Princeton, NJ · October 11, 2026
Princeton police increase traffic stops and speeding citations
Motor vehicle stops rose approximately 72% from January–August 2025 to the same period in 2026, the police chief told Princeton Mayor and Council.
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Woodbridge Township, NJ · October 11, 2026
Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council adopt utility notice ordinance
An amendment to Chapter 25 changes notification requirements for utility work that disrupts real property; no one spoke at the public hearing.
Piscataway Township, NJ · October 11, 2026
Piscataway Township Council sets hours for pickleball courts
Ordinance 2026-16 passed unanimously, setting hours and rules for township pickleball courts that tennis and pickleball players both use.
Howell Township, NJ · October 11, 2026
Howell Township Council approves Victory Road acquisition
The vote authorizes Howell to acquire Block 41, Lot 17, a property a resident described as about 100 acres.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, NJ · October 11, 2026
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council weighs response to ICE activity
With about 10 residents taken into custody, the township sought answers for families while council members considered a response.
Jackson Township, NJ · October 11, 2026
Jackson Township Councilman Pollock criticizes political conduct and enforcement
At the Jackson Township Council, Pollock linked recurring neighborhood complaints to concerns about enforcement and asked for more attention to residents’ issues.
Paterson, NJ · October 11, 2026
Paterson City Council sorts agenda and seeks purchase details
Paterson City Council members sorted contracts between consent and regular items while seeking more detail on library computers and mobile-software maintenance.
Passaic, NJ · October 11, 2026
Passaic City Council affirms Rent Leveling Board decision
The landlord sought a higher rent based on taxes and renovations; Passaic City Council left the Rent Leveling Board’s ruling in place.
Montclair Township, NJ · October 11, 2026
Montclair Township Council rejects fire station design contract
A proposed $200,000 contract would have paid for drawings and bid specifications, but councilmembers questioned the building’s future and the work’s scope.
Summit, NJ · October 11, 2026
Summit Common Council debates affordable housing commitments
A councilmember said Summit’s plan addresses an unmet need of 345 affordable units, while questions remain about project funding and sites.
Westfield, NJ · October 11, 2026
Westfield Town Council approves $2,499,600.60 in bills and claims
The Westfield Town Council approved the payment item unanimously, with no substantive discussion recorded before the vote.
Millburn, NJ · October 11, 2026
Township Committee member announces arboretum conservation event
On October 17, the arboretum will join environmental nonprofits at a zoo event, with ticket proceeds going to participating organizations.
Livingston Township, NJ · October 4, 2026
Livingston Township Council spotlights marrow donor registration
The Annie Tober 365 Foundation reported swabbing 700 Livingston High School graduating seniors over three years and outlined plans for October cookie sales.
Tenafly, NJ · October 4, 2026
Mayor and Council acknowledge church sale item without vote
The mayor raised an item called a “Roman sale” at a church, but the transcript gives no details about the sale or its timing.
Brick, NJ · October 4, 2026
Brick Township Council approves widow veteran deductions
The consent agenda included deductions tied to 10 property entries, though two lot numbers were unclear in the meeting record.
Middletown, NJ · October 4, 2026
Middletown Township Committee highlights homebuyer aid for fire volunteers
Remarks covered a firefighter’s 50 years of service, a 110-flight stair climb and the 25th anniversary of World Trade Center Memorial Gardens.
Hoboken, NJ · October 4, 2026
Hoboken City Council approves snow removal contracting plan
A councilmember questioned $120,000 in snow removal costs before the Hoboken City Council unanimously backed a contract approach while new equipment is pending.
Jersey City, NJ · October 4, 2026
Jersey City Municipal Council reviews police training grant application
The $350,000 application would fund crisis-response training, outside instructors and staffing coverage so officers can attend without reducing service.
Maplewood, NJ · October 4, 2026
Maplewood Township Committee considers temporary soccer practice lights
Solar towers could extend Tuesday and Thursday practices at Milo S. Borden Park as daylight fades, if nearby residents receive notice and the equipment is secured.
Vineland, NJ · September 27, 2026
Vineland council approves two land purchases
The city signed off on buying two properties, one tied to electric utility needs and another cleared for contract documents at 1766 East Wheat Road.
Edison, NJ · September 27, 2026
Edison council approves police cameras and drones
A $589,000 surveillance package drew questions about privacy, staffing, training, and cost before the Edison Township Council approved it on a unanimous roll call vote.
Bayonne, NJ · September 27, 2026
Bayonne council awards 63rd Street pump station contract
The city approved a $1,971,800 construction contract to harden the 63rd Street pumping station against major storms and keep it running on a grant timetable.
Old Bridge Township, NJ · September 27, 2026
Old Bridge council approves bill list, reviews overtime
The council signed off on two payroll runs and asked finance staff to explain police overtime tied to the August 28 and September 11 checks.
Chatham, NJ · September 27, 2026
Township Committee picks Essen for Southern Boulevard housing
Jen Rowland said planning is advancing at the former skate park site, and the Township Committee later chose Essen after weighing three proposals.
Toms River, NJ · September 27, 2026
Toms River council debates affordable housing land options
Public comment centered on builder’s remedy risk, housing deadlines, and whether township-owned land or open space should be part of Toms River plan.