Government
By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
February 22, 2026
CALDWELL, NJ – With Essex County included in the blizzard warning the National Weather Service has issued for Sunday and Monday, Caldwell Mayor Garrett Jones issued this statement late Saturday night:The Caldwell OEM, DPW, Fire and Police are ready for the snowstorm that is coming our way.Here is ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Town Council held their annual Municipal Budget Session, followed by a Regular Meeting, on Thursday, February 19.The meeting began with a budget presentation for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, presented by the department’s Director, Russ Newman, ...
NEWTON, NJ – The impending winter storm has led to closures and other adjustments.The Town of Newton town hall will be closed on Monday, February 23. Municipal employees will be working remotely. The Town of Newton shuttle will not run on Monday.The Town of Newton council meeting will be held on ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency in New Jersey effective at noon on Sunday, Feb. 22 as a severe winter Nor'easter is expected to cause hazardous blizzard conditions across the state, with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour, heavy and widespread snow, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency in New Jersey effective at noon on Sunday, Feb. 22 as a severe winter Nor'easter is expected to cause hazardous blizzard conditions across the state, with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour, heavy and widespread snow, ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul has given bars and restaurants permission to open early on Sunday so U.S. hockey fans can gather to watch the Olympic gold medal game.“I have directed the State Liquor Authority to suspend enforcement with respect to alcohol service hours tomorrow between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.,” ...
TOWNSHIP NEWS BRIEFGood evening, Maplewood. As you may have seen in this afternoon’s news, tomorrow’s winter storm has prompted Governor Mikie Sherrill to declare a state of emergency in Essex County, starting at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday (2/22). We are expecting anywhere between 12-18 inches of snow; ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead and the City of Linden issued a Weather Advisory. Another winter storm warning is in effect for our area. There is still some uncertainty regarding the timing and predicted accumulation totals, but the latest forecast calls for 4”+ of snow accumulation beginning ...
South Orange Village Office of Emergency Management;Winter Storm UpdateA significant winter storm is expected to impact South Orange from early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions. The South Orange Village Office of Emergency ...
POMPANO BEACH - Pompano Beach city commissioners will hear a much-awaited update this week on whether the city should continue with the Broward Sheriff's Office, or set up its own police department. The agenda item for commissioners' Tuesday, February 24 meeting contains no detail or "backup" ...
RED BANK, NJ: In preparation for the incoming snowstorm , please be advised that there will be no garbage collection on Monday, February 23, east of Broad Street. If your regular collection day falls on this day, pickup will take place on Tuesday, February 24. Thank you for your cooperation and ...
NEWTON, NJ – Three familiar names crossed swords over a land use issue in Frankford. Residents Jerry and Jennifer Seibert, represented by Anand Dash, prevailed in a ruling published by Judge Stuart Minkowitz. They were appealing a decision by the Frankford land use board members, represented by ...
ROXBURY, NJ – People arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO) are expected to stay for a week or less at the ICE facility planned for a Ledgewood warehouse, according to a federal immigration planning document.Anti-ICE Protesters in RoxburyThe Roxbury ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Borough of North Plainfield posted the following regarding the coming snow:A WINTER STORM is approaching tomorrow. Travel will be dangerous. STAY HOME and park all vehicles off the roads to allow for emergency and snow removal crews.Snow Emergency Alert – North ...
ROXBURY, NJ – People arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO) are expected to stay for a week or less at the ICE facility planned for a Ledgewood warehouse, according to a federal immigration planning document.Anti-ICE Protesters in RoxburyThe Roxbury ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township marked its third annual Ramadan Lighting ceremony last week, as members of the local Muslim community gathered inside the Wayne Community Center to, remotely light the crescent moon in front of Wayne Town Hall, officially welcoming the holy month.Dignitaries in attendance ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Please get your vehicles off the street. That's the message from the Police Department Traffic Bureau, noting a potential winter weather event is forecast for Sunday, February 22, 2026, into Monday, February 23, 2026.Forecast from National Weather Service: Winter Storm Warning in ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury officials said Friday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has closed on the purchase of a township warehouse property and intends to move forward with plans for an immigration processing facility — a development that contradicts information the agency provided ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury officials said Friday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has closed on the purchase of a township warehouse property and intends to move forward with plans for an immigration processing facility — a development that contradicts information the agency provided ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Feb. 20th, 2026.On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Children’s Clothes Closet is open from 10 am to 1 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge.On Sunday, the Woodbridge Youth Soccer Association Stars & Fireflies have a fundraiser breakfast at the Woodbridge Elks ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The same week that Dr. Dale Caldwell served as the acting governor of New Jersey for the first time, he was mourning a Civil Rights leader whose legacy helped shape him.Rev. Jesse Jackson, a man who helped transform the country by building on the Civil Rights Movement and expanding ...
OLEAN, NY — Mayor Amy Sherburne has proposed a $33.06 million municipal budget for 2026-27, an increase of nearly $4 million that includes an 18.69% tax increase. The Common Council, which has until April 15 to approve a budget, will begin meetings on the mayor’s proposal next week.“It’s a ...
New York's elected officials reacted along party lines to Friday's Supreme Court decision striking down tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump's administration.Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Gov. Kathy Hochul, all Democrats, praised the ruling. Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The newly appointed Sussex County Prosecutor, Daniel Perez declined to file any charges related to a notice of tort claim against Sparta Township Council member Neill Clark. The notice of intent to sue was filed by four township employees and volunteers. “At this time, we cannot ...
During the special Budget meeting on Feb. 17, the Jefferson Town Council was faced with a harsh reality of increased health insurance costs. Nearly four months ago, The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (NJDOBI) had warned that these cuts were. In October, the NJDOBI released the 2026 ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury officials said Friday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has closed on the purchase of a township warehouse property and intends to move forward with plans for an immigration processing facility — a development that contradicts information the agency provided ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The public portion of the Feb. 10 Montville Township Committee meeting lasted approximately 50 minutes, serving as a platform for residents to debate federal immigration enforcement and the authority of the township. The session was dominated by personal testimony and legal concerns ...
WARREN, NJ – On Friday, February 20, Congressman Tom Kean Jr. took a significant step towards enhancing public safety in Warren Township by announcing a $900,000 federal grant awarded to the township's police department.See here Joined by Warren Township Mayor Shaun Fine, Chief of Police Rob ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg officials announced that overnight crews successfully and safely removed a dump truck that had been engulfed by a sinkhole at the intersection of Lewis Street and Summit Avenue, as work continues to stabilize the area. On Tuesday, the town declared a State of Local ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury officials said Friday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has closed on the purchase of a township warehouse property and intends to move forward with plans for an immigration processing facility — a development that contradicts information the agency provided ...