Tree Removal Debate Dominates Bogota School Board Meeting

Overview: The latest meeting of the Bogota School Board was dominated by a debate concerning the removal and replacement of trees in the local park, as part of renovations that include the installation of a new turf on the school fields. The meeting also touched on other issues, such as the confirmation of two HIB cases at Steen School, the addition of a new fourth-grade classroom, the implementation of vape detectors, and an upcoming districtwide redistricting process.

Tenafly Borough Council Addresses Professional Services Proposals and Community Initiatives

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tenafly Borough Council discussed a range of issues from issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services to addressing community initiatives such as the downtown revitalization plan and the American Rescue Fire Grant application. Additionally, the council contemplated resolutions concerning infrastructure changes, considered modifications to the 2024 meeting calendar, and entered into a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining and police dispatchers.

New Milford Borough Council Unanimously Passes Four Ordinances

Overview: The New Milford Borough Council, in its recent meeting, unanimously passed four ordinances. The Council also appointed two residents to local boards and briefly discussed the impact of a recent storm on the community.

Emerson Borough Council Mulls Over Firehouse Elevator Project and Pavilion Grant

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Emerson Borough Council, the allocation of funds for a Firehouse elevator project and a potential grant application for a pavilion construction were the most deliberated topics. Other discussions included commendation for the Department of Public Works (DPW) for their storm cleanup efforts and the adoption of ordinances and resolutions. The meeting was attended by Mayor Danielle DiPaola, Councilman Brian Gordon, Councilwoman Jill McGuire, and Council President Michael Timmerman, with Councilwoman Nicole Argenzia and Councilwoman Kelly Moore absent. Councilwoman Ashley Rice’s absence from the previous meeting was excused.

New Probationary Firefighter Sworn In, Councilwoman Honored, Financial Procedures Debated, City Employee Policies Discussed

Overview: In the recent Englewood City Council meeting, central topics included the swearing-in of a new probationary firefighter, the recognition of a councilwoman’s service, a debate around financial procedures, and the discussion of city employee policies.