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 information and news. A bipartisan bill moving…
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 budget from $146 million to $135 million,…
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 payment system aimed at modernizing in-person and…
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 deJong seeking re-election alongside council candidates Dan…
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 be reduced by $150 million, officials announced.…
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 Road, Cape May County authorities announced Tuesday.…
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 evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean…
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 for potential emergency situations. The drills are…
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 families during the hot summer days. Located…
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 reading. That budget delivers a 0% tax…
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 Tuesday, April 23. Polling location complaints and…
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 are available at multiple locations throughout the…
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 Engineer Robert Chankalian serves as Senior Professional…
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 open at 11:00 AM, following a two-hour…
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. “The economics of these activities are no longer…
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 banking department altogether, Bloomberg News reported on…
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, municipalities entirely surrounded by a single neighboring…
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 for their roles in the closure of…
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 bonds issued by local government financing vehicles…
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 for Mayor in the June primary election,…
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 River Mayor Maurice Hill, will be installed…
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 pickup on Friday. The Toms River Township…
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…
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…
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 local utilities organisation VKU told Funke Media…
Breaking News
