Teaneck Council Weighs Grant Uses, Tower Sale, and Budgets

Overview: In a recent Teaneck Town Council meeting, discussions on the township’s financial strategies and budget considerations took center stage, covering subjects from the potential sale of a cell phone tower to allocating grant money. The council considered using grant funds to mitigate town debt or support future projects and discussed the sale of a cell phone tower as a means to address projected budget increases. The repair of the Votey Park bridge was also deliberated, with grant applications seen as a potential funding source for the bridge that requires significant repairs.

Ramsey Council Adopts 2024 Municipal Budget Amid Challenges

Overview: In a noteworthy development, the Ramsey Borough Council adopted the 2024 Municipal budget during their latest meeting, addressing financial challenges and capital investments while ensuring compliance with state-mandated caps.

River Edge School Board Addresses Child Care Program Concerns and Budget Challenges

Overview: The recent meeting of the River Edge School Board was marked by community concerns over the alphab best before and after care program and discussions on financial challenges posed by rising health benefit costs and roof replacement bids. The Board also engaged in the superintendent search process, approved grants, and discussed upcoming school events and activities.

Oradell School Board Enhances Student Creativity and Parent Involvement

Overview: The most recent Oradell School Board meeting shed light on the district’s progress toward enriching student creativity and fostering stronger partnerships between the school and home environments. The superintendent presented a report on the district goals, emphasizing the introduction of new activities and the expansion of parent-student engagement initiatives. One of the topics was the implementation of the STEAM lab within the fifth-grade science curriculum and the employment of a 3D printer for a sixth-grade competition. Additionally, the board underscored the necessity of family involvement in education, mandating two in-school activities per grade level annually.

Mahwah School Board Discusses Budget and Honors Staff Achievements

Overview: The Mahwah School Board’s latest meeting focused on several issues, including the presentation of the 2024-2025 school year budget, recognition of district staff achievements and retirements, and public concerns regarding class sizes and gender identity policy. The budget discussion highlighted the allocation of funds for special education and employee benefits, with medical benefits for staff composing the largest portion of the employee benefits section. The meeting also acknowledged the service of retiring staff members, totaling 80 years of service, and celebrated the recognition of a National Merit Scholarship finalist from the class of 2024.