Government
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
March 16, 2026
LIVINGSTON, NJ — As warmer weather arrives with spring, the Township of Livingston is reminding residents that roads often begin to show the result of the winter’s damage around this time and encouraging community members to report potholes at livingstonnj.org/Pothole so that they can be filled as ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Borough of Sayreville is asking residents to weigh in on a proposal to create a special memorial space dedicated to beloved pets who have passed away. Officials are considering establishing a “Rainbow Bridge” tribute area, a peaceful place where community members could honor ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 2 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, March 18.The Township of Clark informs Zone 2 residents, "Clark Township provides recycling bins to each household. Glass, aluminum, tin, plastic containers, juice, paper, ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank has released its 2025 Borough Manager’s End-of-Year Report, highlighting a year of continued progress in infrastructure investment, redevelopment planning, public safety, and community engagement. The report outlines key accomplishments from the past year while ...
WAYNE, NJ — Nearly two years after the Wayne Board of Education agreed to sell a wooded tract of land along Valley Road for $1 million, the potential buyer has filed plans with the township to subdivide the property into eight single-family homes.The subdivision proposal, first reported by ...
Princeton, NJ – If you read even a few of our weekly “agenda update” stories, when we highlight upcoming meetings of boards, committees, and commissions, and related civic organizations, you will quickly realize that public service at this level isn’t exactly “The West Wing” or “Madame ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - New rules governing electric bicycles are now in effect across New Jersey, bringing new requirements for riders, stricter safety regulations, and a temporary ban on online e-bike sales.Under the new law, anyone operating an electric bicycle must now have a valid license. Riders ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Fresh off flipping one of New Jersey’s longest-held Republican legislative districts, Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-Summit) is focused on his first 100 days in office, his approach to government and the practical solutions he hopes to deliver for families across the state.Macurdy, who ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Roof repairs on the historic Casino Building along the Asbury Park Boardwalk have now been completed, marking a step toward reopening part of the pedestrian access around the structure while the city awaits a final engineering review.Work on the roof began earlier this month and ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange holds the highest effective property tax rate in Essex County at 3.892%, according to the latest data from the New Jersey Division of Taxation. While that percentage leads the county, the actual dollar amount on the tax bill tells a more nuanced story for local ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory that includes Allegany and Cattaraugus counties. South winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. The advisory was issued at 2:26 p.m. Sunday and will be in effect until 8 p.m. Monday. “Gusty winds will blow around ...
TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis and Assemblyman Gabriel Rodriguez announced the introduction of A4077, the Knowledge, Accountability, and Rights in Incarceration Markets (KARIM) Act, landmark legislation designed to impose new taxes and fees on operators of private detention ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Business and civic leaders gathered Friday at the Highlander Room in the Municipal Building for the annual Breakfast with the Mayor, hosted by the Berkeley Heights Business and Civic. The morning covered a broad slate — from infrastructure projects and redevelopment deals ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A proposed affordable housing development at the corner of Cornell Boulevard and Routes 202/206 has drawn pointed criticism from a Bridgewater Township Planning Board member who questions why the project would direct traffic through a residential street rather than the nearby ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Mayor Pulkit Desai and the Parsippany Police Department are advising residents that new statewide regulations governing electric bicycles went into effect on January 19, 2026. The changes were implemented in response to increasing safety concerns following a rise in serious and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – The Borough of Watchung has partnered with GoGov to develop an innovative app designed to enhance communication between the municipality and its residents. The new app, My Watchung, aims to streamline the way citizens receive important information and stay connected with local ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Borough officials are pushing back against New Jersey’s updated affordable housing law, arguing the state’s latest requirements could force zoning changes that conflict with local planning goals.The Borough Council adopted a resolution formally opposing the 2024 amendments to the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is set to recognize a police officer, review traffic and parking changes, and vote on several budget and community measures during its meeting Tuesday at City Hall.Officer Keith Kwiatek will be honored as the city’s 2025 Police Officer of the Year, with Police ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Township of Middletown Township has officially opened applications for its veterans-only affordable housing complex, Veterans Village. Applications for the 12-unit development became available on Friday, March 6, and must be submitted online. Scroll down for flyer/links to app, ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Township of Middletown Township has officially opened applications for its veterans-only affordable housing complex, Veterans Village. Applications for the 12-unit development became available on Friday, March 6, and must be submitted online. Scroll down for flyer/links to app, ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Township of Middletown Township has officially opened applications for its veterans-only affordable housing complex, Veterans Village. Applications for the 12-unit development became available on Friday, March 6, and must be submitted online. Scroll down for flyer/links to app, ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved a $299,048 task order to design the Holmes Park Public Plaza Space, a planned new park and gathering space in downtown Melbourne, during its Tuesday meeting.The council approved a task order for Kimley-Horn and Associates to create the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved three resolutions and two ordinances relating to the Fourth Round of Affordable Housing obligations at the Tuesday, March 10 meeting. Borough Planner Susan Gruel of Meyer, Gruel & Associates attended the meeting to provide an overview of the ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a Clark Township Council meeting on Monday, March 16, beginning 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 to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for ...
Holmdel Committee Approves Affordable Housing Ordinances Tied to Route 35 RedevelopmentHOLMDEL, NJ — Holmdel Township Committee members approved two affordable housing ordinances during a special meeting Thursday, advancing the township’s Fourth Round Housing Plan and creating a new zoning district ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council has unanimously introduced an ordinance to vacate a portion of Thomas Place. The ordinance will be up for public hearing and adoption on Wednesday, March 25.Thomas Park is a dead-end street located off of Grandview Avenue off of Route 1. It is across from Roosevelt Park and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The reopening of Pride Promoters Park in Coral Springs has been pushed back to April after delays installing the park’s new asphalt basketball court, city officials said.The park, located at 4391 Riverside Drive, had been expected to reopen in February while undergoing a series ...
OLEAN, NY — The New York Army National Guard promoted Alena Murphy of Olean in recognition of her capability for additional responsibility and leadership.Murphy, who is assigned to Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, was promoted to the rank of specialist on Feb. 20.Major General Ray ...