Government
By KRISTEN DOWNEY
January 16, 2026
HOBOKEN, NJ — Alongside the swearing-in of Hoboken’s new mayor Emily Jabbour, Thursday’s inauguration ceremony also marked the beginning of a new term for the City Council, drawing a wide range of elected officials from the local, county and state levels to DeBaun Auditorium at Stevens Institute of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - After being sworn in officially just after midnight, Mayor James Solomon celebrated a ceremonial inaugural as the 50th mayor of Jersey City on Wednesday. The standing-room-only event took place on the campus of New Jersey City University, where he once taught as a professor.Sean ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Zoning Board opened its meeting last night by swearing in its 2026 members: Johnathan Gilday, Anna Cruz, Eugene Horowitz, Chis Havens, Dorothy Cerulo, and Rebecca Flynn.The Board then completed its annual reorganization, selecting its leadership, professional appointments, ...
READINGTON, NJ - During Readington Township’s first meeting of the year, committee members ran into disagreements over the mayor’s appointee to the planning board and the historic preservation commission.Committee member Adam Mueller spoke up during the discussion period over the resolution for ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick officials used the Jan. 12 Township Council meeting to explain several water-related resolutions, including an emergency repair following a water main break and steps to strengthen the township’s water system through additional interconnections with neighboring ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute is simmering between Boca Raton city officials and local residents over the use of an algaecide at a popular waterfront park, with citizens alleging the city is ignoring manufacturer safety warnings and endangering local wildlife.Internal emails and product safety ...
Two municipalities in the Greater Olean area will benefit from New York State's awarding of more than $265 million in grants to support projects that will help protect drinking water, improve climate resilience, update aging water infrastructure, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners wishes a Happy New Year to Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities and invites them to build on a foundation of innovation, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility through shared services agreements in 2026.“Monmouth County is proud to ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners wishes a Happy New Year to Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities and invites them to build on a foundation of innovation, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility through shared services agreements in 2026.“Monmouth County is proud to ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners wishes a Happy New Year to Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities and invites them to build on a foundation of innovation, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility through shared services agreements in 2026.“Monmouth County is proud to ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – In front of a standing-room-only crowd and accompanied by family and colleagues, former Council President Michael J. Todd was sworn in as mayor of Robbinsville Township during Thursday’s 2026 government reorganization meeting. A Robbinsville resident for more than 20 years, Todd ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s new governor, lieutenant governor, Senate and Assembly members and other top state officials are in line for sizable taxpayer-funded 2026 pay increases.In fairness, salaries for state lawmakers have not risen since 2002. Pay increases took effect Tuesday, Jan. 13th, as ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s new governor, lieutenant governor, Senate and Assembly members and other top state officials are in line for sizable taxpayer-funded 2026 pay increases.In fairness, salaries for state lawmakers have not risen since 2002. Pay increases took effect Tuesday, Jan. 13th, as ...
After months of discussion, revisions, and public input, the Maplewood Planning Board voted to approve a revised application for a four-story mixed-use development at 1649 Springfield Avenue, located in the township’s SA-3 Redevelopment Zone. The approval followed a continuation hearing in which ...
POMPANO BEACH – The deck at the Fisher Family Pier is about to get a historic new silhouette - a massive stone obelisk dedicated to the first amphibious landing in United States military history in 1776.As a result, the city announced that the Fisher Family Pier will temporarily close on January ...
POMPANO BEACH — Beneath a burst of morning sunshine at Hillsboro Inlet Park, city officials unveiled a tool they hope will ensure no other family has to endure the tragedy Sarah Perry faced in 2022.The city has officially installed Coast Guard-approved life rings at the park, also known as Roy ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook recently signed the paperwork to run for his seat one more time. Brook served in the same role from 2006 to 2010, and he was elected mayor again in a March 2019 special election after the sudden death of then Mayor Skip Campbell. He was re-elected ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s new governor, lieutenant governor, Senate and Assembly members and other top state officials are in line for sizable taxpayer-funded 2026 pay increases.In fairness, salaries for state lawmakers have not risen since 2002. Pay increases took effect Tuesday, Jan. 13th, as ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken officially ushered in a new administration Thursday as Emily B. Jabbour was sworn in as the city’s 40th mayor during an Inauguration Ceremony held at DeBaun Auditorium at Stevens Institute of Technology.During the ceremony, Steve Firestone, Caitlin Layson, and Joe ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Rake & Hoe Club of Westfield presented Scotch Plains Mayor Josh Losardo with a special environmental achievement award on Wednesday, Jan. 14, to recognize the township for its installation of a new rain garden on Jerusalem Ave. at the Shady Rest Country Club.The award ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board opened its meeting last night by swearing in its 2026 members: Shawna Ebanks, Barbara Boas, and Brian Parnagian. The Board then completed its annual reorganization, selecting its leadership, professional appointments, official newspaper, and adopting its ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s new governor, lieutenant governor, Senate and Assembly members and other top state officials are in line for sizable taxpayer-funded 2026 pay increases.In fairness, salaries for state lawmakers have not risen since 2002. Pay increases took effect Tuesday, Jan. 13th, as ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Board of Adjustment will meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month to discuss new and old business. The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears appeals of decisions of the Zoning Officer in enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance and appeals of the officer's interpretation ...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that includes Cattaraugus County. The warning was issued at 4:43 a.m. Thursday and will remain in effect until 1 a.m. Friday.NWS indicated that heavy snow is possible, with accumulations of 6-to-12 inches. Winds gusting up to 30 mph ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A unanimous first-reading vote on Ordinance 2026-04 at the Jan. 13 meeting moved the Phillipsburg Town Council closer to repealing Chapter 463 of the town’s rent control law. The council’s second meeting of 2026 was contentious, with numerous residents stepping to the lectern to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Business Administrator John Francis Roman cited the high price tag and challenges that would come with removing deplorable and dangerous conditions existing at the former YMCA building located at 230 Mercer Street during a town hall-style meeting on Wednesday. He laid ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s new governor, lieutenant governor, Senate and Assembly members and other top state officials are in line for sizable taxpayer-funded 2026 pay increases.In fairness, salaries for state lawmakers have not risen since 2002. Pay increases took effect Tuesday, Jan. 13th, as ...
SUMMIT, NJ — City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.The city said on-street parking and parking in municipal lots and garages will be free for the day.Trash and recycling collections will not be affected and will continue on their regular schedule ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Seeking to bring about the change he called for during his campaign, Mayor-elect James Solomon made several key appointments to his inner office staff, a group, he said in a statement, that have “deep roots in Jersey City and proven experience in government and public ...