Government
By ALLEY SHUBERT
October 31, 2025
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On October 22, the Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously passed the first reading of Ordinance 2025-18, which proposes updates to Chapter 625-57 of the Town Code. The amendment would revise permitted and conditional uses within the B-2 Business-Highway Zone. This zone runs along ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On October 22, the Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously approved the purchase and installation of new park equipment for Bentley Field. Bentley Field is located directly next to the former Municipal Complex and the Phillipsburg Free Public Library. Under Resolution 2025-215, the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Land Use board has recommended that the long-vacant municipal building at 675 Corliss Avenue be designated as an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment. The review follows the Town Council’s unanimous approval of Resolution 2025-175 on September 11, which ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On Wednesday evening, the Phillipsburg Town Council voted 3-2 to table a resolution that would have appointed a redeveloper for the town’s former Armory building. Resolution 2025-209 would appoint Brandywine Acquisition & Development as the redeveloper for the Armory ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council voted 3-2 to bring back for consideration a resolution to appoint members to the newly formed Rent Control Board. Resolution 2025-207, which was tabled at the Oct. 8 meeting, affirms that Section 463-5 of the town code outlines the board’s creation, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Police Chief Anthony Goodell says the Phillipsburg Police Department is operating below full capacity and needs a minimum of four additional officers to sustain recent progress in crime reduction and community engagement. Despite being short-staffed, Goodell said the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - With Halloween quickly approaching on Friday, October 31, Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. is reminding families to make safety a top priority before heading out for an evening of trick-or-treating. During the October 8 council meeting, the Town Council unanimously approved a motion by ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council unanimously approved a resolution on October 8 to move forward with the first phase of the municipal building. Resolution 2025-203 awards a contract to Di Cara and Rubino Architects for professional architectural services related to Phase I of the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council voted 3-2 on Wednesday evening to table a resolution that would appoint residents to the newly established Rent Control Board. As previously reported, the board was created in December 2024 through Ordinance 2024-31, which added Chapter 463, titled ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Land Use Board will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2025, followed by a vote to determine whether the former municipal building at 675 Corliss Avenue qualifies as an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment. As previously reported on September 11, the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On September 24, 2025, the Phillipsburg Town Council voted 3-2 to approve Ordinance 2025-16, officially establishing a new Citizens’ Advisory Board aimed at increasing public engagement and providing input on municipal issues. As previously reported by TAPinto on August 27, the ...
Phillipsburg Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. has provided an update on the ongoing developments at 540 Marshall Street, the former site of Norton Oil.The redevelopment of the former Norton’s Business Complex on Marshall Street has been in the works since 2022, when plans were first introduced. In March ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Eastbound drivers on Route 80 will not be able to take the exit to northbound Route 206 in Roxbury on Wednesday night and southbound Route 206/Route 183 drivers won't be able to take the eastbound Route 80 ramp, said the state Department of Transportation (NJDEP) today.The ramp ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Homeowners and renters, under age 65, are being reminded that applications are now available for New Jersey’s ANCHOR property tax relief program. For those who did not receive a letter in the mail, the deadline to file is October 31, 2025.Under the 2025 program, homeowners who ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council voted 3-2 to table a resolution related to vehicle purchases for the Department of Public Works (DPW) department. Resolution 2025-171 would authorize the purchase of two 2026 Ford F-350 Regular Cab 4x4 pickup trucks through the Morris County ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - At Shappell Park, two newly installed flagpoles displayed American flags flown at half-staff in solemn observance of 9/11, as the community gathered to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City’s Twin Towers. The ceremony featured a moving ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Amid growing concern over a spike in violent crime across Phillipsburg, Wednesday night’s town council meeting became a platform for residents to urge officials to rethink the town’s approach to public safety and invest more in its youth. Eric Waldron, a five-year resident and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council has taken the first step toward redeveloping the site of the former municipal building at 675 Corliss Avenue, voting unanimously on September 10 to investigate it as a “Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area.” Resolution 2025-175 specifically authorizes ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Facing rising costs and aging infrastructure, the Phillipsburg Town Council has certified that four out five “emergent conditions” exist within the town’s wastewater system. The unanimous vote on September 10 is a first step toward addressing the system’s long-standing issues and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A recent landlord-tenant dispute has brought renewed attention to Phillipsburg’s crackdown on illegal rental units. One resident says she was served with a temporary restraining order (TRO) following a disagreement with her landlord over routine repairs, forcing her and her puppy ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution at its upcoming September 10 meeting in pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Protection Act (WIPA). Faced with rising costs, aging infrastructure, and regulatory compliance, Phillipsburg is weighing the option of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Residents with disabilities or other functional needs can now use an updated online platform to register for emergency assistance. The Register Ready – New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters program - allows residents, their families and caregivers to provide ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - At a public hearing on August 28, 2025, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board presented a comprehensive update to the town’s Stormwater Management Plan, emphasizing ongoing efforts to manage rainfall, reduce flood risks, protect water quality, and ensure responsible development. Town ...
PHILLIPSBURG – A solemn ceremony will be held in Phillipsburg on Thursday, September 11, to commemorate the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. The public is invited to attend the event, which will take place at Shappell Park, located at 353 South Main Street, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.The ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - During the Phillipsburg Land Use Board meeting on August 28, 2025, members discussed recent traffic congestion on Route 22, which has increased since U-turns were restricted to authorized vehicles only. Last month, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) completed the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On August 27, 2025, the Phillipsburg Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-16, which addresses the establishment of a Citizens Advisory Board. Ordinance 2025-16 proposes to amend the Phillipsburg Town Code by repealing Section 360-10, titled “Citizens’ ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg’s Inspection Department is leveraging technology to tidy up neighborhood conditions and strengthen code enforcement, according to Pat Kays, Director of Municipal Services and Community Development. One of the most impactful advancements is the introduction of payable ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Police Chief Anthony Goodell addressed the Phillipsburg Town Council on August 27, 2025, providing a detailed update on crime trends, policing efforts, and ongoing community engagement. Addressing Violent Crime In recent months, Phillipsburg has experienced a rise in violent ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A water main break in Phillipsburg that left many residents without service, and forced the closure of the Phillipsburg School District on what was supposed to be the first day of school has been confirmed as fully complete. According to Aqua New Jersey, at approximately 6:00 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A water main break in Phillipsburg has left many residents without service and has forced the closure of the Phillipsburg School District on what was supposed to be the first day of school.Update: 9:50 AM from the Town of Phillipsburg, which reports water supply and pressure is ...