4 running for 3 council seats Four candidates are competing for three seats on the Byram Township Council in the Nov. 7 election. Incumbents Raymond Bonker,... Local News 26 Oct 2023 | 06:59
Byram Township municipal building (File photo by Vera Olinski) Byram council complains about state mismanagement and overreach The Byram Township Council expressed displeasure with the New Jersey state government at its Dec. 7 meeting, especially pension... Local News 14 Dec 2021 | 08:33
‘Dirty dirt’ can cost a homeowner hundreds of thousands, Byram warns Four property owners in Byram have trucked in large amounts of dirt without showing that the soil is clean or where it came... Local News 07 Dec 2021 | 08:37
Byram Township municipal buildings (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram gets roadwork grant but is denied loan for dog park Byram Township will receive a $190,500 roadwork grant, but was denied a CO Johnson Park improvement loan. Township manager... Local News 09 Nov 2021 | 06:52
Byram adopts water use and conservation plan The Byram Township Council has adopted a water use and conservation management plan. The plan was adopted, 3-1, at the council’s... News 26 Oct 2021 | 06:27
Byram Township municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram hires a financial advisor to show how debt will affect taxpayers The Byram council agreed to hire a financial advisor to help the township manage its debt. On Oct. 5, the council voted 4-1... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 03:37
Public asked to comment on how tunnel closure will affect their lives Beginning in 2025, the Route 206 tunnel may be closed from six up to 18 months, with traffic taking detours through Byram... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 05:51
Byram Township municipal buildings (File photo by Vera Olinski) Byram to hold hearing on allowing gas company to build The Byram Township Council introduced an ordinance on July 6 allowing the New Jersey Natural Gas Company to build, maintain,... Local News 08 Jun 2021 | 06:02
Byram Township municipal buildings Byram council asks Planning Board for input After a presentation by the Environmental Commission, the Byram Township Council agreed for the Planning Board to give input... Local News 26 May 2021 | 12:00
Byram Township municipal buildings Byram council looks at Johnson park improvements The Byram Township Council reviewed preliminary plans to improve C.O. Johnson Park at their meeting, May 18, and authorized... Local News 25 May 2021 | 11:49
Byram Township municipal buildings (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram plans for in-person meetings to resume, and Zoom meetings to continue Byram. Byram Township Manager Joseph Sabatini said about ten members of the public will be able to attend in-person township... News 18 May 2021 | 07:23
Byram to hold June 15 public hearing on cannabis commerce ban In a 4-1 vote, the Byram council introduced an ordinance prohibiting all cannabis business in the township. Mayor Alexander... Local News 18 May 2021 | 07:08
Byram rejects ‘pot shops’ and all other marijuana licenses Byram councilmembers unanimously support the New Jersey League of Municipalities’ sample ordinance that restricts all six... Local News 27 Apr 2021 | 05:05
Byram to adopt marijuana ordinance, schedules annual festival ● Budget to be adopted: Adoption of the 2021-22 municipal budget is scheduled for April 6. Township manager Joseph Sabatini... Local News 02 Apr 2021 | 03:04
Byram Township Municipal Building (File photo by Vera Olinski) Byram passes $11.9 million budget affected by Covid-19 The Byram Township Council unanimously approved its $11.9 million municipal budget for 2021. There will be a 0.89 percent... Local News 09 Mar 2021 | 05:53
