Government
By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
January 23, 2026
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Borough Council approved a resolution Tuesday night setting a public hearing for Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. on bidder pre-qualification regulations for the exterior restoration of the historic Fanwood train station.The borough received a $500,000 state grant last year in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Snow is coming for Bridgewater again, and the township administration has been preparing.A major snowstorm is predicted for the weekend, and township administrator Michael Pappas said at the Jan. 22 town council meeting that the municipality has been anticipating the snowstorm. He ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Residents can now go to a Coconut Creek Publix and complete their vehicle registration renewals faster and closer to home.The Broward County Tax Collector this week launched its first wave of self-service vehicle registration kiosks, allowing residents to complete transactions ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with all members in attendance. ProclamationsMayor Portman issued two proclamations: one honoring Public Utilities Director Terrance Walton for American Heart Month, and another recognizing T.
WAYNE, NJ — After Wayne officials spent much of 2025 raising concerns about the growing presence of high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters on local streets and sidewalks, Mayor Chris Vergano said New Jersey has now taken major statewide action that he believes will strengthen enforcement and improve ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Borough officials urged residents to prepare for an expected weekend snowstorm and emphasized the importance of keeping streets clear so plows can operate safely and efficiently.At the January 21 meeting of the Hawthorne Borough Council, Mayor John Lane explained how parked vehicles ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The Town of Phillipsburg has officially declared a Snow Emergency in anticipation of incoming winter weather. To ensure the safety of residents and the efficiency of emergency services, all Snow Emergency Provisions will take effect starting at 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following important announcement that was recently posted to the Borough of Kenilworth's social media page.During the storm: Park on the EVEN-numbered side.After plowing: Within 2 hours, move to the ODD-numbered side (unless otherwise prohibited)Do not throw snow ...
Linden, NJ-A winter storm watch has been issued for our area beginning Saturday night through early Monday afternoon. Accumulating snow of up to 12" may mix with sleet or freezing rain, and while anticipated snow totals remain unclear, hazardous conditions including travel disruptions and potential ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A set of maternal and infant health bills sponsored by Monmouth County Assemblywomen Dr. Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy is set to bring new protections and added breathing room for families navigating pregnancy and newborn care in New ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit officials are preparing for a winter storm expected to begin late Saturday night or early Sunday morning and continue through Monday with periods of potentially heavy snow.The city said trash collection scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, has been moved to Saturday, Jan. 24. Curbside ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With a winter storm forecast to dump five inches or more of snow across the region this weekend, Piscataway officials are urging residents to use extreme caution as a statewide road salt shortage leaves the township with limited resources to treat roadways.Mayor Brian Wahler said ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Eight speakers strode to the lectern at a meeting on Wednesday, imploring the city’s elected leaders to stop a local Muslim group from holding its annual conference at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. During the public comment session of a city commission meeting, they ...
NEWARK – On an overcast November morning, a man in a well-tailored black suit rose to his feet in the pews of a Plainfield church to offer prayers for Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell.He drew a parallel between Caldwell and the Biblical Joseph, whose actions saved ancient Egypt from famine. Only, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—In anticipation of a major winter storm expected to impact much of the country this weekend, Doylestown Township has officially declared a snow emergency effective immediately and until further notice.The emergency order, which took effect at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, said that because ...
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his last acts before leaving office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law S4834/A6235, Senate President Nick Scutari’s legislation to regulate electric bicycles in New Jersey following several crashes, including a fatality in Scotch Plains last September. The bill updates the ...
NEWTON, NJ – Town of Newton is again dealing with a water main break with crews working on Pine Street. Homes at addresses 67 to 77 are directly impacted by the break.Motorists are asked to use caution when moving through this area.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — A newly-released consultants' report indicated that an expanded Coral Springs Sportsplex could generate as much as $234 million in revenue over the next 20 years, with an economic impact of $20.7 million in spending on hotel stays, restaurants and other visitor-related outlays ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Sayreville have announced that their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, has been postponed until Wednesday, Jan. 29, due to inclement weather conditions expected Sunday. Borough officials said the decision was made out of ...
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his last acts before leaving office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law S4834/A6235, Senate President Nick Scutari’s legislation to regulate electric bicycles in New Jersey following several crashes, including a fatality in Scotch Plains last September. The bill updates the ...
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his last acts before leaving office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law S4834/A6235, Senate President Nick Scutari’s legislation to regulate electric bicycles in New Jersey following several crashes, including a fatality in Scotch Plains last September. The bill updates the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With a winter storm forecast to dump five inches or more of snow across the region this weekend, Piscataway officials are urging residents to use extreme caution as a statewide road salt shortage leaves the township with limited resources to treat roadways.Mayor Brian Wahler said ...
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his last acts before leaving office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law S4834/A6235, Senate President Nick Scutari’s legislation to regulate electric bicycles in New Jersey following several crashes, including a fatality in Scotch Plains last September. The bill updates the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Wednesday, January 21, the South Brunswick Township Council held its first regular meeting of 2026 in the main meeting room of the Municipal Building. The township council held its annual reorganization meeting on January 5 to welcome in the new year. All the members of the ...
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Tuesday was a day to celebrate Kathleen Hale.The 26-year township resident was honored by the Raritan Township Committee, recognizing her 20-plus years on the environmental commission with a proclamation that read in part that she “brought extensive and invaluable knowledge ...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a utility-costs state of emergency in an inauguration speech filled with New Jersey pride on Tuesday, as she moved to take on the affordability crisis in the Garden State and “shake up the status quo.”Standing before state lawmakers in the N.J. Performing Arts Center ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A comprehensive audit of all long-term tax abatements still active in Jersey City will be launched immediately, Mayor James Solomon announced on Wednesday. The effort, which is to be completed by July 1, Solomon said at a press conference, is aimed at making sure developments that ...
PATERSON, NJ - The city will enter into a one-year memorandum of understanding with My Home Pathway, a partnership aimed at helping residents improve their financial stability and prepare for homeownership.Under the agreement, approved by the Paterson City Council on Tuesday, the city’s Department ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Township Committee at its Jan. 13 meeting introduced an ordinance to establish salary ranges and compensation levels for certain positions in the township, including members of the Township Committee.Township Committeeman Chris Weber, who also served as mayor of ...
UNION BEACH, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy, during his last hours in office, granted clemency to Maria Montalvo, a Union Beach woman serving a 100-year prison sentence for the horrific 1994 deaths of her two young children. The decision drew sharp condemnation from Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond ...