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Pohatcong Looks to Solve Noise and Traffic Complaints "Warm Weather is Fine, but Noise, not Fine" – Mayor Slack.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – At the July 16, 2024, meeting at the Pohatcong municipal building, nearly three dozen people were present to discuss an item not on the agenda. Still, they took the opportunity to raise concerns about traffic, speeding, and noise in the town's residential areas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Pohatcong Police Chief Robb confirmed that the only decibel reader is at the county level. However, police ask people to lower their music and cite them if they violate the ordinance. The key is that complaints must be called in. Ravine Area Partying, Traffic...
More than 20 affordable homes are coming to Easton. Work on the first one starts in August.
Groundbreaking is less than a month away for the first “flexible design” affordable home planned by the Easton Redevelopment Authority. It’s a big step in the two-year process of acquiring blighted homes, tearing them down and getting ready to build new, affordable ones. More than 20 affordable...
Single lanes in each direction at Easton-Phillipsburg ‘free bridge’ on Tuesday night
The Easton-Phillipsburg “free bridge” is scheduled to have single-lanes in each direction for lighting system repair work 7:00 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, July 23, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Travel impacts are not expected. Motorists are urged to reduce speed and exercise caution...
Pohatcong Township to Introduce Budget in August, with 3.98% Increase
POHATCONG, NJ - At the July 16, 2024, meeting at the Pohatcong municipal building, a resolution was approved to introduce the 2024 budget of the Township of Pohatcong, Warren County. The budget will "restore appropriations and operating expenses where things need to be in the operating budget," said the CFO, Ann Cucci, noting that it has been cut over the years. To fully fund capital without going into debt, they will ensure that everything is within the budget moving forward. That’s a plan.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Improvements; Unfunded Mandates The budget plan overview...
Raritan Township Community Day Returning in September
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township has announced the 6th Annual Community Day & Car Show, returning to Lenape Park Sept. 22. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m., and admission and parking are free.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All non-profits serving the township and Flemington Borough are welcome to participate as booth exhibitors or entertainment, including sports teams, clubs, philanthropic organizations, school-related groups, township departments, recreational groups and first responders. In addition, according to a release, entertainment is welcome, including cheerleader exhibitions, school bands, musicians, dancers, club demonstrations and more. The...
PSE&G Continues Gas Main Upgrades and Road Repairs in Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project the week of Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. All work is weather permitting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER - Installing main on Somer Drive between N. Gaston Avenue and Fieldstone Drive; - Continuing onto Nagle Drive and Schoolhouse Lane; - Working on tie-in pits on Codington Place along multiple intersections (Monday); - Installing gas main on Kirby Avenue between Haynes Street and Van Doren Avenue (Monday and Tuesday);DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. - Working on tie-in pits at Grove Street and William Street (Tuesday and Wednesday); - Installing main on N. Richards Avenue between E. Main Street and Hope Street (Wednesday to Friday); Contact the PSE&G Gas Construction customer hotline at 1-833-661-6400 or email GasWorks@PSEG.com. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Route 611 to reopen within weeks after nearly 2-year shutdown
PORTLAND, Pa. — There’s been a breakthrough in the nearly 2-year-old impasse to reopen a closed stretch of Route 611 at the Northampton County-Monroe County line. A compromise between state and federal officials will enable the road to reopen in about eight to 10 weeks – by the end of September, according to U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa.
Meet the Somerset County 4-H award recipients for 2024
Somerset County 4-H has named its 2024 award recipients. Outstanding Member recipients must have completed their junior year of high school and be active in the Somerset County 4-H program. Benbow has been working with 4-H for nine years, holding multiple officer positions and becoming the first recipient of the...
Easton Municipal Band serenades downtown Easton
If you were in downtown Easton on Saturday, chances are you heard the Easton Municipal Band ringing out through the town. The 55-member band held a summer concert at the Riverside Park Amphitheater. No matter what your age or music taste, the band played everything from The Lion King to...
PSE&G gas construction update: week of July 22
PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. All work is weather permitting. Installing main on Somer Dr, between N. Gaston Ave and Fieldstone Dr. Continuing onto Nagle Dr and Schoolhouse Ln. Working on tie-in pits on Codington Pl, along multiple intersections (Monday) Installing gas...
TAPinto Phillipsburg 2024 Reader Survey Highlights Community Engagement Opportunities
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The 2024 reader survey for TAPinto Phillipsburg revealed an interest among community members in having non-profit groups advertise to our audience. We are thrilled to announce that this is entirely possible! Several groups have already taken advantage of our DIY submit content portal. Non-profit groups, youth teams, and church groups in the area are invited to reach out to our publisher at phillipsburg@tapinto.net to get started and receive more information.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER TAPinto Phillipsburg offers a dedicated program for local non-profits to submit content through our content marketing...
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