Gov. Phil Murphy

As State Rebukes Racist Origins of Term ‘ Freeholders,’ Essex County Embraces Change to ‘County Commissioners’

After Governor Phil Murphy signed legislative bill S855 into law on August 21, all “boards of chosen freeholders” throughout the state were mandated to be…

All-Remote Learning Option for NJ Students: What Families Need to Know for Fall 2020

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Maplewood Senior Advisory Cmte to Gov. Murphy: Reinstate Funding for Senior Tax Freeze, Homestead Rebate

The following is a letter from the Maplewood Seniors Advisory Committee: July 21, 2020 The Honorable Phil Murphy Governor of New Jersey Office of the…

Murphy: NJ Students May Choose to Return to School or Continue Remote Learning in Fall

Students in New Jersey will have the option to return to school or to continue with all-remote learning in the fall, according to Gov. Phil…

Gov. Murphy: Masks Required Outdoors When Social Distancing Is Impossible

From the Office of Gov. Phil Murphy: Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 163, which requires individuals to wear face coverings in outdoor…

Sorry, New Jersey: Indoor Dining is Off the Table ‘Indefinitely’, Murphy Says

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Gov. Murphy Says New Jersey Is Ready for ‘Stage Two’ Reopening

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With In-Person Outdoor Graduation Ceremonies Given the Thumbs Up, South Orange-Maplewood to Review Options

To the delight of many seniors across the state, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Tuesday that in-person graduations would in fact be allowed to proceed…

Gov. Murphy: All New Jersey Schools to Remain Closed for Rest of Academic Year

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Murphy: NJ State Parks, Essex County Parks to Reopen Saturday — as Long as Visitors ‘Do the Right Thing’

New Jerseyans rejoiced when they heard the news that Gov. Phil Murphy ordered state parks and golf courses to reopen beginning this weekend, after being…