Government
By DANIELLE DEGEROLAMO
July 20, 2024
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – At the July 16, 2024, meeting at the Pohatcong municipal building, nearly three dozen people were present to discuss an item not on the agenda. Still, they took the opportunity to raise concerns about traffic, speeding, and noise in the town's residential areas. Pohatcong ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Monday said he is pleased to see that a cease-fire has taken hold in Israel and has remained after 11 days of violence. Menendez, who was in Scotch Plains to meet with Ashu ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---The Phillipsburg Town Council postponed its vote on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 on adopting the Riverside Industrial Redevelopment Plan amendment. For approval, the amendment requires a new consistency plan from the town's Land Use Board. According to David Morrisette, who ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A preview of the Phillipsburg Town Council agenda for this evening, July 10, 2024, includes second readings and first readings of ordinances and a series of resolutions. A second reading of ordinance O2024-13, authorizing the purchase by the town of real property located at ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Report Issues and Find Answers right from your cell phone with the Town of Phillipsburg’s new service powered by TextMyGov. “We put out a notice about our new texting service which is active and available to residents,” Business Administrator Matt Hall shared. Now, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Phillipsburg announced that residents will receive an informational flier with their tax bills next week. The flier, which reads, “As Per Town Code, Household Garbage Should Be Placed In Containers,” explains that in the upcoming months, Phillipsburg will be focusing on ...
Lopatcong Township released a Master Plan Blueprint in regard to the township’s pool and park upgrade plans which is slated to be discussed this evening, July 3, 2024. Over the last few years, Lopatcong has been working with professionals and residents to design these upgrades and improvements ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.-After a year in the making, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board on Thursday, June 27, 2024 unanimously agreed to forward its completed land use schedule of fees to town council for its approval at an upcoming meeting. Land Use Board Vice President Keith Zwicker spearheaded ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg adopted a first reading for a bond ordinance on June 26, 2024 for capital improvements unanimously. Bond Ordinance Number O2024-15 is to “provide various capital improvements by and for the Town of Phillipsburg, Warren County, and the State of New ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Gear up for a treasure hunt through town as the Town of Phillipsburg launches its first-ever Three-Day Town-Wide Yard Sale from June 28-30 kicks off this evening. This initiative should be a weekend full of incredible finds and some unbeatable deals. Why You Shouldn’t Miss ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- By a favorable 3-2 vote, the town council passed an ordinance Wednesday night on the first reading adopting the "District 5 Riverside Industrial Amendment" as part of the Riverfront Development Plan. Less than 20 protesters wearing orange T-shirts departed the meeting shortly ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg introduced a new phone system on June 20, 2024, replacing its outdated system. Previously reported by TAPinto in April 2024, the now launched Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system will seamlessly link all town departments in all locations, as it will ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---In an effort to increase accountability among Phillipsburg landlords and to benefit the community, town council Wednesday evening approved primary changes to the existing rental registration ordinance, including certain updated requirements and fees. The revisions ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Lopatcong Town Council adopted its 2024 municipal budget of $12.5 million June 5, 2024. Total appropriations stand at $12,536,409.40, and the amount to be raised by taxes is $6,063,907, representing a .2 cent increase in local tax of $51 for the average township homeowner, ...
LOPATCONG, NJ - Phillipsburg Mayor Randy Piazza Jr.’s new role in Lopatcong Township was a hot topic of discussion at Lopatcong’s June 5 town council meeting. In May, Piazza resigned from his position as an inventory control specialist at the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission and ...