Government
By JEFF YASTINE
February 10, 2026
POMPANO BEACH — A high-stakes debate raged in the city commission chambers Tuesday afternoon about tightening restrictions on the retail sales of dogs and cats.In a nutshell, the proposed law seeks to shut down the "puppy mill pipeline" by requiring retail stores in Pompano to post a “certificate ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Council convened Monday night at the Baird Community Center for its Feb. 9 regular meeting, featuring annual budget presentations from South Orange Downtown and the South Orange Environmental Commission, along with proclamations recognizing Black History ...
PARKLAND, FL- Street lights are coming soon to the Parkland's Hillsboro Boulevard. The stretch of road between University Drive and Nob Hill Road will be getting decorative street lights that are slated to begin installation in the second quarter of 2026.Lighting for the upcoming project was ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Last week's Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting was dominated by public debate over redevelopment tax agreements, immigration-related resolutions approved the week prior, and several key township actions, including the withdrawal of support for a proposed recreational ...
Mayor Ted R. Green’s weekly virtual “Town Talk” began in April 2020 as a way to keep residents informed during the COVID-19 pandemic—when in-person gatherings were limited—and has continued as a standing platform for transparency, real-time updates, and community questions. The live broadcast airs ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – In a public session held on Jan. 28, 2026, Montville Township officials presented a comprehensive strategy to meet the state’s "Fourth Round" affordable housing mandates. Attorney Jonathan Testa, of Dorsey and Semrau, and contracted township planner Joseph Burgis of Burgis and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Safety concerns at two Piscataway hotels will take center stage Tuesday as the Township Council considers sweeping ordinance changes aimed at curbing criminal and disruptive activity.The council is scheduled to vote Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. on amendments to the township’s Revised General ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held their Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The event took place in front of Linden City Hall, 301 North Wood Ave. Mayor Armstead was joined by elected officials, city employees, and residents. The ceremony marked a ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison officials issued a proclamation declaring February 2026 as Black History Month, linking this year’s observance to a centennial milestone in the national recognition of Black history commemorations and emphasizing the borough’s call for residents to reflect on Black history as ...
BRIELLE, NJ — The Brielle Borough Council has introduced amendments to its Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP), a move borough officials say is necessary to resolve legal challenges and reduce the town’s exposure to builder’s remedy lawsuits under New Jersey’s Fair Housing ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday night, the Plainfield City Council held its February business meeting. This was the first meeting since the governing body unanimously approved a resolution that would limit certain forms of self-expression during public comments.“Our council meetings are a place where we ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Monday, the Council adopted an ordinance to adjust the minimum and maximum pay for part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees. The ordinance was nearly unanimously approved, Council President Dana Zimbicki abstained from the vote.The pay adjustments are as follows:DAY ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council convened this week to celebrate three of the borough's finest. A trio of police officers, Captain Ralph M. Colatrella, Acting Captain/Lieutenant Rick Jaremba, and Community Services Officer Brian M. Colatrella was honored by the body upon their ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the Monmouth County Historical Commission is accepting nominations for its annual Preservation Awards program.“As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, my fellow Commissioners and I encourage ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Many Jefferson residents have been receiving letters from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) regarding a “generation supplier”.This is in relation to a community energy program that has been adopted by the town once again.Mayor Eric Wilsusen outlined the program in a press ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - Bernards Township has welcomed Brett Hodges as its newest member of the Township Committee, bringing with him a strong commitment to community, inclusion, and public service rooted in personal experience and local pride.Hodges said his decision to serve was shaped by the current ...
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ. – The township’s fledgling stormwater utility is tentatively set to cost property owners $40 per ERU.That means an average property owner will pay $40, said Karen Gilbert, township business administrator.This would be the first full year for Raritan Township’s stormwater ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Multiple infrastructure projects were approved at the Feb. 3 meeting of the West Caldwell Township Council.Messercola Excavating Co. was awarded a contract in the amount of $302,804 for the Westville Sanitary Sewer Extension project. Colliers Engineering & Design was also ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney, joined by members of the Township Council, family and friends, and many former employees, gathered on Sunday to dedicate and rename the West Orange Department of Recreation garage on Franklin Avenue. A former West Orange mayor, Senator John ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street. One application is scheduled to be heard.183 Drs. James Park Blvd., LLCA proposal to subdivide 183 Drs. James Parker Boulevard and constructing two ...
WAYNE, NJ — For the second meeting in a row, the Wayne Township Council and Mayor Chris Vergano delivered some sharp criticism of Passaic County’s snow removal efforts during the past two big storms. They mentioned safety concerns, contractor failures, and what they described as ongoing problems on ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a meeting tonight, Tuesday, February 10, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Tuesday's Plainfield City Council business meeting, the first since December, featured a long agenda that passed unanimously aside from one ordinance that was tabled.That ordinance was an update to a previously-approved tax exemption for a property on West Front Street where a ...
WARREN, NJ – Warren Town Hall is closed to the public following significant water damage from a ruptured pipe on February 8. The closure will remain in effect for the coming months as restoration efforts commence, but the Township is implementing a plan to maintain essential services for residents, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day, all borough offices will be closed. Kenilworth Public Schools will also be closed on this date. On the borough's social media site, the following message was posted. “Today we pause to honor the leaders who have guided our ...
TRENTON, NJ – Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has announced the creation of two new standing committees and the appointment of six new committee chairs as the New Jersey Legislature moves into its current session, one defined by a historically large Democratic majority and a reshaped leadership ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee began its first look at the 2026 municipal budget on Jan. 27, 2026, as three departments presented their initial capital request lists.Township Administrator June Hercek opened the presentations by framing the requests as a preliminary "wish list," ...
SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin Township Council is scheduled to appoint a new Ward 1 councilmember and consider a series of ordinances and resolutions at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10.The meeting will open with the presentation of candidates to fill the Ward 1 vacancy, followed by a public ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Arguing that staffing levels directly affect residents’ day-to-day quality of life, Roxbury Township Health Officer Courtney Sartain is asking the township to increase part-time staffing hours in the health department.Sartain made the request during a recent budget presentation to the ...
CAMDEN – News about deploying artificial intelligence in the workplace is often accompanied by illustrations of Star Wars-like robots doing human jobs and at times sitting next to other workers.The depictions are over-simplifications of AI, which is a broad description of a variety of computer ...