Government
By TONY GALLOTTO
December 26, 2025
NEWARK — Mikie Sherrill’s Jan. 20th inauguration as the Garden State’s next governor will be at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark – not in Trenton – a move that reportedly breaks a 235-year tradition.Governor-elect Sherrill announced the venue switch in a prepared statement on ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey motorists will be paying more at the pump to fill up their tanks with the gas tax set to increase, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Treasury. State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio says that the state's gas tax rate will increase by 4.2 cents per ...
TRENTON — New Jersey municipalities barely finished submitting their Fourth Round affordable-housing plans — a massive state-mandated process that will shape zoning and development for the next decade — yet the Legislature is already advancing a new bill that could force even more density, height, ...
NEW JERSEY — The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), a program of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, helped income-eligible parents pay the cost of full-time child care. CCAP has been in an indefinite pause since August 2025. The program ended because of a shortfall in the state’s 2026 ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey users of social media platforms would gain a way to report fraud on their accounts under legislation released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday.The bill, S3017, would require the sites’ operators to provide a 24-hour, toll-free phone number to contact live customer ...
NEW JERSEY- After weeks of closed national parks, delayed paychecks and mounting anxiety for millions of Americans, the federal government is officially back open.In a late-night vote on Capitol Hill, Congress approved a bipartisan funding package to end the government shutdown and keep agencies ...
EWING, NJ – Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) on Monday announced that she will retire when her present term expires at the end of the 119th Congress. She will not seek re-election to a new term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District concluding a remarkable, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - A beloved member of the Kenilworth community, Robert Wolters, a crossing guard with the Kenilworth Police Department recently retired.For over a decade Wolters was a dedicated guard serving at the intersection of Kenilworth Boulevard and 18th Street. At the Nov. 5 council ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
NEW JERSEY – Since the federal government shutdown on October 1, 2025, many New Jersey residents who have federal jobs have been affected and left without paychecks. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOLWD) is making state residents aware that they can apply for ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey’s candidates for governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, accused one another of deceitfulness during their second and final debate Wednesday. Throughout the hourlong back-and-forth, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, the candidates ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – At a press conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, NJ Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced a legislative initiative that aims to modernize New Jersey’s e-bike laws by updating licensing, classification, and safety requirements ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from the Borough of Kenilworth. We are thrilled to announce that the AmRev 250 Committee has begun meeting to discuss preparations and yearlong events to celebrate our Nation's 250th Anniversary! Potential events include:Children's ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Mayors along the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) are urging state and federal leaders to continue funding and building the Gateway Program, citing its potential to bring permanent one-seat train rides for commuters to New York City.The RVL Mayors Alliance, which includes Kenilworth Mayor ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey residents who may, or have family members who may, need assistance in a disaster, are encouraged to become “register ready.”Register Ready is a free, secure, voluntary database designed to help emergency managers and first responders plan for and support people with ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - In the wake of the July 14 flash flooding, New Jersey’s Blue Acres program will offer in-person and online consultations in August to help homeowners understand the voluntary buyout process.The sessions will provide one-on-one guidance and resources to residents whose properties ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see an important message that was previously announced by the Kenilworth Tax Office. Third quarter property taxes are currently due. The last day to pay the 3Q25 taxes without interest is Monday, August 11, 2025. Tax Office summer hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - At the July 2 council meeting, Mayor Linda Karlovitch presented a Mayoral Proclamation to four eagle scouts from Troop 83 to recognize their achievements and meaningful contributions to the community.Those four residents and their Eagle Scout project include:Christopher Borowik, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - At the Kenilworth Borough Township Council meeting held on July 2, the Brearley Bears Boys Varsity Baseball was honored for their accomplishment in becoming the 2025 North 2 Group 1 State Champs. “So proud of our boys”, Kenilworth Public Schools posted. “Go Bears! Thank you to ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Kenilworth Borough Clerk Laura Reinertsen regarding the launch of a new Borough of Kenilworth Municipal Flag.At our June 17, 2025 council meeting, the Kenilworth Mayor and Council unanimously embraced a new symbol to represent our ...
TRENTON, NJ – Parents may soon be able to take paid time off from work to attend those special school events and important meetings with their children's educators without the financial impact under proposed legislation. The measure, Senate Bill 172, would permit employers to provide full paid ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Borough Council meeting that was to take place on Wednesday, June 18, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 17, at 6 p.m.The regular council meetings take place at Borough Hall, located at 567 Boulevard on the second floor. If you are unable to attend the council ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Borough Council will hold their monthly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 21, after the conclusion of the 6 p.m. work session. The regular council meetings take place at Borough Hall, located at 567 Boulevard on the second floor. If you are unable to attend the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - National Public Works Week is observed during the third full week of May to recognize the importance of public works in an organized society. This year’s theme, “People, Purpose, Presence,” highlights three cornerstone ideals that motivate public works professionals to serve in ...
TRENTON, NJ – A trio of New Jersey lawmakers are looking to expand the eligibility for retirees looking to participate in the New Jersey’s Secure Choice Savings Program, commonly referred to as Retire Ready NJ.Legislation, Assembly Bill 5358, sponsored by Assemblywomen Shama Haider, Tennille McCoy, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The flagpole in front of Kenilworth's Borough Hall located at 567 Boulevard has been reinstalled. Now back in place, the flagpole can now fly the American flag and other authorized banners.“We are excited to announce the reinstallation of the flagpole in front of Kenilworth Borough ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Borough Council will hold their monthly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 7, after the conclusion of the 6 p.m. work session. The regular council meetings take place at Borough Hall, located at 567 Boulevard on the second floor. If you are unable to attend the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see an important message that was previously announced by the Borough of Kenilworth.This is a reminder from the Kenilworth Tax Office, 2nd quarter property taxes are currently due. The last day to pay the 2025 taxes without interest is Monday, May 12, 2025. Tax Office hours ...