Government
By ALLEY SHUBERT
January 15, 2026
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 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council took a significant step toward dissolving its newly established Citizens’ Advisory Board, unanimously approving Ordinance 2026-03 on first reading at its Jan. 13 meeting. The ordinance would repeal Chapter 220 of the Phillipsburg Town Code, which ...
Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation sponsored by Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) establishing tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” as a schedule II controlled dangerous substance. “The unethical marketing tactics used by companies to promote a dangerous substance like ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is scheduled to hold first readings on ordinances that would repeal its rent control law and dissolve the town’s newly established Citizens’ Advisory Board. According to the official agenda, Ordinance 2026-03 would repeal Chapter 220 of the Phillipsburg ...
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey enters 2026, residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are navigating a period of significant transition shaped by federal policy changes, expanded work requirements, and lingering uncertainty following late-2025 disruptions to the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is seeking funding through the New Jersey Green Acres Program to support improvements to local parks and open spaces. As part of the application process, residents are invited to participate in a survey and are encouraged to share suggestions and ideas in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg is moving closer to eliminating cash as a form of payment for municipal transactions. At its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 1, 2026, the Town Council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-01. The measure would create Chapter 390, titled “No ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg rang in 2026 with the swearing-in of newly elected and returning council members at its annual reorganization meeting, setting leadership roles and priorities focused on public service and community engagement. New Jersey Lieutenant Governor-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg will hold its 2026 reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 1, at noon. According to the published agenda, the meeting will begin with the swearing-in of elected councilmembers. Democratic incumbents Keith Kennedy and Vice President Lee Clark will each ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In a town alert received at 11:29 AM, the town has lifted the Snow emergency effective immediately. The town thanks the residents and businesses for their cooperation.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Local officials have declared a formal Snow Emergency for the Town of Phillipsburg as a severe winter weather system prepares to move through the region over the next 12 to 18 hours.The emergency provisions officially take effect at 3:00 PM today, Friday, December 26, 2025.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A recent threat at Phillipsburg High School that prompted a shelter-in-place for all sending districts was discussed during Wednesday’s Town Council meeting. At approximately 9:29 a.m. on Dec. 17, an unknown individual contacted the Warren County Department of Public Safety with ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg recognized Chief Financial Officer Robert Merlo on Dec. 17 for 38 years of service as he prepares to retire at the end of 2025. Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. and members of the Phillipsburg Town Council presented Merlo with a proclamation honoring his ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and commercial space explorer who lived in Westfield as a child, was confirmed by the Senate to lead NASA on Wednesday, according to reports.Isaacman attended Westfield Public Schools from kindergarten through sixth grade and has said that his dreams of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - When COVID-19 hit, toilet paper became the new water-and-bread-before-a-storm staple–people were stockpiling it like it was the secret to immortality. And now? New Jersey may have a new contender for “Most Unexpected Crisis Item”: plastic forks, knives, spoons–and even ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Warren County Board of Commissioners voted on December 10, 2025, to allocate $50,000 to Prevention is Key, Inc. (PIK) to support continued implementation of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) initiative. Headquartered in downtown Phillipsburg, the LEAD program also ...
PHILLIPSBURG, nj - Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. reported at the Dec. 10 Town Council meeting that Phillipsburg continues to make steady progress on several initiatives supporting the town’s long-term goals, including fiscal planning, infrastructure improvements, community partnerships, and open space ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The intersection has been a source of debate since May, when the council adopted Ordinance 2025-11 to install stop signs, citing safety concerns for children in the neighborhood. But by mid-summer, one resident began questioning whether the change improved safety at all. During ...
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that he is leading a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in demanding that 13 tech companies stop their AI-powered chatbots and software from engaging in harmful interactions with users following reports of chatbots having ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg School District has closed school for today December 2, 2025 due to impending weather.The Town of Phillipsburg has also announced is will be opening at 10:00 AM. Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency for five counties in Northwestern New Jersey, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On November 25, 2025, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board accepted a review concluding that recent zoning changes along the Route 22 corridor are consistent with the town’s Master Plan. The Land Use Board’s action followed the Town Council’s adoption of Ordinance 2025-18 on November ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg Town Council witnessed a changing of the guard this week as Republican Ed Saultz and Democrat Joshua Wanisko were officially sworn in on November 25, 2025, each securing an unexpired two-year term following a competitive election. Their arrival comes after a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - After months of political upheaval and two sudden resignations, Phillipsburg’s balance of power has tilted decisively: Democrats have gained control of the Town Council, and on Tuesday night Councilman Lee Clark was sworn in as Council Vice President. Earlier this year, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2025-18, approving revisions to Chapter 625-57 of the Town Code and updating permitted and conditional uses within the B-2 Business–Highway Zone. Because the measure involves a zoning change, it was first reviewed by the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – While visions of turkey and stuffing dance in the heads of most Phillipsburg residents, a different kind of festive spirit is already downtown! The hardworking crew at the Town of Phillipsburg Department of Public Works (DPW), " South Main Street Elves," have been busy ensuring ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council has taken the first step toward removing the all-way stop at Summit Avenue and Raymond Street. During its November 12 meeting, the council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-20, which would amend Section 67-23 of the town code ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Cold temperatures couldn’t keep the community away as Phillipsburg saw one of its largest Veterans Day turnouts in years at Shappell Park on November 11, 2025. As flags waved in the crisp November air, heartfelt words were shared by Chaplain Enrique Davis of the Phillipsburg ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg has begun the annual Leaf Collection Program throughout town and will continue through Monday, December 15, 2025.The Department of Public Services will be collecting and removing leaves from streets and road gutters throughout the Town using leaf ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) says Phillipsburg’s bid to sell or lease its wastewater system falls short, meeting only half of the emergent conditions required under the Water Infrastructure Protection Act (WIPA). Residents may now have the final ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On October 23, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board unanimously deemed the application from Eggxpress Services LLC complete with temporary waivers, advancing plans to convert the well-known “Cow Building” at 340 Fleming Drive from an antique mall into a repackaging and distribution ...