Government
By BARBRA BATEMAN DOYLE
February 6, 2026
RARITAN, N.J. – In front a crowd of 40 hostile to the idea, the Raritan Borough Council introduced the redevelopment plan that would allow a mixed-use apartment building on the site of the shuttered Agway store at 77 Thompson Street.The redevelopment plan, forced off the agenda at a December ...
Linden, NJ - In celebration of Black History Month, Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation and Linden Cultural& Heritage Committee will host a community celebration in honor of Black History Month. The event will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor James Solomon is doing his part to help fix the financial crisis Jersey City is facing by reducing his own pay.On Thursday, Solomon announced that he would take a salary of just $1 for 2026.“The picture is even worse than we thought," Solomon said in a statement. "We have ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – In a discussion of e-bikes at the Jan. 27 meeting of the Springfield Township Committee, administrator John Bussiculo and Deputy Fire Chief Michael Mastroeni addressed the high cost of disposing of their batteries.“E-bikes, when they get in an accident and break down, if somebody ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Developments continue with the Bridgewater Commons Mall property, at least where the township council is concerned.The municipal governing body unanimously approved a resolution Jan. 22 to execute an amendment to the consolidated Phase One property development agreement with ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Long Branch was once home to multiple piers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the city was a popular seaside resort for visitors from New York and Philadelphia. The last remaining pier, which had stood for more than 75 years, was destroyed by fire in 1987.Now ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Enthusiastic lawmakers arrived at Princeton University’s Nassau Hall Thursday afternoon, stepping back into history at the spot where 250 years ago the New Jersey Legislature met for the first time, at the start of the American Revolution.Members of the Assembly and the Senate ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Long Branch was once home to multiple piers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the city was a popular seaside resort for visitors from New York and Philadelphia. The last remaining pier, which had stood for more than 75 years, was destroyed by fire in 1987.Now ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ- The Maplewood Township meeting for February opened with the Proclamation of Black History Month. The proclamation was read by committee member, Jane Collins-Cobin with members of the audience standing behind her. Mayor Vic DeLuca had invited the audience participation.Three open ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The application to convert the existing gas station repair garage at 339 Elizabeth Ave. into a convenience store has been withdrawn, bringing an end — at least for now — to a proposal that had drawn scrutiny from both the Zoning Board of Adjustment and nearby residents.At the outset ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Town of Morristown has officially recognized February 2026 as Black History Month, with Mayor Tim Dougherty issuing a proclamation honoring the history, achievements and lasting contributions of African Americans.In the proclamation, the town notes that the roots of Black ...
POMPANO BEACH — Developers for Pompano's ambitious "New Downtown" project have launched a formal search for an architect to design a revamped E. Pat Larkins Community Center, a move officials say will prioritize neighborhood input before a single brick is laid.But the effort comes despite numerous ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute over pickleball noise and governance has moved to court, with two Boca Raton families suing their community association over the conversion of tennis courts they say was done without proper approval and has disrupted nearby homes.Joseph and Ivy Sullivan and Drs. Richard ...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory and an extreme cold watch that include Cattaraugus County. The winter weather advisory will be in place from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday. Snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches are expected."An Arctic front will bring widespread ...
RARITAN, NJ - Representatives for the owner of the Raritan Mall stipulated at the Jan. 29 planning board meeting they would make changes from restricting the hours trash and delivery trucks could access a finished development to agreeing to implement an evacuation plan and contingency plan for ...
RARITAN, NJ - Representatives for the owner of the Raritan Mall stipulated at the Jan. 29 planning board meeting they would make changes from restricting the hours trash and delivery trucks could access a finished development to agreeing to implement an evacuation plan and contingency plan for ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Township of Cedar Grove will be holding a ‘Meet the Mayor’ event on February 23, allowing residents to ask questions, share concerns, and stay connected to what is happening in the Township. Meetings are one-on-one. Schedules are subject to change. For more information, please ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Borough issued a statement responding to public inquiries about alleged environmental conditions at 630 Central Ave., saying reviews conducted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and municipal officials found no evidence of soil or groundwater ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Activists opposing a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Roxbury are continuing a coordinated email campaign targeting township elected officials, despite Mayor Shawn Potillo’s request that they ease off what he described as a flood of “spam” ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - At the Feb. 4 council meeting, Mayor Linda Karlovitch presented a Mayoral Proclamation to proclaim Feb. 6, 2026, to be recognized as National Red Day.Please see the following message posted on the borough's social media page. The Borough of Kenilworth proudly recognizes National ...
PERTH AMBOY - The city is working with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) to undertake a “safe streets” study. The targeted area includes Hall Avenue and the surrounding blocks bordered by Amboy Avenue, State Highway 440, State Street and Washington Street. Funded by the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This community is celebrating February as 2026’s Black History Month, initially hosting a flag-raising and a proclamation presentation from Mayor John E. McCormac, which was graciously accepted by police Officer Thomas Hendricks.On Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, Woodbridge honored the many ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Members of the public who addressed Wednesday night's City Council meeting said fear has spread across the city – especially in the 50-block Esperanza section – following last weekend’s presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.Amanda Dominguez, organizer and ESL ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough's reenergized recreation committee plans to keep some borough favorite activities going, and has the intention to add some new sports and arts programming in the upcoming year as they hope to add more facilities in the future, its new staffers told the borough council ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Democrat/Republican schism seemingly continues in Bridgewater Township.Former councilman Filipe Pedroso took the current Democrat-led council to task at its Jan. 8 meeting for recent appointments to the Bridgewater zoning board."I'm a proud Republican," said Pedroso, who ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek leaders recently moved to hire the city’s own mechanic to repair fire trucks as needed, a move that’ll cost about $345,000 but will allow equipment and firefighters to stay on active duty longer. Coconut Creek Deputy Fire Chief Michael Rodriguez told the city ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In what some may consider a cruel parting gift, former Mayor Steen Fulop left Jersey City with a $250 million budget deficit, his successor, Mayor James Solomon said a report he released on Wednesday reflected. The report, he said, surrounded by members of the Jersey City City ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Capt. William R. Roberts was unanimously appointed Chief of the Caldwell Police Department effective Feb. 4 during Tuesday’s Borough Council meeting with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Feb. 17. Roberts has served the borough since 2008, rising through the ranks serving as an ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Mayor Susan McCartney, joined by many well-wishers, colleagues and longtime supporters, gathered at the Recreation Department on Friday to congratulate long-time Director Bill Kehoe on the occasion of his retirement.Kehoe has served as Head of Recreation for the Township of West ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Tuesday’s Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting opened with a detailed presentation on the Berkeley Heights Public School District’s upcoming facilities referendum, which will go before voters on March 10.Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Feltre attended the meeting and ...