Government
By TAPINTO WEST ORANGE STAFF
January 20, 2026
WEST ORANGE, NJ – In the wake of two incidents earlier this month at West Orange High School that prompted shelter-in-place procedures to be initiated, Mayor Susan McCartney issued the following statement on Tuesday:Over the past two weeks, our West Orange High School community has experienced two ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Could a concept called “flexible zoning” be the answer to Coral Springs' challenge of creating a more vibrant “walkable” cityscape and dynamic local economy?Commissioners are set to explore this question during a workshop meeting on Wednesday. Tina Jou, the city's director of ...
BOCA RATON, FL—The City of Boca Raton wants to alert residents that the entrance bridge to the Boca Raton Racquet Center will be closed for scheduled maintenance from Thursday, Jan. 22, through Monday, Jan. 26.Courts will remain open during the maintenance work. However, patrons are asked to access ...
NEWARK - Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, will salute her Essex County roots through her decision to hold her inauguration in Newark on Jan. 20, an unorthodox move that has been welcomed by city stakeholders but questioned by Trenton representatives. Sherrill’s press office did not specify ...
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 ...
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 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As part of a continued push to modernize city parks and maintain its "attractive community" status, the Coral Springs City Commission is set to vote Wednesday on a $300,000 contract for playground equipment, surfacing, and repairs.The proposal, submitted by Parks and Recreation ...
PARKLAND, FL — Parkland resident and longtime educator Dr. Sharry Kimmel has announced she will run for the Broward County School Board seat currently held by Parkland resident Lori Alhadeff, who is not seeking re-election for District 4 and has endorsed Kimmel for the open position. Kimmel enters ...
NEWARK, NJ — Mikie Sherrill is set to take the oath of office today, formally becoming New Jersey’s 57th governor, in an inauguration ceremony scheduled for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.Sherrill, a four-term member of Congress and former Navy helicopter pilot, will become ...
NEWARK, NJ — Mikie Sherrill is set to take the oath of office today, formally becoming New Jersey’s 57th governor, in an inauguration ceremony scheduled for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.Sherrill, a four-term member of Congress and former Navy helicopter pilot, will become ...
UNION, NJ — In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Township of Union, in partnership with the American Theater Group (ATG), hosted “The Legacy Continues: Celebrating the Words and Spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” on Monday at the DMK Black Box Theater in the Union Arts ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday morning, the Frontiers International Plainfield Area Club held its 50th Annual Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Breakfast at Plainfield High School, the longest-running such event in the state or region.The event featured student performances and speeches, the ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—Parts of New Britain Township may see power interruptions as PECO works on infrastructure in a neighborhood near the township building.Last week, PECO began a $200,000 upgrade to update to keep power running in the event of more frequent and damaging storms and to support ...
CAMDEN, NJ – New Jersey American Water has filed a request with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for new rates to support over $1.4 billion in ongoing water and wastewater service system investments through December.Under the company’s proposal, if approved by the BPU, the typical average ...
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory that includes Allegany and Cattaraugus counties. According to the advisory, bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero are possible between 10 p.m. Monday and 1 p.m. Tuesday.NWS indicated that heavy snow is possible, ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The only big news from the Jan. 13 Roxbury Mayor and Council meeting was the unanimous passage of Resolution 2026-029, opposing the rumored conversion of any existing warehouse in town into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing or detention facility.But buried in ...
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, officials serving New York in the state and federal governments praised the civil rights leader and expressed hope that his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.Gov. Kathy Hochul:Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that progress is driven by courage ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland will be hosting an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in recognition of Martin Luther King Day in America on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.The event, called "A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.," will be held at Pine Trails Park ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The City of Hackensack remembers Martin Luther King Jr. today, also noting the holiday as a National Day of Service. “Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., recognizing his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and his commitment to nonviolent ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Clearwater company that Coral Springs hired to develop a plan to upgrade and redo its facilities on Royal Palm Boulevards, which includes the city aquatics and tennis centers, is now in line for a new $1.5 million contract to help manage the design and construction of what ...
CAMDEN – Before she grabbed a shovel to clear a resident's sidewalk in the city's Fairview section, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill on Monday morning vowed to move state government along urgently, with an eye toward affordability for all residents.Sherrill – on her birthday and the day before her ...
CAMDEN – Before she grabbed a shovel to clear a resident's sidewalk in the city's Fairview section, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill on Monday morning vowed to move state government along urgently, with an eye toward affordability for all residents.Sherrill – on her birthday and the day before her ...
CAMDEN – Before she grabbed a shovel to clear a resident's sidewalk in the city's Fairview section, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill on Monday morning vowed to move state government along urgently, with an eye toward affordability for all residents.Sherrill – on her birthday and the day before her ...
POMPANO BEACH – The rhythm of snare drums, marching bands, and the cheers of hundreds echoed down Martin Luther King Blvd. on Monday morning as Pompano Beach celebrated the 40th anniversary of the federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.What began as a crisp 8:00 AM assembly in 55 degree ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The developer-led One Boca organization has released detailed renderings of the proposed government campus project, part of an effort to bolster community support before a pivotal city council meeting.The Boca Raton City Council is expected to vote Tuesday, Jan. 20, on a master ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a public meeting of the Clark Township Council on Tuesday, January 20, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The meeting agenda can be found here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Monmouth County officials, in partnership with the Township of Middletown, have announced plans for a countywide Semiquincentennial parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Organized by the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee alongside ...
NEWARK - Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, will salute her Essex County roots through her decision to hold her inauguration in Newark on Jan. 20, an unorthodox move that has been welcomed by city stakeholders but questioned by Trenton representatives. Sherrill’s press office did not specify ...
NEWARK - Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, will salute her Essex County roots through her decision to hold her inauguration in Newark on Jan. 20, an unorthodox move that has been welcomed by city stakeholders but questioned by Trenton representatives. Sherrill’s press office did not specify ...
NEWARK - Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, will salute her Essex County roots through her decision to hold her inauguration in Newark on Jan. 20, an unorthodox move that has been welcomed by city stakeholders but questioned by Trenton representatives. Sherrill’s press office did not specify ...