Trenton breaks ground on new school addition
The City of Trenton and Trenton Public Schools held a July 7, 2026, groundbreaking for a new school addition, with city, school-district and state school-construction officials participating.
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Trenton, New Jersey Schools Development Authority break ground on elementary school
The City of Trenton and the New Jersey Schools Development Authority held a July 10, 2026, groundbreaking for a new elementary school, beginning the project’s construction phase.
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Jersey City Council advances proposed $886.5M budget, approves $105M state-loan agreement
Jersey City’s Municipal Council advanced the proposed FY2026 budget on July 15 and voted 9-0 to approve a memorandum of understanding for a $105 million state loan. The spending plan calls for a proposed 15.5% increase in the municipal property-tax rate, with final adoption still pending.
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Jersey City announces proposed legislation to ban data centers
Jersey City announced July 17, 2026, that it introduced proposed legislation that would prohibit data centers in the city. The available city notice does not show that the measure has been adopted or provide its text or a vote schedule.
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Hillsdale schedules hearing on proposed traffic enforcement rules for The Piermont
The Hillsdale Borough Council is scheduled to hold an August 11, 2026, public hearing on Ordinance 26-22, a proposal concerning Title 39 traffic enforcement on private property at The Piermont, 137 Patterson Street.
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Third Outbreak-Linked Cyclosporiasis Case Reported in Clark County
A third Clark County resident has been counted among the travel-associated cyclosporiasis cases linked to a multistate outbreak, while officials report no evidence of Nevada exposure.
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New Jersey seeks comments on preliminary virtual power plant plan
New Jersey’s utility regulators are considering a statewide program that could coordinate home batteries, smart thermostats and EV chargers during periods of high electricity demand. Comments are due by 5 p.m. August 17.
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Rumson Zoning Board Reviews Seven Home Proposals
Seven Rumson residential applications were listed for July 23 review, including a carriage-house apartment and a proposed new home. None was approved.
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Jersey City Council Gives Initial Approval to Restrict New Data Centers
Jersey City’s council voted 9-0 on first reading for Ordinance 26-057, which would remove cyber hotels and data centers from principal permitted uses in the Industrial District. A final vote is scheduled for August 19.
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Paterson-Area Gas Eases; Diesel Averages $5.48, Up From Last Week
AAA’s Aug. 1 Bergen-Passaic check puts regular gas at $4.113 and diesel at $5.479, with diesel higher than last week despite a small daily decline.
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Freehold Township Advances Gravel Hill Road Funding Plan
Freehold Township’s Gravel Hill Road resurfacing is included in a $3.05 million road package with an expected $202,867 NJDOT grant, but no work date is set.
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Newfield Borough reassessment heads toward 2027 tax notices
Newfield Borough inspections are complete. Preliminary 2027 assessment information is expected after Sept. 1, with formal postcards around Nov. 1.
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New Jersey creates pathway to seek new nuclear power under ratepayer safeguards
The Power NJ Act directs the BPU and NJEDA to seek at least 1,100 megawatts of new nuclear generation, but no plant, site or developer has been approved and future customer costs remain unknown.
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Jersey City Station Lists Regular Gas Below $4, Diesel Flat
A Jersey City Route 440 station listed regular gas at $3.999 and diesel at $5.259 on July 31, below AAA’s New Jersey and Newark-area averages.
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Freehold Regional District Removes Teacher After Englishtown Man’s Arrest
Englishtown families are affected after the regional district removed a Freehold Township High School teacher from duty following his arrest on charges involving a student.
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April Freeze Cuts Sewell Peach Picking; USDA Loans Available
Duffield’s in Sewell will skip peach picking in summer 2026 and expects half its usual apple crop after the April freeze; eligible growers can seek USDA loans.
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New Providence Wins $75,000 State Grant for Efficiency Review
New Providence received a $75,000 state grant to review borough operations, technology, shared services and potential savings—but no changes are approved yet.
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Woodbridge Board Moves Hopelawn School No. 10 Into State Review
Woodbridge’s school board advanced plans for a K-5 Hopelawn school with a $57,228 state submission payment; a September 2028 opening remains a target.
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New Jersey Enacts Ban on Personalized Grocery Pricing, But Main Rules Start in 2027
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey’s Fair Price Protection Act on July 23, but the main restrictions on personal-data-based grocery pricing do not begin until August 1, 2027.
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Cherry Hill road work continues on Route 70 and Kresson Road
Overlapping state, county and utility projects are affecting Route 70 and Kresson Road in Cherry Hill, with anticipated completion targets through August.
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Ridgewood Ravine PFAS Facility Reaches Acceptance Milestone
Ridgewood’s Ravine PFAS facility reached a formal acceptance milestone, but Eastside, Cedar Hill, pipeline work and related road impacts remain.
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Scotch Plains Uses New SHERP Vehicle in July 3 Storm
Scotch Plains Township used a new SHERP emergency vehicle during the July 3 storm to reach debris-blocked streets and prepare for future floods.