Mahwah School Board Addresses Student Safety Concerns Amid Budget Discussions

Overview: The Mahwah School Board meeting focused on urgent student safety concerns after a parent raised alarms about threatening messages exchanged among fifth-grade students, alongside deliberations on the upcoming budget and a farewell to a departing leader. The district’s approach to safety, budgetary strategies, and educational achievements were central themes.

Englewood City Council Faces Lawsuit Over Affordable Housing Obligations and Honors WWII Veteran

Overview: The Englewood City Council meeting on March 4, 2025, was highlighted by a significant announcement regarding a lawsuit filed by the New Jersey Builders Association against the city, concerning its affordable housing obligations. Additionally, the council honored Hilda McDonald, a World War II veteran and Englewood resident, for her service with the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

Old Tappan Borough Council Voices Opposition to Data Center Project Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: At a recent Old Tappan Borough Council meeting, discussions revolved around the opposition to a proposed data center project by Orangeburg, which could have substantial environmental and infrastructural impacts on the community. The council addressed concerns over the power demands and environmental risks associated with the data center, which is projected to consume energy equivalent to that used by 150,000 homes. This project includes the construction of a second data center and an electrical substation on land adjacent to Old Tappan. A draft resolution opposing the data center was presented, highlighting worries about noise pollution, toxic substances potentially affecting the local reservoir, and the inadequacy of current infrastructure. The council praised efforts to involve environmental groups and local officials in voicing these concerns.

Emerson Borough Council Prioritizes Firehouse Elevator Project Amid Tight Grant Deadline

Overview: The Emerson Borough Council meeting focused on discussions about budget allocations, staffing decisions, and community improvements. Notably, the council highlighted the urgency of applying for fiscal year 2026 congressionally directed spending, with a looming deadline of March 11. Among the projects considered, a new elevator for the firehouse emerged as the top priority, with costs estimated between $600,000 and $700,000. The council emphasized the challenges of installing the elevator, which required structural modifications to the firehouse due to spatial constraints.

Tenafly Borough Council Addresses Dean Drive Redevelopment and Secures $1.6 Million Flood Control Grant

Overview: The Tenafly Borough Council meeting focused on issues such as the Dean Drive redevelopment complications due to a change in property ownership, the successful acquisition of a $1.6 million flood control grant, and debates over the town’s tree ordinance. These discussions were critical in shaping community development and environmental policies.