Government
By TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD STAFF
May 21, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Progress continues on the Caldwell Place culvert reconstruction, with the project currently tracking toward a June 26 completion date, Springfield administrator John Bussiculo reported during the May 12 Township Committee meeting.Township engineer Mike Disko provided additional ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Kristina Quigley is one of three Mountainside women named a 2026 Union County SHERO Award recipient, joining Michaela Whelan and Sherry Heidary in receiving the countywide honor.The Union County SHERO Award recognizes women who live or work in Union County and have made a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan is defending Summit’s Board of Education appointment process after Councilwoman Jaclyn Lasaracina publicly questioned whether district bylaws were fully followed and called for greater transparency in how candidates are selected.The clash emerged following the ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council and the East Orange Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs joined Congresswoman LaMonica McIver on May 7 for a ceremonial presentation recognizing $250,000 in federal funding for renovations at the Fellowship Civic ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Former Summit Mayor Nora Radest and former Common Council President Mike McTernan criticized the Summit Common Council Tuesday night as frustration mounted over the collapse of the city’s effort to sell the former firehouse property at 396 Broad St.The tense exchange came after city ...
SPARTA, NJ – The former bank on Main Street will become an urgent care by the zoning board. At their meeting on May 13th the Sparta Zoning Board approved a “D” variance to allow Skylands Urgent Care to repurpose the former Provident Bank.No changes will be made to the exterior of the building ...
TRENTON, NJ — Bipartisan legislation to honor a South Jersey singer who was killed in 2016 has advanced in the New Jersey Legislature.The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee advanced the bill, SJR-137, on May 18. Sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senator Latham Tiver ...
TRENTON, NJ — Bipartisan legislation to honor a South Jersey singer who was killed in 2016 has advanced in the New Jersey Legislature.The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee advanced the bill, SJR-137, on May 18. Sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senator Latham Tiver ...
POMPANO BEACH — A massive, $92.4 million rental apartment complex geared almost entirely toward affordable housing could soon be coming to Pompano Beach, according to public records.“Residences at Pompano Beach”Richman Pompano Beach LLC has filed a grant application with the Housing Finance ...
CAMDEN – From California to New York City, governments are cracking down on smoke and vape shops for a variety of reasons. Some are unlicensed, some sell black market cannabis, and others are just viewed as nuisances.In Camden, City Council last week enacted a law that slams the door to future ...
CRANFORD, NJ - With Memorial Day weekend just days away and temperatures soaring into the 90s on Tuesday morning, crews were hard at work preparing the newly renovated Orange Avenue Pool complex for its seasonal opening on Saturday.During a preview tour of the facility attended by TAPinto Cranford, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invited South Plainfield residents to attend an open forum on May 19 at the South Plainfield Senior Center to ask questions and voice concerns about the Cornell-Dubilier Electronics Superfund Site cleanup at 333 Hamilton Boulevard.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — What began outside Town Hall with a flag rising in the warm evening air ended inside with a unanimous vote on a budget, three new ordinances and one council member's story about stomping out a mulch fire in a Stop & Shop parking lot.Tuesday's Berkeley Heights Township ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Motor vehicle services are coming to you this Saturday, May 23, 2026.Click here to set up your appointment!
The Seneca Nation of Indians will receive $357,754 in federal funds to strengthen behavioral health services and improve access to integrated care.The funding, administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was announced by Rep. Nick Langworthy, whose district includes the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — With a flag rising in the hot breeze outside Town Hall and a community gathered to witness it, Berkeley Heights marked Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Tuesday evening — celebrating not just a tradition, but the people and relationships ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Councilman Bob Pawlowski announced his resignation from the Summit Common Council during Tuesday night’s meeting, saying he will step down effective at the close of business on Friday.Pawlowski told colleagues there had been “a rumor floating around” about his departure before ...
POMPANO BEACH — Tri-Rail's parent organization, the Pompano-based South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), launched a new suicide prevention initiative Tuesday aimed at reducing the rising number of suicide attempts and “completed suicides” on tracks used by the rail transportation ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Mountainside Rescue Squad kicked off National EMS Week with its second annual Code 5K: Answering the Call, drawing runners, walkers, families and community supporters for a morning that celebrated fitness, volunteer service and the people who answer the call when residents need ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A newly published opinion from the New Jersey Appellate Division has clarified that municipalities, including Springfield, may impose continuing daily fines when ordinance violations remain uncorrected—an issue directly relevant to the long‑stalled Gomes redevelopment project ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will move forward with extensive rehabilitation work at the Community Center at the Heritage, also known as the Alexander Hamilton site, following City Council approval of a contract tied to ongoing improvements connected to the Paterson Public Library system.The project ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Council passed a resolution at its meeting on Monday that included a $55,062,766 spending plan for Fiscal Year 2026 that will raise the municipal tax by $93.60 annually for a homeowner with a home assessed at the municipal average of $241,200. Township Manager ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The City of Coral Springs will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, as the community gathers in remembrance of the men and women who died in service to the United States.The ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday, May 25 at Veterans Park, at 8601 Royal Palm ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange City Council met on Monday, May 11, addressing redevelopment matters, public safety purchases, golf course fee changes, city-owned property, union contract concerns and resident issues raised during public comment.During the meeting, council held a public hearing ...
Strong-to-severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday evening and overnight in several New York counties, including Allegany and Cattaraugus, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service."Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats," the agency warned. "An ...
The Newton Town Council heard an infrastructure update from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), approved budget amendments and recognized several community initiatives during its May 11 meeting.Amy Oberman, JCP&L’s regional external affairs representative, addressed the council about ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is selling coins it commissioned to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday and the borough’s 158th Memorial Day parade, but supplies are running out fast.The coins, which are selling for $20 each online and at Doylestown Borough Hall, feature a bugle player in ...
PARKLAND, FL- Progress on construction at Wedge Preserve Park continues to move along at a rapid rate in May. Park features, which include the pond and recreational spaces are beginning to pop up. Additionally, fresh green natural grass has been laid on the two all-purpose athletic fields.Once ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee condemns the horrific and cowardly attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego in the strongest possible terms. The targeting of a place of worship and learning is an egregious assault on the universal values of peace, faith, and basic human dignity.
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek monitors potential property tax reforms that could have a drastic impact on its budget, come next fiscal year members of the city’s fitness center could pay more than double their current annual fees under a proposal the city’s parks and recreation department ...