Open in NewsBreak

Red Bank

See all locations
Customize your news
63°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

hoodline.com

website

Elizabeth Voters Restore $20 Rent Cap by Landslide Amid Legal Fight

Elizabeth voters overwhelmingly said yes to bringing back a $20 cap on annual rent increases, with unofficial results showing roughly 68.8% support on a measure that will limit rent hikes for properties covered by the city's rent control rules to no more than 3% or $20 over a 12-month span, whichever is less. The tally stood at 8,814 votes in favor to 4,003 against as of the election.

Union County, NJ · 1d
article img

Star News Group

partner publisher · 5.6K followers
article img

Wall appoints interim administrator, Joseph Bellina

WALL TOWNSHIP  — At last week’s meeting, the township committee appointed Joseph Bellina as its interim township administrator following John Tobia’s resignation, and after over a year of multiple township administrator swaps. In a professional capacity, Bellina has served as business administrator in multiple New Jersey municipalities, including serving as Freehold Borough’s business administrator for 20 years before his 2019 retirement.

Wall Township, NJ · 1d

thelakewoodscoop.com

website

UPDATE: Jackson Roundabout Expected To Reopen Saturday; Final Paving Closure Planned For November 14

The intersection of North Hope Chapel Road and New Central Avenue in Jackson is projected to fully reopen on Saturday, November 7, at 4 PM. The circle is then expected to close again for the day on Saturday, November 14, for final milling and paving. All work is expected to be complete after that.

Jackson, NJ · 22h
article img

thelakewoodscoop.com

website

Letter: Jackson Outvoted Us With 24,000 Fewer Voters. That Should Worry Lakewood.

I spent Election Day knocking on doors in my neighborhood. When I read TLS’s “By The Numbers” breakdown the next morning, I had to read one line twice. According to the county’s unofficial returns that TLS reported, Lakewood counted 22,556 ballots out of 66,776 registered voters. That is about 34 percent. Jackson counted 23,413 out of 42,533, which is 55 percent. Jackson cast 857 more ballots than we did, even though it has about 24,000 fewer registered voters.

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d
article img

Star News Group

partner publisher · 5.6K followers

Shaak, Visceglia secure new council terms in uncontested races

Incumbent Republican Council President Timothy Shaak and incumbent John Visceglia, who is also a Republican, secured new three-year full terms on borough council in Tuesday’s election as both ran unopposed. In addition, newcomer James Bond, a Democrat, defeated incumbent William Folker, a Republican, to secure a one-year unexpired council seat.  Bond is the only Democrat set to serve on Brielle council when he takes his oath of office.

Brielle, NJ · 1d

thelakewoodscoop.com

website

Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Pine & Washington Backup, 14th Street & Cedar Row

The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. I wanted to reach out about an issue at the intersection of Pine and Washington. During the busy hours of the day, that intersection gets extremely backed up. It can take a very long time for cars trying to turn out of Washington, and there is also a backup for cars trying to make a left turn from Pine onto Washington.

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d

NJ.com

publisher · 296.7K followers

N.J. school polling site locked as voting began after security confusion

A Middlesex County polling site was locked at the start of Election Day voting after confusion over security guards kept the school building closed, Piscataway Township officials said. The school facility was still locked when polls were scheduled to open Tuesday because “school officials incorrectly cited that security guards were...

Piscataway Township, NJ · 2d

roi-nj.com

website

Perth Amboy receives nomination for Federal Opportunity Zone designation

Perth Amboy has been included in New Jersey’s nominations for federal Opportunity Zone designation, a development that could help draw private investment, support local businesses and encourage housing and neighborhood improvements in the Middlesex County city. Gov. Mikie Sherrill submitted 130 census tracts for federal designation, the maximum allowed...

Perth Amboy, NJ · 8h

Star News Group

partner publisher · 5.6K followers

Incumbent Bryant, newcomer Long pull ahead in council race

MANASQUAN —  By a narrow margin, incumbent Democrat Jason “Jay” Bryant and newcomer Republican candidate Michael Long are pulling ahead in the total vote count for two borough council seats. Bryant led the vote count for the two full-term seats, securing 26.64% of the votes, or 1,592 votes Newcomer  Long is the apparent victor of the second seat on council with 24.55% of the votes, or 1,467 votes.

Manasquan, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

partner publisher · 5.6K followers

Incumbents reelected to borough council

SPRING LAKE — Incumbents Republican Brendan Judge and Republican Richard Roccesano maintained their seats and were reelected to borough council. Both candidates ran uncontested, and they will begin their three-year terms in 2027. Judge, who served as a councilman and council president for five terms, led the vote count for the two full-term seats, securing 49.52% of the votes, or 1,091 votes.

Spring Lake, NJ · 1d

ucnj.org

website

Important Notice Regarding EBT Services

Union County is aware of the long lines and increased wait times at the Elizabeth Social Services office due to a State system error. We understand how frustrating this situation is, especially for residents who rely on these benefits to meet their everyday needs. Our staff is working as quickly...

Union County, NJ · 1d

thelakewoodscoop.com

website

BY THE NUMBERS: How Lakewood And Jackson Voted, From Booker And Smith To Local Races

Lakewood and Jackson delivered sharply different Senate results Tuesday, but both gave Rep. Chris Smith large margins. In the local races, Lakewood voters favored candidates from both major parties, while Elliott Shem-Tov led Jackson’s three-way mayoral contest. The unofficial returns also show a substantial turnout gap: Jackson had more...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d

New Jersey Globe

website

Bond, James Bond, a Democrat, wins Brielle unexpired council seat

Democrat James E. Bond won the one-year unexpired term on the Brielle Borough Council, defeating Republican Councilman William J. Folker. Republicans John Visceglia and Timothy Shaak won re-election to full terms without opposition. Bond received 1,267 votes, while Folker received 1,154. Visceglia received 1,561 votes, and Shaak received 1,534. Bond’s...

Brielle, NJ · 2d

Jersey Shore Online

partner publisher · 29.8K followers

Fight For Jackson Team Wins Election War

JACKSON – The township’s mayoral and two-seat council race seems to have been going on forever with heated exchanges during council meetings, pointed questions that weren’t always answered, and social media videos often using AI enhancements and captioned commentary. But now, with Election Day over, the three-team war has ended and the winners are the […] The post Fight For Jackson Team Wins Election War appeared first on Jersey Shore Online .

Jackson, NJ · 2d

Star News Group

partner publisher · 5.6K followers

Donovan wins Belmar mayoral seat

Incumbent Democrat Mayor Caitlin Donovan defeated her challenger, current Republican Councilman Mike DeBlasio, to win a full four-year term as mayor in Tuesday’s election. Donovan was originally tapped as mayor by the council following the resignation of former Mayor Gerald Buccafusco earlier this year.  Democrat Johanna Roper-Robinson defeated Republican Suzanne Anan to fill a three-year seat up for grabs on the borough council.

Belmar, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

partner publisher · 5.6K followers

Incumbent and newcomer elected to board of education

AVON-BY-THE-SEA — Incumbent Kristin Scrabis-Fletcher and newcomer Nora Hyland, who both ran uncontested, took two of three open seats on the Avon-By-The-Sea Board of Education. Scrabis-Fletcher led the vote count, securing 53.11% of the votes, or 666 votes. She currently works at Montclair State University as an associate professor and as undergraduate program chair in health and physical education and has worked for other colleges, high schools and middle schools.

Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ · 1d

thelakewoodscoop.com

website

13 County Road Work Zones Affecting Traffic In Jackson, Toms River And Brick

Ocean County’s engineering department lists 13 active county road work zones outside Lakewood, from gas and water main jobs to paving. Here’s where they are. West Veterans Highway, Cassville Road to Thompson Bridge Road: water main and sanitary force main installation. Alternating traffic. West Veterans Highway, Harvard Drive...

Jackson, NJ · 1d

thelakewoodscoop.com

website

2.27 Miles Of Lakewood County Roads Up For Repaving

Ocean County is taking bids to mill and repave 2.27 miles of county roads in Lakewood. Besides the repaving, the contract covers replacing deteriorated drainage pipe, rebuilding ADA curb ramps, changing three existing traffic signals, and new stripes and markings. The county puts the construction cost at $1 million to $5 million.

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

partner publisher · 5.6K followers

Board of Elections ends investigation into voter eligibility

BAY HEAD — The Ocean County Board of Elections has officially concluded its investigation into the voting domicile of 39 individuals in Bay Head. Other than those who have asked to be removed from the voter rolls, no other individuals were removed or challenged.   Election board Chairman George R. Gilmore confirmed to The Ocean Star that 11 individuals were voluntarily removed from the voter rolls following their own request to be taken off.

Bay Head, NJ · 9h

Courier News

partner publisher · 14.4K followers

Central Jersey referendum results from Election Day 2026

Most ballot questions earned approval from Central Jersey voters in Tuesday's general election, including six in Hunterdon County, with voters rejecting questions in only two towns, Old Bridge and Warren. Old Bridge, Warren voters reject ballot questions Voters in Old Bridge overwhelmingly rejected an open space tax to acquire, develop and maintain land for recreation and conservation purposes, as well as acquire and preserve historic properties. The ballot question called for an annual tax levy of up to 3 cents per $100 of assessed property value for the Old Bridge Township Open Space, Recreation and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. The owner of a property assessed at $125,000 would have paid an additional $37.50 per year in property taxes. Voters rejected the additional tax by an unofficial vote of 9,417 to 6,313. More: Live election results by town across Central Jersey Warren voters rejected a nonbinding referendum calling for the township to incur about $7.5 million in debt to preserve and renovate the Hofheimer House on Mountain Boulevard as community meeting space. The building served as the municipal building but has been vacant since 2017, when government operations moved into the current municipal building. The project would have increased the municipal

Hunterdon County, NJ · 2d