Government
By JAKE NEMCEK
January 25, 2026
WATCHUNG, NJ – With a significant winter storm looming, the mayor is urging all residents to take precautions as the Governor declares a State of Emergency in anticipation of snow, sleet, and ice that could make roads perilously unsafe. Officials stress the importance of staying off the roads ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The following four ordinances were passed on first reading at the January 21st meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council. Ordinance No. 2026-1 An ordinance amending Article IV, entitled Development Fees, of Chapter 264, entitled Fees.Ordinance No. 2026-2 An ordinance amending ...
SPARTA, NJ – As the planning board concluded their reorganization agenda at the meeting on Wednesday, Jan 21, board member Joan Furman asked for clarification on a voting procedure issue she initially raised in 2025. Furman asked the board members to discuss the practice of having an alternate ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Facing a critical road salt shortage just days before a major winter storm, Piscataway officials secured emergency access Friday to Port Newark, allowing township trucks to pick up much-needed salt as snowfall looms across Central New Jersey.Township officials announced that access ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of a severe winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold, and strong winds across New Jersey this weekend.The State of Emergency will take effect at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, under Executive ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for the entire state because of the extremely cold temperatures and winter storm in the forecast for the weekend.The National Weather Service has predicted snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches for Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. Snow is ...
NEW JERSEY — Mother Nature is giving Gov. Mikie Sherrill her first challenge, hurling a major winter storm at the Garden State this weekend with heavy snow, ice, dangerous cold, and strong winds.Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey that begins at 5 pm today, Saturday, Jan.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – As residents spent the day preparing for Winter Storm Fern by purchasing supplies and hunkering down, the community was met with a steady stream of storm-related alerts. Nixle notifications, text messages, emails, and phone calls were issued throughout the day, providing ...
NEW JERSEY — Mother Nature is giving Governor Mikie Sherrill her first challenge, hurling a major winter storm at the Garden State this weekend with heavy snow, ice, dangerous cold, and strong winds. Sherrill declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomandi has issued the following statement regarding the snow and ice storm in Sunday's forecast:This is Mayor Frank Saccomandi on behalf of Millburn's Office of Emergency Management. The State of New Jersey, Essex County and Millburn have all made emergency ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) is warning residents about an ongoing phishing scam that threatens text and email recipients with penalties for fake traffic fines that are suggested. The agency says that scammers are posing as the DMV for enforcement penalties, claiming ...
PARKLAND, FL- Wedge Preserve Park in Parkland is being constructed at a rapid rate in early 2026. The park, likely Parkland's final significant public park, already has restroom and park facility buildings constructed and a roof over the pickleball courts.The park is likely to be completed and open ...
Mother Nature is giving new Gov. Mikie Sherrill her first challenge, hurling a major winter storm at the Garden State this weekend with heavy snow, ice, dangerous cold, and strong winds.Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey that begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24th, for all 21 ...
Mother Nature is giving new Gov. Mikie Sherrill her first challenge, hurling a major winter storm at the Garden State this weekend with heavy snow, ice, dangerous cold, and strong winds.Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey that begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24th, for all 21 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The official alert network for the Borough of Keniworth is the Everbridge system. This notification system allows residents to receive text messages and emails, not just phone calls. This includes: Emergency alerts.Weather impacts.Road closures and public safety notices. You can ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Public works crews in this sprawling town are ready to plow, sand and salt its busiest thoroughfares and neighborhood streets as a weekend storm threatens to drop 12-inches or more snow here.Nearby Carteret presumably has similar preparations in place. However, Carteret’s ...
NEW JERSEY — Mother Nature is giving Gov. Mikie Sherrill her first challenge, hurling a major winter storm at the Garden State this weekend with heavy snow, ice, dangerous cold, and strong winds.Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey that begins at 5 pm today, Saturday, Jan.
POMPANO BEACH — Broward County Public Schools officials announced Friday they are abandoning a controversial plan to host 2026 graduation ceremonies in district-owned gymnasiums, following a wave of backlash from parents and students.The published changes won't be available until next week so it is ...
Linden, NJ - With this weekend's snowstorm approaching quickly, Mayor Derek Armstead, Fire Chief William Hasko, and Police Chief David Hart share important safety tips on how to prepare and respond to potential hazards. Please share this information with your family and friends, especially those in ...
TRENTON, NJ — The e-bike bill we’ve been tracking has now cleared both the New Jersey Senate and Assembly and, on Gov. Phil Murphy’s final day in office, was signed into law on January 19, 2026.The measure, S-4834/A-6235, passed the Assembly 53–10–1 and cleared the Senate 28–10. Supporters said ...
WARREN, NJ – Warren's Township Committee was held Thursday before the snowmageddon hit. For those unable to attend, a recording of the meeting is available online, along with the agenda for interested parties. Below are the key highlights from the meeting:Presentation on Dementia Caregiver ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Mayor Garrett Jones addressed the recent vehicular death of Caldwell resident Sharon Thomas on Jan. 16 after she was struck by two vehicles on Bloomfield Avenue as she attempted to cross the street. The victim was hit by two vehicles at approximately 6:30 p.m. after exiting a New ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Board of Recreation Initial Organization Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:30 pm, in the Wood-Ridge Municipal Building, located at 85 Humboldt Street, Wood-Ridge, NJ, according to Jacqueline Goldklang, Director of Recreation.The purpose of the ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Planning Board held their 2026 reorganization meeting on January 21.The Sparta Planning Board attorney, Kenneth Porro administered the oath of office to: Class III Member Michael Sylvester for a one-year termClass IV Member Christine Dunbar for a four-year termAlternate I ...
Due to an approaching winter storm, the State of New Jersey and South Orange Village have declared a State of Emergency, with 12–18 inches of snow expected from early Sunday morning through Monday evening. The South Orange Village Office of Emergency Management is providing the following ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Inside a building that has served as the stepping off point for millions of immigrants in generations past, Mayor James Solomon took action on Friday to strengthen Jersey City's immigrant protections and ensure immigrant families can live, work, and belong in the city without ...
BOCA RATON, FL— A proposal to replace a landmark downtown retail strip with a 12-story hotel is moving forward following a key city board approval, despite growing friction from neighboring residents.The Boca Raton Community Appearance Board this week approved a landscaping review for the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of a severe winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold, and strong winds across New Jersey this weekend.The State of Emergency will take effect at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, under Executive ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of a severe winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold, and strong winds across New Jersey this weekend.The State of Emergency will take effect at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, under Executive ...
TRENTON, NJ — The e-bike bill we’ve been tracking — a story that first surfaced locally at a Manasquan Council meeting in October, when supporters framed it as a public safety fix and opponents raised concerns about how broadly it could apply — has now cleared both the New Jersey Senate and ...