Saddle River Board Approves $12M Budget, Facility Upgrades, and Student Programs

Overview: Chaired by Mr. Peros, the board approved various facilities projects for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, earmarking funds for school facility improvements and system upgrades. The enhancements ranged from classroom asbestos removal to electrical upgrades and the introduction of a new phone system.

Demarest Approves $7M School Improvement Project

Overview: The Demarest Board of Education moved decisively on several critical actions in their regular session meeting held on April 25, 2023, presided over by President Holzberg. The key highlights of the meeting included the unanimous approval of a $7 million capital improvement project for the Demarest Middle School, the adoption of the 2023/2024 budget, various staffing changes, and an impressive range of policies and regulations.

East Rutherford Moves to Preserve Historic Outwater House

Overview: The Borough Council of East Rutherford, New Jersey, has moved to secure funding for the restoration of the historic Richard Outwater House. The council plans to submit a grant application to the Bergen County Trust Fund, seeking $30,000 in matching funds to aid in the preservation effort.

Ho-Ho-Kus Aims to Reign in Bamboo

Overview: In a recent move highlighting the Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Council’s commitment to the town’s environmental welfare, new laws concerning the maintenance of trees and bamboo have been passed and other critical decisions were made.

North Arlington School Board Approves Staff Changes, Budget Submission, and Infrastructure Upgrades

Overview: In a North Arlington Board of Education meeting on April 25, 2023, the board finalized the employment of multiple teachers and other staff, including new faces such as Emily Galow, Library Media Specialist, and Melissa Cutrali, Principal of Washington Elementary School. Concurrently, the resignations of two employees, Colleen McCrea, an Elementary School Teacher, and Angelina Tedesco-Hannon, a Special Education Aide, were accepted. The board also approved practicum placements for aspiring School Counselors, Julie Baker and Jennifer Fernandes.