Teaneck Town Council Discusses Library and Public Safety Budgets Amid Community Concerns

Overview: At the recent Teaneck Town Council meeting, the primary focus was on financial allocations for the public library and public safety departments. The meeting, held in a hybrid format, saw residents and council members addressing concerns over tax increases, library renovations, police department needs, and fire department staffing.

Allendale Borough Council Advances Budget Ordinance and Secures $750,000 Grant for Community Center

Overview: In a recent Allendale Borough Council meeting, members introduced an ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limit, secured a $750,000 grant for a community center project, and addressed various community and infrastructure issues. The session also featured discussions on land use ordinance amendments and the introduction of the 2025 operating budget.

River Edge Borough Council Faces Library Budget Concerns Amid Fiscal Constraints

Overview: The River Edge Borough Council meeting on March 27, 2025, was marked by a discussion on the library’s budget, highlighting community concerns over stagnant funding levels since 2008. The meeting also addressed various ordinances and resolutions, including those related to municipal budget caps, infrastructure improvements, and community events.

Lyndhurst School Board Celebrates Student Achievements and Discusses Upcoming Elections

Overview: The Lyndhurst School Board meeting focused on celebrating student achievements, recognizing the accomplishments of the girls’ volleyball and bowling teams, discussing the upcoming elections for board trustees, and addressing various administrative resolutions.

Cliffside Park School Board Faces Rising Costs and Overcrowding Concerns Amid Budget Discussions

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Cliffside Park School Board, the focal points were the presentation of the proposed $72 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and the ongoing challenges of rising costs and overcrowding in the district. The board discussed financial strategies, including a 3.51% increase in the local tax levy, and addressed public concerns regarding funding allocations and facility improvements.