Paterson councilman running for mayor charged with pulling false fire alarm after Dominican Day Parade
Paterson, NJ – A sitting Paterson councilman and current mayoral candidate has been arrested and charged with triggering a false fire alarm inside city hall nearly a year ago, an act that…
Former New Jersey GOP councilman took bribes to steer work to attorney
TRENTON, NJ — A former Mount Arlington councilman admitted Thursday to accepting a $7,000 cash bribe in exchange for backing an attorney’s reappointment as municipal counsel, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J.…
Flags Lowered After Jackson Township Councilman, Navy Veteran Scott Sargent Passes Away at 61
Flags at all Jackson Township buildings will fly half-staff this week in memory of Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on Friday. Councilman Sargent has been a lifelong public servant from his…
Toms River councilman joins rally to build homeless shelter on Route 9
TOMS RIVER, NJ — On Saturday, approximately 100 protesters gathered at Toms River Town Hall, demanding township’s approval for a plan to transform Christ Episcopal Church into a homeless shelter. The rally,…
New Jersey Democrat councilman arrested in statewide mob-linked gambling bust
TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping racketeering investigation has led to charges against 39 individuals — including a Prospect Park councilman and alleged members of the Lucchese Crime Family — in connection with…
Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools
JACKSON, N.J. — If getting a quality education in New Jersey’s rural communities is your primary concern, perhaps New Jersey isn’t the state for you. A Jackson Township councilman is calling for…
Watch: New Jersey Councilman Berates, Curses at Cop After Running Stop Sign: Do You Know Who I Am?
PAULSBORO, NJ — A Paulsboro, New Jersey councilman, Theodore Holloway, is facing mounting criticism after body camera footage showed him berating a police officer during a traffic stop in which he ran…
Candidate for New Jersey Governor Swears in Jackson Councilman as Town Kicks Off 2025 with Dignitary Studded Meeting
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council kicked off its 2025 session with the annual reorganization meeting on Thursday. The event was attended by key Republican leaders from Ocean County, including former…
Former Toms River Councilman Springs Drunk Driver Who Killed Beloved Ocean County Restaurateur
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Robert Popovics was a beloved community member in Ocean County. His family owned the popular Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville, and he was an avid fisherman well-respected in the shore…
North Jersey Councilman Facing Charges Again
It looks like the situation with Dover Councilman Sergio Rodriguez is going from bad to worse. It’s almost like watching a ship that’s been hit with one storm after another, and now…
D.C. City Councilman Busted on $156k Bribery Charge
WASHINGTON – D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Sr., who represents Ward 8, was arrested yesterday on charges of bribery, according to a criminal complaint filed against him. White, 40, serves as Chair of…
New Jersey Councilman Blames Governor for Memorial Day Mayhem at the Jersey Shore
JACKSON, NJ—Councilman Steve Chisolm of Jackson addressed concerns surrounding Memorial Day weekend activities at the Jersey Shore. Jackson, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Jersey Shore” also relies heavily on…
New York Councilman Mourned by Community
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — The Town of Clarkstown and the broader Rockland County community are mourning the sudden loss of Councilman Mark Woods, who passed away from an apparent heart attack at…
Biloxi City Councilman Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Vape Shops
Robert Leon Deming, III, 47, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. Gulfport, Mississippi – A Biloxi City Councilman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a…
Former Atlantic City Councilman Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. – MD Hossain Morshed, a 50-year-old former councilman from Atlantic City, admitted to submitting false voter registrations in federal court today. His plea was entered before Chief U.S. District Judge…
Vulgar Outburst Gets Laugh from Toms River Councilman Quinlisk During Zoom Meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A township council Zoom meeting was off the tracks from the start due to technical issues and a screaming councilman who continued shouting over his fellow elected officials,…
Toms River Zoom Meeting Shut Down Unexpectedly
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township’s Zoom meeting on Wednesday night was shut down after multiple rants from Councilman James Quinlisk, during the brief meeting. Quinlisk repeatedly spoke over Council President…
Councilman Pressures Facebook to Unban Police Department’s Facebook Page
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has been banned from Facebook since June. Nobody is sure why. Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz last Tuesday said multiple attempts to restore…
Paterson Voter Charged in Fraud to Help Paterson Councilman Win Election
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today the filing of criminal charges against Ninoska Adames, a Paterson voter, for allegedly falsifying a mail-in ballot and attempting to mislead investigators.…
Jackson Councilman Resigns Amid Controversy Over Residency
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming announced his resignation tonight after it was revealed by citizen investigators that he no longer lives in Jackson. The announcement comes after a…
Jackson Councilman Accused of Not Living in Town After Selling Home
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming, who lost a contentious political race to incumbent Mayor Michael Reina last November has faced criticism over his permanent place of address. Flemming…
Toms River Councilman Proposes Fines for Prolonged Power Outages
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of Toms River have faced continual frustration due to power outages, and Councilman Dan Rodrick believes it’s time to hold First Energy Corp accountable. According to Rodrick,…
Jackson Councilman to Resign from Office in Coming Weeks
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After an unsuccessful bid to run for mayor of Jackson Township, hardware store owner Marty Flemming has told his colleagues he will soon be resigning from the township…
‘We Are In A Warzone’: DC Councilman Calls On Biden To Deploy National Guard To City
‘We Are In A Warzone’: D.C. Councilman Calls On Biden To Deploy National Guard To Stop Gun Crime Arjun Singh on August 8, 2023 A Democratic councilman in the District of Columbia…
Jackson Councilman announces resignation; Sells home
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in November of 2022, has announced resigning as the township council president. On Tuesday, Flemming, who recently…
It’s a disaster: Expect to wait up to an hour for an ambulance, Toms River councilman says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re experiencing a critical emergency in Toms River, you probably don’t want to wait for an ambulance. You might be able to get your loved one to…
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