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Parsippany OKs controversial warehouse but neighbors vow to 'continue our fight'
PARSIPPANY — Despite heavy public opposition, the township planning board approved the development of a warehouse off of Parsippany Road on Monday night. The three-hour meeting ended with a 5-2 vote that approved the final site plan of the Lanidex LLC warehouse development, at the site of a vacant office building. Mayor...
After racist comments and corruption case, NJ mayor’s new hot-mic moment
CLARK — A mayor who previously made headlines for getting caught making racist comments on tape and getting charged in a corruption case, is back in the news after a microphone picked up derogatory comments about a township council candidate at a Township Council meeting. In video posted on...
Mayor’s Summer Concert Series Returns to Rahway with Exciting Lineup
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe is proud to announce the return of the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series in August 2024. The highly anticipated series brings an incredible lineup of talented artists to the stage. From August 1 through August 22, music enthusiasts can enjoy a series of captivating performances outside the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), located at 1601 Irving Street. “Every year, the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series paints a vibrant picture of our community’s culture,” said Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe. “I am thrilled to invite everyone back for another year of unforgettable music, energetic performances, and...
Roseland to Impose an 'Outright' Ban on All Short-Term Rentals
ROSELAND, NJ -- Mayor James Spango said that a five-year old ordinance regulating short-term rentals in the borough will now be tightened to impose a full ban on these types of rentals in town. In 2019, the Roseland Borough Council passed an ordinance requiring a license in order to offer a short-term rental for a non-refundable fee of $500. That ordinance also required a fee of $60 in order to offer a dwelling for short-term rental a Certificate of Habitability from the Housing and Property Maintenance Department that would be good for 30 days. CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Save the Date for Burlington County Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival at Fairgrounds
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Get ready for a day of fantastic food, cold drinks and live music at this year’s Burlington County Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival. Tickets are now on sale for the Sept. 7 event featuring more than two dozen food trucks and breweries from across the region, plus live music throughout the day. The festival will be held from 1 PM to 7 PM at the Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road in Springfield.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Burlington County Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is a great opportunity for...
Bacteria Bloom: Historic Fountain in Roxbury Off Again, State Park Closed to Swimming
ROXBURY, NJ – Less than a week after it was reactivated, ending three decades of dormancy, the historic fountain at Hopatcong State Park is off again, thanks to a harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake Hopatcong. The restored fountain, activated during a ceremony on July 23, was deactivated two days later after state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) scientists found unhealthy levels of cyanobacteria in the lake near the state park, from which the fountain draws water.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The DEP feared that the mist from the fountain would contain the...
Chatham Township Committee to Hold Special Virtual Meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Colony Pool Repair Design & Sending Out Bids
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Township Committee has scheduled a special virtual meeting to discuss the design plans for the crumbling walls at the Colony Pool and approve the solicitation of bids for the repair work at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. To view the agenda and join the virtual meeting, click HERECLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chatham Township Mayor Stacey Ewald gave an update on the Colony Pool in her monthly message to citizens on July 19 (see below). As discussed in prior meetings, the Colony Pool side walls are crumbling and in need of replacement. The Committee requested the Township Engineer develop plans. A draft plan was circulated to the Committee last week, with updated plans provided today. Those plans will be discussed tonight so that we can move forward with the bid process and toward having the work completed in the fall. No decisions have been made at this time. This is a discussion to find the right answer for our community and our Colony members. The resolution to solicit bids for the repair of the Colony Pool wall can be viewed HERE For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Livingston Township Installs New “Report a Concern” Platform for Residents
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Residents of Livingston can now quickly and easily report potholes, property maintenance issues, drainage concerns, environmental issues, field and park maintenance, storm drain maintenance concerns and more with the township’s newly installed “GovAlert” system, a mobile application downloadable on Google Play or the Apple Store or available directly through the township’s website. Whether using the township website or the GovAlert mobile app, a series of drop-down options make the process simple for all users, who will receive an email confirmation that the request was received and routed to the appropriate department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Short Hills Resident Suggests Adding Wording About Survivors to 9/11 Memorial
MILLBURN, NJ — Jean Pasternak spoke to township committee members about adding wording about survivors to the Millburn 9/11 memorial. She stated, “I have written to each of you about the 9/11 Memorial aspect of adding this survivor wording on the different plaques, and I did get a reply, and I appreciate those replies.” She explained that her husband was exposed to toxins that he inhaled from the burning pile after returning to downtown Manhattan to work. She shared, “We were unaware of the connection between the 9/11 toxins and his unusual cancer in his 40s, only...
Affordable Housing, NJ's Offshore Wind Project Among Issues Discussed at Clark's July Council Meeting
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark held its monthly town council meeting in the Clark Council Chambers on Monday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting began with a roll call. All council members were present: Angel Albanese (president), Steven Hund (vice-president), Frank Mazzarella, Jimmy Minniti, Patrick O'Connor, Bill Smith, and Brian P. Toal.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following ordinance was introduced, intended for a public hearing on August 19: 1. 24-12 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 33 OF CHAPTER 347 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLARK ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” The following...
East Orange mayor endorses Harris
East Orange Mayor Ted Green, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, today endorsed Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden as the presidential nominee of his party. “Nearly two decades ago, my late mother, Lula Green, shared with me her strong intuition that a woman would rise to the presidency in the near future. Though she couldn’t predict when, she firmly believed it would happen within my lifetime.” Green said. “As news emerged of President Joseph Biden’s recent decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential Election, I couldn’t help but recall my mother’s prophetic words, which shed a poignant light on this historic political development.”
Madison Council Meeting is Monday July 22
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Council will hold their monthly council meeting, Monday July 22. The meeting will be in person and livestreamed on YouTube. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so by joining us in-person at Hartley Dodge Memorial Council Chamber or view the live stream of the meeting on YouTube or below at 8:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Individuals in-person will be able to fully participate in the meeting, including providing public comment. Members watching the live stream will not be able to provide public comments. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If you are unable to attend, but would like to provide comment, please email clerk@rosenet.org by 4:30 P.M. on the day of the meeting for your comments to be included in Communication & Petitions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Public Safety was Never at Risk, Official Says in Wake of Power Outages Caused by Severe Storm
BAYONNE, NJ - Former Bayonne City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski was on hand at a city council meeting recently raising questions about a power outage that left Bayonne officials scrambling to ensure that emergency response remained available to all residents in the aftermath of a sudden, and strong, storm. Severe thunderstorms struck Bayonne on Wednesday, June 24, bringing with it gusts of wind of up to 80 miles per hour and leaving toppled trees and downed power lines throughout the city in its wake.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This left several challenges, including...
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