Government
By TOM BOUD
May 25, 2026
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Council adopted a resolution on May 20 urging Trenton to address mounting health plan costs on municipalities.At the meeting, borough officials noted that rising medical insurance costs underlie this year’s school budget tax hike. On April 27, the Hawthorne Board of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — One of Westfield’s most confusing intersections received some initial improvements last week after a change in leadership at the New Jersey Department of Transportation and a nudge from Westfield town officials.Mayor Jeremy Berman reported the progress in his opening remarks to the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Township of Nutley Commissioners Thomas Evans, Mauro Tucci, Mayor John Kelly, Dr. Joseph Scarpelli, and Alphonse Petracco gathered at the firefighter memorial before the 105th Nutley Memorial Day Parade. TAPinto Nutley will have additional coverage and photos from the parade. Remember.
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Avoid the lines - vote early in the 2026 Primary Election. There are nine locations in Bergen County to vote.Early voting will take place from May 26 through May 31, 2026.Please note the revised location on the campus of Bergen Community College in Paramus, as well as an updated ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – Two potential areas in need of redevelopment in the township could add to the roster of affordable housing in Readington with more 100% affordable units.On the table for potential redevelopment is 504 Route 22 West, near the western border of Readington. The township-owned ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland will be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Parkland. The City's event post states the following:Join us to honor those in the military who made the ultimate sacrifice during the City's Memorial Day Ceremony at 5:30 pm on ...
FLEMINGTON – Borough officials think it’s time to catch a ride on the proposed Hunterdon County bike trail expansion.The topic was raised at the May 11 borough council meeting and at the May 12 planning board meeting.According to the county planning department, Hunterdon County is developing a ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Summer hours at the Spotswood Municipal Building begin on Friday, May 29 through Friday, September 4. Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, September 8 following Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Summer hours for the Spotswood Municipal Building are as follows:Monday from 8 a.m.
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Committee voted unanimously on May 19 to introduce a bond ordinance authorizing the township to purchase 368 Essex Street, the longtime home of Palm Salon, for $1.75 million. Mayor Frank Saccomandi said that the property’s location makes it especially valuable ...
TRENTON, NJ - June of each year would be recognized statewide as “LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” under legislation moving through the New Jersey State Senate.According to an announcement, the bill, sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson), would request that the Governor annually issue a proclamation ...
TRENTON, NJ - June of each year would be recognized statewide as “LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” under legislation moving through the New Jersey State Senate.According to an announcement, the bill, sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson), would request that the Governor annually issue a proclamation ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, the Borough Council read a proclamation bringing the issue to the forefront.The proclamation was read into the record by Mayor Paul Mirabelli, who stated as part of the resolution that mental ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough Council discussed bikes on the sidewalks as it continues to be a safety issue, according to some council members.“I'd like to revisit the motorized scooters and bikes on sidewalks, and where we are, maybe with an ordinance to enforce that,” Councilman Joseph Wojtecki ...
POMPANO BEACH — City leaders are preparing to host the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday to honor fallen U.S. military service members and their families. The event, organized by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Public Works, is scheduled to begin at 9 ...
SPARTA, NJ – Due to the Memorial Day holiday, there will not be garbage pickup on Monday, May 25, according to Sparta Township officials. Garbage pickup scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled for the next regular pickup day.Recycling scheduled for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, May ...
NEPTUNE CITY - The Neptune City Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for Monday, 5/25, has been canceled due to inclement weather in the forecast.There will be a ceremony honoring our fallen military at 10:00 AM at Neptune City Community Center, 117 3rd Ave.
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township’s Memorial Day Parade is scheduled to start off tomorrow morning, May 25th, continuing a long tradition that dates back to the mid-20th century. The parade is to honor those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve freedom in the world.The 2025 Wayne Memorial ...
Due to the forecast for severe weather on Monday, North Plainfield officials have announced that all Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled in the borough have been canceled. The decision was made out of concern for public safety as rain and potentially hazardous conditions are expected throughout the ...
WARREN, NJ — Due to concerns about the weather forecast, Warren Township officials have announced that the 2026 Memorial Day Parade will now begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 25.The annual community tradition, themed “Celebrate Liberty,” comes during a historic year as the nation marks the 250th ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - In preparation for the 2026 Hawthorne Memorial Day Parade, the Hawthorne Police Department will be posting temporary “No Parking” signs today, Sunday, May 24, 2026.Please note: These signs will not be enforced until Monday, May 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM, to allow for DPW street sweeping ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Borough of Watchung is celebrating a historic milestone as the community officially marks its 100th anniversary on May 24, 2026.Established on May 24, 1926, Watchung has spent the last century growing from a small Somerset County community into a vibrant borough known for its ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city leaders are expected to consider awarding a $2.9 million construction contract at a commission meeting on Thursday to expand Oak Trails Park on the city’s north end. Sagaris Corp. of Coral Springs was the lowest bidder for the project that’s expected to add ...
EDISON, NJ - The Department of Public Works is getting a new garage and moving the fuel pumps at their headquarters, located at 745 New Durham Road. LiRo Architects & Engineers, who designed the new building, presented their plans to the Planning Board on Monday.The old garage in this location ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - At the May 18 meeting of the Spotswood Borough Council, Spotswood Mayor Rich O'Brien presented the 2026 budget. O'Brien began the budget presentation by discussing the factors the borough was dealing with before beginning the budget preparation process. “About two weeks ago, we gave ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The contractor overseeing the construction of Oakland Park will now install the site’s sprinkler system directly, a change intended to prevent scheduling delays and keep the project on track, according to Springfield administrator John Bussiculo.After reviewing the construction ...
NEPTUNE CITY - Residents are advised that the Annual Memorial Day Procession will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the area of W. Sylvania Avenue and Riverdale Avenue, concluding at Memorial Park. Immediately following the procession, the Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at Memorial Park at ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Council convened this week and issued four proclamations recognizing the township’s minority communities and public work officials. The council issued a proclamation honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Month and Jewish American Heritage Month for May 2026.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Just outside Borough Hall before Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting, demonstrators gathered to protest the proposed $1.8 billion data center planned for the former Merck & Co. property.The project is slated for the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Just outside Borough Hall before Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting, demonstrators gathered to protest the proposed $1.8 billion data center planned for the former Merck & Co. property.The project is slated for the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus, ...
ORANGE, NJ - The City of Orange Township Council meeting held on May 19th addressed concerns of budget transparency, infrastructure concerns, parking concerns, new development, and council members' accountability.Ordinance 12-2026, sponsored by Councilwoman Summers-Johnson, intends to enact a ...