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Parsippany Council to Consider Budget Measures, Capital Improvements

The township council will meet on March 17 to discuss a $8.75 million bond ordinance and the 2026 municipal budget.

Lebanon Township Explores Renovations for Police Department

New subcommittee to study reconfiguring existing municipal building to accommodate police needs

Hopewell Township Committee Meeting Broadcast Unavailable

Technical difficulties force livestream cancellation, meeting available via Zoom

Rahway Cancels Water Utility Bid Process

City Council approves resolution to halt potential sale of public water system

Madison Council Marks Women's History Month, Advances Affordable Housing Measures

Passionate debate on leaf blowers also heard at borough council meeting

Jersey City Schools to Lose $3.88M in State Aid

Hudson County districts face 3% cuts in education funding for 2026-2027 school year

Jersey City Passes Bird-Safe Building Ordinance

New law requires bird-friendly design standards for certain buildings to reduce deadly collisions.

Cape May County Opposes New Climate Change Regulations

Commissioners pass resolution against flood elevation requirement before it takes effect this summer.

Bayonne Council Considers Workforce Housing Ordinance

Proposed measure would require affordable units in new tax-abated developments.

High Bridge Council Moves to Audit Golf Course Finances

Borough will seek independent audit proposals for 3-year and 5-year reviews of municipal golf course operations

Brielle Residents Demand Alternatives to $10M Police Station Rebuild

Residents raise concerns over cost, lack of options, and lack of public input on proposed municipal building project

Madison Proclaims March as Women's History Month, Recognizing Local Female Leaders

The borough celebrates the contributions of women in leadership, public service, and more.

Plainfield Council President Vows to Bring Back Virtual Public Comment

After Mayor Ends Remote Participation, Council Leader Promises to Reinstate It Within 30 Days

Phillipsburg Land Use Board to Review Former Armory Site

Potential redevelopment plan for new municipal complex to be discussed.

Hillsborough Democrats Defend Accountability Measures

Letter argues that questioning spending is responsible governance, not a crisis

Morris County Breaks Ground on $85M Courthouse Expansion

Historic courthouse to be preserved as new 8-story addition is built to meet growing court demands.

Former Hoboken Mayor Patrick Pasculli Dies at 78

Pasculli led the city through tumultuous times of gentrification and development battles during his tenure from 1988 to 1993.

NJ Court Rules Police Bodycam Footage Must Be Released

Appellate court overturns lower court order to destroy video of mayor's interview

Manasquan Approves Zoning Changes for Affordable Housing

New plan aims to meet state requirements and avoid lawsuits

Morris Plains Adopts Affordable Housing Plan, Endorses Zoning Changes

The town aims to meet state-mandated affordable housing obligations without directly building units.

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