Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti Archives

Gutierrez-Scaccetti will step down as Murphy’s chief of staff

July 9, 2024 1:25 pmJuly 9, 2024 5:06 pm

After eight months as Gov. Phil Murphy’s chief of staff, Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti will step down, with Tim Hillmann, the principal deputy, emerging as the leading candidate to replace her, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Her departure date remains unclear,...

Murphy will name Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti as new chief of staff

September 25, 2023 11:25 amSeptember 25, 2023 5:08 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has picked a member of his cabinet, Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, as his new chief of staff, several sources with direct knowledge of the selection process have confirmed. Gutierrez-Scaccetti, the New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation since 2018, will succeed...

Murphy chooses Tahesha Way as Lt. Governor

September 7, 2023 4:32 pmSeptember 7, 2023 4:38 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has picked Tahesha L. Way, his Secretary of State since 2018, as New Jersey’s next lieutenant governor and is expected to announce his appointment tomorrow, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Way will succeed Sheila Oliver, who...

DOT announces $19.6 million in local grants for Safe Routes to School program

May 31, 2022 1:31 pmMay 31, 2022 1:41 pm

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced $19.6 million towards the Safe Routes to School Program, a program created to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing option for students. The funds will be...

NJ Transit fares will stay stable for fifth straight year, Murphy announces

February 28, 2022 12:05 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that New Jersey Transit will go a fifth consecutive year without a fare hike, fulfilling a campaign promise to prevent taxes, tolls, and fares from rising. “Without a single fare hike, NJ Transit has been...

Murphy aide headed to NJ Transit

August 16, 2021 12:32 pmAugust 16, 2021 3:12 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has named one of his top aides to a newly-created post of general counsel at New Jersey Transit. Brian Wilton, Murphy’s deputy chief counsel and Authorities Unit director, will assume the post in mid-September. His replacement in...

Auth, Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Corbett holding town hall Tuesday evening

October 6, 2020 6:17 pmOctober 7, 2020 2:29 pm

Assemblyman Bob Auth will hold a town hall with Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti and NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett Tuesday evening. The virtual event, which begins at 7 p.m. and will be streamed on the assemblyman’s governmental Facebook page, will...