Government
By MATT PFINGSTEN
February 19, 2026
PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland City Commission approved the second reading to adopt the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism as part of the City of Parkland Code of Ordinances on Wednesday evening.The IHRA is the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, and it defines antisemitism as the following: ...
WAYNE, NJ — Ordinance G3 was unanimously approved for introduction during Wednesday night's township council meeting. If it passes during the adoption of this ordinance at the March 4 council meeting, it would allow for a modest increase in salaries for the mayor and for all the councilmembers.
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Homeowners who use septic systems in the borough could soon see new rules, added oversight and updated fees under a proposed ordinance introduced by Mayor Tracy Kallert and the Borough Council.The council approved the measure on first reading on Wednesday. If approved, the new ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A public comment session at the Jan. 27 meeting of the Springfield Township Committee addressed the issues surrounding the plans to build a park on Oakwood Avenue.The Township of Springfield acquired Oakland Park from Outfront Media two years ago. According to Committeeman Chris ...
POMPANO BEACH — Technical complications and rising market costs have pushed the completion of the A1A Improvements project into 2027, according to the latest project updates provided by city staff.The second phase of the project span from Atlantic Boulevard northward to the Hillsboro Inlet Bridge.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Township Council on Tuesday opened its meeting by honoring longtime crossing guard Wayne Oborne with a proclamation recognizing a decade of service to local students and additional support at Town Hall.Oborne, who retired in December 2025, was cited for 10 years as a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Common Council President Claire Toth addressed growing community concerns Tuesday night over last week's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest in the city, stressing that local officials are continuing discussions with law enforcement about resident privacy and ...
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. Marina Rubina provided the following:Practical Policies, Thoughtful Stewardship, Leading with ...
UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ - Township officials have received encouraging news from the County regarding tractor trailers mistakenly traveling along County Route 635, a roadway not designed to accommodate heavy truck traffic.The Township Committee recently reached out to the County seeking assistance in ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Bucks County’s Board of Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the use of warehouses in the county as ICE detention centers.The move came just days after Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick took a similar stance. It also follows last month’s decision by the newly ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Communities thrive when they plan ahead—not just for today’s needs, but for the next generation. That principle is at the heart of why the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce has publicly supported the Boca Raton downtown campus redevelopment project.As the leading voice of the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Monday night is shaping up to be a packed one for Summit residents, with two separate ways to weigh in on city decisions — and plenty of local buzz around both.The Summit Planning Board will meet at City Hall (Council Chamber, 512 Springfield Ave.) to discuss the city’s round four ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The proposal to build two affordable housing developments – including a four-unit building for disabled military veterans – saw extensive discussion at the Bridgewater planning board meeting Feb. 17, as members of the public and the board, and attorneys representing parties ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — The Manasquan Borough Council on Monday approved a resolution endorsing Monmouth County’s proposed interpretive display plan tied to the replacement of Bridge W-9 — the Glimmer Glass Bridge — part of the larger Monmouth County Three Bridges Project.The action comes as the ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Morristown Town Council meeting opened with heartfelt recognitions and closed with forward-looking environmental policy, highlighting both the people who serve the community and initiatives shaping its future.Recreation coordinator recognized with statewide honorMayor Timothy ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit is alerting residents that New Jersey American Water’s contractor has begun door-to-door outreach as part of the utility’s statewide Lead Service Line Replacement Program.According to city officials, CDM Smith, a contractor working on behalf of New Jersey American ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – A cannabis retailer will soon be opening its doors in Hightstown Borough following the approval by the Hightstown Council to adopt a resolution during its meeting on Tuesday to approve the license to a company called Vivarium. The action comes after the recommendation of a ...
MOUNT LAUREL – A challenge and mediation agreement to the fourth round of Mount Laurel’s Affordable Housing Plan has spurred several proposed ordinances, Michael Mistretta, a professional planner who worked with the Township on the plan, told the Mount Laurel Planning Board during its February 12 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The following ordinances were passed at the February 18th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGEOrdinance No. 2026-1An ordinance amending Article IV, entitled Development Fees, of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Borough Council, at a meeting held Feb. 17, recognized Leonard Miller, PE, PP, who, after nearly 18 years working with and for the municipality, is set to retire next month. Miller first came to South Plainfield in 2008 when, as a supervising engineer ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board moved a slate of affordable housing and planning measures forward Wednesday night, unanimously adopting an updated Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) addendum for 2025–2035 and signing off on a statutory re-examination of the ...
The Township of Maplewood has asked a Superior Court judge for a 90-day extension to file its affordable housing plan as negotiations continue with 161 Maplewood Investors, LLC over a proposed residential project.In a Feb. 18 letter to Honorable Aldo J. Russo, J.S.C, the township’s Special ...
HOBOKEN, NJ— S&P Global Ratings has issued a negative outlook on Hoboken’s AA+ bond rating, prompting Mayor Emily Jabbour to announce a new public-facing budget process for 2026, according to a press release from the administration.The credit agency affirmed the city’s current rating but warned ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg continues to prioritize resident safety following a roadway collapse and multiple sinkholes at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Lewis Street.On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Town declared a State of Local Emergency in response to several sinkholes that have ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg continues to prioritize resident safety following a roadway collapse and multiple sinkholes at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Lewis Street.On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Town declared a State of Local Emergency in response to several sinkholes that have ...
The Town Council held its special budget meeting on Feb. 17, during which multiple Jefferson Township Department heads presented their capital improvement requests for the upcoming fiscal year. This was the first step in the budget approval process.Police Chief Paul Castimore, Director of ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Liberty Tree Lanterns movement, launched in January by the New Providence Historical Society, invites residents, schools, and businesses to display lanterns on their properties and keep them shining throughout 2026 as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. Solar-powered ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Township Committee of Maplewood opened its Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, meeting with a solemn tribute to four individuals connected to the community, before moving through an agenda that included board appointments, affordable housing ordinances, and a public hearing on a Green Acres ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Following a day filled with scrambling for facts by Roxbury officials, reporters and concerned people, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday evening said it has not struck a deal with the owners of a Roxbury warehouse. It said an article that claimed it had ...
CENTRAL BUCKS COUNTY—Twelve local fire departments and EMS organizations have received more than $200,000 in grants as part of a state program to boost local emergency response efforts.The grants were issued by the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and announced by State ...