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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.

Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy to Host Wednesday Open House for Reopening of 14th District Office in Hamilton

The event will mark the reopening of McCoy's district office in Hamilton, New Jersey.

Jersey City Official Running for Mayor Arrested for DUI, Abuses Power

Footage shows Phillip Orphanidis, deputy chief of staff, trying to use his position to avoid DUI arrest and admitting to cheating on his wife.

Atlantic County, NJ Executive Wants All 21 Counties To Pay For Casinos

Dennis Levinson proposes statewide casino tax to fund Atlantic City casinos that benefit all New Jersey residents.

Morris Plains Planning Board to Review Affordable Housing Plan

Board to consider Master Plan amendments and ordinance changes at special meeting

Ocean City Council Tables Planner Contract For Wonderland Evaluation

Council members sought more details on the planner's scope of work after public comments raised questions about the selection process.

Bernards Township Approves Affordable Housing Plans

The township took steps to meet its fourth-round affordable housing obligation by 2045.

Council Vice President Launches Bid For Ocean City Mayor

Pete Madden will join Keith Hartzell and Jay Gillian in the 2026 mayor's race.

Three Morris County Mayors Take Top Executive Roles in League of Municipalities

Taylor, Karr & Gallagher elected leaders of Morris County League of Municipalities, enhancing countywide collaboration and local governance.

Hawthorne Advances Redevelopment Plans to Address Affordable Housing Obligations

Borough aims to transform vacant industrial and commercial properties into mixed-use and affordable housing developments

Franklin Township Names Lloyd Fredericks Permanent Public Safety Director

Fredericks, a longtime Franklin resident, takes over after national search and interim role.

Wenonah Council Meeting Time Changed

Borough meeting now set for 6 PM on February 26th

Paterson School Board Member Halts Mayoral Bid to Focus on School Closures

Kenneth Simmons steps aside from mayoral race to fight planned closure of four elementary schools in Paterson.

Atlantic City Hires Parks and Recreation Director

City Council approves new position to oversee parks system after previous cuts.

Three Morris County Leaders Elected to Top Roles in League of Municipalities

Florham Park Mayor Mark Taylor, Morris Plains Mayor Jason Karr, and Hanover Township Mayor Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher chosen for executive positions.

Camden County Drops Plan to Move Jail to Winslow, Seeks New Sites

Officials say they will work with other communities in South Jersey to find a suitable location for a new regional justice complex.

Manasquan Rejects Monmouth County's Annual Tax Reassessment Pilot

The borough is funding its own 10-year property revaluation, citing lack of transparency in the county's program.

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