Government
By PAT SHARKEY
February 11, 2026
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — As the 2026 President’s Day holiday approaches, Stafford Township’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has released its adjusted operating schedule for the week of February 16. Residents are encouraged to review the changes to ensure their trash, recycling, and bulk items are ...
POMPANO BEACH — Along the tangled mangrove shoreline of Exchange Park, a recent nautical “visitor” has become the talk of boaters on the Intracoastal Waterway - and in the chambers of Pompano's city commission.A derelict, single-masted sailboat sits grounded on the sandy shallows, a partially ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Citing a connection of geography and a shared history, Bucks County’s Commissioners joined officials from Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties supporting Philadelphia’s lawsuit trying to force the Trump administration to restore slavery exhibits it removed from the President’s ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Mayor Al Morgan addressed the ongoing community concern over the planned demolition of the building located at 630 Central Avenue at the Tuesday, Feb. 10 council meeting. He read a written statement regarding the environmental concerns of the site.Morgan noted that the New ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield Council issued a series of proclamations during Monday night’s meeting, celebrating one of the township’s most talented students as well as a variety of causes. The body honored Delylah A. Torres, a second-grade student at Fairview School who has ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Borough Council President Andrew Zaborney announced his candidacy for the open seat in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District in January. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman is not seeking re-election for the seat she's held representing New Jersey in the United States ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Federal ICE agents (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), carried out an arrest in Summit on Wednesday, while local police played no role in the operation, according to the Summit Police Department.Police Chief Ryan Peters said the department was notified by the U.S. Department of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Federal ICE agents (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), carried out an arrest in Summit on Wednesday, while local police played no role in the operation, according to the Summit Police Department.Police Chief Ryan Peters said the department was notified by the U.S. Department of ...
MANASQUAN, SEA GIRT, SPRING LAKE, NJ - Last year, we ran a series on the REAL program and what it could mean for homeowners along the Jersey Shore. What began in late summer 2024 as a quiet regulatory proposal quickly evolved into one of the most contentious coastal policy debates in recent memory.
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council will introduce an ordinance to restore the six-minute public speaking time, a point of contention among the members since the public's time was reduced to four minutes in 2024. The ordinance will be up for introduction during Monday's meeting.In November 2024, the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Federal ICE agents (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), carried out an arrest in Summit on Wednesday, while local police played no role in the operation, according to the Summit Police Department.Police Chief Ryan Peters said the department was notified by the U.S. Department of ...
NEW JERSEY – Property taxes across New Jersey rose again in 2025, marking another record year of taxes for homeowners. For residents of Scotch Plains, Fanwood, and other municipalities, property taxes in Union County make the county among the costliest places to live in the state.According to new ...
NEW JERSEY – Property taxes across New Jersey rose again in 2025, marking another record year of taxes for homeowners. For residents of Scotch Plains, Fanwood, and other municipalities, property taxes in Union County make the county among the costliest places to live in the state.According to new ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City's municipal offices will be closed on Thursday, February 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, City officials announced. Trash collection will not be impacted. The Bordentown Library, located at 18 E. Union Street in Bordentown City and part of the ...
COCONUT CREEKK, FL — A Florida Fantasy 5 lottery player recently purchased a winning ticket for a prize that’s more than $54,000 at a Coconut Creek Publix. The winning numbers were drawn on Tuesday evening, according to Florida Lottery public records. However, the prize remains unclaimed. The ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown Town Council swore in a new police officer, heard a brief public comment about an upcoming Rotary fundraiser, and received a slate of community and municipal updates from Mayor Tim Dougherty during a recent meeting.During a ceremonial portion of the meeting, Morristown ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At the February 3 meeting of the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren, liaison to the Hunterdon County Senior Center, highlighted several upcoming programs designed to engage and support county seniors.As part of these offerings, the ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Mayor James Damiano delivered his 10th State of the Township address on Monday, February 9, reflecting on the Township’s accomplishments in 2025 and outlining priorities for the year ahead.“The past year was one of hard work, careful planning, and meaningful progress across every ...
TRENTON, NJ — A working group aimed at providing recommendations to state officials regarding the re-purposing of two youth detention centers that are set to close has released its report. In July 2024, then-Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the formation of the Youth Justice Working ...
PARAMUS, NJ –Mayor Christopher DiPiazza announced his support for bipartisan federal legislation requiring all school buses to be equipped with enhanced safety measures.The proposal, named 'Miranda’s Law,' is in honor of 10-year-old Miranda Vargas, who was tragically killed in the Paramus school ...
EDISON, NJ - Municipal offices will be closed on Thursday in observance of Lincoln's birthday, according to the township. Normal hours of operation will resume on Friday.There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Thursday due to the holiday. Garbage usually collected on Thursdays will be ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Town Hall and all township offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents’ Day and will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Garbage and recycling will be collected according to the normal Monday schedule. Residents are also reminded that ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Board of Education approved two new shared services agreements with the East Brunswick Township, formalizing continued cooperation between the school district and municipal government.The agreements, approved during the board’s most recent public meeting, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. provided an update on several ongoing and planned projects during the Feb. 10 Town Council meeting, outlining improvements to parks and recreation facilities across Phillipsburg and explaining how those projects are being funded. A central focus of the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor James Solomon will partner with members of the Jersey City Municipal Council to host a series of community meetings across all six wards of Jersey City, designed to engage residents and community leaders in open, constructive dialogue about the city’s budget challenges,an ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken is proposing a new Volunteer Snow Removal Program aimed at helping seniors and residents with disabilities safely clear snow and ice following major winter storms.Mayor Emily B. Jabbour announced the proposal, with the program scheduled to be considered for ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The future of the Town Center Mall took center stage as officials at a city workshop on Monday revealed a massive redevelopment proposal from the mall's owners.The proposal, which targets the former Sears anchor parcel on St. Andrews Boulevard, seeks to add 400 residential units ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Planning Board at its Feb. 9 meeting voted 7-2 to grant site plan approval for the construction of 38 age-restricted (55 and older) residential units at the former Scotty's Pub and Comedy Cove site.The approval of the future Gateway Manor development came with ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, February 12, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.Key Agenda Items Up for Council Vote (see full Agenda for additional items)Red Bank Schedules Public Hearing on Johnny Jazz Park ...
TETERBORO, NJ - Teterboro officials received a WARN notification from Amazon, it was announced during the Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday evening.A WARN notice — Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification — is mandated by federal law when an employer has a mass layoff, termination of ...