Government
By ED DOYLE
February 23, 2026
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The latest snowstorm didn’t bring quite the accumulation that some were predicting, but some parts of the Central Bucks area still got close to a foot of snow. In preparing for the worst, Central Bucks closed schools in favor of a remote instructional day and several local ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A recent dispute and a flurry of emails over the use of fields at George S. Gerber Memorial Park in Coconut Creek, quickly rose to include the city’s top administrative and elected leaders and brought into public view simmering tensions over the use of the city recreational ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Township Council will introduce two capital ordinances for various water and sewer improvements in the township. The ordinances will be introduced at the council meeting on Tuesday and will be subject to a public hearing on March 9.According to the agenda, these ordinances ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – The Fairfield Police Department has issued a notice on its Facebook page reminding residents of the township's ordinance regarding snow removal.The owner, occupant or tenant of premises on Sand Road, Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield Road, Beverly Road, Long Acres Road and Knoll Road must ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Due to the snowstorm, garbage and recycling collection on Tuesday, February 24 has been canceled.The West Orange Jitney service will once again be suspended on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to the weather.Many communities in Essex County received upwards of 18 inches of snow on ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Due to snowstorms across the state and the ongoing state of emergency, Monday night’s Planning Board meeting has been canceled and rescheduled, while the Common Council’s community listening session will be held at a later date.According to a public notice issued by the city, the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Well over 1 foot of snow fell in Millburn Sunday afternoon into Monday.Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomandi issued the following statement early Monday afternoon:Now that the storm has passed and we all begin to clean out from over 20 inches of snow, please keep in mind the following ...
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 ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Treasury is holding a series of monthly virtual information sessions to help residents learn more about available property tax relief assistance. The information sessions are intended to assist residents over the age of 65 and individuals collecting Social ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Treasury is holding a series of monthly virtual information sessions to help residents learn more about available property tax relief assistance. The information sessions are intended to assist residents over the age of 65 and individuals collecting Social ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his offices in Washington, D.C. and Lebanon Borough, NJ are now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Internship Program. This competitive program offers college students the chance to gain firsthand experience in the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council have honored the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, highlighting key community leaders that contributed to Hackensack's vibrant landscape.“The City of Hackensack has been shaped, sustained, and defined by the vibrant history and ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — The long-planned Stockton Lake bulkhead improvements are moving into the next phase, with borough officials outlining a projected fall construction timeline and formally requesting a six-month extension on a $1.75 million grant tied to the project.Under a previously approved ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Council will introduce an ordinance to ban the intentional release of balloons in the township. The ordinance will be up for introduction on Tuesday and will be subject to a public hearing on March 9, according to the agenda.The ordinance would add “Intentional Release of ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 1 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, February 25.The Township of Clark informs Zone 1 residents, "Clark Township provides recycling bins to each household. Glass, aluminum, tin, plastic containers, juice, paper, ...
ORANGE, NJ — The February 17 Orange City Council meeting stretched nearly three hours, covering public health updates, fire safety concerns, crime trends, redevelopment questions and financial approvals tied to infrastructure improvements.Public Health and 2026 World Cup PreparationHealth ...
RARITAN, N.J. – Over objections from residents including shouts and even the resignation of a planning board member, the borough council introduced ordinances that could allow two more multifamily projects to go forward.A 21-unit townhouse development, accepted by council as a result of a ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach city commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on a proposal that could fundamentally reshape how long local officials serve and how they are elected.The commission will hold a second public hearing on Feb. 24 for Ordinance 2026-01, a measure that seeks to implement term ...
TRENTON, NJ — Acting NJ Transportation Commissioner Priya Jain has appointed 19th Legislative District political operative Juan Carlos Nordelo as her Chief-of-Staff, according to a state agency’s press release.Nordelo, 36, a Cranford homeowner, made his mark in Middlesex County as the chief policy ...
TRENTON, NJ — Acting NJ Transportation Commissioner Priya Jain has appointed 19th Legislative District political operative Juan Carlos Nordelo as her Chief-of-Staff, according to a state agency’s press release.Nordelo, 36, a Cranford homeowner, made his mark in Middlesex County as the chief policy ...
ORANGE / EAST ORANGE, NJ — A dangerous blizzard is battering Orange and East Orange as a statewide emergency declaration takes effect, with forecasters calling for 18–22 inches of snow, wind gusts up to 55 mph, and periods of near whiteout conditions through Monday evening.City officials are urging ...
Flemington, NJ – Just prior to public comments at the Tuesday, February 17th meeting of the Hunterdon County Commissioner Board, County Director John Lanza offered a few comments about the position the county government is in when a federal law enforcement agency such as the U.S. Customs and ...
Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone surprised students at Swimming River Elementary School by announcing one of the winners of the Snowplow Naming Contest. Fifth grader Alyssa Bodnar’s winning entry, “Snow Crusher,” was unveiled during the visit.FREEHOLD, NJ – Just in time to help for ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Committee approved a resolution to apply for a $573,580 Green Acres Program grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond, which will be matched by the township for a total project cost of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Sunday-into-Monday snowstorm that impacted New Jersey has caused closures and trash collection delays in Mount Laurel, officials announced.The Mount Laurel Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, February 23 due to the inclement weather. However, Public Works will ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented approximately $5.7 million in funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Emergency Services Grant Program on Feb. 19. Nine Essex County municipalities and 35 community organizations received ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Sunday-into-Monday snowstorm that impacted New Jersey has caused closures and trash and recycling delays in Bordentown, officials announced.Municipal offices in both Bordentown Township and Bordentown City will be closed on Monday. The Bordentown Township Committee meeting ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Cattaraugus County. The advisory took effect at 7 p.m. Sunday and will remain in place until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected.“Travel will be difficult at times with snow-covered ...
Princeton, NJ – Our weekly preview of what’s happening on the municipal calendar begins this week with what’s not happening. The February 22 and 23 snowstorm was still unfolding as this post was being written, with four inches already on the ground and another 11 to 14 inches predicted overnight ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM), operating under the New Jersey State Police, has issued a mandatory travel restriction as the ongoing winter storm continues to impact the region, limiting roadways to essential travel only overnight.The restriction takes ...