Government
By GRACE MCCULLUM
January 26, 2026
MADISON, NJ — As snow removal continues across the borough, officials are reminding residents that snow cleared from private property must remain behind the curb line and on the resident’s property, not pushed into the street.The borough warned that plowing or shoveling snow into the roadway can ...
Linden, NJ - Due to the recent snowstorm, most Department of Public Works (DPW) employees will be fully engaged in snow removal operations. For their safety and to ensure effective post-storm cleanup, recycling pickup scheduled for Monday, January 26th has been canceled.Revised Recycling Collection ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank’s Department of Public Utilities worked around the clock to battle snow, ice, and freezing rain during Monday’s winter storm.Borough Manager Jim Gant praised the team’s swift response and professionalism, noting Red Bank was among the first towns to clear roads to ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Due to the snowstorm and the safety of visitors and personnel, Borough Hall will be closed today, Monday, Jan. 26 and reopen tomorrow for normal business hours. Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net.TAPinto Kenilworth is Kenilworth's only free daily ...
January 2026Annual Message from Mayor Sachs Dear Neighbors, As we reflect on 2025, I am proud to share the significant progress Hazlet Township has made and the exciting initiatives we are preparing for the year ahead. For the third consecutive year, Hazlet achieved a municipal budget that ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The National Weather Service is reporting continued snow and sleet until around 1 a.m. Monday, followed by a chance of snow and freezing rain with temperatures 25 degrees and wind chill values between 10 and 20. The chance of precipitation is 80%, but the total nighttime ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council has a resolution on its agenda for Monday night's meeting that voices opposition to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility being located in Roxbury.The resolution makes a case that the location is inappropriate.Chatham Borough Police Chief ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Due to the winter storm, the Florham Park Borough municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, and will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All schools are also closed on Monday, January 26th.
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury is not facing an immediate revaluation, but the township’s tax assessor is warning that soaring home prices are steadily pushing property assessments out of alignment with today’s market — a trend that could eventually force the town to act.Roxbury Tax Assessor Jacquie ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The following is an update from the township of Maplewood informing commuters about the Jitney Service in Maplewood, as well as a review of the information published ahead of the storm.s Weekend Snowstorm Jitney Update & MoreGood evening, Maplewood. Hope this email finds you ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Pompano Beach City Commission is set for a vote this Tuesday that could reshape the city’s zoning laws and the future of a prominent local site slated for redevelopment along Federal Highway.At the heart of the debate is a proposal to amend the city’s zoning code to allow for ...
Princeton, NJ — Of all the cancellations noted so far because of winter storm Fern (yes, she has a name), one of them should be viewed as good news. Great news, actually, if you have bins of recycling on hand and you are trying to figure out where they might go on sidewalks already consumed by ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, South Plainfield continues cleanup and recovery efforts as borough officials announced that all municipal offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, due to lingering hazardous conditions and ongoing snow removal operations.The South ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The weekend storm that came to New Jersey this weekend has caused closures Mount Laurel on Monday. The Mount Laurel municipal building will be closed on January 26. However, Public Works crews will still be working. Mount Laurel's trash collector will not be picking up garbage on ...
RED BANK, NJ: Borough offices will be closed on Monday, January 26. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan accordingly for this temporary closure. Thank you for your understanding.Buddy Ball and Adult Basketball Program Cancellation NoticeBuddy Ball and Adult Basketball programs scheduled ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The snowstorm hitting Hackensack has affected several City activities and actions. See what's impacted on Monday, Jan. 26:All City offices will be closed.The Hackensack Virtual Court Session has been canceled.Sanitation pick-up for Routes 1–5 is suspended. Collection for these ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Due to the impact of Winter Storm Fern and in the interest of public safety, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Spotswood Borough Council for Monday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. is going to be held via Zoom. This includes the regular meeting and the caucus. Residents can access ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The weekend storm that came to New Jersey this weekend has caused closures in Bordentown City and Bordentown Township on Monday. Municipal offices in both Bordentown City and Bordentown Township will be closed on Monday, January 26. Bordentown Township and Bordentown City residents ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- The Melbourne Beach Town Commission unanimously approved an employment agreement Friday that sets a Feb. 9 start date for incoming Town Manager A. Marie Smith.The approval followed a three-step process that began with Smith’s selection as the town manager candidate Jan. 9, ...
Red Bank is reminding all property owners and occupants of their responsibility to clear sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall. Snow must be removed across the full width of the sidewalk, with a minimum clearance of 42 inches to ensure safe passage for pedestrians.Residents and businesses must ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has announced changes to the schedule for sanitation pickups.See below:Due to the extreme weather, sanitation schedules have been adjusted to ensure the safety of our residents and crew. Please take note of the following changes forMonday, ...
SPRING LAKE / SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ — Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights and Bradley Beach will keep their current voting districts after the Monmouth County Board of Elections (MCBOE) changed course at its Jan. 13 meeting. The decision followed pushback from local officials over a proposal that ...
LINDEN, NJ - Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency.Linden City Hall will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, and will reopen January 27, 2026.
RED BANK, NJ: Borough offices will open at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 26 due to a delayed start. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.Thank you for your understanding as the schedule adjusts for the day.⚠️ Aviso de Apertura RetrasadaLas oficinas del Municipio abrirán a las 10:30 a. m. el ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Borough of Sayreville has announced a temporary change to its garbage collection schedule this week, with no garbage pickup on Monday or Tuesday.Residents are asked to follow the revised collection plan as follows:Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday. (Cans should be ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The system that delivers clean drinking water every time Boca Raton residents turn on the tap has earned top marks statewide.According to a news release issued last week by the City of Boca Raton, the city’s Utility Services Department has received the 2025 Outstanding Water ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Township Committee recognized members of the Fire Department for their actions in the rescue of a woman trapped waist-deep in mud at South Mountain Reservation last fall.The Township Committee gave proclamations to: Fire Chief Robert Echavarria, Batallion Chief Theodore ...
WAYNE, NJ — Mayor Chris Vergano has long spoken out against New Jersey’s state-mandated affordable housing program and the impact its having on development in Wayne. But when 27 municipalities joined a lawsuit challenging the law, Wayne stayed out, saying he didn't believe they would win the case.
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown Township and Bordentown City residents should be aware of changes in recycling and trash collection originally scheduled for tomorrow. Because of the snowstorm, recycling collection, which is done by Burlington County, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 27. In ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel residents can assist the Township's Department of Public Works (DPW) crews during the snowstorm that is expected to occur in the area into Monday. DPW crews will be working around the clock to keep Mount Laurel's roadways as safe and passable as possible, says ...