Today’s news
Atlantic City Mayor Acquitted of All Charges, Prosecutor Files Civil Claim
Mayor Marty Small beats child abuse and other charges, but prosecutor continues legal battle

Somerville Proposes $29.7M Municipal Budget for 2026-27
Public hearing set for April 20 on budget that includes $27.73 average property tax increase
Plainfield BOE Stays Mum as Superintendent Remains on Paid Leave
Rashon Hasan has been on paid leave for 9 weeks as the board faces calls to reinstate him
Recent news
Mar. 18, 2026
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.
Mar. 16, 2026
Lebanon Township Explores Renovations for Police Department
New subcommittee to study reconfiguring existing municipal building to accommodate police needs
Mar. 16, 2026
Hopewell Township Committee Meeting Broadcast Unavailable
Technical difficulties force livestream cancellation, meeting available via Zoom
Mar. 16, 2026
Rahway Cancels Water Utility Bid Process
City Council approves resolution to halt potential sale of public water system
Mar. 16, 2026
Madison Council Marks Women's History Month, Advances Affordable Housing Measures
Passionate debate on leaf blowers also heard at borough council meeting
Mar. 13, 2026
Jersey City Schools to Lose $3.88M in State Aid
Hudson County districts face 3% cuts in education funding for 2026-2027 school year
Mar. 13, 2026
Jersey City Passes Bird-Safe Building Ordinance
New law requires bird-friendly design standards for certain buildings to reduce deadly collisions.
Mar. 13, 2026
Cape May County Opposes New Climate Change Regulations
Commissioners pass resolution against flood elevation requirement before it takes effect this summer.
Mar. 13, 2026
Bayonne Council Considers Workforce Housing Ordinance
Proposed measure would require affordable units in new tax-abated developments.
Mar. 13, 2026
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
Mar. 13, 2026
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
Mar. 11, 2026
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.
Mar. 10, 2026
Plainfield Council President Vows to Bring Back Virtual Public Comment
After Mayor Ends Remote Participation, Council Leader Promises to Reinstate It Within 30 Days
Mar. 9, 2026
Phillipsburg Land Use Board to Review Former Armory Site
Potential redevelopment plan for new municipal complex to be discussed.
Mar. 9, 2026
Hillsborough Democrats Defend Accountability Measures
Letter argues that questioning spending is responsible governance, not a crisis
Mar. 9, 2026
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.
Mar. 6, 2026
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.
Mar. 6, 2026
NJ Court Rules Police Bodycam Footage Must Be Released
Appellate court overturns lower court order to destroy video of mayor's interview
Mar. 5, 2026
Manasquan Approves Zoning Changes for Affordable Housing
New plan aims to meet state requirements and avoid lawsuits
Mar. 5, 2026
Morris Plains Adopts Affordable Housing Plan, Endorses Zoning Changes
The town aims to meet state-mandated affordable housing obligations without directly building units.