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
Stanhope municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Stanhope has 100 percent tax collection rate The Borough of Stanhope has a 100 percent 2020 tax collection rate. Borough administrator Brian McNeilly called the perfect... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 12:31
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
Portable speed signs expected to improve Stanhope’s response to speeding problem The Stanhope council agreed to purchase portable radar speed signs to address speeding problems in the borough. The council... Local News 05 Nov 2021 | 01:03
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
Lenape Valley expands college-level course offerings that officials say help students, save money for their parents College course offerings will be expanded at Lenape Valley Regional High School, enhancing student success and saving their... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 05:44
An aerial view of the Superfund site (Photo: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Community discusses water line to houses in Mansfield Superfund neighborhood The water line to supply houses near the Mansfield Trail Dump Superfund site in Byram Township is in its early states, with... Local News 01 Oct 2021 | 04:11
Byram Township municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram may hire consultant to calculate the best way to finance township projects Byram Councilman Raymond Bonker said the financing committee is considering several money-borrowing options, and suggested... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 06:13
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
Mosquitos detected with West Nile Virus in Stanhope Borough Administrator Brian McNeilly reported, at the Stanhope Council meeting, Sept. 14, that mosquitoes were detected with... Local News 21 Sep 2021 | 03:33
Mayor Patricia Zdichocki (left) and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill carry the 9/11 wreath (Photo by Vera Olinski) Stanhope remembers 9/11 Tears gently rolled down cheeks in the standing-room-only assembly. Among them was the Survivor Tree, a seedling from Ground... Local News 17 Sep 2021 | 04:38
Stanhope municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Stanhope takes first look at New Jersey’s new marijuana rules Stanhope officials discussed the recent release of the rules that will govern recreational marijuana commerce in the state.... Local News 31 Aug 2021 | 06:14
Ogdensburg bans all cannabis commerce The Ogdensburg Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting any class of cannabis business in the borough. Councilman... Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 10:34
