Village Council Meeting Spotlights Career of Outgoing Village Manager and Raises Traffic Safety Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Ridgewood Village Council, attendees bid farewell to a key village figure, listened to a young resident’s traffic safety concerns, and debated various local issues.

Handicap Accessibility Takes Center Stage in River Edge Meeting

Overview: A recent meeting of the River Edge Land Use Board brought accessibility into sharp focus. The primary topic of discussion revolved around a local property housing a beloved candy store and karate school.

School Reconfiguration Sparks Intense Debate in River Edge

Overview: In a recent River Edge School Board meeting, a proposed school reconfiguration was met with heated debate, overshadowing other significant discussions such as a revision to the Gifted and Talented program and a recognition ceremony for an esteemed board member.

Rochelle Park Town Council Faces Fire Over Transparency Concerns in Development Project

Overview: In a recent Rochelle Park Town Council meeting, the community aired grievances over a lack of transparency and communication surrounding local redevelopment initiatives, sparking heated discussions around issues such as financing and management, building regulations, personnel changes, and the technical quality of meeting recordings.

Teaneck School Board Seeks to Boost Enrollment, Expand Career Opportunities

Overview: In a recent Teaneck School Board meeting, the overarching discussions centered around strategies to increase summer school enrollment and the introduction of technical education opportunities to enhance students’ career readiness. However, a state mandate imposing a quarterly renewal of volunteer fingerprinting could pose a significant challenge to these efforts.