Pasack Valley School Board Meeting Focuses on Expanding Internship Program and Community Initiatives

Overview: The most recent meeting of the Pasack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education primarily highlighted the expansion and success of the student internship program, along with community-driven initiatives and notable achievements in the arts and athletics. The board addressed ongoing construction projects and budgetary adjustments, while also considering inclusivity in the school calendar.

Rutherford Borough Council Tackles Affordable Housing, Green Initiatives, and Community Development

Overview: In the latest Rutherford Borough Council meeting, the council addressed issues including affordable housing requirements, local green initiatives, and community development projects. Discussions centered on the borough’s obligations for affordable housing, the introduction of a new all-inclusive playground, and resolutions for infrastructure improvements.

Cliffside Park School Board Hosts Spirited Spelling Bee Competition, Showcasing Student Talent

Overview: The Cliffside Park School Board meeting featured an engaging and competitive spelling bee, which unfolded over numerous rounds and challenged participants with a diverse array of words. The event highlighted the students’ spelling abilities and comprehension, which included their capacity to provide definitions and use words in sentences. The competition culminated in a tense final round, with “tenders” being the championship word, earning applause and recognition for the top spellers.

River Edge Council Grapples with In-Person Meeting Requirements Amid Pandemic Concerns

Overview: The River Edge Borough Council meeting on January 23, 2025, primarily focused on the challenges and logistics associated with returning to in-person meetings for various commissions and boards, a topic that sparked debate due to lingering pandemic concerns. Discussions also included addressing critical traffic safety issues and the formation of a committee for the borough’s 250th-anniversary celebration.

Fair Lawn School Board Meeting Focuses on Traffic Safety and Community Engagement

Overview: During the Fair Lawn School Board meeting, traffic safety emerged as a primary concern, particularly around school zones. In light of recent pedestrian accidents near Forest Elementary School, including an incident involving a crossing guard, the board emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures. The superintendent expressed gratitude for local police and the Fair Lawn Volunteer Corps for their prompt response to the crossing guard’s non-life-threatening injuries. In the discussion, a representative highlighted parental frustrations over increased vehicular traffic, noting that Fair Lawn’s design as a walking community requires vigilance during peak drop-off times. The board urged parents to allow extra time and refrain from using cell phones while driving near schools. Ongoing communications with the Fair Lawn Police Department aim to address these issues, with suggestions for speed bumps and pedestrian crossing lights also considered to improve safety.