Verona School Board Addresses Science Assessment Challenges and Leadership Changes

Overview: The Verona School Board meeting on September 30, 2025, focused on addressing the challenges of the current science assessment, the election of board leadership, and updates on educational initiatives. Discussions highlighted the need for alignment with state standards and the introduction of targeted academic support, amid leadership transitions within the board.

Hatfield Select Board Approves Key School Projects and Paves Way for By-law Overhaul

Overview: In a recent Hatfield Select Board meeting, progress was made on local infrastructure projects, including the approval of contracts for the Hatfield Elementary School boiler and roof projects. The board also addressed the need to overhaul the town’s outdated by-laws, which have been criticized for being inaccessible to the public.

Chatham Select Board Debates Affordable Housing Amid Legal Concerns and Community Tensions

Overview: The Chatham Select Board meeting on September 30, 2025, featured a complex and multifaceted discussion on affordable housing initiatives, particularly focusing on a controversial project on Old Harbor Road.

Belleville School Board Approves New Business Administrator Amidst Contractual and Budget Concerns

Overview: In a special meeting on September 30th, the Belleville School Board approved the appointment of Tina Ao as the new business administrator, effective January 1st. The meeting also addressed rising health insurance costs and contractual discrepancies within the Belleville Education Association agreement.

Robbinsville Parents Demand Longer Lunchtimes Amid Concerns Over Student Well-being

Overview: During a recent Robbinsville School Board meeting, the primary focus was on community concerns regarding the inadequacy of student lunchtimes. Parents expressed that the current 20-minute lunch period is insufficient for children to eat properly and socialize, impacting their overall well-being. This sentiment was echoed by numerous residents who detailed the physical and emotional repercussions of the rushed lunch schedule on their children.