Government
By PAT SHARKEY
March 19, 2026
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Local commuters and residents of Ocean Acres are looking at a drier future as construction officially kicks off this coming Monday, March 23, 2026. Earle, the contracted construction firm, will begin work on the highly anticipated Neptune Basin expansion, a project designed ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – An unusually high turnout of 150 residents packed the Township Committee meeting on March 10, with many focused on one goal: preserving the historic greenhouses at the Condurso’s Farm property on River Road.The surge in public interest led the Committee to unanimously table ...
PARSIPPANY , NJ - The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council introduced its proposed 2026 municipal budget during its March 17th meeting, outlining a plan that includes a 9.5% increase in municipal taxes as officials work to address rising costs and what they described as financial “corrections” ...
WARRINGTON, PA—State Rep. Brian Munroe will hold an e-waste recycling event in King Park in Warrington from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 21, 2026.The event says it will accept “anything with a plug” except for televisions and computer monitors. Hazardous chemicals and anything with freon will ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city has entered into a long-term tax exemption and financial agreement with the developers behind the third phase of the New Jersey Health + Life Science Exchange, or HELIX.City Council voted 6-0 at Wednesday’s meeting to enter into what is commonly called a PILOT (payment in ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Street sweeping began in Doylestown Borough this week, bringing with it parking restrictions two mornings a week.The borough announced that street sweeping would begin on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, and continuing every Thursday and Friday year. To make way for the sweeper, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Township Council on Monday met a court-imposed midnight deadline by adopting a set of resolutions and an ordinance locking in the township's Fourth Round affordable housing plan through 2035, a move officials said preserves local control over where and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Department heads presented their 2026 capital spending requests to the Township Council during a conference session Monday, citing aging infrastructure, worn equipment and public safety needs they said can no longer wait.A full preliminary budget presentation, including an ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The Village of Portville will receive $7 million in state funding to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant as part of a $250 million statewide investment in water infrastructure announced Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.The funding — which includes a state grant and interest-free ...
MADISON, N.J. — Borough officials are outlining an ambitious vision for the future of Waverly Place, presenting early design concepts that aim to transform the downtown corridor into a more pedestrian-friendly, visually appealing and flexible public space.The proposed reconstruction plan will be ...
LINDEN, NJ – The City of Linden and Parks and Recreation have announced that applications are being accepted for the Summer of 2026 seasonal employment opportunities. These positions offer individuals a chance to work with children in a fun and active environment for the duration ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Ten West Orange High School seniors were recognized at the Mayor Susan McCartney's annual State of the Township Breakfast at the Wilshire Grand last week.The students were honored for ranking among the top 10 percent of the Class of 2026. Valedictorian Josie Mair, Salutatorian Ava ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green’s weekly Town Talk on Wednesday, March 11, focused on a topic with major implications for residents, entrepreneurs, and families alike: small business financial planning.Joining the mayor were Javarne Smith, financial advisor with Thrivent, and ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne officials want to know where the dirt came from.That question drove a Planning Board discussion over unauthorized site work at 14 Witkowski Way in Wayne, where several truckloads of soil were used to change the grade of the property without permits and without paperwork ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Finance Report for the month ending February 28th was given by Hasbrouck Heights Chief Financial Officer David Sireci at the March 10th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. The cash balance at the end of the month was $2,602,085. The entire balance was ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -A public hearing will be held April 20 on the proposed $29,743,527 municipal budget which includes a projected increase of $27.73 for a home assessed at an average of $276,200.The 2026 municipal budget is an increase of $77,175 over the 2025 budget, according to Paige Elster, chief ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council reached consensus March 10 to advance the Downtown Melbourne Core Streetscape Project, directing staff to begin the design procurement process before bringing a contract back for approval.At the meeting, the city’s Community Development Department ...
SOMERSET, NJ -Franklin Township is proposing a 2026 municipal budget that would sharply increase spending on water infrastructure, public safety technology and storm recovery, with department heads warning that soaring diesel prices, aging equipment and a punishing 2025 winter have pushed costs ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – A capacity crowd packed the council chambers on March 10 for a marathon Montville Township Committee meeting that spanned three and a half hours. The evening was marked by a mix of celebration and contention, featuring honors for veteran firefighters, a stinging critique of state ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - George Perez has only been Fire Chief for a couple of months, but he was more than prepared before he was ever sworn in.Perez is aware of the responsibility that comes with running the Jefferson Township Fire Department Company 1, but the Chiefs prior to Perez created an environment ...
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 ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Land Use Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00pm at Town Hall, 411 Ridgedale Avenue, with a full agenda that includes a major variance application, ordinance review, and zoning discussion.Among the key items on the agenda is a public ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A handful of Hackensack streets have been updated to meet the City's new ordinance of overnight residential parking.Adopted back in January, stickers are now being issued by the Police Department. Check out the list of streets:Stanley PlaceBerry Street (From DeWolf Place to Union ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council presented proclamations at Monday’s Council meeting in recognition of Girl Scout Week and Women’s History Month.Girl Scout WeekMayor Mahr presented a Certificate of Recognition to Eva Angel of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Girl Scouts Girl ...
OLEAN, NY — Rep. Nick Langworthy Langworthy has proposed the PayTSA Act of 2026, new legislation aimed at ensuring Transportation Security Administration workers are paid during government shutdowns.The bill, H.R.7941, was introduced Monday and referred to the House Committee on Homeland ...
WAYNE, NJ — A lawsuit filed by a property owner seeking to open an inpatient detox center near St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center in Wayne is heading to court after township officials denied their proposal — and the dispute comes down to a single issue: parking.WPB Investors, LLC, which owns a ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The council has agreed to create a new film-ready ordinance to increase the borough's chances of being a backdrop for television and movie scenes.Councilman Jon Hendl, who has been leading the effort, said the new ordinance would “replace and older, outdated ordinance.”The council ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township is proposing changes that would make it easier for property owners to create separate residences or living spaces in their homes.At the township’s Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday night, officials outlined changes that would take existing language ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Morris Township Planning Board on March 16 unanimously approved an amended site plan application for major property improvements at Nielsen Ford of Morristown, a long-standing auto dealership at 170 and 172 Ridgedale Ave.The application, presented by attorney Brian Mason ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit city officials provided updates on the 2026 municipal budget, public safety initiatives, and regional flood mitigation efforts during the Common Council meeting on Tuesday. The session highlighted ongoing financial and operational challenges for the city as well as initiatives ...