Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while …
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Bipartisan bill would shift public notices to municipal websites by 2026
TRENTON, N.J. — Let’s face it, nobody reads the local newspapers anymore and state law is about to adjust that shift in how society consumes …
New Jersey lawmakers introduce bill to regulate municipal impact fees for development
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly proposed bill would create a statewide framework for how municipalities in New Jersey can impose and use impact fees on …
Jackson’s municipal election to require just 100 signatures under new law
JACKSON, NJ – A new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy will make it easier for candidates to run in municipal elections, including Jackson’s upcoming …
Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the …
Jackson Township now taking credit cards for municipal services
JACKSON, N.J. — Residents in Jackson Township can now pay for municipal services using credit cards, as the clerk’s office rolls out a new digital …
Crate Team announces slate for Brick municipal election
BRICK, N.J. — The Crate Team for Brick has announced its Democratic candidates for the upcoming municipal election, with Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather …
New Jersey Pushing Unconstitutional Property Tax Grab, Cutting Municipal Aid
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will soon notify all 564 municipalities that state aid for their upcoming budgets will …
Teen killed in collision with municipal truck in Lower Township
LOWER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 17-year-old male was killed in a crash involving a Lower Township municipal trash truck and a dirt bike on Bayshore …
Toms River Municipal Band to perform final concert in 2024 series
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Municipal Band will hold its last performance in the 2024 Ocean County Carousel of Music concert series tomorrow …
Evesham Township Police Conduct Active Shooter Training at Municipal Office
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — On July 21, the Evesham Police Department carried out comprehensive active shooter training drills at the municipal building, enhancing their preparedness …
Just In Time: Toms River Municipal Pool Opens for the Summer Season
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Government has announced the opening of the Toms River Municipal Pool today, providing a refreshing retreat for …
Toms River Announces No Tax Increase in 2024 Municipal Budget Amid Inflation, Rising Costs
TOMS RIVER, NJ (UPDATE) – The Toms River Township Council has voted on the first reading to move the 2024 township municipal budget on first …
Philadelphia Announces Activation of Election Task Force for Municipal Primary Voting
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Election Task Force (ETF) will be activated for the municipal primary election starting at 7 a.m. on …
Toms River Municipal Pool Open For Residents Only: Season Badges Now Available
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township announces the sale of season badges for the municipal pool, exclusive to residents and their guests. The badges …
Fired Toms River Engineer’s Firm Hired by Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has hired the firm of Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC, where former Toms River Township …
Robbinsville Municipal Court and Township Offices Delay Opening Due to Weather
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Robbinsville Municipal Court and Township offices announced a delayed opening for January 16, 2024, due to inclement weather conditions. The court will …
Citigroup closes municipal underwriting and market-making unit- memo
By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK (Reuters) – Citigroup has decided to close its municipal underwriting and market-making activities, according to a memo seen by Reuters. …
Citi bankers leave for Jefferies as municipal banking department in turmoil -Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – A team of bankers focused on healthcare at Citigroup has left for rival Jefferies Financial after the firm’s executives mulled closing the municipal …
New Jersey’s Landlocked Towns: A Closer Look at Municipal Islands
New Jersey is a state teeming with bustling cities, quaint small towns, and sprawling suburbs. Yet, within its intricate geography lie several anomalies: landlocked towns, …
US sanctions 100 Nicaraguan municipal officials over rights abuses
By Ismael Lopez SAN JOSE (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Saturday sanctioned 100 Nicaraguan municipal officials accused of participating in human rights violations …
China investors jump into municipal bonds, hopes of state support outweigh debt woes
By Li Gu and Tom Westbrook SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China’s promise of a “comprehensive” package to address local debt issues has triggered a rush into …
You’re Hired, Boss; Toms River GOP Leader’s New Job is Municipal Court Judge
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Anne M. Hammil-Pasqua, who serves as the President of the Republicans for Toms River GOP political party, which supported Mo Hill …
Hill Aligned Political Boss to be Seated as Judge in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced that the leader of the Republicans For Toms River political club, aligned with Toms …
Durr: Murphy Spends Lavishly on Governor’s Office Furnishings While Slashing School & Municipal Aid
Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Phil Murphy’s lavish spending to furnish the Governor’ Office when the governor is proposing cuts to State school and municipal aid.
No municipal trash pickup on Good Friday in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With Good Friday and the Passover holidays, the Toms River Township Department of Public Works announced there will be no trash …
Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid
Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100 small rural communities across New Jersey.
O’Scanlon: Murphy Should Explain Cuts in Municipal Aid & Delays in Assistance for Rising Health Care Costs that Will Drive Property Tax Increases
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said Gov. Phil Murphy should explain cuts to municipal aid that appear in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with soaring health benefit costs for local governments.
Germany’s municipal utilities expect up to 15% client defaults -Funke
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s municipal utilities expect up to 15% of their clients to default on payments because of high gas prices, the head of …
Former municipal prosecuting attorney admits sexual contact with a court defendant and lying to the FBI
ST. LOUIS – The former municipal prosecuting attorney for Jefferson County, Missouri pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges and admitted having sexual contact with a …
Former Municipal Director of Finance Pleads Guilty to Misappropriation of $2.5 Million
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Defendant Victor Cruz-Quintero pleaded guilty before United States Magistrate Judge Marcos E. López to one count of misappropriation of government …
New Bill Would Make Firefighters, EMT Qualify for Municipal Medical Benefits
From the Desk of NJ Senator Steven Oroho Trenton – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton …
Republicans Want to Dock Your Income Tax Return if You Owe Local Municipal Property Tax
TRENTON, NJ – If you have been avoiding your local municipal property taxes, Republicans in Trenton want to dock your next income tax return in …
New Jersey Legislator Seeks to Expand Size of Municipal Government
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Instead of easing or eliminating bureaucratic red tape in municipalities overburdened by COVID-19 lockdown backlogs, Ocean County State Senator Robert Singer wants …
Former Director of Public Works in Guayama Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Certifying Completion of Municipal Asphalt Projects
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The former Director of Public Works in the Municipality of Guayama, Puerto Rico, Ramón Conde-Meléndez, pleaded guilty today in Puerto …
Grand Jury Indicts Former Municipal Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson County, Missouri on Civil Rights Charge and Lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation
ST. LOUIS – A federal grand jury indicted James Isaac “Ike” Crabtree, former Municipal Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson County, Missouri, on April 20, 2022, for …
Former Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For Obstructing Federal Investigation Of Misconduct At Municipal Credit Union
Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SYLVIA ASH, a former justice of the New York State Supreme …
Mayor of Guayama Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Executing Municipal Contracts and Approving Invoice Payments
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The mayor of Guayama, Puerto Rico, Eduardo Cintrón-Suárez, pleaded guilty today in Puerto Rico to engaging in a bribery scheme …
Ocean County Mayor Arrested for Misconduct, Theft of Municipal Funds
OCEAN GATE, NJ – Ocean Gate Mayor Paul Kennedy, 66, has been arrested and charged by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office after being caught diverting …
Mayor of Cataño Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Millions in Municipal Contracts and Contractor Arrested for Paying Bribes
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – A mayor pleaded guilty yesterday in Puerto Rico on a criminal charge related to his involvement in a bribery conspiracy …
Puerto Rico Mayor Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Millions in Municipal Contracts
A mayor pleaded guilty yesterday in Puerto Rico to engaging in a bribery scheme in which he received cash payments in exchange for awarding municipal …