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ANDOVER, NJ- Thousands of disabled cars could end up in Andover if the Land Use Board approves a request for a variance made by BHT Properties Group. On Tuesday, May 19, the Land Use Board is set to hear the variance application for the old airport on Stickles Pond Road.

Residents have spoken out against the proposal spearheaded by Eileen Ibranyi saying it will “completely ...

NEW JERSEY — While referencing “Jersey Girl” — in which Bruce Springsteen ruminates over everything being alright at the shore — Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that all public and private beaches in the state will re-open in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Starting May 22, more than 120 miles of beaches in the state of 9 million, as well as lakefronts, ...

TRENTON, NJ -- During his daily COVID-19 press conference on Monday, May 11, Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ State Police Col. Patrick Callahan attempted to clarify some confusion following publication of a letter Callahan sent to school administrators concerning high school graduations ceremonies and car caravans.

Over the weekend, the head of the state police advised school districts ...

TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy spent a large part of his daily press briefing on Monday lobbying federal officials to help fund states hit hardest by Covid-19

Joined by U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D – NJ), Murphy publically asked for President Donald Trump and federal lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to help fund state shortfalls and “prevent this public health emergency ...

TRENTON, NJ — A 4-year-old of New Jersey has died of COVID-19, State Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced Friday during the state’s daily briefing in Trenton. 

The child was the first death reported in the state of anyone under the age of 18, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed to members of the media.

The child had an underlying medical condition, but Persichilli would ...

TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 138, which extends the Public Health Emergency declared on March 9 (Executive Order No. 103), and extended on April 7 (Executive Order No. 119). Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed, which is what the governor did ...

NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton has rescheduled the shredding event to Saturday, May 9.  The paper shredding event will be held at the Newton Recycling Center located on South Park Drive from 9 a.m. to noon.

Contact Deb Danielson with questions. 

The event is for Town of Newton residents only, no businesses will be permitted, according to town officials.

NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton reminded residents property taxes are due on May 1.  Officials said the grace period is through May 11.  Any taxes not paid by May 11 will be charged interest back to May 1.

TRENTON, NJ — Wedding ceremonies will no longer be left at the altar because of the pandemic, NJ Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday — albeit with some caveats.

In the latest signal that the state is gradually returning to a pseudo-normalcy, Murphy announced this afternoon that he will sign an executive order relaxing in-person requirements for ...

NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton announced curbside recycling pick up will be suspended for the month of May.  The Newton Recycling Center will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Zone restrictions will no apply, according to the announcement.  The Recycling Center will be open for Newton residents only. 

For ...