Government
By JACK WILLIAMS
April 27, 2024
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — After a hugely successful stint in March, the Borough of Roselle Park has announced the return of the "MVC Agency on Wheels” event, which will provide a mobile Motor Vehicle Commission where Roselle Park residents can visit to access the services typical of an MVC ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s Free Job Fair returned to the Imperia in Somerset on Wednesday where dozens of area companies set up information booths announcing opportunities for qualified job seekers. The annual fair drew job seekers of all backgrounds, from those looking for ...
SPARTA, NJ – An Earth Day flag has been flying on the flag poles at town hall this week in commemoration of Earth Day nationally recognized on April 22. The first Earth Day was in 1970 having been proposed the year prior by peace activist John McConnell at a UNESCO conference in San Francisco. ...
SPARTA, NJ - The township is holding a free paper shredding on Saturday, May 4 in the parking lot of the municipal building. There is a five box limit per car – though there is NO limit on the number of trips a person can make to the shredding event. Officials recommend using non-returnable ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- During the April 24 Town Council meeting, Mayor Susan McCartney swore Lou Reynolds in as the new Director of West Orange's Department of Public Works (DPW). McCartney noted that the occasion was bittersweet because former DPW Director, Joe Pelose, had just been sworn in ...
TRENTON - Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Saturday directing that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff Wednesday and Thursday during U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.’s memorial services. Payne, 65, died on Wednesday, April 24. He represented N.J. Congressional ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2024 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are now available. “Completing a mail-in ballot is a safe, secure and convenient way to vote, and voters have several options for ...
Don't miss Middletown daily news sign up free here: tapinto.net/enews MIDDLETOWN, NJ: All residents are welcome to North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Planning Community Meeting on Thursday, 5/9 Complete this Google Form to RSVP. Come join Middletown Township, Ideal Beach Community ...
VERONA, NJ -- Verona Township will conduct a Complete Streets Corridor Assessment along a half-mile stretch of Linden Avenue through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program. The township was one of five municipalities selected ...
Linden, NJ -Come out and enjoy a free fun-filled day at Kid to Parks Day for you and your family!!!. Who: For ages Pre-K through eighth grade. What: A fun-filled day of family-friendly outdoor play and events. Come and enjoy: carnival games, inflatables, fishing, live ...
NEWARK — State and local funding is in place for a project that will help shine light on the physical structure housing city government. The City Council on April 10 approved the $750,000 local match to a New Jersey Historic Trust grant for the restoration of the stained-glass skylights in City ...
HAZLET, NJ: Good news! The Hazlet Township Committee has introduced a $24.2 million spending plan for this year that calls for no increase in the tax rate for the average Hazlet Township homeowner for the second year in a row. What does that mean for property taxes? The amount to be raised ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Borough of Bloomingdale released their monthly schedule for May. The schedule goes as follows: May 7th Council Meeting (in person). May 18th Town & River clean-up Sloan Park at 10 AM. May 21st Council Meeting (in person). Memorial Day Parade 9:00 AM on May ...
As $4.2 billion is being provided through the Environmental Bond Act, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to ensure the Hudson Valley region receives the proper investment to protect its natural resources. Lakes all around the 94th Assembly District including ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland resident Cindy Murphy Salomone has declared her candidacy for Parkland City Commission this fall. Murphy Salomone will be running for the District 3 seat that is currently held by Ken Cutler, who will be terming out in November. "I'm tremendously excited to be running for ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has acquired a portion of waterfront walkway to repair it and better maintain following a cyclist accident on it in 2023. At its April 24 meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council adopted an ordinance that sees the City take ownership of the property from the Jersey ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials are allowing a neighboring school board to construct a sidewalk over a portion of land owned by the City in the Township of Lyndhurst. At its April 24 meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council adopted an ordinance that would grant The Lyndhurst Board of ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, April 26th. The Friends of the Library have their annual Book Sale today until 6 pm; tomorrow from 9 am to 5 pm; and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Main Library. This weekend there are free yard sales throughout Colonia. The Historical ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2024 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are now available. “Completing a mail-in ballot is a safe, secure and convenient way to vote, and voters have several options for ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken City Council members have vowed to improve tenant protections after deciding in an appeal hearing to uphold the Zoning Board's approval of a property developer’s application to tear down occupied rent-controlled buildings. Tenants at 325-329 Grand Street now face being ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Department of Public Works (DPW) will conclude its spring cleanup this Tuesday, April 30. Residents can put leaves, branches, and other spring yard debris to the curb up until that date. Grass pickup begins on Tuesday, May 7. Please place all grass clippings at the curb ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with members in attendance. Proclamations Laura Reinertsen recognized for Annual Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week Boris Kofman accepted for the Shade Tree Committee recognized ...
CAMDEN – Paying utility bills. Researching school papers. Buying household groceries. The internet has become so etched in the American way of life that it may be impossible to imagine living without it. Yet, that could occur for 1,191 Camden households near City Hall, and for many other homes in ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2024 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are now available. “Completing a mail-in ballot is a safe, secure and convenient way to vote, and voters have several options for ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2024 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are now available. “Completing a mail-in ballot is a safe, secure and convenient way to vote, and voters have several options for ...
WOODBRIGE, NJ — The Police Department wants your drugs. Specifically, police want people to clean out their medicine cabinets, and turn in their old, unused prescription medications. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th, Woodbridge police are again participating in the U.S. Drug ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The Hunterdon County Commissioners on April 16 renewed their opposition to two bills in the U.S. House of Representatives that would, if signed into law, allow heavier and longer trucks on U.S. interstate highways and potentially local roads. The two bills, HR 3372 and HR ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---Despite only a handful of local pleas calling for a reduction in the proposed 2024 municipal property tax increase, the town council on Wednesday passed by a 3-2 favorable vote. An unprecedented 11% tax hike following a lackluster public hearing on the matter. Councilman ...
ROSELAND, NJ -- The Roseland Borough Council unanimously passed the 2024 municipal budget during Tuesday’s council meeting. The budget will realize a total tax increase of .97%, which will be an additional $28.23 annually for the average assessed home value of $639,634. The total appropriations ...