Government
By TAPINTO PRINCETON STAFF
February 15, 2026
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. David Cohen provided the following:I was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and attended public ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—For the third week in a row, PennDOT has released its schedule for repairing potholes in area roads. This round of repairs begins on Feb. 16, 2026, and targets the following roads in Bucks County: Route 332/Newtown Bypass/Holland Road, Northampton Township.Route 663/John Fries ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Standing outside the borough’s sewer pumping station, U.S. Rep. Nellie Pou presented Hawthorne Mayor John Lane with more than $1 million in federal funding to help Hawthorne upgrade its aging wastewater system.Nellie Pou presented the $1,092,000 check on Feb. 13, 2026, to upgrade ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – At the February Borough Council meeting, officials addressed an ordinance on second reading authorizing an emergency appropriation to fund Manasquan’s upcoming reassessment, revisiting an issue first discussed in January.Mayor Mike Mangan used the discussion to outline the borough’s ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — The decision, the planning, the timing and the venue all fell into place for several Union County couples who tied the knot this Valentine's Day.Mike McCormick of Rahway said the Galloping Hill Golf Course Clubhouse in Kenilworth was an ideal place for him to exchange vows with his ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken City Council approved on first reading an ordinance that would restructure several municipal departments as part of Mayor Emily Jabbour’s proposed government reorganization plan.The measure advances a broader administrative overhaul aimed at consolidating existing ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Nonprofits and cultural groups that host parades, festivals, and neighborhood celebrations in Jersey City could soon pay significantly less for required police coverage and city services under a new ordinance aimed at lowering costs that officials say have made many events ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council will present three special proclamations at City Hall this week. Taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Council will honor the following:Local Grammy winner Matthew Whitaker"Matthew just achieved a historic accomplishment with the 8-Bit Band ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Dozens of residents gathered on February 10 for a Second Ward community meeting that brought housing concerns, public safety, and pedestrian issues to the forefront. The forum, hosted by city councilmen, Christopher Awe and Sammed Monk, brought together city leaders, police and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs officials recently announced that the city is getting in on the same act as many celebrities, pro athletes and experts who have podcasts these days, with the launch of its official podcast series “Under the Sun.”The first episode will debut Feb. 17, on both Spotify ...
NEW JERSEY – Property taxes across New Jersey rose again in 2025, marking another record year of taxes for homeowners. According to new data released by the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the average property tax bill statewide reached $10,570, up nearly $500 from 2024. It is the second ...
POMPANO BEACH — The all-electric, city-funded microtransit provider Circuit reached a major milestone last week, transporting its 500,000th passenger within Pompano Beach. Since its launch in 2021, the service has evolved from a local pilot into a routine aspect of the city's transit ...
WAYNE, NJ – With the first AvalonBay development on Valley Road Extension nearing completion, a second 275-unit development from AvalonBay Communities, Inc., proposed for 1655 Valley Road, less than a mile down the road, just received conditional approval from the Planning Board to move forward ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Town Council voted to approve updated township recreation fees at their Feb. 11 meeting. The 2026 Camp Jefferson Summer Day Camp fees will remain the same as the 2025 year, allowing parents to begin planning now without any cost increases.The camp fees approved by the ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council has successfully introduced an ordinance to restore the public's six-minute speaking time during public comment. The ordinance was approved for introduction with a four-to-two vote during Wednesday's meeting.Voting in favor were Council Members Brescher, Dima, Kentos, and ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Residents used the public comment portion of the Feb. 11 Franklin Township Council meeting to raise concerns about snow removal, traffic safety, recycling delays, and a persistent heating issue affecting a meeting room at the Franklin Senior Center.Multiple residents ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack plan to apply for a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for recreational upgrades to Baldwin Park.The City wants to obtain nearly $100,000 through the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Recreation Improvement Grant ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Mayor Brian C. Wahler formally recognized February as Black History Month during the Feb. 10 meeting of the Piscataway Township Council, presenting a proclamation that highlights the contributions, history and enduring legacy of African Americans in the community and across the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall for its regular meeting, according to the posted agenda.The meeting will follow a closed session listed on the agenda for matters including collective bargaining, litigation, property acquisition, public ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s annual budget process is underway, and Township Commissioner of Finance Gina Black is encouraging residents to tune in early, before the numbers are finalized.The Township Committee’s Combined Municipal and Capital Budget Meeting will take place on Saturday, February 14 at ...
SPARTA, NJ – While many municipalities in the county were dealing with a shortage of salt after numerous winter storms, Sparta is “sitting pretty," according to Sparta Township Manager James Zepp. “We're doing well,” he said. At the February 10 township council meeting, Zepp told TAPinto Sparta no ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Mayor Emily Jabbour announced her senior leadership team and laid out department-by-department priorities for the first year of her administration as part of a broader restructuring of Hoboken’s municipal government aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and quality of life for ...
Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski delivered hundreds of hand-made Valentine cards from area school children to elder-care facilities Friday.“The Assembly Valentines for Seniors Program is a great way to bring the generations together and to recognize, celebrate and appreciate the folks who have done some ...
Linden, NJ — Message from Mayor Armstead : KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What to Do If You Encounter ICE. Stay calm. Know what you can say and do. • Ask for identification. You may request to see the agent’s badge and ask what agency they represent — specifically whether they are federal immigration agents.• ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Months after former Mayor Steven Fulop vetoed Jersey City’s bird-safe building ordinance over concerns about housing costs, the City Council is moving forward with a revised version of the measure as part of broader amendments to the city’s Land Development Ordinance, reopening ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A Leon County judge this week dismissed Coconut Creek’s lawsuit trying to stop the Florida Turnpike and Sawgrass Express expansion projects that run through the city. In an order filed on Wednesday, Circuit Court Judge Angela Dempsey agreed to grant the Florida Department of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council voted on February 9 to award a two-year competitive contract for the operation of the food and beverage concession at the new East Brunswick Ice Arena to FAVM Pizza Corp, following a multi-step evaluation process conducted under New Jersey’s ...
ROXBURY, NJ – When a man on Feb. 10 accused Roxbury officials of lacking “urgency and courage” in fighting a proposed federal immigration detention facility in Ledgewood, Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco got a little irritated. Anthony Bucco at a Roxbury Council MeetingAt most council ...
ROXBURY, NJ – When a man on Feb. 10 accused Roxbury officials of lacking “urgency and courage” in fighting a proposed federal immigration detention facility in Ledgewood, Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco got a little irritated. Anthony Bucco at a Roxbury Council MeetingAt most council ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Princeton Memorial Park Association Inc. that will halt the construction of a crematorium near Sharon Elementary school. The agreement, approved at the Feb. 12 council meeting, follows months of ...