincentennial, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board met on June 10 in a meeting that took just a little over an hour in which they discussed and approved an application from the Sayegh family, the owners of the Bellevue Theatre on Bellevue Avenue, to not only renovate the movie theater and its screening ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — It's time to lock up your parking spot, as the Roselle Park Borough Clerk's Office has announced that renewals for residential, senior and B-2 Business parking permits have now begun. All 2023-2024 parking permits will expire on June 30. You can obtain one of the folloiwing three ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - The State of New Jersey has been encouraging municipalities to share services for years. Keyport and Middletown will do just that with a new resolution approved on June 10 by Middletown Township. In the agreement, Keyport plans to utilize Middletown for municipal court services, ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - The State of New Jersey has been encouraging municipalities to share services for years. Keyport and Middletown will do just that with a new resolution approved on June 10 by Middletown Township. In the agreement, Keyport plans to utilize Middletown for municipal court services, ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has advanced a bill that would expand background checks for healthcare professionals. The Senate Commerce Committee on Monday unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) that would would expand the healthcare ...
HOLMDEL, NJ - The major subdivision application called Heavenly Estates, located across from Vonage, will have a continued public hearing on Tuesday June 18th at 7PM in town hall. The project includes 92.4 acres converted into 15 residential lots and three open space lots. According to the ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– The MonmouthNJ250 Committee has announced an advisory board to provide historical insight and direction in the county’s efforts to educate the public about Monmouth County’s rich Revolutionary history as part of the county’s commemoration of America’s Semiquincentennial, ...
EDISON, NJ - Residents can expect a 2.5% increase in municipal tax for the upcoming year as Edison Township continues to invest in more public projects and increase services and staff, according to Mayor Joshi’s budget presentation. The final budget is expected to be adopted within the next two to ...