Government
By MATT DOHERTY
March 14, 2026
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 ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Township Council last week introduced an ordinance that could allow the township to hire police officers who have already completed police academy training, a move the mayor says could shorten hiring timelines by months and reduce recruitment costs.The proposal — Ordinance #17 ...
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 ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights passed one ordinance on introduction and eight ordinances on public hearing at the March 10th meeting of the Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at Borough Hall. Ordinance on Introduction:Ord. No. 2598 – An ordinance to amend and supplement Chapter 206 of ...
Princeton, NJ — Editor’s note: TAPinto Princeton Community News invites residents to offer their views and comments on the candidates for Princeton Council. Please include the name of the street you live on. E-mail your letter to rrein@tapinto.net. Letters will be posted at periodic intervals – not ...
NEWTON, NJ — Newton officials introduced a proposed $17,080,346 municipal budget, outlining a spending plan that maintains core services while addressing rising financial obligations.The proposal was reviewed during the Newton Town Council meeting on March 9, where officials examined key line items ...
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 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Council formally adopted an ordinance Wednesday night requiring bird-friendly design standards for certain buildings, reviving a measure that was previously approved by the council but later vetoed by former Mayor Steven Fulop.The ordinance amends the city’s Land ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Council adopted an ordinance Wednesday designating a portion of Franklin Street in the Heights as a one-way westbound street, a change tied to plans for a protected bike lane and other safety improvements along the corridor.The ordinance amends the city’s traffic ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, March 13th.The Avenel Knights of Columbus has a Fish Fry tonight from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, and the Woodbridge Elks have the “Flying Ivories” tonight at 7 pm. Tickets are available by calling (908) 472-8549.On Saturday and Sunday, the Avenel Performing Arts ...
BAYONNE, NJ — The Bayonne City Council has signaled tentative support for an ordinance that would require a workforce housing component in newly approved tax-abated developments, suggesting a potential shift in the city’s approach to housing policy.Four of the five council members indicated they ...
High Bridge, NJ – The community's worries about the expenditures involved and returns to the Borough for High Bridge Hills Golf Course are being taken into consideration with the budget introduction and a public hearing ahead. The Borough Council meeting last night (Thursday, March 12th) featured a ...
BRIELLE, NJ — Nearly 100 residents attended the Brielle Borough Council meeting Monday night at the elementary school, delivering a clear message: the condition of the police headquarters must be addressed — but many want more transparency and alternatives before the town moves forward. Residents ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Town Council met on Wednesday, March 11, with the hopes of concluding budget discussions and coming to an agreed-upon budget number for final approval. Wednesday's proposed budget included a 5.3% increase in the tax rate.Since the original budget proposal was presented ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A controversial proposal to build luxury housing on property owned by the Bucks County Historical Society inched forward on Thursday night as Doylestown Township planners agreed to send it to the next step for approval.The Hart property is located on South Main Street in Doylestown ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Residents and the borough do not see eye to eye as to what constitutes good communication. Several borough residents and representatives of the grassroot RiseNP Task Force attended the Tuesday, March 10 council meeting to request better communications regarding what has been ...
POMPANO BEACH — The master developer for Pompano Beach’s "New Downtown" project is seeking a general contractor to build the proposed new City Hall and parking deck at 125 North Dixie Highway, moving forward with the procurement process despite the lack of a secured funding source approved by city ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough took steps to bring its affordable housing plan into line with the 2024 revision of state fair housing law.On March 9, the borough council approved by resolution, first, the fourth round affordable housing trust fund, and second, an affirmative marketing plan to advertise ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ – The Raritan Township Committee adopted six resolutions designating certain areas for nearly 1,300 new units of housing, 285 being affordable, under the state’s Mount Laurel fair housing apparatus, but the mayor said there is no assurance they will ever get built.Adopting the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the March 9 meeting of the East Brunswick Township Council, East Brunswick Township Clerk Tamar Lawful reminded residents during the clerk's report that now is the time to renew animal licenses. All kitties and pups seven months of age and up residing in the township for ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the winter weather advisory it issued Friday morning to a winter storm warning. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected.The storm warning, which includes Cattaraugus County, took effect at 5 p.m. Friday and ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An ordinance proposed at the East Windsor Council meeting held on March 10 could bring changes to the municipality’s Uniform Construction Code, including fees for certain projects. “The (New Jersey Department of Community Affairs) had made some responsibility changes, which took ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The location of a possible new salt dome that would cost $150,000 was the topic of an animated discussion among members of the Springfield Township Committee at its March 10 meeting.Springfield is seeking to build its own salt dome due to inconsistencies in the access the township ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting with two proclamations: one recognizing Women’s History Month, accepted by Randi Moore, and another marking Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, accepted by “Nurse Bonnie” Woodward of Red Bank Gastroenterology.Deputy Mayor Kate Triggiano read a ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Mayor and Council honored a long-time former resident, Carol Switzer Viceconte, who was a pivotal part of the Hasbrouck Heights community, including volunteering in the Hasbrouck Heights Food Pantry, at the March 10th meeting in Council Chambers. Viceconte passed away on ...
WAYNE, NJ — As Wayne officials begin preparing the township’s 2026 municipal budget, the Township Council last week introduced an ordinance related to the limits that state law places on annual municipal budget increases.The proposal — Ordinance No. 16 of 2026 — addresses New Jersey’s Local ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village introduced its municipal budget this week, which will increase the tax levy 3.98% over 2025 with the “major driver” of the increase coming from health benefits, according to the village manager.“…a municipal budget is a living document that sets the council's and the ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Affordable housing dominated discussion at a March 11 special meeting of the Maplewood Township Committee, where officials advanced several ordinances aimed at meeting the township’s housing obligations but heard criticism from residents who questioned how new units would be ...
Princeton, NJ – At the Princeton Council meeting on Monday, March 23, Princeton University President Chris Eisgruber is expected to present his annual report on town-gown relations, including ways in which the university contributes financially and otherwise to the municipality.By that time some ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton officials announced a major leadership shake-up Thursday, with the departure of the city’s police chief and two deputy city managers as part of what the city described as a restructuring of its executive team.Police Chief Michele Miuccio, who served the Boca Raton Police ...