Government
By JIM LONERGAN
February 3, 2026
MANASQUAN, NJ — Across New Jersey—and especially along the Jersey Shore—towns are running into a problem that’s easy to ignore until it becomes unavoidable: aging infrastructure buried beneath the streets. Years of patchwork repairs and budget trade-offs have left communities relying on pipes, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, nearly 400 students marched from Plainfield High School and the Plainfield Academy for the Arts and Advanced Studies (PAAAS) to rally against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdown at City Hall. Before giving the mic to the students, Mayor Mapp spoke to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton, long synonymous with the city’s pink-hued luxury, is seeking to pivot from its hospitality and recreational roots toward a future as a residential hub.At this Thursday's Boca Raton Planning and Zoning Board meeting, the resort is seeking permission for a ...
Editor's Note: This article has been updated with the Council vote results.HACKENSACK, NJ —- Mayor Caseen Gaines and the Hackensack City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 3, to discuss old and new business. Take a look at some of the approved agenda items:Resident Feedback on New Downtown Park ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Three residents have been appointed to county boards. County Commissioners approved Pete Oneglia (TAPinto Hawthorne non-editorial owner) to serve as a Commissioner on the Passaic County Planning Board. Joe Metzler, a former Ward 1 Councilman, was re-appointed to the same Passaic ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Free Public Library is in need of a new elevator.Councilwoman Beth Herbert announced the need at the Jan. 26 borough council meeting.Herbert is the council liaison to the library board, an independent board.She said the elevator is one of the projects the library board ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The use of e-bikes on local streets will now be subject to specific rules after members of the Bayonne City Council gave final approval to new regulations governing them and other electric vehicles at a recent meeting.The vote came one week after former Governor Phil Murphy signed a ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Last year, New Providence was one of 21 communities to be designated as a Film Ready Community by the NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission. We have already been a filming location for an episode in a new Netflix series and are supportive of additional movie and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is casting a wide net to fill the role of Director of Public Works.On Monday, Solomon announced a nationwide search for the right candidate to replace Acting Director Greg Kierce will continue in his current role through April 15, 2026, after which ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Township is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Tax Collector within the Robbinsville Division of Revenue, a job posting said.According to the post, candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Edmunds Accounting system. Office duties include ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township authorities are looking for input from the community regarding two potential recreation development projects that could be coming to the community. The Township would seek to obtain state grant funding through the New Jersey Green Acres Program.First, the ...
UNION, NJ — The Township of Union has launched its Junior Mayor Leadership Program, a civic engagement initiative aimed at developing the next generation of local leaders.The program is open to motivated students in grades five through eight who are interested in making a tangible impact in their ...
ALBANY, NY — The City of Olean, the Allegany-Limestone and Hinsdale central school districts and the Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services (CABOCES) were among the 161 municipalities, school districts, counties and public authorities statewide awarded funding ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Responding to complaints from residents living near a gourmet coffee shop, the town is moving to ban parking during the day on two roads in Ledgewood.Proposed Roxbury Ordinance 02-26, introduced by the Roxbury Mayor and Council on Jan. 27, would prohibit parking on both sides of Riggs ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee moved forward with a new chapter of leadership and addressed long-standing community concerns during its Jan. 27, 2026, meeting. The evening featured the formal swearing-in of a new committee member and critical legislative action on property ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 2 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, February 4.The Township of Clark informs Zone 2 residents, "Glass, aluminum, tin, plastic containers, juice, paper, cardboard, to-go-cups, and milk cartons can be commingled ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The company seeking to build a storage facility on a lot near the intersection of routes 22 and 28 brought a revised application to the township’s revised board of adjustment Jan. 27.Bridgewater Storage LLC professionals presented a project that had been downsized, more deeply ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – As part of the township-wide effort to upgrade security technology, new cameras were installed at Springfield Town Hall late last month.“We've now got cameras in Town Hall, the municipal building, Police Department, DPW, the pool and the Fire Department,” administrator John ...
WARREN, NJ – Warren Township Residents are being notified of a change to the agenda for this evening's Board of Adjustment meeting. The following updates regarding the scheduled items are important for attendees to note:1. Vayda Realty, LLC Site Plan: The discussion concerning the Vayda Realty, LLC ...
CAMDEN – The city wants to sharply cut a landlord's annual potential rent increase for senior citizens or disabled tenants.Rent increases for the two groups at many of the city's rental properties would be limited to 2% in a year under the ordinance before City Council for a second reading at its ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At the late February Manasquan Council meeting, Mayor Mike Mangan opened with an administrative update before turning the evening’s focus to recognizing longtime volunteers whose behind-the-scenes work has helped shape the borough.Mangan announced that Chief Financial Officer Amy ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, with an agenda that includes updates on affordable housing, infrastructure investments and several initiatives expected to impact city services and facilities.A key item on the agenda is an update from Affordable Housing ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — In a move aimed at strengthening coordination between schools, families, and city services, Jersey City has appointed nationally recognized education leader Dr. Dia N. Bryant as its first Deputy Mayor for Education.The position is designed to strengthen collaboration between ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence marked Groundhog Day this year with a hometown twist: the debut of Pioneer Pete.On February 2, Mayor Morgan consulted Pete for the town’s winter outlook. Dressed for the occasion, the mayor delivered Pete’s prediction: he saw his shadow.“Looks like winter’s not ...
WAYNE, NJ — After the state did not approve Wayne Township Public Schools’ request to move two special election days to virtual instruction — forcing the district to close buildings and use emergency calendar days for Feb 5 and April 16 — many residents started asking the obvious follow-up: why are ...
WARREN, NJ – The Somerset Hills Partnership kicked off its inaugural program at Mass Mutual in Warren last week, aimed at strengthening connections among municipalities and fostering collaboration on important regional issues affecting the Somerset Hills area.During the first sold out event, ...
WARREN, NJ – The Somerset Hills Partnership kicked off its inaugural program at Mass Mutual in Warren last week, aimed at strengthening connections among municipalities and fostering collaboration on important regional issues affecting the Somerset Hills area.During the first sold out event, ...
RED BANK, NJ: Praise, disapproval, suggestion?Got something to say to an elected official?Well. Here’s your chance to let them know what’s on your mind.The following are the weekly public office hours of Mayor and Council: Monday Afternoons - Mayor Billy Portman (call 732-530-2740 to schedule an ...
Princeton, NJ –The Historic Preservation Commission meeting on January 27 was a “changing of the guard,” HPC member Roger Shatzkin observed at the beginning of the in-person meeting – an observation that was soon borne out in several ways.First was the HPC’s reorganization. Outgoing chair Julie ...
Princeton, NJ – People who like to find a free parking space on Chestnut or Pine streets while they run an errand on Nassau Street may have to resort to their Plan B on Monday, February 2. The municipality has announced that no parking will be allowed on either street beginning Monday at 6 a.m. to ...