Government
By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
February 9, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program. The bill, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth), would provide tax incentives to ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program. The bill, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth), would provide tax incentives to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Town Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, with an agenda that includes action on a five-year solid waste and recycling collection contract, a cannabis retail license renewal, and a premises extension permit request tied to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.The ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Renovations to Union County's Ash Brook Clubhouse are almost finished.Work is 98 percent complete, according to Union County officials. The Tavern at Ash Brook, a restaurant on the golf course property, is expected to reopen this spring once the remediation work is finished.The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Commissioner Joshua Simmons on Monday officially launched his campaign for mayor, pitting him against his commission colleague and incumbent Mayor Scott Brook. “I’m running for mayor because Coral Springs needs a forward-thinking, people-centered vision for the ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Anthony Kazoun and Daniel R. Potucek, Jr. are being promoted from detective to the rank of sergeant in the West Caldwell Police Department.Kazoun joined the WCPD in 2005 and provides instruction to the department’s officers as a firearms instructor and instructs recruits at the ...
WARREN, NJ – Warren Township has announced that Warren Town Hall will remain closed until further notice due to a pipe burst that occurred on Sunday night. The building sustained damage, and repairs are currently underway.For the latest updates, please check back with TAPinto Warren. The Township ...
HOBOKEN, NJ —Mayor Emily Jabbour unveiled a proposal to reorganize the City of Hoboken’s municipal government, a move she says will make City services more efficient, transparent, and responsive to residents while remaining budget neutral.The mayor’s plan would consolidate existing divisions and ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 1 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, February 11.The Township of Clark informs Zone 1 residents, "Glass, aluminum, tin, plastic containers, juice, paper, cardboard, to-go-cups, and milk cartons can be commingled ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will see a boost in community resources thanks to $14.5 million in federal funding recently approved in the 2026 government spending package for projects across New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District, Congresswoman Nellie Pou announced this week.The funding, part of a ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program. The bill, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth), would provide tax incentives to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Businesses that fail to retrieve shopping carts of theirs left abandoned within Mount Laurel Township could face financial penalties if a new ordinance under council consideration passes. The ordinance, which was introduced at the February 2 council meeting, stated that an ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, February 9, the Plainfield City Council will hold its February business meeting. Due to the cancellation of the January meeting, this will be the first of the year.Agenda items include altering a previously-approved tax exemption agreement involving a 500-unit ...
Princeton, NJ – This week our municipal calendar promises a little bit action – on Monday, February 9, Council will receive a report on the status of the urban tree canopy and consider a slew of ordinances related to affordable housing. There could be some drama – the application for a 10-unit ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township Council introduced an ordinance Wednesday night adopting a formal redevelopment plan for 1805 Valley Road, advancing the township’s 100-percent affordable housing project at the municipally owned site.The ordinance, listed as AO-7 on the agenda, adopts the redevelopment ...
WARREN, NJ – Warren Town Hall will be closed Monday, February 9, 2026, following the discovery of a burst pipe that has caused water damage within the facility.Town officials are currently assessing the extent of the damage and working diligently to address the situation. As repairs are underway, ...
Newark has begun a reinvestment initiative to transform vacant or distressed municipally-owned residential properties and to expand affordable housing opportunities, while putting city-based redevelopers first. The city’s Department of Economic & Housing Development, led by Allison Ladd, hosted ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—For the second week in a row, PennDOT has released its schedule for repairing potholes in area roads. This round of repairs begins on Feb. 9, 2026, and targets the following roads in Bucks County:U.S. 13/Bristol Pike, Falls Township.Route 332/Newtown Bypass/Yardley Newtown Road, ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township residents filled the room to hear the township's plan for the fourth round of affordable housing requirements and seek clarification on ongoing developments from the third round. Key figures in the session included Mayor Shaun Fine, Township Attorney William Willard, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Business Administrator Vito P. Cimilluca has announced his plan to retire from public service in a social media post, ending a storied 43-year career in this sprawling Central New Jersey community.Cimilluca, 61, from Colonia, recently helped to draft Woodbridge’s latest $218 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Council will hear an ordinance to raise the fees for the Crystal Spring Family Water park, located at 380 Dunhams Corner Road. The ordinance will be up for first reading during Monday night's meeting.The proposed fee increases are as follows:Two-Person Household Pass: ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs officials are set to take a closer look Monday at a proposal that could make it easier for small businesses to open — and grow — in more parts of the city.The city’s Planning and Zoning Board will review a package of zoning changes that would loosen long-standing ...
Newark has begun a reinvestment initiative to transform vacant or distressed municipally-owned residential properties and to expand affordable housing opportunities, while putting city-based redevelopers first. The city’s Department of Economic & Housing Development, led by Allison Ladd, hosted ...
ORAL SPRINGS, FL — The City of Coral Springs is launching a new series of informal community meetings designed to bring residents face-to-face with city leaders outside of City Hall.The program, called Meet Your Municipal Team, will feature family-friendly gatherings held at local parks throughout ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Township Committee introduced an ordinance at its Feb. 3 meeting to designate Woodfield Short Hills Estates as an historic district.Ordinance 2728-26 is intended to preserve the architectural and historical character of the estates.The district includes 54 properties, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The planning board welcomed their newest member at their meeting on Feb 4. Former township council member Christine Quinn took her oath of office as the Class I Mayor’s Designee, before the public meeting, according to planning board attorney Kenneth Porro. The planning board’s agenda ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Mayor Victor DeLuca and Committee member Dean Dafis briefly discussed affordable and available housing during the December 3rd Township Meeting.In his presentation to the Committee, Dafis reported that a rent control ordinance was being developed. The ordinance will address the ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — After Livingston Township officials became aware of a legal complaint filed against the township by a local police officer earlier this week alleging that he was passed over for promotion and subjected to a “hostile work environment” — specifically claiming that this was due to his ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ— The Borough of Woodland Park has dissolved its Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and the associated Code of Conduct Committee, reverting to a parks and recreation structure that officials say is more inclusive and better reflects how the department now operates.The Borough ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan and Council President Claire Toth addressed residents during a Facebook Live question-and-answer session on Thursday, outlining how city government functions and highlighting priorities for 2026.During the discussion, Fagan and Toth focused on how policy ...