Assemblyman Al Barlas

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we recognize the hardworking men and women who keep our communities moving forward every day.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day!

09/05/2026

“He shouldn’t be collecting a taxpayer funded paycheck while using state government as his personal Tinder account.”

TRENTON, N.J. — A Republican state lawmaker is calling for Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell to be immediately suspended without pay following a report that the

09/04/2026

“Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell is the subject of an internal investigation…for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations that include the purported offer of state jobs...”

We need a truly independent and thorough investigation into these allegations. We need to state in clear terms this misconduct can’t be tolerated.

The Lt Governor/Secretary of State should be placed on immediate administrative leave WITHOUT pay until the investigation is complete and its findings are made public. He shouldn’t be collecting a taxpayer funded paycheck while using state government as his personal Tinder account.

Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell is the subject of an internal investigation by Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s office for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and

09/01/2026

Happy First Day of School! Drive carefully

Happy 1st Day of School, Ridgewood! Please be aware and cautious when traveling the Village and help keep our students safe throughout the school year.

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

Special thanks to Michele L Tobia-Bolen and Dina Spinelli Bargiel and our friends at the Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for their generous donation to our Back-2-School supply drive

08/27/2026

I am saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Passaic County Commissioner Bruce James.

For more than two decades, Commissioner James dedicated himself to serving the people of Passaic County and leaves behind a lasting record of public service.

My condolences are with his family, friends, colleagues, and all those who knew him during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Bruce James, a former social services caseworker who served as a Passaic County Commissioner for over 20 years, died today after a lengthy illness. He

08/18/2026

On Wednesday September 9th, the LD40 offices are hosting a New Jersey Property Tax Relief Filing Event at the Wayne Public Library.

Representatives from Department of Treasury will be on site to assist with filing the 2025 PAS-1 application and provide information on the Senior Freeze, ANCHOR and STAY NJ. This event is for senior homeowners and renters aged 65 and over.

To register visit: https://waynepubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16959663

08/17/2026

PLEASE SHARE: Blood and platelet donors are urgently needed this summer. Travel and seasonal activities can impact donations, but patients continue to rely on lifesaving blood. Take a moment to make an impact. Book your appointment: WhereToDonateBlood.org