Tag: Law

SHREWSBURY – The borough has enacted new regulations governing the operation of low-speed electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters), aiming to promote safety and responsible use among riders.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS– Cannabis shops may soon appear in Atlantic Highlands, as borough officials have introduced an ordinance that rewrites the town’s stance on the businesses. A public hearing is scheduled for June 2, where residents can express support or opposition to the proposal before an official vote is held.

NEW JERSEY – Candidates preparing for the 2025 primary election might have to work a little harder to qualify for the ballot. Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Feb. 3 that increases the number of signatures candidates need to run for certain state, county and local offices.

LITTLE SILVER – Borough officials, ahead of warmer weather, have introduced a new e-bike-specific ordinance this week in hopes of curbing reports of dangerous riding.

As electric bicycles – or e-bikes – grow in popularity, so do concerns over rider safety. At the borough council’s July 8 meeting, officials discussed drafting an e-bike ordinance to enforce speed limits, rules and safety guidelines for these motor-assisted vehicles.

Childbirth is an intense physiological process and many giving birth have had positive experiences in the hands of a trusted doula. That role has long been perceived as support outside the medical care team in hospitals and birthing centers, but not anymore.

Thinking about expressing your creativity on the streets of Red Bank? The borough council says don’t do it.

As Verizon looks to increase 5G coverage in Monmouth County, county commissioners heeded residents’ concerns about the telecommunication infrastructure.

If not being able to sip your favorite alcoholic concoction or brew kept you from enjoying that cinematic gem showing at Basie Center Cinemas, it’s time to buy your tickets.

The door on short-term rentals in Fair Haven has now been closed and locked; the borough council banned rental terms shorter than 95 days in all residential districts at its July 24 meeting.