River Dell Rolls Out Educational App Amid Plans for a $18.7 Million Renovation Referendum

Overview: In the latest gathering of the River Dell School Board, members navigated an extensive agenda, spotlighting the unveiling of a new school app and laying out an ambitious plan for an upcoming $18.7 million referendum slated for a vote on December 12, 2023.

Rutherford Residents and Council Collaborate to Address FAA Noise Policy

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Rutherford Borough Council, the hot button issue of noise disturbances due to frequent airplane overflights took center stage, bringing residents and council members together in a united front. This concern, voiced strongly by resident Lois De Tomaso, comes amidst the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) open public comment period on its noise measurement policy, which many argue fails to depict the true nature of the noise experience.

Glen Rock School Board Navigates Complex Goal-Setting Session

Overview: In a recent session marked with somber reflections and pivotal discussions about the future of Glen Rock school district, the school board delineated and examined prospective goals for the coming year. A sizeable part of the discourse revolved around a proposal to explicitly state the board’s commitment to “good faith” negotiations with the Glen Rock Education Association (GREA) in its official list of objectives, an initiative that saw diverging viewpoints on its necessity and implications.

Tenafly School Board Advances $2M Flood Mitigation Project

Overview: In a recent session, the Tenafly School Board grappled with pressing infrastructural issues and the poignant remembrances of lives lost during the September 11 attacks. Topping the priority list was the contentious topic of a vital $2 million flood mitigation project at the Smith School, which experienced exacerbated flooding issues during recent storms, including Hurricane Ida. The board is considering boosting the forthcoming referendum amount by $2 million to facilitate the project, aiming for state approval ahead of the decisive March 12, 2024 vote.

Haworth Council Greenlights Borough Historian Role

Overview: In a recent meeting presided over by Mayor Heather Wasser, the Haworth Borough Council moved forward on a series of significant ordinances and resolutions aiming to streamline the borough’s operations and enhance community infrastructure.