Government
By SPECIAL TO TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD
January 15, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – At the reorganization meeting of the Springfield Planning Board on Monday, Jan. 12, Jeffrey Tiger was re-elected chairman of the board.Aron Laufer was elected vice-chair of the Planning Board.In other appointments approved by the board:Mathew Tavares was appointed board ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Summit’s 2026 Hometown Heroes program, now in its ninth year, which recognizes active-duty service members and military veterans by displaying banners with their names, photographs and dates of service along city streets from mid-May ...
TRENTON, NJ — Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin was sworn in on Tuesday for a historic fifth term as leader of the New Jersey General Assembly, pledging to build on past legislative accomplishments while keeping affordability and bipartisanship at the forefront of the new session.Coughlin (D-19th ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month in America, and Bridgewater Township is fully on board with the initiative.The township council heard a proclamation on the matter at its Jan. 8 meeting, delivered by Mayor Matthew Moench.In December, the previous council approved an ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Condo, Co-Op & Multi-Unit Rental Buildings Advisory Board will meet 12 times this year to discuss old and new business.The Board represents owners and tenants of multifamily residences, according to its description. Its role is to identify and discuss ...
NEW JERSEY — Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) announced that his resolution to designate March 30 of each year as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) Awareness Day has passed the New Jersey Senate.“This effort would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of one of my constituents, ...
WARREN, NJ — At the recent Reorganization Meeting, it was noted that the Warren Township Planning Board has begun posting video recordings of their meetings online. This initiative greatly enhances accessibility for residents, allowing them to engage more actively in local governance.During the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will operate under temporary budget appropriations totaling $75.6 million for the first three months of 2026, allowing city government to continue functioning while officials finalize and adopt the full municipal budget.According to the resolution, the temporary budget is ...
TRENTON, NJ — Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin was sworn in on Tuesday for a historic fifth term as leader of the New Jersey General Assembly, pledging to build on past legislative accomplishments while keeping affordability and bipartisanship at the forefront of the new session.Coughlin ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following resolutions as part of the Consent Agenda at the January 13th meeting of the Mayor and Council.Consent Agenda23. Payment of Fees to State – Marriage/Civil Union Licenses24. Payment of Fees to State – Dog Licenses25.
NEW JERSEY — Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) announced that his resolution to designate March 30 of each year as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) Awareness Day has passed the New Jersey Senate.“This effort would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of one of my constituents, ...
TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy has directed that U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Congressman Richard Alan “Dick” Zimmer, recognizing his decades of public service to the state and nation.Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 412 on Thursday, ordering ...
NEW JERSEY — Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) announced that his resolution to designate March 30 of each year as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) Awareness Day has passed the New Jersey Senate.“This effort would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of one of my constituents, ...
TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy has directed that U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Congressman Richard Alan “Dick” Zimmer, recognizing his decades of public service to the state and nation.Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 412 on Thursday, ordering ...
NEW JERSEY — Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) announced that his resolution to designate March 30 of each year as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) Awareness Day has passed the New Jersey Senate.“This effort would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of one of my constituents, ...
TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy has directed that U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Congressman Richard Alan “Dick” Zimmer, recognizing his decades of public service to the state and nation.Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 412 on Thursday, ordering ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne city officials discussed how to restart parking enforcement in Downtown Melbourne during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, including whether to create an in-house parking enforcement division to implement the first phase of a consultant-developed parking plan.The discussion ...
WARREN, NJ – Your voice matters! Take the survey! Deputy Mayor Vanessa Kian has proposed the creation of a Warren Community Day aimed at celebrating the diverse ethnic groups, cultures, and shared community spirit within Warren Township.To assess community interest and participation from various ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is moving forward with a new round of bike-friendly infrastructure improvements, announcing plans to install additional bicycle parking across key corridors and at the city’s Transportation Center by Spring 2026.Funded through a Local Aid Infrastructure ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Public Library will host a community Inauguration Watch Party on Thursday, Jan. 15, giving residents a chance to come together to watch Hoboken’s newly elected officials take office.The event will take place at 1 p.m. in the Large Program Room on ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken’s three-month CLEAR camera enforcement pilot, significantly improved safety and traffic flow on Washington Street, even as some local businesses and City Council members have raised concerns that the program hurt sales, former Mayor Ravi Bhalla said data released by his office ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A significant change will take place in Jersey City on Thursday with the departure from office of Mayor Steven Fulop. With the end of his term, Fulop, who has been a mainstay of city government for nearly the whole of the 21st century, will be retired to the history books.Fulop ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ —The Township is introducing a streamlined approach to its Township Committee meetings, fulfilling a commitment made by Mayor Catherine Payne during the Jan. 6th Reorganization meeting.The Township Committee regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of most months.
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Free Public Library officials are warning that four of the city’s branches could close if supplemental funding for 2025 is not restored, putting essential services for residents at risk.In 2024, the library system received $850,000 in supplemental aid from the city, ...
TRENTON, NJ - Paterson native Kenyatta Stewart was officially sworn in as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly on Tuesday, taking the oath of office from Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. Stewart will serve alongside Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz representing the 35th Legislative District, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Summit resident Andrew Macurdy was sworn in on Tuesday as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 21st Legislative District. He and running mate Vincent Kearney of Garwood captured both Assembly seats in the district, unseating Republican incumbents Nancy Muñoz ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Alan Lerner was officially sworn in as a member of the New Providence Borough Council on Wednesday afternoon in the Council Chambers, after missing last week’s annual reorganization meeting due to travel.Lerner took the oath of office administered by Mayor Al Morgan before a ...
(TRENTON) - Marisa Sweeney received the oath of office on Tuesday from Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin to become a member of the New Jersey General Assembly. She now represents the 25th Legislative District in Morris and Passaic counties. “As a small business owner, Marisa Sweeney has spent ...
CAMDEN – The Camden County jail on Federal Street in Camden will shut down by 2031 and inmates will move to a new regional complex on the grounds of the state Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in Winslow, according to a Camden County official heading the project.Cumberland County last August agreed to ...
RARITAN, NJ – Councilman Michael Patente resigned from his position as a member of the Raritan Borough Council Jan. 13 following a contentious vote on the 2026 General Rules of Order.“Because these changes prevent me from fulfilling my responsibilities in a manner that is independent, informed and ...