Old Tappan Borough Council Weighs Aesthetic Versus Security in New Golf Course Fence

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Old Tappan Borough Council that spanned a broad range of local matters, the focal point became the type of fence to be erected at the end of Mavis Road on the local golf course, overshadowing other agenda items such as the inauguration of the Veterans Committee and the appointment of new law enforcement officers.

Superintendent Resignation and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum Divide Ramapo-Indian Hills Board

Overview: In a recent Ramapo-Indian Hills School Board meeting, the pending departure of Superintendent Rui Dionisio stirred controversy and led members of the public to cast doubts over the board’s ability to lead the district. As the search for a new superintendent stalled amid multiple tabled motions and board dissatisfaction, debates over curriculum changes, specifically regarding diversity and LGBTQ+ topics, also took center stage.

New Community Banner Program Takes Center Stage at Council Meeting

Overview: In a recent Mahwah Borough Council meeting, the initiation of a Community Banner program garnered the most attention, promising to grace the local landscape with banners designed to foster local unity and promote local businesses. The program, orchestrated with Breeze Automated Banner System is setting its sight on enhancing the township’s aesthetic appeal, facilitating community enrichment, and offering a new advertising platform for local businesses at no cost to the town.

Shedler Project Reignites Debate on Historical Preservation and Safety

Overview: In a recent Ridgewood Council meeting, the primary discussion revolved around the Shedler property redevelopment. This project aims to combine historical preservation with modern amenities, a direction that has received a lot of support from council members, including Evan Weitz and Siobhan Winograd.

Rochelle Park Narrowly Permits Raising of Hispanic Heritage Flag, Considers Banning Pride Flags on Township Property

Overview: During the recent Rochelle Park Township Committee meeting, a heated debate unfolded around a proposed flag ordinance that governs which flags can be displayed on township properties; a decision drafted following a June resolution on the raising of the pride flag. As the Committee pushed a first reading of the ordinance to the next meeting, a slim majority voted to permit the raising of a flag for Hispanic Heritage Month.