Government
By FRED J. AUN
March 12, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ - A Morristown company has been hired by the township to search for both government and non-government grants to help fund projects in Roxbury.The company, Millennium Strategies, will be paid $42,000 per year, according to a resolution adopted by the Roxbury Mayor and Council and ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls is applying for a grant along with other North Jersey municipalities to help fund a shared services agreement for a sewer-cleaning truck. The Township Council approved a resolution authorizing the grant implementation at its March 9 meeting.The ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison officials are continuing work on the borough’s 2026 municipal budget, with key discussions and formal steps scheduled in the coming weeks, according to an update provided during a recent Madison Borough Council meeting.Borough Finance officials reported that while no budget ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The need for a new police headquarters and to redevelop the downtown government campus remains even as Boca Raton voters on Tuesday rejected two proposals designed to address them. So, what now? City Manager Mark Sohaney has been planning since January for possible options if the ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen has garnered the support of Middlesex County Democrats in his bid to run for the open seat in the New Jersey 12th Congressional District at the Middlesex County Democratic Convention on March 11. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman is not ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park officials moved forward with a series of zoning and affordable housing actions Wednesday night as the Borough Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions during a special meeting.The council unanimously adopted four ordinances following public hearings, each ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council on Tuesday introduced the 2026 operating budget for the Bunker Hill Industrial Park Special Improvement District (SID), outlining planned spending on security, maintenance, landscaping, and other services within the industrial park.The proposed $150,250 ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury motorists planning to head north on Route 206 Friday night should be prepared for a lengthy detour if they normally reach the highway via Interstate 80.The ramp from I-80 westbound to Route 206 north at Exit 25 in Mount Olive will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office is reminding residents that a U.S. passport or passport card can serve as an acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel, particularly for travelers who do not yet have a REAL ID–compliant driver’s license.Beginning February ...
BOCA RATON, FL — As electric bicycles surge in popularity among teenagers, safety concerns are growing as well, with officials warning the fast-moving devices can pose serious dangers when riders are not properly trained.To address those concerns, the City of Boca Raton is sponsoring 150 online ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Township Council will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 13, at 2 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Municipal Building, located at 430 Westfield Ave. Click here for a copy of the March 13th agenda.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to ...
RED BANK, NJ: Prior to the presentation on the proposed rehabilitation plan for 26–28 Shrewsbury Avenue, Planning Board Attorney Marc Leckstein brought up for discussion The Garden at Red Bank, a cannabis retail store that sought to be located on an empty lot at the west-side of the Red ...
The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office is reminding residents that a U.S. passport or passport card can serve as an acceptable form of identification for air travel, particularly for travelers who do not yet have a REAL ID–compliant driver’s license.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Ever wondered what goes on inside Summit’s fire headquarters or wanted a closer look at a fire truck, police gear, or the heavy equipment that keeps the city running?Residents will get that chance when the City of Summit hosts its second annual City of Summit Showcase on Wednesday, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office is reminding residents that a U.S. passport or passport card can serve as an acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel, particularly for travelers who do not yet have a REAL ID–compliant driver’s license.Beginning February ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Officials from Roxbury met this week with a federal government representative and “expressed stern and direct opposition” to the proposed conversion of a Ledgewood warehouse into an immigrant processing center, said Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo.The virtual meeting took place Tuesday, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield's town council adopted a package of general ordinances related to affordable housing commitments at their meeting Tuesday night.Adopting ordinances 2026-05 through 2026-10, the council amended the land use ordinance of the Town of Westfield Article 23, “Affordable Housing” ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater Township Planning Board has recommended a series of ordinances designed to help the township meet its state-mandated affordable housing obligations, part of a broader effort to comply with New Jersey’s Fair Housing Act and the municipality’s Housing Element and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford officials marked Women’s History Month, outlined progress on flood mitigation projects, and clarified the role of a new task force studying the future of the Centennial Pool property during the Township Committee’s March 10 meeting.Mayor Kathleen Miller-Prunty opened 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 Heyer, Gruel & Associates attended the meeting to provide an overview of the ...
Lebanon Township, NJ – At their meeting held last night, Wednesday March 11th, the Lebanon Township Committee approved Resolution 56-2026 for the formal introduction of the 2026 municipal budget, totaling $7,943,653.03. Mayor Jay Wojcik announced that the annual budget presentation, with CFO ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council passed the following consent agenda during the March 10th meeting. The agenda was longer than usual as the February 25th meeting was canceled due to the blizzard that hit the area. The meeting began with a moment of silence for ...
NEWTON, NJ — Rising employee health insurance costs are emerging as a major factor in Newton’s proposed municipal budget, accounting for a significant portion of the anticipated tax levy increase.The issue was discussed during the Newton Town Council meeting on March 9, as officials reviewed the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township officials used Tuesday night’s council meeting to spotlight a workforce development initiative they say proves public investment can do more than fix roads and pipes — it can change lives.During the March 10 Township Council meeting, Councilwoman Kimberly Francois ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - The Township of Neptune is seeking motivated and detail-oriented High School Seniors and College Students for the Summer Employment Internship Program.This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in municipal government operations while developing ...
PARKLAND, FL- Fences, roads, buildings, roof canopy, and even a pond. Wedge Preserve Park in Parkland is being constructed at a rapid rate in early 2026. The park, likely Parkland's final significant public park, already has restroom and park facility buildings constructed and a roof over the ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Council introduced the 2026 municipal budget during its March 9 meeting, presenting a spending plan that includes a 3.497% municipal tax increase and highlights the financial pressures facing the village.Village Administrator Julie Doran outlined the ...
Editor’s note: Four Democrats have announced their candidacies for two open seats on the Princeton Council. The Democrats will appear Sunday, March 15, at a meeting of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, when two of them will win the endorsement of the party. The candidates will then ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Community leaders, elected officials, and residents gathered at Parlor Gallery on Monday, March 9, for the 11th Legislative District’s annual Women’s History Month Celebration, an event recognizing women and young leaders who are making meaningful contributions to their ...
Princeton, NJ – TAPinto Princeton published a wonderful two-part set of articles about property tax assessments, including a useful commentary by Neal Snyder and Marina Rubina. It should be must-read material for anyone who complains about their property taxes and the system in general. The ...