Government
By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
February 24, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ — After being postponed due to snowstorms across the state and the ongoing state of emergency, the Summit Common Council’s community listening session has been rescheduled, with two February dates now set at the Summit Community Center located at 100 Morris Ave.Residents are invited to ...
BRIELLE, NJ — As Brielle advances amendments to its Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP), local officials are navigating both state-imposed deadlines and an ongoing federal court challenge to New Jersey’s affordable housing framework that some residents believe could alter the ...
WAYNE, NJ — The doorbell rings after dark. The kids are asleep. You’re not expecting anyone. Outside, a stranger stands on your porch.That image — described by township officials during last week’s Wayne Township Council meeting — helped frame the introduction of Ordinance No. 13, a measure that ...
Lebanon Township, NJ – The Township Committee will host their second 2026 budget preparation workshop meeting on Thursday evening, February 26th, beginning at 6 p.m. in the municipal building (530 West Hill Road Glen Gardner, NJ). In case one more budget workshop is needed, the Committee scheduled ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark has announced the opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted electronic equipment on February 28.Drop-off is at the Department of Public Works (DPW) garages behind the Clark Police Department, located at 315 Westfield Ave., between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.For the ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark announced delayed openings for the Municipal Building and the Clark Public Library on Tuesday, February 24.The Township stated, “The Clark Township Municipal Building and the Clark Public Library will open at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24. Our crews' first ...
RARITAN, NJ – It's in the best interests of both the homeowner and the borough to let the property appraisers currently roving the borough have a look at your house, said Raritan's tax assessor, Anthony DiRado.DiRado appeared at the Feb. 17 borough council meeting to explain the current property ...
Linden, NJ – Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks and Recreation will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The rain date is March 29th. The event will be held at Wilson Park located at 1100 Summit Terrace, ensuring a fun-filled day for ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council will meet tonight at 7 pm for a regularly scheduled public session, with several ordinances and budget-related items on the agenda affecting residents, property owners, and township services.Among the ceremonial items initially scheduled was a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg will hold the first reading of an ordinance moving to prohibit data centers from operating anywhere within the municipality. Ordinance 2026-08 would amend the town’s zoning code to designate data centers as a prohibited use in all zones. Local officials ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Jamal Poyner, a member of the Millburn Police Department, on Feb. 17 took the oath of office for his promotion from sergeant to lieutenant.A Jersey City native, Lt. Poyner is a 1987 graduate of Lincoln High School who completed the Technology program at Chubb Institute in 1996.Poyner ...
RED BANK, NJ: The borough's website announced the Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for February 25, has been cancelled.
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Due to the New Jersey State of Emergency, and for the safety of the residents and staff, the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 has been canceled, according to borough officials. There is no rescheduled date.The next ...
Given today’s mass communication technology, is it time to re-think the way presidents deliver the State of the Union? The constitution does not mandate an annual formal address to Congress. The document stipulates that the president “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the ...
OLEAN, NY — As the Common Council prepares to review Mayor Amy Sherburne’s proposed $33.06 million city budget that includes an 18.69% tax increase, Sherburne said reaction to the proposal underscores the need for transparency.“For too long, the full financial reality facing the taxpayers of Olean ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Due to the heavy snowfall in the area, the Borough of Chatham Council meeting was held exclusively via Zoom on Monday night. During the meeting, the council advanced several ordinances to a second reading, focusing on their affordable housing plans. The legislation will be discussed ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Baseball players at North Community Park will have a more consistent playing surface this season following the completion of a $1.4 million renovation project featuring new artificial turf infields.The city’s parks and recreation department, branded as "PLAY Coral Springs" on ...
Princeton, NJ — Editor’s note: TAPinto Princeton Community News invited the candidates for Princeton Council to provide brief statements introducing themselves and explaining why they are running. Jon Durbin provided the following:Jon Durbin Announces Campaign for Princeton Council, Centered on ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — Whether it’s finishing a basement, adding a deck, installing a pool, or upgrading electrical or plumbing systems, most construction projects in Montville Township involve more than hiring a contractor. Behind the scenes, the Montville Township Construction Department plays a ...
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026, federal legislation to ensure that local taxpayers and municipalities like Roxbury, New Jersey, are not left shouldering the costs associated with hosting federal law enforcement processing ...
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026, federal legislation to ensure that local taxpayers and municipalities like Roxbury, New Jersey, are not left shouldering the costs associated with hosting federal law enforcement processing ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL - The Melbourne Beach Town Commission unanimously approved a $2-an-hour pay increase Wednesday for its code enforcement officer position after the town’s most recent hire resigned, marking the sixth departure from the role in the past year.Mayor Alison Dennington was not in ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 24, due to weather conditions.All other municipal offices will operate on a two-hour delay and open at 10 a.m.The South Plainfield School District will also be closed on Tuesday.Follow TAPinto South Plainfield ...
POMPANO BEACH - Pompano Beach city commissioners will hear a much-awaited update this week on whether the city should continue with the Broward Sheriffs Office, or set up its own police department. The agenda item for commissioners' Tuesday, February 24 meeting contains no detail or "backup" ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ _The South Orange Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has issued the following message covering the current state of the recovery from the storm as well as finishing with a very well-deserved message of thanks to Department of Public Works, Police, Fire, EMS personnel, and mutual ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Borough of Sayreville canceled its Feb. 23, 2026, council meeting due to the snow. All business scheduled for the meeting, including agenda items originally set for discussion and consideration, will be moved to the next regular meeting of the Mayor and Council on March 9, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Somewhere in the Coral Springs, there could be a lottery player holding a ticket worth more than $100,000 following Sunday evening’s Fantasy 5 drawing.According to Florida Lottery officials, the winning ticket, which matched all five numbers, was sold at the BJ’s Wholesale Club ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A series of Executive Orders aimed at protecting Jersey City renters from unfair rent increases and negligent landlords have been signed by Jersey City Mayor James Solomon. The actions include launching a citywide audit of residential rental properties for compliance with Jersey ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Passaic County is moving forward with plans for a $1.5 million improvement project at Goffle Brook Park’s North Corridor, designed to expand public access and modernize infrastructure at the site.Grant applications for the project are due February 27, 2026, and if funding is ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Snow has stopped falling, and clean-up is underway in Paramus! The DPW has provided residents with tips and reminders of how to stay safe, alert and aware of guidelines:Issues with County roads:Contact Bergen County offices.Issues with highways:Rt17/Rt4: Contact the DOT.Garden State ...