Oakland School Board Accelerates Improvements with Key Appointments and Major Funding Allocations

Overview: On June 28, 2023, the Oakland School Board addressed a host of topics related to personnel changes, funding approvals, and operational upgrades for the upcoming academic year.

Oakland Considers Historic Downtown Revitalization

Overview: In a marathon meeting of the Oakland Borough Council on July 19, 2023, a fierce debate on downtown redevelopment plans, a multi-million dollar bridge project, and road infrastructure issues took center stage.

New Milford Students Go to Japan on Field Trip

Overview: The recent New Milford School Board meeting convened with an extensive discussion about the educational journey of students to Japan. There were talks of the board’s multiple governance responsibilities, the state of the upcoming school year, and the pressing challenges related to harassment, intimidation, and bullying.

Bergenfield Borough Council Approves Major Redevelopment Plan, Faces Concerns Over Overdevelopment

Overview: In a meeting held on June 20, 2023, the Bergenfield Borough Council voted in favor of an ambitious West Church Street Redevelopment Plan. The proposal aims to transform a 3.02-acre tract, known as the “Old Nissan Property”, into a mixed-use hub, sparking robust debates about borough character preservation and affordable housing. Mayor Arvin Amatorio, Council President Marc Pascual, and council members Thomas Lodato, Buddy Deauna, Domingo Almonte, and Hernando Rivera were present. Council member Ora Kornbluth was absent.

Fort Lee Zoning Board Grants Green Light for High-Profile Residential Developments

Overview: In a meeting that potentially signals significant changes to the residential landscape of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment approved several major projects. Held on June 27, 2023, the board meeting, chaired by D. Sugarman, advanced proposals for both single-family homes and large-scale residential units, paving the way for substantial construction in the area.