Government
By BARBRA BATEMAN DOYLE
May 22, 2026
RARITAN, N.J. – The public is beginning to question the recent spate of resignations at the borough as council continues to sort out the terms of its most recent resignation.Several residents stood up to question council members on the trend, as Mayor Donald Tozzi pulled a resolution to approve the ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Property owners will be paying $32 more per month in their tax bill for municipal services after the council unanimously passed the 2026 budget on May 19. “This has been probably the most challenging budget year of my nine years now on the council,” Deputy Mayor Josh Reinitz said.
WARREN, NJ — Community organizations and residents still have time to sign up for the Warren Township Memorial Day Parade, with registration officially closing Friday, May 22.As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States this year, the Warren American Legion is encouraging ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — Due to expected inclement weather, Watchung Borough’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will now be held inside Borough Hall, borough officials announced.Residents are invited to join the Mayor and Borough Council as the community comes together to honor the brave men and women who made ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The redevelopment of the Gomes property reached another milestone last week as the parking lot was fully paved and striped, Springfield administrator John Bussiculo announced at the May 12 Township Committee meeting.Striping was completed earlier last week, marking visible ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken City Council voted 5-4 Wednesday night to approve a resolution outlining a framework to significantly reduce the city’s proposed 2026 municipal property tax increase, as council members continue negotiations over Mayor Emily Jabbour’s proposed budget.The resolution ...
ALLEGANY, NY — Having lived more than four decades in the community he calls home, recently elected Village of Allegany Mayor John J. Kolkowski says his motivation to run for office was very simple. “I care deeply for the village,” he said. The 72-year-old mayor, who grew up in Olean and attended ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — A growing volunteer crisis and a clash over public safety priorities took center stage at the May 12 Montville Township Committee meeting, temporarily halting a public hearing on the 2026–2027 municipal budget. Faced with dwindling volunteer ranks, representatives from the Montville ...
SOMERVILLE. NJ - A Community Energy Plan (CEP) is a roadmap that helps a community reduce energy use, expand renewable energy, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Borough of Somerville has received a grant through the NJ Board of Public Utilities to develop a CEP, working with planning ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY — Local communities are preparing a weekend of tributes to honor fallen military service members for Memorial Day, an observance tracing its roots to an 1865 ceremony by formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina, and fixed to the last Monday in May 55 years ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY — Local communities are preparing a weekend of tributes to honor fallen military service members for Memorial Day, an observance tracing its roots to an 1865 ceremony by formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina, and fixed to the last Monday in May 55 years ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mayor Robert Henken and the Township Council have issued an invitation to the community for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026.The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Stafford Township Municipal Complex.Local officials are encouraging ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Tuesday, May 19, just outside the borough before the scheduled planning board meeting, a rally was held to protest the 1.8 billion dollar data center that is set to open at the old Merck & Co building. The project is located at the Northeast Science and Technology Center ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland will be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Parkland. The City's event post states the following:Join us to honor those in the military who made the ultimate sacrifice during the City's Memorial Day Ceremony at 5:30 pm on ...
WAYNE, NJ — During this week's town council meeting, the all-volunteer Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad was recognized during National EMS week. “Emergency medical service providers are a vital part of the healthcare and public safety systems within our community, delivering life-saving care with ...
NEWARK - An Office of Constitutional Affairs has been created within Newark’s government to continue police reform efforts and to monitor ethical professional standards established by the nine-year Federal Consent Decree. Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Deputy Mayor for ...
ROSELLE PARK, N.J. — Income-qualified homeowners in Roselle Park may be eligible for up to $25,000 in financial assistance through the borough’s Home Improvement Program (HIP), borough leaders announced in a news release Wednesday.“This is a great program that helps keep Roselle Park attractive and ...
Princeton, NJ - Rental property owners in Princeton were recently sent a notice from the municipality, informing them that all short-term rentals must be registered, and the properties must be inspected to obtain a permit. Property owners operating without a valid permit will receive official ...
Oldwick, NJ – As Hunterdon County continues its local-level celebrations of the United States' Semiquincentennial this year, TAPinto North Hunterdon is proud to share exclusive photos, video, and reporting from Tewksbury Township's Raising of the Liberty Pole ceremony held last Saturday afternoon ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Township Council adopted a 2026 municipal budget Tuesday night that carries a municipal-side tax increase of about $215 for the average assessed home, after one resident asked the mayor and council to take another look before the vote. In response, Mayor Chris Vergano said not ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey's school funding law has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate. S-1767, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, was approved by the Senate Education ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Borough Council is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 21, with several community-related items on the agenda, including a resolution supporting LGBTQ+ Pride Month, approvals tied to upcoming local events, and summer recreation staffing.Council members are expected ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The fear generated by rash of burglaries and car thefts was raised by both Mayor Jeremy Berman and residents at Tuesday’s town council meeting. Berman addressed the most recent events in his opening remarks. “Last week, two homes on the north side of town were burglarized for car ...
LIGHTHOUSE POINT — Mounting sand deposits at the mouth of the Hillsboro Inlet continue to severely limit their boats' operations, say Pompano charter captains speaking to the Hillsboro Inlet District board on Monday night. At the same time, the sheer volume of sand, and the wait for days with safe ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough is one of 34 New Jersey towns that has been awarded World Cup Community Initiative Grants.Ally Norton, executive director of the Flemington Improvement District, told the borough council about the award at the May 11 meeting.She offered few details other than that the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - A competitive race is shaping up in Elizabeth’s Ward 2, where candidates are making their case to voters ahead of this year’s City Council election.Three candidates are vying for the open council seat: Jerry Jacobs has served on the Elizabeth Board of Education since 2018, currently ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City officials are moving forward with a proposed camera-assisted parking enforcement pilot program aimed at cracking down on double-parking, blocked bike lanes and crosswalks, and other traffic violations that city leaders say have contributed to safety concerns on local ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials are seeking up to $5 million in federal funding to complete a comprehensive renovation of the Riverside Vets Recreation Center, the city’s only dedicated senior recreation facility and an official polling location.The Paterson City Council introduced a resolution ...
MILLBURN, NJ — In a 4–1 vote at its May 19 meeting, the Millburn Township Committee authorized the Planning Board to begin an investigation into whether two long‑vacant downtown buildings qualify as an Area in Need of Redevelopment, potentially clearing the way for condemnation and demolition.The ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The voices speaking on behalf of developers will soon be on the record in Boca Raton.The city council is scheduled to consider a new ordinance or local law at its meeting Tuesday, May 26 that would require developers to identify anyone authorized to communicate with city officials ...