Government
By BARBRA BATEMAN DOYLE
March 2, 2026
RARITAN, NJ – The Feb. 25 Raritan planning board meeting ended before it could really begin after allegations of conflict of interest were raised by a resident – but not before a second resident could be ejected from the meeting.All matters before the board at that meeting, including the ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At the recent Manasquan Borough Council meeting, the governing body approved an ordinance updating time-limited parking rules on several borough streets, primarily affecting areas near schools, Main Street, and other high-traffic locations.Borough officials said the changes are ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is moving forward with plans to install a crosswalk on Memorial Parkway as part of the Roseberry Street Pedestrian Safety Project, a proposal that has been in development for several years.Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. said the project was authorized for New ...
High Bridge, NJ – Borough Council has begun to see light at the end of the tunnel – or in this case, they’re navigating the way forward by looking inside the municipality's sewer pipes. The looming budget talks could offer some solutions, though residents are wary of seeing the prices ...
Princeton, NJ – It’s a slow week on the municipal calendar and a good week to pay attention to what’s happening outside the confines of the municipal building. The Planning Board meets Thursday, March 5, to review a handful of ordinances before the Council for Master Plan consistency. The Youth ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Council opened its regular meeting Monday night with announcements celebrating cultural programming, community partnerships, and public safety efforts following a major winter storm.Mayor Sheena Collum called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., confirming ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - More than 30 Somerville Borough residents have filed a formal challenge with Gov. Mikie Sherrill and several state agencies regarding a grant awarded to a developer who has proposed building 15 units of affordable housing in two buildings along Route 202/206 in Bridgewater, on a ...
Update VIDEO addedWARREN, NJ – At the last meeting of the Warren Township Committee, several significant topics were discussed, from municipal operations to new projects and officer appointments. Below are the key highlights from the meeting: Water Damage to Town HallThe meeting opened with an ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Bergen County Black History Month Health Fair promoted wellness through raising awareness about health disparities, as well as providing free screenings and educational resources.Bringing together local organizations, health professionals and families on Feb. 28, U.S.
ROXBURY, NJ – Citing the federal government’s “lack of communication and transparency with Roxbury” about its plan to open an immigration processing facility in the township, Gov. Mikie Sherrill today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem opposing the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Citing the federal government’s “lack of communication and transparency with Roxbury” about its plan to open an immigration processing facility in the township, Gov. Mikie Sherrill today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem opposing the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek’s city leaders brace for changes in state property tax law that target a main source of income for the city, Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar presented possible scenarios at Thursday’s city commission meeting based on bills currently under ...
TRENTON, NJ – Burlington County resident and long-time labor leader Mary Campbell Cruz has been nominated by Governor Mikie Sherrill to serve as the next Chair and CEO of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. During her 20 year career, Cruz has worked for significant labor unions and for a ...
PARKLAND, FL- March is here, and Broward County has all the options you need for a relaxing and fun spring break. Whether you are hitting the high seas, flying the friendly skies, or enjoying the perfect weather in South Florida, many great events will be taking place this month for residents and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Black History Month and its connection to Bridgewater were celebrated at the most recent meeting of the town council Feb. 19.During the public speaking session of the meeting, Rev. David D. Hobbs, of the Macedonia Baptist Church, took the podium to address the municipal governing ...
The Jefferson Town Council took steps to revise regulations surrounding cannabis retailer operations at its meeting on Feb. 25. Greenlight Apothecary and Gas and Grass are the two cannabis businesses currently operating in Jefferson Township. Two more dispensaries are approaching the final stages ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a Clark Township Council meeting on Monday, March 2, 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 ...
New York's elected officials on Saturday reacted to the bombing of Iran with concern, criticism, praise and actions to keep the state's residents safe.U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D):When I talked to Secretary Rubio, I implored him to be straight with Congress and the American people about the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - More than 30 Borough residents have filed a formal challenge with Gov. Mikie Sherrill and several state agencies regarding a grant awarded to a developer who has proposed building 15 units of affordable housing in two buildings along Route 202/206 on a 1.55-acre property that ...
High Bridge, NJ – Borough Council's meeting on Thursday night, February 26th at the firehouse on Maryland Avenue started with public comments for residents to vent about any concerns, and the focus became recent issues with Borough finances, the coming budget and the municipality's process of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – On the final morning of Black History Month, Phillipsburg gathered at the Phillipsburg Cemetery on Filmore Street to perform a solemn duty: acknowledging a life that has been unrecognized for 182 years.The ceremony, held today, February 28, 2026, was opened by Liz Wyant and ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents will have a front-row seat Tuesday as the Common Council considers zoning changes that could bring new affordable housing and redevelopment to Summit neighborhoods, while also honoring this year’s Officer of the Year, Keith Kwiatek. The council will meet at City Hall, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer due to repeated exposure to toxic smoke, carcinogens and hazardous materials on the job. The Hackensack Fire Department met with Representative Josh Gottheimer on Feb. 27 for his presentation of the bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act, a ...
TOTOWA, NJ – If adopted and certified by the court, Totowa’s affordable housing ordinance would protect the borough from costly builder’s remedy lawsuits for the next decade, establish compliance with state housing mandates, and define where and how future affordable housing may be developed.The ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council has passed an ordinance to establish differential pay for any full-time township employees on active-duty military leave. The ordinance passed with a four-to-two vote during Wednesday's meeting.“This update does not reduce any existing benefits at all. It clarifies ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP—A Pennsylvania state representative hosted a hearing on Wednesday to discuss scams that are targeting seniors in the state.State Rep. Brian Munroe hosted the House Majority Policy Committee hearing to hear testimony from victims and experts on scams that are using social media ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A woman who claims she suffered serious injuries after tripping on an unmarked speed bump at Spanish River Park in 2024 has filed a negligence lawsuit against the City of Boca Raton.On Feb. 23, Irene Bracco filed her complaint, which states that on March 2, 2024, she tripped and ...