What are the designated online news publications for legal notices?

The designated publications are APP.com and NJ.com.

When does the new publication requirement start?

The new requirement begins on March 1, 2026.

How often will legal notices be published?

Legal notices will be published at least twice per month.

What is the duration of this publication requirement?

The requirement is effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

Middletown Sewerage Authority designates online news publications for legal notices in 2026.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Feb 22, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Ordinance
City: Middletown
Address: Middletown, New Jersey · 3 filings

What You Should Do Next

1
Review the resolution
Read the full resolution to understand the new publication requirements.
2
Check online publications
Visit APP.com and NJ.com to ensure they meet your needs for legal notices.
3
Stay informed
Monitor the Township of Middletown's official website for updates on legal notices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the designated online news publications for legal notices?: The designated publications are APP.com and NJ.com.
When does the new publication requirement start?: The new requirement begins on March 1, 2026.
How often will legal notices be published?: Legal notices will be published at least twice per month.
What is the duration of this publication requirement?: The requirement is effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

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Full Notice Text

RES. 26/2026
Resolution Designating Online News Publications
 
WHEREAS, P.L. 2025, c. 72 establishes new requirements for the publication of legal notices by public entities, including mandatory publication on a public entity's official Internet website beginning March 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, section 5 of P.L. 2025, c. 72 requires that, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, a public entity provide an advertisement at least twice per month in an eligible online news publication stating that the complete text of each legal notice may be obtained or viewed on the public entity's official Internet website beginning March 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, an "eligible online news publication" is defined by statute and must meet specific requirements relating to accessibility, searchability, archival retention, geographic circulation, and free public access; and
WHEREAS, APP.Com and NJ.com each represent that it meets the statutory requirement to qualify as an eligible online news publication under P.L. 2025, c. 72; and
WHEREAS, The Middletown Township Sewerage Authority ("AUTHORITY") desires to designate qualifying online news sources to ensure compliance with the bimonthly notice requirement and to provide clarity and consistency for public legal notice publication for the Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of The Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority ("AUTHORITY") that, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, the Authority shall publish the required bimonthly legal notice in either APP.com or NJ.com, which are hereby designated as a qualifying online news sources for that statutory purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this designation shall not be construed to require publication of any legal notice in an online news publication except as expressly required or permitted by law.
 
                                    Motion                           Recorded Vote
Commissioner      1st     2nd           Aye      Nay      Abstain      Absent
Rogers                                                 X
Eteson                                                                                               X
Weikel                                 X               X
Iannaci                                                 X
Schweizer                                            X
Skelly (Alt)               X                          X
Ricca (Alt)
 
I, Paul Thomson, Executive Director of the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Authority at a meeting of the Authority held on February 17, 2026
______________________________
Executive Director
2/22/2026 ($51.04)