Closter School Board Approves Contingency Virtual Instruction Plan, Bond Referendum Vote

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Closter Board of Education focused on preparing for the 2023-2024 school year, approving a contingency virtual or remote instruction plan while also setting the stage for an important bond referendum vote on September 26, 2023. The meeting took place at Tenakill Middle School on July 12 and was presided over by Board President Melody Finkelstein.

Fort Lee Plans Two New 14-Story Residential Towers With Low-Income Housing

Overview: In a significant move poised to reshape the local skyline and cater to the community’s diverse income brackets, the Fort Lee Planning Board has greenlit preliminary plans for two 14-story residential buildings in the heart of Main Street. The decision was unanimous.

Englewood Cliffs Schools Prep for September Reopening Amidst Policy Shifts

Overview: In the most recent Englewood Cliffs Public Schools board meeting held on July 28, 2022, Dr. Jennifer Brower, the Superintendent, shed light on the district’s readiness for school reopening this September.

Fair Lawn Borough Council Honors Hometown Heros in Spirited Meeting

Overview: The Fair Lawn Borough Council’s latest meeting was marked by heartfelt congratulations to community members, the generous donation to the Community Food Bank, and exciting economic development plans. Saul Rockman, a “hometown hero” for his contributions to making council meetings accessible, and council member Gail Rottenstrich, noted for her dedication and hard work, were among those recognized. The meeting also highlighted new business initiatives, including a significant grant for Memorial Pool and the formation of the Bergen County Workforce Working Group to improve the Fair Lawn economy.

Flipped Car, Broken Fences: Montvale Addresses Dangerous Intersection

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Montvale Borough Council, the foremost concern was the precarious intersection at Kinderkamack Road and Magnolia Avenue. Over 18 months, the location has been a hotspot for accidents, with three significant incidents raising the community’s alarm.