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
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 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
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
With more guidance, Stanhope may reconsider cannabis ban, mayor says Stanhope Mayor Patricia Zdichocki said at a public hearing on July 13 that the township is not opposed to the operation of... Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 10:01
Byram Township municipal buildings (Photo by Vera Olinski) Auditor: Byram in a ‘good spot’ financially Township auditor Ray Sarinelli said Byram is in a “good spot” overall, even with Covid-19’s negative impact on revenue. Local News 13 Jul 2021 | 04:41
Cannabis cultivation is banned, along with five other licenses allowed by the state of New Jersey Ogdensburg to hold public hearing on cannabis commerce ban The Ogdensburg council on June 15 unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits all classes of cannabis commerce in the... Local News 07 Jul 2021 | 05:50
Councilman Michael Nardini (left) and Mayor George Hutnick discuss Heater’s Pond (Photo by Vera Olinski) Lifeguard shortage cramps swimming at Heater’s Pond this year Heater’s Pond is feeling the squeeze of the lifeguard shortage. Ogdensburg Mayor George Hutnick said other Sussex County municipalities... Sports 06 Jul 2021 | 03:25
The lobby to Stanhope borough hall is now open (Photo by Vera Olinski) Stanhope bans all cannabis commerce At their first in-person meeting at the municipal building after more than a year of virtual meetings, the Stanhope council... Local News 29 Jun 2021 | 05:05
