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State Announces Public Hearings on Draft of NJ Development and Redevelopment Plan, Infrastructure Needs Assessment
(Trenton, NJ) -- The State Planning Commission will conduct six public hearings to receive testimony on the draft final New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft Infrastructure Needs Assessment. Virtual hearings will be held on the following ...
Borough Hall Regular Hours Starting Sept. 2
Borough Hall’s summer hours will conclude on Friday, August 29 and will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Starting Tuesday, September 2, regular hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM will resume. Enjoy the holiday ...
Movies Under the Stars – The Little Mermaid Tuesday, August 26 at 8PM
WE'RE ADDING A MOVIE NIGHT! (To make up for an earlier rain-out.) You and your family are invited to a FREE screening of Disney's The Little Mermaid (2023) on Tuesday, August 26th, 8 PM (earlier time) in La Grande Park. (Rain date: August 27th.) Be sure to ...
“Almost two decades of hard work is now paying off for our citizens as we see property values rising and young families taking root in our thriving town.”
— Mayor Colleen Mahr
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Borough Hall to Close at 2 pm Due to State of Emergency
Borough Hall will close at 2 pm today, July 31, due to a State of Emergency declared by Acting Governor Tahesha Way due to the potential for flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and damaging wind gusts. Please stay off the roadways and remain indoors.
Flood Watch Issued for Union County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for northern New Jersey counties including Union County from Wednesday, July 30 from 2:40 PM until Friday, August 1 at 2:00 PM. Scattered to numerous instances of urban, poor drainage and riverine flash flooding are possible. Localized severe flooding ...
Damage Assessment Portal for July 14th Storm
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJ OEM) has opened a Damage Assessment Portal for residents to report property damage from the July 14 storm. You can access the form here: https://damagenj-njoem.hub.arcgis.com/ Important: This is not an application for assistance. Your damage reports help local, state, and federal authorities ...
Statement on Kempshall Terrace Fire
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Today at 1:37 AM, Fanwood Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with a possible occupant trapped at a residence on Kempshall Terrace. Fanwood Engine 7, Ladder 1, and automatic aid from Scotch Plains Fire Department responded to the scene. Fire personnel arrived ...