Government
By MELISSA ALBRIGHT
April 25, 2024
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) is pleased to announce that Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) secured Community Project funding of $1 million in support of the college’s Workforce Development programs. The funding will bring CCM programs to the Dover community and will emphasize the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor McCartney issued a proclamation at the Township Council Meeting on April 24 recognizing April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. It encourages the community to join advocacy efforts towards a greater understanding and awareness. Pastor Douglas Adams, Joy Church of ...
In celebration of Earth Day 2024, the Riverview Elementary School planted a Redbud Tree. Mayor Thomas Andes along with many other individuals and organizations assisted the students and staff of the Riverview Green Team in planting the tree. The Riverview Green Team, along with the Denville ...
EWING, NJ — Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement on the tragic passing of her friend and colleague, Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. “I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing of my dear friend Donald Payne, Jr. Like myself, Don came from a family legacy of public ...
NEW JERSEY — I am saddened to hear of the passing of Rep. Donald Payne, Jr.. Tish and I extend our condolences to the Payne family who have given so much to our state. Rep. Payne carried on his family’s legacy of leadership with distinguished service in Newark and Essex County before his ...
Commissioner Kelly Leads Nutley to Become the First Municipality in the Country to Enter Association of the United States Navy (AUSN) Municipal Government Partnership/Shared Services Pilot Program The Township of Nutley made history this week by becoming the first municipality in the ...
(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the Route 15 northbound ramp to Weldon Road westbound will be closed this week as the bridge replacement project nears completion in Jefferson, Morris County. In addition, the Weldon Road Bridge over Route 15 will ...
(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the Route 15 northbound ramp to Weldon Road westbound will be closed this week as the bridge replacement project nears completion in Jefferson, Morris County. In addition, the Weldon Road Bridge over Route 15 will ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Recently, a fundraising event hosted in support of Judge Wendy Li's campaign for Queens Surrogate Judge was a resounding success, thanks to the overwhelming support and generosity of our community members. Held at Han Academy in Berkeley Heights on April 20th Saturday ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted on a series of foreign aid bills to support our allies in the Indo-Pacific; send desperately-needed aid to Ukraine as they fend off Russian aggression; provide humanitarian aid to people suffering around the world; and to impose ...
New Jersey High School Voter Registration Week is in full swing at Linden High School, April 14-20, 2024. The administration, staff, and students are all on board with this statewide effort to educate teenagers in why voting matters and how to become members of the electorate. For two days, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Crosswalks are more than just painted lines on the road and are a vital component that provides for the safety of pedestrians and school children. Maintaining their visibility is important, so they alert motorists to yield to pedestrians. Safety is always a high priority for ...
Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) announced that he is sponsoring a package of bills that would create deterrents and upgrade consequences for certain crimes in an effort to improve public safety in New Jersey. "We've heard too many stories about how law-abiding citizens are limited when trying to ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Nikhil Badlani Foundation Youth Advisory Board (YAB) was recognized during the April 15 Board of Education meeting by Gov. Phil Murphy for their ongoing efforts to pass Bill S2789 regarding traffic safety legislation in Trenton. The framed copy of the Bill (S2789) signed by ...
Washington, D.C. (Wednesday, April 10, 2024) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued a statement following reports of vandalism at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, during the Islamic celebration of Eid-al-Fitr which marks the conclusion of Ramadan. Rep. Watson ...
Washington, D.C. (Wednesday, April 10, 2024) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued a statement following reports of vandalism at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, during the Islamic celebration of Eid-al-Fitr which marks the conclusion of Ramadan. Rep. Watson ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ - On February 28, 2024, Jack Ciattarelli, a prominent figure in New Jersey politics, paid a visit to AristaCare at Norwood Terrace, a distinguished nursing home in Plainfield, NJ. The visit marked a significant moment for both Ciattarelli and the residents of AristaCare, as they came ...
OLEAN, NY — Mayor William J. Aiello issued this statement Friday: "The City of Olean is aware that wastewater discharges to the Allegheny River during significant wet weather events causes the community a great deal of distress, we can assure the public that we do everything in our power to ...
The Township of Maplewood, N.J. (Township) invites non-profit and for-profit housing developers (Developers) to express their interest in developing affordable housing in Maplewood. The Township is seeking to increase the number of affordable units in Maplewood to serve families meeting the ...
Today at 10:23 AM Franklin Township experienced an earthquake which was centered in Lebanon NJ with a magnitude of 4.8. About 18 miles from our municipal complex. I have contacted our public safety director Quovella Maeweather who indicated the state, which obviously includes Lebanon, has ...
Mercer County, NJ -- Mercer County residents and visitors who are hearing impaired will soon have greater access to public spaces and opportunities to participate thanks to the installation of hearing loops. The project, which will lead to the installation of hearing induction loops in the ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ- The ballot drawing for the positioning of candidates for the 2024 Primary Election will take place on Thursday, April 4. The draw will commence at 3:00 pm and will be conducted in person at the James Vokral Conference Room, situated at 26 Kennedy Blvd, Suite B, East ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Heading into spring, April is blossoming with city events and recognitions of national causes that aim to promote community togetherness, unity, and pride. April is Autism Awareness Month. Recognizing the unique needs of this community, a Touch-A-Truck event will be held on ...
NEW YORK — Sen. George Borrello addressed the challenges presented by drug abuse at the Fifth Annual United Nations Global Conference for a Drug-Free World held on March 22 at U.N. Headquarters in New York. The forum was part of the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women, the UN's largest ...
Find Out Which NJ Cities and Towns are Doing the Most to Improve Health and Wellness in Their Communities PRINCETON, NJ — The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute today announced the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” winners for 2023. These cities and towns go above and beyond to ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted to pass the second tranche of government funding bills to avert a partial government shutdown at midnight tonight, and fund the remaining federal agencies for a full year. Rep. Watson Coleman issued the following statement ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex County Office of the Prosecutor and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, hosted its annual Municipal Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 19 at the Middlesex County Magnet School, East Brunswick. The forum provided a platform ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex County Office of the Prosecutor and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, hosted its annual Municipal Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 19 at the Middlesex County Magnet School, East Brunswick. The forum provided a platform ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex County Office of the Prosecutor and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, hosted its annual Municipal Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 19 at the Middlesex County Magnet School, East Brunswick. The forum provided a ...
Students from the YMCA Youth and Government program put their skills to test on Monday by encouraging New Jersey legislators to support funding for water safety and access to youth civic engagement, particularly in less-served communities. Their appeals resonated with honorees and guests at a ...