Government

June 10, 2024

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township will be hosting its 2024 Patriotic celebration on July 1st. There will be family-friendly activities, food trucks, a concert and fireworks. The celebration will take place at the Municipal Complex on North Jefferson Road in Whippany, on Monday, July 1, ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — During the recent township committee meetings, Deputy Mayor Frank Saccomandi described how a Citizen Budgetary Committee could help the township formulate long-term financial goals. “A resident actually brought this up at a few of the past meetings, and it's something that has ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ - Ongoing transformation reaches another milestone as the city council prepares to host a public hearing and presentation on the 1201 Memorial Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Scheduled for June 12, 2024, this event invites residents to engage directly in the planning process. Over the ...

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PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—A portion of Patriot’s Ridge Drive in Plumstead Township will be closed for construction from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays for the next three weeks. The section of the road between Sawmill Road and the Captain Molly/Louise St. Clair intersections will be closed from ...

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PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland is taking steps towards the Drainage Project in The Ranches of Parkland. At last week's City Commission meeting, the City approved a $210,000 expenditure to remove brush and small trees prior to the commencement of the project.  The City of Parkland agenda ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL – Another part of Lyons Road in Coconut Creek is slated for improvements. Coconut Creek city commissioners are set this Thursday to take up a $3.5 million Lyons Road Pedestrian Lighting Safety Project. The project is intended to improve the safety and visibility for ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The school year is starting to wind down and the borough will celebrate Juneteenth this week in Roselle Park.  Wednesday, June 12 Robert Gordon Elementary LEAD Graduation, 6 p.m.  Robert Gordon Elementary   Saturday, June 15 Juneteenth Festival, 5 ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would enable faster delivery of care for diabetic emergencies has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate.  S-3278, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, who represents Bordentown in the Legislature, would allow Emergency Medical Technicians, or EMTs, to administer ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The annual Chatham Borough Mayor Commendations that went away when the pandemic hit were revived on Saturday at the 2024 Fishawack Festival with presentations at the Gazebo to Megan Deaton, Rev. Jeff Markay and Tom Salvas. "The three people being commended today are examples of ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council are thrilled to partner with the Rahway Social Justice Commission to present 2024 Rahway Pride: A Community Celebration. This event series aims to promote inclusivity and honor the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. The ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council voted 7-2 last week in favor of approving a committee with subpoena powers to investigate how a "highly sensitive" and confidential memo was released to the press by an employee in Mayor Ravi Bhalla’s administration.  The memo was written by former State ...

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NEPTUNE CITY - Beginning Thursday, June 27th, Neptune City will host an outdoor Summer Movie Night every other Thursday.  Weather permitting, this free event will be held at Memorial Park (86 Riverview Drive, Neptune City, NJ 07753) and will begin at 8:00 PM.   This event is sponsored by Neptune ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Lopatcong Town Council adopted its 2024 municipal budget of $12.5 million June 5, 2024. Total appropriations stand at $12,536,409.40, and the amount to be raised by taxes is $6,063,907, representing a .2 cent increase in local tax of $51 for the average township homeowner, ...

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WAYNE, NJ – During this past Township Council meeting, Mayor Chris Vergano provided an update on three major issues concerning Wayne residents. The huge “mountain” of dirt at the old Topsoil Depot location on Valley Road hasn’t changed, the township recently rejected an offer from PSE&G for ...

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Princeton, NJ – When you hear that a regional planning commission is initiating another “corridor study,” you might first assume it’s going to look at the flow of cars or buses or trains from one area to another. That’s not the case on Wednesday, June 12, when Mercer County and the Delaware Valley ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The Pride flag was flown on the flag pole in front of the municipal building for the first week of June. The request to fly the flag was made by Councilman Dan Chiariello.  He had purchased the flag last year with Sussex County PFLAG and donated it to the township.

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SOMERSET, NJ - Here's a look at some municipal, business, and recreational events going on this week in the Township of Franklin and some events of interest nearby. You can submit events directly to TAPinto by clicking HERE and creating a free account. Then simply click the "Submit Content" ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — In addition to the Monday, June 10 regular town council meeting which begins at 5:00 p.m. with a Garbage Collection Presentation, council members will be hosting their second budget workshop on Thursday, June 13. The hybrid meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. No public comment will be ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — It will be a busy week in Ridgewood, as the Board of Education, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Village Council will all meet. Also this week: the Ridgewood girls flag football team will play in their second consecutive championship game at MetLife Stadium on ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The Common Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 11, for a hearing and vote regarding the Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone  Recently introduced at the Common Council meeting held Tuesday, May 21, the measure would add a new amendment to Chapter 35 of the ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township will spend $9M on road improvements planned to begin this summer, extending into fall and 2025. The Township Committee had approved a $9 million bond ordinance in April; last month, Mayor Robert Britting, Jr. announced which roads would be repaired beginning this ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The Coral Springs Police Department is getting a big tech upgrade. City commissioners last week unanimously approved a $5.5 million contract for the police department to buy updated body cameras, Tasers, drones, and other high-tech equipment. In signing a contract with ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...

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CALIFON BOROUGH, NJ - Hunterdon has filed a request with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, proposing to transfer ownership of parkland from the County of Hunterdon to the Borough of Califon. This parkland surrounds Califon Island Park, located at 103 Mill ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of June 9, 2024. In Bedminster and Plumstead Townships, Aquetong Road/Wismer Road/Carversville Road between Route 32/River Road and Dark Hollow Road will have periodic lane closures for sealcoating ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance, the downtown management corporation in Somerville New Jersey is pleased to welcome Olivia Manning as its new executive director, effective 3 June 2024. Manning brings over 20 years of diverse marketing experience to her new role at the DSA, with ...

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